PS4? Thats a BS name.

     Several websites and the same Sony Corp, are talking about the next Playstation "PS4"? (Ugh! I don't like that name) Whats up with Sony and their console names? PS, PS2,PS3?; PSP,NGP/PSP2? There is no originality there. Why cant console makers give them better names?
Sony Naming committee meeting:
Man- We have a new console coming out? What should we call it?

Other dude- which one is this one the third? Fourth? I got an idea "PS4"!

Man- Awesome meeting adjourned lets go to lunch!

Thats why I like when companies like Nintendo come out with names like "Wii" or Microsoft wit "XboX" it sounds cool and catchy, car companies do it all the time even when they release cars in different territories they change the names from territory to territory. Even Ikea has different names for all their furniture. I think we deserve better names for the game consoles we pay for. Game companies should keep that in mind for their next gen consoles.

NGP rumored to be "scaled down"

According to multiple reports the NGP will be scaled down. The only problem is that they all cite the same source 01net. The site apparently has gotten rumors correct in the past, but at this point a rumor is only a rumor. The scaled down version of the NGP will cut down on several important features.

• The RAM will be halved to 256MB instead of the official 512MB.
• VRAM will be at128MB.
• The OS is reported to be scaled down but i didn't find how so.
• They did opened up an extra 26MB for data that require quick access.
• Apparently the planned 16GB flash will not be featured but instead they plan to use removable memory cards (SD, Stick Duo) with anti piracy security features.

Sony had said from the start they would offer two versions of the portable, one with 3G and one without it. Could it be that this was the plan from the beginning?  Is Sony going to offer a "cheap-o" version? or is it going to be the norm? For a company that seems to cut back on features of their products it is very possible. The technology exists but its pricey, gamers have been very vocal from the start; they are not likely to buy a portable that's worth $350. Sony might just be making a fatal mistake, this change makes the NGP less competitive. It puts it on a more leveled field with the Nintendo 3DS wich can be fatal for the NGP.

PSP on PS3?

Sony wants to put your favorite titles..? er, of PSP? on PS3??? What the hell is going on here? Oh well, according to Kotaku; electronics giant Sony says it wants to revamp its library of PSP games for PS3 which includes HD graphics, controller support, 3D, Extra features and other details.they gave it the name "PlayStation Portable Remaster Series". So far they announced that  MonHun (Monster Hunter) will be the first game to be revamped, and most likely another best seller, MGS Peace Walker will receive the "Remaster" treatment.
One concern is the already confirmed theory that Sony will not provide trophy support. This doesn't concern me since I do not seek to earn all possible trophies even though its nice to see when you earn one.

Rising game without English voices

Just saw this post on The Escapist (article) . The Piece says that at least two of the main characters of the Metal Gear Solid series are uncertain of their participation Rising. Voice actors David Hayter and Quinton Flynn have not been contacted by Kojima Productions.
This makes me wonder if the game will be pushed even farther for release. if that were the case the MGS fans will be pissed since the game has already pushed... once? In any case Flynn says he would be angry if they don't use him as the voice for the main character.  

PSN back soon!

PSN back up soon Check it out . This blog update came out on 5/14 just about an hour after we recorded The Patriotcast episode for this week and we were debating about the PSN! Funny, anyway remember to change your passwords and be safe!

For some free is crappy.

In lieu of the Sony PSN outage I read this article and the response by tezcatlipoca84

"Some of the types of replies I've seen on websites in relation to this are hilarious: 

There's the usual angry guy, complaining that he's owed so much by Sony for the PSN being down that they post in a threatening manner, with something along the lines of - "YEAH SONY YOU BETTER DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS MORE FASTER THAN YOU ARE BECAUSE I'LL MAKE YOU ALL SUFFER IF YOU DON'T CUZ I'M A REAL BADASS I'M LIKE 8 FEET TALL AND I HAVE BIG MUSCLES TO CRUSH YOU WITH!! JUST LOOK AT MY K/D RATIO ON BLACK OPS YOU DON'T KNOW WHO YOU'RE DEALING WITH FAGS!!!!"

XBox fanboys, who usually state something like - "LOL USE XBOX LIVE WHERE REAL GAMERS ARE IT'S INVINCIBLE OVER THERE THIS'D NEVER HAPPEN YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR HAHAHA LOL!"

And people who generally just want to complain about it by making accusations they don't actually fully understand due to the baselessness of them - "GETTING THE PSN BACK UP AND RUNNING WITH SECURITY BEING A HIGHER PRIORITY ISN'T DIFFICULT, IT'S BECAUSE THEY'RE SITTING AROUND DOING NOTHING CUZ THEY'RE LAZY IT DOESN'T TAKE THIS LONG SERIOUSLY!!!"

These posts genuinely make me laugh. I hope there are many, MANY more of them"

I mean this really captures almost everyone who posts in this threads  except they left guys like Me out, the guys who is just not too worried or raging because of  such a silly little thing. the guys that goes a little like this: "Meh! I dont really mind that PSN is offline, frankly I hate all those little jerks talking smack over the game action telling me they are going to come over and rape me with my own arms. Sometimes I wonder, why do I play with these people? Then I lower the voice volume on my headset  all the way down and actually enjoy the game play. I actually like playing games for the Story value and not just because it's the latest FPS. I've been playing Lego Star Wars III with my wife and  its actually fun playing with someone that is in the same room with you, every time we clear a stage we high-five each other and we utter the always obligatory "booyah!"  I actually enjoy this, what you call it? Ah yes , HUMAN INTERACTION. So fellow gamers please unplug yo'selves and enjoy a friend's company get a game that says 1-8 players or whatever just enjoy the miracle that is being toghether in this blue sphere floating through space. Love your fellow man!"   

Sony's second chance

Not to sound like a Sony Fanboy but how come we are just focusing our energy on criticizing Sony? They are victims of these attacks as much as we the consumer are, they did not asked for this to happen. I understand that their decisions to protect their PROPRIETARY software might not be popular with Jailbreakers and Software Pirates. However it is not Sony's fault.

Let me paint you a picture lets say you have a home, in that home there is a safe containing all your money. You live a regular life in a suburban neighborhood. One day while you are at work thieve breaks in, they crack a window open and they take as many things as they can carry including your safe. Now who would you blame in this situation? The home owner or The thieves? I don't see it any different than this. To me Sony cannot be blamed because they did not seek for hackers to break into their house to steal as much as they could.

I have had a PS3 for about 3 years now and I dont feel Sony owes me much more than what they are willing to provide. Sony has given us a free service that we all have taken huge advantage off with hours of play I mean its ridiculous how many hours I have spent playing MGO or COD on line being schooled by a bunch of thirteen year olds who I consider to sound pretty annoying and I still want to play more!


Lets get off Sony's back just a little bit, the service is free, the playtime is good and you dont have to use your CC info or your real info for that matter.I've learned my lesson not to give my CC info on line anymore. We all have to take responsibility for our own actions. I believe a lot of the players just want to justify not being responsible and cautious for their actions, and put all the blame on Sony. Lets all give them our support, and lets give them a second chance.