As the rumors suggested, Sony has announced the next iteration of its portable PlayStation Console. Codenamed NGP, for Next Generation Portable, the console is designed to offer unparalleled interactive entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation. This new system offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context, made possible by leveraging SCE’s experience from both PSP and PS3.
Episode 42 of FirstPlay hits the UK PlayStation tomorrow, and comes with two more PSN avatars. Episode 42 also includes reviews of two sci-fi titles: Dead Space 2 and Mass Effect 2. You can also find a expert guide to tuning your car in Gran Turismo 5.
Multiple sources have confirmed that the PlayStation Phone release is imminent, though they failed to agree on an exact release date or time frame. The so-called “Playstation Phone” will be shown at next month’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, alongside a new portable game player, the report says.
A new multiplayer video of Killzone 3 has been released ahead of the games release and open beta. The new multiplayer video shows Killzone 3‘s third multiplayer map, Bilgarsk Boulevard – just one of eight different multiplayer maps in the game. The Bilgarsk Boulevard will be available to play in the open beta next month.
Sony has revealed the contents of the next PlayStation Plus update for North America, due for release on February 1st 2011. The first update for February will include an auto download of a demo of Tales from Space: About a Blob, 50% discounts off both versions of Fat Princess, and 20% of Kung-Fu LIVE. Check out what else you can expect below.
Before Killzone 3 is released later next month, you will be able to experience the game in the Open Beta. The beta will be available between the 3rd and the 15th of Feb 2011 from the PlayStation Store. This Beta will offer you exclusive early access to the MP05 ‘Frozen Dam’ multiplayer level from Killzone 3, including all three online multiplayer modes – Guerrilla Warfare, Warzone and Operations.
Following up on the announcement of Final Fantasy XIII-2 this week, Square Enix have also released the first teaser trailer for the game. Check out the trailer below, but be warned that the trailer contains minor spoilers about the previous title, if you haven’t completed playing the game yet.
A new PSP Firmware is now available to download using the System Update feature on the device. Firmware version v6.37 is a minor update that improves system software stability during use of some features. It may also include some sort of code to block the recent hacking of the PSPgo, but this is speculation for now.
I haven’t even finished playing Final Fantasy XIII yet, and already SQUARE ENIX has announced the sequel. Final Fantasy XIII-2 is scheduled for release next winter and will feature a new story that stems from the previous title as well as a evolved battle system.
Episode 41 of FirstPlay is now available on the Store and comes armed with an exclusive set of Landit Bandit-themed avatars. Episode 41 also includes a hands-on preview of Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds and Bodycount. Plus, a huge review on LittleBigPlanet 2.
