Life with Playstation released!!

Life with PlayStation® provides dynamic, web-based content organized into unique channels that can be browsed by time and location. While you are browsing any channel, your PS3™ system can contribute to Stanford University's Folding@home™ distributed computing network.

Folding@home™ has been integrated into Life with PlayStation®
Folding@home™ for PLAYSTATION®3 is now part of the Life with PlayStation® application. You can still watch the protein-folding simulation in real time from the Folding@home™ channel.


How do I download Life with PlayStation®?
Life with PlayStation® is available for download free of charge. In order to download, you will need 500 MB of available hard disk space. System software version 2.40 or later is required for using Life with PlayStation® Version 1.0.

1. Select the Folding@home™ icon under [Network] from your PS3™ system's XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). Follow the on-screen instructions to update Folding@home™.



2. After the update has completed, select the Folding@home™ icon again and follow the on-screen instructions to install Life with PlayStation®.

Check the official Site here for more details.



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Featured - Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood

The first RPG of Sonic series!!

GAME INFO:

Sonic and his friends band together to defeat a menacing new enemy in a distinctly new game that includes combat, skill, collectibles and puzzles, exclusively on the Nintendo DS. For Sonic's premier debut in the genre, leading RPG developer, BioWare (Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic) has created a slick blend of strategy and speed with fast-paced battles, character and party customization, and the ability to collect and trade items via DS wireless. Players will need to keep their wits about them at all times, as they will never know what will get them through the next challenge. With an engaging storyline, lightning fast attacks, high production values and impeccable visuals, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood allows gamers to experience Sonic in a whole new way.


FEATURES:

Lightning-fast Combo Moves

It wouldn't be a Sonic game without speed and combo moves, and the precisely-timed control accelerates the 4-character team gameplay. Unique character combo moves bring exciting variety and strategy to battles.

New Party System Gameplay

Sonic Chronicles introduces the "party system" for diverse team tactics using each of the 11 playable character's unique and customizable skills and powers.

Over 20 Areas to Explore

Players will venture to new and classic Sonic environments while solving puzzles and dodging obstacles. Just as in combat, some challenges will require teamwork to solve.

Wireless Trading and Collecting

Collect several types of artificial Chao life-forms, each with varying power-ups and abilities that help in combat and elsewhere. Players can exchange their Chao with friends via Wi-Fi.

Epic Storyline

Sonic and friends must use teamwork and strategy to uncover and defeat the mysterious menace that is destroying their world. Along with a storyline filled with twists and turns, new characters add to the excitement!

Video Preview:



Official Site (Sega)
Sonic Bioware Site
Youtube Channel

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Square Enix withdraws TOB Offer from Tecmo

Notice Regarding Withdrawal of the Proposal to TECMO for Friendly TOB

As announced on August 29 (August 28 in US) 2008, Square Enix CO., LTD. submitted to the board of directors of Tecmo, LTD. a proposal for basic conditions of acquisition of shares of common stock issued by Tecmo (the "Tecmo Shares") through a friendly takeoever bid (the "TOB") (the "Proposal") in order to obtain consent to the TOB by the board of directors of Tecmo.

The Company yesterday (September 4) received a written notice of rejection of the Proposal from the board of directors of Tecmo. Followed by the notice, the Company immediately requested Tecmo for explanation of some issues to receive no response to it, even reasons of the rejection.

Under such circumstances, the Company is unable to make appropriate modifications to major terms of the Proposal including the TOB price, and determines that it is extremely difficult to continue the discussions Tecmo based on the Proposal. The Company, therefore, has decided to withdraw from the Proposal.


Source from Square Enix, Tecmo, and Kotaku

Tecmo's rejection of Square Enix's Takeover Bid

As announced on August 29 (August 28 in US) 2008, Square Enix CO., LTD. submitted to the board of directors of Tecmo, LTD. a proposal for basic conditions of acquisition of shares of common stock issued by Tecmo (the "Tecmo Shares") through a friendly takeoever bid (the "TOB") (the "Proposal") in order to obtain consent to the TOB by the board of directors of Tecmo.

The Proposal was made in order to acquire the Tecmo Shares through the TOB, and is subject to obtaining consent by the board of directors of Tecmo no later than September 4, 2008. However, the Company today (Sept 4) received a written notice of rejection of the Proposal from the board of directors of Tecmo stating the reason for rejection as follows; "employees will work together to continue contribution to the further growth of the industry through maintaining Tecmo's accumulated corporate culture and providing 'entertainment' to the world." Followed by the notice, Tecmo made disclosure at the TSE that they decided to begin discussions with Koei CO., LTD. toward intergration of management.

The Company immediately requested Tecmo for explanations of some issues as follows:

1. Please confirm that the decision on the start of discussions with Koei toward integration of management is the reason for rejection of the Proposal.

2. If that is the case, please clarify concretely that major terms of the intergration of management with Koei (form of the intergration, stock price assumption, integration ratio, and so forth) are favorable for Tecmo's shareholders than the Proposal.

3. If not, please clarify that Tecmo has an alternative plan, which is favorable for Tecmo's shareholders than the Proposal.

The Company will make definitive decision on its plan immediately after receiving a reesponse from Tecmo.



Source from Square Enix and Tecmo

Dissidia: Final Fantasy Trailer 3 (9/4/08)

Trailer released on 4th Sept 2008


Youtube Version


Official Site (more gameplay video):
http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dissidia/

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Dissidia: Final Fantasy JP release date confirmed!

Release Date: 12/18/2008 (JP)

- Dissidia: Final Fantasy
- ディシディア ファイナルファンタジー
- Fighting RPG
- Square Enix
- Sony PSP

Official Site:
http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dissidia/

Valkyrie Profile DS release date delayed!

Platform / Genre:
Nindento DS / Role-Playing (RPG)

Game Title:
ヴァルキリープロファイル　─咎を背負う者─
Valkyrie Profile: Toga o Seoumono / The Assuced One (current name).

Release Date:
10/30/2008 (was set to 10/02/08 before)



Btw, the official site has just added some new updates such as character, system and battle detials.
Enter Official Site
Watch the first trailer here

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