There were a few interesting revelations in the games industry this week. Sony finally pulled the lid back on the PSP2, or NGP (Next Generation Portable) as it is currently being called, the legal battle between Sony and the hackers who cracked open the PS3’s security measures continued, and Crysis 2 and Bulletstorm both had demos released on Xbox Live. <\/p>\n
In local news, Nintendo and Apple distributor Core announced a local release date for the 3DS, and finally got around to launching the iPad in South Africa. We also caught up with Microsoft SA to chat about the current state of SA’s Xbox Live service. <\/p>\n
Here are the most noteworthy stories we published this week.<\/p>\n
News<\/strong><\/p>\n Russian media links Moscow airport bombing to Modern Warfare 2<\/a><\/p>\n BioWare “aware of” Mass Effect 2 PS3 save corruption, working on a fix<\/a><\/p>\n PSP2 officially announced, details revealed<\/a><\/p>\n Xbox LIVE SA: No indie games planned<\/a><\/p>\n PS3 Firmware update 3.56 hacked, new keys released<\/a><\/p>\n PlayStation games catalogue heading to Android phones<\/a><\/p>\n Microsoft labels autistic boy a cheater, angers mom<\/a><\/p>\n Sony wins restraining order against PS3 hacker<\/a><\/p>\n iPad finally lands in SA, pricing aggressive<\/a><\/p>\n Crysis 2 pre-release PC demo announced<\/a><\/p>\n Re-introducing StarCraft Universe<\/a><\/p>\n Mass Effect 2 PS3 save game bug patched, almost<\/a><\/p>\n L.A. Noire release date announced<\/a><\/p>\n Homefront PC requirements announced<\/a><\/p>\n EA investors pessimistic about Star Wars: The Old Republic<\/a><\/p>\n SA launch date for Nintendo 3DS revealed<\/a><\/p>\n For every game sold, 4 are pirated says UKIE<\/a><\/p>\n Bulletstorm, Crysis 2 demos out now<\/a><\/p>\n Local Xbox Live gets Twitter and Facebook access<\/a><\/p>\n Pachter calls Gamers’ Voice cry-babies, group calls Pachter a corporate crony<\/a><\/p>\n Age of Empires Online pricing model revealed<\/a><\/p>\n Features and columns<\/strong><\/p>\n Franchises In Need of A Comeback<\/a><\/p>\n Killzone 3 weapons list<\/a><\/p>\n Are these the 12 funniest games of 2010?<\/a><\/p>\n “Childish” – Are core-gamers scared of bright colours?<\/a><\/p>\n Dead Space 2 review roundup<\/a><\/p>\n Bulletstorm preview<\/a><\/p>\n Media<\/strong><\/p>\n RAGE screenshots<\/a><\/p>\n DC Universe Online Next Legend video<\/a><\/p>\n Killzone 3 multiplayer trailer<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a>Magicka trailer<\/a><\/p>\n Magicka screenshots<\/a><\/p>\n Crysis 2 multiplayer trailer<\/a><\/p>\n DC Universe Online art renders<\/a><\/p>\n DC Universe Online screenshots<\/a><\/p>\n Bulletstorm screenshots<\/a><\/p>\n DC Universe Online opening cinematic<\/a><\/p>\n Age of Empires Online screens<\/a><\/p>\n Duke Nukem Forever reveal trailer<\/a><\/p>\n Silent Hill: Downpour screenshots<\/a><\/p>\n