The upcoming PS3 firmware update 2.20
Posted by bensto in GAMES, Sony on 03 21st, 2008
Panasonic just launch their new Blu-ray player, the DMP-BD50.This firmware update allow the PlayStation 3 to play upcoming “BD-Live” Blu-ray discs, will make the console an even better Blu-ray bargain than it was before.
The upcoming PS3 firmware update 2.20, which is due before the month is out, will let you access the downloadable, Net-enabled features and widgets that come with the latest Blu-ray movies.
Those Net-related features are part of the newest Blu-ray specification—Profile 2.0, a.k.a. BD-Live, which is only available on a handful of upcoming Blu-ray players.
As I’ve blogged about before, most available Blu-ray players only work with profiles 1.0 or 1.1, and except for the PlayStation 3, they can’t be upgraded to Profile 2.0 (or even Profile 1.1, in the case of 1.0 decks).
And while Profile 2.0 Blu-ray players are beginning to trickle into stores—for example, Sony just announced a pair of upcoming 2.0 decks, and Panasonic has a 2.0 player set for later this year—they’re still way too pricey.
Finally, the free PS3 update should arrive in the next week or so and the firmware patch makes the PS3 the Blu-ray player to beat (lack of DTS-HD Master Audio support notwithstanding).
read comments (0)Guitar Hero: Hopefully coming this summer
Posted by bensto in Guitar Hero on 03 20th, 2008
It’s official, Guitar Hero is coming to the Nintendo DS. Yahoo! Games broke the news regarding Activision’s new game called Guitar Hero: On Tour for the Nintendo DS, so now you can take your Guitar Hero skills on the road.
How is this possible, you ask? Red Octane developed a Guitar Grip that plugs into the DS’ Game Boy Advance slot to allow players to push one of the fret buttons while they strum the guitar on the touch screen. Meanwhile, players get to see notes sliding by on the left screen, just like in the original game.
The Guitar Grip features four buttons, as opposed to the five buttons on a guitar, and a strap on the back that allows you to hold the Nintendo DS like a book. A stylus in the shape of a guitar pick is also included, and even has its own special storage compartment on the Guitar Grip. Yahoo! Games says the game will feature 20 songs from artists like Nirvana, OkGo, and No Doubt. No price or release date have been announced, but the company wants to release the game this summer. To get a better idea of how this game will work, check out the trailer for the upcoming game over at Yahoo! Games.
source: tech.yahoo.com
Guitar Hero at Your Pocket
Posted by bensto in Guitar Hero on 03 17th, 2008
Bring your Guitar Hero to pocket, you can purchased this game for the Wii and it has quickly become your newest addiction. There is something about strumming and hitting those frets while those streaming spots go by that make me feel like a legit rock star.
A company known as Basic Fun has created a portable version of this fun with the Guitar Hero Caribiner, a Guitar Hero that fits in your pocket. It is only 3 x 7.5 inches in measurement, and the chord buttons or “frets” are not located on the neck of this contraption, but the body itself.
Futher than that, the game is the same the regular version as the LCD screen displays the notes the player needs to play. There is even a miniature version of the whammy bar, and some of the more popular songs from Guitar Hero I and II are included.
Super Granny 4 Games
Posted by bensto in GAMES on 02 26th, 2008
All gamer know about Super Granny and her friends, Kamila and Margaret, as they set out to rescue their missing kitties in this all-new, globe-trotting adventure! Run, dig, climb and explore your way through more than 160 levels in 6 unique settings, play the all-new side-by-side cooperative multiplayer mode, or create your own adventure in Super Granny 4! Outstanding games. ‘mb.Vasool Moments,simply superb.keep it up.
- Easy-to-use level editor and exclusive user-created level packs.
- 160+ levels spread out over 6 exotic locales.
- All-new side-by-side multiplayer mode.
- 2 new playable characters
Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)
Posted by bensto in Sony on 02 23rd, 2008
all games in high-definition , high class design with quiet operation; PSP-like simple easy-to-use interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader; 80GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; free online gaming service; plays most PS2 and PS1 games.
Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between; backwards compatibility is software-based; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008; a USB port on the back would’ve been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren’t compatible; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.
This is the high-end Sony PlayStation 3’s larger hard drive and ability to play older PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model–so long as you’re willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves.
