2.40 is boasting trophy support, in-game XMB access and limited custom soundtracks. Look for this sparkling gem of an firmware update to be released July 2, yes in a couple of days! Go get ready and start ripping Cd’s.
Finally, say hello to the trophies! Trophies give a different spin on playing PS3 games that it was lacking, I have to admit that this is very similar to the achievements on the Xbox 360. Still a great addition and now for multi-platform titles there is a reason to grab the PS3 version instead of just going for achievement points.
There’s a new firmware out today for your PS3, bringing the system to v2.36. This is NOT the big one. This just provides some stability with PS3 titles. In essence, it makes it work better. The big news, however, is that Sony officially confirmed v2.40 coming “soon” with both in-game XMB and Trophies.
Details are coming soon, so we’ll just have to continue to speculate about the Trophy system and how it will all work. I’m sure Sony will be letting everyone know very soon. I’d estimate another 2-4 weeks before we see this firmware update. They wouldn’t have released v2.36 now if they planned on releases v2.40 really soon. We’ll keep you posted as we get more details.
Ok so Sony wont exactly get achievements, but they are looking at instituting Trophies for PS3 games, most likely you will see these on the first party titles first.
According to our PS3forum industry insider, Sony will be releasing Firmware 2.4 sometime in June around the launch of Metal Gear Solid 4. Also mentioned is that the new Firmware 2.4 will include some of the first PlayStation Trophies. *Note that these will be the 2D trophies found on the XMB and not the 3D trophies coming in Home later this year.
A lot of gamers are looking forward to this feature as you can track what you have done in certain titles, I know for cross platform games the achievements on the Xbox 360 push them over the edge to get the MS version rather than the PS3 version. Couple this with HOME coming later this year and some in game XMB and the PSN is shaping up quite nicely, just hope it isn’t too late for Sony to come roaring back into the race.
This hit the internet the other day as the official intro for GTA IV that somehow got leaked, but we here at Loot Ninja have a few problems with the whole thing. Seeing as the game has not been released even to reviewer code status yet, I find it hard that someone got a hold of it with box art and all. Also the XMB loaded the picture of GTA IV far too quickly when the person selected it and if you look close the license plate is backwards on the car. Don’t get me wrong, whoever made this took a good amount of time to stage it and the intro does look pretty cool but it just does not make sense to be the real intro. I would think the intro would revolve around gameplay aspects of the game to show you what to expect. What do you guys think? Shenanigans or a leaked vid?
Everyone’s most anticipated PS3 update is coming this summer according to SCEE executive Ray Maguire. Speaking with MCV on the topic of PlayStation success, Ray had this to say:
Our momentum will continue with the introduction of in-game communication in the summer, firmware update 2.4 and the strongest line-up of games through our third party partners and our own studios. I’d personally like to thank our trade and business partners for helping us on the start of the PS3 journey.
Got that folks? In-game XMB and possibly a few other features are coming this summer with firmware update 2.4. Hopefully they mean early summer and not late August.
Sony has confirmed that we will not be seeing any announcements for in-game XMB or Home at GDC. A comment on PlayStation.Blog asked: “Please either confirm or debunk the ingame XMB/HOME/Achievements coming VERY soon rumours !!” Jeff Rubenstein, Social Media Manager at Sony, had this to say in response:
If by “VERY soon” you mean this week - debunked.
I see the same rumors, and they’re just that - rumors. Literally 95% of what I’ve read this week is just groundless speculation. But hey, that’s the game biz.
There you have it. We’re going to have to wait a little bit longer to pull up that elusive XMB during gameplay. And Home is just around the corner, but isn’t ready for the prime time just yet. Patience friends, patience.
Sony knows you want in-game XMB on your PS3. Enough so that they made a joke about it at GDC. Check out the shirts they’re giving out.
Now, personally I think they wouldn’t be doing this unless there’s announcement of this feature coming soon. I’m not saying it’s coming at GDC, but in the next month or so I’d bet we get a firmware update that enables in-game XMB access.
Somebody made an oopsy over at Sony. A new PSN page with Home details, among other things, went live in the US PlayStation website quickly before being removed. Thankfully, an asute NeoGAF’er grabbed some screenshots for all to see. The biggest update? Here’s what was listed under Friends & Messaging:
Talk to others during game play, say hello anytime you’re online, or have a video chat with an Eye camera; USB Camera or headset.
Notice the parts “during game play” and “anytime you’re online.” Those seem to be some deliberate phrases there. Was this meant to go up next week during GDC? Will Sony be announcing an firmware update next week? Only time will tell, and we’ll keep you posted. But here’s hoping for this feature real soon. I would love in-game messaging, cross-game invites, and a unified friends list in one spot.
According to a tipster over at Triple Tags, we might be seeing in-game XMB access on the PS3 this month. Check out the screenshot they received of the XMB running over top Resistance.
There’s a few things here that throw up red flags for me. First, it’s blurry as all hell. It’s not that hard to take a picture of your HDTV with a picture on it. You would think this person could have done a bit better. Could be Photoshopped. Second, where is the PlayStation Network icon? Granted, Sony may not have included it yet in this build or it could be removed from the in-game portion of the XMB. But it just seems a bit fishy.
We know it’s definitely coming, and the sooner the better. But I’m leaning towards shenanigans on this one. Until I see some video and/or better screenshots, I’ll wait until we hear word from Sony.
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