Home's Warhawk space: present and future

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PlayStation Home's new Warhawk Game Space goes live today -- but is it really everything a dedicated fan of the game could ask for? The answer is, "No, not yet."

Beyond its unique aesthetics, the space is functionally similar to those for Uncharted and Far Cry 2, with one notable exception: the Warkhawk Sand Table. This piece of interactive furniture is something we've seen in various stages of development and, on paper, is a pretty cool concept. It's a place to plan in-game strategies using "VR" set-pieces -- vehicles, maneuver icons, etc. -- which can be moved around on 2D versions of any of the game's maps (and their variants).

The first person to access the table is in control. Here's where one of the problems arises: anyone can walk up and watch as you plan your "secret" strategy. Furthermore, there's no way to share or use the finished battle plan within the game. It's all up to each player's memory (or notepad).

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Home's Warhawk space: present and future originally appeared on Joystiq Playstation on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Second round of LOTR: Conquest DLC will cost you

After releasing the first batch of content for free, EA will be going the paid route and deliver a second set of Lord of the Rings: Conquest DLC this Thursday, February 26, to the XBLM and PSN for 800 and $10, respectively.

The "precious" Conquest downloadable content will add three additional characters (including the freakish Gothmog), two new maps and two fancy arenas. But for a game that didn't fair too well in reviews, is $10 worth of downloadable content all that exciting? We doubt Elijah 'would' approve.

Second round of LOTR: Conquest DLC will cost you originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Play Killzone, win assault rifle replica

Here's a good incentive for Killzone fans to get the upcoming PS3 shooter early. If you play the game any time between March 1st and March 14th, you'll get a chance to win this replica rifle. There will be a winner every single day, determined by stats collected by Killzone.com. These rifles won't be available in stores, so make sure you play Killzone 2 non-stop for the best chance of winning.

Play Killzone, win assault rifle replica originally appeared on Joystiq Playstation on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Flower composer talks about game's soundtrack

Intelligent use of visuals and sound is one of the reasons that makes Flower such a surreal experience, and it was the job of composer Vincent Diamante to manifest this PSN dream world through music. He recently spoke with GameSetWatch to discuss his work in Flower, revealing some interesting bits on how the music not only affected the atmosphere of the game but also the design.

Diamante mentioned that the Sixaxis controls influenced the way he wrote his music. He called it a "soft type of control" and that "you can feel that there is a texture to the way you fly through the air." This texture, he added, would determine how he'd write music for "the winds." Conversely, Diamante also influenced the game design: "I had the opportunity to talk with the artists about the arrangement of flowers: tightening up lines of flowers or stretching them out, replacing red flowers with white flowers, and so forth so that the sound would work."

Lastly, those gamers looking to score a soundtrack might be in some luck. Diamante revealed he's in talks with Sony to put out an album; though, he does say the music lends itself more to the game experience over that of an album experience. Have a read of the full interview here.

Flower composer talks about game's soundtrack originally appeared on Joystiq Playstation on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Street Fighter IV 'Femme Fatale' brings outfits for the ladies, neglects Cammy's pants

Capcom has released the "Femme Fatale," a set of alternate costumes for the ladies of Street Fighter IV. The DLC is the second in the alternative wardrobe series, following the "Brawler Pack," and will set fashionistas back 320 ($4) on XBLM, and $3.99 on the PS Store.

Having watched the first two minutes of Capcom's video showcasing the outfits, only one thought comes to mind: Moar liek booty pack, lolz. Check out the video after the break.

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