UK PSN Update 12/03/09

Today's PSN Update was a bit late today, but here it is.

PS3 Games
Trivial Pursuit - Movie Pack [Free]
Street Fighter IV - Shoryuken Pack [£3.19]
Burnout Paradise - Hawker Mech [£3.99]
Burnout Paradise - Carson Extreme Hot Rod [£3.99}
Burnout Paradise - Boost Specials Collection (the above cars) [£6.29]
Little Big Planet - St Patricks Day Costume
Everybody's Golf - Sackboy [£0.79]
Buzz - National Geographic Prehistoric Quiz [£6.29]

Demo's
Wheelman

Guitar Hero - World Tour
"Audience Of One" by Rise Against [£1.59]
"Death Blossom's" by Rise Against [£1.59]
"Ready To Fall" by Rise Against [£1.59]
Rise Against Track Pack £4.39

Rock Band
"All I Want" by The Offspring [£0.99]
"Losing My Relgion" by R.E.M [£0.99]
"The Kids Are Alright" by The Offspring [£0.99]
"The Way That It Shows" by Richard Thompson [£0.99]

Videos
Pain - Fortress Trailer
Flower - Remember Trailer
Watchmen The End Is Nigh - Rorschach Trailer
Watchmen The End Is Nigh - Nite Owl Trailer
Rag Doll Kung Fu - Fists Of Plastic Trailer
Infamous - high Voltage Trailer

Wallpaper
Crash Commando - Mayhem Wallpaper

PSP
Patapon 2 - Demo
Patapon 2 [£19.99]
Street Skater 2 [£3.99]
Hi-Octane [£3.99]

New Zero Punctuation: House Of The Dead Overkill

New Zero Puncuation this week, and what a shock...a game he likes...on the Wii!!!!!
if you don't belive me, watch and see.

A Stark Difference Of Opinion....At IGN

1 site, 1 game, 2 reviewers, 2 different scores.
IGN UK and US have both reviewed the PSP title Resistance Retribution, and given it 7 and 9.2 respectively. fair to say, the UK review has had it's fair share of criticism.

It may seem strange that one site decided to review a game twice, but it needs to be understood that IGN is a massive company, and a game as big as Resistance Retribution would be reviewed in all the countries IGN is, for example there should be a Australia review for this game to come at some point. but, when there are two reviews so stark from each other, at what point does this multi review system become a farce?

Most review sites will say that they rarely change a score/ re-do a review, but it does happen. internally, they have measures in place to stop a review going out if its surprisingly low, or goes against the popular opinion of the site. so how did this review go out? and why hasn't it been taken down?

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and in this case it looks like his opinion was 7.0, but when you read the complaints of the UK article, you can understand why there is such a "uproar" over the review. complaints like, unnecessary comparisons to the PS3, a lack of understanding of features of the PSP (like the save feature when you turn of the game). being honest, with such short fallings of the article, IGN should think about taking the article down and perhaps getting someone else to review the game as i do think the game has not received a fair review. Here are the two review scores, see the difference for yourself. (UK then US)

6.5 Presentation
Cut-scenes are technically very competent, but they’re hampered by a bad script, bad acting, and they last too long.

7.0 Graphics
The game looks as good as anything else on the PSP, but the murky brown palette is a little uninspired.

7.0 Sound
It sometimes sounds tinny, but generally Retribution’s soundtrack is rousing and atmospheric.

7.0 Gameplay
It can feel a little simplistic at times, thanks to the super-powered auto-aim, but there are enough twists and turns to keep things reasonably interesting.

7.0 Lasting Appeal
You can go back and replay unlocked missions for extra skill points and intel, but the real draw is the multiplayer, which is excellent.

7.0 Decent OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

9.0 Presentation
The movies, dialogue, and Grayson journals connect you to this character in a way that makes you cheer for him. The setup is a lot like the last Syphon Filter, but it's still great.

7.5 Graphics
The CGI movies look great, but everything else is your standard definition for "good" on the PSP. The scope is big and the enemies are varied, but I never felt impressed.

9.5 Sound
Man, the orchestra is out of this world. When you're battling a gigantic Titan and the music kicks up, you can't help but get excited. The voices are great, too.

9.0 Gameplay
The weapons are fun, the ease of cover is great, and it's a wonderful ride. I wished it could've been more challenging at points, but the online and replay options help that issue.

9.5 Lasting Appeal
There are three ways to play the solo story, Skill Points to unlock, Intel to find, 12 multiplayer ranks to achieve, and 22 multiplayer medals.

That's incredible. 9.2
Outstanding OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

Any thoughts on this review, or thoughts on sites reviewing the game multiple times?

More Ex 1UP'ers find a new home

Those guys at Co-Op have found a home with Revision 3.
below is the first show for them.
and don't forget, more ex 1UP'ers at http://www.eat-sleep-game.com/news/ with thier podcast Rebel FM.



This episode focuses on Noby Boy and Killzone 2, so enjoy.

What Have You Played This Week?

What have you guys/gals played this week?
Feel free to add your thought about it, like whether you enjoyed it, had a frustrating time, as it would be interesting to know. for example, this week i've played...

• Killzone 2 - PS3-Still Epic, but still playing the multiplayer, not even touched the single player this week. i really enjoy the multiplayer, more so than any other shooter i've played online. i'm moving up the ranks, got sentry turrets now. i've also noticed that it's surprising fast and frantic now, people are really good and everybody dies fast...i guess that adds to it.
  
• Folklore - PS3- Finally finished it. and wow, what a great story, full of twists and surprises, it was surprisingly engaging. i do think that this game was missed by many people, and sure it's a early ps3 game and has some issues, but the story, gameplay and graphics make it worth wild. but trust me it can be very hard sometimes, but it never stopped me.
  
• Ratchet And Clank - PS2/PS3-i loved the ps3 game, but never played the ps2 ones, so i bought this second hand a while back and i'm now playing it on the ps3. it looks good, plays great, fun weapons, good story...exactly what you expect. however the ps3 doesn't play it well and it has plenty of slow down issues, but not enough to stop me from playing it.
  
• Puzzle Quest Galactrix - PC- i loved the first game, i got it on psp and 360. so when i heard that this was out i quickly got it on the PC...and 5 hours later and 3AM in the morning...i can safly say it's addictive and fun as the first, but slightly more complicated. my only complaints are all the jumpgates you have to unlock, and the ship moves with the mouse when all i want is to click where to tell it to go. this could take a long time before i'm done with this game
  

New Star Trek Online Competition

http://media3.startrekonline.com/img/alienname.jpg
Think you can provide a description of the aliens above in 300 words or less?
If so, email contest@crypticstudios.com with your description.
And see if you can get yourself a beta spot
Contest page at http://www.startrekonline.com/node/189

UK PSN Update 05/03/09

Today's PSN Update was partially released yesterday, and the rest was out fairly early today.

PS3 Games
Naruto: Ninja Storm - Storm Pack 8 [Free]
High Velocity Bowling - Carmen Pack [£0.79]
High Velocity Bowling - Bruce Pack [£0.79]
Skate 2 - Throwback Pack [Free]
Lumines Supernova - Classics Pack [£3.19]
Street Fighter IV - Femme Fatale Pack [£3.19]
Prince Of Persia - Epilogue [£7.99]
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh [£12.99]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Carson GT Concept [£1.59]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Carson Inferno Van [£1.59]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Hunter Calvary [£1.59]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Hunter Citizen [£1.59]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Hunter Manhattan [£1.59]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Hunter Takedown 4x4 [£1.59]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Jansen P12 [£1.59]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Krieger WTR [£1.59]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Nakamura Firehawk [£2.39]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Car Collection 1 [£3.99]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Car Collection 2 [£3.99]
Burnout Paradise - Toy Car Collection [£7.99]

Demo's
Wanted: Weapons Of Fate
WWE Legends Of Wrestle Mania

Guitar Hero - World Tour
"Break Out" by Vanilla Sky [£1.59]
"C'est Comme ça" by Rita Mitsuko [£1.59]
"In The Shadows" by The Rasmus [£1.59]
European Track Pack 03 [£4.39]

Rock Band
Texas Flood Album [£7.49]
All tracks from Texas Flood album avlaible to buy singlely for £0.99
"New" by No Doubt [£0.99]

Videos
F.E.A.R.2: Project Origin Launch Trailer
Metal Gear Online - Scene Trailer

Theme
Loco Roco 2 - Colour Theme
Crash Commando - Maps Theme

Wallpaper
Crash Commando - Airborne Assault Wallpaper

PSP
No Gravity: The Plague Of The Mind [£8.99]

A sizeable update this week. The update yesterday was for Watchman, both the Demo and the Paid Game. despite this, they are still top of the list despite being out later than the stuff under them.