Last week reports surfaced that the upcoming PS3 3D Firmware update would arrive in June, and today retailer Best Buy has let slip the date of July.

Sony has previously confirmed that a simple PS3 Firmware update is all that is required to make the PlayStation 3 system compatible with 3D gaming.

Unfortunately, no specific timeframe was ever given for the anticipated...

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Recently a hacked XBox 1 Backwards Compatibility update - version 5829 - for XBox 360 Devkits (and possibly modded units, although untested) has been leaked.

Download: Hacked XBox Backwards Compatibility v5829 for XBox 360

From the ReadMe File: This is a devkit version of the retail xbox360 backwards compatibility that was released November 2007.

To install this, copy the Compatibilty folder to...

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It's been both rumored and in development for quite some time, and now Develop-Online.net has confirmed that Sony's PS3 and PSP are indeed getting a 'skinny' PSN applications store.

Dubbed skinny, the SDK tool is a simple yet effective means for content holders to put their intellectual property on the PlayStation platforms without software development.

Skinny consists of an authoring...

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PlayStation Network Executive Producer Kevin Furuichi has announced that The Tester cast members Luge and Doc will be available for a meet and greet from fans in PlayStation Home tomorrow.

To quote: Two of your favorite cast members from The Tester, Luge and Doc, will be dropping by The Tester theater in PlayStation Home tomorrow, Wednesday, from 6PM PDT/9 PM EDT – 7PM PDT/10PM EDT to take...

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Sony Marketing Manager Kristin Neirinckx has unveiled the new Limited Edition Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker PSP Entertainment Pack today on the PlayStation Blog.

To quote: Starting on June 8 to coincide with the launch of the standalone game on June 18, the METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER PSP Entertainment Pack will soon allow you to relive the stealth-action, glory and honor of the...

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SCEA Product Marketing Manager Anthony Caiazzo has announced that God of War III for PS3 is officially out today, and shared the new GOW3 Chaos trailer below!

To quote: The wait is finally over! CHAOS has been unleashed nationwide as the highly anticipated God of War III releases on store shelves today. If you didn’t make it to the midnight launch events last night, make sure to call your store...

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Folklore Associate Producer Eric Fong has announced that Patchwork Heroes is coming to PSP on PSN this week alongside a video preview below.

To quote: This Thursday, March 18, is the release of Patchwork Heroes on PlayStation Network for PSP. As an Associate Producer working on the title, I’m pleased to bring you an inside look at the game from the developers to mark the...

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VidZone's Head of Production Ben Creasey has revealed that they will host the exclusive premiere of the first Meat Loaf video in four years for his new single Los Angeloser.

To quote: This is the first release from his upcoming album Hang Cool Teddy Bear, which features star studded collaborations with Brian May, Jack Black, Justin Hawkins, Jon Bon Jovi and Hugh Laurie (yes the one...

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SCEA PR Manager Eric Levine has announced that a God of War III PS3 special will be on SPIKE TV tonight alongside midnight launch event details, as follows:

At 12:00 a.m. tonight, Kratos will be invading a retailer near you as the widely anticipated God of War III will be hitting store shelves!

For those looking to channel your inner Spartan warrior, check out GTTV Presents God of War III: Last Titan...

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SCEA's Associate Product Marketing Manager Chuck Lacson has revealed the ModNation Racers release date, pre-orders and PS3 box art today.

To quote: Well it’s official! ModNation Racers on both PS3 and PSP releases May 25! On top of this, we kick off our official pre-order program today with participating retailers.

That’s right! Ratchet and Clank, Nathan Drake, and Kratos have officially...

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