Bayonetta has a serious loading problem on the PS3, as we mentioned on our review. Tomorrow, a new patch will go live allowing PS3 users to install game data to their hard drive, which should dramatically reduce the lengthy load times in the game. The installation of game data will be optional, so those of you running out of space on your console can continue to play the game as is.
With the release of MAG just days away in Europe and the UK, most of you are probably wondering what has changed in the game since the last beta, which took place earlier this month. Luckily, Jeremy Dunham, Senior Community Manager for Zipper Interactive, has detailed the changes over on the PlayStation.Blog.
Sony Europe has revealed the launch date for the forthcoming highly-anticipated releases of both God of War III and the God of War III: Ultimate Trilogy Edition in Europe. While a March release has been on the cards for some time, Sony has confirmed that the latest iteration to the God of War series will be available from March 19th, 2010. In North America, the title will be available from March 16th 2010.
This week the recent rumors regarding the name for the Sony motion controller have gained more credibility with the registration of the PlayStationArc.com domain name. A whois search on the domain indicated that the domain is owned by Sony Computer Entertainment, confirming that the Motion Controller will indeed be called “Arc”.
Square Enix has revealed that the Limited Collector’s Edition of Final Fantasy XIII will be available to purchase in Europe from March 9th 2010. Along with the game, this special edition will include some exclusive pieces of content chosen for fans of the series. The Collector’s Edition will include a selection of soundtrack from the game, an artbook and more.
In a Q&A post on the Rockstar blog, the studio has promised a “very good” 2010 to PlayStation 3 owners. Most GTAIV owners were upset that the The Ballad Of Gay Tony DLC never made it to the PS3, and Rockstar understand their frustration. In response to a question from a user regarding the missing DLC, Rockstar replied, “we understand the frustration of PS3 owners like yourself who haven’t been able to play any of our most recent releases. All we can say is that we at Rockstar promise to be very good to you with our releases in 2010. Please stay with us and stay tuned!”
The psychological thriller and PS3 exclusive Heavy Rain will hit stores in the US from February 23rd 2010, followed by mainland Europe from February 24th 2010 and finally the UK and Ireland from February 26th 2010. But, if you are still unsure about pre-ordering the game you can download the demo in Europe from February 11th 2010 according to Mike Kebby.
Borderlands has received two DLC packs so far but more is on its way. According to Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox Software, “There will be some announcements on both [free updates and paid downloadable content] soon.” We speculate that the upcoming patch will include some free bonus content, though most of the new content will only be available by purchasing the new DLC packs.
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will be receiving more downloadable content in the near future according to Siliconera. The Uncharted 2 demo will go live on the PlayStation Store next week, bringing with it multiplayer skins from other PlayStation titles including Resistance 2, Infamous, and Killzone 2. Best of all, the DLC pack will be free to download.
This week on VidZone, a selection of Hip-Hop Classics are available with the likes of Nas, Xzibit and Outkast. Other new playlists include Escape Winter, featuring Scissor Sisters and Beach Boys. Overall, not a whole load of new playlists this week but a large number of new videos have been added to VidZone.
