In the most irritating move EVER, Sony has recalled quite possibly this year's most anticipated PS3 game, 'Little Big Planet', from stores, before it's release date. Many stores had the game siting in stock rooms, waiting for Tuesday's release date. Some store have already jumped the gun, too... selling copies to lucky gamers a week in advance (word of advice to those guys... keep those copies nice, they're gonna be worth a fortune).

According the Official PlayStation Blog (here) the recall was due to:

"one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the Qur'an."

Sigh.

Oh, the new release date for 'LBP' is October 27th. By that time, I won't care any more.

Posted by: Laila | October 20, 2008 6:57 AM

At the Nintendo's Tokyo Press Event yesterday, the big-N announced a new DS handheld console with new features, including a .3-megapixel (that's point-three) camera. Called the DSi (how reverse-Apple of them), the new system will be available before the end of the year... in Japan. Here in the U.S. ... who knows? 1up says: well into 2009. On this page, it looks like the DSi has two cameras... one on the outside and one on the inside (in the hinge). Also, the DSi is smaller, but with larger screens and no slot for older GameBoy titles. Instead, there is also an SD card slot to save images and downloadable games.

Also announced at the event, was the Wii's new ability to save downloaded games on SD cards. This will help make up for the Wii's insufficient storage space. This feature probably won't be available until next year.

The U.S. will get something cool THIS year... our own Club Nintendo. It's the cool rewards program that Japan has had for years and allows for loyal gamers to get cool exclusive items. Past Club Nintendo goodies have included rare-colors of the DS and groovy Nintendo themed toys. I can't wait for this.

Posted by: fettman | October 8, 2008 1:21 PM