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Again we get a new update this week giving us more features to use. Personally not that happy with the old OS saga that took place a few months ago but at least Sony do seem to be trying to win us back! Heres whats new ( taken from US BLOG PS):

The latest Playstation 3 Firmware has arrived adding a couple of new features and a few enhancements for both the console and for the Playstation Network.

* PlayStation Plus: PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership to PlayStation Plus; a new subscription service on the PlayStation Network that provides you with new options to expand and enhance your gaming experience and enable you to gain an exclusive set of features and content. Friendly reminder, all of you PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to PlayStation Network’s unmatched and expanding suite of new and exclusive features while PlayStation Plus subscribers will gain access to an exclusive and expanding set of gaming features, content and functionality.
* Photo Gallery: A new network based photo sharing feature is now available on the Photo Gallery. The enhancement allows you to upload, browse and comment on photos on Facebook and Picasa Web Album. You can also opt to share your photos between your PlayStation Network friends as well as print photos from Photo Gallery.
* Video Editor & Uploader: Video Editor and Uploader is a new function found on the XrossMediaBar (XMB), which enables you to edit, save and upload video files stored on the PS3 system to sites such as Facebook or YouTube.
* Five Star Rating Support: Users can rate the PlayStation Store content they have purchased with one to five star ratings.
* Power Save Settings: The default setting for PS3 System Auto-Off will be set at 2 hours, providing you with additional power save options and further improving power save features on the PS3 system.

Also new is an option to calibrate move and a few minor adjustments to the ui as well as the Playstation 3 Facebook application.

Insomniac today detailed the forthcoming Aftermath map pack and the large 1.50 patch so without further ado here it is:

The DLC comes in two forms: new competitive multiplayer maps and character skins. The Aftermath Map Pack features three new battlefields, two set in Twin Falls (Aftermath and Pit Stop) and another in Orick (Outpost). All of the maps support 20-player Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch, while Outpost also lets you play 20-player Core Control. The Aftermath Map Pack will be available for download through the PlayStation Store for 3.99.

We also have six new competitive multiplayer character skins. In addition to our usual band of brothers (of the human, Cloven, and Chimeran variety), we even have two selections for our female R2 players. You can download the following skins through the PlayStation Store for 0.69 each: Rachael Parker, Female Soldier, Ravager, Cloven (Retribution model), Ranger Variation, and Black Ops Variation.

Then we have patch 1.50, or what some on the MyResistance.net forums have been calling the “the big patch.” And it definitely lives up to that nickname—it’s quite substantial. Once you install the patch (the download prompt will come up automatically once you start R2), you’ll now be treated to:

Meltdown Mode: We’ve read the message-board comments. We’ve seen the online petition. You want it? You got it! Patch 1.50 brings back Meltdown, the popular Resistance: Fall of Man multiplayer mode in which each team attempts to gain control of the map by capturing beacons.

Superhuman Co-op Mode: Does your eight-man Specter squad possess the skills to survive this all-new difficulty? It features stronger enemies and disables auto-respawning (only another squadmate can revive you), but dishes out bigger rewards (double the Grey Tech and XP per round).

Second PSN Login Support: Your fellow couch potato can now save their character’s multiplayer progress, thanks to the added option to log in with two unique PSN accounts.

But that’s really just the beginning of patch 1.50’s offerings:

XP balance adjustments for competitive mode
Announcements screen
Failsafe save support
Password protected custom games
Added ability to “Report” player
Teams switch sides between Core Control rounds
Players now automatically go to staging after every competitive or cooperative game (regame)
Localization updates
Various stat fixes
Collision fixes on Bryce Canyon and Holar Tower cooperative levels
New leaderboards
Map fixes for competitive Chicago level
Games with Friends and Clan members in them are now highlighted in the “Find Game” screen
Limited late joining has been added to ranked games
Deathmatch spawning has been improved
Players can’t earn progress towards Berserks when they are dead
Reduced sprint speed of core carrier in Core Control games
Cooperative XP bonuses have been increased by 30%
Cooperative games respawn time is now 20 seconds
Players keep their grenades if they get revived in a cooperative game
Players now have a “Join Game” option for players on their friends list
A player’s own name is now in white in the obituary text
New Medals

Savant – Come in first place 30 times in ranked matches (Comp)
Hero – Come in first place 60 times in ranked matches (Comp)
Legend – Come in first place 100 times in ranked matches (Comp)
Tools of Destruction – Score 100 kills with every single weapon (Comp)
Master Strategist – Score 100 kills with full health (Comp)
Arch Rival – Kill 500 rival squad members (Comp)
Full Honors – Take each class to max level (Coop)
Prophet – Revive 500 players (Coop)
Secret Agent – Obtain all spec ops upgrades (Coop)
Surgeon General – Obtain all medic upgrades (Coop)
Specter Elite – Obtain all soldier upgrades (Coop)
Like a Surgeon - 100 Splicer Kills (Comp)
Shake N’ Bake - 100 Pulse Cannon Kills (Comp)
New Ribbons

Quickdraw – Get the first kill of the round (Comp)
Manic Medic – Heal for 1000 points within 3 seconds (Coop)
Solid Solider – Absorb 500 points of damage within a few seconds with your force barrier (Global)
Specter Survivor – Survive an objective without dying (Coop)
Specter Medic – Revive 2 or more allies within a few seconds (Coop)
Hail Mary – Throw ammo and hit your target from at least 10 meters away (Coop)
Quick and Painless – Score 3 headshots kills in a row (Global)

Can’t live without your PSN details? Feel the need to post them all over internet forums?

Well happy days for you because as we told you earlier, EU trophy cards or Portable ID’s as they like to call them are available for you at the official eu/uk playstation sites. Head over there and sign in with your PSN details, click a few boxes and you can create a shiny purple ID badge with your trophy count so you can show off your platinums, or lack of, to the world.

EA’s monster RTS (Real-Time Strategy to non geeks!) Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 is due to be released later this month and the kind folk over there have decided to drop us a demo which will hit the PSN this coming Thursday.

I know the EnjoyPS3 crew are big fans of the C&C games so will no doubt be all over this like a bad rash!

Popped killzone in lately?  of course you have, so i guess youve alredy updated to the new 1.20.  What does it do yo might ask? well :

• Boost — We’ve identified and fixed the bug to do with the boost medal not being awarded. It will go into a patch we are working on at present, but there is a workaround in the mean time to get it. Simply ensure that you are the Game Creator rather than client and you’ll be awarded it.
• Network Errors/Honor Ranks — We are also looking at fixing a good bunch of the network errors and are looking into the complaints about the Honor Ranks as well as a couple of other bits and pieces. We’ll provide a list of fixes when we are close to releasing the patch.
• Bots — We’re working on a permanent solution for the bots stat padding and have some internal solutions that we’re going to work on implementing. We’ll let you know what those are when we’ve got the patch together and the solution implemented. We will NOT be wiping ALL stats and padders will be looked at individually by the moderators.
• www.kz.com — www.killzone.com is being sorted out today to deal with the massive traffic it’s been facing and hope to have some long-term solutions in place shortly. The stats are currently empty on the site and will be repopulated today.
• Controller Issues — We have not stopped looking into the complaints and will see what we can do about it. Any possible changes will have to be carefully implemented and tested before being deployed though.
• Charge disarming — We have identified the issue where sometimes the C4 charge in Search and Destroy will not disarm. Will be fixed with the next update.
• Shotgun Aim Assist — Investigating the problem and will patch it up.
• Clan Games — Sometimes the clan that does not turn up for a match is awarded the win under specific circumstances. Will be patched ASAP.
• Battle Replay for Map 8 - Corinth Crossing — The BR on www.killzone.com is not quite right and will be fixed soon.
• Ignore list — Was found not to be functioning correctly. Will be fixed in the next patch.
• Crashes — Crash when using Saboteur disguise in certain situations. Will be fixed in the next patch. Infrequent crash when trying to start a game with an empty game name. Will be fixed soon.
• Medic/Assassination — There is an issue with the Assassination target HUD icon displaying when playing as a Medic. Investigating and will be fixed.

Phew, i hope that stops some of you crying on about these problems that have now been fixed!  There was a auto aim?  lololol, where has that been all my life?  Well its off to frag some more fools.  See you on the battle field.

So all you geeks who are at work or on holiday just cant help to know what your currunt amount of Golds are, or how many do you need on that great new game you just brought (it better be KZ2) ?

Well those good folks at Sony have came up with the solution.  Although in the real early stages (like an hour or so) you can already see what games and trophies you have to brag to mr one Bronze that you are the better gamer.  Head on over HERE to see waht the crack is!

As you probly have guessed by now, i am absolutly mutting over Killzone 2.  3 days, woooohooooooo!!!  Roll on.

Most looking forward to the multiplayer on the game and the badge system is looking soooooweeeeeet!  A bit like Perks if youve played COD, but looking far cooler and more individual to suit you!

Watch these videos to see what i mean where developers talk you through the various options available.

Shotgun with speedboost and turrets is the way im going to go i think, how bout you?

Well not quite, as I’m sure you can see the calender.  But for the first time in ages i feel really really exited.  i can hardly sleep as the day approaches and my palms are already sweating.  What the blazers am i going on about i hear you ask, well fool Killzone 2 is nearly here!!!

The more i read on it and the more grainy vids i watch on YouTube the more blood builds up in my…. well, u can only guess where.

If you haven’t gone over to the Killzone2 website yet then what are you waiting for?  More info than you can shake your left arm at and even more reason to get all hot and sweaty.  Loving the idea of Valour where as a clan you earn points to gamble on and enter tournaments with, to get even more points and ultimate GEEK status.  Believe me ill be there and hopefully leading the charge with the Enjoy-PS3 Crew and getting us high up on the leader-boards.

Here’s a bit of news for y’all, 2 Streetfighter characters T-Hawk and Dee-Jay from Streetfighter 2 turbo didn’t make the cut for Streetfighter 4. The games producer Yoshinori Ono says characters models for both combatants were created but never finished. However, Ono has said if enough fans were interested in regards to the characters Capcom may release them as downloadable content. So if ya are a fan shout up and be heard - holler da enjoy team!

Featured games include Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2 and 3, Columns, Ecco the Dolphin, Shinobi III, Space Harrier, and fan favourite Streets of Rage. The games in the collection have been reproduced with the utmost detail and accuracy to the original games. In addition, Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection can output the games in 720p with higher resolution graphics for HD televisions, bringing a new visual richness to playing these classic titles.

Not going to pick it up myself, they’ve forgotten the best games on the Mega Drive - Gunstar Heroes, Thunder Force 4 and Cannon fodder. Im afraid this just wont do Mr SEGA.