* Astronomy

One of the more hidden features of the PlayStation 3's 2.10 firmware update is the spectacular Earth-based music visualiser, seen in motion on multiple user-posted YouTube videos and in stills in the pictures below.


The feature's creator, Kyoto-based Q-Games (PixelJunk Racers), which was commissioned by Sony to create the visualiser, has been talking to Gamasutra about the feature's genesis, its use of NASA data, and possible expansion concepts.

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