Win the Entire MTV UMD Collection

Last week we posted an announcement that Sony had struck a deal with MTV to bring some of their shows over to the UMD format. Judging by the comments, the one you readers were most interested in was Aeon Flux (good call, IMO). Somewhat related: PSP Fanboy is running a drawing where they’re giving one [...]

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More Street Fighter IV Screenshots

Gamersyde has new screenshots of Street Fighter IV. The facial expressions are over the top! Here's a video from an older post.

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PlayStation Store Update

Hey, everyone. Its time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.Add-on Game ContentFolklore Add-On PacksFolklore Add-on 5 “Nightmares”($3.99)This Folklore download pack includes four additional side quests, which take place during the events of the original game, plus an extra Folk to capture and an alternative costume for Keats.File size: 93.8 MBFolklore Add-on 6 “Visions [...]

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Final Folklore Add-On Packs Coming Soon

Greetings Folklore Fans! Today we’re announcing the final installment of download packs. I want to thank each and every one of you for your kind words and support on the blog - it definitely makes it all worth while. I know there are a few unanswered questions (like the Folklore soundtrack) that I’m not at [...]

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Skype on the PSP - Firmware (v3.90) Coming Soon

Want to talk trash before you play Syphon Filter: Combat Ops? Got a friend who lives in London that you want to catch up with? With the next PSP system software update, slated to launch this week, you’ll be able to communicate using your PSP-2000 and Skype. Here’s how it works:Download and install the 3.90 [...]

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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Priced and Dated

Its official - SCEA announced today the April 17 North American release date for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, available exclusively for PS3. Developed by famed Polyphony Digital, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available for $39.99 on Blu-ray Disc (BD) and as a download via the PLAYSTATION Store. The BD version will offer added value [...]

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MLB 08 THE SHOW Weekly Update: Pitcher/Batter Analysis

Hi everyone. My name is Lorne Asuncion, Designer for the MLB: The Show franchise. I’m here to explain two of our new features this year: the Pitcher and Batter Analysis. One thing we wanted to improve on and enhance was the strategic thinking of the hardcore sports gamer who play this game. With the Pitcher [...]

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Warhawk Paint & Insignia Contest!

Its 2008 and the team and I would love to kick-off the New Year by extending a really cool contest to our eligible U.S. players! This is your chance to make your mark on the battlefield by entering the Paint Scheme and Insignia Contest!! As many of you know, were always working on game updates [...]

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Responding Directly

Starting today you might notice something different in the comments of the blog. Weve created a plugin for WordPress that allows our blog authors to reply directly to a comment and have that reply appear next to the original comment. This should minimize many of the “@username” responses in our comments.Currently, this feature is only [...]

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Pursuit Force, Capital City and Its Infamous Gangs

By now you might have spotted some reviews for Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice, here, here and here. We are excited to see that reviews editors are enjoying the game! With PF:EJ hitting stores this Tuesday, January 29th, it’s time to tell you more about Pursuit Force, Capital City and its Infamous GangsPursuit Force has always [...]

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Meet the New Face of Crime and the Law

Tomorrow Capital City will be terrorized once again with the launch of Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice on the PSP. A few more reviews have come in (here and here), backing up our assertion that PF: EJ delivers a non stop, entertaining experience ideal for the PSP. So do you and Pursuit Force have what it [...]

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Star Wars Force Unleashed Behind The Scenes

Lucas Arts introduced another behind the scenes video of the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Find out about the story, the main characters which include, the "Secret Apprentice", Juno Eclipse, General Kato, and Darth Vader. The 3rd video, which is the newest, discusses the physics engine used, Havoc, the AI named Euphoria, and Digital Molecular Matter. Now we must wait until the end of August.

The New Beginning

The Characters

The Power Behind The Force

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Were at Winter X-Games 12, Come Play with Us!

Extreme sports and gaming come together this weekend at Winter X-Games 12!If you’re going to be in the Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado area through January 27th, you’re invited to stop by the PlayStation tent. This is your chance to play Gran Turismo 5 Prologue; we’re showing new code that has never seen before in the US. What’s [...]

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Patapost Friday: Demo-pon, Pata-Details

Each passing day gets us closer to P-day (aka Feb 26th) when millions (perhaps trillions) of you will rhythmically march (perhaps even chanting “pata-pata-pata-pon?”) to your local retailers for a minty new copy of Patapon … so, with much fanfare, whistles and drums, Id like to officially start the Patapon launch countdown just 4 [...]

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PixelJunk Monsters Demo

Here is PixelJunk Monsters from the Japan PSN Store. Hopefully you already have a Japan PSN account, if not follow this guide. We're guessing that it will be released in North America this week.

The object of the game, similar to other Tower Defense games, protect your citizens. You set up offensive towers (Canon, Arrow, Ground to Air, and Fire Towers in the demo) in order to kill the monsters before they get to your base and kill your citizens. You collect coins, in order to build towers, and gems, in order to research new towers.

Here's our old post with a Tower Defense game. As you can see PixelJunk has added minor differences that makes it feel like a new game. They also chose a great soundtrack.

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PlayStation Store Update

UPDATE: Guitar Hero III Classic Rock Track Pack ($6.25), has just been added to the PLAYSTATION Store.“Peace of Mind” as performed by Boston; “Jukebox Hero” as performed by Foreigner; and “Any Way You Want It” as performed by Journey.File size: 50.4 MBHey, everyone. Its time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update. To see [...]

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MTV Hits PSP This Week

I’ve been fortunate enough to manage the PSP brand since its launch in March 2005. As we’ve progressed from launch through the first few years of the PSP’s life-cycle, several important trends have emerged. One trend has been the movie/video-viewing usage growth by PSP owners; we know that nearly 60% of you purchased the PSP [...]

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MLB 08 THE SHOW Weekly Update: Gameplay/Situational Awareness

Play Ball! Batter Up! Back, back, back, back, gone! Whatever your favorite baseball slogan The Boys of Summer will be back soon, and after an off-season of blockbuster trades and free agents mega-signings, were sure you’re as anxious for the seasons first pitch as we are.And, while the real-life season is just getting ready to [...]

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Resistance 2 Officially Unveiled

As you may have seen elsewhere on the internet, Resistance 2 was officially unveiled in the latest issue of Game Informer which is on sale now. Game Informer’s website has some additional information, including a video interview with Ted Price.In other news, the Insomniac Games podcast, The Full Moon Show, returned for it’s second season [...]

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New Folklore Pack: By the Fans, For the Fans

Here’s some news for you Folklore fans out there. In case you missed it, an all-new free Folklore Add-On Pack became available today on the PLAYSTATION Store. I’m chiming in about it because this isn’t just any ordinary Add-On Pack. This one was created by one of your fellow PlayStation fans, Underground member “Uridicy.”This is [...]

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Twisted Metal: Head On ETE in Action

Hey yall- Jaffe here again with some more info on our newest game: Twisted Metal: Head On- Extra Twisted Edition (whew)!While I love cool, flashy game trailer videos as much as the next gamer (and utilize said flashy trailers whenever I can), I also like seeing pure gameplay videos. Hyper produced clips are sweet for [...]

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Introducing Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds

Yes folks, Im happy to say that there is a new Hot Shots golf title coming to North America this March for the PLAYSTATION 3. I want to introduce you to Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds.Working on this title has been tough. Imagine my situation: it is sunny and warm here at SCEA [...]

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Patapon Pata-Price: $19.99

I’m fortunate enough to see a lot of PlayStation games at various stages of development. From back-of-the-napkin to playable code, one of the things my team and I are tasked with is to provide feedback to the development teams making the games. We look at the core gameplay (is it fun??!), the competitive landscape (will [...]

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Final Fantasy XIII Magazine Scans

Here are some high resolution scans of V-Jump magazine's article on the upcoming Final Fantasy XIII. The release date is unknown but these should be enough to whet your apetite. Anyone care to translate anything that's newsworthy?

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PlayStation Store Update

Hey, everyone. Its time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.Downloadable GamesTori-Emaki ($1.99)PLAYSTATION Eye required. Presented in High-Definition 1080p resolution, Tori-Emaki is an innovative interactive art experience. Enter a world of atmospheric wonder as you embark on a magical journey by guiding a flock of birds through a living masterpiece inspired by ancient Japanese paintings. [...]

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Patapost Friday: Lifestyles of the Pata-Rich and Pon-Famous

Welcome back dear gamer! As promised, today is the day we set off on a tour full of glam and pon-couture - the Patapon home city of Patapolis. First well start off by visiting a couple of haute spots, grab some lunch at Patapolis finest dining establishment, take in a music show (or two) and [...]

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Two New MotorStorm Tracks Tomorrow

Hey racing fans, the wait is over and we are excited to alert you to some new MotorStorm downloadable content that will be available this Thursday, January 17th. I want to take this opportunity to correct some mis-information currently floating around the web regarding pricing of the content. This latest Track Pack, to be available [...]

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PixelJunk Monsters Set to Launch Next Week

January is a MONSTER month; at last you will all get to play PixelJunk Monsters! So heres another note from us here at Q-Games in Kyoto, Japan with some hints and tips to start the ball rolling. Believe me, once you start playing this game, say goodbye to any other titles you thought you might [...]

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God of War: Chains of Olympus - box art revealed

Hey Kids - just dropping in to share a few God of War: Chains of Olympus tidbits you fans might be interested in. Hot off the presses… its the GoW: CoO box art!And if you didn’t see the new trailer on 1UP/GameVideos or IGN, check out our first full trailer for God of War: Chains [...]

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TMHO Extra Twisted Edition: But Wait Theres More!

When we were first starting Twisted Metal:Head On-Extra Twisted Edition, one of the major goals was to cram the game with so many exciting features that players would know right away that this was so much more than a simple port. We wanted people to flip the game box over and be floored by how [...]

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PlayTV Release Date and Price Announced

Play.com has priced PlayTV for the PlayStation 3 at 99.99 and is set to be released by the end of March in the UK. Here is their description.

Special Features

• Record and view your favourite programmes at the same time - Play TV enables you to record both Standard Definition as well as High Definition
• Personal Video Recorder functionality - watch live TV, pause, fast forward and rewind
• Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to show what's on, now and next - up to 7 days in advance in certain countries
• Mobile TV functionality - export content easily from PS3 HDD to PSP - watch TV on the go! Thanks to live streaming, you can watch your favourite show whilst abroad
• Channel surf with either your BD remote or your Sixaxis

Play TV is the way to receive, record and programme digital terrestrial television through your PlayStation 3. Simply plug your TV aerial into the Play TV TV-tuner, and connect to your PS3 via the USB cable provided. Instantly you will be able to receive more TV and radio channels than before, and will have total control of your TV viewing.

You can check our older post which shows the PlayTV demonstration.

Check play.com for ordering information.

Unfortunately there are no plans for North America as of yet.

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Patapost Friday: Pata-strategy

Feliz Happy New Years to everyone and welcome back! Its been a few moons since weve had a good Patapon update - - and weve all been previously introduced - - so lets just skip the formalities and jump straight into what youre really here for: juicy tidbits on the Patapons, their quest and formidable [...]

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CES Wrap-Up: Your questions answered

You asked the questions. Now - to the best of my ability - the answers to your CES queries:Q: crazypenguin (and Momento Mori, Kamahl, darkiewonder, Chaos911, and a *lot* more) asked about LittleBigPlanet.This was probably the number 1 request for info at CES. Fortunately, that’s what we focused on the most at Sony Computer Entertainment. [...]

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PlayTV Release Date and Price Announced

Play.com has priced PlayTV for the PlayStation 3 at 99.99 and is set to be released by the end of March in the UK. Here is their description.

Special Features

• Record and view your favourite programmes at the same time - Play TV enables you to record both Standard Definition as well as High Definition
• Personal Video Recorder functionality - watch live TV, pause, fast forward and rewind
• Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to show what's on, now and next - up to 7 days in advance in certain countries
• Mobile TV functionality - export content easily from PS3 HDD to PSP - watch TV on the go! Thanks to live streaming, you can watch your favourite show whilst abroad
• Channel surf with either your BD remote or your Sixaxis

Play TV is the way to receive, record and programme digital terrestrial television through your PlayStation 3. Simply plug your TV aerial into the Play TV TV-tuner, and connect to your PS3 via the USB cable provided. Instantly you will be able to receive more TV and radio channels than before, and will have total control of your TV viewing.

You can check our older post which shows the PlayTV demonstration.

Check play.com for ordering information.

Unfortunately there are no plans for North America as of yet.

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PlayStation Store Update January 10, 2008

Here are the newest downloadables from the PSN Store near you:

North America

• Game Add-on
• Rock Band
• The Hives - Die, All Right! $1.99
  
• Stone Temple Pilots - Interstate Love Song $1.99
  
• Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast $1.99
  
• Need for Speed: PROSTREET
• Bugatti Veyron 16.4 $2.99
  
• McLaren F1 $2.99
• PAIN
• The Dude Theme
• Jarvist Theme
  
• Folklore
• Bundle 2 $5.99
  
• The Alchemist Pack $3.99
  
• The Origin of Belgae $3.99

• Game Demo
• Kane and Lynch: Dead Men
• Super Stardust HD

• PS One for PS3 / PSP
• Crash Bandicoot 2

United Kingdom

• PS One for PS3 / PSP
• N20
• Hardcore 4x4

• Game Trailer
• PixelJunk Monsters
• Bionic Commando
  

• Wallpapers
• Devil May Cry 4

• Game Add-on
• MotorStorm
• Double Track Pack
• Eagle's Nest
• Diamondback Speedway

Japan

• Game Trailer
• Lost Planet
• Need for Speed: PROSTREET
• Stuntman: Ignition

• Game Demo
• 2 Yakuza 3 demos
• Burnout Paradise

• Downloadable Game
• GO! Sports Sky Diving

• Game Add-on
• MotorStorm
• Double Track Pack
  

Hong Kong

• PSP Game
• Piposaru Academia 2
• Piposaru Academia Ape Quest

• Game Trailer
• Lost Planet
  

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New Super Stardust HD Features on the Way

You may have read about some interesting enhancements to European versions of Super Stardust HD on various game sites. Today, the new and improved version of SSHD hits North America.The ability to build custom soundtracks is perhaps the most noticable new feature. Now you can blast away to whatever music you’ve got stored on your [...]

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PlayStation Store Update

Hey, everyone. Its time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update. To see the content list for PLAYSTATION Store for PC, scroll down the post.Downloadable GamesSuper Stardust HD Demo (free demo, $9.99 full game)Super Stardust HD for the PLAYSTATION 3 system is a fully updated version of the classic game Stardust. Your mission is simple: [...]

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Darth Vader Exclusive for Soul Calibur IV on PS3

We will have to wait until this summer but Soul Cailbur IV will include Darth Vader, exclusively for the PlayStation 3.

from Namco Bandai

Swords and Lightsabers will be drawn as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and LucasArts today announced that iconic Star Wars characters will appear in Soulcalibur IV for the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. As part of this monumental collaboration, the Sith Lord Darth Vader will appear as a guest character in the PLAYSTATION3 system version of the title, and Jedi Master Yoda will be available for the Xbox 360. Delivering a robust offering of new gameplay modes and enhanced features, Soulcalibur IV will raise the bar of excellence for all next-generation fighting games when it is released in Summer 2008.

Pre-order Soul Calibur IV for PS3 now.

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CES Day 2: The PlayStation Presentation

Our stated goal of blogging from CES was to try and replicate some of the feel of the show for those of you who couldn’t make it to Vegas. This video should help. Mere minutes ago, this LittleBigPlanet video debuted at the PlayStation presentation, so only a couple hundred people in the world have ever [...]

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The Agency Gameplay at CES 2008

Here are some pre-alpha footage of the mmorpg from Sony, The Agency.

What we learned so far:

• Character design of both UNITE and PARAGON.
• You are not locked into your character, you can choose your type in order to fit the mission at hand.
• Inside the UNITE field office.
• Central meeting place, Med Center, Missions, R&D, Armory
• Mini-games for achievements
• First or third person view is available depending on the activity or play style.
• Voice and text chat will be integrated
• Alias - used to hide from opponents.
• Field Medics - revive players.
• Field technician - able to drop and create check points and weapons throughout the mission.
• Agency Moments - a special move or objective which can include all team players.

Videos 2 and 3 show a sample mission which was designed to take 30 minutes to complete. The group of 3 agents have to follow an enemy agent and disrupt their mission. Each mission can be played solo as well.







Here's some more info on The Agency.

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CES Day 3: Hands-on with Skype PSP

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, there’s a big push at Sony on new interactivity and features. The big announcement from the PlayStation front is the coming addition of Skype on the PSP. In this video, SCEA’s Cristian Cardona walks us through a few of the details, and Alyson Kavanaugh shows how easy it is [...]

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More New Folklore Tales Coming Soon

Hi again! Following on the heels of last month’s additions to the Folklore tale, 2 new downloadable add-on packs are heading your way soon. Here’s what’s included:Folklore Add-on #3“The Alchemist Pack”In this pack, Ellen heads for Undersea City in search of her mother, while other quests will find you collecting stones for a mysterious alchemy [...]

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CES Day 1: LittleBigConvention

Greetings from Las Vegas! Today is the first full day of the Consumer Electronics Show - and if you’ve never attended (this is my first), let me just tell you - this thing is huge. CES reminds me of a Tech-themed Louvre; you can walk for an hour non-stop and never see the same thing [...]

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Custom Soundtracks with Super Stradust HD

Here's another PSN Store game that allows you to use your own music as a custom soundtrack for the game. If you go to the Audio options of Super Stardust HD, you can access the music on the PS3's hard drive and use them as the soundtrack.

So how is it that a $10 downloadable game can offer this feature, while $60 multi-gb big studio games can't?

Super Stardust HD is tons of fun and is a great way to listen to your own music.

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PlayStation Store Update

Hey, everyone. Its time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.Add-on Game ContentGuitar Hero III: Legends of RockFor all song credits please visit www.redoctane.comDie Fantastischen Vier “Ernten Was Wir Sen” - Single Track ($2.49)“Ernten Was Wir Sen” as performed by Ernten Was Wir Sen.File size: 27.7 MBTrust “Antisocial” - Single Track ($2.49)“Antisocial” as performed by [...]

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Devil May Cry 4 GamePro Review

Dave1988 at NeoGAF has posted the first hands on review of
Devil May Cry 4 for the PS3. Here is his quick summary of the German GamePro article.

Graphics:
+Characters
+Beautiful animations and effects
- flickering shadows and edges
- sometimes too bright

Sound:
+ A good mixture of Rock and Classical music
+ directional/ambient effect
+ Good (English) synchro
- often repeating tracks

Controls:
+ Good controls
+ Camera
+ Lock On system
- A bit chaotic

Game design:
+ Non-stop action
+ Upgrade system
- Backtracking!
- No innovation
- Can become tedious

Story/ Game world:
+ Beautiful Setting
+ Cool cutscenes
- Story somewhat chaotic
- Bland main villain

Overall:
+ Main Game
+ Two Characters
+ Many side missions
+ Additional Goodies

Motion Sensing support

You tilt the Sixaxis controler to move the camera.

Devil May Cry 4 Collector's Edition includes:

Volume 1 of "Devil May Cry: The Animated Series" on DVD with four complete episodes of the anime, a unique Steelbook metal case, a bonus DVD "Making of Devil May Cry 4," music from the soundtrack, a digital artbook, and PC content (screen savers, wallpapers, and icons).

Thanks neogaf!

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What If You Could Go To CES?

Shortly, I’m heading out to Vegas for the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show. While this event is huge - over 150,000 attendees - that’s only a fraction of the people who’d like to visit the booths, trying out new games and just soaking up all the tech. As I see it, my role there is to [...]

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Best of The Best Ofs

I hope you all enjoyed the holidays, and the first 36+ hours of 2008 so far. We’re back to business as usual here at SCEA, meaning a PLAYSTATION Store update tomorrow, and regular postings resuming here on the ol’ PlayStation.Blog.While the last couple of weeks have been kinda slow video game-news-wise, there’s still been plenty [...]

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Street Fighter IV Gameplay Impressions from 1up

1up goes to Capcom headquarters in Japan and gets to play Street Fighter IV, which is in early development stages.

What we know so far from the interview with Yoshinori Ono, SFIV's producer:

• Set after Street Fighter II Turbo and before Street Fighter III.
• The main focus at the moment is developing the 12 original characters from SFII.
• New revenge meter builds up when you block.
• New female characters?
• Worldwide ranking or organized online tournaments?
• Chun Li's thigh's unknown.

Here are 5 videos including the Hadouken and the Dragon Punch.

Street Fighter IV Hadouken!

Street Fighter IV Dragon Punch

Street Fighter IV History and Origins

Street Fighter IV Characters and Story

Street Fighter IV Special

The re-issued SOTA Street Fighter action figures should hold us of until the release of SFIV.

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