59w ago - Following up on the previous release, this weekend PlayStation 3 developer TizzyT has updated PS3 Color Logo Creator to v2.50 Beta followed by versions 2.51 and 2.511 with the changes outlined below.

Download: PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.511 (GIMP Mod) / PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.51 / PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.50 / Logo Repo

v2.50 Changes:

• UI has changed.
  
• Shouldn't have packing errors anymore.
  
• Does fine if file-size of logo changes.
  
• No hex-editing.
  
• There are no more arguments.
  
• Like prior versions of PCLCV2, (should) creates/extracts all required files.
  
• CS5 extended instead of CS4.
  

Not implemented:

• Detects when Photoshop is finished extracting (will add in soon).
  
• Save preview (will add in soon).
  
• Have not added Code Rebug's Coldboot installer (will add in soon).
  

66w ago - Following up on the previous PS3 logo creator homebrew application, today developer TizzyT has made available PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.01 (Lite and Full) followed by some updates alongside a video tutorial below.

Download: PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.01 (Lite) / PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.01 (Full) / PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.1 (Lite) / PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.1 (Full) / PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.11 (Lite) / PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.11 (Full) / PS3 Color Logo Creator v2.111 (Full) / PS3 Color Logo Creator (WIP)

To quote: This is a remake of my PlayStation Color Logo Creator due to the fact that some were having trouble with it and so I decided to remake it. It makes custom boot logos for modded "CFW/MFW" PS3s.

Instructions:

1. This versions...

83w ago - This is just a quick PSA that we have now completed work integrating the PS3 News Quick Style Chooser into our Forums, Portal and 17 Subdomains hosted here which allows you to change the colors based on your preferences while browsing the site each day.

It can be found in the bottom left corner of each page here, and we will continue adding Styles to it frequently.

If anyone wishes to take a screenshot like HeyManHRU did HERE and fill in the colors you'd like to see we will do our best to add a Style under your UserName to pick from as time permits!

Finally, we are still offering $100 US for a new Site Logo... so far we have had a lot of GREAT design ideas in the ongoing thread with the criteria outlined below:

• The logo should look decent with a transparent background, or able to be made that way upon being selected (most are).
  
• The logo design should be unique so that when seen the first thing that comes to a viewer's mind is our site, not "Sony" or "PlayStation 3" so try to avoid using pics of the PS3 itself or...

111w ago - Just a quick heads-up to everyone, starting this weekend (not an April 1st joke) we will begin upgrading the vB3 Forums we currently use to vBulletin 4, and through the transition there will be some scheduled downtime while our server cat works his magic!

Once the vB4 upgrade itself is complete, we will undergo another few weeks of work with some minor downtime while porting the remaining modules to vB4, followed by implementing some of your 2011 suggestions to our site. If you have any feel free to contribute them to the thread and we will do our best to make it happen.

Additionally, we are currently seeking a new site logo- if you are a graphic artist and would like to share some design concepts check out this ongoing thread... if we end up selecting one posted we will send the artist a $100 PayPal gift to express our appreciation.

Thanks to everyone who has shared their PS3 News site suggestions and logo designs to date, and we look forward to checking out new ones as time permits!

117w ago - Today zembor0 has released a Custom PS3 Boot Logo Creator homebrew application alongside some videos of the mods in action with a guide detailed below.

Download: Custom PS3 Boot Logo Creator / Cold Boot Creator Source Code / Windows Logo Example / conDone Piracy Example / PS1 Animated PS3 Coldboot by Glowball1

To quote: Here is my tool to help you make your custom PS3 boot logos.

For examples: (thx to mrmuppet and me)

You will need:

• Photoshop (To create your Boot Logo)
  
• Photoshop DDS plugin (To allow you to edit the Logo)
  
• The attached Boot Logo Creator
  
• SimplyZip
  

Basic Instructions:

1. Install Photoshop
2. Install the DDS Plugin NVIDIA Plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop (Normal/Cube Maps, DDS)
3. Edit your DDS files
4. Run Coldboot Creator and follow...