Sony is trying to breathe new life into the PS3 by announcing a new PS3 Slim bundle featuring two games from the two of the biggest franchises on PlayStation. The PS3 Legacy bundle comes with a 500 GB Super Slim console, a DualShock 3 controller, and two games: Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition and inFamous 2, and a 30-day subscription to PlayStation Plus, giving you access to a number of additional games.
LOVEFiLM, an Amazon company, has released version 2.0 of its streaming application for the PS3, bringing a host of exciting new features to members. New features include an improved search function and recommendation engine, making great content more accessible than ever before, and an optimised user interface that enhances the way members browse the latest films and TV shows.
Ubisoft has confirmed that Watch_Dogs on the PS3 and PS4 will have 60 minutes of exclusive content. The news was revealed when the game’s official box art was revealed earlier this week. The game will be releasing in November 2013 on the PS3, while the PS4 release date has yet to be revealed. The nature of the bonus content hasn’t been revealed yet, but it’s likely to be the same for both consoles.
Watch_Dogs on the PS3 now has an official release date, and will be coming to the console in November in North America. The release date for the PS4 version of the game will be revealed at a later date according to Ubisoft. In addition to revealing the game’s release date, Ubisoft has also released a new trailer of the game.
Sony has released a new PS3 Firmware update, updating the system software to version v4.41. The update is mandatory if you wish to play games over the PlayStation Network or to access the PlayStation Store. However, the update is only a minor stability fix and will require you to download the 194 MB update file in order to patch your console.
Gaming magazine Game Informer has revealed that Batman: Arkham Origins will be heading to the PS3 in October 2013. The game takes place years before the two previous Arkham titles “when a young, unrefined Batman encounters many supervillains for the first time”. A handheld spinoff, dubbed Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, will be coming to the PS Vita too, and will play like a “2.5D Metroid-style adventure”.
Japanese games magazine Jump has confirmed that Final Fantasy X HD on the PS3 will also come with Final Fantasy X-2 HD. It looks like Square-Enix had enough time to get both games remade for the PS3 and PS Vita. On the PS Vita, however, both games will be available for purchase separately.
The the PS4 reveal just a few days away, Sony has released another PlayStation Evolution video focusing on the current console – the PS3. First revealed at E3 2005, the 2 minute video focuses on all the advances the PS3 made over the years, including the mainstream adoption of Blu-ray, HD gaming and the launch of the PlayStation Network.
To celebrate Superfrog’s 20th anniversary, Team17 will be re-releasing Superfrog HD on the PS3 and PS Vita later this year. Superfrog first appeared on the Amiga back in 1993 to critical acclaim, and has been one of the most requested games from fans, according to Debbie Bestwick, Team17′s Managing Director.
Team17 have announced that top-down shooter Alien Breed is coming to the PS3 and PS Vita this February. The game will support cross-save and cross-platform co-op multiplayer. The game’s story mode will include 30 levels and enhanced visuals. Better still, the game will also include unlockable trophies.
