12w ago - Today Sony Computer Entertainment Hardware Engineer Todd Tokubo has announced news of a Bioshock Infinite Audio Mode for the Pulse Elite Edition Headset.

To quote: Tomorrow marks a big day for world-acclaimed studio Irrational Games with the release of Bioshock Infinite, so it's only suitable that we mark the occasion with something special.

For the first time, we are partnering with a game developer to deliver a specially crafted audio experience exclusive to PlayStation. Tonight at midnight, we are launching a new audio mode for the PULSE-Elite Edition Headset designed especially for BioShock Infinite. Better still, it will be free.

Why a custom audio mode? Irrational Games wanted to elevate the dark world of BioShock Infinite to a new level by providing a richer gameplay experience.

We worked with them to take advantage of our new BassImpact technology embedded in the Pulse-Elite headset to create a sound profile that enables players to feel gunshots and explosions in a much more dynamic and powerful way.

Engineers on both teams worked together to tie the pulses from BassImpact to key audio elements in the game, creating a more immersive experience as you fight your way through...

13w ago - Following up on his previous revisions, today German PlayStation 3 developer IcEmAn (aka IcEmAn2012) has made available Rebug CFW 4.30.2 XMB Mod v02.01.00 Ice Edition with details outlined below.

To quote, roughly translated: 16 hours I have worked, here is the XMB MOD for the new Rebug 4.30.2 CFW !!!

Rebug CFW 4.30.2 XMB MOD v02.01.00 (ICE Edition)

• DE Language (PAL / NTSC)
  
• Base Installer 1.5
  
• (German): v02.01.00L - Download: iceman-modz.org/wp-content/plugins/download-monitor/download.php?id=16
  
• (English (UK)): v02.01.00 - Download: iceman-modz.org/wp-content/plugins/download-monitor/download.php?id=19
  

Extra

• Rebug CFW 4.30.2 XMB MOD (ICE Edition) Extra Content - Download: http://www.share-online.biz/dl/P6SSDZJM3JG
  
• Rebug CFW 4.30.2 XMB (REX Edition) Original XMB Installer - Download: iceman-modz.org/wp-content/plugins/download-monitor/download.php?id=18
  

Installation

1. Install Rebug CFW 4.30.2 REX Edition on XMB

16w ago - Sony Associate Product Marketing Manager Brian Dunn has made available some God of War Unboxed videos today taking a peek inside the Ascension Collector's Edition.

To quote: Whether you're a long-time God of War fan since the game-changing PlayStation 2 original, or have yet to join the legion of Kratos devotees around the world, the long-awaited God of War: Ascension is going to be an unforgettable experience for loyalists and newcomers alike.

And for the true God of War fan, the God of War: Ascension Collector's Edition is destined to be the crown jewel in your game collection come March 12th.

At only $79.99, the Collector's Edition offers a ton of content at a great price. A beautifully crafted 6" statue of Kratos- a one-of-a-kind collectible that won't be sold anywhere else- accompanies a premium Steelbook case with the iconic God of War Omega design.

Also included is a wealth of digital content: an exclusive PS3 dynamic theme, a PSN Avatar pack, a 48-hour multiplayer mode XP boost, and a Season Pass for all future DLC released for the game. Also included is a voucher to download the official game soundtrack featuring Tyler Bates' thrilling score to the game, recorded with a full orchestra and choir at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London.

The Collector's...

17w ago - Following up on the PS3 NOR Inspector v0.01 and his previous release, today PlayStation 3 homebrew developer BwE has made available a BwE NOR Validator Public HTML Edition v1.01 PS3 homebrew application followed by v1.02, v1.14 and newer revisions with details below.

Download: BwE PS3 NOR Validator 1.09 / BwE PS3 NOR Validator 1.02 / BwE PS3 NOR Validator 1.01 / BwE PS3 NOR Validator 1.04 / BwE NOR Validator Public HTML Edition (Latest Version) (Mirror)

From the included ReadMe file: This all in one validator/patcher will interpret the byte orientation, patch for 3.55 and will then output the results of 2200+ validations.

How-to use

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21w ago - First Party Games Associate Product Marketing Manager Mick Perona has finally revealed The Last of Us: Survival Edition and Post-Pandemic Edition today with details below!

To quote: The Last of Us is coming May 7th, 2013, and we're celebrating the impending arrival by announcing two very special editions of the game available in North America.

First off, the Survival Edition will be hitting retail shelves packaged with some very cool extras.

When you get the Survival Edition, you'll be able to explore over 170 pages of the incredible artwork and designs that went into making The Last of Us in The Art of The Last of Us, a full-sized hardcover art book by Dark Horse.

Also packed in from Dark Horse, artist Faith Erin Hicks, and The Last of Us Creative Director Neil Druckmann is The Last of Us: American Dreams #1, the first issue in a series of comic books that dives deeper into Ellie's backstory. The version you'll get features a variant cover that can only be found...