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 […]

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 […]

With sources indicating that a formal reveal is only a mere two weeks away, leaks regarding the next PSP are already beginning to trickle out. According to a follow-up report from UK trade site MCV, Sony has told licensees that the unit packs PS3-equivalent power. This jives with reports from various devs, including Mortal Kombat’s Shaun Himmerick, who lauded the […]

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 […]

Looks like we may catch a glimpse of Sony’s next-generation portable plans sooner rather than later. Trade sources have confirmed to UK site MCV that Sony is holding a press event in Tokyo on January 27, where the oft-rumored, touch-panel touting PSP2 will take center stage. To date, various publishers have been given access to PSP2 dev hardware. Mortal Kombat’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

To say Capcom is extremely pleased with the retail performance of Monster Hunter Portable 3rd would be an understatement. The company announced today that the PSP title, released on December 1, has shipped 4 million units to date across Japan. This milestone brings the worldwide sales tally for the franchise as a whole to a staggering 17 million. “Monster Hunter […]

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 […]

The wait is nearly over for Media Molecule’s PS3 exclusive mega-sequel LittleBigPlanet 2. Sony announces today that the genre-crossing title has officially gone gold and is in the process of being sent off to manufacturing in preparation for its January 18 release in North America. As we’ve already seen quite a few impressive creations materialize during the beta, it’ll be […]

Another demo has led to the discovery of a PSP exploit, this time on firmware 6.35. We’ve received word that hacker Jeerum has uncovered a user-mode exploit that takes advantage of a vulnerability in a Japanese demo known as Minna no Sukkiri. Perhaps more importantly for end-users, the exploit brings with it the arrival of a firmware 6.35 compatible Homebrew […]

Finishing off the Spike VGA’s, Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception took center stage with a new game trailer. The trailer, which contains mostly pre-rendered scenes also gives us a glimpse at a few gameplay scenes near the end. It’s great to see that Uncharted 3 is looking gorgeous, even away from it’s jungle paradise.  The title is slated for […]

After months of decline, the gaming industry enjoyed a sizable boost in sales this November, realizing an 8 percent increase in sales over the previous year. The main driving forces? US retail tracking firm NPD points to Xbox 360 and Activision’s software juggernaut Call of Duty: Black Ops. Moving 1.37 million units, Xbox 360 sales rose by an incredible 68 […]

Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter recently lashed out at the PSP2, calling it ‘dead on arrival’ in the wake of low-priced software offerings for Apple’s bustling iPod Touch platform. He’s since clarified those statements to trade site IndustryGamers, saying that PSP2 could perform well if it’s priced right and boasts a competitive feature set. However, he pointed to Sony’s handling of the […]

Entertainment Weekly got the first scoop on the next Uncharted game entitled Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. The third title in the PS3-exclusive series will follow Drake as he scours the Rub’ al Khali Desert looking to find a lost city. Naughty Dog is looking to improve upon the multiplayer, introduce something called “backwards climbing” and allow the ability to fight […]

London-based indie developer HandCircus has announced that Okabu is hitting PSN next year. Billed as an epic enchanting tale, the title features a refreshing art style with bright, bold visuals. The world-saving romp sees players command cute mythical critters as they set out to put an end to the Doza, mechanical beings that thrive on destruction. Here’s the official pitch:

Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter has climbed back up on his soap box again with some loaded commentary on the future and viability of the handheld market. In a Gametrailers ‘Pach Attack’ segment, he labels the PSP2 as ‘dead on arrival.’ Further, he feels Apple’s growing dominance with the iPod Touch will continue to gnaw at Nintendo’s marketshare, pointing to lower […]

Update: Grab the associated HEX files here. The team that brought our hacked PS3’s PSN access, PS3Yes, have just released a “downgrader” for PlayStation 3’s running firmware 3.50. The team has found a HEX key that will allow PS3 owners to downgrade using a compatible USB drive. Currently only the PS3Yes, Teensy++ 1.0/2.0 and AT90USB162 8mhz boards are compatible. It […]

Surprise: amid the recent release of PS Downgrade along with rumors that a jailbreak solution for PS3 firmware 3.50 will soon surface, Sony doles out firmware 3.55. It’s a minor update that adds a mere “security patch.” These recent developments in the hacking scene are no doubt keeping Sony on the offensive.