Why does my PS3 when I play high graphic games?

When I play games like Skyrim or Oblivion my PS3 will sometimes freeze up and I'll have to restart my system. It's very weird. I want to know why it does it and how to stop it. Thanks!Why does my PS3 when I play high graphic games?
Ive heard of specific issues with skyrim freezes and crashes,Ijust started a few days ago and havent had a major freeze,I have a new ps3.I read alot about video memory issues with skyrim that patches are supposed to fix but havent yet.I guess some have issues,some dont,also while it may not fix your skyrim freeze I dont know,but keeping it clean is a must.I heard the last patch did nothing for people with freezes.Like I said I just started and I havent had a problem.Google ps3 skyrim freeze fix.There is an article I just read in hot hardware and it explains how not everyone is having issues and they are working patch 1.4 to help with autosave freeze and memory fix issues ps3 has a different type vram than xbox or traditional pc.The cell proc has had some issues from some devs due to that.Than others play amazing.I have zero freezes on skyrim or rage etc.
Because Betheseda doesn't know how to program for the PS3. All of their games, Elder Scrolls, Fallout) have serious bugs the corrupt your save files and freeze your PS3. The just dont program their games well for the PS3. Other 3rd party games with as good or better graphics (Assassins Creed, Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K, Madden, Battlefield, and many others for example) dont have these issues. First party games the DEFINETLY look better (Uncharted 2 and 3, Metal Gear Solid 4, Killzone 2 and 3, Resistance 2 and 3) don't have these issues. Their games look better, and dont have those issues. Gamers have finally gotten sick of it. It only took them 4 games to get sick of it though SMH...Why does my PS3 when I play high graphic games?
Ive been playing skyrim alsosince it came out never had an issue but sometimes on load screens it takes a second longer,Im playing battlefield also everyday not a single problem and thats one of the most intense games out.Check if your running hot.The answer about heat is 100% right.
Is it new slim or older style?It may be Gpu or cpu overheat,first thing is make sure theres good airflow blow out vents in unit with compressed air,and make sure nothing is obstructing the intake.Todays games are a bit more graphicly intense which creates more heat.I had to take mine apart and repaste the cpu and gpu.But it was worth it,it had yellow light of death and has been running perfect now for a year.Keep It Clean! That usualy fixes all glitches and issues,there are no driver updates and its not just one game so Ive seen it before its heat issue,due it now before you have to repaste.You can find steps on google if needed.Good luck.Why does my PS3 when I play high graphic games?
I never had an issue with freezing on rage or skyrim.I agree about overheating also.Ihave a new slim with the newer optimised chipset,and smaller fan,I dont keep it enclosed in a cabinet and dust it every week.Just like my laptop.
Skyrim is a bethesda hand and they suck at porting to the ps3 . Generally most multiplatform games will run crappy on ps3 because it was optimized for the xbox 360
its not high graphic games and its a problem with the developers engine that they used to make this game.