playstation3

The PlayStation 3 (proper spelling) is Sony Computer Entertainments third video game console since entering the industry with their PlayStation One in 1994. Designed to have a 10 year life span due to its design the PlayStation 3 is the direct successor to the leading platform of its generation, the PlayStation 2.

Launched in November of 2006 the PlayStation 3 did not meet expectations with a weak launch lineup, difficult online presence and a high price point. Rallying to re-achieve past success Sony has drastically improved its online presence, launched many AAA titles and continues to update its firmware to provide many advanced features.

The PlayStation 3 features a Blu-ray player, Cell processor, hard drive on every unit, Bluetooth functionality, wireless onboard and HDMI output. The design was meant to be forward thinking and a true cutting edge media and video game unit. The PlayStation 3 is considered one of the finest Blu-ray players on the market but many developers have struggled while developing games due to the complex design.

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• The Catch-Up: May 20th, 2013 – The “PlayStation 4 has Amazingly Powerful Architecture,” Dark Souls Patch 1.09 Detailed, NBA Live 14 Reveal Soon?

  
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  In what may or may not become commonplace with The Catch-Up, Monday brings us up to speed with any of the pertinent information that popped up over the weekend, as well as anything that showed up today. Below you’ll find all the small stories that weren’t worthy of individual posts, but if you want all the big ...
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• Injustice: Gods Among Us Patch Version 1.03 Arrives Tomorrow, Balances Many Characters

  
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  When the PlayStation Store updates tomorrow, you’ll be able to download the new character, Batgirl , along with the previously pre-order only DLC, Red Son , for Injustice: Gods Among Us . If you’d prefer not to spend any money though, patch 1.03 for the game is going to go live tomorrow as well, with all the ...
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• The New “Batman: Arkham Origins” Trailer Is Heavy On Cinematics But Light On Gameplay [Video]

  
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  Both  Batman: Arkham Asylum and its sequel  Batman: Arkham City were both bona fide hits for Warner Bros. Games, out of Montreal, so the question was – could they keep it up with a follow-up game? Well the buzz so far for the  prequel storyline , also known as  Batman: Arkham Origins , is pretty good with ...
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• Naughty Dog on The Last of Us: “It Doesn’t Matter if This Was on PS2, It’s Going to be a Good Game”

  
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  Getting away from Day 1 Digital and the lack of multiplayer news, Eric Pangilinan, Art Director at Naughty Dog, talked to Canada.com about The Last of Us . In terms of launching   their blockbuster five months before the PS4 comes out and whether it might not get enough attention on PS3, Eric said that “Naughty ...
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• Yakuza 1 & 2 HD coming to Nintendo Wii UFor the first time...

  
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  Yakuza 1 & 2 HD coming to Nintendo Wii U For the first time the Yakuza series is leaving PlayStation consoles! Yakuza 1 & 2 HD for Wii U will include the first two games with remastered graphics and if all of the PlayStation 3 features are intact, plus easy mode. New for the Wii U version is ...
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• Madden 25′s Connected Franchise Mode Detailed

  
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  Over the years Madden has tried everything from “franchise mode” that was introduced in 1998, to online team play, and connected careers to keep players coming back. Now the team at EA is taking it a step further and (re)introducing Connected Franchise mode (owners mode). This “new” form of career mode ...
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• Kamen Rider: Battride War Shows Off New DLC Forms And Secondary Riders

  
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  Kamen Rider: Battride War will have new forms available via free DLC for Kamen Rider Wizard and Beast . Read Kamen Rider: Battride War Shows Off New DLC Forms And Secondary Riders on Siliconera !
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• Watch Dogs Pre-Order DLC Announced

  
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  Amazon.com and GameStop are now offering retailer-specific pre-order content packs for Watch Dogs , each one featuring an exclusive single player mission and a couple extra gameplay perks. A limited number of collectable posters are also available in the GameStop deal, but only while supplies last so you better get ...
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• Troy Baker To Play Joker In Batman: Arkham Origins; Roger Craig Smith As Batman [Update]

  
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  New voice-actors have been chosen for both Batman and the Joker in Batman: Arkham Origins. Read Troy Baker To Play Joker In Batman: Arkham Origins; Roger Craig Smith As Batman [Update] on Siliconera !
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• Metro: Last Light Dethrones Dead Island: Riptide Atop the UK Charts, Sells Less Than Metro 2033

  
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  Metro: Last Light may not have reached the same week 1 sales as Metro 2033 did all the way back in 2010, but it was still enough to finish in first place and take the spot held by Dead Island: Riptide for three weeks. Since there wasn’t a whole lot of other interesting placements, here’s the top 15 ...
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• Batman’s Arkham Origins Revealed

  
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  Last week’s exceedingly brief Batman: Arkham Origins teaser is greatly expanded upon in today’s release of the full official trailer, a nearly five minute CGI spectacle featuring the Dark Knight and Deathstroke engaged in an epic superhero vs. supervillain showdown. Yes, the entire trailer is pre-rendered, so ...
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• Watch Dogs Pre-Order Bonuses Detailed by Ubisoft

  
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  If there has been one game that has gotten people excited about next generation consoles, it has been Watch Dogs. Sure, watch Watch Dogs is getting released on the Xbox 360 as well as the PlayStation 3, but some of the early footage from the PlayStation 4 version has been jaw-dropping, to say the least. The post ...
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• #3: Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection

  
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  Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection by Konami 4 days in the top 100 Platform:    PlayStation 3 Release Date: July 9, 2013 Buy new: $ 49.99 $ 49.96 (Visit the Best Sellers in PlayStation 3 list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.) Amazon.com: Best ...
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• How to get 1 year of NFL Sunday Ticket streamed games to your iPad, iPhone or Mac for $100 (plus Madden 25!)

  
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  From 9to5Toys.com : Are you ready for some football?   Last Friday our 9to5Toys team discovered an Amazon exclusive preorder bonus that will make most gamers’ wives and girlfriends cringe. The first 50,000 orders of Madden 25 for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 will include a full 17 week ...
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• Reviews Eye of Judgment

  
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• Tomorrow on US/CA PlayStation Plus: May 21st, 2013 – Germinator and The Pinball Arcade Free

  
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  It’s double trouble on PlayStation Plus tomorrow, as Germinator (PS Vita) and The Pi nball Arcade (PS3, PS Vita – Cross Buy) enter the Instant Game Collection, replacing Tekken 6 and Darksiders . Free games aside, there’s then a sale on Men’s Room Mayhem to $.97 (30% off), a Darkstalkers ...
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• 10 New Ultimate Editions Head to the US/CA PSN Tomorrow: Include Far Cry 3, DmC and Starhawk

  
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  Ultimate Editions have the distinction of being the main game combined with all of the DLC (paid and free), then are given a discount. Starting tomorrow, May 21st, 10 new bundles are going to show up on the PSN, which you can read all about below: Assassin’s Creed III Ultimate Edition (Regular Price: $87.93) PSN ...
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• Darkstalkers Resurrection PSN Review

  
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  Article first published as  PSN Review:  Darkstalkers Resurrection  on Blogcritics. Despite their underutilization, the Darkstalkers are one of my favorite Capcom franchises.  The motley crew of groovy ghoulies at one point, had their own cartoon, a much better anime mini-series, and have been featured in a ...
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• Moneysaver: Walking Dead, Madden, Wii U Games, Apple TV, Serenity

  
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  Its just another Moneysaver Monday. Read more...        
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• Bad Gamers: Ep 32 – Xbox Infinity Rumor Rebellion

  
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  Light your torches, and grab the pitchforks, your favorite two Bad Gamers , Seb and Dan from Daily Reaction fame, are jumping ship. This week we announce our change to Xbox LifeStyle in hopes that tomorrow’s announcement of the Infinity doesn’t suck, we talk about rumors and what we are expecting from our new ...
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