Category: PS3

Microsoft’s Xbox Project Natal Milo and Kate


At E3 2009, Microsoft unveiled the Xbox 360 peripheral code named Project Natal. This system introduced full motion tracking capabilities — all without a controller. Microsoft hopes to outdo what Nintendo accomplished with the Nintendo Wii, the first home console capable of tracking gestures released on the home market. But while Nintendo included the use…

Final Fantasy XIII for Playstation 3


The newest in an extremely long history of stand-alone role playing games, Final Fantasy XIII is THE standard for single-player RPG action. Fans of the long-running series have come to expect certain things from the game developer, Square Enix, and they won’t be disappointed this time around. The game is also interesting and engaging enough…

Playstation 3 Network back online after outage


On March 01, Sony announced that PS3 consoles, except the PS3 Slim, were  not able to connect with the Playstation Network because due to a bug in the consules clock. What’s worse is that simply turning on the consoles can cause “errors in some functionality, such as recording obtained trophies, and not restoring some data.” As such, Sony advised staying…

The Head EA Games Discusses Monetizing Piracy


For years, it seemed that PC gaming would be unable to survive the unrelenting crush of digital pirates committing copyright violations on a staggering level. A remarkably candid John Riccitiello, head of EA Games, has a more optimistic view on the situation. Instead of fearing piracy as an industry destroyer, he instead plans to consider…

PlayStation 3 3.10 firmware brings Facebook to PS3


Did you think the Xbox 360 would be the only console to integrate Facebook functionality? If so, Sony has another thing coming for you, as they are launching firmware 3.10 for the PlayStation 3 today, and, you guessed it, Facebook integration is included. Check out the video above to check out how it works, but…

Netflix streaming officially hits PS3 today!


If you are one of the hoards of PS3 owners that were excited by Netflix announced streaming would be coming to the game console, today is the big day friends. Netflix has announced that its streaming service is now officially live on the PS3. I hope you ordered your PS3 Netflix disc. The service is…

Taking DJ Hero Out for a Spin


USA Today recently published a short review of the much anticipated DJ Hero. Much like the rest of the gaming world, the author Mike Snider found the game captivating and fun, but still challenging enough to hold a player’s attention. Snider was thrilled with variety of tracks available (the game features 93 song mixes) and…


USA Today recently published a short review of the much anticipated DJ Hero. Much like the rest of the gaming world, the author Mike Snider found the game captivating and fun, but still challenging enough to hold a player’s attention. Snider was thrilled with variety of tracks available (the game features 93 song mixes) and the complex, but easy to learn “turntables” controller. With such great reviews popping up on the web and in print, it looks like DJ Hero is poised to become a “must have” for music game lovers despite it’s somewhat hefty price tag (the standard game and controller retails for $120 and a Renegade version complete with a carrying case that transforms into a stand for the “turntables” is available for $200).