At GDC 2010, Sony announced the PlayStation Move [pictured]. The PlayStation Move is the PlayStation Motion Controller demonstrated at last year’s E3 now with a much more refined and professional look.
The controller uses the PlayStation Eye to track its position, and sensors to detect its motion. Like the Wii Nunchuk, there will be a PlayStation Move Sub-Controller which has an analogue stick and directional pad.
The PlayStation Move will be competing against Microsoft’s Natal, which is also due for release later this year, and the Wii in general.
Read more: Wikipedia
Here are some videos demonstrating the technology:
After a day of frustration, rage and worry about today’s PSN crash, the network is finally back online.
Source: [PlayStation.Blog - PSN Restored]
On Sunday 28th February, the PSN became inaccessable and gamers were shown a 8001050F Error code display. A quick search of this code revealed that the entire world of PS3 users, excluding the PS3 Slim users, suffered a similar fate.
It was revealed that the error was caused by the fat-systems’ internal clock treating 2010 as a leap year.
More on this Major PSN Crash:[PlayStation.Blog - Latest Info On PSN Status]
During this temporary crisis, Sony announced that PS3 users must not use the console until after word of the fix or else…”or else” meant possible loss of data etc. I have just had experience of this “or else” but in a minor form which I will describe in the forums here.
So, yes Trinidad and Tobago…it should be safe to turn on your PS3 (but I take no account for anything that may happen =P).
MEP Caribbean Publishers are redirecting people in all ways to assist in the relief efforts after the devastating 7.0 Earthquake that hit Haiti recently.
Please visit the following like for a list of ways in which you can help those in dire need:
http://meppublishers.blogspot.com/2010/01/helping-haiti.html
Coming to LittleBigPlanet this Monday 30th is the Leerdammer update which adds the ‘Online Create’ mode that LBP-ers have been waiting so long for. The update also includes improvements to the profile space and the addition of backup utilities.
Check the full details of the 1.21 update at LittleBigPlanet.com.
Today, November 26th, there will be an update for Tekken 6 that will fix online issues and add a few other neat features. Improvements include:
- Connectivity between players
- Selectable search priorities for ranked matches
- Quicker responses for button inputs
- Cancel option before a match (if you find the signal strength is too low or you just want to leave)
[Via Joystiq]
Since the update is currently out, feel free to post your experiences about the fixes after in the comments.
Yesterday, Square-Enix has released a video revealing the release date for their upcoming flagship title, Final Fantasy XIII. The game will be released simultaneously in the US and EU for both the PS3 and the Xbox360 on March 9th 2010, and exclusively to the PS3 in Japan on December 17th 2009.
Mr. John Yamamoto, president and CEO of Square-Enix Inc. says, “…Final Fantasy XIII will exceed all expectations“. While the English version of the game would not contain both English and Japanese voices, as was expected, the English voices were actually well done. There will be upgradable weapons similar to Final Fantasy VIII and a new leveling system called the Crystalium System, which resembles the Sphere Grid from Final Fantasy X. Also new to the title is a Paradigm Shift mode which allows the player the assign roles to characters in a somewhat similar fashion to Final Fantasy XII’s Gambit system.
Final Fantasy XIII is the most eagerly anticipated title in the Final Fantasy franchise and maybe the most anticipated role playing game for the PS3. (The instant I get news that I can make Lightning weak at Thunder and powerful at Water/Ice, then its on my list for Q1 2010.)
Need I say more after that title? …… ’nuff said amiright?
Of course there are those that spit at the feet of the Call of Duty franchise, but this new installment is the BIGGEST video game release of the year, possibly the biggest for the decade…Dare I say biggest video game launch ever? Modern Warfare 2 as reviews have begun to mention, has surpassed Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare in all aspects and is officially out tonight and tomorrow across the world.
Hope to see you guys online soon!
Pick up Modern Warfare 2 for PS3, PC, XBOX360, November 10th 2009!
Shop Playstation Network at Amazon.com
UPDATED: Please see NEW POST.
Great news for the Trinidad community. It is now way easier to buy items from the Playstation Store.
Incompatible local credit card woes are now gone as Sony has just announced [Via Playstation.Blog] that Gamers can now buy Playstation Store Goodies in the form of “Codes” at Amazon.com, where upon purchase you are given that code and use it to redeem the content via the Playstation Store on your PSP, PS3 or PC (Via Media Go).
Simply head on over to Amazon.com/PlaystationNetwork and add your items to the shopping cart. Use your current credit card, VTM card etc. make your purchase, get your code and redeem 
In addition to just buying for yourself, you are given the option of gifting a code where the code will be sent to the person you want it to, which makes your Christmas Shopping for your gamer family or friends that much simpler.
Please note as of this time the new service appears to be only dedicated to holders of United States Playstation Network Accounts. Use with other accounts such as Canada or Europe has not been tested by PSNTT.
PSPgo is now available in “Piano Black” and “Ceramic White” at all major retailers in North America for $249.99 (MSRP). In addition to its sleek, pocket-sized design with sliding screen, the launch of PSPgo marks the first time in the industry that complete, full-length portable games will be available in an all digital format. – Playstation.Blog
In the weekly Playstation Store update, Sony has today released nearly 100 PSP UMD titles on the Playstation Store including hit titles such as God of War: Chains of Olympus and Star Wars: Battlefront: Renegade Squadron.
In addition to those older titles, October 1st sees the official launch of Gran Turismo (PSP) and Motorstorm: Arctic Edge, both flagship titles for the launch of PSPgo. It should be noted that all these titles are also available on UMD and as “Vouchers” (Pictured Below) at participating retailers. (These voucher cards act just as a Playstation Network voucher card where a redemption code is located at the back.)
In addition, the PSPgo system will have a number of peripherals available at retail to compliment your entertainment needs.
Memory Stick Micro M2 – Amp up your memory capacity and save even more games, videos, music and photos
Cradle – Dock your PSPgo system to charge it, sync content with your PC or use video-out to view on a big screen
Carrying Case – Store and protect your PSPgo system with stylish, durable carrying cases
Screen Protective Film – Save the ultra-crisp LCD screen from surface scratches
In-ear Headset – Listen to games, movies, and music with this premium quality headset
Use with DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller and Bluetooth Headset – Use PSPgo with these PS3 peripherals
AV Cables – Enjoy games and videos stored on your 16GB flash memory on the big screen
AC Adaptor and Car Adaptor – Charge your PSPgo at home or in the car
Included with the PSPgo system is a voucher to download a starter version of MTV Games’ Rock Band Unplugged from PlayStation Store. You’ll also receive a demo of Patapon 2 pre-loaded onto the system’s memory, along with an interactive ESRB application that explains ESRB Ratings and Content Descriptors and provides instructional videos on how to setup the PSPgo’s parental controls.
Hit the Jump for the full listing of PSP Titles and prices as they have been released on the Playstation Store Today!
This September October will be a very interesting time to be in PlayStation Home as version 1.3 will be released the first day of that month. Now, it should be noted that this will be a very serious update which will bring some major requested features to the PlayStation Network community. Features like:
- Universal Game Launching with any PS3 game without the need to sign out of Home!
- In-Store Item Previewing that allows even combinations of clothing to be previewed on your avatar in 3-D (something I’ve wanted for a long time). You can even view furniture in full 3-D
- Free Cameras to capture that memorable moment with friends (in either 1st or 3rd person view) and instantly save the pictures to the PS3’s HDD
- More Portable Objects like the Bubble Machine. However, the developers have seen what problems portable objects can cause (e.g. trouble accessing mini-games with a Bubble Machine nearby) and so have devised a solution. Now you can ‘hide’ someone’s object(s) and make targeting easy
- Determine Your Cache Size from 3GB to 12 GB to allow a smoother Home experience
- a SingStar Home Space will be released around the same time as the v1.3 update. Reactive dance-floor, SingStar Quiz and a Video-Voting Jukebox are enough to have a party with friends anytime
- and…Limited Use Items like a Shrinking Potion can be purchased, and yes it really does shrink your avatar!
Tom Thumb comes Home
There will also be fixes, additions and optimisations in the update, and judging by the major features above, there certainly will be lots for everyone to enjoy in Home come September October.
Read more via: [PlayStation.Blog, PlayStation.Blog(update)]
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