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The European Playstation Store has updated, February 19 2009 and the following has been added:-

PS3/PSP Games

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix -  £11.99

Noby Noby Boy – £3.19

Stateshift (PSP) – £9.99

Spectral vs. Generation (PSP) – £9.99

International Athletics (PSP) – £11.99

World of Pool (PSP)  – £7.99

PS3 Add On’s

Burnout Paradise – Time Saver’s Pack – £3.99

LittleBigPlanet Wipeout Costume Kit – £2.39

Mirrors Edge – Pure Time Trails – £6.29

Skate 2 – Dyrdek’s Fantasy – £3.19

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Storm Pack 7 – FREE

Burnout Paradise – Legendary Cars:

Jansen 88 Special (Back to the Future DeLorean) – £3.19

Hunter Manhattan Spirit (Ghostbusters Ecto-1) – £1.59

Hunter Cavalry Bootlegger (Dukes of Hazzard General Lee) – £1.59

Carson GT Nighthawk (Knight Rider KITT) – £1.59

Burnout Paradise – Legendary Cars Pack (All) – £6.29

Guitar Hero Content

Wings: Hi Hi, Hi – £1.59

Wings: Jet – £1.59

Wings: Juniors Farm – £1.59

Wings: Track Pack (All) – £4.39

Rock Band Content

Turbonegro: Wasted Again – £0.99

White Zombie: More Human Than Human – £0.99

White Zombie: Black Sunshine – £0.99

Average White Band: Pick up the Pieces – £0.99

PS3 Trailers

Flower Behind the Scenes Trailer – FREE

Mini Ninjas Announcement Trailer – FREE

PS3 Themes/Wallpapers

Flower Theme – FREE

LocoRoco 2 Planet Theme – FREE

Mahjong Tales Ancient Wisdom Theme – FREE

Cuboid Theme – FREE

Magic Ball Theme – FREE

Flower Wallpaper – FREE

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Got a Japanese Playstation Network account? Good, because you’ll be able to download the Yakuza 3 demo from the Japanese Playstation Store in tomorrows update. The demo will weigh in at around 1.22GB so its quite a hefty download.

Sega has no plans to release this game in the west, but things could change anytime.

Famitsu gave Yakuaza 3 a 38/40 score in their review.

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The US Playstation Store has updated, February 12 2009 and the following has been added:-

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The European Playstation Store has updated, February 12 2009 and the following has been added:-

PS3 Add On’s
LittleBigPlanet Ape Escape Costume     £1.59 / €1,99
LittleBigPlanet Toro Costume     £1.59 / €1,99
NBA All-Star Weekend Pack     Free

Guitar Hero Content
Dig Out Your Soul – Oasis     £13.99 / €17,99 or £1.59 / €1,99 per track
Acoustic Pack     £4.39 / €5,49
Southern Rock Track Pack

Rock Band Content
The Fratellis Track Pack 01     £2.49 / €3,99 or £0.99 / €1,49 per track

PS3 Demos
Motorstorm: Pacific Rift Demo     Free
Resistance Retribution Demo (PSP)       Free
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket Powered Battle Cars Demo     Free

PS3/PSP Games
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket Powered Battle Cars     £7.99 / €9,99
Flower     £6.29 / €7,99

PS3 Trailers
Tekken 6: New Year Trailer     Free
Inside FIFA 09 Interactive     Free
Flower Trailer     Free

PS3 Themes / Wallpaper
Need for Speed Undercover Theme     Free
Pain: Hasselhoff Theme     Free

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Ubisoft have announced that a demo for it’s Jet sim game Tom Clancy’s HAWX will be released this Thursday the 12th of Feb.

The details are below.

• cooperative mode for up to 4 players
• Ability to gain experience points and unlock three aircraft shown on license:
  o F-16A Fighting Falcon or F-16A Fighting Falcon
  o SU-35 Super Flanker or SU-35 Super Flanker
  o AV-8B Harrier II or AV-8B Harrier II
• Two game modes:
  o Normal – standard controls
  o Expert – allows full control over the plane with the “Help” disabled
  
• Two exciting missions:
  o Operation: Off Certification (training mode)
  o Become an ace of the skies and perform maneuvers increasingly extreme
• Operation: Glass Hammer (Rio De Janeiro)
  o Fly in spectacular scenarios thanks to technology played GeoEye and admire from a beautiful Brazil!
• training in enhanced Reality System with the “assistance” enabled. The plane of your computer automatically calculates the best route to attack an enemy, to avoid a missile or a target to hit land

Thanks to coplanet.it for this information.

The US Playstation Store has updated, February 05 2009 and the following has been added:-

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The European Playstation Store has updated, February 05 2009 and the following has been added:-

PS3 Add On’s
LittleBigPlanet Valentine’s Day Minipack     £2.39
Everybody’s Golf – Golfasarus-Rex Course     £3.19
Burnout Paradise Party     £7.99
Burnout Paradise Ultimate Bundle      £29.99
Storm Pack 6      Free

Guitar Hero Content
Black Betty – Ram Jam     £1.59
Commotion – Creedance Clearwater Revival     £1.59
Gimme All Your Lovin – ZZ Top     £1.59

Rock Band Content
Precious: The Pretenders      £0.99
Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Pat Benetar      £0.99
Break My Heart: Nikko      £0.99
Don’t Tell Me: Nikko      £0.99
Jailbreak (Live): Thin Lizzy      £0.99
The Boys Are Back in Town (Live): Thin Lizzy      £0.99
Cowboy Song (Live): Thin Lizzy      £0.99

PS3 Demos
Killzone 2     Free
3 on 3 NHL       Free

PS3/PSP Games
3 on 3 NHL     £6.29
Lumines Super Nova     £8.99
Bliss Island (PSP)      £7.99
Cubiod      £7.99
Ghost Recon (PSP)     £15.99

PS3 Trailers
Pain Darts Trailer      Free

PS3 Trailers / Videos
Mirrors Edge Theme      Free
Mirrors Edge Wallpaper X 2     Free
Lord of the Rings Wallpaper      Free

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For those of you sitting and waiting for the Playstation Store to update that will feature the Killzone 2 demo, try again at around 5PM (GMT) today.

VG247 can confirm that the demo will be available at around 5PM today.

PSN updates vary but hopefully around 5.00pm everyone should be able to download it,

At that time, we will see if the demo has multiplayer as a surprise.

We reported earlier that the Japanese demo of Resident Evil 5 hit the store and now we can report that the European version of the demo has hit the European Playstation Store.

Go play!

The Resident Evil 5 demo will be released on the Playstation Store today however, it has already been released on the Japanese Playstation Store.

The demo weighs in at around 942MB so it shouldn’t take too long to download.

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Savage Moon has finally released here in North America. So I’ll be taking a dip into the game. Bejeweled 2 has been added to the PSN list. LittleBigPlanet content has made a return. If your still unsure about getting Burnout Paradise, you’ll find out that the game has is available for purchase on the PSN for $19.99.

Catch the full list below: 

PULSE

PULSE 01/29 Edition (also available from the PSP store) (free)
PULSE presented by the PlayStationNetwork is a free high definition video showcase of what’s happening right now on PlayStation. Featuring new game releases, demos, movie and television arrivals available for your PS3 and PSP systems, PULSE is a fast-paced new source to keep you connected and informed about the world of PlayStation.
Hosted by Christina Lee.

Price Update

Burnout Paradise Price Drop (now $19.99)
Shaun White Mile High Target and Regular Editions Price Drop (now $4.99)

Downloadable Games

Bejeweled 2 ($9.99)
Experience the classic gem-swapping puzzler! Now available on the PlayStation Network, Bejeweled 2 lovers can now earn over 10 unique PS3 trophies and play Bejeweled 2 on the PSP via remote play. Swap gems to match 3 or more, and delight in four different game modes and explosive new gem types. With amazing planetary backdrops and awesome special effects in 1080p, Bejeweled 2 will dazzle you!
ESRB Rated E

Savage Moon ($9.99)
This action-packed tower defense strategy game takes you to distant planets where you must defend mining facilities from relentless Insectocyte monsters. Build towers in strategic locations to fend off the attackers, then use funds from kills and mining to build, upgrade, or research new weapons and technologies to strengthen your defenses. It will take equal parts skill and strategy to survive in Savage Moon. Download the game today!

Brain Challenge PS3 + PSP games Bundle ($12.99)
Now train your brain anywhere you want without restriction! Boost your brain abilities through fun gaming sessions from the comfort of your sofa or on the go. 25 Visual, Memory, Logic, Math and Focus mini-games will put your neurons to the test. Additional stress-management exercises will push the challenge even further and help you develop resistance to real-life stress. Compare yourself with other players in exciting multiplayer modes.
Offer valid until February 26th 2009!

Add-on Game Content

LittleBigPlanet God of War Mini Pack ($2.99)
Exclusive God of War mini pack.

LittleBigPlanet Kratos Costume ($1.99)
A new costume for Sackboy!

LittleBigPlanet GroundHog Day Costume (free)
A seasonal exclusive costume for SackBoy!

LittleBigPlanet Ape Escape Costume ($1.99)
A new costume for SackBoy!

LittleBigPlanet Toro Costume ($1.99)
A new costume for SackBoy!

Skate 2 Filmer Pack ($7.49)
Upgrade skate.Reel with advanced camera controls for the replay editor, custom watermarks, expanded online storage (share up to 5 minutes of footage) plus extra gear for your skater.

Mirror’s Edge Exclusive Free DLC Map (free)
Mirror’s Edge gameplay distilled down to its purest form in this free and Sony exclusive Time Trial Map. No cops, no guns, no city. Pure aesthetics, agility and flow that will challenge any runner.

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest Content Pack (free)
Download a new way to play Hero Team Deathmatch for The Lord of the Rings: Conquest. Hero Arenas let you pit Good and Evil heroes against each other in a 1v1 or 2v2 showdown!

Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Character: Hanako ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Hanako from Disgaea 2.

Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Character: Taro ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Taro from Disgaea 2.

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visitwww.RockBand.com.

• “Cold Rain and Snow” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
• “Doin’ That Rag” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
• “Don’t Ease Me In” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
• “Fire on the Mountain” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
• “Hell in a Bucket” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
• “Uncle John’s Band” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
• Grateful Dead Pack 02 ($9.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Grateful Dead Pack 01. This pack includes: “Cold Rain and Snow,” “Doin’ That Rag,” “Don’t Ease Me In,” “Fire on the Mountain,” “Hell in a Bucket,” and “Uncle John’s Band” by Grateful Dead.

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “Bag It Up” by Oasis ($1.99)
• “The Turning” by Oasis ($1.99)
• “Waiting for the Rapture” by Oasis ($1.99)
• “The Shock of the Lightning” by Oasis ($1.99)
• “I’m Outta Time” by Oasis ($1.99)
• “(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady” by Oasis ($1.99)
• “Falling Down” by Oasis ($1.99)
• “To Be Where There’s Life” by Oasis ($1.99)
• “Ain’t Got Nothin’” by Oasis ($1.99)
• “The Nature of Reality” by Oasis ($1.99)
• “Soldier On” by Oasis ($1.99)
• Full Album “Dig Out Your Soul” by Oasis ($18.99) – Downloadable Full Album for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Bag It Up”, “The Turning”, “Waiting for the Rapture”, “The Shock of the Lightning”, “I’m Outta Time”, “(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady”, “Falling Down”, “To Be Where There’s Life”, “Ain’t Got Nothin’”, “The Nature of Reality”, and “Soldier On” by Oasis.

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 library by purchasing these tracks.

• Twist & Shout ($1.49)
• Irreplaceable ($1.49)
• Sister Christian ($1.49)
• Killing Me Softly With His Song ($1.49)
• If You Don’t Know Me By Now ($1.49)
• Breakaway ($1.49)

Game Demos (free)

Bejeweled 2 Demo
Experience the classic gem-swapping puzzler! Now available on the PlayStation Network, Bejeweled 2 lovers can now earn over 10 unique PS3 trophies andplay Bejeweled 2 on the PSP via remote play. Swap gems to match 3 or more, and delight in four different game modes and explosive new gem types. With amazing planetary backdrops and awesome special effects in 1080p, Bejeweled 2 will dazzle you!

Game Videos (free)

PULSE 01/29 Edition (also available from the PSP store)

Final Fantasy XIII Trailer

Wanted: Weapons of Fate Teaser

Movie Trailers (free)

The International Trailer

Angels & Demons Trailer

The Making of Hulk Vs. Wolverine

The Making of Hulk Vs. Thor

PS3 Themes

Bejeweled 2 Theme (free)

Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 Ultimate Edition Theme (free)

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

Lord of the Rings: Conquest Wallpaper (x3)

PlayStation Store for PSP

PULSE

* PULSE 01/29 Edition (also available from the PS3 store) (free)

PSP Wallpaper (free)

* LocoRoco 2 Wallpaper (x7)

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The European Playstation Store has updated, January 29 2009 and the following has been added:-

GAMES

PS3

• Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars (£7.99)

PSP

• Buzz! Master Quiz (£19.99)
• Fight Night Round 3 (£15.99)

ADD-ONS

Guitar Hero World Tour

• Bruce Springsteen Track Pack (Free)
  • “Born to Run” – Bruce Springsteen
  • “Born to Run” – Bruce Springsteen

Rock Band

• Grateful DeadPack 02 (£4.99 | £0.99 per song)
  • “Don’t Ease Me In” – Grateful Dead
  • “Hell in a Bucket” – Grateful Dead
  • “Uncle John’s Band” – Grateful Dead
  • “Cold Rain and Snow” – Grateful Dead
  • “Doin’ That Rag” – Grateful Dead
  • “Fire on the Mountain” – Grateful Dead

LittleBigPlanet

• Chinese New Years Costumes (Free)
• Groundhog Day Costume (Free)
• Ape Escape Costume (£1.59)
• Kratos Costume (£1.59)
• Toro Costume (£1.59)
• God of War – Level Kit (£2.39)

Mirror’s Edge

• Exclusive Map (Free)

Skate 2

• Filmer Pack (£4.79)

Lord of the Rings: Conquest

• Hero Arena Bonus (Free)

VIDEOS

Final Fantasy XIII

• Official Trailer

High Velocity Bowling

• Additional Characters Trailer

Magic Ball

• Official Trailer
  

THEMES

Crash Commando

• Maps Theme (Free)

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Not a very big update for North America. But the one week exclusive F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Demo is now available publicly. Still no Savage Moon in sight, you can see the list below:

Price Update

Brain Challenge Expansion Pack (now $2.99)

Add-on Game Content

BUZZ! Quiz TV American Culture Pack ($5.99)
Think you know everything about living in the USA? Test your knowledge with this new BUZZ! Quiz TV quiz pack that features over 500 new questions about American culture to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz TV game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge your friends and family with new questions and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 7 (free)
Download Storm Pack 7 and unleash the legendary Sound Ninja Jirobo as your support character in battle. The Storm Pack 7 also contains new Ultimate Mission to engage!

Skate 2 Time Is Money Pack ($4.99)
If you are busy, or just plain lazy, “Time is Money” will unlock all locations, skaters and gear that can be earned by playing through Skate 2’s career and online modes.

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “Tomorrow” by Silverchair ($1.99)
• “Outtathaway!” by The Vines ($1.99)
• “Dimension” by Wolfmother ($1.99)
• Aussie Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Tomorrow” by Silverchair, “Dimension” by Wolfmother, and “Outtathaway!” by The Vines. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visitwww.RockBand.com.

• “Feed the Tree” – Belly ($1.99)
• “I Stand Alone” – Godsmack ($1.99)
• “Typical” – Mute Math ($1.99)
• “War Zone” – Rob Zombie ($1.99)
• “Wind Me Up” – Ghost Hounds ($1.99)
• “Space Cowboy” – Steve Miller Band ($1.99)
• “Take the Money and Run” – Steve Miller Band ($1.99)
• “The Joker” – Steve Miller Band ($1.99)
• Steve Miller Band Track Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Steve Miller Band Pack 01. This pack includes: “Take the Money and Run,” “The Joker,” and “Space Cowboy” by Steve Miller Band.

Game Demos (free)

WipEout HD
It was there back at the beginning and now it’s taking the franchise into the future: WipEout HD is set to deliver 1080p High Definition visuals running at a breathtaking 60-frames-per-second. WipEout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the franchise, meticulously crafted and fully reworked to showcase the processing power of PS3 system. Available exclusively on the PlayStation Network.

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Demo
Download the demo today and play highlights from F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. A routine mission turns into a fight for survival when an explosion of unknown origin decimates the city and unleashes the wrath of Alma Wade, whose terrifying power threatens to surge out of control unless Special Forces Sgt. Michael Becket and his squad can find a way to destroy her.

Game Videos (free)

Resistance: Retribution Story Trailer

Lords of the Rings Conquest: Conquest Good to be Good Trailer

Mirror’s Edge DLC Trailer

Eat Lead Teaser Trailer

Ski-Doo Snowmobile Challenge

Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers (free)

The X-Files: I Want to Believe: “Reinstated” Featurette

Max Payne: Script to Screen Featurette

Horton Hears a Who: Anatomy of a Scene Featurette

PlayStation Store for PSP

Game Videos (free)

Resistance: Retribution Story Trailer (also available from PS3 Store)

PSP Themes

* Kicks PSP Theme ($0.99) (PS3 Kicks Theme also available from PS3 Store)

* PSP Premium Themes (x18) (Various; $0.99/$1.49) (also available from PS3 Store)

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The PlayStation Store has been updated and you can see what’s included in today’s update below. 

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The US Playstation Store has updated, January 15 2009 and the following has been added:-

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