After more then a month long hiatus, I’m back with loads of juicy news and videos! PSP Go Store details, Modern Warfare 2 peripherals, and BOOBIES! Yes, even boobies! Just because I’ve missed you so much.
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Sony Learns From Apple’s Mistakes

Apple did a great job with the App Store, creating a platform with an enormous variety of content at an affordable price, from beer simulators to really awesome games. But it has a problem, namely the way applications get the approval stamp. Its really an hit and miss deal, with some apps getting denied for having offensive content,  while others with more offensive stuff being approved for some unknown reason. The same applies, for example, to using other companies IP’s without permission, some get away with it, others don’t.

Sony is going to do things differently: games will go through a quality assurance test to see if it is playable, everything else, as in explicit content or trademark infringement is up to the developer. If its not suitable, its up to the developer to face the consequences. This means no more randomly disapproved games. Not only this but developers aren’t going to have bandwidth charges and  are going to be paid every month without poor sales penalties.

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Policenauts Fan Translation Finally Released!

And what better day to do it then Hideo Kojima’s birthday?

Several years in the making, the long awaited English patch for the cult classic Policenauts (PSX version) gets released. Now the rest of the world can play this gem of a game without the need of several FAQ’s and guides. Getting the patch to work may not be very complicated, but getting a legitimate copy nowadays might be a little tricky. Your best bet is trying to snag a PSX copy from eBay.

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Modern Warfare 2 Peripheral Rampage!

You wish it was like this.

There is something for everyone, whether you own an XBOX 360, PS3 and PC. Mics, controllers, keyboards, skins, everyone gets another hunk of plastic. While there are still no pictures of the mentioned peripherals, the list is quite detailed:

Modern Warfare™ 2 Throat Communicator – Xbox 360
Based on authentic military design, the Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator allows gamers to comfortably communicate with teammates and other Xbox LIVE® players. Fashioned in authentic graphics, the unique microphone design reduces background noise and allows gamers to clearly communicate with each other, bringing them closer to the field ops experience. The Throat Communicator is fully compatible with the official Microsoft® controller as well as the Mad Catz Modern Warfare 2 Combat Controller.
MSRP: $29.99

Modern Warfare™ 2 Wireless Combat Controller – PS3™
Modern Warfare 2 Wireless Combat Controller for PLAYSTATION 3 utilizes a secure 2.4 GHz wireless link to connect with the console for accurate wire-free action. Featuring two unique buttons located on the rear of the Controller, players can re-map Action Button or Thumbstick commands empowering players to shift melee or sprint to the rear buttons in order to maintain full motion control on the analog sticks. The Controller features Immersive Analog ThumbStick Backlighting and an internal Rechargeable Battery that allows for charging directly from the console’s USB port and provides up to 60 hours of game play from a single charge.
MSRP: $49.99

Modern Warfare™ 2 Sniper Mouse – PC
Fine-tuned for razor-sharp assault, the Modern Warfare 2 Sniper Mouse allows for precision in-game control. Instantly adjustable DPI (‘Dot Per Inch’) allows gamers to adjust the speed of the mouse cursor at any time, ideal for a multitude of missions and varying styles of play. A built-in weight cartridge allows gamers to add or subtract weights from the Mouse tailoring the feel for personal preference. Fashioned in fully authentic graphics, the Sniper Mouse is certain to be the weapon of choice for PC enthusiasts. Pre-programmed for Modern Warfare 2, the Mouse ships with software that allows gamers to reprogram the Mouse Buttons to suit their personal preference or for use with other software titles. The Sniper Mouse is compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP.
MSRP: $49.99

Damn, no throat communicator for the PS3.
For the full list check the link above.

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Project Natal Will Solve EVERYTHING!

Fishy!

George Andreas, RARE design director explained to VideoGamer.com how and why motion controls is serious biz:

I do feel in many ways that – and I’ve said this to some people as well – for me this is really the first time that Microsoft and Rare are on a very similar path. We’ve obviously been tasked to create experiences that nobody else can create, which explains things like your Kameos and your Piñatas and your Banjos. But obviously the hardware is aimed at a different demographic, and so we’ve always battled against that.

Whereas now with Natal, it looks like the roads are on the same path. It’s a union of the two philosophies of the different companies, I guess. Natal is supposed to reach out to a broader audience and a broader consumer, and Rare’s products are always aiming in that direction as well. So from that perspective the future looks incredibly bright for us really. It’s definitely something everyone’s enthused about and energized about.

Are developers like Rare putting way to much faith in Natal? Maybe this will in fact work, who knows, but I just don’t see how they are so certain that this will bring a wider audience to the XBOX 360 with everyone and their mothers already owning a Wii.

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In other news:

• Final Fantasy XIII Versus Development Time “Comparatively Faster ” Than FF XIII
• EA executive VP: German Game Restrictions Are Censorship
• Gran Turismo 5 Release Date Confirmed: Q4 2009
• Level 5 Unveils New Title: Fantasy Life
• GTA Chinatown Wars Hits PSP On October 20th
• Batman Arkham Asylum Sets A World Record

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VIDS
Like during E3, this week with GamesCom there were a lot of trailers, Developer Interviews and Walkthroughs really worth watching, way too many to put all I wanted in here. Again, for that I recommend GameTrailers.

Persona 3 Portable

Tony Hawk Ride – Pro Skater Trailer

Seriously, is anyone buying this “OMG its like real skating!!” thing?

PS3 Slim – Japanese Commercial

PS3 Slim – American Commercials

Dragonball Online

Serious Sam HD – DIGITAL AWESOOOOME!!!

TERA – The Exiled Realms Of Arborea

Possibly one of the trailers with the most epic first seconds EVER!