System Software Ver. 3.70

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Photo

MPO (Multi-Picture format) files for 3D photos and multi-angle photos can now be displayed under Photo and in [Photo Gallery].

PlayStation Network

A feature has been added for sharing information about products in PlayStation Store with your Friends. By selecting [Recommend] on the detail page for a product, you can send a message introducing the product to your Friends.

Video

TV/Video Services has been added as a category to the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) Menu
3D playback* of Blu-ray Java™ (“BD-J”) content is now supported. You can now enjoy BD-J content recorded on Blu-ray 3D™ discs.
DTS-HD audio output is now supported while playing Blu-ray 3D™ content

Settings

Trophy information can now be synchronized with the server automatically on a regular basis. This feature is exclusive to PlayStation Plus members.

Assassin’s Creed Revelation Beta Opens On September 3rd 2011

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PlayStation Plus will be getting access to the Assassin’s Creed Revelations Beta on September 3rd 2011. The beta will feature nine playable characters, all unlocked from the very start, and three maps, all also unlocked too. Read more details about the beta below.

EU PlayStation Store Update for August 10th 2011

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Permanent Price Reductions

Gladiator Begins (was £23.99/€29.99 – now £11.99/€14.99)

Trial & Unlock (PS3)

Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team (£6.29/€7.99)
Galaga Legions DX (£7.99/€9.99)

Full Games (PS3)

Spelunker HD (£7.99/€9.99)
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell HD (£7.99/€9.99)
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow HD (£7.99/€9.99)
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory HD (£7.99/€9.99)

minis (PS3 & PSP)

Hysteria Project 2 (£1.74/€1.99)

Demos (PS3)

Driver San Francisco
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron
Madden NFL 12

Add-On Game Content (PS3)

MX vs. ATV Alive!

Agv Ax-8 (£.59/€0.75)
Axo Explosion (£1.19/€1.49)
Axo Sub Zero (£1.19/€1.49)
Pack 4 (£.59/€0.75)

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 – Kshatriya Pack (£3.19/€3.99)

EyePet: Move Edition – Lucky Dip Animals 4 (free)

LittleBigPlanet 2 – Perseids Costume (free)

Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 – Full Deck “Apex Predators” (£0.79/€0.99)

Mortal Kombat 9

Mortal Kombat DLC Warrior Bundle (£8.99/€11.25)
Freddy Krueger – Playable Warrior (£3.19/€3.99)

Worms 2: Armageddon

Forts Pack (£2.99/€3.59)
Puzzle Pack (£2.99/€3.59)

Transformers: Dark of the Moon – SIDESWIPE (£0.40/€0.49)

Red Faction: Armageddon

Commando Pack Pack (£1.59/€1.99)
Recon Pack Pack (£1.59/€1.99)

DanceDanceRevolution: New Moves – DDR Supernova Greatest Hits 1 (£2.99/€3.59)

Rock Band Network

Crazy – Nonpoint (£0.99/€1.49)
Miracle – Nonpoint (£0.99/€1.49)
Positive Force – Magnus ‘SoulEye’ Pålsson (£0.59/€0.75)
The Battle Of Lil’ Slugger – dB Soundworks (£0.59/€0.75)
What’s Left Of Me – Blessthefall (£0.99/€1.49)

Rock Band 3

Def Leppard Pack 01 (£4.99/€7.99)Includes the following songs, also available separately
Animal (Live) (£0.99/€1.49)
Bringin’ On The Heartbreak (£0.99/€1.49)
Photograph (£0.99/€1.49)
Pour Some Sugar On Me (Live) (£0.99/€1.49)
Rock Of Ages (£0.99/€1.49)
Undefeated (£0.99/€1.49)

Add-On Game Content (PSP)

Buzz!: The Ultimate Music Quiz

National Geographic Undersea Quiz (£3.19/€3.99)

Avatars (PS3)

EyePet

Dynamic Themes (PS3)

Horrible Bosses Theme (free)
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Trilogy – Theme 1 (free)
The Studio

Big Bang Part 1 Static Theme By Jago Vs Mcattee (£1.59/€1.99)
Beyond Reality Static Theme By Sicksystems (£1.59/€1.99)
Dazzle Eye Dynamic Theme By Mvm (£2.39/€2.99)
Mobile Dynamic Theme By Sonbr (£2.39/€2.99)
Gimp Galaxy Dynamic Theme By Bob London (£2.39/€2.99)
Eye See You Dynamic Theme By Mago (£2.39/€2.99)

Lama Themes

Boats Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Flaming Skull Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Green Grass Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Invaders Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Oregon Coast Theme (£1.59/€1.99)

Leviathan Themes

Abstract Laser Art Theme (£1.25/€1.59)

Disruptive Themes

Destination: Seattle (£1.59/€1.99)
Orange Flares (£1.59/€1.99)

Videos (PS3)

Backbreaker Vengeance Launch Trailer
Captain America Launch Trailer
Dead Block Debut Trailer
Sonic the Hedgehog 20th Anniversary Trailer
The Cursed Crusade Teaser Trailer

PlayStation Network Scheduled Maintenance Tomorrow

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PlayStation Network is offline for scheduled maintenance from 16:05 on Thursday 11 August 2011 until 02:00 on Friday 12 August 2011, BST. During the maintenance period, you won’t be able to connect to the PlayStation Network, however, if you sign-in before, you can continue to play online.

PSP System Software Ver. 6.60

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Music

Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity™ application has been updated.

PlayStation Network

System software stability during use of some features has been improved.

PS3 System Software Update (v3.70)

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The PlayStation 3 is getting a new firmware update to make things easier for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Sony has added the option to automate two existing features on the PS3. The update also includes some minor changes to the PlayStation Store and enhancements to 3D Blu-ray playback on the console.

PlayStation Vita Social And Online Modes Officially Detailed

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The PlayStation Vita is not only a next-gen gaming console, it also features a number of Social and Online features. Now, the actual Social and Online modes have officially been detailed (most functions remain intact, while some has been tweaked). Find out what you can expect from the portable console when it is released in late 2011 / early 2012.

BBC iPlayer for PS3 Gets Makeover

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BBC iPlayer on PS3 is to get a make over and will move from using the creaky PS3 web browser to a standalone app. The new app has been built from scratch with new features including viewer recommendations and a “vastly improved” search function. The UI is much slickers and easier to use and navigate.

Twisted Metal Delayed

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We’ve got some bad news for fans of Twisted Metal. David Jaffe, Co-Founder of Eat Sleep Play, has revealed that Twisted Metal will miss the October release date that was first announced. The game will now be released in early 2012, but a exact release date has yet to be announced.Read More

PlayStation Network PLAY Promotion

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Sony have started a new promotion on the PlayStation Network: PLAY. PLAY is a brand-new annual program, where you can get the season’s hottest PlayStation Network action titles. With every purchase of a PLAY title in PlayStation Store throughout the duration of the program (which ends on 20 September 2011), you’ll receive a separate piece of DLC for each game, plus a new theme with every pre-order.