From gamasutra.com: [QUOTE] The U.S. International Trade Commission is reportedly looking into patent infringement allegations related to Blu-ray disc players and other products, and has included Sony in its investigation.
According to Reuters, the Commission has said its investigation encompasses "short-wavelength light-emitting diodes and laser diodes used in such electronics as handheld mobile devices, traffic lights and high-definition DVD players."
The investigation was reportedly precipitated by a complaint filed in February by Gertrude Neumark Rothschild, a Columbia University Professor Emeritus, who says that a variety of U.S. imports infringe on her patent and should be blocked. [/QUOTE]
From gamasutra.com: [QUOTE] Sony has announced that the late-March system software update 2.20 for PlayStation 3 will add Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-Live), which enables interactive features like downloadable video content, ringtones, games, and more on Blu-ray discs.
The system update will also enable photo and music playlists on PS3 to be copied to the PSP, among other new features SCEA says are geared at increasing PS3's functionality as a "home entertainment hub."
Some additional features include "resume play," or the ability to start playing a Blu-ray disc and DVD at the point it was stopped; a new Remote Play setting, "Audio Output Device," which enables PSP to serve as a remote control for music played on PS3; playability of DivX and WMV format videos larger than 2 GB, and the AV setting "Mosquito Noise Reduction." [/QUOTE]
From videogaming247.com: [QUOTE] SCEE's just confirmed that there will be no in-game messaging included in version 2.20 of PS3's firmware, just announced and to be released before the end of March.
"No," a rep told videogaming247 when asked if the functionality would make the update. "Otherwise it would have been included in the press release." [/QUOTE]
From doom9.net: [QUOTE] Once again, SlySoft has done it and broken BD+. All current titles except the soon to be released Hitman can be handled and I'm pretty sure we'll see an update to handle the Hitman as well shortly. SlySoft couldn't help but gloat just a little in Fox'es direction, and they have every right to. How about a new slogan: SlySoft - making Blu-ray more consumer friendly one hack at a time. And just in time for Easter they have a 20% rebate - so if you you are looking to unlock your Fox BD titles - it might be a good time to get into the game. And I can't help but notice that this is the first really good high def news since HD DVD's demise (and as much as SlySoft might wish that it makes a comeback, I think it's just not going to happen). [/QUOTE]
From ps3center.net: [QUOTE] According to sources, Sony has something big ready to be revealed at E3 this year in regards to the Sony PS3.
Sources state that Sony has something huge to announce at E3 this year, which could give the PS3 a boost heading into the holidays against the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. Signs are pointing toward an announcement relating to Killzone 2, God of War 3, and/or PlayStation Home. [/QUOTE]
From gameplayer.com.au: [QUOTE] So despite a host of multi-format and even Xbox 360 and Wii exclusive releases, it would appear that Square Enix is betting on the PS3. Its new internal engine will, throughout this generation, be used to release their biggest games, starting with Final Fantasy XIII, on that console. And even when the Crystal Tools engine becomes functional across multiple formats, we can expect everything bar the PS3 version to be but watered down ports.
To take this argument through to its natural conclusion: if Square Enix is the messiah of RPGs and they're betting on PS3, then Sony's machine should ultimately be considered the console of choice for the genre's fans. [/QUOTE]
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