Report: PlayStation 3 to cost �425 in UK - News at GameSpot

Report: PlayStation 3 to cost �425 in UK - News at GameSpot: "Sony Computer Entertainment UK has confirmed that the retail price of the 60GB PlayStation 3 is currently planned to be �425 ($799) in the UK--although there is still a possibility that this will change before November's launch. SCEUK MD Ray Maguire told industry magazine MCV that the '60GB version looks like �425 in the UK at the moment'. "

Fantastic 4 Review for PlayStation 2 at GameSpot

Fantastic 4 Review for PlayStation 2 at GameSpot: "Fantastic 4's biggest failing is that it lacks a lot in the overall feel of the gameplay, which is important for a beat-'em-up. While you can see onscreen that you're picking up barrels and cars and throwing them at legions of foes, the controls don't make you feel all that powerful. What's more, the controls feel imprecise and floaty. The targeting system in the game is clunky, and it's sometimes difficult to lock on to anything, let alone switch between targets. "

Batman Begins Review for PlayStation 2 at GameSpot

Batman Begins Review for PlayStation 2 at GameSpot: "While reviews of the film Batman Begins indicate that the caped crusader has made a turnaround of sorts on the silver screen, we can't say the same about him as a video game superhero. Yes, the new Batman Begins game from Electronic Arts and Eurocom certainly captures the fearsome new look of Batman as portrayed in the movie. And the inclusion of high-quality voice work from Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, and the other stars from the film also contributes a lot to the overall package. Unfortunately, the gameplay feels too much like a mishmash of several other well-known gaming franchises and ends up overly simplistic. While the game is still worth a look for Batman fans, you can't help but feel that an opportunity was missed to make something more special."

Playstation 2 News - New Website to Help Parents Make Informed Decisions on Movies, Video Games and Music

Playstation 2 News - New Website to Help Parents Make Informed Decisions on Movies, Video Games and Music: "WASHINGTON, DC (June 1, 2005) � A new website and a public service announcement that are designed to help parents make informed entertainment choices for their families were unveiled today by the Coalition of Entertainment Retail Trade Associations (CERTA). The website, located at www.erlam.org, provides information in multimedia formats about the motion picture rating system; the computer and video game rating system; the music labeling system; and the entertainment ratings and labeling policies of motion picture theatres, video stores, computer and video game retailers, and music retailers. The public service announcement, which will run on in-store monitors in approximately 5,000 video stores, reminds parents that the movie and video game ratings systems and music labeling systems exist to help them guide their children�s entertainment consumption. "

Wire: The Settlers: Heritage Of The King Announced

Wire: The Settlers: Heritage Of The King Announced: "
May 25, 2005 - Today, Ubisoft, one of the world's leading videogame publishers, announces The Settlers: Heritage of Kings Expansion Disk, a new add-on for The Settlers: Heritage of Kings, the popular construction-based strategy game series.


The expansion pack extends the story of the original game with a fresh campaign, additional units and buildings, new gameplay features, a map editor and three exclusive heroes."

PlayStation 3: Inside and Out

PlayStation 3: Inside and Out: "The new PlayStation 3 controller resembles what can very easily be described as a 'batarang.' The crescent shaped controller looks to offer the same number of buttons and analog joysticks as the PlayStation 2 controller in a new, aerodynamic design that is sure to strike fear into the criminal element. The ever-present square, circle, triangle, and X buttons make their appearance in the same arrangement as in previous Dual Shock 2 controllers. The familiar dual analog joysticks and D pad are located in all the right places. "

Yahoo! Finance Weekend

Yahoo! Finance Weekend: "This week and next, the three big hardware makers are expected to unveil new versions of their game consoles. First up is Microsoft Corp., which this week launches a marketing campaign to try to persuade people they need the latest version of its game console, dubbed the Xbox 360, which is expected to hit store shelves in time for the holiday shopping season. The pitch: Games with highly realistic images and more-elaborate online capabilities that will allow players, for instance, to download new weapons and other content. "