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Roger's PlayStation Games Blog January 2009 Archive

By Roger Altizer, About.com Guide to PlayStation Games since 2004

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete HD Trailer and FFXIII Demo

Saturday January 31, 2009
As reported by the Anime News Network, you can now watch the streaming HD trailer for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete on the official Japanese site, and it is ... Read More

First Official Final Fantasy XIII Trailer Released

Saturday January 31, 2009
So, the news about having to wait until Spring of 2010 for Final Fantasy XIII hurt, I won't lie. Fortunately, Square-Enix has softened the blow by releasing the first official FFXIII ... Read More

Why It's Better to Be a Business Programer Than a Game Developer

Saturday January 31, 2009
One of the things computer science departments around the country have been doing is turning to game development as a way to increase enrollment in their programs. The downside ... Read More

SCEE Continures to Block Street Fighter HD Due to "Problems" With the Game

Wednesday January 28, 2009
Street Fighter HD is a hit in America. Lots of downloads, lots of fun fights, but alas, Europe does not get to participate. For some reason, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) ... Read More

This Week's PS2 and PS3 New Releases: January 26-30, 2008

Monday January 26, 2009
Afro Samurai is looking superb. The gritty animation is nearly perfectly represented in the game. It looks like January's PlayStation dry spell may be over. PlayStation 3 New Releases: 1/26 - ... Read More

Final Fantasy XIII 2009 Release Date Confirmed... For Japan

Wednesday January 21, 2009
File under: Complete and total bummer We've all been excited about the late 2009 release date for Final Fantasy XIII. While 2008 would have been nice, it gave us something to ... Read More

Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year Preview

Tuesday January 20, 2009
We all saw it coming, and now, on February 17th, you can live the Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year Preview dream. Given, this game isn't going to ... Read More

This Week's PS2 and PS3 New Releases: January 19-23, 2008

Monday January 19, 2009
Hot new skating game and a beautiful looking RPG? A Pretty good week January week for PlayStationites, I'd say. PlayStation 3 New Releases: 1/21 - Skate 2 - Compare Prices PlayStation 2 New ... Read More

The Joy of Setting Up a 160GB PS3

Saturday January 17, 2009
Recently I had the privilege of helping a buddy set up a brand new PS3. He had gotten quite a deal on it, the local Best Buy was willing to match ... Read More

HDMI, Go Cheap or Go Home

Thursday January 15, 2009
It's been cable-talk week around these parts for some reason. I recently failed in trying to talk a relative out of buying a $140 HDMI cable for their new PS3 ... Read More

This Week's PS2 and PS3 New Releases: January 12-16, 2008

Monday January 12, 2009
Only one game this week, but fret not, it's simply the post holidays slump. Spring will bring great things. PlayStation 3 New Releases: 1/13 - The Lord of the Rings: Conquest - ... Read More

Japanese Final Fantasy XIII Website Is Live

Sunday January 11, 2009
Square Enix finally has a Final Fantasy XIII site up. The Japanese site has new screenshots and music from the game, and if the grayed out link is to be ... Read More

This Week's PS2 and PS3 New Releases: December 29-January 2, 2008

Monday January 5, 2009
No new PS3 or PS2 games this week.

Top Ten PS3 Games of 2008

Monday January 5, 2009
There have been a dizzying number of great PS3 games this year. I've put together my picks for the top ten PS3 games of 2008. I'd love to hear your opinion ... Read More

PopCap Games to be Released on the PlayStation Network

Sunday January 4, 2009
Five of the best selling PopCap games are being brought to the PSN thanks to a new arrangement with Sony Online Entertainment. I've got the list of which five PopCap games ... Read More

Brutal Legend Picked Up By Electronic Arts, Fall 2009 Release Date Set

Sunday January 4, 2009
Deja vu - when Brutal Legend was cut by Activision it looked like Psychonauts all over again. Fortunately, Tim Schafer's epic, rock adventure game has a new home in gaming's other ... Read More

OutRun Online Arcade

Sunday January 4, 2009
The updating of old-school arcade games continues with OutRun Online Arcade. This HD version of the arcade classic OutRun is shaping up quite nicely. I've got some great details about the ... Read More

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