Prior to the slimmer PS3 models, you were allowed to install your own operating systems to Sony’s console. Those days are numbered now, as Sony has announced that firmware update 3.21 will arrive on April 1st, and it will eliminate the ability to install your own operating systems, namely Linux. Why? Sony’s worried about security [...]
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March 31st, 2010
Splinter Cell Conviction PS3 Listed On LinkedIn
Just when you think that Splinter Cell: Conviction is a dead lock for Xbox 360 exclusivity, something has to pop up that throws all suspicion in the air again. The culprit this time is a recent discovery of a LinkedIn profile, of a Ubisoft developer that lists the PlayStation 3 as an intended platform for [...]
March 31st, 2010
Man Buying PS3 From Craigslist Gets Scammed
As if there aren’t enough warnings against doing business in shady online deals, a rather sad story comes from the Daily Northwestern college newspaper about a man who lost $250 in a fake PlayStation 3 deal. A man looked on Craigslist for a PlayStation 3 and set up a deal to meet in the parking [...]
March 31st, 2010
Ninja Theory Made No Money on Heavenly Sword
Sony’s PlayStation 3 may have plenty of good games these days, but that wasn’t the case once upon a time. In fact, there was a time when pretty much every game hyped as being the Big Game for the console (before MGS4, that is) – the game that would finally justify its existence and $600 [...]
March 31st, 2010
PS3 hacker promises to undo Other OS block
The Playstation3 maker recently announced that it would be removing the ability to install various flavours of Linux on the Darth Vader’s Toaster of a console, a policy no doubt inspired by a certain hacker’s regular boasts that he has very nearly opened up the innards of the PS3 for all. Despite insisting that he [...]
March 25th, 2010
LittleBigPlanet2 PS3: Sony comment on rumored release
You know how we always say Sony never comment on speculation and rumors? Well, this looks like to be a rare exception as they have just commented on the rumors surrounding LittleBigPlanet 2. The news comes after yesterday’s story, in which a Sony marketing rep confirmed that LBP2 is coming, and would even have support [...]
March 25th, 2010
Michael Jackson video game coming to PS3?
The King Of Pop may be coming to PS3 – after Sony snapped up the rights to a Michael Jackson video game. Video game rights were included in Sony’s $200m purchase of MJ’s estate last week. According to reports, the deal gives Sony free reign to use Michael Jackson’s released and unreleased material. The Independent [...]
March 25th, 2010
Are Bungie Considering Playstation 3 Development?
Bungie are a studio traditionally associated with Microsoft. But speaking about the companies’ next move after Halo: Reach, they’ve hinted at the possibility of supporting Playstation 3. “All options are open right now,” Bungie’s community manager Brian Jarrard told IndustryGamers. “So long as we find the best possible fit for our creative vision and what [...]
March 25th, 2010
Section 8 PS3 launches on PSN today
Section 8, previously available on Xbox 360 and PC, has finally made its way to the PS3. The game will be launching as a PlayStation Network download later today. Here are some screenshots and footage to get your interested. Unlike the Xbox 360 and PC versions, SouthPeak is not publishing on the PS3. The game [...]
March 25th, 2010
PSN Spring Fever 2010 sale starts today
Sony is once again saying goodbye to the winter season with the return of their Spring Fever sale. PS3 and PSP owners will be able to save money on select content starting today Kicking off the sale is Gravity Crash and the PS3 and PSP versions of Everyday Shooter all going for $4.99 each. The [...]
