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.
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.
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.
A new PSP Firmware is now available to download using the System Update feature on the device. Firmware version v6.37 is a minor update that improves system software stability during use of some features. It may also include some sort of code to block the recent hacking of the PSPgo, but this is speculation for now.
I haven’t even finished playing Final Fantasy XIII yet, and already SQUARE ENIX has announced the sequel. Final Fantasy XIII-2 is scheduled for release next winter and will feature a new story that stems from the previous title as well as a evolved battle system.
Episode 41 of FirstPlay is now available on the Store and comes armed with an exclusive set of Landit Bandit-themed avatars. Episode 41 also includes a hands-on preview of Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds and Bodycount. Plus, a huge review on LittleBigPlanet 2.
‘Going gold’ is a much-anticipated landmark in the development of any game – essentially, it means that the discs are ready to be pressed and the Champagne is chilling nicely. The latest game to reach the ‘gold’ milestone is Killzone 3, which means the game is on schedule for release on February 23rd 2011.
VUDU has been updated to a whole new dimension today thanks to a new patch for the movie streaming service. If you’ve got a 3D-enabled TV hooked up to your PS3, now you can stream in 3D directly from VUDU. If you’ve already downloaded the VUDU app, it will be updated automatically with the new functionality.
Apocalypse is almost here, that’s MotorStorm Apocalypse the game in case you were worried. The European launch date for the game is March 16th 2011. The official box art for the game has also been revealed this week; you can find the the European and US box covers below.
Mass Effect 2 for the PlayStation 3 goes on sale in stores on January 18th in North America, and will also be available in downloadable form through the PlayStation Network in North America on January 18th. In Mass Effect 2, you play as Commander Shepard who has to lead a crack team of mercenaries, scientists and soldiers on a mission to investigate the disappearances of human colonies throughout the galaxy.
