The latest Firmware for the Playstation 3 has been released today, and will be automatically available when you turn on your system.

Taken directly from the official Playstation Blog, here’s what the update will include:

Hi everyone, PlayStation 3 (PS3) firmware update (v3.00) adds a number of great new features that we’re excited to share with you. The latest update incorporates changes that improve navigation on your PS3. First, you’ll notice some cosmetic changes to the design of the XMB (Xross Media Bar). We’ve enhanced the look and feel of the XMB so that it’s easier and even more intuitive to use. We’ve also added network improvements and personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience.
Additional highlights from update 3.00 include:
“What’s New” – The “Information Board” will be replaced with a “What’s New” section, which allows you to enjoy interactive PlayStation news every time you start the PS3 system. Located under the PlayStation Network icon, “What’s New” displays the latest and greatest game, video, PlayStation Network and PlayStation news and releases, as well as your recently played games, in a sleek, new animated format.
Status Indicator – In the top right corner we’ve added an indicator bar, which displays your user icon, friend icon, the number of friends you have online and a small message icon to let you know if you have any new messages. The indicator also includes a scrolling ticker that features the latest news from PlayStation Network. In addition, when you press the PS button, the battery life indicator will no longer cover up the clock.
Friends List – Now your PlayStation Network friends will appear in a slightly redesigned format on your Friends List. Also, messages will now be viewable from each of your friends’ respective profiles.

Trophies – Showcasing your hard earned trophies just got better. Update 3.00 gives game developers the ability to modify how they display trophies for add-on content. Base and add-on game trophies will continue to be combined into a single list so you can see where you stand in a game as a whole. Within that list, trophies will be broken out into subcategories—base trophies and add-on trophies—that way, you can easily view the percentage of your base game trophy collection, and separately track your trophy progress in add-on packs. Look for this enhancement to be included in upcoming games.

TopWare Interactive and Reality Pump have announced that a Two Worlds II will be hitting the PC and “next gen” consoles this year.

It has been in the works for two years, and from the mediocre scores the original recieved, we hope this one will blow it out of the water!

The awesome Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood will be getting three pieces of DLC in the coming months. The first two will be 4/5 multiplayer maps, with the third being a possible expansion on the story mode.

There’s no official release date for the packs yet, but expect them to hit the PC, Xbox Live and PSN around the same time!

Naughty Dog co-president, Evan Wells, and creative director, Amy Hennig, have revealed some info on the hotly anticipated Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, speaking exclusively to the people at Playstation.

Take a look at the main points below, but the whole chat can be viewed here!.

Release date: “We still haven’t announced our release date. So for now it’s still “Fall”, but I assure you that an official date will be announced very soon.”

Multiplayer: “We are only supporting online multiplayer. We didn’t want to compromise the visuals going from single player to multiplayer and to include a split screen option at this time would have meant making that sacrifice.”

New Demo: “Yes, we’re going to have another multiplayer demo before the game hits shelves. The exact timing isn’t finalised yet, but it should be available to an even wider group this time, so if you missed the last one I don’t think you’ll have any problem getting in this one.”

Single Player: “The single player campaign is definitely going to be longer than Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. We have over 90 minutes of cinematics alone! And of course we have the competitive and co-op multiplayer modes too.”

EA have released some info on some upcoming DLC for it’s awesome skateboarding sim, Skate 2. Supposedly it is based on “the largest pursed event in the history of professional skateboarding”.

“Skate 2 has been embraced by the gaming and skateboarding community across the globe, making it the perfect stage for the Maloof Money Cup’s videogame debut,” said Joe Maloof, President of Maloof Companies. “Now players everywhere can experience the world’s greatest skateboarding championship and revel in the high-stakes excitement of the competition for themselves.”

It will be 240 MP’s, or a couple of quid on the PSN!

EA have released a trailer of gameplay footage for FIFA 10. They say that the game “features core gameplay refinements based on responsiveness and intelligence, plus a completely overhauled Manager Mode that includes more than 50 major improvements.”

Take a look below, it’s looking pretty awesome!

THQ have revealed that they are planning to release three packs of DLC for Red Faction Guerillia this year. The first will be called ‘Demons of the Badlands’, will see “a destructive single-player mission arc” set outside the games world.

Badlands will see a released on August 13th for 800 MP’s or about £6.99 on the Playstation Store.

A personal jump for joy here, as it has been announced that the next Hitman game will see a release next year!

According to Variety, Fox are looking to loosely tie in the game with the release of the second film. The game may see 47 at a “low point”, and rebuild himself physically and psychologically to become the worlds best assassin again.

This may seem a little similar to Splinter Cell Conviction and even Max Payne 3, but high hopes, eh?

Alot of controversy has sparked up since the release of the latest Fight Night. Round 4 does not currently include the option to use buttons, and forces player to use the Total Punch Control’ with the analogue sticks, which has got gamers outraged.

EA have announced that they are considering releasing a patch to solve the problem. Producer Brian Hayes said: “There is no option for face button punching in the final version, but we are investigating providing the option via DLC,”.

With the announcement of the awesome Assassins Creed 2 Black Edition, the US game company Gamespot have announced that people who pre-order the game from them will also get access to a downloadable in game Palace.

The listing on the site reads “Reserve Assassin’s Creed II and receive a GameStop exclusive code to unlock one of the Renaissance’s most prestigious monuments, the Palazzo Medici,”"

“You will receive exclusive access to this majestic building, and the freedom to discover the treasure hidden within it’s ancient walls.”

It is still to be confirmed wether the content will get a UK release too, but we’ll keep you updated!