Whilst the PlayStation Network is up and running across the rest of the world, the network is still down in Sony’s home country: Japan. Sony issued their first statement on the issue for two weeks late last week, saying that more time is needed to “make adjustments with the various related parties” but didn’t give a timescale on when this will all be resolved.
Sony has unveiled a new line of PSP bundles called “Dual Packs”. This week, three different dual packs will be available to purchase, which include two popular games in one package for only $14.99. A perfect bargain if you are looking to pick up some classic titles for your PSP.
If CVG and VG247 are to be believed, the PlayStation Vita won’t arrive on European store shelves until early 2012. Although the release date has yet to be confirmed by Sony, they are still aiming for a pre-Christmas launch in North America. It would be disappointing if the European release date is in 2011.
The Official PlayStation Mobile App is getting its first major update since it was released back in January. The next version, v1.1, will include some requested features and will be available to download from iTunes and Android Market in a few weeks. Read more for details on what has been added and improved.
On the US Video Store this week, you can find The Adjustment Bureau in the New Releases section. In Top Downloads, you’ll find the hottest content, including Sanctum, now available at a special low price. Other new releases include The Eagle, Cedar Rapids and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.
PlayStation Plus celebrates its first anniversary next week with two special publishes on June 28th and July 5th. First and foremost, PlayStation Plus is offering free and exclusive early access to the highly anticipated UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Multiplayer Beta on June 28th, followed by multiplayer classic Bomberman ULTRA for free on July 5th.
On the PSP Comic Store this week you can find lots of new comics inlcude inFamous #5, Transformers #18, the first three issues of The X Files: Volume 2 and lots more. Check out the complete list below.
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A new PS3 system software update, v3.66, has been released. With this minor update, system stability during use of PS3 format software and network services has been improved. Nothing else is new in this update, and it’s mandatory to install this before you can play online.
