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- System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
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SCEE has announced that VidZone, the on-demand music video service for the PlayStation 3, will go live in Europe later today. The free service gives you the freedom to view thousands of music videos on demand by streaming them directly to your PS3. It will launch with more than 10,000 videos with major music labels as well as thousands of independent artist getting on board, and will be supported with on-screen advertising.
A new PSP Firmware update will be available to download soon. The minor update will address system software stability issues during use of some features. Other than that, nothing new has been added to the software update. You will need to update to the latest version in order to access the PlayStation Store on your PSP.
Check out video below for an in-depth Island tour explaining the offline and online progression, the new license, and four of the nine new vehicles.
You can get more information about the Big Surf Island pack on the US PlayStation.Blog.
The next issue of Qore has been delayed due to revision of content. Episode 13 was expected to launch last week to coincide with E3 and the announcement of the PSP Go!. As you may have read, the Qore feature covering the PSP Go! was leaked last month prior to the official announcement. “We are currently revising the content of the episode to bring you the most up-to-date information,” states the email from Sony.
Bomberman Ultra retains classic gameplay elements combined with online multiplayer, full character customization and high-definition graphics. This title has 12 unlockable trophies.
The famed title that created an entire video game genre, Wolfenstein 3D offers players a chance to experience the intensity of escaping from Castle Wolfenstein all over again.
This week, a new “Inspired by Video Games” section has been added to the US Video Store, featuring movies and TV shows that first dazzled the video game world before they lit up the big and small screens. Now, you can download all the action, stunning visuals and spectacular sequences, brought to you by PlayStation Network. As for regular content, there are loads of new movies and TV shows now available to download (check out the list below).
Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to take the role of an insurgent fighter, named Mason, with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force (EDF). Your mission is to help the Red Faction eradicate the EDF from Mars. This sequel has moved away from the first-person perspective and uses third-person instead.
If you are planning to upgrade to the PSP Go! this October, you’re probably wondering what will become of all those UMD games you’ve purchased over the years. Although the UMD format will continue, you won’t be able to use them on the PSP Go! unless you have digital copies of the game. Its looks like Sony has already come up with a solution. According to John Koller, “We’re in the midst of putting together a good will program. […] So we’re looking at a short term good-will program that would continue for years afterward.”