As promised, Sony has released the latest v2.36 PS3 firmware update, improving system stability when playing certain PlayStation titles. At the same time Sony also made available a new firmware update for the PSP, bringing it to v4.00 and adding Google Internet search directly to the XMB interface, and the ability to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on your Memory Stick PRO Duo.

Baja: Edge of Control is scheduled to bring revolutionary physics and vast open racing worlds combining the best elements of the real-world sport with the right balance of arcade fun as it challenges players to build the ultimate off-road machine and conquer vast, unforgiving terrain.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Battlefield: Bad Company [ALL] - Run Wild Trailer
• Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - Crafting Trailer
• Spore - Creature Creator Trailer
• Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon - Trailer #2
• Vampire Rain: Altered Species [PS3] - Trailer #2
• Team Fortress 2 - Meet the Scout Trailer
• Facebreaker [ALL] - Spin Gameplay Trailer
• Siren: Blood Curse [PS3] - Trailer #3
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Acquire is not only working on an all new installment in the Way of the Samurai franchise for PS3, and also developing Tenchu 4 for the Wii, but it is also bringing the original PS2 title to the PSP, adding a Duel mode, playable ad hoc.

Blazing Lizard’s inaugural title Pirates vs. Ninjas series allows up to eight players to compete in the ultimate playground sport as some of the world’s most recognizable icons.

Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.

Hail to the Chimp is a politically charged party game where players battle one another to become the new leader of the Animal Kingdom. Players use the game's unique team-up mechanic, balancing cooperation with competition, to claw their way to victory.

As part of the 10th anniversary celebration of its best-selling DanceDanceRevolution franchise, Konami launched the official DDR community portal where fans can get together check blog updates from the dev. team, create their own personal profiles, post videos, chat with friends, learn about upcoming DDR releases/events, and write their own blogs.

Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements (Princess Peach, Wario, Bowser, Shy Guy, Baby Mario, Koopa Troopa, Donkey Kong, etc.) from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wiimote just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch.

SCEA revealed that a new PS3 firmware update (v2.36) will be launching soon, improving system stability when playing certain PlayStation titles. More importantly the 2.40 system software update for PS3 will finally include XMB access in-game, trophies (aka achievements, more details on this to be released in the near future), as well as some other new enhancements.