Looks like Sony and Media Molecule are going to update the community on a regular schedule now with their “SACK IT TO ME” posts. The first installment contained two interesting pieces of info. The first of which is stats from LittleBigPlanet itself:

• # of user generated (UG) levels = 177,657
• # of comments = 1,093,491
• # of times Story levels have been played online = 36,661,881
• # of times UG levels have been played online = 22,463,892
• # of levels played online = 59,125,403

That’s a whole lot of levels being played online. And the number of user generated levels isn’t something to scoff at either.

Next, they’ve said that they’re working on a better searching solution. No further details were revealed, but at least they’ve acknowledged the request.

Looks like Nintendo’s efforts for thwarting piracy has gone by the wayside as the “Acekard Team” have just announced the “Acekard 2i” which will enable Nintendo DSi units to run homebrew and backup ROMs.

It’s not in stock yet, but now that the floodgates have been opened, expect the other flash cart groups to bring their own renditions soon after.

If you need seven minutes worth of proof, don’t fret. You can watch the video below:

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After much waiting, the “Jasper” revision for Microsoft’s failure prone Xbox 360 has been spotted in the wild. Xbox-Scene have the nude pics for those who wish to see what’s under all that white plastic. For those who only care about the noteworthy changes, here’s the breakdown:

• 65 nm GPU (down from 90 nm) which results in a cooler running and (hopefully) longer lasting Xbox 360.
• 256 MB of internal storage (up from 16 MB)
  • The New Xbox Experience will live in here along with Xbox Live! Arcade saves (according to VentureBeat)
  • Current Xbox 360 owners are forced to use their hard drives and external memory units for the NXE.
• New 150W power supply introduced (down from 175W used with the ‘Falcon’ models)

Little to no info was revealed on how prospective buyers can pick one of these cured Xbox 360s, but it’s safe to say that the longer you wait, the more likely you are to get a “Jasper” unit.

As for me, with the NXE, my problematic DVD drive is no longer a problem. Now, I’m just fussing over the lack of affordable storage space.

Update: Oh snap! GameInformer will have the world exclusive feature in their next issue. The sequel will be called Uncharted: Among Thieves.

How can you get me to watch the SpikeTV VGAs? Show me this:

Uncharted 2 world premiere?! I’ll be there! Or I could patiently wait for the trailer to hit the web so I don’t have to put up with embarrassing B-list actors pretending they care about video games.

Take a look, kids. Valve’s Half-Life remade. It’s been in the works for years, but they’re finally going to release it next year. No idea when, but it looks phenomenal for a mod community project.

I should play the original before they release this.

Not many flash games games out there like this Auditorium game. It puzzle game. It has music. It has pretty colors and it is free. Well, the demo is at least. The developers are seeking donations for a higher quality version — perhaps even on a console.

It’s simplicity is its greatest strength. I’m fond of its presentation and the instant feedback given for even the tiniest of attempts. It’s well worth a peek at least.

Did you hear? YouTube is finally offering “HD” videos and QSF5.com is hopping onboard with this trailer from the upcoming PSN game, Soldner-X.

Pretty, isn’t?

Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer will be released for PlayStation Network on December 4th, 2008 — that’s 10 days shy of being one year later than the PC version. They’re asking just $9.99 USD for it as well.

This game’s checklist is impressive (1080p visuals, Trophy support, 2p co-op), but I’m not the biggest fans of horizontal shooters. Hopefully there will be demo for all of us to try.

You can checkout some info and screenshots here.

The greatest use of artificial intelligence for Team Fortress 2.

So awesome.

A big round of applause for Microsoft and their most recent accomplishment. No, not successfully launching the New Xbox Experience. I am talking surpassing the original Xbox’s install base in just three years time. Chris Lewis, Vice-President of interactive business had this to say:

“We’ve already surpassed the installed base of the original Xbox – which is a really significant milestone. We’ve been blown away by the appetite of people to consumer digital entertainment experiences.”

It’s an impressive feat. Of course, we don’t know how many of those units sold were replacements, but let’s not that ugliness get in the way of the celebration.