Konami getting back into the Guitar Market
Years after Guitar Freaks that first introduce the world to
Guitar action in a video game, Konami is back with a revenge this time around with
“Rock Revolution” and is scheduled for DS, Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3. Now the PS3 version
along with the Xbox 360 version will sound like a Rock Band bundle with a
Guitar and realistic drum set actually created by musicians for the most
realistic feel, along with that there will be 40 songs ready to go with more
coming via the PSN and XBL. Rock Revolution will allow users the more realistic
feeling of being a musician by allowing you to create songs with up to 8 tracks
and has a “Jam Mode’ along with Online and offline Versus Modes and Battle Band
Mode too. “Jam Mode” will allow users to create on the fly performances and
record them too, on the Wii instead of having a Guitar or drum set you will use
the Wii remote to do basically Air Guitar / Air Drum with the motions mimicking
a real guitar or drums. Looks like fun can’t wait for it to arrive.
Guitar Hero IV to have song writing
Staying with the music theme the new Game Informer I got
spills the beans on the new stuff for GH: IV. First is the inclusion of drums
now to the game along with Vocals too, the drums will be pressure sensitive and
can tell if you are rocking out or just tapping away. Along with that was news
of the new song writing feature you will have and the ability to upload your
masterpiece for others to rock out too, there is a limit of 5 uploads per user
for now. The game will have a studio mode which is how you will be able to
create your songs, look for the ability to create a rocker too. Basically more
Guitar Hero style with Drums, song writing, and more detailed song charts and
breakdowns will be something to see about the Drums.
What the Hell does Firmware 2.35 do??
Well it’s a YouTube integrator for the PS3 that is right, in
Firmware 2.35 you will be allowed to record and then upload your videos to
YouTube. The new Firmware will allow users to basically record in-game footage
to your HDD of your gaming awesomeness and then upload it to YouTube for the
world to see and mock you for it. So far this is an option for developers to integrate
into their games for gamers to do not a standard, the
stats for this recording option are in 320x240 in MPEG-4 video format with 30
frames per second and allow for up to ten minutes of recording at a time, after
you do record your actions you are given a option to either upload them to
YouTube to store them on your HDD. Along with that news came
news about the 2.40 firmware set for a June release which will unveil some kind
of Trophy system. From what I gather on the subject you will be able to earn trophies
that are 2D not 3D and accessible via the XMB on your PS3, unlike the points
system Xbox have this will be little icons to show you have done something cool
in the game.
The Sony Line Up for the rest of 2008 into 2009
After the Playstation Day in Europe Sony came stateside for one and laid out the cards for the rest of the year into 2009 for what to expect.
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 (PSP) June 3
Secret Agent Clank (PSP) June 17
Wipeout HD (PSN) Summer 2008
Elefunk (PSN) Summer 2008
PixelJunk Eden (PSN) Summer 2008
Siren: Blood Curse (PSN) Summer 2008
SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Confrontation (PS3) September 16
LittleBigPlanet (PS3) October 2008
NBA 09 (PS3), (PSP), (PS2) Fall 2008
BUZZ! Quiz TV (PS3)Fall 2008
BUZZ! Master Quiz (PSP) Fall 2008
MotorStorm Pacific Rift (PS3) Fall 2008
Resistance 2 (PS3) Fall 2008
Killzone 2 (PS3) February 2009
Quick Glance
GTA: IV is in Guinness ” GTAIV has set new records for
Highest Grossing Video Game in 24 Hours and the Highest Revenue Generated by an
Entertainment Product in 24 Hours.” Ways to go Rockstar you are in Guinness now
baby take that Halo
Beyond Good and Evil may be coming back, according to Michel
Ancel the mind behind the first one, they have been in preproduction for over a
year and are awaiting for Ubisoft to give them the green light hopefully they
do, as you know Beyond Good and Evil was a massively underrated game that was
good and a sequel is in order
Konami Unveils the MGS4 PS3 Bundle and price hit up Konami.com
for more details on how to get this one of a kind deal only from Konami.com
too
Going Gold, Well its reported that Metal Gear Solid 4 and Secret Agent Clank have both when gold, meaning they are being made up as we speak.
SCE WWS has a new president in Shuhei Yoshida, formerly a
Senior Vice President and has been with SCE since 1993 and was one of the initial
members of the Playstation team back in 1996, we welcome Shuhei into his new
role and wish him all the best.
Other News
CBS has brought CNET
Networks for 1.8 Billion dollars which include Gamespot.com, TV.com, among
others what does this mean for Gamespot.com only time will tell
Second WOW expansion pack entitled “Wrath of the Lich King” is
out later this year for all you WOW fans all 10 Million strong.
Back in 2006, a small Texas-based company, Anascape, filed a lawsuit against Nintendo for patent infringement. Anyone remember this? Turns out, a federal jury found in favor of Anascape and is ordering Nintendo to pay $21 million. All for the Wii classic controller, Gamecube controllers, and the Wavebird controller. Really, controllers? At least it wasn't for the technology used in the Wii remote and nunchucks. 
Ths UK blog TheSixthAxis is reporting that a secret ability of last nights 2.35 firmware update is up the awesome alley.
If Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine is right (1up.com), the comparison videos will flow in September 2008.
Ok we all have a facebook account by now. If you don't your lame and just leave now.
They came out yesterday and I'm addicted to Defend Your Castle. I saw people play the flash game online and never thought anything of it. Now I know why. Its simple but so much fun. One game I'm definitely looking forward to is Bubbles. I know, I know, but I think it'll be like Rub-a-Dub from PSN, and I really enjoy that game. 
Jeff Garlin is evil. I met him today in a Q & A session at my school (Flashpoint Academy in Chicago). When I asked him the question, "What do you value more in someone your working with, Knowledge or Passion?", he answered with, "Your overthinking my man." At first it stung to be at the center of such a harsh answer but then he gave some really great insight in regards to my question. Needless to say, my ego took a hit.
