Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) reveals more details of the online action game DC Universe Online (DCUO) at this year's Comic-Con International to be held in San Diego from July 24th-27th.

Sony Online plans a first-ever public demonstration showcasing how DCUO will redefine online action gaming on the PS3 and the PC. DC Universe online was already previewed during the E3 2008 press-briefing.


DC Universe Online is based on the distinctive, acclaimed artwork and designs of comic book legend Jim Lee. The iconic DC Comic settings and characters, from Gotham City to Arkham Asylum, Batman to Blue Beetle create a super hero world.
Players can enter a persistent DC Universe and fight alongside their favorite heroes and villains to play their own adventure in the mythology of these legendary characters and locales. DCUO will be an online world that stays true to the DC Comics property and allows players to feel and act like super heroes or villains.
The physics-based fighting turns vehicles, streetlights and other players into weapons, resulting in dynamic combat scenarios that are different every time.

DCUO is being developed by Sony Online Entertainment in collaboration with top talent at DC Comics and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
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The Sony PS3 firmware 2.41 is now on the Playstation Network available for downloading according to user comments on the Playstation Blog. As reported earlier the Sony Playstation Blog announced the new system update that fixes the 2.40 firmware to be available shortly.

Usually the Sony Playstation site in Japan has the first details on the new update on their site, but it is not up yet.

As reported the new PS3 update 2.41 brings Trophy system and in-game XMB support.

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced the launch of international new music show Movement as a series of free downloadable episodes available this summer for PLAYSTATION Network.

Sony Movement shows are available each fortnight and will be centered on one of five major European cities (Paris, Milan, Munich, London and Barcelona), and there will be eight new video downloads to watch each week – with interviews, performances and footage of the Movement hosts on the road for download.


Sony already launched Qore gaming magazine on the Playstation Network. Sony seems commited to produce and offer more original content on the Playstation Network that go beyond gaming.
The first episode is available to download from the PLAYSTATION Network today.

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Disney and Pixar’s WALL-E movie is high on the must-see list for kids this summer. To help promote the movie THQ announced today that the WALL-E video game is available for all major gaming systems. The game can be had on the Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PC, PSP, Nintendo DS, Mac and mobile phones.

Pricing for the game ranges from $49.99 to $19.99 depending on the supported gaming systems. The game puts players in control of WALL-E and EVE as the adventure through nine environments. Multiple player challenges are also included in the game. The game has new story lines and environments not seen in the film.

THQ says that the WALL-E game is the second in a four title contract it has with Disney/Pixar to develop games based on original ideas for feature films. Last year’s kids game Ratatouille was the first game from the agreement.

Via THQ

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Most fans of shooters for the PC and game consoles are familiar with the Call of Duty franchise. The latest game in the franchise is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and is by most accounts one of the best multiplayer shooters ever.

Activision has announced the next installment in the franchise and it will be called Call of Duty: World at War. The new game will go back to the WWII roots of the franchise and re-define the WWII experience according to Activision.

The game will introduce a new enemy, new tactics, and an uncensored experience in WWII combat. Players will be able to enjoy co-op battles with up to four players online. As player’s level up and gain experience the title will change its difficulty. Call of Duty: World at War is set to ship this fall for PS3, Xbox, and PC.

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EA announced NASCAR 09 today for the Xbox, PS2, and PS3 game consoles. EA says that the game features highly adaptable gameplay that allows players of all ages to get in on the racing action. NASCAR 09 also features in game car customization for personalization.

NASCAR racer Jeff Gordon is featured on the game cover and will help guide gamers through major features and advise them through the in game career. Two driving modes are featured in the game including normal and pro levels.

NASCAR 09 also has online play to allow multiple players to race against each other online along with tracking in-game accomplishments and performance via leader boards. Players will also be able to upload videos and screenshot of their highlights. The game will sell for $59.99 for Xbox and PS3 with the PS2 version retailing for $39.99.

Via EA

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Midway and Epic Games announced today that Unreal Tournament 3 will ship for the Xbox 360 console on July 7. The Xbox version of the game will also features exclusive content and a Gears of War 2 multiplayer video.

New features for the Xbox version of the game include split screen five exclusive map downloads, and two all new characters as well as access to all previously released downloadable content. Unreal Tournament 3 is available already for both the PC and the PS3.

"Unreal Tournament 3 for the Xbox 360 will deliver fans the award-winning gameplay of UT3, complete with exciting exclusive content that will make it a must-have title for the Xbox 360," said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing, Midway Home Entertainment.

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2K Sports has finally announced the new cover athlete for its NBA 2K9 video game. 2K Sports chose Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics for the game. Garnett is an 11-time NBA all-star and 2008 Defensive Player of the Year.

Kevin Garnett was drafted out of high school in 1995 and is hailed as one of the most versatile and talented players in NBA history. NBA 2K9 will be available in the Xbox 360 and PS3 this fall. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

"NBA 2K is where it's AT! End of story," said Garnett, who is currently playing in the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. "It's the game I play, the game my friends play, and the game anyone in the league serious about videogames plays. NBA 2K is the real deal, and until 2K Sports finds a way to plant an elbow in your chest, it's the closest thing to actually being there on the court. I can't tell you how pumped I am to be on the cover of NBA 2K9 - it's a real honor. Now watch out! Because this fall 2K Sports and I are going to deliver the best basketball video game out there, period."

Via 2K Sports

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Amazon has announced an exclusive Fallout 3 survival Edition game available for both the Xbox and the PS3. The bundle includes a copy of the Fallout 3 game, metal Vault-Tec lunch box, 5-inch Vault Boy Bobblehead, The Art of Fallout 3 hardcover book and a DVD called The Making of Fallout 3. The game sells for $129.99.

"We're thrilled to be working with Amazon.com on this exclusive edition," said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. "The Survival Edition offers gamers the unique opportunity to own a piece of video game history along with a collection of limited edition items -- it's the definitive Fallout 3 package."

Via Amazon

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Alone in the Dark is set to launch on June 24th and today the publisher announced that the game has already gone gold. If the game is half as intriguing as the website that goes along with it, this should make for one action survival game that many gamers will enjoy.

Alone in the Dark is shipping for the Wii, Xbox, PS3, PS2, and PC. The game is based around secrets hidden in Central Park and puts Edward Carnby in the park to survive the night and unlock the secrets. The game really looks cool and would make a great movie.

"With its genre-busting mix of gameplay, wide-screen presentation style and DVD chapter select feature putting the player in control, Alone in the Dark will thrill all gamers," said Phil Harrison, President of Infogrames Entertainment. "It's a game which will challenge the player but also reward them with a one-of-a-kind video game experience and a huge amount of fun."

Via Alone in the Dark

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OCModshop published a complete walkthrough guide for Gran Theft Auto IV (GTA IV).

Quote from the guide: "I mean, if you really want to get harsh, about the only thing this game does wrong is allow money to magically appear in your hand (though if you have a credit card that would explain that), and there is no snow. Other than that, this game does everything right. If you actually say, "I am tired of playing this game," you are a crazy. The only reason to stop playing is to eat, sleep, or carry on with your life.
If you want to know why this game is so amazing, just drive around the city at night, while it's raining - there you go. Just imagine what GTA5 will be like..."
Read the full GTA IV walkthrough guide on OCModShop.

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The massively popular console game Mass Effect is now officially available for PC. EA says that the game is available across America and carries an M for mature rating. The MSRP for the game is $49.99 at all major retail outlets.

If pop is a gamer this would make a really nice father’s day gift. Mass Effect is fully optimized for the PC and downloadable content is already available for the game. The PC version is optimized for higher resolution than the console version. Mass Effect should be one of the coolest games for PC to hit this year.

If you have already played Mass Effect on the Xbox 360 and plan to buy it for PC the new features of the game like a new encryption mini-game and new controls should make it worth the money. Those of you who like to read a good book every now and again will want to check out the Mass Effect prequel novel too, it is fantastic for fans of the game.

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EA announced this week that a new SimCity title would be coming to the Nintendo Wii and DS game systems as an exclusive title. The game is called SimCity Creator and is described as an open-ended game that is highly creative.

The game will allow users to create and destroy cities and is promised to be the most light-hearted and accessible game from the SimCity franchise. The title is set to ship on September 22 in North America and September 19 in Europe and Asia.

"SimCity Creator for the Wii and Nintendo DS brings two separate, delightful new ways to create, enjoy and destroy your own cities," said Rod Humble, Head of Studio for The Sims Label. "On the Wii, for the first time in the SimCity franchise, you will have the ability to build curved roads and differently shaped zones allowing you to make more authentic places all utilizing the motions of the Wii remote. Employing the new city advisor system, you will be able to make the game as complex or simple as you want. On Nintendo DS, we will give you the ability to make a city develop through time and to overcome the different challenges each era of urban development presents. I know both long-time and new SimCity players will enjoy these innovative experiences in SimCity Creator starting this September!"

Via EA

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Sony announces that the Playstation Network has reached 1 million users in Japan alone.

The Sony Playstation Store has 400,000 unique Playstation Network users per month. Since the launch at the end of 2006, 17 million content items have been downloaded.

To celebrate the 1 million milestone Sony is giving away one thousand 1,000 Yen Playstation Network tickets in Japan.

Via this Sony press-release (Japanese).

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Funcom, the publisher of Age of Conan, says that the game is one of the fastest selling PC games of all time. According to Funcom 400,000 gamers entered Hyboria over the last few days the lion’s share of them coming from North America.

Funcom says that an “astounding amount” of concurrent users logged on over the weekend to play the game. However, they gave no indication of exactly how many users were playing the game. The game has also received an average reviewer’s score of 90% since its launch.

"The initial sales and reviews are very encouraging, and it's great to see that so many are enjoying Age of Conan," said Funcom CEO Trond Arne Aas. "This is just the beginning, and we already look forward to massive updates and cool new features. We believe our focus on making Conan unique and groundbreaking is a key reason for the initial success. This is a focus we will keep and reinforce, and players can expect continued quality and innovation as we enter a new era for the game."

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2K Sports announced today that it would be revealing the NBA 2K9 cover athlete at the pre-game show for game 1 of the NBA finals on June 5. The reveal will come from a 30 second TV spot scheduled to air during the pre-game show on ABC June 5th.

As part of the revealing of the athlete 2K is having a contest for fans of the game that lets them predict who the athlete will be and if correct they could win a free copy of the game and an autographed jersey. Sixteen NBA players are offered on the site as potential cover athletes to choose from.

"We're extremely excited to offer this online promotion to our loyal community of 2K Sports fans, as we think it's a fantastic opportunity for us to interact more closely with them through a refreshingly fun and rewarding experience," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "The NBA 2K franchise is king among basketball players and passionate fans who know and understand basketball. Revealing our cover athlete prior to Game One affords us a unique opportunity to capitalize on the anticipation surrounding the NBA Finals while simultaneously generating excitement for the release of NBA 2K9."

Via 2K Sports

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Nintendo announces that they will not exhibit at the GC 2008 in Leipzig. The Games Convention is scheduled to start in August.

Nintendo is rather organizing their own promotions and will be touring Germany in the 2nd half of 2008.
Nintendo said that this decision is not in any way criticism towards the GC 2008.

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Sony announced today that the multi-million selling SingStar game is coming to the PS3. The PS3 version of the game gives players the ability to purchase hundreds of other songs and videos from all sorts of genres.

The game will come to the PS3 featuring 30 songs and videos from artists including The Killers, U2, Smashing Pumpkins, Outkast, R.E.M., Radiohead, Britney Spears, and The Pussycat Dolls. Downloadable tracks will be available for $1.49 each and over 200 will be available on the day the game launches.

"The worldwide success of SingStar continues to spread across North America due in large part to its casual-friendly, social gameplay," said Jeff Reese, director, software marketing, SCEA. "PS3 has allowed us to evolve the SingStar experience, growing beyond simply expanding the library with new tracks. Adding new next-generation features such as the SingStore and My SingStar Online, SingStar PS3 is the complete party package with an ever-growing downloadable catalog, global community-driven content and innovative, social networking features."

Via Playstation

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Funcom announces that the Collector’s Edition of Age of Conan is now completely sold out in all markets.

Overal Funcom sold 111,000 units of the Collector's Edition. In total, Funcom is shipping around 700,000 copies of Age of Conan will ship at launch.

While Funcom is thrilled with the early success of Age of Conan, and proud of the game launching this week, the company regrets to inform gamers that the DirectX 10 version of the game will not ship with the initial launch. As Microsoft’s DirectX 10 is undoubtedly the future of PC gaming, Funcom has decided to ship only the DirectX 9 version at launch, giving the team more time to focus on building a DirectX 10 version worthy of Microsoft’s great vision for the future of PC gaming. This postponement will let Funcom include even more features in the DirectX 10 version of Age of Conan than originally planned.

The DirectX 10 version will be premiered at the German Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, August 20 – 24, 2008. A special preview showing off the advanced graphics made possible by DirectX 10 technology will be unveiled this summer at nVidia’s NVISION event in San Jose, California, August 25 – 27, 2008.
Age of Conan launches 20th of May in North America / Oceania and 23rd of May in Europe.
See also the Age of Conan site.

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More details about the Metal Gear Solid 4 special edition Sony PS3 console bundle have been released by Sony. As reported in April Konami and Sony announced to also bring the gun metal colored MGS4 PS3 to the United States.

The MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware Bundle will be available exclusively from Konami.com.

The price is $599.99 and it comes with the Gun Metal Gray PLAYSTATION 3 system with a 40GB hard drive, the bundle also includes a matching DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition game.
Additionally the MGS4 LE bundle contains: an exclusive Blu-ray disc including over 2 hours of additional content - “Hideo Kojima’s Gene”, a behind-the-scenes vision of Hideo Kojima’s production team & game and “The Making of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” documentary. As well as, the official Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots CD Soundtrack, including 16 never-before-released tracks by Harry Gregson-Williams (Shrek, Armageddon, The Rock), Nobuko Toda, and Ennio Morricone.

Pre-orders for the MGS4 bundle will begin on Monday May 19th, 2008.
The Sony PlaystationBlog recommends to WishList it right now. I guess you might be having a better chance on getting one if you do.
Via the Playstation blog. More MGS Coverage.

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