UK PSN Update 21/01/10

Seasonal Offers
PS3 – Smash Cars [£6.29]
PS3 – Digger HD [£4.79]
PS3 – Cuboid [£5.49]
PS3 – Interpol: The Trail Of Dr. Chaos [£5.49]
PS3 – Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom [£5.49]
PSP – Elementalmonster TD [£3.19]
PSP – Unbound Saga [£3.99]
PSP – Buzz Master Quiz [£14.99]
PSP – Loco Roco [£11.99]
PSP – Super Stardust Portable [£3.99]

PS3 Games
Mod Nation Racer Beta (Only 100,000 slots available, it will be gone when all slots are taken)
Dragon Ball Raging Blast – Warriors Of Justice Pack [Free]

Demo's
None

Guitar Hero 5
Metal Track Pack [£4.39]
“Laser Cannon Death Sentence” By Dethklok [£1.59]
“Still I Rise” By Shadows Fall [£1.59]
“Twilight Of The Thunder God” By Amon Amarth [£1.59]
New Blues Masters Tracks Pack [£4.39]
“Lonesome Road Blues” by Joe Bonamassa [£1.59]
“Broken Man” by Scott McKeon [£1.59]
“Who Am I” by Tyler Bryant [£1.59]

Rock Band
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 02 [£4.99]
“A Woman in Live (Its Not Me)(Live)” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers [£0.99]
“Breakdown (live)” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers [£0.99]
“Century City (Live)” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers [£0.99]
“Jammin' Me (Live)” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers [£0.99]
“Nightwatchman (Live)” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers [£0.99]
“The Waiting (Live)” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers [£0.99]
“1901” by Phoenix [£0.99]
“Blue Jeans” by Silvertide [£0.99]
“Lisztomania” by Phoenix [£0.99]

DJ Hero
None

The Beatles Rock Band
None

Videos
DC Universe – New York Comic Convention: Doomsday First Look Trailer

Movie Trailer
None

Wallpaper
Dante's Inferno – Violence Circle
Loco Roco Midnight Carnival – Party Wallpaper

Theme
None

Dynamic Theme
Buzz! Dynamic Theme [£1.59]
SingStar Dynamic Theme [£1.59]
Heavy Rain Dynamic Theme [£1.59]

PSN ID Avatars
None

PS1 Classic
None [£3.99]

PSP
Ben 10: Protector Of Earth [£9.99]
Need For Speed Underground Rivals [£15.99]
THC Great Battles Of Rome [£7.99]

Minis
Vector TD [£2.49]

Demo
None

Theme
None

Video
None

Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16nAZz

• PC: BioShock 2 is now available for pre-purchase on Steam. 1 license costs $44.99, whilst 4 cost $134.97 http://ow.ly/YAjn

• Turn 10, the devs behind Forza, are hiring for a Natal project http://ow.ly/YApU

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16nDT8

• 360: Ska Studios, the devs behind Dishwasher and I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!1, next game is Charlie Murder http://ow.ly/YAro

• Wii:Singapore General Hospital Dpt. of Physiotherapy say the Wii Balance Board is useful in testing balance + equilibrium http://ow.ly/YB6T

• Namco Bandai have filed a trademark in Japan for Pac-Man Kart Rally. the series was never released in Japan http://ow.ly/YBao

• Times Online reports Codemasters has nearly secured a new investor. Balderton Capital and Goldman Sachs will invest more http://ow.ly/YBdA

• QTE Blog: Sony Announce The Playstation 3 Motion Controller Will Launch Worldwide In The Fall http://ow.ly/16nFs1

• PS3: The Japan boxart for Heavy Rain has been revealed. it is different to both the USA and UK versions http://ow.ly/YBiC

• PS3: a Heavy Rain PS3 console bundle has been revealed by amazon.fr. its a 250gb PS3 + game for Euro349 http://ow.ly/YBn2

• 360: Leaked Halo Reach Footage has been found, but it stops short of showing gameplay http://ow.ly/YCNx

• 360: Halo Reach screenshots from the latest GameInformer have been leaked on the internet by EB Games. http://ow.ly/YCPf

• QTE Blog: EA Reveal Skate 3 Pre-Order Incentive With A New Skate 3 Trailer http://ow.ly/16nGFH

• PSP: Magazine pictures of Dead Or Alive Paradise have emerged, they show characters in bathing suits. http://ow.ly/YCQA

• PSP: A Magazine has revealed that Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker will get a camouflage PSP Bundle for ¥26,980 http://ow.ly/YCSR

• Wii: Wii Play is the best selling videogame in the last 15 years. its nearest rival was Guitar Hero III on 4 platforms http://ow.ly/YCV1

• PS3: The Torne, the Japan DVR, has trophies. there are 2 models, the normal and 1 with a 250gb hard drive http://ow.ly/YD6s

• QTE Blog: Sony Announce Fat Princess Patch 1.04 Goes Live Tomorrow And It Brings A Free New Map http://ow.ly/16nIY0

• QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Have Released A New Trailer For Kane & Lynch 2 Dog Days http://ow.ly/16nIXZ

• Wii: some WiiWare devs complain that Nintendo are not doing enough to promote the service http://ow.ly/YFCv

• GameStop Italy say the Final Fantasy XIII collectors edition costs € 80, comes with soundtrack, artbook, Comic book + more http://ow.ly/YFEn

• Screenshots have emerged of After Burner Climax. screenshots have also emerged for the game. http://ow.ly/YFH4

• 360: Microsoft has said that the Modern Warfare 2 DLC is exclusive for 30 days. http://ow.ly/YFIF

• QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Darksiders http://ow.ly/16nK1o

• EA are looking to extend EA Sports Active to the 360+Ps3 motion controllers. don't comment when asked on Vitality Sensor http://ow.ly/YFLo

• 360: Microsoft say MS Points were never meant to be confusing, looking to make it more transparent. http://ow.ly/YFLZ

• Bioshock 2 reviews are being released in magazines. PSM3/PC Gamer gave 93/90%, Xbox World 360 gave 90% http://ow.ly/YFPY

• composer Masashi Hamauzu has left Square Enix after 15 years. Kenichiro Fukui and Junya Nakano have also left http://ow.ly/YFSu

• QTE Blog: Sega Announce They Are Partnering With Chiquita Fresh For The USA Release Of Super Monkey Ball Step & Rol... http://ow.ly/16nLlf

• QTE Blog: THQ Announce SpongeBob’s Boating Bash For The Nintendo Wii And Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/16nLlg

• EEDAR say that the number of new IP on consoles has risen to 22%, there were 61 in 2007 and 126 in 2009 http://ow.ly/YFVt

• its reported that the UK spent £170Million on mobile phone games. 3.8 Million mobile owners spent more than £5 a month http://ow.ly/YFYz

• The Australian Videogame Industry hit $2.05 Billion. Wii Fit best seller of 2009. 2.247Million games sold in 2009 http://ow.ly/YGJk

• a rumoured Elder Scroll MMO from Bethesda is close to being revealed. work is rumored to have started in 2006 http://ow.ly/YGML

• QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce Applications Are Being Accepted For The 2010 G.I.R.L. Scholarship http://ow.ly/16nMDj

• QTE Blog: Namco Announce The Wolfman Mobile Game http://ow.ly/16nMDk

• Nintendo have trademarked The Last Story in the USA, not the Nintendo Device. EU and JP trademarks were recently filed http://ow.ly/YGOB

• iPhone: Sega is releasing the "Sega Ultimate Genesis Collection" next month. first game is free, have to buy other games http://ow.ly/YKdG

• Crysis 2 will be in New York City. Aliens will be invading. there is a new nanosuit. http://ow.ly/YKeU

• QTE Blog: Sony Announces Patchwork Heroes For The PSP http://ow.ly/16nO15

• QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce The Second Mythic Map Pack For Halo 3 Will Be Released On Xbox Live On 2nd February http://ow.ly/16nO16

• PSP: Persona 3 Portable is coming out in the USA on July 6th. http://ow.ly/YKft

• iPhone: Taito are releasing a lite version of Space Invaders Infinity Gene http://ow.ly/YKgO

• Nintendo has filed a new trademark for Luigi's Mansion. a New Play Control! version of the game is suggested http://ow.ly/YKhD

• 360: Arkedo Studios were working on a Natal game called Two-Finger heroes. stopped as Natal wasn't precise enough + more http://ow.ly/YKbd

Sony Announces Patchwork Heroes For The PSP

Sony has announced that Patchwork Heroes, previously known as One Million Ton Bara Bara In Japan, is coming out in the USA in Spring.
In the game you have to dismantle a huge warship that threatens your city. you have to do this before the ship can strike whilst also rescuing trapped comrades. the ship has repair workers who fix your damage and guns that will try to shoot you off.

Patchwork Heroes


From US Playstation Blog

Microsoft Announce The Second Mythic Map Pack For Halo 3 Will Be Released On Xbox Live On 2nd February

Microsoft has announced that the Mythic Map Pack 2 will be available for 800 MS Points on Xbox Live. This Map Pack has only previously been available on the Halo 3 ODST Multiplayer Disc

The Mythic Map Pack 2 has the following maps:
* Heretic brings players to familiar ground as the “Halo 2” arena Midship returns in “Halo 3.” The stark interior of the Pious Inquisitor might appear austere on first glance, but Heretic’s symmetrical spaces require players to execute complex strategies in order to outplay their opponents.

* Citadel may be a long abandoned Forerunner stronghold, but its small, symmetrical confines are far from secure. Two opposing bases offer little safety for players looking for solace. Instead, Citadel forces small squads to stay in constant communication, keep their heads on a swivel, and be prepared to adjust combat tactics in close quarters.

* Longshore lacks the commercial ships that once made it a lucrative port for Old Mombasa, but it still bustles with activity. Designed for large-scale combat and well-suited for smaller affairs, Longshore’s multitude of industrial buildings, elevated walks, and open inlets conspire to create a complex battleground tailored for multiple combat scenarios.

Press Release

LONDON – 20 January 2010 - Mythic 2 Map Pack, a Game Add-on developed by Bungie for “Halo 3” consisting of three multiplayer maps available previously only on the “Halo 3: ODST” multiplayer disc, is set to arrive on Xbox LIVE on February 2, 2010.

The release of the Mythic 2 Map Pack brings the total number of “Halo 3” multiplayer maps to 24. The Game Add-on includes three action-packed maps: Heretic, Citadel and Longshore.

- Heretic brings players to familiar ground as the “Halo 2” arena Midship returns in “Halo 3.” The stark interior of the Pious Inquisitor might appear austere on first glance, but Heretic’s symmetrical spaces require players to execute complex strategies in order to outplay their opponents.

- Citadel may be a long abandoned Forerunner stronghold, but its small, symmetrical confines are far from secure. Two opposing bases offer little safety for players looking for solace. Instead, Citadel forces small squads to stay in constant communication, keep their heads on a swivel, and be prepared to adjust combat tactics in close quarters.

- Longshore lacks the commercial ships that once made it a lucrative port for Old Mombasa, but it still bustles with activity. Designed for large-scale combat and well-suited for smaller affairs, Longshore’s multitude of industrial buildings, elevated walks, and open inlets conspire to create a complex battleground tailored for multiple combat scenarios.

Mythic 2 Map Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE for 800 Microsoft Points. Mythic Map Pack 1 and 2 are also included in “Halo 3: ODST”, which includes the complete “Halo 3” multiplayer map collection, an all-new campaign and the incredibly popular cooperative experience, Firefight. “Halo 3: ODST” will act as a key to the upcoming “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta which goes live later this Spring.

Additionally, beginning today “Halo” fans can contribute to Bungie’s relief efforts for Haiti by participating in the “Be a Hero” campaign on Xbox LIVE. For every 1,000 people that wear a red heart emblem and play “Halo 3” or “Halo 3: ODST” online today or tomorrow, Bungie will donate $100 to Red Cross, up to $77,000. To find out more about the “Be a Hero” campaign, visit Bungie at http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BeAHero.

For the latest updates on “Halo: Reach” and the “Halo” universe, visit www.bungie.net and Halo Waypoint on Xbox LIVE or on the official Waypoint site at http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/halowaypoint.

Follow the Bungie and Halo Waypoint teams on Twitter at @BungieTweets and @HaloWaypoint or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Bungie and http://www.facebook.com/HaloWaypoint.

About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a premier video game and entertainment system. It is home to the best and broadest games as well as the largest on-demand library of standard- and high-definition movies and TV shows connected to the television — with music coming this fall. The digital centre of the living room, Xbox 360 blends unbeatable content with the largest online social network connected to the television in the 20 million members on Xbox LIVE to create a limitless entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. With the addition of currently code-named “Project Natal,” Xbox 360 will forever transform social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play — no controller required. More information about “Project Natal” and Xbox 360 can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/projectnatal and http://www.xbox.com.

About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE is the largest gaming and entertainment network and delivers more entertainment than any device connected to the television, including movies, TV, music and games. This fall, Xbox LIVE will be the only entertainment service to provide instant-on 1080p streaming HD video from Zune video in supported countries. With an active community of more than 20 million people across 26 countries, Xbox LIVE lets you play the best games, enjoy the largest on-demand library and, coming soon, listen to millions of songs — all while connecting to friends anytime. An Xbox LIVE Gold Membership provides you with exclusive benefits and premium access to entertainment from the top studios and services, all in one place. More information about Xbox LIVE can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/live.

Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass on Microsoft’s corporate information pages. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may since have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/contactpr.mspx.

Sony Online Entertainment Announce Applications Are Being Accepted For The 2010 G.I.R.L. Scholarship

Sony Online Entertainment have announced that they are now accepting applications for the 2010 G.I.R.L. Scholarship. the G.I.R.L. Scholarship is there to help more women be educated and recruited into the field of video game production and design. The 2009 winner of this scholarship was Rebecca Gleason.

To be eligible for the scholarship, entrants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program related to videogames and must not graduate before the end of the spring term 2011. Applications are available at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/gamersinreallife. for more information, head to http://www.station.sony.com/girl/.

Press Release

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – January 19, 2010 – Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 G.I.R.L. Scholarship to help educate and recruit more women into the field of video game production and design. Sponsored by Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a global leader in online gaming, and administered by Scholarship America®, a leading non-profit educational support program, applications are available athttps://www.scholarshipamerica.org/gamersinreallife and more details, including official rules for entry are also available online at http://www.station.sony.com/girl/.

"The past two G.I.R.L. Scholarship recipients were such a valued addition to our team that we are thrilled to offer this program for the third consecutive year,” said Laura Naviaux, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, Sony Online Entertainment. “Our goal is to continue to encourage and reward women who share our commitment and passion for developing cutting edge online games for all demographic groups.”

One skilled student will win up to $10,000 to be applied toward tuition and other educational expenses at the school at which the student is currently enrolled, and an optional internship of up to 10 weeks at one of Sony Online Entertainment’s studios (room, board, transportation and living expenses not included).

To be eligible to participate, entrants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program related to video games, including video game art, design, animation, production, programming or visual effects, must not graduate before the end of the 2011 spring term and must comply with the program’s official rules. Entrants are required to complete an online application along with an existing piece of art, and if chosen as semifinalists, submit two pieces of concept art and one essay that will be reviewed by a panel of SOE judges. Online applications must be completed and submitted on or before February 15, 2010. SOE will announce the winner on or about May 20, 2010.

For more information about the G.I.R.L. Scholarship program, please visithttp://www.station.sony.com/girl/.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Free Realms and Legends of Norrath are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC.

All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

About Scholarship America®
Scholarship America is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, private-sector scholarship and educational support organizations. Its three primary programs — Dollars for Scholars®, Scholarship Management Services® and ScholarShop® — are united in the mission to expand access to education. Scholarship America (www.scholarshipamerica.org) has awarded more than $2 billion to nearly 2 million students since its founding in 1958, and is rated a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator.

Namco Announce The Wolfman Mobile Game

Namco have announced that they are releasing a Mobile game based on the upcoming Wolfman Movie. The Wolfman Mobile Game is set to come out when the movie hits cinemas on 12th February. The game has 10 levels from various locations. the enemies in the game are varied, ranging from woodland creatures to villagers.

The trailer for the game shows in-game footage of The Wolfman Mobile Game. the footage shows action from various points in the game and the different battling styles and abilities between a Human and Wolfman.



Press Release

SAN JOSE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jan 20, 2010 Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile games and interactive entertainment for mass-market casual gamers, today unveiled The Wolfman Mobile Game by Namco. Developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing, the side-scrolling action game is launching in support of Universal Pictures’ “The Wolfman,” in theatres on February 12, 2010. Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, the all-new action-horror film starring Oscar® winners Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins.

“With a history dating back to 1941, The Wolfman is one of cinema’s greatest icons, and Namco Networks is proud to be a part of the next chapter in the Universal horror legacy by bringing all the brute strength and insatiable bloodlust of the new film to gamers everywhere,” said Rob Schoeppe, Senior Director of Production and Deployment for Namco Networks.

“We are thrilled that Namco Networks’ first movie-based license is The Wolfman, one of the most iconic characters in Universal’s storied Monsters franchise,” said Calvin Lim, Director of Mobile Sales, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “The storyline, characters and gameplay are every bit as exhilarating as the film.”

About the Game
The Wolfman Mobile Game by Namco brings the action from the motion picture to the mobile platform. Players control two different characters with their own unique abilities in the game: Lawrence Talbot and The Wolfman. The fast-paced game is full of terrifying scenes as the player battles enemies with razor-sharp claws and powerful jaws.

Game Features:
10 challenging levels, ranging from settings in the quaint English Countryside to the cobblestone streets of Victorian London.
Various enemies to battle, including angry villagers, woodland creatures, hospital orderlies and English Bobbies.
Multiple interactive objects and obstacles, such as spike pits, wooden boxes that can be pushed or dragged, vertical ladders and ropes to climb, and floor triggers that unlock doors, bridges and traps.

Enter to Win in The Wolfman Mobile Game Sweepstakes
In addition to the launch of The Wolfman Mobile Game, Namco is challenging customers to beat the game by March 31, 2010, for a chance to win fabulous prizes through the Namco Wolfman Sweepstakes. For more information on the sweepstakes, customers can visit www.namcogames.com/thewolfman. The Wolfman Mobile Game by Namco will be available across all major U.S. carriers in January 2010. For more information on The Wolfman Mobile Game or other games by Namco, please visit www.namcogames.com or NAMCO GAMES on Facebook.

About “The Wolfman”
Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, “The Wolfman” brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins. Oscar® winner Benicio Del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father (Oscar® winner Anthony Hopkins), Talbot sets out to find his brother...and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself.

Lawrence Talbot’s childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. But when his brother’s fiancée, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt), tracks him down to help find her missing love, Talbot returns home to join the search. He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline (Hugo Weaving) has come to investigate.

As he pieces together the gory puzzle, he hears of an ancient curse that turns the afflicted into werewolves when the moon is full. Now, if he has any chance at ending the slaughter and protecting the woman he has grown to love, Talbot must destroy the vicious creature in the woods surrounding Blackmoor. But as he hunts for the nightmarish beast, a simple man with a tortured past will uncover a primal side to himself…one he never imagined existed.

About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
UP&L oversees Universal’s consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal’s theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the Studio’s vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.

About Namco Networks
Namco Networks America, Inc., a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., is a worldwide leader in cutting-edge, digitally distributed casual entertainment including mobile, iPhone and casual PC games. More information about Namco Networks products can be found at http://www.namcogames.com/ or at www.twitter.com/namcogames.

“The Wolfman” is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All Rights Reserved.