Stringer: 3m new PSN users since outtage

September 1st, 2011, 22:44 Posted By: wraggster

The PlayStation Network has added 3 million new customers since hackers brought it down earlier this year, CNET reports.
Speaking at the IFA conference in Berlin, Sony CEO Howard Stringer proclaimed the PSN "more secure and better than ever."
"We are aggressively expanding its content," he said. "We have more than 3 million new customers since the network came back online, and sales are exceeding what we had before the cyber-attacks."
"This year, we at Sony have been flooded, we've been flattened, we've been hacked, we've been singed. But the summer of our discontent is behind us."
Stringer also revealed launch information for Sony's Tablet S device, which will be priced at $499 and $599 at launch - the same as Apple's market-leading iPad.
The PlayStation Network was taken offline in April this year. Service did not resume for several weeks, costing Sony an estimated $170 million.

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Sony sets price and release date for Tablet S

September 1st, 2011, 22:54 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has released pricing and launch information for its tablet device.
The Sony Tablet S will be released in the US in September, with prices starting at $499 - the same price-point as the iPad.
The Android 3.0-powered device was first revealed in February. It has a 9.4 inch touchscreen and an NVIDIA Tegra 2 graphics chip, and supports both Wi-Fi and 3G connections.
The form factor is a significant departure from the iPad: the device is wedge-shaped, tapering from left to right, to provide a more comfortable grip in portrait, and a natural tilt in landscape.
The unique design should also let Sony side-step the legal complications faced by Samsung's Galaxy tablet, which is currently locked in patent disputes in several countries over similarities to the iPad.
The Tablet S will be able to download and play games from the PlayStation library. It will also feature custom designed features for better gameplay, like the ability to choose the size and placement of on-screen controls.
"We want to prove it's not who makes it first that counts, but who makes it better," said Sony president Howard Stringer at the IFA conference in Berlin.
No pricing information was released for the smaller Sony Tablet P - which has two 5.5 inch touchscreens joined by a central hinge - but a November release date was confirmed.
Two models of the Tablet S will be available at launch: the $499 model will come with 16GB of memory, and a 32GB model will be priced at $599.

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PlayStation Vita makes UK debut at Eurogamer Expo

September 1st, 2011, 23:04 Posted By: wraggster

The Eurogamer Expo will be the first opportunity for UK gamers to play the PlayStation Vita.
Sony's next generation portable isn't due to launch in the UK until next year. The Eurogamer Expo offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on with one of 2012's major hardware launches.
"We're really excited to have PlayStation Vita playable at this year's event," said Eurogamer's managing director Rupert Loman.
"Along with a fantastic line-up of PS3 titles and an exclusive developer session by Nolan North, having the PlayStation Vita exclusively available to play really takes their presence at the show to the next level".
The Vita joins a host of games on the show floor from EA, Nintendo, THQ, Ubisoft, Bethesda and Sega, among many others.
The show will also host developer sessions from leading industry professionals, the Indie Games Arcade and the GamesIndustry.biz Career Fair, in associations with BAFTA, UKIE and TIGA.
More than 30,000 people are expected to attend this year's Eurogamer Expo, which takes place in Earl's Court One, London, from September 22 to 25.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the official website.

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PSN, Qriocity move under new 'Sony Entertainment Network' umbrella

September 1st, 2011, 23:05 Posted By: wraggster

Console-maker Sony has rebranded its PlayStation download services, including PSN, as the 'Sony Entertainment Network.'
Audio download service Qriocity will also move under the new umbrella, but will be retiled to Music Unlimited. The PlayStation 3's Video On Demand channel, meanwhile, is to be renamed Video Unlimited.
PSN for both PlayStation 3 and PSP (and presumably Vita come the new handheld's launch) will retain its name but be 'realigned' as part of the new platform, which is intended to "accelerate the integration of hardware, content, and network," according to Sony's consumer products boss Kazuo Hirai.
"We're leveraging the biggest asset, the Sony brand, to establish a comprehensive, global platform called Sony Entertainment Network," stated Hirai at the IFA trade show last night (as reported byCNET).
Sony plans to open up the service to third-parties, as well as taking it to other of its consumer electronic devices. Music Unlimited is already available for most Android phones. "The whole of Sony is greater than the sum of its parts," claimed Hirai.
More details on the Sony Entertainment Network are available on its new website.

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PSN, Qriocity move under new 'Sony Entertainment Network' umbrella

September 1st, 2011, 23:05 Posted By: wraggster

Console-maker Sony has rebranded its PlayStation download services, including PSN, as the 'Sony Entertainment Network.'
Audio download service Qriocity will also move under the new umbrella, but will be retiled to Music Unlimited. The PlayStation 3's Video On Demand channel, meanwhile, is to be renamed Video Unlimited.
PSN for both PlayStation 3 and PSP (and presumably Vita come the new handheld's launch) will retain its name but be 'realigned' as part of the new platform, which is intended to "accelerate the integration of hardware, content, and network," according to Sony's consumer products boss Kazuo Hirai.
"We're leveraging the biggest asset, the Sony brand, to establish a comprehensive, global platform called Sony Entertainment Network," stated Hirai at the IFA trade show last night (as reported byCNET).
Sony plans to open up the service to third-parties, as well as taking it to other of its consumer electronic devices. Music Unlimited is already available for most Android phones. "The whole of Sony is greater than the sum of its parts," claimed Hirai.
More details on the Sony Entertainment Network are available on its new website.

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Sony: "PSN is more secure and better than ever"

September 1st, 2011, 23:13 Posted By: wraggster

Howard Stringer, president of Sony Corporation, has said that PSN is "better than ever" following its six-week outage earlier this year.
Stringer cut a bullish figure at a Berlin news conference yesterday, in which he said PSN users and purchases were up, Sony was over its bumpy start to 2011, and even argued that it was better positioned than Apple.
"I'm pleased to tell you that PSN is more secure and better than ever," he told reporters. "We are aggressively expanding its content. We have more than three million new customers since the network came back online, and sales are exceeding what we had before the cyberattacks."
Sony endured a dismal start to 2011 when the PlayStation 3 washacked and opened up to piracy. The platform holder's aggressive response - taking legal action against George "Geohot" Hotz, the hacker who published PS3's root key online - incurred the wrath of the hacking community.
While the culprits are still yet to be identified, it is widely accepted that the group of hackers whose attack on PlayStation Network resulted in a six-week outage, the loss of 100 million users' personal details, and Kaz Hirai's humble apology at a Tokyo press conference. That, Stringer believes, is ancient history.
"This year, we at Sony have been flooded, we've been flattened, we've been hacked, we've been singed," he said. "But the summer of our discontent is behind us. The past is a prologue to future possibility."
Stringer's attitude is worlds apart from his apology for the PSN outage, Sony's handling of which prompted several fund managers to call on him to step down. Indeed, so confident is Stringer in Sony's current state, and its wide reach, that he argued the firm was in a better position than Apple, saying: "Yes, yes, Apple makes an iPad, but does it make movies? Warner Bros and Fox produce fine movies, but what about their cameras and smartphones? Sony is where art meets technology."
Sony revealed its release plans for two new tablets at the IFA electronics show in Berlin yesterday, and Stringer believes the devices, which run on Google's Android operating system, can take on and beat iPad. "We want to prove it's not who makes it first that counts," he said, "but who makes it better."
The company also announced the formation of Sony Entertainment Network, which will coalesce its online services - including PlayStation Network, the Qriocity music and video services, and those provided by thirdparties - into one, all-encompassing brand

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Sony: "PSN is more secure and better than ever"

September 1st, 2011, 23:13 Posted By: wraggster

Howard Stringer, president of Sony Corporation, has said that PSN is "better than ever" following its six-week outage earlier this year.
Stringer cut a bullish figure at a Berlin news conference yesterday, in which he said PSN users and purchases were up, Sony was over its bumpy start to 2011, and even argued that it was better positioned than Apple.
"I'm pleased to tell you that PSN is more secure and better than ever," he told reporters. "We are aggressively expanding its content. We have more than three million new customers since the network came back online, and sales are exceeding what we had before the cyberattacks."
Sony endured a dismal start to 2011 when the PlayStation 3 washacked and opened up to piracy. The platform holder's aggressive response - taking legal action against George "Geohot" Hotz, the hacker who published PS3's root key online - incurred the wrath of the hacking community.
While the culprits are still yet to be identified, it is widely accepted that the group of hackers whose attack on PlayStation Network resulted in a six-week outage, the loss of 100 million users' personal details, and Kaz Hirai's humble apology at a Tokyo press conference. That, Stringer believes, is ancient history.
"This year, we at Sony have been flooded, we've been flattened, we've been hacked, we've been singed," he said. "But the summer of our discontent is behind us. The past is a prologue to future possibility."
Stringer's attitude is worlds apart from his apology for the PSN outage, Sony's handling of which prompted several fund managers to call on him to step down. Indeed, so confident is Stringer in Sony's current state, and its wide reach, that he argued the firm was in a better position than Apple, saying: "Yes, yes, Apple makes an iPad, but does it make movies? Warner Bros and Fox produce fine movies, but what about their cameras and smartphones? Sony is where art meets technology."
Sony revealed its release plans for two new tablets at the IFA electronics show in Berlin yesterday, and Stringer believes the devices, which run on Google's Android operating system, can take on and beat iPad. "We want to prove it's not who makes it first that counts," he said, "but who makes it better."
The company also announced the formation of Sony Entertainment Network, which will coalesce its online services - including PlayStation Network, the Qriocity music and video services, and those provided by thirdparties - into one, all-encompassing brand

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Sony to show 22 new games at TGS

September 1st, 2011, 23:22 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has announced the lineup of games it will be showing at the Tokyo Game Show later this month. In addition to an extensive list of titles that have already been announced, the company says it will show three new PS3 games, one for PSP, and 18 for its upcoming handheld, PlayStation Vita, which is set for release in Japan before the end of the year.

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Sony to show 22 new games at TGS

September 1st, 2011, 23:22 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has announced the lineup of games it will be showing at the Tokyo Game Show later this month. In addition to an extensive list of titles that have already been announced, the company says it will show three new PS3 games, one for PSP, and 18 for its upcoming handheld, PlayStation Vita, which is set for release in Japan before the end of the year.

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18 new Vita games coming to Tokyo Game Show

September 2nd, 2011, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has announced that 18 previously unannounced titles for the PlayStation Vita will be revealed at the Tokyo Game Show later this month.
In total, 31 games will be showcased for the system, according toSiliconera.
Named and confirmed games for the convention include Disgaea 3 Return, Virtua Tennis 4, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Dynasty Warriors Next, Gravity Daze and Shinobido 2.
The PS3 selection includes the Metal Gear Solid HD remakes, Final Fantasy XIII-2, Battlefield 3, Ninja Gaiden 3, God of War Origins Collection, Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, PES 2012, Binary Domain and Street Fighter X Tekken.

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Playstation sales in Australia jump over 400%

September 2nd, 2011, 00:42 Posted By: wraggster

After a huge price slash of the Playstation 3 console on 22nd August, Sony has confirmed that sales in Australia have risen over 400%.
The data is based on NPD Group findings and retailers information, and pertains to both the 160Gb and 320Gb models of the console.
Michael Ephraim, managing director of Sony Computer Entertainment Australia, said: "This new price point really represents fantastic value for money as PlayStation 3 delivers full HD games, Blu-ray capability, plus music, movies, catch-up TV and more on demand."
"Australians love not only games, but also the quality home entertainment PS3 provides. Sales are booming because PlayStation 3 is the best device to connect to your TV, at incredible value, to provide the ultimate home entertainment experience."
Sony anticipates that this momentum will build in the lead up to Christmas, citing Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, Resistance 3 and Playstation Move titles such as DanceStar Party as key drivers for the increase.
The Playstation 3 currently carries an RRP of AUD$349.95 for the 160Gb model and AUD$449.95 for the 320Gb.

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PS3 to outsell 360 at Christmas unless MS cuts price - analyst

September 2nd, 2011, 00:50 Posted By: wraggster

While Xbox 360 has comfortably outsold PS3 in the US throughout 2011, the recent price cut for Sony's console is having a marked effect, and analyst Michael Pachter reckons Microsoft will have to react if its system is to hold the No.1 position this Christmas.
He told IndustryGamers the battle between the two high-definition consoles will be a "close call" this holiday season, but predicted: "If Microsoft does nothing, I think PS3 will outsell Xbox 360.

"However, my friends at Microsoft are extremely proud, and they absolutely refuse to tolerate the possibility that the PS3 will outsell the Xbox 360. I think they have the ads printed for the Xbox 360 price cut, and will drop them on us the instant they see PS3 sales greater than 360 sales.

"In the meantime," he added, "I think we'll see a reduction in the price of the Xbox 360/Kinect bundles (similar to Wal-Mart's "goof" last weekend), and Microsoft will use that to keep the PS3 at bay until they decide whether to match price for the console only."

In Europe at least, Microsoft said last week it's confident that a range of upcoming Xbox 360 games and bundles will be enough to help the console gain the No.1 position.

Starting next week, the Xbox maker will be adding a downloadable copy of Child of Eden to its existing Kinect hardware offering in all Xbox Live territories apart from Japan.

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Third-person COD officially shelved

September 3rd, 2011, 22:46 Posted By: wraggster

Remember that mysterious third person Call of Duty game? It now looks like it’s unlikely to ever see the light of day.
The studio that was working on it, Sledgehammer Games, has confirmed that the project has been canned. And with Sledgehammer now one of the multiple studios working on Modern Warfare 3, it seems that the game has been abandoned.
“We came on board to make a third person action adventure game, in the Call of Duty franchise,” Activision VP and GM and the founder of Sledgehammer Glen Schofield told Gamespot.
Sledgehammer’s Michael Condrey added: “We were working on it about six months. We had a prototype together that was pretty compelling. It looked really good.
“The opportunity to work on the biggest thing in the industry with Infinity Ward, which has demonstrated that they know how to do exceptional software, was just an opportunity we couldn’t miss.
“There is a lot of people on the team who have worked on Call of Duty before, who have worked on first-person shooters, so there is a lot of built-in knowledge about the FPS genre and a lot of passionate gamers.”

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Sony's golden NINOKUNI 'Magical Edition' PlayStation 3 heads for Japan, Criss Angel's

September 3rd, 2011, 23:21 Posted By: wraggster

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LG unveils PlayStation 3D TV rival

September 4th, 2011, 12:00 Posted By: wraggster

LG has unveiled an alternative to Sony's recently announced PlayStation-branded 3D TV that allows two gamers sat side-by-side to view two separate images.
As reported by Stuff, the LW980T, due out in September, comes in two different models: a 47 inch screen priced at £1799 or a 55 inch screen for £2499.
As well as the local multiplayer-friendly Dual Play display that simultaneously outputs two separate images to opposite sides of the viewing angle, the set also offers various SmartTV features, including 3D video on demand and BBC iPlayer, Facebook and YouTube apps.
It packs a crisp Nano Full LED display and comes in at a slim 26.4mm thick.
The set includes seven pairs of 3D glasses out of the box, but you'll need to pay extra for the all-right and all-left Dual Play specs.
In comparison, Sony's more modest 24 inch set launches this Autumn priced at £499.

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Call of Duty XP Event: Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition priced at $99.99

September 4th, 2011, 12:06 Posted By: wraggster

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Davee working on a new Downgrader for 09g motherboards

September 4th, 2011, 23:09 Posted By: wraggster

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It is a well known limitation that recent PSPs cannot be downgraded below the firmware they shipped with. For example if you bought a PSP that initially had firmware 6.35 on it, you can’t go below that firmware (the real limitations are a bit more complex and motherboard-related but that will do for this article).You can’t for example, go down to firmware 6.20, a firmware that many people enjoy because it is (for now) the last firmware on which some PSPs can install a permanent Custom Firmware (by opposition to a Light Custom Firmware which gets “uninstalled” every time you turn the PSP off, a limitation that some users don’t really like).
So, the rule was that recent downgraders wouldn’t let you go down to firmware 6.20 if your PSP motherboard is of type “9g”… this is going to change soon, as Davee announced (here and here) he has a Beta version ready for a downgrader that allows these recent PSP models to downgrade to firmware 6.20. This is still under testing but I am assuming it is just a matter of hours before we see a release. Thanks Davee!

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“Chronoswitch” Downgrader 5.0 released by Davee: downgrade your 9g to 6.20

September 4th, 2011, 23:14 Posted By: wraggster

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Ok, I’m seriously late on this one, especially since I’m the first one who actually blogged about it when it was still work in progress, besides Davee himself. Well it seems to be tough for me to handle my everyday life, as well as blogging here, and keep working on Wagic at the same time

Anyways, I won’t go into details, if you want to, check Davee’s blog entry, or my own post on the subject. The bottom line is, if you’re the owner of a PSP 3000 with motherboard 9g (if you’re not sure what motherboard you have, the tool PSP Everest will let you know), you can now downgrade your PSP to firmware 6.20 (while the previous version of the downgrader would only allow you to go down to 6.35). What’s the point you ask? Well, among other benefits, 6.20 is the firmware that will allow you to flash a permanent Custom Firmware to your PSP (something that I personally don’t recommend, but I know people like this feature)

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A new teasing video of the Ta88v3 unbricker

September 4th, 2011, 23:23 Posted By: wraggster

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This one is probably going to be painful to watch for all of you who had this happen to them “for real” and don’t have access to this “probably-not-legal-in-most-countries” Ta88v3 downgrader. Developer Yoti shows us a video of him installing 5.50 Gen D3 on a ta88v3 (a guaranteed brick, since apparently the installer doesn’t check the motherboard type), and then unbrick it with a Pandora and a magic memory stick.



Of course, if you’re the owner of a Ta88v3, you probably already know that the Magic Memory Stick + Pandora battery combination don’t work on your motherboard, the kit in this video is a different one, allegedly based on some leaked content from Sony’s official unbricking tools (and therefore, you won’t easily find download links).

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LCFW, CFW 6.60 ME v1.3 Released

September 5th, 2011, 00:58 Posted By: wraggster

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Back again … neur0n with a touch of custom firmware goodness — CFW and Light CFW 6.60 ME. Whatever your PSP model you’ll find a compatible version: PSP-1000 (01g) and PSP-2000 (02g, non-TA088v3) should use the non-light version; while everyone else, including PSPgo owners, you ought to try LCFW.

neur0n's PSP Custom Firmware 6.60 (CFW) for PSP-1000 (01g) and PSP-2000 (02g) models only. Use/flash at your own risk.

v1.3
•Added Backup/Restore Netconfig option in Recovery menu.
•Fixed a bug when Use VshMenu while using RemotePlay, Skype, 1seg and PSN-store.
v1.2
•Update RecoveryMenu.
•Added a 166/83 CPU clock.
v1.1
•Update version.txt loading. Now you can load txt from ms0:/seplugins/version.txt.
•Update NidResolver for FuSa_SD.prx.
v1
•Fixed a bug in sctrlHENPatchSyscall.
beta3
•Fixed a bug when use Normal_driver.
•Fixed a bug when selece Video on XMB.
beta2
•Fixed a bug when execute converted PS1.
beta
•First release.

neur0n's [Light] Custom Firmware 6.60 ME Installer for Official Firmware 6.60. This version is compatible with all PSP models: PSP-1000, PSP-2000, PSP-3000 and PSPgo (01g, 02g, 03g, 04g, 05g, 07g, 09g). LCFW does not permanently patch flash0. Instructions included.

v1.3
•Added Backup/Restore Netconfig option in Recovery menu.
•Fixed a bug when Use VshMenu while using RemotePlay, Skype, 1seg and PSN-store.
v1.2
•Update RecoveryMenu.
•Added a 166/83 CPU clock.
v1.1
•Update version.txt loading. Now you can load txt from ms0:/seplugins/version.txt.
•Update NidResolver for FuSa_SD.prx.
v1
•Fixed a bug in sctrlHENPatchSyscall.
beta3
•Fixed a bug when use Normal_driver.
•Fixed a bug when selece Video on XMB.
beta2
•Fixed a bug when execute converted PS1

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PS3 XMB Theme Emulator

September 5th, 2011, 01:10 Posted By: wraggster

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PsDev offers a handy tool for designers XMB themes since it allows you to create and preview your theme under development.

"PS3 XMB Theme Emulator" is essentially a tester theme. After installation, you will find a folder containing the images Two XMB to change. Icons must be in BMP format 64 * 64
The bottom should be in BMP format 640 * 480 Once your theme prepared, place your icons in the XMB and run Two Ps3 XMB Theme emulator.exe. A preview will appear.

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Team E3: E3 Flasher POC Video, Downgrade 3.70 to 3.55

September 5th, 2011, 01:13 Posted By: wraggster

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E3DIY Team has released a video of their future chip to the downgrade of a PS3 FW 3.70 to a 3.55 FW. The developers suggest that this method requires no welding on the PS3 Slim (unlike PHAT), it works on the NAND and NOR, and that is done in one click and in less than 5mns for the entire operation. The video does not show the flash to E3 secrecy around the unit.

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Psdk3.1.0 Installer 1.0

September 5th, 2011, 01:17 Posted By: wraggster

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The_marioga DemonHades Forum published a pre-packaged together all the necessary utilities to create Homebrew PS3. Features : -PS3Toolchain and PSL1GHT porting open source PS3DEV -SDL and SDL_LIBS -Ps3soundlib and tiny3d for Hermes -tool for Python and Geohot -MinGW and MSYS installation and use: Run-RUN.EXE and extract the archive to c: \ PSDK3 -Use file MakeIt.bat included to compile. [UPDATE] Updated the file to download due to a missing file. Psdk3.1.0 Installer 1.0 Official site: http://www.demonhades.org

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Red Ribbon Gnu / linux RC5 Available

September 5th, 2011, 01:22 Posted By: wraggster

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Linux distribution "Red Ribbon GNU / Linux" for the PS3 has been updated. r04drunner continues to work on one of the most extensive distributions of Linux distributions installed on PS3. Since the release candidate 4, it is possible to update its distribution directly from the PS3. Remember, Red Ribbon GNU / Linux is a Linux distribution / GPU with support PPC64 CELL / BE is intended for the PS3 from Sony. It is based on the famous Debian distribution.

New / fixed: - Fixed off and reboot. - Fixed the list of references needed for distribution. - Shift now available online from the official server. - Fixed an issue of concern to the username . - Added gFTP FTP as a manager by default. - Added a keyboard manager. - Fixed some problems with the wireless connection on models FAT. - "Gnome Network Manager" is now the default network manager. - Gnome Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth is now used by default. RC5 Red Ribbon Official website: http://sourceforge.net

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Showtime Unofficial v3.1.213

September 5th, 2011, 01:26 Posted By: wraggster

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redsquirrel87 decided to offer regularly new versions of Showtime, an application based on a PS3 port of Showtime, a media player used on HTPC stations.

New / fixed: - Added support for floating point audio audio pipeline. - libspotify v9 - Implementation of a pool allocator specific showtime - Improving the cache - linux: suppression of the d-bus interface (too many bugs and crash). These versions are called "unofficial" because it is not a compilation made ​​by the author of the project, lonelycoder. These versions will quickly test the additions made ​​to the development code without waiting for official versions may be out longer. v3.1.213 Showtime Unofficial Official site: https://www.lonelycoder.com

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Sony's new internet TV box, projector and Blu-ray player make an appearance at IFA

September 5th, 2011, 14:42 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony targets teens with new PSP

September 5th, 2011, 14:56 Posted By: wraggster

SCEE chief Jim Ryan says a sub-£90 PSP will grow the platform’s audience and draw in the younger consumer.
A new-look PSP was unveiled at Gamescom last month. As well as a fresh design, it omits the wi-fi functionality and has a new budget price.
“You will see the audience skew younger,” said Ryan. “At €99/£89 it will make a great Christmas gift. It’s a device to play UMD games. It’s all for the audience. If we are going to take PSP very young – teens and much younger – they are happy to just play the game. If taking wi-fi out is the price to pay, we’re happy to. The €99 price tag is a real barrier that we’ve got under which will help us lift off.”
Sony has been surprised by PSP across Europe this year, with gamers responding well to the budget range of games and a lower price.
“We delivered very well on the Essentials software range,” he added. “Having a catalogue of high quality PSP games for £9.99 gave us a kick-start. It’s very successful across UK, Europe and emerging markets.”The new PSP will also prime a new generation of handheld gamers ahead of the similar-shaped high-end Vita, added Ryan.
“PSone fans upgraded to PS2, and the first adopters of PS3 were PS2 owners. So the form factor might speak to that, but it happens regardless. PlayStation has an army of followers.”

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/sony-...new-psp/084231

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New Zealand PS3 sales receive 300% boost after price cut

September 5th, 2011, 14:59 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia announced a 400% PS3 sales jump last week, and has today confirmed 300% in New Zealand.
The increase follows the price drop of the PS3 worldwide on 22nd August, which saved New Zealand consumers NZD$150 per console (approximately).
David Hine, director of sales and marketing for Sony Computer Entertainment NZ, said: "The PS3 is already the number one selling console. The new price point represents fantastic value for money as PlayStation 3 delivers full HD games, Blu-ray capability, plus music, movies, TVNZ Ondemand and more. It is the ultimate home entertainment experience."
The PS3 160Gb model now retails for NZD$479.95, and the 320Gb model for NZD$579.95.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/new-z...ice-cut/084215

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PS Vita release date November 12?

September 5th, 2011, 20:15 Posted By: wraggster

PS Vita will launch in Japan on November 12, according to an unconfirmed report on GamAlive.

The site claims global press outlets should also have received Vita units by that date, and that the system is expected to be released in the West in March, shortly before the end of Sony's fiscal year.

Sony will reportedly be bringing 18 unannounced Vita games to the event, which kicks off on September 15.

Vita has "a better chance" of success than Nintendo's 3DS, EA Labels president Frank Gibeau told CVG last month.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...e-november-12/

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Sony's new WiFi-free PSP is targeting teens

September 5th, 2011, 20:19 Posted By: wraggster

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Deniska PSP Dev Site Returns

September 5th, 2011, 22:23 Posted By: wraggster



After the hacking of DCEmu earlier in the year many of our websites were lost and then merged into one website, this meant a lot of homebrew releases were lost in the wilderness. One of DCEmu`s favourite coders over the years was and still is Deniska who is famous for so many releases for the PSP Homebrew scene, many that gave some of the very biggest homebrew releases over the years for the PSP.

Let me remind you of his releases:

Deniska whos site is now back to life was the coder behind Map This which was a map software for the PSP which actually helped sold thousands worldwide and gave the GPS adapter for the PSP a reason for owning it. Deniska was also responsible for ports of opensource games such as Rise of The Triad, Bermuda Syndrome, Biniax 2, Circus Linux!, Dave Gnukem PSP, Defendguin, Dodgin' Diamond II,Hex-A-Hop, Jazz JackRabbit, Kill Everything That Moves, Metal Blob Solid, Nicky Boom, Nicky II, Nikwi Deluxe, Noiz2sa, Project Starfighter ,Reverzi PSP, Supertux, Toppler, Tyrian. Relive the best days of the PSP Homebrew scene once more.

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A new revision of METLDR blocks downgrade

September 6th, 2011, 00:59 Posted By: wraggster

via http://ps3.gx-mod.com/modules/news/a...p?storyid=2908
Dospiedras, to whom we owe the procedure of downgrade 3.70 to 3.55 , said he had discovered a new revision of METLDR on a PS3 with firmware 3.60 the model is CECH-2504 Datecode and 1B. code retrieved says:


Various methods have been tried downgrading unfortunately without success .... for now. Homepage: http://www.elotrolado.net

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Cobra USB: Update 3.1 available

September 6th, 2011, 01:03 Posted By: wraggster

via http://ps3.gx-mod.com/modules/news/a...p?storyid=2910

Team Cobra USB has posted a new firmware version of dongle and the manager who pass both in 3.1.
New / fixed: - Fixed stability problems. - Fixed compatibility problem with Mortal Kombat. - Fixed problems with PSX games PAL / NTSC. - Fixed problem with some games such as PSX Final Edition Langrisser who refused to run in another region. - Fixed a potential bug discless in rare circumstances. - The Cobra USB Manager now supports filenames with ".001, .002, ..." HJSplit and used by other similar programs. The application will automatically rename in the ".0, .1". - Added functionality to the core in order to implement the ability to update the dongle for the PS3. Update Cobra : You must update Cobra USB "USB Updater Cobra" (Pc) and "Cobra USB v3.1 Firmware" (firmware Cobra). - Installation of "Cobra USB Manager" Put "Cobra USB Manager" in a usb media. Start the console in "jailbreak, connect the Cobra. Go to "Install Package Files", locate and install the pkg. Cobre USB Manager 3.1 Official site: http://www.cobra-usb.com

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OpenBOR v3.0 Build 3420 - - for Dreamcast, Wii, wiz, gp2x, dingoo and PSP

September 6th, 2011, 01:12 Posted By: wraggster

The Lavalit guys have released a new of their Beatem Up for the Dreamcast, PSP, Wiz, Wii, GP2x and Dingoo:

penBOR is a continuation of the Beats Of Rage 2D game engine, which was originally
created by the wonderful folks over at http://www.senileteam.com.


History
----------------------
In 2004, Senile Team released Beats of Rage, a free beat-'em-up for DOS inspired
by SEGA's Streets of Rage series and using sprites from SNK Playmore's King of
Fighters series. The spread only by word of mouth, but it nonetheless
amassed popularity very quickly. Senile Team soon released an edit pack allowing
anyone interested to create a mod for the BOR engine.

In 2005, Kirby2000 asked Senile Team to open the source code to BOR. They
agreed, and OpenBOR was born. Development on the engine was continued by the
community, and still is to this day.


Available Platforms
----------------------
OpenBOR has a very modular and portable design inherited from Beats of Rage. Ports
to the following platforms are currently supported:

* Windows
* Linux
* Mac OS X
* Wii
* PSP
* Dreamcast
* GP2X
* GP2X Wiz
* Dingoo a320

In addition to the above, the original Beats of Rage engine (downloadable from
the Senile Team website) is available for the following platforms:

* DOS
* Playstation 2
* Xbox
* GP32
* Palmtop




r3420 | utunnels | 2011-09-04 22:42:51 -0400 (Sun, 04 Sep 2011) | 1 line
Changed paths:
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AI character more tolerable to player_min_z and player_max_z, if they hit the two point vertically, they'll turn to the opposite direction instead of choosing a random direction that leads out side the screen.

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JPCSP Update - PSP Emulator for Windows

September 6th, 2011, 01:18 Posted By: wraggster

The PSP Emulator for Windows has been updated again:

And here we are again with the latest svn builds from jpcsp development. Fixes since the last entry are fixes to IO , MPEG and more speed to recompiler. Enjoy

win32 build:
http://www.filesonic.com/file/183379...windows-x86.7z

win64 build:

http://www.filesonic.com/file/183384...ndows-amd64.7z

linux64 build:

http://www.filesonic.com/file/183387...linux-amd64.7z

linux build:
http://www.filesonic.com/file/183384...8-linux-x86.7z

MacOSX build:

http://www.filesonic.com/file/183384...2298-macosx.7z

http://www.jpcsp.org/

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Sony 'surprised' by strong PSN activity post-hack

September 6th, 2011, 02:07 Posted By: wraggster

The PlayStation Network hack that compromised 77 million user accounts earlier this year was a PR nightmare, but the whole affair doesn't appear to have harmed Sony as much as initially feared.
The platform holder was concerned the data breach might put some consumers off returning to the service, but European PlayStation boss Jim Ryan says Sony has been taken aback by the level of consumer engagement with PSN over the past few months.

"What has surprised us is the willingness of the consumers to re-engage when it came back up," he told MCV. "The level of activity on PlayStation Network since then has exceeded our expectations."

Last week, Sony CEO Howard Stringer claimed "PSN is more secure and better than ever". He added: "We are aggressively expanding its content. We have more than three million new customers since the network came back online, and sales are exceeding what we had before the cyber attacks."

Late last month Sony announced plans to unify online entertainment services PSN, Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited under a new brand titled Sony Entertainment Network.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ity-post-hack/

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50 more PSP games discounted this week

September 6th, 2011, 02:09 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has detailed the second batch of PSP games that'll be available at a discounted rate beginning later this week as part of the PSP Power Sale promotion.
Last month the platform holder began offeringsignificant discounts on 50 downloadable titles, including games in the Grand Theft Auto, Street Fighter, Assassin's Creed and Prince of Persia series, with the deals open until September 7 when the new discounts are set to go live.

"Now there is one game on this list I have to give a special shout out too and that is the eagerly awaited Persona 3 Portable," Andy Stewart of the PlayStation Store Team wrote on the PS Blog. "We have been waiting for this game release for quite a bit in the EU and because of that, the publishers have agreed to a 2 week discount for this game on the day of release. So don't miss out and get your copy now to take advantage of this discount.

"We also have some other great games available and some of you will notice that games you requested last week on the blog are now in the sale. So don't be scared to make a request and get involved."

You'll be able to pick up the following games on the cheap from September 7- 21.

PSP
Aedis Eclipse: Generation of Chaos (was £13.99/€17.99 - now £9.99/€12.99)
Alien Syndrome (was £11.99/€14.99 - now £6.29/€7.99)
Astonishia Story (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Brain Challenge (was £3.99/€4.99 - now £1.59/€1.99)
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars (was £11.99/€14.99 - now £7.99/€9.99)
Dead or Alive: Paradise (was £27.99/€34.99 - now £11.99/€14.99)
Dynasty Warriors (was £13.99/€17.99 - now £7.99/€9.99)
Dynasty Warriors Vol2 (was £13.99/€17.99 - now £7.99/€9.99)
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce (was £23.99/€29.99 - now £11.99/€14.99)
EXIT (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Generation of Chaos (was £6.29/€7.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus (was £23.99/€29.99 - now £12.99/€16.99)
Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley (was £23.99/€29.99 - now £13.99/€17.99)
Indiana Jones & The Staff of Kings (was £23.99/€29.99 - now £3.99/€4.99)
Iron Man 2 (was £27.99/€34.99 - now £9.99/€12.99)
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean (was £23.99/€29.99 - now £13.99/€17.99)
Midnight Club Bundle (was £15.99/€19.99 - now £11.99/€14.99)
MX vs. ATV Untamed (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Open Season (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Persona 3 Portable (was £27.99/€34.99 - now £23.99/€29.99)
Peter Jackson's King Kong (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Petz My Baby Hamster (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Petz My Puppy Family (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Phantasy Star Portable 2 (was £27.99/€34.99 - now £15.99/€19.99)
Prinny 2 (was £23.99/€29.99 - now £15.99/€19.99)
Ridge Racer (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £3.99/€4.99)
R-Type Tactics (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £5.49/€6.99)
Samurai Warriors: State Of War (was £13.99/€17.99 - now £7.99/€9.99)
SEGA Mega Drive Collection (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £6.29/€7.99)
SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny (was £23.99/€29.99 - now £11.99/€14.99)
Spectral Souls: RotEE (was £13.99/€17.99 - now £9.99/€12.99)
Spinout (was £6.29/€7.99 - now £3.99/€4.99)
SpongeBob's Truth or Square (was £23.99/€29.99 - now £13.99/€17.99)
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes (was £31.99/€39.99 - now £3.99/€4.99)
Star Wars: Battlefront Elite Squadron (was £31.99/€39.99 - now £3.99/€4.99)
Star Wars: Battlefront II (was £15.99/€19.99 - now £3.99/€4.99)
Star Wars: Battlefront Renegade Squadron (was £15.99/€19.99 - now £3.99/€4.99)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (was £15.99/€19.99 - now £3.99/€4.99)
Stateshift (was £6.29/€7.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Surf's Up (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Thrillville: Off the Rails (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £3.99/€4.99)
TNT Racers (was £6.29/€7.99 - now £3.19/€3.99)
Tom Clancy's EndWar (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Undead Knights (was £27.99/€34.99 - now £11.99/€14.99)
UNO (was £3.99/€4.99 - now £2.39/€2.99)
Valhalla Knights 2 (was £11.99/€14.99 - now £8.79/€10.99)
Valhalla Knights 2 Battle Stance (was £15.99/€19.99 - now £8.79/€10.99)
Voodoo Dice (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Warhammer 40k Squad Command (was £7.99/€9.99 - now £4.79/€5.99)
Warriors Orochi (was £13.99/€17.99 - now £7.99/€9.99)
Warriors Orochi 2 (was £23.99/€29.99 - now £11.99/€14.99)

minis
Edge (was £3.99/€4.99 - now £0.99/€1.19)
Enigmo (was £2.49/€2.99 - now £1.24/€1.49)
Heroes of Sparta (was £3.99/€4.99 - now £1.74/€1.99)
Jane's Hotel (was £2.49/€2.99 - now £1.24/€1.49)
Lets golf (was £3.99/€4.99 - now £1.74/€1.99)
Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess! (was £3.49/€3.99 - now £1.24/€1.49)
N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance (was £3.99/€4.99 - now £1.74/€1.99)
Pac-Man Championship Edition (was £3.49/€3.99 - now £2.49/€2.99)
Run Ghost Run (was £2.49/€2.99 - now £1.24/€1.49)
Zombie Tycoon (was £3.49/€3.99 - now £1.99/€2.49)

Sony's price discounting comes as the company prepares to launch a new budget-priced PSPmodel this autumn and PSP successor Vita in early 2012.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/317793/50-more-psp-games-discounted-this-week/

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PS3 CHART: Red Dead Redemption, GTA make comebacks

September 6th, 2011, 02:50 Posted By: wraggster

Much of this week's UK PlayStation 3 chart mirrors the Xbox 360 one - Deus Ex: Human Revolution sits pretty at the top and Driver: San Francisco makes its debut at No.2.
Sports duo Rugby World Cup 2011 and Madden NFL 12 end the week at No.3 and No.4 respectively, while Call of Duty: Black Ops is a non-mover at No.5 and Dirt 3 places at No.6.

A pair of Rockstar titles mix things up a little this week, with Red Dead Redemption making its way back into the top ten at No.7 and Grand Theft Auto Episodes from Liberty City at No.9.

Nestled in between them at No.8 is Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, while Mortal Kombat brings up the rear at No.10.

GfK/Chart-Track PS3 Top 10 (week ended September 3):

• 01. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Square Enix)
  02. Driver: San Francisco (Ubisoft)
  03. Rugby World Cup 2011 (505 Games)
  04. Madden NFL 12 (EA)
  05. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision)
  06. DiRT 3 (Codemasters)
  07. Red Dead Redemption (Take 2)
  08. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (Ubisoft)
  09. Grand Theft Auto Episodes from Liberty City (Take 2)
  10. Mortal Kombat (Warner Bros. Interactive)

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G155 Mobile Gaming Environment

September 6th, 2011, 03:22 Posted By: wraggster

New from Firebox



Going on holiday? Stuck round your Nan’s house? Wherever you are, don't let being away from your bedroom get in the way of your console gaming. Thanks to the G155 Mobile Gaming Environment you can deliver your own brand of shock and awe anywhere there’s plug socket.

This self-contained gamer’s paradise acts as a rugged carry case for your console, cables, controllers and games. But best of all, it has a built-in 15.5” LED HD display, with integrated stereo speakers! Perfect for gaming in HD or watching movies. What’s that? You’re going for a long country walk? Nah I’m good here thanks. I’ve got smack to lay down.


Hard plastic shell protects the consoleThe fitted foam base and velcro straps keep your hardware locked in tight while you’re on the move; and the hard plastic shell protects the valuable cargo from knocks and bumps. What’s more, the lightweight design even complies with TSA guidelines. So you can even take it onto an aeroplane as hand luggage – although whether they’ll let you anywhere near a plug socket is another matter. To make sure you don’t disturb anyone else there’s a 35mm headphone socket. Just remember to keep your wooping to a minimum.

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•Console is not included
Product Features:
•Self-contained mobile gaming environment
•Supports Xbox 360/360S and PS3 Slim
•Strap in your gaming console, store your accessories, select your favourite games, and you're good to go
•Integrated 15.5" LED HD display, with HDMI connection: catch every detail of your favourite games and movies
•Straps and fitted foam base: hold your console firmly in place while also allowing for proper ventilation
•Integrated stereo speakers and dual 3.5 mm headphone jacks: blast the sound or keep it to yourself
•Rugged case: protects all your gaming gear from minor impacts
•Storage bags: hold your controllers, power supplies, and other accessories while travelling
•Lightweight design complies with TSA regulations and airline carry-on guidelines
Dimensions:
•Measures approximately 57.2cm(W) x 43.2cm(H) x 22.9cm(D)


http://www.firebox.com/product/3774/...ng-Environment

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gitbrew announcement #1

September 6th, 2011, 11:33 Posted By: wraggster

[source: gitbrew.org] One of the main goals of the Gitbrew project was to bring back what Sony has disrespectfully removed from the majority of PlayStation 3 owners, OtherOS. We have successfully completed that goal with the release of OtherOS++ and since that time we have carried out a great deal of research resulting in progress unheard of in the "PS3 Scene" since Sony's lawsuits against Graf and Geobot. OtherOS++ Project is the culmination of work done by Glevand and Gitbrew, building on top of open source work released by Graf.Linux/BSD has extensive capabilities in the field of research and development making it a powerful tool to peruse and employ the console to its full use. Without Graf, we never would have completed this project. Here is to Graf, thank you for your courage in the fight for Linux.

http://www.eurasia.nu/modules.php?na...ticle&sid=2850

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Gamer stuffs PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles into one case, clears shelf space for the trif

September 6th, 2011, 23:56 Posted By: wraggster

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US PS Store update: BloodRayne, God of War demo

September 7th, 2011, 22:20 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has released this week's list of new PlayStation Network content, headed up with the release of BloodRayne: Betrayal.
Majesco's new 2D take on the BloodRayne series looks to be totally kick-ass, with a new artsy look that's topped off with plenty of blood.

There are plenty of decent demos to grab this week too, including for God of War Origins, Supremacy MMA, Skydrift, Rugby 2011 and BloodRayne: Betrayal.

Anyhow, here's the full list:

PS Store Update

PlayStation Plus

Free PSN Games and DLC:

Plants vs. Zombies
Astro Tripper
Altered Beast

Free Minis:

Bashi Blocks

Free PS one Classics:

Jet Moto

Discounts & Sale Offers:

Alpha Mission - Minis - 20% off
T.N.K. Iii - Minis - 20% off
The Impossible Game - 25% off
Vanguard Ii - Minis - 20% off
Armageddon Riders - 40% off
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Add On Bundle - 30% off Sale Price

Free Themes:

Plus Exclusive Clouds Dynamic Theme
Free Avatars (One Week Only)Armageddon Rider - Armageddon Rider Avatar
Armageddon Rider -Collider Zombie Avatar
Armageddon Rider - Fast and Deadly Avatar

Media:

Qore Episode 40, September 2011 - Early Access

Downloadable Games

Bloodrayne: Betrayal ($14.99)
The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack 'n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society. The target is in a secluded castle with plenty of gruesome surprises. With the help of a mysterious friend, and members of Brimstone, Rayne must infiltrate the manor, take out the fiendish horde, and stop an evil master plot.
ESRB rated T
File size 961 MB

Rugby 2011 ($49.99)
This is the official game of Rugby World Cup 2011 from the premier Rugby game developer. Be right in the center of the mud, sweat, tears and passion as you take your team through the pool and knockout stages, right the way to the Final. Back your team, take on your hardest rivals and fight every inch for the right to proudly lift the Webb Ellis Cup.
ESRB rated E
File size 2.09 GB

Skydrift ($14.99)
Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where flyboys can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents!
Admire amazingly detailed terrains. Unlock state-of-the-art planes and personalize them with unique racing skins.
Be the first on the single and multiplayer challenges, where possibilities are limited only by your own imagination.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 458 MB

Game Demos (free)

Bloodrayne Demo
The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack 'n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society. The target is in a secluded castle with plenty of gruesome surprises. With the help of a mysterious friend, and members of Brimstone, Rayne must infiltrate the manor, take out the fiendish horde, and stop an evil master plot.
ESRB rated T
File size 961 MB

God of War Origins Demo
Discover the origins of Kratos with the definitive compilation of God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost of Sparta on a single Blu-ray disc for the very first time! Fully remastered in high-definition 720p and stereoscopic 3-D. Download the God of War Origins Demo today!
ESRB rated M
File size 1.04 GB

Rugby 2011 Demo
This is the official game of Rugby World Cup 2011 from the premier Rugby game developer. Be right in the center of the mud, sweat, tears and passion as you take your team through the pool and knockout stages, right the way to the Final. Back your team, take on your hardest rivals and fight every inch for the right to proudly lift the Webb Ellis Cup.
ESRB rated E
File size 2.09 GB

Supremacy MMA Demo
Supremacy MMA brings the brutality of unsanctioned, amateur and unlicensed MMA fighting to your PlayStation 3 system, favoring fast-and-furious gameplay and underground aesthetics over official branding and television-style presentation. Tha game aims to raise the bar by bringing an unprecedented level of fast, fluid combat, intuitive controls and true-to-the-sport brutality.
It follows the rise of fighters and their individual stories as they fight their way to supremacy.
ESRB rated M
File size 1.37 GB

Skydrift Demo
It's time to download the incredible trial of SkyDrift and taste the world of adrenaline pumping arcade sky-racing! Try out the exhilarating Power Race mode in Single-Player or compete online against up to 7 opponents. Admire the breathtaking Lagoon track and choose from two different state-of-the-art planes. If you like it, buy the full game and unlock all the additional exotic locations, deadliest and fastest planes and exciting game modes!
ESRB rated E10+
File size 458 MB

Add-on Game Content

Resistance 3 Online Pass ($9.99)
Download Online Pass to unlock all the online features and multiplayer in Resistance 3.
File size: 103 KB

Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition Character Color Pack 1 ($2.99)
Fight in style by unlocking a new set of seven colors for every character.
File size 1.78 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 World Peace Day Costume (1 week offer) (Free)
File size 110 KB

Battlefield Bad Company 2 - Add-On Bundle ($29.99)
Get all the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 in one unique bundle! Includes the Vietnam Expansion Pack, Onslaught Mode, VIP Pack, All SPECACT Kit Upgrades, and Shortcut Packs
File size 534 KB

Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 - Mobile Suit Pack 4 ($5.99)
Unlocks Arios Gundam and its pilot Allelujah Haptism as a playable character. An additional mission "Mission Plan: Infiltrating the Enemy Forces" is also included in the pack.
File size 5.95 MB

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Blood Raven's Armour Pack ($0.99)
Power armor adorned with the heraldry of the BLOOD RAVENS Chapter. Usable in Multiplayer when playing as Space Marines.
File size 100 KB

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
"Dream Police" - Cheap Trick ($1.99)
"I Want You To Want Me (Live)" - Cheap Trick ($1.99)
"Surrender (Live)" - Cheap Trick ($1.99)
"Unbelievable" - EMF ($1.99)
Artist pack ($5.49) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Cheap Trick Pack 01. This pack includes "Dream Police," "I Want You to Want Me (Live)," and "Surrender (Live)" by Cheap Trick.
File size: 25 - 35 MB (singles), 95 MB (track pack)

Rock Band Network v2.0
"Eden" - TesseracT ($1.99)
"Expert Mode" - LeetStreet Boys ($0.99)
"Midnight Eyes (RB3 Version)" - Rose of Jericho ($0.99)
"Morte Et Dabo" - Asking Alexandria ($1.99)
"Piano Sonata No. 11 - Ronda Alla Turca (Mozart)" - Thomas Walker ($0.99)
File size: 3.95 - 68 MB (singles)

Updates

Blazblue: Calamity Trigger Portable Digital - Public Release - Price Change (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $24.99)
Gladiator Begins Digital - Public Release - Price Change (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $34.99)
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Legacy - Price Change (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter - Minis - Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)

Qore

Qore Episode 40 - September 2011 (Annual Subscribers Only)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to upcoming titles from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.38 GB

PS one Imports

Mega Man 4
For a year the Earth has been quiet after the defeat of Dr. Wily. But now a new robotic terror has arrived! A mysterious Russian scientist named Dr. Cossack has brought with him eight Robot Masters, bigger and badder than anything Dr. Wily ever dreamed of!
File Size 392 MB

Avatars

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Rocket Knight Close Up Avatar ($0.49)
Rocket Knight Driver Pig Avatar ($0.49)
Rocket Knight Hover Pig Avatar ($0.49)
Rocket Knight Pig Soldier Avatar ($0.49)
Rocket Knight Red Bomb 2 Avatar ($0.49)
Rocket Knight Stealth Pig Avatar ($0.49)
Rocket Knight Ulfgar Avatar ($0.49)
Rocket Knight Wolf Glider Avatar ($0.49)
Rocket Knight Yellow Bomb Avatar ($0.49)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 9/6 Edition
inFAMOUS 2 Festival of Blood Teaser Trailer
UNCHARTED Greatest Hits Dual Pack Trailer
PlayStation 3 Wireless Stereo Headset Video
Rage - Uprising Trailer
Skydrift Debut Trailer
Need For Speed The Run: Buried Alive
Need For Speed The Run: Limited Edition Trailer
Need For Speed The Run: Run For The Hills Trailer
NHL 12 - Ea Sports NHL 12 Demo Video
NHL 12 - Ea Sports NHL 12 Trailer
The Baconing - Opening Cinematic Trailer
The Baconing Character Trailer
L.A. Noire - Reefer Madness Trailer
L.A.Noire - Launch Trailer
Anarchy Reigns Gamemode Trailer #1
Sonic Generations Gamescom/Pax Trailer

PS3 Themes

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Lycan Theme ($1.99)
Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Vampire Theme ($1.99)
Lion Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Bane Of Yoto Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Campfire Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

PlayStation Store for PSP

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Alpha Mission Minis ($2.99)
ESRB rated E
File size 6.1 MB

Doodle Fit Minis ($1.99)
ESRB rated E
File size 12.2 MB

The Impossible Game - Minis ($2.99)
ESRB rated E
File size 10 MB

T.N.K. III - Minis ($2.99)
ESRB rated E10+
File size 5.4 MB

Vanguard II - Minis ($2.99)
ESRB rated E
File size 2.3 MB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 9/6 Edition
File size 47 MB
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PSN maintenance tomorrow

September 7th, 2011, 23:05 Posted By: wraggster

The PlayStation Network is to undergo maintenance tomorrow, Thursday September 8, between 5pm and 11pm UK time.
During that period PlayStation Store, account registration and account management services will be unavailable.

If you are already signed in before the beginning of the maintenance, you should be able to remain signed in and continue with your gaming session. Trey to sign in after the work begins and you'll be presented with a maintenance notification page.

Sony said earlier this week it was surprised by the level of audience engagement with PSN following April's cyber attack on the service.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ance-tomorrow/

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New PS Vita games leaked

September 7th, 2011, 23:06 Posted By: wraggster

Images showing a few unannounced PlayStation Vita games have made their way into the pages of Famitsu and then been magically transported to the net for your viewing pleasure.
Around 40 PlayStation Vita games are expected to be announced at Tokyo Game Show including Lumines: Electronic Symphony, Rayman Origins, Michael Jackson The Experience HD and Dark Quest, according to the Japanese mag.

Others set to make debut showings at TGS include Dream Club Zero Portable, Ragnorak Odyssey, Sumioni and Moe Moe Daisensou. Check out a few of the shots below, via Kotaku.

Sony has confirmed a 2011 release date for the Vita in Japan, but the handheld won't hit Europe or the US until next year.

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Sony: PS3 software growth superior to 360

September 7th, 2011, 23:30 Posted By: wraggster

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Sonic Generations Collector's Edition confirmed

September 8th, 2011, 19:41 Posted By: Shrygue

via MCV


Sega has announced a limited edition Sonic Generations game will come packed with a plethora of Sonic goodies when it arrives later this year.

The Collector’s Edition for Xbox 360 and PS3 will include retro Sonic and modern-day Sonic figures, an art book celebrating 20 years of Sonic, lenticular packaging and an individually numbered gold ring replica.

It will also come with a ‘History of Sonic: Birth of an Icon’ documentary, a CD soundtrack created by Sonic Team and extra downloadable in-game content.

The game is due out on Xbox 360, PS3 and 3DS before the end of the year. Sega has not yet revealed how much the limited edition will cost but such bundles usually retail for around £59.99 to £69.99.

The bundle has been announced for PAL territories only.

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Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play 4G hitting AT&T on September 18th for $50 on contract

September 8th, 2011, 21:56 Posted By: wraggster

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'Consoles have hit their peak' - analyst

September 8th, 2011, 23:53 Posted By: wraggster

The glory days of consoles are behind us, according to a new report from research firm DFC Intelligence.

"We feel the consoles have hit their peak," analyst David Cole said, according to VentureBeat.

He expects next year's Wii U release to drive strong sales, but not Wii-level ones, and says Sony and Microsoft are hesitant to introduce new hardware as they're currently enjoying rising profits from PS3 and Xbox 360 respectively.

But the longer they wait, the more opportunity console makers give platforms like mobiles, tablets and other devices that can play games as a secondary feature a chance to steal market share, Cole believes.

"Systems like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 are having their best sales ever five or six years into their lifecycle," he said. "Unfortunately this means Microsoft and Sony are in no hurry to launch new systems that would generate substantial consumer excitement and spending.

"Games on Facebook and products like the iPad help expand the audience and the way products are delivered. The console business is firmly established and suffers mainly from the reluctance of hardware manufacturers to commit to expensive new products.

"The dedicated console business is still the major driver of industry growth, but we feel overall it has peaked with the current console systems."

THQ CEO Brian Farrell said this week he expects future consoles to drop support for physical discs in favour of cloud gaming, resulting in lower hardware manufacturing costs, lower console prices driving mass market adoption, and no physical goods cost for game makers.

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Sony pre-TGS press conference dated - Vita announcements inbound

September 8th, 2011, 23:57 Posted By: wraggster

Sony is to hold a pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference next Wednesday, September 14.

It's expected to be a Vita-focused event featuring plenty of game announcements - the platform holder's reportedly bringing almost 20 unannounced titles for the handheld to TGS.

The press conference timing is one day after Nintendo's 3DS product announcement event and one day before TGS kicks off proper with keynotes from the likes of Square Enix boss Yoichi Wada and Sony worldwide studios president Shuhei Yoshida, whose speech title translates as 'The PS Vita's Full Details'.

The company's likely to announce a Japanese release date for Vita and, with any luck, some more info on Western launch timeframes.

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Crysis for Xbox 360 and PS3 to be digital release

September 10th, 2011, 00:38 Posted By: wraggster

The freshly announced Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of 2007 PC shooter Crysis will be digital-only releases.
The game, which was only announced this morning, will cost 1600 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live Games on Demand (around £13.70) or £15.99 on the PlayStation Network.
It will differ from the original via adapted joypad controls (based on the Crysis 2 model) along with various other unspecified “modifications and enhancements”. Stereoscopic 3D support will also be included.
The news comes as a further blow to High Street retailers who are becoming accustomed to an increasingly large number of titles skipping boxed releases in favour of digital retail channels.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/crysi...release/084497

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Sony extends partnership with Nanyang Polytechnic

September 10th, 2011, 22:37 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment Asia has extended a deal with Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore which gives final year students on game design courses access to Sony development kits to create projects.
The deal began in 2009, giving rise to the jointly supported NYP Games Resource Centre - an arrangement which has now been extended by five years, reports GameStop.
The resource centre is currently the only PlayStation development and educational facility in South East Asia, and has given rise to two fully fledged games due for release on the PlayStation network: PhaseShift: Threat Beyond the Network and Spell Weaver.
The extension of the deal will also give students the opportunity to create code for the forthcoming PlayStation Vita, with SCE Asia president Tetsuhiko Yasuda hoping to use the program to encourage more students to become professional developers for PlayStation platforms in the future.

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GameStop gets UK exclusive white PS3 model

September 10th, 2011, 22:52 Posted By: wraggster

GameStop is bringing the white PS3 model to the UK in time for Christmas.
It'll be the exclusive retailer offering the 320GB console, which launches on November 1 for £249.97.

The white PS3 was previously exclusive to Japan, having released in Sony's home territoryback in July 2010.

PS3 is comfortably outselling its rivals in mainland Europe, but that isn't the case in the UK, where "we have to do better", European PlayStation boss Jim Ryan said last month.



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Crash Bandicoot creator ruminates on the old days

September 10th, 2011, 23:23 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony's Xperia Play bringing exclusive content to AT&T customers Sept. 18

September 10th, 2011, 23:36 Posted By: wraggster



Sony's Xperia Play smartphone will be available through AT&T on September 18, complete with PlayStation gamepad and running on Android's Gingerbread (2.3.3) platform. The Xperia Play has been available through Verizon since May 26, and AT&T is offering some exclusive content for its customers' patience, including 4G capability, a "stealth blue" paint job, and the Sony Ericsson Multimedia Dock DK300 and music cable.

AT&T's Xperia Play will come with seven pre-loaded games, in a slightly different lineup than we saw with Verizon's release:
Dungeon Defenders: Second Wave
Asphalt 6 Adrenaline
Star Battalion
Madden NFL 11
The Sims 3
Tower Bloxx: My City
Crash Bandicoot
The Xperia Play will cost $49.99 with a new two-year agreement through AT&T, which is drastically less than Verizon's initial offer of $199.99 with the same agreement. However, AT&T's Xperia Play doesn't come pre-loaded with Tetris, which is totally worth the extra $150, in our opinion.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/so...ndt-customers/

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Extended OSK.

September 11th, 2011, 20:57 Posted By: wraggster

via http://psp.dashhacks.com/2011/09/09/...-extended-osk/

Extended OSK, as the name suggests, extends the functionality of the on-screen keyboard. Install and activate this plugin and you’ll have the ability to conveniently copy & paste text by executing two key combos:

1.‘Enter’ + ‘Analog Left’ to copy text; and
2.‘Enter’ + ‘Analog Right’ to paste.
Enter being ‘X’ or ‘O’ depending on your button assignment.

Source code included

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PSXperia Emulator Converter Tool v1.0 - Play PSX Games on Xperia Play

September 11th, 2011, 21:04 Posted By: wraggster

PSXperia is written in Java and runs on Windows, Linux and OS X. Details in the README. Written by Yifan Lu.

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OpenBOR v3.0 Build 3434 - - for Dreamcast, Wii, wiz, gp2x, dingoo and PSP

September 11th, 2011, 22:15 Posted By: wraggster

The Lavalit guys have released a new of their Beatem Up for the Dreamcast, PSP, Wiz, Wii, GP2x and Dingoo:

penBOR is a continuation of the Beats Of Rage 2D game engine, which was originally
created by the wonderful folks over at http://www.senileteam.com.


History
----------------------
In 2004, Senile Team released Beats of Rage, a free beat-'em-up for DOS inspired
by SEGA's Streets of Rage series and using sprites from SNK Playmore's King of
Fighters series. The spread only by word of mouth, but it nonetheless
amassed popularity very quickly. Senile Team soon released an edit pack allowing
anyone interested to create a mod for the BOR engine.

In 2005, Kirby2000 asked Senile Team to open the source code to BOR. They
agreed, and OpenBOR was born. Development on the engine was continued by the
community, and still is to this day.


Available Platforms
----------------------
OpenBOR has a very modular and portabledesign inherited from Beats of Rage. Ports
to the following platforms are currently supported:

* Windows
* Linux
* Mac OS X
* Wii
* PSP
* Dreamcast
* GP2X
* GP2X Wiz
* Dingoo a320

In addition to the above, the original Beats of Rage engine (downloadable from
the Senile Team website is available for the following platforms:

* DOS
* Playstation 2
* Xbox
* GP32
* Palmtop





r3434 | utunnels | 2011-09-10 12:51:38 -0400 (Sat, 10 Sep 2011) | 3 lines
Changed paths:
M /engine/openbor.c
M /engine/openbor.h
M /engine/source/gamelib/soundmix.c
M /engine/source/gamelib/soundmix.h
Also pause sound effects when game paused.
Simplified AI code.
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r3433 | utunnels | 2011-09-10 02:58:36 -0400 (Sat, 10 Sep 2011) | 2 lines
Changed paths:
M /engine/source/gamelib/spritef.c
M /engine/source/gamelib/spritex8p16.c
M /engine/source/gamelib/spritex8p32.c
Fix a single pixel overflow loophole in drawmethod code (gfxshadow outside the screen).
For example, Golden Axe Legend saved civilian shows a single moving black pixel running across the screen.

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PS3 RSX Linux driver released

September 11th, 2011, 22:55 Posted By: wraggster

Well I am pleased to announce that RSX Driver for Linux is released. The RSX driver is the product of hard work by durandal and glevand, who gave up many hours to accomplish this. So here you go, the link for the RSX driver:

http://git.gitbrew.org/~glevand/ps3/linux/ps3rsx.tar.gz

On a side note, may I add that contrary to public belief for 5 YEARS, the RSX does not rely on DMA to process graphics, but rather uses PPU instructions to push objects to RSX VRAM. So... yeah another breakthrough by the team who scammed everyone.... Gitbrew.

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JPCSP revision 2302

September 11th, 2011, 23:35 Posted By: wraggster

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

Intermediate version of Sony PSP emulator for Windows has been updated. You can see full list of changes here.
File: Download
News source: http://buildbot.orphis.net

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P.E.Op.S. DSound PSX SPU v1.10b Test 9

September 12th, 2011, 00:00 Posted By: wraggster

P.E.Op.S. DSound PSX SPU v1.10b Test 9 is released. P.E.Op.S. DSound PSX SPU is the Windows PSX spu emulation plugin, using DirectSound, which can be used with the win32 ePSXe emulator software.

P.E.Op.S. DSound PSX SPU v1.10b Test 9 Changelog:
- Zinc works with new ini
- New expert ini options
- User guides written
- Dekker's multithread algorithm

edit:
Streamed 20min worth of Threads of Fate (sitting in town) with no crash. So maybe this is The End.
Please read the guides for information.
And support for old versions are now dropped.



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PCSX2 SVN r4915

September 12th, 2011, 00:03 Posted By: wraggster

PCSX2 SVN r4915 is released. 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:
r4913
cmake: fix some linking issue with gold linker (AFAIK only fedora use it for the moment)
r4914
GSdx: New: Dynamic CRC Hacks system (disabled by default).
See tools/dynacrchack/DynaCrcHack.c for full instructions.
For development of CRC hacks (and just for the fun of creating such a system), Allows GSdx to load and use CRC hack logic from an external DLL, and reload it, at runtime, whenever this DLL changes (but act normally if this DLL isn't found).
This external DLL is compiled from a single C source file (a sample is provided, containing the current MGS3 CRC hack logic). There's also a system to automatically compile this C file into the DLL whenever the C file is modified, thus creating a system of instant [save C file] -> [GSdx switches to the new logic].
It's actually a pretty cool system, and might have other usages where it's useful, for the sake of tests/development/tweaking, to modify code logic during runtime. The overhead of such system compared to pre-compiled code is very low (e.g., in the case of CRC hacks which are called thousands of times/sec, I couldn't notice any difference in performance).
Compilation of the C file is currently done using TCC (Tiny C Compiler - http://bellard.org/tcc/ - extremely fast, light and powerful). TCC itself needs to be downloaded separately (~250K download, no install required). The system currently supports Windows only.
r4915
Oops. Now it's disabled by default

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Download: Official Beta Plugins Pack [09 August 2010]
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White PS3 coming to Europe and Australia in November

September 12th, 2011, 19:14 Posted By: wraggster

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PS3 CHART: Resistance 3 conquers Dead Island

September 12th, 2011, 21:43 Posted By: wraggster

Insomniac's Resistance 3 manages to snatch the No.1 spot from UK all formats sales leader Dead Island on this week's PlayStation 3 sales chart, forcing Techland's tropical zombie survival title to settle for second.

Making way for Dead Island is Ubisoft's Driver: San Francisco, which shifts down to No.3 and is followed by Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine at No.4.

Last week's chart topper Deus Ex: Human Revolution can be found at No.5, followed by a trio of sports games: Rugby World Cup 2011 at No.6, Madden NFL 12 at No.7 and NHL 12 at No.8.

Call of Duty: Black Ops moves down from No.5 to No.9 and NetherRealm Studios' Mortal Kombat rounds off the top ten at No.10.

GfK/Chart-Track PS3 Top 10 (week ended September 10):

01. Resistance 3 (Sony)
02. Dead Island (Deep Silver)
03. Driver: San Francisco (Ubisoft)
04. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
05. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Square Enix)
06. Rugby World Cup 2011 (505 Games)
07. Madden NFL 12 (EA)
08. NHL 12 (EA Sport)
09. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision)
10. Mortal Kombat (Warner Bros. Interactive)

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Sony shows off PlayStation Vita's initial setup process and user interface

September 14th, 2011, 23:08 Posted By: wraggster

While we're still months away from seeing the PlayStation Vita show up in the stores, Sony continues to tease us with more live demonstrations here at the SCEJ press conference -- what we saw just now was a quick walkthrough of the initial setup procedure, and our first look at the interface in action. Setup is simple and predictable: select your region, create or log into your PSN account, enter your birthday -- pretty standard for today's handheld gaming devices. The UI itself looks primed to make smartphone users feel right at home, spreading a cloud of large, friendly app icons across the Vita's five-inch touchscreen.

Our hosts skipped through a few media applications, showing off a pair of movie trailers and concurrently running the device's music player and photo viewer. We didn't see it live today, but Sony suggested that cross-app multitasking is compatible with games as well, stating that a player could hop out of a game session, pop-into a Twitter app, and then jump right back into the game. We'll give you a more detailed account once we've hit the TGS show-floor. Can't wait? Peek our gallery below, or see Sony's live demo above.[/COLOR]

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Sony announces bucketload of PlayStation Vita launch games, teases PSP downloads for

September 14th, 2011, 23:18 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony PlayStation Vita debuts in Japan on December 17th, partnering with NTT DoCoMo

September 14th, 2011, 23:20 Posted By: wraggster

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PlayStation 3 global sales reach 51.8 million

September 14th, 2011, 23:40 Posted By: wraggster

Sony's PlayStation 3 has achieved 51.8 million sales worldwide according to the company, speaking at the Tokyo Game Show this morning.
The PlayStation Portable has sold 41.4 million units globally.
In comparison, by June 3 Xbox 360 unit sales stood at 55 million, while the Nintendo DS had sold 147.9 million and the Wii had sold 87.57 million by the end of July.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...h-51-8-million

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PlayStation Vita to launch December 17 in Japan

September 14th, 2011, 23:47 Posted By: wraggster

Sony's PlayStation Vita handheld will launch in Japan on December 17.
Speaking at the Tokyo Game Show today, Sony revealed a data plan for the 3G version of the system - users will be able to buy 20 hours of pre-paid online time for ¥980 (£8) or 100 hours for ¥4980 (£41). The 3G model will also come with 100 hours bundled free.
For launch the Vita will be supported with 26 titles on day one, with around 100 promised by March 2012.
The wi-fi only model of PlayStation Vita costs ¥24,980, while the 3G model will retail for ¥29,980. Pre-orders for the system will begin October 15.
The company has also detailed the battery life for the system, with 3-5 hours of gameplay, approximately 5 hours of video playback and 9 hours of music. To charge the battery to full will take 2 hours 40 minutes.
Sony has promised that the handheld will launch before the end of March 2012 in Europe and the US.
The full list of day-one titles follows:

• BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend (Arc System Works)
• Project N.O.E.L.S. (Arc System Works)
• 3gokushi touchbattle (AQ Interactive)
• Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (Capcom)
• Nature of Night of Kamaitachi - 11th visitor, A Suspect (Chunsoft)
• F1 2011 (Codemasters)
• Dream C Club Zero Portable (D3 Publisher)
• Niconico (Dwango)
• Fis Oh (Kadokawa Games)
• Katamari Damacy (Namco Bandai)
• Ridge Racer (Namco Bandai)
• Disgaea 3 Return (Nippon Ichi Software)
• Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition (Sega)
• @field (Sonic Powered)
• Uncharted: Golden (Sony)
• Little Deviants (Sony)
• Minnato Issho (Sony)
• Hot Shots Golf Next (Sony)
• Yuusha no kiroku (Sony)
• Monster Radar (Sony)
• Shinobido 2: Tales of the Ninja (Spike)
• Army Corps of Hell (Square Enix)
• Lord of Apocalypse (Square Enix)
• Dynasty Warriors Next (Tecmo Koei)
• Dark Quest (Ubisoft)
• Michael Jackson: The Experience HD (Ubisoft)http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...er-17-in-japan

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Vita's battery life revealed

September 15th, 2011, 00:06 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has said that Vita's battery will last between three and five hours with the screen at its default setting, with Bluetooth and network features switched off, while using headphones. A full charge, which takes two hours and 40 minutes, will offer five hours of video playback, and nine hours of music.

http://www.next-gen.biz/news/vitas-b...-life-revealed

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Sony details Japanese Vita launch

September 15th, 2011, 00:08 Posted By: wraggster

Sony's PSP successor, PlayStation Vita, will be released in Japan on December 17.
The company made the announcement at its Tokyo Game Show conference, and also confirmed pricing. The WiFi-only model will retail for ¥24,980 (£205.32), with the 3G model costing ¥29,980 (£246.42).
At E3 in June, sections of the audience at Sony's press conference booed Kaz Hirai's announcement of AT&T as supplier of 3G for Vita. In Japan, that role will be filled by NTT Docomo, which has devised a two-tier prepayment plan. Twenty hours of 3G will cost ¥980 (£8.05), with 100 hours costing ¥4,980 (£40.93).
Sony has confirmed that 26 titles will be available on launch day - though the figure includes apps as well, including a client for Japanese video service Nico Nico and lifestyle app Yuusha No Kiroku - with 100 released before the end of March.
New announcements include Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3, which will feature online multiplayer and optional touchscreen controls, and the welcome return of Katamari Damacy.

http://www.next-gen.biz/news/sony-de...se-vita-launch

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PlayStation Vita's Torne app pulls in live TV streams served up from a PS3

September 16th, 2011, 00:39 Posted By: wraggster

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PlayStation Suite SDK beta coming in November, offering new games in spring 2012

September 16th, 2011, 00:40 Posted By: wraggster

We haven't heard much about the PlayStation Suite for quite some time, but at the TGS 2011 opening keynote today, Sony announced that it'll finally be rolling out an SDK for said cross-platform framework in November. Furthermore, Sony's expecting new games and apps to be available for the PlayStation Suite in spring, which means willing C# developers will be busy over the next few months should they wish to deploy their software across certified devices -- these currently include the PS Vita, Xperia Play, Tablet S and the upcoming Tablet P. Of course, we're also hoping that Sony will convince at least one other manufacturer to get its NVIDIA Tegra devices certified for the PlayStation Suite, otherwise it'll be tough to get the ball rolling for everyone.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/p...ring-games-in/

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New Sony PSN ToS: Class Action Waiver Included

September 16th, 2011, 00:46 Posted By: wraggster

Yesterday Sony sent an email to PlayStation Network members regarding a change in the Terms of Service for PSN. When agreeing to this new terms of service, you must waive your rights to a class action suit against Sony. I, for one, will not be agreeing to any such thing. You can view section 15 of the new ToS here(PDF)."

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Remote Play demoed for PS Vita

September 16th, 2011, 01:25 Posted By: wraggster

Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida has demonstrated PlayStation Vita’s ability to play games streamed directly from a PS3.
The president of Sony Worldwide Studios was showing off PS Vita’s Remote Play technology at Tokyo Games Show, reports VG247.
He played Killzone 3 on the PS Vita which was streamed onto the handheld console from a PS3, with minor lag evident. This works by letting Vita users access PS3 games over a Wi-Fi or internet connection.
Yoshida also demonstrated how a PS Vita can be used in co-op play with a PS3. He flew an aeroplane in LittleBigPlanet 2 on Vita, while a colleague was playing as another character on PS3 in the same game. He then showed off Vita streaming film content from a PS3.
The technology is comparable to Nintendo’s upcoming home console Wii U, which allows players to control a game on its tablet controller as well as on TV.
Yoshida said the technology is still in development, but stressed the aim is for developers to access the tech in the near future.

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Move bundled with GoldenEye 007 special edition

September 16th, 2011, 01:27 Posted By: wraggster

Activision has teamed up with Sony to create an exclusive Move bundle for the release of GoldenEye 007: Reloaded.
Entitled the Double 'O' Edition, the SKU includes a copy of the game, a PlayStation Move controller, a navigation controller, PlayStation Eye Camera and Sharp Shooter peripheral, which transforms the controller into a gun.
It also includes an exclusive multiplayer character for the PS3 version: Moonraker villain Hugo Drax. Like Oddjob on the Wii verison, Drax will come with his own speciality weapon, the Moonraker laser, which can be used in all multiplayer modes.
GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is an upgraded version of the Wii title release last year, which reimagined the classic Nintendo 64 game for a modern audience. The PS3 and Xbox 360 iteration features additional multiplayer modes and the new MI6 Ops challenges.
The Double 'O' Edition will be released alongside the standard game on November 1st in the US, making a November 4th date for the UK likely.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/move-...edition/084791

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Vita-compatible Android games planned

September 16th, 2011, 01:30 Posted By: wraggster

Sony’s mobile gaming push has been taken to the next logical step, with news that developers are to be given the tools to make PlayStation Vita compatible Android games.
We’ve already seen developments the other way round, of course.
Sony Ericsson has released its PlayStation Certified Xperia Play mobile phone, which plays both Android games and a select number of PlayStation titles.
And the upcoming release of Sony’s PlayStation Certified tablets – as well as more compatible mobiles – will continue to blur the lines.
But PlayStation Vita compatibility will for the first time see the tide flowing in the opposite direction, with a dedicated games device finally able to dip its toes into the mobile gaming waters.
A beta version of the new PlayStation Suite SDK will be made available in November.

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Does the PlayStation Vita have the best handheld launch line-up ever?

September 16th, 2011, 01:43 Posted By: wraggster

In the lead up to the Nintendo 3DS launch there was a buzz. The excitement for a new, more powerful, 3D-capable handheld was palpable.

Sure, there were the usual few detractors here and there, along with the 'too-cool-for-3D' folk hanging around the proverbial fence of uncertainty, but Nintendo would break down their defences with a barrage of undeniably awesome games.

Oh they would cave, yes sir! Three or four months tops, everyone and their mum's mum would be happily tapping away on another of Nintendo's handhelds. They'd all be helpless against the old Nintendo one-two punch.

That was the plan. Emphasis on the 'was'.

Fast forward six months and we're idly twiddling our thumbs instead of using them for gaming on the 3DS. While our 3DS' slowly develop a thick layer of dust we're being sustained by the promise of good software, and looking like bunch of mugs while we do it.

Shining a spotlight on Nintendo is a little unfair, this situation is pretty common for newly launched gaming platforms, but the effect a weak launch line-up can have on hardware has been made painfully obvious. It's safe to say Nintendo's momentum has well and truly hit a brick wall.

We know it, you know it and from the looks of it Sony knows it, which is why it's bringing out the big guns for the PlayStation Vita.

Earlier today Sony took to the stage at its pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference and promised to have a staggering 100 PlayStation Vita titles on sale in the handheld's 'launch window'. The list includes WipEout 2048, BlazBlue, F1 2012, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Disgea, FIFA 12 and Ridge Racer (read: Riiiiiiiiiiiiidge Racerrrrr) among others.

It went on to release a list of over 70 PlayStation Vita games that are currently in development, most of which are also intended to be released during the the launch period.

The announcement was followed by Konami's confirmation that a Metal Gear Solid HD Collection and Zone of the Enders HD Collection will be released on the Vita. Capcom chimed in with a fully-featured portable version of Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 and Square Enix sweetened the pot by throwing in a HD version of its much-loved PlayStation 2 RPG Final Fantasy X.



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Sure the bulk of the games mentioned here are high-definition collections of old games, but with names like Metal Gear and Final Fantasy it's hard see these releases as anything other than a win for Sony.

While the platform holder didn't provide specific dates for what it defines as the 'launch window' conventional wisdom suggests it's thinking of the first three or four months after the Vita's release. Many of these games are also being published on the PlayStation 3 fairly soon and given the proximity of the Vita release date it's likely they'll be ready to make their debut on the PSP's successor shortly after.

It's hard not to be excited for the PlayStation Vita, Sony has very cleverly tied the PlayStation 3's upcoming high-profile releases into the Vita launch. The idea of releasing the same games on multiple platforms does feel a bit underhanded but at the very least it creates an attractive environment for potential purchasers, and gives PlayStation faithfuls the option to choose where they want to play their games.

Has Sony put together the best ever launch line-up of games, and do you think it will be enough to guarantee success over the Nintendo 3DS? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Why no Monster Hunter 4 on Vita?

September 16th, 2011, 01:50 Posted By: wraggster

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PSX CHIP-8 Emulator v1 - PS1

September 16th, 2011, 16:05 Posted By: nextvolume

Hi, this the CHIP-8 Emulator I have programmed for the Sony PlayStation, using my development kit (the PSXSDK).
All instructions and information included. For who does not know what CHIP-8 is, read the Wikipedia article

Download it here! Source code is included.
Enjoy!

There are some minor quirks on the real hardware, but nothing major.

Also give a look at my open source homebrew software development kit for the original Sony PlayStation: http://code.google.com/p/psxsdk

My email is tails92@gmail.com

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Sony PlayStation Vita battery life: as little as three hours on a charge

September 16th, 2011, 22:38 Posted By: wraggster

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Visualized: PS Vita in eight unlikely colors, mockup game cards chill on the sideline

September 16th, 2011, 22:44 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony's new PSN T&Cs unlikely to affect UK

September 16th, 2011, 22:59 Posted By: wraggster

An updated clause in Sony's terms and conditions for its PSN service, which has caused uproar amongst gamers because it appears to ask users to forgo their rights to participate in class action lawsuits against Sony in perpetuity, is largely designed to protect against suits in the US, says Sheridans partner and specialist interactive entertainment lawyer Alex Chapman.
The updated contract features an entirely new paragraph 15, which advises that acquiescence to the contract means that:
"If you have a Dispute with any Sony Entity or any of a Sony Entity's officers, directors, employees and agents that cannot be resolved through negotiation within the time frame described in the 'Notice of Dispute' clause below.
"Other than those matters listed in the Exclusions from Arbitration clause, you and the Sony Entity that you have a Dispute with agree to seek resolution of the Dispute only through arbitration of that Dispute in accordance with the terms of this Section 15, and not litigate any Dispute in court. Arbitration means that the Dispute will be resolved by a neutral arbitrator instead of in a court by a judge or jury."
Given Sony's recent problems with customer relations following the PSN security breach, the wording is perhaps not the wisest, but Chapman believes that Sony is making an essential balance between protecting itself from litigation and appeasing already upset customers.
"Whilst this may not be popular with consumers it is really nothing more than any sensible business would do after it has learned some lessons through what must have been a very difficult experience," Chapman told GamesIndustry.biz in an exclusive statement.
"I remember when the GTA Hot Coffee incident hit the news. Overnight all the publishers seemed to change their dev/pub agreements to include new language concerning hidden content. In that way terms and conditions and contracts often act as a barometer of what is going wrong in an industry and this case is no different.
"Sony is clearly balancing the risk of adverse consumer reaction against the risk of facing future class actions. Time will tell whether consumers care enough about not being able to bring a class action to give up PSN access.
What's more, the extensive caveat which Sony applies to the end of the clause, detailing the fact that it may be legally inadmissible, either wholly or in part, means that the publisher is likely to be directing the section at customers in the US. The law, says Chapman, is unlikely to be enforceable in the UK.
"From a legal point of view there is no certainty that this language will have any effect," Chapman continues.
"The applicable law for the kind of disputes that consumers may bring will generally be governed by the country in which the consumer is resident. In the UK it is not unlikely that this would be considered unenforceable under the Unfair Contracts Terms Act.
"However it is probably not the UK that Sony is worried about but the USA where class actions are more common place and the system can mean that defending those actions can be so time consuming and expensive that it is more cost effective to settle even spurious claims."

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GAME hikes Dead Island price

September 16th, 2011, 23:17 Posted By: wraggster

Hungry consumers have caused Dead Island to sell out – with GAME raising its price to £47.99 – but more stock is on the way.
The first-person zombie action game supplied by Koch Media and published by its Deep Silver label is in strong demand. So much so that GAME and Gamestation has raised the game’s in-store price from £39.99 to £47.99 within the space of one week.
MCV understands the Xbox 360 version of the title has sold out, with a small amount of PS3 and PC copies available in several stores.
However, Koch has confirmed to MCV that more stock is on the way as of today.
Dead Island went straight to No.1 in the Chart-Track Top 40 after going on sale last Friday. It has shipped 1m units in the US.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/dead-...lls-out/084910

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Vita external battery pack in the works

September 17th, 2011, 00:46 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has confirmed that it is developing an additional battery pack for PlayStation Vita.
The device will add to the standard battery life, revealed earlier this week to be somewhere between three and five hours - something that has sparked concern amongst avid consumers.
"If you're flying from New York to San Francisco or vice versa, you'll have no concerns if you have the additional external battery]," SCEA Worldwide Studios' president Shuhei Yoshida told IGN.
There is no word yet on how much additional battery time the pack will grant, or whether it will be available at the handheld's launch.
Sony announced this week that Vita would arrive in Japan on December 17th.

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Sony outs trio of limited edition PlayStation 3 consoles

September 17th, 2011, 01:26 Posted By: wraggster

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No Prestige Edition for Modern Warfare 3

September 18th, 2011, 00:06 Posted By: wraggster

Modern Warfare 3 will not come in a Prestige Edition, Infinity Ward creative strategist Robert Bowling tweeted. The Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition is priced at $99.99, $20 more than previous Hardened Editions, and includes a one-year membership to Call of Duty Elite as its major selling point. Perhaps without the distraction of making augmented-reality scuba goggles or one-size-fits-all MW3-branded combat boots, Infinity Ward and Activision were able to focus on making the actual game as great as it can be. Perhaps.

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GameMenu v5 Released

September 18th, 2011, 22:17 Posted By: wraggster

via http://psp.dashhacks.com/2011/09/12/...u-v4-released/

Something new from neur0n: GameMenu … and it’s already at v4.
“GameMenu” is similar to the VSH Menu, but instead of VSH (sitting at the XMB), you’re in game… So while you’re jamming whatever game you can press a key combo, which will pop up a menu, letting you monitor/adjust the CPU clock and toggle USB on/off.

You’ll be activating satellite_game.prx in game.txt … not vsh.txt.

The default key combo is START + SELECT … change that in GameMenuConfig.txt.

Update: v5… Fixed Clock Monitor on PRO-CFW

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PSP Custom Firmware Updates

September 18th, 2011, 22:27 Posted By: wraggster

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A whole slew of custom and light custom firmware updates from the one and only neur0n!
neur0n has updated LCFW 6.39 ME to v9.5; LCFW 6.60 ME to v1.4; and the same goes for the non-light versions … CFW 6.39 ME v9.5 and 6.60 ME v1.4.

What’s new? The same for each:

•Fixed USB Connect in Recovery menu.(05g only).
•Update VshMenu.
Get updated!


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It’s Official – PS Vita Will Be Region Free!

September 18th, 2011, 22:35 Posted By: wraggster

Cool! It’s confirmed the PS Vita will in fact be region-free! That’s straight from the horse’s mouth — @yosp — Shuhei Yoshida, President of Worldwide Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment.
What’s that mean? It means when the Vita is released in Japan first, on December 17th, you’ll be able to import that badboy across the border and not worry about region locked games or content.

Import a Vita from Japan, buy a game in North America, and everything’s gravy, baby

http://psp.dashhacks.com/2011/09/16/...ee/#more-20307

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Mobile Assault v1.7.4 Released

September 18th, 2011, 22:48 Posted By: wraggster

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For anyone not in the know: Mobile Assault is a Jungle Strike-esque game … remember that for Genesis? You’re riding high in a ghetto-bird taking out anything and everything below, plus other opposing aircrafts. The textures are slick, especially if you’re jamming the iOS version, and the gameplay is bang-on. Mobile Assault is a must-have for your homebrew collection

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ToneMatrix v0.5, A Homebrew Drum Machine

September 18th, 2011, 23:05 Posted By: wraggster

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Modelled after Andre Michelle’s ToneMatrix comes a PSP version from developer Babkock, which does pretty much the same thing … it’s a 16-step drum machine, letting you craft some pretty cool sounding beats.

From the README:

ToneMatrix is a 16-step drum machine. The Y (vertical) axis represents eight different sounds, and more than one can be played at a time. The X (horizontal) axis represents one measure in sixteenth-notes.

Select a node on the grid with the D-pad and the X button, and that sound will be played in time. Press O to stop/resume playing, and use /\ (triangle) to clear the grid.

Press START to use the menu, and use the D-pad to select a menu item or change a value (like the tempo), and X (cross) to confirm your choice. Press SELECT for help.

Perhaps next version we’ll be able to export our creations

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Playstation Vita region free

September 19th, 2011, 22:19 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation Vita will be free from region coding.
Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida released the information via his Twitter feed, replying, "Yes, it is," when quizzed on the issue by one of his followers.
Without region locks the Vita could theoretically be imported by gamers in outside of Japan when it launches there on December 17.
However, Yoshida subsequently discouraged those considering this option, saying, "I personally do not recommend that."
"Sorry, I'm not explaining well, but from my experiences owning both US and J game consoles of everything, there tend to be minor nuisances."
As an example, Yoshida offered the traditional difference in the use of the X and O buttons in Japanese games, where O typically means "yes" and X means "no" - in European and American games the opposite is generally the case.
Sony also released information on the Vita's battery life, and the price of its memory cards. When running a game, a fully charged Vita will yield 3 to 5 hours of play, which equates to around 5 hours of video playback, or 9 hours of music.
The 4GB model is 2,200yen ($29/£18), 8GB is 3,200yen ($42/£27), 16GB is 5,500yen ($72/£46), and 32GB 9,500yen ($124/£79). The Vita's European release is expected early in 2012, though no official date has been set.

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Yoshida: Vita update process to be streamlined

September 19th, 2011, 22:45 Posted By: wraggster

Speaking to Game Informer at last week's Tokyo Game Show, Sony Worldwide Studios' Shuhei Yoshida said the company realised the time taken to update PS3 firmware was excessive. "It's very annoying when you only have one hour in your busy life to play a game, and when you have to spend 30 minutes out of that one hour to update the hardware," he said. "So it's not necessarily the frequency of how we update, it's the intrusiveness of the current process we have on PS3 and PSP. I cannot talk about specific plans, but we are very aware of the issues, and we'd like to address those issues on PS Vita."

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Call of Duty tops GTA as mainstream king - Pachter

September 20th, 2011, 00:37 Posted By: wraggster

Everybody's favourite games industry analyst Michael Pachter has said Grand Theft Auto's reign as king of the mainstream franchises has been toppled by Activision's Call of Duty - but it may make a comeback.

"Call of Duty is bigger, and GTA will not maintain its position as the world's biggest mainstream franchise," Pachter told IndustryGamers recently.

GTA IV caused such a fever pitch that ravenous fans would bring gaming sites grinding to a halt with the release of each trailer. But since then, Activision's yearly first-person shooter series has sold in droves, breaking sales records as it goes.

"Eventually, Call of Duty may suffer from fatigue, and GTA could keep chugging along," added Pachter, "but it will be 8 years before we can make that call."

He has a point; Activision has seen great success with its aggressive annual releases which seem to keep getting bigger each year - but is an approach that could ultimately exhaust the series' appeal more rapidly than gaming's other major franchises (although EA Sports may beg to differ).

On the flipside, Rockstar takes its merry time with GTA, letting fans' anticipation build and ensuring for bigger evolutional jumps between sequels. Take-Two recently confirmed that it's shipped a massive 114 million units in the GTA series since the release of the first game on PSone.

The yet-to-be-unveiled GTA V is expected to be released in late 2012.

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Beat Hazard Ultra dated for PSN

September 20th, 2011, 00:59 Posted By: wraggster

One-man developer, Cold Beam Games, has confirmed an October 19 UK release for the mental PSN shooter, Beat Hazard Ultra.

Out a day earlier in US, BHU is a twin-analogue shooter that analyses any specified tune on your PS3 hard drive and turns the beat into bonkers enemy spawns. Watch a trailer here to what we're talking about.

"Everything you see in the game is dictated by the music in some way, from the firepower of your ship to the number and patterns of enemies coming at you," says the game's one-man developer, Steve Hunt.

In addition to 'Standard play', there are Boss Rush and Survival modes, 23 perks to unlock and 42 in-game challenges that award 14 trophies. It's also got online co-op and competitive multiplayer modes.

Have £6.49 / $9.99 ready for this one, along with some heavy-hitting drum & bass.

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Call of Duty Elite Beta is GO

September 20th, 2011, 01:02 Posted By: wraggster

The Call of Duty Elite beta has gone live for PS3, Activision has said.

Confirming as much via Twitter (thanks Shacknews), the publisher said: "The first batch of invites to the #CODEliteBETA went out for early PS3 sign-ups."

The lucky first batch of gamers reportedly got their invites and access to the beta over the weekend.

If you've signed up, but not got your invite yet, don't fret; Activision says there's "more to come in the coming days/weeks so keep an eye out!" If you haven't signed up, do so over here.

An annual membership to the premium Call of Duty Elite service will cost £34.99/$49.99. Loads more details on what it is and what you get for signing up through here.

There's currently no word on when the Xbox 360 beta will go live.

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PS3 CHART: Dead Island overtakes Resistance 3

September 20th, 2011, 01:06 Posted By: wraggster

Dead Island manages to snatch the top spot from Resistance 3 on this week's UK PlayStation 3 sales chart, forcing Sony's shooter down to No.2 ahead of Driver: San Francisco at No.3.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine and Deus Ex: Human Revolution are non-movers at No.4 and No.5 respectively, while Rugby World Cup 2011 swaps places with Gran Turismo 5 by moving up one spot to No.6.

God of War Collection Volume 2 makes its chart debut at No.8, ahead of Killzone 3 and Red Faction: Armageddon.



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Here's the top ten for the week ended September 17

01. Dead Island (Deep Silver)
02. Resistance 3 (Sony)
03. Driver: San Francisco (Ubisoft)
04. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
05. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Square Enix)
06. Rugby World Cup 2011 (505 Games)
07. Gran Turismo 5 (Sony)
08. God of War Collection Volume 2 (Sony)
09. Killzone 3 (Sony)
10. Red Faction: Armageddon (THQ)

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Skyrim gets Mature rating in the US

September 20th, 2011, 01:25 Posted By: wraggster

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PlayStation Network titles now available from GAME

September 21st, 2011, 00:30 Posted By: wraggster

All 615 GAME and Gamestation retail outlets will offer PlayStation Network downloads and subscriptions from today.
We are delighted to be expanding PSN digital gaming into all our UK stores," said group commercial strategy director Tricia Brennan.
"Our reward card data shows that we are introducing new customers to digital gaming. As many digital downloads are smaller than full games, with lower prices, we are also seeing customers choosing to buy more frequently."
Over 40 different PSN wares will be available, from full games to add ons and subscriptions.
"Our store teams are using their expertise to introduce customers to digital downloads for the first time. There has been a huge amount of interest and engagement in the PSN offering and in the weeks ahead we will bring even more great games and add-ons to the range."
The roll out follows successful trials in August.
"We're delighted that GAME are extending their PlayStation digital offering to the entire network of GAME and Gamestation stores within the UK," added SCEE's VP of sales and planning Robert Fisser.
"This will ensure that access to PlayStation Network continues to be as simple as possible, allowing more people to experience the incredible games and entertainment available."
Last week it was announced that The Game Group would also start selling music and Blu-rays.

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PlayStation Network titles now available from GAME

September 21st, 2011, 00:30 Posted By: wraggster

All 615 GAME and Gamestation retail outlets will offer PlayStation Network downloads and subscriptions from today.
We are delighted to be expanding PSN digital gaming into all our UK stores," said group commercial strategy director Tricia Brennan.
"Our reward card data shows that we are introducing new customers to digital gaming. As many digital downloads are smaller than full games, with lower prices, we are also seeing customers choosing to buy more frequently."
Over 40 different PSN wares will be available, from full games to add ons and subscriptions.
"Our store teams are using their expertise to introduce customers to digital downloads for the first time. There has been a huge amount of interest and engagement in the PSN offering and in the weeks ahead we will bring even more great games and add-ons to the range."
The roll out follows successful trials in August.
"We're delighted that GAME are extending their PlayStation digital offering to the entire network of GAME and Gamestation stores within the UK," added SCEE's VP of sales and planning Robert Fisser.
"This will ensure that access to PlayStation Network continues to be as simple as possible, allowing more people to experience the incredible games and entertainment available."
Last week it was announced that The Game Group would also start selling music and Blu-rays.

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Original Assassin's Creed bundled with PS3 Revelations

September 21st, 2011, 00:55 Posted By: wraggster

According to Joystiq, Ubisoft's initial shipment of Assassin's Creed: Revelations for PlayStation 3 will also include the 2007 original. Ubisoft has just confirmed that the offer applies to the European, as well as the North American, release of the game.

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Call of Duty Elite beta is live on PS3

September 21st, 2011, 01:11 Posted By: wraggster

The beta for Activision’s Call of Duty: Elite service is now live on PS3.
Access to the scheme will be rolled out in stages on a by-invitation basis. The COD Elite beta went live on Xbox 360 in July. A date has not yet been announced for the PC beta.
Elite’s features include stat tracking, media sharing and competitive online competitions. The full-blooded version of the service will cost £34.99 a year, though access will be free to all COD players.
The new beta is the latest step toward what will inevitably be the blockbuster global release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on November 8^th.

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PS3, PSP title maintenance this Sunday

September 21st, 2011, 01:18 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has announced scheduled title maintainance for select PS3 and PSP games in Europe this Sunday

That means the following games will be offline between the hours of 5am and 12pm British Standard time.

Buzz! PS3
Combat Ops PSP
EyePet PS3
Gravity Crash PS3
Home
Killzone 3 (including affiliated its website)
LBP PSP
MotorStorm 3 (including affiliated its website)
MotorStorm PSP (including affiliated its website)
PSP Comics website
SingStar (including affiliated its website)
Super Stardust PSP
WipEout HD
Sony also said "there may be some additional downtime after the maintenance for testing purposes."

Earlier this morning the company announced a minor PS3 system software update, which it said will improve system stability during use of PS3 format software and network services.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...e-this-sunday/

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The Avengers game in limbo as Marvel mulls over licensing

September 21st, 2011, 01:23 Posted By: wraggster

Speaking to Gamespot, Marvel has confirmed that the video game rights to "The Avengers" IP have reverted back to the company, enabling it to explore "potential publishing and licensing opportunities."

Marvel's film division is on the verge of successfully concluding a multi-year plan to bring its greatest heroes, The Avengers, together in a blockbuster outing. Directed by Joss Whedon and scheduled to smash cinemas in May 2012, The Avengers is preceded and supported by films centered on each of the team's most prominent individuals. And alongside each of those films has been a tie-in game. Marvel's film strategy and culmination was mirrored by game publishers with Thor, Iron Man, Hulk and Captain America games -- right until The Avengers climax was canceled behind the scenes.

Presumed to be in the hands of THQ's now-shuttered Australian studio (one of many victims in THQ's shift away from licensed titles), The Avengers looked to be a first-person action game starring an irradiated scientist, a cocky technologist, a norse god, a temporally misplaced super soldier and some guy with a bow. Whether that blueprint will survive or transfer to a new publisher is a question that won't be answered fully until Marvel confirms a new licensor.

With the movie due in 2012 and the marketing guys insisting on synergy, there's very little time to start over and develop a quality game -- so, probably plenty of time to develop an average licensed game.

(With an apologetic nod to the decent Captain America: Super Soldier.)

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/th...ver-licensing/

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PSP and Vita can talk to each other

September 21st, 2011, 01:26 Posted By: wraggster

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Finally! PS3 Firmware 3.72 arrives, changes everything

September 21st, 2011, 01:30 Posted By: wraggster

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Dead or Alive 5's 'fighting entertainment' means even crazier stages

September 21st, 2011, 01:33 Posted By: wraggster

Team Ninja pulled an Apple-style "one more thing" at its pre-TGS party, announcingDead or Alive 5 at the last minute and showing an early trailer. At that event, studio head Yosuke Hayashi called DOA 5 a "fighting entertainment" game, something distinct from other fighting games.

Later, in an interview at Tecmo's TGS booth, I asked Hayashi to clear up that terminology. The early generation of fighting games, around Street Fighter 2, he said, "had some of the most outrageous graphics, fun gameplay, and really a lot of stuff going on." He implied that, in comparison, modern fighting games emphasize online competition over wowing players with unprecedented visuals.

"It's not as over-the-top, it's not as much of the entertainment aspect that the originals had, and so they seem a little bit dull, in some aspects." The term "fighting entertainment" represents an effort to return spectacle to the genre.

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SCEE adds 3D to university curriculum

September 21st, 2011, 22:43 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and he University of Central Lancashire have joined forces to offer students experience with stereoscopic 3D.
"It's been great working with UCLan because the staff are keen to move with developments and have taken on board a vision of 3D gaming," said Simon Benson, SCEE's senior development manager and 3D expert.
"They are providing their students with industry informed skills that are very much needed in the future of gaming."
40 students from the university took part is a stereoscopic user study, the results of which will be presented at the 3D Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles. Three graduates recently implemented stereoscopic 3D into their final year projects, and worked closely with PlayStation's 3D team.
"The work we've seen is high quality and at the cutting edge of games development," commented SCEE senior engineer Ian Bickerstaff.
"The industry is in the early stages of 3D gaming and these students are already pushing the boundaries and finding ways to improve the standard of what is the next generation of gaming."
As well as experts, SCEE provided the university with 3D televisions and glasses, a console and a catalogue of 3D software.
"Being able to work with a company like Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and draw on their expertise has been really beneficial to me," said recent games development graduate Stuart Brown.
"I've had a real insight to what it's like working in the games development industry."
The university intends to help SCEE with larger trials, and to add 3D to its TV Production curriculum.

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Future launches new PSN download Access

September 21st, 2011, 22:45 Posted By: wraggster

Future and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have launched Access, a free video download that will be available from the PlayStation store every Wednesday.
The service is similar to FirstPlay, the weekly 99p interactive download that Future launched in April 2010, and ended in July of this year.
"The show is a key part of our Access project delivering high quality original content covering everything that's happening on PlayStation in the UK," said Alan Duncan, SCE marketing director.
"It also gives our partners a new opportunity to reach key PlayStation gamers."
The show will be presented by comedian Lucy Porter, who previously leant her voice to FirstPlay, and will feature reviews, previews and features. Some of Access's content will also appear on Future websites.
"We're hugely proud of the market-leading video content we're producing and this is the perfect showcase for it" added Simon Maxwell, group publisher for entertainment, Future.
"Access reaches PlayStation 3 owners directly at their consoles, offering a completely unique experience, and further bolsters Future's reputation for multi-platform innovation."

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NHL 12 makes $27 million in week one

September 21st, 2011, 22:52 Posted By: wraggster

According to EA figures, its NHL 12 has generated $27 million in revenue in launch week, setting a new record for the franchise.
First week until sales were up 19 per cent on NHL 11 in both European and North American territories selling over 451,000 copies.
6.9 million online gaming sessions took place in the opening week, up 17 per cent on 2010.
NHL 12 is available on Xbox 360 and PS3. EA also announced the launch of a new NHL Facebook title.
"The fan response to NHL 12 has been incredible, and we're delighted to expand the franchise to Facebook next month," said Andrew Wilson, EA Sports executive VP.
"NHL 12 is our most exciting hockey game ever, with more than 300 gameplay improvements and the ability to play with some of the NHL's greatest legends."

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Future, Sony launch on-console PS3 video show

September 21st, 2011, 23:02 Posted By: wraggster

Edge publisher Future has teamed with Sony Computer Entertainment UK to launch Access, a new on-console PS3 video show available to download for free every Wednesday from the PlayStation Store.
Hosted by comedian Lucy Porter and billed as a ten minute weekly HD video guide to PlayStation in the UK, it promises to offer "unrivalled access to... the best games, the biggest industry events and SCE UK's Access community".
The show will include previews, interviews and features, with selected content subsequently appearing on Future's games websites, including CVG and GamesRadar.
Episode one of Access, which is available to download now, features Resistance 3 and FIFA 12 segments, and reports directly from SCE UK's Access tour, a recently launched series of consumer-focused events offering gamers the chance to get hands-on time with upcoming PlayStation releases.
SCE UK marketing director Alan Duncan said: "The show is a key part of our Access project delivering high quality original content covering everything that's happening on PlayStation in the UK. It also gives our partners a new opportunity to reach key PlayStation gamers."
Simon Maxwell, Future group publisher, entertainment, added: "We're hugely proud of the market-leading video content we're producing and this is the perfect showcase for it.”

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PlayStation Network down, Sony working on a fix

September 21st, 2011, 23:11 Posted By: wraggster

The PlayStation Network has been out of action for over three hours and there is currently no indication when it will be back online.
While there are no updates on the US or European PlayStation blogs concerning the unscheduled downtime, both divisions have acknowledged the current outage via their official Twitter accounts.
“We're aware that PSN is currently unavailable and working with the technicians to find out when it will be restored. Apologies,” SCEE said earlier this afternoon via the social networking service.
Most recently, it added: “PlayStation Network engineers are working hard on restoring the service. However, we have no news on when it will be back online.”
Sony’s online entertainment service was compromised by hackers in April, resulting in a six-week outage, the loss of 100 million users' personal details, and former PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai's humble apology at a Tokyo press conference.
But earlier this month, Sony CEO Howard Stringer said that was ancient history, claiming that PSN is " more secure and better than ever", with “more than three million new customers since the network came back online, and sales… exceeding what we had before the cyberattacks”.

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In case you didn't know, PS Vita will play nice with PSP in ad-hoc mode

September 22nd, 2011, 23:31 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony's Tablet S goes under the knife, reveals secrets lurking within

September 22nd, 2011, 23:36 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony confirms AT&T decision prompted new PSN terms

September 22nd, 2011, 23:54 Posted By: wraggster

Speaking to CNN, a Sony spokesperson has confirmed that therevision of its PSN terms of service to forbid class-action lawsuits was prompted by a US Supreme Court decision from earlier this year.
The highest level of the US legal system had ruled that AT&T was entitled to block disgruntled customers from binding together to bring class-action lawsuits, reversing the rulings of lower-level courts which had described the measure as "unconscionable."
"The Supreme Court recently ruled in the AT&T case that language like this is enforcable," the spokesperson said. "The updated language in the terms of service is designed to benefit both the consumer and the company by ensuring that there is adequate time and procedure to resolve disputes."
While PSN users are able to opt out of the clause in writing within 14 days of accepting the terms, the vast majority are unlikely to be aware it exists. CNN notes that it takes 45 seconds just to scroll through the terms of service to the part that describes the legal waiver.

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Space Channel 5 Part 2 dated

September 23rd, 2011, 00:07 Posted By: wraggster

Sega has confirmed that Dreamcast classic Space Channel 5 Part 2 will be released on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade on October 4 and 5 respectively.
Another Dreamcast game, Sega Bass Fishing, will be available on the same day and, on PS3, includes Move support. Both games will be priced at 800 Microsoft Points on XBLA, and £6.29 on PSN.

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PS3 gets Battlefield 3 DLC exclusivity

September 23rd, 2011, 00:18 Posted By: wraggster

Developer DICE has announced a timed exclusivity deal for Battlefield 3 DLC on PS3.
Starting with the game’s first download, Back to Karkland, all DLC for the title will be available exclusively for one week on PS3 before it hits Xbox 360 and PC.
The deal apes that enjoyed by Microsoft and Activision which sees all Call of Duty DLC enjoy a period of timed exclusivity on Xbox 360 – typically for around a month.
The agreement is the latest in a long-line of close ties between EA and Sony.
Former EA releases such as Dead Space 2 and Medal of Honor also offered exclusive content on Sony’s machine that was not available in rival SKUs.

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Drake advantage of a great deal on a PS3 Uncharted 3 bundle

September 23rd, 2011, 01:13 Posted By: wraggster

To enjoy Uncharted 3, you need a highly developed sense of adventure, the ability to spot unorthodox paths through a chaotic landscape, the patience to stay cool during protracted firefights, and a PlayStation 3.

For those first three, you're on your own, but Sony has a plan to help with the last one: a new Uncharted 3 hardware bundle, including a 320GB system, a copy of the game, and -- why not -- a month of PlayStation Plus access. Despite appearing in the picture, there's no mention of an included PS3 vertical stand.

The bundle will sell for $299.99, the same price as a 320GB system by itself. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is out on November 1.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/22/dr...rted-3-bundle/

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New Vita AR details

September 23rd, 2011, 01:16 Posted By: wraggster

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Jfw dh 3.56

September 23rd, 2011, 11:58 Posted By: wraggster

via http://ps3.gx-mod.com/modules/news/a...p?storyid=2954

DemonHades us with details and a video of the DH JFW 3.56.


Quote: Hello, this is a video showing the installation of JFW 3.56 DH 3.55 on a console, this version is created only for users stuck in 3.56. The reason you can not downgrade the 3.56 is that since this update, they incorporated a 2 Update 3.60 to prepare. Therefore, no less can update firmware updater than 3.56, because the 2nd update is missing. The video shows a variety of applications such as: - An NES emulator - Showtime - Multimar peek and poke the is not enabled for now but if the pkg type Psn. Again, this is a special version to help people who do not want updater above 3.56, but you need a flasher. Thanks to Alejandro, Jaicrab, and calimba Varicella for their collaboration, the output is delayed a bit because we put all our efforts in the 3.41. So that's the short explanation of DamonHades, and so it's not 1 but 2 custom firmware JFW DH, in one version 3.41 and one in version 3.56, which will come out in early October. Homepage: www.demonhades.org