Little Big Planet Beta Impressions September 25, 2008
Posted by Archbishop Xero in : Party, Playstation 3, Previews, Puzzle , add a commentI managed to score a beta key for Little Big Planet the other day. I have to admit that the controls took a little getting used to due to sheer amount of activities. Adjusting to hopping between the three depth planes was a little odd at first, but grows on you quickly. Stephen Fry adds the little comical nuances to the voiceover that just brings the game together. The games helps you out every step of the way, from learning to control your sackboy to creating your first level.
There is just something about this game that makes me smile as I play it. It could be the overly cute sackfolk… or how they playfully interact with their environment… or the creatively designed levels.
I wish I had some screenshots to share with you detailing my gaming experience. The community is definitely going to drive the longevity of this game. The beta had only been out for less than a day, and already there were hundreds of community generated stages. Some very excellent… others, well… they are still learning the system.
During my first multiplayer experience, I was greeted with some intense lag that made the game somewhat frustrating. However, this being a beta, I understand they are working out some kinks.
All in all, my first impressions are great. This has every chance to be a defining game for the Playstation 3. The Media Molecule staff have outdone themselves. I am anxious to et my hands on the full copy of this game.
Viva la Sackboy!
Little Big Planet – Pre-order Bonus at Amazon.com September 25, 2008
Posted by Archbishop Xero in : Party, Playstation 3, Promos & Events, Puzzle , add a commentAmazon.com is offering a bonus to all pre-orders for Little Big Planet for the PS3. If you pre-order the game through their site, you’ll receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card, which will arrive via email ~10 days after the game ships. This, along with release day delivery available, should be a great deal for you avid Amazon shoppers.
Gears of War 2 – Pre-order Bonus at Amazon.com September 25, 2008
Posted by Archbishop Xero in : Action, Promos & Events, XBOX 360 , add a commentAmazon.com is offering a bonus to all pre-orders for Gears of War 2 for the XBOX 360. If you pre-order the game through their site, you’ll receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card, which will arrive via email ~10 days after the game ships. This, along with release day delivery available, should be a great deal for you avid Amazon shoppers.
“Time-sick Son of a Grizzly Bear” by The Mother Hips [Rock Band] September 22, 2008
Posted by Archbishop Xero in : Playstation 3, Rhythm, XBOX 360 , add a commentHere is yet another fantastic song for Rock Band. Again, The Mother Hips have graced my 360 with audio goodness. It is well worth the 160 MS Points to pick up this song.
After the jump, listen to the embedded song.
PAIN DLC – Delayed to Sept. 11, 2008 September 5, 2008
Posted by xerocube in : Arcade, News, Playstation 3 , add a commentThe new expansion level for PAIN was due out on Sept 4th, 2008. Fortunately, it has been delayed. Yes, I said “FORTUNATELY”! It seems the trophies that were originally included were deemed to difficult by the play testers. So, the developers went back and eased off the gas a little.
Joystiq has the details and the list of included trophies. Read on!
Pain DLC delayed a week, trophies toned down – Joystiq
First, the bad news: the downloadable “Uncle Jimmy’s Fun Park” level, originally planned for release tomorrow, has been delayed, and is currently targeted for release on the ominous date of Sept. 11.Why was it delayed? Well that’s the good news: the development team has been spending its time scaling back the difficulty of the somewhat ridiculous trophies it announced last month. Seems testers didn’t have too much fun grinding their way through the “one billion points” trophy, among others. The new trophy list, which is copied below the break, is also set to be downloadable on Sept. 11
“Extended Play Download Days” through October 2008 September 5, 2008
Posted by xerocube in : News, Puzzle, RPG, Racing, Rhythm, XBOX 360 , add a comment
Microsoft is running an “Extended Play Download Days” promotion between now and the end of October. This includes downloads for various games, including: Oblivion, Mass Effect, and Guitar Hero 3. The obvious gems are the Shivering Isles DLC for Oblivion and the track packs for Guitar Hero 3.
Beautiful Katamari also makes this list with 8 discounted items; bring the DLC from ludicrously expensive to just overly expensive. But if you have been on the fence for these items, this is your time to jump in.