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Hating PS3’s LittleBigPlanet (LBP)

The number of people hating the new Sony PS3 game LittleBigPlanet has been growing in numbers, I am one of them and so is the PS3 Blog. The game was ok at first, but the more that people play it, the more annoying it gets. Read more

New PS3 Firmware Update 2.43 for download

PS3 Daily are reporting that there is a brand new firmware update called “firmware update 2.43″ which is ready for download, don’t get too excited though if you live outside of Japan.

This new update v2.43 is only for those who live in Japan, it has been specifically designed for Japan and you can now install the new update.

If you live in other regions you will not be asked to download this new update; however you can manually install if you please, just go to “System Update” under the XMB’s Settings icon and start installing. Nothing new will happen for you though because if you already have v2.41 or later you are ok.

Rock Band Sony PS3: Cheats, Codes and Achievements

It has been a long time coming, but Rock Band is about to be released on the Sony PS3 in the UK. The game is fun for all as it takes four instruments, guitar, bass, drums, vocals and it is these four things that make Rock Band a highly playable and intensely addictive game.

Already people are asking for cheats as well as codes and achievements, you have to wonder why as they have not even tried the game out yet.

Some of the cheats and codes that are available include, All songs Bonus instruments, All songs, Bonus online icons and Guitar solos. For a full list of all the Cheats, Codes and Achievements, head over to Cheat Code Central.

Other Sony PS3 News

80GB Sony PS3 more energy efficient: 65nm RSX chips

So we know that the new 80GB version of the Sony PS3 was upgraded with a larger hard drive. We did not know however that it would be more energy efficient than the 40GB version.

It seems that the Core does use less energy than the smaller hard drive version. A user from Slickdeals forum connected his 80GB PlayStation 3 up to a Kill-a-watt and was shocked at his findings.

The 80GB PS3 used 130 watts of power while playing MGS4, whereas the 40GB version used 155.2 watts of power. That’s not all, on idle the 80GB version uses 111.9 watts, whereas the 40GB model used 125.8 watts when idle on the XMB.

There are man theories as to why this is; the most popular is that Sony is now using the 65nm RSX chips. These chips are cheaper as well as being more reliable.

As yet Sony has not responded to these rumors, but that should only be a matter of time when they do.

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Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 Friday 22

We have known for a while that the 40GB PS3 was being fazed out with the 80GB PlayStation 3. The new model was not meant to be out until September, but larger storage version will be launched a week early so will be available this Friday.

Many stores are already showing that they will have them ready for shipping on Friday 22, those stores include, GAME, Play, Amazon, and many more.

I missed out on the 60GB version and have the 40GB version, but I am not worried about that as larger hard drives are easy to install. Ok I know you are getting 40GB worth of storage for free, but lets face it 80GB is still small.

Sony have done something great here though, the 80GB PS3 will have more storage than the new 60GB Xbox 360. It seems like Sony and Microsoft are playing a constant game of cat and mouse.

One thing is certain, the larger hard drive will only help to increase sales of what has to be the best games console on the market.

Star Wars : The Force Unleashed demo coming this week

Over at talkplaystation.com, it has been confirmed that a demo for the next Star Wars game: The Force Unleashed will be released on the 14th of August on the PSN and Xbox Live Marketplace.
This is great news for all you fans out there as it will give you a chance to get to grips with a level from the game just before its retail release in September.

The game will put you in the role as Darth Vader’s ‘secret apprentice’ and you get to explore various aspects of the Star Wars universe from the periods between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.

Peter Hirschmann, Vice-President of Product Development at LucasArts added, “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is one of the most ambitious projects LucasArts has ever launched. The combination of a great new Star Wars story with revolutionary new technology and game play means more fun than you’ve ever had in the Star Wars universe.”

Bring on this week’s store update then, my favourite game from the franchise was Jedi Power Battles way back on the PS1, I’m looking forward to seeing how this one turns out to be. The game will hit retail stores on September 16th in the United States, Sept 17th in Asia and Australia and ‘finally’, Sept 19th in Europe. (We knew that was coming).

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Hands on with Fallout 3 plus interview

We have found two great articles from Spong and PS3 Daily, Spong are giving you the full hands on with Fallout 3 and over at PS3 Daily they have some information about the Fallout 3 interview that took place with Greg Howson.

Spong started of their hands-on with Fallout 3 by saying that is was a swish hotel where there were journalists who were given access to play test an early Xbox 360 version of the amazing game Fallout 3 in London. They carry on to say that this game is part RPG and part FPS in implementation, Bethesda’s (of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion fame) much heralded full 3D version of the PC classic.

We could go on and on about this game ourselves but we do not want to steal Spong’s thunder so please do give them a visit here and read the full hands-on review.

Now over at PS3 Daily they are reporting that Greg Howson from the Guardian recently had a round table interview with Fallout 3 project manager at Bethesda, Pete Hines. The interview proved to be interesting to say the least.

PS3 Daily highlighted the fact that Fallout 3 will not have online options and will only be a single player game, they also say that the Xbox 360 is the main platform for the game, in the interview the answer came back saying Microsoft Xbox 360 is their lead platform, but of course the PS3 and PC platforms will get the game. Read more over at PS3 Daily.

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Xbox 360: Gaming or Media Streaming?

We have so many comments and many statements saying that Xbox 360 gamers only bought the 360 gaming console for games only, when everyone compares the Xbox 360 to the Sony PS3 you all say that it is for the games not the media side of things such as the Blu-ray.

Well now the Xbox 360 has media-streaming where you can stream movies direct from Netflix, so now that you have media streaming are you still about the games when compared to the PS3.

The PlayStation 3 has always been about gaming and media, this console has always been about giving you the whole package and not just gaming and of course when comparing Xbox 360 gamers say they bought the console solely for the gaming side of things not the media side of things

In a nutshell what we are asking is, now that you have streaming capabilities do you use the Xbox 360 more for media like movies than before or is it just a games console like it has always been?

Final Fantasy XIII demo coming for PS3 users only

The latest news on Final Fantasy XIII is that there will be a playable demo release in March of 2009, but reports have suggested that this will only be available to PS3 users who purchase the Advent Children: Complete Blu-ray disc.

This is sure to disappoint some Xbox 360 fans out there who recently found out that the game would be coming out on the 360 console also. At the same time, PS3 owners should be feeling a lot better since a lot of fans out there have been venting their frustration at Square-Enix over the previous announcements, personally as a PS3 owner though, I don’t see it as much as an issue since we will still get to play one of the most anticipated games on the PS3, regardless if it’s on the 360 or not.

Who knows if this deal will remain permanent or if Microsoft will try and strike a deal to get the demo on their console also, we will have to wait and see how the story develops further.

So what do you guys think of this latest piece of news in the FF PS3 vs. 360 saga, it would be interesting to know your opinions on this.

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Final Fantasy VII-2 PS3 remake: What’s all the fuss?

Over the past few months we have heard all the rumors of the impending Final Fantasy VII announcement from Square-Enix. It seems that the ancient rumor of a remake for the PS3 has now resurfaced.

There has been a huge amount of news covering all the information about the game, but it seems that someone has looked at it from another perspective. PSX Extreme has been looking into all the different opinions as to whether there should be a remake, sequel or spin-off.

It is also rumoured that Final Fantasy VII-2 will be coming to the Xbox 360, so will not just be exclusive to the PS3. It seems for this game to prove popular; it is needed on both consoles.

Square-Enix has said that for the FFVII remake to prove popular, the entire original team needs to get back together. PSX Extreme does not believe that this is needed; they said that it was not needed for the prequel.

Do you think that Final Fantasy VII-2 remake is needed, also what is all the fuss anyway?

Life with PlayStation 3 not in Firmware update 2.42

We spoke this morning about the new Sony PlayStation 3 Firmware update 2.42; well many of you would have had the chance to check it out by now.

The first thing you will notice is that the update does not feature Life with PlayStation. Many had hoped that this news and weather information would have been included with the PS3 update 2.42.

It seems that this new firmware was more about fixing known security issues, instead of giving users what they really want.

There is a positive side to us not getting Life with PlayStation just yet; at least we know that they are spending more time solving issues which could arise with an early release.

It seems as if PlayStation 3 firmware update 2.42 is yet another let down. Have you had a chance to download the update yet, if so what do you think?

Logitech Driving Force Wireless Racing Wheel for PlayStation 3

No need to rearrange your living room – now you can add force feedback realism to your driving-game experience in seconds. Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), a world leader in force feedback technology, today announced the one-piece Logitech® Driving Force Wireless™ force feedback racing wheel for PLAYSTATION®3. Quick to set up and easy to store, Logitech’s one-piece design includes an expandable lap rest so you don’t need to mount your wheel to a table. You can conveniently experience the exceptional realism of force feedback driving anywhere you want – on the couch, the arm chair or the floor. Read more

Prisoner Ban: No violent PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games

There will be a prisoner ban for those who wish to play on their PlayStation 3’s and Xbox 360’s. Prisoners who wish to play on a games console will have to earn top privileges, but then they will still not be able to play violent games with an 18 rating.

This new directive means that taxpayer’s money is no longer being used to purchase games or consoles for inmates.

PS3 Daily reports that the government has admitted to spending over £10,000 on 80 PS3 consoles and 15 Xbox 360’s, for a young offender institutions. The Government said that they had purchased these consoles, as they would stop prisoners getting depressed as they spend so long in their cells.

Correct me if I am wrong, I thought that that was the whole idea of going to prison. The people in prison are there for doing a crime, so why should they get privileges. There are thousands of people who work hard, and they can’t even afford to purchase a PlayStation 3 or an Xbox 360.

This decision has come after a public outage, after pictures were shown of Soham killer Ian Huntley, playing on a PlayStation.

Sony PlayStation 3 Firmware 2.4 XMB update: list of features

As you know people were expecting the new Sony PlayStation 3 Firmware update 2.4 some time next week, but it seems that this is not the case. CVG have managed to get their hands on the final details list and as you know, the update is known as the XMB update. So what should we expect from Firmware 2.4, well firstly we have learned that there will be the inclusion of trophies. This means that there will be full 2D trophy support; there will be four types, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

To be awarded platinum you have to first collect all other trophies in a game. In the game there will be no gamer points, it will now be done on a levelling up system, much like the system used on the ever popular Call of Duty 4. Ok so we mentioned early on that people were expecting update 2.4 some time next week, well the bad news is we will have to wait a little longer.

A source has told CVG that the launch of firmware update 2.4 will be in around three week’s time. This seems to coincide with the start of E3; it seems that Sony feel that the pre-E3 conference would be the perfect time to launch the Sony XMB assault.

Many people will be wondering what the XMB features are, well here are just a handful of these features, view, send, receive messages, set the vibration feature of the controller, music category and much more.

Another superb feature that I am most interested about in the new update, is how you can play back your own tunes while in a game; this will be done from the XMB Music column. It is still not sure if this feature will work with all games, but I do hope that it works with Grid: Race Driver, how cool will it be to try and race around the track while playing Queen with One Vision.

Playstation Network Weekly Update for America: Free Metal Gear Solid 4 Database software plus more

All you Americans are going to love the Playstation Network weekly update, there is plenty of playable content plus add-on packs to keep you smiling. The main thing that we like and of course sticks out the most has to be the superb free Metal Gear Solid 4 Database software, oh and Fatal Inertia EX release which was yesterday. Check out the full release list below.

Looking for downloadable games are you? Well how about climbing into the cockpit to experience something cool in the brave new world of combat racing, yes we are talking about Fatal Inertia EX which will allow you to battle it out at high speeds using an unconventional array of weapons designed around realistic principles of physics and magnetism (ESRB Rated E10+ File size: 906 MB). Now how about some pretty cool add-on content for some awesome games, first up is Hot Shots Golf: Out Of Bounds Oceania Course, you can download the brand new Oceania course where you will be able to take all your favourite players and caddies of course and tee up on this new stunning designed Oceania course ($4.99 - File size: 100 KB).

Moving on next up is the free Metal Gear Solid 4 Database; there is new information on weapons, characters and plot elements for Metal Gear (1987) to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008), there is also three different perspectives, a relationship map, an encyclopedia plus a timeline. (File size: 77 MB). How about The Incredible Hulk Downloadable Content for free, of course you have the epic single player experience, well now there is new Incredible Hulk downloadable bonus content which includes six competitive two-player mission types that test the speed, strength and skill of PS3 gamers everywhere (File size: 381 MB).

This one is a definite must for all you music, Coldplay and Guitar Hero III fans, yes next up is Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Coldplay Track Pack. Three pack download containing the songs “Violet Hill”, “Talk”, “God Put A Smile Upon Your Face” by Coldplay. (File size: 45.2 MB - $6.25). Rock Band Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Dream” - Crooked X ($0.99) - “Afterlife” - Avenged Sevenfold ($1.99) - “Critical Acclaim” - Avenged Sevenfold ($1.99) and “Hammerhead” - The Offspring ($1.99) (File sizes: 25.7 MB - 53.2 MB).

There is also free game videos such as the Linger in Shadows Trailer, Linger in Shadows is an interactive coffee table piece created by a collective of artists who call themselves Plastic based in Poland. This experiment into the demo scene brings new talent with a fresh approach to interactive art into the industry. Navigate through various segments and unlock both primary and secondary goals to find the rips in reality. (File size: 68 MB (HD). There is also “PAIN: Character Intro Trailer” Take a look and see the latest downloadable launches. Jarvis introduces a nurse, cheerleader, ninja, pirate, and a punk rocker that are ready to launch into superstardom….or a wall – your call. File size: 23 MB (SD), 83 MB (HD), and 110 MB (1080).

Golden Axe: Beast Rider Teaser Trailer
One of SEGA’s most popular franchises storms onto the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. As the unstoppable Tyris Flare, players will engage in vicious melee combat both on foot and atop massive mythical beasts, savaging enemies with blades and magic on a quest for vengeance –

Watch the Teaser Trailer now!
File size: 12 MB (SD), 44 MB (HD), and 58 MB (1080).

Fatal Inertia EX Titan Trailer
Climb into the cockpit and experience a brave new world of combat racing.
File size: 178 MB (HD). Plus “Prince of Persia Debut Trailer” Download the first trailer and discover the new Prince of Persia! File size: 12 MB (SD), 45 MB (HD), and 75 MB (1080).

Hail to the Chimp ‘Campaign Trail Madness’ Trailer
Take a trip with Crackers and the other candidates as they rally support on the campaign trail!
File size: 73 MB (HD)

Free Game Demos which include, Fatal Inertia EX Trial
Climb into the cockpit and experience a brave new world of combat racing.
ESRB Rated E10+ File size: 542 MB.

Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 Demo
one of the most popular arcade shooters is back! Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 revives classic Commando action with an all new adventure. ESRB Rating T File size: 112 MB – There is also “NCAA Football 09 Demo” NCAA Football 09 arrives on campus with groundbreaking college animations and controls and all the excitement of a storied college bowl game. Develop an adrenaline-pumping home field atmosphere and see if you can build your legacy in the online Dynasty mode. ESRB Rated E File size: 1.50 GB.

Hail to the Chimp Demo
Hail to the Chimp is a fast, furious, and funny action-party game where you and up to three friends compete to become the first President of the animal kingdom! ESRB Rated T File size: 374 MB.

PS3 Themes (free)
AST Dew Tour Theme -Customize your PS3 system with a cool AST Dew Tour theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today! File size: 1.69 MB.

Movie and Blu-ray Trailers (free)
Step Brothers (x2)
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, who last teamed in the box-office smash Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, now star in Step Brothers. File size: 30-31 MB (SD), 110-114 MB (HD), and 151-176 MB (1080).

Game Music (free)
PAIN Theme Song
P-A-I-N, P-A-I-N…You’ve heard it while PAIN is loading; now you can download the PAIN theme song and listen to it while you play. File size: 5.10 MB

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Official Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli website: PS3, Nintendo Wii, DS and PS2 launches summer

The Official Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli website has just been unveiled by veteran videogame publisher System 3 which is now on the internet which you can see at www.system3.com.

This amazing website which I have been on looks hot and is keeping with the official Ferrari license and is one of the most prestigious in gaming, it offers a host of game related info in one of the most fantastic and lavish packages ever produced. Over on the site there is an amazing list which includes imagery and videos plus the official site game offers stunning artwork and exquisite models taken from the developers’ drawing boards, there are also tips from the driving supreme star Tiff Needell.

There are 16 North American and European Ferrari Challenge tracks featured on this game and players can learn so much from each course in advance which is a bonus, the website also offers great detail of each Ferrari which also gives you a head start. For those wishing to see for themselves how each version of Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli compare, there are screenshots and videos from each of the game’s platforms– illustrating the technical limits the game pushes across each format.

Just so you all know there is a comprehensive downloads section which offers racing fans everything you need to dress their PCs and mobile phones with the game’s official livery.

Once again please do visit www.system3.com for the official website of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli which is online now. This game will launch throughout the summer on PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii.

Please let me know what you think?

Hot Shots Golf New Characters for a buck: New patch needs downloading

Do you love Hot Shots Golf? Well if you do you will be happy to know that there are new characters and that they are available for only a buck yes that is a dollar (well in fact it is only 99 cents. There are two characters one of them is Alex skill level will be intermediate and Gloria is expert, you will be able to purchase these characters on May 15th.
Just so everyone knows because of the DLC a patch will be applied to the game later this week, the patch is needed for all players of Hot Shots Golf even if you opt not to buy any of these new characters. So will you be buying Gloria and Alex?

Everyone will have to download the new patch even if you do not buy the characters as I said above and this is because the game will keep running smoothly, many of you will ask if the content is on the disc and needing a key to unlock it, well as the source below points out all the content on the disc (Physical) CAN BE accessed without purchasing it is as simple as that no rocket science involved here. The “core” or “shell” of the on-disc game has a sort of plug-and-play feature that lets us quickly deliver content (such as characters and new courses) without clogging up your pipes, which also makes it easier for you to purchase the new content from the PlayStation Store (once you decide to) and access it right away.

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MGS4 Limited Edition gunmetal grey Sony PS3 coming to USA: Do you want one?

Oh yes gamers in America will just love the all new MGS4 Limited Edition gunmetal grey Sony PS3, there is no doubting that, to tell you the truth we are sitting here right now dribbling over this beautiful bundle (send us one please).

There will only be a few selected people that will get the Metal Gear Solid 4 Limited Edition gunmetal grey Sony PS3, at the moment Sony and Konami are dishing out in Japan but yes as said a selected few in America pretty soon will have one in their palms.

Just think about it people Limited Edition gunmetal grey PS3 / MGS4 bundle with matching DualShock 3, remember this date people June 12th, did you get that? June 12th like the rest of the MGS4 editions and the standard 80GB PS3 / MGS4 bundle.

Send us one too Sony?

Source – Playstation Blog Via Joystiq

Engadget auctioning Ben Heck Sony PS3 Laptop for charity soon: How much would you pay?

Ben Heck is an awesome man who brought us the custom made Xbox 360 laptop and Wii Laptop, well now the Sony PS3 Laptop is going up for auction thanks to Engadget.

Engadget now have the Sony PS3 Laptop from Ben Heck, the custom built Playstation 3 laptop is an achievement because we never thought he could build one of these, I mean come on he got all the goodies from the PS3 into laptop form.

The main specs within the Ben Heck Sony PS3 Laptop feature –
• 17-inch LCD HDTV screen: 720p
• HDMI-DVI connection (same as last Xbox 360 laptop)
• Original backwards compatible 60GB model
• Built-in keyboard, USB ports, stereo speakers, headphone jack
• Size: 17 x 13.75 x 3-inches
• Weight: 16 pounds!

All you Playstation fanboys and girls will love it, join our newsletter where you will be kept updated because as soon as we know when the auction starts you will get the details. Engadget are going to provide a video as well as the details, so go on join our free newsletter here for the update.

Grand Theft Auto IV: game performances tracked online

Rockstar have announced plans for a social club website for Grand Theft Auto IV where you can have your in-game performances tracked online.

The Rockstar Social Club will allow you to gain access to leader boards and performance-based competitions and awards.

All you will have to do is register using your Xbox Gamertag or PlayStation Network ID.

Rockstar have also said that more leader boards, competitions and challenges will be unveiled on a regular basis during the months and weeks following the 29th April which is when the game is due for release.

What do you think of this idea?

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