Yesterday, many websites reported that Sony reduced the number of consoles you can use your PSN-purchased games on from five to three. This was incorrectly reported, and was only a typo on Sony’s part. Content you purchase from the Store can be used on up to five PS3 consoles or PSPs (depends on compatibility). Some titles do still have restrictions, but these are clearly stated on the product information page.
This Friday, Naughty Dog will be releasing the first downloadable content for Uncharted 2‘s multiplayer mode. A patch update will add “The Fort,” a brand new multiplayer map supposedly based on the “Fortress” chapter of Drake’s Fortune. According to the press release, “The Fort is a long rectangular map with wide open spaces and excellent flank routes.” Best of all, the update will be free – a perfect way to end the week.
This Thursday, PlayStation Home gets updated with a bunch of new content. First and foremost, the next phase of the wildly popular Red Bull Island will be released in PlayStation Home. To complement the existing Red Bull Air Race World Championship mini-game, Red Bull will unleash two brand new spaces that will appeal to sports fans and beach bunnies alike. New events will also be taking place over the next few weeks including one for Fight Night.
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The US PlayStation Store has received a early update this week to celebrate Thanksgiving. On the US Store this week, you will find a number of games discounted until December 2nd as well as Episode 2 of the Uncharted Motion Comic. Three new downloadable games are available for purchase as well as a number of PSOne classics and playable demos. You can expect the European PlayStation Store to be update as usual tomorrow.
In the last update for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Naughty Dog added a penalty for quitting online matches, deducting $40,000 for leaving a game, whether it was a Internet issue or your system froze. It’s fair if you quit the game deliberately, but for other issues its not. The update has resulted in many users complaining about the new rule, but unfortunately, Naughty Dog are standing their ground.
Last week, we reported that Sony will be starting subscription access to the PlayStation Network but core services will remain free. Kaz Hirai has confirmed that premium access will be added on top of the current services for the PS3 and PSP. Sony is planning a two-tiered subscription model for the PlayStation Network similar to – but also fundamentally different from – Xbox Live. Kaz has confirmed that online gameplay will remain free as will access to all the services the PlayStation Network currently provides.
Sega and Sony are working together to bring Sonic into the PlayStation 3 version of LittleBigPlanet. In December, five Sonic the Hedgehog costumes will be available to download via the PlayStation Store. You can get Sonic, Sonic the Werehog, Tails, Dr. Eggman, and Knuckles as individual costumes or together in one pack.
Firmware 3.10 has added a useful feature which should have been included some time ago. If your console crashes or restarts for no apparent reason, you can now send a error report to Sony. The report includes your PSN account information, your email address and details of any content that was being used during the time of the problem.
In a presentation detailing Sony’s plans to become profitable by the end of 2010, Sony revealed plans to upgrade PlayStation 3 consoles with full 3D support. 3D support for the PS3 has been taked about a lot over the past several months, starting earlier this year at CES 2009. Sony’s presentation indicates that all PS3 units will be upgraded to support 3D games via a firmware update.
This week on the US PlayStation Store, you’ll find Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Bruno, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Also, check out the free downloads of Avatar Theatrical Trailer, Ninja Assassin Theatrical Trailer, and Voltron Season 6 Episode 5.
