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Next Gen Portable reveals third party support
Sony gave the press a glimpse of what we can expect from the newly-announced Next Generation Portable in Japan earlier today. There was a range of impressive tech demos on display but they remained just that; tech demos. We haven’t seen much in the way of games other than the company’s first party titles, but they have revealed a list of third-party developers ready to back the system. ...read more
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PS3 firmware v3.56 proving troublesome for hackers
One of the first hackers to release a custom firmware for the PS3 just tweeted this - "To everyone asking me about 3.56 and CFW : PLEASE STOP. We can decrypt/encrypt the 3.56 files, but we cannot sign them, so it's not so easy." So there you have it, looks like Sony is getting slightly smarter with their protection.
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Sony wins battle against Geohot and PS3 hackers, TRO granted
Sony has more cause to be even happier today! News has just hit that they have been graned their request for a Temporary Restraining Order in their case against Geohot and the other hackers. The judge has also ruled that there is enough evidence to keep the case in San Francisco. What more could Sony wish for?
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PS3 System Software Update 3.56.. it only blocks homebrew!
The latest system software update for the Playstation 3 is aimed at improving the entertainment devices security by adding a minor security patch. Sony, having recently been criticised for allowing cheaters onto their online network appears to be taking action to ensure the well being of their product. In other news: Homebrew developers appear to be gearing up to defeat new security measures ...read more
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Fail: no xbox live party chat on ps3 black ops
As if you needed any more evidence that Activision and Treyarch only care about the Xbox 360 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops, this has sealed it. The PlayStation 3 version recently got a much-needed patch, with the added side-effect of this Xbox Live Party Chat message. The message helpfully warns PS3 users that Xbox Live Party Chat is not able to be used in the "Search and Destroy" ...read more
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Call of Duty: Black Ops - First Strike - Ascension footage
Ascension – the new Zombie map that is included with the upcoming First Strike map pack – is set to include a couple new weapons, perks and enemies when it lands on February 1st. Ascension is set in a abandoned Soviet cosmodrome and has you playing as one of the regular cast of characters (Takeo, Nikoli, Dempsey, and Rictoffen). While playing the new Zombie map you will have the ...read more
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UK Consumer Group set sights on Black Ops’ “unfinished” PS3/PC versions
Gamers’ Voice, a UK consumer’s group is going after Call of Duty: Black Ops in a bid to fix the numerous bugs found in the PS3 and PC versions of the game. Black Ops has reportedly been having issues with online play ever since its November 2010 release. Gamers’ Voice doesn’t find this acceptable as they state on their site: “Clearly, CODBLOPS was the one of the biggest, if not the ...read more
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Codemasters: It's true, PSP2 is as powerful as the PS3
Speaking off the record, Codemasters has reportedly confirmed internet reports about the PSP 2...the reports that Sony's handheld is as powerful as the PS3. We're sure all this will be confirmed and a whole lot more at the official reveal which is expected to take place this Thursday.
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PSP hacking just reached a whole new level with Half-Byte Loader
Hackers are still bravely fighting on with the PSP. Recently, they released tools that will encrypt and sign PSP binaries. So you can encrypt and sign any homebrew. What has culminated from this is the release of a homebrew loader for ALL PSP models including the GO.
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Internal Electronic Arts Memo: Modern Warfare DLC Intentionally Delayed
An unconfirmed Electronic Arts memo suggests that former Infinity Ward boss Vince Zampella intentionally held off on releasing a Modern Warfare 2 map pack to allow Electronic Arts an unchallenged release for Battlefield Bad Company 2. Documents filed for use in the Infinity Ward/Electronic Arts lawsuit seem to reveal an Electronic Arts DICE senior marketing director confirming plans to delay ...read more
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