This week you can find episode 32 of FirstPlay, which hits the Store this Wednesday, along with an exclusive demo Premier Manager. Episode 32 features previews of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, a round-up of recent releases and a review of Predators on Blu-ray.
Back in November 2008, Sony released the official Bluetooth Headset for the PlayStation 3. Now, two years later Sony had announced a new version of the official headset, retailing for the same price of $49.99. The new Bluetooth Headset for the PS3 offers the same unparalleled gaming experience as the previous model.
Last week we reported that Sony had shipped over a million PlayStation Move units in North America. Sony has since then released a cool infographic showing various PlayStation Move stats. A few noteworthy stats include “60% of people interested in buying the PlayStation Move already own a Wii,” and “Since May, purchase intent for the PlayStation Move among PS3 users has more than doubled.”
Later this week, PlayStation Home will be getting a major update, bringing the core client version to v1.4. This update will have an enormous impact on users and developers alike, as it is literally jam-packed with new and revised features. The update includes new features like grouping and voice chat, wardrobe improvements and more.
This week’s episode of FirstPlay is now available to download from the PlayStation Store. Episode 31 features a review of Def Jam Rapstar, a preview of Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, and an extra close-up look at Bioshock Infinite. You can also find tips for DJ Hero 2 and reviews reviews of DeathSpank: Thongs Of Virtue, Vanquish, Front: Mission Evolved and Tumble.
The PlayStation Plus exclusive beta of Hulu Plus will be coming to an end soon, and the service will open up to all PlayStation users early next week. The Hulu Plus subscription service offers full current season runs of hit TV programs from major broadcast programming studios and will add to the more than 27,800 movies and TV episodes already available on thePlayStation Store.
Although its not a definitive sales number, the PlayStation Move has already shipped one million units and given the list of exciting games coming out soon, it’s hard to imagine sales slowing down. Sony has a stack of games lined up for the holiday season with 24 titles already supporting the motion controller.
On November 16th 2010, the second PlayStation Plus update for North America goes live on the Store. In the second update you can expect a free copy of PSN title Shatter, PSOne Classic Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus and Mini title DYNOGEMS. You can also find 50% on three new titles and a exclusive dynamic theme.
When Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood launches next week, the PlayStation 3 will have access to a exclusive downloadable content pack. The Copernicus Conspiracy pack revolves around Renaissance astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who will have extra assignments for Ezio, including courier, assassination and protection missions.
Back in May, Sony announced MUBI, an online film library to break open the world of independent, international and classic cinema, and introduce PS3 owners to movies outside the mainstream. The service will be launching tomorrow in UK, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.
