Sony has promised to release a fixed version of PS3 Firmware v4.45 next week, which caused PS3s to brick earlier this week. Sony has identified the issue in the firmware causing PS3s to break, and will be releasing the updated version of the firmware on June 27th, 2013.
Sony has released a new patch for PlayTV, updating the application to v2.04. The patch, which is 88 MB in size, includes a number of bug fixes to alleviate some of the crashing issues affecting the software. While not all of the issues have been resolved, the app is a lot more stable now.
Sony’s Santa Monica Studio has released a new patch for recently released God of War: Ascension. The patch updated the game to version v1.03 and brings with new new multiplayer options, while making some of the game’s hardest stages a little easier to overcome. Patch v1.03 has altered “The Trial of Archimedes” (Chapter 28) by adding green and blue chests at the end of each elevator stage after registering fan feedback.
God of War: Ascension has sparked an outrage over one particular trophy for promoting misogyny. In a scene in the game, Kratos beats a woman to a bloody pulp, and the player is rewarded with a trophy called “Bros Before Hos”. But the trophy has landed the developers in hot water, and will be patched to something less sexist.
Sony has released a new patch for the PlayStation Store, updating the application to version v1.03. The patch again improves the speed of the application, like speeding up the boot time and making navigation a bit more snappier. The patch also re-works the process of purchasing free content.
In preparation for the first batch of DLC, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale has received a massive patch for both the PS3 and PS Vita versions of the game. The patch adds support for the new characters, stages and minions that can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store.
Sony has released a new patch for the PlayStation Store app on the PS3, updating it to version v1.02. The patch is 26 MB in size but no official changelog was available. In our tests, the Store appears to be visibly faster to load and quicker to navigate, making it more responsive and easier to use.
The PS Vita version of Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault (QForce) is still in development, but the developers have had time to work on a new patch and free content, which will be releasing this week. The patch addresses many gamer requests and fixes some of the balance issues both online and in the campaign. In addition, the patch also adds new levels to the weapons.
A new patch for LittleBigPlanet 2 is now available, updating the game to version v1.20 and adding cross-controller compatibility to the game. The cross-controller DLC will be available to download from the PlayStation Store from today, allowing you to control Sackboy on the PS3 using your PS Vita.
Arkane Studios have released a new patch for Dishonoured, updating the game to version v1.2. The patch fixes a number of bugs and issues with the game across all the platforms the game is available on. The changelog is included below, and includes changes for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
