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Sony PlayStation Store Update for November 19, 2009
PlayStation Store Senior Manager [b]Grace Chen[/b] is here with this week's US PSN update today, as follows: It's time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update. Play Ad Hoc PSP games online via your PS3! File Size 6.31 MB File size: 204 MB File size: 757 MB Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver ($5.99)
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP Players Unite with AdhocParty
To quote: For the better part of a year, Japanese PlayStation 3 owners have been enjoying an amazing service on their PS3s, called adhocParty. As of this afternoon, all of us PSPers here in North America will finally be able to jump on the adhocParty bandwagon as well.
Sony to Bring PS3 3D Gaming in 2010 via Firmware Update
According to the image from their [url=http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/info/strategy/pdf/200911presen.pdf]Slide Presentation[/url] [PDF] below, 3D games will be released in line with Sony's 3D strategy and all PlayStation 3 consoles will be upgradeable via PS3 Firmware updat...
Military Madness: Nectaris PSN Game Night Begins Tomorrow
Hudson Entertainment's Marketing Team Member [b]Marcello Lagosh[/b] has announced today on the PlayStation Blog that Military Madness: Nectaris PSN Game Night begins tomorrow- November 20, 2009. We will be hosting 4-player versus matches over the PlayStation Network tomorrow, Fr...
PSN to Get New Revenue From Paid Subscription Service in 2010
Sony has revealed during their Media/Investor Conference that the PlayStation Network will be getting a new paid subscription service in 2010 alongside non-game content likely to include applications and videos. Although few other details exist at this time, the way it is worded soun...
Sony Officially Launches the PlayStation 2 in Brazil Today
Hard to believe after Sony's PlayStation 2 console just turned [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-2/sony-ps2-turns-nine-years-old-systems-life-cycle-to-continue/]nine years old[/url] it would finally hit Brazil, eh?
European PlayStation Store Update for November 19, 2009
Today [b]Mike Kebby[/b] from the SCEE PlayStation Store Team has revealed this week's European PSN lineup, as follows: Oh, did I mention a certain Snake makes an appearance this week too...we finally have the PSone classic Metal Gear Solid available!
Yesterday
Voting Starts Today for PlayStation's 17 VGA Nominees
UNCHARTED 2 leads all games with a record eight nominations, including GAME OF THE YEAR. See below for the full list of SCE titles and what award they're up for. Hat in hand, we kindly ask you to vote for your favorite PlayStation g... Read More »
Video: Special Thanksgiving Event in PlayStation Home and More
PlayStation Home Online Community Specialist [b]Locust_Star[/b] has shared news today of a special Thanksgiving Event in PlayStation Home and an Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition contest. To quote: This Thanksgiving, you'll want to spend every spare moment in the ev...
Video Store Hits PSN in Europe on November 19, 2009
This just in from the European PS3 Blog (and it's about time!)... the Video Store is coming to PlayStation Network in Europe tomorrow, as follows: We've got amazing content lined up for you at launch, loads of latest new releases and all-time favourite classics. I will be updating you weekly v...
PSP Firmware Update 6.20 is Coming on November 19, 2009
According to [b]kassatsu[/b] from NeoGAF (linked above), Thursday's PlayStation Portable Firmware update 6.20 will include an extra category to the XMB and also a comic reader. In other news, comics go on sale on PSN Dec 10th (in Japan).
Sony Confirms Release of PS3 Firmware Update 3.10 for Today
Press Release: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. to Offer Richer Online Social Experience to PlayStation 3 Computer Entertainment System Owners with Facebook Integration Next Firmware Update (v3.10) Enables PlayStation... Read More »
PS3 MegaBox Linux Media Center Updated to Version 2.1 Final
It's been quite some time since we had an update on [url=http://www.ps3news.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=3923]PS3 MegaBox[/url] (or similar frontends) primarily because Sony [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PS3-Linux/sony-explains-ps3-slims-loss-of-otheros-a...
Video: God of War Collection Launches Today for PS3
Today [b]John Hight[/b], Director of Product Development at Santa Monica Studio, has announced the launch of God of War Collection for Sony's PS3 console. And if this ultra smooth gameplay wasn't enough, we've also added PlayStation Network (PSN) [url=http://trophies.ps3news.com]P...
Tuesday, Nov 17
Assassin's Creed 2 & Movie Pack PS3 Slim 250GB Bundles Arrive
Heading for Europe this week will be an Assassin's Creed 2 PS3 bundle along with two new Movie Pack PS3 bundles which are planned for a December 1, 2009 release. Each bundle will be available for 349 Euros. Indeed, at the weekend, Sony will offer a pack Slim 250GB PlayStation 3 and the game Assa...
PS3 is Now Three Years Old, Happy Third Birthday PlayStation 3!
My how time flies... it seems like only [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-3/ps3-is-now-two-years-old-happy-second-birthday-playstation-3/]yesterday[/url] that Sony's beloved PlayStation 3 console turned two years old.
Monday, Nov 16
Video: PlayStation 3 Firmware v3.10 Update Preview
To quote: Hi everyone, here's an early peek at PlayStation 3 (PS3) firmware update (v3.10). The latest update incorporates Facebook into the PS3 experience. By linking your PlayStation Network account to your Facebook account, you will have the option for the PS3 to automatically update...
Video: Coming to PSN this Week: Peggle & Peggle Nights for PS3
To quote: Hey everyone, I'm Michael Santora, an Associate Producer from [url=http://www.popcap.com/]PopCap Games[/url], bringing you all of our titles in association with [url=http://www.station.sony.com/]Sony Online Entertainment[/url]. You may remember me from such blog posts...
Video: Behind the Scenes with God of War Collection Developer
Today Sony Social Media Senior Specialist [b]Chris Morell[/b] has shared a behind-the-scenes video with the God of War Collection PS3 developer, as follows: Joining me via PlayStation Eye is developer [url=http://www.bluepointgames.com/]Bluepoint Games[/url] President Andy O'...
Saturday, Nov 14
PTOM Interview: PSN Boss Talks Voice Chat & Firmware Updates
During a recent interview with PlayStation: The Official Magazine (PTOM) in the Holiday '09 issue, PSN Director [b]Eric Lempel[/b] discusses how Firmware update features are planned and released for the PlayStation 3 and PSP consoles and touches on cross-game voice chat.
GameStop to Sell Digital Video Game Content Downloads
To quote: "The new program, which GameStop will start testing early next year, will work in conjunction with online services offered by leading console makers, such as Microsoft Corp's Xbox Live and Sony Corp's PlayStation Network.
Sony: Get a PSPgo for as Low as $199 This Holiday Season
Plus, spend an additional $200 or more over four months on games and accessories at PlayStation Network with your new PlayStation Card and earn another $50 card credit. Find out more [url=http://www.us.playstation.com/PSN/Events/PlaystationCreditCard/index.html]here[... Read More »
Video: PlayStation Eye Chat: Assassin's Creed II for PS3
With Assassin's Creed II just days from hitting stores, there's still quite a few unanswered questions about the game (some of which you sent us via [url=http://twitter.com/sonyplaystation]Twitter[/url]). Earlier this week, I spoke with Ubisoft's Lead Game Designer [b]Patrick Plo...
Friday, Nov 13
Video: Final Fantasy XIII Hits PS3 and XBox 360 on March 9, 2010
Square-Enix's [url=http://www.ps3news.com/General-Off-Topic/square-enix-puzzle-hints-at-new-final-fantasy-xiii-announcement/]announcement[/url] has been revealed- Final Fantasy XIII will hit Sony's PS3 and Microsoft's XBox 360 consoles on March 9, 2010.
Sony Announces AdhocParty for PSP Will Be Available Soon
To quote: Great news for all of you Ad Hoc fans out there -adhocParty for the PSP system, which first launched in Japan last year, is coming to North America! AdhocParty is an online service that allows PSP owners with a PS3 system to connect to one another via the PlayStation Network. It will...
PlayStation Network Video Content Update for November 13, 2009
PlayStation Store Senior Manager [b]Grace Chen[/b] has posted this weekend's PSN video content update today, as follows: Also, check out classic titles like Wizard of Oz, now available in the digital format for the first time. Watch the clip below for a sneak peak, then head to Featured C...
Thursday, Nov 12
Sony PlayStation Store Update for November 12, 2009
PlayStation Store Senior Manager [b]Grace Chen[/b] is here with this week's US PSN update today, as follows: Hi Everyone - It's time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update. b]Updates[/b] b]Downloadable Games[/b] Braid ($14.99) ESRB Rated E10+ File size: 240 MB Star Trek: D-A-C ($9.99)
Video: Demon's Souls PS3 Dynamic Theme: The Nexus
Below is a video of the new Demon's Souls PS3 Dynamic Theme: The Nexus which is currently available on Japanese PSN Store for 200 yen. Demon's Souls has been pretty successful in North America so I imagine Atlus or Sony will release this theme here too."
Braid for PS3 is Available Today on PlayStation Network
Today [b]Joel DeYoung[/b] of [url=http://www.hotheadgames.com/blog/]Hothead Games[/url] has announced that Braid for PS3 is available on Sony's PlayStation Network. To quote: On behalf of Hothead Games, I'm excited to be able to present you with Braid, available today for $14.99 on P...
European PlayStation Store Update for November 12, 2009
I know lately we've had a bit of a lull in the updates, and whilst they may not have been massive, we have been adding steadily to the store (for you PSP users especially), but next week, there should be a nice stream of content released, and I'm hopeful that some of you will be pleased once you s...
Wednesday, Nov 11
PlayStation Father Ken Kutaragi Launches New Internet Business
The 'father' of Sony's PlayStation [b]Ken Kutaragi[/b] has announced the launch of a new Cyber company today, with the business based in Tokyo. To quote: "The former chairman and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, Ken Kutaragi, has established a new company in Tokyo.
Assassin's Creed 2, Fullmetal Alchemist and More Hit PS Home
PlayStation Home Online Community Specialist [b]Locust_Star[/b] has revealed that Assassin's Creed 2, Final Fantasy XIII, Fullmetal Alchemist and A&E's Lawman are hitting PlayStation Home this week. To quote: We have a ton of cool stuff coming at you for this week's publish in Pl...
Rumor: Facebook & Gamercard Colors in PS3 Firmware Update?
The leaked images show the ability to manage your Facebook in your PlayStation Network account settings, changing the color of your PlayStation Network gamercard and a new, more sufficient way of looking through your photos."... Read More »
Coming to Sony's PSN this Week: Bubble Trubble PSP Mini
To quote: This is Scott Hyman, Director of Business Development at Creat Studios along with Jason Benham, Producer and Creator of Bubble Trubble, our new PSP Mini game. Bubble Trubble will be available for download on the PlayStation Store tomorrow, November 12 for $4.99.
Sony Targets an Older Audience in New PS3 Marketing Campaign
Christian Noer, Nordic marketing manager at PlayStation, said, "This is a modern twist on a traditional 'elevator sales pitch'. As we broaden the PlayStation's appeal to a wider group of consumers, we just feel our audience needs a lit... Read More »
Tuesday, Nov 10
Video: God of War Collection - PS3 Trophy Speed Run
Today Associate Producer [b]William Weissbaum[/b] has posted a video on the PlayStation Blog unveiling the God of War Collection [url=http://trophies.ps3news.com]PS3 Trophy[/url] speed run. To quote: With the launch of God of War Collection only a week away (Nov. 17th!), we thought we...
Asia, Europe Design PS3 Rag Doll Kung Fu Dolls for Us to Enjoy
As winners of these design contests, [url=http://www.tarsier.se/]Tarsier Studios[/url] has turned these into real downloadable characters, which will become available on the PlayStation Store for free on Thursday, November 12.
Video: Sony 24-hour LittleBigPlanet PSP Game Jam Session
We're one week out from the launch of LittleBigPlanet PSP and to celebrate SackBoy going portable, we'll be teaming up with the Academy of Art University's School of Game Design in San Francisco for a 24-hour LittleBigPlanet PSP Game Jam Session this Wednesday and Thursday.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Event in PlayStation Home
For those of you who are saving the single-player campaign for a later time and instead opting to spend D-Day knee-deep in some of the most ridiculously addictive multiplayer modes you'll find in any FPS around, there's no better place to find a battle than in PlayStation Home.
Sony to Open a European PSN Video Store on November 18, 2009
Today Sony announced that Europeans are finally getting an official PlayStation Network Video Store, similar to the North American PSN service. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have confirmed that the European PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service will commence on Novembe...
Video: Netflix on the PS3 Promotion is Available Now
Over the last week we reported that the Netflix PS3 Instant Streaming Disc has begun [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-3/netflix-instant-streaming-disc-for-ps3-is-now-shipping/]shipping[/url] (over 100,000 according to the [url=http://blog.netflix.com/2009/11...
Sunday, Nov 8
Sony Reveals Why PSOne Classics Have No Set PSN Release Date
Although the answer isn't surprising, it's definitely good to know why classics such as Final Fantasy VIII are not available in the States to date. To quote: "Ever since Sony announced PSOne Classics for the PSP and PlayStation 3, new releases have been inconsistent and often appear sudd...
Police Officer Gets Caught Stealing PS3 Games Under His Vest
A police officer from the UK has been found guilty of stealing Sony PS3 games from a store that he was being paid to protect. The damning footage, which was shown to magistrates in his trial, shows him stealing two PlayStation 3 games and then taking them to the rear of the shop in his police hat.
Friday, Nov 6
LittleBigPlanet PS3: Sack It To Me - The Happy Birthday Edition
In celebration of our birthday, we have two FREE costumes for our community. One new and one revisited - both available for a limited amount of time. How else would we celebrate the birthday of our launch, but with a slice of cake and a spacesuit? Be sure to drop by the PlayStation Store and down...
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition Hits Canada
We can and we've listened so we're going to be giving away 5 copies of the UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition along with a copy of the [url=http://www.bradygames.com/index.aspx]Brady Games[/url] UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves strategy guide!
70's Mustang Joins GT5 PS3 Lineup at the Gran Turismo Awards
Sony's Public Relations Manager [b]Alex Armour[/b] has unveiled today that a 70's Mustang has joined the GT5 PS3 lineup at the Gran Turismo Awards. To quote: Two days ago, PlayStation hosted the 7th annual Gran Turismo (GT) Awards in Las Vegas, taking place in conjunction with the 2009 Sp...
Sony Releases a PS3 Compatible Bluetooth Mouse
Sony has recently released a new multi-function Bluetooth laser mouse with it's new Vaio X, CW and L range of laptops. Remotely control PLAYSTATION 3 to enjoy web browsing (No game control available) Software keyboard to input words easily
PlayStation Network Video Content Update for November 6, 2009
PlayStation Store Senior Manager [b]Grace Chen[/b] has shared this weekend's PSN video content update today, as follows: Aliens in the Attic Ballast Big Man Japan Cheri Thankskilling The Signal The Wizard of Oz Three Kings TMNT Two Lovers Aliens in the Attic Ballast Big Man Japan
Thursday, Nov 5
White Knight Chronicles PS3 Patch Update 2.01 is Now Available
The update adds a voice chat feature into the Japanese version, as well as collectable PlayStation Home rewards including a White Knight costume and a White Knight statue. The other big feature is collectable PlayStation Home rewards. By playing White Knight Chronicles you can get at lea...
Video: Topatoi: Free Arcade Style PS3 DLC Pack Available Today
Topatoi's Arcade Style Pack DLC will be available for free in today's PlayStation Store update. Recolor arcade levels for your own taste and even more - pilot a fantastic machine of a strange, but oh-so-cute, barbarian from the Great Tree!
PlayStation Store European Update for November 5, 2009
The highlight this week for PSP users must be Ghostbusters surely? However, this is followed by two other full games - Dragoneer's Aria and Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron. We also have another mini making its way to the store in the form of Spot the Differences!
Wednesday, Nov 4
BlazBlue Portable is Heading to Sony's PSP on February 25, 2010
The high-definition 2D fighting game was released this summer for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. A sequel, titled BlazBlue: Continuum Shift was revealed in September for the two aformentioned home consoles. It should be interesting to see how the fluid and fast-paced fighting game fare...
Friday, Sep 18
Videos: Uncharted 2 First Online Reviews for PlayStation 3
Things are picking up steam for us as we head into the final weeks before Uncharted 2: Among Thieves releases worldwide in October. It's hard to believe that just nine months ago, we announced UNCHARTED 2 with our [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzy2-UuFPJg]"Cliffhanger" traile...
Tuesday, Sep 15
Patch: PS3 Firmware Update 3.01 is Now Available
Sony's Director of PlayStation Network Operations [b]Eric Lempel[/b] has announced that PlayStation 3 Firmware update 3.01 is now available (not a mandatory update) and fixes the [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-3/update-on-ps3-firmware-3-00-sony-aware-of-issues...
Monday, Sep 14
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review in PlayStation Magazine
To quote: We're less than a month out from the launch of UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves and we're starting to see reviews come in. We just received the November issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine in the studio which has the first world review of UNCHARTED 2.
Tuesday, Jun 23
Patch: PS3 Firmware 2.80 Update is Now Available!
Hello, I just wanted to provide everyone with a head's up that the next PLAYSTATION 3 system software update (v2.80) will be coming soon. The playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 format software has been improved. You can download the 2.80 PS3 Firmware Update now below!
Sunday, Jun 14
PowerMad Review of Ghostbusters: The Video Game for PS3
Ah... My childhood memories are coming back to me. This is Ghostbusters: The video game available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, Sega Genesis, Sega Mega Drive, Nintendo Entertainment System, Atari 2600, and... we will just say it's...
Thursday, May 28
PowerMad Review of inFAMOUS for the PlayStation 3
Let me start off by saying I love the way inFAMOUS tells it's story. Using wonderful comic book style cutscenes, it truly does a well job on explaining how the city has gone to shit and the place is being quarantined in just 14 days... didn't make sense to me either but I'm not one to complain.
Friday, May 15
Patch: SCEE Details PlayStation Home Update 1.21, Arrives on May 21
Today Sony PlayStation Home Community Manager [b]TedTheDog[/b] announced the following Home Update v1.21 details:
Wednesday, May 13
Patch: PS3 Firmware Update 2.76 Incoming
Posted by [b]Eric Lempel[/b], Director of PlayStation Network Operations today via PS Blog: Hello, I just wanted to provide everyone with a head's up that the next PLAYSTATION 3 system software update (v.2.76) will be coming soon. This is a minor update that improves the playback quality o...
Friday, Apr 17
Killzone 2 PS3 Patch 1.24 Inbound, Details Now Available
Today [b]motherh666[/b] of the official PlayStation boards (linked above) has shared Guerrilla Games Producer [b]Seb Downie[/b]'s Killzone 2 PS3 Patch 1.24 (57MB) details as follows: On April 22nd at 8AM GMT, Guerrilla Games will release the next game update to their hit First Person...
Monday, Apr 13
Has the XBox 360 Console Accepted its Defeat in 2009?
Xbox 360 has been more successful than PlayStation 3 in the last 2 years, dominating in both hardware and software sales... but 2009 has been dry for Xbox 360. DFC estimates that the videogame market will swell to $47 billion, a 42 percent increase over the $33 billion generated by the industry...
Saturday, Mar 14
Patch: iR Shell 4.92 Update is Now Available for the PlayStation Portable
This weekend PSP developer [b]Ahman[/b] has updated to iR Shell to v4.92, which includes the following changes: Download: [url=http://rapidshare.de/files/46057904/pspirshell492.zip.html]PSP iR Shell 4.92[/url] / [url=http://www.sendspace.com/file/d66l88]PSP iR Shell 4.92[/u...
Tuesday, Mar 10
Rumor: GTA IV Episodic Content Coming to PlayStation 3
Coming hot off the heels of industry analyst [b]Michael Patcher[/b] [url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/gta-iv-dlc-to-sell-2m-by-year-end]citing[/url] he believes the Lost and Damned DLC will sell 2 million on Xbox 360 and the next full GTA title will come out next year...
Sunday, Feb 15
Opinion: Graphically Microsoft's XBox 360 is No Match for Sony's PS3
Ever since the PlayStation 3 got out on the market there have been different comparisons of the two systems. Well, there is nothing wrong with them, but now, graphically, with upcoming titles like Killzone 2 and even Uncharted 2, the Xbox 360 console has nothing to compare with to the PS3.
Friday, Feb 13
PowerMad Review of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune for PS3
Uncharted is one of the best games you can get the PlayStation 3, it reminds me of Metal Gear Solid 4, Tomb Raider, and Jak & Daxter. So as you can see if you had to pick a from a combination of awesomeness, chances are you would end up with Uncharted.
Friday, Feb 6
Burnout Paradise Patch 1.60, Party Pack & PC Version Available
Party Pack and the Ultimate are now available via PlayStation Store, and the PC version is available to download also, trial version. :) We like to work at the cutting edge of new technology, and we wanted to bring you something special using the PlayStation 3's new in-game browser and also...
Monday, Feb 2
Video: X-Play Killzone 2 Review for the Sony PlayStation 3
Check out the awesome video below courtesy of G4TV's X-Play, who has given Killzone 2 a 5 out of 5 rating! To quote: The Killzone franchise has a checkered past. The first installment rode a wave of hype (not unlike the wave this game is riding) right ... Read More »
Sunday, Jan 25
Why Sony's PlayStation 3 Console Can't Play PS2 Games Yet
The PS2 is Sony Computer Entertainment's crowing achievement after the PSOne. Both consoles combined have sold close to 260 million units world wide. It does make it seem a bit silly when you see console fanboys bickering over the anthill sized 20 some million units for the PS3 and Xbox 360.
Wednesday, Jan 14
Capcom Comments on PS3 Street Fighter 4 Load Times
B]What's up with the load times on PlayStation 3 version of Street Fighter IV?[/B] Seth: The recently shown builds were final in terms of contents, but were not actual retail discs. They are development ROM discs, which play on development kits.
Thursday, Dec 18
Patch: Voice Chat Temporarily Disabled in PlayStation Home 1.04
The removal of voice chat (for now) should alleviate the crushing bandwidth load on Sony's servers since the official "open beta" launch of the service. The blog recommends "to make use of the Wireless Keypad for PLAYSTATION 3 or any USB or Bluetooth-enabled keyboard for text chat and als...
Tuesday, Dec 16
PlayStation Home Patch Arrives Thursday, Fixes Connection Issues
Last week Sony's PlayStation Home experienced both Tech Issues and Network Errors. Today, those still experiencing issues accessing PlayStation Home will be pleased to hear that a patch designed to remedy them will be available this Thursday per SCEE Community Manager TedTheDog.
Monday, Dec 15
Fallout 3 Patch 1.10 for PlayStation 3 Arrives, Trophies Available
Fallout 3 Trophies are out! And a lot sooner than most of you were expecting too! The 1.10 patch is now available for download, so you can start earning those sweet, sweet trophies. Now most of you can actually play the game instead of waiting for trophies
Friday, Dec 12
Review of Sony's PlayStation Home for the PlayStation 3 Console
To start off, I would like to say that over all I like PlayStation Home for PS3, but I did find quite a few gripes about the over all scheme of things. The Problems:
Wednesday, Dec 10
Patch: SMS Plus v1.2.5 Sega Emulator Update for PSP Available
PlayStation Portable developer Uberjack has updated SMS Plus to v1.2.5 today. For those curious, SMS Plus is a Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator for PSP. Snapshots are now saved to PSP's PHOTO directory (/PSP/PHOTO), and can be viewed in PSP's image viewer
Monday, Dec 1
Patch: PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.53 Finally Released!
After being initially announced nearly a week ago, and then mysteriously vanishing three days ago, today PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.53 is officially available! Download: PS3 Firmware Update 2.53 (US) / PS3 Firmware Update 2.53 (EU) Changes per Eric Lempel of the PlayStation Blog:
Friday, Nov 21
Review: Sony Wireless Keypad for PlayStation 3
To quote: But regardless of the poor touch support and ill-advised key design, the biggest issue I had with the Wireless Keypad is that Sony opted to design it as a top mounted add-on. I don't want to seem partial one way or another, but I definitely think Microsoft had it right when they made t...
Wednesday, Nov 19
Review: 80GB PlayStation 3 is a Superb Gaming Console!
When the PS3 was first released in the fall of 2006, gamers gave Sony a lot of grief that the included Sixaxis controller lacked rumble (vibration) support--a feature found on the controllers for the Xbox 360, Wii, and even the older PlayStation 2. Sony has since corrected that with the Dua...
Friday, Nov 14
Opinion: Number of Quality Titles in PlayStation 3's Library Doubled in 2008
2008 has been full of ups and downs for the PlayStation 3. Whether or not Sony delivered on all their promises is questionable. However, if there is one thing that can't be taken from Sony's next-gen console is the tremendous growth its software library has undergone over the past year.
Friday, Nov 7
Will PlayStation 3 Become the Ultimate FPS Console?
So after weighing in on Resistance 2, it started to dawn on us: is this now the franchise to beat in the FPS genre? And with the impending Killzone 2, is the PlayStation 3 now home to the best FPS experiences on the planet? And provided the Call of Duty games are of equal quality on both consoles...
Tuesday, Nov 4
Patch: PlayStation 3 Firmware 2.52 Update Available Now!
Per Eric Lempel (Director, PlayStation Network Operations) of the PS Blog today: Hi, everyone, I wanted to give you a heads up about an upcoming PS3 Firmware Update (v2.52). This minor update is coming soon and includes the following:
Friday, Oct 31
Review - Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm for PlayStation 3
The mini-games - which involve a lot of tree jumping and dodging branches - are good fun but I would have liked to see a bit more variety in them, like what we saw in CyberConnect2's previous titles. But everything else works great and having 100 missions to work through with bonus conditions...
Friday, Oct 24
Patch: PSP Custom Firmware 5.00 M33-2, Popsloader, M33-3 out now!
Dark_AleX has released several PlayStation Portable updates today as follows: Download: PSP 5.00 M33-2 / PSP 5.00 M33-2 [Mirror] / 5.00 M33-2 Popsloader / 5.00 M33-2 Popsloader [Mirror] / PSP 5.00 M33-3 / PSP 5.00 M33-3 [Mirror] Changelogs: 5.00 M33-2:
Thursday, Oct 23
Review: Fallout 3 Looks Like Rubbish on the PlayStation 3?!
Andy Kelly recently reviewed the PlayStation 3 version of Fallout 3 for PSM3. The review has been leaked onto the Web and there has been concern as Andy's review stated that the graphics in the PS3 version compare poorly to its XBox and PC counterparts.
Tuesday, Oct 21
Patch: PlayStation Portable Firmware Update 5.01 Released!
When downloading content from the Store to a PSP with an 8 GB or 16 GB Memory Stick Duo media inserted, you may see a message indicating that the media does not have enough free space, even when sufficient space exists. Update 5.01 resolves this issue.... Read More »
Thursday, Oct 16
Opinion: Hands-On: Demon's Souls for PlayStation 3
Gameplay is simple hack and slash and is set in a medieval fantasy world mixed with Japanese horror. In this demo I, a sterotypical European knight, clad in plate armor, fought off armored zombie guards in a castle setting. R1 and L1 are used to attack and defend, respectively. Different weap...
Wednesday, Oct 15
Patch: PSP Firmware Update 5.00 Includes MPEG-4 AVC Support
The Official UK PlayStation site has also published an article detailing ALL of the features included in PlayStation Portable system software update 5.00. It reveals that support for MPEG-4 AVC is included. • PlayStation®Store is now available on the PSP™ system
Tuesday, Oct 14
Patch: PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.50 Now Available!
As planned, Sony has released PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.50! Download: PS3 Firmware Update 2.50 (US) / PS3 Firmware Update 2.50 (EU) More to come as it's available on this, and remember the PSP Firmware Update 5.00 should also be hitting momentarily as previously announced.... Read More »
Monday, Oct 13
Opinion: IGN: LittleBigPlanet is the Reason to get a PlayStation 3 Console
IGN has published its review on LittleBigPlanet for the PlayStation 3 and report that it is an incredible game which merits a 9.5/10. They conclude by stating that if you own a PS3 then you simply cannot miss this one, likewise if you don't have a PS3 yet, then this game is a reason to invest in on...
Wednesday, Oct 1
Patch: PlayStation 3 Flow Rebuilder 3.50 with ECC Gen Released!
Since today all the owners of a PS3 with infectus could begin to experiment with the firmware patching. :) NDT ;-) This tool allows to unscramble the blocks of a PS3 dumps ordering them in a way that the dumps become readable and extractable!
Thursday, Sep 25
Patch: WipEout HD Reports of Crashing/Freezing Surface; Possible Fixes
To quote lowrider007: Well, for me anyway, I can now play signed into PSN and no freezes, I updated my firmware to 2.43 and it seems to be fine now, I've had it on for about 3 hours now and it's the first time it hasn't locked up at all, strange that should fix my issue, perhaps their was a glitch in m...
Wednesday, Sep 17
Patch: Sony: Life with PlayStation Released by Mistake
Sony has told CVG that today's surprise launch of the PS3's news and weather channel, Life with PlayStation, was a mistake. Today, while testing the application, Life with PlayStation was available for download temporarily, by mistake," Sony UK told CVG.
Wednesday, Aug 27
Warhawk Patch Update v1.50 is now Available for Download
Per Buubar of the European PlayStation boards, the v1.50 patch for Warhawk has now gone live on the PlayStation Network and is also available to download from http://PSN.PS3News.com. The download weighs in at 66MB and includes trophy support, which gives us all a good reason to visit the gam...
Wednesday, Jul 30
Patch: PS3 Firmware Update 2.42 Now Available!
A new PlayStation 3 Firmware has hit Network Update, namely version 2.42. According to PlayStation Network director Eric Lempel via the PS Blog, PS3 Firmware 2.42 improves the playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation format software.
Monday, Jun 30
Patch: Official PS3 Firmware v2.40 Walkthrough Part 2: Trophies
Super Stardust HD, a PLAYSTATION Network-exclusive released in June 2007, will be the first game to leverage Trophies and will offer a variety of trophies. Trophy support in Super Stardust HD will be available for first-time users who purchase the game soon after firmware v2.40 is releas...
Sunday, Jun 22
PS3 Home (Closed) BETA Patch v0.9.4.2 coming June 25th
On about the 10th July we will be moving PS@Home to what will be its long term home and this will entail a new release of this code for you to download. This will also remove all your save data for which we apologise, but this will be the last time that happens and we will also be then setup to expand...
