September 19, 2009September 21, 2009

The PlayStation Recap

This Week on the SingStore — Blondie, The Pixies, a fix for the Coldplay pack, and more in this week’s SingStore update
Brandon Roy Scores Cover of NBA 10: THE INSIDE for PSP — The man who would love to dethrone my Lakers in the West hits the cover of NBA 10 for PSP.
MAG Beta Test for Qore Subscribers Launching Thursday — And launched it has been! Anyone care to share your thoughts?
First UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Review — PlayStation: The Official Magazine — You know by now that it’s going to be amazing. But pick up this month’s issue of PTOM for even more assurance of why.
PS3 Firmware Update (v3.01) now available — 3.01 is an optional update that improves system stability during use of some PlayStation 3 format software.
MotorStorm Arctic Edge – A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making Of: Part 2 — Part 2 of this behind-the-scenes look at MotorStorm Arctic Edge focuses on vehicles including the snow-specific machines.
First Look: Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines for PSP — We pop in to Ubi’s San Francisco offices for the lowdown on AC: Bloodlines for PSP, and we come away with lots of info on this true follow-up to the original game.
Lost Planet 2 Co-Op Demo Coming to PSN September 24 — Many of you have been asking about the PS3 demo, and Capcom delivers with the LP2 demo hitting PSN next week.
Valkyria Chronicles II – Coming to PSP Next Summer — The sequel to the epic PS3 game confirmed for the PSP!
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 Deploys November 24 — Plus, pre-order info, new MP weapons and weapons…
Countdown to Race Day: Gran Turismo (PSP) TV Teaser — Check out this video and stay here for more news coming soon!
PlayStation Gives Parents Ratings Guidance on the Go — Parents get extra security as the PSPgo comes preloaded with the ESRB Ratings Guide.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Interview and Walkthrough with Team Ninja’s Yosuke Hayashi — Hayashi-san finally gets personal with us, dropping by to show off Team Missions and Chapter Challenges (and more) in near ten-minute long interview!
PlayStation Store Update — Final Fantasy Tactics, the Batman Arkham Asylum Insane Night Challenge Map Pack (for free) and more in this week’s Store Update.
PlayStation Network Video Content Update — Check out the clip of Hugh Jackman taking X-Men Origins: Wolverine, plus the standard huge update of movies and TV shows.
Motion Controller Update Part III: Deep Dive into the E3 Demo — The third in our series of posts on the Motion Controller, Richard and Anton go in-depth with lots of demos, some of which you saw at E3, some you didn’t.
UNCHARTED 2 First Online Reviews — Online reviews are starting to come in! What are you waiting for?!?

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Jakal_
September 19, 2009 at 12:03 pm PDT

Can’t wait to see more Uncharted 2 reviews.
StargamerX
September 19, 2009 at 12:08 pm PDT

When will we here about Fortune Hunter Edition give aways on the Blog? I can’t eran one from the beta anymore, my PS3 got the YLOD. :(

I really hope I can get one on the blog.
- Chris Morell
  September 19, 2009 at 2:35 pm PDT
  
  If you check the Blog regularly, you definitely won\’t miss it.
KiLLeRJuaN420
September 19, 2009 at 12:22 pm PDT

Hey Chris have are al the mag beta invites out yet because I still have not recieved mine and I suscribed the qore when the September issue was released
- Chris Morell
  September 19, 2009 at 2:38 pm PDT
  
  Long-time Qore subscribers should have received them by now. Make sure you haven\’t opted out of email notifications and that you have the correct email address on file. Then contact Customer Services here: http://bit.ly/wl22m
CRONIC_GAMER
September 19, 2009 at 12:24 pm PDT

Can’t wait for lost planet 2 demo won the uncharted beta code on Twitter and I can’t get any sleep with so many epic games and the launch of the PSPGO I see alot of sleepless nights coming one question though is the a way to adjust the mic for uncharted my a/c is running in my house and I know everyone Im playing with has to listen to it just watching my mic icon flickering constantly is annoying to me I just don’t want to give people a reason to shoot me also is there a duck/crouch button ?????
CRONIC_GAMER
September 19, 2009 at 12:27 pm PDT

***stargamer****
how do you earn the collectors edition from playing the beta??? I have the beta and I want the colectors edition??
Alic44
September 19, 2009 at 12:32 pm PDT

*cough* TRINE *cough*
KazeEternal
September 19, 2009 at 12:36 pm PDT

Hey Chris,

Can you forward a request off to the firmware division of the PSP for me?

I’d like better organization of games on the XMB that I’ve downloaded. The Expiration deal doesn’t really do it for me. I’d like to organize by UMD, PSN, and PSOne if it all possible. At the least PSOne and UMD and reorder the stuff by alphabetical, creation date, or most played. I’d also liked to see some Icon Cashing going on so it loads up to the XMB a little faster. There was some noticeable improvement in firmware 6.0, but it could go a little further I think with a caching file and better organization through folders like the ones I suggested above.

With 16 gigs of storage and 22 games stored on my PSP from the PS Store, it is starting to get a bit messy like my PS3 which organizes much better.
mo4sho
September 19, 2009 at 12:41 pm PDT

waiting for the first add on for ferrari challange new cars and tracks for the game
bball230
September 19, 2009 at 12:43 pm PDT

Hoping for this next week:

1) Premium avatars debut
2) Big home releases(we know singstar, what about v1.3?)

3) More FREE Dynamic themes
4)Some sort of surprise (maybe more playstation.com enhancements like sending messages to your friends via Playstation.com)
Chrysus
September 19, 2009 at 12:48 pm PDT

Great weeks for PS news. Can you guys let slip any plans you have for the Blog with it being TGS next week yet?
- Chris Morell
  September 19, 2009 at 2:39 pm PDT
  
  Jeff will be there. Look for an intro post early next week!
redtailman
September 19, 2009 at 1:04 pm PDT

release crash team racing in the U.S.
agentxray
September 19, 2009 at 1:54 pm PDT

Additional Recap:

Firmware 3.01 continues to wreak havoc for those of us with 60gb launch consoles. Blu Ray discs crippled. Games freeze and crash. Sony has not acknowledged the issue and customer service has been less than helpful.
XxDeathDoctorxX
September 19, 2009 at 2:31 pm PDT

hey chris got a ? i bought the 1yr qore on september 17th at around 8pm east coast time and i still haven’t receive my mag beta code what day should be the latest that ill receive it ? plz answer my?
- Chris Morell
  September 19, 2009 at 2:41 pm PDT
  
  If you *just* signed up, give it a little time. In the meantime, make sure your email is correct and that you are NOT opted out of email contact.
NissanFlyboy
September 19, 2009 at 2:31 pm PDT

@agentxray / @12

What are you talking about?
I have a 60 gig with no problems and haven’t heard of anybody having problems
poodude
September 19, 2009 at 2:33 pm PDT

Can’t wait for Uncharted 2! It’s gonna be so much fun. Also does anyone know if .detuned is coming to the PSN this week?
NissanFlyboy
September 19, 2009 at 2:36 pm PDT

Hey Jeff,

Have the MAG beta emails been sent out yet?
I’ve been a Qore subscriber since launch last year, and resubscribed for the discount price this year and haven’t got the email.
poodude
September 19, 2009 at 2:36 pm PDT

@5 I believe one can win the FHE by playing the demo online. I think they said they’re giving away one each day. I’m not sure about the public demo though, it may only apple to those who pre-ordered through Gamestop/Ebgames. I’m still waiting to hear if we’re getting anything special in Canada before I pre-order.
poodude
September 19, 2009 at 2:37 pm PDT

LOL i wrote apple instead of apply in my last comment.
BigPoppaB
September 19, 2009 at 2:39 pm PDT

Dear Chris,

I just saw this link and I am actually disgusted that people could be so damn greedy and try and take advantage of those without tech knowledge.

http://kotaku.com/5363264/seriously-this-should-be-illegal

In addition to completely throwing Best Buy’s integrity out the window, they are actually bringing down the Sony brand with them

Seriously, $130 to create a free account and download latest firmware? Sadly there are people who will probably fall for this.

Curious what you think about this
bayouboyz
September 19, 2009 at 2:50 pm PDT

I have been a Qore subscriber scence the very beginning, but I have not received my MAG beta code yet.
NEJI64
September 19, 2009 at 3:00 pm PDT

@12 i have a 60gig and i haven’t been experiencing any of those problems.
CRONIC_GAMER
September 19, 2009 at 3:02 pm PDT

How many ways is there to win the collectors edition of uncharted? Blog only? Twitter?
inf3ernus
September 19, 2009 at 3:05 pm PDT

Wow, good thing I’m checking the BLOG time after time, hope I won’t miss it..
FlatulentGhost
September 19, 2009 at 3:06 pm PDT

@agentxray

No one wants to hear your lies being spread about the latest PS3 firmware.

Launch 60 gig with 3.01

PS3 games run flawlessly
PS2 games run flawlessly
PS1 games run flawlessly
Blu-Ray movies play flawlessly

If there was an even tiny problem with 3.01 the Xbots in the gaming media would be screaming about it with a flood of stories.
agentxray
September 19, 2009 at 3:08 pm PDT

@NEJ165 @NissanFlyboy

There are many reports of Firmware 3.00 and 3.01 killing BluRay functionality. If you can sort through the signal to noise ratio, read the comments here:
https://blog.playstation.com/2009/09/ps3-firmware-update-v3-01-now-available/

Sony maintains it’s pure coincidence that so many BR drives “broke” just after installation of the 3.00/3.01 firmware but I have a hard time believing it.
NEJI64
September 19, 2009 at 3:08 pm PDT

wow i’m shock i got my beta code on Tuesday. and i been a Qore subscriber since last year.
ILOVEPLASTATION3
September 19, 2009 at 3:10 pm PDT

All who are not getting the codes. If you are currently not getting regular psn e-mails, this problem MAY be interferring with your ability on getting the MAG code. Some people though are reporting that they ARE still getting their codes though. Please visit the ps forums>ps network>People not getting emails please post here! thread for more info. The good thing everyone is that Jeff of the blog is working hard on getting Sony to fix this. :)
santeesioux
September 19, 2009 at 3:25 pm PDT

Lakers? Eww.

Go Blazers!
cowboyd21
September 19, 2009 at 3:31 pm PDT

got my mag beta code thur and i only been in 1 game and that because of work anyway i like the game alot i think it’s better then modern warfare . now don’t anyone get upset with mine comment ok , i like how you really have to work as a team you can’t just john rambo your way like in COD.
Watchmann
September 19, 2009 at 3:36 pm PDT

will we be seeing options to turn off the spam since 3.00? Options to turn off the ticker, and extra store icons would be appreciated. The “What’s New” section makes the ticker entirely redundant.
stallyon84
September 19, 2009 at 4:33 pm PDT

trine? any word on the North American release of trine? I would GREATLY APPRECIATE any info.
mafecto
September 19, 2009 at 6:28 pm PDT

More Demons Souls hype please. We need to make sure this game sells so we can get more games like it. Ninja Gaiden as well. Tecmo put so much extra stuff in Sigma 2 it would be wrong if it sold like crap.
kephithedon
September 19, 2009 at 8:10 pm PDT

Cool Recap On The Blog Cant Wait Til Mondays Blog Update
taekw0nd0j0
September 19, 2009 at 8:57 pm PDT

Uncharted 2 is looking to be a great game. But I was planning on buying Fallout 3. Should I get Fallout 3 Game of the Year or Uncharted 2? I can only afford one.
EmpireNO
September 19, 2009 at 10:04 pm PDT

When is Demon’s Souls coming to Europa?
EmpireNO
September 19, 2009 at 10:05 pm PDT

When is Demon’s Souls coming to Europe?
Rogueagent01
September 19, 2009 at 10:47 pm PDT

EmpireNO

I’m not sure if Demon’s Souls is scheduled to come to Europe. Last I heard it wasn’t, I hope I’m wrong.
agentxray
September 19, 2009 at 10:49 pm PDT

@flatulentGhost

No lies. Love my PS3 and would just like it to work again. Check the comments section under the 3.01 update on this very blog. Seems like a lot of people having very similar problems just after the 3.00/3.01 firmware update.
gdfhfggs
September 20, 2009 at 2:14 am PDT

im having the same problems as #12 but only in uncharted when you go from chapter 17 to 18
Arthael_
September 20, 2009 at 2:47 am PDT

Still nothing about GoW III …

And I think that we won’t see a new trailer at TGS …

:'(
Arthael_
September 20, 2009 at 2:49 am PDT

Still nothing about GoW III. :/

And I think we won’t see a new trailer at TGS. :'(
Arthael_
September 20, 2009 at 3:05 am PDT

^

Wow I thought my first message didn’t work, sorry.
Kenshin71
September 20, 2009 at 4:21 am PDT

I just read that Yakuza 3 is being localised for the West. Apparently it can’t be just subtitled because SCEA has some stupid policy about dubs. What’s that all about? Why does Sony have to mess averything up all the time and make things more complicated than they need to be? It’s simple, English speaking people want to play the game, add subtitles, release it, profit. They employed a great cast of Japanese actors for the game, it’s like putting an English dub over Shichinin no Samurai. Stop being stupid SCEA.
TL2
September 20, 2009 at 8:41 am PDT

I’m another day one Qore subscriber and resubscriber that has not received a mag beta code yet I’ve sent along all the little emails but still no real response. I love the sony hardware and the exclusives but i have had the worst possible customer service with sony over any issue i ever have with them. You just seem to get canned responses and people trying to pass the buck to someone else.
rabiuddin
September 20, 2009 at 9:35 am PDT

cool
Army_of_Lefty
September 20, 2009 at 10:36 am PDT

ok this has nothing to do about this topic but this is very important so please everyone read!! especially administrators
there is a playstation network account named psdeath666____ and he sends people with psns messages that contain a virus that allows him to control your computer. if u recieve a message from him delete it imediatly and do not open the attachment for it is the virus. and block him as soon as you recieve this message. ive lost 2 friends in the past 5 minutes cause of him
ExcelKnight
September 20, 2009 at 11:54 am PDT

Well, despite my past comments, I’m pretty happy Valkyria Chronicles 2 is coming out over here. As for Valkyria Chronicles’ fourth DLC, I REALLY hope it’s not the last. Jeff: PLEASE let Sega back here to rally support for a trophy patch and licensing for the anime series!
LetsBUCK
September 24, 2009 at 2:57 pm PDT

WHERE DA HECK IS THE US DEMO OF NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2????