Other reports claim that it bricks immediately after the update, but apparently it only happens to those that upgraded their hdd. And that this issue only effects those who have upgraded their hard drive.

Sony has released the following statement:

"We are aware of reports that the recent PlayStation 3 system software update (version 4.45) has caused the XMB to not display on a small number of PS3 systems. We have temporarily taken 4.45 offline and are investigating the cause of the problem. We will announce when the system update is available for download as soon as possible. We apologies for the inconvenience."

It's currently unclear or at least not immediately obvious how Sony will roll out a fix for those who can't access the XMB. One option according to this site suggests that the fix will include a downloadable file to put on a USB stick or hard drive, then asking users to boot into safe mode.

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Sources:

[Kotaku] 
[Geeks are Sexy]
[Joystiq]
[PlayStation Support] 
[GameSpot - System Wars] 

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Watch_Dogs

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: Ubisoft Montreal

Platforms: 360, Wii U, PS3, PS4, XBONE, PC

When this was first revealed last year, I didn't think much of it, especially when the most interesting open-ended action adventure game that interested me most at the time was Square Enix/Eidos and United Front's Triad/Police adventure, Sleeping Dogs (which I still need to play). But overtime, even before this year's event, I started to grow more of an interest. I always did thought it had a unique premise though, around hacking and spying and from what I see in trailers, it makes for an interesting take on being a vigilante.

Super Smash Bros. 4

Publisher: Nintendo

Developer: Namco Bandai

Platform: Wii U, 3DS

Finally revealed and pretty freaking hyped (for my own sake). New fighters, both from Nintendo's own franchises (Animal Crossing Villager and...Wii Fit Girl), and so far, ONE third party character with a strong Nintendo legacy (Mega Man). Who knows what other characters will be in next (be it first or third party characters), but either way, who's up for a good ol' Nintendo crossover beatdown?

Bayonetta 2

Publisher: Nintendo (funding), SEGA (IP owner and advisor)

Developer: Platinum Games

Platform: Wii U

Controversies aside (as well as the fact that I haven't yet played Bayonetta 1, which I'll get for 360), I'm still looking forward to this one, because after a hiatus from publishing M rated games (and having less than pleasent luck save from when they did it the first time when they still had their old buddies at Rare), I'm still heavily backing of Nintendo's will to save this game. From what I see of footage, it's still has that high octane action, brutality and raunchiness of the first game. So those who think Nintendo will censor this game, can we please get off their back for that? I know their censorship is... weird (they censored Thraja's butt in the NA version of Fire Emblem: Awakening and even censored "Damn" in EU and international Trilogy versions of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for unknown reasons, but there's has been no major reports of third party products being censored by them, not since Mortal Kombat II on SNES), but they seem to be leaving this one alone (didn't think they would mess with it due to SEGA still advising for the game).

Sonic Lost Worlds

Publisher: SEGA

Developer: Sonic Team

Platform: Wii U, 3DS

Speaking of SEGA, time to look at their mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog. With his recent Colors and Generations faring him very well, they announce the Nintendo exclusive Lost Worlds. Some compare it to the cancelled Sonic X-treme for SEGA Saturn, others compare it to Super Mario Galaxy. Me? I just see something retro and new at the same time. For some of the new things, I like the sound of Sonic doing some parkour like things, I mean, with how he runs so fast, I'm surprised he isn't vaulting over obstacles.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Publisher: Konami

Developer: Kojima Productions

Platforms: PS3, PS4, 360, XBONE

I may be a more recent Metal Gear fan (though MGS2 got me started, it was MGS3 that made me more of a fan), but I'm still looking forward to several things on this one. One thing is the open world gameplay, though not a new thing in stealth action (didn't Eidos' Thief use that first?), it does sound like a great concept for the series at least, another is Kiefer Sutherland as Snake/Big Boss. I admit, I will miss David Hayter as the character, but I have no doubts that Kiefer will do a good job as he is a pretty good actor.

Other games to note:

Pokemon X/Y (3DS)

Infamous Second Son (PS4)

Batman: Arkham Origins (Wii U, 360, PS3, PC)

Rayman Legends (Wii U, PS3, 360, Vita)

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E3 was great and exausting. Too tired to write up stuff, so here is a video thing about some info and stuff that maybe didn't make it onto the livestreams. Thanks for watching E3 folks - we had record numbers and amazing feedback all week. Really proud to be part of it. Also some questions:

Q: What was your your favourite game of E3?
Q: PS4 or XBOX ONE?

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and my character of choice...

What do you guys think about the game?

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Well, any typing this on wordpad so not sure how it'll turn out since gamespot isn't being a bit glitchy don't really want to type the blog over again in case gamespot signs me out. Kind of surprised I was able to copy images from photobucket to wordpad didn't think I could.

anyway bought some books, and books on drawing and here is what I bought

Drawing Made Easy: Getting Started: Discover your "inner artist" as you explore the basic theories and techniques of pencil drawing

Price: $8.96

Drawing Made Easy: Understanding Values: Discover your "inner artist" as you explore the basic theories and techniques of pencil drawing

Price: $8.96

The Art of Drawing Animals: Discover all the techniques you need to know to draw amazingly lifelike animals (Collector's Series)

Price: $7.98

Drawing: Landscapes & Vistas: Learn to draw an assortment of outdoor scenes-step by step (How to Draw and Paint)

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Price: $8.06

I Love to Draw! My Little Pony: How to create, collect, and share your favorite little pony!

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Price: $8.09

How to Draw Pokemon

Price: $5.39

Drawing Dragons: Learn How to Create Fantastic Fire-Breathing Dragons

Price: $13.25

Also bought

How to Draw the Human Figure (Famous Artists School: Step-By-Step Method)

Price: $10.44

I can't post the image otherwise gamespot would probably ban my account

and here are the books I bought

Outlaw

Price: $13.49

Storm Cycle

Price: $4.04

Assassin's Creed: Forsaken

Price: $8.99

I am Legend

Price: $7.91

The Dark Griffin

Price: $7.19

Travelling to Parallel Universes

Price: $8.09

The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos

Price: $12.85

Dragon in Chains

Price: $8.39

Dragonlance Chronicles Trilogy: A Dragonlance Omnibus

Price: $10.08

Dragon Wing(Death Gate Cycle book#1)

is it bad I just noticed dragonlace and dragon wing are written by the same author?

Legacy of Light(The Dragon War book 1)

Price: $10.79

Dragon Champion

Price: $7.19

Forged by Fire(Dragon Temple Saga book #3)

Price: $4.00

The Fire Within

Price: $7.19

not sure if this was the first book in the series or not.

anyway and if anyone actually has paid attention to my blogs, you would probably know that some of these have been on my list for quite sometime, others just got thrown on there recently.

Like: The Fire Within, Outlaw, Hidden Reality, Storm Cycle, The Dark Griffin and always wanted to read an Assassin's Creed book, Forged by Fire got put there recently along with the rest.

was going to get What the Night Knows, but ended up not probably will get it some other time along with 1984 and some other books.

As for Video Games

not really sure what I've been playing, have been playing Spider-Man The Edge of Time for a bit, not sure what is in my PS3 at the moment. Also played Grand Theft Auto IV, and Legend of Zelda Oracle of Ages for a bit.

and have watched Fringe Season 2, still got ways yet before finishing it. mostly been on gamespot following E3, which I'll probably mention in another blog later. after it is finished probably

Speaking of Gamespot, looks like it is a glitchfest espicially around every E3, which is why I don't want to take the chance of typing the blog on their wordpad type thing. Plus I can't access Fuse to see if I got all the E3 Emblems or not. hopefully I did. still trying to get to 100, which still may take a while since I am at 65.

and should also be getting Legend of Spyro Dawn of the Dragon(PS3), The Eternal Night(GBA), The Black Dragon(Book), Fringe September's Notebook, Elements of Harmony(kind of like Fringe September's Notebook I think), and Animal Crossing.

So I'll be playing those all day tomorrow since I don't have work tomorrow.

Animal Crossing New Leaf I am already going to name my town Enterna and use my first name for the game which is Cynder. Kind of hoping the villagers I get are Tangy, Victoria or Kiki.

and I have work 11am on Sunday, too bad I wake up at 1-2pm. they said it won't be as busy as Mother's Day, which really wasn't as bad as I thought it be....

Speaking of which, guess I've been told if the place I do work at had an Employee of the month thing I'd probably get it, though they don't have that so... And here I am ultimately convinced I do a poor job at everything, and doesn't help I second guess about everything I do, which I pretty much only do since I am also convinced my perception of reality is messed up.

and apparently they hired someone new recently, and hear that on Moday or something they got out at Midnight and the place wasn't even busy so that would be 600PM to Midnight I think, and it wasn't busy yesterday and I got out at 9:30PM and I start at 6:00PM, and here I thought I gone slow, guess not.

But anyway guess I'll mention E3 next blog probably when E3 is over with.

and will also put my Friend code for Animal Crossing Next blog too.

and here is my facebook out where I usually upload pictures and some videos at

Cynder Luna facebook account

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Picture for the Day:

~Cynder of Riverclan

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According to Xbox One's own offical website, 'you are in control of what Kinect can see and hear' outlining clear privacy options that can be determined by the user at set up. The website also insists 'when Xbox One is on, and youre simply having a conversation in your living room, your conversation is not being recorded or uploaded' and that Kinect, when on, is only listening out for specific voice commands.

Anyone who is familiar with Alienware technology may know most of their computers arrive with software that is able to recognise the face of the user via an integrated webcam instead of a standard password when logging into Windows. This feature can be turned on or off at will. If Microsoft is to be believed, the Kinect features similar options.

Stephen Totilo of Kotaku recently published an article suggesting the Xbox One may not be spying on everyone after all and the confusion surrounding the console stems from mixed messages and unclear advertising from Microsoft during the unveiling. A Microsoft representative explained to him via email; 'yes, you can turn the system completely off' implying the existence of a power button. While Microsoft tauted the consoles ability to be 'always on', their failure to specify that the console could in fact be powered down if the user chooses is likely what sparked the controversy to begin with.

Some concern may have been brought about by the vastly superior Kinect sensor; the ability to see in the dark, capture facial expressions and the option to remain on stand by while still listening out for voice commands may give the impression of being watched.

On article on Digital Spy also confirmed the Kinect sensor itself could be turned off and would not record or upload without permission.

At the moment, the information being released by Microsoft suggests the console will not be spying on its users. The privacy options stated to be available appear to be similar to what is already available on the Xbox 360 which allowed players to block or allow Kinect and the recording of movements and fitness information.

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Things have been doing pretty good with the new gig. It sometimes doesn't feel like work because it is that much fun. Our game will be at the NVIDIA booth so if you're attending be sure to drop by to check out the tech destruction demo, currently not in the open beta. Oh, I guess the secret is out if you follow my Twitter (HWKJody. The game is HAWKEN.

Lastly, I can't believe my last blog reached over 200 comments. Thanks again for everyone's kind words. I only saw one rage quit from  the site, and even he wished me well. Also, if you don't already have me on Steam (xpcaligirl) or Raptr (CaliGirl), feel free to add me! 

And.. have a Happy E3 week full of exciting news and hype! I'll have to make sure I take a peek in System Wars this week to see what you all think about the hardware and games. <3

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Watched Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter on Friday evening, excellent movie, interesting take on American history and plenty of violence! Well worth a watch.

Then on Sunday afternoon finally got round to watching The Hobbit on 3D BluRay on our ( fairly ) new 3D TV. Hadn't seen the film before and really enjoyed it. The 3D effects were very good and had a constant "oohhh" and "my god" etc from my kids

Oh yeah - my second eldest became a teenager on Friday so that's 2 in the house now.....RUN

That's all for today  

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Second, a few people know the purpose of my trip to Canada, but most dont. It has to do with me and Miss fablesway. Let me explain:

2 summers ago, I came across her profile through the comments system of a friends blog. I was curious, so I read and liked how she did things. She then proceeded to ask a great many questions via PM She invited me to a union, we chatted a good amount there, and also continued to PM each other. Eventually we moved to FB for most of our chatting, and we continued to get to know each other. We had gotten very close by that point, so I asked if maybe shed want to try a relationship, and she said yes ^^ For almost 2 years, we talked for hours almost every day, just shooting the breeze and asking how the other persons day was going, leading to other conversational paths

Wed gotten as close as we could via chat, so I finally got the money together to visit her in Canada and stay with her for a week (this past week). It was such a great week! We watched movies, played video games, went to the mall, talked, snuggled, etc. =3 She also gave me more manga than I could take home with me as gifts

It was sad having to leave her, but at least now we know how we truly feel about each other. I love her very much, and she feels the same Were going to continue to visit each other every so often (when time/money allows), but eventually well be together to stay, once we get some job/school stuff out of the way ^^

So GS, while you may be a pain at times with your glitches and whatnot, Ill always be grateful for you giving me the opportunity to meet such a great girl. Thank you!

Love you Ash ^^

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Nanako in Persona 4 Reminds me of Her(they are not Similiar Though,My Cousin is Kinda naughty  )

So to This point I can Feel the Main Characters and Nanako's Relationship pretty much, But Then **SPOILER IF YOU DID NOT FINNISH PERSONA 4**

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Then Nanako Goes to Hospital too...i was Like this WTF is this?!

I mean OK normally nanako is cute and lovely,But this is Some Extra thing

This Expresses my Feeling:

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The negative part?

You're hemmed into a specific method of doing something - such as writing. You can write what you want, but it has to be about this [insert random topic here]. You can have whatever colour you want, as long as it's black. You know what I mean? Sure, I love some of my classes, (and hate others) but as a writer I feel that we aren't given enough freedom. While others might write about themselves or their lives, I'd rather write about alternative universes, aliens, magic, the future, and whatever else comes to mind. It's partially because my life isn't that interesting, but it's also because I feel there's more to literature and university than complying by the rules. In some boring lectures I think about a new short story and by the end of the 2 hours I have about 1.5k of words down. Probably not something I should admit, but whilst university is a great place to expand your mind, they should allow you to think freely in how you do so.

Anyway, enough of my ranting: I've got some studying to do and some lectures to attend, although my mind will likely be elsewhere....

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