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!

Demon's Souls

Its been a year since the release of this dark fantasy role playing game --Demon's Souls, but still I haven't gone deeper into it due to its frustrating difficulty level. It's a great game! in fact it won plenty of awards in 2009 including the Game of the Year Award! It may be difficult but not impossible! I think it is one of the "must haves" all time game for PS3.


Demon's Souls is a third person RPG (Role Playing Game) set in a dark fantasy and cursed kingdom of Boletaria where demons feast on the souls of mortals. The gameplay starts with creating a custom character ( it's possible in your own image) and preferred fighting style or classes: Knight, Hunter, Soldier, Magician, Priest, Barbarian, Wanderer, Thief, Temple Knight and Royalty. Then your'e all set for adventure.

By the way, during your adventure you will earn souls from defeating demons, spend it for your characters growth by increasing/enhancing individual stats to suit your needs.

Demon's Souls is developed by From Software. It was released in Japan on February 5, 2009 and published by SCE; in North America on October 6, 2009 and published by Atlus and in Europe on June 25, 2010 and published by Namco Bandai Games.

It's still not too late, grab a copy now!

Tomb Raider

A new Tomb Raider has been announced by Square Enix and it is a complete reboot of the action adventure from its series. Developing the game will be Crystal Dynamics and will be published by Square Enix.

"Forget about anything you knew about Tomb Raider, this is an origins story that creates Lara Croft and takes her on a character defining journey like no other" said Darrell Gallagher head of Crystal Dynamics studio.

This is the best looking Lara Croft so far, but still I'll keep my fingers crossed about this.

For wallpapers and additional info please check out the Tomb Raider Hub at Gameinformer.com

Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception

Naughty Dog has announced the on-going development of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception at the Spike VGA (Video Game Awards). Even though I knew that the game sequel is inevitable due to high praises of its previous games, I am still very excited about it -- you should be! Please watch the trailer below and be amazed!

Can't wait? Pre-order now at Amazon.com

Coming this November 1, 2011. Watch out!

Nikon D3100

Nikon finally released its newest entry-level Digital SLR, a successor to the popular D3000 - the Nikon D3100. It is the smallest, lightweight and easy to use DSLR to date, while being "entry level" it is also capable of recording fullHD videos at 24fps.

Main features:

• 14.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
• IS0 100-3200 range (12,800 expanded)
• EXPEED 2 image processing engine
• 11 AF points (with 3D tracking)
• HD movies (1080, 720p or WVGA)
• Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
• 3.0" LCD monitor (230,000 dots)

Highly recommended for an affordable but high performance D-SLR. Now available for only $699 about 31,000 php. Order now at Amazon.com

For full specifications, click here.

Hover images for books and accessory prices. Order now!

Samsung BX2250

In my opinion these are the pro's and con's of this monitor using its default setting.

Pro's

• 2HDCP compatible HDMI's
• 2ms Response time
• 16:9 FullHD resolution
• 1:1 Pixel mapping
• LED technology (Power saver)
• Accurate colors
• Improved viewing angles
• Plenty of OSD options
• Elegant design
• Excellent PC/Console gaming monitor

Con's

• Slow and sometimes unresponsive Starlight Touch buttons (during fast successive press).
• Black levels are acceptable, but not deep (can be calibrated to suit your viewing taste).
• Picture quality is somewhat pale due to overly brightness level. (can be calibrated to suit your viewing taste).
• Backlight bleed (Due to slim design).
• TN panel (Picture quality changes when viewing on different angles).
• Crappy cinema mode (can be calibrated to suit your viewing taste).
• No DVI.
• No internal speakers (but it has a standard 3.5mm audio out jack).
• No swivel (Monitor is too light for it).

I only bought it for its fast response time to minimize input lag on fighting games specifically, Super Street Fighter 4.

Did I find improvements on my gameplay? No, it feels the same when playing on my 8ms 40S400 Sony Bravia (maybe my timing is just bad when playing SSF4 hehehe...)

Does it worth my purchase? Considering that I already have a 40in Bravia. Yes! As I can play FPS (First Person Shooter) Games without feeling nauseated due to motion blurs.

After all the calibration and testing, how do I find it? It's not perfect but, I love it!

Samsung Galaxy Tab

The previously rumored tablet device from Samsung is officially announced! Named GT-P1000 or Galaxy Tab (see teaser video). The device uses Android 2.2 on a 7-inch AMOLED touch screen display with video calling, HD movie playback, Flash support, E reader, GPS navigation, Swype, and many more.

The device will be launched in Berlin this coming September 2, 2010. The Galaxy Tab is Samsung's own take on an attempt for a tablet race against iPad. A solid competitor in my opinion.

A demonstration of every key feature and benefit of the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Please visitofficial site for more info.

Need for Speed World

Need for Speed World is a massively multiplayer action driving game for the PC where you can race with your friends or compete against thousands of other players in a seamless open world.

Quoted from world.needforspeed.com

The game was released last July 20, 2010 and officially launched as a free download from the Need For Speed World website, with players getting access to all races, pursuits and career progressions up to level ten (10).

After level ten (10), gamers will be asked to pay for a starter pack, which allows them to compete up to level 50 and access a range of power-ups and vehicles.

UPDATE!!!
The Need For Speed World is now completely FREE to PLAY! Please check out their site for more details.

Alien Swarm

Alien Swarm is a game and Source SDK release from a group of talented designers at Valve who were hired from the Mod community. Available free of charge, the game thrusts players into an epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics. With your friends, form a squad of four distinct IAF Marine classes.

Quoted from www.alienswarm.com

I played it. I say it's a decent game. I just didn't have much fun with it. Not that it's bad it's just not my cup of tea.

Download from Alienswarm or Download Mirror

Gran Turismo 5

Gran Turismo 5 is the most anticipated PS3 exclusive driving simulator. Though I got tired of waiting and feared that it will never come, but Sony (again) finally announced a release date for the game. I'm glad that it will be out for sure this coming November, 2010. Watch out for it!



UPDATE!!!

Gran Turismo 5 has been released last November 24, 2010. Be sure to get a copy of it before it runs out!

ModNation Racers

The game is Sony's very own take on kart racing genre a genre which is dominated long enough by Nintendo. It may seem to look like a Mario Kart rip-off for some similarities but it's not.


ModNation Racers fully utilize the Play, Create, Share idea famously started by LittleBigPlanet as you can create racers, karts and tracks easily that you can then upload and share with other players around the world to play with. On the other hand, you can also download other people's work too.

The game will be out in the market this May 25, 2010. Watch out for it!

Super Street Fighter 4

Street Fighter 4 is back with an added expansion; more characters, new ultra combo's, improved online gameplay and more. It will undoubtedly be the best fighting game to date.


Coming this April 27, 2010. A must buy for fighting fans out there!

Playstation Move

Move and play the way you want! In High Definition, delivering the greatest game experience like no other; A motion controller for the PS3! The Playstation Move.


If you think this is a MS Natal and Wii motionplus ripoff, think again!

The Playstation Move will be available as the Move controller and Navigational controller which is sold separately. Starter bundle is also available which consist of PS eye, Move controller and a game titled Sports Champion.

The Playstation Move controller at 49.99USD (Must own a PSeye and a PSMove game).

Navigational controller at 29.99USD (Optional as a DualShock3 can be a substitute for this).

Starter bundle at 99.99USD

The devices will be available this coming September 19, 2010. I think it's time for us to save money for these devices.

God of War 3

Kratos, the ghost of sparta returns in its final installment of the God of War trilogy. Watch out! Coming this March 16, 2010.

ERROR: 8001050F

An error occurred. You have been signed out of Playstation Network.(8001050F)

This error is causing data and trophy problems and is affecting online gameplay and even some offline titles that has dynamic trophy support. This has lead panic and rage to all gamers worldwide!

Sony has responded via Twitter to the complaints and assures console owners that they are already looking into the problem:

"We’re aware that many of you are having problems connecting to PSN, and yes, we’re looking into it. Stay tuned for updates."

What is the cause of this error? I still have no concrete idea about this. But as what I have read from forums and blogs, it has something to do with the PS3's internal clock. It seems to be a leap year bug.

Who is affected? Older fat PS3's. SKU's below the latest 80Gb and 160Gb fat PS3's.

For now PS3 owners are advised to keep their PS3 systems off, until the bug has been fixed since the problem is also affecting systems are that offline. Let's just wait for the GMT clock to turn into March 2, 2010 and see what will happen while waiting for an official fix from Sony.

How to fix it? Though not an official fix, there are confirmations from gamers that a simple CMOS BATTERY RESET will work!

UPDATE!!! For those who waited for GMT clock to turn into March 2, 2010. This is good news! As there are confirmed reports of affected units that are now working.

ERROR: 8001050F famously known as The day of APOCALYPS3