PS3 Firmware 2.40 - In Game XMB & Trophies
PS3 Firmware 2.40 is coming this Wednesday (July 2nd), and this video demonstrates the in game XMB.
The in game XMB is accessible by pressing the PS button in game, alongside the Controller Settings.
The in game XMB features
- Time/date display.
- Send Text messages to PSN users on your friends list.
- Access accessory settings. For example, you can enable your bluetooth headset without having to quit your game.
- View and manage your current downloads.
- You can search the web using Google Search which will appear under Network, just like the latest PSP firmware does.
- Launch directly into another game from the one you are currently playing.
- Play your own music tracks stored on the HDD while playing a game that supports the feature.
- On screen music player interface when listening to your own tracks in supported titles.
Trophies
This video shows off the upcoming Trophy System.
Unfortunately your existing game saves will not unlock trophies for you, so you’ll have to play the games through all over again once the update comes out in order to unlock the trophies.
Via Joystiq
Rock Band 2 Announced, First Details
IGNhas the scoop on the first details about Harmonix’s next game, Rock Band 2. While the interview with Lead Designer Dan Teasdale reveals few details, some of the main points in the 4 page article are:
•Debuting on Xbox 360 first, with other console versions to arrive later
•All Downloadable tracks from Rock Band 1 will work in 2, with some ‘cool new features that will let you play your DLC in different ways’
•The game will be made ‘party safe’; meaning menus will be easier to navigate
•Better instruments (wireless guitars, quiet drum sets, etc) and full compatibility with Rock Band 1 and third-party instruments
Now let’s just hope it doesn’t take 6 months after the US release to come to the UK! Videogaming247has confirmed with EA that Rock Band 2 will release in September, the same as the US.
Diablo 3 - Preview
Diablo fans are no doubt now rejoicing after hearing Blizzard publicize their plans for Diablo 3 at the Worldwide Invitational in Paris. Coupled with this a website full of concept art, audio and video clips, story info and images has been uploaded to view: http://eu.blizzard.com/diablo3/
The Story:
One of the biggest problems fans of the series have had with a sequel is if it could be plausible. With Diablo, Baal and Mephisto all killed where could the story go from there? Well Blizzard has released an eerie video teaser giving away some clues. The video is narrated by a young woman, as she talks you are shown shots of the Sanctuary, what looks like to be the angel Tyrael, a comet crashing into the landscape and lastly Diablo. Of course the teaser is extremely captivating and reminiscent of the epic Diablo 2 videos but I personally think the whole comet rising evil spirits sounds slightly cliché and hopefully more depth to the storyline will be revealed soon.
Official Socom Confrontation Headset Revealed
A wireless Bluetooth headset for the Socom Confrontation has been unveiled, the headset features a mute button which is not a standard feature on most Bluetooth headsets.
The headset is charged via a USB charging cradle, so you dont need to worry about finding a free plug socket or disposable batteries.
Diablo 3 Announced
Blizzard (surprising no-one) has just announced at their WorldWide Invitational today in Paris that Diablo 3 is in development, and judging from the demo shown at the event, looks to be the same Diablo it’s always been, but with nicer graphics.
For screenshots, trailers, concept art, and gameplay videos, check out Blizzards new Diablo 3 website.
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