Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (COD MW3) Release Date and Price Updates: Where to Buy?
Video game players like myself would be pleased to know the official Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (a.k.a. COD MW3) release date – November 8, 2011 in the US and some parts of Europe. We were informed by some afficionados in the gaming industry (friends, relatives and associates) who have begun testing the game that it is indeed full of high-octane action every blood-thirsty gamers would love on its list of PS3 and Xbox 360 games. Read more
Sony PlayStation Network Is Giving Away Freebies to Members
After almost 3 weeks of being offline, Sony is gradually restoring their PlayStation Network service. The Japanese company’s PSN was hacked last month and Sony had to take it offline because of the security breach wherein their investigators found out those 70 million credit cards of PSN users may have been compromised.
After almost a month of being offline, Sony is gradually rolling out PlayStation Network back online. As an apology, they are giving away free gifts to PSN subscribers.
Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed for Xbox 360 and PS3 Gaming Consoles: Pricing and Features
Need for Speed Shift 2 had an original release date last February but was delayed due to some technical glitches, the much-anticipated racing game Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed for the Xbox 360 and PS3 has just been launched. Buy it now, price is $59.99 for either the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360 gaming console.
The legendary Need for Speed racing game gets another expansion. The new Shift 2 Unleashed features pimped-up graphics and better multiplayer experience!
PlayStation 3 Banned in Europe: LG Blu-ray Patent Suit Versus Sony Prospered
Sony is really having a bad year this 2011. First, the PlayStation 3 firmware got rooted by GeoHot (see PS3 Hack news article) and now Sony’s facing another terrible turn of events. The Hague’s civil court of the European Union has granted LG Electronics petition for preliminary injunction. This ruling forbids all PlayStation 3 sales in Europe starting February 28, 2011.
Sony loses its case and LG Electronics wins. European Union countries are imposing a ban on the sale of PlayStation 3 consoles.
Portal 2 PlayStation 3 Full Cross Platform Compatibility with Mac and PC Versions
Valve, Inc. issued a press release lately revealing the details regarding the PlayStation 3 version of their much-anticipated FPS and puzzle game Portal 2. According to them, close cooperation with Sony engineers has made it possible to let Portal 2 for the PS3 be seamlessly compatible with PC and Mac users!
Valve has finally settled persistent doubts. Yes, the PlayStation 3 version of Portal 2 will have complete compatibility with PC and Mac gamers worldwide.
Bulletstorm Demo Release Date for Xbox 360 and PS3 Announced by Epic Games
One of the most highly-anticipated games for 2011 is Bulletstorm. Epic Games and Electronic Arts Limited are inviting everyone to mark their gaming calendar on January 25 – because that is the day that the Bulletstorm demo will be released for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3!
Only Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 owners will enjoy the first demo release of FPS Bulletstorm on January 25.
Netflix Launches $7.99 Unlimited Video Streaming Plan vs Hulu Plus
Facing stiff competition from Roku, VUDU, and other companies, Netflix is introducing a bargain $7.99 streaming-only plan quite in the image of Hulu as reported in the article “Watch TV Shows With Hulu Plus on iPhone, iPad and PS3 for Only $7.99 (Limited Offer)“. This new offering has started on November 22 and is available to both new and old customers. On the other hand, Vudu Streaming Videos on PS3 has also rolled out yesterday, FYI.
Market leader Netflix is setting another breakthrough marketing strategy, they just launched their latest $7.99 unlimited streaming plan.
VUDU Streaming Video Release Date on PlayStation 3 Consoles
A worthy alternative to Netflix, VUDU’s streaming video services will officially be available on the PlayStation Network (PSN) starting November 23. Sony made this announcement and said the VUDU inaugural service will be offered to all American PlayStation 3 owners who have free PSN accounts. Is this the company’s answer to its rival for issuing an update (read “Netflix PlayStation 3 Software Update“).
Finally, PlayStation 3 owners will have a viable alternative to NetFlix for movie streaming. service.
USB Dongle to Jailbreak PS3 Works on Sony Playstation 3 Firmware 3.42 and 3.50 Versions
The world’s first USB dongle jailbreaking tool for the PlayStation 3 can now jailbreak PS3 consoles with firmware versions 3.42 and 3.50! Despite Sony’s recent aggressive initiative to prevent jailbreaking of their gaming console, the hackers win again. If you downloaded the PS3 Update 3.50, read more below.
Sony's attempt to block people from jailbreaking their PlayStation 3 has been thwarted once with the new PS Jailbreak update that allows users to downgrade back to Firmware 3.41.
Gran Turismo 5 Release Date Update in Europe, US, Australia and Asia
A few hours after publishing our article “Gran Turismo 5 Release Date on PS3 in the US and Europe Conflicting“, an official update on the release date of Gran Turismo (GT5) was tipped to us by our informer and web researcher. This was confirmed by Sony Playstation and the Gran Turismo 5 blog.
Gran Turismo 5 for Playstation 3 is Going to Hit Store Shelves Officially this November