The European PlayStation Network has been updated to include a new game as well as a few new trailers. Those who are looking for a new beat-em-up for the PS3 will be pleased that Mortal Kombat 2 is now available to download from the PlayStation Store for only £1.99.
Read MoreXTREME PSP has been running for almost two years, and has grown stedily since it first launched in June 2005. We are now proud to announce the launch of the XTREME PS3 website, dedicated to the PlayStation 3. Although the launch is much later than we had hoped, most of the website is fully operational. If you are new to using a PS3, be sure to check out our FAQ section.
If you have any comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us using the Contact Form.We are planning to launch a PS3 magazine soon so be sure to look out for that.
XTREME PSP has been running for almost two years, and has grown stedily since it first launched in June 2005. We are now proud to announce the launch of the XTREME PS3 website, dedicated to the PlayStation 3. Although the launch is much later than we had hoped, most of the website is fully operational. If you are new to using a PS3, be sure to check out our FAQ section.
If you have any comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us using the Contact Form.We are planning to launch a PS3 magazine soon so be sure to look out for that.
It’s finally here guys…DK Jr. finally released a new issue of PSP M4M: Magazine 4 Men. Because of the lack of new issues over the past few months DK Jr. has made Issue 11 extra big, containing over 150 pages. If you haven’t already downloaded the latest issue, you can do so here. See below for what to expect in issue 11.
Content Breakdown:
DK. Jr would like to apologize for the delay in releasing this issue. Hopefully, we can expect a new issue every month once again.
Sources close to Sony have finally revealed details about the successor to the PSP. Sony is focusing on making the PSP lighter by using “a new LED screen that will deliver an ultra-crisp image but take up far less space”, but retaining most of the hardware specification. The battery life of course will be improved, by up to four times, thanks to the LED screen consuming less power and most importantly, the new PSP will include 8GB of built in storage space and a faster UMD drive.
A built-in camera and finish (matte or gloss) are still being decided, but already the new PSP is sounding good. The improved UMD drive should provide quicker game loading and the 8GB built-in flash memory will definitely come in useful for all those MP3s, videos, photos and save data. The PSP’s buttons have been revamped and the D-Pad has gotten a major overhaul, giving portable gamers something more like a Playstation 3 D-pad to play with.
Those of you holding out for a touchscreen are, unfortunately, going to have to wait until Sony’s next portable gaming device. The new PSP will again be black. The final price for this new PSP hasn’t been set, but Sony is hoping to sell it for under $170 or so. Manufacturing should commence in the upcoming weeks, and the product is going to be officially unveiled at this year’s E3. The sale date being tossed around is August, but don’t be surprised if it’s pushed back to September. The new PSP doesn’t have a official name yet…"PSP Lite" anyone?
[Via: Kotaku]
Issue 24 of the XTREME PSP Magazine is now available to download, and weight is at just over 100 pages. Issue 24 includes previews of Jeanne D’Arc, God of War and other games, as well as reviews of Cube, Virtua Tennis 3 and Passport to… See below for a full breakdown of the contents.
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Remember, you can download the Magazine early via our RSS Feed. The magazine is available to download at the end of every month, so why not beat the crowd and download it early.
PSP Firmware 3.50 if finally available to download as discussed previously. The firmware update utilized the newly added features to the PlayStation 3, which allows the PS3 to be accessed via the PSP from anywhere around the world using a Wi-Fi hotspot. See below for a full breakdown of what the update contains. The update is available to download on all Regional PlayStation websites or via the Network Update feature on the PSP.
Change Log:
Network
According to a recent interview with the team behind Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, the game is said to feature upto 100 hours of gameplay. Tabata, one of the game’s producers, admits that the title is about 90% complete, with compressing everything to fit on UMD being one of the few remaining tasks for the development team. The game’s main story will most likely take players about 30 hours, but “getting all of the materia in the missions and going out into Midgar for Sub-Events” can boost play time to the triple digits.
Crisis Core will be available to purchase in Japan from September. US and European dates have not been revealed yet.
The recent release of Firmware 1.80 for the PlayStation bought with it remote access to the PS3 from anywhere around the world via the PSP, so with this in mind, a new PSP Firmware release could be right around the corner. Reports suggest that Sony is prepping Firmware 3.50 for the PSP, that will utilize the PS3 to PSP connectivity providing support for the PS3’s new internet-enabled Remote Play feature. The update could be available for download within the next few days.
No word yet on what other features will be available in the firmware update, but we’ll keep you posted on any developments.
UPDATE (29/05/07 02:14 PM):
We have just heard the Firmware 3.50 will include access to the PlayStation Network, but will only be accessible to those who own a PlayStation 3. Only parts of the PlayStation Network will be included in the update, but it’s nice to see that Sony are finally starting to roll out network access. Hopefully, full integration isn’t too far off.
Square Enix has announced that a new Final Fantasy game will be coming to the PSP, titled Final Fantasy Dissidia. The official website is now open although no content is currently available, except for the message “Fantasy is endless. Fantasy has no limited form.” According to Jump Magazine, Dessidia will bring together characters from past Final Fantasy titles from as far back as Final Fantasy I.
So far, Jump Magazine has revealed that Zidane from Final Fantasy IX (9) will make an appearance as well as Kuja. It is not know how these characters will affect the story line and what other characters will make an appearance. Square Enix is also keeping a tight lid on the new combat system. We will bring you more information as soon as it is available.
