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Hey everyone,

Greetings from E3 Judges Day! We’re here at the Roosevelt Hotel right in the center of Hollywood showing the press the biggest PlayStation titles for the year. I’ve had a chance to hang out and play some Killzone 2, Pixeljunk Eden, SOCOM: Confrontation, Little Big Planet and even Buzz PS3, so there are plenty of games for the press to check out. Now, of course, I’m here with Insomniac President and R2 Creative Director Ted Price as well as Assistant Creative Director Colin Munson. We’re talking to key journalists about Resistance 2, plus demoing our new 60-player multiplayer mode called Skirmish. This is the first opportunity for the press to get their hands on the game in the US, and we’re really excited to show off the multiplayer. We think we’re taking one of the best parts of Resistance: FOM to an entirely new level.

Our philosophy for Resistance 2 multiplayer is “Massive Battles, More Intimacy.” We’re accomplishing this by focusing the 60-player games into battles within battles. This basically means that you should constantly feel like you’re playing an important role in a larger war…every single game. Tying into that are what we’re calling rival squads as well as a rewards system that recognizes just about everything positive you can do in-game. It’s addictive. If you want to hear more about this new mode, you should check the latest episode of our podcast, The Full Moon Show. We talk about all the fun we’ve been having playtesting it over the past few weeks. You can download it at http://www.insomniacgames.com/podcast/podcast.php.

The multiplayer level we are demoing is set in Scotia, California, which is in the Redwood Forest. One thing we’re really excited about with Resistance 2 is the diversity of the environments across the United States, and we’re definitely taking advantage of it. To prove my point, we’re giving you a glimpse of a few screenshots of one of our single-player levels, Chicago. You’ll see one of our new enemies in these screens, the Grim, as well as some of the advances we’ve made graphically with our lighting technology. We’ll be blowing this level out in the August issue of Gamepro magazine and Resistance fans, you can’t miss it.

Speaking of screenshots, we know from listening to our fans that you always want more. But have you ever wondered exactly what goes into a screenshot?

They aren’t as easy to take as you might think when the game is in the middle of development. My fellow Community Manager Bryan Intihar just got his first experience of the pain it can be at times, to check out his blog on the matter, click here.

That’s all for now, but Bryan and I will be answering your questions in the comments as always.

JS

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For much of today, the people who will determine E3’s “Best in Show” awards are holed up in the penthouse of Hollywood’s Roosevelt Hotel. They’ll spend hours with some of PlayStation’s top upcoming titles – and you’ll be reading about their impressions starting later this afternoon.

Much like last week’s PlayStation Day in Europe, games like Resistance 2, LittleBigPlanet, Killzone 2, SOCOM Confrontation and Motorstorm Pacific Rift will be on display. In addition, some eagerly anticipated PSN titles are playable, like PixelJunk Eden and Siren: Blood Curse.

Unlike Europe’s PlayStation Day, E3 Judges’ Day is a much more intimate affair. Therefore, we’ll do our best to pull back the curtain on the event. Throughout the day we’ll be posting Twitter updates and pointing you to coverage you’re sure to find compelling.

Attached are some pics I took this morning – if you’re a gamer and the sight of these future titles doesn’t get you drooling – kindly check your pulse.

See you this afternoon.

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Lo confesso. Due anni fa in un noto ristorante di Milano ho pagato la cena a un giornalista. In seguito ho saputo da un informatore del Corriere della Sera e da un cugino della sorella della badante di Eugenio Scalfari che il giornalista aveva incontrato durante un viaggio aereo lo zio della fidanzata del nonno di un mafioso che aveva visto Schifani mentre mangiava un calippo. Voglio auto denunciarmi e denunciare questo pericoloso individuo che mi ha fatto pagare 25 euro netti. Siamo entrambi colpevoli. Lo scrivano subito Mieli e Mauro. La coppia del tiro incrociato alla libera informazione.
Il metodo Travaglio è verifica delle fonti. Il metodo dei suoi accusatori è raccolta delle delazioni. Il V2 day sta cominciando a dare i suoi effetti. Stanno andando insieme come la maionese.
Morfeo! Confesso anche questo insulto alla presidenza della Repubblica. Infamante, indicibile, inaudito attacco. Nessuno riporta il termine ingiurioso: “Morfeo”, a causa della sua estrema gravità. Scrivono di gravi offese, ma solo per tranquillizzare i lettori. 300.000 fucili ripieni di piombo caldo di Boss(ol)i non meritano l’attenzione dell’Agcom, ma il dio del sonno sì.
La coperta dei media si fa sempre più corta per il potere. Se la tiri su lasci scoperti inceneritori, mafie, pregiudicati in Parlamento. Se la tiri giù lasci scoperti Topo Gigio e Testa d’Asfalto in un amplesso extra parlamentare. “Ma cosa mi dici maiiiiiiiii…”.
Il blog ha una nuova voce. Marco Travaglio parlerà in diretta streaming ogni settimana il lunedì alle ore 14. Chiunque potrà trasmetterlo in diretta dal suo blog seguendo le istruzioni. Uno, mille, diecimila blog per una libera informazione. Passaparola.

Mille fragole fanno una marmellata. Ripeto: mille fragole fanno una marmellata.

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1. Downgraded with Ziphone 2.4b the Bootloader to 3.9 (ziphone -b)
2. Activated and Jailbreaked with Ziphone 1.1.4 (ziphone -a -j) <- Change on Link $ to s
3. Installed BSD from Installer
4. Add to Source http://installer.iclarified.com
5. Set Autolock to NEVER
6. Install from iClarified “Unlock 1.1.4″
Voila your Phone is downgraded to 3.9 Bootloader, Baseband 04.02.13 (from 04.04.05) and UNLOCKED

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Unlock iPhone 1.1.4

1. Downgraded with Ziphone 2.4b the Bootloader to 3.9 (ziphone -b)
2. Activated and Jailbreaked with Ziphone 1.1.4 (ziphone -a -j) <- Change on Link $ to s
3. Installed BSD from Installer
4. Add to Source http://installer.iclarified.com
5. Set Autolock to NEVER
6. Install from iClarified “Unlock 1.1.4″
Voila your Phone is downgraded to 3.9 Bootloader, Baseband 04.02.13 (from 04.04.05) and UNLOCKED

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If you’re looking for that special something to get you through the weekend – look no further, we’ve got some great news from the Hot Shots camp that will make you jump for joy, dance and move your feet (all simultaneously). So without any further ado, please turn on your PSPs as we welcome Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 into the Hot Shots family.

True, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 is set to launch this coming June 3rd, so you best start getting ready to revisit the greatness that is Hot Shots on the go.

For the next few weeks, we’ll be delivering weekly updates on some of the new game features, videos, screens, etc. As usual, we’ll also be at hand to answer some of your questions and listen to you comments.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that in vein to its PSP heritage, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 will have over 300 customizable options for you to dress your character (of which there are 22) in the usual Hot Shots crazy nature. If you’ve ever dreamed to don a penguin (the animal, not the villain) outfit, here’s your chance. You say you like Dutch Flower dresses? Open Tee 2 has that too. Panda bears? Check. Dracula, bunny, log, astronaut, matador, hula skirts, Eskimo: check, check, check.

Even if you think your darkest fantasy is to be an equine French maid with a pet chicken named Roscoe is not doable — think again.

So besides an infinite matrix of combinations at the tip of your fingers, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 has 16 player global online gameplay, 8 player ad-hoc games, an addictive mini-game, and really cool secret unlockables. You can check also out a brand new Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 video showing the character customization in action on Amazon.com. Yes, there’s going to be plenty to talk about for the next few weeks, so make sure to come back and check the PS Blog for more info.

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Hi all!

As mentioned in Monday’s post, last night was Konami’s Gamer’s Night in San Francisco. We announced a whole slew of new titles, had special guests like Mr. Kojima show up, and – of particular interest to the readers here, based on the comments – announced details of the Gun Metal Gray MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware Bundle! You can see details on all the new announcements at our special Konami.com Gamer’s Night feature here, and I’ll give you some details on how the MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware Bundle orders are going to work right now!

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT the previously revealed MGS4 Standard Edition 80GB PS3 bundle!

The MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware Bundle will be available exclusively from Konami.com, you can actually hit the link and “Wish List” it right now (hint, hint). The price is $599.99 and it comes with the Gun Metal Gray PLAYSTATION 3 system with a 40GB hard drive, the bundle also includes a matching DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition game.

The MGS4 LE game box contains: The Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots game, which includes Metal Gear Online, enabling you to take part in the ultimate multiplayer squad based tactical shooter. An exclusive Blu-ray disc including over 2 hours of additional content - “Hideo Kojima’s Gene”, a behind-the-scenes vision of Hideo Kojima’s production team & game and “The Making of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” documentary. As well as, the official Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots CD Soundtrack, including 16 never-before-released tracks by Harry Gregson-Williams (Shrek, Armageddon, The Rock), Nobuko Toda, and Ennio Morricone.

Pre-orders for the bundle will begin on Monday May 19th, 2008, and again, is in very limited supply. Only one per customer. We will be releasing limited quantities of stock day to day until completely sold out, so for notices about stock availability please stay tuned right here on the PS Blog and at Konami.com !

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Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.

Add-on Game Content

Hot Shots Golf New Characters
Slip on the golf shoes, step out on the course and tee it up on the PLAYSTATION 3 with Hot Shots Golf Out Of Bounds. Rip a 300 yard drive down the middle the fairway or go pin hunting on those tricky par 3s. No mulligans needed as Hot Shots Golf Out of Bounds is all about having fun and enjoying the most entertaining and over the top golfing experience imaginable. So come on, step up and give it your best shot.

• Gloria - Expert Skill Level ($0.99)
• Alex - Intermediate Skill Level ($0.99)

File sizes: 100 KB

Rocketmen: It Came From Uranus!
Saturn is in the clutches of the Legion of Terra and it’s up to YOU to stop them! Continue the story with your original saved characters.
File sizes: 27 MB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Kool Thing”—Sonic Youth ($1.99)
• “Train in Vain (Stand by Me)”—The Clash ($1.99)
• “Hanging on the Telephone”—Blondie ($1.99)

File sizes: 20.5 MB - 26.8 MB

Rock Band price promotion: “Shockwave” & “Sugar Magnolia” are reduced to $0.99 for a limited time.

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore Downloadable Songs ($1.49 each)
Plug in the microphone and live out your dream as a singing sensation! Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing tracks from the in-game store. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. Full list of tracks (21) after the jump.

Game Demos (free)

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit Demo
The next generation of Dragonball Z fighting. Heroic battles of good versus evil, powered by explosive energy and raw emotion lie ahead.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 477 MB

Overlord Raising Hell Demo
Think evil, breed evil and control all (with lots of laughs along the way) in the PLAYSTATION® 3 demo of Overlord Raising Hell – Codemasters’ twisted Action RPG adventure. In this demo, players don the Overlord’s illustrious armour, assemble a team of fighter minions and head off for a session of serious destruction in the once tranquil area of The Mellow Hills.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 857 MB

Game Videos (free)

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Storm Announcement Trailer
Experience the stunning Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm announcement trailer! At last, the line between NARUTO Animation and Gaming will truly disappear!
File size: 78 MB (1080)

MK vs. DCU Gamers’ Day Trailer
For the first time ever the Mortal Kombat warriors battle with DC Universe Super Heroes. Choose your side and challenge your opponents with a new fighting system including Freefall Kombat and Klose Kombat along with dynamic multi-tiered environments.
File size: 32 MB (HD)

Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers (free)

Pineapple Express Red Band Trailer
RideTheExpress.com. Next summer, the guys who brought you Superbad reunite for the action-comedy Pineapple Express.
File size: 164 MB (1080)

Saawariya
Having fallen in love at first sight, a shy musician attempts to win the heart of a beautiful young woman, unaware she’s awaiting the return of her own true love.
File size: 71 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes (free)

HAZE Theme
Customize your PS3™ system with a cool HAZE theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 1.69 MB

Overlord Raising Theme
Customize your PS3 system with a cool Overlord Raising Hell theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 4.13 MB

echochrome Themes
Customize your PS3 system with cool echochrome themes. These themes allow you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size:504 KB - 651 KB

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

Overlord Raising Wallpaper (x5)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Overlord Wallpaper.
File size:77.2 KB - 360 KB

Here is this week’s content release for the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. To download these games to your PSP, navigate to http://store.playstation.com. There, you’ll find descriptions of the content and directions on how to get started. For more on the PLAYSTATION Store for PC, please click here.

Game Demos (free)

* Secret Agent Clank Demo (also downloadable via PS3)

PSP Themes (free)

* echochrome (File size: 105 KB -81.7 KB) (also downloadable via PS3)

American Idol Encore, 21 song tracks

• Every Little Thing She Does is Magic - The Police
• “More than Words” - Extreme
• “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” - Tony Bennett
• “Build Me Up Buttercup” - The Foundations
• “Can’t Help Falling In Love” - Elvis Presley
• “Easy” - The Commodores
• “Let’s Stay Together” - Al Green
• “Wide Open Spaces” - Dixie Chicks
• “Drift Away” - Dobie Gray/Uncle Kracker
• “I Walk the Line” - Johnny Cash
• “Celebration” - Kool & The Gang
• “Thank You” - Dido
• “I’ll Be” - Edwin McCain
• “Uptown Girl” - Billy Joel
• “Heaven” - Los Lonely Boys
• “I’m With You” - Avril Lavigne
• “Rock and Roll All Night” - Kiss
• “Sweet Home Alabama” - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• “Here Without You” - 3 Doors Down
• “When I’m Gone” - 3 Doors Down
• “Truth Is” - Fantasia

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What’s up everyone? One more day until the weekend, right? Well, I’ve got some good news for all you Rocketmen fans dying for some new content to play this weekend…I’m pleased to announce that the next chapter of Capcom’s Rocketmen: Axis of Evil is here. Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus, an expansion to the original digitally-distributed title, will be available on the PLAYSTATION Store today for only $4.99! Rocketmen fans will have access to new maps, weapons, and enemies. It’s more blasting than Uranus can handle! (I didn’t have to go there but I did - sorry!)

Here’s a preview of the intense shoot-em-up action:

And this is just the tip of the iceberg for us over here at Capcom as we are super excited to bring you exciting, fun and compelling content for the PLAYSTATION Network throughout the summer and fall! Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, a chaotic destroy-everything-in-site arcade shooter, should hit the store in early June. 1942: Joint Strike, the follow up to the 194X series, arrives in July, followed by Bionic Commando Rearmed, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, and a pirate themed RTS called Plunder!

I’ll be back soon with exclusive videos, screens and information on all our upcoming digital titles so stay tuned!

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I have great news to share with everyone! The debonair spy is ready to head out to manufacturing for the June 17th launch date of Secret Agent Clank on the PlayStation Portable. High Impact Games has put an intergalactic ton of work into this game and it shows. Since we announced it at Tokyo Game Show 2007, Clank has gotten faster, the textures more detailed, and the lighting fine tuned. With Clank, Ratchet, Qwark, and gadgebots all playable, there are enough characters to make you feel like you took a Clank-Fu kick to the head.

Download the FREE demo on both the PLAYSTATION Network and PLAYSTATION Store for PC later today. This demo features the first level of the game. It’ll have you sneaking into a museum, dodging lasers, subduing guards three times your size, and even tossing out a tie-a-rang or two.

Check out www.ratchetandclank.com for more information… hi-yah!

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