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They begin to exit the first voices on the modifications of the ps3, but in reality for knowing to know like modifying the ps3, like for all the consul hardly exited, it will still want to us of the time, moreover making blue disc copies back up ray is not much economic and easy, we wait for therefore trusting some modification software that is in a position to making to turn the iso from the hard disk of playstation the 3. For being always dawned consulted the last ones news also on this site where among other things they are present information on the new ones to firmware, hacks and guides for ps3. As an example you will find the guide on like entering in recovery the menu, the new menu of service available from version 2,50 of firmware, on like changing the hard disk replacing that one of the ps3, on like creating and installing new topics on the ps3, like installing Linux on ps3, formed conversions video and a lot other.
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe for XBOX360
Italy Top Games, thanks to the collaboration of Cidiverte, gives the possibility to you to gain 5 copies of Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe for XBOX 360. The mythical guerrieri of the beat’ em up of Midway they defy the superheroes and the supermalvagi dell’ universe DC in a crossover truly epico! What you must make in order to gain the game? Much simple one: you go in the card of the title it in version XBOX360 and mail un’ opinion (or more) within monday a 8 December to 23 and 59: a comment/story/poema/poetry/slogan/joke/article or what you want on the game, the series of Mortal Kombat and/or the comic strips of the DC Comics or also on a solo the personages protagonists of the game (Mortal Kombat: Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya, Jax, Shang Tsung, Liu Kang, Raiden, Kitana, Kano, Baraka, Shao Kahn – DC Universe: Batman, Superman, Catwoman, Green Lantern, The Joker, Shazam, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Deathstroke, Lex Luthor, Darkseid). Between all the comments that will have been inserted before 23,59 of monday 8 Decembers, best the 5, to insindacabile judgment of Italy Top Games, will be rewarded with a copy of Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe for XBOX 360. Then what you are waiting for? You go quickly here that a copy of the game you is already waiting for! If still you have not recorded yourself in order to leave the comments, you l’ I assure, you will put to us less than a minute to make it, guaranteed! For any info care the competition and the recording you write to us!
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Sega Reveals Huge Genesis Compilation
Update: A list of features and titles so far revealed for SUGC can be found after the link, courtesy of Sega’s official site for the compilation.
Publisher Sega just announced a huge collection of classic Sega Genesis (aka Mega Drive) titles en route to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in a package dubbed Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection.
40 games from the venerable 16-bit system are planned for the collection, though Sega also promises a number of additional downloadable classics and games from the 8-bit Master System as bonus content.
No firm release date has yet been revealed for the $30 SUGC, though the official announcement claims the compilation “is slated to ship to retailers in North America in Spring of 2009.”
Sega has released a number of collections over the years — all of which were missing one or two key titles. I have my fingers crossed for the entire Phantasy Star series, so please Sega, don’t let me down yet again.
FEATURES:
• THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF CLASSIC SEGA TITLES. All the favorites are here including Sonic The Hedgehog, four titles from the Phantasy Star™ series, as well as three titles from the Streets of Rage™ series, to name a few.
• UNLOCKABLE CONTENT. Unlock arcade games and interviews with the original game developers as you earn Achievements on the Xbox 360® and Trophies on the PLAYSTATION®3.
• ALL TITLES UPGRADED TO HI-DEF. The classic 2D style never looked so good! Each of the titles has been converted to hi-def (720p) and will be a blast to play using the intuitive controls of the Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3 systems.
• MASSIVE MULTIPLAYER OPTIONS. Play these classics together with a friend from the same console at home.
GAMES INCLUDE:
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alien Storm
Altered Beast
Beyond Oasis
Bonanza Bros.
Columns
Comix Zone
Decap Attack starring Chuck D. Head
Dr. Robotnik’s MBM
Dynamite Headdy
Ecco the Dolphin
Ecco II: The Tides of Time
E-SWAT
Fatal Labyrinth
Flicky
Gain Ground
Golden Axe I
Golden Axe II
Golden Axe III
Kid Chameleon
Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Ristar
Shining in the Darkness
Shining Force
Shining Force 2
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic 3D Blast
Sonic and Knuckles
Sonic Spinball
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage 2
Streets of Rage 3
Super Thunder Blade
Vectorman
Vectorman 2
*Unlockable games to be revealed soon!
Banjo Not So Great in Standard Def, Sucks For You People Stuck in 2002
There have been a lot of complaints lately about Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts and it’s unfriendliness towards standard definition television. Basically it seems that on an SDTV the games text, which the game has a lot of, is unreadable. Well those complaints were heard by Rare and answered too, Rare community manager George Kelion has issued the following response:
“Unfortunately, this is an issue that doesn’t look like it will get changed. I don’t want to bore you with the technical side of things (I really don’t understand it all myself), but the long and the short of it is that the text you see in the demo will be the same as that which you find in the retail version of the game,”
“I’m sorry that we weren’t able to address this issue as nothing would please us more than turning all your complaints into gleeful responses, but it’s simply something that’s too expensive in terms of time, resources and money to alter.
Sorry SDTV owners you are SOL. Not too sound like an elitist jerk, but I agree with Rare here, the game was designed to played on a High Definition Television. Why should they apologize for that? This is the HD generation and I don’t want whiny SD owners hindering game development. When PC games are released with higher specs then you have, do you complain about to message boards, or do you realize that maybe its time for a new computer? Well maybe it is time for you to start saving for a new TV, because HD makes a difference and from where I stand it’s better. Don’t go backwards, and if you are still using a SDTV, then don’t buy games designed for HDTV’s
Gears of War 2 Weapons Guide
Since we just got the game in, we thought we’d hook you guys up with some info about the weapons, both old and new, that appear in Gears of War 2. So here we go!
Lancer Assault Rifle
Assault rifle with a chainsaw bayonet. If you’ve played Gears before, you’ll recognize this as the meat and potatoes of your arsenal. It’s got a high rate of fire and medium range, and is good is most situations.
Hammerburst Assault Rifle
In the original Gears, the Hammerburst was a burst-fire variant of the Lancer, with longer range but no chainsaw. In Gears 2, the Hammerburst is a semi-automatic rifle which fires individual, long-range shots. Short of the sniper rifle, this is your best bet for ranged attacks.
Gnasher Shotgun
A close-range beast. You’ll probably want to keep one of these on you for most of the campaign, as it basically devastates if you’re right up next to your target. In Gears 1 multiplayer, the shotgun became the weapon of choice for skilled players, making almost all other weapons obsolete, so here’s hoping it’s been tweaked a bit to be a little less all-powerful.
Snub Pistol
The Gears start with this pistol. It’s a peashooter compared to the other pistols in the game, but it’s pretty accurate and has a high rate of fire. Usually just a last resort, though.
Gorgon Pistol
A new pistol in Gears of War 2 is the Gorgon. It fires in bursts, but has a pretty short range, making it a good option for charging opponents not much else.
Boltok Pistol
This slow-firing revolver has a lot of stopping power and good accuracy, capable of nailing headshots from decent range if you’re good. Just don’t miss. The rate of fire and long reload time make it tough to come back from.
Boomshield
Not really a weapon, per se. The boomshield allows you to wield your pistol in one hand and a giant shield in the other, absorbing damage and making you look awful scary. Switching weapons causes you to drop the shield, which is handy, as you can then prop yourself up against the shield as a sort of portable cover. Great for the turtling sort.
Scorcher Flamethrower
It’s not an action game without a flamethrower, and thankfully Gears of War 2 obliges. The flamethrower is basically a super weapon, on the level of the rocket launcher or sniper rifle, so your best bet is to stay far away from anyone carrying one. If you’re the one wielding it, once you get guys in the flame, keep it on until they hit the ground. Stop, drop and roll still applies, so don’t get careless.
Longshot Sniper Rifle
It’s got the longest range, the best accuracy and the best headshot damage of all the weapons in Gears of War 2, but its punishingly slow reload time makes the sniper rifle an option for experts alone. Once you get the skills down, though, find a place to camp and start racking up the kills.
Boomshot
The best overall super weapon, deadly in the hands of an expert as well as a rookie. The Boomshot is a grenade launcher, pure and simple. Land a shot close enough to your enemy and they go bye-bye. Ammo is pretty scarce, though, so make those shots count.
Torque Bow
Another weapon that really should only be used in the hands of an expert. The Torque Bow is basically a bow and arrow on crack. Pull back the string to increase the weapon’s range and tag your target with an exploding arrow. Seconds later, boom goes the dynamite. Like the sniper rifle, don’t miss. Each shot takes a few seconds to get off, and after your first misses you’ll probably be a pretty big target.
Hammer of Dawn
Another super weapon, the Hammer is the most visually impressive and devastating of the bunch. Call down a giant laser from the sky and direct it along the ground with your designator. Anyone that touches the laser is toast (literally), so this is perfect if the other side is bunched up together.
Troika Turret
A mounted turret that you’ll find scattered about certain maps. It spits out a crap load of munitions, but since you’re pretty much stationary while firing it (and making a hell of a lot of noise to boot) you probably won’t last very long by just staying there. Also the weapon is prone to overheating, so holding down the trigger is only going to end poorly.
Mulcher
Another new addition for Gears 2, the Mulcher is a minigun, pure and simple. Think of it as a mobile troika turret. You move pretty slowly while carrying it, and it takes a little while for the barrel to warm up and start spitting out hot metal death, but once it’s going, you’ll definitely do some damage.
Mortar
Tricky to use, devestating once mastered, especially with a well coordinated team. The Mortar can fire long range grenades that explode magnificantly. Firing it leaves you pretty open to attack, but if you’ve got a solid front line protecting you, you’ll have no problem laying down the suppressive fire they need to flank the other team. Kablooie!
Frag Grenade
Your basic grenade. You throw, it goes boom. You can now tag grenades to walls to create instant proximity mines so take care wandering into enemy territory.
Smoke Grenade
Acts just like the smoke grenade from Gears one (which was pretty much worthless in multiplayer), but this time around it unleashes a concussive blast (read: flash bang) when it goes off, giving you enough time to charge the enemy for some chainsaw action.
Ink Grenade
Poison gas in grenade form, the ink grenade can make an area no-go for a short period of time. This is great if you’re trying to protect a flag or capture point, as you can douse the area in gas to prevent the enemy from advancing. Just don’t get too close, as it’ll take you down too.
So there you have it. Guns aplenty. Hope that gets you in the mood for Gears of War 2, when it drops later this week.
Capcom posts Favorable Q2 results
It says so right at the top of the press release — “favorable.” But just how favorable were Capcom’s fiscal fortunes in its second quarter, ended September 30th? Well, provided you’re not horribly offended when the words-to-numbers ratio starts changing for the worse in this paragraph: compared to the same period last year, net sales went up by 0.4% to ¥31,236 million ($315 million); operating income increased to 3,357 million ($34 million, an increase of 9.8%); and net income increased by 16.8% to ¥1,873 million ($19 million).
Phew! You can blame some of that on “skyrocketing” sales of Monster Hunter Portable 2G (coming to the US soon as Monster Hunter Freedom Unite) and the rest on our inability to present financial information in a particularly interesting way. Oh well!
In tandem with its results, Capcom also announced the acquisition of Pachislo manufacturer Enterrise K.K. The new subsidiary will provide “unique technological expertise” and “lead to greater synergy,” which we’re told very often leads to greater money.