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PlayStation Home comes out tomorrow

In a press release today, SCEE has announced that PlayStation Home will be available to download on December 11th 2008. A new icon will appear in the Network menu (if you don’t already have Home installed), allowing you to download it in much the same way as PlayStation Life. On it’s opening day, PlayStation Home will feature some of the world’s most respected lifestyle brands including Diesel, Ligne Roset, Red Bull, and Paramount Pictures.

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As the very first consumer brand space, Red Bull has created the Red Bull Island where visitors to the Island can interact and take part in many of Red Bull?s unique events. Initially there will be the opportunity to get inside the cockpit of a Red Bull Air Race plane and compete against the PlayStation community.

For users accessing PlayStation Home in the SCEE regions, themed virtual environments will be available to explore. Starting with a themed Far Cry 2 space, PlayStation Home will offer game inspired environments that allow people to discuss the specific games, plan strategies and access content and clues that will enhance the gaming experience. The number of gaming environments such as this will regularly increase, with spaces for Uncharted: Drake?s Fortune, Warhawk, Motorstorm and SOCOM following very soon.

PlayStation Home Competition

Want to get your hands on PlayStation Home? We are giving away our PSN Login details to 5 lucky people so you can download PlayStation Home. All you have to do is subscribe for a Premium Membership over at the PSP M4M and email us your username. In order to be eligible to enter, you must be over 18 years of age and own a PlayStation Network account. We will pick 1 member at random everyday (starting tomorrow) and email them our login details to access PlayStation Home. By entering the competition, you agree to the Terms and Conditions stated below.

We will be providing access to our sub-account so you can download PlayStation Home. Once you have downloaded and Installed Home, you will be able to access and use it using your original PlayStation Network Account. We can at anytime change the password to access our account so be quick to download Home.

Terms & Conditions:

PSP M4M is a website containing adult content.
PSP M4M premium membership costs $4.99 for the first month, and $9.99 thereafter.
PSP M4M premium membership is non-redundable but you can cancel the monthly subscription at any time.
You must be over 18 years of age to enter this competition.
- You must be over 18 to subscribe to PSP M4M.
- You must be over 18 to take part in the PlayStation Home Beta
We reserve the right to cancel this competition at any time.

PlayStation Network introduces PULSE

If you like staying informed about everything PlayStation, from games, demos, movies and TV, you will be happy to know that the PlayStation Network has introduced a original bi-monthly program called PULSE. The program features new Blu-ray disc and PlayStation Network releases from the PlayStation Store, including games, demos, movies and television series available for your PS3 and PSP. The show can be found at PlayStation.com. The how is hosted by Asian babe Christina Lee.

PlayStation Video Store update for Dec 5th 2008

This month’s first video store update adds 14 new TV programs and 12 new movies to the US PlayStation Video Store. New TV programs include Fringe, Bones, Chuck and Smallville. As for movies, you can now rent or buy X-Files: I Want to Believe, Step Brothers, Superman: The Movie and many more. In this week’s top 20 movie downloads, Hancock is in first place followed by Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in second and Fred Claus in third place. Check out the list of new content below.

TV:

Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends – Season 2
Fringe – Season 1
Nip/Tuck – Season 1
Pushing Daisies – Season 2
Watchmen – Season 1
American Dad – Season 4
Bones – Season 4
Chuck – Season 2
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – Season 4
Prison Break – Season 4
Smallville – Season 8
Sons of Anarchy – Season 1
The Unit – Season 4
Xam’d: Lost Memories – Season 2

Movies:

X-Files: I Want to Believe
Step Brothers (rate & unrated)
Bam Margera Presents: Where the %^#% is Santa?
The Prince and Me: A Royal Honeymoon
The Notebook
The Grudge 2
Superman: The Movie (Special Edition)
Shelter Me
Picture This
Oh God
Mailbu’s Most Wanted
Dot The I

PlayStation Store update for Dec 4th 2008

The first PlayStation Store update for December is now out. There is plenty of new content on both the US and European PlayStation Stores including lots of new game add-on content for games including LittleBigPlanet, Rock Band, Guitar Hero and Star Wars: Force Unleashed. You will also find a selection of new game videos, wallpapers and themes. The US store has also got a handfull of new premium XMB themes (the Lingerie Girls theme caught our eyes!). Check out the complete list below.

European Additions:

Playable Demos
- Lego Batman: The Videogame demo
Downloadable Games
- Jet Rider (£3.99/?4.99)
- GTI CLUB (£9.99/?12.99)
- C&C – Red Alert Retaliation (£3.99/?4.99)
- Brain Challenge (£3.99/?4.99)
Game Add-on Content
- Race Driver GRID 8-Ball Pack (£4.99/?6.28)
- Star Wars Costume Pack 2 (£3.99/?4.99)
- Star Wars: Force Unleashed Jedi Temple Mission pack (£7.99/?9.99)
- Soul Calibur – Customization Equipment (£0.79/?0.99)
- Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm – Storm Pack 2
- LittleBigPlanet Kabuki Actor costume
- Rock Band Tracks
- Guitar Hero World Tour Tracks
Game Videos

Shoot! Hands : A Short Film
Shoot! Hands : The Pitch
Shoot! Hands : Behind the Scenes
Shoot! Hands An Interview With Xavi Jos
Resistance 2 Action Trailer
Resistance 2 TV Ad
Skate 2 – GVR SKATE PARK TRAILER
Skate 2 – ROSTER TRAILER

PS3 Themes
- R&C Q4B
- GTI CLUB
PS3 Wallpapers

Endwar Apocalypse Wallpaper (x3)
SoulCalibur Wallpaper (x2)
NFS undercover
Far Cry 2 (x4)

US Additions:

Qore Episode 7: December, 2008
Downloadable Games
- Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer ($9.99)
Game Add-on Content
- LittleBigPlanet Kabuki Actor
- Age of Booty Map Packs (x3)
- Far Cry 2 Fortunes Pack ($9.99)
- GRID 8-Ball Additional Content ($9.99)
- Guitar Hero World Tour Tracks
- Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 Tracks
- NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 4
- Rock Band Tracks
- SOULCALIBUR IV Customization Equipment 3 ($1.99)
Game Videos
- Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Trailer
- Prince of Persia Dev Diary 2
- Prince of Persia Dev Diary 3
- Mercenaries 2 Blow It Up Again Trailer
- Facebreaker Audition Video #4
- Facebreaker Audition Video #5
- BAJA: Edge of Control – Launch Trailer
- Savage Moon Trailer
- Resistance 2 – Last Hours
- Life in LittleBigPlanet: Ep 4
- LittleBigPlanet WELCOME TO MY WORLD Video
PS3 Themes
- Lingerie Girls Theme ($1.49)
- University of Florida Theme ($1.99)
- European Highlands Theme ($1.49)
- Bloodwork Theme ($1.49)
- Atomic Acid Theme ($1.49)
- Metal Battalion Maidens Theme ($0.99)
PS3 Wallpaper
- Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Wallpaper 1
- Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Wallpaper 2
- SOULCALIBUR IV Holiday Hilde Wallpaper
- SOULCALIBUR IV Holiday Ivy Wallpaper

Qore Episode 7 out tomorrow

The December 2008 issue of Qore is out tomorrow, after the weekly PlayStation Store update. The best part of the new Episode is that it can be downloaded for free. Why? It’s Sony’s way of saying "Happy Holidays". Episode 07 begins with an inside look at EA’s "Skate 2," the sequel to the game that redefined what it means to ride a virtual board. Then, Audrey Cleo rolls over to Skatefest ?08 in San Diego for a spin around the boarding scene. Annual Subscribers to Qore will find their Download Centers filled with a Qore-exclusive "Flock" demo.

Veronica Belmont makes her way to Capcom to check out two of their latest projects – "Bionic Commando", the re-imagining of the classic 8-bit franchise, and "Flock", a really cool PlayStation Network game that definitely does not follow the herd.

Episode 7 also introduces you to the "Steam Punk" sub-culture as they take a look at Codemasters? "Damnation" – a post-modern third person-shooter served with a Jules Verne twist. Episode 7 will also include a exclusive downloadable Killzone 2 theme.

Preview:

PS3 Firmware v2.53

PlayStation 3 Firmware v2.53 is now available to download using the Network Update feature on the console. You will be prompted to update your system (if you haven’t already done so) when you boot up your PS3. The new system software version improves the Flash Player in the [Internet Browser] to support full screen viewing and also adds Live movie playability (using RTMP format). What does this mean? You can now enjoy YouTube and BBC iPlayer videos in full screen on your HD (or SD) TV.

The new update brings the PlayStation 3 slightly closer to becoming the ultimate multimedia device. Of course, there are still plenty of features Sony can add, such as better video format support, subtitle support (.srt files) and the PlayStation Video Store for other regions (currently only available in the US).

BBC iPlayer now PS3 compatible

The BBC iPlayer is now compatible with the PlayStation 3 Internet Browser so you can enjoy all your favourite BBC shows on your HDTV. The BBC iPlayer service provides a video-on-demand service allowing you watch programs up to seven days after they broadcast on live TV. You can access the iPlayer by visiting the iPlayer Website on your PS3. Of course, you must live within the United Kingdom in order to use the BBC iPlayer. The PS3 compatible iPlayer was announced back in October this year, and has been available on the Wii for some time now.

With the new features in Firmware Update v2.53, you will also be able to enjoy the iPlayer videos in full screen. If you already own the PlayTV device in the UK, this service is a bonus to the BBC channels you already receive.

PlayStation Home invites sent out in Europe

If you are in Europe and haven’t had a go at PlayStation Home yet, be sure to check your email. More PlayStation Home invites were sent out last night to gamers in Europe (we received a second invite into PlayStation Home at 22:21 pm). If you received the invite, your promotion code must be redeemed by December 1st 2008 or you will have to wait for the Open Beta. You will need to have a European PlayStation Network Account and be over 18 years of age to participate in the closed beta.

The Email:

PlayStation Home is a 3D, interactive, evolving service, exclusive to PS3. It’s free to download and easy to use.

To take part please redeem your unique promotional code below using your PLAYSTATION 3 and join us in Home.

How to redeem your Promotional code and access Home

If you haven?t already done so, register for an account on PlayStation Network, then follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your PlayStation Network account via your PLAYSTATION 3 system.

2. Once signed in, select [Account Management].

3. Choose [Redeem Code]

4. Enter your 12 character promotion code and select [Continue].
NOTE: promotion codes are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as displayed.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to redeem the promotion code.

XXX-YYYY-ZZZZ

Redemption expiry date: 01/12/2008

Note: Promotional codes can only be used once.

PlayStation Store update for Nov 27th 2008

Both the PlayStation Store updates for this week are in. The US update was live earlier this week (because of Thanksgiving) but the European update went live on Thursday as usual. There are new demos available to download from both stores as well as some new downloadable games. New Sackboy costumes are up for download as well as new tracks for Rock Band and Guitar Hero. You can also find various game videos, movie trailers, wallpapers and themes in this week’s update. Check out the list below.

European Additions:

Playable Demos
- Dead Space Dismemberment Demo
- GTI Club Demo
- Age of Booty Trial
Downloadable Games
- Age of Booty
Game Add-on Content
- LittleBigPlanet
  - Turkey Head Costume
  - Chimera SackBoy Costume
- G1 Jockey 4 2008 Additional data
- Far Cry 2 Fortunes Pack
- Rock Band
  - Caprici di Diablo
  - Damnation Game
  - Jesus Christ Pose
  - Laid to Rest
  - Mr. Brightside
  - Pretty Noose
  - Red Devil
  - Smile Like You Mean It
  - Spaceman
  - The Killers Pack 01
  - Yngwie Malmsteen Pack 01
  - "Human" by the Killers
  - "Losing Touch" by the Killers
  - "Mr. Brightside" by the Killers
  - The Killers Track Pack
- Guitar Hero World Tour
  - The Raconteurs Track Pack
  - "Hold Up" by the Raconteurs
  - "Consoler of the Lonely" by the Raconteurs
  - "Salute Your Solution" by the Raconteurs
Game Videos
- Tomb Raider – Beneath the Surface 5
- Resistance 2 Action Trailer
- SHOOT! Citizen Hero Christophe Perie 1 min pitch
- SHOOT! Citizen Hero Christophe Perie BTS
- SHOOT! Citizen Hero Christophe Perie interview
- SHOOT! Citizen Hero Christophe Perie short film
- Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trailer Final
- Resistance 2 TV Ad
Themes
- High Velocity Bowling – Chastity and Foxy Theme

US Additions:

Playable Demos
- Dead Space Dismemberment Demo
Downloadable Games
- Brain Challenge ($9.99)
- Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix ($14.99)
Game Add-on Content
- LittleBigPlanet
  - Turkey Head Costume
  - Chimera SackBoy Costume ($1.99)
- Guitar Hero World Tour
  - "Human" by The Killers ($1.99)
  - "Losing Touch" by The Killers ($1.99)
  - "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers ($1.99)
  - The Killers Track Pack ($5.49)
- Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
  - Unfaithful ($1.49)
  - Are You Happy Now? ($1.49)
  - Heartbreaker ($1.49)
  - All My Life ($1.49)
- Rock Band
  - "Mr. Brightside" – The Killers ($1.99)
  - "Smile Like You Mean It" – The Killers ($1.99)
  - "Spaceman" – The Killers ($1.99)
  - The Killers Pack 01 ($5.49) – this track pack includes all of the above The Killers singles.
  - "Caprici Di Diablo" – Yngwie Malmsteen ($1.99)
  - "Damnation Game" – Yngwie Malmsteen ($1.99)
  - "Red Devil" – Yngwie Malmsteen ($1.99)
  - Yngwie Malmsteen Pack 01 ($5.49) – this track pack includes all of the above Yngwie Malmsteen singles.
  - "Pretty Noose" – Soundgarden ($1.99)
  - "Jesus Christ Pose" – Soundgarden ($1.99)
  - "Laid to Rest" – Lamb of God ($1.99)
Game Videos
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Fighting Mechanics Trailer
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Story Mode Preview Trailer
- NBA 2K9 Iguodala Trailer
- NBA 2K9 J In Your Face Trailer
- Prince of Persia – Art Video
- Prince of Persia – Dev Diary 1
- Dew Tour: Orlando – Orlando BMX Highlights
- Dew Tour: Orlando – Orlando Skate Thrills
- Dew Tour: Orlando – Orlando FMX Recap
Movie and Blu-Ray Trailers
- Punisher: War Zone
- Lost: The Complete Fourth Season
PS3 Wallpaper
- Prince of Persia Wallpaper (x3)
- Super Street Fighter II HD Turbo Remix Wallpaper
Game Music
- Super Street Fighter II HD Turbo Remix tracks (x5)

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