PS3 Discussion Thread

If you guys didn't know, Life with Playstation has been released. The download is available under the Folding @ Home section of your XMB. More info on the link below.

http://www.playstation.com/life/en/i..._image_top.jpg

http://www.playstation.com/life/en/index.html

Good. Something new to play with tonite...

Since you can put your back up against walls with circle, you have to note which shoulder your gonna be shooting from. Walk toward the left a little and he'll switch to that direction, same goes for the right.

The left stick aims your weapon. You can use the right stick to adjust your viewing angle while your behind a wall. For example, if your trying to shoot a guy that's up high, adjust using your right stick to position yourself so yourself to be looking close to that area. Tap L1 to peek out and see how close your. Keep adjusting with the right stick(basically your swinging the camera angle around) until your pretty close, then use the left stick for your final aiming. It becomes pretty automatic once you get the hang of it.

New Home article!

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.ps...8/09/plaza.jpg

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/09/17/...ystation-home/

I kinda subscribed to something similar, only more adult oriented. I'm still feeling my way right now though so I'll report back when I get some. :ihih:

"Life with PLaystation" doesn't thrill me too much but "Playstation Home" looks cool. It seems you have to dig real deep from the fanboy forum to get info and right now clicking on the big Icon on the splash page takes you to a discussion forum.

Anyway, I rented Uncharted on Saturday but I haven't started playing it yet. I get to rent it for 7 days with a 7 day "grace period" so I better get cracking. (Geez, I hope I can finish it in 2 weeks. :idea: )

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I kinda subscribed to something similar, only more adult oriented. I'm still feeling my way right now though so I'll report back when I get some. :ihih:

"Life with PLaystation" doesn't thrill me too much but "Playstation Home" looks cool. It seems you have to dig real deep from the fanboy forum to get info and right now clicking on the big Icon on the splash page takes you to a discussion forum.

Anyway, I rented Uncharted on Saturday but I haven't started playing it yet. I get to rent it for 7 days with a 7 day "grace period" so I better get cracking. (Geez, I hope I can finish it in 2 weeks. :idea: )

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You gotta finish it!! The ending has a very nice twist to it. I played on normal and it was pretty simple. Maybe you should try easy mode. I read that the only difference is the accuracy & maybe aggression of the AI. So nice game play with just a little more time to shoot.

Life w/Playstation is something to keep you occupied while Folding @ Home is running in the background. I believe future updates will be available to make it more interesting.

Home is gonna be very addicting for some people. Imaging having a virtual wife...sheeesh :lol: Cool way to meet new people though, especially if your into online gaming.

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

I kinda subscribed to something similar, only more adult oriented. I'm still feeling my way right now though so I'll report back when I get some. :ihih:

"Life with PLaystation" doesn't thrill me too much but "Playstation Home" looks cool. It seems you have to dig real deep from the fanboy forum to get info and right now clicking on the big Icon on the splash page takes you to a discussion forum.

Anyway, I rented Uncharted on Saturday but I haven't started playing it yet. I get to rent it for 7 days with a 7 day "grace period" so I better get cracking. (Geez, I hope I can finish it in 2 weeks. :idea: )

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Two weeks huh? It can be done. You just need to put in the hours. I'm guessing about 8 - 12 hours of playing time. A couple hours a night, or a weekend of it.
I already have way over 100 hours of playing time in with Burnout. Just finished the rest of the events over the weekend. Nothing left but the online events. The bikes were cool, but the riders vanish when you crash. No bodies flying around like in Motorstorm. Still, between the two, I'd get Burnout first.

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You gotta finish it!! The ending has a very nice twist to it. I played on normal and it was pretty simple. Maybe you should try easy mode. I read that the only difference is the accuracy & maybe aggression of the AI. So nice game play with just a little more time to shoot.

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As long as I can get the hang of those dang thumb sticks.:mad2:

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Life w/Playstation is something to keep you occupied while Folding @ Home is running in the background. I believe future updates will be available to make it more interesting.

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I wonder how many people actually use their PS to run F@H? I know there are quite a few computer forums that have topic sections devoted to it, but I've never felt the need, nor did I feel I had enough compute resource to run it.

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Home is gonna be very addicting for some people. Imaging having a virtual wife...sheeesh :lol: Cool way to meet new people though, especially if your into online gaming.

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Ummm... Why are you laughing? :skep:

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

Anyway, I rented Uncharted on Saturday but I haven't started playing it yet. I get to rent it for 7 days with a 7 day "grace period" so I better get cracking. (Geez, I hope I can finish it in 2 weeks. :idea: )

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Well, did you ever get started? How far are you?

Well.... no. :o I ended up watching a BD movie instead and then part of an AC/DC concert recorded by the DVR. What's sad about that is, the concert was televised on an HD channel but the actual concert footage was far from HD. The DVR though sees it as HD, so it ends up taking a lot of unnecessary disk space. My FIOS DVR has a rediculiously small drive to begin with, which sucks.

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Well.... no. :o I ended up watching a BD movie instead and then part of an AC/DC concert recorded by the DVR. What's sad about that is, the concert was televised on an HD channel but the actual concert footage was far from HD. The DVR though sees it as HD, so it ends up taking a lot of unnecessary disk space. My FIOS DVR has a rediculiously small drive to begin with, which sucks.

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You suck :frown2:

I'm about 8 hours into MGS4. Playing it on normal mode. Game play is easy enough, although a little more intense than Uncharted. Pretty much the same style as the previous MG games but with MUCH better graphics. All the weapons and gadgets your heart could desire. I don't think you need to have played the previous titles to get into this one. The story line on all the MG is the same.....stop some idiot from taking over the world. Alot of the same characters from previous titles are on this one but it doesn't really make a difference. Everything is explained during loooooonnnnggggg freakin' cut scenes. So far, it's been really good.

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You suck :frown2:

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Don't tell GM okay? He hasn't been around for a couple of days. :D

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Originally Posted by L.J.

I'm about 8 hours into MGS4. Playing it on normal mode. Game play is easy enough, although a little more intense than Uncharted. Pretty much the same style as the previous MG games but with MUCH better graphics. All the weapons and gadgets your heart could desire. I don't think you need to have played the previous titles to get into this one. The story line on all the MG is the same.....stop some idiot from taking over the world. Alot of the same characters from previous titles are on this one but it doesn't really make a difference. Everything is explained during loooooonnnnggggg freakin' cut scenes. So far, it's been really good.

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Is this a rental? Where do you rent your games?

I noticed the beginning of MGS4 contains a very long cut scene, so I'll take your word for it and save the money for the BFD purchase.

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

Is this a rental? Where do you rent your games?

I noticed the beginning of MGS4 contains a very long cut scene, so I'll take your word for it and save the money for the BFD purchase.

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Gamefly.....$15 for unlimited rentals, 1 out at a time. A couple more bucks will get you 2 out at a time but that seems like a waste.

Not bad since Blockbuster chargers $8 for a one time rental :nono:

Here's a review for online game rentals:
http://video-game-rental-review.toptenreviews.com/

PSN Update - 9/25

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PlayStation Store Update
+ Posted by Grace Chen // Senior Manager, PLAYSTATION Store

Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.

Downloadable Games

WipEout HD ($19.99)

It was there back at the beginning and now it’s taking the franchise into the future: WipEout HD is set to deliver 1080p High Definition visuals running at a breathtaking 60-frames-per-second. WipEout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the franchise, meticulously crafted and fully reworked to showcase the processing power of PS3. Available exclusively on PSN.

File sizes: 997 MB

Burnout Paradise PSN ($29.99)

Welcome to Paradise City, the ultimate driving playground. Burnout Paradise is set in a vast open-world, filled with events and challenges that will push your driving and riding skills to the limit. So grab your first set of wheels and head on out into the city; what happens next is completely up to you.

File sizes: 3.24 GB

GEON Emotions ($9.99)

Geon is a fast moving arcade game where players race to collect pellets and deposit them in the opponent’s goal to “score”. Experience the intense rush of playing against friends and family in multiplayer split screen or play online against opponents or team up and play a 4 player game of Team Geon or compete in a frantic match of last man standing. Unlock and master over 40 unique game grids and 8 exciting mini games.

File sizes: 54.2 MB

Mega Man 9 (free demo, $9.99 to buy)

Mega Man fans, your wait is over! The classic Blue Bomber that debuted in 1987 is back with the ninth installment in the classic series. It’s a new adventure for Mega Man all done in an 8-bit style — graphics, music, and gameplay are all like you remember them!

File sizes: 62.9 MB

Add-on Game Content

BUZZ! QuizTV Question Pack, National Geographic: Safari ($7.99)

From the world famous National Geographic archives comes the ultimate African wildlife quiz. This BUZZ! Quiz TV quiz pack features over 500 new questions about African wildlife to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz TV game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge your friends and family with new questions and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”

File sizes: 135 MB

BUZZ! QuizTV Question Pack, Videogames ($5.99)

It’s never “game over” with these tricky teasers on the last 15 years of videogames from Ratchet & Clank to MotorStorm. This BUZZ! Quiz TV quiz pack features over 500 new questions about videogames to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz TV game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge your friends and family with new questions and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”

File sizes: 118 MB

BUZZ! QuizTV Question Pack, Sci-Fi ($5.99)

Sci-Fi movie questions to stump your competition into outer space — but will you need to phone home to find out the answers? This BUZZ! Quiz TV quiz pack features over 500 new questions about science fiction movies to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz TV game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge your friends and family with new questions and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”

File sizes: 194 MB

Soul Calibur IV Customization Equipment 2 ($1.99)

Trick or treat with the Halloween equipment set. Frighten your opponent away by turning your characters into a scary character by combining items from this set with the numerous equipments which can be acquired in game. This equipment can be used for both female and male characters.

File sizes: 3.09 MB

Rock Band

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

“Limelight (Original Version)” – Rush ($1.99)
“Tom Sawyer (Original Version)” – Rush ($1.99)
“Red Barchetta” – Rush ($1.99)
“The Camera Eye” – Rush ($1.99)
“Vital Signs” – Rush ($1.99)
“Witch Hunt” – Rush ($1.99)
“YYZ” – Rush ($1.99)
“Moving Pictures (Album)” – Rush ($10.99) This pack includes “Tom Sawyer (Original Version),” “Red Barchetta,” “YYZ,” “Limelight (Original Version),” “The Camera Eye,” “Witch Hunt,” and “Vital Signs” by Rush.
“Bandage” – Hot Hot Heat ($1.99)
“Love Spreads” – Stone Roses ($1.99)
“She Sells Sanctuary – The Cult ($1.99)
“Shoot the Runner – Kasabian ($1.99)
“Sorrow” – Bad Religion ($1.99)
“You’re No Rock n’ Roll Fun” – Sleater Kinney ($1.99)

File sizes: 3 MB - 50 MB (singles), 205 MB (track packs)

Game Demos (free)

NBA 09 The Inside Demo

NBA 09 The Inside delivers the NBA experience like no other; In Full HD 1080p. But don’t take our word for it, get your own hands-on experience with this jam-packed demo. Once you’ve seen for yourself, you can pre-order today through GameStop and get an officially licensed NBA cap. Specially marked boxes will also get you one year FREE subscription to Vibe Magazine. NBA 09 The Inside: Nothing Gets You Closer.
ESRB Rated E

File size: 964 MB

NBA Live 09 Demo

Get your first chance to check out NBA Live 09 as you recreate the matchup from the 2008 NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Play with their current rosters or step back in time to play two different games based on the players performance in two of their classic matchups with the all new NBA Rewind.
ESRB Rated E

File size: 766 MB

Mega Man 9 Trial

Mega Man fans, your wait is over! The classic Blue Bomber that debuted in 1987 is back with the ninth installment in the classic series. It’s a new adventure for Mega Man all done in an 8-bit style — graphics, music, and gameplay are all like you remember them!
ESRB Rated E

File size: 62.9 MB

Game Videos (free)

PAIN Amusement Park-New Characters Video

Meet PAIN’s newest downloadable launchees–Kenneth, Yeony, and Tati. Stunt double Kenneth’s superpowers allow him to withstand the PAIN. Gamer girl Yeony will frag you with a smile on her face. Watch out for Tati; she has spice and brings a whole lotta nice to PAIN. Shown here in the PAIN Amusement Park add-on environment, Kenneth, Yeony, and Tati are compatible in all PAIN environments!

File sizes: 58 MB (HD)

Resistance 2 Shattered History Trailer

Witness the history of the fall of man in this exciting new video revealing the altered history of Resistance 2!

File size: 97 MB (HD), 160 MB (1080)

Brothers in Arms: Hell’ Highway Eyes Only Network Trailer

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the secrets in Brothers in Arms Hell’s Highway. Listen carefully and don’t blink or you’ll miss out.

File size: 214 MB (HD), 291 MB (1080)

Burnout Paradise Bikes Network Trailer

Burnout Paradise takes another leap forward by introducing motorcycles for the first time ever with Burnout Bikes.

File size: 56 MB (HD)

Dead Space Animated Comic Issue #5 Network Trailer

Dead Space Animated Comic Issue #5

File size: 195 MB (HD)

Tomb Raider: Underworld Gameplay Network Trailer

Go behind the scenes with the development team at Crystal Dynamics and learn about the background for the story of Tomb Raider: Underworld, the first Tomb Raider game for the PlayStation 3.

File size: 96 MB (HD), 129 MB (1080)

88 Minutes Blu-ray Trailer

Al Pacino stars in this riveting thriller about a forensic psychologist who receives a phone call threatening that he has only 88 minutes to live. As the clock ticks away, tension mounts, suspicions rise and blood flows. With a serial killer he helped convict awaiting execution and a copycat killer on the loose, Jack Gramm has 88 minutes to solve the biggest murder of his career: his own.

File size: 107 MB (HD), 144 MB (1080)

Made of Honor Blu-ray Trailer

Tom loves his life, until he realizes he also loves his best friend Hannah. But when Hannah gets engaged to a dashing Scotsman and asks Tom to be her maid of honor, Tom faces hostile bridesmaids, bridal showers, and bad hair days, all in an effort to pull off the perfect wedding and steal the bride. He’s a maid of honor with a plan.

File size: 81 MB (HD), 103 MB (1080)

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

Soul Calibur IV #5 Tira Witch

Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Soul Calibur IV Tira Witch Wallpaper.

File size: 262 KB - 999 KB

Soul Calibur IV #6 Voldo Jack-O-Lantern

Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Soul Calibur IV Jack-O-Lantern Wallpaper.

File size: 296 KB - 1.06 MB

PS3 Themes (free)

Buzz! Quiz TV

Customize your PS3 system with a cool Buzz! Quiz TV Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!

File sizes: 5.43 MB

Wipeout HD Theme - All Teams #1

Customize your PS3 system with a cool Wipeout HD - All Teams #1 Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!

PLAYSTATION Store for PC

Here is this week’s content release for the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. To download these games to your PSP, navigate to http://store.playstation.com. There, you’ll find descriptions of the content and directions on how to get started. For more on the PLAYSTATION Store for PC, please click here.

PSP Games

* Untold Legends Brotherhood of the Blade ($14.99)

With fast-paced, hack ‘n’ slash action, randomly generated environments, monsters and items, beautiful 3D graphics and wireless cooperative multiplayer gameplay. Untold Legends Brotherhood of the Blade offers a compelling gameplay experience on a handheld gaming device.

File size: 157 MB

* Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords ($14.99)

Building upon the addictive and easyto- learn gameplay of a puzzle game by integrating story and character progression elements found in RPGs, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers a brand new type of game that pushes the puzzle genre to a previously unseen level.

File size: 65 MB

Game Demos (Free)

* Pipe Mania Demo for PSP

The puzzle classic is back and better than ever! Pipe Mania is a frenetic, addictive and infectious puzzle game that now lives on your PlayStation®2 and PSP. Requiring quick thinking, hand-eye coordination and keen spatial awareness, puzzle fans are in for a challenge that is easy to pick up but not easy to master. With all new floozes and challenges, Pipe Mania is the puzzle game you won’t be able to put down.

File size: 39 MB

PSP Themes (Free)

* Buzz! Master Quiz (also available from PS3 Store)

Customize your PSP with a cool Buzz! Master Quiz Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!

File sizes: 458 KB

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I'm gonna start playing MGS4 tonite. :biggrin5:

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I'm gonna start playing MGS4 tonite. :biggrin5:

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I finished it already. Great game!!!!!!!!

Took about 30hrs to complete. The story is really good and I don't think you need to have played the previous versions to get what is going on. Make yourself a cold drink because the cut scenes are good......but very long. The game is played almost like a movies, it's crazy. Graphics are insane. Lot's of adult humor...cough...thrown in to take away from the intensity. You'll see what I mean once your a couple of missions in. I played on "Naked Normal" mode which was probably too easy for me but provided a little challenge here and there.

I guess you never got around to Uncharted huh :D

Geez and I was just checking to see if you were still alive. :ihih:

Didn't play Uncharted this time around, but I can rent it again. I'm going to check out the link you posted for Gamefly.

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Geez and I was just checking to see if you were still alive. :ihih:

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Oh, your funny.....real funny :incazzato:

Geez, since I got that Gamefly account, I've spent more time playing games than watching movies lately. Uhh, am I becoming a gamer :shocked:

Still can't stop playing Burnout. Last night was the first night I took off in weeks. Had to watch MNF, TSCC, Big Bang, 2.5 Men, Chuck, Heros, How I Met Your Mother and DWTS. The 2 DVR's could barely keep up with it all. Was up late TV hopping.
Monday nights are filled with way too much good TV. Can't they spread some of this into a Thursday or something?
And yes Rich, I saw the billiards too.

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...Geez, since I got that Gamefly account, I've spent more time playing games than watching movies lately. Uhh, am I becoming a gamer :shocked:

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Still can't stop playing Burnout...

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:ihih: My plan is working Master! Soon, there will be NO ONE left. :ihih:

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...And yes Rich, I saw the billiards too.

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WHAT?!?!?! Sh!t! I missed it! Who won? Who played? Was the sinister Black Widow in top form? :incazzato:

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I'm gonna start playing MGS4 tonite. :biggrin5:

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How far did you get?

Just before the game started up I saw a message on my TV indicating you had just logged off. Checking up on me coach? :smilewinkgrin:

I got as far as the Firing Range so I could practice my assault moves and stun knife swings. I didn't previously realize that I can toggle back & forth between the game and the controller settings by pushing the Select button so I can see what button does what. It's still tough for me to get used to the thumbsticks when moving around, but I'll get the hang of it. Practice practice practice. :yesnod:

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WHAT?!?!?! Sh!t! I missed it! Who won? Who played? Was the sinister Black Widow in top form? :incazzato:

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Some guy named Denis from the Philippines.

Wife bought me Star Wars: The Force Unleashed last night.
Only got to fiddle with it for 15 minutes or so, but damn, it's fun being an evil Sith Lord absolutely punishing any primitive life form that gets in your way...

Hey, Harmony remote users, what are y'all using to control the PS3 for BluRay?