Microsoft is offering Xbox Live Silver users the chance to try out Gold membership for free this weekend.

From 1st - 4th May, everyone gets an automatic upgrade so they can enjoy a bit of multiplayer gaming.


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As you know, we are committed to keeping Xbox LIVE a safe and fair place to play for the more than 17 million active members. As part of our regular safety monitoring we have pinpointed a group of players who have unlocked specific Gears of War 2 Achievements through an unauthorized hack. Deliberate cheats like these are in direct violation of the Xbox LIVE Terms of Use and will not be tolerated. As I post this, we've begun taking steps to reset the Gamerscores of the offending players. As I have mentioned in the past, this is something we do occasionally to keep the service free of cheating in order to maintain a fair and level playing field for everyone. If you play fair and earn your achievements without glitching or cheating, you have nothing to worry about. Read my original post that shows what a cheater looks like and head over to Xbox.com to read the Gamerscore correction FAQ that may answer some of your questions.

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Just moments after the reveal of Tekken 6 for the PlayStation Portable comes word of another Namco Bandai fighter getting the on-the-go treatment. Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny has been announced for a PSP release this summer.

GameSpot has first details on the 3D weapons-based fighter, which may look like a port of Soulcalibur IV because of its feature set and cast of characters, but Namco Bandai's Project Soul development team swears it's not.

Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny will feature the return of Taki, Mitsurugi, Tira, Astaroth, Ivy, Cassandra, Voldo, Siegfried, and Hilde, at the very least, plus introduce a new fighter, the wrist-blade equipped, amazingly mustachioed Dampierre.

Like the PSP port of Tekken 6, expect heavy character customization and ad hoc wireless play. For more details, check out GameSpot's preview of the latest Soulcalibur.

http://kotaku.com/5231812/soulcalibu...ing-to-the-psp ...

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New update from Michael2054 for PSPlugin Info, plug-One will allow us to see the battery level, turn on or turn off the power LED and display information on the PSP, which leads to version 0.7.
Following the changelog of this new release and the link to download.

Changelog v0.7:

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- Added a \ 'option to use the custom level of brightness
- Added option to enable or disable the custom level of brightness
- Added option to enable / disable function block
- Other minor improvements

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Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) together with GameBattles, Major League Gaming's (MLG) leading online tournament site, today announced open registration for the Killzone 2 Online Championships. This three-month event starting on May 6, 2009 will offer winning teams more than $60,000 in rare collectible items including authentic Helghast uniforms, limited edition StA 52 assault rifle replicas, and collectible Helghast helmet/busts.

This championship is the first of several PlayStation tournaments on Gamebattles in 2009 that will feature blockbuster PlayStation titles, large prize packages and integrated technologies designed to automate such functions as registration and score reporting. Registration for four-player teams begins on April 27, 2009 and ladder play ensues on May 6, 2009. The top 64 teams will qualify to move into bracket play on July 1, 2009.

Prize packages include:
• 1st Place (1 team) = T-shirt, authentic Killzone 2 Helghast suits, DLC codes
• 2nd Place (1 team) = T-shirt, StA 52 assault riffle replicas, DLC codes
• 3rd Place (2 teams) = T-shirt, collectible Killzone 2 helmet/busts, DLC codes
• 5th Place (4 teams) = T-shirt, DLC codes
• 9th Place (8 teams) = T-shirt

The technical development and marketing support behind the Killzone 2 Online Championships highlight an SCEA and MLG commitment to create better tournament experiences for PlayStation fans. As a result of the combined marketing and technical support, the companies anticipate a higher-level of community activity and participation in the online tournaments, which will attract third party brand sponsors.

Developed by Guerrilla Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Killzone 2 is the critically-acclaimed first-person shooter created exclusively for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. Following events and action from the original Killzone for PlayStation 2, Killzone 2 brings players into a highly detailed, ultra-realistic "theater of war" that truly leverages the processing power of the PS3. Killzone 2 provides gamers with an engrossing experience, where the player is constantly in the center of the action, experiencing a sensory overload of unsurpassed audio and visuals. With more than 1 million copies sold worldwide and a truly "only on PlayStation" experience, Killzone 2 has garnered the biggest initial success at retail of any first-party PS3 title to date, and will continue to drive incentive for hardware sales throughout the year.

To compete in the Killzone 2 Online Championships, players must have access to a broadband-connected PS3 and the Killzone 2 video game. All participants must be legal residents of the United States and at least 13 years of age as of date of entry. For complete rules and registration, go to www.Gamebattles.com/killzone2. ...

Doomsday, the cursed Kryptonian creature, was bred to embody hate and rage. His sole reason for living is to extinguish all other life, including the citizens of Metropolis and their beloved hero, Superman.

Born on the planet Krypton during a time when only the strongest creatures could survive, Doomsday was the result of a rapid natural selection process bred to hate all life. Doomsday's body is covered with vicious bony spurs that can render even Superman's skin. His endurance makes him almost impossible to kill. He is the epitome of villainous power and strength. With the ability to regenerate after every battle, Doomsday becomes bigger and stronger; therefore no opponent of his has ever defeated him twice.

Don't think that Doomsday is a mindless creature destroying everything in his path just because he hates all living things. He can think and reason, which makes him a valuable weapon to anyone seeking to manipulate and control his rampages of mayhem and destruction. But who could possibly want to do such a thing? That's right: Lex Luthor is obsessed with capturing Doomsday to turn him into the ultimate minion for Luthor's destructive plans.

The story of when Doomsday attacked Metropolis is a tragic one. During Doomsday's rampage, an epic battle erupted on the streets of Metropolis where neither Superman nor Doomsday would back down. Superman knew Doomsday's rage would fuel the fight driving the battle on as Superman continued to weaken, incurring severe wounds which began to drain his stamina. In the end, the two combatants attacked each other simultaneously with a fatal blow, leaving both lifeless in front of The Daily Planet Building – perfectly situated for a cover story that would shatter the world. ...

CA - Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, and Tecmo, in conjunction with Matrix Software and Red Entertainment, invite gamers to takeoff on a nostalgic journey through time and space with Nostalgia for Nintendo DS - launching September 2009. Set in an alternate-reality version of 19th-century Earth, Nostalgia casts you as Eddie, a headstrong Londoner who amasses a group of memorable companions to traverse the world in his steampunk-inspired zeppelin. As you navigate the open skies, you'll explore mysterious foreign locales, slay all manner of fantastical enemies, complete a variety of thrilling quests, and ultimately, save the world from unfathomable evil.

Developed by Matrix Software (Dragon Quest V PS2, Final Fantasy III-IV DS), in association with Red Entertainment (Gungrave, Bonk, Thousand Arms), Nostalgia brings together a powerful think-tank of old-school Japanese RPG development talent to present a stunning new vision in gaming. Produced by Keisuke Kikuchi (Fatal Frame, Tokobot) and directed by Naoki Morita (Sakura Taisen), with art direction by Yoshiteru Tsujino (Far East of Eden), airship design by Takuhito Kusanagi (Grandia, Blue Submarine No.6, Samurai 7), and enemy design by Keita Amemiya (Iria- Zeiram the Animation, Kamen Rider), Tecmo has amassed an all-star dream team of industry veterans to forge a brand new DS adventure that hearkens back to the classic glory days of Japanese role-playing games.

According to Nostalgia producer, Keisuke Kikuchi, "I knew this game had such potential when I saw Mr. Morita's project book. It is an adventure game set in another Earth, offering an enjoyable story that involves various different cultures in many diverse locations. The key element that brings the game together is the airship, the conveyance which fits its game system and world-view. I wanted to make this idea into a product for everyone to play."

"We feel deeply honored for the opportunity to bring Tecmo's esteemed Japanese Nintendo DS role-playing game "Nostalgeo no Kaze" to an entirely new audience as Nostalgia," said Shane Bettenhausen, New Business Development Director of Ignition Entertainment. "Amid a sea of remakes and rehashes, this endearing adventure blazes its own unique path with deeply engrossing gameplay systems, but it also hearkens back to the classic RPGs of yesteryear with its unforgettable characters and universal narrative themes."

Key Game Features:
• Ambitious, fully 3D polygonal graphical engine offers dramatic, sweeping camera angles and impressive vistas rarely seen in a DS title.
• Cohesive, anime-inspired art direction that effectively captures the game's turn-of-the-century charm.
• Travel to incredibly unique, non-traditional RPG locales via airship including London, New York, Cairo, Africa, and Russia.
• Features two distinct combat engines: One is a brisk, turn-based close-quarters melee between your party members and monsters; while the other offers thrilling, large-scale airship battles. In addition, your battle skills are scored at the conclusion of each conflict, inspiring strategic mastery.
• Handy in-game notebook feature keeps track of people, monsters, airships and items you've run across.
• Plenty of user-defined customization, allowing the player to trick out his or her airship with various weapons, armor types, and special skill attacks. The player can also choose character-specific skills from a branching tree for a more personalized experience.
• Explore a variety of diverse, engaging dungeons that include brain bending puzzles and tricky Indiana Jones-style traps.
• Optional quest system inspires players to approach the adventure from a less linear perspective, extending the life of the gameplay experience.

For more information, visit www.nostalgiads.com ...