Sony has just unloaded firmware 3.42 onto the PlayStation Network, a mandatory update for PS3 gamers connected to the web. Why the sudden incremental update? According to the official PS Blog, the patch adds ‘additional security features.” Coincidentally, it just so happens that this is arriving not long after unscrupulous individuals released the PSJailbreak tool [...]

Member of Sony’s fancy premium, though currently all-but pointless PlayStation Plus service? Lucky you! Next week you’re getting a treat. Ready at Dawn’s God of War: Ghost of Sparta rages on in November, but PS+ subscribers *get first crack at the playable demo on September 7th. That’s next Tuesday! Sony hasn’t provided a date for [...]

Apple will be making some major news tomorrow at their fall music event, but Sony are apparently eyeing the iTunes creator closely. According to the Financial Times, Sony is prepping a new music and video service for PSN in 2011, and will unveil the goods tomorrow at the Berlin IFA Technology show. The report claims [...]

Publishers like EA and THQ are apparently having quite a bit of success with their new approach to online multiplayer/content access in games. Pick up a title new, get a redeem card that allows you to either access the multiplayer component in UFC Undisputed 2010, or in the case of things like Mass Effect 2 [...]

Oh, ESRB. How we love you. And how publishers probably despise you. PS3′s Motorstorm: 3D Rift was leaked last week, and Sony has made the updated re-release official. 3D Rift is, as you may have guessed, an optional 3D-enabled version of Motorstorm: Pacific Rift, and it’s headed to PlayStation Network. “Now you can enjoy an [...]

Sony revealed PlayStation 3 firmware update 3.41 today, slated to go live “shortly” for users. Like the recent, and temporary, Destination Arcade app for Xbox LIVE, this update will be adding a new recommendations section for content on the PlayStation Store. “When you’re browsing through the details of a particular title, you’ll see a new [...]

Your weekly Playstation store update. Another disappointing update once again… Updates Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing Add On Bundle – Sale (now $6.49, original price $12.99) Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing DLC 2 – Metal Sonic & Death Egg Zone Track – Sale (now $5.49, original price $7.99) Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing – [...]

[amtap amazon:asin=B001B8PEAG] Your weekly Playstation Store update. Updates Stand O’ Food Permanent Price Drop (now $2.99, original price $4.99) Manhunt 2 Permanent Price Drop (now $14.99, original price $29.99) The Warriors Permanent Price Drop (now $14.99, original price $19.99) Dissidia Final Fantasy Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99) Sam And Max – The [...]

Fatshark and Paradox Interactive are polishing and improving the game in the latest update for Lead & Gold: Gangs of the Wild West for the PlayStation Network. The update will include several improvements and fixes providing a more enjoyable gameplay experience. In the latest update, gamers will notice an elimination of unexpected problems, no more [...]