Over the next four weeks, FirstPlay will feature a different free Minis title in each episode. Starting with Episode 007, which is out now, you will be able to download Echoes free. The four minis are worth £12.96 altogether and can be downloaded by purchasing each episode separately or subscribing.
Preliminary sales data for Red Dead Redemption indicated that the title as sole around 550,000 units in the US on day one. The game is now also available in Europe which could break sales for the title past the one million mark. VGChartz estimates worldwide week one sales of around 1.2 – 1.3 million units, making it another fast selling game in 2010.
If you were anxious to learn more about LittleBigPlanet 2, Media Molecule has put together a list of frequently asked questions about the upcoming title. The FAQ, which we have included for you below, covers everything from Backwards Compatibility with levels from the first title to DLC and new Create tool.
Final Fantasy IX is now available on the Japanese PlayStation Store as a PSOne classic title, compatible with both the PS3 and PSP. The title costs ¥1,500 (approx $16 / £12) to purchase, and need 1.5GB of space on your hard drive or memory stick. The US version of the game will be available “soon”.
THQ has confirmed that online gameplay in UFC 2010 will require a code before you can play. The code will be shipped with the game, but second-hand purchases will not be able to reuse the code. Additional gameplay codes will be available for purchase via the PlayStation Network, costing as little as $5.
The PlayStation 3 DVR Kit, Torne, will be receiving a major update next month adding several new features. The update will bring the device to version 2.0 and allow users to record HD footage three times longer than the currently supported, and will allow users to pause, rewind or forward TV while recording it.
Sony has revealed the top 10 most downloaded minis titles on the PlayStation store in a recent episode of PULSE. Minis are small game, less than 100 MB in size and cost under $10 to buy. Over 50 minis titles have been released since the collection was first launched, and it’s somewhat unsurprising that Tetris is leading.
Another game has been confirmed to require a installation of game data to the PlayStation 3 hard drive before you can play. PlayStation 3 exclusive title White Knight Chronicles: Awakening of Light and Darkness will require a installation of up to 4GB of data, double that of the previous title, according to reports.
At 5:00pm tomorrow, Hustle Kings receives a new patch that improves the game and preps the title for a new downloadable pack coming in June. The patch tomorrow will improve the breaking mechanics to add a randomization element, as well as add a number of visual tweaks to the game – the changelog can be found below.
New comics are available on the PSP Comics Store today. First off, Icon deliveres two solid comics to follow-up Kick Ass and Powers this week with the release of Criminal and Incognito. The first six episodes of Criminal and the first five of Incognito are available to download from the store. You can also find new episodes of other favourites including Star Trek, Transformers and Wolverine.
