Tekken 5: DR alive and kicking on PS3

Namco Bandai fighting game arrives today on PlayStation Store alongside firmware update.

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection missed the announced February release window for its PS3 debut, but it looks like the game won't have missed it by much. Sony Computer Entertainment announced that Dark Resurrection would be made available for download from the PlayStation store sometime today, with an asking price of $19.99.
Based on the arcade and PlayStation Portable editions that preceded it, Dark Resurrection for the PS3 includes a few new features of its own. Namco Bandai has said the game has been "optimized for the HD era" with 1080p visuals and the chance to take control of Jinpachi Mishima, the game's previously unplayable final boss.
Joining Dark Resurrection on the PS3's slate of downloadable offerings today is a behind-the-scenes look at MotorStorm, a trailer for the upcoming Nancy Drew film, and a new firmware update. PS3 owners can now download firmware version 1.54, which adds new features for video chatting.

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Sega Rally Revo shifts to fall 2007

Publisher narrows down date of rally racer to this fall on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC; eight environment types confirmed for final release.

Sega of America today released some new screenshots of the upcoming game Sega Rally Revo, due out for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Tucked away in the press release was also another nugget of info for rally-racing fans: the game's updated release date.
Sega Rally Revo is now scheduled for a fall 2007 release, a push back from its original release date of early 2007, which was given on the game's announcement at 2006's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Some updated details on the game were also announced today. In addition to the previously known real-time deformation of tracks, the game will include eight environment types based on real-world locations. Car classes will include licensed 4WD, 2WD, and "classic" cars, as well as multiplayer modes that will be available both online and offline.

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GDC Video: Calling All Cars' David Jaffe

With the Game Developers Conference winding down on Friday, GameSpot News caught up with Sony's Santa Monica studios creative director David Jaffe for a few quick questions.
Jaffe talked about his passion for working on downloadable games, how he handles the drama surrounding the PlayStation 3, and his participation in this year's Game Design Challenge (which was ultimately won by the Russian designer of Tetris and Hexic, Alexey Pajitnov).
In addition to his entry in the Game Design Challenge, Jaffe was in San Francisco to show off his latest project, the downloadable PS3 game Calling All Cars.

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