The channel will give you all the current Gaming Industry news. Specifically articles on the Sony Playstation 3, PSP, Wii, DS, and Xbox 360, PC, And other Tech and science news. http://myprops.org/channels/Land-Of-The-Gaming-World/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:10 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Dylan of Gamepro Writes: "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots was released on June 12th, a little over three months ago. Within a week of its release, reviews flooded the net. Now that it's been out for a quarter of a year and the initial hype has died down, we bring you the official OMG Metal Gear review." http://myprops.org/content/Metal-Gear-Solid-4-The-Anti-Hype-Review-Nothing-Short-of-Remarkable/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:05:19 GMT IncGamers take a look at the PS3 version of the new Star Wars game. Can it live up to the hype? http://myprops.org/content/IncGamers-Star-Wars-The-Force-Unleashed-PS3-Review/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:42:02 GMT In the world of console sales, a thousand unit discrepancy here or there isn't really a big deal. But when the Xbox 360 makes headlines for being the best selling console in Japan for the week, those numbers matter. While Famitsu publisher Enterbrain calls Microsoft the winner for the week of September 8 to 14, alternative sales source Media Create sees it differently. It puts the Wii ahead of the 360 by about 1500 units. http://myprops.org/content/360-Best-Selling-In-Japan-Media-Create-Says-No/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:40:09 GMT FCC diagram of the upcoming PSP 3001 redsign. http://myprops.org/content/PSP-Resdesign-model-3001/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:47:41 GMT One of the most popular genres in videogaming, fighting games have been one of those genres that people will clamor for, whether it be solo, online, or in the arcades. Anyone from any skill level can sit down and enjoy a fighting game, whether they be a casual player or a tournament pro. Here is a look at some of GameZone's all-time favorites. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Top-10-Fighting-Games/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:20:09 GMT "I love this game and I am giving it 5 out of 5 pot leaves. Go buy a PS3 if you don't have one and get this game. If you already have the system, get the game and roll the biggest joint you've ever rolled. Snake is waiting." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-High-Times-Metal-Gear-Solid-4-Review/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:16:02 GMT Part one of a two piece series. Via TheGameReviews "They say the grass is always greener on the other side, and while proponents of the Xbox 360 will always look upon its offerings with confidence and content, we're sure that a few can't resist occasionally peeking over the fence to see what the neighbors are playing. Obviously, the 360 has a fairly balanced line up of exclusive titles, but then again it's human nature to desire what you can't have, and there are definitely some ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Top-5-PS3-Games-That-360-Fanboys-Wish-They-Had/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:17:49 GMT In what could be called truly amazing, the rush for MGS4 that was released today (Friday) and sold out in 4 minutes not only caused the Amazon.com site to die, but also made the companies shares to plummet! More in the link. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-MGS4-Rush-causes-Amazon.com-shares-to-drop/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:25:58 GMT Introducing the PLAYSTATION®3 Metal Gear Solid 4 Bundle. This limited edition bundle includes the highly-anticipated Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots game, new DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller, voucher for free downloadable Pain game, free PLAYSTATION®Network membership, internet ready Wi-Fi, and 80GB of hard disk storage for all your games, music, videos, and photos. Also there is the included Official MGS4 Headset. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-GameStop-Now-accepting-PS3-MGS4-80GB-Bundles-with-MGS-Headset/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:24:19 GMT Well, good job folks. We told you that amazon.com would sell the Metal Gear Solid 4 80GB bundle today. And you all listened. Thousands of you swarmed the site, got rid of their inventory in seven minutes, and best of all -- you killed amazon.com. Demand for the Metal Gear bundle was so high, that the popular online retailer simply couldn't handle the traffic. If this is the fervor in just one store, imagine how well the bundles are going to sell when they release nationwide next Thursday. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PS3-MGS4-80gb-Bundle-sells-thousands-in-Minutes-Kills-Amazon-in-the-process/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:22:43 GMT UK retailer Game have updated their Bioshock PS3 product page with box art clearly showing the home logo in the bottom corner. Whether this has any significance remains to be seen as no official announcements regarding BioShock and home have been made. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PS3-BioShock-to-have-Home-integration/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:21:18 GMT PlayStation Store Update http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PlayStation-Store-Update/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:11:00 GMT Are aliens among us? Panelists discuss Stan Romanek's alleged video of an alien looking through his window http://myprops.org/content/Video-Breaking-News-Videos-from-CNN.com-795017/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:29:34 GMT No, no, no! When Hideo Kojima said the MGS4 graphics on the PS3 weren't to his "satisfaction" or that he realized there were lots of "restrictions" the PS3 posed, he didn't mean it. He was just trying to be humble, you know! He's not disappointed with the PS3 at all. He is totally happy with it. The PS3 is awesome. Says Kojima: On the internet, there's stuff saying "Hideo Kojima" isn't satisfied with the PS3. I'd like to talk about that today. I just got back ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PS3-No-Letdown-Kotaku-is-Wrong/ Mon, 12 May 2008 16:00:08 GMT Forget Microsoft and Nintendo - PS3's content can take on movies, TV and the web in the battle for the wider entertainment space. That was the message from SCE president Kaz Hirai as he spoke to MCV at this week's PlayStation Day, at which the platform holder revealed a string of triple-A titles and online community projects. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Hirai-Were-not-competing-with-Microsoft-or-Nintendo/ Fri, 09 May 2008 16:17:44 GMT GameGuru writes-"Two agents of destruction (Ryu and Snake) seeking for retribution, set out in their quest to meet their destiny and conquer their fears in the month of June, but it seems Snake's saga is going to chip Ryu's "gaiden" (Japanese for the continuing saga) into a million pieces even prior to its release Sony did something similar with Heavenly Sword releasing it on September 12, two weeks before Halo 3 and although it was a new IP with excellent production values, it did not ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Metal-Gear-Solid-4-to-Punish-Ninja-Gaiden-in-Sales/ Fri, 09 May 2008 16:07:46 GMT Add-on Game Content PixelJunk Monsters Encore ($5.99) Rock Band DLC Rock Band price promotion Guitar Hero III: Muse Track Pack ($6.25) Game Demos (free) HAZE Demo The Bourne Conspiracy Demo GRID Demo Game Videos (free) WipEout HD Trailer PLAYSTATION 3 "What You Need" Video Mirror's Edge Gameplay Trailer Mercenaries 2 Payback Trailer Overlord Raising Hell Trailer The Wheelman Trailer TNA iMPACT! Gamers' Day Trailer Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers (free) Indiana Jones: ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Official-US-PlayStation-Store-Update-for-May-8-2008-PS-Blog/ Thu, 08 May 2008 21:24:17 GMT Another amazing video from Killzone 2. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Killzone-2-PlayStation-3-Gameplay-Kill-the-Helghast-Off-Screen/ Thu, 08 May 2008 17:26:05 GMT PSLegion reports: "In an interview with the BBC news, Kaz Hirai spoke of the future of the PlayStation 3 and claimed that the PlayStation 'will reclaim lead' ..." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-The-PlayStation-will-regain-its-lead/ Wed, 07 May 2008 16:22:20 GMT GTAIV Better On PS3 Comment Blown Out of Proportion 238 Apparently the owner of the site that said ps3 version is superior has come out and disputed the claims made by one of the editors saying: Multiple comments and rumors are circulating around the internet that involve people arguing about which console will have the better version of Grand Theft Auto IV. Comments made by Adriaan on the website yesterday were blown way out of proportion. Both versions of the game offer an unparalleled ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-GTAIV-Better-On-PS3-Comment-Blown-Out-of-Proportion/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:48:31 GMT Rumble is back with the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for PLAYSTATION 3. These are shipping to store shelves as we speak, so be on the lookout for them next week. Now I know that the list of compatible games is the most important thing to you, so we're including that at the bottom of this post. The titles with an asterisk in the list below will require a patch in order to activate the rumble feature. The patch will automatically download to your PS3 if your console is connected online. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Dualshock-3-U.S.-launch-with-list-of-compatible-games/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:26:27 GMT PC World has revealed some details on what they say will be included in the up and coming 2.20 update for the PS3. So far, no other known source has revealed the same new details. "The firmware also exposes 'Portable Copy', which enables PS3 users to copy a standard-definition version of the Blu-ray movie to a PlayStation Portable (PSP)." They also state the update was planned for this weekend but it appears that is no longer the case. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Possible-new-2.20-details-revealed-by-PC-World-Portable-Copy/ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:21:42 GMT A restock of Nintendo Co.'s Wii knocked Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 out of the top ten at Amazon.com on Wed. evening. Wii held the No. 1 rank on Wed. following a restock that sold out immediately to customers. The 40GB PS3 previously held in the No. 9 and 10 positions before landing in the No. 13 position in the Video Games division. Wii product dominated the top ten best-sellers at Amazon this week, including Super Smash Bros. Brawl at No. 2, the Wii Remote at No. 4, and Mario Kart Wii ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Wii-knocks-Blu-ray-backed-PS3-out-of-top-ten/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:10:35 GMT The company will no longer have to pay royalties on Tom Clancy materials. And DailyGame.net reports that Ubisoft plans to make books, merchandise and all manner of Tom Clancy-branded materials http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Ubisoft-Acquires-the-Tom-Clancy-Name-Even-for-Books/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:57:55 GMT Game Almighty's Matt Butrovich writes, "...things are looking much better for the Playstation 3 in 2008. But is it worth buying yet? Should that $600 tax rebate coming in May be allocated for a PS3? Let's take a look http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Is-It-Finally-Time-to-Buy-a-PS3/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:08:19 GMT More than two years ago, GTPlanet and amar212 brought you the very first complete lap of the Nurburgring in Gran Turismo 4. Now, Amar has done it again, with the very first footage of the Ferrari F2007 in action! Read amar212's detailed hands-on overview of the new PAL edition of the game right here in our GT5 Prologue forum. Hit the link to watch the video http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-EXCLUSIVE-GT5P-F2007-Video/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:06:19 GMT Apple bolstered the iPhone's enterprise credentials during today's iPhone Software Roadmap event at its Cupertino headquarters. Saying that business users were demanding additional capabilities from the iPhone, Apple will bring push capabilities for e-mail, contacts, address lists, and other features via an upcoming software update, said Apple VP Phil Schiller. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Apple-releases-iPhone-SDK-announces-push-e-mail-Exchange-support/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:18:03 GMT Sony is in talks with console rival Microsoft about offering a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360, according to a senior executive. The Japanese electronics maker has until now touted Blu-ray as an advantage its PlayStation 3 holds over Microsoft's console. Microsoft has backed Toshiba's HD-DVD format and offered an HD-DVD drive that can be plugged into the 360. But after Sony's victory last month in the high-definition DVD format war, Stan Glasgow, Sony Electronics US president, said the two ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-Microsoft-Discuss-Blu-ray-for-Xbox-360-Might-Be-Included-in-New-Elite-Models/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:14:02 GMT A bunch of new screenshots from Capcom's http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Street-Fighter-4-Screenshots/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:38:06 GMT "Building off of what Geoff Haugan reported on earlier, it looks like June 12th, 2008, is in fact the official worldwise release date for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. And that's straight from Kojima's mouth. Aside from the game hitting shelves in less than 4 months, we also got a few more juicy tidbits." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-MGS4-Official-Worldwide-Release-0612-Website-Relaunch-Tomorrow/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:34:54 GMT There have been a lot of problems with Blu-Ray. The first players lacked network connections, and didn't have local storage, but the latest player solves both those problems, adding a full 1GB of storage and a wired Ethernet port. That means film fans who want the goodness of Blu-Ray, and a truly future-proofed bit of kit can finally avoid parking a PS3 under the TV. Hallelujah, praise be to Sony! Out "fall 2008" | £255 ($500) Updates: Made a mistake with my submission. This ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-intros-Next-gen-Blu-ray-Players-Better-Than-PS3/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:23:26 GMT Quietly unveiled at yesterday's PSN session was PhyreEngine, a new "free to use graphics engine" from Sony Computer Entertainment. According to the presentation, the package includes full documentation, "70+ samples" and "full source code and artwork" of sample game templates. Working on both OpenGL and Direct3D, this engine will allow developers to more easily develop for the PS3 by using PC environments they're more familiar with. A "simple recompile" is ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-GDC-PhyreEngine-Sonys-new-free-cross-platform-engine/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:02:21 GMT During an interview Gametrailers.com had with Insomniac CEO Ted Price, the CEO mentions that what we've seen so far of the game has been running off of same engine that powered Ratchet and Clank: Future Tools of Destruction. You can fast forward to the 3min 53secs mark of the video to hear all about it. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Resistance-2-to-use-Ratchet-and-Clank-FToD-Engine/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:49:03 GMT Nyko has announced that a new version of its 'Zero' controller is set to hit the PS3 complete with rumble and motion sensing capabilities. They are marketing it as the first ever controller to offer the best of both worlds and it is due to be released in March 2008. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Nyko-to-release-new-Zero-controller-for-PS3-with-rumble-and-motion-sensing/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:44:15 GMT Best Buy's decision was explained by its president and chief operating officer Brian Dunn, who said: "Best Buy has always believed that the customer will benefit from a widely accepted single format that would offer advantages such as product compatibility and expanded content choices. "Because we believe that Blu-ray is fast emerging as that single format, we have decided to focus on Blu-ray products." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Best-Buy-Latest-To-Strike-HD-DVD-Blow/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:23:27 GMT The cover story of EGM's March issue states 8 reasons why 2008 will be the year of the PS3. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Revenge-of-the-PS3/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:31:13 GMT Pocket Gamer writes: "With the release of PSP firmware update 3.90 comes Skype, an internet telephone service that lets you make calls via a wi-fi connection. You're probably familiar with it because it's been around for a while on PCs. This week's launch simply extends the service to include PSP. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Hands-On-With-the-New-PSP-Skype-Service/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:09:01 GMT The Bitbag writes, "Skype is now among the many! Wanna turn your PSP-2000 into a Skype phone? Follow the simple instructions and you'll be making phone calls on your PSP from all over the world. Damn what a great device the PSP has turned out to be. Time for me to get a new one http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PSP-Skype-Install-Instructions-And-Pricing/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:13:03 GMT A GameStop conference call held today reported that Sony has discontinued production of the 80GB PS3 in favor of a 120GB or higher model. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-80GB-PS3-Discontinued-in-Favor-of-120GB-Confirmed-via-GameStop-Conference-Call-Today/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:01:49 GMT MetalGearSolid4.net e-mailed the editor of PSW for confirmation that a demo for MGS4 will appear on the Playstation Network to which they responded: "At the time of writing the article a Konami rep told us a demo, the demo we played in our office for the magazine article, would be on the PSN Store." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-MGS4-demo-confirmed-by-PSW-Editor/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:39:02 GMT Ripten: "In an odd turn of events for non-PS3 games making their way to the console, the Halo map "Wizard" is now playable in Unreal Tournament 3. Should this awaken Microsoft lawyers? We hope not http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Halo-Now-Playable-on-PS3-Via-UT3-Includes-Screenshots/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:13:34 GMT Dan Nicolae Alexa writes: "The gaming-monsters emanating from Alienware have found a new member, impersonated by the Area-51 7500 ALX SLI desktop system. Packing 3 8800 GTX or Ultra video cards from Nvidia, under the Tri-SLI or 3-Way SLI technology, Alienware Area-51 7500 LAX is definitely one of the most advanced gaming systems currently available on the market. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Alienware-Launches-High-End-Tri-SLI-Gaming-Rig/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:12:26 GMT Electronics Weekly writes: "Researchers are claiming to have achieved data speeds of 1Gbit/s over a distance of 30m using red light transmitted over plastic optical fibre as part of the POF-ALL European Union funded project. The project is investigating whether plastic fibre and off-the-shelf components could be used to make an optical network cheap and simple enough for anyone to install." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-EU-project-perfects-high-speed-optical-fibre-network/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:08:10 GMT Ed Hardy writes: "Sony has taken the wraps off an updated version of its mobile Internet device (MID), called the mylo COM-2. Like its predecessor, this can access the web and make Skype calls over Wi-Fi, and it also includes some additional features, like a built-in camera." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-Unveils-a-New-MID-the-Mylo-2/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:06:17 GMT Shuttle introduced its $199 KPC Linux PC at CES on Tuesday. It'll have an Intel Celeron processor, a 945GC chipset, 512MB of memory and either a 60GB or 80GB hard drive. What it won't have: an optical drive or a PCI Express slot. Despite that, it's a pretty good-looking box, and comes in red, blue, white, and black, each with a different icon stamped on the front. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Shuttles-199-Linux-PC/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:04:43 GMT A lot of Halo fans think Hummer's new HX concept SUV looks quite a bit like the Warthog all-terrain vehicle from Bungie's hit games. The designers must have been thinking of the Warthog when they built it,right? Wrong. Carl Zipfel, GM's director of exterior design for the HX concept, says the Warthog was not an inspiration for the new compact SUV. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Hummer-denies-Halo-influence-on-HX-concept/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:00:54 GMT Joel Hruska of Ars Technica writes: "Last November we covered a lawsuit brought against Google by the Jarg Corporation in partnership with Northeastern University. Google has now filed its own response to Jarg, in which it denies all allegations of infringement, and declares that all of Jarg's requests for injunctive relief are invalid. Google also requests a declaratory judgment from the judge stating such (and awarding attorney fees), but also requests a jury trial if the court ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Google-to-Jarg-We-didnt-infringe-and-your-patents-stink/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:59:56 GMT Anders Bylund of Ars Technica writes: "The Greek chorus calling for Microsoft to buy Yahoo is mumbling louder than ever. Journalists, analysts, and other assorted pundits are saying that Mr. Softy needs to pull the trigger soon or lose a golden opportunity forever. Some of the singers are personal friends of mine, but I still can't help but think that the speculation is dead wrong." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Analysis-Microsoft-could-but-shouldnt-buy-Yahoo/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:58:50 GMT "There was a critical element of our comments missing from the story - Microsoft currently has no plans at this time to consider Blu-ray as an option. We continue to believe that HD DVD is the best optical solution for consumers, since it's the only format today that delivers quality experiences at affordable prices." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Microsoft-Sticking-with-HD-DVD/ Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:23:13 GMT From NeoGAF user Steve who bought the latest Game Informer that ran a feature on Resistance 2. He states that the game will be a "HUGE cooperative game... EIGHT-PLAYER story-driven campaign along side single-player campaign. SIXTY-PLAYER Competitive modes... HUGE United States Landscapes as backdrops. It will have huge boss encounters with 8 player co-op over PSN and 2 player local co-op." Well known user JStevenson from NeoGAF who is an employee of Insomniac has confirmed the ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-RESISTANCE-2-REVEALED-with-60-player-MP-and-8-player-Co-op/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:14:43 GMT Ripten: "Here's this weeks US and European Playstation Store updates, bringing Motorstorm downloadable content to one, and filling out the other with old foreign store content and an old classic. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-US-Playstation-Store-Update/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:28:15 GMT Details just in of the store update for the PlayStation Network. The UK gets the new Motorstorm Eagle's Nest and Diamondback Speedway track pack, and a couple of PlayStation 1 games. The U.S.A gets a little DLC for Rock Band, and Japan already has the Yakuza 3 demos. United Kingdom Games/Demos: -Hardcore 4x4 (PS1) - 3.49 pounds? -N20 (PS1) - 3.49 pounds? DLC: -Folklore - Pigly Pack - free -MotorStorm - Eagle's Nest and Diamondback Speedway track pack - 3.49 ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PSN-Store-Update-10th-January-2008/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:27:06 GMT Video game tech could literally save your brain. Currently, when your neurologist needs to make a snap judgment about brain surgery, a 3-D brain image like the one above might not be ready for hours -- far too long in an emergency. But now the Mayo Clinic is teaming up with IBM to develop ways to create a 3-D image from an MRI or CT scan in minutes, thanks to microprocessor architecture developed for the Sony PlayStation 3, which amps those scans up like Sonic the Hedgehog. Brain image from ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PS3-Research-This-Is-What-Game-Consoles-Really-Do-To-Your-Brain/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:25:00 GMT Asia CNET reports on HDMI technology which is sure to interest all HD gamers around the world: It's a common dilemma: You have the flat-panel TV perfectly placed in the living room or home theater, but the rest of your gear is located halfway across the room. You can snake a long HDMI cable around the perimeter--or you can consider something like the Belkin FlyWire. The transmitter/receiver combo lets you toggle up to six HDMI sources and wirelessly transmit audio and video--up to full ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Belkin-FlyWire-HDMI-goes-wireless/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:17:27 GMT Twenty petabytes (20,000 terabytes) per day is a tremendous amount of data processing and a key contributor to Google's continued market dominance. Competing search storage and processing systems at Microsoft (Dyrad) and Yahoo! (Hadoop) are still playing catch-up to Google's suite of GFS, MapReduce, and BigTable. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Google-processes-over-20-petabytes-of-data-per-day/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:16:57 GMT "Having announced that they have gone Blu-ray exclusive less than a week ago, Warner Bros. has told High-Def Digest that they will soon be releasing profile 1.1 compatible movies. Warner have been slow to release movies on Blu-ray in comparison to HD-DVD because they have been waiting for picture-in-picture commentaries and other such features which have only recently been made available to Blu-ray players via profile 1.1. While no dates have been given for any upcoming releases, Batman ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Warner-Bros-preparing-Blu-ray-profile-1.1-movies/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:00:01 GMT Gizmodo writes, "When we heard about Blu-ray-to-PSP movie transfers getting all official we got pretty excited, even though the announcement was a little skimpy on the details: How big are the files? How long will it take to download a movie? How odious is the DRM? http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Everything-You-Wanted-to-Know-About-Blu-Ray-to-PSP-Movie-Transfers/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:56:26 GMT "We've heard from reputable sources at CES 2008 that people are returning HD DVD players they bought at low prices over the holidays because of all the crap that's gone down in the HD DVD camp this past week. Have any of you guys seen-or been a part of-the phenomenon?" http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-HD-DVD-Adopters-Returning-Players/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:47:30 GMT Haven't tried this, but apparently a Japanese gamer was able to rip HD DVD exclusive, burn it on Blu-ray and get it running on a PS3. What was used: . HD DVD drive . Copy of Transformers HD DVD . Drive for Blu-ray disc writing . BD-R/RE disc . HD DVD rip shareware "AnyDVD HD" . EVO file demu freeware software "EVOdemus" . TS file demux/remux freeware software "TSremux" . BD lighting software "Ulead Burn.Now" (BD drive bundle) http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-HD-DVD-Exclusive-Transformers-Running-on-PS3/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:45:28 GMT Variety reports that the two remaining studios backing HD DVD could switch sides soon, ending the high-def format war instantly. The trade has confirmed that Universal's commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended. And Paramount has an escape clause in its HD DVD contract allowing it to release films on Blu-ray Disc after Warner Bros.' decision to back that format exclusively. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-HD-DVD-Backers-to-Switch-to-Blu-ray-Soon/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:42:03 GMT While it has undoubtedly suffered from some teething problems, 2008 could well be the year that Sony's PlayStation 3 finally comes good. With the high-def disc format war all but won, a number of PS3-exclusive titles in the pipeline and the PlayStation Network finally taking shape, Sony is even hopeful that it can begin to sell its console at a profit. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Why-2008-could-be-the-year-of-the-PS3/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:32:34 GMT Amidst competition and their respective troubles, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and gamers alike have failed to realize the signs that, as far as the current generation is concerned, they are all in this together. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-The-Next-Gen-War-is-Over/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:27:40 GMT Following the Blu-ray press conference Monday afternoon, BetaNews briefly spoke with Warner Bros. President Ron Sanders about the studio's decision to go Blu-ray and a potential lawsuit from Toshiba. BetaNews: Warner Bros. is involved in the DVD Forum and was involved in the development of HD DVD. You also were one of the first studios to utilize Microsoft's VC1 codec. Toshiba has hinted that you may have violated contractual obligations to them over HD DVD. Are you concerned they might file ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-CES-2008-Warner-did-not-violate-HD-DVD-contract/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:28:03 GMT BBC reports: "The backers of the Blu-ray high definition DVD system are predicting victory in the format wars with HD DVD. The two rival camps have divided consumers since the two incompatible systems were launched. But Blu-ray supporters are touting the decision by Warner Bros to shift allegiance as a tipping point. HD DVD, which is backed by Microsoft and Toshiba, now has support from only Universal and Paramount among the big film studios. No-one from the HD DVD promotion group was ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Blu-ray-supporters-scent-victory/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:26:30 GMT Sony Corp. shares rose in Tokyo after Time Warner Inc., the world's largest publisher of DVD titles, chose to adopt the Japanese company's Blu-ray format over Toshiba Corp.'s technology. The world's second-largest consumer electronics maker climbed 0.9 percent to 5,840 yen at 12:44 p.m. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Toshiba, the rival HD DVD standard's leading promoter, fell 2.5 percent to its lowest in more than nine months. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-Shares-Rise-Toshibas-Fall-Stock-Exchange-After-Warners-Change/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:55:10 GMT At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2008 in Las Vegas last night, Sony showed off some new features in LittleBigPlanet and a brief look at how users will create their own levels from scratch. New additions include new emotions for the game's main characters, little stuffed sackcloth creatures called Sackboys. Click up on the controller's D-pad to make the creature go from straight-faced to smiling, to grinning to deliriously happy, tongue hanging out for emphasis. Click down on the D-pad ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-LittleBigPlanet-Update-GameDaily/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:14:51 GMT I hate to beat a dead horse but it looks like the PS3 is starting to pull ahead of the Xbox360 when you sync sales since launch date. The Wii is currently sitting at about 19.54M units worldwide. Xbox360 has over 16 million sold (early holiday reports are putting it in the neighborhood of 17 million). The PS3 is sitting at 8.92 million units sold. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PS3-begins-to-overtake-Xbox360-in-sales-since-launch/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:05:11 GMT The Bitbag writes, "You've already heard that Warner will be attending the HD-DVD conference at the CES in January. According to my source at Warner, they will also be attending a Blu-Ray conference." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Warner-Home-Video-Also-Attending-Blu-Ray-Conference-At-CES/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:32:22 GMT Via Ars Technica: "Back in July, we covered the appearance of a sophisticated malware generator named Pinch Pro. Although not a Trojan itself, Pinch Pro provided a framework for malware authors to create and design their own worms and trojans, each of which could be specifically tailored to report certain data, zombiefy the PC, or kill certain commands/files. Imagine something like Build-A-Bear, but designed for malware rather than fuzzy bear creation, and you've got the right ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Malware-construction-kit-authors-arrested-to-be-tried/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:30:29 GMT Only a few days after officially announcing its PlayStation/iPhone emulation project, ZodTDD has whipped the covers off its psx4iphone software application, which will allow iPhone users to take PSOne titles with them wherever they go. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PlayStation-emulation-comes-to-iPhone-nation/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:29:34 GMT BBC News - Tuesday, 25 December 2007: Thousands of people will be unwrapping their shiny new gadgets at Christmas but one British artist and engineer is hoping his creation will find its way under trees in time for the next festive period. Andrew Fentem has worked on innovative human computer interfaces for some time, after beginning his career in military research and development, specifically missiles. His work today is part-art, part hobby, part business venture. His latest ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Touch-cube-points-to-future-toys/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:21:27 GMT Japanese paper Yomiuri is reporting that Panasonic will unveil a 150-inch plasma at CES to show the world who has the biggest flatscreen manufacturing capability. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. has developed a 150-inch plasma display TV panel--the world's largest, according to sources. Matsushita, which is best known for its Panasonic brand, will introduce a prototype model of the television at the Consumer Electronics Show to be held next month in the United States. Commercial release ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-150-Inch-Panasonic-Plasma-HDTV-at-CES/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:16:15 GMT According to a scientific project being conducted by electronics experts at Glasgow University and the US Semiconductor Research Corporation, current silicon-based computer chips have reached the pinnacle of their speed and performance and are now holding back games creators. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Scientists-Silicon-processors-are-restricting-computer-games/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:11:45 GMT While certain notable holdouts have yet to even announce HD disc-based products, it looks like the rest of modern civilization is getting ready to move the discs to an even slimmer set of laptops. Panasonic's latest burner for laptops is down to a mere 9.5mm thick, easily besting the company's previous 12.7mm Blu-ray drives. The drive can read and write Blu-ray discs at 2x, and supports DVD and CD read / write functions aplenty. Toshiba is on record claiming that HD DVD burners can be slimmed ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Panasonic-whittles-thinnest-Blu-ray-drive-for-laptops-down-to-9.5mm/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:10:46 GMT An MIT engineer has created a piece of software that allows you to sketch something as you would on paper, and then interact with the design as a mechanical system. (TechEBlog, 12/26/2007) http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-MIT-Engineer-Turns-Sketches-into-Interactive-Mechanical-Systems/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:10:02 GMT Fox News - Wednesday, 26 Dec 2007: A Camarillo, California teen dreamed of getting a popular game for Christmas, and he got it, almost. 13-year-old Brandon Burns tore the gift wrapped box to find that his parents got him a PlayStation 3. But when he opened the sealed box what he found was a yellow telephone book. He says was amused by the whole thing. His parents weren't amused. They spent $500 for the PS3 and say they plan on taking the phone book, the box, and their receipt back to ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Teen-Opens-PlayStation-3-Box-Finds-Phone-Book-Inside/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:48:38 GMT According to estimates from VG Chartz Wii may hit it's 20 mil mark soon http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Rumor-Wii-fast-approaching-20-million-sales/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:47:53 GMT According to Play.com, PlayTV will be released in Europe on March 28 at a price of £99.99 or ?154.99. Worth mentioning is that Play.com presented the correct price and specs for the PS3 40GB SKU before it was officially released earlier this year! http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PlayTV-price-and-release-date-revealed-by-Play.com/ Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:04:09 GMT The porn industry, having steered clear of Blu-ray and successfully put out titles on HD DVD for the past year, has decided to give the competing HD format a shot. Digital Playground has plans to release Pirates, an adaptation of Treasure Island as I understand it, on BR as its first foray into the format. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Porn-Coming-to-Blu-ray/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:53:44 GMT Sony is spruiking PlayStation 3 consoles with every Bravia full-HD 1080 LCD TV model bought between 21 December and 28 January, as part of a marketing campaign to encourage users to make the switch to HD http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-Gift-Free-PS3-With-Every-Full-HD-Bravia/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:24:46 GMT Intel has recently adjusted its product strategy and will postpone three 45nm quad-core CPUs that were originally scheduled to launch in January next year, according to sources at motherboard makers. Intel has already notified its partners that it will push back the launch of the three CPUs to February or March next year, depending on AMD's schedule for triple-core and the upcoming Phenom CPUs. Launching the CPUs now will not benefit Intel much in its battle with AMD, while they could ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Intel-to-delay-launch-of-three-45nm-quad-core-CPUs-because-of-poor-AMD-performance/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:26:48 GMT Throughout this week and next, Gamasutra is presenting a year-end retrospective, discussing notable games, events, developers, and industry figures of 2007. This time, Gamasutra gives careful consideration to the game developers who have done the most to advance the art and science of gaming in 2007. This chart may have some overlap with the 'best games' chart coming later this week, of course. But Gamasutra is picking top developers for their attention to detail, grit, and willingness to ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Gamasutras-Best-Of-2007-Top-5-Developers/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:25:54 GMT Associated Press - Matt Slagle, 12/12/2007: Jo Ann Hicks doesn't identify with gamers, but she spends hours online every day playing "Kaneva." The 41-year-old homemaker likes the shopping-and-partying game -- where she operates a virtual nightclub and hosts parties -- because it helps her interact with people, rather than providing an escape from them like many video games. Social and gaming networks, once considered polar opposites, are cross-pollinating as online ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Online-gaming-meets-social-networking-tools/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:25:04 GMT Kotaku - Brian Crecente, Tue Dec 18 2007: The Entertainment Software Association today announced that the E3 Media & Business Summit will be returning to the spacious digs of the Los Angeles Convention Center for next year's event which will run from July 15 through July 17. But that doesn't mean that the new E3 is returning to its old ways. Rich Taylor, senior vice president of communications and research for the ESA, told Kotaku in an interview on what to expect from next year's E3. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-E3-Returns-to-Los-Angeles-but-Remains-Booth-Babe-Free/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:23:59 GMT Quantic Dream is one of the few development studios confident enough to deliver an exclusive title for a platform holder. While the majority of developers and publishers have chosen to cover as many formats as possible to cushion the financial cost of game development, Quantic is teaming with Sony on original PlayStation 3 project Heavy Rain. A tech demo for the title - The Casting - was first shown at E3 in 2006 but since then both companies have remained quiet on the project. Here, ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Quantic-Dreams-co-founder-on-PS3-exclusives-and-virtual-actors/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:23:25 GMT Epic Games has announced that it will make Illuminate Labs a part of Epic's Integrated Partners Program. This licensing agreement will see the incorporation of Illuminate Labs' global illumination system, Beast, into Epic's Unreal Engine 3. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Unreal-Engine-3-to-Incorporate-Beast-Lighting/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:22:27 GMT Variety - Ben Fritz, Tue., Dec. 18, 2007: MTV has forged an exclusive pact with Jerry Bruckheimer to produce videogames -- the first such deal any film or TV producer has made in the vidgame world. The accord also marks the first major move in the vidgame space for MTV since it released music title "Rock Band." Bruckheimer and MTV will create a co-owned gaming studio that will develop videogame properties. It's not expected to develop games based on films Bruckheimer produces, as ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Jerry-Bruckheimer-and-MTV-create-studio-to-develop-vidgame-properties/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:21:35 GMT The analysts at DFC Intelligence have provided an interesting look at the mega merger that is Activision Blizzard. DFC wonders if the two companies have combined at their peaks. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Did-Activision-and-Blizzard-Merge-at-Their-Peaks/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:20:52 GMT Microsoft had just added the much anticipated Service Pack 3 Release Candidate for the Windows XP Operating System (OS) to their download center last night. The Windows XP SP3 RC is now available for all Windows XP users, and it seems that even those with "Un-Genuine" Windows XP OS installed in their systems can also download and install the RC. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Windows-XP-SP3-RC-Is-Now-Available-For-Public-Download/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:20:08 GMT Though there aren't any new consoles launching this holiday season, game machines remain among the hottest gifts on store shelves (or perhaps missing from store shelves) this year. Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft all have a variety of game machines to offer consumers - each with their own pros and cons http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Which-game-machine-is-right-for-you/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:18:17 GMT Los Angeles Times - December 19, 2007: Viacom Inc. and Microsoft Corp. today announced a five-year, $500-million strategic partnership under which Viacom will supply Microsoft with movies, videos and games, and Microsoft will sell advertising for Viacom's Internet sites. Under the deal, which the companies announced in a joint press release today, Microsoft will license, on a nonexclusive basis, entertainment content from Viacom's MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures movie studios and BET ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Microsoft-Viacom-announce-500-million-partnership/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:17:23 GMT Nintendo's Wii is battling Sony's Playstation 3 at stores. CNNMoney.com's Allen Wastler has more. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Wii-vs-PS3/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:46:53 GMT In terms of exclusivity Sony has quite the impressive lineup. The game leading the charge is, of course, Metal Gear Solid 4, which seems to have carried the PS3's on its shoulders since it was unveiled. Like Ninja Gaiden, The MGS brand is better known for its excellence and not for its system selling abilities. The fourth installment could change that all; many on-the-fence gamers, like myself, are willing to use MGS4 as an excuse to finally buy a PS3. It has a lot to live up to and so far its ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Is-2008-Sonys-Year/ Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:23:54 GMT The Nintendo Wii has gotten gamers moving about with its motion-sensitive controllers, but the next generation of game control device may require no movement at all. Video games that can read your mind will invade living rooms in 2008, thanks to electroencephalography (EEG) controllers that detect the electrical activity of the brain. Scientists have been working on the basic concept for several years, developing experimental brain implants that allow paralyzed patients to check their e-mail and ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-10-Tech-Concepts-You-Need-to-Know-for-2008/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:58:14 GMT Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End has sold about 8 million copies in North America during its first week on sale, according to multiple industry sources, helping to raise hopes for a strong December at retail. The third installment of the Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment franchise, which streeted Dec. 4, appears to be running neck-and-neck with Transformers as the top fourth-quarter title in 2007. Paramount Home Entertainment reported that Transformers sold a little more than 8 ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Third-Pirates-sells-8-million-units-in-first-week-160000-On-Blu-ray/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:53:43 GMT Let the bell ring and the pretty lady walk by the arena holding up the sign telling us that Round 1 is about to begin -- gloves are off, et cetera. Sony's laid out its plans for 2008 and from the looks and sounds of it, they're planning to up the ante of the PlayStation Network to rival such services as Apple's iTunes and Microsoft's XBox Live service -- all for free. Sony CEO, Sir Howard Stringer, said the PS3 is planned to connect to a multitude of devices, including mobile phones and other ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-planning-to-go-against-iTunes-Xbox-Live-in-2008/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:49:41 GMT The Blu-ray Disc version of Warner Home Video's hit film 300 won the High-Def Title of the Year last week. Blu-ray titles captured seven of the 11 categories, picked by a panel of critics and bloggers. All high-def discs released since the inception of Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD were eligible. The first-ever High-Def Disc Awards were presented at High-Def 2.0, a one-day conference presented by Home Media Magazine in cooperation with The Hollywood Reporter and the Entertainment Merchants ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Blu-ray-titles-win-big-at-First-Ever-High-Def-Disc-Awards/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:32:44 GMT From Quicksave: Earlier today another collection of screenshots (courteousy of eNe3) were made available to the public. These screenshots are the exact same ones which were in the EGM article. After initial shock and bewilderment caused by the unorthodox depictions of Ryu and Ken, they noticed an unmentioned gameplay feature and conflicting reports concerning another. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Street-Fighter-IV-New-Pics-and-Info-Analysis/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:12:00 GMT In the City of Industry in California, a truck carrying more than 1,000 copies of Rock Band was hijacked by highway bandits, police said Wednesday. "We're glad no one got hurt," said EA spokesman Bryce Baer. "We hope these guys end up forming a rock band in jail." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Highway-bandits-score-1000-copies-of-Rock-Band/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:06:48 GMT Bloomberg writes: Sony Corp. Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer plans to connect the company's flagship PlayStation 3 console with its other electronics as part of its growth strategy next year and beyond. The world's second-largest consumer electronics maker will hook up the PS3 with its PlayStation Portable console online before extending the links to products such as mobile phones, Stringer said in Tokyo today. The current three-year business plan ends on March 31. The move ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-to-Build-PlayStation-3-Network-to-Increase-Sales/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:27:19 GMT