If you are waiting for the next generation PlayStation console, you have a few years of waiting to do if Sony Worldwide Studios boss, Shuhei Yoshida, is to be believed. In an interview with Develop, Yoshida said that Microsoft and Nintendo will release their next consoles before Sony.
Last month we reported the PS3 version of Final Fantasy XIV was scheduled for release in March 2010, a whole six months after the release of the PC version. Square Enix has now revealed the real reason why they decided to bump up the release date of Final Fantasy XIV, citing “technical problems” as the cause of the delay.
With the 2010 FIFA World Cup out of the way, the next big football event to look forward to this year is the release of FIFA 11. EA Sports has confirmed the release dates for FIFA 11 on all major consoles, including PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, DS, PC and Mobile, for both Europe and North America.
We know that the PS3 will be getting another firmware update in September to add 3D Blu-ray compatibility to the console. In addition to this, Pocket-Lint are reporting that there will be a third 3D related firmware update for the PlayStation 3, which will bring 3D photos to the platform.
Sony revealed a special surround sound system for the PlayStation 3 at E3 last month, and SCEJ has now officially dated the system. The surround sound system will be released on September 3oth 2010 and will have a price tag of ¥19,800 (around $199 / £150).
Although the next iteration of the PlayStation, be it PS4, hasn’t been announced yet, Sony has confirmed that work is progressing on ‘future platform related activities’. First party developers are helping to design the future PlayStation according to Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida.
Sony is prepping two new PS3 Slim consoles for the Japanese market. The brand new units will go on sale in Japan on July 29th 2010, featuring 160GB and 320GB hard drives. Both of the units will be available in the standard black but the 160GB will also be available in white, complete with matching DualShock 3 controller.
Eight new Killzone 3 screens have emerged today, though these aren’t in high-definition like the previous set. The new screenshots show more action from the game including more weapons, the snowy environment and the jet packs. Check out the new screens below.
Episode 14 of FirstPlay will be available to download from the PlayStation Store tomorrow and features a review of EA Sports’ Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, and a preview of Enslaved: Odyssey To The West from Ninja Theory. You can also find a review of Green Day: Rock Band.
When Hulu Plus launches later this month the service will not require PlayStation Plus subscription, as previously thought. Hulu has gone on record and stated that “the PlayStation Plus service is only a requirement during the preview period.” Once the preview period is over, the service will be available to all PS3 users, regardless of subscription status.
