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playstation 2
Sony's Magic EyeToy Wand, When It Was For The PS2
Sony and Microsoft both spent ample time during their respective E3 2009 press conferences to wow us with camera-based motion control, courtesy of the PlayStation Eye and Project Natal. But Sony's "magic wand" tech isn't exactly new. More »
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Comment by starkiller-J: You gotta admit Sony's funny looking wand was the most precise out of all the motion controllers in E3 35 Responses | Other threads
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crime
UK "Crime Lords" Running Real-Life Empires From Their PlayStations
Crafty criminals are reportedly bypassing traditional means of running their nefarious bad guy operations from the confines of prison, turning to video game consoles to deliver orders to the outside world. More » -
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Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy Falls In Fall
Sequel to the so-so Alchemists of Al-Revis, Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy promises more of the Atelier Iris-flavored alchemy and crafting elements that the first game paid homage to. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by Tracid: Man I still need to finish the first game. Its nice to see PS2 still get some nice games. 3 Responses | Other threads
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game announce
Sega's Sakura Wars Finally Coming Stateside (But Not From Sega)
Sega and Red Entertainment's popular Sakura Wars series has never seen release in North America, denying English-speaking fans of both tactical military action and dating sims an opportunity to experience the game. No more! More »
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Comment by (Zombie) Goldwings: Sounded vaugely familiar to Valkyria Chronicles. Only without the dating sims bit. Anyone care to enlighten me on how how... 18 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 3
Sony Comments On PS2 God Of War Games Coming To Blu-ray
Sony surveyed potential God of War III fans this week about what they'd like to see in a collector's edition for the PlayStation 3 sequel, including repackaging the first two games on Blu-ray.
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Comment by DredPriest: The Xbox 360 supports emulation only on select titles, but the important ones... I simply don't know why Sony wouldn't... 29 Responses | Other threads
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activision
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Site Is Shia Free
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen isn't due in theaters for another two months or so, but Activision endeavors to tide you over with this movie-game website. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by goobermaster: Good to see I'm not the only one who believes Shia LaBoeuf to be completely devoid of both acting talent... 8 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Shadow of the Colossus Getting Big Screen Adaptation, All Hope Lost
Sony's brilliant PlayStation 2 game Shadow of the Colossus is becoming grist for the Hollywood blockbuster mill, in what appears to not, unfortunately, be a horrible, horrible joke. Might want to pour a stiff drink. More » -
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SCEA: PS2 Price Drop Will Cut Into Wii, Eventually Help PS3 Sales
With a price drop to $99, the Playstation 2 is being repositioned as a family friendly video game console for the casual gamer. More »
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Comment by KillerBee: HAHAHA they really have no clue at all about today's video game market. The PS2 is not even remotely... 56 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Microsoft Discounts PS2 Price Cut
Sony's Jack Tretton says that dropping the price of the PlayStation 2 to $99 will bring new consumers to the PlayStation platform. Microsoft rolls its eyes. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by SirFenwick: Poor Microsoft... Maybe if they supported the original Xbox they would have gotten more money. Not our fault they dropped... 39 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 2
PS2 Price Stays The Same For The UK
While the price of the PlayStation 2 is officially dropping in the U.S. and Europe, the price remains the same in the United Kingdom. More » -
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Target Ad Shows $99 PS2
Like we said, going by Kmart's retail system, it looks likely the PS2 is about to drop to the mythical $99 price point. This catalogue scan only makes it seem more likely. More »
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Comment by Dmilano23: Oh well... it makes me wonder why Sony even attempted to parade the PS3 around as a backwards compatible machine. Sure... 20 Responses | Other threads
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sony
What Is Sony Announcing On Tuesday?
Sony dropped Kotaku a line to let us know that something is going down on Tuesday, March 31st. Could it be the long-rumored price cut is finally upon us?
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By Mike FaheyComment by bob_ross: They will admit their system is just an expensive blu-ray player? Oh wait it does have 3 or 4 exclusive titles... 40 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 2
Triggerheart Exelica Limited Edition Set Shoots Up The Cute
Arcade shooter Triggerheart Exelica is getting a PS2 port, called Triggerheart Exelica -Enhanced-. There's a limited edition version for the PS2. More »
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Comment by Benny: wow why don't we have cool boxed goodies like this in the US? 11 Responses | Other threads
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corporate gloating
Sony Responds To February NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
Yesterday's NPD Group sales data revealed that PlayStation 3 sales were down year-over-year. In fact they were down across the PlayStation family. But that's only focusing on the negatives. What about the PlayStation positives? More »
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Comment by Curse_Lily: *hides behind a barricade*get ready here come the trolls 26 Responses | Other threads
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clothing
Nike Air Force Ones Reworked to Celebrate Playstation Anniversary
Playstation and Nike are at it again, collaborating on a new pair of Air Force Ones to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Playstation 2's launch in Japan. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: I'd rather stick with my White and Green shoes. 7 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Secret Agent Clank Also Getting The PSP To PS2 Treatment?
Looks like Sony will be bringing former PSP exclusive Secret Agent Clank to the PlayStation 2, one those 70 games coming to the last-gen PlayStation, according to a new listing from GameFly. More »
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Comment by NoHoldsBarred: Here's an idea...why not put it on...umm, THE PS3? Y'know, the console you've got out there losing you money and... 6 Responses | Other threads
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well played
Clash of the Gaming Titans
Nintendo's popular DS handheld hit a milestone earlier this month, topping 100 million of the portables shipped worldwide. But a much more important milestone looms.
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: I'd say a good deal of those sales can be attributed to PS2/DS replacements. They aren't very sturdy. 20 Responses | Other threads
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hasbro
Trivial Pursuit Invades All Gaming Consoles
Because there apparently aren't enough trivia video games out there, Electronic Arts just released one based on Trivial Pursuit for all major gaming consoles. More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: Just like all trivia games for the 360, this is sold and sold. Besides Left 4 Dead, Scene It! is one... 4 Responses | Other threads
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sony
The PlayStation 2 Enters Its Tenth Year Today
Sony's PlayStation 2 launched in Japan nine years ago today, ultimately going on to sell over 140 million consoles and, now, entering its tenth year on the market. More »
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Comment by The Sad Onion Symbol Thing: Well I guess it's time to kill it. Hey Sony, kill this off to make people buy PS3s! It worked... 24 Responses | Other threads
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psp
Rock Band PSP First Details: It's Amplitude
How will Harmonix squeeze the full band experience of Rock Band onto the instrument-free PSP? By making Rock Band Unplugged a spiritual sequel to Amplitude, Harmonix's critically beloved pre-Guitar Hero rhythm game. More »
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Comment by Ghar: Guitar Hero makes a handheld game... bawwww they're just milking it Rock Band makes a handheld game... greatest idea evar what wonderful... 11 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 2
Persona 4 Is Your Deal Of The Day
Why haven't you picked up Persona 4 yet? Is it because, like me, you have about 10 hours of gaming time a week max and the idea of a 40 hour-plus game scares you? More »
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Comment by D Mitsuki : Gotta have guts kid!: I find it ironic that a person who works at a gaming blog doesn't have no more then 10 hours... 17 Responses | Other threads
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caveat emptor
Tales Of Horror From The Circuit City Liquidation
While the closure of Circuit City may mean excellent (and not so excellent) deals on video games and electronics, it can also mean buyer remorse. Especially when one considers the "All sales are final" policy. More »
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Comment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: He scratched his name on the disc and returned it? Either this is the world's biggest idiot or the... 33 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Boisterous Gaming Session Leads to Police Brutality Complaints
A Colorado man filed complaints against three Aurora police officers alleging they beat him, leaving him bruised and with a sprained neck, after they responded to complaints about a particularly loud session of gaming. More » -
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G.I. Joe Game Detailed Now, Unveiled Next Week
Electronic Arts' take on toy-turned-cartoon-turned-movie, G.I. Joe, will be unveiled during next week's Toy Fair in New York. More »
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Comment by CockroachMan: A game based on a movie based on toy! Why should I care? 14 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Nintendo Has Some New Graphs To Help You Understand Its Success
Nintendo is doing well. The "$17 billion in sales last year" type of well, with more than $2 billion in profit. To help illustrate just how smashingly the company is doing, it generated some charts. More »
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Comment by AncientUnknown1: Oh, c'mon on now. The Japanese public largely ignoring the 360 is one thing, but leaving the 360 out... 19 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Aksys Announces Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, Blacks Out From Lack Of Oxygen
Not to be outdone by Atlus' overly wordy game announcement, Aksys Games has officially divulged its plans today to bring Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus stateside for the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PSP. More »
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Comment by maraxusofk: OMG YESYESYESYEYSYEYS. The deepest, most balanced fighting game of all time is coming to the U.S. finally. GGAC has been out,... 24 Responses | Other threads
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game announce
Atlus Makes Devil Summoner 2 Official, Exceedingly Precious
Atlus announced today that it will indeed be bringing Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon to North American PlayStation 2s. Can't say we're surprised, just a bit out of breath. More »
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Comment by KamikazeSim: Still waiting on Persona for the PS3/360...... 12 Responses | Other threads
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atlus
Atlus Teases More Devil Summoner For America
Good work, Atlus. Your "Atlus Faithful" e-mail newsletter works like a charm, because every Kotaku reader and his mother just tipped us off to the near-existence of another Shin Megami Tensei game coming stateside. More »
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Comment by lols: Funny, no matter how much they've interested me, I've never even tried a Shin Megami Tensei game. o_O 12 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
WipEout Pulse Pegged For PS2 Port, Fat Princess For March
Sony may be planning at least one more PSP to PlayStation 2 port, if a Q1 European release list is accurate. Do you best not to get too excited about the prospect, please. More »
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Comment by curonjohnson: FUCK YEAH, FAT PRINCESS IN MARCH! $20 more I have to save. 6 Responses | Other threads
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corporate gloating
Sony Responds To December NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
Given that Sony had its best sales of the year this December, it has reason to be pleased with its end of year sales. Corporately, it is, with the PlayStation brand "staged for continued momentum." More »
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Comment by Witzbold: Im real curious to see just how much KZ2 will be able to push the PS3 in the race. Since... 19 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 2
Playstation 2 Hits 50 Million in North America
The Playstation 2, born in 2000, continues to churn out impressive sales despite being a generation behind the current slate of gaming. Earlier today Sony announced that the PS2 just hit 50 million.
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electronics
CES 09: Audiovox Puts PlayStation 2s In Your Car, Dawg
Yo, dawg, Audiovox heard you like the PlayStation 2 and car ownership. So it co-branded with Sony on a PlayStation 2 for your car so you can play games while you drive. More »
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Comment by dae_giovanni: Is that 'Yo, Dawg' business a callback to Pimp My Ride? Or a thinly-veiled expresion of your belief that black people... 30 Responses | Other threads
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corporate gloating
Sony Responds To November NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
The PlayStation family didn't have an ideal November, but Sony's not letting an across-the-board decline bring it down. Nope, we're only five words into the company's NPD response before it throws it out there. "Momentum." More »
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Comment by GcRayden: People over at Gametrailers Forums are bitching about Kotaku and the other NPD Sales post because Kotaku somehow makes fun... 30 Responses | Other threads
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persona 4
Persona 4 Review: Getting Away With Murder
Persona 4 is Persona 3 with a murder mystery factored into the equation of high school dating sim plus dungeon crawler divided by Pokemon. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by Ramza69: Actually, Persona is not a case of 'if you build it, they will come'. As much as I love the... 16 Responses | Other threads
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corporate gloating
Sony Responds To October NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
Let's face it. The PlayStation family didn't blow any socks off with its performance for the month of October. In the U.S. the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and PSP were sitting at the bottom half of the the hardware standings, all showing a decline from the previous month, a month that happened to be shorter. But when life hands you lemons, there's a public relations team member tasked with making lemonade. More »
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Comment by Foxstar is in love with Kotaku's two Brians.: Ah, I got to love the spin this time of month.' -PSN numbers still don't match Live's and why are you... 20 Responses | Other threads
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harmonix
Rock Band Special Edition Bundle Slashed To $99
Starting a band and rocking the world got a hell of a lot cheaper today, as Harmonix, MTV Games and EA have dropped the price of the original Rock Band Special Edition bundle to just $99.99 for the Wii and PlayStation 2. That includes Rock Band software, the drum kit, guitar controller and microphone, just in case there was any confusion there. More »
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Comment by Torgen got his apology faceplate but not his fixed GH3 disc: Basically, Harmonix can't compete on features with GHWT on Wii or PS2 until January, so they're trying to compete on... 7 Responses | Other threads
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impressions
Persona 4 Makes It Personal
I’m pretty sure the Persona series wasn’t the first JPRG to pair off dungeon crawling with high school – but whoever first had that idea deserves a freaking medal. High school is all about routines and drudgery; why shouldn’t your RPG experience match that in length, anxiety, and tedium? More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by relic1980: True, the PS3 has been out for awhile now, but if you were Atlus's accountants, would you be thinking of... 15 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Circuit City Closes 155 Stores
Following the weekend rumor that Sony had nixed delivery of electronic goodies to Circuit City amid credit concerns comes the official notice today that the electronics retailer is in deep financial woes. More »
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Comment by SynchronizedBlink: I heard about this yesterday. It sucks. I hope the one by Pacific Theaters isn't closed because me and my... 6 Responses | Other threads
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sony
LittleBigPlanet, Resistance 2, LocoRoco 2 (And More) Dated For Europe - A buncha games have been given European release dates overnight. Which ones? LittleBigPlanet will be out November 5. Resistance 2 will be out November 28. MotorStorm 2 will be out November 7. SingStar Disney on November 7. And LocoRoco 2 on November 21, though that last one comes with a "to be confirmed" sticker.
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Comment by everybest: Isn't LBP developed in the UK? You would think Europe would get it first. Messed up world we... 5 Responses | Other threads
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sony
The PS2 Is Now Officially An Open Platform
The PlayStation 2 is far from dead, and the console is outselling the PS3. With Sony Europe's developer relations manager George Bain announcing that it's no longer necessary for developers to submit upcoming titles to Sony for content approval, don't expect the PS2 to die off anytime soon. The platform is now open, and this action will certain spur on a spate of low-cost titles. Bain cited territories like Russia and India that are now able to "create low-development cost titles and release them in their market”. Dev kits are still an necessity, but there are no longer PS2 licensing fees. "This has never been done before," notes Bain. "This is something we're actively promoting." More »
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Comment by AlfredDarko: With the PS2 performing like it is now, did we really need a PS3 so soon? 18 Responses | Other threads
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