Source: ps3blog.net
Bioware talks on the benefits of the PS3 and dismisses the “hard to develop for” rumors that some other devs were quick to spout when their games were not up to par.
Currently Bioware is developing the multiplatform RPG title Dragon Age on the PS3.
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Apparently, Hon Hai Precision Industry Company Ltd. has been awarded a contract for a “hardware variation of the PlayStation3” and the report, according to IGN, states that “the new hardware will be a smaller, lighter version” of the system.
Not only that, but the report also says that the systems are supposed to start shipping in July. No official word from Sony on this, and if it is true, then Sony has very little time for an official announcement. Please take this with a grain of salt.
From IGN
Source: ps3blog.net
Now you can watch YouTube on your PS3 in full screen 
Still in the Beta stage, but check it out and let us know how it is. Seems pretty cool to me.
www.youtube.com/tv
(note: this link will not work from a PC or Mac, only from a PS3)
YouTube on your PS3…in Full-screen!
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ps3.qj.net | The PS3 trumps the Wii and Xbox 360 as the greenest console. See link for more details.
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There has been talk about this off and on for the past couple years. The technology is called Sixense. I haven’t heard of it being developed in any PS3 games yet though. But I can say with absolute certainty that this has been at least tested by PS3 developers and I’ll just leave it at that.
But if this did come out for the PS3 would you buy it? Would it be used in full length games? Or just mini games like the PS Eye is being used for now?
Source: ps3blog.net
Below is a video of how it works. It’s in Japanese, but you’ll get the basic idea. The interface itself is great! What it does is connect to other PSP’s in Ad hoc mode via the PS3’s PlayStation Network. You can also chat using your PS3 too.
Sad thing though is that you need your PS3 “wired” to the net. If your PS3 is wirelessly connected to the web then this service won’t work … nice logic there. But if you want to try it out it should be on the Japanese PlayStation Store today.
Ad hoc Party Beta launches on Japanese PlayStation Network
NeoGAF has a list of compatible PSP games here
Source: ps3blog.net
I’m not sure if I’ll get this or not. The only game I’d use it with is MGO. And I already have a bluetooth keyboard. It’s out in late November. Maybe just in time for Home? I can see it being more useful there. It’s nice that it has a dedicated friends and message box buttons though.
Source: ps3blog.net
In the first half of 2008 in Canada, the PS3 outsold the 360 170k to 129k. For once us Canadians get it right!
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The official press release from Sony:
E3, LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 16, 2008 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) held its E3 media reception this evening at the Viceroy Hotel, Santa Monica, with David Reeves, President of SCEE, providing a European perspective on the announcements made at the Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) press conference yesterday.
Launching on 27th August 2008 throughout the PAL territories (shortly after in Russia), the new PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) 80GB model will become the mainstay of the company’s hardware line-up. The 80GB model will retail for €399 (£299), and will offer all of the features and functionality of the 40GB model with double the storage to accommodate more games, movies, graphics, music, photos and other entertainment content – all for the same price.
As with its predecessor, the new 80GB model will be a complete entertainment system comprising the highest quality games and films on Blu-ray™, as well as the ability to download exclusive content, play games online and access the internet at any time through an integrated Wi-Fi connection. The multi-functionality of the 80GB PS3, combined with an incredible number of exclusive first and third-party titles, as well as PLAYSTATION®Network, makes PS3 a comprehensive entertainment value designed to appeal to a wide range of consumers from hard-core gamers to general entertainment enthusiasts.
“We have been listening to our customers and are pleased to be able to answer one of their key requests”, said David Reeves, President, SCEE. “There is more downloadable content than ever before, with the emphasis moving towards user generated content, something clearly seen this week in LittleBigPlanet™. When you add this to the already compelling entertainment offering on PS3, where you can store games, music, videos and pictures, the extra storage becomes invaluable.”
Listening huh? What about the cries for backwards compatibility to be brought back? Not that I care as I have a 60GB PS3 but I never play PS2 games on it anyway.
The Platinum range for the PS3 will hit Europe on August 1st (day before my birthday, what a coincidence 
). Confirmed titles are Heavenly Sword (SCEE), MotorStorm™ (SCEE), Ratchet and Clank™: Tools of Destruction (SCEE), Uncharted: Drakes Fortune (SCEE), Virtua Tennis (Sega), Assassin’s Creed (Ubisoft) and WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 08 (THQ).
Smackdown Vs Raw 08 hasn’t got a confirmed release date yet. The games will be priced at 30 Euros.
Source: ps3blog.net
You’ve all probably read about the MGS4 Bundle that hasn’t been confirmed for Europe yet.
Well there are two new bundles coming soon to Euro land, both priced at £299.99 (399.99 euros) :
PS3 MOVIE PACK, AVAILABLE MARCH 19TH:
GRAN TURISMO 5 PROLOGUE PACK, AVAILABLE MARCH 25TH:
They really should put a remote and HDMI cable in the movie pack. It would make it a lot more enticing to people looking for a cheap Blu-ray player.
