For those living in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa –
You can try Digital Comics now! Visit playstationcomics.com to get a free voucher for Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1 (12+) and twitter.com/Psncomics for Aleister Arcane #1 (12+) .

Hope you enjoy a completely new way of reading comics.

Hi everyone,

Today we are launching firmware update v6.2 for PSP. It is bringing some great new features to PSP, making it easier to organise all your media and also brings something great new additions to the XMB, comics and movies!

Firstly, let’s talk about Playlists. Now, as well as music playlists you can now transfer video and photo playlists from your PC to your PSP via Media Go 1.3. Check James’ blog for more info on Media Go 1.3 later today.

You can also now import photo and video playlists that you created on your PS3 to your PSP. Simply copy the playlists from the PS3 XMB.

Now for comics! The Digital Comics reader is now available to download for PSP – but please wait for the comic store launch in -December 2009, debuting in UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. We are planning to unleash it in other countries during 2010, and will update you as soon as we have more details.

Digital Comics is a unique service coming to the PlayStation family, where you can enjoy new and classic catalogues. Enjoy the amazing experience of auto flow which will take you frame-to-frame and zoom in and zoom out by clicking just one button. Read your favourite comics anywhere you want!

Plus, the PlayStation Network Video Delivery service is launching today in UK, Spain, France and Germany so you can now purchase or rent all the latest blockbuster movies! See Olga’s update for more information on the Video service.

Thanks!
Adam

Rate: (Average: 3.80 out of 5)

52 Comments 5 Replies

Hello everybody,

I am very happy to announce that adhoc Party will soon be launching in Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Lots of PSP games feature Ad Hoc Mode, which allows two or more players – each with a copy of the same title – to play together or share content via a wireless connection between their PSP systems. Before the introduction of adhocParty, players had to be in the same place, with their PSP™ systems no more than 10 metres apart, to enjoy Ad Hoc Mode. adhocParty changes that. Now you can connect your PSP to another PSP system in another location using your PS3 as a server to bridge the geographical divide. This means that you can make the most of the Ad Hoc Mode functions in some of your favourite games even when none of your friends or fellow players are close by!

adhocParty on PS3 also acts like a communication platform where players create “houses” where they can chat (via voice and text) in order to align themselves for the game play on their PSP. When entering the application 10 worlds are displayed. Every world is made up of 64 lobbies which the player can enter in form of an avatar. Up to 32 avatars can be within each lobby where houses are displayed. Each house represents a group of players who communicate around their specific game mission. Gamers can create their own house where they act as hosts and decide on the topic and the avatars entering the house.

Compatible games include Gran Turismo, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Dissidia Final Fantasy and Resistance: Retribution. The full list of compatible games will be announced nearer release.

To use adhoc Party you need to simply connect your PSP to a PlayStation3 system via a wireless network connection, then access adhocParty to find other players who want to play the same game as you. Just to note that to use adhocParty, your PlayStation3 system must be connected to the internet via a wired broadband connection.

adhocParty will be available from the PlayStation Store to download to the PS3 for free. So join the adhoc Party!

Thanks!
Adam

Rate: (Average: 4.65 out of 5)

78 Comments 4 Replies

Hello all,

Since minis launched on 1st October we have had 23 titles release and now have a selection which includes everything from psychedelic action games, modern classics, arcade sports titles and all-time favourites! With more being added every week minis has a game for everyone! Just in case you missed some of the titles that were released since minis launched here is a run down of all the minis titles available on the PlayStation Store now!

Thanks
Adam

Alien Havoc from Creat Studio
Aliens and cows, always a recipe for a good time. This throwback classic see you take the role of an alien abducting cows.

Bloons from Hands-on Mobile Inc

Bloons is an exciting puzzle game based on the simple fact that popping balloons is fun. Anyone disagree. Get popping!

(more…)

Rate: (Average: 3.64 out of 5)

31 Comments 6 Replies

Hello everyone, very excited to say that PSPgo is out today! Available in Piano Black and Pearl White it is the smallest and lightest PSP yet with 16GB of memory built-in to its pocket-sized frame. Perfect for gaming and entertainment on the go! PSPgo puts PlayStation world in your pocket and with the strongest software lineup ever available on the PSP platform in 2009, there’s no better time to pick-up the sleekest handheld entertainment device on the market. Check out Mike’s update for all great, new content available on the PlayStation Network today for PSP.

To celebrate the launch we have two great offers to help kick start your games collection on PSPgo! First up, you can get yourself a free copy of Gran Turismo if you buy a PSPgo and download the special Gran Turismo theme from the PlayStation store on to your PSPgo by the 10th October. For all the details click here.

Second, we have PSPgo Rewards. If you own a PSP-1000, 2000 or 3000 and a Universal Media Disc and own a PSPgo you can claim your choice of three free games from an all star list of titles including Killzone: Liberation, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3, WipEout Pure, echochrome Buzz!: Brain Bender, LocoRoco and Patapon. Head over to www.eu.playstation.com/pspgorewards for more details and full terms and conditions. Just to let you know we currently have an incorrect message about the PSP Reward scheme on the Store. The message tells you to register a Universal Media Disc version of the game that you want to download however this is wrong and we are working on correcting it in the next update. All you have to do is register 1 Universal Media Disc to download 3 games from the list.

It is also launch day for minis on PSP! Minis are bite-sized games you can play on the move. Quick and easy to download and created by innovative developers from all over the world. The new minis category includes games like Fieldrunner, where you defend your tower against countless enemies, to and all-time favourites like Tetris. With a maximum of only 100MB there is room for plenty on PSPgo built-in memory with prices ranging from £2.49-£3.99. And it has never been easier to purchase content from the PlayStation Store with PlayStation Network Cards. Launching in £20 and £50 denominations, PlayStation Network Cards are a great way to add credit easily to your PlayStation Network wallet, without needing a credit card.

PSPgo comes bundled with Media Go, free PC software that lets you manage the games, movies, music and videos for your PSP. Earlier James announced Media Go v1.2 which introduces a new user interface of the Store which makes it much easier to use on your PC you’ll hopefully find it quicker and easier to find what ever it is your looking for. The latest version of Media Go is available now so get downloading!

We also have a new firmware update available for PSP (v6.10). Don’t forget to update your firmware upon purchase to ensure your system has full compatibility with MediaGo and with all PSP titles The updates include the new music application SenseMe, which builds music playlists based on your mood. Plus for PSPgo it introduces the ability to use a Bluetooth mobile device, such as a mobile phone, as a modem to connect your PSP system to the internet.

Hope you enjoy!

Thanks!
Adam

Rate: (Average: 3.27 out of 5)

64 Comments

Hello everyone. At gamescom we announced that we are giving away Gran Turismo PSP for free with any purchase of PSPgo within the first 10 days of launch. I am now in a position to share the details of the promotion with you. So here is how you can get a copy of Gran Turismo for PSPgo for free!

First you need to buy a PSPgo in one of the participating countries. Next, login to the PlayStation Store on your PSPgo with your new or existing PSN account. Once in the store, download the Gran Turismo Theme which will be highlighted on the top page of the store and we will send you an email with a voucher code to download Gran Turismo for free on your PSPgo. Just make sure that you do all this between the 1st and the 10th October. The voucher will be with
you within a week, but you should get it much quicker than that.

For the full details and a step by step guide please click here.

Rate: (Average: 4.02 out of 5)

48 Comments 3 Replies