CJPC is reporting the successful decryption of a PS3 ELF file off an original retail game disc. This method removes both the disc and file layer of encryption on the EBOOT.BIN.

In addition, they also claim to have successfully downgraded a PlayStation 3 console without need for a flash dump backup, “…to downgrade your PS3 you first need a copy of the original firmware (made with Infectus). However our method does not need any flash backup, as it uses the PS3’s updates to downgrade for us.”

Although it’s certainly possible, no release has been made… Could this be it — the PS3 finally hacked? Will Sony survive another round? Who knows… Tune in again — anytime, same PS3 channel. Yeah, you know what’s up.

- source: ps3news.com

So, you may not have heard, but Resistance 2 was finally announced a couple of weeks ago. Judging by the response we received from you guys, we suspect you'd appreciate seeing any scrap of information on the game that we can find. Well, we wouldn't call these seven screenshots scraps. They show off the Chimera's new look, with their slim-fit suits, as well as a range of environments. Exciting stuff! Go have a look for yourselves, the gallery can be found below.

sorce:pspfanboy.com

What We Know:

• Team ICE claim to have discovered an exploit allowing the execution of unsigned code on the latest 2.10 firmware.
• They’ve got an application converting ELF binaries to SELF (no release for that yet).
• The SELF code apparently runs but does not initialize video output.

Things To Remember:

• There’s only video proof and we all know that can be faked
• There are past hoaxes surrounding the community which never materialized into anything
• Untill “Hello World” is created there is NO concrete proof.

                                                                       a new operating system cougt my eye. Megabox

Megabox acts as a full-fledged media server with plenty of extra goodies.

Sony's booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is showcasing 2 new Blu-ray players and have a little something for PS3 owners.

The 2 players are Sapphire 3 and 4 and carry Profile 2.0 or BD-Live. If you don't know what that means, here are a few of the standard features.

• 64KB built-in persistent memory
• 1GB local storage capability
• Mandatory secondary video decoder
• Mandatory secondary audio decoder
• Mandatory virtual file system
• Mandatory Internet connection capability

It was also revealed that Sony will soon be offering a firmware update for the PS3 that will give players BD-Live capabilities. No release date was announced for the firmware update but this is great news for Blu-ray lovers who own the PS3.

There have been several new listings popping up on eBay selling a "Black Dragon 2.0 HDD ISO Loader". This loader is a FAKE, please do not be scammed in believing it is a real loader. eBay is doing a pretty good job taking the listings down, but just be on your toes and know that this isn't real.

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Now I know this is a bit late, but we’ve been having a bit of trouble with the servers and no one has had much of a chance to get on the site for around two weeks, But We couldn’t go without Wishing you all a

HAPPY NEW YEAR For 2008 FROM PS3brew!

Bad news for all of the Metal Gear Solid fans. Guns of the Patriots, the fourth game in the series, has had it's USA release date pushed into the second-quarter. The original plan was for all regions to get it at the same time. Europe is getting it later in the first-quarter, Australia in April, and Japan's release is yet to be announced. The reason for the delay is, as usual, to improve the game for release.

What to expect:

Music

• Now you can select the options [Type 3] in Settings > Music Settings > Bitmapping. This bitmapping process has been designed exclusively for the PS3 with the goal of improving the audio reproduction.

Video

• DivX y VC-1 WMV are now compatible.
• The system is now compatible with the Profile 1.1 Blu-ray Disc.
• A [BD data tool] option has been added.
• To play VC-1 (WMV) files you will need to select the option [Activate WMA reproduction], available in the Settings > System Settings
• It’s not possible to play copyrighted files or files compressed with DivX 3.11
• It’s not possible to play files bigger then 2GB
• Now you have several additional features, like the simultaneous reproduction of the videos in the Blu-ray Disc compatible with the 1.1 Profile. The available features vary depending on the disc.
• Stores the management data used by the Blu-ray Disc.