84w ago - Sony Associate Product Marketing Manager Brian Dunn has announced today that the Gran Turismo 5 Spec 2.0 update is now live, and confirmed that the PS3 DLC arrives on October 18, 2011.

To quote: After revealing last week all of the great free content coming to Gran Turismo 5, which dropped to $39.99 as of last week, I'm happy to report that the Spec 2.0 update is now live for everyone to download and explore.

And if you're a PlayStation Plus member and have Automatic Downloads enabled, the next time you turn on your PS3 you might find that the update has already been installed. Otherwise, you can launch the game now and update GT5 to Spec 2.0.

The Spec 2.0 update enables you enjoy a new and improved GT5, including interior views for all standard cars, improved physics and AI, faster menus and load times, additional functionality and control in the online racing mode, updated 2011 NASCAR cars, a gorgeous new opening cinematic movie, and much more.





I mentioned last week...

87w ago - Following up on their previous release, today PlayStation 3 hackers Cyberskunk and evilsperm have released Rebug PS3 3.72 Version Spoofer 2.0 and also Rebug PS3 Update Package 0.2 (3.41.3) and 0.4 (3.55.2) for PS3 Custom Firmware users.

Please NOTE this doesn't allow accessing Sony's PlayStation Network, it is intended for preventing your PlayStation 3 console from being updated accidentally or from Automatic Updates via PSN.

Download: Rebug PS3 3.72 Version Spoofer 2.0 / Rebug PS3 Update Package 0.2 (3.41.3) and 0.4 (3.55.2)

To quote: Rebug 3.72 Version Spoofer 2.0

THIS DOESNT ALLOW PSN - USE AT YOUR OWN RISK - THIS WILL NOT WORK ON REBUG FIRMWARE

No sense in breaking with tradition, 3.72 Version Spoofer 2.0 is now available for 3.41 and 3.55. It works like the Rebug Selector and backs up your current files before activating the spoof, then auto reboots leaving no room for end-user error.

INSTALL: Press L1+CROSS to INSTALL 3.72 Version Spoof files to your PS3

ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE: Press L1+CROSS to ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE (System will reboot)

87w ago - Today PlayStation 3 developer deank has updated multiMAN PS3 backup manager to version 02.07.03 with the changes details below.

Download: multiMAN v02.07.03 PS3 Update (20110920-185400) (1.63 MB) / multiMAN v02.07.03 Update (20110921-144000) (1.65 MB) / multiMAN v02.07.03 Update (20110923-125200) (1.65 MB)

multiMAN v02.07.03 Update (20110920-185400) Changelog:

• Added: "Create ISO" option in SIDE menu when BD/DVD is selected in VIDEO column or PLAYSTATION2 is selected in Retro column
  
• Changed: multiMAN starts faster now
  
• Fixed: Unnecessary auto-refresh/scan for content on each startup
  
• Added: Advanced option in XMMB Settings:
  

Expand Contents of XMMB media columns

Sets whether to scan and show content in music, photo, video and retro columns.

When option is disabled, multiMAN will not scan your usb/hard drive/etc for supported files (mp3/avi/roms/etc).

Some more news

You can now RIP optical discs (DVD/BD) to ISO format. The speed is good:

• 6MB/s for DVD
  
• 10MB/s for Blu-ray discs
  

multiMAN v02.07.03...

87w ago - It's been about six weeks since the last PlayStation 3 System Software update surfaced, and today Sony Network Entertainment VP Eric Lempel has announced that PS3 Firmware 3.72 update is incoming.

Download: PS3 System Software Update v3.72 (US) / PS3 System Software Update v3.72 (EU) / PS3 Firmware 3.72 Update Patch (US) / PS3 Firmware 3.72 Update Patch (EU)

The only details we have at the moment on it are what appear to be security updates, so those into PS3 Custom Firmware, downgrading, hacking and homebrew may want to hold off updating as usual.

Here is what he stated on PS3 System Software Update version 3.72, to quote:

"A new PS3 system software update,...

87w ago - SCEE's European Product Manager Adam Grant is back with the latest Studio update, which includes video demos of new Static and Dynamic PSP and PS3 Themes heading to PSN today.

To quote: Here is an update of the latest Themes from The Studio that are releasing today on the PlayStation Store.

The Studio brings to PlayStation a collection of Static and Dynamic Themes for PS3 and PSP from some of the world's greatest artists to create one of the best showcases of digital art anywhere in the world and they are all available for you to download.

We have partnered with Studio Output, one of the world's most tuned-in creative design and production companies, to help us curate The Studio collection and ensure only the finest offerings in everything from urban street art to illustration are included.





In case you are new to The Studio or missed the latest releases here is a quick video showcasing the Themes from cutting edge graphic and digital artists, illustrators and graphic designers around the world that have released onto The Studio over the last few weeks.

With more Themes being added each month...