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europe
PS3 Price Cut When "Factors Are Aligned"
Those waiting for a PS3 price cut, keep waiting. Here's what Sony Computer Entertainment Europe president Andrew House has to say about it: More »
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Comment by MellowJade: Well I'll be getting a PS3 this fall. Don't care about price cut anymore. Since I didn't really touch my Xbox360... 21 Responses | Other threads
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europe
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Uh, Hmm...
Think last week's PAL update was bad? It was! This week, though, is just as bad. Maybe even worse. More »
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Comment by GauntFaceKiller: This is why I use the US store, I got Metal Gear Solid and the Metal Gear LBP level kit... 9 Responses | Other threads
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europe
Sony To Provide More Details About Motion Controller
Sony's new motion controller made its debut at E3. Sony Computer Entertainment of Europe will provide more details next month at the Develop Conference. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: I can't wait to see this and Natal's "real" names. It'll be something stupid, like Xmagic and EyeTouch. 20 Responses | Other threads
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release date
Aion's Western Launch Dated
The long wait is only going to be a little longer now, as NCsoft announces a September release date in North America and Europe for their highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game Aion. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by qhue: Its funny given that the game has been out in chinca / korea for quite some time now. 12 Responses | Other threads
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arcade mania
French Version of Arcade Mania Goes Gold
Yes, we know, books don't actually go gold like video games do. But still, publisher Pix'N Love got back its French language version of Arcade Mania back from the printer. More » -
europe
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Slim Pickings
It may have been a slow week on the North American PlayStation Store, but it's even slower in Europe, as with no Metal Gear Solid on the menu we're left with a MotorStorm Livery Pack. Yup. Livery. More » -
wii
We Much Prefer Europe's Wii Sports Resort Box Art
As is often the case with the PAL market (see Ico & Resident Evil 4), European and Australian customers will be getting a cleaner, fresher rendition of Wii Sports Resort when it launches next month. More »
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Comment by Skyline7284: Why does the UK box say "10 Sports" and the US one says "12 Sports"? 19 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
PAIN Makes A Long, Painful Jump From PSN To Blu-Ray
Sure, PAIN has a roster of annoying, forgettable characters and a one-shot gameplay mechanic. But it's also good, honest fun, and has quietly become one of the star performers on the PlayStation Network. Next week, it hopes to become a star performer on Blu-Ray as well. More »
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Comment by PhageLab: "Sure, PAIN has a roster of annoying, forgettable characters..." ...and I'm done. 11 Responses | Other threads
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UK Game Ratings
PEGI Triumphs Over The BBFC
The war between the British Board of Film Classification and the Pan-European Game Information system over UK game ratings comes to an end today, with PEGI to act as the UK's sole age rating system. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Skyline7284: Now they should take on the ESRB. It's a better rating board isn't it? 16 Responses | Other threads
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assassins creed
Assassin's Creed 2 Stabs A European Release Date In The Ear
Assassin's Creed will be out in the US on November 17. But what about Europe? Well, it'll be out in Europe on November 20.
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Comment by Pult|Ost - Dark Days Are Coming: So like almost EVERY SINGLE GAME? 5 Responses | Other threads
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clarification
Dungeons & Dragons Online Not Going Free In Europe
Yesterday's news that Dungeons and Dragons Online would be switching to a free-to-play model this summer only applies to North America, much to the chagrin of European fans. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Benny: If you were to pick this game versus Warhammer Online or Ragnarok Online... which will it be? I am... 5 Responses | Other threads
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atari
Ghostbusters For Xbox 360 Is Region Free
European and sundry other PAL region Ghostbusters fans sent into a Walter Peck-style rage over the game's PlayStation exclusivity will be pleased to learn that the North American version of the Xbox 360 game is not region locked. More »
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Comment by Hey_Blinkon: Interesting. Was the game a PS3 exclusive in Europe due to Sony being dicks (handing over wads of cash) or... 38 Responses | Other threads
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europe
Europe's Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP Bundle
Announced in April during Capcom's Captivate 09 in Monte Carlo, here's a look at Europe's Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP bundle, which includes a Mystic Silver PSP and a little bit of swag. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Revenge_of_Nekojin: Hey, do you think you could possible make the stuff sound any more worthless? I think Monster Hunter gets way... 11 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony: Wii Owners Will Become PS3 Owners (Eventually)
Andrew House is the new boss of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, a position with a long, storied history of corporate tit-for-tat. And it's a position he seems to be taking a real shine to. More »
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Comment by CartesianDualist: LOL. Oh yes, I am sure my grandparents, parents, my girlfriend, and little kids across the world would love to... 40 Responses | Other threads
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clips
This Spanish Movie Looks Like Some First-Person-Shooter
Spanish horror film REC 2, the sequel to 2007's excellent REC, is another exercise in claustrophobic horror. More »
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Comment by The_Goddamn_Batman: Oh man, seeing this thread just made me really really happy. I'm like the only person in the states... 27 Responses | Other threads
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europe
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Sack Is The Law
Not a lot of great stuff on offer this week on the PAL PlayStation Store, though the addition of those 2000AD LittleBigPlanet characters should bring some smiles over the weekend. More »
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Comment by hot_heart: The Touch wasn't free? I downloaded it last night. Haven't played it yet, but I definitely got it for free. 4 Responses | Other threads
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playstation
European PlayStation Blog Open For Business
Poor Europe. Americans have long been spoiled with up-to-the-minute PlayStation info straight from the horse's mouth, in the form of the PlayStation.Blog, while Europeans got...Three Speech. Yuck. Today, that changes! More »
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Comment by lbmanuel1: Is it me or does it look sexier and sleeker than the US one? 10 Responses | Other threads
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sony
SingStar Turns 5, Sells 16 Million
This month, five years ago, the very first edition of SingStar was released upon an unsuspecting world. Now, after five years of (mainly European) success, Sony celebrates. More »
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Comment by Skyline7284: Big Deal, The Sims has been around 9 years and sold over 100 Million. 18 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Damnation Multiplayer - Aim For The Zip Line
Damnation hits store shelves tomorrow everywhere but North America, and to celebrate Codemasters has released a new multiplayer trailer to show us Americans what we'll be missing. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Spaceboy: Canadians live in North America, too. 10 Responses | Other threads
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europe
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Nobody Rides For Free
The North American store got a free, subsidised copy of Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic yesterday. Are Europeans and Australians so lucky? Short answer: no. More » -
traces of nuts
"Video Games Are Not Toasters"
An EU proposal is calling for a two year guarantee on video games. That means games would be expected to be "near perfect" (no bugs, no glitches, etc). More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: Fuck that. Game killing bugs or serious issues should get a company held accountable. The Mono audio in GH III for... 16 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony Europe Studio Boss Takes His Final Bow
Jamie MacDonald may not be a household name, but as boss of Sony's London Studio for eight years, he's overseen some of the most successful game series of all time. But no more. More »
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Comment by Ackers rhymes with Crackers: he could be related to Ramsay Mac Donald PM of UK for labour.... im sorry this is my history revision... 5 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
inFamous, Ratchet & Clank Get PS3 Bundles [Update]
A Spanish website has thrown up pictures of what look like two new PS3 bundles, one for inFamous, one for Ratchet & Clank: Quest For Booty. More »
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Comment by krynn: I think a God of War Bundle with BC is possible at E3. That way Sony can pack in some... 29 Responses | Other threads
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atari
Atari Still Publishing Ghostbusters In North America
Following this morning's announcement of Sony's exclusive PAL Ghostbusters publishing deal, Atari clarifies their publishing plans for North America, including the release of the PSP version worldwide. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Cloral: Good to see that at least us US customers aren't getting the shaft. This is really a dick move by... 53 Responses | Other threads
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psp
So There IS A Ghostbusters For The PSP
Buried in plain sight in Sony Europe's announcement on the PAL timed exclusivity of Ghostbusters on the PlayStations 3 and 2, the PSP looks to be getting its own version of the game after all. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Ashkihyena: "Sony Computer Entertainment America " Pft, you should be asking if their pulling the same shit that they're pulling with the... 16 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
So, How Long Until Final Fantasy XIII Is Out In Europe?
As we've pointed out with numbers, few Japanese publishers are as tardy with their European releases as Square Enix. So how's the Final Fantasy XIII localisation coming along, then? More »
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Comment by Archaotic: Thank God for region free gaming, eh Europeans? Honestly, if FFXIII is REALLY out this holiday season in Japan,... 27 Responses | Other threads
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ea
French Kid Beats 500,000 To Claim World FIFA Title
Madden is...serious, kinda, but EA Sports' other tentpole sports game, FIFA, is really serious. Take the game's "World Cup", which saw an amazing 500,000 gamers enter for $20,000 cash and a new car. More »
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Comment by uchennaokafor: Yessh que in a bunch of Ameircan douchebags telling me how much football ("soccer" what-the-hell) sucks ass. 22 Responses | Other threads
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legal
Nintendo's Record Court Fine Reduced By Soft-Hearted Judge
Back in 2002, Nintendo were busted by the European Union for price-fixing. Their punishment was a €149 million (USD$200 million) fine, which is still one of the biggest penalties ever handed out by the EU. More »
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Comment by Perfectnumpty: I wonder if the same 'good behavior' reward applies to a death sentence... 16 Responses | Other threads
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europe
Koei Tecmo Donates To Italian Earthquake Relief Effort
Earlier last month, a deadly earthquake rocked Italy's mountainous Abruzzo region, killing hundreds and leaving tens of thousands homeless. More »
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Comment by Combine: Thats awfully kind of them. Its not every day you hear about a japanese game company donating money to an... 5 Responses | Other threads
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huh?
Sony Computer Europe Head Unaware Of Crackdown Devs Existence
David Reeves is retiring from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. In his retirement announcement, Reeves stated he plans to spend his time "trying to repay society" from all he has taken from it. More »
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Comment by cavalerie: And we can honestly say as head of Sony Entertainment Europe, David Reeves should know major European third party devs. Correct... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by skik08: as long as ps3 keeps getting their killer exclusives. i dont care about sales. the ps3 does not need to... 42 Responses | Other threads
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xbox live
Euro Xboxers, Xtival is Back
Not sure what "free Gold membership for the weekend" means other than "free multiplayer" - and maybe taking advantage of the deal of the week. But all European gamers get it May 1-4. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Captain McNinja ಠ_ಠ: I would say that every day is the weekend for Playstation 3 owners, but some won't take it as a... 13 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
"Soul Breeding" Japanese RPG Spawning In Europe
Strategy role-playing-game title features not only suggestive eating, but also "soul breeding". More »
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Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: You can't see this, but I'm fapping. "But Gorilla Snow, we wouldn't be able to see you teeny weenie any way" :( 16 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Prototyping The Wii's MotionPlus
The Wii's new peripheral, MotionPlus, will be with us soon. And we know what it looks like. But here's what, but for the grace of God, it could have looked like. More »
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Comment by paulrenzo: The production model looks more like a "compromise" model of the first and second designs. 6 Responses | Other threads
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sales numbers
Lifetime PAL Console Sales Figures Get
The latest financial presentation from European video game retailer Game comes complete with lifetime European sales numbers for the current crop of consoles and handhelds. Let's take a look!
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By Mike FaheyComment by Gengar91: The DS isn't too far away from toppling the life time sales of the PS2 in Europe then... give it... 11 Responses | Other threads
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game announce
Be A DJ On Your DS
In case the two other DJ games currently under development for consoles weren't enough for you, French developer Game Life has just announced DJ Star, coming later this year for the Nintendo DS. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Ueziel: I already look back at all the awesome music games that used to be released. Like Gitaroo Man, Amplitude/Frequency, and... 10 Responses | Other threads
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psp
Britain Gets A New PSP Bundle
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have today announced a new PSP hardware bundle for the British market, which will include a PSP-3000 console, a memory stick and some free TV service hours. More » -
europe
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Magical Sound Shower
European and Australian PS3 owners are in for a treat this week, as Outrun Online Arcade - which in the US is exclusive to Xbox Live Arcade - is also available on the PSN. More »
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Comment by Sammo21: I'm assuming there isn't a good reason Outrun isn't coming to PSN in the US.... 16 Responses | Other threads
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harmonix
The Beatles: Rock Band Priced For Europe
The official announcement of the contents of the Limited Edition Premium Bundle for The Beatles: Rock Band also comes with European pricing info for the $249.99 box set. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by ariete: I have never played rock band or guitar hero. I really dont get it. How can people pay that much... 14 Responses | Other threads
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europe
Sony Europe Gets New Honcho
With David Reeves retiring, Sony exec Andrew House will assume the role of President, CEO and Co-Chief Operating officer of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe as of May 1. More »
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Comment by xXn00bXx: Basically this means the guy who is respnsible for Sony's bad marketing strategy in europe is now CEO. Well,... 4 Responses | Other threads
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