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Terraria – The PS3 Attitude Review
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Terraria is a big game with a simple concept – survive. This is done via creating shelter, collecting materials and fighting off monsters who are more than ready to attack you the moment you’re off-guard. Although many people compare Terraria to Minecraft, and the resemblance is easy to notice, does it stand on its own two feet?

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MotoGP 08; a step to realism?
Sunday, 7 Dec, 2008 – 19:18 | 7 Comments
MotoGP 08; a step to realism?

During 2007 Capcom announced that they now have the right to publish games based on the MotoGP franchise. At first, that decision seemed risky, since Namco used to develop Moto GP games.

The first footage of the game got us excited, with head of communications of Capcom Europe Ben Le Rougetel, promising us that the game would be able to be played by both amateur and experienced players. The system they were developing would be available to “read” the player’s reactions and decide the difficulty level he/she would be playing on.

Just a few months before the release of the game, an optimistic hype had been created around Capcom’s attempt to give us a “re-innovated” MotoGP experience.

Two months ago, the game hit the stores and gave gamers the opportunity to finally see for themselves what Capcom had managed to create.

Did Capcom’s take on the MotoGP franchise proved to be another mediocre bike simulator or a hidden gem?

Prince of Persia; launch day competition
Friday, 5 Dec, 2008 – 13:10 | 58 Comments
Prince of Persia; launch day competition

Prince of Persia is available in the UK and Europe today, and to celebrate that fact we got together with Ubisoft and put together three prize packs that will make you say ‘wow!’.

For your chance to win one of these awesome prizes, read on…

Home Beta is Down – back soon with 1.02
Friday, 5 Dec, 2008 – 12:22 | 7 Comments
Home Beta is Down – back soon with 1.02

Ever dependable Ted the Dog has posted up on the community boards that Home will be offline from 11a.m. GMT (about an hour ago) for thirty minutes to facilitate “some updates to the servers”.
Well, that …

A Next Metal Gear Is…
Friday, 5 Dec, 2008 – 9:09 | 7 Comments
A Next Metal Gear Is…

Put on your thinking caps everyone because Kojima Productions have just updated their site this morning with a flash teasing us about the next Metal Gear. From the looks of things, the PS3 doesn’t seem …

North American PSN Store Update – Dec 4
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 22:52 | 2 Comments
North American PSN Store Update – Dec 4

Free Qore, free LBP Kabuki Actor, free Age of Booty map packs, free Naruto pack, free videos, free wallpapers. No free themes today.

Qore Episode 7 For The Price Of ‘On The House’
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 22:18 | 6 Comments
Qore Episode 7 For The Price Of ‘On The House’

This month’s Single Episode version of Qore will be free for all PlayStation Network members as a Happy Holidays gift to all

Get The Flock Out – FLOCK! Demo For Qore Subscribers
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 21:08 | 2 Comments
Get The Flock Out – FLOCK! Demo For Qore Subscribers

Annual Qore subscribers will get a special winter demo of FLOCK! today, “the first publicly playable version of the game available anywhere” according to Capcom’s Unity blog.

Jumping to new heights, Mirror’s Edge DLC announced
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 20:21 | 2 Comments
Jumping to new heights, Mirror’s Edge DLC announced

It’s only been a couple of weeks since Mirror’s Edge hit store shelves but the good folks over at EA Dice have already announced new downloadable content for the game.
Aptly named the Pure Pack, “Players …

European PSN Store Update – Dec 4
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 19:49 | One Comment
European PSN Store Update – Dec 4

Classic PS1 games to reminisce, plastic Dark Knights to sample, PSN exclusives to race and think about, four lettered-eight balled racing packs to download and a free weathered ninja pack are some of the offered goodies for today.

Google Friend Connect
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 17:14 | Comments Off
Google Friend Connect

PS3 Attitude now supports Google Friend Connect.

PSN Update – December 4th – Turning Japanese Edition
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 14:33 | One Comment
PSN Update – December 4th – Turning Japanese Edition

We’ve decided to stop ignoring the weekly Japanese PlayStation Store update so, for those of you in the region, or with access, (we espouse the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy here at PS3 Attitude when …

GRID DLC offers MacLaren F1 plus others
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 11:51 | 2 Comments
GRID DLC offers MacLaren F1 plus others

More DLC and this time for Race Driver: GRID.

Age Of Booty Impressions
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 4:15 | 2 Comments
Age Of Booty Impressions

With little better to do, I downloaded the Age Of Booty Trial today to give it a whirl.

Should I have set my hopes up for the high seas and open oceans in this click ‘n’ go pirate-a-thon? Would I have be better off lowering my expectations like the trawling nets of a weirdy-beardy fisherman on one too many rums?

Click through for my firsthand account of life on the waves, seasickness and all.

Astro Tripper Heads to PSN via PomPom Games
Wednesday, 3 Dec, 2008 – 23:33 | Comments Off
Astro Tripper Heads to PSN via PomPom Games

Make note, people. December 11th marks the day that we get our happy little trigger fingers on the sparkly new PSN game ‘Astro Tripper’. PomPom Games released this on the PC which went on to win awards in 2001.

So. A seven year old game from the PC universe is coming to PSN. Why should we care? Click through for the lowdown on what PomPom have done to spice up this reworking of the game.

SCEA: LBP 1st week t-shirt was over-priced “holds a few truths”
Wednesday, 3 Dec, 2008 – 22:19 | 4 Comments
SCEA: LBP 1st week t-shirt was over-priced “holds a few truths”

A new LBP post on the official PlayStation blog and lots of information is cleared up, talked up, and in some cases, even mopped up.

Official Sackboy Plushies Available In Japan, Ugly As Sin
Wednesday, 3 Dec, 2008 – 12:45 | 2 Comments
Official Sackboy Plushies Available In Japan, Ugly As Sin

Now you too can have your very own official Sackboy plushie, provided you live in Japan or don’t mind importing. But aren’t these Sackboys a bit odd looking?

R2 Advertising Ramps up with 1950s Style Newspaper
Wednesday, 3 Dec, 2008 – 12:03 | Comments Off
R2 Advertising Ramps up with 1950s Style Newspaper

What’s this? MORE inventive ads from Sony? Resistance 2 goes back in time with its own 1950s styled broadsheet.

Tekken 6 Punching You In The Face Fall/Autumn 2009
Wednesday, 3 Dec, 2008 – 11:29 | 2 Comments
Tekken 6 Punching You In The Face Fall/Autumn 2009

Long time Tekken fans rejoice! The King Of Iron Fist Tournament 6 is still on track for a Fall 2009 release (Autumn for my mates).

The PS3 Gives You Wings – Red Bull enters Home
Wednesday, 3 Dec, 2008 – 10:43 | One Comment
The PS3 Gives You Wings – Red Bull enters Home

Despite what you’ve heard, it’s not love that makes the world go round. It’s Advertising.
Red Bull becomes the first brand to pick up on Sony’s new virtual world: Home.