The US PlayStation Website has finally updated the Portable ID cards to include trophies. The European PlayStation website has had this feature since March 2009, which is a first, since the US is usually the first to get cool new features. Later this week, the updated PSN ID Cards will go online at us.playstation.com. Check out the feature list and video walkthrough below.
Remember the Presentation Podium from E3 2009 in PlayStation Home? Well, its opening its doors again for GamesCom. GamesCom is being held next week in Cologne, Germany from August 18th, which is the same day as Sony’s Press Conference. Just like at E3, the conference and other footage will be streamed live into PlayStation Home.
Smash Cars is a high-end mutliplayer toy car racing game by TikGames and Creat Studios have announced that Smash Cars. The game is a follow-up to the original PS2 game. Smash Cars is a tricked-out single and multiplayer online RC toy car racing game featuring real-time physics simulation and vehicle customization.
Earlier today we received an email from Sony with instructions on how to enter the MAG Beta. The email contained a unique access code and a link to a website where you can register. The catch? You have to answer a few questions and tell Sony why you should be chosen for the Beta. Beta invites will be sent out in phases – but you only need to answer the questions once to be eligible for all phases.
GameWave, a weekly games magazine in Hong Kong, has features the PlayStation 3 Slim as cover story (click thumbnail to enlarge). The text near the PS3 Slim image reads something to the effect of “Slim PS3 appears at the end of the month.” The magazine seems pretty confident about publishing this story in their weekly mag, but we can’t vouch for the creditability of GameWave.
SCEE today announced that PSN Cards and a Video Store are definitely coming to Europe. Angela Madronero, European PlayStation Store Manager, has stated that more information on PSN Cards will be revealed ‘in the not too distant future’. Also, Sony “will be making an official announcement regarding [the] forthcoming Video Store, next week, at GamesCom.” Which is great news for games in Europe and PAL Territories.
Having only $20 and $50 PSN cards can sometimes be too much for those low cost PSN titles, which is why we welcome the news of the new $10 PSN Cards. Several retails have started to list the new cards on their online stores, including Best Buy. The cards are not available to buy just yet, and there is no mention of a release date.
DC Comics release the first two issues of comics series Y: The Last Man on the PSP Comic Store this week. DC also brings you a free copy of Safe Inside (Zuda) and the start a new series of Green Lantern: No Fear. From Marvel this week you can find all 5 issues of Venom: Dark Origin. Finally don’t miss the 3rd issue of Eternal Descent From IDW. See below for the full list of new arrivals for the week.
Shatter is a shooting and puzzle game for the Playstation Network, from Sidhe and SCEA. It is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists. The game features different game modes, and comes with 10 unique levels, all in HD at 60 fps. On top of all that, there is over 90 minutes of music to enjoy and you play the game.
Is the PS3 already with game developers? The making of video for Batman: Arkham Asylum seems to suggest so. The video, included below, shows two blurred out consoles at the 1:35 timestamp. If this is a normal PS3, why blur it out? It suggests that the PS3 is special, compared to the standard console. But is it actually the PS3 Slim? It is conveniently placed next to a monitor which gives it size away.
