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XviD4PSP 5.027 RC8

Following yesterday’s RC7 update, developer Winnydows today issued another update to his popular video conversion software, XviD4PSP. In case you are new to the application, XviD4PSP accepts various video formats as input (XviD, DivX, x264, et al) and can convert video files for use with the PlayStation 3, PSP, iPod, BlackBerry, Xbox 360 and PC. RC8 features improved accuracy to […]

PS3 Devil May Cry 4 Gets Exclusive Features

According to the latest issue of Famitsu, the PlayStation 3 version of Devil May Cry 4 will feature an option to install 4.78GB of game data straight to the PS3’s hard disk drive. This will allow for seamless gameplay, meaning virtually no load times as you move from area to area. Additionally, the PS3 release will take advantage of the […]

XviD4PSP 5.027 RC7

Winnydows is at it again, with an update to his popular video conversion software, XviD4PSP. XviD4PSP accepts various video formats as input (XviD, DivX, x264, et al) and can convert video files for use with the PlayStation 3, PSP, iPod, BlackBerry, Xbox 360 and PC.

Gallery: Grand Theft Auto IV

In celebration of the holiday season, the folks over at Rockstar have released five new Grand Theft Auto IV screenshots. Grand Theft Auto IV Screenshots

PS3 Leads In HDTV Connectivity

According to research data from from the Nielsen Group, most PlayStation 3 owners are connected to HDTVs, with Xbox 360 and Wii owners trailing closely behind. The results indicate that 71 percent of all PS3 owners are connected to an HD display (LCD, plasma, front/rear projector), while 66 percent of Xbox 360 and 65 percent of Wii owners are hooked […]

PlayStation Store Update Thursday

This week’s PS3 PlayStation Store update kicks off with a BlackSite: Area 51 demo and downloadable PS3 games Toy Home, Snakeball, Trials of Topoq, and Mesmerize: Distort. Next we have the original PSone version of Warhawk, available for both the PS3 and PSP. As for add-on content, this week includes the long-awaited Warhawk Omega Dawn Booster Pack and three new […]

Activision To Harmonix: Pay Up, Sucka

If you haven’t heard the story, here’s a recap. Harmonix finished working on a software patch for the PlayStation 3 version of Rock Band, which would enable third-party peripherals such as Activision’s Guitar Hero III controller to be used with the game. However, according to Harmonix, Activision blocked the release of said patch. Activision later responded, saying that they did […]

Ubisoft Drops Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Details

Late last month Ubisoft announced that it was developing Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Today Ubi revealed the first details on the game, which is due out on next-generation platforms and PC in March 2008. The game will feature a vastly upgraded multiplayer mode with 13 all-new maps, two new adversarial modes, more rewards, and an improved matchmaking system. […]

Japan Gets Devil May Cry 4 PS3 Bundle

On January 31, Sony will release a Devil May Cry 4 Premium BD Pack in Japan. As a limited edition offer, the bundle package includes a 40GB PS3, a copy of Devil May Cry 4, and a bonus Blu-ray video disc containing 60 minutes of CG footage from DMC 4. Retailing at 47,800 yen (US $422), the bundle will come […]

Tretton: PS3 Will Be Lead Development Platform

Are the days of delayed PS3 ports over? Maybe not completely over, but delays are certainly becoming more infrequent. According to SCEA boss Jack Tretton, developers are now starting to create their games on the PS3 first and then later port over code to the 360 to ensure a smoother development cycle: We are now starting to see developers creating […]

Rumor: GTA IV To Hit Europe In April

Reports indicate that Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV will be released April 25 in the UK, rather than in March as initially expected. This date would stay true to Take Two’s recently released financial statement, which revealed that the title would be released in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Assuming this rumor is fact, then we can expect GTA […]

Folding@home Gets Auto-Shutdown, Music Player

Following the recent PS3 firmware 2.10 release, Sony has released details on what’s in store for the next version of the Folding@home client. Firstly, the update will make burning those CPU cycles a bit more enjoyable with a background music player, which can play MP3s and other music files directly from your PS3’s hard disk drive while folding. Second is […]

Pachter: Mass Effect Will Definitely Come To PS3

Prior to the BioWare and Pandemic deal, the prospect of the Mass Effect series staying on Xbox 360 was a pretty safe bet. That is until EA bought them out, which subsequently led to speculation that future installments in the series would appear on both 360 and the PS3. No stranger to speculation, Analyst Michael Pachter recently shared his views […]

Now Play PSOne Games Over Remote Play On PSP

Update: RJC4LIFE has reported that playing PSOne games via Remote Play also works with firmware 3.71. So as long as your PS3 is updated to 2.10, you can take advantage of this functionality even on a homebrew capable PSP. According to various posts over at the official PlayStation forums, PSP firmware 3.80 and PS3 firmware 2.10 have silently added new […]

PS3 Firmware 2.10 Available Now

PS3 firmware 2.10 is now officially available via Network Update or at the download link below. The changelog is as follows: * A voice changing feature has been added to enable changing of your voice pitch during chat. You can adjust this setting under [Settings] > [Accessory Settings] > [Voice Changer]. * DivX and VC-1 (WMV) have been added as […]

Home Integration Planned For Uncharted

Speaking in an interview with D-Pad magazine, Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells confirmed that there are no immediate plans to extended the single player campaign in PS3 hit Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune by means of downloadable content. However, Wells did say that the development team is looking at possible integration with Sony’s upcoming Home service, which is currently in beta: We […]

PS3 Firmware 2.10 Hits Tomorrow

According to a posting on the official Spanish PlayStation site, firmware 2.10 for the PS3 is set for release tomorrow. Weighing in at around 120MB, the main highlight of this update is compatibility with VC-1 WMV and DivX encoded video files. That’s not all. As revealed earlier, support for the Blu-ray Profile 1.1 spec is included in this firmware update, […]

Call of Duty 4 Patch Detailed

Infinity Ward community relations director Robert “402” Bowling has unearthed details on what’s in store for the upcoming Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare patch. The extensive list of changes range from balance tweaks to minor gameplay optimizations. Full details can be found after the jump.

Tomb Raider 8 Confirmed

Just a couple weeks ago we brought word that Eidos had filed a trademark for “Tomb Raider Underworld,” which led to speculation that a new Tomb Raider game was in development. According to the latest issue of PLAY magazine, there is a new Tomb Raider game in development and it’s scheduled to hit the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in […]

PS3 DivX Functionality Coming “Very Soon”

While the Xbox 360 now has DivX support, PS3 owners are still waiting, despite the functionality being announced over a month ago. Don’t despair, though. According to the folks over at DivX, a PS3 firmware update that will enable DivX support is coming “very soon.” Hopefully that means within the next couple weeks. PS3 DivX Update Coming ‘Very Soon’ [Gizmodo]