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If you already want a hard drive for that 4GB Xbox 360 S you bought, you could wait patiently for Microsoft to announce the accessory … or you could just go to Gamestop and buy one. Reader Iain informs Joystiq that he spotted the 250GB hard drives for the redesigned Xbox in his local store — and they’re also available on GameStop.com right now. (We couldn’t find the item being offered by any …
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Final Fantasy XIV for Xbox 360 ‘paused’
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Hackers Claim ‘Jailbreak’ Victory With PlayStation 3 USB Key
In the four years since Sony’s PlayStation 3 has been with us, it’s never been hacked to play pirated games–until now, that is, if claims by hacker group PSJailbreak prove true.
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The project of Square Enix Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII includes, in addition to the main game, two spin-offs: Versus XIII, and an action-RPG for the PS3 Agito XIII, an RPG for PSP will also include a multiplayer mode.

Final Fantasy Versus XIII and its graphics, which promises to be exceptional, we have already discussed few days ago an interview Tetsuya Nomura with Dengeki PlayStation, but the character designer is back to talk about it in a second interview, published this time on Famitsu.

From the screenshot captions appeared on Japanese magazine, but not yet released online, affirming the goodness of the graphics of the game, focusing on some aspects such as the immensity of the landscapes explored and the setting for modern environments. In addition, it specifies that one of the themes of the game will be the “road movie”.

Unfortunately we cannot show images in-game, anyway Nomura assured that the graphics not only reflect the final look of the game, but even that will be subject to improvement. In the screenshot, however, there are still icons and menus would be too soon for details on gameplay, and even other members of the party led by Noctis character, since their final paraphernalia and clothing are still to be decided.

Regarding the type of vision proposed by the game, this will always be in third person and never a bird’s eye so that players can immerse themselves more in the adventure. To do this will also considerable attention given to detail, such as the clouds that move according to mathematical calculations to reproduce a realistic physics.

Finally, the composer Yoko Shimomura talked about his work on the soundtrack, still under design since being decided, together with the developers, which could be the most appropriate music for such a title.

Regarding Final Fantasy Agito XIII, however, are talking about the director Hajime Tabata and game producer Yoshinori Kitasato on Dengeki PlayStation. From their statements show that this spin-off of the thirteenth chapter of Final Fantasy will be very different from anything seen in previous episodes of the series, which also represents aspects of the bloodiest wars. Read the rest of this entry »

Not a day passes without breaks in network news, a rumor or material related to Pro Evolution Soccer 2011. This is a time to talk online store, more precisely Shopo.net, published on their pages that the tab for pre-order of PES 2011, outlining the approximate release date October 15.

The news, of course, was not confirmed officially, but Konami has long been accustomed to an onset of securities tied to his football saga in autumn. If it is not October 15th, then, there is little doubt that the new iteration of Pro Evolution Soccer can be made available in adjacent weeks.

After the first hands-on occurred at E3 2010, the title continues in its development process, get ready for the meeting with the players. Will be the year of truth: after a few seasons undertone that have seen instead is a clear evolution of the rival FIFA, Pro Evolution Soccer series cannot afford another misstep.

More information about will probably be announced during the 2010 Gamescon, fair gaming plans in Cologne (Germany) August 18 to 22. Before that could finally be revealed in the surprise announcement last week by Seabass most likely on new licensing officers, meanwhile, let’s enjoy the latest trailer and some screenshots taken from the released movie. Read the rest of this entry »

The colorful world of Farmville, until a few days ago exclusivity on Facebook pages, also arrives on mobile devices from Apple. It is able to download from the App Store, so completely free, the game in version for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

A growing phenomenon, which does not fear the advance of many clones appeared in recent months on many different social networks, with over 80 million active accounts (data reported on Wikipedia) and a rate of three billion dollars to Zynga, the firm behind its development.

The mobile edition application favorite coffee during breaks at work, however, seems still young and unripe. Kotaku reported it, with a hint of irony, the bugs found during its use, and frequent execution blocks: Read the rest of this entry »

One of the great present at E3 2010 was definitely Final Fantasy Versus XIII new chapter in the saga set in the same universe of Final Fantasy XIII and developing exclusively on PlayStation 3, although some voices on a conversion for Xbox 360 circulated in recent months.

In an interview with Japanese magazine Dengeki PlayStation, Tetsuya Nomura, character designer of the game, reveals that the group is working hard also on the chart, so much so that many will not believe in your eyes.

Great attention is devoted to the combat system, featuring a mix of random battles and enemies visible on the game map, without forgetting the importance of exploring, stimulated by the high quality graphics anticipated by Nomura.

Currently there are few details about the title, to learn more will have to wait for next September, when the annual Tokyo Game Show will take place and Final Fantasy Versus XIII is finally revealed to the press and public.

After the release of Final Fantasy XIII who was unhappy over a passionate expectation, towards to this new chapter is very high. The hope is to face the true next-generation of Final Fantasy. Read the rest of this entry »

Of all the speeches were born around E3, there is one that puts more or less agree: Nintendo press conference was more interesting, especially on the new Nintendo 3DS, a device that has all high quality features to continue the success that always accompanies the mobile platforms of the big N.

Meanwhile, while overlooking the Net rumors on the console’s launch in December, the first trailer spreads Capcom Resident Evil: Revelations, one of the top titles of the launch line-up for the Nintendo 3DS.

On the exit of the new portable console, press officers speak of 2011, but many are betting that Nintendo is not going to escape the Christmas period, usually very favorable sales, although it seems to be provided limited quantities, according to shows what an anonymous source quoted by website CVG.

More concrete instead the video on Resident Evil: Revelations, in which returning characters from the fifth episode, while the locations appear closer to DLC Nightmare dead end “and, consequently, in the first chapter of the saga, including zombies.

Capcom did not specify if the trailer contains scenes pre-calculated or is it in-game graphics, but the fact that circles the question is a sign of good technical quality that Nintendo 3DS will be able to show off. Here, streamed below, the video in question. Read the rest of this entry »

With the inaugural challenge South Africa – Mexico have kicked off the World Cup in 2010, already represented within the gaming license issued in late April by EA Sports. Konami also do not have a developed a spin-ff of the series specifically devoted to race, ran for cover last week with a free DLC containing roses and divided up to date, but without introducing some features like the Adidas Jabulani official World Cup 2010 Ball  worn or new shoes athletes.

Here, where there’s no software companies, do the community of players. Below is a list of improvements and upgrades introduced by PESEdit.com 2010 FIFA World Cup Patch, a package of changes, mostly amateur World Cup and downloadable PC version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

The news was leaked through an advertisement appeared for a moment, and then immediately removed, on an Italian site, and after just a few hours has been confirmed: the final name of Project Natal, the device that will enable motion control even on the console Microsoft will Kinect.

But the surprises do not end there. Indeed, it seems it would also prompt a slim version of the Xbox 360, obviously smaller than the current model, which will have 250 GB hard drive and built-in WiFi.

The confirmation of this news comes straight from an event, Christmas Experience, which ended a few hours ago, during which it was not possible to make recordings, although they still leaked some photos that we present, together with the first official pictures of the device in gallery below.

Have not yet been officially revealed, however, neither the price nor launch date of Kinect, information to be disclosed, certainly during the Microsoft E3 conference. Nevertheless it comes to output in November this year. Read the rest of this entry »