This comes by way of Kotaku. More cool Portal stuff, this time some Tattoos.
This is just more confirmation that I've been missing out on a great game!
Anyway... Now for some real news. Sony has announced that in addition to A Drake's Fortune demo, we will also be getting Frimware update 2.0:
This comes by way of threespeech. As for what the new update contains, click the above link. I am kind of busy, so I don't have time to type it all up. Here is the press release:
Latest PLAYSTATION®3 System Software Update Allows PSPTM to Turn PS3TM On and Off from Internet Connection for Enhanced Remote Play
Ability to customise XMB™ and add personalised playlists for both music and photos also enabled
London, 8 November 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today the availability of the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) system software. Version 2.00 features the ability to turn a PS3 system on and off remotely, using a PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system via the Remote Play1 function, allowing for a truly mobile partnership between the two systems.
Building on the success and potential of the Remote Play functionality, Version 2.00 will cement the partnership between PS3 and PSP and create a truly global experience. With the ability to turn your PS3 on and off from Wi-fi connection, there is now the opportunity to listen to the music, look at the photos and watch the videos saved on the PS3 Hard Disk Drive, anywhere in the world.
To further enhance the PS3 offering, Version 2.00 allows for the creation of personalised playlists in both the music and photo sections. This simple to use function gives users an opportunity to create unlimited music playlists for all occasions, as well as sharing favourite photos in glorious high definition.
Continuing with the idea of a personalised PS3, Version 2.00 allows for customisation of the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu screen. Change the colour and brightness with the greatest of ease or have something completely different by setting a custom theme. With the potential for new backgrounds to become available on PLAYSTATION®Network in the future, Version 2.00 truly opens up a whole raft of options.
A host of other enhancements includes the addition of an Information Board on XMB to keep people up to date on the latest PlayStation® news, the inclusion of a new PLAYSTATION Network category and logo for easier navigation and Trend Micro Web Security, a free2, state of the art internet security system, designed to give parents peace of mind.
I agree with LimeGuardian, way too early. In five years people are going to ask wtf that is, and the response will be "Oh some game from a long time ago that I played for about four hours."
That guy's definitely earned his fifteen minutes of internet fame!
Somehow I don't think a game that can be beaten in 4 or 5 hours should be permanently inked on your flesh. Especially not so soon after its release. For all we know the whole thing will be a flash in the pan and worthless in a few years' (if not months') time.
If anything, a tatoo of the stick figure symbols would have at least been somewhat cooler. That I could forgive him for, 'cause those were at least funny.
Go figure...this v2.0 update contains exactly what Kotaku said it would when they reported on a rumor about the update near the end of October. I gave my opinion on my blog, but I’ll say it again here: Frankly, I couldn’t care less about XMB skins; I want to be able to access it from within a game. This minor stuff reeks of an intermediate update, like a “v1.97” or something.
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Hey, I'm Chris. I've been playing games since the NES in the 80s. We got the NES with Mario/Duck Hunt for Christmas, and it was all downhill from there. I have all 3 current systems, and I currently use the 360 most, although I love all of them. I have limited funds for games, but still have a decent amount of games. Currently enjoying Ratchet and Clank for PS3 and still playing Halo 3.
Top 5 games in order:
5. God of War - PS2
4. Chrono Trigger - SNES
3. Final Fantasy 6 - SNES
2. Super Mario Bros. 3 - NES
1. Final Fantasy 9 - PSOne
I hope to contribute and not suck.
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Kobe Bryant
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Obi-Wan Kenobi
=
Kobewan.
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That guy's definitely earned his fifteen minutes of internet fame!
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If anything, a tatoo of the stick figure symbols would have at least been somewhat cooler. That I could forgive him for, 'cause those were at least funny.
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