Sony's request for a Temporary Restraining Order granted

This is not good news for the PS3 scene. The judge in the case has granted Sony's request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Geohot and the other defendants. According to court documents, it says that Sony has sufficient cause for the TRO to be granted. Therefore, they are restricted from offering, creating, posting, marketing (and so on) of any hacks.

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Sony's Next Generation Portable (NGP) unveiled! Videos and screenshots included

This is the moment that many have been waiting for. Sony has finally unveiled the successor to the PlayStation Portable (PSP) system--and no, it is not called PSP 2 but instead, Next Generation Portable (NGP). Well, at least that's the codename for the new handheld. According to Engadget, NGP will "[...] revolve around five key concepts: Revolutionary User Interface, Social Connectivity, Location-based Entertainment, Converging Real and Virtual (augmented) Reality." and will be compatible with contents currently available on the PlayStation Store (e.g. downloadable PSP games). Additionally, NGP will utilize flash memory cartridge (similar to the Nintendo DS) for its games and other files compatible with the NGP--yeah, UMD is no more--and will feature dual-analog joysticks and four times more pixels than the PSP. Not to mention, NGP's home screen will have, what Sony calls, LiveArea, which offers several vertical navigation home screens--all will be available this holiday.

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Official PS3 Firmware v3.56 released. DO NOT UPDATE YOUR PS3 TO FIRMWARE v3.56

There you have it, Sony has finally responded to the PS3 hacking scene with a new firmware update--adding a minor security patch--with no new features added for end-users to play with. According to developer KaKaRoTo, this new official firmware v3.56 features a new self file called ps3swu.self and a new key that hackers don't know about. Keep in mind that you will not be able to access PSN or play online games if you don't upgrade to v3.56, but who cares right? If you do update (for some unknown reason), you will lose the ability to run/install custom firmwares and homebrew applications.

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PS3's Black Ops says "No Xbox Live party chat"

For those fortunately enough to download the Black Ops patch v1.06 for the PS3, you will get to see a message that says "No Xbox Live party chat" under the 'Search and Destroy' mode. There's no denying that the PS3 is second to Xbox 360 in Activision's eyes and that this patch was a port of a patch released for the Xbox 360.

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Valve sees no threat from PS3 hackers

In an interview with CVG, Chet Faliszek from Valve says that the company is not concerned about releasing future games on the PS3--since the PS3 is now fully hacked. Mr. Faliszek says that they'll be "fine" and that Sony is the one who should be concerned.

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Tutorial: Change the Blu-ray Region on Your PS3

If you had purchased a PS3 console from another country and can't play Blu-ray discs from your country, here's a solution.

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Gaia Manager v2.06 released. Resolved startup crashes

Drizztbsd has pushed a new update to his Gaia Manager app. Version 2.06 resolved startup crashes and fixed errors for some games (e.g. Fifa '11). And as always, Gaia Manager is a backup manager for use to run PS3 game backups on your PS3's hard drive.

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Custom Firmware Maker updated to v1.3

Thanks to Zouzzz, of Gueux-Forum, who has updated his Custom Firmware Maker to v1.3.  This updated verision of Custom Firmware Maker fixes the problem with creating the Wutangrza custom firmware.  For this version, it is required that you have .NET Framework v4 as well as the previous files from v1.2b of Custom Firmware Maker.  Visit the forums to download both of these.  Leave your questions and comments if you have any.

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PS3 Game Updater v1.11. Find updates for PS3 backups

Developed and released by trueicecold, this PC app can search and download updates for PS3 game backups that are stored on your computer--by looking into the directory where your PS3 game backups are stored.

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multiMAN v1.14.00 released. Implemented stable syscall36 function

Developer Dean has released multiMAN v1.14.00. This release includes stable syscall36 function implementation, file manager default character mode fix, new update/cover server, and many more changes and fixes.

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Rogero Manager v7.9c released. Includes fixes & optimization

Developer Rogero has released the next version to his backup manager. This release includes compatibility fix for the integrated LV2 Patcher, memory management at startup optimization, and the removal of LV2 Patcher startup notification screen.

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Gaia Manager v2.05 released

Drizztbsd is back with another update to his Gaia Manager. Version 2.05 brings hard coded payload for less crashes. And as always, Gaia Manager is a backup manager for use to run PS3 game backups on your PS3's hard drive.

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[RUMOR] PS3Flow to have more effect than WiiFlow

Some information about the future of PS3Flow has been disclosed.  Dukio has spoken to Miigotu, the creator of WiiFlow, about the up and coming PS3Flow.  There is a few problems that still needs to be worked out.  However, there are things that have been mentioned about PS3Flow that we can expect to see.  Visit our forum post to get more information about PS3Flow.  Leave your questions and comments below.

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Tutorial: Running DLC on jailbreak CFW PS3

Thanks to undisclosed sources, you can now run DLC on your jailbroken console.  If you had doubts about purchasing a DLC from PSN and that it will not work on your own backup PS3 game, doubt no more.  Just simply follow these steps that can be found by clicking below to visit the forum post.  Please leave your quesetions and comments.

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[Update] Geohot's lawyers move for dismissal

Geohot's Lawyers have moved for a dismissal of Sony's case against him.  They have cited a lack of jurisdiction in California.  As of right now, Sony has not met the requirements to keep this case in California.  It would appear so that the judge will likely dismiss the case.  Updates will be posted here on our forum news.  This can be downloaded in our forums.  Sony's lawyers have also filed a response which is also available in our forums as well.  Leave your comments below.

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[UPDATE] Kmeaw officially release LV2 patcher V6

It was known that Kmeaw had a V6 of this LV2 patcher, but now it is official. His package link has been updated to include it as a download. As of right now, we are uncertain about what this latest version does. It is possible that it is to fix some known issues or even increase the compatibility of some backup games. The changelog is shown below.

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Rogero Manager 7.9b - Kmeaw LV3 patcher v5 integrated

Rogero Manager v7.9b is now released!  Rogero Manager is being updated at a fast pace with several major updates and fixes.  The most important thing about this release is the implementation of the newest version LV2 patcher.  Rogero has decided to use Kmeaw's V5 version by compiling the package from Kmeaw's LV2 patcher github to his manager.  His updates are up to the date of 1/22/2011.  Click to read more in our forum.

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Kmeaw releases Homebrew PKG Repository

More information coming from Kmeaw that he has been working on this new homebrew called Homebrew PKG Repository (HPR).  This HPR is designed to allow you to download and install homebrew PKG files directly from your PS3.  It is possible that HPR could be built into a future custom firmware as well. The project is as ongoing process and more updates will be available soon.  As for right now, HPR still requires a master server before the app will work.  Click below to read more in our forums.  Leave your questions and comments as well.

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Hermes CFW 1.01 now with payload v4c

Hermes has done it again.  Today, he has updated his 3.41 CFW's payload to version 4c.  It was not really clear on what was updated in this version, but at this time we can only assume it is for the better.  It is possible that this updated is designed to fix bugs as well as improve its stability.  Enjoy and leave questions or comments below.

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EraseMe v1.1 released. Erase and generate fake activity log

Today, a dev, Chossy, has released this app called EraseMe.  This app has been taken another step foward from Wipe History v2.0.  Wipe History was used to hide any traces of homebrew that has been used on ur PS3 prior to logging onto PSN.  To view our thread about Wipe History v2.0 click here.  EraseMe v1.1 does the same thing as Wipe History v2.0, sends a blank log to Sony.  However, with EraseMe v1.1, it also generates a log filled with fake games played, as to kill any doubts Sony may have about blank logs.  It is recommended that the source code of the program should be modify to generate a unique list of games played.  Click below and visit our forum for more information and to download this program.

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