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		<title>HOT: Play God of War E3 Demo RIGHT NOW</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sony released details on pre-ordering God of War 3, but a follow-up email dropped the bombshell.
If you want to play the E3 Demo of God of War 3 on your PlayStation today, you&#8217;d better follow the jump.

GOD OF WAR® III PRE-ORDER DEALS ANNOUNCED
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GOD OF WAR® III PRE-ORDER DEALS ANNOUNCED</p>
<blockquote><p>You may have already seen the announcement earlier this morning for the upcoming release of the God of War® III Ultimate Edition and its pre-sale deal.  Well, fans will also have the option to pre-order their copy of God of War® III today.  Those who pre-order a copy of God of War III and/or God of War III Ultimate Edition will have their Kratos reunion earlier than expected and will receive a PlayStation®Network voucher code for the E3 2009 demo, playable TODAY!  </p>
<p>Additionally, consumers who pre-order their copies of God of War III and/or God of War II Ultimate Edition will also receive an exclusive God of War III DLC skin from select retailers, including:</p>
<p>GameStop.com – Phantom of Chaos<br />
Amazon.com – Kratos PlayStation®Home Avatar<br />
GameCrazy – Forgotten Warrior</p></blockquote>

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<p>Ultimate Edition details from the previous release: </p>
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The ultimate edition comes in a sculpted replica of Pandora&#8217;s Box, as well as a Limited-Edition God of War art book with exclusive art, content, and interviews. There&#8217;s also a bunch of digital content packed in, all of which will be available via the PlayStation Network after redeeming a voucher code at </p>
<p>    * God of War Combat Arena containing an exclusive environment and seven challenges<br />
    * Premium Kratos Skin – Dominus<br />
    * God of War: Unearthing the Legend Franchise Documentary – a full-length movie documentary depicting the history of the God of War franchise<br />
    * God of War Trilogy Soundtrack – God of War, II, and III scores from the game (mp3 digital download).<br />
    * God of War: Blood and Metal EP – a heavy metal homage featuring original music inspired by God of War (mp3 digital download).</p>
<p>This massive collection of God of War goodies will run you $99.99.  </p></blockquote>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/god-war-demo-packed-district-9-blu-rayclever/52651/" rel="bookmark">God of War Demo Packed in District 9 Blu Ray...Clever</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/mass-effect-2-content-announced-dragon-age-origins-preorder/50058/" rel="bookmark">Mass Effect 2 content and more announced for Dragon Age: Origins pre-order</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/mortal-kombat-armageddon-premium-editions-announced/40033/" rel="bookmark">Mortal Kombat: Armageddon Premium Editions Announced</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/limited-edition-silver-ps2s-hit-retail/40562/" rel="bookmark">Limited Edition Silver PS2s Hit Retail</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/mass-effect-goes-gold/42792/" rel="bookmark">Mass Effect Goes Gold</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ratchet &amp; Clank Future: A Crack in Time Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LeRon Dawkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ratchet &#038; Clank make their return to the PS3]]></description>
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<p>Since its introduction in 2002, the Ratchet &#038; Clank series has thrown out its fair share of mysteries. 2007’s Tools of Destruction ended with one major mystery&#8230; What has happened to Clank? In 2009, <b>Ratchet &#038; Clank Future: A Crack in Time</b> will have players facing another, heavy-hearted mystery&#8230; Is this the final adventure for the Lombax and his roobotic sidekick?<br />
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Ratchet and Clank has always been an adventure with both heroes side by side saving the galaxy from all forms of peril, but our friends at Insomniac Games have thrown something new at us by completely separating our duo. If you are just catching up to the adventure, a back-story is told (via an interview with the bumbling self-proclaimed hero Captain Qwark) while the game is performing an initial setup. Dr. Nefarious has returned and has zapped Clank to The Great Clock in the center of the universe in another devious attempt to reign over the entire galaxy. Though the adventure for <b>Ratchet &#038; Clank Future: A Crack in Time</b> is solid enough, there are signs that the story has worn through in its seven year run. Ratchet will uncover more clues to the fate of the Lombax species while Clank finally gets his moment of fame (minus the Secret Agent Clank storyline; we&#8217;ll pretend that never happened) with a look at both his origin and his ultimate destiny.</p>

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<p>Platforming is what the series has been all about so gamers should already know to get ready for more running, jumping, anti-gravity traversing with <b>Ratchet &#038; Clank Future: A Crack in Time</b>. Ratchet will receive a pair of rocket boots that introduces a new way of travelling plus a much needed boost for blasting over giant ravines to get those out of the way items. The lush backgrounds and totally epic outer space scenes lend that extra flair that has always set the Ratchet and Clank series apart from its other platformer competition.</p>
<p>Returning as a mainstay to the series, is the enormous weapon system. Through upgrades, players will find themselves spending a lot of time and bolts tweaking the game’s enormous arsenal of tools and weapons. Old classics return to the arsenal but the new weapons give the adventure a more comical spin. The Sonic Eruptor is set to become the new fan favorite since the introduction of the Chicken Ray. The Zoni, who first appeared in Tools of Destruction, return as well and serve as helpers for making upgrades to Ratchet’s starship. Each area of the game has a set number of Zoni that can be found to make upgrades possible and you’ll find yourself backtracking to find every one. Though there’s many weapons available in the game, players will find themselves sticking to a handful and almost skip out on trying to upgrade every single weapon available.</p>
<p>In comparison to the previous game, <b>Ratchet &#038; Clank Future: A Crack in Time</b> has about the same amount of gaming content so players will find themselves clocking in about 10-12 hours of play. Though this doesn’t hurt the game, it’s very evident that the writing has suffered and therefore made the game more linear than past entries in the series.</p>

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<p>Insomniac Games still gets much praise for the Ratchet and Clank franchise. This series is the closest to having a full Disney experience on a gaming console (sorry, Kingdom Hearts) and the visuals, dialogue,  over the top scenarios and characters gives players a truly memorable experience. <b>Ratchet &#038; Clank Future: A Crack in Time</b> does its job. All the loose ends are tied up and everything ends with a bang. If you’ve been following the series, or are a complete newcomer, <b>the mix of platforming and puzzle solving will provide a truly satisfying adventure to behold.</b></p>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/sony-ships-ratchet-and-clank-future-tools-of-destruction/42831/" rel="bookmark">Sony Ships Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/ratchet-clank-size-matters-hits-ps2/43392/" rel="bookmark">Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters Hits PS2</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/ratchet-clank-size-matters-ships-for-psp/40992/" rel="bookmark">Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters Ships For PSP</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/first-psp-3000s-hit-retail/44618/" rel="bookmark">First PSP-3000's Hit Retail</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/ratchet-deadlocked-delivers-co-op-squad-based-gameplay-next-installment-popular-ratchet-clank-series/31769/" rel="bookmark">Ratchet: Deadlocked Delivers Co-Op and Squad-Based Gameplay in Next Installment of Popular Ratchet & Clank Series</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LeRon Dawkins</dc:creator>
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<p><strong>Uncharted</strong> is widely regarded as one of the top five greatest PS3 titles so far. The release of <strong>Uncharted 2: Among Thieves</strong> is a heck of a way to kick off one of the most exciting holiday seasons the gaming industry has had in recent memory. While the <strong>Uncharted</strong> franchise may look to some like a wannabe testosterone filled Tomb Raider, even the original game proved to be much more. It was a testament to how the genre could be done.  Let&#8217;s take a trip with Nathan Drake and crew to find out if the sequel should be held in as high a regard.<br />
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The game starts off with Drake waking up, a bloodied mess from a wrecked train in the middle of the snow. Gravity yanks him (and you) into the game soon afterward. This event thrusts you into Naughty Dog&#8217;s unique way of seamlessly mixing together both cinema and gameplay, as you begin the game trying to save our hero from a tragic death in a demolished train car. <strong>Uncharted 2</strong> transitions from cinema to game without even the slightest warning. It is this beginning sequence and truly amazing story-telling that sets the pace for the game.</p>

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<p>Through twenty-six fun-filled, adrenaline packed, sexy and witty chapters, you’ll follow Drake, Chloe (voiced by <strong>Farscape</strong> and <strong>Stargate SG-1</strong> alumnus Claudia Black), Elena and Sully in an unbelievable quest to solve the legend of Marco Polo’s lost fleet. An accidental lead and unforeseen betrayal sends them on the trail of a fabled dagger and one of the biggest finds in known history. Everything the original <strong>Uncharted</strong> did in 2007 for story-telling and plot has been done five times better in <strong>Uncharted 2</strong>.</p>
<p>One of the biggest changes for <strong>Uncharted 2</strong> is the combat system. The Run-and-Gun mechanic of the game returns with tweaks designed to make the game more enjoyable and nowhere as frustrating as Drake’s Fortune was. The SIXAXIS dependant controls for both combat and exploration from the original game have been removed making for a more cohesive experience to help keep the pacing of the game fast and coordinated. The hand-to-hand combat system has also seen new design tweaks that sharpen gameplay.</p>
<p><strong>Uncharted 2</strong> is a standout game not because of what it innovates. This game doesn’t introduce anything new to the genre at all. <strong>Uncharted 2</strong> simply takes everything that the genre is and does it phenomenally better than any other game that has come before. Its detailed environments hit your senses and draws you into locations such as humid rainforests, lethal ice lands and war-ravaged city streets. Its puzzle solving sequences are not overdone and stay completely on target to the task of pushing along the storyline. The story is engaging and never loses its focus or takes itself too seriously. The musical score is well produced and adds to the gaming experience superbly. You’ll ask yourself why every other game you’ve played isn’t put together this well.</p>

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<p>Brand new to the <strong>Uncharted</strong> series is the multiplayer mode. This mode is completely online and will have players coming back long after they’ve beaten the single player campaign. With more than eight different maps available and up to six different modes of play (including co-op), players go head to head and compete against each other for the bragging rights of being the best. Even though Uncharted is not a first-person shooter, do not take this mode lightly. You will have to get good at this mode fast if you want to get the most out of it, but once you get the hang of it, it’s truly rewarding.</p>
<p>The reward system returns with all new challenges and more ways of adding depth to the game. There are 100 different treasures to keep watch for as well and 5 different difficulty levels to conquer. <strong>Uncharted 2 Among Thieves</strong> does the job that Sony and Naughty Dog set out for it. It delivers the adventure game that EVERY gamer craves, and it delivers it without sacrificing the one reason everyone plays video games: fun.</p>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/uncharted-2-thieves-hits-retail/51941/" rel="bookmark">Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Hits Retail</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/uncharted-hits-retail/42929/" rel="bookmark">Uncharted Hits Retail</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/bomberman-ships-for-psp/40251/" rel="bookmark">Bomberman Ships For PSP</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/patapon-2-review/48252/" rel="bookmark">Patapon 2 Review</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/dynasty-warriors-vol-2-ships/40521/" rel="bookmark">Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 Ships</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Brown</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SCEA has announced the availability of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves in North America.  The original title, released in 2007  is hailed as one of the greatest PS3 titles released thus far.  The extra two years Naughty Dog has spent on refining both their technology and their way of cinematic story telling through gameplay could make this a real winner.<br />
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<p><em><strong>FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 13 &#8212; </strong>Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today the North American launch of UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)). Developed by Naughty Dog Inc., the acclaimed development team that produced UNCHARTED: Drake&#8217;s Fortune for PS3 and the Jak &#038; Daxter franchise for PlayStation®2, UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves blends together the art of cinema and gaming to bring players a level of realism never before seen on a game console. With an extensive, story-driven single-player mode and thrilling competitive multiplayer and cooperative modes, UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves demonstrates Hollywood blockbuster moments of roller coaster tension and exhilarating action through environments and characters brought to life by the most advanced graphics currently available on the PS3 system.</p>
<p><em>UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves picks up the story of Nathan Drake, a fortune hunter with a shady reputation and an even shadier past who is lured back into the treacherous world of thieves and mercenary treasure-seekers. In this adventure, Drake embarks on a journey that will push him to his physical, emotional, and intellectual limits as he seeks to discover the truth behind the lost fleet of Marco Polo and the mythical Himalayan valley of Shambhala, and ultimately recover the legendary Cintamani Stone. Along the way Drake encounters a rogue paramilitary leader and fugitive war criminal who&#8217;s seeking the treasure for his own nefarious purposes. Accompanied on this quest by allies both old and new, Drake is forced to confront crises of loyalty and betrayal within an underworld of smugglers and thieves.</em></p>
<p><em>&#8220;Since the first game play demonstration shown at E3 2009, UNCHARTED 2 has remained one of the most award winning and anticipated title launches for 2009,&#8221; said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA. &#8220;What sets the game apart from anything else on the market is that Naughty Dog has not only been able to deliver on the spectacle, they have infused it with meaning and emotion by telling a story that is so character driven it sets a new bar for the video game industry and is a technical masterpiece that truly demonstrates the capabilities of the PS3.&#8221;</em></p>
<p><em>The Naughty Dog 2.0 engine provides UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves with an open design, which allows players to take an aggressive or stealth approach to combat. While in combat Drake can jump across gaps in buildings during a rooftop fight, or drop off of a ledge to use the building as protection, opening up the opportunity for players to use the environment itself as a cover. In addition, free-flowing traversal gunplay adds a unique vertical element to familiar cover-based third-person shooting mechanics, allowing the player to engage in combat from any position in the environment &#8211; even while climbing or hanging. The environment also serves to challenge the player to interact with moving set pieces. Players will find themselves fighting through collapsing buildings, or battling enemies on a train taking sharp turns and moving around obstacles. </em></p>
<p><em>UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves holds a variety of visually stunning environments from lush, green swamps and dense urban environments, all the way to trains, rooftops and the ice and snow of the Himalayas. In these environments, players will experience dramatic in-game events that make them an active participant in the cinematic experience. With combat at the core, players will experience gunplay and varied combat enhancements, including an expanded melee system, and a variety of enemy types with advanced AI routines. The journey is balanced with the addition of puzzles that include climbing, exploration, and the need for careful observation.</em></p>
<p><em>&#8220;This game just couldn&#8217;t have been made on any other system; the Blu-ray is maxed and the entire game is played without loading thanks to the Hard Disc Drive,&#8221; said Christophe Balestra, co-president, Naughty Dog. &#8220;Naughty Dog is known for pushing hardware; this is the most ambitious game we have ever made and the game PS3 owners have been waiting for.&#8221;</em></p>
<p><em>The sheer amount of detail in UNCHARTED 2 sets an industry standard and is an achievement that only PS3 can provide. The Naughty Dog 2.0 engine creates a milestone in technology innovation by recreating reality and capturing human emotion and gives the game flawless visuals, life-like environments, seamless cut scenes, and no visible loading &#8211; a Naughty Dog hallmark. Complete with studio-scale effects, including 7.1-surround sound audio that rivals Hollywood&#8217;s biggest blockbuster films, cutting-edge artificial intelligence, voice and motion capture, UNCHARTED 2 delivers the ultimate next generation game play experience.</em> </p>
<p><em>Competitive Multiplayer and Cooperative Modes<br />
In addition to the addicting single-player action, UNCHARTED 2 offers robust cooperative and online multiplayer modes that bring the graphical quality of single-player with a wide variety of gameplay options. Competitive multiplayer supports up to 10 players, and offers a wide selection of match types from Deathmatch to Gold Rush across 7 different maps. Utilizing a robust party system, groups of players will remain together in ranked and custom matches while earning currency, which used in combination with currency earned in single player missions, will unlock additional content and upgrades. The competitive multiplayer also includes Cinema and Machinima modes that enable gamers to automatically record gameplay data for any match in any map and game type. Players can then head into Cinema to watch the recorded matches and then replays, screenshots and footage that can be made into videos in Machinima mode. Cooperative mode allows gamers 3 distinct scenarios for up 3 players to progress through a variety of environments by working together to accomplish set objectives. </em></em></p>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/uncharted-2-thieves-review/51932/" rel="bookmark">Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/uncharted-hits-retail/42929/" rel="bookmark">Uncharted Hits Retail</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/bomberman-ships-for-psp/40251/" rel="bookmark">Bomberman Ships For PSP</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/killzone-hits-the-psp/40571/" rel="bookmark">Killzone Hits The PSP</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/ps3-gamers-feel-the-pain/42948/" rel="bookmark">PS3 Gamers Feel The PAIN</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>E3 God of War 3 Gameplay Demo</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:53:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shola Akinnuso</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gameplay footage of Kratos&#8217; debut on the PlayStation 3 console from E3 2009</p>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/e3-gi-joe-developer-gameplay-footage/48663/" rel="bookmark">Yo Joe! GI Joe Gameplay from the E3 Showfloor</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/bungie-microsoft-debut-halo-2-with-first-gameplay-footage/30033/" rel="bookmark">Bungie and Microsoft Debut Halo 2 With First Gameplay Footage</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/super-street-fighter-iv-deejay-gameplay-footage/53392/" rel="bookmark">Super Street Fighter IV - Deejay Gameplay Footage</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/hot-play-god-war-e3-demo/52741/" rel="bookmark">HOT: Play God of War E3 Demo RIGHT NOW</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/bayonetta-demo-xbox-psn-week/51277/" rel="bookmark">Bayonetta Demo Comes To Xbox and PSN October 8th</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>E3 MAG Gameplay Demo</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shola Akinnuso</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[256 Characters battle on the modern warground exclusively on Playstation 3]]></description>
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		<title>E3: Uncharted 2: (CAM) Gameplay</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shola Akinnuso</dc:creator>
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		<title>Patapon 2 Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 03:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LeRon Dawkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fan favorite is refined to give gamers even more of what they love]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Platforms:</strong> PSP<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> SCEA</p>
<p>The Patapons have left their home in search of the mythical Earthend. In their quest for what lay at the end of the world, the ship the Patapon set off on is attacked by a mighty sea monster and suddenly, the Patapons are shipwrecked in a strange new land. Taking the role of the &#8220;Mighty One&#8221;, it&#8217;s your job to lead the Patapons through new adventures as they once again take up the quest to find Earthend.</p>
<p>Gamers accustomed to the previous Patapon game for Sony PSP will already know the basics. Using the face buttons of the PSP system, the Mighty One plays the mystical Drum of Valor that the Patapons (one-eyed tribal people) simply cannot resist. The rhythm and tempo of your beats on the drum tell your Patapons whether to march, attack or defend their way to glory in a new adventure that contains double the amount of content as the first game. Tempo, pacing and, as the game introduces new commands, memory are the order of the day with this adventure.</p>
<p>New in <strong>Patapon 2</strong> is the hero ability that is unleashed by the new Patapon Hero Character. This hero character is a customizable avatar that brings out a newfound strength with your brave little Patapons. Through tapping out three sets of beats with perfect timing, the hero ability is activated, summoning super moves that bring out a brand new level of tactics to the franchise?s somewhat simple gameplay. The larger enemies of this game easily become more manageable thanks to the hero commands and boss battles reach a new level of challenge and skill. The hero ability is a great addition to the game and adds a new level of flash with the already addictive and cutesy style of Patapon 2.</p>
<p>As you play, the hero isn&#8217;t the only character that changes. The evolution system of the original game has been revamped and introduces some new unit types. New warrior types can be added to your army. The Toripon is a birdlike unit that uses long-range attacks. Mahopon are <strong>Patapon 2</strong>&#8217;s equivalent of support characters and easily one of the best units in the game. Though frustratingly weak, their spell casting attacks and healing support make them a valuable addition to your army. Mecha fans will get a kick out of the Robopon that uses powerful attacks to smash and charge through enemy units and barricades.</p>
<p>The good thing about <strong>Patapon 2</strong> is that the gameplay of the original game remains virtually intact. The addition of a multiplayer mode now allows you and up to three friends the opportunity to play through dozens of levels. Ad-hoc wireless and Game Sharing (for people that do not own the game) takes the game in a new direction from the original &#8220;single-player only&#8221; game. Each player has control of one Patapon Hero and everyone works together to ferry a huge egg to the end of the stage. Once the stage is completed, all the players jam out beats to hatch the egg. At the end, any rewards taken away are kept by the host of the multiplayer game so it&#8217;s a wonderful idea to play (and host) multiplayer games.</p>
<p>One of the more interesting things about <strong>Patapon 2</strong> is how it?s being released. Available May 5th, Patapon 2 will be priced at $19.99 but not be released as a UMD. Retailers will have it available in stores as a download voucher that can be redeemed either on the PSP system, the PS3 system (both over the PSN) or on the PC using the Sony Media Manager software (available at Store.Playstation.com).</p>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/patapon-ships-for-psp/43296/" rel="bookmark">Patapon Ships For PSP</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/bomberman-ships-for-psp/40251/" rel="bookmark">Bomberman Ships For PSP</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/uncharted-2-thieves-review/51932/" rel="bookmark">Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/guitar-hero-ii-announced-for-xbox-360/40352/" rel="bookmark">Guitar Hero II Announced For Xbox 360</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/buzz-quiz-tv/44528/" rel="bookmark">Buzz! Quiz TV</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PlayStation 2 Under $100 Starting April 1st</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wil Apolinario</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Official Playstation Blog John Koller, Director of Hardware Marketing, PlayStation 2 will be offered at a price point under $100 (that&#8217;s $99.99 MSRP, to be exact), starting April 1!  Just recently the PlayStation 2 achieved a Milestone by reaching 50 million units sold in North America alone.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to the Official <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/03/31/playstation-2-will-be-available-for-under-100/">Playstation Blog</a> <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/?author=50">John Koller</a>, Director of Hardware Marketing, PlayStation 2 will be offered at a price point under $100 (that&#8217;s $99.99 MSRP, to be exact), starting April 1!  Just recently the PlayStation 2 achieved a Milestone by reaching 50 million units sold in North America alone.</p>
<p>One of the reasons for the Playstation 2&#8217;s success according John Koller: </p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;In the gaming industry, the typical lifecycle for a console is around five years, but because we build each of our platforms for a large and diverse consumer base, we design our platforms differently. With the original PlayStation and now PlayStation 2, we?ve proven that consumers can rely on our platforms for their gaming and entertainment needs for at least a decade. This speaks to the technology and features that were packed into PlayStation 2 from the beginning, as well as to the ongoing support the platform enjoys from the publishing and retail communities and, well, all of you fans.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>The Playstation 2&#8217;s gaming library carries roughly 1,900 titles from both it&#8217;s first-party studios and publishing partners alone.</p>
<p>Great news Sony.  Now start promoting your Playstation 3 the way you have the Playstation 2.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><img alt="PS2" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Db7myqRNL._SS400_.jpg" width="400" height="400" /><p class="wp-caption-text">PS2</p></div>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/limited-edition-silver-ps2s-hit-retail/40562/" rel="bookmark">Limited Edition Silver PS2s Hit Retail</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/sony-99-ps2-could-steal-market-share-from-wii-defends-ps3-price/47955/" rel="bookmark">Sony: $99 PS2 could steal Market Share from Wii, defends PS3 price</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/sony-adds-hdmi-to-20gb-playstation-3-and-slices-price/40323/" rel="bookmark">Sony Adds HDMI To 20GB PlayStation 3 And Slices Price</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/sony-launches-re-designed-playstation-website/40657/" rel="bookmark">Sony Launches Re-designed Playstation website</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/playstation-network-debuts-ps1-download-service/40752/" rel="bookmark">Playstation Network Debuts PS1 Download Service</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Resistance Retribution: MoCap Sessions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shola Akinnuso</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Capturing the talent in Sony's PSP side story.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A behind the scenes look at the motion capturing for Resistance: Retribution.</p>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/dead-rights-retribution-fly/48437/" rel="bookmark">Dead To Rights: Retribution Fly by</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/lady-snowblood-volume-4-retribution-part-2-tpb/25647/" rel="bookmark">Lady Snowblood Volume 4: Retribution Part 2 TPB</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/dead-to-rights-retribution-bts/48269/" rel="bookmark">Dead To Rights: Retribution BTS</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/the-resistance-1/21483/" rel="bookmark">The Resistance #1</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/resistance-fall-of-man/40753/" rel="bookmark">Resistance: Fall of Man</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Loco Roco 2 Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:44:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LeRon Dawkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PSP owners who enjoyed the quirky nature of the original will find more of the same here...]]></description>
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<p><strong>Platforms:</strong> PSP<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> SCEA</p>
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<p>A giant, black meteor roars through the sky and comes crashing down. When the Moja Moja emerge and begin ravaging the world, another round of tilt and tumble gameplay takes off as Loco Roco returns on the Sony PSP. </p>
<p>Unless you&#8217;ve been asleep over the last two years, you may remember the really obscure title called Loco Roco. The  game featured a cute singing blob character called Loco Roco that moved across the world in a melodic bliss. The main gameplay element consisted of using the L and R shoulder buttons to move about the world via mechanic of tilting the screen. It simulates the effect of a PSP having motion/tilt sensitivity. </p>
<p>The game is cute yet equally ridiculously bizarre. Using the L and R shoulder buttons, your Loco Roco rolls about the world and combining the two shoulder buttons and releasing them allows him to jump. Loco Roco starts off small, but eating buds off of plants makes your little guy grow bigger. When you have to maneuver into small places, simply hitting the O button will call a strike of lightning to split Loco Roco into smaller versions that can fit almost anywhere. </p>
<p>As you progress through the game, you encounter more Loco Roco which you can play as but essentially, they all do not differ in ability from each other and are merely color variations. </p>
<div align=center><img src="http://www.popcultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/worldmap_09_loco-roco.jpg" alt="worldmap_09_loco-roco" title="worldmap_09_loco-roco" width="500" height="283" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47084" /></div>
<p>The core gameplay will have you roll and hop your way along from stage to stage, trying to collect up to 20 Loco Rocos per level and grabbing items that can be used in the Mui Mui house that you can build and customize. Featured in the original game as one of the more time-consuming parts of the game, the Mui Mui house returns with a greater level of customization and a lot more expansion. </p>
<p>Using Pickories (in-game currency) that you pick up through the game, the developers have also made sure to include mini games to play as a diversion for you from the main story. The Chuppa Chuppa game returns and this time it provides a real challenge. By shooting your Loco Roco through a maze of Chuppas, this game alone generates the best rewards, but it can drain your money. There&#8217;s also a racing game and a game quite similar to Whack-A-Mole that all provide mindless entertainment for hours. </p>
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<p>Loco Roco 2 returns with more polish and a few innovations, but all that aside, it is a game that the player will want to take in small doses. Though not a flawed game, Loco Roco 2 can get easily repetitive and boring after 20 minutes of play. The level design and overall cuteness of the game cannot sustain it for very long. The $19.99 price tag does make it a game worth trying out and adds to the PSP library that as of late, has seen a drought of quality games.</p>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/little-big-planet-review/44627/" rel="bookmark">Little Big Planet Review</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/dj-hero-hits-retailers-activision-hype/52611/" rel="bookmark">DJ Hero Hits Retailers, Did Activision Hype it Enough?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/locoroco-rolls-onto-the-psp/40211/" rel="bookmark">LocoRoco Rolls Onto the PSP</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/spider-man-web-of-shadows-review/45333/" rel="bookmark">Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Review</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-review/45622/" rel="bookmark">Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe Review</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Little Big Planet Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LeRon Dawkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the toybox to the PS3, Sackboy is making moves.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/lbp_cover.jpg"><img src="http://www.popcultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/lbp_cover.jpg" alt="" title="lbp_cover" width="300" height="345" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-44775" /></a><strong>Platform:</strong> PlayStation 3<br />
<strong>Developer:</strong> Media Molecule<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> SCEA</p>
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<p>Where do all our dreams go? Straight to a place called <strong>Little Big Planet</strong>?</p>
<p>The traditional platformer goes simple on the Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System. At first glance, this really cute and basic game created from the minds of Media Molecule looks like many others in the platform genre before it&#8217;s time. <strong>Little Big Planet</strong> changes that entirely when you are introduced to the ever-loveable hero, Sack Boy.</p>
<p>In <strong>Little Big Planet</strong>, the player runs, jumps, swings and even skateboards through highly innovative and imaginative levels. Perils do lurk about and you and your Sack Boy are always a skip away from the dreaded &#8220;Game Over&#8221;. Spanning eight stages which are made up of 4-5 levels, our little Sack Boy is set to go on one big adventure. Media Molecule delivers a fantastic game with well thought out stages that are beautifully artistic and fun on the eyes as well as an uplifting soundtrack that plugs you into the game. Staying true to tradition with recent platforming games, up to 4 players can join in on the action allowing for truly fun gaming. Besides being cute and bouncy, mischief is in high spirits as Sack Boy catches rides on flying birds, uses giraffes like elevators, braves stampedes of buffalo for new accessories, and even swings from the tails of monkeys to reach his goals. The gameplay is clever and really amusing with stories uniquely disguised throughout the levels.</p>
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<p>Adding to the cuteness factor, players are able to dress up and fully customize their Sack Boy with really awesome items and clothing. You can customize everything, from his hair, to his eyes and mouth and even his expressions. This is done through use of an in-game tool called the Pop-It. The Pop-It doesn&#8217;t just allow you to make fashion choices for Sack Boy, it&#8217;s also your main interface to the game and the community of <strong>Little Big Planet</strong>.</p>
<p>Utilizing the PlayStation Network, <strong>Little Big Planet</strong> puts players in touch with their very own planet through multiplayer gaming. You can challenge players from all over through levels and even compete for ranking in the game&#8217;s stages via the leaderboards. As an added bonus, PS3 owners that have a PlayStation Eye camera can take pictures of themselves and plug the photos into the game as well.</p>
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<p>If you&#8217;ve never heard anything about this game, <strong>Little Big Planet</strong> really makes its mark on the gaming community by giving the player the power to design their own stages. After you&#8217;ve learned the ropes of how to play the game, head over to the MyMoon area, and get started creating. It is here where your imagination takes over. By selecting various templates or simply starting from scratch with a completely blank level, off you go on your own platforming journey. Preset limits govern how big your created stage can be and the game itself does a noteworthy job of keeping areas from becoming overcrowded with obstacles. For those who are extremely obsessive-compulsive, this game provides the challenge of making stages that are both well-balanced and fun.  Whether you’re a casual gamer who wants to dabble a little bit or a hardcore gamer with the heart of a modder, who wants to spend 40 hours on a level, the choice is yours. Once finished, your created stages can be plugged onto the PlayStation Network and shared with everyone.</p>
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<p>With all this gaming goodness, <strong>Little Big Planet</strong> has a few hindrances. The physics of the game can be slippery at times and jumping around can lead to more trouble than it&#8217;s worth in some cases. Also, pesky camera issues tend to foul up multiplayer games which can result in unanticipated deaths of teammates. Overall, the level design of the original game content that ships with the game makes for a really fun time and the replay value of the game will lead to hours of gameplay with our little hero Sack Boy. Play, create and share is the motto for the game, and it&#8217;s one the <strong>Little Big Planet</strong> does a fantastic job of for everyone from the hardcore to the uber-casual.</p>
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		<title>Little Big Delay</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Brown</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just as we approached the home stretch, Little Big Planet fans are going to have to wait a little bit longer]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SCEA has just sent word that they&#8217;re having to delay Little Big Planet for PS3.  In the final review process leading up to the release, they&#8217;ve found that one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the Qur’an.</p>
<p>SCEA is taking action to rectify the situation and will be shipping the game to retail the week of October 27th rather than next week&#8217;s release.  The interesting thing about the whole situation though?  Retail stores have a Little Big Stash of the game on hand already.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ll have more as well as our Little Big Planet review on PopCultureShock shortly.</p>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/bomberman-ships-for-psp/40251/" rel="bookmark">Bomberman Ships For PSP</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/def-jam-icon-ships/41096/" rel="bookmark">Def Jam: Icon Ships</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/metal-gear-solid-4-release-details-relased/43298/" rel="bookmark">Metal Gear Solid 4 Release Details Revealed</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/capcom-triple-pack-september/49932/" rel="bookmark">Capcom Triple Pack in September</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/brutal-legend-rockopera-journey-worth-trip/52360/" rel="bookmark">Brutal Legend is a Rockopera Journey, but is worth the trip?</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>First PSP-3000&#8217;s Hit Retail</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Brown</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The new PSP is in stores now. Details inside]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sony sends word that the Ratchet &#038; Clank: Size Matters PSP Entertainment Pack has hit store shelves.  Most interesting about this particular PSP bundle is the fact that it is the first PSP-3000 model to release in the states, and for the time being this bundle is the only way to get one.  Sporting a slightly slimmer form factor, lighter weight, a more vibrant LCD screen with more colors and anti-reflection plus a built-in microphone; it&#8217;s certainly is a big improvement of last year&#8217;s PSP-2000.  The contents of the bundle can be found below.</p>
<p>·         “Mystic Silver” PSP system – The first updated PSP system (PSP-3000) available on store shelves</p>
<p>·         Ratchet &#038; Clank: Size Matters – In this PSP Greatest Hits title, Ratchet and Clank go back to the franchise&#8217;s roots with classic Ratchet &#038; Clank® gameplay. While on a much needed vacation, Ratchet and Clank’s rest and relaxation time is suddenly cut short as they soon find themselves lured into a mysterious quest.  </p>
<p>·         National Treasure 2: Book Of Secrets UMD® video – Join Nicolas Cage on a heart-pounding adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat in a race to find the Lost City of Gold. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, Disney’s National Treasure 2: Book Of Secrets takes you on a globe-trotting quest full of adrenaline-pumping twists and turns — all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets.</p>
<p>·         echochrome™ PlayStation Network voucher* – Featuring an elegant black and white art design, echochrome is a puzzle game unlike any other. With gameplay based on optical illusions, players must utilize five simple laws of perspective to join walkways, hide dangers, and create new paths to reach the “echos,” or shadow guides. Download echochrome for PSP system from PlayStation®Store to your Memory Stick PRO Duo with the included voucher.</p>
<p>·         1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo – Store your photos, music, videos, downloadable games and game saves.</p>
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		<title>Buzz! Quiz TV</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LeRon Dawkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buzz! makes the leap to PS3 with new tricks in hand]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Platform</strong>: PS3<br />
<strong>Publisher</strong>: SCEA<br />
<strong>Developer</strong>: Relentless Software</p>
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<strong>Buzz! Quiz TV</strong> makes a bold step into the next-gen era with stunning HD graphics and a lot of new tricks up its sleeve. Supporting multiplayer utilizing the newly designed Wi-Fi buzzers for 8-player action, <strong>Buzz! Quiz TV</strong> embraces its new home on PS3 by going completely wireless, bringing couch combat to a new level. Unlike previous games, players now have complete control over the topics for questioning with the new channel feature. Over 5,000 questions are now broken into different genres which include music, movies and television, sports, lifestyle and the ever-testing brainiac category. Also included is the MyBuzz! Channel which introduces a brand new mode to the series.</p>
<p>Players of the previous game on the PS2 have the basics down already, but the moment you get started with <strong>Buzz! Quiz TV</strong>, its a whole new ball of wax. The crew at Relentless Software have truly rebuilt the game and now online play brings entertainment buffs from around the world together for more trivia madness. Sofa vs. Sofa mode allows everyone to play from their living rooms and gives new fulfillment in humiliating strangers from around the world. If thats not enough to feed your competitive urges, the trophy system tracks your progress and lets you know just how many people you have bested around the globe.</p>
<p>Ever wanted to have a trivia game devoted to something you truly love? Relentless Software had you in mind with the introduction of the MyBuzz! Channel. By heading to www.mybuzzquiz.com, players can now create their own quizzes and share them online for everyone to play. Simply name your quiz and provide 8 questions and answers and you have yourself a quiz. Other players even get the opportunity to score your quizzes so that you may track how well you did.</p>
<p>If this isn&#8217;t enough for you, you could always head over to the Playstation Store and download more. Question packs are available already which include themes from National Geographic, Sci-Fi Television and the wonderful world of Video Gaming. The Buzz! franchise has never looked this good and thanks to the use of both online multiplayer and the Playstation Network, <strong>Buzz! Quiz TV</strong> never seems dull.  There are always new challenges for even the most seasoned of the trivia buffs out there.</p>
<p>If you love trivia games or just need something easy to play around with when you have a house full of people, <strong>Buzz! Quiz TV</strong> has enough laughs and entertainment to keep even the most casual gamer glued to the couch, buzzer in hand looking for the next good challenge.</p>
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		<title>Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Ships</title>
		<link>http://www.popcultureshock.com/gran-turismo-5-prologue-ships/43621/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Brown</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sony's latest entry in the popular franchise races onto shelves]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SCEA has announced that the fifth iteration of the Gran Turismo series is now shipping to retail.  Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is a teaser to tide fans over as they wait for Gran Turismo 5 to launch.  The title features 70 cars, 6 courses, 16-player online and offline multiplayer action.  Not to forget crispy 1080p graphics and support for the recently released DualShock 3, the 12 month wait for Gran Turismo 5 just may be bearable.</p>
<p>Gran Turismo will be available both in stores and as a download from the PlayStation Network both for $39.99.</p>
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		<title>DualShock 3 Launches This Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Brown</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What's new is old again for PS3 gamers this week]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SCEA is reminding everyone that their DualShock 3 controller will be launching this week.  The DualShock 3 controller takes the PlayStation 3 controller&#8217;s current functionality and mixes it back with the familiar rumble technology that gamers have been used to with the previous two consoles.  The controller will carry an MSRP of $54.99.</p>
<p>In addition to bringing new functionality to upcoming titles, the DualShock 3 will be backwards compatible with nearly 30 PS3 games that have already been released.  The list of these titles can be found below.</p>
<p>Formula One Championship Edition*<br />
MotorStorm™*<br />
PAIN<br />
High Velocity Bowling™<br />
MLB®08: The Show™<br />
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune™<br />
Resistance: Fall of Man®*<br />
Ratchet &#038; Clank®Future: Tools of Destruction™<br />
Go! Sports Ski™*<br />
Folklore™*<br />
Heavenly Sword™*<br />
Warhawk™*<br />
Super Stardust™ HD*<br />
Snakeball<br />
Toy Home<br />
PSOne Emulation<br />
Piyotama™<br />
PixelJunk™Monsters<br />
Blast Factor™*<br />
Condemned 2: Bloodshot™<br />
Lost: Via Domus<br />
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2*<br />
Burnout Paradise™<br />
Dynasty Warriors®6<br />
Devil May Cry 4<br />
DragonBall Z Burst Limit<br />
Turok<br />
*Titles will be given rumble functionality through an update.</p>
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		<title>Sony Online Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment Finally Get It Together</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Brown</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sony Online and Sony Computer Entertainment have decided to play nice together...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) has announced that Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) will fall under the jurisdiction of SCEI.  The move, set to be effective April 1, 2008 will have the company report to Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO of SCEI.</p>
<p>While this may seem like a no-brainer to most on the outside since they are two Sony companies in the videogame industry, the truth of the matter is that until now SOE and SCE have been like Crypts and Bloods.  Due to SOE being under the Sony Pictures Entertainment family and SCEI being under the music entertainment group before going independant, the companies never had any overlap as far as corporate structure was concerned.  We even witnessed a head of PR at SOE trying to get into an SCEA function at a game convention and being turned away at the door even after breaking out her SOE employee ID badge and showing her business card confirming her rank and position.</p>
<p>It will be interesting to see how this alignment will affect operations and overall product quality from both companies.</p>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/phil-harrison-resigns/43293/" rel="bookmark">Phil Harrison Resigns</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/uk-ps3-launch-slips-to-march-07-us-launch-still-on-track/40216/" rel="bookmark">UK PS3 Launch Slips To March '07; US Launch Still On Track</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/sony-officially-announces-dualshock3/42647/" rel="bookmark">Sony Officially Announces DualShock3</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/sony-adds-hdmi-to-20gb-playstation-3-and-slices-price/40323/" rel="bookmark">Sony Adds HDMI To 20GB PlayStation 3 And Slices Price</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/sony-announces-playstation-home/41097/" rel="bookmark">Sony Announces PlayStation Home</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sony Launches Clothing Line</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Brown</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After all, it's every guy's dream to have boxer shorts with Nariko's face covering the land below]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SCEA has today announced that they are launching a licensed apparel program.  The program will see clothing and accessories created leveraging several of their licenses including God of War, Ratchet &#038; Clank, Resistance Fall of Man, Heavenly Sword and Little Big Planet.</p>
<p>The program is launching with product from four apparel companies.  IV Gear Inc. will develop an extensive line of t-shirts, headwear and other apparel for the specialty and mid-tier market.  Fortune Fashions will also focus on the mid-tier market as well as mass retail channels for t-shirts and hoodies.  Bioworld will produce headwear, bags and accessories.</p>
<p>Funnily enough, MJC will round out the program with boys and young men&#8217;s boxers and loungewear.  After all, it&#8217;s every guy&#8217;s dream to have boxer shorts with Nariko&#8217;s face covering the land below.</p>
<p>“PlayStation is an extremely strong and well-known brand” said Shelly Gayner, Director of Licensing, SCEA.  “We feel that this is a great opportunity for us to satiate our core fans and extend and capitalize on PlayStation name recognition by creating a new line of apparel in connection with the PlayStation brands and our top franchise titles.”</p>
<div id="crp_related"><h3>See also:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/ratchet-clank-size-matters-hits-ps2/43392/" rel="bookmark">Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters Hits PS2</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/dualshock-3-launches-this-week/43556/" rel="bookmark">DualShock 3 Launches This Week</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/ps3-finally-gets-that-price-cut/42198/" rel="bookmark">PS3 Finally Gets That Price Cut</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/first-platinum-hits-titles-announced-for-xbox-360/40306/" rel="bookmark">First Platinum Hits Titles Announced for Xbox 360</a></li><li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/limited-edition-silver-ps2s-hit-retail/40562/" rel="bookmark">Limited Edition Silver PS2s Hit Retail</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sony Officially Announces DualShock3</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:23:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Brown</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PS3 finally gets rumble support]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the Sony Keynote of the Tokyo Game Show, Sony announced that they will be putting out a DualShock 3 controller for the PlayStation 3.  With the lawsuit with Immersion behind them, the firm will be combining the motion sensing abilities of the Sixaxis with the tactile feedback gamers have been accustomed to from their previous DualShock controllers.</p>
<p>The DualShock 3 will go on sale this year in Japan and in 2008 in the States.  The following is a list of games that will support DualShock 3.  Titles listed below that are already released will be able to use the rumble features through a software update.</p>
<p>    The Darkness                             2K Games<br />
    Enemy Territory: Quake Wars              Activision<br />
    Soldier of Fortune                       Activision<br />
    BIOHAZARD(R) 5                           CAPCOM<br />
    Devil May Cry(R) 4                       CAPCOM<br />
    N-Cube                                   Creat Studios<br />
    Warbit                                   Creat Studios<br />
    Dark Sector                              D3 PUBLISHER<br />
    Turok                                    Disney Interactive<br />
    Highlander                               Eidos<br />
    Kane &#038; Lynch: Dead Men                   Eidos<br />
    Burnout Paradise                         ELECTRONIC ARTS<br />
    FIFA franchise (title name TBD)          ELECTRONIC ARTS<br />
    Legendary: The Box                       Gamecock<br />
    To End All Wars                          Ghostlight<br />
    RAGE                                     id Software<br />
    WarDevil &#8211; Unleash the Beast             Ignition Entertainment<br />
    Within<br />
    Dynasty Warriors 6                       KOEI<br />
    Fatal Inertia                            KOEI<br />
    METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS  Konami<br />
    Blacksite: Area 51                       Midway<br />
    TNA Wrestling                            Midway<br />
    Unreal Tournament 3                      Midway<br />
    Wheelman                                 Midway<br />
    Cops (codename, title name TBD)          Pyro<br />
    Planet One (codename, title name TBD)    Pyro<br />
    Heroes over Europe                       Red Mile Entertainment<br />
    Condemned 2                              SEGA<br />
    Iron Man                                 SEGA<br />
    The Club                                 SEGA<br />
    The Crucible                             SEGA<br />
    The Incredible Hulk                      SEGA<br />
    Blast Factor  (*1)                       Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    echochrome                               Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Elefunk                                  Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Folklore (*1)                            Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION (*1)    Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Go! Sports Ski (*1)                      Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Heavenly Sword (*1)                      Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    High Velocity Bowling                    Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    MLB 08: The Show                         Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    MotorStorm (*1)                          Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    NBA 08 (*1)                              Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    PAIN                                     Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Rat Race                                 Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Ratchet &#038; Clank Future: Tools of         Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Destruction<br />
    Resistance: Fall of Man (*1)             Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Snakeball                                Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    SOCOM: Confrontation                     Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Super Stardust HD (*1)                   Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    TOY HOME                                 Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Uncharted: Drake&#8217;s Fortune               Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    Warhawk (*1)                             Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    WipEout HD                               Sony Computer Entertainment<br />
    GirpShift(R)                             Sony Online Entertainment<br />
    NBA 2K8                                  Take Two Sports<br />
    Destroy All Humans 3                     THQ<br />
    Stuntman Ignition                        THQ<br />
    Assassin&#8217;s Creed                         UbiSoft<br />
    BEOWULF                                  UbiSoft<br />
    HAZE                                     UbiSoft<br />
    Tom Clancy&#8217;s Ghost Recon Advanced        UbiSoft<br />
    Warfighter 2 (*1)<br />
    Tom Clancy&#8217;s Rainbow Six Vegas (*1)      UbiSoft<br />
    Prototype                                Vivendi Games<br />
    The Chronicles of Riddick:               Vivendi Games<br />
    Assault on Dark Athena</p>
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