The Last of Us adds new difficulty level in upcoming DLC

March 1st, 2014, 23:40 Posted By: wraggster

The final DLC for The Last of Us' Season Pass will contain a new difficulty mode for the game's single-player mode, as well as new maps, weapons and skills for the game's multiplayer component. Naughty Dog only described the upcoming difficulty mode as "new," not necessarily harder. So who knows, maybe it's Lollipop Difficulty, where the infected have been replaced by fluffy teddy bears and sadness is replaced with rainbows. Naughty Dog wrote that they will provide more information "as in-game elements near completion."

Naughty Dog also released a new behind-the-scenes video detailing their journey creating Left Behind, the single-player DLC follow-up for a game with roughly a bajillion awards. We've included it after the break since, like the game's Clicker enemies, spoilers can rip your throat out make you have a very bad day if you get too careless.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/01/th...-upcoming-dlc/

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Registration for Sega Cup Virtua Fighter Tournament 2014 now open

March 1st, 2014, 23:41 Posted By: wraggster

Come Saturday, April 26, Walnut, California will play host to the 2014 incarnation of the Sega Cup Virtua Fighter Tournament, and now you, too, can throw your hat into the polygonal ring.

As with last year's tournament, Sega Cup Virtua Fighter Tournament 2014 will focus on the latest version of the fighter, Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown. Games will take place on the PlayStation 3 and each round will be decided by best of three matches. The top 16 players in the tournament will take home a portion of the "over $15,000" in prize money at stake at the event.

Full details on how to register for the tournament can be found at Eventbrite, though keep in mind that there is an entry fee of $10, and currently there are only 111 spots remaining. Additional details on the event can be found at the tournament's official website.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/28/re...-2014-now-ope/

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Sony snags fourth-person puzzler Pavilion, sci-fi adventure forma.8

March 2nd, 2014, 00:02 Posted By: wraggster

This is what a fourth-person game looks like: In Pavilion, it's an overhead view of a man navigating the twisting stone passages of massive temples, but the player is not in control of the man himself. Players must influence the character's movements by manipulating the environment, at times forcing him to explore certain areas, or nudging him in the right direction to "fulfill the purpose of the world," Henrick Flink, co-founder of Visiontrick Media, writes on the PlayStation Blog.

"This method of control has resulted in some interesting reactions," he says. "Some people feel it's just a buzzword, while others are rather intrigued by it. In the end, we're happy to see people giving it a thought and talking about it."

Pavilion is minimalist in the sense that it doesn't provide a tutorial or any background information; the story is told directly through the game itself. To this end, Visiontrick is keeping a tight lid on details about Pavilion. The game is due out this year for PS4 and Vita.

Another PS4 and Vita game scheduled for 2014 is forma.8, a sci-fi action-adventure from Futuridium developer MixedBag (it's also coming to Wii U, iOS, PC, Mac and Linux, with a Steam Greenlight page live now). Players control an exploration drone that's stranded on an alien planet and charged with one mission, to recover an energy source buried deep within this world before it causes ultimate destruction. There's no verbal communication in forma.8, and it begins with no instructions or context.

We're sensing a pattern here. Check out the trailer for forma.8 below, after the galleries.


http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/28/so...dventure-form/

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Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle tours Europe, Australasia in April

March 2nd, 2014, 00:03 Posted By: wraggster

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Disgaea characters assemble in fiend-finder Demon Gaze

March 2nd, 2014, 00:07 Posted By: wraggster

NIS America has announced some cross-game synergy is coming to PS Vita dungeon crawl Demon Gaze. After Kadokawa Games' quirky RPG launches for PS Vita on April 22, early adopters will be able to download some popular characters from NIS America's Disgaea series: Etna, Fionne, Sicily, Asagi and Prinny. All five will be free for the first month of Demon Gaze's availability.

Demon Gaze stars Oz, a vagabond with the ultimate fashion accessory: a magical eye that can be used to capture demons. When Oz isn't exploring dungeons and sealing away these dark entities, he's hanging at the local inn, befriending NPC characters and probably putting in a bunch of eye drops.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/28/di...er-demon-gaze/

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Picturesque platformer Teslagrad lights up PS Vita this summer

March 2nd, 2014, 00:11 Posted By: wraggster

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Starbreeze: Payday 2 DLC plans expanded, Brothers 'finally' making money

March 2nd, 2014, 00:20 Posted By: wraggster

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Killzone: Shadow Fall multiplayer goes free for a week on March 3

March 2nd, 2014, 23:48 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment and Guerrilla Games are planning a party, and everyone's invited, Helghast and Vekta alike. To celebrate the release ofKillzone: Shadow Fall's first free map update, the two companies haveannounced that Shadow Fall multiplayer battles will be free to any and all PS4 owners for a week starting March 3. Those wanting to get in on the fray need neither a PlayStation Plus subscription nor a copy of Shadow Fall, as a free client will be available for download.

Those who play the free trial will be able to compete on global leaderboards in Capture and Team Deathmatch, and all clans - including those made up of trial players - are eligible to win the Clan Community Challenge. The details and prizes of said Challenge haven't been revealed yet, but you know how these Helghast are - they don't uncloak until they're good and ready.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/02/ki...ek-on-march-3/

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Fez finally comes to PS4, PS3 and Vita in March

March 3rd, 2014, 18:41 Posted By: wraggster

Eurogamer's 2012 Game of the Year, Fez, is finally making its way to PlayStation platforms with a 26th March release on PS4, PS3 and Vita in Europe.
North Americans will receive the game a day earlier on 25th March.Fez on PSN will be a Cross-Buy affair, so buying it on any Sony platform unlocks it on the other two. Even save files are shared between all three platforms.Polytron has stated that the PS4 port is the definitive version of Phil Fish's masterful adventure. "Playing it on PS4 is what we consider to be the best-looking and smoothest Fez experience you can get on a TV set, running at beautiful 1080p (and yes, 60fps too)," said Polytron producer Marie-Christine Bourdua on the EU PlayStation Blog. "You wouldn't think that upping the resolution would make a big difference in a game like ours, where the pixels are the size of Gomez's fist... but it really does look even crisper and blockier - in a good way."Comparatively, Bourdua said that developer Blit's PS3 conversion runs at 720p with 60 fps.Bourdua noted that these versions won't contain much in the way of new content, but she teased a couple of tiny additions. "The DualShock 4′s lightbar has been put to the task of bringing a little bit of Fez's world inside your own home, and you may not need to look everywhere for that dusty pair of red/cyan glasses to get access to a very late-game easter egg." http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-vita-in-march

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Ultra Street Fighter 4 just got a lot more interesting

March 3rd, 2014, 18:46 Posted By: wraggster

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US PSN Spring Fever sale discounts new indies

March 3rd, 2014, 18:48 Posted By: wraggster

The PlayStation Network's Spring Fever 2014 promotion will offer North American PlayStation Plus subscriber discounts on seven new indie games starting Tuesday.
The promotion will kick off with Awesomenauts Assemble and conclude with Fez; each title will be discounted 20 percent off for subscribers through its launch week, then will cede the discounts to the next week's new games.
The PlayStation release dates for both Fez and Luftrausers were just revealed today.
Spring Fever 2014 will also offer sales on the BioShock, Call of Duty. Grand Theft Auto, and Need for Speed franchises, with some deeper discounts for PS Plus subscribers; Grand Theft Auto 5 will be discounted to $39.99 from March 18 through 24. Check the PlayStation Blog for more franchise deals.

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Amazing Spider-Man 2 UK pre-order bonus announced

March 3rd, 2014, 18:49 Posted By: wraggster

Activision has confirmed the UK pre-order bonus for The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Those who pre-order PC or home console versions of the title from GAME will receive the Web Threads Suit Pack, unlocking the following in-game outfits on launch day, each of which offers unique combat bonuses:

• The cutting-edge designed, red and gold Iron Spider Suit
• The stellar, blue and white Cosmic Spider-Man Suit
• The all-consuming Venom-like Black Suit
• The pulp-style Spider-Man Noir Suit

Activision has announced an Amazing Spider-Man 2 release date of May 2 in the UK - the same date that the film of the same name hits US cinemas. The upcoming sequel will be available on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U, 3DS and PC.
As with its 2012 predecessor The Amazing Spider-Man, this year's Beenox developed sequel will feature open world, third-person action gameplay.
The title was announced at New York Comic Con in October 2013, where Beenox representatives said the game's Manhattan map has been expanded to facilitate greater player freedom, while also promising new abilities, upgrades and challenges.
CVG's Amazing Spider-Man review concluded: "Definitely fun, definitely playable - but Arkham City can rest easy."


http://www.computerandvideogames.com...nus-announced/

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USB Keyboard And Mouse For The PS4

March 3rd, 2014, 19:00 Posted By: wraggster


If you’d like to play BattleCallSpaceMarine on the Playstation 4 with a keyboard and mouse – and have an unfair advantage over everyone else playing on a console – you’d normally be out of luck. Sony implemented a fair bit of software to make sure only officially licensed controllers are able to talk to the console. It took a while, but [Frank Zhao] has figured out why keyboard and mouse doesn’t work on PS4, and created a device to enable these superior input devices.
Sony engineers decided – or were told – that the PS4 shouldn’t be able to connect to any old USB device. To that end, they made the console issue challenges to a DualShock controller to make sure the official controller is always connected over Bluetooth.
[Frank]‘s device solves this problem by taking the USB output from a keyboard and mouse, doing the CRC calculations, and sending them out over Bluetooth. Because the PS4 constantly issues challenges and responses of the authentication procedure, a real DualShock controller needs to be connected to the device at all times. Still, if you want a keyboard and mouse on the PS4, this is the way to do it.
All the sources and layouts are up on [Frank]‘s github where you’re free to create your own. This isn’t a finished product quite yet; [Frank] still needs to do a redesign of the circuit. Judging from the response of his earlier attempt at keyboards and mice on the PS4, though, this may be a successful product in the works.

http://hackaday.com/2014/03/02/usb-k...e-for-the-ps4/

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Castlevania director accuses reviewers of "lacking honesty"

March 3rd, 2014, 21:06 Posted By: wraggster

One of the creators of Konami’s Castelvania: Lords of Shadow 2 has lashed out at some of the game’s reviews.
OXM has had a go at translating a piece on Eurogamer Spain in which game director Enric Alvarez says that the “specialised gaming press [lacks] professionalism".
Added Alvarez: "[You can say] 'I do really like the rock but I hate the opera', [but] this is an opinion, not an analysis. If I had to do an analysis of Don Giovanni, [I] would not even know where to start. There's a lack of honesty in the gaming press.�
In for particular criticism was Edge’s 4/10 review.
“[It’s] totally unfair,� he said. "One must be blind or stupid to give it a 4/10 for a game of this quality. With a 4/10, people interpret it is a crappy game, badly done, it breaks, with mechanics that do not work, with some awful graphics."
Alvarez also concedes, however, that "that in the end it is an opinion, and [an] opinion is totally respectable� although he adds that readers should “not confuse a review and analysis".
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow currently has a Metacritic score of 62 per cent on PS3 and 70 per cent on Xbox 360.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/castl...onesty/0128961

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'PS4 defied expectations in Japan'

March 3rd, 2014, 21:08 Posted By: wraggster

PS4 launched in Japan, but just how big was it? Marketing and consulting chief Ricky Tanimoto of video game giant Famitsu and Enterbrain explains all to MCV.

PS4 has enjoyed a good start in Japan.

Previous PlayStation consoles usually launch earlier in the Japanese market compared with other countries. But PS4 was released after US, Europe and other Asian countries in this occasion.
The PS4 release season in Japan was not the best timing wise, because February us after the holiday season, including the Japanese New Year holiday in January.

In addition, people did not see many commercials about PS4 because the Olympics was big news on TVs at that time. We also didn’t hear about the excitement around PS4 and Xbox One, because we still do not know when Xbox One will be on sale.

Yet despite all this, PS4 managed to sell 322,083 units for the first two days although some people remain sceptical about new video game home consoles, because portable devices like 3DS and Vita are much more popular in Japan.

The first two day sales of PS4 exceeded the PS3 sales for the same term by 88,443 units.

According to Famitsu's collected data, the PS4 bundle with the PlayStation Camera sold fewer units. The version excluding the camera sold about 40 per cent more than the other SKU. The video game Knack was included in both PS4 bundles. The most popular software outside of Knack was Yakuza (Sega) and Battlefield (EA).

Live streaming video game platforms are becoming popular here, too. The use of Twitch has exceeded my expectations, while the Japanese equivalent – NikoNiko – also works with PSN in a similar way to Twitch and UStream.

In terms of our expectations for future PS4 sales, the change of consumer tax (like VAT) will likely cause a drop in consumer good sales because the tax increases from five per cent to eight per cent by April.

However, under the assumption that the popular and key PS4 titles will appear towards the last half of 2014, I expect PS4 sales to progress significantly around those big titles.

The PS4's good start in Japan means I expect there will be a bright future for this new gaming era.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ps4-d...-japan/0128928

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Mass Effect Trilogy for PS4, Xbox One would be so Hanar jelly

March 3rd, 2014, 21:24 Posted By: wraggster

"I don't think you're ready for this Hanar jelly." - Beyonce Shepard

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PPSSPP v0.9.7.2

March 3rd, 2014, 21:44 Posted By: wraggster

via http://www.aep-emu.de/

PPSSPP is a Open Source PSP Emulator for Windows, Android, Linux, MacOSX and Blackberry.

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UPDATE: One more release, fixing a drastic slowdowns in a couple of games.

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no$psx 1.8

March 3rd, 2014, 21:47 Posted By: wraggster

via http://emu-russia.net/en/

Sony Playstation emulator for Windows has been released. Changes:
- new: plain gaming-version (miniaturized nonsense emulator without debugger)
- snapshots: doesn't touch cdrom status/door on cdrom-loading (preserve snap)
- sound: currently disabled new zigzag for slow 18900Hz xa-adpcm (eg. dracula)
- dma: fixed crash on num_blks=0 (should act as 10000h) (Where's Derpy spu/dma)
- dma: updates dma address/length registers in special sync/chopping modes
- setup/sound: volume slider (optionally hardware/mixer or software/multiply)
- gpu/bugfix: wraps when DisplayBase+DisplayHeight exceeds 512-lines vram size
- disass: shows valatcur for load/store opcodes (now also in native syntax mode)
- a22i: recognizes native mips assembler syntax (alternately to nocash syntax)
- a22i: fixed crash on complex numeric expressions with missing close bracket
- a22i: works without space character between labels and greater/less symbols
- a22i: uses predef in opcode list, refuses 'pop' if SP-load-delay busy
- gpu/speedup: omits rectangle tex-blending on color=808080h (eg. Where's Derpy)
- iomap: adds rect/fill/vram2vram time to gpu emu load (formerly only poly/line)
- bios clone: dummy A(9D) opcode for "set_conf_without_realloc" (Roll Boss Rush)
- help: added info on homebrew "set_conf_without_realloc" bios hack/patch
- snapshots: survives snap loading even if old cdrom-image folder doesn't exist
- snapshots: added better (but slower) LZ-based .SNA file compression (optional)
- snapshots: includes BIOS ROM (for loading regardless of bios versions/clones)
- expansion rom: prevents skip_intro patch on expansions (which may hook intro)
- expansion rom: prevents tty_enable patch for caetla (which needs bios chksum)
- expansion rom: supports actionreplay and xplorer io ports (namely switch=on)
- expansion rom: supports actionreplay 2x128K mapping and normal xplorer mapping
- bios-clone: fixed rename-function (added mov r4,r16)(ridgeracer sav overwrite)
- gpu: prevents better-than-real-quads on concave/twisted quads (crashbandicoot)
- timers: supports separate dest/overflow events, completion flags, dest changes
- help: added specs and cautions on cdrom autopause (or autostop) feature
- cdrom: implemented autopause feature with INT4(stat) on end of track (Rayman)
- gpu: CpuToVram wraps from x=3FFh to X=000h with Y=SAME (Alundra memcard save)
- gpu: fixed polygon height limit (don't draw if height>=512) (for Spiderman)
- cdrom: implemented authentic 2nd_response timings (Gundam Battle Assault 2)
- help: added 'CDROM - Response Timings' chapters (some min/max/average timings)
- help: corrected cdrom GetID description (only one response on DoorOpen/SpinUp)
- vram viewer: forces "swap_buffers" after timeout (avoids dracula mem overflow)
- cpu: emulates cop0 bpc/bpcm opcode fetch breaks (for cheat device booting)
- help: fixed cop0 debug break description (bpc-then-bpcm, not vice-versa)
- bios-clone: added dummy "add r4,0,385h" opcode at (for Xplorer bios hook)
- bios-clone: moved gui-entrypoint to 80030000h (for Action Replay bios hook)
- cdrom/bugfix: bugfixed new cdrom-dma timing; minus intcount (dino crisis 1-2)
- fileloader: allows to load/debug/emulate expansion roms (.rom and .fcd files)
- help: new Cheat Devices chapter (code formats, i/o ports, decryption, etc)
- web: new no$psx forum: http://ngemu.com/forums/no-psx-discussion.147/
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PS Vita exploit releases: the new way of the Ninja?

March 3rd, 2014, 22:03 Posted By: wraggster

via http://wololo.net/2014/03/03/ps-vita...ja/#more-18355

I stopped counting how many exploits have been released over the past 2 years to run either VHBL (Homebrew loader) or TN-V (Custom Firmware) on our Vitas. I think we’re close to 20 by now. As we discovered several years ago, releasing an exploit for the always-connected PS vita would never be as easy as it used to be for the PSP.



Back in 2012, I introduced the concept of “Ninja releases“, where we secretly announce the name of an exploited game to our community (members of /talk) in a progressive way, in order to avoid Sony from removing it from their stores. Eventually, we do announce the name of the exploited game publicly, which usually leaves a few days for people “not in the list� to get the exploit before Sony removes the game from their store.



This release mechanism has shown its strengths over the past 2 years, but also weaknesses. There’s so much trust we can put in a “small� community of 50’000 people, and recently we’ve seen that the information tends to leak before we could do a proper public announce. A few times, Sony was made aware of the exploit before we could announce it.

Overall this means today that it is extremely difficult for “new� people on the scene to get access to the exploits, and the lack of trust also frustrates the devs who put hundreds of hours in these hacks, just to see them pulled by Sony because a handful of people can’t seem to hold their tongue.

As a result of this frustration, hackers are trying new techniques to release their hacks. Recently, both Acid_snake and Mathew_wi have taken upon themselves to release their own exploits in a different way: by releasing them secretly to a handful of people, and never make a public announcement. Of course, this means the exploit never makes it to the masses, but it dramatically decreases the risk of a leak, as all the winners of the “secret� have personal interest in not revealing the exploit.

Does this mean there will not be any more Ninja releases in the future? Honestly, I can’t tell, but I think it will depend on the next Vita Firmware, a lot. We’re all a bit surprised that Sony hasn’t released a new PS Vita firmware yet, and with 4 public exploits announced so far for the latest firmware 3.01, I think hackers are willing to try a few new things until the next firmware. But I am hearing feedback that these random giveaways do not feel any more “fair� than the old school ninja releases. What are your thoughts on that?

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Sony Can Access Your Device Even When You Aren’t Signed In To PSN. Is It Legal?

March 3rd, 2014, 22:04 Posted By: wraggster

via http://wololo.net/2014/02/26/sony-ca...n-is-it-legal/

Sony may have more access to your PlayStation devices than you may know. I encountered something very interesting on my PS Vita, and to be honest with you, I’m not sure if it is legal. Here’s the story.

I had just woken up and got out of bed. My PS Vita was left on overnight and I needed to check my email. so, I put two and two together and figured I should just check it on my Vita. When I tapped the power button to take it out of stand-by mode, I was greeted with to notifications. Both said “The LiveArea screen has been refreshed� one for Video and one for the PSN store. I’m pretty sure you all have gotten it before. It looked like this:



When I saw this, I stood there for a moment and furrowed my brow. I’m a bit paranoid when it comes to companies monitoring what I do, so I only sign into PSN when I have to (by the way why in the frick do you have to be signed in to PSN to use TuneIn and Crackle?). How could my PSN Store LiveArea be refreshed when I wasn’t signed in?



That is the end of my story, now lets get into the speculations. Yes, for those of you that are wondering, my wifi was turned on. Even so, does Sony have any right to access the device that they sold to me, and made a profit off of? I have come up with some possible ways for this disrespectful, unauthorized occurrence.

The first one, how does Sony know I even have a PSN account? How do they even know there is something there to update? They don’t. Then how is it possible for them to do this. Here is what I think, either I am not actually signed out of PSN when it shows I am signed out, or Sony spyware installed on my Vita. I guess that last one seems a bit bogus, but I wouldn’t put it past them. Another, and much more likely possibility is has a database of the IPs of all of the Vita’s out there with a PSN account, and they just send out updates to those ones. They were thinking, “oh yeah we could just send these systems stuff and no one will ever know!�. One little flaw, Sony was expecting that people always stayed signed in to PSN.


I was not signed in.

Well, if it is any of these, (or anything else for that matter) I’m not sure if it is allowed. Since when were people able to send stuff to your devices, legally, without your permission? In this case I don’t really care, I kind of like it when my LiveArea screens are up to date, but to think that Sony has the ability to do this makes me feel violated. Yes, hit below the belt kind of violated.

Yes, this was on my PS Vita, but if Sony can do it there, why not on PS3s and PS4s? I’m gonna set up some proxies now people! In the comments, tell me some of your ideas of how Sony was able to commit this appalling act. That’s all for now from me, The Jay Doctor . I you’d like, I can be followed and contacted on Twitter @The_Jay_Doctor.

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rpcs3 Git (2014/03/03)

March 3rd, 2014, 22:16 Posted By: wraggster

via http://www.emucr.com/

rpcs3 Git (2014/03/03) is compiled. rpcs3 is an open source PlayStation 3 (PS3) emulator for the Microsoft Windows. Current versions can run only small homebrew for PS3. Developers are planning to make it to emulate PS3 on its speed in the near future.

rpcs3 purpose:
- Make PS3 developers easily test their apps and homebrews on PC without crashing their PS3 or moving their apps from PC to PS3.
- Just playing PS3 games on your PC and have fun! ( In the future )

rpcs3 Git Changelog:
* Fixed AboutDialog (changed in last commit).
* First installment of RPCS3's custom crypto engine:
- Removed all scetool dependencies;
- Implemented a key vault to manage PS3 keys internally;
- Implemented SELF decryption;
- Improved PKG handling.
Notes:
- NPDRM SELF files (EBOOT.BIN) can also be decrypted. A valid matching RAP file must be placed under the dev_usb000 folder.
- The source code is considerably commented and several debugging functions were also added in order to aid anyone who wishes to contribute to the engine.
* Merge pull request #89 from Nekotekina/master

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NJEMU Git (2014/03/01)

March 3rd, 2014, 22:26 Posted By: wraggster

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NJEMU Git (2014/03/01) is complied. NJEMU are open source CPS1 CPS2 NEOGEO(CD) Emulators for PSP.

NJEMU Git Changelog:
* Updata
* change stretch
* change hotkeye to hotkey in config files.
* added unibios 3.1
* updata kof99ae kof98combo

Download: CPS1PSP2.3.5 - http://www.sendspace.com/file/mwny12
Download: CPS2PSP_SLIM2.3.5 - http://www.sendspace.com/file/r63m82
Download: CPS2PSP2.3.5 - http://www.sendspace.com/file/ymp5h7
Download: MVSPSP_SLIM2.3.5 - http://www.sendspace.com/file/j7pn7b
Download: MVSPSP2.3.5 - http://www.sendspace.com/file/h5qjph
Download: NCDZPSP2.3.5 - http://www.sendspace.com/file/xju0as
Download: romcnv (2014/03/01) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/wvogdt

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PCSX2 SVN r5919

March 3rd, 2014, 22:29 Posted By: wraggster

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PCSX2 SVN r5919 is compiled. PCSX2 is an open source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator for the Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. With the most recent versions, many PS2 games are playable (although speed limitations have made play-to-completion tests for many games impractical), and several games are claimed to have full functionality.

PCSX2 SVN Changelog:
r5919
Path3 Masking: Lower the Intermediate mode threshold for smaller packets, fixes some small texture glitches on Path3 masking games such as Wallace & Gromit

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HBO Go joins PlayStation 3 media roster

March 4th, 2014, 22:40 Posted By: wraggster

Nearly a year after its debut on the Xbox 360, the HBO Go app will finally make its PlayStation 3 debut later today.

Like the other existing iterations of the app, HBO Go on PlayStation 3 allows HBO subscribers to watch the premium channel's programs without the aid of a cable box, including standout hits like Game of Thrones, True Detective and Girls. While HBO subscriptions are only available by paying additional fees to your cable provider, the HBO Go app can be downloaded from the PlayStation Network Store at no charge.

As we reported previously, HBO CEO Richard Plepler has also stated plans to launch HBO Go on the PlayStation 4, though there's still no word on when that might happen.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/04/hb...-media-roster/

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The Guided Fate Paradox is getting a sequel in Japan

March 4th, 2014, 22:46 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony announces PlayStation 4 sales of 6 million and counting

March 4th, 2014, 22:48 Posted By: wraggster

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PSN Spring Fever franchise deals include Call of Duty, GTA

March 4th, 2014, 22:50 Posted By: wraggster

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TowerFall, SteamWorld Dig headline PSN's Spring Fever event

March 4th, 2014, 22:53 Posted By: wraggster

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Rocksteady reveals Batman: Arkham Knight for PS4 and Xbox One

March 4th, 2014, 23:02 Posted By: wraggster

London studio returns to the franchise it made famous
UK developer Rocksteady is returning to the Batman game series with Arkham Knight.
The new title is being developed exclusively for next-gen consoles PS4, Xbox and will also be on PC.
The game will act as the conclusion of its Arkham Asylum and Arkham City sereies.
Arkham Knight will feature a new Batmobile which players can drive around the city, alongside the traditional elements such as climbing buildings and gliding across the skies of Gotham.
“Batman: Arkham Knight is the pinnacle game of our hugely successful franchise, and we are giving players the most expansive, impressive title in the series,� said Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment president Martin Tremblay.
“The Rocksteady Studios team is continuing to focus on the excellent gameplay for which they are known while delivering a thrilling new experience for gamers and Batman fans.�
Rocksteady game director Sefton Hill added: “The team at Rocksteady Studios is putting a tremendous amount of work into delivering the final chapter of our Batman: Arkham trilogy so that fans can feel what it’s like to be the Batman.
“We’re excited to be developing the game for next-gen platforms, which has allowed us to bring to life the design elements that we envisioned from the beginning such as the Batmobile and how it augments Batman’s abilities, to the fully detailed and realised Gotham City.�

http://www.develop-online.net/news/r...ox-one/0189957

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Raiden IV: Overkill slated for Western release on PS3

March 4th, 2014, 23:13 Posted By: wraggster

Moss-developed Japanese shmup Raiden IV is getting a digital release on PS3 in the West.
The game was previously published by UFO Interactive on Xbox 360 in 2009 (and was released on XBLA by Moss itself) but now the company is bringing a revamped ‘Overkill’ version – complete with new power ups and enemy patterns – to Sony’s machine.
Raiden IV first debuted in arcades in 2007.
UFO Interactive hasn’t yet confirmed if the game will be released in the West outside of North America.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/raide...on-ps3/0128989

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Remote Control Anything With A PS3 Controller

March 4th, 2014, 23:20 Posted By: wraggster


When looking for a remote control for your next project, you might want to look in your living room. Wii controllers are a hacker’s favorite, but wagging an electronic wand around isn’t the greatest for remote control planes, cars, tanks, and multicopters. What you need for this is dual analog controls, something every playstation since the 90s has included.
[Marcel] created a replacement electronics board for the Sony DualShock 3 controller for just this purpose. With this board, an XBee, and an old controller, it’s easy to add dual analog control and a whole lot of buttons to any project using an XBee receiver.
The replacement board is based on the ATMega328p uC, includes a Lipo charge circuit and power supply, and inputs for the analog sticks and all the button boards inside the DualShock controller.
Yes, we have seen an earlier version of [Marcel]‘s project before, but this time he’s added a few new features – the rumble now works and thanks to multiple people unable or unwilling to spin a few boards, [Marcel] has put up an Indiegogo campaign.

http://hackaday.com/2014/03/03/remot...s3-controller/

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Sony says the PlayStation 4's 'Share' button has been used 100 million times

March 4th, 2014, 23:28 Posted By: wraggster

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SteamWorld Dig delves onto PS4 and Vita in two weeks

March 4th, 2014, 23:40 Posted By: wraggster

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Ni No Kuni shipments pass 1.1 million, series clears 1.7 million

March 9th, 2014, 09:19 Posted By: wraggster

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Conception 2 ultrasound reveals giant robots, March 25 demo

March 9th, 2014, 09:27 Posted By: wraggster

Atlus' game about birthing an army of battle-babies, Conception 2: Children of the Seven Stars, may not be due until April 15, but that doesn't mean eager would-be adoptive parents can't get a sneak peek ahead of that date. Anultrasound demo is scheduled to hit Vita and 3DS on March 25.

Those who download the demo will be able to transfer their save file to the full version of the game when it releases, while those who complete it will also earn some in-game bonuses. Atlus also released new screenshots for the game, showing off the game's giant robots. Because of course there are giant robots.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/08/co...march-25-demo/

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Square Enix polling Kingdom Hearts fans about series past, future

March 9th, 2014, 09:28 Posted By: wraggster

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Monster collector RPG Destiny of Spirits hits Vita on March 25 in US

March 9th, 2014, 09:34 Posted By: wraggster

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Mugen Souls Z launching May 20; limited edition detailed

March 9th, 2014, 09:34 Posted By: wraggster

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'Ultimate space anime fantasy' Galak-Z plots course for a Vita near you

March 9th, 2014, 09:38 Posted By: wraggster

Galak-Z, a top-down shooter from Skulls of the Shogun developer 17-BIT, is now coming to the Vita handheld.

At PAX 2013, Dave tookGalak-Z for a test drive through the cosmos and described the game as "like a sped-up version of Asteroids on psychedelic drugs." He praised the game's tight controls, sharp enemy AI and the omnipresent threat of something unexpected blowing your tiny ship into component bits before you're even aware of that stray laser blast or grumpy space worm. That last bit makes a lot of sense in light of a recentPlayStation.blog entry from Galak-Z producer Raj Joshi who names delightfully infuriating indie hits Don't Starve and Spelunky as key inspirations for the shooter.

Alongside the newly-announced Vita version of Galak-Z, 17-BIT remains committed to launching the game on both PlayStation 4 and PC platforms. Unfortunately, the most concrete release window Joshi is willing to assignGalak-Z is sometime "later this year."

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/07/ul...-for-a-vita-n/

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GameStop raises price of PS4 Camera as supplies dwindle

March 9th, 2014, 09:40 Posted By: wraggster

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Alucard returns in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 DLC this month

March 9th, 2014, 09:45 Posted By: wraggster

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Foul Play to enter stage left on PS4, Vita

March 9th, 2014, 09:45 Posted By: wraggster

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Watch Dogs hacks into PS3, PS4 bundles, at least in Europe

March 9th, 2014, 09:53 Posted By: wraggster

When Ubisoft's technofetishistic action game Watch Dogs debuts on May 27 it will be available in the usual standalone varieties, but those without a console to play it on will also be able to pick up the game as part of a PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 bundle.

The European PlayStation.blog announced the existence of these bundles earlier today. It fails to clarify exactly what will be included in these packages, though the entry does highlight the addition of "60 minutes of exclusive gameplay" to those versions of Watch Dogs appearing on Sony's consoles.

Also missing from the report is any word on how much these bundles will cost and whether they're exclusive to European territories or will be released in other parts of the world. So far there's no mention of Watch Dog bundles on the American PlayStation.blog, and our attempts to reach Sony for clarification have been fruitless. We'll update this story when and if we find further information.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/06/wa...ast-in-europe/

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Sniper Elite 3 primed for some sharpshooting in the summer

March 9th, 2014, 10:04 Posted By: wraggster

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Jack Tretton to leave Sony at the end of March

March 9th, 2014, 10:28 Posted By: wraggster

SCEA president and CEO to leave PlayStation maker this month after more than 17 years
SCEA president and CEO Jack Tretton is to leave the company at the end of March, Sony has announced.
The decision is as a result of a “mutual agreement not to renew their contractual relationship�.
Current executive VP and COO of Sony Network Entertainment International Shawn Layden will precede Trenton as the new president and CEO of SCEA on April 1st.
Tretton has been at SCEA since 1995, working on launches for all four PlayStation consoles and their handheld cousins.
“Working at SCEA for the past 19 years has been the most rewarding experience of my career,� said Tretton.
“Although I will deeply miss the talented team at SCEA and the passion demonstrated every day by our fans, I'm very excited about starting the next chapter of my career.
“I want to thank the employees, partners and customers for their tireless commitment to the PlayStation brand and, of course, to our fans who have pushed us to new heights of innovation and entertainment over the past two decades. I leave PlayStation in a position of considerable strength and the future will only get brighter for PlayStation Nation.�
Trenton will departure having helped achieve the hugely successful launch of PS4, which sold over a million units in 24 hours in North America.

http://www.develop-online.net/news/j...-march/0190116

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GameStop reveals Watch Dogs trade-in discount deal

March 9th, 2014, 20:16 Posted By: wraggster

It’s a brave new next-gen world out there, and with it comes a new era in higher-price trade-in prices.
GameStop has revealed a part-exchange offer for the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Watch Dogs, but the retailer is asking for an unusually high £14.97 from interested punters.
To take part customers need pre-order Watch Dogs for either format before March 24^th. They will then receive an envelope in which an eligible boxed next-gen game can be returned (the full list is here).
Upcoming releases such as Titanfall and InFamous: Second Son are included in the offer
Once that’s been received and vetted by the retailer customer’s pre-orders will be amended to £14.97 and the game will be sent out in time for its release on May 27^th.

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Watch Dogs dev explains 'hard' decision to delay

March 9th, 2014, 20:20 Posted By: wraggster

“When we got close to the end, we still could have shipped. That’s why it’s hard.�
That’s the admission from Watch Dogs senior producer Dominic Guay, who has taken to the Ubiblog to explain the decision to delay the game from its previous next-gen launch November release date until May.
“It was not like we were failing miserably, the game didn’t work, or it couldn’t be played,� he said. “We’d been playing this game from front to back for so long it really looked like this would happen.
“But when you iterate on a game and you make a change, look at what it impacts, make another change, it takes time. It’s really hard to predict how much time that’s going to take.
“When we announced a date, it was because we thought we would be done by then, and not because someone said, That’s when you’re shipping because that’s when we need it financially, so cut the game and make it happen. It was never that. It was, This is the game you guys want to make; that’s the game we want you to make.
“We looked at it together with Ubisoft HQ. We thought we’d be done for Christmas. Everyone agreed. And that’s when we announced the date. And for quite a while, it really looked like we’d make it. We had the game playable front-to-back in spring [2013], which meant we had like five, six months ahead of us to iterate and debug, which is more time than a lot of games need. But because we are a new IP, a new game experience, that wasn’t the case. We needed that time and we needed more.
“The good news is when HQ and the studio management here looked at the game, they understood what we’re trying to do with Watch Dogs and they agreed. They said: We understand, we see the same thing as you, you guys need more time. They agreed to it. I don’t know if I’m going to get that luxury every time I ship a game, but in this case it really was beneficial. It was really what we needed to ship the game we wanted to ship.�

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/watch...-delay/0129232

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Vita Lego Mega Pack hits Europe this spring

March 9th, 2014, 22:08 Posted By: wraggster

Sony will release a Lego-themed Vita hardware bundle in Europe this spring.
Priced at €199.99, the Lego Mega Pack will include the handheld system, a 16GB memory card and a PlayStation Store voucher to download the following Lego games:

• Lego Harry Potter: 5-7 Years
• Lego Batman 2: DC Superheroes
• Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
• Lego Batman: The Videogame
• Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
• Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

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Battlefield brand 'not damaged' by BF4 problems, says EA exec

March 9th, 2014, 22:10 Posted By: wraggster

Longstanding Battlefield 4 issues haven't damaged the brand, according to Electronic Arts chief financial officer Blake Jorgensen.
The game released in late October with a host of technical problems which numerous post-launch updates failed to eradicate. In December, Dice put all Battlefield 4 expansion pack development on hold until it could fix the errors still plaguing the game; it has since resumed DLC development, although it hasn't stopped regularly releasing new title updates to fix remaining issues.
During a speech at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media &, Telecom Conference in San Francisco this week, which was listened in on byGameSpot, EA exec Jorgensen blamed the "complexity" of the game for the issues, but said players have been "very responsive" to some of the patches released so far.
"We haven't seen any damage [to the brand from these issues]," he reportedly said. "Clearly we're very focused on protecting that brand.
"We've also tried to provide extra content to the consumers to make sure they keep coming back and playing the game and we're finding that it's working very well. I don't see that there's a damage issue. I think for us it's making sure that we're providing great gameplay for the consumer and we'll continue to do that."
Jorgensen also said the Battlefield franchise will be "critical" to EA's fiscal year 2015, which kicks off on April 1. Visceral Games is reportedly developing a police-themed instalment in the Battlefield series with a release date planned for 2014, although EA has yet to officially announce the next entry in the franchise.

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Galak-Z for PlayStation Vita announced

March 9th, 2014, 22:27 Posted By: wraggster

Old-school anime-inspired side-scrolling open world procedurally-generated arcade shooter Galak-Z is coming to PlayStation Vita, developer 17-Bit has announced.That's in addition to PlayStation 4, senior producer Raj Joshi wrote on the PlayStation Blog."We've been inspired along the way by many of the 'new wave' roguelikes," he said. "In particular, we'd like to give a shout out to Spelunky and Don't Starve."Spelunky works so well as a handheld game, and we can't put it down. Spelunky's superpower is the extremely rich interactions between every last object in the game. When you're collecting rocks to dislodge spiders to set off arrow traps, you're pulling on a deep well of knowledge gained purely by watching the rules of the game grind against each other, and expressing it in a natural way. Every miserable, hilarious, catastrophic death doubles as a big chalkboard lesson in How The Game Works."Spelunky is also great at giving satisfying play sessions of anywhere from three minutes to three hours. The union of the roguelike structure and the pick-up-and-play nature of a handheld resonated with us. It makes us even more excited to get Galak-Z on the go."Galak-Z is due out later this year. Christian Donlan checked out the PS4 version of Galak-Zback in August and came away impressed.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...vita-announced

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PlayStation Blog details Towerfall: Ascension's Quest, Trials modes

March 9th, 2014, 22:33 Posted By: wraggster

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Costume Quest 2 is real, coming this Halloween

March 10th, 2014, 20:32 Posted By: wraggster

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Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag GOTY Edition announced

March 10th, 2014, 20:34 Posted By: wraggster

Ubisoft has just confirmed its annual Game of the Year Edition for Assassin's Creed - this year, it's the Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Jackdaw Edition.
Available exclusively through Amazon in the UK from 28th March and only for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the Jackdaw Edition will contain the main game plus all Season Pass content.Notably this includes Freedom Cry, theenjoyable story add-on starring first mate Adewale.You'll also get both multiplayer add-ons (Blackbeard's Wrath and Guild of Rogues).Rounding out the extra content are the game's various (but basic) limited edition missions, collected in the Illustrious Pirates Pack, plus customisation add-ons such as the Death Vessel Pack, Kraken Ship Pack and Crusader & Florentine Pack.And with that out the way, how about some news on Assassin's Creed 5...

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...tion-announced

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PSN maintenance today until 10pm GMT

March 10th, 2014, 20:36 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has scheduled PlayStation Network maintenance today, to last from 4.30pm-10pm GMT.If you've signed into the service any time since 6th March you'll still be able to play games online and use apps such as Netflix. But the PlayStation Store, PlayStation Home (oh no!) and Account Management will not be accessible at during those times.You may even see a maintenance message pop up!

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PlayStation Now game rentals could cost $4.99/$5.99

March 10th, 2014, 20:39 Posted By: wraggster

How much will it cost to rent a streamed PS3 game using upcoming service PlayStation Now? Possibly $4.99 for Uncharted 3, and $5.99 for Far Cry 3.Those prices were spotted on concept art for the PlayStation Now user interface, as seen by VG247 on maker Gaikai's official website. There's a little blue PlayStation Now triangle next to the two prices.
Exactly what you'll get for $4.99/$5.99 - how long you'll rent the game for - Sony has yet to detail. What the pound sterling and Euro conversions will be we'll also have to wait and see, although Euros tend to mirror dollar prices.The $49.99 price for The Last of Us in the image is presumably for a full game download, because there's no PS Now icon and it's, you know, the price of a full game.PlayStation Now is expected to start rolling out in the US by the end of the year, and in Europe early 2015. The service will allow you to stream-play PS3 games on PS4, PS Vita and even Bravia TVs.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...SD4-99-USD5-99

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US Instant Game Collection gets Lone Survivor this week

March 10th, 2014, 20:50 Posted By: wraggster

Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut for PS3 will be the latest addition to the US Instant Game Collection this week.

The game will become free to US PlayStation Plus subscribers as part of the PlayStation Store update on Tuesday, March 11.


The indie survival horror title was originally released for PC and Mac in 2012 before a substantially re-worked version, retitled Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut, was released on PS3 and Vita in 2013.


"In this psychological survival adventure, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary. Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut is a new kind of adventure where the choice of how to survive is up to you," reads the official description.

"Sneak through without firing a single shot, or kill everything in your path. Eat and sleep well, or resort to drugs to keep going. Search for survivors, or try to escape the city alone. Look after your mental health, or descend into madness. Lone Survivor is a game where your choices genuinely matter."

Sony has also confirmed today that Worms: Battle Islands on Vita and Binary Domain on PS3 will exit the US Instant Game Collection on March 18.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...vor-this-week/

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Sony announces next-gen 'Archival Disc' format

March 10th, 2014, 20:55 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has announced its 'next-generation' optical disc, which it says will be capable of storing up to 1TB of data.
It has named the format 'Archival Disc', and it's the result of a joint effort between Sony and Panasonic described as a "professional-use next-generation optical disc standard" designed specifically "for long-term digital data storage".
The earliest versions of the next-generation format, planned for launch in summer 2015, will carry a capacity of 300GB - six times more than the current-generation Blu-Ray capacity of 50GB.
But Sony says that both firms will "leverage their respective technologies" to increase that capacity over time, first to 500GB and then up to 1TB, which equates to around 1024GB - or more than 20 times the capacity of the current dual-layer Blu-Rays used for HD movies along with PS3, PS4 and Xbox One games.
"Optical discs have excellent properties to protect themselves against the environment, such as dust-resistance and water-resistance, and can also withstand changes in temperature and humidity when stored. They also allow inter-generational compatibility between different formats, ensuring that data can continue to be read even as formats evolve. This makes them robust media for long-term storage of content," said Sony.
"[Panasonic and Sony] plan to actively promote this next-generation high-capacity optical disc standard in the professional field in order to offer an effective solution for protecting valuable data into the future," it added.
While the announcement offers a good insight into the future of physical digital storage, the firm makes no mention of plans for commercial use.
The PS4 is the first new PlayStation to use the same generation of optical disc format as its predecessor, Blu-Ray.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...l-disc-format/

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Gran Turismo 6 update adds multi-monitor support

March 10th, 2014, 20:56 Posted By: wraggster

Polyphony Digital has deployed a new Gran Turismo 6 title update, version 1.05.
The update adds several new features and gameplay tweaks, most notably including multi-monitor support and a new car search and filter options.
Here's the full official changelog:

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Sony GDC talk announced amid VR rumours

March 10th, 2014, 20:57 Posted By: wraggster

The first details of a noteworthy Game Developers Conference session due to be hosted next week by key figures at Sony Computer Entertainment have emerged, amid rumours that the platform holder is set to announce PlayStation-branded virtual reality hardware.
'Driving the Future of Innovation at Sony Computer Entertainment' will be presented by SCE Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida, SCEA R&D senior director Richard Marks, and SCEA R&D senior software engineer Anton Mikhailov.
Yoshida heads up Sony's first party software development, while Marks is best known as the creator of EyeToy and PS Move.
The GDC session will take place next Tuesday, March 18 from 5:45pm - 6:45pm PST (00:45am - 01:45am UK time on Wednesday March 19).
A purported inside source told TechRadar last month that the long-rumoured PlayStation virtual reality headset will be revealed for the first time at GDC.
CVG understands that Sony had originally intended to debut the Oculus Rift-like device at Gamescom in August 2013, but delayed the reveal until September's Tokyo Games Show, before again pushing it back in order to allow more time to develop the hardware before offering it up for public scrutiny.
A games developer familiar with Sony's plans, who wished to remain anonymous, recently told CVG that Evolution Studios is currently working with the device to simulate a cockpit view on its PS4 title DriveClub.
In August, Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida suggested to CVG that R&D work on such a device was currently underway.
"You know, we're Sony, so we have lots of different things and different ideas in R&D," he said when asked if the corporation was building a VR headset. "When it comes to researching things, we are doing a lot of things that we can't talk about."

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...id-vr-rumours/

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MotoGP 14 to debut on PS4 in June

March 10th, 2014, 21:32 Posted By: wraggster

The MotoGP franchise is racing its way to Sony's new console for the first time.
Creator Milestone has revealed MotoGP 14 will launch in June and will be making its way to PS4, in addition to PS3, Vita and PC. A final release date is yet to be confirmed.
MotoGP 14 boasts an entirely new engine, which includes enhanced visuals on current and previous-gen machines, as well as a new audio engine, real-time lighting effects and a improved multiplayer facility.
It also features over 100 riders from the official MotoGP 2014 season, previous year and champions from history – in addition to 18 tracks and all of the sport’s bike manufacturers.
"MotoGP14 and the development on the new PS4 platform represent an important step in the two wheel videogame world. With MotoGP 13 we have established the bases of the gameplay and the physics exploring – together with the community – the players' needs,� said Andrea Basilio, game director Milestone.


http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/motog...n-june/0129303

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PS3 cover art is changing

March 10th, 2014, 21:35 Posted By: wraggster

Sony is once again altering the cover art for PS3 games.
As spotted by IGN, the blue makeover was revealed via the box for Tecmo Koei’s Deception IV. Sony has since confirmed that all PS3 games will from this point boast the same look.
This means that PS4, PS4 and Vita will now all look more alike on the shelves, although of course Vita boxes are all tiny and cute and handheld and stuff.
Note too that while PS3 boxes use traditional thick Amaray cases, PS4 games use the short DVD-style variant.
PS3 art has already undergone a transformation once before, when in 2009 the left hand spine was swapped for a more traditional header.
Here's an example of how PS3 box art has evolved over the years:

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ps3-c...anging/0129299

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PS Vita: New Exploit game & New TN-V8 eCFW

March 10th, 2014, 22:59 Posted By: wraggster



Exploit Game: Persona 2: Innocent Sins (Europe, North America, Australia)
Supported Firmwares: 3.01 (and below)

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The Exploit game got leaked by some asshat, and the developer of the exploit therefore decided to make it a public exploit, instead of keeping it private.

If you live in europe, australia or north america, then use their respective PSN stores to get the exploit game "Persona 2: Innocent Sins".

Dont confuse the game with "Persona 2", it has to be the "Innocent Sins" version.

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Developer Total_Noob pushed a new revision of his TN eCFW for the PS Vita, which is now called TN-V8 eCFW, and it brings some new neat features:

It adds the Inferno ISO Driver (known from the PRO PSP CFW) and also fixed a few bugs.

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Roll Boss Rush (24-02-2014) (PSX Game)

March 10th, 2014, 23:22 Posted By: wraggster

via http://pdroms.de/

In Roll Boss Rush by isufje you play as Megaman’s sister ROLL, but not the Roll based on the Japanese Canon, but the Ruby Spears Megaman Cartoon. There are now 4 difficulty levels (easy-normal-hard & one-hit). You choose one main weapon (straight-spread-charge or burst) and one sub-weapon (vacuum-toaster-saw). You can also now choose between fighting 1 or 2 bosses at the same time (mono-melee) regardless of your difficulty level.
During battles you can grab your enemy and absorb their power and use it against them. She can even perform some physical attacks such as a drop kick. You also have a super meter that allows you to perform a SUPER MOVE. Based on what weapon you’re currently using, you can perform different SUPER MOVES. Each boss has a weakness, much like every other Megaman game. At the end of each battle, you’re given a grade based upon your performance, an information token along with a password.

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/196...ion-wip/page-2

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So what happend to pspe4all ?

March 10th, 2014, 23:24 Posted By: wraggster

It's been over 10 months since my last post , so many of you might wonder , what happend to pspe4all ?

I am here to insure you that pspe4all is not dead at all , it's just under heavy lifting but what does that mean?

Our previous pspe4all attemps had a few issues (opengl 4 only support , qt dependant core , no 64bit support).

We decided that it might be a good idea to rewrite some stuff from scratch for eliminating all the dependacies and adding more features as well.
Current pspe4all beta have an plugin api for rendering and a independant toolkit (such as qt) system.

It is not very advance yet but we working towards that
shadow

http://www.pspe4all.com/news.php

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TN-V 8 release brings in-XMB FTP and other features on your Vita

March 10th, 2014, 23:27 Posted By: wraggster

via http://wololo.net/2014/03/09/tn-v-8-...-on-your-vita/

PSP/PS Vita legend Total-Noob has just released his final update for TN-V. The new release is titled version TN-V8 and brings some great new features to the table, such as an integrated FTP service in the XMB.



TN-V8 Update

This TN-V update has added two new features, and fixed two bugs. One of the things added is Coldbird’s Inferno Driver, and a NoDRM crash has fixed for firmwares below 1.80. Here is the complete TN-V8 changelog:


Changelog of TN-V8
•Added Inferno Driver by Coldbird.
•Added in-XMB FTP feature.
•Fixed NoDRM crash in FW’s below 1.80.
•Fixed bug where PSPFiler didn’t work without any plugins activated.

Have fun! Total_Noob

Total-Noob’s work is all non-profit and voluntary. You don’t have to, but if you really like and use his work, I doubt he would mind if you donate a small bit of money to him.

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New jpcsp revision 3462

March 10th, 2014, 23:33 Posted By: wraggster

The revision 3462 of the emulator jpcsp was released and built. Here are the download links:

windows-x86-32: http://rapidga...x86-32.7z.html
windows-x86-64: http://rapidga...x86-64.7z.html
linux-x86-32: http://rapidga...x86-32.7z.html
linux-x86-64: http://rapidga...x86-64.7z.html
macosx: http://rapidga...macosx.7z.html

check out the Live Downloads section for more builds

http://www.jpcsp.org/

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rpcs3 Git (2014/03/10)

March 11th, 2014, 01:14 Posted By: wraggster

via http://www.emucr.com/

rpcs3 Git (2014/03/10) is compiled. rpcs3 is an open source PlayStation 3 (PS3) emulator for the Microsoft Windows. Current versions can run only small homebrew for PS3. Developers are planning to make it to emulate PS3 on its speed in the near future.

rpcs3 purpose:
- Make PS3 developers easily test their apps and homebrews on PC without crashing their PS3 or moving their apps from PC to PS3.
- Just playing PS3 games on your PC and have fun! ( In the future )

rpcs3 Git Changelog:
* Merge pull request #97 from xsacha/master
Fix slashes in OpenAL includes
* Fix slashes in OpenAL includes

http://www.sendspace.com/file/8yuze7

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PPSSPP Git (2014/03/09)

March 11th, 2014, 01:31 Posted By: wraggster

via http://www.emucr.com/

PPSSPP Git (2014/03/09) is compiled. PPSSPP is a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, written in C++.

PPSSPP Git Changelog:
* Update native with slightly more robust ES 3.0 version check.
* Stub the rest of the known sceAudioCodec functions.
* Fix a warning, rename some parameters, etc.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/x21f2g

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NJEMU Git (2014/03/07)

March 11th, 2014, 01:37 Posted By: wraggster

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NJEMU Git (2014/03/07) is complied. NJEMU are open source CPS1 CPS2 NEOGEO(CD) Emulators for PSP.

NJEMU Git Changelog:
* Updata README.md
* add KOF2002 Remix Ultra 3.5

Download: CPS1PSP Git (2014/03/07) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/d5n0ba
Download: CPS2PSP_SLIM Git (2014/03/07) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/ot5xcx
Download: CPS2PSP Git (2014/03/07) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/nz393p
Download: MVSPSP_SLIM Git (2014/03/07) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/7innd8
Download: MVSPSP Git (2014/03/07) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/26emz9
Download: NCDZPSP Git (2014/03/07) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/kuqszn
Download: romcnv Git (2014/03/07) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/xco0wd

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PCSX2 SVN r5927

March 11th, 2014, 01:40 Posted By: wraggster

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PCSX2 SVN r5927 is compiled. PCSX2 is an open source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator for the Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. With the most recent versions, many PS2 games are playable (although speed limitations have made play-to-completion tests for many games impractical), and several games are claimed to have full functionality.

PCSX2 SVN Changelog:
r5921
Initial work on getting further with PSX mode. Because the PSX rules!
All work done by Refraction, I'm just the commit guy for this.

Note: Missing Visual Studio 2012 / 2010 project files and Linux makefile
additions.
Note2: PSX games don't work yet
r5922
These files go with last commit.
r5923
linux fix:

rename Gte.c into Gte.cpp need to be done on windows too
rename a duplicated function. Until we get a nice name for it.
r5924
mirror, mirror
r5925
Gte.cpp fix for VS2013.
r5926
VS2010 project file changes.
r5927
VS2012 project file changes. Took a bit of trickery since I don't have 2012
installed but I hope it works.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/8v3zif

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You do not talk about Driveclub's release date

March 11th, 2014, 01:57 Posted By: wraggster

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle coming to North American PS3s on April 29

March 11th, 2014, 01:58 Posted By: wraggster

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Gran Turismo 6 adds multi-monitor support in latest update

March 11th, 2014, 23:43 Posted By: wraggster

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Deception 4: Blood Ties pre-order traps range from kinky to surreal

March 11th, 2014, 23:44 Posted By: wraggster

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The Witcher 3 delayed to February 2015

March 11th, 2014, 23:46 Posted By: wraggster

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PlayStation Home getting trophies in update this week

March 11th, 2014, 23:57 Posted By: wraggster

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What now for PlayStation Vita?

March 12th, 2014, 00:31 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation UK MD Fergal Gara tells MCV why the platform holder will never give up on its portable console, and where it goes next…
Many of the exciting games announced for Vita are indie projects. Do you think the console is lacking a big triple-A product this year?
Well, there are a lack of those titles announced. Is it a problem? It would be fair to pick up that there wasn’t a second Call of Duty made specifically for Vita. But what’s changed is that Call of Duty: Ghosts was available on Vita via Remote Play on PS4. And Vita is sort of evolving as a platform.
If you take it as a standalone product at the moment, the digital programme is proving to be a key strand of consumption for PS Vita. I think it’s interesting that the No.1 digital seller on Vita right now is PS Plus, so people are buying into Plus for the games that it gives them. I don’t think they’re buying it through Vita to play on PS4 – it’s technically possible but I don’t believe that that is the behaviour we are seeing.
Vita is proving to be a big niche device. Using the term ‘niche’ makes it sound tiny, but it’s not. The console is occupying an interesting space for interesting games built for more committed gamers. Yes the market place for it isn’t as big as it might have been had smartphones not arrived, but it is still a more thorough, more complete experience. And it is therefore appealing to people with a more eclectic taste in games. And many of these indie developers are proud to be on the platform. All of this is before we even talk about its role alongside PS4, which is clearly exciting and we seeing some good results from that.
The attach rate on Vita is quite high. Is this because of that niche or cult following that you have?
Correct, and that’s why we will continue to support it. The device is loved, it has a place. Sure it’s not enormous, but there are green shoots that show its position in the market will be at least as big with the advent of PS4.

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Mercenary Kings to kick butt on PS4 in April

March 12th, 2014, 21:39 Posted By: wraggster

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Wizorb developer Tribute Games' upcoming side-scrolling shooter Mercenary Kings is coming to PS4 on 2nd April in Europe and 1st April in North America.
Furthermore, Mercenary Kings is launching on PC and Mac via Steam on 25th March. It will retain its current Early Access price of £11.99 / $14.99 for its first week on sale.The retro action game supports up to four-player co-op - both local and online - as players live out their 80s action movie fantasies by annihilating ridiculously acronymed terrorists (in this case Cyber Loyalist Active Weapons, aka CLAW) before they can use their macguffin Mandrake Formula to take over the world.Like Borderlands before it, Mercenary Kings' weapons are its main draw and roughing up evil-doers will encompass using an arsenal of over 300 gun parts and more than 100 knives. Some of these are rather exotic and include a cat-cannon and a fish-shaped knife.Tribute noted on its official blog that this proper launch of Mercenary Kings will expand upon the Early Access build immeasurably with "hundred missions, new weapons, brand new areas and bosses."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...in-early-april

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MGS5: Ground Zeroes PSN pre-orders come with Peace Walker HD

March 12th, 2014, 21:40 Posted By: wraggster

any have taken issue with Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes's steep price of £19.99 - £29.99, but Sony is sweetening the pot by allowing PSN pre-orders of the game to come with Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD.Unfortunately, the PS4's EU PlayStation Store doesn't even have Ground Zeroes available to pre-order, so it looks like this offer is PS3-only - though we're checking with Sony to get confirmation that this isn't also coming to PS4.All things considered, this is still a pretty sweet deal. Since Ground Zeroes is a direct sequel to Peace Walker, it's the game most vital to playing before this impending release. I found Peace Walker a noble experiment for the series and noted in my Metal Gear Solid HD Collection review that Peace Walker HD was "not quite as memorable or surprising as its console counterparts," but was "nevertheless a welcome change of pace that complements its console brethren well."This promotion is only valid until MGS5: Ground Zeroes launches on 20th March.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...eace-walker-hd

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EU PS Store update: Dark Souls 2, Walking Dead

March 12th, 2014, 22:14 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has launched this week's European PlayStation Store Update.
Dark Souls 2 headlines the list, backed up by the second episode of The Walking Dead Season 2 and fluid puzzler Vessel. Check out our Dark Souls 2 review for the verdict on From Software's latest.

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Smash Bros. creator praises PlayStation 4

March 12th, 2014, 22:29 Posted By: wraggster

Super Smash Bros. and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai is impressed by PS4's physical design and graphical potency.
Sakurai said in his regular column for Famitsu, translated by Gematsu, that he does not "care for faction wars like Nintendo versus [Sony Computer Entertainment]".
"PlayStation 4 is good-looking, the DualShock 4 is light and using it feels good, Remote Play can reliably handle even action games, and the network functionality is well done. The machine power is another attractive factor, there is no loss of detail in the image, and it looks so natural and spontaneous that you often forget that you're playing a game."

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PlayStation Store running Call of Duty sale

March 12th, 2014, 22:35 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has kicked off a Call of Duty sale on the European PlayStation Store.
Running for the next two weeks, the discounts span full games and DLC, including the PS3 and PS4 versions of the latest entry in the series, Call of Duty: Ghosts.
Full games:

• Call of Duty Ghosts (PS4) - Was €69.99/AU$99.95/£54.99, now €47.99/AU$69.95/£37.99
• Call of Duty Ghosts (PS3) - Was €69.99/AU$99.95/£49.99, now €44.99/AU$64.95/£34.99
• Call of Duty Ghosts and Season Pass Bundle (PS4) (Not available in Poland, Russia, Ukraine) - Was €109.99/AU$159.95/£84.99, now: €94.99/ $129.95/ £69.99
• Call of Duty Ghosts and Season Pass Bundle (PS3) (Not available in Poland, Russia, Ukraine) - Was €109.99/AU$159.95/£79.99, now €89.99/AU$129.95/£64.99
• Call of Duty Black Ops II - Was €69.99/AU$99.95/£59.99, now €24.99/AU$29.95/£19.99
• Call of Duty Black Ops (Not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar) - Was €49.99/AU$69.95/£39.99, now €24.99/AU$29.95/£19.99
• Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare (Not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar) - Was €29.99/AU$39.95/£19.99, now €19.99/AU$24.95/£15.99
• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 - Was €29.99/AU$39.95/£19.99, now €24.99/AU$29.95/£19.99
• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (Not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar) - Was €29.99/AU$39.95/£19.99, now €19.99/AU$24.95/£15.99
• Call of Duty Classic (Not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar) - Was €14.99/AU$21.95/£11.99, now €11.99/AU$17.95/£9.69

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PS4 VR headset set for GDC reveal, another report claims

March 12th, 2014, 22:36 Posted By: wraggster

Sony's long-rumoured PS4 virtual reality headset will be revealed at the Game Developers Conference next week, a new report claims.
Backing up previous reports suggesting Sony intends to showcase VR hardware at the San Francisco event, Edge claims to have received confirmation of the platform holder's plans from multiple developer sources.
The site has been told that select third party studios are already in possession of a prototype Sony headset described as "far superior to Oculus Rift's first incarnation, though that is expected to even out a little with the arrival of Rift's new, more advanced Crystal Cove devkit".
The headset will reportedly be revealed during Sony's GDC session next Tuesday, March 18. 'Driving the Future of Innovation at Sony Computer Entertainment' will be presented by SCE Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida, SCEA R&D senior director Richard Marks, and SCEA R&D senior software engineer Anton Mikhailov.
CVG understands that Sony had originally intended to debut the Oculus Rift-like device at Gamescom in August 2013, but delayed the reveal until September's Tokyo Games Show, before again pushing it back in order to allow more time to develop the hardware before offering it up for public scrutiny.
A games developer familiar with Sony's plans, who wished to remain anonymous, recently told CVG that Evolution Studios is currently working with the device to simulate a cockpit view on its PS4 title DriveClub.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...report-claims/

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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons director on next project, those controls

March 13th, 2014, 22:09 Posted By: wraggster

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Class of Heroes 2G gets PS3/Vita dual-screen play in the US

March 13th, 2014, 22:12 Posted By: wraggster

For those that missed Class of Heroes 2 last year -- which is understandable, since it was a PSP game released in 2013 -- it was a particularly thorny dungeon crawler in the Etrian Odyssey mold made by Acquire. Class of Heroes 2G is a PlayStation 3 remake of that game, adding new art, dungeons, and characters on top of the original weird story of demons and adventurers attending a magic school.

2G was originally released in Japan back in 2010 so it's strange enough that GaijinWorks is bringing it to the US now, and stranger still that it comes with brand new features. This trailer demonstrates how players can use their PSP or PS Vita as a second screen for character maintenance and dungeon maps via he portables' Remote Play feature. For an exploration-centric RPG, better access to maps is always welcome.

GaijinWorks and publisher MonkeyPaw will release Class of Heroes 2G will be available on PSN "soon." It also may get an extremely limited print run depending on the results of an upcoming poll on GaijinWorks' website.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/13/cl...lay-in-the-us/

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The Last of Us surpasses 6 million units sold

March 15th, 2014, 00:11 Posted By: wraggster

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Rental options spotted (but not working) on the PlayStation Store

March 15th, 2014, 00:17 Posted By: wraggster

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Platoon support now available to all Battlefield 4 soldiers

March 15th, 2014, 00:17 Posted By: wraggster

Following its initial debut at the end of last month, DICE has now revealed thatBattlefield 4's platoons are available to anyone playing the game, whether they paid extra for a Premium membership or not.

Though the developer has saddled the feature with a genre-appropriate name, the "platoons" found in Battlefield 4 are essentially identical to the "clans" found in many other online games. Each platoon features a unique name tag and emblem, as well as a private Battlelog feed. Up to 100 players can join a single platoon, and each virtual soldier's success on the battlefield will contribute to the group's overall rank.

Those hoping to create their own platoon of hardened online warriors will find full details under the "Home" tab on the Battlelog website, while those hoping to join a ready-made group of likeminded virtual killers should pay a visit to the "Platoons" section of the Battlefield 4forums.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/13/pl...ld-4-soldiers/

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MLB 14: The Show arriving May 6 on PS4

March 15th, 2014, 00:18 Posted By: wraggster

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Race the Sun heading for PS4, PS3 and Vita this summer

March 15th, 2014, 01:26 Posted By: wraggster

Flippfly’s minimalistic endless runner Race the Sun is getting the PlayStation treatment.
Having been released on PC last year and more recently on Steam, the game is now due for release on PS4, PS3 and Vita this summer.
It will be a cross-but title and also support cross-save.
“There’s just something about going fast,� Flippfly co-founder San Filippo said on the PlayStation Blog. “The desire for speed seems to be ingrained in our very nature. Race the Sun is our attempt to distill that desire into its basic form — to strip away all pretense and let players experience pure, brutal speed. Building a game with this goal in mind took a lot of trial, error, and some new ideas.
“Making this game has been crazy, interesting, stressful, and fun, but we feel like we’ve accomplished what we set out to do. The simple, arcade-inspired heart is still there, but there are layers of complexity that let skilled players advance and get higher scores. The core experience has remained centred on that feeling of pure, deadly speed.�
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/race-...summer/0129662

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CounterSpy sneaking into bases on PS4 this summer

March 16th, 2014, 18:12 Posted By: wraggster

CounterSpy's plans to infiltrate the PS3, Vita, Android and iOS were knownsince May, but now we can add the PS4 to the list of platforms with a high risk for spying activity. Developer Dynamighty, which is led by former LucasArts developers John Elliot & David Nottingham, leaked the intel on Europe's PlayStation Blog and added that we could expectto start sifting through secrets in Summer 2014.

In CounterSpy, players enlist in the COUNTER Agency and sneak into bases owned by nations in the middle of the Cold War. While hunting down blueprints to improve your gear is on your to-do list, you'll spend most of your time thwarting the destructive efforts of each nation, doing your best to make sure they don't nuke humanity out of existence.

With support for transferring saves and unlocking weapons across Sony's devices, CounterSpy should fill your '60s spy needs wherever you go. Of course, it remains to be seen if you'll join the ranks of great spies like James Bond, or if you're more of a bumbling agent prone to .

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/16/co...4-this-summer/

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PS4 price going up $50 in Canada, accessories and games up $5

March 16th, 2014, 18:20 Posted By: wraggster

It's not uncommon for gamers to hold off on purchasing new consoles, games and accessories until a price drop; what's is uncommon is waiting, and being rewarded with a price increase. The Toronto Sun reports that starting today, the PlayStation 4 will cost $50 more in Canada, up from its previous price of $399.99.

Unfortunately, the bad news doesn't end there. The PlayStation Camera and DualShock 4 are also rising in price, from $59.99 to $64.99. Two games exclusive to Sony's system - Infamous: Second Son and MLB 14: The Show - are also getting bumped, from $64.99 to $69.99.

Sony said the price changes are being made to "respond to changes in the market environment." The Canadian Dollar is currently weak against the US Dollar, but Sony did not specifically cite this as an influencing factor. Meanwhile, Microsoft told the Sun that there were no current plans for a price hike in the land of hockey and maple leaves.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/15/ps...nd-games-up-5/

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Race the Sun rockets to PlayStation 4, PS3, Vita this year

March 16th, 2014, 18:22 Posted By: wraggster

Low-altitude indie action game Race the Sun is due to hit the PlayStation console family this year, developer Flippfly announced today.

Race the Sun is a high-speed racing game in which players skim a minimalist landscape in pursuit of a sinking sun, which powers their craft with its rays. The game's landscape regenerates daily, giving players new challenges and new leaderboard rankings to climb every 24 hours. The PlayStation Network version also introduces new landscape types not found in the game's originalPC release.

Race the Sun will be released as a Cross-Buy title for the PlayStation 4, PS3, and PS Vita this summer.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/15/ra...ita-this-year/

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Ninja Bots invade PlayStation 4's free Playroom app

March 16th, 2014, 18:22 Posted By: wraggster

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Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams shifts one million copies

March 16th, 2014, 18:28 Posted By: wraggster

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PlayStation Vita Slims down

March 16th, 2014, 18:30 Posted By: wraggster

Sony's gaming handheld has been given a makeover.
The PlayStation Vita Slim measures 20 per cent thinner and 15 per cent lighter than the original Vita, and also now comes in a selection of extra colours.
Inside, the components have also been improved, with Sony saying that battery life has been extended to around six hours total. The quad-core Cortex A9 processor, 512MB of RAM and 128MB of video memory provide the same horsepower as the first Vita, but 1GB of internal storage capacity is also now included.
The biggest change to the Slim is the replacement of the Vita’s five-inch OLED screen with an LCD panel.
Outside, a micro USB charging port has been added. Unlike the Vita, the Vita Slim no longer offers the option of 3G connectivity, sticking with Wi-Fi only.
Controls-wise, the Vita Slim largely retains the look and feel of its predecessor. Minor changes have been made to the shape of some buttons, and the power LED has been repositioned.
The Vita Slim includes a ‘mega pack’ games bundle, including several critically acclaimed indie titles such as Hotline Miami and Thomas Was Alone. It can be used to play some PS4 games using Remote Play functionality.

http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...ms-down/033545

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PS Now rental options appear on PlayStation Store

March 16th, 2014, 18:47 Posted By: wraggster

The option to rent titles via PlayStation network has been spotted in the wild.
As reported by PSNStores, Deep Silver title Catherine currently offers one, seven and 30 day rental options upon checkout (currently priced at free). Nothing happens when trying to complete the purchase, although an entry appears under the Services List called “Catherine PS Now�.
Earlier this week a mock-up menu image on the Gaikai website pointed to the pending introduction of streaming options via PSN.
Sony is expected to introduce PS3 and possibly PS2 streaming rental options on the PlayStation Store some time later this year in the US with a European launch looking likely for 2015, although don’t rule out an earlier move.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ps-no...-store/0129618

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Pinball FX2, CastleStorm - Definitive Edition and KickBeat hit next-gen consoles

March 17th, 2014, 20:32 Posted By: wraggster

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Average player takes 35-40 hours to finish Watch Dogs

March 17th, 2014, 20:37 Posted By: wraggster

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Thomas Was Alone, Unit 13 joining US Instant Game Collection

March 17th, 2014, 20:40 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has confirmed two new titles will join the US Instant Game Collection this week.
PS3 indie adventure Thomas Was Alone will be joined Vita shooter Unit 13 on the list of games offered free to US PlayStation Plus subscribers as of this week's US PS Store update on Tuesday.
This week's update will also bring a new PS Plus-exclusive sale on Grand Theft Auto titles, including GTA III, Vice City, San Andreas and more (full list below). The sale will last one week starting Tuesday.
Vita racer Mod Nation Racers Roadtrip will exit the Instant Game Collection on March 25, the company confirmed. Tuesday's update will also conclude last week's sale on Call of Duty games.

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Indie horror game Home confirmed for PS4 and Vita

March 17th, 2014, 20:46 Posted By: wraggster

Indie horror adventure Home will be coming to PS4 and Vita later this year.
Its developer Benjamin Rivers confirmed the news on the EU PlayStation Blog.
According to Rivers, the game's "simple controls and heavy reliance on rich sound and atmosphere make it a great choice for a console system".
Previously released on PC and iOS, Home is notable for its 'choose your own adventure' style narrative. The protagonist's journey is entirely dependent on the decisions made by the player, meaning there are numerous ways to play through the game.
"Home is a game that depends on the players who play it," explained Rivers. "It doesn't just talk to you; you're part of the conversation.
"So the most exciting thing about seeing the game arrive on PS4 and Vita is going to be reading and hearing the myriad new stories, theories and comments that players will continue to contribute to the discussion surrounding the game.
"I hope you're as excited as I am to see Home in the hands of a whole new audience. I can't wait for you to play it."

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...-ps4-and-vita/

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Deponia brings slapstick adventure to PS3 this summer

March 17th, 2014, 21:37 Posted By: wraggster

German developer Daedalic Entertainment has revealed plans to bringDeponia, the first entry in a trilogy of the same name, to the PlayStation 3 later this year.

While the basic point and click gameplay of the computer game will remain intact in the PlayStation 3 incarnation of Deponia, this new version of the game gives players direct control over protagonist Rufus as he becomes embroiled in a wacky case of mistaken identity. Daedalic describes Deponia as a "fast-paced comedy of errors and one of the most unusual love stories in gaming history" while citing Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett as inspirations for the game's offbeat humor.

So far there's no word on when exactly Deponia might reach Sony's console, nor any official price point for the game. Steam currently lists the PC version of the game at $20, though there's no guarantee its PS3 counterpart will follow the same pricing scheme.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/17/de...3-this-summer/

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Stylish brawler-strategy hybrid Aztez coming to PS4, Vita

March 17th, 2014, 21:38 Posted By: wraggster

Indie studio Team Colorblind revealed that its current project Aztez is headed to the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita with a curious blend of bloody beat-'em-up gameplay and city-building strategy.

Though its flashy monochrome style recalls Ska Studios' The Dishwasher at first glance, Aztez cites inspiration from varied sources. Combat artist and designer Ben Ruiz aims to infuse his upcoming game with "the feel and creativity ofBayonetta, the sensationalism and mobility of Capcom's Alien Vs Predator, and the precision difficulty of classic Devil May Cry."

Aztez isn't just a straightforward brawler, though, as players will also have to manage their empire in Risk-like strategic sequences sprinkled throughout gameplay. A release date has not been announced.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/17/st...g-to-ps4-vita/

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RetroArch 1.0.0.2

March 17th, 2014, 22:05 Posted By: wraggster

via http://emu-russia.net/en/

Multi system emulator for Windows/Wii/GC/PS3/XBOX/XBOX360/Android has been updated. Changes:
Cores:
- Mupen64 – W coordinate for vertices now properly set according to per-game depth bias. Should fix most of the texture wobbling issues in games.
- Mupen64 – Fixed ‘No Controller connected’ issue in Banjo-Tooie.
- Mupen64 – Uses refactored audio RSP plugin, includes numerous fixes such as improved MusyX support, etc.
- Mupen64 – Glide64 refactoring - Optimized dither noise code – is now done on the GPU entirely.
- Mupen64 – Glide64 refactoring – codebase has been cleaned up significantly, code duplication cut down on.
- Mupen64 – (Non-mobile versions) – Three-point filtering option instead of just bilinear filtering. The N64 used an inferior form of bilinear filtering called 3-sample (or 3-point) filtering. Textures were made with this in mind so many look a lot better with point filtering vs. bilinear.
- Screenshot comparison here: http://imgur.com/a/M9nRP
- Genesis Plus GX – Aspect ratio changes are now applied correctly.
- Genesis Plus GX – Other changes.
- Mednafen VB – Added Core Options for Virtual Boy – Anaglyph/Palette.
- Mednafen (All) – Should correctly save SRAM to save directory now.
- SNES9x – Memory leak fixes and some other improvements.
- Nestopia – Core updates.
3DEngine – New core. A combination of all other 3D tech demos so far along with advanced libretro features like camera support, GPS/location services, etc. Can also be used to display still pictures (JPEG/PNG). JPEG support is buggy right now.
- VBA-M – Adds Code Breaker/Game Shark support (by using cheat files).
FBA core – No more hardcoded 1024×1024 frame buffer – is now set dynamically. Should in most cases free up around 3MB of system RAM.

RetroArch PlayStation3:
- Analog input works now – cores that support RETRO_ANALOG (such as TyrQuake) should now have working DualShock controls.
- Analog mapping to D-pad works now for all cores.
- Optimized slimmed down GL driver implementation some more, resulting in even lower video latency.
- All the changes made to RGUI since the last release (Core Information, reorganized Settings, possible to map frontend actions to gamepad buttons/analog axes, etc)

RetroArch Xbox 360:
- Threaded Auto SRAM save should be available now.
- Reimplemented the menu – now uses the common menu code.
- XUI GUI no longer is bound to the game’s viewport – so it should no longer cut off when using certain aspect ratios.
- It’s now possible to go back a directory level in the file browser.
- It’s now possible to change path options.
- Analog input works now – cores that support RETRO_ANALOG (such as TyrQuake) should now have working DualShock controls.
- Analog mapping to D-pad works now for all cores.
- Ported MAME 2003 [0.78] to Xbox 360.
- Integer scaling works.
- All the changes made to RGUI since the last release (Core Information, reorganized Settings, possible to map frontend actions to gamepad buttons/analog axes, etc)
- Faster blitting – now uses XGCopySurface

RetroArch GX – Gamecube/Wii:
- More screen resolutions.
- Overlay support.
- Faster blitting – inlined lots of GX functions.

RetroArch Xbox 1:
- Threaded Auto SRAM save should be available now.
- Core Detection should work properly now.
- Aspect ratio options are fixed.
- Integer scaling should work correctly now.
- Soft filter/flicker filtering should work correctly now.
- Analog input works now – cores that support RETRO_ANALOG (such as TyrQuake) should now have working DualShock controls.
- Analog mapping to D-pad works now for all cores.
- All the changes made to RGUI since the last release (Core Information, reorganized Settings, possible to map frontend actions to gamepad buttons/analog axes, etc)

RetroArch OSX:
- Joypads should work now.
- Analog mapping to D-pad works now for all cores.
- All the changes made to RGUI since the last release (Core Information, reorganized Settings, possible to map frontend actions to gamepad buttons/analog axes, etc)

RetroArch Android:
- Should fix App Not Responding issue that happened with overlays and threaded video.
- All the changes made to RGUI since the last release (Core Information, reorganized Settings, possible to map frontend actions to gamepad buttons/analog axes, etc).
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MLB 14, NBA 2K14 team up in PS3 double pack

March 18th, 2014, 23:33 Posted By: wraggster

Hoping to tap the lucrative Venn diagram overlap that includes both basketball and baseball fans is PlayStation Sports Pack Volume 1, a compilation that offers PlayStation 3 owners NBA 2K14 and MLB 14: The Show.

This two-game package debuts on April 1, six months after NBA 2K14 first hit store shelves, but the same day that MLB 14: The Show goes on sale. The compilation is priced at $90, and offers players both games in their entirety alongside "6000 STUBS for MLB 14 The Show and 20,000 Virtual Currency forNBA 2K14." If you haven't played either of these games, think of STUBS and Virtual Currency as proprietary points that allow players to pick up additional in-game content.

While the package is labeled "Volume 1," it's unknown if this is the first entry in an ongoing promotional series or if somebody at Sony simply thought that addition might make the compilation sound more fancy. We contacted Sony for clarification, but the company is currently only willing to discuss this entry.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/18/ml...3-double-pack/

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Octodad: Dadliest Catch breaks 90K sales ahead of PS4 launch

March 18th, 2014, 23:36 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony releases free open-source Authoring Tools Framework for PS4 and Vita

March 19th, 2014, 00:12 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has released its Authoring Tools Framework as a free open-source download on GitHub.
The toolset has been used in the development of titles such as The Last of Us and Beyond: Two Souls. The development tool supports PS4, Vita, PS3 and PSP games.
The framework is written in C# and features a set of software components for making tools on Windows.
"We’re looking forward to expanding ATF’s usage beyond SCE, working more with external PlayStation developers and the larger game development community as a whole," said SCEA principal tools programmer Ron Little.
“Now that ATF is open-source, we’re excited to see the ways developers use the toolset, which could expand beyond games.�
More information about the Authoring Tools Framework will be discussed at GDC on March 19th between 3:30pm and 4:30pm in room 3020 in the West Hall.
AFT can be downloaded here.
For further details, visit the official website.

http://www.develop-online.net/news/s...d-vita/0190622

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Two new Assassin's Creed games this year, one set in 18th century Paris

March 19th, 2014, 21:34 Posted By: wraggster

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Dragon Fin Soup: a SNES-style RPG for PS4, PS3, Vita and PC

March 19th, 2014, 21:35 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony signs more indie dev-tool deals for PlayStation

March 19th, 2014, 21:41 Posted By: wraggster

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"Sony needs to show how good VR could be - not something like PS Move"

March 19th, 2014, 21:43 Posted By: wraggster

Oculus Rift's creator Palmer Luckey has welcomed Sony's entry into virtual reality with Morpheus, believing they could help take the technology mainstream.
Speaking immediately prior to last night's reveal at GDC, Luckey offered his thoughts on what Morpheus could bring to VR."Sony has the resources, the manpower and the money to really make a compelling entry into the VR industry," Luckey said. "They could make something really good. It remains to be seen if they'll bring those resources to bear. If they do something good, it really does bring up the whole VR industry."The VR industry isn't good enough and developed enough where we have the luxury to say we're going to own the whole thing. People aren't convinced that VR is cool, or that it's going to happen. A player like Sony doing a good job would help people be convinced of that."Morpheus shares similar specs with the improved Oculus Rift kit that opened up pre-orders today, with both prototypes boasting 1080p displays. Morpheus has been in development at Sony for over three years, and leans heavily on the company's learnings, as well as the technology, of the PlayStation Move."They need to do something that shows how good VR could be - and not something like PS Move. It was really good technology, but it was born as a response to things like the Wii and Kinect, and I don't think Sony supported as strongly as they could have. They did a great job with the hardware, and with some first-party stuff, but they didn't get the support they needed to make it a really mainstream consumer thing. I'd hate to see that happen to VR."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...g-like-ps-move