The Assassin’s Creed patch we repor­ted on last week is now available to download. The download weight in at around 25 megabytes and can be downloaded by launching the game. The patch updates the game to version 1.10. The update hasn’t been deployed in all regions yet, so if you can’t download it yet then check back later on.

Unfortunately, the patch can only be downloaded directly to the PlayStation 3, so if you do not have Internet access on your PS3 then you will have to wait for an alternative solution. Early reports are suggesting that the game still crashes occasionally and there are still glitches in the graphics, and there have also been reports of failed installations. Ubi may have rushed this patch a little. Look out for more information on any new developments.

Developement on the Warhawk patch v1.2 and the add-on pack, Operation: Omega Dawn, is now complete according to Dylan Jobe, Game Director for Warhawk. As previously report, the ad­don pack adds 3 key things to Warhawk: a new map called "Omega Factory", a new aircraft called "KT-424 Combat Dropship", and modifications of the five original layouts. The addon pack is currently going through global testing and is still on schedule for a December release. The patch will be a free download while the addon pack will cost $7.99.

Once the addon pack has gone "gold", a specific release date will be announced. Jobe will provide a FAQ on the addon pack shortly, so stay tuned. In the meantime, check out some of the screenshots below.

Sony released Firmware 3.73 for the PlayStation Portable, earlier today. The firmware update is a minor one and simply correct a bug in the system software. The update is only live on the Japanese PlayStation website, but the update can be downloaded directly to the PSP through the Network Update feature. According to a rough Japenese-to-English translation, the "PSP software-only play in the UMD loading screen to stop the symptoms has been confirmed for the UMD drive to improve operating stability."

UPDATE

The US changelog is now available. The update improves the stability of the UMD drive when loading data:

Operation of the UMD drive has bee­n improved to address cases in which
the UMD drive occasionally suspends and fails to reload data. Updating
the system software to version 3.73 will resolve this issue.

This week’s PlayStation Store update is now live, and although there is no Home, at least there are a few decent additions.For Europe there are two new PlayStation One titles, a new demo and several new videos. Both the US and EU have received new add-on content for MotorStorm and Resistance: Fall of Man. Check out the full update list below. There are no new demos for the US, but PAIN is now available to purchase­.

EU PlayStation Store:

• Playable Demos:
  • Timeshift
• PlayStation One Titles:
  • Destruction Derby
  • Kula World
• Game Add-ons:
  • MotorStorm: Crazy Samurai/Quick Foot
  • Resistance: Bracknell/Axbridge Maps
• Videos
  • WWE 2008 Trailer
  • Assassin’s Creed: Altair Was Here
  • PAIN Trailer
  • Blazing Angels 2: Trailer
  • Uncharted: Making the Game
  • Bee Movie Trailer
  • Blu-Ray
  • Gaming
  • Evolving Entertainment
  • Faster Processing
  • Making of: Documentary

US PlayStation Store:

• Full Games:
  • PAIN
• Game Add-ons
  • The Elders Scroll VI: Shivering Isles
  • Resistance Map Pack 2
  • Resistance Map Pack Bundle
  • MotorStorm Vehicles and Skins 1
  • Guitar Hero III Boss Battles Track Pack
  • Rock Band Tracks x4
• Videos
  • TimeShift FPS Video 2
  • Ratchet BTS: Weapons
  • Stop-Loss Trailer
  • Resident Evil Extinction Trailer
  • Memoirs of a Geisha Trailer
• Wallpapers
  • PAIN x6
  • Resistance: Fall of Man x5

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The PlayStation Home Beta software has been updated to build 0.7.7, in both Europe and North America. So, for those lucky enough to be in the closed beta have some new features to play with and new areas to visit. In addition, the America, Europe and Japan each their own servers to improve speed and preformance. The public release isn’t until Spring 2008 so in the mean time, you can read what’s new below.

• There’s a new building in the world, although it’s currently one that can’t be entered
• You are finally able to enter your Home Space’s patio
• You can now use your own pictures in your Home Space
• A game launching option has been added, though it is not functioning completely at the present time
• The cinema’s movie theatres have transferred from the second floor to the first floor
• America, Japan, and Europe each have their own server no

The Pro Evo Soccer 2008 patch is now available to download, although it is a little late. The free patch is designed to rectify issues with the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, including the online lag and the slowdown that affects the game in both online and offline modes. The PS3 update also fixes problems associated with downloading the game to the console’s hard drive.

Konami has stated that it will continue to look into ways to extend users’ enjoyment of PES 2008 and is still working on further improvements. Despite the excitement and anticipation surrounding the updates it appears they are only mildly successful. Console owners are reporting that while the patches do improve matters online somewhat, there is still warping, teleporting and lag, despite the updates.

The latest issue of the XTREME PSP magazine in now available to download. The December 2007 issue has PSP previews on Wipeout Pulse, and PS3 previews on Echochrome and Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Plus, PSP reviews on The Sims 2: Castaway and PS3 reviews of Conan and Smackdown vs RAW 2008. You can also find all the usual content including news, PSP wallpapers and more. Chek out the full content still below.

Content List:

• PSP Previews
  
  • Wipeout Pulse
  • God of War: Chains of Olympus
• PS3 Previews
  
  • Echochrome
  • Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
  • Devil May Cry 4
• PSP Reviews
  
  • The Sims 2: Castaway
  • Ben 10
• PS3 Reviews
  
  • Conan
  • WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2008

[Download XTREME PSP Mag i029]
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According to a post by the UK Community Manager over at the Ubisoft Forums, a patch for the PlayStation 3 version of Assassin’s Creed will be available soon. The Community Manager confirms that the development team is actively working on a game update that will correct the freeze issues that some gamers are facing while playing the game on the PS3.

The patch should be available to download soon, and will increase the stability of the game. There is no exact release date but the patch will be available as soon as possible.

[Via: Ubi Forums]

A Warhawk expansion will be available to download this December. Dubbed Operation: Omega Dawn, the expansion pack will add a brand new map an­d a new aircraft to the game. The new map will be set at night for added impact and tension. The new aircraft, the KT-424 Combat Dropship, can transports 1 pilot, 6 soldiers and 1 ground vehicle, and is equipped with a deadly new weapon – the MBEC-3 Heavy Support Cannon.

Key features:

• Omega Factory battlefield includes 5 new map layouts featuring advanced building complexes and huge industrial towers.
• KT-424 Combat Dropship transports 1 pilot, 6 soldiers and 1 ground vehicle; and features a deadly new weapon – the MBEC-3 Heavy Support Cannon.
• The 5 large layouts from the original battlefields have been modified to include the KT-424 Combat Dropship.
• All this in one single download from PLAYSTATION Network this December