Per Grace Chen (Senior Manager, PLAYSTATION Store) today:
Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.
Qore Digital Magazine:
Qore Episode 02: July, 2008 ($2.99 Issue, $24.99 Annual Subscription)
Episode 02 of Qore: Presented by the PLAYSTATION Network includes Part one of a three part series following the development of Resistance 2 and the exclusive release of the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm demo.
File size: 1.71 GB
Add-on Game Content:
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock July 4th 2008 Holiday Single (free)
FREE “Top Gun Anthem” as performed by Steve Ouimette. For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com
File size: 14.9 MB
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
“Promised Land” - Vesuvius (free)
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Poisonhzkj has issued a minor maintenance update to CXMB. Version 3.2.1 fixes a bug that caused the plug-in to crash at times when applying a new XMB theme.
Additionally, the issue of theme settings reverting back to default after exiting from a UMD title has been solved.
On a side note, the author mentioned that a 4.01 M33 compatible version of HostCore, which allows users to access media content and files on their PC from the PSP, is due out soon.
Download: PSP CXMB v2.3.1 / PSP HostCore v1.2 Preview
An unfinished “preview” build of the upcoming release was provided for testing purposes. While not all features are working properly yet, the preview release does support network video playback.
Changes in 3.2.1:
-Fix bug (freeze while applying theme)
-Fix bug (restore t... More »
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has updated the region’s PlayStation Store for another week.
See below for a full list of updates, including the release of Capcom’s PSN shooter, Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3.
Downloadable Games:
-Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 (GBP 6.99/EUR 9.99)
Add-on Content:
-Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 "Gift Pack" map pack (Free)
-Buzz! Quiz TV "UK Culture" quiz pack (GBP 3.49/EUR 4.99)
-Buzz! Quiz TV "Culture" quiz pack (GBP 3.49/EUR 4.99) (Each country has it's own unique Culture pack corresponding to the user’s location)
-Buzz! Quiz TV "Sci Fi" quiz pack (GBP 3.49/EUR 4.99)
-Buzz! Quiz TV "Rock Legends" quiz pack (GBP 3.49/EUR 4.99)
-Guitar Hero III "July 4th Holiday single" (Free)
Videos:
-8 Movement "Paris" videos
-Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway Ubidays trailer
-Haze launch trailer
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Another new PS3 video, once again courtesy of GameTrailers today!
This time it's for Initial D: Extreme Stage, and is a Japanese village gameplay video.
The caption reads: "The streets are ablaze with your hot rubber."
Check it out below, enjoy all!
Dylan Jobe has confirmed that the team is excited about integrating trophies into Warhawk for new awards as well as some awards that players may have achieved before the update.
In addition to this, Jobe commented that some but not all of the trophies in Warhawk will be retroactive.
To quote: We contacted Dylan Jobe, producer/director at Incog. Inc., to find out exactly what was going on with the Trophy scheme and got the following statement from him: "We're excited about integrating Trophies into Warhawk for both new awards as well as some awards that players may have already achieved (prior to the update) like rank, combat badges and medals.
As a result of our approach, and to clarify some of the confusion on the Net, some - not all - of the Trophies in Warhawk will be retroactive."
Gizmodo has posted a list of 10 things they still are seeking in PS3 Firmware. To quote:
10) Smarter Firmware Updates
Let me agree to terms and conditions—a tiny 1K file transfer—before downloading the whole software update. Then once the update downloads it can roll into an install without me having to push some stupid buttons on the controller.
9) Automatic Downloaded-Game Installation
We're really still manually installing most game and demo downloads? Seriously? No, seriously?
8) Real Keyboard Support
The PS3 "supports" a mouse and keyboard. But keyboard support is still not functional or assignable in most games. Some middleware solutions would be nice here, Sony. I should be able to play anything on a mouse and keyboard by mapping SIXAXIS/DualShock3 buttons.
7) In-Game Web Browsing
OK, so here's an instance where we can access the XMB while in a game, but we can't r... More »
An exclusive new Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm trailer has been released, and it is available below courtesy of GameTrailers.
The included caption states the following:
"A graphical tour de force for the PS3? Believe it!"
Video below- Enjoy guys!
Sony's Patrick Seybold (Director, Corporate Communications & Social Media) has issued an official response to reports that they've taken Firmware v2.40 offline.
They confirm that they have indeed removed the Firmware due to a 'limited number of calls from consumers' and reassure us all they are working dilligently to sort the problem 'for those few consumers' and find a solution before putting the Firmware back up.
To quote: As has been reported on many gaming blogs and Web sites, we have temporarily taken Firmware v2.40 offline. We’ve received a limited number of calls from consumers experiencing an issue with installing the system software update on their PS3. While our consumer services department has seen a low volume of calls on this topic, we are committed to providing the PS3 community with XMB access features delivered in the v2.40 update.
We are working diligently to isolate the problem for those few consumers and to i... More »
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Below are two videos courtesy of ricardogroothedde via YouTube and a brief guide on how to use PS3 Emulators with Swap Magic on PS3 for those who still haven't tried.
Another nice guide is also available HERE, among others in our Forums. Check out the SNES (Super Nintendo) and PGEN (SEGA Genesis) videos as follows:
Enjoy guys!
Roughly translated guide:
1. Download the Elf Loader
2. Get an USB pen drive (or PSP) and connect it to your PC
3. In the Root make a folder which is called SWAPMAGIC
4. Copy and Paste the file named ''SMBOOT0.ELF'' into the folder SWAPMAGIC
5. Copy and Paste the fo... More »
Dark_AleX has issued an update to the 4.01 M33-compatible plug-in, fixing numerous bugs along with adding support for UMD disc titles. Additionally, savestates can now be created on a per-game basis.
Keep in mind that PSPStates is compatible only with Slim units currently, due to increased memory usage.
Download: PSPStates Experimental v2 Plug-In for PSP 4.01 M33 CFW
Changelog:
* Fixed important bug in inter-thread code (semaphore wasn’t waiting due to interrupts disabled), that caused the load state to not be completely read in some cases. This caused black screen after state load (unless you just saved that state, in this case state was still in ram), or even worse, game not working properly due to partial load.
* Added states per game basis. The controls are slightly different: old controls now do a local savestate/loadstate of the game, while pressing additiona... More »
