Sony Reveal That PS3 Firmware 3.15 Brings Mini's And Data Transfer To The PS3

Sony has announced that Firmware 3.15 is coming out soon. The update will be optional, the PS3 won't Prompt you to download it so you have the choice to do it manually.

One of the key Features it brings is Mini's. These will be playable on the PS3. If you have already bought a Mini for you PSP/PSPgo you can download it onto the PS3 for free and play it. Every Mini released After 17th December is compatible, with previous Mini's becoming available soon after.


The Other Key feature this update brings is the PS3 Data Transfer. this function allows you to transfer data from one PS3 to another PS3. Games, Save Data, and Downloaded Videos can be transferred from PS3 to PS3. but these will be deleted on the original PS3. Photo's, Music, Videos will not be deleted from the original PS3.


Sony have released details on how to do the Data Transfer. All you need is a LAN cable and 2 PS3's.

"1. Turn both the current PS3 (A) and new PS3 (B) on and connect them with a LAN cable; PS3 (A) should be connected to the TV

2. On the XMB of PS3 (A), scroll to the Settings menu and select [System Settings] and then [Data Transfer Utility]

3. Follow the instructions on-screen and transfer data

4. After transferring the data, follow the instructions on-screen, and then connect PS3 (B) to the TV to view the XMB

5. If content that was downloaded from PlayStation Store was transferred as part of this operation, you must activate PS3 (B) before you can use the data. Log in to the PS3 system as the user who owns the content, and then select (PlayStation Network) > (Account Management) > (System Activation) to activate the system"

From EU Playstation Blog

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• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/Jw1O

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/Jw6m

• PS3: Amazon has posted the Current European Boxart for Heavy Rain http://ow.ly/JwqE

• PS3: GameStop have released the current boxart for the American version of Heavy Rain. http://ow.ly/JwrO

• UK Game Charts, Modern Warfare 2, FIFA 10, Assassins Creed II, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Wii Sports Resort are top 5 http://ow.ly/JwuD

• PSPgo: Logitech have said they are not working on a UMD Drive for the PSPgo. http://ow.ly/JwvL

• 360: SNK announce ports of King of Fighters 2002 Ultimate Match, Neo Geo Battle Coliseum, Metal Slug XX for Japan XBLA http://ow.ly/JwxN

• Tony Hawk's not pleased with Tony Hawk Ride review scores. Blames critics for judging the game before they even played it http://ow.ly/Jyky

• QTE Blog: EA Announces Dead Space 2 For PS3, Xbox 360, And PC http://ow.ly/Jzmr

• Quantum Theory no longer a PS3 exclusive. it is now coming to the Xbox 360. PS3 version is 70% complete. Out Spring 2010 http://ow.ly/JzWt

• PS3: Killzone 2 Online Multiplayer will be down tomorrow from 8-9 GMT whilst they upgrade the servers. http://ow.ly/JzX6

• PSP: Dynasty Warriors 6 release has been pushed back a month in Japan. its now set for 21st January release http://ow.ly/Jynf

• QTE Blog: EA Has Released Screenshots And A Trailer For The Engineer Class In Mass Effect 2 http://ow.ly/JAim

• Namco Bandai have licensed RealID's Stereoscopic Gaming APi. it'll be sued on unannounced Titles. it's 3d Gaming. http://ow.ly/JCbu

• Analyst Pachter expects Modern Warfare 2 to sell 6 Million Units. predict PS3 sold 700K units in November. http://ow.ly/JCh4

• iPhone: Voltron has been announced for the iPhone. it is coming out around the 25th anniversary opf Voltron. http://ow.ly/JCkV

• Pachter says that Grand Theft Auto IV may be to big for people to buy DLC for the game. thinks 20% of people finished it http://ow.ly/JCmi

• QTE Blog: EA Announces Update 2 For FIFA Manager 10 Is Now Available http://ow.ly/167cJY

• QTE Blog: This Weeks Xbox Live Marketplace Deal of The Week Is For The Rock Band Album "The Singles 1992–2003" By No Doubt http://ow.ly/JCni

• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/167cK0

• QTE Blog: Club Penguin Announce The Third Annual Coins For Change Campaign http://ow.ly/167cK1

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Has Announced That Research Has Proven That Mario Is The Best Loved Video Game Character Of All ... http://ow.ly/167cK2

• QTE Blog: Sega Has Released New Screenshots For Vancouver Winter Olympic Games http://ow.ly/167ekI

• QTE Blog: Rockstar Have Announced That Beaterator Is Out Now For The iPhone/iPod Touch http://ow.ly/167ekJ

• 360: Pachter is predicting that the 360 will have a price cut next year as the PS3 will out sell it in November + December http://ow.ly/JF19

• THQ Have announced that UFC Undisputed 2010 will be revealed at the Video Game Awards http://ow.ly/JF25

• DSi: Its being reported that some GameStops are not selling Zelda on it's release day, today, and selling it tomorrow http://ow.ly/JF37

Rockstar Have Announced That Beaterator Is Out Now For The iPhone/iPod Touch

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Rockstar have announced that Beaterator is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. the game costs $4.99/£2.99. Rockstar have taken the PSP game and revamped it for the iPhone and iPod Touch and added the ability to transpose and Layer Loops. You will also be able to upload your creations to the Rockstar Social Club from your phone.

Press Release

NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Dec 07, 2009 Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Timbaland are proud to announce that Rockstar Games and Timbaland present Beaterator is now available from the App Store. Developed by Rockstar Leeds, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Beaterator is a fun music creation app for iPhone™ and iPod® touch that is extremely deep, yet simple to use.

“We’re happy to bring Beaterator to Apple’s platforms for an entirely new audience to experience its unique music-making capabilities,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “The entire application has been revamped to provide an extremely accessible and innovative experience for iPhone and iPod touch owners.”

Beaterator features thousands of loops and sounds made by both Timbaland and Rockstar, and puts the power to make professional-level music at your fingertips in a format that's portable, accessible and fun. This iteration of Beaterator for iPhone and iPod touch features the power to transpose and layer loops, alter sounds with a fully-functioning effects suite, and upload creations to the Rockstar Social Club to share with the entire online community, and more. In addition, the completely redesigned interface works in harmony with the touch-based platform to ensure intuitive and easy-to-master controls.

Beaterator is available for $4.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com/beaterator.

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Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone™ and iPod® touch. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. Take-Two also distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.

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Sega Has Released New Screenshots For Vancouver Winter Olympic Games

Sega have released new screenshots for the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. these screenshots show the Bobsleigh, Downhill Skiing, Slalom, and Bob Skeleton. these screenshots appear to show in-game action.

Vancouver Winter Olympic Games

Nintendo Has Announced That Research Has Proven That Mario Is The Best Loved Video Game Character Of All Time

The Official UK Nintendo News site has announced that research from YouGov have shown that Mario is the best loved video game character of all time. The Survey also showed that Many Europeans recognised the Mario soundtrack. The Survey was carried out across Europe.

Mario, in 28 years, has been in over 100 Million Games that have sold over 222 Million units.

From Nintendo News UK

Club Penguin Announce The Third Annual Coins For Change Campaign

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Club Penguin have announced that this years Coins For Change Campaign will run from December 11th-22nd. The in-game Campaign allows players of Club penguin to donate their virtual coins from the game to the Coins For Change Campaign. Players use their coins to vote for how a $1 Million donation will be divided amongst projects.

for the first time, players will be able to place a personal donation and voice their own ideas on what children can do in their own communities to help others.

Press Release

KELOWNA, British Columbia --(Business Wire)-- Dec 07, 2009 Children who visit the snow-covered virtual world of Club Penguin (clubpenguin.com) can put the time they spend online to better use than ever this holiday season thanks to a unique giving program that launches this week.

The third annual Coins for Change campaign, which runs from December 11-21, 2009, allows the children who visit Club Penguin to donate the virtual coins they earn playing games in the virtual world to support a cause that matters to them.
Players can choose to support kids who are sick, kids who are poor or the environment. At the end of the campaign, the players’ donations serve as votes to determine how a $1M contribution will be divided to fund projects being conducted by charitable organizations selected by Disney Online Studios Canada.

“Since we launched Coins for Change in 2007, we’ve been blown away by the passion our players display for getting involved and doing their part to affect change and make the world a better place,” says Lane Merrifield, one of Club Penguin’s co-founders and executive vice president of Disney Online Studios Canada and Disney Online. “With millions of children and families in more than 190 countries now enjoying Club Penguin in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish, I think our audience will embrace the opportunity to make a difference through Coins for Change this year like never before.”

Players can donate virtual coins at multiple locations around the island of Club Penguin. For the first time this year they can also place a personal donation booth in their virtual igloo and host fundraising parties for their penguin friends, or attend benefit concerts at the Lighthouse. In addition, this year’s campaign will include suggestions on things children can do in their own communities to help others.

“With so many kids from around the world playing on Club Penguin, we want to continue to encourage that sense of community online and offline, and really get them thinking about their role as true global citizens who have the power to help others both where they live and around the world,” adds Merrifield.

Club Penguin is one of the largest and fastest-growing virtual worlds for children with a reputation for providing fun for kids and peace of mind for parents. Word filters and live moderators monitor chat and activity on the site and work to prevent the sharing of inappropriate or personally identifiable information.
Club Penguin is free to play, however special features such as front-of-the-line access to game features, exclusive parties and opportunities to customize your penguin and igloo require a membership.

About Club Penguin
Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com), a product of Disney Online, provides one of the largest and fastest-growing virtual worlds for children. Club Penguinworks to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The virtual world of Club Penguin, contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience. Club Penguin is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, and can be played in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.

About Disney Online
Disney Online (www.Disney.com), a unit of Disney Interactive Media Group, produces the No. 1 ranked community-family and parenting destination on the World Wide Web. Launched in 1996, Disney.com is the online and mobile web gateway to all of the company’s Disney-branded entertainment initiatives, providing comprehensive access to, and information about Disney movies, travel, television, games, music, shopping and live events.