Final Fight: Double Impact was released released on the PlayStation Store two weeks ago and introduced a new digital rights management (DRM) measure on the PlayStation Network. However, they didn’t do a very good job of communicating the requirement to users until this week. Capcom issues an apology, not for the restriction, but because they didn’t do a good job of telling people that there was one.
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Disgaea 3 Getting Trophy Patch
NIS America has confirmed that the European version of Disgaea 3 is finally getting a trophy patch. In addition, NIS America has also revealed that the patch will be retroactive so some trophies will automatically unlocked, providing the requirements are met, once the patch is installed. If you are lucky, you may not have to play through the game again.
How 3D Works on the PlayStation 3
Firmware 3.30 turned on 3D game support on the PS3 this week, but there are no 3D games current available. Digital Foundry have done some investigation into how the technology works on the console, starting with how Sony translated WipEout HD from 2D into 3D. In short, many games need to scale down the resolution and reduce the frame rate.
New Version of Media Go Announced
Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced a new version of the Media Go software for the PC, bring the current version to v1.40. The free application allows users to manage their PSP and PSPgo systems as well as access the PlayStation Store to download games, videos and other content.
PS3 Firmware 3.30 Breaking PS3s
If you haven’t updated to Firmware 3.30 yet, you may want to hold off. Problems have been reported by users after upgrading to the latest version, complaining that their PS3s have become useless. The main reported problems are that the systems no longer read any form of disc, thus making gaming and watching movies an impossibility.
Read MoreGod of War 3 Tops 2 Million In Sales
According to the latest sales data from VGChartz, God of War 3 has already sold over 2 million copies in five weeks since release. God of War III joins the other PlayStation 3 exclusives to break the 2 million mark, including Uncharted 2, LittleBigPlanet and Resistance. In addition, SOCOM: Confrontation has finally broken the 1 million mark.
Sony Updates Terms of Service and User Agreement
With the release of Firmware 3.30 today, Sony has also updated the Terms of Service and the End-User License Agreement (EULA). One of the main modifications is to the “Maintenance and Upgrades” clause, which allows Sony to automatically change functionality on the PS3 and could “cause a loss of data or content or cause a loss of functionalities or utilities.”
VidZone Launches ‘VidZone TV’
Less than a year since VidZone launched on June 11 2009, the team are extremely excited to announce VidZone TV. VidZone has racked up over 3 million users since it was released, with over 350 million videos streamed. The new addition, VidZone TV, features over 100 music TV channels all of which can be played back on demand.
MAG Getting Free DLC on April 29th 2010
Make sure you mark April 29th on the calendar. The 256-player online game MAG will be getting free DLC on the 29th, known as the “Fast Attack” Gear Pack. The free DLC pack adds three brand new Special Edition Sniper Rifles that include a number of performance adjustments and visual variations to the already-popular long-range weapons.
Lost Planet 2 Multiplayer Demo Now Available
Today’s PlayStation Store update adds the Lost Planet 2 Multiplayer Demo for all to download. The demo lets you together with up to 16 players, grab some weapons, jump in a vital suit and compete in Elimination, Team Elimination, or Data post Grab modes. The demo shows off just some of what the full game contains, which ships on May 11th 2010.