33w ago - Sony European Product Manager Mayumi Donovan has announced that the Skype PlayStation Vita application is getting an update today.

To quote: Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying catching up with your friends and family using Skype on your PlayStation Vita.

Today I'm happy to announce that this great app will have new features which let you enjoy connecting to even more people.

You can now create a new account directly from your PS Vita system, as well as search for friends on Skype and add them to your Contacts. You can also use "Favourite", "Online" and "All" to manage your list of contacts.

If you want to change your profile photo, just use your PS Vita system's front or rear camera to take a new photo and replace it. Or you can simply use the photos in your PS Vita collection.

The new features do not end there, either. You can now add Skype Credit from your PS Vita and make calls to mobiles and landlines if the person you're calling is not online. You can also receive or delete voice messages directly from your PS Vita.

The update will be available from the LiveArea screen of Skype - just select the update icon to update Skype and enjoy all the great new features. If you do not have Skype for PS Vita yet, head over to PlayStation...

33w ago - Previously we reported on running PSP ISOs (using a PSP ISO Loader) on the PlayStation Vita console, and today a new video has surfaced from Sam Jordam of the PS Vita PSP (PSP Mini Urbanix) Kernel Exploit (ISO Loader) demo alongside the leaked files below.

Download: psvcfw_test.zip / psvcfw_test.zip (Mirror) / psvcfw_test.zip (Mirror #2) / psvcfw_test.zip (Mirror #3) / Documents / PS Minis (Free) - Jewel K. Easter Island & Urbanix

To quote from Sam Jordam via YouTube: Read Description- If you need help contact these users on Skype:

• machetenina
  
• cosvel666
  
• mzet94
  
• renajec
  

Proof of Ninja Release: i49.tinypic.com/fawz95.png

Proof of where i got the files (RAR containing Text of skype conversations): mediafire.com/?bw26un6ttwd7sxs

Sorry guys, I'm afraid I can't release the...

33w ago - Sony Senior Social Media Specialist Rey Gutierrez is here with this weeks PS3, PS Vita and PSN releases today, as follows:

On PS3 this week, blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2012.

Resident Evil favorites Leon S. Kennedy and Chris Redfield are joined by new characters, including Jake Muller, to face a bioterrorist threat on a global scale. The narrative moves between North America, the war-torn Eastern European state of Edonia and the Chinese city of Lanshiang.

On PSN this week, you are a fantasy jester called NiGHTS and experience a heightened sense of gliding, spiraling, and looping through seven extraordinary worlds of Nightopia.

When the "Nightmarens" from the neighboring dark world of Nightmare infiltrate the idyllic Nightopia, NiGHTS must defend the dream world to keep it safe for all dreamers. NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams will take you in a voyage filled with courage, hope and inspiration. Enjoy this week's The Drop.

PlayStation 3

Resident Evil 6 (Also on PSN) - It has been ten years since the Raccoon City incident and the President of the United States has decided to reveal the truth behind what took place in the belief that it will curb the current resurgence...

33w ago - This weekend PlayStation Vita homebrew developer The Z (aka The_Zett) has released a PS Vita FTP Client for the VHBL PS Vita Half-Byte Loader

Download: PS Vita FTP Client for VHBL (Vita Half-Byte Loader) PS Vita FTP Client for VHBL (Vita Half-Byte Loader (Mirror)

From the included ReadMe file: Vita FTP - Developed by Coldbird - Team PRO

This is a FTP Client for the PS Vita. Launch this FTP Homebrew via a HBL (e.g. HBL r160 via Monster Hunter) and then connect with your PC Browser to the given IP, it may be this one ftp://192.168.1.5, you should be able to see the memory stick directories of your PS Vita memory card, but just the stuff inside of the PSP Emulator.

Have fun transferring files without the CMA.





Prerequisites:

1. VHBL. You must have the Vita Half-Byte Loader for one of the firmware 1.67-1.80. This works on 1.80 MHFU VHBL.

2. OpenCMA: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/1JAJVKIZ/opencma_180.7z

34w ago - Konami Assistant Producer Takanori Murayama has posted up a video today of the new Little King's Story which is marching onto PlayStation Vita today.

To quote: New Little King is back and better than ever - now on the PlayStation Vita. Featuring a brand new storyline and online functionality, New Little King's Story offers players a royal role playing game with enhanced PS Vita system graphics and features.

New Little King's Story follows players as they assume the role of King Corobo, tasked with reclaiming his kingdom from the Devil King, "The Nightmare."

Players will experience an incredible journey as they visit seven different kingdoms and battle against evil dark lords that have captured the royal princesses.

As king, gamers will need to lead their Royal Guard in every grand battle, and plan attacks wisely as they grow their populations and broaden their territories.

The new PS Vita version will allow players to get more deeply engaged with their fellow characters. Players can temper and customise their characters, meaning all characters have experience points and by fighting as a group, makes them grow up.

In addition, by changing accessories freely, a player can dress up their troops as he or she likes. It is also possible to...