Sony Japan has released some new screens of the upcoming Monster Hunter 3 HD for the PS3. It has also been confirmed that the game will be available digitally on Japanese PSN, which is a welcome addition for a game that sold over 4 million in Japan. The game can be imported for $59 with shipping from HERE . All PS3 games are region free and can be played on any console. The Blu-ray includes all Monster Hunter videos from previous titles done in HD and believe me when I say that is a lot of videos. Your save game is transferable from PSP to PS3 as well. The multi-player will use adhoc so I wanted to point out that adhoc uses a wired internet connection only and this may still be the case, again I am not sure. If you played the previous titles and are curious as to whats new in 3 here is a quick look at a video I made. Here is the official Trailer Source: Capcom Japan

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According to a news report in Japan. A 19 year old unemployed Japanese man threatened to blow up a train station for reasons unknown. What is known however is that the man used his PlayStation 3 to write the message in Japanese bulletin board. Authorities traced the man’s IP address and they discovered that he used his PlayStation to write and send the message. The threat read “”Tomorrow, I will blow up Hiroshima Station.” The next day, he was arrested. Source: Nikkasports Japan

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The NHL 12 cover The 2011 iteration of the annual National Hockey League awards show, held in inexplicably a desert Las Vegas, Nevada, was filled with embarrassments. “Comedian” Jay Mohr made a bunch of unfunny comments, two ladies mispronounced Martin St. Louis’ name (it’s “ Mar-TAN Saint lou-EE “, not “ Mar-TIN Saint lou-IS “. It’s a French name.), and that horrible “Like a G6″ band, the Far East Movement, played “music”. Oh, and some hockey players got trophies. Besides that, Electronic Arts revealed the coverboy of their yearly NHL simulation: Steven Stamkos, the young cetreman of the Tampa Bay Lightning (personally, I was more partial to my own Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins, but at least I get this nice fake cover to comfort me ). Anyway, Stamkos was selected first overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by the Lightning, and since then the Lightning have improved drastically, coming within a hair of knocking out my Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Finals (thank god they didn’t). In the 2010-2011 season, Stamkos played in all 82 games, scoring 45 goals and netting 46 assists for 91 points. He had an even better 2009-2010 season, scoring 51 goals and 44 assists for 95 points. Since 2K’s NHL series seems to be dying a slow and horrible death on the Wii, EA’s NHL series will be the only PS3 hockey sim for the second straight year. As Madden has shown us all, without competition between two developers developing yearly sports titles, stagnation in the yearly game occurs. Here’s hoping that 2K can come back and compete with EA. North American NHL cover athletes since only one player began appearing on the cover: NHL 97: John Vanbiesbrouck, Goalie, Florida Panthers NHL 98: Peter Forsberg, Center, Colorado Avalanche NHL 99: Eric Lindros, Center, Philadelphia Flyers NHL 2000: Chris Pronger, Defense, St. Louis Blues NHL 2001: Owen Nolan, Right-Wing, San Jose Sharks NHL 2002: Mario Lemieux, Center, Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 2003: Jarome Iginla, Right-Wing, Calgary Flames NHL 2004: Dany Heatley, Wing, Atlanta Thrashers (original release) , Joe Sakic, Centre Colorado Avalanche (re-release) NHL 2005: Markus Naslund, Left-Wing, Vancouver Canucks NHL 06: Vincent Lecavalier, Center, Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 07: Alexander Ovechkin, Left-Wing, Washington Capitals NHL 08: Eric Staal, Center, Carolina Hurricanes NHL 09: Dion Phaneuf, Defense, Calgary Flames NHL 10: Patrick Kane, Right-Wing, Chicago Blackhawks NHL 11: Jonathan Toews, Center, Chicago Blackhawks NHL 12: Steven Stamkos, Center, Tampa Bay Lightning For more awesome fake NHL covers, check out this guy over at PicturePush .

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The Meat Sony Playstation Vita has a specification 6-axis motion sensors, dual analog controller, front and rear camera, OLED touch screen type, and the touchpad on the back. Vita has a 4-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU and a 200 MHz SGX543MP4+ GPU. Sony and other devs have praised the power behind this little (well not so little) machine so much as to say porting HD games to it will be very simple. This seems to be leading to a lot of cloud based game saves in which you can play a game on the PS3 and pick up where you left off on the Vita (or vice versa). Hit the Jump for “The Potatoes” The Potatoes Full List of Known Playstation Vita games in Development BlazBlue-Continuum Shift II Plus Description: BlazBlue is a high definition 2D fighter from the makers of Guilty Gear. Players throughout the world can participate in online matches, or enjoy the immense story mode featuring individual stories for each character. This is a second edition of the Continuum Shift arcade expansion edition (which originally added two new characters: Tsubaki and Hazama.) For Continuum Shift II, the character Valkenhayn R. Hellsing is now a playable character Broken Description: Broken (working title) is an Action game, developed and published by SCE Call of Duty Description: Some form of the popular war fps title. Dragon’s Crown Description: Dragon’s Crown thrusts you into a fantastical medieval world packed with labyrinthine dungeons to explore, vile monstrosities to smite, and nearly endless online adventure. Your mission is to dive into the dank underworld, uncovering treasure and strengthening your mettle as you unlock the secret behind the ancient dragon threatening the world. Simple, easy-to-learn controls allow anyone to dive into the fray and enjoy the breathtaking sword-and-sorcery action. In addition to long-lasting gameplay, the game also features a vast array of character customization features – with six wildly different classes to play as, raiding the catacombs for epic loot remains fresh and engaging. Dungeon Defenders Description: Dungeon Defenders is an original hybrid of two hot genres: Tower Defense and online Action-RPG! The game puts players in the role of one of four distinctive hero classes, tasked with fending off hordes of invading beasties by strategically summoning a variety of Defenses & Traps throughout their castle. Dust 514 Description: DUST 514 is a PS3-exclusive persistent shooter focused on intense infantry combat augmented by powerful vehicles. Uniquely, it is set in, and directly connected to, the thriving player driven universe of EVE Online. Not Vita Trailer Dynasty Warriors Description: In this Tactical Action game players can enjoy the thrill of taking down thousands of enemies and become the greatest hero in Chinese history. This version of Dynasty Warriors, built for the Playstation Vita, will allow players to use the system’s touch pad and sensor for intuitive controls and also allow players to connect together and enjoy an epic experience. The game will utilize the breakthrough hardware that is the NGP to deliver a new dimension to the famed Dynasty Warriors series! F1 2011 Decription: In F1 2011 players will be challenged to �Be the driver, live the life, go compete,� with wide-ranging technical and gameplay advancements on and off track and vastly extended competitive and co-operative multiplayer components. F1 2011 will feature all of the official teams, drivers and circuits from the highly anticipated 2011 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, including the current FIA FORMULA ONE Drivers� World Champion Sebastian Vettel. The 2011 season also sees the debut of the 2011 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF INDIA at Delhi�s Jaypee International Race Circuit and the return of the iconic N�rburgring to the calendar. Gravity Daze Description: Gravity Daze (working title) is a 3D Platformer game, developed and published by SCEI, with no announced release date. Hot Shots Golf Next Description: The next iteration of Hot Shots Golf coming to you on the Playstation Vita. Killzone (Working Title) Description: Killzone (working title) is a Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter game, developed by Nihilistic and published by SCEI, with no announced release date. Lego Harry Potter Description: Based on the last three Harry Potter books and final four films, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 takes players through Harry Potter’s heroic adventures in the Muggle and wizarding worlds. From Privet Drive in Little Whinging to Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and Hogwarts – plus new locations including Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic, and Godric’s Hollow – players will encounter new faces, new challenges and new magic, preparing them for the ultimate face-off against Lord Voldemort. Little Devients Description: Little Deviants is a 3D Platformer game, developed by Bigbig Studios and published by SCEA, with no announced release date. Little Big Planet Description: A spin off of the popular PS3 series LBP that takes your custom created sackboy or girl on great adventures. Modnation Racers Description: ModNation Racers is a Kart Racing game, developed and published by SCEA, with no announced release date. Mortal Kombat Description: Based on the popular fighting series Mortal Kombat. Mr Ink Jet Description: Mr. Ink Jet is an Action game, developed by AQ Interactive and published by SCEA, with no announced release date Oddworld: Munch’s Odyssee Oddworld: Strangers Wrath Description: Remakes of the classic Oddworld games coming to the Vita with shareable cloud game saves with the PS3. Rayman Origins Description: One of the first multi-platform handheld games that will be on both the Vita and the 3DS. This game will also be on the PS3. Reality Fighters Description: Augmented reality fightin game that creates a virtual fighter avatar that could be customized with attire, accessories, fighting style, and unique weapons. Resistance Description: Resistance (working title) is a Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter game, developed by Nihilistic and published by SCEA, with no announced release date. Ridge Racer Description: RIDGE RACER for PlayStation® Vita is the newest installment of the exhilarating RIDGE RACER arcade racingseries. Players can expect high-speed drifting at break-neck speeds in high-performance racing machines with new exciting new gameplay additions. Drift racing fans looking for edge-of-your-seat action will be able to truly feel the on-screen drama through the revolutionary features of the PlayStation® Vita. Rugby Challenge Description: Rugby Challenge is a Rugby game, developed by Sidhe Interactive and published by Home Entertainment Suppliers, scheduled to be released in 2011. Ruin Description: Ruin is a Beat-’Em-Up game, published by SCEA, with no announced release date. Ruin will share cloud game saves with the PS3 to where you can save your game and pick up where you left off on the other system. Shinobido 2: Tales of the Ninja Description: Shinobido 2: Tales of the Ninja is a Historic Action Adventure game, developed by Acquire and published by SCEA, with no announced release date. Silent Hill: Book of Memories Description: Silent Hill: Book of Memories is a Horror Action Adventure game, published by Konami, with no announced release date Smart As Description: Smart As is a Logic Puzzle game, developed by XDEV and published by SCEA, with no announced release date Sound Shapes Description: Sound Shapes (working title) is a Music Maker game, published by SCEA, with no announced release date. Stardrone Description: In StarDrone, players pilot their Drones across the galaxy, collecting pieces of Equilibrix in order to restore the equilibrium of the universe and stop the evil… Street Fighter X Tekken Description: “Street Fighter” is best known for its well-polished 2D game play, and “Street Fighter IV” is an exemplary addition to the series. And now, based on the “Street Fighter IV” engine, the “TEKKEN” characters will be stepping into the ring to fight. Featuring two on two “Tag Team Fighting”, and together with Battle and Training Modes, this title will push the series beyond its limits. Super Stardust Delta Description: Based on the popular PSN title Super Stardust HD where you shoot asteroids made from different elements so large and fast it makes your eyeballs sweat. Top Darts Description: Top Darts is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by SCEA, with no announced release date. Uncharted: Golden Abyss Description: Follow Nathan Drake on this exclusive Vita adventure that puts the feeling of the PS3 Uncharted in your hand. Virtua Tennis 4 Description: Virtua Tennis 4 with the PlayStation Move is more than just hitting the ball; it’s about the angle of the racquet, the spin and speed of the ball and the power of the shot. The advanced motion sensors of PlayStation Move precisely track both the fast and subtle movements of the controller allowing for pinpoint accurate shots as players improve their racquet skills. Virtua Tennis 4 will also support 3D technology delivering unprecedented realism to the tennis experience, bringing you closer than ever to being out on the court. Wipeout 2048 Description: WipEout 2048 is a Futuristic Racing game, developed by Studio Liverpool and published by SCEA, with no announced release date. WWE ’12 Description: WWE ’12 will celebrate the rebirth of the iconic and authentic simulation franchise through a bigger game, badder presentation and better gameplay than ever before, delivering long-awaited critical improvements to the core gameplay experience, the most creative and extensive feature set to date and a visceral, edgy and polished presentation. Mystery Gravy A lot of things about the Vita are still largely unknown. To start with, Konami’s “Transfarring” phrase that was coined prior to E3 and mentioned numerous times at Konami’s pre-recorded E3 video. Konami has stated that all future Kojima Productions games will be Transfarring enabled. Does that mean that the games will be playable on both the PS3 and the Vita or some other type of connectivity? If they are playable on both, will we need to purchase both copies individually or will they come bulked together? Above and beyond simply playing the game, many online modes are said to be cross platform between the PS3 and the Vita. Wipeout 2048 is one example of this happening. The way it sounds, only certain maps will be playable between the two units. Capcom’s Streetfighter X Tekken also states that there will be some connectivity between the Vita and the PS3 which I assume means online competition. While we are discussing online, how about Dust 514? A battle taking place in the universe of the MMO Eve, yet Dust is an MMO in its own right or so the dev says. Somehow this game will have a Vita connection that will be playable and works with the PC/PS3 version of this MMO. The ingredients making up the Vita and its online seems to be largely unknown and a company secret. Post E3 Taste Review I had a chance to test out several little morsels of Vita that left me wanting more. Each had their own palatable sapidity. BlazBlue-Continuum Shift II Plus I had some alone time with this game in the SCEE private showing room on the top floor on the very last day. I have to admit that I am not very aware of the BlazBlue series and I have not played it before. The game moved and played flawlessly yet the characters movements felt clunky. I attribute that to the type of game it is and my ignorance of said game rather then a subsequent Vita issue. The game looked glorious however. BlazBlue-Continuum Shift II Plus tastes like a chocolate covered biscuit/cookie a la Pocky. Surely to appease the Japanese fans. Hot Shots Golf Next Another game I fiddled with and had no idea what I was doing. While looking beautiful, I could not figure out how to hit the ball. Trying to use the touch screen, I kept lifting my golfer off of the fairway and into the air scaring the bejesus out of her. I’m sure had I started the game from scratch, there would have been a tutorial explaining everything to me. For Hot Shots Golf fans, I think you will be pleased. Reminds me of a subway sandwhich. Then again, maybe I watched too much Happy Gilmore. Little Devients A collection of mini-games using all of the Vita’s new control schemes yet it feels full. I played a few different levels of this game that used the camera, touch screen, back touch pad and sixaxis. Many of them at the same time to the point I was even worried about dropping it at one point. Despite the fear I would drop “my precious” into the fiery pits of Mordor, I had a great time wiping green slime from the Vita screen. This will be a fan favorite for fans of Eye Pets and most iPod games. Little Deviants gives a sweet but salty flavor with a hint of green slime. Little Big Planet The classic and ever popular LBP but this time on the Vita. I will say one thing about this game. Best version ever! The multiple touch controls on both the front and back as well as many other types of controls that come natively with the Vita allow for a much deeper experience. From moving objects with your finger, spinning wheels or making your sackboy (or girl) follow your finger underwater inside of a bubble, this version rocks. This is a hot fudge sundae covered in caramel and whipped cream with brownies! Sound Shapes Music at your fingertips in the form of an artistic platform game. Making music by solving the puzzles of many puzzles to progress through a basic but beautiful platforming world. The game was fun but I often got annoyed at trying to jump to other platforms without dying. It surely will be a favorite among many Vita owners however. I get a ring pop flavor from this one. Uncharted: Golden Abyss Nathan Drake? On a handheld? Thats just as good as the HD versions? No need for a description of this game. It tastes like Winning! Virtua Tennis 4 Not a tennis fan, but I did enjoy my time with this game. I was capable of putting top spin or bottom spin on the tennis ball with the front touch screen. It can be a little easy at times, but that could just be the demo itself that I played. Tastes like Avian water.

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Tri-Ace is best know for their anime styled character models in role-playing games like Star Ocean and the recent Resonance of Fate. This week the studio shared a new tech demo that’s light years ahead of their previous works. The demo is rendered in real time on the PS3 and 360 and runs at 30 frames per second in 720p, using real-time lighting and shadows with features that include “physically-based shading models, physically-based lighting and image-based global illumination.” Called “tri-Ace Technical Demo Trailer 2011″, the demo is said to be a ‘Physically Based Rendering version 0.1′ that uses Tri-Aces game engine. While it does look impressive when compared to what Tri-Ace has done in the past, this demo isn’t related to any title the Japanese developers are currently working on. Visit Tri-Ace’s research and developement website for more details. Source: Andriasang

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I have to admit I’m a Yakuza franchise virgin. Hang on, let me rephrase that – I was a Yakuza franchise virgin. I was aware of the Yakuza franchise, but I never really gave any thought to playing it. I was too involved with my FIFAs, GTAs, Battlefields, and highly overrated CoDs. However, I was presented with the opportunity to review the game and decided eh – why not. Admittedly, I now feel that I have missed out on 3 epic segments of this franchise after playing such a gripping game. I got started by slipping the disc into my PS3, not knowing what I was going to experience. I decided not to search up Yakuza 4 on the net, as I wanted my experience to be as original as it could be. Before you actually start playing the game, you have to go through a mandatory install, which takes around 10 – 15 minutes – which is pretty common these days. Though like most games, this install had a different feel about it. It took the opportunity to introduce you to the characters of the game, what role they play, and a little about their background. This for someone like me it was just the perfect introduction. The virtual environment is based on Tokyo, Japan, with the virtual world looking as bright and beautiful as the real Tokyo itself. The main characters of the game (most of you who have played any of the Yakuza outings may remember some of the following characters) are Kazuma Kiryu, Masayoshi Tanimura, Shun Akiyama, and Taiga Saejima. All of these characters are connected to the plot of the game. The game itself is split up into 4 parts, with each character having approximately 4 chapters each. Once the game starts, you take on the role of a loan shark, Shun Akiyama, a one time hot shot who turned into a homeless body that lived on the streets of Kamurocho, who lost his job and his life’s work by being framed for something he didn’t do. However, one very lucky day, his luck changed and vowed to help those who needed money when no one else was prepared to lend them any. However, there was one condition – they had to pass a test before any cash traded hands. Akiyama isn’t a member of the Yakuza. He’s just fortunate enough to know what’s going on in city, and tends to poke his nose in and out of the business of the Yakuza family – eventually landing him right in the middle of it all. So let’s cut past a few of the cutscenes and some basic challenges. Enter a rather beautiful (yes I know it’s only a game) lass called Lily. She is the glue that connects all of the four characters together. She turns up one day to borrow money from Akiyama, and this isn’t just a regular sum. This is when things start to get a little interesting. Let’s leave the storyline just there and rather than give the game away completely by telling you all about the trouble that follows Akiyama and the other characters I’ve had the pleasure of meeting, let’s take a look at the other areas of the game. Whilst following the storyline, you’re constantly haggled by street yobs who just either want to mug you or want to give you a beating for fun. This is where you get the chance to build upon your fighting experience and earn yourself some Soul points. You can redeem these so called Soul points for new fighting moves, which help you to defeat even the toughest of opponents. You can pick up weapons and items off the street and use them to aid the beating of these so called tough guys. You can actually pick up a bike and smash it around the head of those looking to give you a kicking, never mind Samurai swords and other weird items. The fighting is just awesome. This is where the button bashing begins. Combinations upon combinations of buttons allow you to perform many different moves and some – just make your jaw drop. If you’ve played Tekken, you know what I’m on about. Even though you’re beating up thugs and getting involved in sticky situations, at times you do end up getting dragged down to the local dibble (police station) for questioning, and the officer who’s constantly on your back does well to promote a bad cop reputation. Now for the location. The game itself is set in Tokyo; the streets are always busy with tourists, residents etc, and because of this, you can chat to most of the non-important characters of the game. This is an excellent addition, as the developers have added a nice slice of humour to the game, as you find yourself on many an occasion involved in conversations which will make you chuckle, and if you’re the sensitive type – bring a tear to your eye. I’ve personally never been to Tokyo, and whilst you’re roaming around the streets, you certainly get a feel of what the place may really look like. Does the game have a true sandbox environment? Most sandbox games tend to let you roam around the virtual world and wreak havoc, and as I mentioned earlier, this is the first Yakuza title I have played – the sandbox world is more or less restricted to the storyline. That’s what I loved about the game. With huge titles such as Grand Theft Auto, the sandbox world proved to be a killer feature, but for me, I found myself constantly wandering around, barely completing any challenges and then an hour or two later getting bored. The majority of the time I skipped the cutscenes as I was barely interested in them due to being zombified by the gameplay. With Yakuza 4 – I was constantly gripped by the storyline, I didn’t dare to skip any cutscenes – did I mention I was gripped by the storyline? Does the audio make a difference to the game? Even though the speech in the whole game is in Japanese, the subtitles provide you with a detailed translation to what is being said. I love foreign movies, especially when they have subtitles – hence me and Yakuza 4 were a perfect fit. I felt the actors who provided the voiceovers did an excellent job of providing a good feel of the cutscenes. How do you rate the gameplay? With the game packing in 30+ hours worth of gameplay, in my mind, it is worth every penny. The game itself is quite addictive – with it leaving you thinking what is going to happen next? I couldn’t help myself picking up the controller and just having 30 minutes here and there when I really should’ve been doing the chores. Shh…don’t tell the wife! Great Graphics? The graphics for the gameplay are great. The colours (Sorry for the spelling – I’m British) are superb, and as mentioned before, the textures are highly detailed. They certainly bring out the best of the environment, whether it be day or night. The gameplay animations of the characters are very well executed – smooth movements etc. However, there is a downside, as the cutscenes feel and look quite rough. Especially on a 37″ HD screen! The outlines of the characters during the animations look very jagged and take quite a bit away from the game, as the game is at least made up of 70% cutscenes. Final Verdict If you’re a fan of a sandbox game with no restrictions, and/or you don’t like to be restricted to a story line and just cannot be bothered with cutscenes to let the story flow – then this game isn’t for you. However, if you’re into games with Story Lines, like for example Uncharted etc; the you’re gonna love this game. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not comparing this game to Uncharted – but the gameplay is on a similar level. This is one game I am glad not to be missing! Review Pros Cons Gripping Storyline Plenty of button bashing during the fight scenes Total gameplay exceeds 30+ hours (including cutscenes) You get to play 4 characters throughout the game – giving you variety Restricted sandbox environment (if you prefer it like me) Cutscene graphics look rough around the edges Restricted sandbox environment (if you prefer it to be more open) Lack of trophies Rating 92% Disclaimer: This review is based on the Adventure Mode. The game hasn’t yet been fully completed as it is HUGE! With the gameplay, challenges and cutscenes, you are looking at around 30+ hours in total before completion. I have currently only completed 50% of the Adventure Mode.

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Here is a look at Star Drone, which hits today on PSN. Plus members: you may recall your getting this at a discounted $4.99 compared to the retail price of $7.99. PlayStation Move support included! 50+ levels sounds like it will be worth the money. 3D is also supported. Reminds me of those Japanese pinball games where you drop the ball in at the top of the machine and simply watch it bounce down. The ball is controlled by simple gestures with either the DualShock 3 or Move controller. Source: PSBlog

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I bring you news straight from Sony Similar to news already issued from our Japanese and European territories, SCEA can confirm that we are officially delaying release of MotorStorm Apocalypse from its scheduled April 12th date. We will provide more information regarding release timing at a later date. This is not a bad thing in my eyes. They obviously got feedback from the demo that they felt could be worked on prior to a release. Feelings? Source: Official PSBlog

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Sorry Motorstorm Fans

Looks like there is a lot this week. I hope you have some money saved! On with the goodies. Crysis 2 Official Strategy Guide by BradyGames $19.99 Product Details: * 100% Complete Walkthrough of Single-Player Campaign! * Breakdowns of All Power Modes and Load-Outs! * Full Armory of Weapons and Vehicles! * Expert Multiplayer Tactics and Detailed Maps for all Modes! * Prestige Point Allocation Tips! Dance on Broadway by UbiSoft $39.99 You know you want it! Product Details: Coming to the PS3 system, “Dance on Broadway” a musical game that puts you center stage, performing the very best of Broadway right in your living room. Dance, sing and perform 25 Broadway-style choreographies from over 20 of the most beloved shows, including Fame, Billy Elliot, and Chicago. Take on your favorite Broadway roles, or cast your friends and family in fun duets. Dance & Sing Broadways Biggest Hits: * Perform 25 Broadway-style choreographies from over 20 of the most beloved shows, like Chicago, Billy Elliot, Rent and Fame. * Play Star Mode and become a Broadway legend as you follow along with on screen lyrics and perform with supporting characters * Perform in the Critic’s Challenge alone or with a friend to unlock new songs and save your local theater * Play in Party Mode with a friend and use the Playstation Move controller to earn the highest score for each song and become Broadway’s hottest star! Experience the magic of Broadway: * Relive the feeling of real Broadway productions with large dance ensembles, a variety of unique characters and costumes, and dynamic sets and stage lighting. Yakuza 4 -by Sega of America $59.99 Product Details: Yakuza 4 recreates the real underground world of Tokyo and lets you thrive in an intensely deep crime action game where four men cross paths over a woman and dead man. * Get lost in the infamous “sin-city district” of Tokyo, re-created with incredible detail. Walk and fight in back alleys, main streets, city rooftops and underground areas. Enter bars, restaurants, apartments & more. * Discover and experience Tokyo’s adult nightlife. Enjoy hostess bars, karaoke pickup bars, massage parlors, and pachinko palaces. Deep list of western and Japanese branded products. * And much more: Video Arcades, Gentlemen’s Club, Golf & Bowling, Batting Cages, Pool & Darts, Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Table Tennis and even harbor fishing. * Experience a deep and twisting crime story where you play all four characters. * Take on all challengers with a deeper fighting system and new street chases. Homefront by THQ $59.99 Product Details: The year is 2027. The world as we know it is unraveling after fifteen years of economic meltdown and widespread global conflict over dwindling natural resources. A once proud America has fallen, her infrastructure shattered and military in disarray. Crippled by a devastating EMP strike, the USA is powerless to resist the ever expanding occupation of a savage, nuclear armed Greater Korean Republic. Abandoned by her former allies, the United States is a bleak landscape of walled towns and abandoned suburbs. This is a police state where high school stadiums have become detention centers, and shopping malls shelter armored attack vehicles. A once-free people are now prisoners… or collaborators… or revolutionaries. Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force in Homefront’s gripping single player campaign penned by John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn). Stand alongside a cast of memorable characters as an emotional plot unfolds in this terrifyingly plausible near-future world. Experience visceral, cinematic first-person shooter action as you fight your way across Occupied USA using guerrilla tactics, and commandeer military vehicles and advanced drone technology to defeat the enemy. Multiplayer brings epic warfare to the online arena as infantry, tanks, attack helicopters and combat drones battle across huge, open battlefields. A rich feature set offering layers of tactical depth combined with a game-changing innovation in the multiplayer space will set a new benchmark in online warfare. * Discover a terrifyingly plausible near-future world – the familiar has become alien in this nightmare vision of Occupied USA * Fight for a cause – join a cast of memorable characters as your resistance cell wages a guerrilla war against overwhelming military odds in the name of Freedom * Witness the human cost of war – a gripping story from the pen of John Milius is told through immersive, interactive 1st person cut scenes * Experience explosive FPS gameplay – battle through a dynamic mix of infantry and vehicle combat in a gripping single player campaign boasting intense, memorable set pieces * Take the battle online – experience large scale multiplayer action like never before in epic infantry and vehicle warfare Top Spin by 2k Sports $59.99 Product Details: The latest iteration from the best-selling, next-gen tennis simulation video game franchise*, Top Spin 4 introduces a bold new take on the sport of tennis allowing you to experience firsthand all of the intensity, emotion, and excitement of a real life tennis match. Feel the adrenaline pumping through your veins as the crowd falls completely silent in anticipation of a break point serve. Your hands are sweating. Your heartbeat is racing. The ball is served ferociously and now coming at you at 125 mph. Intensely focused, you crush your return for a baseline winner as the sold out crowd erupts in a roar. With all-new unbelievably responsive controls, electrifying stadium atmospheres, enhanced TV style presentation elements, incredibly accurate player models with Signature, and a super deep career mode, Top Spin 4 is so real you have experience it to believe it. * REAL Tennis- From the life-like visuals of the world’s best players, to the recreation of the world’s most hallowed courts and the unparalleled authenticity of the on-court gameplay, Top Spin 4 provides a breathtaking tennis experience. When your player moves, watch their shadow move with them. As you rally with an opponent in a crucial point, listen as the crowd builds with intensity. Experience everything the pros do in a real tennis match. * ALL-NEW Intuitive Controls – Totally re-engineered from the ground up, all-new gameplay controls provide for an unbelievably responsive and satisfying experience allowing you to target your opponent’s weaknesses & dominate the court at any skill level. * The Deepest Player Roster Ever – Experience the best collection of tennis talent ever assembled as you now have the option to play with 25 of the world’s top pros, dozens of talented up-and-comers and some of the game’s most iconic legends. * My Player Mode – Create and customize every aspect of your created player as you develop your own style of play to dominate the field on your way to becoming #1 on the World Tour. Warriors: Legends of Troy by KOEI $59.99 I want this so bad! Product Details: In Warriors: Legends of Troy, two great armies clash not over home and country, but for the love of a single woman. The fates of these civilizations now stand upon the razor’s edge. 3000 years ago, a poet sang of heroes strong enough to stand alone against an army. For love, they sailed the world. For family, they made the greatest sacrifices. For honor, they stood and faced the will of gods, And fought a war which shook the earth. In the age when Zeus Almighty ruled over immortals and men, what begins as a truce between two cities quickly erupts into a massive war that will shake the very foundations of Olympus. * The Greatest Heroes: Fight for the Trojans and the Greeks as you experience the war from the perspectives of the greatest heroes . * Epic Battlefields: Clash with legions of soldiers on glorious battlegrounds that reach for miles throughout the ancient world. * Strategic Carnage: Do anything to survive. Grab a sword from a fallen enemy and hurl it at a soldier bearing down on you. Smash an opponent with your shield, and then run your spear through him. Or just throttle them with your bare hands. * Legendary Battles: Battle larger-than-life heroes and even confront mythical creatures sent by the gods themselves. * Brutal History: Among the inspirations for the game are The Iliad, Homer’s epic poem from the 9th century BC, and in-depth research of the ancient battlefields of the Trojan War. * Ancient Heroes: Play as infamous heroes such as Achillies and Odysseus from Greece, as well as Hektor and Paris from Troy. Fit in Six by UbiSoft $39.99 Face palm! No description available. Call it what it is, another wii port of an exercising game.. So what will you be picking up this week? Troy is looking to be Dynasty warriors all over again and that is not a bad thing. Top spin demo was great but at $59.99 I feel it was priced to high.

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New to PS3 Week of 3-15-11

Here is a new trailer for Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll, a Japanese RPG, that is finally making its way to the US on Feb 8, and to Europe on the 11th. “Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll is an action role playing game with an endearing cast of characters and a unique art style that is best compared to a living oil painting. Using a canvas-style filter, the design of this game brings the lush world to life and helps your heroes shine in the foreground as you experience an epic tale, numerous side quests and more adventure than you can handle!” Update: The demo for this game has just been released on the PSN!!

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KOEI- TRINITY Souls of Zill O’ll (PS3)/FINAL TRAILER