Although the main reason for the recent 3.21 Firmware update was to remove the OtherOS option from the older PS3 models, the firmware also contains a few undocumented features (undocumented in North America and Europe). The Japanese version of the Firmware 3.21 changelog mentions two new features included in the firmware.
A number of high-profile games have been released in Q1 of 2010, from the 256-player MAG to the first Final Fantasy title for the PlayStation 3. In the last few weeks along, Final Fantasy XIII, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and God of War III all sold a large number of copies in their opening weeks. But which game is leading so far?
The latest iteration of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Peace Walker, has been delayed. Originally the game was scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on May 25, but has now been pushed back by two weeks. The highly anticipated portable sequel is now slated for a June 8th release in North America, June 17th in Europe and June 18th in the U.K. No further info was given for the cause of delay.
A number of new PlayStation 3 titles have been promoted to the Greatest Hits range. A total of 10 new titles have been added to the range and will be rolling out in North America over the next few weeks, each retailing for $29.99. Among the new titles you will find best-selling games like inFAMOUS, God of War Collection, Killzone 2 and Resident Evil 5.
This week in PlayStation Home, fans of Star Wars and Ghostbusters have something to look forward to. A number of Star War themed content will be available later today, from a selection of t-shirts and caps to a full Stormtrooper, Clone Troopers and Imperial Officer costumes. In addition, you can also purchase a black lightsaber and some furniture for your personal space.
The new issue of Qore will be released later today as part of the PlayStation Store update. Episode 23 takes a look at the carnage and glory of God of War III, with Veronica Belmont interviewing game director Stig Asmussen and lead combat designer Adam Poole about the entire process, from developing Kratos’ character model and enlivening the Gods to creating the scale of the epic Titan battles.
If a recent PlayStation Magazine scan is to be believed, God of War III will be getting some downloadable content soon. However, this is no ordinary content. The scan shows that the game will be getting some kind of multiplayer content, expanding the current single-player aspect of the game. The scan, originally posted on the GameTrailers forums, can be found below.
The first episode of FirstPlay will be available to download next week from the PlayStation Store. The final phase of the beta was recently announced and will be starting sometime this week, prior to the general public release. New episodes will be released weekly costing 99p each. However, gamers can purchase three-month subscriptions for £8.99, consisting of 13 episodes per quarter.
George Hotz, responsible for hacking the PS3 and causing the removal of the OtherOS functionality on the PS3 is recommending that user do not update to Firmware 3.21. Why not? Hots is looking to release a custom firmware once the new update is released to retain the OtherOS option for those that want it.
This week you will be able to download some “incredible” costumes for LittleBigPlanet. There is no longer any reason to be scared should the cities of LittleBigPlanet become threatened by an evil super villain, for The Incredibles will be here to save us all. The Incredibles Costume Kit inspired by the Disney/Pixar animated feature, The Incredibles features nine costumes: all of The Incredibles family (including a “Retro” Mr. Incredible sporting his classic blue costume), their allies Frozone and Edna Mode, and their arch nemesis, Syndrome.
