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5 Things PSN Needs to Address to Stay Relevant
Michael Prince: "Last week I took a look at the Xbox 360's Live service and went over the five items I felt that Microsoft needed to look at in order to stay relevant in the online service realm. Obviously when you start talking about consoles, people are passionate and there were a number of large comments with some great points. Now I am going to look at the PlayStation Network (PSN) and the five points they need to look at to stay competitive especially since they are new to this online space."
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 11:23 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Michael Prince: "Last week I took a look at the Xbox 360's Live service and went over the five items I felt that Microsoft needed to look at in order to stay relevant in the online service realm. Obviously when you start talking about consoles, people are passionate and there were a number of large comments with some great points. Now I am going to look at the PlayStation Network (PSN) and the five points they need to look at to stay competitive especially since they are new to this online space."
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 11:23 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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GTA Massively Multiplayer Game, Bioshock for PS3, More!
First, EGM is reporting what we've been speculating for a very long time now: Bioshock is heading to the PlayStation 3 in September, and will come complete with all of the game's downloadable content, as well as improved visuals. This is a topic we've been talking about since before the game launched on the Xbox 360 last year. We've long believed the game to exist somewhere within Irational Games (now 2K Austin), seeing as how development of Bioshock began for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, as indicated by an early press release for the game. Now we have to wait and hope that EGM, or their sources are right about this.
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 11:13 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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First, EGM is reporting what we've been speculating for a very long time now: Bioshock is heading to the PlayStation 3 in September, and will come complete with all of the game's downloadable content, as well as improved visuals. This is a topic we've been talking about since before the game launched on the Xbox 360 last year. We've long believed the game to exist somewhere within Irational Games (now 2K Austin), seeing as how development of Bioshock began for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, as indicated by an early press release for the game. Now we have to wait and hope that EGM, or their sources are right about this.
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 11:13 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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PS3's Image Biases: Good or Bad?
I've noticed this trend for quite a while and have been trying to come up with a good way to discuss it. After letting the idea mull around in the back of my mind for a while, I think I've seen it played out enough to easily cut to the chase. The image and reception of the Playstation 3 is very much affected by whether the person looking at it already owns an Xbox 360 or not. Let's take a closer look at how the PS3 is viewed differently by 360 owners and non-owners.
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 11:04 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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I've noticed this trend for quite a while and have been trying to come up with a good way to discuss it. After letting the idea mull around in the back of my mind for a while, I think I've seen it played out enough to easily cut to the chase. The image and reception of the Playstation 3 is very much affected by whether the person looking at it already owns an Xbox 360 or not. Let's take a closer look at how the PS3 is viewed differently by 360 owners and non-owners.
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 11:04 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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'Grand Theft Auto' Helps U.S. Xbox Sales Top 10 Million
TechWeb - InformationWeek - GTA IV also helped boost the subscriber base to Microsoft's Xbox Live online gaming service to more than 12 million this month.
Yahoo! – May 14, 2008 10:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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TechWeb - InformationWeek - GTA IV also helped boost the subscriber base to Microsoft's Xbox Live online gaming service to more than 12 million this month.
Yahoo! – May 14, 2008 10:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Shane Kim: Xbox 360 Has Best Exclusive Content
As Microsoft's senior vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, Shane Kim is quick to point out that the gaming industry is "a hits-drive business." With one look at Microsoft Game Studios' upcoming lineup, it's easy to see that the first-party publisher is playing it safe, relying heavily on new installments in tried-and-true franchises. Shane Kim Microsoft's Shane Kim talks up MGS' upcoming lineup. Sequels were in abundance at Microsoft Game Studios' Spring Showcase yesterday, with the publisher showing off follow-ups to Epic Games' Gears of War, Team Ninja's Ninja Gaiden, Lionhead's Fable, and Rare's Viva Pinata. However, there were a handful of new properties on hand as well, such as Silicon Knights' long-delayed, just-dated action role-playing game Too Human. So how will Microsoft's strategy pan out against the competition, and what is the publisher doing to keep the Xbox 360 on top? GameSpot asked Microsoft's Shane Kim just those questions at yesterday's event.
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 10:37 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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As Microsoft's senior vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, Shane Kim is quick to point out that the gaming industry is "a hits-drive business." With one look at Microsoft Game Studios' upcoming lineup, it's easy to see that the first-party publisher is playing it safe, relying heavily on new installments in tried-and-true franchises. Shane Kim Microsoft's Shane Kim talks up MGS' upcoming lineup. Sequels were in abundance at Microsoft Game Studios' Spring Showcase yesterday, with the publisher showing off follow-ups to Epic Games' Gears of War, Team Ninja's Ninja Gaiden, Lionhead's Fable, and Rare's Viva Pinata. However, there were a handful of new properties on hand as well, such as Silicon Knights' long-delayed, just-dated action role-playing game Too Human. So how will Microsoft's strategy pan out against the competition, and what is the publisher doing to keep the Xbox 360 on top? GameSpot asked Microsoft's Shane Kim just those questions at yesterday's event.
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 10:37 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Fable 2: Peter Molyneux Interview
Xbox MVP TR1GG3R MAN, interviews Peter Molyneux.
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 10:14 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Xbox MVP TR1GG3R MAN, interviews Peter Molyneux.
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 10:14 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Xbox 360 bundle promos annouced for Japan
Promoting some of the most-anticipated games of the year for the region, Microsoft is trying to push Xbox 360 hard this summer, with Ninja Gaiden 2 leading the pack in Japan.
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 9:29 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Promoting some of the most-anticipated games of the year for the region, Microsoft is trying to push Xbox 360 hard this summer, with Ninja Gaiden 2 leading the pack in Japan.
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 9:29 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Xbox 360 reaches 10 million U.S. sales
Microsoft said on Wednesday its Xbox 360 game machine beat Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3 to reach 10 million units in U.S. sales.
MSNBC.com – May 14, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Microsoft said on Wednesday its Xbox 360 game machine beat Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3 to reach 10 million units in U.S. sales.
MSNBC.com – May 14, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Point-Counterpoint: Mandatory Installs For Console Games
People love to debate, and we're no different here at The Barrel. Lately, there have been rumors that the Xbox 360 is going to have an update that enables game installs. Why an update would be needed for this (couldn't the developers just get permission from Microsoft without any messy updates?) and whether or not this theory holds any water remains to be seen. One thing is certain, though… we can't agree on anything. So without further adieu, let's make with the arguin'!
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 9:12 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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People love to debate, and we're no different here at The Barrel. Lately, there have been rumors that the Xbox 360 is going to have an update that enables game installs. Why an update would be needed for this (couldn't the developers just get permission from Microsoft without any messy updates?) and whether or not this theory holds any water remains to be seen. One thing is certain, though… we can't agree on anything. So without further adieu, let's make with the arguin'!
N4G.com – May 14, 2008 9:12 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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CORRECT: Microsoft says Xbox U.S. sales top 10 mln units
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Microsoft Corp. said late Wednesday that U.S. sales of Xbox 360 video game system have topped 10 million units since its launch. Worldwide, the system has sold more than 19 million units, the company said. Microsoft also said its Xbox LIVE online gaming service has doubled its membership in one year to 12 million subscribers. (Corrects dateline.)Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – May 14, 2008 8:55 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Microsoft Corp. said late Wednesday that U.S. sales of Xbox 360 video game system have topped 10 million units since its launch. Worldwide, the system has sold more than 19 million units, the company said. Microsoft also said its Xbox LIVE online gaming service has doubled its membership in one year to 12 million subscribers. (Corrects dateline.)Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – May 14, 2008 8:55 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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