Game Aristocrat

Was the Metal Gear Online Beta offer just a scam to increase pre-orders? 

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This week marks the return of content on Sony’s PSN store (new and improved).  You can go there to purchase the latest Warhawk booster pack (or purchase it in game if you like).  Never to be outdone by other shooters that only include maps in their updates, Warhawk has created yet another booster pack.  Previously when Warhawk released a “map” pack or an update, it also included a new vehicle, new map layouts, and/or new weapons.  This booster is no different and puts the DLC count at 3 (the 1 update was even free!).  Now that Warhawk has also gone on sale for $29.99, I’d call purchasing it and its DLC packs a no-brainer.  You can get the core game and all of its updates for less than the cost of any other new PS3 game.

So anyhow the major part of the latest booster pack goes as follows:

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Game Aristocrat is back and in full effect!  Sorry for being away for so long.  I know…  Excuses are like butt-holes (everybody has got one and they all stink), but if you’re interested, below is why we’ve been M.I.A.

Harbro is a family man and has taken on the duties of a little league baseball coach and commisioner.

Tehjubbster is also a family man and on top of that he is a kick-ass drummer for a kick-ass band working to become famous and take over the world.

I do not have a wife nor do I have any children, but instead came down with a sickness for about a week and a half (thanks a lot Tehjubbster!).  However, we are all back and ready to supply you with gaming information generated chubs.

Ok, so enough of the excuses.  Here is what we have on tap for the future:

1. Time Crisis 4 review
2. Rocketmen: Axis of evil review
3. JWat has a beta key for Metal Gear Online (We’ll give our thoughts once we’ve played it).

Open invitations (if you ever see a PS3 id of “harbro” or “J-Wat”, try to join a game with us):

1. You are invited to join us online for Rockband play (Harbro will melt your face with his guitar or serenade the panties right off your girlfriend with his awesome vocals).  Come and be witness to his pwnmenship!!!
2. You are invited to join us online for Warhawk (JWat will snipe you from areas of the map you did not even know were reachable).
3. You are invited to join us online for Call of Duty 4 (If you do not mind Harbro calling a heli every 2 minutes).

In the wee hours of the night, Sony announced on the Playstation blog that PSP firmware update 3.93 released today.  To find out what we’re getting, click more!

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Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 4 release date (June 12, 2008) announcement created quite a buzz in the video gaming world.  Of course that would include questions.  The guys that run the playstation blog decided to get the answers to those questions.  I personally was most interested in the Metal Gear Online information.  Up until now, I really wasn’t even sure it the online version of the game was going to be a completely different product to be purchased separately.  Continue to read below to see why JWat is excited.

The following Q&A was taken from the playstation blog: 

Q: When is the Metal Gear Online multiplayer beta test?
A: The Metal Gear Online multiplayer beta test is scheduled to begin on April 21, 2008.

Q: Is there a time frame for the pre-order to gain access to the beta? When does the pre-order period begin?
A: The pre-order will begin April 2008. Check with your local retailer on availability.

Q: Is there any special process that consumers must go through to verify their participation in the beta?
A: When the pre-order program begins in April 2008, consumers who pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will receive the Metal Gear Saga 2.0 DVD, containing a Prologue that recaps the Metal Gear franchise, a 20th Anniversary retrospective, character bios for Big Boss, Liquid Snake, Solidus Snake, and Solid Snake, plus a collection of international trailers of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. This pre-order package also contains an insert with a download code and special instructions for accessing the Metal Gear Online beta test when it goes live in late April.

Q: How many people will be allowed to participate in the Metal Gear Online beta test?
A: The special Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots pre-order package (which includes the insert with the Metal Gear Online download code) will only be available while supplies last.

’til next time, this is JWat saying…

 Can you digg it?!!!

The winners of the inaugural Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards have been announced.  Winners were determined by popular vote, sales and gameplay data, Metacritic score or staff votes.  Winner list below:

• Best Overall Arcade Game: “Bomberman Live” (Hudson Entertainment)
• Best Classic Game: “Castlevania: Symphony of the Night” (Konami Digital Entertainment)
• Best Original Game: “Pac-Man: Championship Edition” (NAMCO BANDAI Games)
• Best Family-Friendly Game: “Pac-Man: Championship Edition” (NAMCO BANDAI Games)
• Best Competitive Multiplayer Game: “Bomberman Live” (Hudson Entertainment)
• Best Cooperative Multiplayer Game: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Ubisoft Entertainment)
• Best-Selling Game: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Ubisoft Entertainment)
• Most-Played Game: “Worms” (Team17 Software Limited)
• Highest-Rated Game: “Castlevania: Symphony of the Night” (Konami Digital Entertainment)
• Xbox LIVE Arcade Staff Choice: “Pac-Man: Championship Edition” (NAMCO BANDAI Games)

Harbro

All UT3 players need to travel here and pick up a genius, user created mod.  The Legos are destructible!  Be sure to read the comments on the page before installing, there are some instructions for EU vs. USA installs.  It’s all very easy though.  Check out the mod videos below:

Harbro

Here’s the update straight from the blog.  You PSP fans will be happy to see the demo below:

Add-on Game Content

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Why Do You Love Me” - Garbage. ($1.99)
• “Sex Type Thing” - Stone Temple Pilots ($1.99)
• “El Scorcho” - Weezer($1.99)

File sizes: 27.6 MB - 32.1 MB

PS one Classics for PS3 / PSP

Jet Moto 3 ($5.99)
Jet Moto 3 brings better graphics, improved physics, and even more intense futuristic all-terrain racing to your screen with 14 new tracks, 3 special new stunt tracks, and a brand new hop button for avoiding nasty obstacles! Choose one of 10 unique riders and hang on tight!
File size: 329 MB

Demos

PixelJunk Monsters Demo (free)
Inspired by the popular and addictive “tower defense” game genre, PixelJunk Monsters is a fun and intuitive game featuring a uniquely attractive art style. Defend your home base against threatening monsters by building towers and casting lightning storms across the forest.
File size: 59.3 MB
ESRB Rated E

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Update is below.  Nothing too exciting this week: 

Snakeball (Full Game – GBP 4.99) has re-appeared
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (PlayStation 3 game demo – Free)
Assassin’s Creed Developer Diary (Free)
Conflict: Denied Ops (PlayStation 3 game trailer – Free)
Devil May Cry 4 Wallpaper (Free)
Sports Theme (PlayStation 3 themes – Free)

American update to follow later today…

Harbro

A mysterious poster named sonyguy32 has posted to the Playstation Network @ Home forums.  The pics are below and clearly show an in-game XMB in action.  The game in the background is Warhawk.  Oh, and yes, the photos have been edited.  sonyguy32 edited his own reflection out of the photos.  Click the pics below for a larger shot.