I finally got my hands on Grand Theft Auto IV after waiting anxiously for it to arrive in the mail. I have been a huge GTA fan since GTAIII, and with each version afterwards I have always picked it up on the first day, and proceeded to take a week off of whatever I was doing. Unfortunately, I had to have GTAIV delivered to me, regardless it is now in my possession. After only completing 4.11% of the game, I am amazed at the details that went into this game. Read on for a rundown of my impressions during the short time I have had to play, it may contain spoilers.
It is only the first day of the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV, and reports are surfacing on the internet about the game freezing up, requiring the console to be unplugged. The problem apparently occurs after the first cutscene.
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today confirmed the release of an official Grand Theft Auto IV bundle exclusively for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™).The bundle, available on April 29, 2008, will consist of a PLAYSTATION®3 40GB model, a SIXAXIS™ wireless controller and a copy of Grand Theft Auto IV, the latest title in the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto franchise, all for just €439 (RRP).
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announced today that the Playstation Home closed beta will be expanded to more registered users in Summer 2008. Unfortunately Sony also pushed back the Open Beta until Fall 2008, stating the need for more time to refine the service.
Today Rockstar Games announced the release date for Midnight Club: Los Angeles for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Midnight Club: LA Remix for the PSP also received a release date. Midnight Club: Los Angeles is set to release on September 9th in North America and September 12th in Europe. LA Remix will release September 9th.
“From the beginning, Midnight Club has been about street racing in a open-world,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “With our team at Rockstar San Diego we have developed a game that we feel once again pushes the boundaries and expectations of what a racing game can be.”
Sony has revealed the box art for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4 PlayStation 3 bundle. For the first time ever the PS3 is packaged in a white box, and with be branded with MGS4 art.
Sony is launching a new PLAYSTATION Store coming this April 15th with an improved navigation, increased functionality and more content.
The revamp comes in response to a survey last year which showed that many PLAYSTATION Store users wanted a better interface and easier navigation. Sony promises the new design will deliver a hugely improved navigation system, much greater scope for categorisation and a dynamic new user interface.
Some highly detailed and cool PlayStation 3 ads have surfaced on the internet. Sony has stepped up their advertising lately, I especially like their video ads. Check out the pictures below.