GameSpoon - Tekken 6

Tekken has been my favorite fighting series since the game launched on the original Playstation in the US. The speed of the game, the variety of styles and the unique control over the characters captivated me instantly.

Since my first experience with the game, I have always done my best to keep up with the series' releases and it's hard to ignore it when trailers, such as this one, are released!

This trailer, showcased for the "Atari Live" press event, gives you a glimpse at the gameplay of Tekken 6. This will be the first title, that I'm aware of, that will not only be released for the Playstation, but will be released on a non-Sony platform as well - the Xbox 360!

It'll be interesting to see the differences between the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. I wonder how this change will affect the series, will any previous versions of the game be released on the Xbox Live Arcade to help promote the release? We'll see in "Autumn of 2009"...well, time to go hibernate.

GameSpoon - Sony Playstation 3 Price Cuts

image courtesy of Gamasutra

I wouldn't say that the Playstation 3 has been a failure, when compared to the massive success of the Playstation 2, but I would say that it got off on the wrong foot. Personally, I feel that Sony made a few mistakes that cost them quite a lot when the PS3 originally launched. This allowed Microsoft to take the lead, between the two systems.

Since day one, the cost of the PS3 has always been a problem in the public eye; perception is everything. The initial lump sum for a PS3 has caused people to stray from their system. Let's consider a few things here: the PS3 is technically superior to the Xbox 360; the PS3 comes standard with a WiFi adapter built-in; the PS3 online network is free; the PS3's hard-drive can be swapped out with any HDD you wish to use. Now, compare that to the Xbox 360 - to meet the PS3s potential, you have to purchase the system, purchase the WiFi adapter, and (worst of all) purchase your annual/monthly Xbox Live subscription to be able to play others online and have access to certain content. Adding these costs together places the overall cost of the Xbox 360 equal to that of the PS3, with one major exception, every year you'll need to dish out $50 for Xbox Live...people, you've been had by Microsoft.

Regardless, perception is everything. People still view the PS3 as an "expensive" system. Sony has cut the price down, but when asked about offering a price cut during the upcoming holiday season, Sony says "no"; however, industry analysts believe this is yet another mistake...

Read about it here at Gamasutra.com

GadgetSpoon - iPod Touch

iPod Touch 'Featured Games' montage

Courtesy of GAMEVIDEOS

This vid displays the awesomeness of the iPod Touch - the future of handheld gaming! It'll be interesting to see how Nintendo and Sony respond to the functionality of the iPod Touch. The iPod Touch seems to be where the PSP wishes it could be...what will Sony do?

GameSpoon - Street Figher baby!!

GameSpoon - Sound Off


Capcom

I have a confession to make, I'm addicted to my PSP. In fact, I only have three PSP games...one of which is still in the wrapper! "Why?" you ask, "how could you even consider yourself a gamer?!" Well, I can tell you why, because of Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max.

I frickin' love this game.