Episode 3

Playstation Temptation Episode 3 Show Notes

I. Introduction

-Discussion of how not too content heavy for this week.

II. What have you been playing?

-Nick: Rock Band, Guitar Hero 3, Turok Demo, Blacksite: Area 51 Demo

-Prat: Rock Band, Ratchet, Assassin’s Creed, Castlevania

III. Playstation Store Update

Downloadable Games

Tori-Emaki ($1.99)
PLAYSTATION Eye required. Presented in High-Definition 1080p resolution, Tori-Emaki is an innovative interactive art experience. Enter a world of atmospheric wonder as you embark on a magical journey by guiding a flock of birds through a living masterpiece inspired by ancient Japanese paintings. Move your body to vary the speed and direction of the birds’ flight and to immerse yourself in a beautiful visual experience.
File size: 72.8 MB
ESRB Rated E

Mesmerize: Trace ($1.99)
PLAYSTATION Eye required. Presented in High-Definition 1080p resolution, Mesmerize: Trace is a collection of absorbing visual and aural effects that respond to your body movements and sounds (such as clapping or snapping your fingers). Make photon particles dance and sing in Firefly, create a glowing cityscape with your own two hands in Urban, and go on to explore Twister, Chain Reaction and Flare.
File size: 119 MB
ESRB Rated E

Blast Factor Bundle ($12.99)
Blast Factor is a physics based action game which takes players into a fierce microbiological arena to guide a nano-machine against viral swarms. The Bundle includes the full game as well as the Multiplayer Pack and the Advanced Research Pack.
File size: 325 MB
ESRB Rated E

Add-on Game Content

MotorStorm Double Track Pack ($2.99)
This Double Track Pack features two brand new, high-speed circuits – the perilous “Eagle’s Nest” and the deadly “Diamondback Speedway,” compatible with all vehicle classes in all Online modes including Time Attack and Eliminator!
File size: 125 MB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. Please note: you need to actually own Rock Band in order to play these tracks:

• “Last Train to Clarksville” – The Monkees ($1.99)
• “All the Small Things” - Blink-182 ($1.99)
• “Action” – Sweet ($1.99)

File sizes: 18.7 MB – 26.3 MB

Demos

Turok Demo
Take on the role of Joseph Turok and survive a genetically altered planet occupied by an army of well-trained enemy soldiers, ravenous and unpredictable dinosaurs and creatures that populate the dangerous environment. Choose your combat; shoot to survive using an arsenal of firepower, utilize quiet kill stealth, or use the dinosaurs and creatures as weapons. Your mission? Survive at all costs.
File size: 1.10 GB
ESRB Rated M

FIFA Street 3 Demo
Try out the demo for the ultimate arcade soccer experience. In FIFA Street 3, take to the streets and experience the style, flair and attitude of street soccer like never before. Play as the worlds best players, and show off your street skills in unique environments around the world.
File size: 309 MB
ESRB Rated E

Game Videos

PixelJunk Monsters Trailer (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 homebase against threatening monsters by building towers and casting lightning storms across the forest. Download the official trailer today!
File size: 47 MB (HD)

Borderlands Debut Trailer (free)
What lies behind the vault? How do you survive the dangerous and outlaw world of Borderlands? Download the debut trailer for the new shooter from Gearbox Software and 2K Games now.
File size: 74 MB (HD)

Dynasty Warriors 6 Trailer
After the fall of China’s Han Dynasty, three rebellious states moved to overthrow the Emperor of China. Step onto the battlefield and experience the exhilaration of destroying thousands of soldiers on massive fields of combat.
File size: 25 MB (SD), 89 MB (HD)

Brothers In Arms Hell’s Highway Trailer (free)
Brothers In Arms Hell’s Highway delivers the most immersive WWII squad-based shooter experience to date, putting players in the boots of squad leader Matt Baker as he leads his men of the 101st Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden.
File size: 128 MB (HD)

Lost Planet Trailer (free)
LOST PLANET has raised the bar for shooting action to new heights! The game that has sold over 1,600,000 copies worldwide makes its debut on the PLAYSTATION 3!
File size: 182 MB (HD)

Syphon Filter: Combat Ops Trailer (free)
Download the Syphon Filter: Combat Ops trailer for your PSP and see the new Mission Modifier feature in action. Syphon Filter: Combat Ops delivers an unrivaled online multiplayer experience exclusively on the PSP system.
File size: 76 MB (HD), 101 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes

PAIN Ice Tea Theme (free)
Customize your PS3 system with a cool PAIN Ice Tea theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 1.80 MB

PAIN Ed T-Bone Theme (free)
Customize your PS3 system with a cool PAIN Ed T-Bone theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 3.05 MB

Mesmerize Theme (free)
Customize your PS3 system with a cool Mesmerize theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 1.60 MB

Tori-Emaki Theme (free)
Customize your PS3 system with a cool Tori-Emaki theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 1.60 MB

CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE Theme (free)
Customize your PS3 system with a cool CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 1.60 MB

IV. Topic of the Week

PSP=Proud of upcoming games

-We have some sweet games coming out for PSP such as:

1. Echochrome

2. Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core

3. God of War: Chains of Olympus

V. News

-Echochrome hits the PSN and PSP on March 19^th.

-NPD numbers

December 2007 Hardware Sales

# PlayStation 2 -- 1,100,000

# PlayStation 3 -- 796,600

# PlayStation Portable -- 1,060,000

# Xbox 360 -- 1,260,000

# Wii -- 1,350,000

# Nintendo DS -- 2,470,000

-Best Selling Software of 2007

1. Halo 3 (Xbox 360) -- 4.82 million

2. Wii Play w/ remote (Wii) -- 4.12 million

3. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Xbox 360) -- 3.04 million

4. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (PlayStation 2) -- 2.72 million

5. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) -- 2.52 million

6. Pokemon Diamond (Nintendo DS) -- 2.48 million

7. Madden NFL 08 (PlayStation 2) -- 1.90 million

8. Guitar Hero 2 (PlayStation 2) -- 1.89 million

9. Assassin's Creed (Xbox 360) -- 1.87 million

10. Mario Party 8 (Wii) -- 1.82 million

get the episode directly over here.

-Pratik and Nick