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Top TV Episodes

1. V | Season 1 – Pilot
2. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – The F Word
3. Smallville | Season 9 – Kandor
4. Naruto Shippuden Uncut | Season Vol. 1 – Mission Cleared
5. Family Guy | Season 8 – Hannah Banana
6. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Season 5- Paddy’s Pub: Home of the Original Kitten Mittens
7. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – Whale Whores
8. Supernatural | Season 5 – Changing Channels
9. The Office | Season 6 – Double Date
10. V | Season 1 – There Is No Normal Anymore

Top Movies

1. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
3. I Love You, Beth Cooper
4. The Proposal (2009)
5. Orphan (2009)
6. Aliens in the Attic
7. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
8. Up
9. Land of the Lost
10. Mutant Chronicles

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HD MOVIE NEW ARRIVALS

• Up!
• Drag Me to Hell
• Drag Me to Hell (Unrated)
• Land of the Lost
• Enlighten Up!
• Familiar Strangers
• Spread
• The Merry Gentlemen
• Eden Log
• Fay Grim
• The War Within
• Woman Thou Art Loosed

MOVIE NEW ARRIVALS

• Up!
• The Ugly Truth
• South Park: Imaginationland (Uncensored Director’s Cut)
• Naruto: Shippuden the Movie
• The Count of Monte Cristo
• Enlighten Up!
• Familiar Strangers
• Spread
• Cashback
• Demon Warriors
• Diary of a Tired Black Man
• Eden Log
• Fay Grim
• Keane
• One Last Thing
• Ong Bak
• Quid Pro Quo
• The War Within
• Woman Thou Art Loosed
• Yonkers Joe
• Anvil! The Story of Anvil
• 9 1/2 Weeks

HDTV NEW ARRIVALS

• American Dad | S5 – Man in Moonbounce
• Family Guy | S8 – Hannah Banana
• Mad Men | S3 – Shut the Door. Have a Seat.
• The Cleveland Show | S1 – Cleveland Jr’s Cherry Bomb
• CC Premium Stand-Up Specials – Gabriel Iglesias…I’m Not Fat, I’m Fluffy
• Heroes | S4 – Known Unknowns
• House | S6 – Shadowboxing
• How I Met Your Mother | S5 – The Rough Patch
• Spongebob Squarepants | S6 – Truth or Square
• Trauma | S1 – That Fragile Hour
• Sons of Anarchy | S2 – Balm
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | S11 – Turmoil
• Mercy | S1 – Destiny, Meet My Daughter, Veronica
• The Ultimate Fighter | S10 – Rattled
• Bones | S5 – The Dwarf in the Dirt
• Ring of Honor Wrestling | S1 – Episode 15

TV NEW ARRIVALS

• Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team | S4 – Episode 5
• Disorderly Conduct: Video on Patrol | S2 – Disorderly Conduct 11/06/2009
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | S1 – Highlights: 11/2/09 – 11/6/09
• Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil | S1
• MLB.com Classic Games – 1991 World Series, Game 7: Braves at Twins
• MLB.com Classic Games – Cal Ripken Becomes Baseball’s New Iron Man
• MLB.com Classic Games – 2001 World Series, Game 7: Yankees at Diamondbacks
• Sit Down, Shut Up | S1 – Math Lab
• Upright Citizens Brigade | S2
• World’s Strictest Parents | S1 – The Knights
• Saturday Night Live | S35 – Taylor Swift – November 7, 2009
• American Dad | S5 – Man in Moonbounce
• Brothers | S1 – NFL Comeback
• Family Guy | S8 – Hannah Banana
• Mad Men | S3 – Shut the Door. Have a Seat.
• Metalocalypse | S3 – Renovation Klok
• Ren & Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon | S1
• Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew | S1 – Episode 2
• The Cleveland Show | S1 – Cleveland Jr’s Cherry Bomb
• The Girls Next Door | S6 – Uncover Girls
• The Venture Bros. | S4 – Return To Malice
• Titan Maximum | S1 – Megamum Overdrive
• Tool Academy | S2 – Episode 10
• Tough Love | S2 – Welcome to Bootcamp
• CC Premium Stand-Up Specials – Gabriel Iglesias…I’m Not Fat, I’m Fluffy
• Glenn Martin, DDS | S1 – Glenn Gary, Glenn Martin
• Gossip Girl | S3 – They Shoot Humphreys, Don’t They?
• Heroes | S4 – Known Unknowns
• House | S6 – Shadowboxing
• How I Met Your Mother | S5 – The Rough Patch
• I Want to Work for Diddy | S2 – Sean John Reinvented
• Jon & Kate Plus 8 | S5 – Viewer’s Top Moments
• Lie to Me | S2 – Lack of Candor
• Million Dollar Listing | S3 – Looking to Score in Malibu
• Naoki Urasawa’s Monster | S1 – The Girl and the Seasoned Soldier
• Naoki Urasawa’s Monster | S1 – A Past Erased
• One Tree Hill | S7 – Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun
• Spongebob Squarepants | S6 – Truth or Square
• Trauma | S1 – That Fragile Hour
• Two and a Half Men | S7 – Untainted by Filth
• Dirty Jobs | S4 – Glass Maker
• Naruto Shippuden Uncut | SVol. 1 – Run, Kankuro
• Scare Tactics | S3 – The Collector
• Sons of Anarchy | S2 – Balm
• Tabatha’s Salon Takeover | S2 – Allure: Miami, Fl
• The Biggest Loser | S8 – Episode #809 – Pt. 1 & 2
• The Hills | S5 – On To The Next
• The Universe | S4 – Extreme Energy
• V | S1 – There Is No Normal Anymore
• X-Play | S2009 – X-Play Weekly 11/11/09
• GT Bonus Round | S3 – Behind the Warfare Part 1
• Ghost Hunters Academy | S1 – Web of Deceit
• Ghost Hunters | S5 – New Hampshire Gothic
• Glee | S1 – Wheels
• Human Wrecking Balls | S2 – Chopper Crunch
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | S11 – Turmoil
• Mercy | S1 – Destiny, Meet My Daughter, Veronica
• Mythbusters | S7 – Crash and Burn
• Nostradamus Effect | S1 – Satan’s Army
• Secret Girlfriend | S1 – Secret Girlfriend 106
• The Ultimate Fighter | S10 – Rattled
• Bones | S5 – The Dwarf in the Dirt
• Comedy Central Presents: Stand-Up
• Martin Lawrence’s First Amendment | S3
• Ring of Honor Wrestling | S1 – Episode 15
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars | S2 – Weapons Factory

Top HD Movies

1. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2. The Proposal (2009)
3. I Love You, Beth Cooper
4. Orphan (2009)
5. Aliens in the Attic
6. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
7. Mutant Chronicles
8. Earth
9. Stan Helsing
10. Observe and Report

Top HD TV Episodes

1. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – The F Word
2. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – Whale Whores
3. Family Guy | Season 8 – Hannah Banana
4. Family Guy | Season 8 – Road to Multi-verse
5. Sons of Anarchy | Season 2 – Fa Guan
6. The Office | Season 6 – Double Date
7. Heroes | Season 4 – Shadowboxing
8. Sons of Anarchy | Season 2 – Balm
9. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – Butters’ Bottom Bitch
10. House | Season 6 – Known Unknowns

A few more days and some countries will be able to enjoy the Video Store as well.

Source: US PlayStation Blog

No not your personal information but based on those SCEA was able to figure out what the typical (US) PSN user ‘looks’ like.

Right now [the userbase] it’s primarily male. The average age is 28 years old, in usually the middle- to higher-income range. They over-index against those with graduate degrees.

But it’s not sticking to this category alone, Eric Lempel who was SCEA’s spokesperson in this interview says

What we’re finding ever since we’ve introduced services like the video download service, we’re getting more of the household on the PlayStation Network. Some of the top rentals and sales on the video side have been content that probably doesn’t appeal exactly to that 28-year-old male. It’s more those movies that are geared toward women

We’re now waiting on the European and Japanese figures to get a global view of this.

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Gamedivision.jp had an interview with Head of Product Planning for SCE, Naoya Matsui. In this interview he reveals that Sony were just waiting for the digital market to ‘mature’ a bit.

We wanted to release it when the delivery of digital content was on par with the delivery of physical media. That’s what we’ve been working on these past two years. We’ll be selling the PSP Go alongside the existing PSP models, because it’s a product targeted at those people who are more accustomed to digital content.

People still needed to get used to the digital format, but replacing an entire or atleast for now let it co-exist format will not go well with the people that stayed with an format deemed a failure from the start.

Talking about the hardware

We’d planned to release a PSP model without a UMD drive since the very beginning. But if we’d simply released the hardware, there wouldn’t have been much for everyone to enjoy. We needed to prepare the right environment for it first, things like the transferral of content with the PS3 and PSN, and PC software to manage content like music and movies such as ‘Media Go

The content transferral is still not strong enough, especially in the SCEE region which is missing two important things which could have helped in measuring the popularity of digital downloads, those are the Video Store and PSN cards.

We hope Sony realises and do something about it before they launch the PSP Go!

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After rumours and subtle hints Eric Lempel let know what feature we could expect from the next ‘big’ update.

By using a keyboard (on-screen or usb/bluetooth) or keypad, you’ll be able to chat with up to 15 friends (16 including you) in your friend list (PlayStation’s version of MSN/AIM?). You will also be able to chat in three rooms at the same time and access Text Chat when playing a game.

But that’s not the only thing it’s bringing. You’ll also be able to sort your friends via their online status. Add to that a increase of file attachment to messages.
For the people in the US (or with a US PSN account), Video files you’ve purchased from the PlayStation Store can be backed up to an external storage device and then restored to PS3’s internal hard drive for playback – so you can clear up space on your hard drive and then restore the video anytime in the future. Also videos you’ve purchased for PlayStation Portable system can now be transferred to PS3 for playback.

Check the clip out, to see how you will be using these new features.

It sounds like competition for Qore in my ears but I’m probably wrong. Gametrailers TV will be coming to the PlayStation Video Store as the first video game TV show. They will show reviews, trailers and much more.

They’ll kick off their show with a visit to Sucker Punch studio, for the upcoming game inFAMOUS.

Check out the announcement for yourself after the break (more…)

David Reeves talked to The Guardian about the PlayStation business. As expected he sees the PlayStation branch to have it hard but it will bounce back strongly in the long-term.

It’s like Ali v Foreman – go eight or nine rounds and let him punch himself out. We’re still standing, we’re still profitable and there’s a lot of fight in us. I don’t say we will land a knock-out blow, but we’re there and we’re fighting

While keeping development on reducing PS3 component costs is a main focus the question about a price reduction keeps popping up every time.

If we’d cut the price, lost another billion dollars, we might have had a huge Christmas but it would have been followed by a huge loss. The company could have thought: ‘Hmm, I’m not sure I want to be in this business at all.’ But we’ve shown Sony this is still a good business to have

Admittedly, in the current climate, more people will go for the lower price, but we still make a profit and that is our objective

Reeves expects the PS3, to enter more homes as a home entertainment system by introducing more ‘non-game apps’.

We hope that he means the PlayStation Video Store which will become available to Europe before then year ends.

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With Microsoft proud to announce that 1 millions Xbox Live users are using the Netflix service, PS3Center was quick to jump gun and let know how Sony is doing with the Video Store.

They summed it up like this:
No Double fee’s (No subscription fee and movie cost)
Faster download speeds
HD quality
Possible to take on the road via PSP or their portable device suing the flexible DRM.

One advantage Netflix has over Sony’s own Store is that it’s back catalogue is superior with older movies and great selections.

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Beginning February, MTV and other properties will have over 200,000 hours of shows added to the PlayStation Networks Video Service. This was just announced in todays keynote at the Consumer Electronics show. This means everybody that has access to the Video Store will be able to purchase and download Spongebob Squarepants, reality shows and some classics. 

“We’re thrilled to add content from MTV Networks to our line up, it’s a perfect fit for the PlayStation(R) demographic, one of the most coveted audiences in entertainment today,” said Peter Dille, Senior Vice President of Marketing and PlayStation Network, SCEA. “Combined with the superior technology of the PS3 and PSP, the PlayStation Network’s video delivery service truly provides consumers the best and most comprehensive content on demand from an incredible line up of entertainment brands to enjoy at home or on-the-go.”

“From Nickelodeon to TV Land and everywhere in between, MTV Networks’ brands feature some of the most popular shows and some of the hottest stars for almost every conceivable demo,” said Greg Clayman, Executive Vice President, Digital Distribution and Business Development, MTV Networks. “By making our diverse content lineup available through the PlayStation Network, we’re giving PlayStation users instant access to hundreds of hours of our very best programming in the comfort of their own living rooms.”

New shows will be available for download when available throughout Spring.

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In a interview with Silicon Valley Insider, Susan Panico revealed that virtual goods are very popular in Home. Without giving any clear numbers the Senior PlayStation Network Director said

In Home’s first four days, virtual goods priced from 49 cents to $4.99 have generated more revenue for Sony than PS3 movies and video priced up to $14.99 generated in their first week. “It’s a classic 80/20 model, where 20 percent of your customers create 80 percent of your income

Does this simply mean that the Video Store didn’t do well in it’s first week or that the Home items were really selling despite all the complaining on the forums. The ‘hottest’ selling item in the shopping store was Santa outfit.

She also cleared up some the misunderstanding of the temporary disablement of the Voice support. It was done to help with a technical issue. And despite the Red Bull area being delayed till January we can expect more similar partnership deals in the Q1 of 2009.
With Sony long term goal for the PlayStation Network is to make the PlayStation 3 a replacement for cable boxes, we wonder if they will succeed.

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The Playstation Video Store has updated, November 26 2008 and the following has been added:-

• Hancock
• Fred Claus
• Meet Dave
• Space Chimps
• 24: Redemption
• Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

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With a new week comes a new update to the Video Store of Playstation. After the break you can see the top 20 of Movie downloads being led by Ironman (no suprise) and the top 20 TV downloads of last week.

TV Shows added:

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Star Trek VIII: First Contact
Superjail!, Season 1
Watchmen Motion Comic, Chapter One & Two

Movies added:

Charlotte’s Web 2
Cobra
Con Air
Crocodile Dundee II
Curly Sue
Date Movie (Unrated)
Doctor Zhivago
Domestic Disturbance
(more…)

The Playstation Video Store has updated, September 27 2008 and the following has been added:-

• American Chopper, Season 3
• Black Gold, Season 1
• Dice: Undisputed, Season 1
• Prison Break, Season 4
• Robot Chicken, Season 3
• Rumbling Hearts, Season 1
• Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Season 1
• The First 48 Hours, Season 7
• The O.C., Season 4
• Witchblade, Season 1 (anime)

The following feature films were added to the Store:

• Deception
• Gun Shy
• Kung Fu Hustle
• Mad Max
• Mama’s Boy
• Ocean’s Twelve
• Patriot Games
• Sex and the City Extended Version
• The Brothers Grimm
• The Godfather
• The Godfather Part II
• The Godfather Part III

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SCEE President David Reeves talked to MCUK revealing some details.

The Limited 160GB SKU that will be released in Europe on October 31st will be see as a test device. After being forwarded messages about people wanting 500GB SKU’s but also some not being able to fill up 80GB units, they will use the 160GB SKU as market tool to measure the use of higher HDD capacity with their consumers.
This will really start playing an important role the moment PlayTV and an EU Playstation Video Store are available.

On other news he also said

There is no new news, and it’s completely on track. The closed beta has just ended and the open beta will launch in Autumn. Now when that will be announced, I’m not actually sure – we just didn’t have anything new to announce here. But it’s all on track and we have lots of third parties on board.

The closed beta ended? Does this mean that no invites are being send out until the open beta gets out or do they keep sending them?

But the good news is they have found more third parties to support HOME, hopefully they won’t charge us (too much) to use some features.

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The US PlayStation Store Update for this week is quite impressive. With 3 demos, and a pair of downloadable games. Here’s the full rundown on what you will find in the US PS Store:

Downloadable Games

• Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty ($14.99)
• EA SPORTS Live Score Tracker ($0.99)

Add-On Content

• Hot Shots Golf Out Of Bounds: Kratos Character ($1.99)
• HAZE Domination Pack (free)
• Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Dragonforce Track Pack ($6.25)

Game Demos

• The Last Guy Demo
• STAR WARS The Force Unleashed Demo
• NFL Head Coach 09 Demo

Trailers

• Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty Launch Trailer
• inFamous Leipzig Trailer
• Warhawk Fallen Star Video
• The Last Guy Cities Trailer
• PAIN Clown Toss Mode Trailer
• PAIN Hot n’ Cold Mode Trailer
• Vampire Rain Altered Species Trailer 5
• Vampire Rain Gameplay Trailer #2
• BiA Hell’s Highway Making of #1: Operation
• Brothers in Arms Hell’s Highway Making of #2: Roll Call
• Madden NFL 09 Backtrack Video
• Madden NFL 09 Rewind Video
• Madden NFL 09 Virtual Trainer Video

Themes & Wallpapers

• Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty Theme
• inFamous Theme
• Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty Wallpaper
• Motorstorm Pacific Rift Leipzig Wallpaper
• TNA iMPACT! Wrestling Wallpaper (x3)

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The US PlayStation Video Store was updated this week, and here’s the full list:

• American Chopper
• Criss Angel Mindfreak
• Lost in Space
• Miami Ink
• Most Shocking
• Paranormal State
• The Riches
• Top Tens
• The Unit
• Xam’d: Lost Memories

We’ve also added the following feature films to the Store:

• Awakenings
• Bad Boys
• Caddyshack II
• Exorcist II: The Heretic
• Fun with Dick and Jane
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
• Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
• Impulse
• National Security
• Old Yeller
• Platoon
• Pride
• S.W.A.T.
• Saving Silverman
• Semi-Pro
• The Unholy
• Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show
• The World’s Greatest Athlete

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