5 Reasons Not to Get Excited About Heavy Rain (Yet)

Is it just us, or is the incredible amount of hype for Heavy Rain a little bit puzzling? Sony clearly believes in the project, having allegedly cancelled some other very high-profile projects (The Getaway, 8 Days) to devote more attention to this game. What is it that the company sees in this title? Ever since its announcement at E3 2006, we have been fed a series of trailers that look intriguing, but don’t really tell us much about the nuts and bolts of the mysterious project. Of course, all of this might change as we get closer to the game’s release and we get a chance to learn more about the exciting new features that it brings to the table. In the meantime, here are 5 reasons that we are holding back excitement for Heavy Rain.

1. QuickTime Events

For a game that is meant to “redefine cinematic realtime entertainment” in this console generation, Heavy Rain is making use of some decidedly last-gen gameplay ideas. In the only actual gameplay footage we have seen so far, the action appears to play out through a series of quicktime events, in which players must tap the appropriate button at the appropriate time to get the heroine to do something important (like stay alive). We have been saying this for years, but it bears repeating: There is absolutely no way to make quicktime button pressing fun. Stop making these kinds of games, please, thank you.

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GTA IV Coming to PC with Extra Content

In news that we all knew was coming, Rockstar officially admitted today that their console hit GTA IV will be coming to the PC this September.

Moreover, the PC version will include numerous enhancements, as well as the inevitable boost in resolution and draw distance found in previous console to PC conversions. Gamers lucky enough to own a PC with the necessary specs will also be able to enjoy all-new multiplayer game modes and user-created mods. Here is what Rockstar CEO Sam Houser had to say about the game, rubbing salt in the wound of console gamers everywhere:

“We are very excited to be releasing the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV. The whole team is dedicated to bringing an amazing gaming experience to the PC. The game looks and plays beautifully on PC and we can’t wait for people to play it.”

Neither can we, Sam. Be sure and register your thoughts about this news in our PC game forums. Does the move from console to PC diminish the experience, or are you happy to have another opportunity to explore Liberty City from the perspective of Nico and friends?

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Sony's "Competitively Priced" Movies, TV Shows, & $399 80GB PS3

Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton announced yesterday that the PlayStation Store is now offering Movie and Television purchases and rentals at "competitive prices." So what's Sony's idea of "competitive pricing?" Let's find out!

If you turn on your sexy black machine, sign-in to the PlayStation Store, select the new "video" tab, scroll down to rentals, and select a movie to rent (not very streamlined, is it?) - there you'll see HD rentals cost $5.99, a dollar more than their competitor's prices, one being AppleTV. Why are the HD rentals costing more? I couldn't locate any details if the rental was broadcasted in 1080p, if the soundtrack was presented in actual surround sound, or if the viewing duration was longer than 24 hrs? If the rental cost more (than your competitors), but no information is provided why for these competitive prices, it's not "competitive."

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Analysis: Why Sony Won E3 2008

Sony's E3 2008 Press Event was held at the Historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Housed here were award-winning Kiefer Sutherland for "24" and Tom Hank's for "Forest Gump". Now, Sony recognizes their celebrities: Kratos the God of War, Sgt. Nathan Hale for leading the Resistance, and LittleBigPlanet's Sock Boy on 65 Sony branded XBR television screens. Random video cut-scenes began Sony's E3 introduction from upcoming titles then fading into a flood of triangle, circle, x, and square symbols; leading to the entrance of Jack Tretton, President & CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. Tretton began the conference with why this is "the year of the PS3" and our reason why Sony won at E3 2008.

Sony's 65 XBR Television Screens at the Shrine Auditorium with a PS3 at each base

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