Over the next 12 months, Sony will be releasing further firmware updates in addition to adding 3D Blu-ray playback in September and supporting 3D photos. According to Mick Hocking, senior director of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, the company is also gearing up for more updates that will add 3D PlayTV playback and YouTube 3D support on the console.
United Front Games, the developers behind ModNation Racers, are currently working on a patch for the title to bring several improvements requested by gamers. The patch is currently in testing and will be submitted to the PlayStation Store after passing Quality Assurance and approval from Sony.
If you are waiting for the next generation PlayStation console, you have a few years of waiting to do if Sony Worldwide Studios boss, Shuhei Yoshida, is to be believed. In an interview with Develop, Yoshida said that Microsoft and Nintendo will release their next consoles before Sony.
Last month we reported the PS3 version of Final Fantasy XIV was scheduled for release in March 2010, a whole six months after the release of the PC version. Square Enix has now revealed the real reason why they decided to bump up the release date of Final Fantasy XIV, citing “technical problems” as the cause of the delay.
With the 2010 FIFA World Cup out of the way, the next big football event to look forward to this year is the release of FIFA 11. EA Sports has confirmed the release dates for FIFA 11 on all major consoles, including PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, DS, PC and Mobile, for both Europe and North America.
We know that the PS3 will be getting another firmware update in September to add 3D Blu-ray compatibility to the console. In addition to this, Pocket-Lint are reporting that there will be a third 3D related firmware update for the PlayStation 3, which will bring 3D photos to the platform.
On the US Video Store this week you can find a number of new releases and special deals to enjoy. You can find 11 new movies to purchase or rent, and new episodes of your favourite TV shows, including House, The Hills and Naruto.
On the PSP Comics Store this week you can find Planetary/Authority: Ruling the World and Planetary/JLA: Terra Occulta in which DC and Wildstorm universes clash in an alternate reality. DC are offering another free comic from their Zuda imprint.
On the European PlayStation Store this week you can find three new downloadable games and two new Minis titles. There is lots of new add-on content and FirstPlay episode 14 is also available to download. You can also find new PSN Avatars and new game videos.
Sony revealed a special surround sound system for the PlayStation 3 at E3 last month, and SCEJ has now officially dated the system. The surround sound system will be released on September 3oth 2010 and will have a price tag of ¥19,800 (around $199 / £150).
