A new PSN update is here this week and some new items are found in the update such as a couple of downloadable content from Fallout 3. Don't forget the PSN title, Critter Crunch is also here.
PS3:
Critter Crunch ($6.99)
Pandemonium! ($5.99) [PS1]
LittleBigPlanet Original Music Pack 1 ($3.99)
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey Mission Pack ($9.99)
With the launch of the PSPGo hitting store shelves today at the scary price point of $249.99, a lot of people are wondering just exactly how Sony plans on supporting the handheld. With elimination of the UMD drive, and being completely supported by downloadable content, is 16Gb enough space? Sounds like everyone will be gunning for memory cards for sure. Sony launched a ton of of PSP games on the Playstation Store yesterday to help ease minds.
This week's Playstation Update has a little bit of everything rolled into one. There are also price drops on certain content inside the Store that you'll find tempting perhaps. Either way, while the Brutal Legend demo won't be available in there for the public yet; it's still something to look forward too.
PS3:
Zombie Apocalypse ($9.99) [With Demo]
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge ($9.99)
Lost Planet 2 Co-Op Campaign Demo
Wolfenstein Demo
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Demo
Punisher: No Mercy Demo
Batman: Arkham Asylum Prey In The Darkness Map Pack (Free)
Fallout 3: Broken Steel ($9.99)
Madden NFL 10 AFL Legacy Pack ($6.99)
Midnight Club LA Police Car Pack (Free)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Sheshan Golf Course ($7.50)
Guitar Hero Tracks
Rock Band Tracks
Price Drops:
Brain Challenge Price Drop (now $4.99)
Brain Challenge Expansion Pack Price Drop (now $1.99)
Droplitz Temporary Price Drop (now $4.99)
25 Guitar Hero World Tour songs are on sale for $1.50 this week
Sega has officially announced a sequel, Valkyria Chronicles 2 for the Playstation 3 and Playstation Portable (PSP). Finally PSP owners will get a chance to experience, ValkyriaChronicles™, one of the most stylized RPGs of this generation.
“Valkyria Chronicles is a genuine hidden gem on PS3™,” said Sean Ratcliffe, VP of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. “It was one of the PS3’s most highly rated tactical RPG games so we’re delighted to offer PSP system owners to play Valkyria Chronicles 2. It’s one of our most cherished franchises so we hope the fans will welcome this exclusive sequel.”
The “CANVAS” engine originally developed internally by SEGA Game Studios Japanfor Valkyria Chronicles™ on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system is being fully redesigned for the graphical capabilities of the PSP system. This incredibly distinctive engine will power over 20 new distinct and visually stunning environments within which players will have hundreds of different missions to explore.
The game has a target release date of Summer 2010.
For what we think is exclusive to PlayStation 3 for now; Rockstar Games' Agent might already have a release window. Kotaku seems to have did some digging and given this word from what Rockstar responded to a reader question.
We appreciate the enthusiasm of PlayStation 3 owners and believe us, we understand where you're coming from. That's why we are working hard on a lineup of PlayStation 3 releases for 2010 that we know you will be very excited to play - including Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne 3, and the PlayStation 3 exclusive AGENT, which is a brand-new title from Rockstar North, the creators of the Grand Theft Auto series
So, it looks like among the other PlayStation releases, Agent looks to be one of them. Rockstar hasn't quite confirmed the quote and we are awaiting word to see if this is true.
Fresh out fo PAX 2009 this weekend comes a new gameplay video showing footage for the upcoming PlayStation 3 sequel, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. New train gameplay shows off what looks to be an exciting boss fight that looks to be smooth riding.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will be releasing exclusively for the PlayStation 3 on October 13th, that's 37 days away.
With the 120 GB PS3 slim on the store shelves, it's just in time for the new firmware update. There are plenty of new features and fixes in this update and Sony is claiming that this will be the last major update for the console this year.
Various elements of the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) screen have been redesigned for better viewing and easier use.
You can now access the latest information about PlayStation® related topics more easily from the XMB™ screen. Connect your system to the Internet, and then select [PlayStation®Network] > [What's New].
You can now access the latest content in PlayStation®Store directly under the [Game] and [Video] categories. Select [Game] > [PlayStation®Store] or [Video] > [PlayStation®Store].
Audio can now be output to multiple connectors simultaneously. You can set this option under [Settings] > [Sound Settings] > [Audio Multi-Output].
During video content playback, you can now use the right stick to play content in slow playback, fast reverse, or fast forward.
Just some of the newest features found in V3.00. With the Playstation 3 Slim launching in stores you'll be able to take advantage of everything you see.
After rumors had been circulating for months, the official word has revealed that a Slim PS3 was indeed in production. To start off, fresh from their press conference at Gamescom this afternoon Sony announced a price reduction. With the release of this new Slim PS3, the current 80 GB will get a price cut from $399 to $299 on August 18th in the US.
The internal design architecture of the new PS3 system, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit to the cooling mechanism, has been completely redesigned, achieving a much slimmer and lighter body. Compared to the very first PS3 model with 60GB HDD, the internal volume as well as its thickness and weight are trimmed down to approximately two-thirds. Furthermore, power consumption is also cut to two-thirds, helping to reduce fan noise. While inheriting the sleek curved body design of the original model, the form factor of the new PS3 system features a new meticulous design with textured surface finish, giving an all new impression and a casual look. With the compact body and casual appearance, the newly introduced model will appeal to a wider audience who are looking to buy the best entertainment system for their home.
Also as a reminder the 160 GB will also get a price drop to $399 by August 18th in North America as well. Check out the specs for the console below.
The much rumored Playstation 3 price drop is something that many gamers have been looking forward to, but is it happening on August 16th? According to a member of the CheapAssGamer Forum it is. Oswald9599 stated in his post that the Playstation 3 will be lowered to $299 for the 80Gb system and $399 for the 160GB Uncharted Bundle. We can only hope this true and we will get you more info as we see it.
Check out the screenshot and forum post after the jump.
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