WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 was a terrible game I traded  to GameStop less than 24 hours after I picked it up.  You’ve probably been wondering if 2009 would be a better game and after several days of playing the new title, I now have an answer for you.

When it comes to wrestling, we haven’t seen a good option on Nintendo systems since the good old days of the N64. It looks like the dry days of bad wrestling on Nintendo may have finally come to an end. While the game is still better on the PS3, if Nintendo is your thing, the Wii version ia surprisingly good.

THQ Statement:

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for Wii builds upon its inaugural offering by significantly expanding its match type options, giving players more ways to enjoy the platform’s unique pick-up-and-play experience. The game also takes full combat sports entertainment to the next level by giving players more Superstar control with interactive entrances and victory scenes. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for Wii also includes a wide variety of new weapons, the debut of online gameplay and much more.

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DLC for Both Xbox 360 and PS3

EA has told Gamecyte that the extra content planned for Mirror’s Edge will come to both Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles — once believed to be PS3 exclusive — around the time the PC version ships in January next year.

We thought it’d be only fair that PS3 got this one since the Xbox 360 will be getting its share of exclusive content with Fallout 3, Tomb Raider, and GTA IV. Oh, well…can’t win them all, err, any.

In the meantime, check out our review of Mirror’s Edge.

Via Gamecyte

written by Carlos Macias \\ tags: Consoles, DLC, EA, Fallout 3, GTA-IV, Meantime Check, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox 360, Mirror, Sony PS3, Sony PS3, Tomb Raider, Version Ships, Xbox

Looking sweet on any 1080p TV, SFII HD comes to Xbox 360 and PS3 this November.

We got some screens that will make you salivate all over your controller.  OK, not really but at least they’ll have you saying “Wow, that’s a spicy meatball!”  Your favorite Street Fighters characters will all be available totalling up to 17 playable fighters.  I’ve rarely strayed away from Ryu (pronounced Rye-you) and Ken.  I can honestly say that I’ve used Zangief maybe 3 times in my life, I’ll bet he looks great in 1080p but he still really sucks!

Via Capcom

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Kezins.com was able to sneak into SOE’s facility and interview Lead Writer and Game Designer Matt Staroscik on the upcoming Spy-themed massively multiplayer shooter, The Agency™.

I’ve played plenty of MMO’s.  Star Wars Galaxies, World of Warcraft and Age of Conan.  The common denominators are… PC and monthly fees.  Something tells me ‘The Agency’ will be different… a GOOD different.  I asked the questions — Will we see monthly fees when The Agency makes it’s way to the PS3?  When can we expect a release date of The Agency?   How customizable will the game be?  The Interview below…

We’re excited that a spy-themed MMO shooter will make it’s way to a console, the PlayStation 3.  Dressing in our most convincing attire and speaking as smooth as Vanilla Ice in ‘Cool as Ice’, we asked Lead Writer and Game Designer Matt Staroscik several questions that he was “permitted” to confirm.

There’s been rumors that SOE plans to charge a monthly fee for ‘The Agency’ based on it being an MMO.  If true, will this fee be limited to the PC or will both platforms (PC and PS3) see this monthly charge?

The Powers That Be are considering a number of approaches. To stay flexible, the way we are building the game content makes us compatible with a lot of different options. Our executives will be closely watching how Free Realms is received, and applying any lessons learned there to future products like The Agency.

Whatever they decide, I would be very surprised if any payment scheme was not identical for PC and PS3 players.

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September sales show that Microsoft’s move to become cheaper than Nintendo’s Wii last month was a much needed one. It wasn’t enough to push it past the Wii, but it did rank 3rd topping all of Sony’s hardware offerings.

Hardware Sales

1. Wii - 687,000
2. DS - 536,800
3. Xbox 360 - 347,200
4. PSP - 238,100
5. PS3 - 232,400
6. PS2 - 173,500

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LittleBigPlanet Delay and Yoda in Your PS3

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Just like his favorite team last night, Juan makes a comeback after being 5-0 this week. Carlos joins in the fun and they talk about the recently delayed LittleBigPlanet (for a whole week! ZOMG!) and they share their thoughts on Yoda/Darth Vader infecting the 360/PS3 via DLC.

Bonus! Red Sox make a huge comeback — and Juan misses it.

written by Carlos Macias \\ tags: bonus, Darth-Vader, DLC, Favorite Team, Kezcast, LittleBigPlanet, Red Sox, Run Time, Sony PS3, Sony PS3, Yoda, Zomg

PS3 Firmware 2.50 goes live. Download it now!

For those who tuned in yesterday, we reported all the nifty updates coming to the PS3 via the 2.50 update. We’ll our buddies at PlayStation Blog have shared the additional ggodies you’ll get in you bag.

“In addition to the features announced yesterday, Firmware 2.50 will feature Flash 9 support for the PS3’s browser, according to this post on the official PlayStation community forums.”

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: blog, browser, Buddies, Community Forums, firmware, Firmware Download, Flash 9, Playstation, PlayStation 2, playstation 3, Sony PS3, Sony PS3

On October 14th, Saints Row 2 hits the store shelves for PS3 and 360.  Here’s a ‘15% off’ bailout plan for you.

Circuit City is currently offering Saints Row 2 for $59.99 + $10 Giftcard.  Kezins.com has a bailout plan.  Circuit City is running their promotional “15% off Friends and Family” sale Oct 12 - Oct 14 which means once you apply the coupon below, you too could be pimpin the game for the price of $51 + $10 Giftcard.

Check out the coupon below:

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written by Juan Perez \\ tags: Circuit City, coupon, Microsoft Xbox 360, Saints Row 2, Sony PS3

Is your 20gb, 40gb, 60gb or 80gb getting full?  For $78.99 + free shipping we got an upgrade for your PS3 that you can’t pass up.

PlayStation 3 Demos are great.  Heck, they saved me from purchasing some iffey’s and helped me decide which game is worth picking up.  One problem with demos… they take up too much space on my 60gb PS3!  I’ve been very careful over the past 3 months, deleting old demos I’ve liked but had to make room for new ones.  With the price of hard drives dropping, this decision is a no brainer.  Demos and now some newer games will require me to expand my PS3 storage.  (Soul Calibur IV offers better load times if you install it on your PS3).

Check out where to buy it below:

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If you’d like to sign up for the Resistance 2 Beta, you simply need to click on the link below and sign in with your PSN account. Annual Qore subscribers and people who pre-ordered the title from GameStop are already playing setup with the beta FPS sign-up. This link is your last opportunity to get in on this and I am sure slots will be completely full very soon.

Resistance 2 Beta

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: PSN, Resistance 2 Beta, Sony PS3