Sony Announced PS Vita Firmware Update 1.65 But Took It Down Due To A Technical Issue

Sony announced PS Vita firmware update 1.65 earlier today. however this update was taken down due to a technical fault. its not clear if this fault was with the firmware update itself or a technical issue their end. i personally was unable to get the update when it was available.

Sony listed the update as bringing the following to the Vita:

• You can now disable the notification alert messages that indicate when friends sign in, messages are received and other activities. To disable these alerts, got to [Settings] > [Sound & Display] > check/uncheck [Notification Alerts]. Additionally, Notification alerts will now display for five seconds instead of three seconds
• ‘After 10 Minutes’ has been added as an option in [Power Save Settings] > [Auto Standby]
• An arrow will indicate when new activities are available in LiveArea
• Caps Lock is now supported by the on-screen keyboard. Simply double-tap the Shift key to enable it

In the comments section of the blog it appears there were other features in this update:

“Denizens of NeoGAF using the fresh firmware have spotted extra features: improvements to how often Near updates, a percentage bar when installing a game and the ability to background download when manually selecting sleep mode.” Also some people say that the Minis from Plus are now working.

Sony say they will let people know when the update is back online. for those who already have it, Sony say they should continue as normal with their updated PS Vitas.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Replay Games Have Started A Kickstarter For Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards: Reloaded

Replay Games have announced they have acquired the license to Leisure Suit Larry and convinced the original artist, Al Lowe, to come back and re-imagine Leisure Suit Larry. several other members of the original team have also come back, including Josh Mandel, Sabine Duvall, and Leslie Balfour.

Replay Games have started a new Kickstarter so they can make Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards: Reloaded in celebration of Leisure Suit Larry's 25th Anniversary. their goal is $500,000 over the next 29 days so they can bring the game to PC's. if they over achieve this target, they have revealed that they will aim to localise the game into as many languages as possible, bring the game to as many other platforms as possible, have a live orchestra performing the soundtrack, and try to expand the game.

The PC version will be available either DRM free, standalone, or you can have the game from Steam.



Source: Kickstarter

Microsoft Announce New Chome Wireless Controllers For The Xbox 360, Out Mid-May Across The USA For $54.99

Microsoft have revealed new Chrome controllers for the Xbox 360. currently confirmed as coming out across the USA mid-May for $54.99, these controllers feature the transforming D-Pad.  the colours available are Blue, Red, and Silver.

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Source: Major Nelson

Black Bean And Milestone Announce WRC 3, Coming October To PSV, PS3, PC, And Xbox 360

Milestone and Black Bean have announced WRC 3, coming out This October for the PS Vita, PS3, Xbox 360, And PC. the game has a new graphics and game engine, which has been developed in house, over previous WRC games. WRC 3 will feature all the rallies in the 2012 WRC Calendar as well as drivers and teams, including Class 2 and Class 3 series teams and cars.

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Black Bean Have Released A New Teaser Trailer For SBK Generations

Black Bean Games have released the debut teaser trailer for SBK Generations. this brief cinematic trailer shows 3 previous champions and their bikes.

Robot Entertainment Announce Orcs Must Die! 2, Coming Digitally This Summer To PC

Robot Entertainment have announced a sequel to Orcs Must Die! is coming this summer. set just days after the original game, Orcs Must Die! 2 has you, a War Mage, in a battle against mindless orcs. you have a new companion in an ex War Mage Sorceress who was responsible for the destruction of the order.

Orcs Must Die! 2 Features:

* New Campaign - Orcs Must Die! 2 features a full campaign that you can play in single-player or with a friend in co-op. Choose to play the campaign as the War Mage, a headstrong hero who charges into danger, or play as the more nuanced Sorceress, a new hero who keeps enemies at bay with mind-control and magic.

* More Enemies - An army of vile new creatures is set to pour through the rifts, and they've brought all of your favorite trap-fodder from the original Orcs Must Die! along with them!

* More Defenses - Orcs Must Die! 2 has an enormous armory of new and classic defenses, including an all new assortment of magical trinkets. Use your new spellbook to buy defenses and upgrades the way you choose to, building up your arsenal based on how you play the game.

* New Upgrade System - The skull system has been completely redesigned. You will always earn skulls for replaying levels, and the skulls can be spent on multiple persistent upgrades for each of your defenses.

Robot  Entertainment have also announced that players who have the original Orcs Must Die! will get exclusive special bonus content in Orcs Must Die! 2. Orcs Must Die! 2 will be playable at PAX East at booth 1172.

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Team 17 Announce Worms Creator Andy Davidson Is Returning To The Team

Team 17 have announced Worms creator Andy Davidson is returning to Team 17. Andy Davidson left to pursue other interests, but now returns "...to scratch the creative itch that’s been bothering me for the last fourteen years. It’s nice to be back at Team17, it’s as though there’s been a revolution in the studio itself - there’s a real creative buzz about the place.” Andy's first job will be supporting the Worms Revolution team.

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