Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that the PlayStation 3 will be available for a new lower price. The PS3 with 160GB hard disk drive, currently available at a recommended retail price of £249 will be available at a very attractive new RRP of £199 in the UK.
Although THQ hasn’t revealed an exact date for the Upcoming Darksiders sequel, Danny Bilson of THQ has revealed that the game is scheduled for release in June 2012. In Darksiders II, you’ll take on the role of “Death,” one of the dread Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a weaving adventure that runs parallel to the events of the original game.
Harvard Bonin, Sony Santa Monica Studios’ Senior Producer on Starhawk, has been talking to the US PlayStation Blog and has suggested that Warhawk fans will get the first taste of the Starhawk Beta. Its still unclear when the beta is scheduled for but no doubt that players will be lining up to give the game a go.
Sony’s new portable console will not only expensive for early adopters, but the games will also leave you strapped for cash. The first pricing details for PSVita games have been revealed in Japan, suggesting RRP prices will be as high as ¥6,090, which is $80 or £50.
If you are looking to purchase an affordable 3D display, you will be happy to know that the Official PlayStation 3D Display is now available for pre-order. Although the release date is still under wraps, online retailer Amazon has put the display up for pre-order. The display, together with MotorStorm Apocalypse, can be purchased for $499.99.
MotorStorm Apocalypse has received a massive update, adding lots of new features to the game. One of the biggest additions is the ability to create and share game modes and vehicles. Fire up your copy of MotorStorm and you will be prompted to update the game. Check out the complete list of changes below.
PlayStation Plus will be getting access to the Assassin’s Creed Revelations Beta on September 3rd 2011. The beta will feature nine playable characters, all unlocked from the very start, and three maps, all also unlocked too. Read more details about the beta below.
PlayStation Network is offline for scheduled maintenance from 16:05 on Thursday 11 August 2011 until 02:00 on Friday 12 August 2011, BST. During the maintenance period, you won’t be able to connect to the PlayStation Network, however, if you sign-in before, you can continue to play online.
The PlayStation 3 is getting a new firmware update to make things easier for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Sony has added the option to automate two existing features on the PS3. The update also includes some minor changes to the PlayStation Store and enhancements to 3D Blu-ray playback on the console.
The PlayStation Vita is not only a next-gen gaming console, it also features a number of Social and Online features. Now, the actual Social and Online modes have officially been detailed (most functions remain intact, while some has been tweaked). Find out what you can expect from the portable console when it is released in late 2011 / early 2012.
