Weekend, what are you playing?
Midway through August already? Time sure flies when you're playing video games. So, what are YOU playing this weekend?
Migoy: Me and Arlie will be out with a few college friends for the weekend and won't be back until Monday but I got Phat's (my fat PSP) with me to kill idle time with Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road on it as it's one of my 'kill time' games. Arlie went to one of our friend's house who just bought a copy of the new Mortal Kombat game so maybe they played a bit of that.
Quash:Had a huge Saturday. Joined Indestructible 2011, pretty much our biggest fighting game tournament in the Philippines for Super Street Fighter 4 : Arcade Edition, Marvel vs Capcom 3, and Mortal Kombat with over 150+ players registered for all games. This event had players from different provinces to join Indestrucible 2011, so a big turnout indeed. While I was eliminated right away in Mortal Kombat(I suck), i was able to reach top 16 for both Street Fighter 4 and Marvel vs Capcom 3. Though i fell short, I'm pleased with making it that far. Had so much fun and met a lot of awesome players.
Congratulations to the winners of the event and also to Pinoy2DFighters for another successful event. More power to you guys! If you want to see the results, head over to this link.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword gets a release date
Woohoo! Nintendo has just added another game to rape our wallets with this upcoming holiday season by giving The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword a release date.
November 20 is the date to be for right-handed Link to appear on store shelves. But it going to be up against a lot of competition. I mean with the likes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Uncharted 3, Saints Row: The Third and Assassin's Creed: Revelations all coming out on the same month.
November is gonna be hell, in a good way. Lotsa '3' games coming out this year huh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoyRivmZ3QY&w=560&h=345
Silent Hill HD Collection coming to Xbox 360 alongside PS3
Xbox 360 owners rejoice! Konami heard your rage filled screams and has announced at their press conference at Gamescom that the Silent Hill HD Collection will not be a PS3 exclusive anymore.
The HD Collection will be out the same on both platforms this fall.
Lollipop Chainsaw Trailer
The new Suda game gets a trailer, Granted that it's a CG trailer and not gameplay footage but it pretty much gives you a very good idea about the theme of the game. A chainsaw decked out with hearts and zombies that bleed rainbows. Add to that a feisty and sexy hot blonde cheerleader and you have Suda51's latest mindfuck.
"Ready? OK! Zombies are whack! Stop staring at my rack! Let's save the school And kill some fools" - cheer by Juliet Starling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rgLrQDXq_U&w=560&h=345
You can follow the bubbly protagonist on her twitter account.
http://twitter.com/#!/julietstarling http://www.facebook.com/LollipopChainsaw
Playstation 3 drops prices in the Philippines next week
This year's Gamescom, Sony just announced a price drop of the PS3 to $249. While the price drop took effect right after it was announced for other countries, the cut will take effect next week for the Philippines and the rest of Asia. Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited(SCEH) just released a press release announcing the new prices for the 160GB and 320GB PS3.
The price drop will take effect on August 22, 2011. For the Philippines, a Sony Playstation 3 with 160GB HDD which is currently at a suggested retail price(SRP) of PHP 17,999, will be at an SRP of PHP 15,999. The 320 GB PS3 will also be reduced, with a SRP currently at PHP 18,999, will go down to PHP 16,999. Retail stores actually sell it for less now so we'll see how low it goes when it takes effect next week.
The rest of asia will also get the same treatment. In Hong Kong, a Sony Playstation 3 with 160GB HDD, will have an SRP of HK$2,080, and 320 GB HDD will go down to an SRP of HK$2,230. In Malaysia, a 160GB HDD will go down to an SRP of MYR1,029. The 320 GB version will be at MYR1,079. In Singapore, a 160 GB HDD will go down to an SRP of SGD399. a 360 GB HDD will have an SRP of SGD429. In Thailand, a 160 GB HDD will have an SRP of THB12,990, while the 320 GB HDD will have a SRP of THB13,490.
If you thought about getting a PS3, now is a great time. Just wait for August 22, and head over to your favorite retail shops and see how they reacted to the change.