Sony Announce Home Update 1.35 Is Out Tomorrow

Sony has announced that Home is going to be updated tomorrow. Update 1.35 will bring improved load times to Home as well as new Navigation. Sony has warned that Home will be down for a brief time before the Update goes live.
Sony has also revealed that there are 12 Million users of Home.

The New Navigation is more streamlined than the current method and has broken down the spaces and navigation into new categories:

* Favorites: Personalize your own section to make locating your favorite places quick and simple.

* Personal Spaces: Your clubhouses and personal spaces are now right at your fingertips. The personal spaces you own and the clubhouses you belong to will be viewable in one convenient location.

* Friends: Finding your friends in PlayStation Home has never been easier. View the current location of your friends in PlayStation Home, and then navigate there to enjoy the action together.

* Explore: Browse all the spaces PlayStation Home offers. Finding a space that suites your taste and mood has never been easier.

* Recommend: Keep up with what’s hot in PlayStation Home. This regularly updated category will feature the newest and most exciting additions to PlayStation Home.


These screenshots show the new navigation screen coming in update 1.35. You can click on the screenshots to see them bigger.

From USA Playstation Blog

EA Have Released A New Trailer For Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 Introducing Rory McIlroy

EA have released a new trailer for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11. this trailer aims to introduce gamers to the Northern Ireland Golfer, Rory McIlroy. Rory McIlroy Is featured on the box for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11, and this trailer details his golfing achievements to date and some things he got up to as a child.

Sega Have Released Part 2 Of A Battle Tutorial For Infinite Space

Sega have released Part 2 of a battle tutorial for the Platinum Games Nintendo DS game, Infinite Space. Sega had previously released Part 1. Part 2 continues on from Part 1 and discusses Attack Range, Enemy Ship Icon, and Target Icons. the tutorial uses in-game footage of in-game action to highlight each of the points raised in the tutorial.

EA Have Released New Screenshots For The iPhone/iPod Touch Version Of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa

EA have released new screenshots for the iPhone/iPod Touch version of FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. these screenshots are in-game and show off in-game menus. The main menu shows that there are 3 modes, multiplayer, and a penalty shoot-out mini game.

EA Announce A Exotic Racing Series DLC Pack For Need For Speed Shift

EA Have announced that a new DLC pack is coming for Need For Speed Shift. The Exotic Racing Pack is set to come out on 18th March on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, for 800 MS Points. The Pack also adds 125 new MS Points, 5 Playstation 3 trophies, to the game.

As well as new cars, the pack also adds 50 new events to the game that are designed specifically for these cars. EA have released a trailer for this Car pack that shows off each car and some of the events.
The Exotic Racing Series pack cars include:

1. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2. BMW M1 Procar
3. GUMPERT apollo
4. Honda NSX
5. McLaren MP4-12C
6. Maserati GranTurismo S
7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss



Press Release

Need for Speed SHIFT Expands the True Driver's Experience With Exotic Racing Series Pack

Get in the Race with Seven Celebrated New Cars on the New Riviera Track

Guildford, UK., Mar 10, 2010 -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the all-new Exotic Racing Series pack for Need for Speed SHIFT. On March 18th, gamers will have access to seven phenomenal new cars and an amazing new track in the game. Highlighting this exclusive pack of cars are the McLaren MP4-12C and the legendary BMW M1. Players won't find more brilliance, innovation, or drama than in these magnificent machines, where each is a potent mix of race car and road car. The Exotic Racing Series pack will be available worldwide on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system or the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system for 800 Microsoft Points*.

Over 50 exciting new events have also been created specifically for these cars including time challenges, endurance and sprint races. The challenging and spectacular new Riviera track boasts four unique layouts, each with daring corners, multiple blazing straight-aways and a few hairpins that will push these cars to the limit. Players that complete the package will receive an additional 125 Microsoft gamerpoints or 5 PlayStation Trophies as a reward for undertaking various exciting challenges.

The Exotic Racing Series pack cars include:
1. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2. BMW M1 Procar
3. GUMPERT apollo
4. Honda NSX
5. McLaren MP4-12C
6. Maserati GranTurismo S
7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss

Need for Speed SHIFT features an intense first-person crash dynamic and a signature cockpit view that delivers a true driver's experience. The game further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile -- a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player. With a perfect '10' score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFT is the highest rated Need for Speed game in years.

Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the PlayStation®3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, mobile and the iPhoneTM. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.comor follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed.

Press can download assets at www.eagames.co.uk/press
*Need for Speed SHIFT and Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation Network account required

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.electronicarts.co.uk. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk.
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Codemasters Announce F1 2010 Is Coming Out In September On Xbox 360, Playstation 3, And PC

Codemasters have revealed that F1 2010 is set for a September release on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. F1 2010 will have Grand Prix, Championship, Time Trail Modes and an extensive Career Mode. Codemasters have also announced that the game will have competitive Multiplayer options.

Codemasters have also released 2 new screenshots for the game. the cars in the screenshots are 2009 cars, but the screenshots are from the F1 2010 game.

F1 2010 Screenshots


Press Release

Wednesday 10th March/... A new generation of FORMULA ONE games will come to high definition consoles and PC later this year as Codemasters® today announced that F1 2010will be released this September for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC Games For Windows®.

As the official game of the 2010 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, F1 2010 will include all of the official teams, drivers and circuits from the coming season. F1 2010 will feature the return of seven times FORMULA 1 Drivers’ World Champion Michael Schumacher, the introduction of several new teams, and the brand new Korean International Circuit that will host the 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX.

The September launch will see F1 2010 become the first official FORMULA ONE game to appear for Xbox 360 and marks the return of FORMULA ONE to PC after an eight year absence. The arrival of the HD editions of FORMULA ONE follows Codemasters’ extremely successful launch of F1 2009 for Wii and PSP, which became a top five best seller throughout the past holiday period.

In F1 2010 gamers will take on the full, expanded grid in a variety of game modes including GRAND PRIX, Championship, Time Trial and an extensive, innovative Career mode. F1 2010will also feature a highly advanced damage model, fully dynamic weather system and extensive competitive multiplayer options.

In production at Codemasters Studios Birmingham, F1 2010 is being developed using the EGO Game Technology Platform, Codemasters’ proprietary tech that powered the critically acclaimed, million-plus selling Colin McRae: DiRT 2 and Race Driver: GRID. The award-winning technology has been further developed to accurately recreate the unique aerodynamics and handling of 200MPH+ FORMULA ONE cars. The tech combined with Codemasters’ unprecedented access to FORMULA ONE teams and drivers will ensure that F1 2010 delivers the most authentic FORMULA ONE racing experience yet. F1 2010 will be released September 2010 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Games for Windows.

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Sony Announce The Playstation Network Video Store Has Support From All Major Movie Studios

Sony have announced that the Playstation Network has become the first video delivery service to offer HD movies from all the major movie studios. These studios have been added to the USA PSN already with movies like 2012, The Hangover and Zombieland available to download.

Major Movie Studios:
20th Century Fox,
Walt Disney Pictures,
Paramount Pictures,
Sony Pictures Entertainment,
Universal Pictures
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.

From USA Playstation Blog