So blu-ray it is huh? Around the year 2000 the Playstation 2 launched as next-gen bliss completely integrated with DVD playability. Consumers were basking in the glory of the digital widescreen movie experience from the comfort of their own home. Sony’s new game system not only took gaming to the next level but allowed everyone still clinging to their VHS decks a reason to finally try out a Digital Versatile Disc.
That was my story along with millions of others.
Over the next sequential years the consumer public embraced the dvd format amassing a home movie collection of often times hundreds of titles. For me, having the widescreen versions not experienced since theater viewing was alone worth the price of admission. Along with digital video and sound, maybe someday widescreen televisions would become commonplace and affordable. What a day that would be.
Fast-forward to the climax of the hd-dvd/blu-ray war. Sony wins with a proprietary format and Blu-Ray seems to be the answer to the surge of hi-def technology flooding the electronics market. HD-DVD has been defeated but what about DVD? Are people that embracing with new tech that they can simply dump their thousands spent in dvds? This isn’t like formatting to mp3 or performing simple downloads. We’re talking about complete entertainment library replacements. The benefits for making the transition from VHS to DVD were far heavier than the current DVD to Blu-Ray jump. Consumers have to simply ask themselves, “Is it worth it?”
The highly anticipated PS3 firmware version 2.20 hasn’t been released yet, but enthusiasts are a buzz with all it will contain.
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Images are pouring in along with a look at tons of extras for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots scheduled to launch June 12, 2008. Last week Konami announced that some key features had to be removed because the game could not fit on a 50gig Blu-ray disc. This week was the annoucement of a special Limited Edition ‘Steel Green’ PlayStation 3 and matching Dualshock 3 control. There is no SIXAXIS standard controller in this package. So it’s clear to say that MSG 4 will be full rumbling goodness.
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At this point everyone should be well aware that Soul Calibur 4 is going to be a Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 exclusive game. And most controversial is the exclusive characters for each version. While Playstation 3 gamers get ready for a June, 24th release and get to wield the powers of the dark side they are sad left in the cold with no Yoda love. Or are they…
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Nintendo’s release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl made it a truly Nintendo weekend. It came to no surprise that Sony would release their tentative title list with dates reaching as far ahead as 2010. Note that these are tentative release dates and are subject to change. Release dates change on a daily basis, so be sure to call your gaming store to make sure the game you’re looking for is available (TBA means no release date has been determined yet).
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SCEA(Sony Corp. Entertainment America) has announced the all the good stuff including a full vehicle roster, track Listing, and much more. With this announcement came the price point and release date. You will be able to purchase and download the game from the Playstation store on April 17th for $39.99 or on Blu-ray.
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