There have been a lot of comparison videos surfacing this week testing the loading speeds between the old PS3 and the new PS3 Slim. It’s pretty clear that the PS3 Slim is faster than the older model, and it’s not just because of the new Cell CPU. Other reasons include the updated Blu-Ray drive in the PS3 Slim and better hard disk performance. EuroGamer did some extensive tests to see how fast the PS3 Slim exactly is.
Want to take part in the SuperCar Challenge Beta? System3 is giving away thousands of free codes on their website. At last check, there are still over 2000 codes left to claim. Simply fill out the online form on the website and you will immediately receive your code to download the demo. Head over before its too late.
This week on the PlayStation Store, a new Fight Night Round 4 demo is available to download from both stores as well as some new games. Two Capcom Combo Packs have been released on the US Store featuring some of Capcom’s most popular PSN Games. There is new add-on content for F.E.A.R. 2, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and PAIN. Check out the list of new content for both stores below.
The September episode of Qore is bringing you details of some of the most anticipated games this year, including Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Gran Turismo PSP. Veronica Belmont sits down with Naughty Dog Creative Director Amy Hennig to discuss her devoted and innovative approach to the Uncharted sequel. Veronica also takes the new PSPgo out for a test drive into the real world.
Heavy Rain, the story-driven game from developer Quantic Dream, has been delayed till 2010. The title was scheduled to come out later this year but Guillaume de Fondaumiere, the co-CEO of Quantic Dream, has offered more insights on the reason the PS3 exclusive is being delayed to 2010. According to him, one key reason is because a game as innovative as Heavy Rain “needs space.”
For those of you who are Ratchet & Clank fans, Sony has officially announced , that Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time will be available in the U.S. on Tuesday, October 27. Sony are offering some cool Ratchet & Clank goodies for those who pre-order their copy of the game participating retailers. A highlight of some of the items you’ll receive when you pre-order Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time can be found below.
Battle Tanks, a game based on Combat2600 on the Atari and Battle City on the NES, is coming to the PlayStation Network later this month. Battle Tanks features World War II tanks that face off against each other in hopes to blow the other to smithereens. You can play against the AI or co-op with a friend in Campaign Mode to overcome 50 maze and paint ball-like levels. There’s also a fun multiplayer option also allows two to four people to challenge each other in Death Match modes or Capture the Flag mode.
The ESRB has leaked the names of a number of PSOne games that have been re-rated, likely signifying their imminent appearance on the PlayStation Network. Among the titles you will find the two Oddworld titles, Blood Omen, Pandemonium! and even Tomb Raider. So far, the names of 13 games have been release all of which you can find below. If you are looking to expand your classics collection, these upcoming games are sure to help you out.
The Pandora Battery was a huge promoter for piracy on the PSP as it allowed owners to install custom firmware and boot ISO files directly from the memory stick. The new PSP Go is Sony’s next move in their ongoing battle against piracy on their gaming handheld. From firmware updates to the non-removable battery, it seems Sony has really done the research. Speaking to PlayStation Insider, Sony’s John Koller conceded that earlier PSP models, from the PSP-1000 to the supposedly unhackable PSP-3000, weren’t piracy-proof, but the PSPGo will be a different beast altogether.
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The first mobile phone from Sony to allow remote play from the PlayStation 3 is heading to the UK in early October. The new phone, called Aino will allow you to access the PS3’s XMB and all content from anywhere in the world (much like the PSP), using build-in WiFi or 3G connections. Remote Play with Aino lets you turn your PS3 on and off, browse and control the XMB and access the internet browser from anywhere in the world.
