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Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time Patch Incoming
A patch for A Crack in Time is expected shortly to correct a issue in the game. According to James Stevenson of Insomniac Games at the NeoGAF forum, the update will fix a bug that will cause a challenge mode game in progress to suddenly revert into a regular game. No exact release date for the patch was given, however. The game was released in North America in late October and recently came out in Europe earlier this month.
eLoader for PSPgo In Development
Remember that video of the PSPgo running homebrew a while back? (If no, see below). FreePlay was able to run some custom code on the PSPgo just days after launch, making use of a known exploit that was still present in the new firmware update. According to his latest progress update, FreePlay is now working on a eLoader for the PSPgo. If all goes well, we could see a PSPgo eLoader, allowing you to load your own homebrew applications and games on the PSPgo.
First Blu-Ray to Include PS3/PSP Digital Copy Available This Week
Its been almost two years since Blu-Ray Digital Copy was first announced, back at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2008. Finally, the first Blu-Ray movie to include exclusive PSP and PS3 digital copy will be available this week in the US. Some earlier movies, including Watchmen, have included a digital copy with the purchase of a Blu-Ray movie, but either require you to download the movie from the Internet or are on a disc not readable by the PS3. The Ugly Truth, on the other hand, is the first to have a PSP/PS3 compatible digital copy on the disc.
Games For Trophy Whores (Part 2)
If you are looking to give your trophy collection a boost, here are some games that contain trophies that are easy to obtain as well as titles that have easy Platinum trophies. You can find part 1 of this article here. If you think we’ve missed out some games, feel free to include them in the comments section.
LittleBigPlanet Updated to v1.20
A new patch for LittleBigPlanet is now available to download. Dubbed “Celtic Promise“, the patch is 23mb in size and adds support for upcoming downloadable content. No other details about the patch were revealed, except that the next patch v1.21, named “Leerdammer“, will add new features to the title.
Free DLC for Topatoi Available Today
As you probably know, Topatoi, a PSN-exclusive heroic 3D platformer is available at US PlayStation Store for just $9.99. Today, the Arcade Style Pack DLC will also hit the PlayStation Store, adding new features and characters. Even better, the DLC is free to download. In addition, Natalia from Boolat Games also revealed that Episode 2 of Topatoi is currently undergoing testing.
VidZone Update for Nov 5th 2009
This week on VidZone, Wolfmother, The Prodigy and Take That are the artists of the week. You can find a exclsuvie The Prodigy interview this week, along with a Wolfmother playlist including all their hits and their soon to be a hit new single “New Moon Rising”. New playlists include Back to the 80’s, 21st Century Rock and Hottie Videos.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Beta Starts Nov 19th
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is scheduled for release in March 2010, but to whet you appetite, the beta for the PlayStation 3 will be available from November 19th 2009. The beta will feature the huge ‘Arica Harbour’ map where up to 24 players compete to secure valuable crates in the ‘Rush’ game mode as the action moves across a variety of different locations. Getting access to the beta will differ from country to country, but see below for some pointers.
inFamous Goes Platinum
One of the best exclusive PlayStation 3 titles this year, inFamous, is going platinum. If you haven’t had a chance to play as Cole MacGrath, you can get the platinum version of the game from November 11th 2009, for £19.99 / €24.99. inFamous features 50 trophies to collect and has an amazing story line, with motion comic cut-scenes. The platinum trophy can be earned in two play-throughs of the game, making it a perfect title for trophy whores.