Sony Online Entertainment Announce DC Universe Online Is Going Free To Play

Sony Online Entertainment have announced DC Universe Online is going to be a Free To Play Game. there will be 3 levels of access. the free to play access with be called Free Access, Premium Access opens when you spend at least $5 in game, Legendary access grants you access to everything and costs $14.99 a month.

The Game will no longer be sold at retail, but those who have recently purchased the game can still sign up and play, and those who have used the retail disc to play can continue to do so. all existing players who are paying a monthly subscription will be granted Legendary access. all players who have previously played the game but are currently not playing will be granted Premium Access.

Free Access Grants You:

• Free Access To The Game
• Free Game Updates
• 2 Character Slots (Can Purchase More)
• 28 Inventory Slots (Can Purchase More)
• 12 Bank Slots (Can Purchase More)
• Max of 1500 In Game Currency
• 6 Text chats per 30 seconds
• Send Text Mail
• 1 free vault ticket per week
• ability to Join Player leagues

Free Access doesn't grant you:

• unable to earn trophies
• unable to play DLC unless you buy it
• no Auction house slots (Can Purchase More)
• No Trading

Premium Access Grants You:

• Free access to the game and bonus features
• Free Game Updates
• 6 character slots (Can Purchase More)
• 42 inventory slots (Can Purchase More)
• 5 action house slots (Can Purchase More)
• 24 bank slots (Can Purchase More)
• able to trade items
• max of 2000 in game currency
• Proximity voice chat, 6 text chat messages per 30 seconds
• able to mail text and items
• 1 free vault ticket every 3 days
• can join player leagues

 Premium Access Doesn't grant you:

• Unable to earn trophies
• Unable to play DLC unless you buy it

Legendary Access Grants You:

• Free Access to the game and bonus items
• Free access to DLC (free access stops when legendary subscription ends)
• 16 Character Slots
• 63 Inventory Slots
• 20 Auction Slots
• 48 Bank Slots
• Can trade items and cash
• unlimited in-game currency
• unlimited player chat
• can send text, items, and cash via mail
• 1 free vault ticket a day
• can form or join player leagues
• can earn trophies

It appears that players will continue to unlock trophies as they play, not matter what level, but you only gain access to those trophies when you pay for the legendary access.

Source: USA Playstation Blog And DC Universe Online FAQ

Sony Announce PS3 Firmware Update 3.72, The Update Is Out Now

Sony have detailed PS3 firmware update 3.72. They say its a minor update, it improves system stability during the use of PS3 software and The PSN. i personally found that the update downloaded very quick. i can't see any changes, but the PS3 does feel like it boots quicker and the folders load quicker. i've been having a PS+ issue with automatic downloads but its too early to tell if this has fixed it.


Source: USA Playstation Blog

Cold Bean Games Announce Beat Hazard Ultra Comes Out On The PSN From 18th October

Cold Bean Games have announced the PS3 PSN version of Beat Hazard Ultra is coming to the PSN from October 18th. The game is set to cost $9.99 / €6.50.

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Warner Bros. Announce Mortal Kombat Has Sold Over 3 Million Worldwide, Best Selling Fighting Game 2011

Warner Bros. have announced that Neverrealms Mortal Kombat has sold over 3 Million units worldwide. Warner Bros. have also revealed that the game is the best selling fighting game so far this year. Mortal Kombat has exceeded their sales goals.

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UK Game Charts; Dead Island, Space Marine, Resistance 3, Driver San Francisco, And Deus Ex: Human Revolution

I'm back and so is the UK Game Charts. the highest new entry this week was Rise Of Nightmares, in at 18. apart from that there wasn't much activity in the charts, the highest mover was Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 moving from 15 to 9.

1 - Dead Island
2 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
3 - Resistance 3
4 - Driver: San Francisco
5 - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
6 - Zumba Fitness
7 - Lego Pirates of the Caribbean
8 - Rugby World Cup 2011
9 - Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4
10 - Cars 2
11 - Red Faction: Armageddon
12 - Wii Sports Resort
13 - Star Fox 64 3D
14 - EA Sports Active 2
15 - The Sims 3
16 - Call Of Duty Black Ops
17 - Gran Turismo 5
18 - Rise Of Nightmares
19 - FIFA 11
20 -Just Dance 2

Charts Supplied By 3. UKIE Games Charts©, compiled by GfK Chart-Track

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Square Enix Have Released The PAX 2011 Trailer For Final Fantasy XIII-2

Square Enix have released a new trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2. this is the trailer they revealed at this years PAX. it focuses more on Sarah and her time, but it also shows how QTE's are used in battle and shows a bit more of what happened to Lightning.

Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots And A Game Trailer For Soul Calibur V

Namco Bandai have released a new trailer and screenshots for Soul Calibur V. the trailer provides some overview for the game, revealing it is set 17 years after the last game, and revealing some of the new and old fighters. The Screenshots show many of the new fighters as well as some of the new rings you'll be fighting in.


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