Sony teases us with the first God of War III video trailer.

See the trailer here!

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Here are the highlights of today's Sony E3 press conference. More information will be posted on GamingBits.com soon, along with photos from the event! The biggest PS3 game announcement came at the conclusion of the presentation, which we won't make you wait on:

MAG, a "Massive Action Game" which allows for huge 256 player battles. Zipper Interactive is developing the game. Players will likely be hooked to rank their players up, as part of an 8 player squad.

God of War III: No surprise that it is coming, but the first teaser trailer was shown. Watch for it on GamingBits.com!

80GB PLAYSTATION 3 "Core Pack" announced. The 80GB PS3 now becomes the standard PS3 system, at a $399.99 price tag.

PlayStation Video service debuts: Available today on the PlayStation Store, a new video service debuts for the PLAYSTATION 3. TV shows and movies can now be purchased or rented for viewing on both the PS3 and PSP. SD and HD videos will be available. TV episodes will start at $1.99, while movie rentals will go for $2.99-$4.99. In a unique move from the Xbox 360's Video Marketplace, Sony is offering video purchases. Films can be purchased between $9.99 to $14.99, if you want to keep the digital download. New titles will be added weekly.

PlayStation Home: The closed beta is expanding in Summer 2008 and the open beta will begin in Fall 2008. Not much new on that (we've been waiting for some time), but Sony did confirm game environments for Home avatars: Resistance: Fall of Man, Warhawk and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune were shown. Use your PS3 Home avatar to virtually explore the environments of the game. Although the environments are all from first party Sony games, third-party support will come from publishers such as EA, Activision, LucasArts and Ubisoft.

Gran Turismo TV: Debuts in the US starting August 1st. Watch special automotive episodes via GT5 Prologue.

Resistance: Retribution announced for the Sony PSP. Resistance goes portable in this new game designed specifically for the PlayStation Portable.

Other PSP titles confirmed include Loco Roco 2, Patapon 2 and Super Stardust Portable.

Life WIth PlayStation: Coming in end of July to the PS3 in US.

Ratchet and Clank Size Matters PSP Entertainment Pack: A $199.99 Silver PSP bundle will be available starting in October 2008, which includes Ratchet and Clank Size Matter game, a "blockbuster movie" on UMD, a PLAYSTATION Network voucher for echochrome, and a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo.

PLAYSTATION 3 Greatest Hits Announced: Several PS3 games will be available starting 7/28/08, at the $29.99 "Greatest Hits"price tag, which include:
Warhawk, Motorstorm, Resistance: Fall of Man, Call of Duty 3, Need for Speed: Carbon, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas, and Assassin’s Creed.

Limited-edition LEGO Batman: The Videogame PlayStation 2 Pack: Sony keeps the PS2 kicking, the sole survivor of the last-generation. This $149.99 PS2 bundle includes the LEGO Batman videogame and the Justice League: The New Frontier DVD.

More details on Sony's announcements will be posted on GamingBits.com soon!

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Today's Nintendo presentation at E3 2008 in Los Angeles brought forward some interesting information regarding Nintendo's plans going forward. First of all, Nintendo announced a new Wii Accessory known as Wii MotionPlus. The press release also talks about a new Wii Sports title which would take advantage of this add-on:

"Wii Sports Resort is not just a simple sequel to one of the world’s most popular console games, Wii Sports. It is the first title to make use of another Nintendo advance, the Wii MotionPlus accessory, which plugs into the base of the Wii Remote controller to provide an incredibly realistic motion experience. Scheduled for release in spring 2009, Wii Sports Resort includes new game experiences such as Sword Play, Power Cruising on a water scooter and Disc Dog, along with the new Wii MotionPlus accessory and Wii Remote Jacket at no additional cost. The Wii MotionPlus enhances precision and player immersion for the Nintendo-pioneered motion-controlled gaming trend that has drawn millions of new people to the world of video games."

The next big announcement from Nintendo also is of a peripheral intertwined with a game:

"This holiday season, Animal Crossing®: City Folk lets players move into a fun community populated by quirky animals. Players can improve their community, chat with the locals or just spend the day fishing and collecting fossils. There is also the opportunity to catch a bus into the new urban city area. Though you’ll never see other players in the city, you can connect with them in new ways using WiiConnect24, such as bidding on your friends’ items at the auction house or visiting the Happy Room Academy headquarters to see the top-rated player house. Another new feature in Animal Crossing®: City Folk is the ability to visit friends’ towns and chat with one another using the new WiiSpeakTM microphone. The WiiSpeak microphone is sold separately at an MSRP of $29.99 and allows Internet voice chat among Wii Friends – not just from person to person but from room to room."

Next is probably the biggest announcement, at least for Nintendo DS owners. That news is about Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars which will be developed by Rockstar Leeds and Rockstar North. More information on GTA: Chinatown Wars should appear soon at the official website.

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SEGA has just revealed some fresh details on Infinite Space, their all-new role-playing game for the Nintendo DS. From the press release

Produced by Atsushi Inaba and directed by Hifumi Kouno (of Nude Maker), the powerhouse team is developing a highly detailed game and universe that fits perfectly onto the Nintendo DS. Infinite Space follows the story of Yuri, a young crewman that journeys the galactic frontier and slowly moves up the ranks to become captain of his own spaceship fleet. Using over 150 blueprints, players will build and customize a huge array of space ships and have over 200 crewmen to recruit. Players will battle their way through space to become the strongest fleet in the galaxy while exploring new planets and solar systems.

Infinite Space delivers excellent replay value with an epic storyline containing multiple branching story arcs that weave together seamlessly to create one epic tale set amongst the stars. The gameplay depth and replayability of Infinite Space make it stand out from any DS title currently in the market. The game also features multiplayer combat through local wireless connection for up to two players.

“Infinite Space will be one of the most detailed and ambitious RPG title developed for the DS to-date,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. “The attention to detail in creating the massive universe and the immense sci-fi content packed into this game ensures countless hours of brilliant gameplay to satisfy all RPG fans.”

Infinite Space will be available exclusively on the Nintendo DS in 2009. Make sure to check back here for more information!

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Burned out from all those Super Smash late nights? Not in the mood for any games but still want something to do? Then look no further than My Aquarium, Hudson's Version of... well.. an aquarium. The game is a virtual aquarium which allows users to customize the fish, tank etc. and enjoy the cool looking watery habitat you've created.

According to Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment "While many games and downloads these days focus on wild, fast-paced gameplay, My Aquarium offers a totally different, calming experience".

The press release describes the features of the game:

In My Aquarium, Wii owners can choose the fish that will live in their aquarium and what decorations they'll get to enjoy. You can choose the glass color, lighting, background design, style of gravel, rocks, or plant life for the world their fish will inhabit and can mix and match different fish in up to 6 individual aquariums. You can even send aquariums to friends using WiiConnect24 if they also have My Aquarium.

Finally some other features that are in My Aquarium are:

-A wide selection of colorful fish - Choose from 40 different types of fish, from groupers to jellyfish.
-Both freshwater and saltwater fish can cohabit just fine.
-If you want to feed your fish, you can choose from a variety of food.
-You can even interact with your fish and keep a watchful eye on your favorite.
-Learn more about your fish in the Fish Database.
-Interacts with the Forecast Channel - Tank conditions change depending on the weather in your area!
-Focused on Fun -You can simply relax and enjoy the fish. Don't worry about water temperatures or other special knowledge needed for a real aquarium.

This game hasn't been priced or dated, but check back here for more information.

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July 17th will mark the first release of major downloadable content for Metal Gear Online, the multiplayer shooting game included with Metal Gear Solid 4. The press release states:

The download adds a number of key features to the basic game, including new three new maps. ‘Coppertown Conflict’ boasts wide, open streets, ‘Tomb of Tubes’ is a labyrinth of underground passages, while ‘Virtuous Vista is a sprawling outdoor locale, and ideally suited to medium and long-range combat techniques.

A new ‘Survival’ mode has also been added, wherein players are charged with staying alive for as long as possible within a series of increasingly challenging stages, while a Reward Shop has been added wherein accrued points can be traded for new gear. The new add-on also added Metal Gear Solid 4 heroes Meryl and Johnny to the list of playable characters, both of whom enjoy unique skills, and will be randomly allocated to players when their use is enabled. Finally, Kojima Productions has also added the ability to create female soldiers for those creating new characters.

“Konami is committed to the evolution of Metal Gear Online, and this first expansion pack illustrates the ways the game can be enhanced with new stages, characters and modes,” commented Christopher Heck, European Brand Manager for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. “The new update represents terrific value for money, and will be followed by additional add-ons in the coming months designed to keep Metal Gear Online fans enthralled with the new possibilities they will bring.”

The pack will be available on Metal Gear Solid 4's built in store for 9.99 Euro or about $16.00 USD. For more information, visit the official Metal Gear Online website.

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Nintendo's E3 2008 Press Conference
Kodak Theatre
Live Feed:
9:00am PST

Mr. Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Mr. Shigeru Miyamoto, legendary Nintendo game designer
Mr. Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America president and chief operating officer
Ms. Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America executive vice president of Sales & Marketing
Ms. Denise Kaigler, Nintendo of America vice president of Corporate Affairs

Watch for a live feed soon!

***Update: There seems to be no Wireless internet in the conference hall where the Nintendo conference is taking place so the Live feed won't be working. However, Alexis brought a DV Camera, so clips and more information should be posted after the conference. Stay tuned for more info!

UPDATE 7/16/08: < AHREF="http://www.gamingbits.com/content/view/4499">Watch the entire Nintendo Press conference, uncut, here.

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Activision has announced it's upcoming Fall 2008 lineup of games.

Santa Monica, CA – July 15, 2007 – Activision Publishing (Nasdaq: ATVID) today revealed that Metallica’s highly-anticipated full studio album, “Death Magnetic,” will be available simultaneously in record stores and as downloadable content for the world’s best-selling rhythm-based video game series, Guitar Hero®. Metallica fans will be able to rock out to new anthems from the band in Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock this September and will be able to unite on drums, guitar and vocals as the album will also be released as downloadable content for Guitar Hero® World Tour when it ships this Fall.

The company also confirmed its upcoming game slate and announced five new titles in development. Activision’s fall 2008 game lineup includes Call of Duty®: World at War, Guitar Hero® World Tour, Quantum of Solace™ and Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows. In addition, the company announced that it is currently in development on Wolfenstein™, the highly anticipated title from id Software; Marvel™ Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion by Vicarious Visions, the sequel to one of the best-selling action RPGs; Singularity (Working Title), a first person action game, based on an all-new wholly owned intellectual property, from Raven Software; a Luxoflux game based on “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, the follow-up to one of 2007’s biggest blockbuster movies and games; and a title based on Twentieth Century Fox/Marvel’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine in development at Raven Software.

“Our strong and balanced portfolio illustrates our ongoing commitment to delivering top-quality entertainment experiences to broad global audiences,” said Mike Griffith, president and CEO of Activision Publishing. “We are particularly excited about this fall’s Guitar Hero World Tour, which will deliver unprecedented innovation to the rhythm-based genre with new instruments, a significantly expanded song list, and a music creator to share user-generated soundtracks. Gamers will also be able to play Metallica’s new album on the day it launches.”

Activision’s Game Line-Up Includes:

Call of Duty®: World at War – Building on the Call of Duty®4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War thrusts players into the ruthless and gritty chaos of WWII combat like never before and challenges them to band together to survive the most harrowing and climactic battles in both the European and Pacific theaters. The title re-defines WWII games by offering an uncensored experience with unique enemies, jaw-dropping firepower like the flamethrower, and combat variety, including Kamikaze fighters, Banzai charges and cunning ambush tactics, as well as explosive on-screen action through all new cooperative gameplay. (Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo® Wii™ and Games for Windows®).

Guitar Hero® World Tour - When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of axe shredders, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s® signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless instruments with new revolutionary online and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar, an authentic electronic drum kit and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes™ where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Wolfenstein™ – From id Software’s critically-acclaimed and multi-million unit selling Wolfenstein universe, which pioneered and defined the first-person action genre, comes the ultimate supernatural thriller. Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination. Wolfenstein offers players an action-packed experience as they investigate the powers of a dark parallel dimension, join with resistance forces, and employ an arsenal of conventional and otherworldly weapons in attempts to annihilate the Nazi war machine. Ensuring a deep variety of action, Wolfenstein provides gamers with an assortment of interlinked missions that drive an intense, story-driven combat experience; while the Wolfenstein multiplayer experience continues the world-renowned tradition of class-based team objective gameplay with a full arsenal of conventional and supernatural weapons for addictive online warfare. (Xbox 360™, PS3, Windows® PC).

Quantum of Solace – James Bond is back to settle the score in Quantum of Solace™. Introducing a more lethal and cunningly efficient Bond, the game blends intense first-person action with a unique third-person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress through missions. Seamlessly blending the heart-pounding action and excitement of the upcoming “Quantum of Solace” feature film with the “Casino Royale” movie, the title propels players into the cinematic experience of international espionage. Based on the renowned Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™ game engine that has been specifically engineered to immerse players in the Bond universe, Quantum of Solace™ delivers high-definition graphics, reactive AI and visually stunning locations inspired by locales portrayed in the films. (Xbox 360™, PS3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems and the Nintendo Wii™ and DS™).

Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows – A deadly symbiote invasion brings total devastation to the streets of New York City in Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, where players have ultimate control over the city’s salvation and Spider-Man’s destiny. Set in an apocalyptic New York City, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows gives players an unprecedented level of gameplay choices, including for the first time, control over the game’s direction and outcome. The all new combat system allows for truly three-dimensional battles that start in the streets, continue up sides of buildings and finish on rooftops. Gamers can instantly switch between Spider-Man’s agile red suit and his formidable black suit, choose to ally with Marvel’s honored heroes or ferocious villains, pick which character abilities to upgrade, and decide which missions to undertake in order to protect Manhattan 2 computerfrom certain destruction. (Xbox 360™, PS3 and PlayStation entertainment systems, PSP®, Nintendo Wii and DS™, and Windows® PC).

All games are pending ESRB ratings.

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Warner Bros. Interactive has announced today's newly launched legobatmangame.com website.

Check out screenshots and videos of the upcoming LEGO Batman videogame. Do a little searching to uncover exclusive downloads, which include customizable wallpapers, desktop widgets and screensavers. Choose from "hero" or "villian" to get started!

Visit the official LEGO Batman website.

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Continuing where the last trailer left off, EA and developers DICE release more gameplay footage of Mirror's Edge. Check it out for yourself below.

Coming in November 2008 for the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION and PCs.

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