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Despite being a franchise that’s all about sneaking, it comes as no surprise that the first three Splinter Cell games are getting HD facelifts for PS3 — after all, the Prince of Persia trilogy already has (on PSN, at least). Ubisoft has announced today that both “remastered” series will hit retail on Blu-ray disc March 22 for $40 apiece. Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy HD will include the original Splinter Cell, Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, all three offering 3D modes for compatible televisions. The Prince of Persia Classic Trilogy HD disc contains Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within and Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones. While the games run at a higher resolution, they’re identical to their original releases underneath the HD sheen, meaning any bugs that plagued them are present, too. The Splinter Cell collection will also be released on March 22 on PSN for the same $40 price tag, along with a digital Prince of Persia trilogy “bundle” for the same price. Currently, the three PoP classics are going for $15 a pop as separate downloads on the PlayStation Store. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Gamestop has listed up a Collector’s Edition for THQ’s Homefront. The SKU is exclusive to*the retailer and includes a Propaganda Booklet, Shotgun DLC, Concept Art Card, Cloth Patch and Multiplayer Unlock Pack. There is currently no word if this edition or a similar edition will release in Europe. Homefront releases on March 8 in the US and March 11 in the UK for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. The Australian edition releases on March 10. Below is a better look at whats inside the Multiplayer Unlock Pack: Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

There are only a few days until Call of Duty: Black Ops’ first DLC map pack will hit the Xbox LIVE marketplace and if you’re one of the many waiting patiently for the release then you’ll be happy to know that a double XP weekend has been confirmed. The weekend will run through February 4th through to February 6th and will be*available*on all platforms. The weekend was confirmed by Major Nelson during an interview with David Vonderhaar &*Josh Olin on the latest episode of his podcast. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Up until now we haven’t seen more than a few fleeting glances of Ascension, the new Zombies map for Call of Duty: Black Ops which will launch as part of the First Strike DLC.* Well that is all about to change as Inside XBox now have available a four minute video of gameplay footage from the new map which is set in an old Russian cosmodrome.* The video also features commentary from Treyarh’s Josh Olin who reveals some of the twists and turns we can expect such as the introduction of the Space Monkey enemy and Russian Doll bomb! Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Fans of Bethesda will be relived to hear that Brink is destined to be released on May 17th 2011 in America, and May 20th 2011 in Europe. This comes as very welcome news as many people (including myself) have been eagerly awaiting this game ever since we saw those first gameplay trailers long ago. For those unfamiliar with Brink, here’s the basics. Brink is set in a post-apocalyptic Utopian city known as the “Arkâ€. The city is embroiled in a war between two sides, the “Resistance†and the “Securityâ€. Both sides are playable and each side has their own, unique storyline. Brink offers extreme customization of both your character, and whatever weapon you decide to use. The weapons and costumes reflect each faction: the Resistance uses scavenged*weapon parts and cobbled together armor, while the Security forces uses high-tech weaponry and body-armor. Despite what seems to be a vast technological rift between them, both sides are evenly matched when it comes to fighting it out in the city. Brink’s combat system is itself, rather unique. While it is an FPS, there are many elements to it that go*beyond*standard FPS gameplay. With Splash Damage’s new SMART (Smooth Movement Across Random Terrain) movement during combat is smooth, fluid, and intense. The SMART system allows you to jump over railings, leap between buildings, and move over obstacles without you having to pay attention to different buttons, it just does it for you. *However your characters weapons and armor have a combined weight which will restrict your movement. So you can either be a heavily armored tank of a soldier with a massive gun, or a lightly armored stealth class that can move like a ninja, at the cost of firepower, and anywhere in-between. This does not make some classes deadlier than others, it just all depends on how you play them. But each class has a much different role than the other, going beyond simply how they move and fight. The heavier classes assault and secure objectives, while the lighter classes are able to hack equipment, while even having the ability to disguise themselves as the enemy player and move about unnoticed. Needless to say, this game is long-awaited by fans. And now with a definite release date we can all breathe a sigh of relief. With a Developer like Slash Damage and Bethesda, Brink is surely going to be a hit. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

According to a recent report from Kotaku, unnamed sources in the game development community have received notifications from Sony telling of a feature which will be incorporated into PS3 firmware update 3.60: Cloud storage for saved games. According to the report, the feature (called “Online Saving”) gives developers the opportunity to let players set up their save files on a remote server, preserving the precious, precious space on their own hard drives, and allowing players to access save data from multiple consoles. These developers also reportedly explained that the feature will only be made available to PlayStation Plus subscribers, or, as they’ll henceforth be called, the “Save File Insured.” This report sounds fairly believable — remote storage was one of the rumored features of PlayStation Plus before its reveal, and there was also that Sony trademark for “PS Cloud” back in 2009. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

There’s a massive amount of gameplay in the Killzone 3 dev diary posted below, so fans of the series should definitely scope it out. However, fans of not seeing dudes get their faces, necks, eyes and chests absolutely ruined by knives might want to go look for slightly friendlier videos. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Sony Computer Entertainment America has released an updated fact sheet in addition to some new media for the upcoming Playstation 3 exclusive, SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs. The third-person tactical shooter is slated for a April 19th release in North America and will feature Playstation Move support in addition to robust multiplayer modes. You can view the updated fact sheet for the upcoming title below: Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, LLC Developer: Zipper Interactive Platform: PLAYSTATION®3 system Peripheral Support: PlayStation Move and Sharp Shooter Attachment Genre: 3rd Person Tactical Shooter Players: Single-player Up to 32-online competitive multiplayer, Up to 5-cooperative multiplayer Launch Date: April 19, 2011 Rating: “M†for Mature OVERVIEW Building on the success of the multimillion-selling franchise, SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs, delivers the ultimate next-generation combat experience blending rich cinematics, PlayStation Move integration, a robust single-player campaign and industry leading competitive multiplayer exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system. Experience what it’s like to be an Ops Commander as you lead a 5-person squad in a special mission to discover what’s behind the annihilation of NATO Special Forces in Southeast Asia. Continuing to raise the bar for tactical gaming, SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs introduces new ways for players to engage in combat. For the first time in franchise history, players will be able to utilize both the PlayStation Move and DUALSHOCK controllers to enable precise, tactical control over their A.I. teammates. STORYLINE Control meets chaos when a special forces team confronts a no-win situation. Thrown into an international catastrophe, the Ops Commander, Cullen Gray, attacks with expertise and tenacity. With only six days, the OpsCom must lead his team to capture a militant revolutionary aimed at destroying the world’s most vital waterway and disrupting the global economy. The OpsCom leads a multinational force comprised of First Lieutenant Park Yoon-Hee (call-sign “45″), a South Korean covert operations specialist; Chief Petty Officer Dion Wells; Heavy Weapons Operator Eric Schweitzer; and Chung Kwan, a South Korean reconnaissance operative. The team is assisted by ORACLE, a surviving intelligence analyst aboard a crippled NATO carrier located offshore. KEY FEATURES Single-player campaign that delivers a rich cinematic experience supported by a strong contemporary narrative. Fight through 14 robust single-player missions over the course of a desperate six-day battle on the ground in Southeast Asia. Tactical, team-focused gameplay utilizing an enhanced command scheme. Full PlayStation Move integration makes shooting intuitive and precise. Players can utilize weapon scope control to enable ultra-precise shots. Dynamic enemy AI exhibit advanced squad tactics that adjust to the team’s every move, ensuring that encounters are unique each time through the combat zone. Utilize real-time access to supporting air assets like the devastating aerial bombardment. Destructible cover enables players to take defendable firing positions and allows cover barriers to be destroyed with heavy weapon fire and explosions. International Forces – The nationality of your character and teammates changes depending on your region. Active Armory – Scavenge and modify enemy weapons to build your arsenal. SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs will be playable in Stereoscopic 3D with full-fidelity resolution. COMPETITIVE ONLINE MULTIPLAYER Team-focused game modes for up to 32 players and ranked matches for more ways to earn experience points. Online career progression rewards players for heroic deeds with unlockable weapons, bonus characters, and new medals. Varied multiplayer maps offer vastly different terrains, from city slums to rural farmland and coastal vistas. Every multiplayer map supports all game modes and player counts, while pre-order map “Abandoned†exclusively offers classic Suppression. Extensive community support allows for quick matchmaking, friend finding and clan management Dynamic servers allow for user suggestions to be implemented in Zipper-created ranked rooms. Custom matches offer a robust choice of player options ranging from cover to weapon class restrictions and the ability to revive a team member. Classic mode consists of a collection of game rules for the hardcore fan, including no respawning, no health regeneration and no cover system. Tactical strikes from the single-player campaign will be available in most multiplayer game modes once the player performs certain tasks. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Learn all about Kowloon, Stadium, Discovery, and Berlin Wall thanks to Inside Xbox. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Here you can see a new multiplayer gameplay video of Socom 4 as well as some new screenshots of the maps and the game in action, hopefully you will like it. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

With the latest update for the PlayStation 3, as well as an update recently for Call of Duty: Black Ops, has come a wave of banned PlayStation 3 and PSN accounts. While many will be cheering at the news that hackers will be less likely to be cheating them or even demoting them, one problem has become apparent rather quickly. What if they ban the wrong person? By heading over to the official Black Ops forums, you will see a plenty of threads about being banned and questions on how or when they will be unbanned. While a most do admit to cheating it seems not only are some denying hacking but some didn’t even own the console to do it. One member of the website seems to of been banned although not previously playing Black Ops or even owning a PS3. IssY_I posted in one thread “When i want to play black ops it says my console is banned permanently???i have payed 150$ for the Ps3 (i bought it yesterday (used) and just came home with a new copy of b-ops! but why is my system banned?†If this problem becomes more wide spread, with banned consoles populating the used PS3 market, will the sales dry up? Or will this be an unfortunate one off? Either way lets hope at least for IssY_I’s sake they find a solution. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

We're back once again with the latest episode of the official Zipper Interactive podcast, Zipline. After wishing MAG a happy birthday and recapping some of its celebratory ongoings, we dive straight into detailing SOCOM 4's competitive multiplayer mode. Yes, it's finally the episode you've all been waiting for. To handle said honors, we've brought on S4's lead multiplayer designer Kevin Schmitt, as well as senior producer Mark Rogers from Sony Computer Entertainment America. Enjoy! Zipline Podcast, Episode 29 36.7MB | 40m:04s Subscribe to Zipline on iTunes | Subscribe via RSS You can discuss this episode by clicking this link. More...

The true meaning of war is more than just firing a gun. Get a taste of the Marine’s war in Tajikistan in this trailer for Red River! Between Afghanistan and China, the world’s next flashpoint is about to erupt.* The valleys, towns and mountains of Tajikistan will become bloody frontlines for the might of the People’s Liberation Army, insurgent guerilla fighters and the United States Marine Corps. You and your fireteam can make a difference.* How much is up to you.* It’s not the soldier with the most expensive gun or the biggest heart who wins on the battlefield.* It’s the smartest.* Semper Fi, Marine. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Zipper Interactive, the original creators and developers of SOCOM, have confirmed that SOCOM 4, will have a 5-player co-op mode. In a comment made on a PlayStation Blog post, Jeremy Dunham, Senior Community Manager at Zipper Interactive said: “No, we have 5-player co-op mode! We’ll be going into that a later date, though” No other details have been mentioned, but it is rumored to include 15 co-operative missions with support for up to five players online. SOCOM 4 releases exclusively for PlayStation 3 on April 19th, 2011. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Dirty, dirty Black Ops cheaters that downloaded the new PS3 firmware, update 3.56, are finding out exactly what Sony meant when it said the patch would help bolster “security.” A grip of consoles have been permanently banned from Black Ops multiplayer servers for hacking or cheating after their users installed the new firmware — though some of the outspoken among the banned are contesting the presumption that they are cheaters on the game’s official forums. (Which is like, the first thing you’d do if you were a dirty, dirty cheater.) In a seemingly cooperative attack executed by two mortal enemies, firmware 3.56 joins last week’s mandatory Xbox Live update, which also stopped pirated and modded copies of Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2 in their tracks. Is Activision’s cash cow so powerful that the publisher can request its own console updates at will? If that’s the case, Activision: Would you please, please ask Sony to add cross-game chat? Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Posted by Jeremy Dunham // Sr. Community Manager, Zipper Interactive Everyone here at Zipper Interactive is pleased to announce that the wait will soon be over! As our headline says, SOCOM 4 is scheduled to hit stores in North America in just a few months on April 19th. Earlier this week at the Zipper headquarters in Redmond, WA, we invited the media and 18 SOCOM community members to check out the latest version of our game. Not only did they get an update on the progress of our single-player campaign, they were also treated to an extensive look at several of our multiplayer modes, which, as any SOCOM fan will tell you, is absolutely the game’s bread and butter. Early next week, we’ll have another update on the PlayStation and SOCOM blogs to let you know what members of the community thought about their visit to Redmond and their hands-on time with SOCOM 4. In the meantime, we’d love for you to check out our “Not For Self†multiplayer trailer by clicking on the video above. Also, for you veteran SOCOM fans out there, head on over to GameStop.com and bring back classic SOCOM memories with another new trailer, this one for the GameStop pre-order exclusive “Abandoned†Map! The good news is that this is just the beginning of an upcoming flood of SOCOM goodness. As we count down the days and weeks to April 19, you can expect plenty of news, details and media to get you hyped up for what we think is the best SOCOM game yet. Enjoy the ride! Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Treyarch’s launched a ‘hotfix’ for the PS3 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops addressing a number of issues that came to light following the launch of Patch 1.06 yesterday. According to the developer, the quick fix addresses “wonky Killstreak selections” and control configurations resetting to default settings. Community manager Josh Olin also said about an hour ago that he’s working on an ETA for the latest Black Ops Xbox 360 patch, Title Update 6. Yesterday, Treyarch released Black Ops PS3 Patch 1.06, which was designed to address numerous issues with the shooter, add a few new features and tune the gameplay. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Everyone here at Zipper Interactive is pleased to announce that the wait will soon be over! As our headline says, SOCOM 4 is scheduled to hit stores in North America in just a few months on April 19. Earlier this week at Zipper headquarters in Redmond, WA, we invited the media and 18 lucky SOCOM community members to check out the latest version of our game. Not only did they get an update on the progress of our single-player campaign, they were also treated to an extensive look at several of our excellent multiplayer modes, which, as any SOCOM fan will tell you, is absolutely the game’s bread and butter. Early next week, we’ll have another update on the PlayStation and SOCOM blogs to let you know what members of the community thought about their visit to Redmond and their hands-on time with SOCOM 4. In the meantime, we’d love for you to check out our awesome “Not for Self†multiplayer trailer by clicking on the video above. Also, for you veteran SOCOM fans out there, head on over to GameStop.com and bring back classic SOCOM memories with another new trailer, this one for the GameStop pre-order exclusive “Abandoned†map! The good news is that this is just the beginning of an upcoming flood of SOCOM goodness. As we count down the days and weeks to April 19, you can expect plenty of news, details and media to get you hyped up for what we think is the best SOCOM game yet. Enjoy the ride! More...