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Sony Firmware Update Available Today, Marking PS3’s Third Anniversary

News / July 15, 2016

The recently announced Playstation Firmware update 3.10 will be availabe today, in time to celebrate the Playstation 3’s Third Anniversary. The firmware update will bring Facebook integration, updates to PSN cards, and better photo management. By linking Playstation Networks accounts with Facebook, users will have the option of letting their PS3 update their Facebook news […]

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Sony Announces Firmware Update, Facebook Integration

News / July 15, 2016

Sony announced a firmware update 3.10 for the Playstation 3 that would include Facebook integration. By linking Playstation Networks accounts with Facebook, users will have the option of letting their PS3 update their Facebook news feed with trophy and Playstation Store activity. Additionally, developers will be able to set criteria in their titles to publish

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Facebook Integration Confirmed for PS3

News / July 15, 2016

Sony has confirmed that shots leaked yesterday of Facebook integration are indeed real. Speaking with CVG, Sony stated that “We’ll have more info on this very shortly.” Other screenshots showed new colors and options for Playstation Network Gamercards, and also enhanced photobrowsing. This move should come in competition with Xbox 360’s Dashboard update complete with

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Latest PS3 Runs Cheaper, Cooler Due to 40nm GPU

News / July 15, 2016

The latest manufactured Playstation 3’s will use less energy, therefore running cheaper and run cooler. The new model, codenamed CECH-2100A will use a 40nm graphics chip instead of the 65nm of the older CECH-2000A models. The use of the 40nm chip makes the PS3 cheaper for Sony to manufacture, and PS3 owners might notice their

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PS3 Netflix Streaming Discs Here Until Late Next Year

News / July 15, 2016

If you’re streaming Netflix from your freshly obtained PS3 instant streaming disc, you better hold on to it. Netflix’s Steve Swasey stated in an interview that the only way to get Netflix on your PS3 is the disc, and it’s going to be that way for a year. “Late next year we expect to have

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Modern Warfare 2 Trophies Fixed, Multiplayer Down for PS3

News / July 15, 2016

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 caused problems for PS3 players on its first day. A fix was issued to correct a trophy problem, which solved one problem and created another. (UPDATED to reflect that the problem was caused by server overload and NOT the trophy fix) A multiplayer issue. A big one. Users are

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Netflix PS3 Instant Streaming Discs Begin to Arrive

News / July 15, 2016

It seems Netflix is making good on their word that their Instant Watch Streaming Service would be coming to PS3’s in November. The discs should be arriving to current Netflix members tomorrow. A note from Netflix arrived in my inbox today announcing the PS3 Instant Streaming Disc I requested will be arriving on Friday, November

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Fallout 3 Wins Ultimate Game of the Year at Golden Joystick Awards

News / July 15, 2016

Fallout 3 triumphs in the 27th Annual Golden Joystick Awards, taking home the ultimate award: Ultimate Game of the Year. Over 1.2 millions votes were cast this year for the awards, an increase of 47% from the previous year. Activision/Blizzard took home five of the fifteen awards handed out including the honored Publisher of the

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God of War III Ultimate Edition and Pre-Order Items Announced

News / July 15, 2016

Sony and Santa Monica Studios revealed the God of War III Ultimate Edition today. Taking advice from polls of God of War fans, the new Ultimate Edition will include a collector’s replica of Pandora’s box, an art book, and exclusive digital content. This all comes at a cost though; the Ultimate Edition will set wallets

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God of War Collection Will Ship on November 17

News / July 15, 2016

Sony announced today that the God of War Collection will be shipping on November 17th. This collection bundles God of War, God of War II and a download code for the demo of God of War III for the Playstation 3. God of War III will be available Spring 2010. Sony also released the trophy

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