From Ubisoft's announcement: "The single player demo features part of the “Dante’s Casino” level of the single player mission. Players will Observe, Plan and Assault (O.P.A.) their way through the Gothic-themed casino that is under construction and believed to be a hideout for the terrorist leaders."

We know Microsoft doesn't like to give hard dates on third party publisher releases on the Xbox Live Marketplace, but we know it is in the works and coming soon!

Observe, Plan and Download!

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"XBOX 360 HARD DISK DRIVE WITH ALL LIVE ARCADE INSIDE, GAMERTAG RANCE6 FIRST IN THE WORLD!!!!!
I am selling cause PS3 coming out.
MANYMANY SAVES INCLUDED IN HARD DRIVE (1GB MORE), 5000 HOURS SPENT ON THE GAMES.
TRY TO KEEP FIRST POSITION IN LEADERBOARD AND CONTINUE PLAY GAMES!"

Bogus? Bidders may not believe so, with the current bid reaching $6000 and about three days to go (at the time of this writing). View the auction at Ebay.

UPDATE 10-9-06: And it looks like the item has been pulled! Last we saw, the bidding dropped to $5200. No word yet as to why the auction was removed. Was it a bad Sony joke? Maybe.

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Logitech describes the ChillStream: "Logitech's patented ChillStream technology includes a built-in 40 mm fan that circulates up to 3.41 cubic feet of air every minute, while generating very little noise. Three narrow vents on each side of the controller push air directly onto the four fingers, the base of the thumb and the palm of the hand. The air stream can be used in one of three settings — high, low, or off."

The PS3 ChillStream controller is said to be Logitech's "first product designed specifically for Sony's next-generation gaming platform." No official word as of yet if the controller will also include the motion sensitive features of the standard PS3's SIXAXIS controller. The controller will be available in metallic silver or glossy black.

The Logitech ChillStream controller for the PS3 has a suggested retail price of $39.99 in the U.S and will be available at the PS3's launch in November 2006.

Logitech also announced that its older game controllers are also compatible with the PS3:

- Logitech® Driving Force Pro wheel
- Logitech® Driving Force EX wheel
- Logitech® USB headset for the Playstation

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From Nyko: "This device easily connects to the PlayStation 3 using patent-pending technology that works with the systems power port and vent system. Once attached, the high-efficiency external fan placement dramatically increases internal air flow and allows the console to run at optimal temperature levels. The Intercooler for the PlayStation 3 will be available between $19.99 and $29.99 at major retailers."

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I am also happy to report that the A.I. is fairly smart and will follow you around, or take cover, adding to the difficulty (the game is fairly hard but not too bad). They will not just stand there and be bullet sponges, though they may sometimes just run into your line of fire.

Lastly, I would like to add that the graphics are fairly good for the Playstation Portable, with a very monochromatic grayish-tone throughout, and high polygon counts for environments. It is difficult to tell how the quality of character models are however, due to the camera view being so far away. Killzone: Liberation is released from the captivity of the developers and into stores October 31st for the Playstation Portable.

Read more on Killzone: Liberation here at the official web site.

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An article at International Business Times says: "[Nintendo] built 2 million of its Wii consoles in the third quarter according to UBS's semiconductor analyst Alex Guana. In a note to clients on Thursday, Guana also stated that 7 to 9 million are expected to be built in the fourth quarter of 2006, putting the firm ahead of its 6 million unit production goal."

Not much word of pre-orders since the Amazon.com and Nintendo World Store pre-orders ceased several weeks ago, but with this kind of supply, would there really need to be?

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There's also some shots of the hardware that comes packaged with the Wii console. See pictures of the Wii's console hardware pack-ins here at QJ.net (nunchuk controller, console stand, composite cable and power supply).

CNET Australia also had a sneak preview of the Wii console and took some shots here.

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A summary of the storyline in Red Steel: "Red Steel is an exclusive Wii launch title that takes full advantage of the console’s innovative controller and puts players directly into the action-packed first-person experience.

An engaging storyline unfolds as you learn that your fiancée has been kidnapped and her father – a Japanese mafia kingpin – murdered by a rival gang. The only way to save your loved one and defend your honour is to journey from Los Angeles to Japan and confront the Tokyo underworld.

By learning the ancient art of Japanese fighting with your katana and the focused precision of modern firearms, you will progress and adapt yourself to this foreign environment, where skills alone may not guarantee you victory."

Visit the official web site here.

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An overview of Mass Effect's storyline from BioWare: "The galaxy is trapped in an endless cycle of extinction. Every 50,000 years, an ancient machine race invades the galaxy. With ruthless efficiency, the machines wipe out all advanced organic civilization. They leave behind only the scattered ruins of technology, destroying all evidence of their own existence.

Few believe this ancient legend. You, however, know it to be true. The fight to stop this extinction event has become the most important mission in the galaxy."

See more screenshots here.

Check out more screenshots from Mass Effect here.

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In today's GameDaily report, Kaz Hirai says it is really not a question if it is possible to do, but rather, that a motion sensitive controller with a rumble feature would be doing "a huge disservice by coming up with a controller that is not very affordable." Makes you wonder since when has Sony been so concerned about being very affordable to the consumer, considering the PS3 will be the highest priced gaming console on the market (base 20 gig model will be $499, and 60 gig model will be $599).

GameDaily also had the opportunity to hear from Immersion's CEO, Victor Viegas. "I was really surprised when they initially said it wasn't technically possible and I'm probably even more surprised now... [Kaz Hirai's] really saying two things. One is that it's technically possible but that the cost is prohibitive—which again I find astounding—and the second thing he's saying is that they're making a decision to go with this tilt control in place of rumble because they think that's what consumers will appreciate in their gameplay," said Viegas.

To put the pricing into perspective, two controllers that use both rumble and motion sensing technology:

The G-Pad Pro, from eDimensional, a PS2 and PC controller that features force feedback and motion sensing runs for $29.99.

The Wii's controller will cost $40 and the Nunchuk add-on will be $20 (although both are not required for every game as Infendo's report says).

So would saving $10-$20 make a significant difference in having the rumble feature on your PS3 games? Which feature would you prefer to keep if you had to choose one? Read a study sponsored by Immersion here.

Read GameDaily's interview with Kaz Hirai here.

Read GameDaily's interview with Immersion's CEO.

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