With the release of SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3, Sony has introduced a new security feature in the hopes of combating piracy on the PSP. In SCEA’s new initiative, those who will purchase the game are now required to register the title through PlayStation Network before given access to online gameplay.
MAG patch v1.02 is now available to download addressing feedback from players. A number of Field Support adjustments have been made to the game that should help you steer through the battlefield more effectively. These fixes will also clean things up for players of other classes who don’t have a need to see who is hurt and who isn’t.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been patched on the PS3 to version 1.09. The patch, which weighs in at around 15mb fixes a number of issues including the care package glitches in the game and extra measures to prevent experience point hacking.
If you haven’t had a chance to play Darksiders yet, you will be able to download an extensive demo of the game next week. The demo will feature 90 minutes of game play and contain the entire first dungeon encounter from the game, the sprawling Twilight Cathedral. The level will include dozens of puzzles for players to solve, new pieces of equipment to discover and epic boss battles against the monstrous demon Jailer and the savage bat-winged Tiamat.
If you missed out on the Valentine’s Day special offers on the Video Store, the offer continued until this Thursday February 18th. A selection of movies, such as Cruel Intentions, School of Seduction and Fatal Attraction are available for you to own starting from £5.99. As for new movies this week, a total of 13 new titles are available for purchase and over 15 available for rent.
The PlayStation Network will be undergoing some scheduled maintenance tomorrow, lasting for a hour and a half. As usual, no information on the maintenance was divulged, except that it would take place between 4:00pm and 5:30pm GMT on February 16th 2010. During the downtime you will not be able to sign into any PSN services (account management, PlayStation Store, forums etc).
Future and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have today announced the launch of FirstPlay – Europe’s answer to Qore and the first HD interactive show for gamers, exclusive to the PlayStation 3 and available to those living in Europe. Like Qore, FirstPlay aims to bring gamers HD reviews of previews of the latest games and content, including exclusive PSN downloads. FirstPlay will have it’s own unique menu system and interface – different to that of Qore.
The latest PlayStation Network numbers have been revealed by SCEA CEO Jack Tretton. The PlayStation Network experienced huge growth last year, marking its best revenue month in December. “A 155% increase in sales from the previous year,” according to Tretton. The service now has over 40 million registered users. In early January 2009, the number of registered users was only 17 million.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will be getting a influx of new DLC soon, and it’s all themed around Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. The new DLC content will include multiplayer maps, skins, PlayStation Network Trophies, and medals. All of which are on their way to Nathan Drake’s latest adventure on Feb 25th, 2010.
There has been a steady stream of Dynamic Themes from Sony and developers since the functionality was added in Firmware 3.00. Flower is the latest game to get its own dynamic theme. To celebrate Flower turning one year young, and all the success the game has enjoyed since its release, the developers have put together a beautiful and serene dynamic theme, complete with day and night cycles.
