Markus Lai

Editor-in Chief at Broken Fuse VG Blog. Former chef turned Civil Engineer/Thermal Imaging tech. Can be found outdoors canoeing/biking, doing photography or playing video games in his free time. Follow him on twitter at twitter.com/verius

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New PS3 Firmware Kills Hack

The most current PS3 firmware kills the recent hack that fail0verflow had released. According to PlayStation Blog, the newest firmware, 3.56, is a security patch with a new encryption key to deter homebrew and hacking on the PS3. Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2011/01/29/new-ps3-firmware-kills-hack/

Sony’s New Handheld Revealed

Sony has just announced its new handheld today in Tokyo at the PlayStation Meeting 2011 under the codename NGP. Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2011/01/27/sony-ngp-psp2-reveal/

Dead Space Lands on iOS But Not PSP Or DS

Dead Space makes its way to the iPhone and iPad this week, but the surprising thing is that it will not be available for the DS or the PSP. Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2011/01/27/dead-space-lands-on-ios-but-not-psp-or-ds/

Namco Bandai teases with a possible game localization

Yesterday Namco Bandai posted a link to their site that led to glyphs. Once solved, it spells out ATaleOfTwoRichards.com Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2011/01/27/namco-bandai-teases-with-a-possible-game-localization/

Netflix To Stop Disc Streaming For The Wii

As most Wii owners know, Netflix has been available for the system for a while now and has a dedicated channel for it as well. Recently, Netflix has announced that the disc streaming option they currently have for the Wii will be discontinued on January 31, 2011. The Wii will still be able to stream movies from Netflix, but must now use the dedicated app called Netflix Channel. Have fun watching all those movies and TV shows on your Wii!

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2011/01/26/netflix-stop-disc-streaming-wii/

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D To Be Released After E3

Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime has told that the 3D remake of Ocarina of Time that is bound for the 3DS will be released after E3 2011. Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2011/01/26/loz-ot-release-after-e3/

Poll: Will You Buy A 3DS?

With the recent announcement of the 3DS being released here in North America on March 27 for a price of $249.99, is anyone going to get this nifty little 3D handheld? I’ve got my Aqua Blue 3DS already pre-ordered and paid off already thanks to the birthday money I saved up last year.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2011/01/25/poll-will-you-buy-a-3ds/

Broken Fuse Podcast Episode 16

In this episode, we talk about the 3DS getting a North American release date and a bit on the PSP Go and PS3 being recently hacked.

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PSP2 rumoured unveiling in 4 days

There is supposed to be an unveiling for the PSP2 in 4 days on January 27.  The PSP2 is supposed to have an OLED touchscreen and also have 3G data capabilities provided by NTT DoCoMo when it is released later this year. This will allow for online multiplayer and also video and game downloads while on the go, for Japan at least. Although I’d like to see one of the local networks like Verizon or Sprint in the States or in Canada, Rogers or Bell to provide 3G data for this device, I doubt that it will get that kind of treatment here like it’s supposed to get in Japan.

I’m definitely interested in seeing how this device will make itself unique from what we’ve seen from the Sony Ericsson branded Z1 Zeus Android phone and of course what it brings to the table to counter the 3DS and iOS devices. Hopefully there will be a pricetag that will be pegged to this device as well, although I’m expecting Sony to tack on a price of above $300USD.

(via Engadget)

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2011/01/24/psp2-rumoured-unveiling-in-4-days/

Dead Space Sale On Steam

Fans of horror game rejoice! Currently on Steam, the space horror game, Dead Space is on sale at 66% off and is priced at $6.80. But if you pre-purchase Dead Space 2, you can snag the original Dead Space for a staggering 75% off for $5! If you want to get in on this sale, you can find this amazing deal here!

Permanent link to this article: https://www.brokenfuse.com/2011/01/23/dead-space-sale-on-steam/