Burnout Trophy info and retroactive details
Many people are wondering whether Trophies will be retroactive, meaning will you automatically get your trophies on games that support them if you’ve already reached a certain milestone. The answer is yes and no.
According to this comment by Simon Phipps, Designer, Criterion Games on the Playstation.Blog he says that trophies will be retroactive. Here’s what [...]
More info on Firmware 2.4 from Eric Lempel
Gamespy were able to have a little chat with the director of Playstation Network, Eric Lempel. There were a lot of unanswered questions answered in this phone interview and here are the highlights.
GameSpy: We saw in the video that you pulled up messages in-game. Will gamers also be able to initiate voice chat with buddies [...]
SOCOM Confrontation official release date
Over on the Official Socom website they have revealed the release which is October the 14th 2008. Here’s what they have to say:
“Unfortunately, even working late into the nights and every weekend, we’ve had to re-evaluate our schedule. Our top priority is delivering the best SOCOM online experience possible. Tough decisions had to be made [...]
PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.40
If you havent already turned on your Playstation 3 to download PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.40, get downloading it now!
Firmware 2.4 is finally live and you can start earning your Trophies and playing with the new in-game XMB.
PS3 Fifa 09 to have exclusive game
The Playstation 3 version of FIFA 09 is to have its own exclusive game mode. In an interview at Gamespot with David Rutter, the producer of FIFA 09 revealed new information regarding the next instalment in the FIFA franchise.
“30 leagues and 40 national teams are at your disposal this year, while the magic number of [...]
Firmware v2.40 FAQ
Playstation.Blog have posted a Firmware 2.4 FAQ. Head over to the post to check the FAQ out. Here’s some of the best:
Will In-Game XMB come up during playback of PS2 games, Blu-Ray discs, and DVDs?
The XMB is an exclusive feature for PS3 game titles. Accessing the XMB during gameplay was the top request from our [...]
No plans for downloadable PS2 games on PS3
Ok so we posted about this, this morning, but it now seems like Sony have responded by saying that they have no plans for downloadable Playstation 2 games on Playstation 3.
Sony’s Patrick Seybold said:
“I’m not sure where the image came from,”
“At this point, we haven’t made any announcements, and there are no plans for PS2 [...]
SOCOM Confrontation delayed?
Looks like SOCOM Confrontation has been delayed. Originally planned for a September release, it has now been pushed back a little, back until mid-October.
According to GameStop it will be released on the 14th of October in America.
“Pre-order Ships 10/14/2008″
There was no reason behind the delay, it just got pushed back.
Source.
Track your PS3 trophies
A new website has launched where you can track your Trophies. Head over to ps3trophies.org and check it out.
“As we grow, we’ll add more and more features to improve your stay here and include some great features like checklists (which are available when we start to add lists) and leaderboards (if Sony supports that technology) [...]
Trophies not retroactive
PS3fanboy has confirmed that the Trohpies will not be retroactive, meaning that it won’t automatically add trophies in games you’ve already reached milestones on, you will have to start again.
“Developers will have to choose whether or not to include trophy support. However, if any previously released titles get patched (a la Super Stardust HD), players [...]
Playstation 2 games coming to PSN?
The latest rumors are saying that a Playstation 2 Store could open soon. According to this N4G forum post, titles such as Metal Gear Solid 2, SSX and Red Faction could make their way to the Playstation Store. This is exciting news because we will be able to play classic games that were brilliant on [...]
Siren: Blood Curse hands on preview
ThreeSpeech have posted their hands on preview of Sony’s survival horror Siren: Blood Curse.
“Returning to the setting of the original PlayStation 2 Siren title, Siren: Blood Curse takes us on a chilling story spanning numerous characters as they attempt to escape the desolate Japanese village of Hanuda and its inhabitants the ‘Shibito’. While the gameplay [...]
70% of released games are compatible with trophy system
70% of Playstation 3 games that are already released will be compatible with Sony’s answer to Xbox Live’s Achievement system, Trophies.
The July issue of Official PlayStation Magazine UK states that:
“PlayStation 3 achievements - called ‘trophies’ - will be unveiled soon (this bit we already know, but here’s the interesting bit), and 70% of games will [...]
Google search bar confirmed for PS3 Firmware 2.40
According to videogaming247, Playstation Network boss Eric Lempel, the firmware 2.4 update will include the Google Search Bar.
“We’ve addeed one more feature that we’ll talk about today,”
“This is something we did a few weeks ago on the PSP, with Firmware 4.0, and that’s the addition of a Google Search Bar.”
The next video of firmware 2.4 [...]
Official Trophy and gamer profile images
Thanks to sony-playstation.cz here are official images of the Trophy system that will be included in the next 2.4 firmware update. Looks like these rumors were true afterall.
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