This week on the PlayStation Store, Europe has received a fairly large update compared to the US. As per last week, a number of games are still discounted on the European Store until next week. A number of new demos are available in Europe, including Uno, which is also available in the US. New add-on game content is available for Rock Band and Guitar Hero 5 on both stores including the Alice in Chains track pack. Check out the new content on both stores below.
The US version of PlayStation Home will be updated later today to include new spaces for you to enjoy. First up is the legendary IREM Square, a dusk-flanked carnival scene based upon a traditional Japanese festival that is a veritable reward heaven. Check out the pics below for a sneak-peek at what this cool new space has in store for you. You can also purchase a new personal space: Wizard’s Den.
Like most events, you always find some sexy babes distracting you from the latest gadgets or games (or both). Last year we bought you the Tokyo Game Show Booth Babes, this year we start with the babes at CES 2010, courtesy of PixelatedGeek. Check out some of the sexy booth babes below. Needless to say, these booths got some extra special attention from the male attendants.
Final Fantasy XIII is already out in Japan but for those of us without a full grasp of the Japanese language, we have to wait for the US and European release date which is currently set as March 9th 2010. To help ease the pain of the wait, Square Enix have today released a rather lengthy international trailer. As expected, the trailer shows off some new cut-scenes and gameplay plus we also get to hear some of the English voice acting. In true Final Fantasy fashion it is very good and unlike most Japanese RPGs the voices are not immensely camp or cheesy.
Sony Europe has confirmed that the Gran Turismo 5’s Time Trial demo has been downloaded over 1 million times since it was released last month. The demo was release on December 17th 2009 in order to find contestants for this years GT Academy and as a preview of the highly anticipated game. According to the press release, reaching the one million download milestone hails “early success of virtual-to-real-racer experiment.”
A few weeks ago, a Sony filed a trademark for a new service dubbed Qriocity. We now know that Qriocity is Sony’s first attempt at bringing PlayStation Network ID services to other Sony products including network enabled Bravia HDTVs, VAIO PCs, and Sony’s upcoming line of Blu-Ray players. Sony announced at this years CES that it would be bringing the PSN ID service to other Sony devices.
Super Stardust 3D was show off at this years CES, along with several other PlayStation 3 titles in 3D. As we reported last week, the PlayStation 3 will be getting 3D support for games and movies later in 2010 via a firmware update. To accompany the 3D support, Sony has a lineup of existing games that will support 3D, including Super Stardust 3D. Details about the game were revealed by engine lead Seppo Halonen and creative director Harri Tikkanen in an interview with Digital Foundary.
The US Box Art for Heavy Rain has officially been revealed. Sony was also able to confirm Heavy Rain’s final ESRB rating, which is a strong M for Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language and Use of Drugs. And for those of you who have asked, the content is exactly the same as what’s being released in all territories, so you’ll get to enjoy it exactly as Quantic Dream intended.
The UK PlayStation Video Store will be updated on Monday from now on, so here is your update for this week. New titles available to purchase this month include The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 and The Hurt Locker, and new titles available for rental include Inglourious Basterds, Terminator Salvation and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Check out the complete list of new content below.
Soon, Europeans will have their chance to take part in the ModNations Racers Beta. The US has been enjoying the beta since December 15th 2009. On January 22nd 2010, 100,000 people from Europe will get access to the beta. To get access to the beta, simply be one of the first to log on to the PSN store on Thursday 21st and download the Beta. Once downloaded, the fun will start when the lights turn green on Friday 22nd of January.
