Although the main reason for the recent 3.21 Firmware update was to remove the OtherOS option from the older PS3 models, the firmware also contains a few undocumented features (undocumented in North America and Europe). The Japanese version of the Firmware 3.21 changelog mentions two new features included in the firmware.
A number of high-profile games have been released in Q1 of 2010, from the 256-player MAG to the first Final Fantasy title for the PlayStation 3. In the last few weeks along, Final Fantasy XIII, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and God of War III all sold a large number of copies in their opening weeks. But which game is leading so far?
The latest iteration of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Peace Walker, has been delayed. Originally the game was scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on May 25, but has now been pushed back by two weeks. The highly anticipated portable sequel is now slated for a June 8th release in North America, June 17th in Europe and June 18th in the U.K. No further info was given for the cause of delay.
A number of new PlayStation 3 titles have been promoted to the Greatest Hits range. A total of 10 new titles have been added to the range and will be rolling out in North America over the next few weeks, each retailing for $29.99. Among the new titles you will find best-selling games like inFAMOUS, God of War Collection, Killzone 2 and Resident Evil 5.
This week’s list of new arrivals is filled with solid classic titles and some adaptations of your favorite heroes or stories. On the classics side, you can find the first ever five episodes of Stan Lee’s Daredevil. And, for a new spin on the JJ Abrams’ blockbuster Star Trek you can find Star Trek: The Movie Adaptation #1. Check out the full list below to see the other hits like Transformers, The X-Men, G.I. Joe, and Transformers: The Movie Sequel.
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This week on the PlayStation Store, the first DLC for Heavy Rain and Army of Two: The 40th Day is now available for download. You can also find new DLC for many other titles, including LittleBigPlanet, Rock Band and Guitar Hero. The Namco Museum Essentials demo and full game is available to download or purchase in Europe, as well as the Warhawk Dynamic Theme.
This week in PlayStation Home, fans of Star Wars and Ghostbusters have something to look forward to. A number of Star War themed content will be available later today, from a selection of t-shirts and caps to a full Stormtrooper, Clone Troopers and Imperial Officer costumes. In addition, you can also purchase a black lightsaber and some furniture for your personal space.
Not a lot of new titles are available on the PSP Store this week. Europe has three new downloadable titles available for purchase along with a new minis title. Game add-on content includes new LittleBigPlanet costume and level kit, and an update to Buzz! Quiz World. Finally, you will gind a new theme and wallpaper available for download.
The new issue of Qore will be released later today as part of the PlayStation Store update. Episode 23 takes a look at the carnage and glory of God of War III, with Veronica Belmont interviewing game director Stig Asmussen and lead combat designer Adam Poole about the entire process, from developing Kratos’ character model and enlivening the Gods to creating the scale of the epic Titan battles.
