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Sony's PlayStation 3 debuted on November 17, 2006 to lines and crowds braving the weather to get their hands on the successor to the wildly popular PlayStation 2 (which sold over 100 million units) and PSone (the original PlayStation), the console that put Sony on the map in the gaming industry. The PS3 had a slow start, largely due to lack of compelling or exclusive games and a high price ($500-600), but Sony hopes to repeat the success of its last two systems over its proposed 10-year lifespan.
Despite initial criticisms, PS3 gained some momentum from several perks and more focused marketing. The unified minimum (and somewhat user-serviceable) hardware has simplified development (like wi-fi and a built-in hard drive) and every system doubles as a Blu-ray player (the cheapest on the market in its the first year). While PSN is not as feature-rich as Xbox Live, it's adding new content all the time, and the free price tag definitely has wide appeal.
Other contributions outside of gaming — such as being a part of Stanford University's Folding@Home protein folding research project — have given it appeal and cultural significance beyond just being a high-tech toy. Gaining some high-caliber exclusive titles such as Metal Gear Solid 4, Killzone 2, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, MotorStorm, Ratchet and Clank Future, Resistance 1 and 2, Gran Turismo 5, and God of War III has helped fuel the PS3's growing popularity as well.
The emphasis on casual games on the Wii and high hardware failure rates of the Xbox 360 are two of many factors helping the PS3 gain ground on its competition.
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What’s With All The War Video Games? [Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2]
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In the 1940s, 1950s and right on through the 1960s, Hollywood churned out war epic after war epic. Sure, we still get war movies, but Hollywood isn’t exactly popping them out bam bam bam. Video game developers are. But why? Let’s get the obvious out of the way — these games make serious dough. “Business ...3 hours ago -
Call of Duty: World at War map pack bundle now available
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Fans of one of the most-popular online multiplayer games ever can now get the entire collection of Call of Duty: World at War downloadable maps in one shot with the Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack Bundle. Available starting today in North America on Xbox LIVE ® Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and ...4 hours ago -
The Giant 1/1 Scale Gundam Statue RETURNS! [Coolness]
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Missed the 1/1 scale giant Gundam when it was in Tokyo’s Odaiba this past summer? It may be long gone, but that doesn’t mean the chances of you seeing it are kaput. Far from it! A Bandai Namco spokesperson has revealed that the huge 18-meter statue will be once again erected in the city of Shizuoka this July — ...4 hours ago -
Konami Game Inspires Schoolgirl Massage Parlor [Maximum Risky]
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Love Plus is a popular DS dating sim from Konami — in Japan, it’s the sleeper hit of the year or something! The game allows players to date in-game characters. This Love Plus is something else entirely. Located right up the street from Shibuya 109, Love Plus is also a newly opened massage parlor. Look, there ...4 hours ago -
U.S. Playstation Store Update 12/22/2009
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PSN Game SaleIn addition to the SEGA game sale detailed earlier, the following games are on sale until January 7, 2010 unless otherwise noted. * Bomberman Ultra – $4.99 (revert to regular price on 1/7/10) * Worms – $9.99 * Topatoi – $4.99 [...]4 hours ago -
DSi Launches In China [China]
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The Nintendo DSi has finally gone on sale in China. If someone asks you what the launch looked like, point to them right here and confidentially say, “This!” Photos come courtesy of reader Brian (no relation), who snapped them in downtown Puxi, Shanghai. “This was set up outside a subway station and shopping ...5 hours ago -
Kratos Prizes You With Blood & Metal
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If you haven’t already pre-ordered the God Of War III Ultimate Edition , Kratos has more to convince you with before you decide weather to get the special edition or not. RoadRunner Records are planning to intensify your gameplay experience of God Of War 3 upon its March release. Announced from Roadrunner ...5 hours ago -
See Nintendo’s Zagenki No Reginleiv In Bloody, Limb Chopping Action [Clips]
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Nintendo isn’t normally in the business of publishing bloody, violent M-rated—or, in Japan’s case, CERO D rated—games for its hardware. In fact, Zagenki No Reginleiv will likely be the first Wii game to carry such a high rating. But blood shall flow and limbs shall be neatly severed in Zagenki No Reginleiv, a ...5 hours ago -
IL-2 Sturmovik Birds of Prey for PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 for $26.78 Shipped
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IL-2 Sturmovik Birds of Prey for PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 for $26.78 shipped. Here is a screenshot, along with a review of the game for reference. It is also available on Nintendo DS for $17.78 with free shipping on orders over $25. Most places have this game on PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 for [...]6 hours ago -
Watch Knees Turn To Butter As Spock Narrates Star Trek Online [Clips]
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Here’s a trailer ramming home the news we told you of yesterday ; that Leonard Nimoy, aka the original Spock, will feature in the upcoming Star Trek Online . Shame there’s no blooper reel. I just want to hear him say “pig iron” one more time… Video Games | Star Trek Online | Leonard Nimoy Behind ...6 hours ago -
Darksiders characters list
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There are no less than 17 characters in the Darksiders cast for THQ’s apocalyptic action game; Which releases for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on January 5, 2010. Here is the list of both good and evil characters in the game: 1. In the world of Darksiders, Abbaddon is an Angel who lead the forces of Heaven ...6 hours ago -
Who is Winning the Console Arms Race?
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The current generation of consoles may be the best that has ever come. All three systems offer a distinct experience, but remain similar enough to keep comparisons relevant. Rumors of the next generation are beginning to leak out, and with that, we enter into the last hurrah of this generation’s arms race. Who is ...6 hours ago -
Review: Assassin’s Creed II – back with a new bag of tricks?
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Assassin’s Creed is back in the highly anticipated sequel putting you in control of Desmond Miles once again. The sequel brings back the historical authenticity and immersion that was seen in the first game. However, without the fresh hook or twist from the first game, will Assassin’s Creed II manage to one up its ...6 hours ago -
PlayStation Store Update – North America
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North America’s PlayStation Store Update also comes early along with Europe. The Premium Avatars are actually coming to the Store this week too. There are also a bunch of PSN game special offers this week, The list of full content can be found after the break.LittleBigPlanet Premium AvatarsLIttleBigPlanet Pirates ...7 hours ago -
Sony Reveals Blockbuster Q1 LineUp
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Sony have confirmed its strong looking Q1 line-up and it contains 3 AAA exclusives. Most of them being fan favorites including the almighty God Of War . Sony’s Q1 line up is sure to send gamers to the poor house as Q1 will prove to be an expensive time for any PS3 owner who wants to pick up these must-have titles. ...7 hours ago -
PlayStation Store Update – Europe
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This weeks PlayStation Store Update releases early due to Sony’s Christmas Vacation later this week. There’s a bunch of good stuff this week including the first batch of premium avatars this week, this time for LittleBingPlanet. There’s a bunch of other content, you can view that after the break.Noteworthy ...8 hours ago -
New Comics Turned Loose On PSP Store [PSP]
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A week on from its launch and there’s a new batch of comics for sale on the PSP comic store . Anyone up for some new Transformers, 2000AD or Fantastic Four, head on through. Both the North American and PAL stores have been updating, but licensing the way it is, the update isn’t universal. So we’ll list both ...8 hours ago -
2009 In Review: The Disappointments [2009Yearinreview]
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There were plenty of things to be happy about in 2009! Uncharted 2, Batman, the return of E3 and a PS3 resurgence to name but a few. But you know what? 2009 also had its fair share of crushing disappointments. Things that should have been great, but were average. Things that should have been good, but were awful. ...8 hours ago -
Here, Have A Sonic Racing X-mas Video [Clips]
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I cannot express in words just how sick I am of the 12 Days of Christmas song. And I’m not saying that just because I’m Jewish and Hanukkah is over — I really can’t stand that song. Doesn’t it drive anybody else crazy how the first five days or so are birds? Or how you can’t get the pear tree without ...9 hours ago -
Ubisoft Want To Make…A JRPG? [Rpg]
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While some Western companies are down on the future prospects of the Japanese role-playing game, others – like Ubisoft – can’t wait to get a piece of the action. Speaking with Famitsu, Ubisoft’s Alain Corre has revealed that as part of the company’s push into the Japanese market, they’d one day like to ...9 hours ago
