With the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 both set to receive new motion-tracking controllers next year, it has been revealed that some existing PlayStation 3 software will be updated with enhanced control schemes via patches while Xbox 360 games probably won't.

Though Microsoft has demonstrated the Xbox 360's motion-sensitive Project Natal camera with retrofitted versions of existing titles, such as Burnout Paradise and Beautiful Katamari, project head Kudo Tsunoda told Destructoid that such efforts required a significant amount of code to be changed--presumably more than a patch could.

Meanwhile, rival Sony used Tokyo Game Show to reveal that some existing PlayStation 3 games will be patched to support the upcoming PlayStation Motion Controller, including LittleBigPlanet, PAIN, Flower, EyePet, Hustle Kings and High Velocity Bowling.

In addition, Sony unveiled several upcoming titles that will make use of the wand-shaped ball-tipped device, including an "Alternate Edition" of Resident Evil 5, Ape Escape, Echochrome 2, Motion Party, Sing and Draw, The Shoot and Tower... Read more

This week's PlayStation Store update sees the release of Flower, the new downloadable game by Flow developer ThatGameCompany.

In Flower, players guide floating pedals through abstract environments using the Sixaxis motion controls, with the goal of colliding with other flowers and spreading color across the fields. The unique, well-reviewed title costs $10.

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flOw developer thatgamecompany has announced that its next downloadable project, Flower, will sprout in the PlayStation 3's online PlayStation Store come February 12.

In Flower, players twist and turn the controller to steer the wind and an ever-growing cloud of petals. Much like Katamari Damacy, new sections become available after collecting so many objects. Exploration and a sense of discovery play major factors, resulting in a surprisingly captivating, rather relaxing, and fun experience.

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Studio president Kellee Santiago did not disclose a price in her post on the official PlayStation.Blog, instead distracting us with the above footage and pretty colors.

Flower is an odd game to describe. In fact, I'm not sure it's technically a "game" at all.

The downloadable PS3 title continues in the serene, calming atmosphere of thatgamecompany's PlayStatin 3 creature-eater life simulator flOw. Thus far, it seems there's no way to fail, no way to die. My two-level demo had no enemies whatsoever.

Instead, the game is all about blowing flower petals throughout a level, all the while gathering a larger cloud of petals and revitalizing a barren landscape. The controls are a simple, one-button setup: hit a face button to blow the wind, and tilt the Sixaxis to control its direction.

Wait, don't go. I know the concept sounds fruity. But something about blowing a giant cloud of flower petals is intrinsically fun. And when combined with the serene music and gorgeous visuals, it's more than just fun; it's relaxing... Read more