Earlier this week, Sony’s legal team rushed to file a temporary restraining order against famed hacker George “Geohot” Hotz following the recent publication of his firmware 3.55 jailbreak. The motion called for the impoundment of electronic devices and related computer equipment that was used to hack the PS3. Chalk up a win for Geohot, as US District Judge Susan Illston blocked said TRO today, noting […]
With a 2012 release date on the cards, THQ is taking its sweet time with Metro 2034, the sequel to last year’s post-apocalyptic hit Metro 2033. In a recent interview with Joystiq, company VP of Core Games Danny Bilson says the follow-up is undergoing heavy polish and will be “properly nurtured” in the marketing department this time around. Expect everything you […]
When Sega revealed that it was readying a Dreamcast Collection last month, we were understandably pumped. Details have since come to light regarding said collection and well… let’s just say it falls short of our expectations.
Update: G4TV segment with Geohot is above. Be patient as the video is still processing. Kudos to YouTube user TitusF2 for capping this! Currently in the legal crosshairs of SCEA, famed hacker George “Geohot” Hotz will appear on G4TV’s ‘Attack of the Show’ later tonight at 7 p.m. EST, as revealed on his official site. We’ll update this with a […]
Crytek head, Cevat Yerli, recently revealed in an interview with EDGE magazine that James Cameron saw Crysis 2 in 3D and “loved what he saw”. Much like the original Crysis was the benchmark for PC performance for years, Yerli believes that Crysis 2 will be the 3D benchmark for video games. Crysis 2‘s 3D will be supported on all three […]
The Xbox 360 platform saw incredible growth in December, shifting 1.86 million units in its best sales month ever according to retail tracking firm NPD. In fact, it was the only platform to enjoy a year-over-year increase in hardware sales over 2009. Elsewhere across the spectrum, things aren’t looking as rosy, especially not for Sony. While big hitters like Black […]
The legal battle between George Hotz and Sony is just beginning to heat up. Hotz filed his defense with the Court today, in which he rebuttals several of Sony’s claims. Of note: Hotz points out that he never accepted any form of payment through Paypal related to his PS3 hacking efforts. Additionally, he alleges no association or involvement with the […]
On January 18, the long-awaited PS3 version of BioWare’s hit sci-fi epic Mass Effect 2 is jettisoning its way over to not only retail, but PSN as well. EA confirms today that the title will be sold as a digital offering. Weighing in at around 12GB, don’t expect to save any cash on passing up the de-facto box offering, as […]
Chalk up a third – and hopefully final – delay for Day 1’s horror-themed shooter sequel F.E.A.R. 3. Publisher Warner Bros. announced today that it’s now on for a May release, but declined to pencil in a firm date. Previously, the title was scheduled to hit shelves in March after being pushed back into the 2011 calendar year following its […]
Sony’s legal suits are at it again, filing a lawsuit against famed hacker George “Geohot” Hotz and the fail0verflow team. Along with Hotz, it specifically names Hector Martin and Sven Peter, both of whom gave a revealing presentation on Sony’s broken PS3 security last month at 27C3. 100 other individuals have been targeted as well, although they remain unnamed. The […]
Sony Computer Entertainment of Europe just released the Official PlayStation Application for the Android and iOS mobile platforms. The new mobile application allows users to view your friend’s list, trophy progress, PlayStation-related news and take a peek at the entire game catalog for the PS3, PSN, PS2 and PSP. The application is currently limited to only those who live in […]
The annual Consumer Electronics Show just finished over the weekend and several companies were showing off their new gaming-oriented headsets. It seems that many of the companies that revealed these products are trying to go with a platform agnostic approach with all three supporting multiple platforms. Razer’s Chimaera will officially support the Xbox 360 but will be compatible (without voice) […]
Quietly announced earlier this year, Konami has given the eighth installment in its moody Silent Hill franchise an official moniker, dropping the numerical label in favor of a more descriptive title: Silent Hill: Downpour. Currently in development at Vatra Games, water will play a pivotal role in this entry, as you’ve likely already gleaned from the headline.
Update: As promised, Geohot has released his homebrew signing tools for 3.55. It can be used to convert ELFs to valid NPDRM SELFs. Following the emergence of the first proof of concept custom firmware, esteemed hacker George “Geohot” Hotz releases a full-blown jailbreak for firmware 3.55. What’s more, is that it comes in the form of a PUP patch file. Those […]
While the PS3’s security has been blown wide open as a result of recent hacking efforts, that isn’t stopping Sony from fighting the good fight. In a recent interview with Edge Magazine, a Sony spokesperson claims that a series of network updates are on the way to combat these developments. Sony would not spare details on the upcoming firmware, declining […]
In preparation for the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot, developer Crystal Dynamics is giving fans and newcomers alike a refresher on Lara’s previous exploration jaunts in the form of a Tomb Raider Trilogy Pack. It chronicles Tomb Raider Legend, Tomb Raider Anniversary, and Tomb Raider Underworld. Extra content is also being worked in, including an official Lara Croft female Home avatar outfit, […]
Developer BioWare is throwing a bone to early bird purchasers of Mass Effect 2 on PS3 in the form of free DLC. You’ll have to be quick, as the offer is a time-limited one. Up until February 23, 2011, picking up the title will net you complementary downloads of the Terminus Armor and M-490 Blackstorm Projector Weapon through EA’s Cerberus […]
Last November, Ubisoft head-honcho Yves Guillemot teased that we’d see more of Assassin’s Creed in 2011. Looks like we’ll see it sooner rather than later, if a snip from this month’s Edge Magazine is any indication. Website ConnectedConsoles claims to have received a teaser shot of Edge #224 from the publication itself, which features a logo of the game’s fictional […]
With Sony’s PS3 security snafu exposed, it was only a matter of time before a custom firmware surfaced. And that it has, as PSFreedom creator/developer KaKaRoTo releases the first-ever custom firmware for PS3. Keep in mind, it’s a rough proof of concept right now. It comes in the form of a patch file that can permanently enable the “Install Package […]
A lot of footage was released of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception showing off some new action moves and really, really nice lighting. While it shows a good chunk of gameplay footage it is not enough to spoil any part of the new story. You can expect to pick up Uncharted 3 at the end of next year. Check out the […]