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Predict the Future! Input Paradigm Poll!

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:18:10 +0000

We’ve been flooded with reviews and preview coverage of the PlayStation Move, Microsoft’s Kinect, Nintendo’s Wii MotionPlus, and touch-input smartphone devices. I thought it would be fun to collect predictions for how all of this will actually play out in the future. In one year and two years time we will return to this and see how close our predictions were to reality. Answer the questions after the jump. View current results here Loading…

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PlayStation Store Global Update (09/05-09/11)

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:17:56 +0000

Highlights Alright, another late one! Last time I did this was back in June. Sorry again folks. As far as this week’s highlights go, if you’re a PS+ member, I definitely recommend the Blast-Off mini. There are actually quite a few minis that are really good, but looking at the poll numbers thus far, people seem to be overwhelmingly ignoring them. Qore was also released, but I’ve yet to check that out (I do have it downloaded, though). TerRover was released, but has been met with some mediocre reviews due to it’s unforgiving nature (a lot of frustration). There is a demo for that if you want to try it out (as well as 3 other titles). Jimmy’s Vendetta is available for Mafia II, Snoop Dogg has some tracks on Rock Band (wtf?), Witch Hunt DLC for Drag Age: Origins can be purchased, and there’s a decent sized collection of themes and wallpapers available as well. War for Cybertron also has a new character and map pack. There really wasn’t that much this week. Update Status US Update: Updated EU Update: Updated JP Update: Updated US Store United States PlayStation Plus ► Qore o Qore Episode 28: September 2010 ► Demos o God of War: Ghost of Sparta ► Game Trials o Warhawk ► Free Games o Blast Off [minis] ► Free Add-ons o Warhawk: Booster Combo o UFC Undisputed 2010 – TUF Fighter DLC Pack ► Themes o Mystical Fractals Theme (Free) o Ratchet & Clank Dynamic Theme ($1.50) o Warhawk Dynamic Theme (Free) Sales ► PS3 o Cuboid ($5.99) o Digger HD ($5.99) o Hamsterball ($5.99) o Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos ($5.99) o Magic Orbz ($5.99) o Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom ($5.99) o Mushroom Wars ($5.99) o Smash Cars ($8.99) o Wakeboarding HD ($8.99) o Wolf Of The Battlefield: Commando 3 ($4.99) ► Minis o Hero Of Sparta ($0.99) ► Add-ons o Resident Evil 5: Untold Stories Bundle ($5.99) Price Drops ► PS3 o Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11: Emerald Dragon ($6.99) o Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11: River Course At Blackwolf Run ($6.99) o Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11: The Highlands ( $6.99) o Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11: Waialae CC ($6.99) Qore ► Episode 28: September 2010 o Qore Episode 28: September 2010 ($2.99) o Qore Annual Subscription: September 2010 ($24.99) Demos ► PS3 o Legend of Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (567 MB) o Quantum Theory (758 MB) o Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes (820 MB) o TerRover (125 MB) Games ► PS3 o TerRover ($14.99) o Pixel Junk 3 in 1 Bundle ($19.99) ► PSP o Ace Combat: Joint Assault ($39.99) o Hannspree Ten Kate Honda SBK Superbike World Championship ($9.99) ► Minis o Ace Armstrong vs. The Alien Scumbags! ($6.99) Add-ons ► Buzz! o Puzzle Quiz ($5.99) ► Clash Of The Titans o Hade’s Challenge Quest Pack ($1.99) ► Dragon Age: Origins o Witch Hunt ($6.99) ► Guitar Hero o Rock 1 Track Pack ($10.99 or $1.99 each) ♪ Blue Monday – Orgy ♪ Epic – Faith No More ♪ I Stand Alone – Godsmack ♪ Last Resort – Papa Roach ♪ Nookie – Limp Bizkit ♪ The Dope Show – Marilyn Manson ► Mafia II o Jimmy’s Vendetta ($9.99) ► Rock Band o Snoop Dogg Pack ($13.49 or $1.99 each) ♪ “Beautiful” ♪ “Drop It Like It’s Hot” ♪ “Ridin’ In My Chevy” ♪ “Sensual Seduction” ♪ “Snoop’s Upside Ya Head” ♪ “Tha Shiznit” ♪ “That’s Tha Homie” ♪ “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” o Rock Band Network ($1.99 or $0.99 each) ♪ “Bleed” – Meshuggah ♪ “Dr. Doom” – The Acacia Strain ♪ “Valkyries” – Amberian Dawn ♪ “Wake Up” – Me Talk Pretty ♪ “We Are the One” – Anti-Flag ► Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 o Fantasy Pack ($9.99) o Favorites Courses Pack ($19.99) o New Courses Pack ($9.99) ► Transformers: War For Cybertron o Map and Character Pack #2 ($9.99) ► UFC Undisputed 2010 o TUF Pack ($1.99) Videos ► Bioshock 2 o Minerva’s Den Trailer ► Dragon Age 2 o ‘Destiny’ Trailer o Witch Hunt Trailer ► Killzone 3 o Multiplayer Trailer ► NBA 2K11 o Premiere Trailer ► Pulse o 9/7 Edition ► Red Dead Redemption o Legends And Killers Pack trailer ► TerRover o Trailer Avatars Themes Wallpapers ► Avatars o Street Fighter Alpha 3 ($0.49 each) (x2) o Super Street Fighter IV ($0.49 each) (x2) o Street Fighter Ryu Avatar ($0.49) ► PS3 Dynamic Themes o NCAA Dynamic Theme – LSU ($2.99) o NCAA Dynamic Theme – California ($2.99) o NCAA Dynamic Theme – Colorado ($2.99) o NCAA Dynamic Theme – Florida State ($2.99) o NCAA Dynamic Theme – Missouri ($2.99) o NCAA Dynamic Theme – Penn State ($2.99) o NCAA Dynamic Theme – Tennessee ($2.99) o NCAA Dynamic Theme – Virginia Tech ($2.99) ► PS3 Themes o Hot For Teacher Theme ($1.99) o Bianca Premium Theme 2 ($1.99) o Lights Theme ($1.49) o Mechatron Theme ($1.49) o Shank Blood Red Theme ($0.99) o TerRover Theme (free) o Wendy Premium Theme ($1.99) ► PS3 Wallpapers o TerRover Wallpapers (x5) ► PSP Themes o Bianca PSP Theme 5 ($1.49) o Bianca PSP Theme 6 ($1.49) o Hot For Teacher PSP Theme ($1.99) o Mechatron PSP Theme ($1.49) o Wendy PSP Theme 1 ($1.49) o Wendy PSP Theme 2 ($1.49) European Store Europe Sales and Trials ► Special Offers (Available until the 15th of September) o Aqua Panic! HD (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £4.79/€5.99) o Bejeweled 2 (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.19/€3.99) o Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99) o Resident Evil 5: Untold Stories Bundle (was – £10.49/€11.25 now – £4.79/€5.99) o Aqua Panic! PSP (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £4.99/€5.99) o Spinout (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99) o Skate Park City (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £4.79/€5.99) o Monsters (Probably) Stole my Princess! (was – £3.49/€3.99 now – £1.99/€2.49) o Hero of Sparta (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £0.99/€1.19) ► Permanent Price Reductions o NormalTanks (was – £3.49/€3.99 now – £2.49/€2.99) ► Trial and Unlock (PS3) o Worms 2: Armageddon (Free trial and £11.99/€14.99 to unlock) Availability: All locales Games ► PS3 o Top Gun (£7.99/€9.99) Availability: Not available in Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia and Switzerland ► minis (PS3/PSP) o Flying Hamster (£5.99/€6.99) Availability: All locales ► Demos (PS3) o Quantum Theory Availability: Not available in Australia, Germany and New Zealand Add-Ons ► Mafia II o Jimmy’s Vendetta (£6.29/€7.99) Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Poland or Russia ► Dragon Age: Origins o Witch Hunt (£5.49/€6.99) Availability: All locales ► Transformers: War For Cybertron o Characters And Maps Pack 2 (£7.99/€9.99) Availability: All locales ► Planet Minigolf o Castle Ruins (£1.59/€1.99) Availability: All locales ► Buzz! Quiz TV o Puzzle Pack (£3.99/€4.99) Availability: Ireland and UK only ► SingStar o A-Ha Song Pack (£4.49/€6.99) o Clubland Song Pack (£4.49/€6.99) o Depeche Mode 2 Song Pack (£4.49/€6.99) Availability: All locales ► Rock Band ♪ ‘Beautiful’ by Snoop Dogg (£0.99/€1.49) ♪ ‘Drop it Like it’s Hot’ by Snoop Dogg (£0.99/€1.49) ♪ ‘Ridin’ in My Chevy’ by Snoop Dogg (£0.99/€1.49) ♪ ‘Sensual Seduction’ by Snoop Dogg (£0.99/€1.49) ♪ ‘Snoop’s Upside Ya Head’ by Snoop Dogg (£0.99/€1.49) ♪ ‘Tha Shiznit’ by Snoop Dogg (£0.99/€1.49) ♪ ‘Who Am I (What’s My Name)’ by Snoop Dogg (£0.99/€1.49) o Rock Band Network ♪ ‘Bleed’ by Meshuggah (£0.99/€1.49) ♪ ‘Dr Doom’ by The Acacia Strain (£0.59/€0.79) ♪ ‘Valkyries’ by Amberian Dawn (£0.99/€1.49) ♪ ‘Wake Up’ by Me Talk Pretty (£0.99/€1.49) ♪ ‘We Are The One’ by Anti Flag (£0.59/€0.79) Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and UAE ► Guitar Hero 5 o Rock 1 Track Pack (£4.39/€5.49) (contains the following tracks which are also available separately) ♪ ‘Blue Monday’ by Orgy (£1.59/€1.99) ♪ ‘Epic’ by Faith No More (£1.59/€1.99) ♪ ‘I Stand Alone’ by Godsmack (£1.59/€1.99) ♪ ‘Last Resort’ by Papa Roach (£1.59/€1.99) ♪ ‘Nookie’ by Limp Bizkit (£1.59/€1.99) ♪ ‘The Dope Show’ by Marilyn Manson (£1.59/€1.99) Availability: Not available in Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates FirstPlay ► FirstPlay Episode 023 (£0.99/€1.20) Availability: Ireland and UK only Videos ► Brink o Developer Diary #5 ► Dragon Age: Origins o Witch Hunt Trailer ► Yakuza 4 o Can you survive Yakuza 4 Video ► Ace Combat Assault Horizon o Gamescom Trailer ► SingStar o The Locnville Story Avatars, Themes, Wallpapers ► Premium Themes (PS3) o (Shank Blood Red Theme (£0.79/€0.99) o (Disruptive) Coruscant (£1.49/€1.99) o (Disruptive) Mechatron (£1.19/€1.49) o (Von Chrono) Gaze (£1.19/€1.49) o (Von Chrono) Road Kill (£1.19/€1.49) o (Von Chrono) Zombies on TV (£1.19/€1.49) ► Avatars (PS3) o EyePet – Cowgirl Pet (£0.20/€0.25) – Pet Drawing (£0.20/€0.25) – Pirate Pet (£0.20/€0.25) – Pet Face Icon (£0.20/€0.25) – Pet Hatching (£0.20/€0.25) ► Wallpapers (PS3) o Singstar The Locnville Story Japan Store Japan Demos ► PS3 o Flower (688 MB) o ModNation Racers (1030 MB) ► PSP o Tales Of Phantasia X Edition (52 MB) Games ► PS3 o Braid (¥800) o My Aquarium (¥500) ► PSP o Sengoku Basara Battle Heroes (¥1600) o Sengoku Efuda Yuugi: Hototogisu Ran (¥3800) ► PSone o Mahjong Youchien: Tamago Gumi 2 (¥600) o Shin Megami Tensei if… (¥1000) o SuperLite 1500 Series: Angolmois 99 (¥300) o SuperLite 1500 Series: Endless Season (¥300) o SuperLite 1500 Series: Quiz Master Blue (¥300) o Yasoukyoku 2 (¥600) Add-ons ► Ar tonelico III o Binary World Bundle (¥600) ► Bakumatsu Revoltion o Quest Pack (Free) (x1) ► Busou Shinki Battle Masters (PSP) o Catalog #8 (Free) o Shinki Figures (¥600) (x2) o Weapon Set (¥1000) x2 o Weapons (¥200 – Free each) (x4) ► Hakuouki: Junsouroku o Scrolls (¥300) (x2) ► Hana ya ka Nari, Wa ga Ichizoku (PSP) o Add-on Scenario (¥300) ► Sengoku Efuda Yuugi: Hototogisu Ran (PSP) o Add-ons (¥200) (x3) ► Super Dimensional Game Neptune o Game Items (¥150-Free) (x3) o Quests (Free) (x1) ► Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 o Add-ons (¥400-¥100) (x48) o Courses (¥1000-¥500) (x11) Videos ► My Aquarium o Promotional Video Avatars Themes Wallpapers ► PS3 Wallpapers o My Aquarium Wallpaper (x1) o Toro Station Calendar (Oct-Dec) (¥250) ► PSP Themes o Sengoku Basara Battle Heroes Themes (¥50) (x6) ► PSP Wallpaper o Yuusha 30 Second (x3) The Japanese PlayStation Store updates throughout the week at 8:15 pm PST Store Update Source

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PlayStation Store Global Update (09/05-09/11)

August 2010 Sales

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:26:33 +0000

Platform Name United States Japan Total Year Over Year Change PlayStation Portable 79,400 200,960 280,360 -3.17% Wii 244,300 97,482 341,782 -23.34% Xbox 360 356,700 24,140 380,840 50.50% PlayStation 3 226,000 161,397 387,397 2.85% Nintendo DS 342,700 231,631 574,331 -38.16% Top 10 Sales in USA Game Publisher Platform Sales Madden NFL 11 Electronic Arts Xbox 360 920,800 Madden NFL 11 Electronic Arts PlayStation 3 893,600 Super Mario Galaxy 2 Nintendo Wii 124,600 Mafia II Take 2 Interactive Xbox 360 121,600 New Super Mario Bros. Nintendo DS 110,400 New Super Mario Bros. Wii Nintendo Wii Mafia II Take 2 Interactive PS3 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activision Blizzard Xbox 360 NCAA Football 11 Electronic Arts Xbox 360 Wii Fit Plus Nintendo Wii

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New Marvel vs Capcom 3 Cinematic

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:17:51 +0000

GameSpot recently posted a new cinematic for the upcoming Marvel vs Capcom 3, and it’s looking pretty damn shiny. The cell-shaded style comes through well, and we get a look at Captain America, Iron Man, Viewtiful Joe and Amaterasu (Okami), among others. Personally I’m not that into fighting games, but with the line up, and these great videos, I’m considering picking this one up. Just wish there was more Deadpool and Dante!

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New Game Releases for the Week of 09/05

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:09:51 +0000

Alright, first off, I’m sorry that I’m WAY behind on this! I keep adding work for myself to do on here, and a few things wound up getting left on the back burner (for instance, my Sam and Max review, in which I need to finish off reviewing the last three chapters, but I will try to get those as soon as I replay each of them again). Anyway, biggest release this week in the states is, for me anyway, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. HAWX 2 and RUSE are also released. A load of Move titles (hardware releases next week) have been released as well (though Amazon currently says they’re not). The former three will also be released in EU territories tomorrow, while AU only gets RUSE and HAWX 2. Nothing listed this week in Japan (well, so says the source anyway). Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions – 09/07/10 // ESRB T H.A.W.X. 2 – 09/07/10 // ESRB T R.U.S.E. – 09/07/10 // ESRB T NHL 11 – 09/07/10 // ESRB E10+ EyePet – 09/07/10 // ESRB E Kung Fu Rider – 09/07/10 // ESRB E10+ Start the Party – 09/07/10 // ESRB E Sports Champions – 09/07/10 // ESRB E10+ Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions – 09/10/10 // PEGI 12 H.A.W.X. 2 – 09/10/10 // PEGI 12 R.U.S.E. – 09/10/10 // PEGI 16 H.A.W.X. 2 – 09/09/10 // OFLC PG R.U.S.E. – 09/09/10 // OFLC PG None Listed Release dates provided by VGReleases.com

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Another Kevin Butler Move Ad!

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:18:05 +0000

Kevin Butler is now the VP of Family Funterventions now, and he is bringing the laughs as usual. The comment about the old guy was hilarious!

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Dead Rising 2 Event In LA Tommorow Night

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:58:36 +0000

Capcom is throwing a Dead Rising 2 event tommorow night in LA, with a chance to play the game, win prizes, and fill up on free food!! It is being held at Greene’s Hardware, 2147 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 from 8PM – 12 Midnight. Check out these adds for all your Zombie killing needs after the jump. Source

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Demon’s Souls Guide

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:30:16 +0000

This is an old 2009 game, but it’s definitely one of my favorite PS3 titles, so here is a guide with some basic tips and suggestions for people wanting to give this game a try: What is Demon’s Souls? If you haven’t played it, think of a third person melee action game like God of War with RPG class play styles (mage, priest, rogue, and multiple warrior types). Then, add RPG mechanics, a non-linear level hub system, lots of very challenging optional side quests, item crafting, character customization, and a very creative online PvP and co-op that are tied into the main single player game. There is a very unique rule system, and the fun is discovering all of it. It can be difficult and there are some really frustrating and confusing parts, but this is definitely a must try if you have any interest in RPG like games. Starter Character Builds The most common starter build recommendation seems to be to start with a Royal which starts the game with a range attack fire spell, and a mana regenerating ring. Honestly, this build does make the first level super easy. You can basically insta-kill almost everything from a safe distance. But after 1-1, there are many areas where you can’t hang back and cast spells, and this becomes a harder build to play. The easiest starter build is probably a temple knight. You have good armor, you don’t die so easily, and you can use faith spells (miracles) to heal yourself between monsters without burning through healing herbs which are in tight supply early on. Souls At the beginning of the game you are starved for souls (used to level up, repair, and buy vendor items). After you clear world 4, souls become plentiful. You should be able to get 40K souls fairly easily by doing runs through 4-2 (reverse direction is best). At this point, you generally have as much souls as you want. Unique items, gear, and rare ore are still in tight supply. “Luck” Stat The luck stat, seems worthless as far as I can see (raises item drop frequency), *except* that one of the most elite weapons is completely based on your luck stat, so I’ve seen some competitive PvP players make luck character builds exclusively for that weapon. Co-Op If you are in “soul form”, you can use your blue soul sign to join another players game and help them defeat a boss and regain your body form. If you are having trouble with a boss, it’s good to practice helping others fight the boss, and then when you are in body form, summon another player to help you. PvP If you are in “body form”, lower level players can invade your single player game and try to find you and kill you. I have gotten murdered probably 80% of the time I have been invaded, and even though it disrupts my game, it is absolutely awesome. Fast, guard breaking weapons seem to be absolutely key. Damage over time effects such as poison and bleed seem to work really well also. Lastly, you will play most of the game in “soul form” where you can’t be invaded (but can invade others, of course). Side Quests There are tons of optional side-quests as NPCs throughout the game. These are often hard to even find if you don’t read about them online first. You will want to get some of the elite gear associated with these side quests, so it’s definitely a good idea to read up on them on the good online wikis ( here and here ). Difficulty There are a lot of difficulty spikes, but most of the game is actually fairly easy. Several bosses can be beat very easily without doing anything terribly skilled or clever. The world tendency system is also particularly esoteric and non-intuitive. But it’s important to understand to be good at the game. White tendency makes combat easier, black tendency gives you better item drops (more important later in the game). Pure white and pure black unlock all kinds of special world events. Warnings This game can be particularly unforgiving. The game autosaves and you usually can’t just load after you make a mistake. You also can’t backup saves. If you kill an NPC, it’s permanent. Kill the wrong NPC, you are really screwed. If you miss unique drops, that’s it, you miss them for the rest of the game. If you let the crystal lizards get away, you only have several chances per area and that’s it. Most boss demon’s souls can be used to buy a special spell or weapon. Buy one, and that choice is completely permanent. As you level up, it gets more and more costly, so be careful where you spend your stats points. It is hard to delevel. In each game, you will get a limited amount of rare ore from unique drops. Don’t waste it crafting the wrong gear. Of course, you can always start a new game or make multiple characters, but this game is very unforgiving.

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PlayStation Plus Additions 9/21

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:09:47 +0000

Here is a list of free stuff to come in the future both in North America and Europe. I have to say….Europe is definately getting the better deal here this month. I also do not have a list of what NA will get next month but Europe’s is up. Still…this is a great time to be a Playstation Plus member! ***FYI on an upcoming beta*** (I believe NA Only) “A select number of PlayStation Plus subscribers will be returning to Mars for some vehicular combat in the Red Faction Battlegrounds beta. Select users will be notified via an XMB message and email” North America Free Game – Zen Pinball PSOne – Syphon Filter 3 Demo – Sword & Soldiers Mini – Echoes Theme – Shades of Autumn Avatar – LBP Hugo and LBP Marvin Discounts – Cuboid, Savage Moon, LBP Costumes 50% Off Other – Discounts on 2 PSOne imports: Cho Aniki and Gaiasee, Free High Velocity Bowling Move compatibility add-on Europe Free Game – Sam and Max: Devil’s Playground (entire season) PSOne – Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee Demo – 60 Minute Full Game Warhawk, Inferno Pool Mini – Echoes, Vector TD Theme – PS Move, Fish Tank Avatar – EyePet Blue Goalie and DJ Discounts – Warhawk 50% Off, LBP Ico & Shadow of Colossus costume pack 50% Off DLC – Exclusive UFC Undisputed 2010 DLC Other – 1 Year Sign up bonus = Free Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty October for Europe More free stuff to come in October for Europe. Street Fighter 2 HD Remix Aero Racer mini Yeti Sports mini Syphon Filter PSOne Gravity Crash Trial Demo (also 50% Off) Hustle Kings Trial Demo (also 50% Off) Burn Zombie Burn Discounted Halloween theme Second Move theme Two free PAIN avatars

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More Little Big Planet 2 Beta Details

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:31:26 +0000

Yesterday I posted that emails had been sent out to the chosen participants for the LBP 2 Beta. It turns out those were only for European gamers. The North American Beta for the game will begin next week on the 14th according to one eager gamer who got his/her information straight from Sony. This user named TSFRJ on the Official PlayStation Community forums contacted SCEA Customer Support and received this bit of news: ”According to SCEA reps at phone number 1-866-286-5123, the North America LBP2 Beta goes live September 14th.” “Whether or not NA e-mails get sent by then is still unknown,” he continues. “Also they stated that if any major issues arise from the EU beta, then NA might get delayed but for now the current date is September 14th.” SCEA made no mention of Plus subscribers gaining any special access to the Beta but this is good news for North American LBP fans who still want to participate in the Beta. Gamerzine

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