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[MGO] Beta late than never [ninja edit]

I've had wonderful news this morning and something that all PS3 gamers in the EU will be happy with.

Konami have announced that when the PS3 firmware update 2.30 is launched along with us getting a newly designed PSN Store and a few HD Audio option we will be able to download ther Metal Gear Online Premiere (MGO)  beta.

It looks like this is all happening from 17th April 2008 on wards but from what I have read the actual beta doesn't appear to open until the [23rd wrong] 21st April 2008. The news states that it's going to be running for 2 whole weeks. I need to confirm this as I'm trying to get the time off.

If successful and I know the exact date it starts then ater a week off work I'll be as hairy and smelly as Big Boss after a week in the Jungle. But hopefully not as Grey haired as Old Snake.

Roll on next thrusday and I'll let you know what my first impressions are of the new store and hoopefully MGO.

MGO Premiere beta available from UK store now but see comments.
18.4.08 03:34


Lair Trail version HK PSN I've got the full version of the game ordered from a friend on the cheap but finally I've had a chance to have a bash before it arrives. After the slating it got and thanks to a new update the game is loads better than I was expecting. Mainly due to the fact that you don't have to use the six-axis. You control a rider on the back of a dragon that has two modes of movement in the air Controled with the six-axis (sticks control the camera) which seems to work and on the ground controlled by the sticks, . The graphics are amazing especially on the beasts themselves. The controls are far better than I was expecting and the six-axis seems to work The demo is relatively short with only 2 levels but is well worth a look. Roll on next month and I can finally review this properly and the amazing Remote-play functionality. So can someone please tell me why the EU store doesn't have this demo? It really would have sold copies unlike Kane and Lynch demo which put people right off it.
18.4.08 05:02


Super Stardust HD Version 3.0

I've just managed to download and install the new patch for the quite amazing PSN game Super Stardust HD. This £2.99 patch adds a few more SIngle player game modes, with online scoreboards to go with them: Bomber: On a new planet not looking too disimilar to something "that ain't no moon" The only weapon you have is bombs and you have to create chain reactions to complete the level. A nice change. Time Trial: Pick a planet and instead of collecting points you collect time deductions, to set the best time on that planet. This I played a fair bit and it's damn hard. Lots going on at once. Endless: Basically play forever on a loop to get the maximun score. Which I've not yet tried otherwise my addiction to shooting rocks will be back [pfft]. Survival: Last as long as you can. The patch also adds a couple of rather top things including: DTS sorround sound (my god it's loud), Retro game music sound track and an Easy mode for Arcade. A well rounded update that really makes me wanna save those planets.
18.4.08 04:56


2 ways to play

echochrome PSP & PS3 demo HK Store download A strange puzzle game were you guide a waking artists maniquine around MC Esher style pictures using the strange perspective to collect echos of your self. The game follows rules and mess with convention Physics and feel child like. ie the idea if you can't see something it's not there. Don't get me wrong this game is actually quite difficult main on the PS3 due to my pads being knackered from a years hardwareing. The PSP version doesn't look quiet as good but is exactly the same. Well at least the demo is. The game looks simple and starts by getting you to learn the basic lessons of this world. Well worth a look and from what I hear the PSP version is going to have a level creator. The PS3 version sadly doesn't. No release date stated for EU store but I'll let you know if I get a full copy to review.
18.4.08 03:49


First person horror!?

Condemed 2 demo This game is a Sega sequel to a game I've never heard of let alone played. This is reminds me of the first person bits in Silent Hill 4: The Room. The game is a first person shooter that I never actually picked a gun up. Idid bash quite a few black slime beasts with punches and kicks. As well as smacking demons with lead pipes and crutches. The game does look awesome and I'm so surprised by the fact that it made me jump a bit. Has made me want to finish Jericho that I borrowed about a month ago.
18.4.08 03:43


Store refresh

So as you may be aware I have access to the following store UK/EU, Austrailian, Hong Kong and USA. I've been looking at the new layout anmd all the regions deal with their contents differently which is an arse. The store looks and feels like the SingStore and seems simple. The only real issues are with font size being too small even on a 28" SD CRT. There's no search option which would be simple and effective. I'll review each store sepately in the comments.
17.4.08 16:27


PSP Firmware Version 3.95

So amonther month and another PSP firmware update. This has to be the weakest one yet. All it appears to have done is relable a couple of options on the Remote-play screen but not changed any functionality. Meaning that you can now know that you're leaving the PS3 on to continue downloading or shut the PS3 off.

It has also added a custom button set up for the PSP so that useful button can be remapped. Ie Turning R3 into Triangle. Rather than using select as the hot key to switch certain button functions.
11.4.08 20:20


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