Earlier this week GameWave, a Hong Kong based weekly magazine, revealed the first photos of the PS3 Slim in their latest issue. Although the photos are unconfirmed, they look pretty convincing especially compared to the leaked photos a few months ago. In our opinion, the design of the console looks poor and perhaps a little too small, compared to what the console looks like currently. You be the judge, check out the photos below.
Today the first downloadable content pack for Red Faction: Guerrilla will be released on the PlayStation Network. The pack, called Demons of the Badlands, is a singleplayer prequel set in an entirely new area of mars, featuring new weapons, vehicles and activities. This pack features also comes with ten new trophies.The pack is already available to download from the European PlayStation Store for £7 and will be on available on the US Store later today for $9.99.
The US PlayStation Website has finally updated the Portable ID cards to include trophies. The European PlayStation website has had this feature since March 2009, which is a first, since the US is usually the first to get cool new features. Later this week, the updated PSN ID Cards will go online at us.playstation.com. Check out the feature list and video walkthrough below.
Remember the Presentation Podium from E3 2009 in PlayStation Home? Well, its opening its doors again for GamesCom. GamesCom is being held next week in Cologne, Germany from August 18th, which is the same day as Sony’s Press Conference. Just like at E3, the conference and other footage will be streamed live into PlayStation Home.
Earlier today we received an email from Sony with instructions on how to enter the MAG Beta. The email contained a unique access code and a link to a website where you can register. The catch? You have to answer a few questions and tell Sony why you should be chosen for the Beta. Beta invites will be sent out in phases – but you only need to answer the questions once to be eligible for all phases.
GameWave, a weekly games magazine in Hong Kong, has features the PlayStation 3 Slim as cover story (click thumbnail to enlarge). The text near the PS3 Slim image reads something to the effect of “Slim PS3 appears at the end of the month.” The magazine seems pretty confident about publishing this story in their weekly mag, but we can’t vouch for the creditability of GameWave.
SCEE today announced that PSN Cards and a Video Store are definitely coming to Europe. Angela Madronero, European PlayStation Store Manager, has stated that more information on PSN Cards will be revealed ‘in the not too distant future’. Also, Sony “will be making an official announcement regarding [the] forthcoming Video Store, next week, at GamesCom.” Which is great news for games in Europe and PAL Territories.
Is the PS3 already with game developers? The making of video for Batman: Arkham Asylum seems to suggest so. The video, included below, shows two blurred out consoles at the 1:35 timestamp. If this is a normal PS3, why blur it out? It suggests that the PS3 is special, compared to the standard console. But is it actually the PS3 Slim? It is conveniently placed next to a monitor which gives it size away.
Didn’t get enough of the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Multiplayer Beta first time around? Don’t worry, as a second beta will be commencing next month. The second beta will run from September 15th to October 12th 2009, and will feature more game modes and more maps for you to enjoy. The catch? You have to pre-order the game from Play.com in order to get your voucher code.
At GamesCom in Germany this month Sony will be holding a 3-hour press conference, which we speculate will result in an official announcement of the PS3 Slim. But it could also mean announcements of many other things. New rumors this week suggest that details of Firmware 3.00 will also be announced, though the firmware would not be released on the same day. Sources of PSInsider also speculate an announcement of a new PlayStation Network.
