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Sony: In-game XMB shots FAKE

There are "no firmware updates planned for January" Sony tells us
Sony has told CVG that yesterday's images of the high-anticipated in-game XMB we're indeed fake.

And so our fears of it being the work of a sad, lonely soul with nothing better to do with their worthless lives than screw with the hearts of others have been realised.

"The XMB images are fake," Sony told us, adding: "There are no firmware updates planned for January."

Damn those faker makers. We hope their dirty, Photoshop-forging PC explodes and they're forced to continue their virtual social lives in internet cafes with the tourists and homeless people.

For now, you'll just have to stick with Sony's previous confirmation of the feature to come in 2008.

Also, cross your fingers, arms, legs and whatever other limbs you can that Sony adds some of the features discussed in our '10 Steps to Perfect PS3 Firmware' write up.

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what is the point in making something like this up?

what satisfaction does someone get from leading the PS3 fan base down the garden path?

blatant 360 fanboy trick
Slacher007 on 15 Jan '08
I knew that i was too good to be true Crying or Very sad
kizzle on 15 Jan '08
what is the point in making something like this up?

what satisfaction does someone get from leading the PS3 fan base down the garden path?

blatant 360 fanboy trick

Yer cause im sure 360 fans love speding their time making PS3 games look amazing!! Rolling Eyes ....muppet.
hollywood111 on 15 Jan '08
maybe sony are lying? it wouldn't be the first time they have dismissed something and then say its true much later on
HammersUK on 15 Jan '08
I know Sony aren't lying because they are so freaking slow to update with stuff the fans really want....so don't expect this until the spring at least.
jaycee900 on 15 Jan '08
I understand everyones annoyance and some wee git doing this to fool everyone.

However what I think everyone should be really annoyed with, is the fact that Sony still haven't been able to create an in game XMB.

360 came with it as standard. What on earth is taking so long? Surely Sony have smart enough boffins to get this working quickly?
Pk LFC on 15 Jan '08
what is the point? it's like the sad little people that spend their time writing viruses that they can see no outcome from Confused
roger4000 on 15 Jan '08
to be fair, as a practical joke it is quite funny.
and anyone who looked closely at the pictures wouldve certainly felt dubious about their authenticity.
so while im still thinking "hurry up and get it done", im not left heartbroken as it didnt look bad, but it didnt look good enough to make me cross my fingers
b0ilhawk on 15 Jan '08
to be fair, as a practical joke it is quite funny.
and anyone who looked closely at the pictures wouldve certainly felt dubious about their authenticity.
so while im still thinking "hurry up and get it done", im not left heartbroken as it didnt look bad, but it didnt look good enough to make me cross my fingers

Exactly, those screenshots were clearly fake, dodgy angle, blurry etc etc, any cretin that thought they were real is a mug, just like Sony fanboys to get easily excited other something so clearly fake!
spooney100 on 15 Jan '08
yet again sony bringing out bull s**t, how can you trust a firm with so much bulls**t flying about like this?
LIP on 15 Jan '08
what is the point in making something like this up?

what satisfaction does someone get from leading the PS3 fan base down the garden path?

blatant 360 fanboy trick

Yer cause im sure 360 fans love speding their time making PS3 games look amazing!! Rolling Eyes ....muppet.

eh?

missed my point there. its like being taunted for not having the best trainers or a Zune instead of an ipod.

who's the muppet now aye?! Shocked
Slacher007 on 15 Jan '08
wtf does XMB stand for?
Frogster8 on 15 Jan '08
wtf does XMB stand for?

Cross Media Bar apparently.

No, I'm none the wiser either. Smile
_Marty_ on 15 Jan '08
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vercetti102 on 15 Jan '08
I just bought a ps3 today and must say its online service is vastly inferior to xbox live. The playstation store, well the european version anyway is laughable compared to xbox live marketplace. This damn controller feels like its going to break while posting this message. I pity you guys if your stuck with only a ps3 for your online gaming goodness. This machine is growing on me though. I must say it looks stunniing when its vertical, probably as nice looking as my wii. I have all three consoles and a ds and psp, a geforce 8800 gts equipped pc too. My social life is doomed now it seems.
TheMullet3 on 15 Jan '08
yet again sony bringing out bull s**t, how can you trust a firm with so much bulls**t flying about like this?

Eh?!!? What the f*ck are you talking about you ass eating, pound puppy faced noob? Some t*at made a fake pic of in game XMB and all Sony did was come out and say the pic was a fake? How are they 'bringing out bull s**t'?????.................You t*at.
Johnny_5 on 15 Jan '08
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BRUTALGAMER on 15 Jan '08
hahahah funny s**t rite here big up the og that made this (im not fan boy got a PS3 myself) but its just funny coz it f**ks all you over c**ts off LOZOR!1!!1!.

You are joking right?
FlashDeck on 16 Jan '08
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