For starters there is a lot of hype on the re-mastered classic game from PS2 to PS3. Fans of the game expect on the improvement in graphics, sound quality and the bonus features will not be disappointed with this release on the PS3. Let’s begin with the graphic details, first thing that you will notice is the higher resolution rendering at 720p and very smooth game play that create so much differences when compare to the PS2 version. It’s just looks sharper and more details without any jagged lines due to the 2x Anti Aliasing and running at 60 frames per second. Secondly is the graphic textures which is now uncompressed but unfortunately it’s remain the same size not bigger size like most would hope for but still looks very good although not really next gen quality and same thing with the geometric details which also remain the same. So with the uncompressed texture reveal more details and color depths even it is stretch to 720p resolutions because of the 2x Anti Aliasing to smooth/sharpen out the pixilation of the texture when stretch. On top of that the game now supports 16:9 wide screens for a great wide experience that was not on the PS2. Other graphic improvement are the particle effects like water, fire and magic effect are also improved to reveal more details and color depth. The game play mechanics remain faithful to the original and there are no installation require, just play direct from the disc like in the PS2.

The disappointing side is the menu control which is based on PS2 control with “X” to enter and “O” for back which can be confusing at times but these are minor issues. The main complain here is the in game video which are quite disappointing because it is still using the same low resolution video from the PS2 which does not look comparable with the improved game graphics. Another issues is the claim to come with exclusive God of War 3 demo can be misleading because God of War 3 demo is not on the game disc but a piece of paper with the redemption code to download the demo from PSN. This is really annoying having to purchase the game and then have to spend the effort again to download the huge demo files from PSN just to play God of War 3 Demo. Overall it is still a very good title because of the value you get from 2 great PS2 games for the price of less than 1 normal game. Even if you have played both game before it is still good to play it again on PS3 for the improve graphics and wide screen experience.

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

You must have heard about it coming and read about but this is my take after reading through the available news that has been release so far. This is the thirteen installments of the famed Final Fantasy RPG series by Square Enix and it is the first Final Fantasy series on the new generation of PS3 or Xbox 360 console. Final Fantasy XIII theme this time is futuristic and also magical and the usual Square Enix style ATB (Active Time Battle) system gameplay with some changes. The last Final Fantasy XI was on PS2 and you must be wondering what happen to Final Fantasy XII, well it was never release on console but it was actually release on PC platform online only.

Sony have been having a hard time trying to get Square Enix to make Final Fantasy XIII exclusive for the PS3 due to the poor sales of the PS3 that will impact the sales of the game. Square Enix have to make a costly choice of porting the game to Xbox 360 while half way developing the game on the PS3 platform and impact the release date of the game at the same time, in hopes to increase the sales. In order to satisfy their business partner Sony, Square Enix will make Final Fantasy XIII exclusive for PS3 in Japan only.

The game is schedule to be release on December 17 this year in Japanese only and the English version will be in spring 2010. If you can’t wait for it you can get the English version from Asia region PS3 in January 2010 but the manual will be in Chinese. Square Enix only anticipate the sales of Final Fantasy XIII will be about half of compare to the last release in PS2 due to the poor sales of PS3. I don’t want to talk so much on the game story and character which I will leave for you to explore when the game is release which is more fun especially with Final Fantasy RPG and I don’t want to be a spoiler . Enjoy the screenshots below.

This is a brand new fantasy action adventure game developed by Platinum Games and publish Sega that have been receiving quite a lot of attention lately due to excellent review by famous Japanese game reviewer Famitsu prior to the release. It was originally plan for Xbox 360 then later ported over to PS3 due to Sony improved business relationship with Sega. The game designer Hideki Kamiya for Bayonetta is also famed for designing Devil May Cry game series and promised over the top action game play in Bayonetta.

Story of the game focuses on Bayonetta who is a witch that have been awaken from her 500 years sleep. She wake up with no memories of herself and the world she is in and while progressing in game will reveal back her memories. Bayonetta wield 4 handguns and also other melee weapons like katana and in the game she can perform melee, range and magical attacks to face angelic enemies. Her greatest attack is using her hair to transform into various type of extreme oversize attack like giant boots, fists or monsters to assault and also what she is wearing is also her hair transform as into her costume. There is also a lot of effort the in art design particularly the fashion of the characters design, environment and also her face to make her of look like a cold beauty.

Expect to have 10 to 12 hours of game play with 5 levels of difficulty and can be play with a single attack button that have automated combos in the easiest mode. Currently the game is set to launch in Japan first on 29 October 2009 and rest of the other regions in January 2010. There have been report that the PS3 version of the game suffer from poor frame rate probably due the game was originally design of Xbox 360 and porting over to PS3 was not done properly. Hope that Platinum Games provide a game patch to solve the issues and fix the problem before releasing the game in other regions.

Another great old game for this coming Christmas holidays is God Of War Collection. Nope it is not a new game but a re-mastered of the best action adventure hack & slash game from PS2 to PS3 system. So it is a collection of God Of War part 1 and 2 that will be re-mastered into HD 720p resolution and will be running 60 fps with 2x anti aliasing. That’s right one of the best PS2 game that have won many awards is coming to HD and already look very good on the PS2 and will look even better on PS3. There are many 3D hack & slash release before it but never quite reach the hype of gamers expectation after moving to 3D gaming but this game set the bar on how 3D hack & slash game should be. It is currently plan to be release in November 2009 and selling cheap for 2 games for the price of less than 1 regular game at about 40 USD. At the moment there are no screenshots available yet but there are more discussion updates here.