DCEmu Homebrew Emulation & Theme Park News
DCEmu Featured News Articles
by Published on November 9th, 2007 18:47
via Games Industry
Sir Howard Stringer said that Blu-ray is currently in a "stalemate" with HD DVD.
Speaking in Manhattan, Sony's CEO downplayed the importance of the battle, however, saying that it was mostly a matter of prestige whose format wins out in the end.
The HD DVD format is chiefly backed by Toshiba and Microsoft.
"We were trying to win on the merits, which we were doing for a while, until Paramount changed sides," Stringer said, in reference to the movie studio's recent decision to drop Blu-ray in support of HD DVD, for which it received USD 150 million from HD DVD proponents.
"It doesn't mean as much as all that," Stringer said. He believed that there was an opportunity of uniting the two camps under one format before he became CEO of Sony, and wishes he could travel back in time to make that happen.
Stringer was more positive about the PlayStation 3, noting that it has become the best-selling console in Europe after a price cut three weeks ago. The recent US price cut has doubled sales.
"We are coming back up again," Stringer said.
Sony aims to sell 10 million PS3 consoles by March, the end of its fiscal year. ...by Published on November 9th, 2007 18:41
via Games Industry
The Atari 2600 videogame console, which recently turned 30 years-old, has been inducted into the Strong National Museum of Play's toy "Hall of Fame."
While not the first home videogame console, it quickly became the most popular when it was released in 1977.
It is the first electronic "toy" to be inducted, joining such classics as the Etc-a-sketch, Frisbee, Barbie, Mr. Potato Head, Play-Doh, the yo yo, jigsaw puzzles, the hula hoop, and Legos.
"It may look primitive compared to the advanced video game systems available today, but it helped make these possible," said the museum's curator, Patricia Hogan.
The Atari 2600 was inducted along with Raggedy Andy (brother of the Raggedy Ann doll, who was inducted five years ago), and the kite.
While the videogame system is the most recently invented member of the hall, the kite - believed to have originated in China almost 3,000 years ago - is probably the oldest. ...by Published on November 9th, 2007 18:32
via Eurogamer
What with Gears of War launching on PC today (read our review or they won't pay me), we thought it would be a good idea to ask Mark Rein for the umpteenth time whether the five new chapters are ever going to come out on Xbox 360.
Asked if Epic is categorically never going to release them as downloads for Xbox 360 users, Rein said, "It looks that way."
Never? "Well, never say never, but I mean there's no plans to do it. The problem is the two versions aren't really compatible," he added, reiterating the previous explanation that the PC and Xbox 360 code-bases are too far removed from one another for an efficient patch.
Gears of War on PC introduces chapters that bridge the gap between events at the end of Act 4 and those that kick off Act 5. In essence (mild spoiler), it explains why they go from the house to the train. Sort of.
Gears on PC also includes a level editor and of course the ability to play with a keyboard and mouse, which we certainly appreciated, and it also allows you to get on board with Games for Windows - Live (Xbox Live for Windows) on XP as well as Vista, meaning you can unlock another 1000 points worth of Gamerscore for Gears of War if you're really that bothered. ...by Published on November 9th, 2007 18:31
via Eurogamer
Koei has decided that what you want is a PSP version of its strategical role-playing series Disgaea.
It is called Afternoon of Darkness in memory of a good pub lunch, and will be available to get lost in this December.
The story is based around the familiar face of Prince Laharl and his band of oddball chums, who get all rough and tumble as they fight for control of the Netherworld.
Developer Nippon Ichi has included a few new things for portable fans, though, like a PSP-specific multiplayer mode that lets you duel friends around the world or share items ad-hoc from your shop.
There is also an exclusive storyline featuring Etna, which sees you try to become Beauty Queen Ultimate Overlord by finishing the game. And if you do, a never-before-seen ending awaits.
You will also be able to customise your multiplayer settings, like modifying the rules, field conditions and other bits and pieces. And to spice things up, you and your opponent can pick five geo cubes before a battle, each with random and potentially game winning properties - although neither of you will know what the other has, a bit like sleeping with a stranger.
Disgaea one and two both scored 9/10 here on Eurogamer for their blend of complex statistics hidden in an engrossing storyline.
Pop over to our Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness gallery to see how it is shaping up. ...by Published on November 9th, 2007 18:29
via Games Industry
Microsoft's Xbox 360 has seen a massive sales boost in Japan, with the system managing to outsell Sony's PlayStation 3, according to data from Media Create.
The Microsoft console sold 17,673 units compared to only 3718 the previous week, fuelled by the uptake of Namco Bandai's Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, which debuted in the Japanese charts at number two this week.
Sony's PlayStation 3 sold 17,434 units, a drop in performance compared to last week's 18,785 units. Sales of the PlayStation 2 also dropped, with 10,209 units sold.
However, the latest handhelds are still the best-selling consoles in the region with the DS shifting 78,597 units and the PSP 59,714 units during the same period.
And Nintendo continues to outperform both Sony and Microsoft by racking up another 37,617 sales of the Wii during the past week, helped in part by the release of first-party title Super Mario Galaxy. ...by Published on November 9th, 2007 18:28
via Games Industry
Tesco has blamed an admin error for an online offer that bundled the Xbox 360, two games and an extra controller for just GBP 34.99 (EUR 50)
The offer was available yesterday via the supermarket's website, but was quickly pulled following an influx of orders.
"Unfortunately, there was an error in the product details at the time that you placed your order, the Wireless Entertainment Pack does not include an Xbox 360," said an email to customers waiting on their order....
"As a result we have had to cancel your order. We apologise for this error," said the retailer.by Published on November 9th, 2007 18:26
via Games Industry
Speaking at an interactive entertainment conference, Oberon Media chairman Tal Kerret said that he doesn't think the PlayStation 3 is ready for their casual games.
Oberon Media recently acquired iPlay and PixelPlay, expanding its casual games reach to include mobile, interactive TV, PC and Console Software.
The company has had some success with casual games on the Xbox 360 through Xbox Live Arcade, but has yet to deliver content for the Wii or the PlayStation 3.
"Xbox was a great opportunity that they opened up to get content that can be downloaded, that can be controlled in a more open way for the consumers and for the developers," Kerret said.
"I didn't see a phenomenal success on Wii for allowing people to download games."
With the PS3, Kerret thinks that they are still trying to figure it out.
"We focus on where can we get the fastest reach to consumers, the fastest way to provide them with the content, and the easiest way where we can provide some service to the developers.
"If we can't bring value to the developers, then for us it is just yet another outlet that we take our content and port it to," he explained.
"If it is a porting question, then I would ask my self many other questions. What comes first? We are dealing with so many things, as you've seen."
Even so, Oberon's chairman did say that the company definitely planned to look at gaming consoles other than the Xbox 360.
"So we'll take some of these games, yes, to the Wii, the PS3...the PS3 is not yet ready for it, but when they are ready....
"DS is more appropriate for some of these titles. Hopefully, we'll create some success stories there."by Published on November 9th, 2007 18:24
via Eurogamer
Epic Games' Mark Rein says that he hopes Unreal Tournament 3 will be released on PlayStation 3 this year but he doesn't think it will make it to Europe until 2008.
"Right now we're very close to a release candidate, and we should have it finished by the end of this week," he told Eurogamer at an event in Birmingham yesterday. "Then we send it off and it's just a matter of what happens from there."
"We think there's a very solid shot we'll get out this year - I don't know about Europe. Europe's a problem because the certification process in Europe takes longer.
"They're testing all these different languages in all these different countries, so I doubt it'll be released this year in Europe. But I don't know. We'll have to cross our fingers and wait and see."
However, he reckons the PS3 version is "really solid".
"Go play the game!" he ordered. "This build is really solid. On the test we ran on this build there were an amazingly small number of issues. We were surprised at how few issues there were." ...by Published on November 9th, 2007 18:21
via Computer and Video Games
After plenty of commotion surrounding when on earth it's actually going to be released, SCEE has finally come around a stuck a date on the PS3 version of Singstar - and good news, girls, it'll be out in time for Christmas.
December 7 is the date you'll be able to pick it up in the shops. It of course comes complete with all its fancy new "game 3.0" features like the music store and online community, where you can post videos of yourself getting drunk and singing Westlife.
Apparently, there's also something going on at the 02 Arena where you can try the game out. We're not going anywhere near it without at least three pints of cider in us.
Look for the review shortly before release. It's going to be fun. ...by Published on November 9th, 2007 18:20
via Computer and Video Games
As you should already know, Tekken 5 online and the Motorstorm content are the big ones in this week's PSN update, but there's are a few other worthwhile treats too.
PSone fans get their nostalgic treat in the form of Cool Boarders (although it's pretty dated, so only grab it for that nostalgic value), and those looking forward to giving EA's new Need for Speed: Pro Street a run now can with the new demo.
There's some Folklore goodies in there for you too. Here's the list with prices:
Full games
- Tekken 5 DR Online game - £14.99
PSone games
- Cool Boarders - 3.49
Demos
- Need for Speed: Pro Street - Free
Packs
- Tekken 5: DR Online Upgrade - £3.49
- Bottom of the Sea (Folklore) - £1.49
- MotorStorm Devil's Weekend - £3.99
Video
- Uncharted - Animation Overview - Free
- Search DCEmu
- Advert 3
News Categories
- Links of Interest
Sony Consoles News
- Nintendo Consoles News
- Sega Consoles News
- Apple & Android News
- Xbox Consoles News
- Open Source Consoles News
DCEmu News Archive
- Advert
- Retro Consoles News
- PC News
- Latest DCEmu News
- DCEmu Network Sites
-
Menu 
Forum Stats
- What is the DCEmu Homebrew & Gaming Network
Catherine: Full Body’s English translation for the Vita