If you live in Europe, a rumor has been circulating about a new PlayStation 3 Slim model. According to NowGamer, the much-talked about 250GB PS3 Slim model will be coming out as soon as next week. No specific date was given out, but the retail source seems to indicate that this release is no coincidence as news also came out that the new Xbox 360 “Super Elite” will be coming out with bundles.
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SEGA Leaks Sony’s Plans for PS2 and Dreamcast Emulation on PS3
Sony and SEGA met in early August of this year to discuss SEGA’s PS3 and PSP releases, as well as Sony’s plans for the console in the near future. The confidential notes from the meeting were leaked by SEGA (included below), and suggest Sony is looking to emulate all PlayStation 2 titles and release them on the PlayStation Network. There was also mention of Dreamcast titles.
Comet Crash Free Update Coming Soon to PSN
Comet Crash, the tower defense game for the PlayStation 3 is getting a free update that will add new features to the game. Comet Crash will get a free patch in a few weeks with some new and remastered sound effects, graphics tweaks, language support and a newly optimized SDTV layout.
MAG Beta Invites Going Out In Europe
Moments ago we received (another) MAG beta invite, but this time on our European PlayStation Network Account. If you happen to live in Europe, check your inbox to see if you have been lucky enough to have received a code. The beta in Europe will run until October 9th 2009 from 17:00 to 20:00 BST and 00:00 and 03:00 BST.
Konami Dates Zombie Apocalypse
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced the release date and new screenshots from the highly anticipated downloadable game Zombie Apocalypse. Coming to the PlayStation Network on September 24, Zombie Apocalypse drops players in an epic battle between the dead and the living. Equipped with ample artillery, players’ dual analog stick shooting skills will be put to the test in the thrilling arcade style shooter.
LittleBigPlanet Water Beta Invites Going Out
Check your inbox as LittleBigPlanet Water Beta invites are being sent out. If you are lucky enough to be given a beta invite, you will be rewarded with exclusive items such as Beta Test Vest as a thank you for your participation. It will also be possible to earn a Beta Bug Blaster Hazmat costume, a prize we give only to those testers who go above and beyond the call of duty to provide us with bugs and feedback, or generally make themselves very useful.
Sony’s Letter to BBC’s Watchdog
The Yellow Light of Death is becoming an increasing problem, according to BBC’s Watchdog. The YLOD was featured on BBC’s Watchdog show last night with a number of users experiencing the issue. The BBC pinned the issue down to a hardware issue present is most consoles, and we know from most cases it is in fact a hardware issue. In response, Sony sent a letter to the BBC detailing the returns policy and commenting on the hardware failure. If you are interested in reading this incredibly long letter, we’ve included it below.
Motion Controller Update III
In the third part of the motion controller Blog series, Richard Marks and Anton Mikhailov break down their E3 on-stage demo in more detail. From plasma whips and drawing, to abstract domino snakes and real time strategy-style games, you’ll see some things you’re already familiar with, as well as some never before seen applications that didn’t quite make the show. More details are included in the video below.
PlayStation Video Store Update For Sep 18th 2009
This week on the US Video Store you can find X-Men Origins: Wolverine which includes a bonus featurette. Hugh walks through what it was like to take on the role of Wolverine/Logan again in this pulse-pounding action thriller.
Read MoreNinja Gaiden Sigma 2 Interview and Walkthrough
If you are awaiting the release of Team Ninja’s latest game, Ninja Faiden Sigma 2, we have a interview and walkthough of the game courtesy of PlayStation.Blog. The 10-minute long interview/walkthrough should answer all your lingering questions on Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 before its release in less than two weeks on September 29th 2009. If Ninja Gaiden history has taught us anything, there’s some insanely hard Trophies to be had.