Finally, Square Enix releases their 2008 schedule and on that list is the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core for the PSP. It’s set to release in the US on March 25, 2008.

This game has been very successful in Japan and has been out for some time there. Unfortunately there is no information regarding a European release date.

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TeamXbox.com can confirm that Microsoft has been researching alternative input technologies for the last two years, including vision-based recognition such as the one used on Xbox Live Vision, as well as motion sensing technologies similar to those seen in the Microsoft Freestyle Pro and the PlayStation 3 SIXAXIS.

Particularly, Microsoft has looked at ways to improve the right analog stick input and you’ll hear more about those efforts soon.
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Source: teamxbox.com

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Christmas is over but that doesn’t mean your gamer buddy wouldn’t still like some extra Xbox 360 points.

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Xbox Live director of programming Larry Hryb, better known as Major Nelson, has revealed as part of a new post in his popular weblog that Microsoft is offering an Xbox 360 Points gifting system, currently U.S. only.

Now, when purchasing Microsoft Points online at the official website, users may also elect to gift points to other U.S. users, using the recipient’s Windows Live ID (not their Gamertag).
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Source: gamasutra.com

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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. There won’t be any posts today or tomorrow. Enjoy some gaming time off!

Upon the recent release of the trailer for Duke Nuke’m Forever, it seems this title is now moving toward a multi-platform release. I’ve heard a lot more about this title recently. Will it actually see the light of day finally after being announced years ago? Let’s hope! Until then, enjoy the video:

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Contrary to widespread reports, Rockstar has told Next-Gen that there has been no announcement regarding additional exclusive Grand Theft Auto IV content for Microsoft’s Xbox 360.

A Rockstar rep told Next-Gen Wednesday that the content in question is merely the second of the two previously announced pieces of episodic content making their way to Xbox 360. While both pieces of episodic content were initially scheduled to hit Xbox 360 in Take-Two’s fiscal 2008, the second piece of content will now be available in fiscal 2009, a delay presumably brought about by the later than expected release of the highly anticipated title, which slipped from a planned 2007 debut to a 2008 fiscal second quarter (February 1 - April 30) release.
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Source: next-gen.biz

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MCV understands that Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV will NOT be released in March as expected - and will in fact be held back until the last week in April.
Sources close to the game’s publisher have told MCV that the title’s UK release will miss the Easter period entirely, and will instead go on sale in the final week of Rockstar parent Take 2’s second financial quarter.

A Rockstar spokesperson told MCV that the publisher didn’t comment on ‘rumour and speculation’.
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Source: mcvuk.com

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Microsoft is now giving holiday shoppers even more value by reducing the price of its incredibly popular Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel by $30 to just $99 (U.S. ERP). The newly priced Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel now comes bundled with a driver disc and a demo of the acclaimed “Forza Motorsport 2″ including full force feedback support. With its sleek design and cutting edge technology, the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel immerses gamers in an unparalleled racing experience.

The Wireless Racing Wheel is compatible with all of the most popular racing games on Xbox 360, including:
• Forza Motorsport 2
• Project Gotham Racing 4
• Project Gotham Racing 3
• Test Drive Unlimited
• Need for Speed Carbon
• DiRT
• Nascar 08

Xbox 360 offers the best value among next-gen consoles and is the only place you can play the greatest holiday line-up in video games history. This holiday, buyers will receive two free games bundled with every Xbox 360 console and Xbox 360 Elite. The highly-rated “Forza Motorsport 2″ (Microsoft Game Studios) and “Marvel Ultimate Alliance” (Activision) are both included for $349.99 (U.S.) for Xbox 360 console and $449.99 (U.S.) for Xbox 360 Elite.
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The 3.80 firmware update for the PSP includes:

* [Internet Radio] has been added as a feature under [Network]
* The importing of channels in OPML format is now supported under [RSS Channel]
* Photos can now be displayed under [RSS Channel]
* New effects have been added to the vsual player under [Music].

Please note that there are special install instructions to get the internet radio function as follows:

* Download and install firmware update 3.80.
* Ensure you are in a Wi-Fi environment before attempting use
* With Memory Stick Duo containing firmware update 3.80 inserted into PSP, select Internet Radio icon under Network, and then “About Internet Radio.”
* Select “Adding the player to the Memory Stick Duo(TM)” and press the X button.
* When you have added the Internet Radio player, the player icon will appear under the “About Internet Radio” icon.
* Select Internet Radio player icon.
* Choose a genre and select a station.

Once installed you’ll have access to thousands stations in a wide array of genres.

Source: PSU.com

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Here’s some features to look forward to in Saints Row 2:

-Game set in a city 45% larger than the original
-New vehicles such as Motorbikes, Jet-skis, speedboats, planes and helicopters
-Use hostages as human shields
-Dual-wield weapons
-Use items from environment as melee weapons
Enhanced character creation that allows you to chose your sex of male, female, or transsexual (Yes, we are not joking here. Rupal is a possibility)
-New Co-op mode that allows gamers to play through the single player story with a buddy.

Source: PSU.com

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Rumor has it that the PSP game Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters may be heading to the PS2 early next year. GameStop currently has this game listed on their website with a February 12 release date.

There has been no official announcement yet. Stay tuned.

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