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I’m not 100% sure about this, but since last week I’ve noticed you can finally search on alphabet in the European PlayStation Store. So either this ‘update’ has gone fairly unnoticed or I didn’t pick up this new feature.

in the North American PlayStation Store you were able to search on alphabet since the revamp in April, but the European Store was left behind for some reason and pleas were not answered.

While the European Store had a search option, you were only able to search on genre rather then on alphabet. Now you can search on console (PS3) or handheld (PSP) first and then on letter.

Here are some pictures from the (Dutch) PlayStation Store.

So can somebody confirm that this feature was not available until a week or two ago.

The US Playstation Store has updated, February 26 2009 and the following has been added:-

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The European Playstation Store has updated, February 26 2009 and the following has been added:-

Demo’s
• Tom Clancy’s HAWX

Games

PSP
• Generation of Chaos (£9.99)
• WWII: Battle Over the Pacific (£9.99)

Add-Ons

• Street Fighter IV – Brawler Pack (£3.19)
• Buzz: Quiz TV – Quiz of the Year 2008 (£3.99)
• Skate 2 – San Van Classic Pack (£3.19)
• Lord of the Rings: Conquest – All-New Content Pack (£6.29)

High Velocity Bowling
• Candy Pack (£0.79)
• Dwyane Pack (£0.79)
• Trick Shots Pack Two (Free)

Rock Band Tracks:
• “3 Dimes Down” by Drive-By Truckers
• “Time Bomb (Live)” by Old 97’s
• “Satellite Radio” by Steve Earle
• “People Got a Lotta Nerve” by Neko Case
• “Can’t Let Go” by Lucinda Williams
• Lucky Denver Mint” by Jimmy Eat World
• Futures” by Jimmy Eat World
• “Sweetness” by Jimmy Eat World

Video’s & Trailers

• Disgaea 3: Abscene of Justice Trailer
• FIFA 09 Ultimate Team Intro Video
• Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Bundle Trailer
• echochrome Master Maze Makers Trailer
• Prince of Persia Epilogue Trailer
• Lumines Supernova Trailer

Thema’s & Wallpapers

• Loco Roco 2 – MuiMui House Theme

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Posted on the official PlayStation Blog, you will be able to download this trailer from the PlayStation Store as well.

The number wouldn’t surprise many people as half of the PlayStation 3 owners has atleast one extra account in a different region. Why? Because of the different PlayStation Store releases.

Nevertheless, SCEI was proud to announce that they have exceeded the 20 million user mark on the PlayStation Network in ‘only 2 years and 3 months from the service launch on November 11, 2006′.
Since the launch the PSN service has expanded to 55 countries and regions around the world.

Adding to that 14,500 diverse digital content and 5,900 movies and TV episodes, managed to get 380 million downloads (some free some, purchased).

And PlayStation Home is doing it’s best to keep up. Thought it’s only 20% (4 million) that has registered to the service, the potential and future looks bright with the upcoming releases of the Warhawk Game Space and the highly anticipated EA Sports complex.

But are these 20 million accounts all PlayStation 2, 3 and PSP owners? No, since several website integrated with the PlayStation Network, posting a comment made registering mandatory. And with this current Digital Age, fanboy activity is very high so they don’t mind creating a ‘fake account’ just bash a certain console.

Starbreeze studio’s Riddick game will go on sale in North America on April 7th.
Atari confirmed you can also expect a “Playable demo” on the PlayStation Store in Match.

In Europe we can expect the game on April 24th.

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

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Sony Computer Entertainment Taiwan has a booth at The Taipei Game Show. There you’ll find a real life PlayStation Store.

You’ll able to play different demo’s and games and buy some Sony ‘goodies’. Example: Sony cats Toro and Kuro chocolates.

But this is not the first store. In San Francisco Bay Area they already had one which was originally built by Sony but later taken over by The Westfield Group in 2006. Sony kept leasing the place at Metreon.
But all good things come to an end as IGN reports that the store will be closing, when? No idea yet.
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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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More and more games are arriving on the PlayStation Store, most of them only available on the PlayStation console. One of them is the Punisher: No Mercy.

ZEN Studios let know that the game will be coming out in the spring. It is believed that it will come out at the same time as the DVD/Blu-Ray.

We’ll keep you posted on a more exact date.

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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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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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