Sony has announced a new minor firmware revision for the PlayStation 3, presumably, to stop hackers from installing custom firmware and running unofficial code on the console. Firmware version v3.56 will be available to download soon. Sony’s official change log simply states: “This is a minor update that adds a security patch.”
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Sony Announced Next Generation Portable Console
Earlier today in Tokyo, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announced the next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP). NGP will make its debut at the end of the 2011, but here’s everything you need to know right now. You can find the complete specification of NGP on our sister site XTREME PSP.
US PlayStation Store Update for January 25th 2011
Updates
- Super Street Fighter IV: Super Complete Alternate Costume Pack – Sale (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $17.99)
- Top Gun – Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Downloadable Games
- Dead Space Extraction ($14.99)
FirstPlay Episode 42 Details
Episode 42 of FirstPlay hits the UK PlayStation tomorrow, and comes with two more PSN avatars. Episode 42 also includes reviews of two sci-fi titles: Dead Space 2 and Mass Effect 2. You can also find a expert guide to tuning your car in Gran Turismo 5.
US PlayStation Video Store Update for January 21st 2011
This week on the North America PlayStation Video Store, you can find the latest TV shows and new movies. New releases include Death Race 2, Stone, and Freakonomics. New TV includes the season 2 of Parks and Recreation and the first season of Perfect Couples.
New Killzone 3 Multiplayer Video
A new multiplayer video of Killzone 3 has been released ahead of the games release and open beta. The new multiplayer video shows Killzone 3‘s third multiplayer map, Bilgarsk Boulevard – just one of eight different multiplayer maps in the game. The Bilgarsk Boulevard will be available to play in the open beta next month.
US PlayStation Plus Update for February 1st 2011
Sony has revealed the contents of the next PlayStation Plus update for North America, due for release on February 1st 2011. The first update for February will include an auto download of a demo of Tales from Space: About a Blob, 50% discounts off both versions of Fat Princess, and 20% of Kung-Fu LIVE. Check out what else you can expect below.
Killzone 3 Open Beta Coming To The PSN
Before Killzone 3 is released later next month, you will be able to experience the game in the Open Beta. The beta will be available between the 3rd and the 15th of Feb 2011 from the PlayStation Store. This Beta will offer you exclusive early access to the MP05 ‘Frozen Dam’ multiplayer level from Killzone 3, including all three online multiplayer modes – Guerrilla Warfare, Warzone and Operations.
PlayStation Video Store Update For January 20th 2011
The UK PlayStation Video Store has been updated with new movies to rent and own. The highlight of this week includes Resident Evil Afterlife, which is now available in SD and HD resolutions. If you buy the HD version, you also get an SD version to watch on your PSP.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Trailer Revealed
Following up on the announcement of Final Fantasy XIII-2 this week, Square Enix have also released the first teaser trailer for the game. Check out the trailer below, but be warned that the trailer contains minor spoilers about the previous title, if you haven’t completed playing the game yet.