2K today sends word that a patch for the PC and Xbox 360 version of BioShock will be released next week. The patch will address a number of in-game issues. Notably one of the fixes will address the game’s field-of-vision perspective, which caused a bit of an uproar awhile back.

Alongside the release of said patches, gamers can look forward to a free downloadable content pack, which promises extra plasmids as well as an increased difficulty mode that disables Vita-Chambers.

BioShock DLC Coming Soon [1UP]

Sony offers up ten high-res screenshots from the recently announced Warhawk Operation: Omega Dawn expansion pack.

Warhawk Operation: Omega Dawn Screenshots

Speaking in a recent interview, Lionhead Studios head Peter Molyneux said that Fable 2, the company’s much-anticipated successor to Xbox RPG Fable, would be released in “late 2008.”

Late 2008. Maybe when the leaves have a slight brownish tinge - but are still on the trees, if you see what I mean.

Even though Fable is still a ways off, Lionhead Studios is already thinking toward the future. According to Molyneux, a new title is currently in the planning stages and it’s a hybrid of Dimitri.

Breaking away from console development, Molyneux said that he would like to develop Dungeon Keeper for the DS. There’s a slim chance of that happening though, as Molyneux would have to be granted permission from EA as they hold the franchise rights.

Fable 2 in late 2008 - Molyneux [Eurogamer]

Homebrew developer Minerva has released an update to his PSP ad-hoc file transferring application, which enables users to transfer files and folders locally between two PSP units.

This release includes various bug fixes, as well as a progress display for file transfers and additional features, such as the ability to create, rename, and delete files straight from within the application.

As with previous releases, version 0.6 is fully compatible with the 3.X kernel, meaning it will work on Slim units and custom firmware such as 3.71 M33.

Download PSP Ad-hoc File Transfer v0.6

PSP NAND Manager / PSP Adhoc File Transfer [Minerva]

Say goodbye to Harvey Smith, former BlackSite: Area 51 creative designer, as he has now officially left Midway’s Austin Studio.

Speaking at the Montreal International Games Summit earlier this week, Smith referred to the development on BlackSite: Area 51 as “so fucked up.”

Midway Austin studio head Denise Fulton confirmed the departure today, but declined to comment on specifics, saying that it was a “mutual agreement between Harvey and the studio.”

Harvey Smith and Midway-Austin Part Ways [GameTap]

According to a recent trademark filing by Eidos Interactive, the company has secured rights to the name Tomb Raider Underworld. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that Underworld is probably the next installment in the Tomb Raider series.

The storyline is rumored to be based around the Mayan Calendar, taking place during the the five unnamed days at the end of the calendar named “Wayeb.” During the period of Wayeb, portals between the mortal realm and the Underworld dissolved, allowing hideous creatures to cause disaster and mayhem.

Tomb Raider Underworld [Trademork]

According to a DigiTimes report, GPU developer NVIDIA plans to launch its next-generation GeForce 9 series GPU in February 2008.

Inside sources say that the new high-end GPU, dubbed D9E, will use 65nm process technology for reduced power consumption and quieter operation, in addition to fully supporting Microsoft’s Direct X 10.1 spec and Shader Model 4.1.

Following the release of D9E, NVIDIA is set to launch a mid-range GeForce 9 product family in June 2008. The entire mid-range series will use 55nm process, sources say.

Nvidia to launch GeForce 9 series in February [DigiTimes]

Little bits of info on the Xbox 360’s widely anticipated Fall update have been trickling in over the past week or so, but now Microsoft has finally issued a press release outlining each and every one of the new additions. And yes, the update does include DivX and XviD video support.

Read on for the full press release. Don’t forget - update hits next week December 4. more »

XSEED Games announced today that it has picked up publishing duties to bring Japanese tactical RPG Wild ARMs XF to PSP owners in North America.

Wild ARMs XF breaks away from the series’ norm as a traditional RPG, and introduces tatical strategy-based gameplay on a hexagonal plane. The game features over 60 stages containing a wide variety of mission objectives, as well as an extensive party customization system with over 20 unique job classes to choose from such as Berserker, Elementalist, Grappler, Geomancer and Sacred Slayer.

Additionally, the US release will feature a Music Library containing 20 select tracks from the game accessible any time from the game menu. See, goes to show that waiting does pay off. Well, sometimes. more »

Japanese PlayStation 3 owners will soon be able to download high-definition video to their PS3, when Sony launches its on-demand video service early next year.

According to a Variety report, the service’s first paid offerings will include motor-racing videos and a BBC car documentary aimed at Gran Turismo fans. Each of the initial content offerings will cost about $1.85 to download online.

To celebrate the launch of the service and as a tribute to GT fans, Sony will offer free downloads of “The GT-R Legend Inside Story I,” the first of an in-depth three-part documentary about the Nissan GT-R. The documentary will be free until December 6, with the other two chapters to the documentary hitting at a later date, after the launch of GT5: Prologue.

Sony adds VOD to PS3 [Variety]