Can’t wait for the release of SOCOM: Confrontation in September? Here’s something that may tide you over. In a surprise announcement, Sony revealed that a new downloadable map pack for SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault is now available for download. The best part? It’s FREE. The map pack is composed of SOCOM and […]
After being teased with a coming soon banner last week, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has lifted the media gates on the PlayStation Store’s new sexy look. The design revamp, scheduled to go live in Europe later next month in April, will sport enhanced navigation between pages, an improved categorization system, and a dynamic user interface. During the redesign effort, which […]
Earlier this week we received confirmation from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe that the upcoming Warhawk Operation: Broken Mirror expansion pack would hit the European PlayStation Network in April. Sadly, the confirmation was lacking something. Namely, a U.S. release date. Fret not, as SCEA has confirmed that the aforementioned expansion is heading stateside on April 17, to coincide with Thursday’s PSN […]
While it is unrealistic to assume that Sony will announce a new PSP anytime soon, considering that the PSP Slim (PSP-2000) is still relatively new, more evidence that suggests a third-gen PSP is in the works has surfaced. Poking around on the online PSP manual, one individual found a 65×13 GIF format image that denotes the text “PSP-3000.” The site […]
Following confirmation from SCEA director of product development John Hight that the PlayStation Store would receive a visual revamp in April, Sony today updated the store with a fairly large banner advertising that a “Great new look is coming soon.” We already knew that, but further confirmation is always welcome. Yet to be revealed, the new design is said to […]
Sony, by way of 1UP, has confirmed that SOCOM: Confrontation, the latest iteration in its tactical third-person shooter series, will hit retailers and as a downloadable PlayStation Network title on September 16. Tomorrow Sony plans to re-launch the official SOCOM website in preparation for the game’s release with exclusive news and updates. Following the release of Confrontation, the site will […]
The official UK PlayStation website has issued a notice warning users that a security flaw was found in the PlayStation Store for PC, allowing unauthorized individuals to possibly gain access to personal information. While the security issue has since been rectified, a small percentage of users may have had their account compromised. Sony is directly contacting individuals that may have […]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that the upcoming Warhawk Operation: Broken Mirror expansion pack will hit the European PSN this coming April. Priced at £3.99, the expansion will feature a new Armored Personnel Carrier vehicle and a new level set in the below-freezing landscapes of Vaporfield Glacier. The APC can hold up to six combatants and sports a “speed […]
At long last, PS3 firmware 2.20 is finally available for download via Network Update. To recap, notable features in the update include support for BD-Live capable movie titles, an optimized internet browser that can now steam video files directly from web pages, and support for DivX and WMV format videos larger than 2GB in size. A direct download link to […]
Despite media reports to the contrary, Sony has confirmed that the much-touted Portable Copy feature will not be included in the upcoming firmware 2.20 update for PS3. Not entirely unexpected, considering the original press release sent to us made no such mention of the feature. Sony: PSP Portable Copy Not Coming with 2.2 [Kotaku]
The version 1.3 patch for PlayStation Network title Warhawk, which is set to bring a number of custom aircraft paint schemes and HOME integration to the table, isn’t out just yet — but that isn’t stopping Dylan Jobe and crew from dropping details on the next major update for Warhawk. So while I can’t say too much, I can say […]
Update: Turns out that the report was bogus. According to Sony, firmware 2.20 will not include Portable Copy. If a report from PCWorld is to be believed, it looks as if the forthcoming firmware 2.20 release for PlayStation 3 will not only bring BD-Live support, but also support for Blu-ray disc to PSP transfer — otherwise known as Portable Copy. […]
Back in January, Sony held a Warhawk related contest on its PlayStation Blog. Entrants were asked to submit their own aircraft paint schemes and insignias. The winners of said contest were announced today by game director Dylan Jobe, and the new designs are looking pretty damn slick. Additionally, Jobe revealed that 18 meticulously detailed paint jobs will make their way […]
Spearheading the weekly PlayStation Store update on this fine Thursday are playable demos for SEGA’s Superstars Tennis and Condemned 2: Bloodshot. Both demos weigh in at 500 MB and 713 MB, respectively. On the downloadable content front, this week brings three new Rock Band song tracks and add-on content for Tiger Woods PGA Tour ’08. The Rock Band songs are […]
Sony today announced that firmware 2.20 for the PlayStation 3 will be released later this month. The firmware will conform to the Blu-ray Profile 2.0 spec, adding support for BD-Live features such as “downloadable video content, ringtones, games, and more.” Other additional firmware features and changes will include: * “Resume play” will enable PS3 system to start playing a Blu-ray […]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has issued a statement in response to a leaked memo that revealed release dates for a number of upcoming PlayStation Network releases, including Home. Internal working documents naturally have proposed dates against titles, but these change frequently and dates are not confirmed until issued as part of a press release or formal announcement. The same applies […]
PSP firmware 3.93 is now available for download from Network Update. As you’d expect, the update is relatively minor, offering enhanced support for PlayStation Network titles as detailed in the firmware changelog: Support for PLAYSTATION Network titles has been expanded. But wait, there’s more! Not mentioned in the official changelog are 20 new internet radio players that have been added […]
Aside from playable demos of WipEout Pulse and Major League Baseball 2K8, the rest of this week’s PlayStation Store update is dominated by add-on content, videos, and other miscellaneous goodies. Available now are two new characters for PAIN, an expansion pack for PSN title Toy Home, free tracks from Dropkick Murphy’s Guitar Hero III track pack, and three new downloadable […]
The NPD Group has released the software and hardware sales figures for the month of February. As expected, the Nintendo DS took first place, while the Wii placed second. Surprisingly, the PlayStation 2 pulled ahead of both the PS3 and Xbox 360, taking third place. The PS3 once again outsold the Xbox 360, with Microsoft blaming the low sales figures […]
Sony announced today that its online game division, Sony Online Entertainment, will report to PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai effective April 1. I am excited to be able to work with SOE even more closely, as online games and services become a more integral part of the PS3 entertainment experience,” Hirai said. “This new structure will allow us to take full […]