*SDF Exclusive: GTA4 Review for the PS3/Xbox 360*
April 28th, 2008 Hans
IGN: GTA IV PS3 is the definitive version
April 25th, 2008 BennyB
Don’t say we didn’t tell you so. From the IGN review:
For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in.
While GTA IV is pushing the PS3 and 360 to the limit, it also runs amazingly well. Sure, there are framerate hitches here and there and (particularly on 360) there is some texture pop-in, but it actually runs better than I expected.
The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don’t worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don’t occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud.
GTAIV causing 360s to RROD?
April 24th, 2008 m0dus
The game hasn’t even hit the store shelves yet but The SDF can exclusively reveal that gamers who’ve managed to snag an early copy of the 360 version are reporting falling victim to the dreaded but all-too-common 360 RROD.
The issue was highly prevalent during the release of Gears of War which heavily relied on streaming constantly from the 360′s ‘is there a jumbo jet in here or is your cheap Chinese-made console on’ DVD drive.
Unfortunately for 360 owners, 2 years on and the hardware doesn’t show any signs of improving and with the imminent release of GTAIV, which by all accounts relies even more heavily on streaming, expect the RROD problem to rear its head again – en masse.
Our sympathies are with those stuck with the inferior version on the inferior console.
Don’t forget to look out for our unbiased comparison of the two versions in the coming week. That is if our review 360 doesn’t RROD while we play it.
March 2008 NPD: Playstation Family continues to lead the competition despite PS3 shortages
April 17th, 2008 m0dus
Another disastrous month for Microsoft and Nintendo as the Playstation Family(TM) once again stretches its legs and continues to build upon its unassailable lead over the competition.
All this despite massive shortages of 80GB PS3s. Expect these supply issues to continue throughout the next few months well into June with the imminent release of MGS4.
More commentary and reflection to follow but for now enjoy the numbers. We certainly did.
Hardware Mar-08
PlayStation Family 730K
Wii 721K
Nintendo DS 698K
Xbox 360 262K
Resistance 2: Makes Halo 3 look like a Wii game (as well as play like one)
April 12th, 2008 HansInstead of spending the development budget on bribing respected videogame “media” outlets like Microsoft did with Halo 3, Sony is devoting those resourced to delivering a genuine, awe-inspiring, next generation experience. Insomniac recently showcased the first real-time teaser trailer for Resistance 2 that boasts of gorgeous visuals that are simply impossible on the vastly inferior Xbox 360 hardware.
Not only is Insomniac delivering a truly next-generation blockbuster hit this fall on the PS3 in only one year of development (something that Bungie couldn’t manage to do with 3 years), but they’re also going to produce two separate campaigns, 8 player co-op, and 60 players in competitive mode. Bungie only managed to get Halo 3 to run at a maximum of 4 v 4 due to the limitations of the inferior Xbox Lag “pay for p2p” service.
Apparently, Bungie was more concerned with ending their ties with Microsoft than delivering another run of the mill Halo on the faulty Xbox 360 capable of equaling the original title on the Xbox. An inside source has informed SDF that if Resistance 2 were to run on Microsoft’s console, it would require two Xbox 360s linked together but due to the insurmountable amount of heat the combined systems would generate the “RROD” within seconds. Resistance 2 is veritable proof of the Playstation 3′s massive superiority.
For comparison purposes, here’s a representative screenshot of Halo 3:
Microsoft Defense Force continues to crumble, Dan Hsu leaves 1up
April 11th, 2008 BennyBMicosoft Defense Force is having some tough times. Earlier this year Ziff Davis filed for bankruptcy, 1up employees have been leaving in droves, just last week Games for Windows Magazine was shut down and now the overlord of 1up, Dan “Shoe” Hsu is quitting to pursue “other interests”. But lets not dwell on that, lets take a look back at a few of Dan Hsu’s unbiased reviews of Microsoft products.
Hsu’s Halo 2 review: A+
Hsu’s Halo 3 review: A+
and my favorite: Hsu’s Gears of War review:
Wow…
Speaking of reviews, stay tuned to SDF for a massive GTA4 review (PS3 and 360). Just don’t look for bias here, we do not get paid to run this site. Real Talk. Nailed it.
Gun metal PS3 heading to the U.S.
April 10th, 2008 BennyB
Sony is releasing the Gun Metal PS3 (bundled with the limited edition of MGS4) in the U.S. More details will be revealed soon.
From April onward is looking pretty huge for the gaming industry. For PS3 you have titles such as Metal Gear Solid 4, Grand Theft Auto 4 (definitive edition), the new PSN store, etc. The PS2 recently had a huge release with Buzz! Hollywood (win prizes and play the mini-game here). For Nintendo Wii you have Wii Fit and Mario Kart Wii for your grandmother and baby sister. And for the 360 you have some interesting titles as well.
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