Remember that "rumor" we posted last week about a new PS3 model? Where there's smoke, there's fire, and a new CECH3000 PS3 model has been revealed.
The added layer of copy-protection built into the BD-ROM drive isn't mentioned in the new model's spec sheet, but something very interesting and appealing is.
The official CECH3000 spec page on the Japanese PlayStation website lists the console as being compatible PS2 software, or so the translation seems to suggest. The exact translation reads:
*This product, "PlayStation 2" are having a compatibility with proprietary software.
Granted, the translation isn't entirely clear, but PS2 support has been done before on older PS3 models, such as the 20GB and 60GB launch consoles, and the reduced price 80GB consoles that released shortly afterward.
After that, PS2 support was dropped from PS3 consoles to reduce costs. At this point, though, the cost of the PS3's components may have been reduced enough to include it.
We'll find out soon enough, as this new PS3 model should begin replacing current stock as soon as it's sold through.
Just FYI, sadly, that article has been updated to correct the mistranslation and the new model will not have PS2 backward compatibility.
I suspect we'll never get that again on the PS3.
Fuck my life.
Yeah, we're never getting PS2 BC on the PS3 again. Ever. Seriously, it's not going to happen. It's counter to Sony's philosophy on the product.
What I'm really worried about is the slim chance that Sony will look at the sale numbers on the PS4 a year in or so, scratch their heads, and say, "Okay, everyone, we're killing PS3 BC. Don't whine bitches, it only does everything!"
Reviewers say Duke Nukem Forever stinks, but developer Gearbox claims it's selling well and now publisher Take-Two says it's committed to making the most of the intellectual property.
Does that mean new Duke Nukem games? Or perhaps a movie or TV show?
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick told Forbes: "We don't really talk about it in detail but you will see future Duke IP coming from this company.
"Part of it is the economic opportunities that interact with entertainment are so huge. Part of it is that we are very creative folks in control. Part of it is we don't want to ever be in the position of dumping something down just to make another buck.
"If we can take some of our intellectual property and bring it to another medium in an extraordinary high quality way, that delights consumers and represents an interesting commercial opportunity for us, we will.
"We have certainly considered doing that with BioShock and with other titles," he added. "So far we haven't brought anything to market, but stay tuned."
Reviewers say Duke Nukem Forever stinks, but developer Gearbox claims it's selling well and now publisher Take-Two says it's committed to making the most of the intellectual property.
Does that mean new Duke Nukem games? Or perhaps a movie or TV show?
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick told Forbes: "We don't really talk about it in detail but you will see future Duke IP coming from this company.
"Part of it is the economic opportunities that interact with entertainment are so huge. Part of it is that we are very creative folks in control. Part of it is we don't want to ever be in the position of dumping something down just to make another buck.
"If we can take some of our intellectual property and bring it to another medium in an extraordinary high quality way, that delights consumers and represents an interesting commercial opportunity for us, we will.
"We have certainly considered doing that with BioShock and with other titles," he added. "So far we haven't brought anything to market, but stay tuned."
[ Source: Forbes ]
I say good for them. In before 'Duke Nukem Eternal 2023'.
Who do you reckon has the rights to Shadow Warrior?
Someone from 3D Realms, I'd imagine. Consider that, even though Shadow Warrior was technically superior to Duke Nukem 3D in many respects, there wasn't a great deal of clamoring for a sequel, and I can't remember one ever being announced. So, a decade later, it falls by the wayside.
Microsoft paid Namco Bandai to keep Tales of Vesperia a Western Xbox 360 exclusive.
That's why the belated, expanded PlayStation 3 version never made it outside of Japan.
"Microsoft paid for the exclusivity the same way Sony paid for having Heavy Rain only on PS3," revealed Namco Bandai community manager Charlotte Toci in a Facebook post caught by RPG Site.
"It's just one way the business works, sadly.
"Those decisions are made really high up y'know, we do try and give them the max of fan feedback, but sometimes it's just out of our hands."
Tales of Vesperia, an overlooked JRPG, comes thoroughly recommended by Eurogamer.
"Namco is to be applauded for updating the series with no small amount of consideration and flair, an effort that has resulted in the strongest entry to the aging series yet, and one which makes up for its lack of polish with an abundance of detail, character and, dare I say it, soul," wrote Simon Parkin in Eurogamer's Tales of Vesperia review.
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Glad they didn't decide to abandon the Duke franchise.
I'm not holding my breath; right now, they're seeing the sales figures. But soon enough they'll see the things people are saying. With any luck they'll listen and make the next title unquestioningly good.
Microsoft paid Namco Bandai to keep Tales of Vesperia a Western Xbox 360 exclusive.
That's why the belated, expanded PlayStation 3 version never made it outside of Japan.
"Microsoft paid for the exclusivity the same way Sony paid for having Heavy Rain only on PS3," revealed Namco Bandai community manager Charlotte Toci in a Facebook post caught by RPG Site.
"It's just one way the business works, sadly.
"Those decisions are made really high up y'know, we do try and give them the max of fan feedback, but sometimes it's just out of our hands."
Tales of Vesperia, an overlooked JRPG, comes thoroughly recommended by Eurogamer.
"Namco is to be applauded for updating the series with no small amount of consideration and flair, an effort that has resulted in the strongest entry to the aging series yet, and one which makes up for its lack of polish with an abundance of detail, character and, dare I say it, soul," wrote Simon Parkin in Eurogamer's Tales of Vesperia review.
Moneyhats. Indeed shocking. *nod nod*
I'm kind of surprised it took them this long to come to that conclusion, but yes. A lot of people were blaming "laziness" or "disinterest" in not wanting a full localization and translation of the PS3 version finally brought over to the United States, but this makes as much sense, at least to me. Granted, I personally don't mind. I though the US version was a very good localization (though apparently the entire thing is voiced in the Japanese version, which I find really surprising), and I should probably get around to finishing it.
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I have a bit more faith in Gearbox to be able to at least make a competent shooter, regardless of any of the other aspects of the game.
That is more than 3D Realms was capable of doing in the end.
Glad they didn't decide to abandon the Duke franchise.
I'm not holding my breath; right now, they're seeing the sales figures. But soon enough they'll see the things people are saying. With any luck they'll listen and make the next title unquestioningly good.
As I think others have said, I'm pretty sure Gearbox only really did this to get the rights to Duke. They got what 3d Realms had "working" and shipped it. Now they can go about making a *good* Duke game.
Glad they didn't decide to abandon the Duke franchise.
I'm not holding my breath; right now, they're seeing the sales figures. But soon enough they'll see the things people are saying. With any luck they'll listen and make the next title unquestioningly good.
As I think others have said, I'm pretty sure Gearbox only really did this to get the rights to Duke. They got what 3d Realms had "working" and shipped it. Now they can go about making a *good* Duke game.
Ahyep, Gearbox certainly could... assuming the current Duke doesn't leave such a bad taste in everyone's mouths that they wouldn't give an actually good sequel a chance.
Anyway. Moneyhatting Tales of Vesperia? That's odd. Does it actually sell over here?
And it's hilarious that the Nazi talk got people less angry than Angry Birds. :P
Duke Forever had some extremly poor judgement calls that, even if they're not the fault of Gearbox, Gearbox should have at least gone "No, hey, that's stupid. We need to fix that before launch."
Borderlands was awesome though, so I'll slide a potential Duke sequel into neutral territory and wait to see what the buzz ends up being.
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Duke Forever had some extremly poor judgement calls that, even if they're not the fault of Gearbox, Gearbox should have at least gone "No, hey, that's stupid. We need to fix that before launch."
Borderlands was awesome though, so I'll slide a potential Duke sequel into neutral territory and wait to see what the buzz ends up being.
What else has Gearbox done besides Borderlands tho? Maybe it was just a fluke and Duke Nukem is their typical product?
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Duke Forever had some extremly poor judgement calls that, even if they're not the fault of Gearbox, Gearbox should have at least gone "No, hey, that's stupid. We need to fix that before launch."
Borderlands was awesome though, so I'll slide a potential Duke sequel into neutral territory and wait to see what the buzz ends up being.
What else has Gearbox done besides Borderlands tho? Maybe it was just a fluke and Duke Nukem is their typical product?
Brothers in Arms, which are all decent to good games.
Duke Forever had some extremly poor judgement calls that, even if they're not the fault of Gearbox, Gearbox should have at least gone "No, hey, that's stupid. We need to fix that before launch."
Borderlands was awesome though, so I'll slide a potential Duke sequel into neutral territory and wait to see what the buzz ends up being.
What else has Gearbox done besides Borderlands tho? Maybe it was just a fluke and Duke Nukem is their typical product?
They did both HL xpacs, and they were both awesome.
Duke Forever had some extremly poor judgement calls that, even if they're not the fault of Gearbox, Gearbox should have at least gone "No, hey, that's stupid. We need to fix that before launch."
Borderlands was awesome though, so I'll slide a potential Duke sequel into neutral territory and wait to see what the buzz ends up being.
What else has Gearbox done besides Borderlands tho? Maybe it was just a fluke and Duke Nukem is their typical product?
uhh.. seriously?
Half-Life: Opposing Force
Half-Life: Blue Shift
Half-Life: Decay
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 – PC – Co-developed with Neversoft.
James Bond 007: Nightfire – PC
Halo: Combat Evolved – PC, Mac – Co-developed with Bungie Studios.
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
Borderlands
Come to think of it, we haven't gotten any recent interviews with Gearbox on DNF, have we? Which is certainly telling since they were gushing when they first bought the game.
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this was already talked to death months ago, Gearbox only wanted the Duke IP so they bought it along with Forever. They released Forever hoping it would generate interest in Duke again so that they can go and make their own Duke game post Forever. The fact that forever is horrible is not shocking news and I'm sure deep down randy pitchford knows it sucks but it was a marketing move.
I agree with whoever said that Gearbox was probably sat in front of the old code and told to make it work.
I'd love to have a full behind the scenes after-action report of that whole transition. What they were given, what they had to adjust, remove or create from whole cloth, etc.
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They should make an Angry Birds knockoff with medieval characters. I'd buy that.
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Yeah, we're never getting PS2 BC on the PS3 again. Ever. Seriously, it's not going to happen. It's counter to Sony's philosophy on the product.
What I'm really worried about is the slim chance that Sony will look at the sale numbers on the PS4 a year in or so, scratch their heads, and say, "Okay, everyone, we're killing PS3 BC. Don't whine bitches, it only does everything!"
There is a game on Kongregate that uses a catapult with various ammo. I'm sure you can find it somewhere on the site.
I think he wants one where you throw peasants at the aristocrats that are trying to ravish your virgin daughter. Or son, aristocrat* depending.
I know that you guys I was being...wait...were you two being...um...fine.
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I say good for them. In before 'Duke Nukem Eternal 2023'.
Currently playing: GW2 and TSW
Someone from 3D Realms, I'd imagine. Consider that, even though Shadow Warrior was technically superior to Duke Nukem 3D in many respects, there wasn't a great deal of clamoring for a sequel, and I can't remember one ever being announced. So, a decade later, it falls by the wayside.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-20-microsoft-blocked-ps3-tales-of-vesperia
I'm not holding my breath; right now, they're seeing the sales figures. But soon enough they'll see the things people are saying. With any luck they'll listen and make the next title unquestioningly good.
Moneyhats. Indeed shocking. *nod nod*
I'm kind of surprised it took them this long to come to that conclusion, but yes. A lot of people were blaming "laziness" or "disinterest" in not wanting a full localization and translation of the PS3 version finally brought over to the United States, but this makes as much sense, at least to me. Granted, I personally don't mind. I though the US version was a very good localization (though apparently the entire thing is voiced in the Japanese version, which I find really surprising), and I should probably get around to finishing it.
That is more than 3D Realms was capable of doing in the end.
As I think others have said, I'm pretty sure Gearbox only really did this to get the rights to Duke. They got what 3d Realms had "working" and shipped it. Now they can go about making a *good* Duke game.
Ahyep, Gearbox certainly could... assuming the current Duke doesn't leave such a bad taste in everyone's mouths that they wouldn't give an actually good sequel a chance.
Anyway. Moneyhatting Tales of Vesperia? That's odd. Does it actually sell over here?
And it's hilarious that the Nazi talk got people less angry than Angry Birds. :P
It's the Circle of Life.
It's why people were so baffled by Namdai's decision to not localize the PS3 version of Vesperia.
Borderlands was awesome though, so I'll slide a potential Duke sequel into neutral territory and wait to see what the buzz ends up being.
And that's why I didn't dwell on it when it happened.
"Well, it's Namco Bandai and I guess they thought they had too much money already, why not."
And it's depressingly possible that they weren't prepared for just how shitty the game was when they bought it.
What else has Gearbox done besides Borderlands tho? Maybe it was just a fluke and Duke Nukem is their typical product?
Brothers in Arms, which are all decent to good games.
They did both HL xpacs, and they were both awesome.
I think they handled alot of Half-Life expansions too.
Look, even my stigmata's back.
Technically Furious 4 is being labeled a Brothers in Arms game
Half-Life: Opposing Force
Half-Life: Blue Shift
Half-Life: Decay
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 – PC – Co-developed with Neversoft.
James Bond 007: Nightfire – PC
Halo: Combat Evolved – PC, Mac – Co-developed with Bungie Studios.
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
Borderlands
Yeah, seriously, both games were pretty sweet. It's a little sad that you might need two different consoles to play them both
I believe the PS3 version even has a extra character!
She was supposed to be the pirate girl but I thought I read somewhere that that never actually happened in the JAP release.
Yeah, Patty, a pirate girl.
Also, you can keep Flynn as a permanent party member.
I'd love to have a full behind the scenes after-action report of that whole transition. What they were given, what they had to adjust, remove or create from whole cloth, etc.
Damn you Microsoft!