Following more updates from Sony and assurances they are sleeping working round the clock to stop the naughty little boys hacking the PSN in the near future, the rumour mill has started once more about when the service will go live. Some had suggested last Wednesday as per our previous post, and thankfully I can … Continue reading »
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Xbox Live the latest casualty in online security?
Having trouble logging onto Xbox Live? Yeah, so are we. As previously reported, Microsoft have issued a statement regarding a phishing scam that may affect users of Modern Warfare 2. However, the Xbox Live service is currently displaying it’s own obscure status code and a message declaring that some components are completely unavailable. Have Sony … Continue reading »
Xbox Live Service Alert
Following the black death which has savaged the PSN over the last week, yes that’s right, an entire week!!! Today Microsoft have posted a service alert of severe for Xbox Live.
Updated: PSN to be back up tomorrow….
Rumours are afoot on the internet that the PSN will be back up at some point tomorrow. The information is of the “my mates, dad’s, best man for his second wedding said….” variety rather than Ken Kutaragi has sworn on his hamster that the service will definitely go live. It is rumoured that Sony have … Continue reading »
Wii2: Does it really look like this and have they REALLY called it Stream?
Right about the time I finally stopped laughing at the “revelation” that Nintendo’s next foray into the console world would be officially dubbed the Stream (like the truly puerile person that I am), Nintendo themselves finally confirmed what most of the developed world already knew: that they would be unveiling the Wii’s successor at E3. And … Continue reading »
Kinect expected to expand at E3 2011
According to reports given to MCV, Microsoft is gearing up for a big Kinect splash at E3 this year. Hoping to build on the success they have established already with superlative titles like Sports Abortion 2010 (released by both Ubisoft and Hudson Soft) and Sega’s finely-coded Sonic Free Riders, the big M have little left … Continue reading »
Penny Arcade sum-up the PSN debacle
Wii’s successor to be unveiled at E3 2011
So the rumours were true. Nintendo will be announcing their next entry in the home console market at E3 2011. Thank God I bought Wii Motion Plus! As Simon has already described, this new bit of kit should at least surpass PS3 and Xbox 360. Hopefully, Nintendo can wow us all with something truly forward … Continue reading »
Wii 2 to have a considerable lead on PS4/Xbox 720
Kotaku reported yesterday that Microsoft and Sony will not unveil their next-gen products until 2014. Hardly unexpected as both have been very clear that they really have no desire to move on. Game production costs have already scaled beyond most financiers nightmares, so another order of magnitude is hardly what they are looking for.
Love retro JRPGs? Chrono Trigger and FFVI headed to PSN soon
If you grew up with a SNES and loved JRPGs then you’re in luck: the ESRB, who assign games their age and content ratings in North America, have assigned ratings for Playstation Network ports of Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI (FFIII on American SNES consoles) for download onto both PS3 and PSP. Although no official release dates are … Continue reading »
Playstation Network/Qriocity: SUSPENDED
24/04/11 The ongoing crisis over at Sony towers seems to look to continue for the rest of the Easter Bank Holiday. Sony this morning released an updated statement that read: “We sincerely regret that PlayStation Network and Qriocity services have been suspended, and we are working around the clock to bring them both back online. … Continue reading »
Updated: PSN: Still down due to Anonymous Maintenance?
Since the early hours of Thursday morning the Playstation Network and related sites have been down due to unforseen circumstances, routine maintenance, supposed hacks performed by Anonymous, and at this rate the Easter Bunny is in for a good shout as being prime suspect. Leaving millions of gamers frustrated following the release of SOCOM, Portal 2, … Continue reading »
CLOSED: Gears of War 3: Beta Winner Is…… GearsIsLife
With the Gears of War 3 Beta kicking off on April 25th, HardandSoftGaming are giving away two Beta Codes for UK users (We don’t believe these will work outside of the UK but you are welcome to enter!). One code will be given away from today on hardandsoftgaming.com and then from tomorrow on our YouTube … Continue reading »
PlayStation Plus: 3 Months Free
Sony have today announced they will be offering 3 months free PlayStation Plus membership for all existing and new subscribers. This is available to all who take up the 12 month membership option for £39.99, meaning you will be entitled to 15 months of goodies and content. This is a limited time offer and ends … Continue reading »
Most Wanted: Sonic Generations
Yesterday SEGA announced details of Sonic Generations, the highly anticipated video game title in development to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 20th Anniversary. Delivering the definitive gaming experience for Sonic fans old and new, Sonic Generations sees Sonic the Hedgehog playable as both the much loved classic 1991 character, and the modern day video game hero he has … Continue reading »
Portal 2: Launching Early and Breaking Records….
Portal 2 was released earlier this week via Steam, and news today has indicated that GAME are now selling off their PC stock prior to the official release of both PS3 and Xbox 360 versions tomorrow. The original Portal shipped with each copy of the Orange Box and was used pre-dominantly as a trial puzzle experience, which managed … Continue reading »
Project Cafe: Will Wii2 blow everyone’s minds?
I own a Wii. Problem is, I haven’t turned it on a while. It was fun for a while, and it does honestly have some great exclusive titles on it, especially for anyone who grew up with a SNES. But in a world where people are already starting to look beyond HD, and multi-platform titles … Continue reading »
PlayStation Plus: Is it worth it?….
A lot of noise was made by Sony in the build up to the release of Playstation plus last June, but like many, I was sceptical as to what I would get for my £39.99.
Most Wanted: Will inFamous 2 spark the next evolution in gaming?
That got your attention didn’t it? Perhaps “next generation” is a bit of an exaggeration, but the information that is emerging from Sucker Punch Productions has definitely put inFamous 2 on our radar of games to watch out for in 2011. inFamous stormed onto the PS3 in 2009, boosting the appeal of Sony’s struggling hardware with … Continue reading »
Turtle Beach HPA2 on Xbox 360 – Review and How-to
There are a number of Surround-Sound gaming headset around from the likes of Turtle Beach, Astro and Tritton, however if you want to use them on your console the pickings are slimmer. The excellent wireless X41 from Turtle Beach are probably the best of a batch of “Xbox 360 Ready” headsets – but they are … Continue reading »
Motorola Xoom- First opinions
Just had a play with one of these. Overall, pretty damn good. Compared to the iPad 2? Faster, more responsive, sleeker, more grown up buttons, proper keyboard with a TAB key, MUCH greater browser functionality (including ‘incognito mode….) equal video and camera capabilities but with the added versatility of Android 3.0 (Honeycomb).
Minecraft – Hunting with Wolves
After putting together a pack of 6 wolves, I head down into my cave system in search of adventure.
Guinness World Record Xbox 360 Avatar T-Shirt
As part of the “Xbox Nations” Free Xbox Live Weekend this coming Easter, Rare are attempting to set the world record for the most people running a virtual 100m dash at one time on Saturday 23rd April 2011. If you participate you will be awarded the T-shirt above. Nice!
The Music of Minecraft
Minecraft features a dynamic soundtrack that is seemingly cued by new discoveries in your game world. Most of your time spent adventuring around your World of Minecraft is not scored. The air is full of the sounds of chopping wood, moos and ssssssssss’s that help to cement you within your environment. When you discover … Continue reading »
Super Monkey Ball: Hits Windows Phone 7
Sega announced this week that the brand new reworked, original, exactly as it was port of Super Monkey Ball is now available to download on the Windows Phone 7 marketplace for £3.99. Having only been out for a matter of days there are already some pretty unkind reviews for this iteration. It is a carbon … Continue reading »
Great Expectations: The legacy of the Sony Playstation still hangs over its present day successor
On 3rd December 1994, the video gaming world changed forever. Born out of a grudge resulting from a failed partnership between Nintendo and Sony, the original Playstation was not the first in the fifth generation of video game consoles to be unleashed on the public, nor was it considered a wise decision by many within … Continue reading »
Xbox Live Reward Scheme: Free Microsoft Points
Microsoft have started up a reward scheme that allows you to earn Microsoft Points from buying products and completing questionnaires. As you can see I have recently signed up, completed April’s questionnaire and earned myself 20MSP. Not a lot, but better than nothing.
Street Fighter X Tekken: Tag-tastic
The next Vs. game from Capcom and their second in partnership with Namco, Street Fighter X Tekken looks set to blend the tag-team elements of Tekken Tag Tournament with the controls and gameplay of Street Fighter IV. This is definitely a Tekken visits Street Fighter affair due to it being developed by Capcom. A Namco … Continue reading »
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition – Here we go again…
Another year, another Street Fighter IV version for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. This new release is based on the gameplay updates and new characters included with the Japanese Arcade version released late in 2010. There was originally never going to be an updated arcade version but seemingly due to the success of SSFIV … Continue reading »
Capcom: Big Release Line Up For 2011/12
Who said new IP was dead….? Following another successful showing, Captivate, did just that this year for the masses of Miami. All the stars from Capcom’s backroom staff and developers were present to show off their latest brain farts that we are undoubtedly going to wait with anticipation for over the coming months. The key titles discussed … Continue reading »
