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Event Status — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:25:18 GMT

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Beware the Curse of Madden

Event Status — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:18:45 GMT

Sports curses (aside from the one that looms over the Chicago Cubs) aren't real. But try telling that to the football players who have graced the cover of John Madden's videogame only to suffer injuries shortly thereafter. Troy Polamalu is the latest star to experience the so-called "Madden curse." The all-pro safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers sprained his medial collateral ligament during Thursday night's game against the Tennessee Titans. Sports Illustrated reports that ...

EA mails journos $200 checks to promote game

Event Status — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:47:40 GMT

What would you do if you found an unsolicited check for $200 in your mail? That's a question that's been on the mind of a number of video games journalists this week. In the latest phase of what's rapidly becoming one of the most bizarre, imaginative, and downright troublesome marketing campaigns of recent years, publisher EA mailed out ornate -- but very real and negotiable -- checks for $200 to several notable game bloggers. Intended to promote upcoming EA title Dante's ...

Former Rolling Stone bassist slams music games

Event Status — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:49:30 GMT

Just because it's good enough for The Beatles doesn�t mean it's good enough for everyone. In an interview with the BBC, ex-Rolling Stone bassist Bill Wyman expressed his general displeasure with music games, claiming they distracted kids from rocking properly. "It encourages kids not to learn, that's the trouble" he told the BBC. "It makes less and less people dedicated to really get down and learn an instrument. I think it's a pity so I'm not really keen on that kind ...

Ohio man breaks Pac-Man world record

Event Status — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:44:59 GMT

Nearly thirty years after chomping its way into pop culture, Pac-Man still has players aiming for perfection. And that's exactly what 40 year-old gamer David Race of Beavercreek, Ohio managed to accomplish. According to the officials at video game record-keeping institution Twin Galaxies, Race achieved a perfect score on Namco's venerable coin-op classic in 3 hours, 41 minutes, and 22 seconds, edging out the old record by a mere 42 seconds to make him the fastest Pac-Man completionist ...

Courtney Love to sue Activision over Kurt Cobain character

Event Status — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:04:18 GMT

Some people have found Kurt Cobain's posthumous appearance in Guitar Hero 5 a little unsettling -- including his widow, Courtney Love. In a Twitter tirade for the ages, the former Hole frontwoman announced plans to sue Guitar Hero 5 publisher Activision over the way her late husband was represented in the game, reports The Guardian. "For the record this Guitar Hero [expletive] is breach of contract on a Bullys part and there will be a proper addressing of this and retraction," ...

FREE Batman: Arkham Asylum DLC coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 next week.

Event Status — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:32:44 GMT

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/free-batman-dlc-next-week Eidos and Rocksteady Studios are priming Batman: Arkham Asylum for some free DLC next week. "Free downloadable content coming in 9 days," confirms the news ticker below the in-game main menu of the Xbox 360 version. I took a picture as evidence. UK PR won't comment, according to VG247, which signposted the news. There are, therefore, no more details to go on. Perhaps this is the long-awaited arrival of Robin ...

Metal Gear Style Cardboard Box Prison Escape

Event Status — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:37:34 GMT

There's a device in the Metal Gear Solid stealth series in which Snake can sneak past guards by simply covering himself in a cardboard box. This isn't just a game convention. It apparently really works. In France, at least. (And Germany. This latest escape is not to be confused with a similar cardboard box escape that happened in a German jail.) Double murder suspect Jean-Pierre Treiber snuck out of high security prison of Auxerre, Burgundy in a cardboard box. The 45-year-old ...

Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos Available September 17 on PSN

Event Status — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:33:21 GMT

Hello and welcome to the Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos blog post where all things hidden are good things! Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos (available September 17 on PSN for $9.99) is a hidden object game, the first of its kind on the PS3. For those who are not familiar with this type of game, go back to your childhood and remember the �I Spy� and �Where�s Wally� books, in which you needed to locate cleverly hidden objects or characters within the pages of a book. Now imagine that ...

Toys R Us rolls out national game trade-in program, classic games accepted

Event Status — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:27:57 GMT

"Toys R Us is rolling out its video game trade-in program nationwide today, allowing customers to sell games from as far back as the (OMG!) Intellivision. Those who use the program will receive gift cards for the value of their trade-in, which can be used for any product at Toys R Us, Babies R Us or online at Toysrus.com. Exchanging games works by going to the "guest services desk" with the merchandise, it'll be scanned and, if the value is acceptable, the customer will receive ...

PSP Firmware (v6.00) Update

Event Status — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:25:35 GMT

Hi everyone, PSP (PlayStation Portable) firmware update (v6.00) will be available soon. This is a minor update, but here�s quick head�s up on what to expect. �For those of you looking to customize your XMB (XrossMediaBar), a few new colors will be added under the Theme Settings. These new theme colors can be used on PSP models 2000 or after (PSP-2000, 3000 and N1000). �A security patch has been added. �[Network Update] has been renamed as [System Update]. As always, we look forward ...

PlayStation Home SingStar Rooms Launch on September 24th, Buzz! Game Launching Support Announced

Event Status — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:24:01 GMT

As you may or may not know, we announced the upcoming SingStar rooms for PlayStation Home at gamescom in Cologne, Germany a few weeks ago. For those of you SingStar fiends who have since been blowing up my PM box on the official PlayStation Home forums asking �where are those rooms at, Locust?� I�m positively thrilled to confirm that this new game space will be launching two weeks from today on Thursday, September 24th. You can peep some exclusive sneak peek pics from this new space below. The ...

New Resident Evil Film By September 2010

Event Status — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:48:22 GMT

Director Paul W.S. Anderson talked up (spoiler alert!) a new Resident Evil film last fall. Anderson has been busy working on drafts of the script, and the film is supposedly set in Tokyo and Alaska. An insider has told ShockTillYouDrop.com that an internal studio memo is pegging Resident Evil: Afterlife for a theatrical release by September 17, 2010. No word on whether star Milla Jovovich has officially signed on for this picture. http://kotaku.com/5306046/new-resident-evil-film-by-september-2010

Sony Shows Future Home Developments

Event Status — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:36:39 GMT

Virtual pets, direct PlayStation Store access and more could be on the way Want to play podcasts off a virtual audio player, download demos directly from PlayStation Store, and communicate with a virtual pet from the comfort of your personal space in PlayStation Home? You may get that chance! During a lecture at Japan's CESA Developers Conference (CEDEC) yesterday, Sony Computer Entertainment's Masami Kando provided a glimpse at what's on the way for the service. Famitsu.com provided ...

Coca~cola in Japanese home giving away swag & coupons 4 REAL Coke!

Event Status — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:19:53 GMT

PlayStation Home denizens: ready to look at some exciting new advertising content? In Japan, Coca-Cola has announced its intent to place Coke vending machines inside the virtual world, which will distribute avatar items and presents, no doubt all emblazoned with Coke logos -- so you can become the ad. The machines will also dispense digital coupons that can be used at real-life vending machines. Coca-Cola is also opening a "Georgia Break Station" (named for its Georgia ...

MAG to get personal Home space in pre-order

Event Status — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:10:42 GMT

After our huge showing at PAX, we are happy to follow it up today with our announcement of the pre-order items for MAG. From exclusive in-game characters to a one-of-a-kind Home Space to the long-awaited Public Beta access, we�ve got something for every new MAG operative. Are you ready to be one of us come January 26, 2010? Then get pre-ordering soldier! Exclusive S.V.E.R In-Game Character This exclusive S.V.E.R. (Seryi Volk Executive Response) Hazard Trooper comes with the unique Hazard ...

Vivid Entertainment wants more porn on your PS3

Event Status — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:55:28 GMT

We were just as shocked as you are -- people will pay to watch what now?! Copulation, you say? Apparently it's a booming business! As well as one that could be expanded with streaming access via the PlayStation 3, Vivid Entertainment head honcho Steven Hirsch told MCV recently. He believes companies like Japan's DMM are paving the way for streaming adult content on the PS3. Though his company has yet to formally request its content be available on Sony's console, DMM has already proven such ...

Fed Govt (Nigeria) demands apology from Sony over advertorial

Event Status — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:40:54 GMT

The Federal Government has demanded an unconditional apology from the Sony Corporation over an advertisement in which the company allegedly damaged Nigeria's reputation. The government said the advertisement was designed to portray Nigeria's image in bad light. The advertisement currently circulating on youtube.com and facebook.com and other international websites creates the impression that Nigerians hardly do genuine business. http://www.n4g.com/ps3/NewsCom-390972.aspx?CT=1#Comments

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Event Status — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:17:22 GMT

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Capcom and Konami want to make high res PS2 remakes

Event Status — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:30:44 GMT

- After Sony announced the release of God of War Collection for PS3, Konami and Capcom both expressed interests in re-releasing some of their PS2 hits in high-def blu-ray for PS3.

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