PLAYSTATION 3 UNCHARTED: DRAKE’S FORTUNE DEMO NOW AVAILABLE
Oh yeah, nothing tastes quite like the flavor of a demo for a highly anticipated game – especially when it's one that's been keeping a bit of a low profile. As was rumored earlier this week, a demo of Sony’s Uncharted: Drake's Fortune for the PlayStation 3 is now available for download via the PlayStation Store. Download size is approximately 1.17GB.
- Uncharted: Drake's Fortune – Official website
PLAYSTATION 3 SYSTEM SOFTWARE VERSION 2.0 NOW AVAILABLE
Sony has made the latest update to the PlayStation 3's system software (v2.0) available for download via the PlayStation Network and PlayStation.com.
This update adds a few nifty new features, including the ability to customize the XMB's icons and backgrounds, the ability for the system to be started remotely (via the PSP) and… vibration feedback support for the Dual Shock 3 controller! (Coming in early 2008 according to the patch notes)
Check out the full list of new features below.
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Custom themes
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You can now customize the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) icons or background design. > See details
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Playlists
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You can now create playlists to organize content under [Music] and [Photo]. > See details
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Information board
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[Information Board] has been added as a feature under [Network]. PlayStation® related news can be displayed on the XMB™ screen. > See details
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PLAYSTATION®Network category
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[PLAYSTATION®Network] has been added as a category in the XMB™ home menu . > See details
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Remote start
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[Remote Start] has been added as an option under [Remote Play Settings]. A PS3™ system in standby mode can be turned on from a PSP® system used for remote play via the Internet. > See details
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Other new or revised features in version 2.00:
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Overall
- New grouping options for the [Group Content] feature have been added to the options menu.
- Settings
- [Color], [Background], and [Font] have been added as options under [Theme Settings].
- You can now select [Brightness] as an option under [Theme Settings] > [Background].
- The procedure for setting [Internet Connection Settings] under [Network Settings] has been changed.
- You can now select Canon printers with the [Printer Selection] option under [Printer Settings]. For a list of compatible printers, select here.
- Game
- [Vibration Function] has been added as an option under [Controller Settings] in the menu that is displayed when you press the PS button on a DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller. *
*Available for purchase in early 2008. - Network
- You can now view video content (as a progressive download) as it is being downloaded from PLAYSTATION®Store.
- [Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™] has been added as an option under the Internet browser.
- Friends
- The voice / video chat menu has been changed.
- You can now use the PLAYSTATION®Eye camera for voice / video chat.*
* For details on the PLAYSTATION®Eye camera, select here.
Unfortunately, it looks like the ability to bring up the XMB while playing a game is still just a dream.
- System Software Update (2.00) – PlayStation.com
XBOX 360 TWO WORLDS DEMO NOW AVAILABLE
A demo of Reality Pump's Two Worlds for the Xbox 360 is now available for download in all regions via the Xbox Live Marketplace. Download size is approximately 566.51MB.
- Two Worlds - Official website
TELLTALE GAMES OFFERS FREE SAM & MAX EPISODE!
The good folks over at Telltale Games have announced that they're offering Sam & Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die (Season One, Episode Four) for the low, low price of free. That's right gang, you too can now try out an episodic adventure of everyone's favorite dog and rabbity thing without having to shell out a single penny.
Telltale's site seems to be down at the moment (no doubt because they're gearing up for the launch of Sam & Max Season Two), but they have been kind enough to leave the download link on their "we're sorry" page as well. Be sure to check it out!
- Abe Lincoln Must Die free for all (literally!) – Telltale Games
- Sam & Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die – Telltale Games
- Telltale Games: Under the Knife – Telltale Game
TELLTALE GAMES OFFERS FREE SAM & MAX EPISODE!
The good folks over at Telltale Games have announced that they're offering Sam & Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die (Season One, Episode Four) for the low, low price of free. That's right gang, you too can now try out an episodic adventure of everyone's favorite dog and rabbity thing without having to shell out a single penny.
Telltale's site seems to be down at the moment (no doubt because they're gearing up for the launch of Sam & Max Season Two), but they have been kind enough to leave the download link on their "we're sorry" page as well. Be sure to check it out!
- Abe Lincoln Must Die free for all (literally!) – Telltale Games
- Sam & Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die – Telltale Games
- Telltale Games: Under the Knife – Telltale Game
