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Full quality Final Fantasy Versus XIII trailer officially released

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Ryan Littlefield

In what is sure to be much more intense entry than its series’ timely companion (Final Fantasy Type-0) Final Fantasy Versus XIII‘s full-quality trailer shows off some very detailed cinematic scenes as well as some examples of the game’s fighting mechanics. As with Type-0, it is difficult to tell what exactly the battle system will be like, but it looks as though it will be similar to that of Final Fantasy XIII, possibly with more real-time play.

Though I wasn’t a huge fan of Final Fantasy XIII, I may just give Versus XIII a shot. But, shouldn’t it technically be Final Fantasy 15? Anyway, video above.

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PS3 firmware update 3.56 is now live

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Sony released what they call a small security patch tonight, presumably to deal with the recent hacking of the console, particularly affecting Modern Warfare 2. Unfortunately, PlayStationLifeStyle.net claims hackers have already decrypted the new security keys and are working to continue homebrew. Don’t expect the download to be a quickie; it took me a few minutes just now to get it on my PS3.

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MotoGP 10/11 launching 3/15, PSN demo coming in February

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Capcom announced today the official release date for its motorcycle racing game MotoGP 10/11, and the game will be on store shelves March 15, 2011. This entry boasts completely new racing simulation physics, hoping to make this the most realistic entry in the series to date. Players will be able to take on the persona of GP heroes Danny Pedrosa or Andrea Davizioso on the Mugello circuit or try to best their own records in Time Trial. New player assist features allow users to customize their bikes and control setups. A PSN demo will be coming in February, but no firm date was given.

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The G-Spot: Looking Back at MAG, One Year Later

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

When MAG was first announced at E3 2008, it immediately became one of my most-watched games. I was delighted at PAX Prime 2009 to play it with some of the guys at Zipper Interactive at a PlayStation Blog meetup, and redeemed the beta vouchers from the expo as soon as I could. Participating in nearly all of the betas, I was extremely excited to take it home launch day and sink my teeth into everything the final product had to offer. A year later I only touch the game every now and then, and this is as much the community’s fault as it is Zipper’s. MAG was an incredibly ambitious project which really nailed all the key areas it needed to hit, but in many ways that same ambition led to the problems responsible for its diminished player base. The game is an interesting example of innovation as well as the shortcomings of a good idea, and we’re looking back at these issues in the inaugural edition of The G-Spot. (more…)

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Killzone 3 single player and co-op demo coming February 8th (or 15th)

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Okay, so you’ll be able to check out Killzone 3 multiplayer in a public beta starting February 2nd. Not a multiplayer fan? Good news, because a single player demo for the game will be released on the PlayStation Store on February 8th for PlayStation Plus subscribers in North America and a day later in Europe. Non-Plus members can download the demo a week later on February 15th in North America and, yep, a day later in Europe. The demo showcases the “Icy Incursion” mission about halfway through the campaign and will be available in 3D or 2D downloads, and the latter will allow for split-screen co-op.

With a good amount of the game releasing before its February 22, 2011 launch date, players will have plenty to experiment with in making their final decision on purchasing the game. It’s as good as got over here, but I’m just glad I’m getting a lot to satiate my hunger for the next Killzone.

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Want to get some action? Check out Platinum Games’ latest!

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Ryan Littlefield

Platinum Games, the company behind last year’s sleeper hit Bayonetta and the incredibly fun, over-the-top Vanquish are working on a new game. Platinum’s Max Anarchy will be published by Sega. The game does not yet have a street date, but is described to be “Massively Multiplayer Melee Fighting Action Fighting,” supposedly worlds different than MMO Shooters (like Resistance 2) or MMORPGs (like World of Warcraft).

One can guess that the Max Anarchy fighting style may end up similar to Nintendo’s Smash Bros. series, only in the sense that it sounds to be a “beat-’em-up” style game. The game hasn’t been reported as a 2D fighting game, so obviously massively online play will not be limiting.

Adriasang had this to add about the Famitsu report: “The magazine has just one gameplay screenshot. This shows a character raising a foe up with a chain saw as another foe, this one hooded and wearing a hockey mask, approaches with what looks like a torch as a weapon.”

In addition to these two vague descriptions, it has been confirmed that Jack from Sega’s Wii game MadWorld will also be a playable character, though in Max Anarchy, he will be shown in full color rather than MadWorld’s black and white atmospheric limitations.

[Source: Andriasang]

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Knights Contract goes gold, coming 2/22/11

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Announced back in May, Namco Bandai’s take on medieval Europe, Knights Contract, is finished and will be releasing on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 22nd. This action-adventure title takes place in an alternate 17th century, focusing on Heinrich, an immortal executioner, and Gretchen, a witch he killed who now has him under contract to defeat the maniacal Dr. Faust (awesome reference), the one who ordered her death. Players will need to utilize Heinrich’s scythe and Gretchen’s magic simultaneously to overcome their enemies and restore order to the land. I personally don’t know much about the game, but the art style looks fantastic and if the gameplay realizes its potential, it could be a nice little hit for Namco.

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PlayStation Store Update for 1/25/11

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

If for some reason you’re a deranged rail shooter fanatic who has no interest at all in buying Dead Space 2, Dead Space: Extraction in High Def glory is now available for you on the PlayStation Store. Most of us will probably just stop by to check out the Bulletstorm demo.

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