Report: PS4 dev kits shipping

November 1st, 2012, 22:19 Posted By: wraggster

Source says PS4 is based on an AMD processor and will have an optical disc drive

Developers have been receiving PlayStation 4 dev kits, according to a report.
“Multiple sources” have apparently confirmed toVG247 that a new ‘Orbis kit’ is currently shipping to developers, and that it’s housed in PC casing.

There are to be four versions of the dev kit, says VG247. A previous version was essentially just a graphics card. The version shipping now is a “modified PC”, and the third version, appearing in January, will be close to final spec. A final version will be delivered to developers “next summer”.
A select number of US developers have attended a “disclosure meeting” at Sony’s offices this week, with the intention of explain to developers what the machine is capable of, detailing hardware and showing a set of presentations. Further meetings are due to take place in the coming weeks.
The source has said that Sony is only referring the machine as Orbis – first mentioned in a specs ‘leak’ in March this year, and is not using the words ‘PlayStation 4’ in the meetings at all.

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New PlayStation 4 dev kits sent to studios

November 1st, 2012, 22:27 Posted By: wraggster

The next PlayStation has received a hardware update – before the console has even been officially announced.
VG247 reports that new versions of the PS4 dev kit, codenamed Orbis, are now being shipped to developers around the world.
This will be the second of four dev kits due before the PS4 launches. The previous version was basically a graphics card, while this iteration is housed in a modified PC card. A third version, said to be close to final specifications will be sent out in January, with the final dev kit arriving in the summer.
Few details have emerged about the actual hardware itself, but VG247's sources claim PlayStation 4 will once again use Blu-ray and comes with a 256GB hard drive "as standard".
It is also based on AMD's A10 APU (Accelerated Processing Unit), which is essentially a combined CPU and GPU.
Developers claim Sony's hope is for PS4 to run 1080p60 games in 3D with "no problem", and to give users more access to everything the system has to offer while they're playing games. For example, they will reportedly be able to buy DLC from the PS Store mid-game before returning to gameplay.
Apparently system and product updates will be handled in the background and PlayStation 4 will "always be in standby mode".
More details on the gamepad are expected this month, while developers claim Orbis will be officially announced "just before E3".

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PlayStation revenues fall in Q2, Sony cuts handheld forecast

November 1st, 2012, 23:41 Posted By: wraggster

Sony's PlayStation business suffered a decline in both sales and operating income for the second quarter of FY12.
For the quarter ending September 30 2012, the company's game division reported revenues of ¥148.2 billion ($1.85/£1.15b/€1.43b), down 14 per cent year-on-year from ¥176 billion on a constant currency basis. Operating income also declined year-on-year, from ¥3 billion to ¥2.3 billion ($29m/£17m/€22m).
Sony attributes the decline to falling sales right across its hardware line: the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 sold a combined total of 3.5 million units during the quarter, a significant drop from the 4.9 million units sold in the same quarter last year; the PS Vita and the PSP sold a combined total of 1.6 million, a slight year-on-year decrease from 1.7 million units.
"We are enhancing the line up of handheld software ahead of the year end holiday, and we are engaging in various promotions in an effort to expand the PS Vita Platform"
Masaru Kato, CFO

However, the PlayStation business reported gains in software sales: PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 games sold 41.4 million units in the quarter, up from 40.2 million last year; PS Vita and PSP games sold 8.7 million units, up from 8.2 million.
Sony has lowered its forecast for handheld hardware sales in FY12, from the 12 million units expected in its August report to 10 million. The company's console sales forecast remains at 16 million units for the financial year, while packaged software sales are expected to be equivalent to FY11 - around 196.7 million units.
The company as a whole showed signs of improvement, largely due to pervasive restructuring and cost-cutting measures that includes an expected 10,000 redundancies worldwide by March, 2013.
Overall, Sony reported revenues of ¥1.6 trillion ($20b/£12.4b/€15.5b), up 1.9 per cent over the same quarter last year. Net losses for the quarter were reduced from ¥27 billion to ¥15.5 billion ($337m/£208m/€260m) year-on-year.
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Portal 2 'In Motion' DLC hits PS3 next week

November 2nd, 2012, 00:25 Posted By: wraggster

The new 'In Motion' DLC pack for the PS3 version of Portal 2 will arrive on November 6 in US, it was confirmed today.
Developed by Sixense, the 'In Motion' update packs 20 new levels specifically designed for play with the PlayStation Move motion controller, introducing new "gameplay mechanics including scaling and rotation of objects as well as portal surfing".The 20 new chambers were originally developed for PC for use with the Razer Hydra controller - a $100 Move-like wand for PC.
'In Motion' will launch alongside Portal 2's digital release on the US PlayStation Store next Tuesday, November 6, which conveniently comes with an update to add Move support for the entire game.
Owners of the physical game will receive a free patch on that day to add Move support.
The Portal 2 In Motion DLC will be priced at $9.99 on the US PSN, with a 30 per cent discount for PS Plus subs.

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Mass Effect Trilogy dated for PS3, EU release confirmed

November 2nd, 2012, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster

As previously announced, the trilogy will arrive first in US on Xbox 360 and PC on November 6. The EU date for those platforms has today been confirmed as November 9.And for PS3 gamers, the fun kicks off on December 4 in US and December 7 in Europe.
The box-set, which in the US will cost $59.99, marks the first time Mass Effect 1 (released on Xbox 360 in 2007) will be released on Sony's PlayStation system.
BioWare has previously confirmed that Mass Effect 1 will get a standalone release on PS3 as a download title via the PlayStation Store, for those who already own its two sequels.
The trilogy will also include DLC content for all three games although details vary for each platform.

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Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel release date announced

November 2nd, 2012, 00:36 Posted By: wraggster

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Hakuoki returns as a PSP action game

November 2nd, 2012, 00:44 Posted By: wraggster

Your favorite visual novel about romancing a group of samurai is about to get less romantic and more violent. Hakuoki: Warriors of the Shinsengumi is a spinoff for PSP, in which you control the six characters from the previous game in an alternate history version of ... well, what was already an alternate history.

Set in the late Edo period in Japan, the story follows a young woman, Chizuru, searching for her lost father, accompanied by the Shinsengumi. Players will take control of any of the Hakuoki characters, in two modes, one faithful to theHakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom storyline and one "alternate."

Aksys will release this unlikely spinoff on PSP "soon;" no specific date was revealed.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/31/ha...p-action-game/

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Cypress Hill star fails in $250m Grand Theft Auto lawsuit

November 2nd, 2012, 23:12 Posted By: wraggster

Michael "Shagg" Washington has failed in effort to sue to Take-Two regarding the alleged use of his likeness in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Washington, who as well as being a model was also a backing singer for US hip-hop group Cypress Hill, had argued that that San Andreas star CJ was fashioned on him, The Hollywood Reporterstates.
So upset was he that he moved to sue Take-Two for a massive $250m in damages. His case hinged on a meeting in 2003 in which his discussed his former involvement in street gangs with San Andreas’ developers. He also appeared in the game’s credits.
But having already been thrown out of court by a judge once, the Californian court of appeal has backed the decision, concluding that Washington had not sufficiently demonstrated that he was the CJ character.
"Plaintiff is relying entirely on CJ's physical appearance in the game, but that appearance is so generic that it necessarily includes hundreds of other black males, the judge stated"
Music stars have a mixed history when it comes to suing games publishers. No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani successfully sued Activision over the use of her likeness in Band Hero, Dee-Lite’s lead singer Lady Miss Kier failed in her efforts to convince courts that Sega had ripped off her likeness in music title Space Channel 5.

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PS3 release date announced for Mass Effect Trilogy

November 2nd, 2012, 23:21 Posted By: wraggster

The Mass Effect Trilogy will arrive on PS3 just a month later than it does on Xbox 360 and PC.
The Xbox and PC SKUs will be released in Europe on November 9^th. The PS3 version will subsequently be released on December 7^th.
Mass Effect Trilogy includes, as the name might suggest, all three releases in the famous sci-fi RPG series dating back to its debut release in 2007, its 2010 sequel and the most recent outing, 2012’s Mass Effect 3.
It’s the first time that the original game in the trilogy has been available on the PS3.
The DLC included in each SKU will differ, oddly.
The Xbox release includes only Mass Effect 2’s Cerberus Network but not any of the content released for the other two games, though this is available to buy separately. The PC versions adds free downloads of Mass Effect’s DLC Bring Down the Sky and Pinnacle Station.
The PS3 title, meanwhile, includes all of that and Mass Effect 2’s DLC.

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PlayStation 3 certified for Chinese release

November 2nd, 2012, 23:31 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has received China Compulsory Certificate, and is one step closer to going on sale in China.
Techinasia reported that the console had finally received the required safety certificate.
The certificate was issued in July and is valid until 2016.
Consoles are technically banned in the country and have been since 2000, although are often readily available on the grey market imports. They can also be sold if they are labelled as home entertainment devices.
The news is not a guarantee that the console will go on sale in China anytime soon. The Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo Wii are not currently available in the country, and there are other issues around game releases and cost to be considered.
The PS3 first launched in Japan in November 2006.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...hinese-release

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Vanquish headed to US PS Store next week

November 3rd, 2012, 00:51 Posted By: wraggster

Platinum Games' robot shooter Vanquish will be getting a digital release via the US PlayStation store two years after its retail debut.
Already having been released via Xbox Live Marketplace (priced at $19.99), the 2010-released shooter will arrive on the US PS Store in next week's PSN update on November 6.Reviews of the little-mentioned shooter were highly praising of its fast cover-based gameplay and impressive visuals. Here's a Vanquish review round-up.

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New PlayStation Store live in US

November 3rd, 2012, 00:53 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has launched the redesigned PlayStation Store in US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil following a short delay.
SCEA postponed the launch of the new PlayStation Store in US and associated territories following the troubled launch in Europe and UK.Sony ditched the planned October 23 US launch of the new-look store to allow its developers time to "complete the final phases before launch".

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Muramasa Vita screens are small but sweet

November 3rd, 2012, 00:58 Posted By: wraggster

Vanillaware's Muramasa: The Demon Blade is one of the best looking games available for the Wii. From the looks of the screens below it's going to look pretty stunning on the PS Vita too.


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Dust 514 to remain in closed beta until 2013

November 3rd, 2012, 22:24 Posted By: wraggster

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD DLC reverts into an early Dec. release window

November 3rd, 2012, 22:27 Posted By: wraggster

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Cave Story pre-emptively rated for additional platforms

November 3rd, 2012, 22:27 Posted By: wraggster

Last week, Cave Story's ESRB rating was updated to include new platforms: PS2, PS3, Vita, and Xbox 360 in addition to the existing 3DS, DSi, Wii, and PSP ratings. We contacted developer and publisher Nicalis to determine whether to expectCave Story on even more platforms than it's already on.

In short, no. The ESRB ratings are not indication of definite plans. "We submitted all the consoles so that we wouldn't have to resubmit in the future," producer Tyrone Rodriguez told Joystiq, "IF [emphasis his] we ever decided to bring to those consoles."

The good news is that you are very likely to already have a platform to playCave Story on.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/03/ca...nal-platforms/

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When Vikings Attack pillages PSN next week, 30% pre-order discount for EU PSN

November 3rd, 2012, 22:31 Posted By: wraggster

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The MAG II is a gun-shaped motion controller for PS3 and PC

November 4th, 2012, 02:24 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony quietly gets PlayStation 3 certification in China

November 4th, 2012, 21:39 Posted By: wraggster

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PSP MagicSave 3.63

November 4th, 2012, 21:55 Posted By: wraggster

This well done homebrew application known as PSP MagicSave 3.63 is now available for download for the playStation homebrew community for PSP users . IF you are using a older version of this awesome homebrew application, Then go ahead and download this latest released which was made available Nov 1st of 2012 . This latest version of PSP MagicSave 3.63 offer more compatibility and stability for PSP Custom Firmware and PSP Homebrew enable system . Feel free to read more below where you will find a bit more information about this PSP Homebrew App . MagicSave Features:
Save files directly to qualified service
- Repairing a corrupted save file
- Save file patching (modified checksum code application modifications, handling and other free)
- Save file backup (CFW of Ver-independent files)
- Search the flag state compared to the non-encrypted data
Collecting · GameKey
- Other
Basic Changes:
Made compatible with 6.60 Custom firmwares.
Menu Changes:
Changed title (“MenuOption” is now “Option”).
Added option (Hook) to disable/enable all Save Game related functions of MagicSave during gameplay.
Setting file changes:
Added option to temporarily disable all functions of MagicSave from startup.
(for individual game settings, look at “Hook” category)
Other Changes:[/list]

Updated source code to 3.63 (For those who are struggling with the hook to syscall on 6.60 CFWs, look at hook.c [Find2Syscall])

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SHPNP Silent Hill Play Novel Portable Beta 0.20

November 4th, 2012, 21:58 Posted By: wraggster

SHPNP Beta 0.20 is going to be one fun homebrew game you will want to play on your PSP system , this cool homebrew game was being by a homebrew developer who has decided to released his first homebrew enable PSP homebrew application known as SHPNP which is currently in beta stages, So a few bus might be found on this released . However the game seem to be pretty stable and compatible with most PSP CFW and homebrew enable PSP system . Feel free to read below for a bit more information from the developer as well as downloaded from our download section below . Objective:
Create a port from the PC version and Original Version o Silent Hill Play Novel so we can play it on our PSPs and Vitas. Once completed there will be a third version which will be the “arrange” version of the game wich will include some hd CGs and original music of the Silent Hill game mixed with a couple of twitches on the minigames and “gameplay” of the game.
FeaturesDemo Version 0.20)
Game select screen with custom bacground made by me.
Pause Menu with custom bacground made by me.
Digital Trading Card options added.You are not able to see the cards separetley yet.
Selector icon image (the moth) customized in photoshop by me as it belongs to the moth on the cover box of the game.
PC Silent Hill play novel port , you can play a part of harry scenario and the andy scenario(with a few bugs)
This version it doesnt have the Toby Normoyle’s translation.
Controls:
Dpad—-It could be up or down or it could be left or right. it is used on the menus like game selection and pause mode , and also when selecting the caracter.
Cross —Select
Circle—Back(when its available for example the pause menu)
Square—Debug View: Allows to see the current option and the gamestate.
L shoulder button—Scale Image to 480×272(only works in game or in the character selector area as well as the digital trading cards)
R Shoulder button—Unscale or scale back Image from 480×272 to 317×272

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Lamecraft Redstone Mod 4.0.0

November 4th, 2012, 22:13 Posted By: wraggster

Lamecraft Redstone Mod 4.0.0 a updated lamecraft homebrew game for the playstation homebrew community is now available for download . This latest version released just a few hours ago to the homebrew community brings some new features as well as bug fixes from previous version offering better stability and compatibility for PSP CFW and homebrew enable PSP system , Feel free to read below for a bit more information about this modded psp homebrew game which is available for download below . Features of 4.0.0
-> Pupkin view
->Unlimited world in survival/creative/hard
->Inventory animation square
-> right hand moving at walking and removing
-> Eating apple : press the “add cube” control
-> add a lot of craft (but not all)
->Lag decrease a lot
->deleted S4inexcraft mobs only
->Save stuff
->much more
coming soon
->furnace
->3dmobs (thks to Skog)
->more food
->more craft
->command block
->in game singleplayer commands
->bed
etc …
new controls :
-> eta apple : press the add cube control
-> in game survival, hold the remove control for destroy a block
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Ppsspp 0.1

November 4th, 2012, 22:18 Posted By: wraggster

PPSSPP 0.1 a new PSP emulator has been made available to the playstation homebrew community . IF you are looking a cool new emulator that will let you play PSP Homebrew and certain PSP games on your Windows PC or Android Device , Then look no further as PPSSPP 0.1 is now available to the PlayStation Homebrew community . Please note that this emulator is in beta stages and is not compatible with lots of games that are out there yet nor with lots of homebrews . A new updated version of PPSSPP hopefully will be much stable and offer more compatibility for more homebrews games and PSP games . So far PPSSPP 0.1 is available for Windows PC and Android Device, Futher developement is currently in the works for Linux, Macs as well for the XBOX360 and PS3 System . SO keep a eye out for newer version of PPSSPP for to run on your favorite device .

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Vita: Teck4 ports TN’s eCFW to a new game exploit

November 4th, 2012, 22:33 Posted By: wraggster

via http://wololo.net/2012/11/03/vita-te...-game-exploit/

If you missed both the Ubanix and the Mad blocker alpha exploits, today might be your lucky day. Japanese Developer Teck4 has ported TN’s eCFW to a new game exploit. The game is, as I type this, still available on most stores.





A few weeks ago, developer frostegater announced he was working on a new game exploit in order to bring Total_Noob’s eCFW to even more Vita owner. Sadly, he discovered while working on international versions of the game, that porting his exploits to all locales would not be as easy as expected. Luckily for us, Teck4 also had his own exploit in the work, and was nice enough to share it with the world. Frostegater eventually contributed to this exploit as well, by porting it to the US and EU versions of the game.

The game with the vulnerability is Gravity Crash Portable. In order to run TN’s eCFW through Teck4′s exploit, you will need a legit copy of that game, that you need to purchase online for your Vita on Sony’s PSN. It is available in most stores, but not all of them. If your locale doesn’t have the game and you still want the exploit, it is recommended you create an account in another locale, and buy the appropriate PSN card (for the right store) online.

As for the previous game exploit releases on the Vita, we have gone through a “Ninja” release over the past few weeks in order to let people know about the game a few days before the public announcement. If you’re interested in joining our future Ninja releases, you just need to subscribe to our forum at /talk. On that topic, I might have an article to write about leakers and the sites that blindly let them leak…but on the other hand I am not sure I want to provide free advertising to the sites that jeopardize the scene.

The files for the exploit will be distributed in a few days. In the past, Sony has usually removed exploited games from their stores within 48h, and we have generally released the files after that.

Please note that I haven’t personally tested the JP exploit or its ports to the EU and US versions, but Teck4 and frostegater are both trusted members of the scenes, as well as their testers.

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The PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Plus: Worth It or Not?

November 5th, 2012, 13:29 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation Plus isn’t new to the PlayStation ecosystem, in fact it’s over a year old. The PlayStation 3, of course, was first to receive the content heavy subscription plan, and when the Vita launched back in February questions were raised as to when it would finally be available there as well.





Luckily, after many months, news is finally being revealed regarding PlayStation Plus on the PlayStation Vita. However, will Plus really be worth the price on the Vita like it is now on the PS3?

Perhaps these are my own opinions, and feel free to leave your own below, but PlayStation Plus on the Vita might not be as worth while as it is on the PS3.

If you are like myself, you own a PlayStation Portable, or have owned one at some point in time. With PlayStation Plus on the Vita, I feel Sony will push more the PSP capabilities of the Vita, than the first party and third party Vita titles.

Of course, the PSP has a huge number of titles that are surely worth while to play, most couldn’t even be put into one blog post, but Sony honestly really needs to push the more Vita specific titles as much as they can.

With the slowly increasing sales of the Vita as exclusives enter the scene, the only thing holding the Vita back from being the best portable gaming device on the market would be said titles.

If Sony can manage to push this front of the Vita, as it seems they are trying more and more to do now, then I believe the vita will exceed our expectations into the near future.

We know that PlayStation Plus on the Vita will offer the following:

Full PSP Games

Full PSP/PS3/Vita Minis

Full PS1 Games

Full Vita Games

Discounts

and even more beyond all of that, from Plus’ offerings in the Japanese Vita store.

Perhaps only the future will tell if Plus will be worth the value on the Vita, and to that very statement I hope very much to see that it is.

Leave your own thoughts below.

Do you think PlayStation Plus will be worth the price on the Vita? Do you plan on purchasing a subscription in the future for your Vita?

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Gran Turismo 4 1080p running on PCSX2 1.1.0

November 5th, 2012, 13:36 Posted By: wraggster

Check out this video of the PS2 emulator for windows at its finest:



awesome eh?

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REBUG 3.55.3 and 4.21.1 REX EDITIONS released

November 5th, 2012, 13:53 Posted By: wraggster

Evilsperm and Cyberskunk have released REBUG 3.55.3 and 4.21.1 REX EDITIONS, and the '999' DOWNGRADER. Check their post over at rebug.me for details and download links. Quote: 'It has been a long time since the last firmware release, mainly because we did not see a reason to keep releasing cfw after cfw just to changes files in dev_flash. We wanted the next release to be something different and we are quietly confident it is.'"

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Jpcsp SVN r2830

November 5th, 2012, 14:11 Posted By: wraggster

via http://www.emucr.com/

Jpcsp SVN r2830 is compiled. JPCSP is the most advanced PlayStation Portable(PSP) emulator, allowing you to play your PSP games on a PC. Even though Jpcsp is written in Java, it can already reach 100% PSP speed on a lot of commercial games... and the emulator performance is constantly increasing. Jpcsp takes full advantage of dual-core processors, matching the PSP dual-core architecture. Even a quad-core can give a small performance improvement by leaving free CPU cores for the Java JIT Compiler and the graphics cache.

Jpcsp SVN changelog:
r2829
Added fallback when the Shift_JIS charset is not supported by the JVM.
r2830
Implemented sceMt19937Init and sceMt19937UInt: random number generator.

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HMV Oxford Street to host official COD: Black Ops II UK launch event

November 5th, 2012, 21:00 Posted By: wraggster

Call of Duty: Black Ops II’s official UK launch event will take place at HMV’s Oxford Street store next Monday (November 12^th).
A 1,000 strong audience is expected, all of whom will receive goody bags. Treyarch developers will be on hand to sign copies of the game and a ‘Zombie Bus Stop’ will offer fans the chance to get hands-on with a number of props featured in the game.
A multiplayer tournament will also be available.
The store will open its doors at 10pm.
“I am a huge fan of Call of Duty, so on a personal level I am really excited and can’t wait for it to come out,” HMV’s category manager for games Andy Pinder stated.
“I hear the new perks are great and I’m particularly looking forward to seeing what they’ll be like. This is undoubtedly the games release of the year, which is great news not just for fans but retailers alike as we head into Christmas.”
There’s no let up for games retail at the moment. Tomorrow sees the long-awaited release of Halo 4, and Call of Duty: Black Ops II will be unleashed to the world next Tuesday (November 13^th).

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Free games could make PlayStation No.1 again

November 5th, 2012, 21:11 Posted By: wraggster

Major developers believe Sony can be the No.1 platform holder once again, thanks to its ambitious move into the free-to-play market.
The firm has just released a free version of SingStar, with customers having to pay for the music. Meanwhile, developer CCP is creating a free PS3 FPS called Dust 514, which also adopts the microtransaction model.
“Sony making that game is a great step forward, and they should be applauded,” said Cevat Yerli, the boss of Crysis developer Crytek, which is now building free games.
“If Sony embraces free-to-play as a major way for PlayStation, that could be the key console.”
CCP marketing boss David Reid agrees: “It’s natural that the console challenger is going to be more ambitious and take more risks than the leader.
“Last generation I was at Xbox and we were having our arses handed to us. And Xbox was the one that was trying to do crazy things with Xbox Live and so on.
“Five years later, things have changed and now Sony is being more aggressive. It is a cyclical business and it feels like we’re coming around to another big turn again.”

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Dragon's Dogma taught Capcom new tricks that give Devil May Cry the feel of 60 frames

November 5th, 2012, 22:50 Posted By: wraggster

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Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition free, Portal 2 cheap on PlayStation Plus this week

November 5th, 2012, 22:55 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation Plus's latest offer is pure gold. And pure evil. And ... Resident ... Okay, before we get too mired in failed wordplay, allow us to explain. Starting tomorrow, Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition will be available for download at no additional cost to PlayStation Plus members.

Other noteworthy discounts include Portal 2 for $13.99, and its new In Motion DLC for $6.99. When Vikings Attack, you can save money by being a Plus member – that new PSN game is 30 percent off, priced at $6.99 for a Cross-Buy purchase of both PS3 and Vita versions.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/05/re...n-playstation/

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Persona 4 Arena isn't taking the stage in Europe this year

November 5th, 2012, 22:56 Posted By: wraggster

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Yoshida refuses to date Last Guardian for 2013

November 7th, 2012, 01:32 Posted By: wraggster

Still nothing concrete to show as Team Ico continues work on engine and technical aspects of title

Sony worldwide studios president Shuhei Yoshida has refused to commit to a 2013 release date for troubled game The Last Guardian.
Speaking to Jeuxvideo, Yoshida said he did not want to commit to a specific schedule through fear of disappointing consumers waiting for the title.

He added Team Ico was still hard at work on the project however, despite a lengthy development, and was busy working on the engine and the technical aspects of the title.
“No, sorry, I can't say that... Because the last time we talked of a date for The Last Guardian, we had ultimately disappointed many people,” said Yoshida, as translated by Google.
“But I can tell you that the team is working hard on the project and in particular the engine. It is precisely because the teams are working on the technical aspect of the game that we have nothing concrete to show you today. I look so now the right time to be able to introduce you to The Last Guardian and speak in complete serenity of a release date.”

http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...r-2013-release

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Ubisoft officially announces £120 Assassin's Creed Anthology

November 7th, 2012, 15:01 Posted By: wraggster

Assassin’s Creed Anthology will be released in the UK on November 30^th, publisher Ubisoft has announced.
The SKU will cost a massive £120 and will be available for Xbox 360 and the PS3 in the UK only through Amazon.
The bundle includes Assassin’s Creed, ACII, AC Brotherhood, AC Revelations and the recently released Assassin’s Creed III
Furthermore, it also includes all existing and upcoming DLC for every game in the box, including the Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass.
Also in the pack are five lithographs, steel book and collector’s box.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ubiso...hology/0105932

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Playstation: The Official Magazine closing this year

November 7th, 2012, 15:06 Posted By: wraggster

Publisher Future US has revealed it will be shutting down Playstation: The Official Magazine.
The end will be swift for the publication, with its Holiday 2012 special scheduled as the final issue.
"Future US can confirm it will end production of PlayStation: The Official Magazine with the last issue slated for the Holiday 2012 issue," a Future representative confirmed to Kotaku.
Future announced the shuttering of Nintendo Power magazine back in August, with the magazine‘s run also to conclude next month.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/plays...s-year/0105925

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EA teases 'Big Dead Space 3 news tomorrow'

November 7th, 2012, 22:47 Posted By: wraggster

EA has said it will be issuing some "big" news regarding Dead Space 3 tomorrow, November 8.
"Heads-up! There's going to be some big Dead Space 3 news tomorrow. Stay tuned," said a rep via the game's official Facebook page.That comment was posted along with the pictured screenshot. Guesses as to the nature of the announcement in the comments below, if you will.
EA recently fired off a Dead Space 3 trailer focusing on the contents of the Limited Edition version of the game. For those interested, it'll come with two bonus suits and weapons for protagonist Isaac, which can be downloaded and used on the Dead Space 3 release date of February 5, 2013 in North America and February 8, 2013 in Europe.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...news-tomorrow/

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EU PS Store update: LittleBigPlanet Karting, Devil May Cry HD Collection

November 7th, 2012, 22:55 Posted By: wraggster

There's plenty of new content available to download, including the likes of LittleBigPlanet Karting and the Devil May Cry HD Collection. Check out the full list below:
PlayStation Plus

• Dyad - 20% off for two weeks
• WWE Fan Axxess - 50% off for one week

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Assassin's Creed 3 cheats: Infinite ammo, invincibility,

November 7th, 2012, 23:01 Posted By: wraggster

Once you've completed all twelve of Assassin's Creed 3's main story Memory Sequences you'll unlock a new side quest called Animus Synching. This can only be played online and appears as an additional menu option on the map screen.

The objective of this side quest is to place Pivot markers on the maps and use them to triangulate the position of new Pivots. There are ten of them in total to track down, and each Pivot located unlocks a new cheat in the main menu.
Pivot markers can only be dropped at your current location on the map by going through the Animus Synching menu, and once you've placed at least three of them here they'll join up and indicate a highlighted green area that contains the next Pivot.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...er-get-caught/

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Metal Gear Solid 4: 25th Anniversary Edition outed by retailers

November 7th, 2012, 23:03 Posted By: wraggster

ShopTo and Zavvi both have it listed for release on PS3 on November 30, with the former offering a budget £15.85 price and the latter a £37.45 price.Neither lists any further product information, so it's unclear if this is just a re-release or if it'll offer any additional features over 2008's original. Trophy support for the game, which was finally made available via a patch in August 2012, could be included as standard.
Konami's UK arm declined to comment on the legitimacy of the product when contacted by CVG.
Back in August the publisher launched a special website dedicated to Metal Gear Solid's 25th anniversary, which is designed to keep fans up to date on all events and news surrounding the milestone.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...-by-retailers/

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Gran Turismo now cruising at 67.89 million series sales, GT5 over 9 million

November 7th, 2012, 23:25 Posted By: wraggster

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Uncharted: Fight for Fortune rated in Brazil, Australia, listed as Vita 'casino/card

November 7th, 2012, 23:29 Posted By: wraggster

Uncharted: Fight for Fortune is an upcoming casino/cards-based game for Vita, according to listings on Brazilian and Australian ratings boards. The Australian classification lists One Loop Games as the developer, a studio responsible for mobile games God of War: Betrayal and Ratchet & Clank: Going Mobile. One Loop also worked on Full Spectrum Warrior and The Saboteur. The Brazilian classification details Uncharted: Fight for Fortune's platform as Vita, and the genre as "casino/card games." However, it may also be coming to PS3, as the Australian board lists it as multi-platform.

One Loop's website lists the developer as working on two "secret projects," with one described as the studio's "first big game" as well as being completed.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/07/un...tralia-listed/

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Sony collections half-off sale is live for GameStop Power Up people

November 7th, 2012, 23:35 Posted By: wraggster

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Grand Theft Auto V’s world bigger than Red Dead Redemption, GTA IV and San Andreas co

November 9th, 2012, 00:02 Posted By: wraggster

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Grand Theft Auto V exposed - Rockstar spills the beans

November 9th, 2012, 00:13 Posted By: wraggster

Rockstar has at last laid bare its ambitious plans for Grand Theft Auto V.
As detailed by US mag Game Informer and reported by CVG, Rockstar says that GTAV's gameworld is bigger than GTA San Andreas, GTA IV and Red Dead Redemption combined. It even features a fully modelled ocean floor that can be explored.
The reason for the return to a San Andreas-like setting was also revealed – basically, Rockstar felt it didn't quite nail the LA vibe last time. And it wants to put that right.
In other words, it's unlike anything we've ever seen in a game of this type before.
The game also features an as of yet undefined “new technology” that alters how players interact with the world. All of the gameplay mechanics have been built from the ground up, with shooting having received a total revamp.
Three stars take the limelight – retired bank robber Michael, hardened criminal Trevor and car salesman Franklin. Players can switch between characters at any time and each will have their own skills and elicit different reactions from others in the gameworld.
Furthermore, each will go about their daily business when not under a player's control.
Heists comprise a central element of the gameplay and will be far more detailed and complex than anything seen in a GTA game before. Some of these will see the characters unite to work together, with players able to swap between them and their various roles.
RPG-style character customisation will not feature, though each will have an assortment of additional activities not featured by the others. Expect the likes of base jumping, tennis, a “full” golf game. Yoga, triathlons and jet skiing.
Confirmed vehicles include BMX, mountain bikes, dirt bikes, ATVs, aeroplanes and helicopters.
The cinematic leanings of Max Payne 3 are said to have had a significant influence on the game's art direction.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/grand...-beans/0106027

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Chinese home console ban could be scrapped - platform holders have kittens

November 9th, 2012, 13:44 Posted By: wraggster

Sony’s PS3 has reportedly received a certification of quality from a Chinese safety standards body, leading to speculation that the world’s most populace country could be about to lift its ban on home consoles.
The super-state banned such hardware in 2000 amidst concerns about their potential effect on the country’s youth.
The move would be music to the ears of Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft as it would open up their platforms to 1.3bn potential new customers, whose affluence is increasing by the day.
TechnologySpectator reports that The China Quality Certification Centre certified two PS3 models back in July.
However, Sony reps emphasized that this does not automatically mean it is planning an entry into the Chinese market.
"This does not mean that we have officially decided to enter Chinese market," spokesperson Mai Hora stated. "We recognize that China is a promising market so we will continuously study the possibility."
Indeed, the certificate issued to Sony doesn’t necessarily mean that the Chinese authorities have changed their stance as The China Quality Certification Centre doesn’t have any regulatory authority.
It should also be noted that in the absence of consoles the Chinese market hasn’t stood still. Indeed, customers have instead turned their attentions to online social games and mobile gaming – conditions that console makers might find difficult to crack.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/chine...ittens/0106110

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319 GAME stores hosting midnight openings for Black Ops II

November 9th, 2012, 13:44 Posted By: wraggster

Almost every GAME store around the UK will open their doors at midnight for Monday's launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
The specialist retailer confirmed that 319 of its outlets are hosting special launch events to mark the arrival of Activision's next blockbuster shooter. A full list of the stores involved can be foundon GAME's website.
Many stores will be militarised for the occasion, with staff at the Westfield Stratford, Westfield Shepard's Bush and Birmingham Bullring branches donning full army uniforms and camouflaging the stores.
The Birmingham store will even be protected by the troops from the Birmingham Armoury, while goodie bags will be issued to the first 25 customers at the Westfield branches.
GAME St Austell is taking over the White River Cinema for a special pre-play event at 10pm on Monday. Any gamers who have pre-ordered Black Ops II will be given the chance to compete in multiplayer games across four cinema screens.
Finally, GAME Belfast has invited ice hockey team the Belfast Giants and a special guest DJ to entertain queuers. There will even be a mock battle between CoD soldiers in military vehicles and zombies.
All GAME stores will have a special offer for any customer that buys Black Ops II on the night, giving them £5 worth of reward points when they purchase any Call of Duty merchadise.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/319-g...ops-ii/0106108

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Bayonetta is an Anarchy Reigns pre-order exclusive

November 9th, 2012, 13:51 Posted By: wraggster

Sega is encouraging gamers to pre-order its delayed budget priced action title Anarchy Reigns by dangling three specific carrots.
The Anarchy Reigns Limited Edition Day One SKU will be supplied to all those who pre-order the game. It includes two additional multiplayer game modes – Mad Survival and Dogfight.
More excitingly it also offers cult witch Bayonetta as an extra playable character.
Anarchy Reigns will finally arrive in the UK on January 11^th after a prolonged delay. Sega has decided to sell the game at a budget price of £19.99.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/bayon...lusive/0106019

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US Navy Seals in hot water for Medal of Honor work

November 9th, 2012, 20:31 Posted By: wraggster

Seven members of Team Six reprimanded for revealing classified materials

Seven US Navy Seals have been disciplined for revealing secrets after working as consultants on EA’s recently released first person shooter Medal of Honor: Warfighter.
As reported by CBS News, the team were paid to act as consultants for two days during the summer on the title in an effort to enhance the game’s realism.

Whilst, for obvious reasons, it is unclear of the nature of the secrets revealed, it has been revealed that the Navy Seals used classified material given to them by the Navy when providing support on the title.
The seven members of Seal Team Six were all still on active duty during the time of consultancy, with one member having previously taken part in the raid against Osama Bin Laden.
They have all now received letters of reprimand, which prevents their chances of promotion, whilst the they have also had half of their pay withheld for two months.

http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...-of-Honor-work

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PlayStation All-Stars’ final boss is Polygon Man, the mascot who made Ken Kutaragi

November 9th, 2012, 20:53 Posted By: wraggster

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Hulu adds Kids section for little streamers, updates PS3 app

November 9th, 2012, 22:22 Posted By: wraggster

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Free 007 Legends Skyfall DLC released

November 9th, 2012, 23:55 Posted By: wraggster

007 Legends players on PS3 are now able to download the new Skyfall mission, and we have a launch trailer below.
As you might have guessed guess, the new level will pitch gamers in scenes from the new movie of the same name. The DLC is free to all 007 Legends owners.Xbox and PC gamers will get their Skyfall fix on November 20.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...eased-trailer/

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Portal 2 PS Move DLC and patch dated for EU

November 10th, 2012, 00:06 Posted By: wraggster

Portal 2's PlayStation Move-enabled add-on, Portal 2 In Motion, will release on the EU PlayStation Store next week, on November 14.
The Portal 2 In Motion campaign introduces new gameplay mechanics including scaling, rotation of objects and "portal surfing"."These new abilities are all required as the player progresses through an increasingly challenging set of test chambers that look familiar from Portal 2, but require new thinking to solve," the EU PlayStation Blog explains.
In Motion will be accompanied by a free patch introducing PlayStation Move support for the entire Portal 2 single-player and cooperative campaigns.
The Portal 2 In Motion DLC will be priced at €9.99/£7.99 on PSN, with a special launch promotion of 30% off for PlayStation Plus members.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...-dated-for-eu/

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Rockstar: Celebrities in GTA 5 would 'become a distraction'

November 10th, 2012, 00:08 Posted By: wraggster

Rockstar has explained why the studio is not featuring big name talent as central characters in Grand Theft Auto V.
Speaking in the latest issue of Game Informer, Dan Houser said the issue is both logistical and philosophical."We've done two or three movie shoots for this game spread out through various three week shoots," explained Houser. "I don't think there would be many celebrities that would be available even if we wanted to spend the money on them for the amount that we've used them for."
"The good thing about most famous actors is they can actually act very well or they can do their shtick really well. Sometimes it's one, sometimes it's the other. I think it was really useful on the PS2-era games for bringing these somewhat simplistic characters to life."
Over the course of Rockstar's three PS2-era GTA games the firm signed big names including Ray Liotta, who voiced Tommy Vercetti in Vice City, and Samuel L. Jackson, who played Officer Tenpenny in San Andreas.
According to Houser, the fidelity of current generation Grand Theft Auto games makes famous faces a potential burden rather than a boon.
"When we went to PS3 and 360 I think it would become a distraction if you were like, 'Well, that's a famous person.' Suddenly these characters start to feel like they were alive a lot more and you need that to sell them," he said.
"As long as you have good actors, not knowing them actually is an advantage in terms of bringing the game to life. I can't see us moving past that for major parts in the game".
West Coast rapper The Game is believed to be reprising his role as B Dup from San Andreas for the sequel.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...a-distraction/

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Clan of Champions thumps PSN November 20

November 10th, 2012, 00:27 Posted By: wraggster

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EU PSN down for maintenance on Monday

November 10th, 2012, 23:33 Posted By: wraggster

The EU PlayStation Network will be partially affected by "scheduled maintenance" on Monday morning.
Scheduled from 6-9am UK time, the outage will bring the PlayStation Store offline, along with PlayStation Network Account Management and account registration.You'll also no be able to sign into PSN via the official PlayStation website.
Online gaming will go unaffected, and any Trophies you gather during the downtime will be updated to your online profile once full service is restored.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...nce-on-monday/

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Clan of Champions thumps PSN November 20

November 10th, 2012, 23:40 Posted By: wraggster

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Worm Warrior PSP 9.0

November 12th, 2012, 14:23 Posted By: wraggster

A new updated PSP Homebrew game has been released to the playstation homebrew community for psp users . Worm Warrior PSP 9.0 is the latest PSP Homebrew game to be made available to the PSP homebrew community and is definite a pretty fun game to play . IF you love playing with Worm Warrior PSP , then you are going to love this updated version . Feel free to download Worm Warrior PSP 9.0via our download section below .

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Mario Boat 1.1

November 12th, 2012, 14:26 Posted By: wraggster

Mario Boat 1.1 is now available for download . If you are a fan of Mario Kart for PSP , Then you are going to love this PSP homebrew game known as Mario Boat 1.1 on your PSP Syste, . This game has some pretty awesome graphics as well as some pretty cool game play that users will enjoy on their PSP System . This is expecially a must have homjebrew game for those of ya that are fan of Super Mario who are looking for some official PSP Homebrew game with Mario in it . Go ahead and give this awesome well done homebrew game a tried on your PSP . Mario Boat 1.1 is available for download below, So feel free to download it from our download section below .

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Blackballs BETA 0.27

November 12th, 2012, 14:27 Posted By: wraggster

Blackballs BETA 0.27 is the latest PSP Homebrew game to be made available to the PlayStation Homebrew community . PSP homebrew users are going to love this updated version of Blackballs which was released just a few hours ago . This latest version includes a few bugs fixes from previous version as well as some added features, This awesome homebrew game is still in beta stages but is pretty stable for homebrew enable PSP system , Feel free to read below for a bit more information from the developer as well as to download it below from our download location . This is a Dragonball clone for the PSP with edited and recolored sprites. This homebrew has it own charakter (which sound alike the original once ) and even a own story.
0.27 BETA
-bug fix
-Beta testers to the credits added
-added first chapter in story mode!
-Pause menu added to!
-Player no longer goes out of the screen (analog stick)
-SK Studios logo at the start of the game
-Stability of the game improved (thanks to ~ hook ~)

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PS3 4.31 isoldr & lv2ldr keys released! Install CFW on almost any PS3!

November 12th, 2012, 14:49 Posted By: wraggster

It was only a matter of time before more developments were made in the PS3 scene. Now, the 4.31 isoldr & lv2ldr keys have been released.
The PS3 scene has been moving constantly forward. The progress has been substantially good news for users while not so much good news on Sony’s end.
Now to add insult to injury an Anonymous source has recently released the isoldr and lv2ldr keys for 4.31 firmware. The keys have been confirmed to be legit and working too; which you can see below. Sony has not made any type of response to any of the recent hacking which means they’ve been defeated on the PS3 hacking front per say. Sony has however been moving forward on sending out PS4 dev kits which isn’t too surprising considering how the PS3 hacking is irreversible and unpatchable. We might see the PS4 arrive even earlier.
isoldr and lv2ldr keys by Anonymous source

[lv2ldr]type=SELFversion=0004003100000000revision=001Fself _type=LV2erk=0CAF212B6FA53C0DA7E2C575ADF61DBE68F34 A33433B1B891ABF5C4251406A03riv=9B79374722AD888EB6A 35A2DF25A8B3Epub=695984B7EE2EC2F77FCC3120150DCE7E4 480D84480DDD8C5940AEB6F79E63D17A8BA3E4E63B2BB06FC0 CE57E3BB8FC46ctype=30[isoldr]type=SELFversion=0004003100000000revision=0001self _type=ISOerk=63565DBE98C3B1A52AADC907C47130FE57A10 734E84F22592670F86ED2B0A086riv=953F6A99891B4739358 F5363A00C08B9pub=26BE7B02E7D65C6C21BF4063CDB8C0092 FE1679D62FA1A8CCC284A1D21885473A959992537A06612pri v=ctype=15The release is incredible news for developers to keep pushing forward and make better, more stable, CFWs. However, a new development means big things for the end user. Developers from EOL have found a way to install 4.30 CFW on just about any PS3 that has had a base firmware of 3.56 previously with a flasher, no downgrading required. You can read the full English release of this method bellow:
Note*: If you attempt please be careful as there is always a risk of bricking in which you are responsible if you do!

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Frostegater ports the Gravity Crash exploit to the ASIA version

November 12th, 2012, 14:50 Posted By: wraggster

via http://wololo.net/2012/11/09/frosteg...-asia-version/
A few days ago, Teck4 and Frostegater released a new game exploit for Gravity Crash Portable. This exploit allows people who own that game to run Total_Noob’s CEF (a Custom Firmware inside the PSP Emulator) on their Playstation Vita. Sadly, owners of the Asian version of the game were left alone, as the exploit had “only” been adapted to the JP, US, and EU.
Frostegater fixed this by releasing a port to the Asian version of the game today. I haven’t checked it myself, so please report success. I won’t go into details on how to run this or what it does, if you want details please check the original release thread here.

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eCFW TN-C Coming soon

November 12th, 2012, 14:51 Posted By: wraggster

Developer Total Noob has announced TN-C for eCFW. TN is also looking for testers for another project and those with TN corruption issues.Developer Total Noob has some dible news as he has announced that TN-C eCFW will be coming soon for the Vita. He hasn’t said what will be included but you can expect various bug fixes. There is a possibility a new game exploit could be released but there is nothing confirmed yet, so stay tuned. TN is also looking for any VHBL users that are on firmwares under ofw 1.80, which is basically official firmwares 1.6x. He is also looking for users with corrupted ISO issues that break TNmenu, so if you have those errors he is asking for you to also contact him via email.

http://wololo.net/2012/11/08/ecfw-tn-c-coming-soon/

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Total_Noob’s CEF TN-B for Gravity Crash (port by Teck4 and Frostegater)

November 12th, 2012, 14:52 Posted By: wraggster

via http://wololo.net/2012/11/06/release...d-frostegater/

Despite conspiracy theorists who would love to see us not deliver, here’s, as promised, Teck4′s port of Total_Noob’s eCFW to a new game exploit for the game Gravity Crash Portable.As “expected”, the game Gravity Crash Portable was removed from all Sony PSN locales yesterday, following our announce 3 days ago of a vulnerability being discovered in that game, that would allow a malicious attacker to run Super Mario Bros on your Vita.
Hopefully, people who missed the Monster Hunter AND Urbanix AND Mad blocker alpha exploits had enough luck this time to catch this 4th game in time before it got pulled.
Teck4 ported TN’s CEF to the Gravity Crash game in JP, while Frostegater adapted this work to the EU and US versions. Total_Noob’s CEF is a tool running within the PSP Emulator of the Vita, which will allow you, among other things, to run most PSP homebrews (see a good selection of great homebrews and emulators here) and PSP plugins. Tools such as the Vita FTP will also simplify your file transfers, compared to the tedious official Content Manager Assistant.

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PS VITA Common App's Eboot Paths

November 12th, 2012, 14:54 Posted By: wraggster

via http://streetskaterfu.blogspot.co.uk...t-paths_9.html

Wow a little bit dusty in my blog, needs a new post.

Here we go with the PS VITA's common apps (applications installed by default) eboot.bin paths:

• SceShell vs0:vsh/shell/shell.self
• SceWebBrowser vs0:/app/NPXS10003/eboot.bin
• SceWebCore vs0:/app/NPXS10017/eboot.bin
• SceParty(?) vs0:/app/NPXS10001/eboot.bin
• SceNear vs0:/app/NPXS10000/eboot.bin
• SceFriendsApp vs0:/app/NPXS10006/eboot.bin
• ScePsnMail vs0:/app/NPXS10014/eboot.bin
• SceTrophy vs0:/app/NPXS10008/eboot.bin
• ScePhotoCam vs0:/app/NPXS10004/eboot.bin
• SceAvMediaService vs0:/app/NPXS10036/eboot.bin
• SceMusicBrowser vs0:/app/NPXS10009/eboot.bin
• SceVideoPlayer vs0:/app/NPXS10010/eboot.bin
• SceRemotePlay vs0:/app/NPXS10012/eboot.bin
• SceCMA(?) vs0:/app/NPXS10026/eboot.bin
• SceMapViewer vs0:/app/NPXS10005/eboot.bin
• SceStoreBrowser vs0:/app/NPXS10002/eboot.bin
• SceSettings vs0:/app/NPXS10015/eboot.bin
• SceGameManual vs0:/app/NPXS10027/eboot.bin

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JPCSP - PSP Emulator for Windows Latest svn builds (2838)

November 12th, 2012, 15:29 Posted By: wraggster

Hello again

Here are the latest snapshots of jpcsp. Changes includes improvements in mpeg module , fixes in GE , A lot new discoveries in several modules + compatibility fixes.

Also don't forget pspudb a tool is being developing from jpcsp , pcsp team and it's a frontend that includes support for all the above emulators.Check it out at : http://www.pspudb.com

And for compatibility you can check the new compatibility site at : http://www.psp-compatibility.com


Here the links:

win32build


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PPSSPP 0.2 - PSP Emulator for Android/Windows Released

November 12th, 2012, 15:38 Posted By: wraggster

A new version of the Sony PSP emulator for Android/Windows has been released:


Version 0.2 has now been released! Quite a few more games show something at least.

Some progress has been made, PPSSPP can now decrypt games, a few more games reach the title screen etc. There's no new APK release yet. However the big news is that PPSSPP has been successfully ported to Blackberry 10 by xsacha, here's a Video: .


The relentless focus on speed and portability.
Also, PPSSPP is (not currently 100% but will be) deterministic, which allows for "input-movie" re-recording and other things that the TAS community considers essential.
Many PSP emulators have tried to use native OS APIs for threading and timing. While this may seem like the right thing to do, it isn't as it throws all determinism out of the window. PPSSPP implements its own event scheduler that drives the emulated system, based on counting the emulated clock cycles. This also means that you will be able to run at 200% or 50% or any speed that you fancy, once UI for such feature has been implemented.
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ePSXe 1.8.0 for Windows released - Playstation Emulator for Windows

November 12th, 2012, 19:41 Posted By: wraggster

Probably the best Playstation Emulator for Windows of all time has just had a new release, heres whats new:

As promised ePSXe 1.8.0 for windows has been released.

You can find it in the downloads section.

The main changes are:
Many fixes to the cd-rom decoder and core that fixed almost 150 games
Improved input devices support
On the fly memory card change
Fixed changedisc feature
Support for SBI subchannel files
Support for PBP disc images
Cheat codes support

We hope you will enjoy this release!

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Activision will take 'appropriate action' against early Call of Duty sellers

November 12th, 2012, 21:40 Posted By: wraggster

Activision insists it takes street dates 'very seriously' following reports of early selling of Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
The firm told MCV that it is 'looking at appropriate action,' but insists that these incidents are the 'exceptions.'
Some consumers have received their copies of Black Ops II early, as certain online retailers - including online indie Simplygames.com – have sent the game out ahead of time.
"We take street dates very seriously," Activision's UK MD Peter Hepworth told MCV.
"The vast, vast majority has held the line. Everyone wants the big community event at midnight when the sales come through. I am aware of some exceptions. We are looking at appropriate action. But we are pleased to say we have got the support of all of the retail partners, and they are not causing these issues. They want to help us celebrate it at midnight tonight."
Call of Duty: Black Ops II launches tonight with over 6,500 retailers selling the game, with in excess of 2,000 midnight openings. There's a big launch event and there will be 'surprises' at the HMV official event at midnight.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/activ...ellers/0106214

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Quantum Conundrum free to US PS Plus subs

November 12th, 2012, 23:01 Posted By: wraggster

The PS3 version of Quantum Conundrum will be made available to download at no extra cost to US PlayStation Plus subscribers this week.
The game will be added to the list of 'Instant Game Collection' titles as part of tomorrow's US PS Store update.Quantum Conundrum is a first-person physics based puzzle game, designed by one of the original Portal developers, Kim Swift.
The game scored a solid 8/10 in CVG's review, which called it "an intelligent, original, and charming puzzler that's held back by awkward platforming and erratic physics."
Also for US PS Plus members this week will be a 30 per cent discount on point-and-click adventure Machinarium, which will bring its price down from $9.99 to $6.99.

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GTA V's huge map designed to 'accommodate flying'

November 12th, 2012, 23:10 Posted By: wraggster

Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar and co-writer of Grand Theft Auto 5, has said the immense size of Los Santos was necessary to accommodate flying.
Last week Houser was quoted as saying thatGTA 5's world is bigger than Red Dead Redemption, San Andreas and GTA 4 combined.Now Houser has told The Guardian that players will be doing a lot of flying in GTA 5 so it was important to the studio that there's plenty of airspace.
"We wanted to make a big place, as much as anything, to allow you to fly," he said. "A lot of the decisions, we're talking about them here on a philosophical level, but they're also practical decisions, too: we're making a game. You have to understand the medium.
"On an obvious level we wanted somewhere big so you can fly properly - we have a lot of missions that involve flying, in helicopters or whatever, it was logical. Also, Jet skis work better around LA than they would in New York.
"We're using the environment to let us have toys we couldn't have had otherwise," Houser added. "And equally, we're using the story and environment to introduce missions that can be more extreme. In some ways we wanted the game to have a larger-than-life Hollywood feel; the stories we heard in LA, we wanted to capture them in the game. If the place isn't informing what we're doing, we're not using it correctly."
For details on bank heists, dynamic missions and underwater gameplay read our GTA V full details story.

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Grand Theft Auto 5's trio inspired by GTA 4 DLC storyline crossover

November 12th, 2012, 23:31 Posted By: wraggster

"It was partly just to do something totally new," Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser told the Guardian about the use of three separate protagonists inGrand Theft Auto 5. "Partly, too, it was because at that point we were deep into the work on the two DLC episodes of GTA IV, and we thought, well, the bits where all the stories cross over is kind of cool, so why don't we just do that in one game? So okay, let's just do multiple characters."

The storyline of the game – and remember, GTA games have storylines when you're not just trying to jump motorcycles over buildings or create impressive piles of exploded fire trucks – follows a series of five to six "mega-heists" (the Guardian's term), and three characters who are all involved with the jobs, and with each other.

In fact, the protagonists spend more time hanging out together than with other NPCs, Houser said. "If you're playing as Michael and you want to play a game of tennis, you can call up Franklin and ask him. You are actually getting to see the main bulk of the story and also spend time with these people off-mission – that side of it gives it a vibrancy that's a lot stronger than with [Grand Theft Auto 4's] Roman or anyone else."

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Call of Duty: Black Ops II Released

November 13th, 2012, 00:13 Posted By: wraggster



The Biggest game of 2012 has just been released. All over the UK theres thousands of shops opening just for the release.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is released on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC, also soon to be released on the Nintendo WiiU. Also the Playstation Vita is getting its own Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified.



Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops II propels players into a near future, 21st Century Cold War, where technology and weapons have converged to create a new generation of warfare.

Futuristic missions give you new weapons and scenarios to get to grips with
The CLAW is a Cognitive Land Assault Weapon that can be utilised as an in-game vehicle
Call of Duty: Black Ops II is a new story with elements and characters from previous games
Attacks come from land and sky with the new quadrotor guns
Combining incredible high-dynamic range graphics and sensational new gameplay, Black Ops II sets you off on secret operations as Frank Woods – the protagonist from the original Black Ops game.

The non-linear storyline will see you battling during a futuristic Cold War, as well as tackling flashbacks from historical missions and playing as various members of the Mason family. Every decision you make during this story will affect future consequences, giving you a different experience every time you play.

With new futuristic weapons, the chance to master a number of different vehicles and modes of transport, and a mysterious villain - known simply as Raul Menendez - Black Ops II is set to be the ultimate Call of Duty game.

Beyond the Campaign
Alongside the epic Campaign and branching story is the all-new Multiplayer mode. New maps, new game-styles and new perks make this the most engaging Multiplayer yet!

The fantastic Call of Duty Elite service is provided for free alongside the action-packed game, allowing you to use a number of incredible features which will enhance and extend your Multiplayer experience.

Zombies Mode also makes a comeback with a series of challenging maps and missions that enable you to fight off the dead in even more ways.

Heres the cheapest places to buy Call of Duty: Black Ops II

• Amazon: £39.97
• Play.com: £42.99
• Tesco: £39.00
• Sainsbury's: £39.99
• Toys'R'Us: £39.89
• TheGameCollection: £39.95
• ShopTo: £44.86
• Zavvi: £44.95
• HMV: £42.99
• GAME: £44.99
• Blockbuster: £44.99 (Consoles) £34.99 (PC).
• Steam: £39.99

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Call of Duty: Black Ops II Released

November 13th, 2012, 00:13 Posted By: wraggster



The Biggest game of 2012 has just been released. All over the UK theres thousands of shops opening just for the release.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is released on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC, also soon to be released on the Nintendo WiiU. Also the Playstation Vita is getting its own Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified.



Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops II propels players into a near future, 21st Century Cold War, where technology and weapons have converged to create a new generation of warfare.

Futuristic missions give you new weapons and scenarios to get to grips with
The CLAW is a Cognitive Land Assault Weapon that can be utilised as an in-game vehicle
Call of Duty: Black Ops II is a new story with elements and characters from previous games
Attacks come from land and sky with the new quadrotor guns
Combining incredible high-dynamic range graphics and sensational new gameplay, Black Ops II sets you off on secret operations as Frank Woods – the protagonist from the original Black Ops game.

The non-linear storyline will see you battling during a futuristic Cold War, as well as tackling flashbacks from historical missions and playing as various members of the Mason family. Every decision you make during this story will affect future consequences, giving you a different experience every time you play.

With new futuristic weapons, the chance to master a number of different vehicles and modes of transport, and a mysterious villain - known simply as Raul Menendez - Black Ops II is set to be the ultimate Call of Duty game.

Beyond the Campaign
Alongside the epic Campaign and branching story is the all-new Multiplayer mode. New maps, new game-styles and new perks make this the most engaging Multiplayer yet!

The fantastic Call of Duty Elite service is provided for free alongside the action-packed game, allowing you to use a number of incredible features which will enhance and extend your Multiplayer experience.

Zombies Mode also makes a comeback with a series of challenging maps and missions that enable you to fight off the dead in even more ways.

Heres the cheapest places to buy Call of Duty: Black Ops II

• Amazon: £39.97
• Play.com: £42.99
• Tesco: £39.00
• Sainsbury's: £39.99
• Toys'R'Us: £39.89
• TheGameCollection: £39.95
• ShopTo: £44.86
• Zavvi: £44.95
• HMV: £42.99
• GAME: £44.99
• Blockbuster: £44.99 (Consoles) £34.99 (PC).
• Steam: £39.99

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Sony details PlayStation Plus for Vita – Uncharted and Gravity Rush free at launch

November 13th, 2012, 23:30 Posted By: wraggster

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Black Ops 2 and the future of Call of Duty

November 14th, 2012, 01:22 Posted By: wraggster

Right now, few companies do fan service quite like Activision-Blizzard, but then few companies have audiences as passionate as those for Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.
The UK launch of Mists of Pandaria was a timely reminder of the power that the industry's biggest brands hold over their acolytes. In the midst of retail woes, declining subscriber figures, and widespread concern over the long-term viability of the subscription model, Blizzard's MMO drew hundreds, perhaps thousands, of fans to the streets of London, standing in line for hours to attend an event for a game that most of them had already purchased online. Only a small handful of the industry's products inspire such enthusiasm, and Activision-Blizzard has at least two of that select group.
The other, of course, is Call of Duty, though the line outside the Oxford Street branch of HMV for the launch of Black Ops II is less impressive than that for Mists of Pandaria by an order of magnitude. Not that it matters too much, of course: even if Black Ops II doesn't break records like its predecessor, it's certain to generate more revenue and column inches than anything else released this year, Pandaria included.
And if you're looking for fan devotion, it's sitting in a tent at the very front of the queue. Taylor Pelling, 19, has been waiting for the big moment since Wednesday, a full six days before I approach him to discuss the game for which he is putting his life on hold. Evidently, his sacrifice is less for Call of Duty and more for the studio that the series' fans once snubbed: Treyarch.
"Taylor Pelling has been waiting for the big moment since Wednesday, a full six days before I approach him to discuss the game for which he is putting his life on hold"

“For me, it feels like Treyarch always try to bring something new to the table, whereas Infinity Ward just rehashes old designs,” he says. “Honestly, I'm not a big fan of Infinity Ward. I bought Modern Warfare 3 and returned it two days later - I didn't like it, so I went back to World At War and Black Ops.”
For Taylor, the key distinction is in the multiplayer. When it was first handed half of the Call of Duty franchise, Treyarch was treated with no small measure of suspicion by die-hard followers of Infinity Ward. That has changed. The fact that Black Ops is still more popular online than Modern Warfare 3 - a game released a full year later - is testament to how much fans have warmed to the one-time interloper. Treyarch not only added the enormously popular zombies mode to the mix, it has also proved more consistently innovative in the franchise's all-important multiplayer modes.
“The times when I play campaign are the times when my internet goes down - that's it,” says Pelling. “I go straight to multiplayer.”
This is a more provocative point than it may first appear. When online play is your only focus - as it is for so many lining up for Call of Duty - the need for annual sequels diminishes. If Black Ops II fails to find the right mix, as Modern Warfare 3 did, Taylor will have no hesitation in returning to Black Ops post haste, with only the absence of any new map packs to deter him from doing so - a factor, it should be noted, that has as much to do with Activision's product strategy as it does the needs and desires of Call of Duty players.
Indeed, Taylor tells me that he wouldn't mind if the campaign disappeared altogether, and while not everyone would agree with his view, the overwhelming majority of people here tonight aren't among them.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...f-call-of-duty

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Jet Set Radio dated for Vita, iOS and Android

November 14th, 2012, 02:11 Posted By: wraggster

Sega has put an end to the waiting for those who were disappointed with Jet Set Radio's delayed Vita release last month.
The Dreamcast classic will arrive on Vita on November 20, Sega confirmed today, after having posponed its original October 16 release.It also announced that iOS and Android versions of the game will be released on November 29.
In US only, Jet Set Radio will be a launch game for the November 20 arrival of PlayStation Plus on Vita, featuring as one of the available Instant Game Collection titles for the portable.

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F1 Race Stars gameplay trailer hits the track

November 14th, 2012, 02:13 Posted By: wraggster

Here's a new gameplay trailer for Codemasters' F1 Race Stars - a cartoony take on the typically serious sport of F1.
The first F1 Race Stars reviews went live earlier today and as always we've rounded them up for you here.Codemasters has confirmed a F1 Race Stars release date of November 16 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

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GTA V: Three more screenshots show rappelling, helicopter flight

November 14th, 2012, 02:15 Posted By: wraggster

Rockstar has released two more Grand Theft Auto 5 screenshots, offering another glimpse at one of the game's missions.
One shows the player flying a helicopter towards downtown Los Santos, while the other shows one of the three main protagonists, Michael, rappelling down the side of a building (thanks IGN).Both offer a good look at the impressive landscape that'll make up part of GTA 5'sshockingly large world, and a demonstration of the game's new lighting effects at work during a warm sunset.
A third shot shows another helicopter flight over the Hollywood-like Vinewood sign, and another view of the mountains in the distance.
Last week we gathered all the first GTA V details from Game Informer magazine in the US. Have a read for a breakdown on each of the three main characters, dynamic missions, and more.
The second GTA V trailer will be released tomorrow.

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The second Grand Theft Auto V trailer

November 14th, 2012, 14:41 Posted By: wraggster

MCV is trying to recall the last time we posted a story containing a direct feed of a trailer that hasn’t been released yet.
Such is the power of Grand Theft Auto.
Rockstar is going live with only the second trailer for game tonight. It’s possible we may catch some first glimpses of the game’s many new features, and perhaps even the ambitious multiplayer mode that the studio has been alluding to in the press.
Make sure you check back here at 4:00pm UK time

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/see-i...railer/0106369

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Sony smacks PS3 pirates with PSN bans

November 14th, 2012, 14:50 Posted By: wraggster

Consumers who use the new PS3 lv0 bootloader key to play games illegally online are being banned from PSN.
“Unauthorised software for the PlayStation 3 system was recently released by hackers,” a Sony statement reads. “Use of such software violates the terms of the ‘System Software License Agreement for the PlayStation 3 System’ and the ‘Terms of Services and User Agreement’ for the PlayStation Network/Sony Entertainment Network and its Community Code of Conduct provisions.
“Violation of the System Software License Agreement for the PlayStation 3 system invalidates the consumer's right to access that system. Consumers running unauthorised or pirated software may have their access to the PlayStation Network and access to Sony Entertainment Network services through PlayStation 3 system terminated permanently.
“To avoid permanent termination, consumers must immediately cease using and delete all unauthorized or pirated software from their PlayStation 3 systems.
“In order to help provide a safe, fair, online environment, consumers who we believe violate ‘Terms of Services and User Agreement’ for the PlayStation Network/Sony Entertainment Network or the applicable laws or regulations of their country or region risk having access to the PlayStation Network and access to Sony Entertainment Network services terminated permanently.”
How effective the move will be remains open to debate, considering that hackers now reportedly have access to the complete dataset the PS3 uses to identify itself on PSN servers.
It’s also worth noting that it was Sony’s attempt to restrict owners from freely using their console that started this all off in the first place – hacker George Hotz argued that Sony had no right to remove Linux functionality from the console and that he and others should be free to sue the hardware they own as they please.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/sony-...n-bans/0106360

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Black Ops 2: GameStop sells more than 1 million copies at launch

November 15th, 2012, 00:28 Posted By: wraggster

US retailer GameStop has said that it sold approximately 1 million copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 worldwide at its midnight launch events.
GameStop boss Tony Bartel told Bloombergthat the game looks set to break records for the retailer."Black Ops II is shaping up to be our biggest game launch of all time," said Bartel. "GameStop sold more than 1 million units worldwide during our midnight launch period."
That's just a fraction of what's expected from the game's full day-one sales, as analyst Michael Olson predicts launch day sales of between 6.5 million and 7.2 million units in the US and UK, according to the report.
Activision said last week that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has the potential to become the best-selling game of all time, with pre-order numbers exceeding that of Modern Warfare 3 - "the most successful pre-order program of all time".
Check out CVG's Black Ops 2 review through that link.

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Black Ops 2: Activision working to fix PS3 issues

November 15th, 2012, 00:31 Posted By: wraggster

Activision is aware of and working to fix a number of issues being reported with the PS3 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Multiple users have reported experiencing connectivity and freezing problems on the official Black Ops 2 forums.The freezing issue isn't limited to the PS3 edition of the shooter, with some Xbox 360 users also running into trouble, although it seems to be more common on Sony's console.
Activision Support said on Twitter: "We are aware of connectivity issues that some players are facing in Black Ops II on PlayStation 3. We are working on resolution, thank you."
It also retweeted some advice for PC players having problems which was originally posted by a developer at Treyarch, who said: "If you are experiencing crash or performance issues, please make sure your drivers are updated."
In our Black Ops 2 review we called the shooter "another explosive Call of Duty package, even if it doesn't manage to topple previous heights." See what other critics had to say in our Black Ops 2 review round-up.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ix-ps3-issues/

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EU PS Store update: Call of Duty Declassified, Portal 2 DLC, F1 Race Stars

November 15th, 2012, 00:33 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has published this week's European PlayStation Store content update, which includes new releases Call of Duty Black Ops: Declassified and F1 Race Stars, plus fresh Portal 2 DLC. Read the full list below.
PlayStation Network New Content
PlayStation Plus

• Portal 2 In Motion - 30% Discount

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DmC demo due next week on Xbox Live and PSN

November 15th, 2012, 00:51 Posted By: wraggster

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Jet Set Radio HD coming to Vita, iOS and Android this month

November 15th, 2012, 00:55 Posted By: wraggster

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Lone Survivor migrating to PS3 and Vita

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Sony launches Wonderbook TV campaign

November 16th, 2012, 00:15 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has launched a multi-million pound TV advertising campaign to ensure Wonderbook: Book of Spells is firmly in the minds of consumers ahead of its arrival tomorrow.
The advert will air on Sunday 18^th November during Surprise Surprise, on Monday 19^th during I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here and on Friday 23^rd November in a break during Loose Women.
The campaign is already in mid-flow; having begun last Friday during This Morning and continued over last weekend in during You’ve Been Framed and The X Factor.
Wonderbook is Sony’s latest attempt at broadening into a wider market and it’s faith in the project can been seen with the move to get Harry Potter scribe JK Rowling on board to write exclusive content for the game.
The game demonstrates the latest evolution in the PlayStation Eye technology and will land on shelves tomorrow (Friday November 16^th).

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/sony-...mpaign/0106461

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PS3 version of Black Ops 2 has a few online teething issues

November 16th, 2012, 00:18 Posted By: wraggster

With millions of day one sales, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was always going to experience a couple of hiccups.
Sadly for owners of the PS3, both of the early issues are dogging only their systems.
Some players have taken to the European PlayStation forums to complain of online connectivity issues when attempting to access Black Ops II’s multiplayer mode.
“We are aware of connectivity issues that some players are facing in Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 3. We are working on resolution,” is the official response from Activision support, with Treyarch design director David Vonderhaar adding via Twitter: “We are indeed up and running, but we are also aware not everyone can connect. We are investigating something with our partners at Sony.
“We are currently testing backend matchmaking changes that we think can help with this. I don't have a timetable, or I would tell you. The ‘Waiting to balance teams’ thing is something else entirely. More on that shortly.”
Elsewhere, other PS3 owners have taken to the ‘net to claim that their DLC codes aren’t working properly, preventing them form accessing Nuketown 2025 and Nuketown zombies maps.
Bear in mind, of course, that Black Ops II has already sold millions of copies, with the vast majority of customers enjoying a trouble-free experience.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ps3-v...issues/0106459

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Record breaking Black Ops 2 makes $500m in 24 hours

November 16th, 2012, 23:54 Posted By: wraggster

Latest Call of Duty beats Modern Warfare 3 first day sales by $100 million

The year's biggest gaming blockbuster Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has garnered more than $500 million in sales in its first 24 hours.
The exact number of individual game sales has yet to be revealed, but the money generated beats previous record-setter Modern Warfare 3, which had accrued $400m in its first day of release.

It remains to be seen whether Black Ops 2 will also smash past Modern Warfare's five days sales which generated the title $775 million, even breaking through the $1 billion barrier just 16 days after release
“With first day sales of over half a billion dollars worldwide, we believe Call of Duty is the biggest entertainment launch of the year for the fourth year in a row,” said Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick.
“Life-to-date sales for the Call of Duty franchise have exceeded worldwide theatrical box office receipts for “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars,” the two most successful movie franchises of all time. Given the challenged macro-economic environment, we remain cautious about the balance of 2012 and 2013.”

http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...0m-in-24-hours

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PS3 ships 70 million units

November 16th, 2012, 23:57 Posted By: wraggster

Sony's PlayStation 3 console has shipped more than 70 million units since its launch in 2006, the company has announced.
As well as hitting the impressive landmark on November 4th, the firm said it had also shipped 15 million PlayStation Move controllers as of November 11th.

Microsoft recently revealed that it had sold over 70 million Xbox 360 consoles, although both this and the PS3 are dwarfed by sales of the Wii, which has sold around 100 million units.
Despite the impressive life-time sales, all the console manufacturers are now gearing up for the next-generation of systems.
Nintendo's Wii U is set to launch on November 18th in the US and November 30th in Europe, whilst Microsoft and Sony have yet to officially announce the existence of a new Xbox or a PS4.

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How Niko’s intrusive phone grounds Grand Theft Auto IV in the modern world

November 17th, 2012, 18:15 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony lowers PS3, PS Vita bundles to $199 for Black Friday madness

November 18th, 2012, 00:08 Posted By: wraggster

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Sine Mora shoots up PS3/Vita next week

November 18th, 2012, 00:25 Posted By: wraggster

Digital Reality and Grasshopper have confirmed that its visually impressive shooter Sine Mora will arrive on the PlayStation Store for PS3 and Vita next week.
US gamers will get it on November 20, while EU players have to wait just a day longer.The horizontal shooter hit XBLA in March to positive reviews, impressing with its colorful bullet swarms and 3D backgrounds.
The game arrived on PC via Steam for $9.99 earlier this month. A launch trailer is over here.

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Huge Assassin's Creed 3 patch fixes long list of bugs next week

November 18th, 2012, 00:28 Posted By: wraggster

Ubisoft has confirmed plans to release an enormous glitch-fixing update for Assassin's Creed 3 next week.
The update will tackle an impressively long list of bugs for both the single-player campaign and multiplayer modes, as well as a few balance tweaks for improved gameplay.Regular glitch occurrences have been a common complaint of AC3 from both critics and gamers alike, and this will be Ubisoft's second patch - after a significant launch-day update - tackling the game's issues.
Ubisoft says to expect the update "by the end of next week".
The full list of changes is over on the official forums.
Assassin's Creed 3 sold approximately 3.5 million copies in its first week of availability, according to publisher Ubisoft.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ugs-next-week/

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Call Of Duty: Black Ops Declassified review

November 18th, 2012, 20:48 Posted By: wraggster

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Rock Boshers DX review

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Skullgirls 'Slightly Different Edition' patch hits PS3 version Nov. 20

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Android Shell Beta 1.5

November 19th, 2012, 14:12 Posted By: wraggster

Android Shell Beta 1.5 is the latest PSP Shell to be made available to the PlayStation Homebrew community . IF you are looking for a fun and cool Android Shell for your PSP System , Then look no further as Android Shell Beta 1.5 is now available for download via our download section , This awesome well done Android PSP Shell has been updated to offer more stability and compatibility for your homebrew enable PSP System , Please note that this PSP Shell is still in beta stages so not all features might work correctly , But is stable enough for you to enjoy it on your PSP System .

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PSP Filer 6.6 Go

November 19th, 2012, 14:14 Posted By: wraggster

PSP Filer 6.6 Go is now available to the PlayStation Homebrew community . If you are looking for a PSP Filer that is compatible with PSP Go , Then look no further as PSP Filer 6.6 Go is now available to the Playstation Homebrew community for PSP Go users . So go ahead and download this awesome well done homebrew for your PSP Go System if you had a hard time using PSP Filer 6.6 on your PSP Go System in the past . Changelog:
•Added support for browsing the internal storage and the memory stick of the PSP Go (partly, see readme.txt)


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The Homebrew Network 7

November 19th, 2012, 14:17 Posted By: wraggster

The Homebrew Network 7 is now available for download . If you love Sony PSN Store and are a homebrew user, Then you are going to love hgoel0974 latest PSP Homebrew application known as The Homebrew Network 7 which is a Homebrew store where users will be able to download all their favorite PSP Homebrew application for your PSP System with Custom Firmware on ir or that are homebrew enable . This awesome well done homebrew application is compatible of runing on Windows PC and Linux according to the developer . So go ahead and give this awesome well done homebrew store a tried on your PC . Changes in version 7:
Great update
Added chat
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Available version for Linux
Requirements of the application:
Windows:
Requires Net framework 4.x
It requires an internet connection
Linux:
It requires the latest version of Mono Framework
It requires an internet connection
Chat it is necessary to have the Flash Player installed

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Silent Hill Play Novel Portable Beta 0.30

November 19th, 2012, 14:20 Posted By: wraggster

Here is a updated homebrew game for all your Silent Hill homebrew fan , Silent Hill Play Novel Portable Beta 0.30 has been updated with more features and a few bugs fixes from previous version . This version is a bit much more stable and offer better compatibility and stability for your homebrew enable PSP System . If you are using a older version, Then is recommended to update to this version whcih was made available on Nov 15th of 2012 . Please do note that Silent Hill Play Novel Portable Beta 0.30 is still in beta stages , So it might not work propertly and or crash at time, But the developer is always working on it and making new updated version constantly . So stay tuned as we bring you more updated version of Silent Hill Play Novel Portable also known as SHPNP for your download .

incpdo Objective:
Create a port from the PC version and Original Version o Silent Hill Play Novel so we can play it on our PSPs and Vitas. Once completed there will be a third version wich will be the “arrange” version of the game wich will include some hd CGs and original music of the Silent Hill game mixed with a couple of twiches on the minigames and “gameplay” of the game.
Data:
Original 2001 GBA game released as Silent Hill Play Novel. It was an adaptation of the first Silent Hill game in the form of an interactive graphic novel(choose your own adventure style.. It was never released outside japan territory.
It was translated completly by Toby Normoyle.
There was a Flash game released for PC owners using some of the Toby Normoyle translation but with a few changes in it.

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Auria 0.0 020

November 19th, 2012, 14:22 Posted By: wraggster

A newR RPG Homebrew game known as Auria 0.0 020 is now available for download . This awesome WIP Homebrew game that has been released as a beta is available to the homebrew community . This homebrew game has some pretty cool graphics and gameplay that users will get to enjoy on their PSP system , Even though this homebrew game is still in its early stages, Its pretty stable enough for users to enjoy and get to know . Feel free to download the latest version which is Auria 0.0 020 available for download via our download section below . Features available on this release
- logo
- menu
- name
- hp
- lava
- separate blocks
- animated water and lava

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UMD Dumper 2.4

November 19th, 2012, 14:23 Posted By: wraggster

A new updated PSP UMD Dumber homebrew application is now available to the PlayStation Homebrew community . UMD Dumper 2.4 is the latest PlayStation Homebrew application to be released to the Playstation Homebrew community . If you are looking for a awesome UMD Dumper, Then look no further as UMD Dumper 2.4 has been released with some updated features as a few bug fixes from previous version . This latest version offer better compatibility and stability then previous version . So go ahead and download this PSP Homebrew application from our download section below .

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PKG Toolkit GUI Update 1.4

November 19th, 2012, 14:30 Posted By: wraggster

via http://wololo.net/2012/11/13/pkg-too...ui-update-1-4/

After releasing version 1.3, dev $n!pR has released another update of his app PKG Toolkit GUI. This new update makes use of SCETool for ELF and SELF file decryption and encryption.



He has also added support for the latest CFW available (4.21, 4.30). Another of the new characteristics is the fact that you can now create Debug and Retail packages. It also automatically detects the TitleID of a package and also adds an extra tool called AllUnpkg.



Changelog Version 1.40:

•Added AllUnpkg tool.
•Can now decrypt retail and debug packages.
•Option of creating debug or retail packages.
•Changed how log output is handled.
•Auto detect Title ID of PKG.

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Has Sony resumed Ps2 emulation on the Ps3?

November 19th, 2012, 14:32 Posted By: wraggster

via http://wololo.net/2012/11/13/has-son...on-on-the-ps3/

While browsing the Spanish dorums daxhordes, I noticed a very interesting topic.

Apparently, after officially stopping production of Ps2 system, Sony has started to hire Ps2 developers to work on Ps2 emulation debugging.

Now, I’ll just use this as an excuse for one of my lectures, this time, about Ps2 emulation on the Ps3 and the history behind it.

The Ps2 was a very complex system, it was hard to code for and this has also resulted in being harder to emulate. This explains why the Vita can emulate the psp, and why Gamecube/Wii emulation was done faster than Ps2, achieving higher compatibility in less time.

To achieve Ps2 backwards compatibility, Sony didn’t even resort to emulation, they basically grabbed a Ps2 and incorporated it into the Ps3. Both the Emotion Engine (the Ps2′s CPU) and the Graphics Synthesiser (the Ps2′s GPU) were soldered into early Ps3′s mother board. This allowed perfect Ps2 compatibility for the Ps3. The Ps3 models that used this hardware were the Japanese and American 20Gb and 60Gb models.

As time passed on, Sony decided to cut costs, they did so by removing the EE and using the Cell BE (Ps3′s CPU) to emulate it. At first, this caused a decrease in compatibility, due to the crappy EE emulator, but it then became better and games such as MGS3, which previously lagged, now run smoothly. The models that saw this change were the 60Gb Pal and 80Gb American models.



Wanting to reduce more costs, Sony decided to remove the GS and tried to emulate it using the RSX (the Ps3′s GPU). This was a complete catastrophe, not only didn’t it work well, but it dropped compatibility down to 30%. Now, this (crappy) emulator exists in every Ps3 out there, so in a sense, all ps3s are backwards compatible, but they have that disabled for discs. This is the reason we see Ps2 games on PSN, because these Ps2 games were lucky enough to be on that 30%.

Here is a sum up of Ps3 consoles and their BC status:
Ps2 Hardware: EE GS IOP
20/60Gb US/JP: Hardware Hardware Software
80Gb US, 60Gb PAL: Software Hardware Software
Others: Software Software Software

So, what is needed to have full backwards compatibility?
First, the RSX can only partially emulate the GS, to fully emulate it, the RSX might need help from the Cell BE. The problem is, the Cell BE is already fully used:

Core: task
SPU0: IOP (the ps1 CPU found in the ps2)
SPU1: EEDMA
SPU2: Isolation
SPU3: IPU
SPU4: GSEGFIF
SPU5: PS2-SPU2
SPU6: VU1
SPU7: not used (factory disabled)
PPU0: PS2-Devices
PPU1: Emotion Engine

As you can see, the way this emulator works right now leaves the Cell with no room for anything else (except the SPU5, which is about 50% loaded, and the SPU7, which is not used), so to have the Cell BE assist the RSX in emulating the GS, there has to be a complete re-map of what the SPUs and PPUs do to get more room. Maybe enabling SPU7, but if Sony disabled it for a reason, I’m willing to bet that reason was overheating.

With all this said, it’s up to Sony to decide what they want to do to the Ps2 emulator, will they leave it like that? will they improve it? will they re-write it? only time will tell.

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uOFW, the alternate Firmware project for the PSP

November 19th, 2012, 14:33 Posted By: wraggster

via http://wololo.net/2012/11/14/uofw-th...t-for-the-psp/

Some of you might have heard of uOFW, a project that aims at fully reverse-engineering OFW 6.60 on the PSP with the goal of writing an open source Firmware for our beloved device. Others might remember the Utopia project with a similar goal. Finally, most of you might wonder what the point of such a project would be, since we all have CFW on our PSPs… Today, in the hope of answering some of these questions, I’m interviewing Felix and Artart, the leads of one of the most ambitious projects on the PSP.





Wololo: Hi guys, could you describe the uOFW project in noob-friendly words? If I am a regular PSP user, what does this project do for me? What is its ultimate goal?

Felix & Artart: It’s quite a tough question, but although the project is very technical and not noob-friendly, its goals are very simple to understand.

uOFW is a project of reverse engineering the PSP firmware: in short, it means we are discovering how the PSP operating system works. In other words, it means we are looking into all the software which is used to make your PSP work as it does. From the binaries of this operating system (like a computer executable), we take its source code: it means we discover the way it works in a both human-readable and machine-readable way, in a conventional programming language (here, the C language).



As an end user, the project does nothing for now… we are “just” making a new PSP firmware, identical to the original one, but free of rights (it can be modified freely), and in a way which lets us modify it how we want. This means alternative firmwares may appear, opening your PSP to more opportunities and functionality… of course that part depends on what people will do with uOFW, not on uOFW itself. Still, with the documented source codes of the modules (and the working modules) we make adding new features to the firmware easier than ever before!

In addition, uOFW can also lead to progresses in emulators. As an example, the audio.prx module reverse engineering is heavily used in PCSP (practically untouched from what I heard), and it’s working perfectly.

A major part of the uOFW project is the documentation about the PSP modules and the PSP hardware itself. We intend to create the first compact archive of PSP hardware/kernel information. For now, a lot of information about it can already be found on the Internet, however, unfortunately, they cannot be found at a single place. Examples are the websites wololo.net and ps2dev, both being places where major information about the PSP can be found, but in many cases only in the form of bits and pieces, leaving much valuable information unfound (or can only be found after some search time). We want to change that with uOFW, adding module specific information right into the module’s source code. And it doesn’t end with that; we have setup a PSP wiki for the uOFW project as well, adding all information we find during reverse engineering which don’t get included into the source code.

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TN-C eCFW for Vita! - PSVita Custom Firmware

November 19th, 2012, 14:36 Posted By: wraggster

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Developer Total_Noob has released TN-C eCFW with a huge list of improvements including compatibility for the Motorstorm and Super Collapse exploits. TN-C has also now become open source. Keep reading!



The long awaited and highly anticipated update to TNmenu by developer Total_Noob for all exploits is finally here, bringing a substantial update to just about everything. With TN-C Total_Noob has added compatibility for those still holding out on the Motorstorm and Super Collapse 3 exploits; something he was testing a while back. TN has also made this release open source which means other developers will be able to build and add new features to TN-C. With this release Total_Noob also released a statement that this will be most likely his last release. It’s very sad news; we can only say thanks and best wishes in your future endeavors.


“As promised, here is the new open sourced TN-C. This is probably my last release, because my priority is still familiy, friends and school If you continue my project, please keep it open source and call it ‘TN’ Best wishes.

~Andy, aka Total_Noob”

The release is packed with tons of bug fixes, fixes for compatibility issues and has an entirely new look. TN listened to users and fixed everything, making it the best TN release thus far. You can find a list of the full release and new features below including a tutorial on installing ISO/CSO and homebrew by TN. The download links can be found at the bottom with a preview of it. Enjoy!

“- Changelog CEF 6.60 TN-C
* Added 1.61-1.67 firmwares support (supports Motorstorm and Super Collapse 3 exploits).
* Added ability to alter user name and button assign (enter button).
* Added possiblity to change buttons to exit and its hold duration.
* Added possiblity to change CPU speed (the PSP Emu’s CPU is increased by 60%. Even 20/10 CPU on PSVita is faster than 333/166 CPU on PSP )
* Added custom folder hider(fixes dj max portable 3 crash).
* Fixed issue with backups which within load an ELF file (fixes crash in Talkman and probably in more games).
* Improved module device check patch (fixes Tekken 6 and Soul Calibur).
- Changelog TN Menu
* Updated the whole user interface (by Darkenvy).
* Added memory space check.
* Added PIC1 display.
* Fixed bug that doesn’t allow you to go to PSVita menu when you load TN Menu within TN Menu.
* Fixed crash when you move a backup file and the ISO folder does not exist.
* Made everything smoother.
* Improved ZIP reading (increases menu boot with packages).

Controls:
* [] to open the configuration menu.
* /\ to delete a file.
* X to install a homebrew, move backups, or to load a homebrew/game.
* Arrows to move.

Prepare homebrews:
* Create an ZIP archive of the homebrew, saved as: ‘FILENAME.ZIP/PSP/GAME/*THE_HOMEBREWS_NAME*/EBOOT.PBP’.
* “FILENAME.ZIP” can be saved somehow, it just MUST BE UPPER CASE LETTER and the filename can ONLY BE 8 CHARACTERS LONG.
* Save the archive in the savedata folder.

Install ISO/CSO:
* Copy backup file to the savedata folder, UPPER CASE LETTER, 8 CHARACTERS LONG (e.g. BACKUP.ISO).
* Start TN Menu and press X on the game to move it to ‘ms0:/ISO/’ (you’ll reach ~2000 KB/s).

DATA.TN
This is a ZIP file which contains images for TN Menu.

Source Code
CEF TN got open sourced by GPLv3. I am tired of programming and give you guys the job continue it. Please respect the license, make it open source.
It also contains ‘popcorn’ which is a beta module for psx support. Perhaps a master can finish it with sounds.


Credits
* Thanks to Dark_AleX for his impressive work.
* Thanks to Darkenvy for his TN Menu graphics.
* Thanks to Takka for his ISO/CSO reader.
* Thanks to xerpi who found Urbanix Exploit EU.
* Thanks to Frostegater for MBA Exploit.
* Thanks to teck4 for Gravity Crash Exploit.
* Thanks everyone who collected bugs.“

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To Update or not To Update, THAT is the question!

November 19th, 2012, 14:38 Posted By: wraggster

via http://wololo.net/2012/11/18/to-upda...-the-question/

The PSVita OFW Update version 2.0 is due out soon. It features some very attractive features and updates, the main one being Playstation Plus support for PSVita users and the 6 free titles. But, OFW 1.81 has proven to be the golden firmware in hacking the Vita so far, with the release of the first CFW for the PSP emulator. Chances are that OFW 2.0 patches the KExploit, with all of these things going on I am sure that most users find themselves in a dilemma to decide whether or not to update.


Today I am going to discuss the pros and cons of updating so that it may become clearer as to if you should update or not.

Pros:
•The biggest advantage of updating is Playstation Plus and their amazing introductory offer which gets you 6 games for FREE
•The PS+ 30 day free trial – Combined with the above, you can literally get 6 games without spending a penny.
•The ability to check your mail – This may not seem so important but, to some people like me this matters a lot. Being able to check my mail on a bigger screen than my smartphone on the go is very important to me. It also brings the Vita closer to being a cross between a tablet and a gaming console.
•PSN access – As we have all seen with the previous updates, as soon as a firmware update is issued you lose all access to the Playstation Network unless you update. Chances are this is also going to be a forced update just like all previous firmwares.
•Improved Web Browser – The web browser has been updated with better HTML5 support.

Cons:
•eCFW – The biggest con of updating is the loss of eCFW. Sony would never release any sort of update unless there was some ‘Security Vulnerability’ found, specially not an update packed with so many features, clearly all those features are there because Sony realized that people would have to be enticed to update.
•Homebrew – This actually links with eCFW but because we have had rumors of Sony having to rewrite the entire PSP emulator, there might be a possibility that they might have made big changes to the system in effect forcing us to start from the beginning again.
•Loss of ISO support – This is quite a controversial topic but lets admit it, most of us wanted eCFW for this, to be able to play the games we bought for the PSP on the Vita instead of buying them again.



To summarize there is lots at stake with this update, it is a hard decision but, don’t forget this isn’t the end of the scene, we will surely see more exploits in the future. On one hand you have a huge list of new features and on the other hand you have the awesome use of homebrew. So it is down to Update or not to update, that is the question.

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PSPBatch 0.1

November 19th, 2012, 19:29 Posted By: wraggster

This is one a kind PSP Homebrew application that this develop has decided to released to the homebrew community scene . PSPBatch 0.1 is a pretty cool PSP homebrew application that was made available just a few hours ago to the homebrew community for those PSP users who are looking for a batch executive homebrew for their PSP system . This is the first version to be made available by the developer , So lets see how this pretty cool homebrew application will get along with the homebrew community and see if it will be a good one that homebrew users will welcome . Feel free to download PSPBatch 0.1 via our download section below where you will find a download link for this awesome PSP Batch file for your PSP System .

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Auria 0.0 025

November 19th, 2012, 19:31 Posted By: wraggster

RPG Homebrew Game Auria 0.0 025 is now available to the PlayStation Homebrew community for PSP users . If you love playing some cool RPG game, Then you are going to love this homebrew game known as Auria which was made available just a few hours ago to the playstation Homebrew community for PSP users who have a homebrew enable PSP System , this latest version includes more features and maps for users to enjoy on this game . Feel free to download this awesome well done game from our download section below . - logo
- menu
- name
- character selection
- hp
- lava
- separate blocks
- ice
- animated water and lava
- in-game menu
- move between maps

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Uncharted card game revealed for PlayStation Vita

November 19th, 2012, 22:03 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has lifted the lid on a brand new Uncharted game for Vita – Uncharted Fight for Fortune.
Rather than trying to replicate the IP’s PS3 experience a la Uncharted: Golden Abyss, this title takes a different approach. It’s an “action-adventure turn-based card game featuring the heroes and villains from the Uncharted universe”.
The game will be a digital-only release and will arrive in December. It is a standalone release and does not require a copy of Golden Abyss to play, although those who have played the game will be rewarded with extra in-game artefacts.
Players must create a team of recognisable characters from the game’s universe to use in battle with other players.
“The rich lore that surrounds the Uncharted universe gave us the opportunity to create Uncharted: Golden Abyss, complete with lush, artefact-filled environments,” the co-director of developer Bend Studio stated on theEuropean PlayStation blog.
“With over 300 treasures to be found, we wanted to find a way to allow our fans to delve deeper into the artefact collections and mysteries of the Uncharted universe.”

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/uncha...n-vita/0106636

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Ratchet & Clank: QForce delayed on Vita

November 19th, 2012, 23:53 Posted By: wraggster

Ratchet & Clank: QForce (aka in US as Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault) has been delayed on Vita.
Originally planned to launch alongside the PS3 version this year, the Vita version of Insomniac's latest Ratchet game has been pushed back to January 2013.The PS3 version's release is unaffected, still due for November 27 in US, and late November in EU.
Sony says the delay is "to ensure that your experience is packed with all the action and polish you'd expect from a Ratchet & Clank game".
This will prove disappointing for those of you who were attracted to the offer of getting both versions for the price of one.
Sony ensures fans that the offer still stands; those who buy the PS3 version will be entitled to a download code for the Vita version - which will be compatible with cross-play - but you'll just have to wait until January to take advantage of it.
"To reward you for your patience, we'll be giving you the very first piece of DLC for the title, the Miniboss multiplayer skin pack, for free," adds Sony.
A more precise release date for Vita will be announced "very soon".

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...layed-on-vita/

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Uncharted Fight for Fortune officially revealed for Vita

November 20th, 2012, 00:01 Posted By: wraggster

hris Reese, co-director of Uncharted: Golden Abyss studio Bend Studio, which created Fight for Fortune with co-dev One Loop Games, describes the upcoming release as an action-adventure turn-based card game featuring the heroes and villains of the Uncharted universe.Set for release on December 4 via the PlayStation Store for $4.99 in the US (Euro details to be confirmed), it's a standalone title which can also be linked up to Golden Abyss, with an upcoming patch for the Vita launch game enabling users to "power up the artefacts" they've collected for immediate use within Fight for Fortune.

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PS Vita firmware 2.0 speeds up web browser, makes it a "small app"

November 20th, 2012, 00:13 Posted By: wraggster

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Black Ops 2 still freezing on PS3 for some players despite patch

November 20th, 2012, 00:15 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony initiates PlayStation Mobile Developer Programme

November 21st, 2012, 00:19 Posted By: wraggster

More developers can now create dedicated content for PlayStation Certified devices.
In a move to bolster its presence on open operating system-based devices through PlayStation Mobile, SCE (Sony Computer Entertainment) has initiated the PlayStation Mobile Developer Programme, including the official version of the PlayStation Mobile SDK.
The new initiative will aim to allow a wider range of developers to create dedicated content for PlayStation Mobile, as it rolls out across Japan, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Australia.
Developers will also be able to easily distribute their content via the PlayStation Store on a commercial basis and market their games to gamers with PlayStation Certified devices and PlayStation Vista. The license agreement fee is reported to be at 7,980 yen annually.
Meanwhile, in addition to the technical support provided by SCE via the developers’ forum, whereby developers are able to exchange information, the will also be able to continue to develop content created with the open beta version.

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System update brings PlayStation Plus to Vita

November 21st, 2012, 00:55 Posted By: wraggster

Vita owners can now have access to the PlayStation Plus service courtesy of the Vita firmware update 2.0.
Sony previously announced that the service would be coming to the handheld and the addition forms one of several enhancements arriving with this system upgrade.
The update adds the ability to use the web browser in-game and the addition of wireless PC synching will enable players to transfer content between the handheld and the PC using Wi-FI.
Console gamers can now transfer folders from a PlayStation 3 or a PC to the Vita system and the upgrade also features enhancements to a range of Vita applications.
An Email app has now been added to the home screen of the handheld and the Maps application now able to showcase weather information.
Meanwhile, Turkish is now a optional system language and players can now select how they wish to be alerted regarding the type of notification.

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