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Latest 'Final Fantasy' may be Sony PS3's final chance

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:18:57 GMT

Can active time battles, characters called "Lightning" and "Snow", and a convoluted story set in the fantasy world of Pulse turn round Sony's PlayStation 3?

With the launch of Final Fantasy 13 in Japan yesterday (from publisher Square Enix) Sony has entered a crucial period that will seal the PS3's fate.

Final Fantasy is one of Japan's most popular games and in the domestic market number 13 will only be available on PS3. Analysts think that 500,000 Japanese households may buy a Sony console just to play it. The PS3 has lagged well behind Nintendo's Wii and Sony urgently needs to sell more consoles if it is to profit from subsequent software sales.

It now has a chance.

LTD, YTD NPD hardware sales

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:43:20 GMT

Check out the life-to-date and year-to-date hardware figures for the PS3, 360, Wii, DS, PSP, and PS2 updated from the most recent NPD sales report.

Top 10 Games That Need Online Multiplayer/Co-Op

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:05:25 GMT

From the PlanetXbox360.com feature list:

"Online gaming on consoles may be popular now, but it wasn't always this way. Systems like the Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, and the original Xbox attempted to bring online gaming to the masses, however, they did so with decent success. The Xbox almost made it happen, especially with heavy-hitting releases like Halo 2 that persuaded gamers to invest in the LIVE service. It wasn't until the launch of the Xbox 360 that gaming online really started taking off. Nowadays, whenever you purchase a new game, there's a huge chance that it features a mode allowing you to play with or against real people (Army of Two - perfect example of teamwork in gaming). Of course, there are still many titles available that don't let players interact with others across the globe. Normally, this is due to many factors, like meeting a deadline or not having enough manpower. In these cases, it's understandable, but there are instances where specific games would have been better with the addition of an online multiplayer or co-op mode."

A "Multi-Console Online" Game Would Be Logical

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:01:51 GMT

IronstarMovement writes: "Everyone has thought it, others have said it, and I am here to elaborate on it. If there was a game that allowed PS3 and 360 users to play together, we all would play it! Could you imagine if this heated console war that has been raging across the internet made it's way into an online game? Or even being able to play a game with your friends who currently play on the other side? Well in imagining so myself, I've come to the conclusion that a game of this nature would not only be revolutionary, but also a huge success for the industry as well."

Playstation Network Premium Could Be Amazing If...

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:48:53 GMT

PushSquare's "Twiggy" discusses the potential feature-set, pricing and marketing that could make the rumoured Playstation Network Premium service a success.

What would make you bite?

PS2 Titles in Need of HD Remakes

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:20:18 GMT

RespawnAction writes: "The God of War collection was released last month and offered an HD visual upgrade to God of War 1 and 2. This got me thinking about what other games could benefit from an HD remake. Remember the great titles you played way back when on the non-HD systems? Remember how great they were? Could you imagine how they'd be when played on your home theater setup in 720p? Or possibly full 1080p? If one of your favorite games doesn't make the list, please add it in the comments..."

Analyst: FF13 Japan Sales "May Exceed FF12"

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:23:56 GMT

Final Fantasy XIII looks to be more popular than Square Enix expected, with analysts saying that it is likely to outsell Final Fantasy XII sales in Japan.

Why Final Fantasy XIII is a Bad Game [NSFW]

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:23:47 GMT

Criticism of blockbuster RPG Final Fantasy XIII has rapidly mounted, with the initial observation that the game is almost comically linear giving way to a litany of further dissatisfaction, many quite unavoidable even for the game's many staunch defenders.

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Dante's Inferno Proves Corrupt ESRB

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:04:19 GMT

PS3Center: Still to this day certain industries and products on the market are not taken seriously. A major concern to me is the video game industry. Why is the fastest growing and biggest entertainment industry still looked at as child's play? Back when Pacman and other 2d pixel art games were popular it was understandable, but for some reason a majority of adults that loved those games will not respect the fact that the industry has evolved. This has become a problem for several reasons, but today I want to focus on something very commonly in the news. Our ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) and how corrupt it has become because of these ignorant people not accepting change.

Top 5 Playstation 3 Exclusives Released in 2009

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:08:56 GMT

The Playstation 3 saw some great exclusive titles this year. Five games manage to stand out from the rest of the class.

'Ghost Recon Future Soldier' trademarked by Ubisoft

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:47:43 GMT

CC: Ubisoft has filed a trademark for Ghost Recon Future Soldier

How Linear Is Too Linear? Final Fantasy XIII Map Looks Like A Shoestring

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:46:22 GMT

AnalogHype ran across an area map of Final Fantasy XIII and compares its shape to that of a shoestring.

2010: Game of the year goes to...

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:35:50 GMT

GB writes: "2009 was a great year for gaming and we already have our own people choice for the Game of the Year running. There are hardly a few days remaining for 2009 and 2010 will be upon us in no time. I know it's very early to predict what will be the Game of the Year for 2010, But here are eight very strong candidates that may be crowned Game of the Year in 2010."

VGA 2009: Nolan North talks about Nolan North

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:32:41 GMT

Joystiq: This past Saturday brought us the Spike TV Video Game Awards and – before experiencing the litany of world exclusives that awaited us inside – we spent some time outside cruising the red carpet and talking (briefly!) to many of the game developers and talent. We squeezed them for information as fast as we could while simultaneously wishing them holiday cheer and good tidings. Yes, it was as awkward as it sounds. Here's what we learned from Nolan North.

Square Enix's final Jump Festa 2009 lineup

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:17:00 GMT

Check out Square Enix's updated, final roster of games for the Jump Festa 2009 event.

SSF4 menus leaked as well as character select screen (rumors still true)

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:09:04 GMT

Analoghype, "Everything has come true so far regarding Super Street Fighter IV. The rumors that were leaked definitely were from someone working on the game. Seth Killian and Ono have stated coutnless times that they were looking to add a "minimum of 8 characters" and while most people thought it would just be that, they in fact added 10 characters as the rumors had suggested. What this means is that the 4 new characters that will be announced are, Dudley, Makoto, Ibuki and the new Arab grappler Hakan. The former three all being members from the last iteration of Street Fighter, 3rd Strike. What we know now is that there will be 22 stages and 35 characters. Images below."

Game Master UK: Bayonetta is the first truly next generation action game

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:46:24 GMT

VGArabia: Bayonetta the highly anticipated action game from Platinum games has been getting some great review scores from the critics. Game Master UK has published another great review for Bayonetta in their Christmas issue by giving the game an impressive score.

Microtransactions, Here We Come - Sony's Home Launches First Freemium Game

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:04:07 GMT

Marking the very first anniversary of the Playstation Home allowing a micro-transaction supported game, and a key point in the PS3's legacy - remodels itself to become a force to sustain a social networking system. Sodium, a game similar to those you may have been accustomed to on internet social networking sites such as Facebook,is the first game to be offered free through the Playstation home since it once introduced to the public.

Is The Halo Franchise On Its Downfall? – Step Ya Game Up Podcast 57

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:11:49 GMT

Blade206, WorseCase, Haipa-Sonniku and two special guest HipHopGamer and DaSolidProof come together to bring you another smash hit episode of Step Ya Game Up. On the most entertaining podcast on the net we talk about the following:

- Halo franchise, to downfall?

- Is the DVD 9 outdated?

- Playstation Home A Savior for PS3?

- Xbox360 Sales Predictions

- Final Fantasy 13 Release In Japan

- 2010 predictions - Final Fantasy 7 and 8 talk about publishers

- As always, we have a Step Ya Game Up and much much more. Special Thanks to HipHopGamer and DaSolidProof for featuring on this weeks podcast.

New Final Fantasy Versus XIII Gameplay Trailer Shown at Jump Festa

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:41:11 GMT

FinalFantasy-XIII.net: I find it surprising that most of us forgot about Jump Festa this year. Even more surprising though is that a new Final Fantasy Versus XIII gameplay trailer has been shown there.