Official Facebook app for iPad!

What if there is a Facebook app for iPad just like Twitter? I've been thinking about it after I downloaded the Twitter app when I got my iPad. --Well actually there is! It was announced many months ago (tsk.. sorry for my ignorance). Anyway, I just want you to know that it's now available for FREE!

Click here for more information and features.

"Michael" - PS3 Long Live Play

Check out the video below and enjoy the gratitude from our favorite PS3 game characters.

You're welcome! Unfortunately my name is not "Michael" hehe..

Kindle Fire

Amazon unveiled its newest Kindle a 7inch full color Android based Kindle for books, web browsing, games, apps and more! -- The Kindle Fire.

For its features and specifications, the kindle Fire is a lot cheaper than the same sized Samsung Galaxy Tab and most Android Tablets at $199. Click here for full features and technical specifications.

So, what makes it cheap? The Kindle Fire doesn't have a camera, a microphone and 3G.

Kindle Fire will be released on November 15, 2011. Pre-order now!

Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition

Street Fighter III: Third Strike was originally released at the end of the 90's. Too bad, I haven't got a chance to play with it at that time of which I only heard and read greatness from it.

After a decade Capcom has decided a remake and made it far more better than the original. While most of the game remained intact, graphical filters and screen settings has given the game a look with a touch of HD or switch back to original arcade cabinet look; playing offline has an optional on-screen side panel to track progress and challenges for special features and unlockables to look up to; and lastly a GGPO enabled online play with matchmaking system, tournament options, leaderboards and ability to upload saved matches directly to you tube. Lucky me!

For me the game is great, it has a solid gameplay mechanics, and new add-ons. What I don't like about it is the graphics. It's not that bad considering that it's a decade old game, I guess I'm just accustomed to the Super Street Fighter 4's superb graphics hehe..

Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition is already available for download via PS store for only $14.99. Not bad huh!?

Tip:

If you are experiencing blank bars on all sides, set your TV's display area to "Normal" because you are probably using "Full Pixel".

DOTA 2

Watch the trailer below of the most anticipated Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game from Valve --The DOTA 2

DOTA 2 will be available for PC early next year. Stay tuned for more updates!

Tekken Hybrid

PS3 owners will get the most out of this exclusive three in one Tekken package!

Tekken: Blood Vengeance

Tekken Tag Tournament

Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Prologue

What makes it hybrid? It is just a result of putting a movie and a videogame in one package hehe..

No firm date yet, but expect it before the year ends. Coming this November.

PSVita

Sony's NGP was officialy named -- PS Vita. It will be available in two variants the wifi which will cost less at $249 and wifi+3g at $299.

Here are some of its features:

• Multi touch 5in OLED display
• Rear touch pad
• Dual analog sticks
• Sixaxis motion detection

No release date yet, but according to Sony, PlayStation Vita launches worldwide at the end of this year early next year.

UPDATE: Want to get one earlier? PS Vita will be released in Japan on December 17, 2011. Watch out for it!

Tekken Blood Vengeance

At last! A Tekken full CG animated movie in the works! Watch the teaser trailer below.



Stay tune for more info..

Killzone 3 Sharpshooter Bundle?

Yes, I did intentionaly put a question mark(?) on my title, because there is no such Sharpshooter bundle available for Killzone 3.

All of it was bought separately, though quite expensive, but it's all for immersive gameplay experience. My picture above lacks a PS Eye which plays an important component for this "immersion" to work. Why? I'll tell you later.

First thing that I bought was the Killzone 3 Move Bundle. What's inside of it?

• 1 PS Move Controller
• 1 Hand strap
• 1 Collectors Edition Killzone 3 Game
• 2 Killzone 3 Sackboy figures (Sev and Helghan soldier)

Second is the PS Move Sharpshooter accessory bought together at the same time with PS Move Navigation controller to make the bundle complete and thats all about it.

About the PS Eye? I got it when I bought a PS Move Sports Champions bundle; And by the way, buying this separately will cost more than buying a SOCOM4 full deployment bundle which is waaaay cheaper and already available in the market.

Street Fighter X Tekken

The two of my favorite fighting games Street Fighter (Capcom) and Tekken (Namco) has been tailored to clash each other using Capcom's fashion. Watch the trailers below to keep your hype up!

Cinematic Trailer

Gameplay Trailer

I know it's crazy! Stay tune for more announcements.

Battlefield: Play 4 Free

Battlefield: Play4Free is another free to play online first person shooter from EA that is set in a modern warfare with realistic graphics compared to Battlefield: Heroes cartoon style.

The game contains the best features of the battlefield series which includes 32 player online battle, sandbox gameplay, vehicular warfare and more.

Now available! Click here to download and play.

iPad 2

I haven't got myself an iPad yet (too bad I missed!) but the good news is, Apple has already released a new iteration of it --the iPad 2.

So, what are the improvements that it has over its predecessor?

• It's thinner and lighter
• It's faster
• iOS 4.3
• Dual camera (front and rear)
• Built-in gyroscope
• Re-designed casing

How much does iPad 2 cost? For the WiFi models 16GB, 32GB and 64GB are $499, $599 and $699, while the 3G capable models will cost more at $629, $729 and $829.

The device was released last March 11, 2011 in the US and it will be out in the market for other countries this coming March 25, 2011.

I just wish I can get one this time!

UPDATE: I am now a proud owner of a 16Gb white iPad2, bought one last October 1, 2011. My only regret is I should have opted for the higher capacity models.

PSP Price Drop!

This is the time that we've been waiting for! Following the recent reveal of the NGP (Next Generation Portable) Sony had officially announced a reduced price of its portable gaming console and aside from it, there is also a price drop for some of its games (see image above).

SOCOM4 Bundle

The SOCOM4 full deployment bundle is Sony's way to lure gamers into motion controls. Want to know why? At $145 you get all of what listed below!

The bundle includes:

• SOCOM4: US Navy SEALs video game on Blu Ray ($57.99)
• Playstation Move Motion Controler (if bought separately $49.96)
• Playstation Move Navigation Controler (if bought separately $29.99)
• Playstation Eye (if bought separately $30.00)
• Playstation Move Sharp shooter (if bought separately $39.99)

For gamers who doesn't have a PS Move yet? It will cost you $207.93 to buy it separately (think about it!). Coming this April 19, 2011.

Xperia Play

Sony Ericsson revealed their newest smart phone! The long rumored Playstation phone --The Xperia Play!

Features:

• 60 frames per second gaming via the 1Ghz Snapdragon processor
• Adreno 205 GPU
• 4 inch multi-touch display
• 4 way D-pad
• Shoulder buttons (L1 and R1)
• Dual analog touch pads
• 5.0 Megapixel camera

For more videos click here.

It will be out this March, 2011 with pre-installed games such as Star batallion, Bruce Lee, Asphalt Adrenaline 6, The Sims3 and Tetris. The device will also have 50 downloadable Playstation titles and some Android games at launch.

I just hope I can afford it!

Playstation Sharpshooter

PS Sharpshooter is a gun like peripheral for PS Move specially made for gamers who want to have a realistic shooting action experience.

Both Playstation Move and Navigation controllers will be attached inside the PS Sharpshooter (see picture) for complete control over aiming, firing, interaction and movement within a shooting game.

What are the games that uses the Sharpshooter peripheral?

The peripheral was designed specifically for Killzone 3 and SOCOM 4: US Navy Seals. Other compatible titles are Time Crisis: Razing Storm, Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition and Dead Space Extraction. I know it's few, but expect to have more upcoming games in the future that may support it.

The peripheral is set to release along with Killzone 3 this February 22, 2011 for $39.99 (Playstation Move sold separately). See trailer below for more details! This is definitely a "must buy" for me -- you should get one too!

Killzone 3

A sequel of the highly praised PS3 exclusive first person shooter is set for release this coming February 23, 2011. I can't wait for it!

From what I know; it has 3D, it supports PS Move controller, a 2 player split screen co-op (offline), a 4 player co-op (online) and an online multi-player.

Watch the multi-player gameplay video

Multi-player beta is already available on PSN. Try it!

Now Available!!!

Game Sales Strategy

Business! business! business! A strategy coming from game developers. This is by adding some additional content at launch (in-game discs/DLC's) or an online pass (access code) in a form of voucher redeemable for free when you purchase newly released games.

Launch DLC's are downloadable contents(DLC) such as costumes, additional character, map packs, mini games or prequels available for a limited time which makes you purchase the game on day one. Wherein such DLC's can only be seen in collectors edition.

Example:

Mass Effect2 - Free Terminus Gear at launch. After February 23, you will need to pay in order to use it.

On the other hand online pass is a game specific one-time use codes to be used for playing multi-player online. Purchase a used game with redeemed online pass (yey! It's cheap!) but the bad news is! you'll have to pay an additional $10 if you want to play online.

Example:

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit - The online pass grants you access to online multi-player modes plus, two exclusive cars (LP-570-4 Superleggera and LP-550-2 Valentino Balboni Lamborghini's) and more storage space for your in game photo's.

This move is to discourage gamers from purchasing a used game or waiting for a greatest hits version of the game which is way cheaper.

PSP2? Next Generation Portable!

At last! The rumored PSP2 was officially announced in Japan today (1-27-2011) by Sony. The handheld device codenamed NGP (Next Generation Portable) is set for release this holiday season 2011.

NGP's Hardware Specifications:

• Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU
• Quad-coreSGX543MP4+ Graphics processor
• Front and Rear cameras
• 5inch 960x544 OLED Capacitive multi-touch screen
• Capacitive rear mounted multi-touch pad
• Dual analog sticks
• Accelerometer/Gyroscope motion sensing sensors
• Electronic Compass
• 3G, WiFi and GPS

Odd thing is, games will not come on UMD's anymore, neither on Sony's proprietary Memory stick Pro Duo. We'll just wait and see on what media will Sony use this time.

Will you buy one? Stay tune for updates!

Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo's 4th generation handheld gaming console after Gameboy, Gameboy Advance and the Nintendo DS is now on 3D. The Nintendo 3DS!

It requires no special glasses in order to see the 3D effect or play it entirely on 3D, with the use of the 3D depth slider you can control its depth or switch off the 3D effect. Please see official site or watch the virtual tour below for more details.

About its price and release date? It will be on March 27, 2011 and priced at $249 which I think is too steep for a handheld device.

Is the Nindtendo 3DS worth buying? It depends on your gaming taste; but for me, the Super Street Fighter 4 3D Edition alone made me save money for a first day purchase.

Little Big Planet 2

Media Molecule's creative platformer Little Big Planet is back, with added platforming features and a powerful but easy set of creation tools that opens a wide range of possibilities.

Little Big Planet2 Trailer

For those unfamiliar, Little Big Planet 2 like its predecessor is still a 3 plane side scrolling platforming game that can be played alone or cooperatively through its enjoyable story mode.

The game also lets you play user created levels online as well as create your own to play or share it online through PS3 or on LBP.me.

LBP.me is the official community for Little Big Planet where people can share their unique creations and levels. It has over 20million (and continuosly growing) levels --or game, so I guess you'll never run out of something to play.

Kevin Butler's Little Big Planet2 TV ad

Coming exclusively on PS3 this January 18, 2011.

Now available! Order now!