The Old Sony Megathread

[Baddar]

I don't think I'd use it an awful lot, but it'd be a nice option to have I suppose.

Just think of the possibilities, man! You could teabag someone, screenshot, BAM. IT'S ON YOUR HARDDRIVE. ACTION TEABAG SHOT.

Well, it would've come in handy the other day during a GTA "Assassin" mission, where I had to pop off about 7 guys, 4 of which on motorbikes. I figured instead of using a gun, I'd just rocket launcher their arse.

After I'd blown them up, I walked up to two guys I'd killed who were still positioned on the bike, with flames coming from them. HAD to take a picture of it with the in-game camera.

[Momo]

Sooo, what's up with the Cagney Burnout 5 Update? I thought it was meant to enable custom soundtracks for the PS3 version of the game, but I can't figure out how to do it. Anybody know?

[Baddar]

Sooo, what's up with the Cagney Burnout 5 Update? I thought it was meant to enable custom soundtracks for the PS3 version of the game, but I can't figure out how to do it. Anybody know?

Yeah, just get the main menu up where you choose to freeburn etc. Go down the list and find "Soundtrack" (I think it's that anyway) Hit across, and then choose custom. If you turn shuffle on, it should then play the songs on your hard drive at random. By pressing R1 (PS3) it'll skip through the songs, just as if you were listening to the songs actually on the game.

[TheArsenal]

Yo Hamster. Where's that update at?

[Momo]

Sooo, what's up with the Cagney Burnout 5 Update? I thought it was meant to enable custom soundtracks for the PS3 version of the game, but I can't figure out how to do it. Anybody know?

Yeah, just get the main menu up where you choose to freeburn etc. Go down the list and find "Soundtrack" (I think it's that anyway) Hit across, and then choose custom. If you turn shuffle on, it should then play the songs on your hard drive at random. By pressing R1 (PS3) it'll skip through the songs, just as if you were listening to the songs actually on the game.

Shall try that. Thanks much.

[abundant]

Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Collector's Edition for Highly-Anticipated PLAYSTATION®3 Exclusive Resistance 2

Global Multiplayer and Co-operative Beta Also Set to Debut in Early October

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today that Resistance 2, from independent developer Insomniac Games, will release in North America on November 4 and will be offered in a special collector's edition while supplies last. The collector's edition for Resistance 2, the highly-anticipated follow-up to the best-selling PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system (PS3 system) launch title, Resistance: Fall of Man®, will be available for a suggested retail price of $79.99 at participating retailers with the following premium items included:

— Created by DC Unlimited, an exclusive Chimeran Hybrid action figure with Bullseye weapon.

— A double-sided hard-cover Resistance 2 art book covering war-torn America from two unique perspectives.

— Exclusive in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer weapon skin

— Copy of Resistance 2 with special edition cover artwork selected by the fans

The special collector's edition also includes a bonus DVD of exclusive Resistance 2 additional contents including:

— A preview into the upcoming Resistance novel, "Resistance: The Gathering Storm" by well-known science fiction author William Dietz.

— "America Forever Lost", Behind The Scenes video of Resistance 2 with Insomniac Games

— "Shattered History" Resistance chronology video — provides a visual guideline from the earliest days of the Chimera invasion to the current storyline.

— Digital copy of Issue #0 of the Resistance comic book series published by Wildstorm.

Gamers eagerly awaiting the game's launch this November will have an opportunity to get an early look at Resistance 2 as SCEA also announced today a worldwide competitive online multiplayer and co-operative beta beginning in early October. Powered by the PLAYSTATION®Network, the Resistance 2 multiplayer and co-operative beta will provide PS3 owners with an opportunity to experience new levels, modes and weapons.

"Resistance 2 is Insomniac's most ambitious game yet. The team's goals from the onset have been to heighten the online experience and encourage experienced and novice players to jump online," said Ted Price, President & CEO, Insomniac Games. "With an eight-player, co-op campaign and 60-player squad-based competitive multiplayer, Resistance 2 offers players a complete online experience on a scale like no other. We really value the feedback of the Resistance community and are excited to open the beta and provide our dedicated fan base an early look at Resistance 2's multiplayer features."

The Resistance 2 Public Beta program will be available through both premier and open access. Premier access provides players with guaranteed access to the entirety of the Public Beta period through programs including:

— GameStop Pre-Order Program: Beginning in September, players in the U.S. and Canada can gain premier access to the Public Beta by pre-ordering Resistance 2 at a GameStop retail store or online at http://www.gamestop.com.

— Qore Annual Subscription: A highly interactive, monthly original video program that covers the world inside PlayStation®, available only on PLAYSTATION®Store for the PS3 system.

For open access, players will have the chance to apply, and if selected, play the Public Beta after the premier access period. Those that are interested in joining the Public Beta can submit their information at http://beta.myresistance.net/apply. In addition, players who purchased Qore Episode 03 (single Episode) will be guaranteed access to the Public Beta.

The rating for Resistance 2 is currently pending with the independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information about the ESRB visit http://www.esrb.org.

About Resistance 2

On the brink of annihilation, mankind resumes the fight against the unstoppable Chimera on the shores of the United States. And thus the stage is set for Resistance 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to Insomniac Games' best-selling PS3 system launch title. Players will once again step into the war-torn boots of US Army Lt. Nathan Hale, who not only faces near impossible odds on the battlefield, but also constantly struggles with the Chimera virus raging inside his own body. In addition to an epic single-player campaign, Resistance 2 will offer a truly unprecedented eight-player, class-based online co-op campaign and 60-player online competitive multiplayer built upon a 'massive battles, greater intimacy' mantra. Also, players can expect tightly integrated community support via MyResistance.net.

[MalaCloudy Black]

For the longest time now, we've heard that the public beta for Resistance 2 was scheduled for late September. However, now we're hearing that it's being pushed back to early October. The news comes as a mild-mannered note attached to a Resistance 2 press release regarding the North American release date (which is November 4 by the way).

We suspect the slight delay is a direct repercussion of the SOCOM: Confrontation beta delay. With the SOCOM beta running slightly behind schedule, the R2 beta probably found itself following footsteps. The SOCOM beta now ends by October 5, and we'd expect the R2 beta to start no earlier than that.

- PS3 Fanboy

[AJ]

I'm trying to enjoy my first Friday afternoon off in 2 years with a bit of FIFA 08 online but apparently usually only fags play during the day. I've played 6 matches and every time I've gone into the lead the other person has quit the match. One of em was only 3 minutes in! What's the point?

I know I'm not the best cause I've taken my fair share of beatings too and it's not nice but at least stick it out, right?

[abundant]

If you pre-ordered Resistance 2 from Gamestop, beta emails are being sent out. Just received mine today.

[TheArsenal]

Hamster....update?

[Herr Matzat]

with the recent xbox 360 price drop - is there anything new about the ps3 prices?

[TheArsenal]

A month or so before I bought my PS3, so May or June, I went into GAME and asked the guy if a price drop was expected in the next few months (I mainly did this because when I bought a PS2, Sony dropped the price by about £30 or £40 roughly a month after I bought it). He said even though the 360 was cheaper and would be coming down in price, the PS3 was still massively outselling it, so they had no reason to drop it.

[New Damage]

Well it is kinda cheaper now anyway. The 40GB was at £300, but they're discontinuing it in favour of an 80GB one, which will be at £300 itself.

[MalaCloudy Black]

Life With PlayStation is live. Go to Network -> Folding @ Home and you'll be prompted to download and install two files, and from there on out the Folding @ Home option will be replaced by Life With PlayStation (though Folding @ Home isn't going away, it's just being moved apparently).

[Baddar]

So, I installed this Life With Playstation thing.

Looks shit to me. There's nothing on there that I wouldn't see if I headed to bbc.co.uk anyway, or am I missing something awesome?

[MalaCloudy Black]

From Wikipedia's PSN article

On September 18, 2008 the PlayStation 3's Folding@home application became Life With PlayStation. Along with the existing Folding@home functionality, the application also provides the user with access to information "channels", the fist of which being the Live Channel which offers news headlines and weather through a 3D globe. The user can rotate and zoom in to any part of the world to access information provided by Google News and The Weather Channel, among other sources[13].

At E3 2008, Jack Tretton announced a new partnership between Sony and Google which will allow users to upload video content to YouTube from within games. This is also part of the Life With PlayStation service[14].

So.. not it's not really much special. It's just there to give you news and weather on your PS3, seems like a novelty sort of thing.

[Baddar]

Ah yes. Something good...

Bikes pack is now available for Burnout Paradise, which also includes day/night cycle in Paradise. Amazing.

Time to fire it up.

[abundant]

LittleBigPlanet trophies

[abundant]

LittleBigPlanet has gone gold! (meaning it's done and ready for mass production) In celebration of this news, free DLC will be available on launch day.

[Momo]

Not quite sure where to post this, so here it goes. >_>

Just on Thursday, I got myself a shiny new Bravia LCD 1080p TV. My god I fucking love thee. With my old TV, there was a lot of stuff in shadowy places that I just couldn't see because it was too dark, and my TV was at max brightness. Now, everything is so clear, and beautiful. It's wonderful...

...and then I plugged the PS2 in, and I cried. FFIX IS MURDERED!

The new Burnout update, fucking awesome. It's already revitalised the game for me. So much fun.

Resistance online, people are assholes, and fuckwits. One hit kills is not a fun rule to play with. Not cool at all. It's practically impossible to play a game without the one hit kill rule.

GTA online, I don't even know anybody on it, and I have so much fun just doing free roam. Good times.