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Bourne Conspiracy demo kicks the door down onto Xbox Live.

2008-05-05T16:19:00.005+01:00

Today the Bourne Conspiracy demo makes its way to XBL, Weighing in at 1.2 Gig. Its actually pretty early to see a demo for this game, as its release is a fair while away, but its also welcome to see developers putting out early demos. The demo looks to be a action packed ride offering "An intense, fast-paced, authentic experience." I myself haven't downloaded it, as I'm kinda busy, but it looks like something i will try, and from what I've seen from screens and such, it looks pretty promising.

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By: Liverpoollg Filed Under: xbox 360, Bourne Conspiracy, XBL demo

Disabling PSN supposedly stops the PS3 GTA4 lock up problems.

2008-05-03T22:29:00.003+01:00

With the recent release of GTA4 came a horde of people experiencing lock ups in the PS3 version of GTA 4. well now there's a fix available, and its a simple as disabling PSN. in disabling it, it stops the game looking for a connection every two minutes witch causes the lock up, i haven't tried it myself as my GTA is on 360, but by the looks of thing on forums and such, it seems to work in most situations.

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By: Liverpoollg Filed Under: PS3, GTA4, PSN

We are back from a very long Hiatus!

2008-05-03T21:38:00.003+01:00

Hi guys, ConsolePad is back from a 5 month Hiatus. The reason we had to go on a hiatus was, as you know, this blog is doesn't receive any funding, and is run in addition to my real job, making it hard to find the time in my busy schedule to post.

But we are back, and i will try my hardest to keep blogging on here, but dont freak out if it goes a few days without a post, the reason that might happen is if i have a busy schedule over that time. if you want to give me a kick in the backside, or simply comment on the site our email for the time being is, liverpoollg@gmail.com. you can also find us on piczo until i set up a domain site, http://www.consolepad.piczo.com/.

thanks, liverpoollg.

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By: Liverpoollg Filed Under: ConsolePad Announcements

Console PAD's 2007 Games of the Year:

2007-12-23T20:02:00.000Z

Best Original Music: Bioshock

Most Surprisingly Good Game : Naruto Rise Of A Ninja

Best Licensed Music : Rock Band

Best Story : Heavenly Sword

Best Sound Design : Skate

Best Graphics, Technical : Crysis

Best Voice Acting : Mass Effect

Best Graphics, Artistic : Assassins Creed

Best Use of a Creative License : Naruto Rise Of A Ninja

Best New Character(s) : The Orange Box: GLaDOS

Funniest Game : The Simpson’s Video Game

Biggest News : Activision Blizzard Merger

Best Multiplayer Game : Call of Duty 4

Best Expansion Pack : Wow: Burning Crusade

Best Original Game Mechanic : Eye Of Judgment

Best Downloadable Console Game : Warhawk

Most Improved Sequel : Call of Duty 4

Best New Gaming Hardware : Rock Band Instrument Set

Most Innovative Game : The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

Best Downloadable Content : Rock Band

Best Control Scheme : Call of Duty 4

Best Atmosphere : Bioshock

Most Disappointing Game : Kane And Lynch : Dead Men

Worst Game : Mario and Sonic at the Olympics

Most Disappointing Delay : GTA IV

Best Action Adventure Game : Uncharted: Drakes Fortune

Best Shooter : Call of Duty 4/ Orange Box/ Halo 3

Best Fighting Game : Virtua Fighter 5

Best Platformer : Ratchet And Clank: Tools of Destruction

Best Driving Game : Forza 2

Best Puzzle Game : Portal

Best Rhythm/Music Game : Rock Band

Best Role-playing Game : Mass Effect

Best Sports Game : Fifa 08

Best Strategy Game : Command & Conquer 3

Best Nintendo DS Game : Pokemon Diamond And Perl

Best PSP Game : Ratchet And Clank: Size Matters

Best PlayStation 2 Game : God of War 2

Best Xbox 360 Game : Call of Duty 4

Best PlayStation 3 Game : Call of Duty 4

Best Wii Game : Mario Galaxy

Best PC Game : Unreal Tournament 3

Game of the Year : Call of Duty 4

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: 2007, PS3, xbox 360, wii, ps2, pc

Devil May Cry 4 Demo to be Released on Xbox 360 and PS3.

2007-12-07T19:19:00.001Z

The newest installment of the Devil May Cry franchise is due for release next year and to get people more exited about the game they are releasing a Demo in early 2008. The Demo will be centred around the new character Nero and will feature levels "chosen to showcase Devil May Cry 4's varied locales and allow gamers to familiarize themselves with Nero's unique abilities."

So something to look forward in the new year regarding Demo's. I know i will be pre-ordering the game no matter what as Devil May Cry is simply one of the best games ever made! :P

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: Ps3, Xbox 360, DMC

Rumor Alert! Dream Cast 2?

2007-12-07T17:46:00.000Z

Over the last couple of days the Internet has been set ablaze because of rumors of Sega developing a new Dream Cast system. The rumors started when Sega re-applied to trademark the Dream Cast logo and name.

But today Sega have stated they don't know why trade mark was updated and that Sega are content on the current status they are in, and would only consider going into the console market if they went though a period of "outstanding growth".

Oh well maybe in a few years we mite see a new Sega console but for now it looks like just a rumor taken to seriously.

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: Sega, Dreamcast

Halo 3 'Heroic Map Pack', Amazing!

2007-12-07T17:21:00.000Z

Images have been released by Bungie today of the new Halo 3 map pack. The pack contains 3 maps all having different purposes the first "Rat's Nest," an indoor playground for Rifling, the second "Standoff," a Vally with a giant Halo-esc dish and the final "Foundry," mainly for those of you who still think forge is fun.

The pack will cost 800 MS points, but for those cheep gamers out there it will come available free in early 2008.

Full story and pictures can be found here

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: Xbox 360, Halo 3

First Screen Shot and Details of Street Fighter IV.

2007-12-06T16:50:00.000Z

The new Street Fighter game first details emerge today with the first screen! The game will be 3D this time around with the classic 2D gameplay we've come to know and love.

News originated from One-Up, and the first screen has also been shown. This game will feature the characters Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Dhalsim from the previous games but none others have been confirmed. The game will have a special feature in January's edition of Electronic Gaming Monthly so keep your eyes open for that issue.

Full Article Here

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: Street Fighter, One-up

Zero Punctuation Reviews Assassin's Creed!

2007-12-05T21:08:00.001Z

Another witty review by Mr British himself Yahtzee. With the review subtitled "watery ejaculate sandwich" you'd think he wasn't very happy with Assassin's Creed but he enjoyed the game somewhat.

Video Here!

Site can be found here
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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: ZP, Assassin's creed

Interview - Gamespot Staying Coy Over Jeff Gerstmann Dismissal.

2007-12-05T19:42:00.000Z

A recent statement has been released on the Gamespot website regarding the incident evolving Eidos and Jeff Gerstmann's dismissal here's a section from the full interview:

Q: Was Eidos Interactive upset by the game's review?

A: It has been confirmed that Eidos representatives expressed their displeasure to their appropriate contacts at GameSpot, but not to editorial directly. It was not the first time a publisher has voiced disappointment with a game review, and it won't be the last. However, it is strict GameSpot policy never to let any such feelings result in a review score to be altered or a video review to be pulled.

Q: Did Eidos' disappointment cause Jeff to be terminated?
A: Absolutely not.

Q: Did Eidos' disappointment cause the alteration of the review text?
A: Absolutely not.

Q: Did Eidos' disappointment lead to the video review being pulled down?
A: Absolutely not.

Still not giving any reason over why Jeff was fired. They seem pretty obligated to stand by there guns on this one. Many people in the gaming industry have been criticising Gamespot for Firing Jeff Because of a review of Kane & Lynch he scored 6/10. Eidos weren't very pleased with the 6/10 and got him fired, but how does a publisher have the authority to get Gamepot to fire someone?

Full statement can be found here

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: Eidos, Gamespot

Top Ten Games Kids Shouldn't Be Getting - Fail!

2007-12-05T19:05:00.001Z

Mediawise released a 'top ten games to avoid' for children and teenagers here how it goes:

Assassin’s Creed
Call to Duty 4
Conan
The Darkness
Jericho
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Manhunt 2
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles
Stranglehold
Time Shift

Now if you know a younger member in your family check there games i bet at least 1 off that list he/she will have. I can tell you from personal experience that my brother of age 13 has Assassins Creed, Call Of Duty 4 and The Darkness. I can bet from all the millions of those games sold at least over one quarter are owned by persons under 17. Even playing Xbox Live you can tell with all the high voices coming over the mic half of them are between 12-16 years of age.

Now I'm not saying games should be banned for kids, I'm saying there's no way to stop kids from buying these games, so stop your complaining and solve the real issues in the world like poverty and war.

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: Video game violence

Burnout Paradise Demo Dated.

2007-12-05T18:57:00.000Z

Watch out folks! the next Burnout game is coming soon and to get people in the mood a demo is being released on the 13th of December. There are no specifics yet on which console the demo is for but I'm guessing it will be xbox 360 and PS3 seeing as the PSN update takes place on the 13th.

Personally i will be downloading this demo seeing as i haven't purchased a driving game since Forza 2 and will be exited to find out how this game will play.

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: PS3, Xbox 360, Burnout

Zack And Wiki 2 Among Games on Leaked Retail List

2007-12-05T17:22:00.000Z

A rumored list of games Capcom will be releasing in the fourth quarter of next year and the first quarter of 2009 on Nintendo consoles has been leaked. We don't know yet if this list is the real deal but here's the details:

Wii:
Bionics
Devil Kings 3
Mega Man Scramble Battle
Moto GP 08
We Love Golf
Zack & Wiki 2

Nintendo DS:
Ace Attorney 3
Ghost & Spy
Horror Adventure
Mega Man Star Force 2 sku 1
Mega Man ZX Advent

Well after playing the first Zack & Wiki I'm not really that exited about a sequel but hay maybe it will be better next time who knows. As for the other games on the list there's not much there to catch my eye my be We Love Golf but nothing else really pops out just yet but they may be better then i expect.

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: wii, Ds, Capcom

CES To Feature Playable Version of Soul Calibur IV!

2007-12-05T17:13:00.000Z

Looks like Namco Bandai will be going into this years Consumer Electronics Show with a full arsenal of wow as they will let people at the invite only event to get a hands on with the latest Soul Calibur game.

From the picture you can see there's a massive great question mark where a guy should be so you can only imagine it to be a new character. We will have to wait till jan 8th to see i guess.

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: CES 08

FIFA 08 Sells One Million in The UK!

2007-12-05T17:01:00.000Z

FIFA 08 the football simulation game is the first game to sell over 1 million in Britain, this may not sound a big deal to all those American or Japanese readers but, the UK isn't as big of a market as the US and Japan. Even halo 3 hasn't sold as much over here in the UK. EA say its down to the key new feature implanted into this years addition taking features from madden like the 'be a pro' mode helping it gain this success.

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: fifa 08, PS3, Xbox 360

Rock Band Patch On Its Way To The PS3.

2007-12-05T16:42:00.000Z

All PS3 owners will get a patch for Rock Band enabling the Guitar Hero controllers to work on the PS3. Now gamers (or rockers) can complete there four piece band that the game intended. Rock Band only features one guitar so to make a full band you'd have to use a friends guitar from there version of Rock Band, or if you have no friends, buy another Rock Band set as they are not available individually yet.

The patch was announced on the Rock Band Forums from Sean a harmonix employee. At the moment there's a little hold up so stay updated to this thread .

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: Ps3 , Rock Band

BioShock DLC Out And Free!

2007-12-04T21:37:00.000Z

BioShocks first DLC is now out for Xbox 360 and PC and its completely free! the content includes 4 news plasmids Machine Buster, Vending Expert, Sonic Boom and Eve Saver. it will also include a harder difficulty mode and the option to have no Vita chambers (Spawn-Points). The Xbox 360 version will get a new Achievement called 'Brass Balls' which requires you to complete the game without dieing. Were as the PC gets a fix on the wide screen issue.

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: PC , Xbox 360 , BioShock

UK Getting Video Market Place. (finally)

2007-12-04T21:12:00.000Z

After over a year of the video market place being available to American 360 owners, finally us Europeans get our fair share of Downloadable movies and TV shows. The market place will open on the 11th of this month and will include:

Movies such as 300, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Good German and much more available to download.

Most the movies on offer Ive already seen and i can imagine you have to, so nothing to get too excited about yet but maybe in the coming months microsoft may put some good films on there for all to enjoy.

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: Xbox 360

Orange Box Coming to the PS3 Dec 11th!

2007-12-04T20:23:00.000Z

For all you lucky PlayStation 3 owners there's a treat coming your way on the 11th as the orange box is making its way into stores. the game has already been out a month or so on the Xbox 360 and PC receiving excellent reviews. this is a must buy for all PS3 owners so go and preorder it as soon as you can!

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By: djSaMOs Filed Under: PS3

Console PAD! Now Online

2007-12-04T19:53:00.000Z

ConsolePAD is now officially online giving you all the latest news when we have it concerning the gaming industry.

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By: djSaMOs , FiledUnder: gamepad