via siliconera

The Harvest Moon train isn’t taking a break after the releases of Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon for the PSP and Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon for the Nintendo DS. Natsume’s E3 lineup includes:



Harvest Moon 2 (DS)

Harvest Moon DS Cute (DS)

Harvest Moon Wii (Wii)

Harvest Moon: Boy and Girl (PSP)

Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition (PS2)

Puzzle de Harvest Moon (DS)

Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon (DS)



It was previously unknown if Natsume had any interest in bringing Shin Bokujou Monogatari: Pure Innocent Life, an extended version of Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon outside of Japan. But it looks like they made a clear decision since Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition is on their list. Harvest Moon DS Cute sounds like it is Bokujou Monogatari: Colobocle Station for Girls which was released in Japan in 2005 and it’s clear that we are going to get Harvest Moon: Tree of Peace, possibly this year.

There are lots of reasons for Harvest Moon fans to be happy with this E3 ‘07 line up and Natsume has one other notable title, River King: Wonderland. It’s probably the US title for Kawa no Nushi Tsuri DS, a fishing RPG where you use the stylus to guide a fishing line. ...

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The Church of England says it is furious after discovering sections of Manchester Cathedral have been digitally recreated in a violent computer game on Sony's PlayStation 3.

According to the church, Sony has used the interior of the cathedral without permission in Resistance: Fall of Man, a bloody shooting game set in an alternate post-war timeline.

The church is insisting that the levels featuring the cathedral are removed from games on shelves; threatening legal action if their demand is not met.

Sony says the designers of Resistance: Fall of Man – one of the PS3's most popular games after having sold more than a million copies – sought permission where required.

But the Bishop of Manchester has branded the electronics giant as "highly irresponsible"; especially given the city's high gun crime rates.

"It is well known that Manchester has a gun crime problem," said Rt Revd Nigel McCulloch.

"For a global manufacturer to re-create one of our great cathedrals with photo-realistic quality and then encourage people to have guns battles in the building is beyond belief and highly irresponsible.

"Here in Manchester we do all we can to support communities through our parish clergy. We know the reality of gun crime and the devastating effects it can have on lives. It is not a trivial matter."

Sony spokesman David Wilson meanwhile insisted that the violent game was a form of escapist entertainment "not based on reality at all".

"It is game-created footage, it is not video or photography. It is entertainment, like Doctor Who or any other science fiction," he told the Times newspaper. ...

Via Product Reviews

With so many fans dedicated to their type of games system with the most popular being the Xbox 360, Sony PS3 and the Nintendo Wii. We thought we should compare a basic summery of the new powerhouse Sony Playstation 3 and the latest Xbox 360 upgrade (as it was out a while ago).

Xbox 360 Elite
The upgrade of the popular next-gen video game console has a 120GB hard drive (much bigger than before) and HDMI output which again is missed on the first release of the 360.

The Xbox 360 Elite has an excellent selection of Top-notch games and a couple of but very important improvements over the first model, what I do not like is the Noisy DVD drive and cooling fan on the 360, no built in HD DVD drive, no built-in wireless networking and the massive power supply.

Sony PS3
This next-generation games console from Sony has great media features particularly an integrated Blu-ray player, quiet operation, no external power supply, online play is free, (UPDATE: media streaming from PCs and remote Internet access via a PSP thanks to firmware update), Wi-Fi and it may be more expensive but taking into account all the extra features it has that you have to buy separate on the Xbox 360 it then works out about the same cost.

What I do not like about the Sony PS3 is the lack of good games at the start of this consoles life, the HDMI cable is not included; no force feedback support in the controller and the Sony PS3 doesn’t upscale DVDs to hi-def resolution (UPDATE: feature was introduced in a recent firmware update).

Both Consoles Summery:
The Sony PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive, but because of its cool design and amount of features this console is perfect for people that want less clutter and more in the package from start.
The PS3 might not have all the greatest selection of games now, but give it another year and things will be very different.

The Xbox 360 Elite is not a must have upgrade for Xbox 360 current owners and its not got as many features as the PS3, but currently the 360 has the top-notch gaming and digital media features to make it the better choice out of the two next-gen consoles…but give the Sony PS3 some time and things could change a lot. ...

Via Product Reviews

With so many fans dedicated to their type of games system with the most popular being the Xbox 360, Sony PS3 and the Nintendo Wii. We thought we should compare a basic summery of the new powerhouse Sony Playstation 3 and the latest Xbox 360 upgrade (as it was out a while ago).

Xbox 360 Elite
The upgrade of the popular next-gen video game console has a 120GB hard drive (much bigger than before) and HDMI output which again is missed on the first release of the 360.

The Xbox 360 Elite has an excellent selection of Top-notch games and a couple of but very important improvements over the first model, what I do not like is the Noisy DVD drive and cooling fan on the 360, no built in HD DVD drive, no built-in wireless networking and the massive power supply.

Sony PS3
This next-generation games console from Sony has great media features particularly an integrated Blu-ray player, quiet operation, no external power supply, online play is free, (UPDATE: media streaming from PCs and remote Internet access via a PSP thanks to firmware update), Wi-Fi and it may be more expensive but taking into account all the extra features it has that you have to buy separate on the Xbox 360 it then works out about the same cost.

What I do not like about the Sony PS3 is the lack of good games at the start of this consoles life, the HDMI cable is not included; no force feedback support in the controller and the Sony PS3 doesn’t upscale DVDs to hi-def resolution (UPDATE: feature was introduced in a recent firmware update).

Both Consoles Summery:
The Sony PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive, but because of its cool design and amount of features this console is perfect for people that want less clutter and more in the package from start.
The PS3 might not have all the greatest selection of games now, but give it another year and things will be very different.

The Xbox 360 Elite is not a must have upgrade for Xbox 360 current owners and its not got as many features as the PS3, but currently the 360 has the top-notch gaming and digital media features to make it the better choice out of the two next-gen consoles…but give the Sony PS3 some time and things could change a lot. ...

via WorthPlaying

SEGA announced today that its SEGA Rally franchise is not only coming to next-gen platforms, but will also be making an appearance on the PSP. Unlike its big console brethren, developed by SEGA Racing Studio, SEGA Rally PSP will be developed by Bugbear Entertainment, known for the Flatout racing series.

With revolutionary dynamically deformable terrain, proprietary next-generation graphics, bone-jarringly realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing, SEGA Rally Revo will set a new benchmark in its genre with a high-tempo driving experience that is every racing fan's driving fantasy.

Vehicle selection affects driving strategy in SEGA Rally Revo, as race course surfaces dynamically deform upon repeated contact with vehicle tires and changing weather effects. SEGA Rally Revo features a variety of fully deformable surfaces, from gravel-littered tracks and smooth tarmac roads, to snow-covered mountain passes. This means no two laps will ever be the same, and drivers can skillfully lower their lap times as they hurtle their chosen world-renowned rally vehicles down photo-realistic courses only made possible on next-generation hardware.

Driving skills will also be tested by SEGA Rally Revo's advanced AI which allows NPC drivers to dynamically adapt their driving style to the varied racing surfaces. Players can enjoy a comprehensive single-player campaign as they travel the globe racing the best drivers in the world. SEGA Rally Revo also features online capabilities, with multiplayer splitscreen modes offering an extremely competitive rally experience against drivers around the world.

Features :

* Bumper to bumper Rally racing: Close competitive Rally racing with multiple cars on track racing bumper to bumper across Rally inspired environments.
* Deformation: Fully deformable environments & surfaces that will ensure no two laps, let alone a race, will be the same.
* Speed & adrenaline: Fun, looping tracks, with a wide variety of surface types and vehicles including 4WD, 2WD & Classic vehicles.
* A driving fantasy: Set to offer a wonderfully vibrant graphical world, featuring 8 different environments each taking inspiration from exotic locations around the world.
* Competition: Advanced AI, multiplayer and online capabilities will ensure a healthy level of competition for all standards of driver.
* Immediacy: Arcade accessibility with simulation depth.

SEGA Rally Revo will be racing onto the PSP, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in 2007. ...

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Via PSP117

1. Play great PSP games like GTA, Loco Roco, Killzone and future hits like Crisis Core etc.

2. Play PS1 games via Playstation store or on Custom Firmware.

3. Download and play demos.

4. Play some great homebrew games like Pollo Pollo or Hexaxis.

5. Play flash games on the go.

6. Play UMD movies with their near DVD quality and falling prices.

7. Convert and play all your own video to watch on the go.

8. Use as a music play, an alternative mp3 player!

9. View images and slideshows

10. Memory card is compatible with many other devices such as phones, PC’s etc.

11. Use as an RSS Channel downloader for videos and music.

12. Remote play features with PS3.

12. Use with Xbox 360 and USB cable to listen to music in games and view images on TV.

13. Downloadable content for games like Burnout and Killzone.

14. Location free video streaming.

15. Customizable wallpapers and XMB icons.

16. Use a portable web browser.

17. Can attach a camera via USB Chotto Shot/Go!Cam.

18. Attach GPS device to the top.

19. 6 official colours available (also the MGS:PO version).

20. Customizable faceplates.

21. Various mods available.

22. Gamesharing features.

23. Ad Hoc multiplayer.

24. Infrastructure multiplayer.

26. Can be used as a calculator with correct flash applications.

27. Can be used as a calendar with correct flash applications.

28. Recent price cuts make it more affordable.

29. Lots of portals available.

30. Millions of websites dedicated to bringing PSP content.

31. New VoIP feature coming soon.

32. Can be used as a light in the dark!

33. Also with a black screen or if its turned off it can be used as a mirror!

34. Game saves can be shared or downloaded easily.

35. Games from any region can be played.

36. Dark Alexes custom firmware deserves to be a reason!

37. PSP software is always updated.

38. Can change and edit coloured themes.

39. Emulators can be used on it.

40. Plugins allow for software modification and added features

41. Greatest hits titles are of the best selling games and are cheaper to buy.

42. Sleep mode/standby only loses 1% charge every 24 hours.

43. IR can be used with some homebrew applications to make use of it as no official software uses it.

44. Messenger is available on the PSP browser (MSN/AIM/Yahoo)

45. Can send photos and images to local PSP’s via Ad Hoc.

46. Music is playable through headphones or speakers.

47. Larger memory cards are becoming available and making others cheaper.

48. Some PS3 games are set to use the PSP as a controller of sorts.

49. Shareable PS1 game saves with PS3 to continue playing games at home and on the go.

50. Analogue nub can be removed and replaced with larger versions.

51. Games for all ages. E.g. Loco Roco, GTA and Mind Quiz.

52. Various PSP packs available for different price ranges.

53. Streaming highlights and replays at football matches next Premiership season!

54. Ad Hoc games can be played online with X Link Kai

55. PSP file management is easy (With 2.80 and above and 3.30 again)

56. Changeable brightness for different uses, screen can be put to sleep when playing music for example.

57. Different types of equalizer for music

58. Can have visualizations while listening to music.

59. Google videos can be downloaded to the PSP and Youtube videos can be converted and downloaded too.

60. Those with exams can make digital revision prompt cards! ...