I was playing an awesome round of Bad Company 2 this morning, and I was getting ready to knock down a building with 2 enemies in it with my T90 tank when – Poof!  The network goes down.  Again.  With no explanation from Sony yet..

Grrrrrr…..

Update: Some users are reporting that they can login again.. I’m off to check mine!

Update 2: I’m signed in!!

Regardless of whether you support the group that has caused this issue or not, (I sure don’t) the fact remains that people who have paid for services available via PSN are very upset, and millions of gamers are left S.O.L. with their favorite games collecting dust in the corner while Sony tries to figure out how to prevent this from happening again.

Here’s Sonys official release from Playstation.com:

I know every genre has diehard followers but even that doesn’t excuse games like Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock to be considered a must-have. And while the article I read deals with games releasing across multiple platforms, three of them will appear on the PS3. I think our system is finally coming into its own and becoming a major player in this “next generation” console market. What I want to focus on in this entry are the exciting games releasing this fall for the PS3.

Of course what PS3 list of must-have games would start any other way than with one of the most anticipated games for the system; Gran Turismo 5. The standard for simulation racing games, the Gran Turismo series has been the long standing leader to which other racing games are measured. This iteration launches with 1,000 cars and 20 locations featuring over 70 track variations. The big upgrade this time around however is damage to the vehicles (including the ability to roll cars) and weather changing effects. Polyphony Digital also got the NASCAR license and will also throw in Kart racing. All told, if you’re a racing fan, there is no reason not to have this gem when it releases on November 2nd.

Every year a new Call of Duty is released, and every year it sells like hotcakes. Call of Duty is a franchise that seems to keep picking up speed. According to the Call Of Duty wiki this game is set to take place from 1960-2010 and dealing with locations such as Vietnam and Cuba. Four iterations of this game have dealt with World War II and the other two have been set in modern times. Once again it seems like Call Of Duty is taking a new route featuring new locales and perhaps dealing with a war that not many other FPS games have addressed. Multiplayer is also getting some tweaks with the latest trailers revealing new methods of dispatching the enemy including remote controlled cars that can be detonated and maybe a new type of predator missile. Releasing on November 9th this game is sure to please for FPS fans.

Tom Clancy’s HAWX wasn’t a bad, it just wasn’t great. The sequel coming out on September 7th looks to improve on everything from the first game. Changes included are takeoffs, landings, and mid air refueling and the ability to man UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and do precision bombing runs. The Enhanced Reality System returns as well as four player co-op for all twenty one campaign missions. The resolution has been bumped for the GeoEye satellite imagery and the areas have been expanded to 3600 square miles. While this is yet to be seen as a must-have title, it will be the only way to get your dogfight on until the new Ace Combat soars in sometime next year (hopefully).

Assassin’s Creed is a series with a pretty big following. Starting out on the XBOX360 and finally making its way to the PS3 it’s a game that seems to get better and better. This time around we follow Ezio as he takes on the Templar Order in Rome. Ezio is able to take on recruits to be assassins and can deploy them aroudn the city or bring them along with him. As you advance the city of Rome changes and becomes more beautiful. This game has been viewed as more of an Assassin’s Creed II add-on but the biggest change is multiplayer. Finally people will be able to go online and battle it out. It’s a large game of cat and mouse. Each player selects a different class. Win the game starts you are given a “mark” (the player you need to seek out and assassinate). However you have been chosen as a mark by someone else which in turn means someone is looking for you. You get points based on how you kill your opponent and if you break cover or not. This game is sure to be huge and the multiplayer looks suspenseful and very fun. Look for this title on November 16th.

Even though there are many more titles coming out I am ending this with Little Big Planet 2. The first one amazed and charmed many; using a simple motto of “Play. Create. Share.” Little Big Planet added something new to the gaming community with complicated yet simple tools to literally create whatever you desired and share it with the world. It’s mascot, Sackboy, became a hit. With a huge community and 50,000+ levels being published weekly it is still a success. The picture above is part of my own experiences with friends just sitting around and having fun. The Japanese created tentacle porn and Media Molecule made it possible for us to recreate it in a virtual space. Little Big Planet 2 has many changes in store and features many new tools and styles to go even deeper than it’s beloved predecessor. A game the entire family can play together, this is definitely a must-have on November 16th.

Other games to keep a lookout for;

Dead Rising 2 (September 28th)

PixelJunk Shooter 2 (September 30th)

Dead Space Ignition (September 30th)

Medal Of Honor (October 12th)

Fallout: New Vegas (October 19th)

Rock Band 3 (October 26th)

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (October 26th)

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (November 16th)

So what are the games you are looking forward to most this fall?

According to the Playstation.Blog, the Playstation Store will be updated through out the week starting tonight throught Thursday the 17th.  Today NCAA Football 11 demo will be available.  Tomorrow a demo for Final Fantasy XIV will be available.  As for the rest of the week here’s a preview:

• Sony E3 Press Conference Videos
• Pulse Part 1 & 2
• E3 Sony booth ‘Sizzle’ Videos
• DC Universe Online Trailer
• Gran Turismo 5 Trailers
• PlayStation Move Game Trailers
• Hot Shots Tennis Get a Grip Demo
• God of War Ghost of Sparta Trailer
• Call of Duty Black Ops Trailer
• Mafia II Trailer
• Transformers: War For Cybertron Trailers
• Fallout: New Vegas Trailer
• Crysis 2: ‘The Pinger’ Trailer
• Dead Space 2 Trailer

According to the Playstation.Blog starting tomorrow you’ll be able to play games in 3D.  Unfortunately only four will be available as the first few.  Although technically only two are full games the other two are demo’s.  When you buy a 3D enabled Sony Bravia TV you will get a voucher to download all four games.  The four games are:

Wipeout HD (full game)

Super Stardust HD (full game)

Pain (demo)

Motorstorm Pacific Rift (demo)

Sony also revealed that their new Playstation Move game The Fight: Lights Out will also be available in 3D with full motion control.  Apparently this is just a small taste of what Sony has in store for us.

Another great update for the Playstation Network!  This week includes:

Updates

Stand O’ Food Permanent Price Drop (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
Manhunt 2 Permanent Price Drop (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
The Warriors Permanent Price Drop (now $14.99, original price $19.99)
Dissidia Final Fantasy Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Sam And Max – The Devil’s Playhouse – Full Season Service Entitlement – Sale (now $24.99, original price $34.99)
Greed Corp. – Sale (now $5.99, original price $9.99)

Qore

Qore Episode 25: June 2010 ($2.99)
Episode 25 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation®Network returns to action with Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, talks sequels with 2D gaming gurus Q Games, rocks out with Green Day Rock Band, and joins Perseus in the Clash of the Titans.
File size: 1.49 GB

Qore Annual Subscription: June 2010 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to developers and their games, from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party community, where the audience member can freely navigate through the content.
File size: 1.49 GB

Downloadable Games

Death Track: Resurrection ($14.99)
Death Track: Resurrection introduces high speed vehicular chaos as players battle using 10 futuristic vehicles, all with upgradable parts and weapons. Death Track takes place in 10 post-apocalyptic city tracks including New York , Paris, Bangkok, London, Moscow, Tokyo and more. Players can enter this world alone or with a friend using split-screen, or join a game with 8 other drivers to really crank up the mayhem.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 2.02 GB

Joe Danger ($14.99)
Download and play the death-defying thrill-ride starring Joe Danger, the Master of Disaster! Race, ride and defy death to thrill the crowd and break world records! Combo, boost and pull ludicrous stunts to fill Stadiums and put Joe back on the podium. Race against your friends or take on your rivals. Play in the sandbox to make and share your own Stunt Spectaculars. Exclusively on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 261 MB

Sam & Max Episode 1: The Penal Zone ($8.99)
Wield psychic powers against fearsome foes in this epic comedy saga. The game starts with a bang in Episode 1 as intergalactic gorilla invader Skunk’ape sets his sights on Max’s newly discovered mysterious powers. While mastering these abilities – future sight, teleportation, shape shifting, mind reading – and investigating their source, Sam & Max must fend off Skunk’ape and get him banished to The Penal Zone.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 524 MB

Voodoo Dice ($9.99)
Roll the dice in a mystical world filled with exploration, puzzle-solving, and adventure. Voodoo Dice is an innovative, challenging puzzler that plays with your mind as you solve puzzles in unique and interesting ways.
Encounter a funny and original universe, with great style and vibe, to defeat your enemies and solve enigmas.
Travel through 60 single-player and 20 multiplayer levels in a quest to conquer the voodoo universe!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 131 MB

PSone Classics

Bloody Roar 2 ($5.99)
Transform and do battle as a human-animal hybrid in this classic 3D fighting game! Put your strength to the test and fight your way to the top! Download this PS one Classic today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 312 MB

Game Demos (free)

Voodoo Dice Trial
Roll the dice in a mystical world filled with exploration, puzzle-solving, and adventure. Voodoo Dice is an innovative, challenging puzzler that plays with your mind as you solve puzzles in unique and interesting ways. Voodoo Dice will win you over with its addictive gameplay and hundreds of paths to victory in this trial! Go further with 60 exciting single-player and 20 challenging multiplayer levels in the unlocked version.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 131 MB

Add-on Game Content

Smash Cars: Virus Run ($2.99)
The dynamic and tricked-out multiplayer racing excitement intensifies in the Smash Cars: Virus Run Add-On Pack. The new Split Screen feature lets players race their RC car against a friend as they twist, turn, grind, and perform tricks as only Smash Cars can! Plus, the new Virus Run six-player online mode presents new rules, new races and a cool new playground location, featuring a skate park and half pipe.
File size: 2.17 MB

Burn Zombie Burn In Space DLC ($2.99)
Space… the final frontier? Join our hero Bruce on his continuing mission to rid the Galaxy of the Zombie menace!
File size: 21 MB

Hustle Kings – Snooker Game Pack ($2.99)
It’s time to make your big break with the Snooker Game Pack for Hustle Kings, featuring new cues, balls, and tournaments to test your skills.
To use this download, you will need Hustle Kings. Download Snooker Game Pack for Hustle Kings today!
File size: 66 MB

Super Street Fighter IV: Super Challengers Pack 2 ($3.99)
Download the fourth pack of alternate costumes for Super Street Fighter IV! New costumes for Juri, Ibuki, Cody, Adon and T.Hawk are included! Create a new legend with these new costumes! Only available for use with Super Street Fighter IV.
File size: 100 KB

Skate 3 – Maloof Money Cup 2010 NYC Pack ($4.99)
Compete in one of skateboarding’s biggest annual contests. For the first time ever, the Maloof Money Cup travels East to New York where you’ll skate the course and battle with some of skating’s heaviest hitters in fierce competition for the ultimate purse.
File size: 60 MB

Death Track: Resurrection – Hari 108 ($0.99)
Do you want to be the fastest and best-armed player on the track? Then this exclusive car is for you! As one of the best vehicles in the game, it will allow to you to pass others with ease, destroy opponents with impunity and be the best competitor on the track! Don’t take our word for it, though; buckle in and find out for yourself!
File size: 134 KB

LittleBigPlanet: Heavy Rain – Ethan Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly as you want. Download this costume today and dress up your Sackboy to look like Ethan Mars from the PlayStation 3 thriller, Heavy Rain. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet: Heavy Rain – Jayden Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about SackBoy is that you can make him look and act exactly as you want. Download this costume today and dress up your Sackboy to look like Norman Jayden from the PlayStation 3 thriller, Heavy Rain. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet: Heavy Rain – Madison Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about SackBoy is that you can make him look and act exactly as you want. Download this costume today and dress up your Sackboy to look like Madison Paige from the PlayStation 3 thriller, Heavy Rain. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet: Heavy Rain – Origami Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly as you want. Download this costume today and dress up your Sackboy to look like the Origami piece from the PlayStation 3 thriller, Heavy Rain. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet: Heavy Rain – Shelby Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about SackBoy is that you can make him look and act exactly as you want. Download this costume today and dress up your Sackboy to look like Scott Shelby from the PlayStation 3 thriller, Heavy Rain. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet: Heavy Rain Costume Pack ($5.99)
Download this costume today and dress up your Sackboy to look like your favorite characters from the PlayStation 3 thriller, Heavy Rain. Includes Norman Jayden, Madison Paige, Ethan Mars, Scott Shelby, and the unique Origami costume. Plus, the Costume Kit includes over 60 stickers to decorate your own levels. NOTE: To download this Costume Kit, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.
File size: 1.04 MB

ModNation Racers: Vamp Mod ($0.99)
Start your next ModNation Racers race as Vamp! Kart around with the attitude of a an immortal vampire, and add an undead twist to your races. Vamp includes several Mod accessories for you to Create with in the Mod Studio including a Gothic Jacket, Vampire Hairdo and Cape! Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB

ModNation Racers: Vamp’s Kart ($0.99)
Vamp’s Kart will have you cruising around ModNation Racers setting fear into the hearts of your competition with a dead serious kart! Vamp’s Kart includes a fully-designed Kart body, as well as Kart parts for you to Create with in the Kart Studio including a Casket Body, Casket/Pillow Seat, and Wooden Stake ornament. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB

ModNation Racers: Vamp Mod and Vamp’s Kart Bundle ($1.75)
Vamp is ready to tear up the race track with his frightening kart and a style that will surely get your blood flowing! This ModNation Racers Vamp Mod AND Vamp’s Kart bundle pack includes a fully-designed Mod, Kart, as well as several related parts and accessories for you to Create with in the Mod and Kart Studios. Download this pack today!
File size: 200 KB

Record Of Agarest War: Item Pack 17: Death Kit ($2.49)
This kit might have everything you need to send someone to hell. Contains [Halper Scythe], [Alfa Beld Spear], [Gate of Hell], and [Mighty Ring].
File size: 2.33 MB

Record Of Agarest War: Item Pack 18: Virgin Kit ($2.49)
This is the exact opposite of the sexy kitten kit. Contains [S. V. Rouge], [Langguth Sword], [Princess Bustier], and [Princess's Tiara]. It’s a bit of a shame that it’s not as revealing… Which one would you prefer?
File size: 2.33 MB

Record Of Agarest War: Points Pack 7: Additional TP ($6.99)
This will increase your TP by a mind-boggling 30,000TP! TP can be exchanged for items and skills at an [Adventurer's Guild]. Since TP is obtained according to the maximum number of hits, this is recommended for those who are struggling to deal hits!
File size: 2.33 MB

Tiger Woods (x50) ($0.99 – $9.99)
File size: 101 KB – 137 MB

DJ Hero: 2 Mix! (free)
DJ Hero is giving you a taste of the never before heard mixes that will be released with DJ Hero 2 this October! For a limited time only, download “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga ft. Colby O’Donis vs. “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” by Deadmau5. This one is on us! But you gotta get it by June 14th and then it’s gone until DJ Hero 2 releases this Fall. For all song credits please visit www.djhero.com.
File size: 14 MB

Guitar Hero
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “God Save The Queen (GH Version)” by Steve Ouimette (free)
• “Il Canto Degli Italiani (GH Version)” by Steve Ouimette (free)
• “La Marseillaise (GH Version)” by Steve Ouimette (free)
• “Lied Der Deutschen (GH Version)” by Steve Ouimette (free)
• “Marcha Real (GH Version)” by Steve Ouimette (free)
• “The Star-Spangled Banner (GH Version)” by Steve Ouimette (free)
• The National Anthem Pack Pack (free) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “God Save The Queen (GH Version),” “Il Canto Degli Italiani (GH Version),” “La Marseillaise (GH Version),” “Lied Der Deutschen (GH Version),” “March Real (GH Version),” and “The Star-Spangled Banner (GH Version)” by Steve Ouimette. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File size: 22 MB – 28 MB (singles), 120 MB (track pack)

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Cherry Waves” – Deftones ($1.99)
• “Hole In The Earth” – Deftones ($1.99)
• “Minerva” – Deftones ($1.99)
• Deftones Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Deftones Pack 01. This pack includes “Cherry Waves”, “Hole In The Earth”, and “Minerva” by Deftones.
• “The Great Escape” – Boys Like Girls ($1.99)
• “Rock Ready” – Crown Of Thorns ($1.99)

Rock Band Network

• “Collapsing” by Demon Hunter ($1.99)
• “Don’t Let Me Down (Slowly)” by The Main Drag ($1.99)
• “Heimdalsgate Like A Promethean Curse” by of Montreal ($1.99)
• “Mechanical Love” by In This Moment ($1.99)
• “The Mob Goes Wild” by Clutch ($1.99)

File size: 29 MB – 43 MB (singles), 108 MB (track pack)

Music

Official ModNation Racers Soundtrack ($7.99)
File size: 90 MB

Game Videos (free)

Dante’s Inferno – Trials Of St. Lucia Walkthrough Trailer
File size: 166 MB (HD)

Joe Danger Trailer
File size: 61 MB (HD)

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II – Announce Trailer
File size: 90 MB (HD)

Red Dead Redemption – Official Launch Trailer
File size: 88 MB

PS3 Themes

Wakeboarding HD Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 877 KB

ACR Premium Theme ($1.99)
File size: 7.87 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker ($39.99)
The world-renowned stealth-action series returns in a new chapter hand-crafted by Hideo Kojima himself! The year is 1974. Join “Snake,” (a.k.a. Big Boss), in pursuit of a mysterious armed force that threatens peaceful Costa Rica – “A Nation without a Military.” Experience the thrill of cooperative stealth on your PSP system and the legendary gameplay that is METAL GEAR SOLID PEACE WALKER!
ESRB Rated
File size: 1.38 GB

Metal Slug XX ($19.99)
The excitement of the arcade comes to your PSP (PlayStation Portable) system with the series’ uncompromisingly crazy “run-and-gun” gameplay and a 2-player ad hoc mode that lets you and a friend take on the challenge together! Classic characters Marco, Tarma, Fio, Eri, Ralf, and Clark return once again to take on General Morden and his new and improved Rebel Army.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 166 MB

Disgaea Infinite ($19.99)
Wrongly accused for the failed assassination of Overlord Laharl, a lone Prinny sets off on a quest through time to clear the Prinny Squad’s name. Possess characters, control their minds, and solve the Netherworld’s most bizarre mystery of exploding pudding!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 154 MB

PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Lock ‘N Chase – Minis ($3.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 2.58 MB

Cubixx – Minis ($3.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 29 MB

Vibes – Minis ($5.99)
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 60 MB

Add-on Game Content (also available from PS3 Storefront)

SOCOM Fire Team Bravo 3: Korean 707 SMB (free)
Download the new Korean 707 SMB Multiplayer Character + MK5KA4 Compact SMG for use in multiplayer.
File size: 823 KB

SOCOM Fire Team Bravo 3: British Special (free)
Download the new British Special Air Service Multiplayer Character and AS50 Sniper Rifle for use in multiplayer.
File size: 839 KB

SOCOM Fire Team Bravo 3: German Kommando (free)
Download the new German Kommando Spezialkrafte Multiplayer Character and F2K Improved Assault Rifle for use in multiplayer.
File size: 842 KB

SOCOM Fire Team Bravo 3: Australian Special (free)
Download the new Australian Special Air Service Regiment Character and TAR 21 Improved Assault Rifle for use in multiplayer.
File size: 883 KB

Game Videos (free)

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable Opening Movie Trailer
File size: 11 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Pinball Heroes: ModNation Racers PSP Theme
File size: 531 KB

Pinball Heroes: WipEout HD Fury PSP Theme
File size: 470 KB

ACR PSP Theme 1 ($1.49)
File size: 509 KB

ACR PSP Theme 2 ($1.49)
File size: 527 KB

PSP Wallpaper (free)

Armored Core Last Raven Wallpaper 3
File size: 48 KB

Armored Core Last Raven Wallpaper 4
File size: 51 KB

Armored Core Last Raven Wallpaper 5
File size: 67 KB

Taken from Playstation.Blog

That’s right June 8th Zipper’s biggest update to their online only shooter will be available for download.  Bringing a whole bunch load of new goodies and fixes for all the Mag fans.  According to Zipper the new features will include:

Gameplay

• Player knife attacks no longer deal damage to members of own PMC
• Headshot damage bonuses no longer apply to friendly fire
• Changed rewards for the resuscitation of an incapacitated ally to 5XP for partial health revive, and 10XP for full heath revive
• Added functionality to Medical Kit so that players can now heal themselves with L1 in addition to using R1 to heal or revive a teammate
• Added three gun ports to APCs of all factions
• All vehicle handling has been improved and been given more realistic physics
• Slowed down the rate of fire for the APC’s primary gun, but increased bullet damage
• Primary APC gun can now damage enemy APCs
• Shadow War contract turnover rate shortened by 75%

Weapons

• Adjusted damage for the AM50, Rollins LRRS, and AGVK sniper rifles vs. vehicles and emplaced turrets
• Increased rate of fire for all pistols (Raven’s F57, SVER’s IZ-443, and Valor’s M9)
• Improved close-range effectiveness and decreased long-range effectiveness for all Pistols, Machine Pistols, SMGs and Shotguns
• Made all LMG foregrips less effective at stabilizing fire
• Made improved stability skills less effective at stabilizing fire for machine guns
• Added “Hit” indicator to rocket launcher reticules
• Credit cost for Pistols has been changed from 100c to 0c
• Credit cost for Machine Pistols has been changed from 300c to 200c
• Credit cost for SMGs has been changed from 400c to 300c
• Credit cost for Shotguns has been changed from 600c to 400c
• Credit cost for Improved Rocket Launchers has been changed from 1000c to 800c
• Credit cost for Smoke Grenades has been changed from 300c to 200c
• Credit cost for Poison Gas Grenades has been changed from 600c to 500c
• Credit cost for Explosives Detector has been changed from 600c to 300c

Interface

• Lowered requirements for most Medal Awards
• Added progress bars to all Medal Awards
• Added messaging to main menu and all sub-menu screens that notify users of the following unlocked items: Apparel, Skill Points, Weapons/ Gear, Medals, Ribbons, new Leadership levels and new Ranks
• Added new comparison text to Stats menu for every category that allows users to compare their own stat to all other MAG players instantly
• Clan list functionality now works properly and displays online friends alphabetically first, followed by offline friends also listed alphabetically
• Clan and in-game Friends lists now leave highlighted selection on a player’s name if they change status as they move between “online” and “offline”
• Changed vehicle icon visibility on the map to reflect its current status of visibility instead of its previous map state of “always seen”
• Repaired display problem in the “Community” tab’s “Player Search” screen that improperly presented names that contained multiple non-alphabet characters
• Statistics for “Enemy Vehicles Destroyed Assists” and “Enemy Turrets Destroyed Assists” are now correctly listed in proper category “Objectives”
• Group panel now display icons to illustrate who is currently speaking
• Fixed infrequent bug that would incorrectly change sidebar and queue panel status indicator to 1 when the queue size exceeded its maximum
• Patched display problem in post-game stats screen that would incorrectly sort the “Assists” statistic
• Eliminated problem that allowed FRAGO’d objectives to continue flashing red and blue after they are destroyed in Acquisition for defenders

Graphics

• Fixed display problem with player’s left hand placement when using foregrip and bipod on the Raven Apex 100 light machine gun
• Fixed issue that prevented repaired roadblocks from “shining” to indicate that they can be interacted with
• Lowered instances “Death Twitch” jitter that sometimes occurred in dead characters that were close to/ or interacting with geometry
• Repaired problem that allowed flashbang effects to penetrate through solid objects and geometry
• Fixed occasional problem with second and third tier Sniper rifles that would sometimes result in the reticule not appear correctly when scoped

Technical

• Previously-released downloadable content (Fast Attack Gear Pack, Trooper Gear Pack, Raven’s Spyder Body Apparel, SVER’s Hazard Body Apparel, and Valor’s Bulldog Body Apparel) is now accessible to all users without PlayStation Store access
• Drastically lowered instances by which players could be resuscitated inside objectives, walls, and other geometry.
• Patched problem that prevented users from saving a loadout with DLC weapons following a “Respec” action
• Repaired issue that caused renamed PSN IDs to be incorrectly identified as its previous name when logging in
• Fixed bug that prevented Valor players from selecting all unlocked uniforms when wearing “Augmented Fiber Mesh” light armor
• Fixed rare bug that would result in thrown grenades bouncing off of dead bodies
• Repaired an occasional “undefined” message that sometimes occurred when a vehicle was FRAGO’d
• Fixed issue that sometimes prevented leaders from setting FRAGOs when riding in vehicles
• Patched occasional glitch that prevented the progress bar from appearing when activating an objective out of a sprint
• Various text localization updates

Server

• Updated patching system to allow for faster download speeds when retrieving in-game updates

For more info on the update visit the Official Mag Blog

It’s Tuesday again and that means the Playstation Store has been updated here’s what you’ll find!

Updates

Ape Escape: On the Loose Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $15.99)
Hot Shots Golf Open Tee Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $15.99)
SOCOM: Fire Team Bravo Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $15.99)
Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $24.99)
Twisted Metal: Head On Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
LittleBigPlanet PSP Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Resistance: Retribution Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Secret Agent Clank Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Gran Turismo PSP Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Permanent Price Drop (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
Mahjongg Artifacts: Chapter 2 – Minis – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
Stand O’ Food – Minis – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
Obscure: The Aftermath – Sale (now $14.99, original price $29.99)

Downloadable Games

Tecmo Bowl Throwback ($9.99)
The legend is back! Tecmo Bowl Throwback is a remake of the classic Tecmo Super Bowl, with the same rules and fast-paced gameplay as the original, but with the option to play it in brand new high definition 3D graphics. Switch it back to old school in real time with the same graphics and music from back in the day!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 213 MB

Planet Mini-Golf ($9.99)
With 16 courses rich in detail and gameplay, online play, and the ability to create and share courses with other players, Planet Mini-Golf offers the ultimate high-definition minigolf experience.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 743 MB

PSone Classics

N2O Nitrous Oxide ($5.99)
Pilot your Tunnel Runner into the Nitrous Oxide filled tubes of Neptune and destroy the emerging race of genetically mutated super warriors who threaten planet Earth. Download this PSone Classic today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 70 MB

Game Demos (free)

Planet Mini-Golf Demo
With 16 courses rich in detail and gameplay, online play, and the ability to create and share courses with other players, Planet Mini-Golf offers the ultimate high-definition minigolf experience. Try out the free demo now!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 417 MB

Add-on Game Content

Dead To Rights: Retribution GAC Pack ($4.99)
“GAC Pack” features four new modes of play, including the all new Assault on the 87th Precinct and Riot Control Mode. In Assault on the 87the Precinct, take control of 3 different type of GAC soldiers in their efforts to liberate Grant City’s 87th Precinct. In Riot Control Mode, fend off waives of GAC assault forces as Jack and Shadow while playing for style and speed to achieve a maximum score. Also in the GAC Pack, new skins for Jack and Shadow, Action Mode which turns rounds into explosive rounds, Noir Mode allowing for replay of the game with authentic Noir Visuals, Trophies and Scoreboard support.
File size: 639 MB

Lost Planet 2 Map Pack #2 ($4.99)
Explore two extra battlefields in this Map Pack for LOST PLANET 2. “Dockyard Battle” takes the fight to the overland battleship construction site seen in Episode 4 of the Campaign mode, while “Frozen Wasteland” is a remake that returns you to the frozen tundra of the original game’s fan-favorite map.
File size: 65 MB

Record Of Agarest War: Item Pack 15: Emperor Kit ($1.99)
Contains [Altis Rod], [Ring of Epsilon], [Heaven's End], and [Imperial Guard]. You might be referred to as “Emperor” by your friends if you equip them all…
File size: 2.33 MB

Record Of Agarest War: Item Pack 16: Legend Kit ($1.99)
Contains [Rage Blaster], [S.O.C.], [Extra Frame], and [Chaos Frame], which are believed to have been created by a legendary blacksmith. This legendary power could be yours…
File size: 2.33 MB

Record Of Agarest War: Points Pack 5: Additional PP ($4.99)
This will increase your PP by 1,500PP! PP are shared points for your entire party and can be used to increase anyone’s stats. You’d have to defeat tons of enemies to collect this much PP. Don’t miss this opportunity!
File size: 2.33 MB

Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “Sex Type Thing” by Stone Temple Pilots ($1.99)
• “Between The Lines” by Stone Temple Pilots ($1.99)
• “Plush” by Stone Temple Pilots ($1.99)
• Stone Temple Pilots Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Sex Type Thing,” “Between The Lines,” and “Plush” by Stone Temple Pilots. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File size: 34 MB – 51 MB (singles), 121 MB (track pack)

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Don’t You Evah” – Spoon ($1.99)
• “Got Nuffin” – Spoon ($1.99)
• “I Turn My Camera On” – Spoon ($1.99)
• “Trouble Comes Running” – Spoon ($1.99)
• Spoon Pack 01 ($6.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Spoon Pack 1. This pack includes “Don’t You Evah”, “Got Nuffin”, “I Turn My Camera On”, and “Trouble Comes Running” by Spoon.
• “Alive” – P.O.D. ($1.99)

Rock Band Network

• “Disengage” by Suicide Silence ($1.99)
• “Forever In Your Hands” by All That Remains ($1.99)
• “Get the Hell Out of Here” by Steve Vai ($1.99)
• “The Future Soon” by Jonathan Coulton ($1.99)
• “The Most Beautiful Girl (In The Room)” by Flight of the Conchords ($1.99)

File size: 17 MB – 30 MB (singles), 85 MB (track pack)

Bundles

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype + Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Bundle ($17.99)
The ultimate shoot ‘em up experience for your PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. This bundle contains both Soldner-X games (Soldnet-X 2: Final Prototype & Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer) in one
attractive package.
File size: 2.32 GB

Avatars

Super Street Fighter IV Avatars (x3) ($0.49)
File size: 109 KB – 122 KB (each)

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype (x5) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB – 131 KB (each)

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Avatar Bundle ($1.49)
File size: 531 KB (each)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 6/1 Edition
File size: 317 MB (HD), 536 MB (1080)

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Debut Tease Trailer
File size: 36 MB (HD), 60 MB (1080)

Medal Of Honor – Leave A Message Trailer
File size: 68 MB (HD)

Death Track: Resurrection Trailer
File size: 75 MB

Red Dead Redemption – Revolution Trailer
File size: 54 MB (HD)

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Arcade Mode Trailer
File size: 69 MB (HD)

LittleBigPlanet 2 – Announcement Trailer
File size: 91 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers: Spotlight – Huck Gee
File size: 231 MB (HD), 394 MB (1080)

ModNation Racers: Spotlight – Kevin Butler
File size: 132 MB (HD), 230 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes

ModNation Racers: Launch Theme 1 (free)
File size: 2.41 MB

ModNation Racers: Launch Theme 2 (free)
File size: 2.11 MB

ModNation Racers: Launch Theme 3 (free)
File size: 1.90 MB

Voodoo Crucifixion ($1.49)
File size: 5.98 MB

Flower Fantasy ($1.49)
File size: 6.09 MB

Futbol Premium Theme ($1.99)
File size: 4.90 MB

Say Cheesecake ($1.99)
File size: 3.30 MB

UFC Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 10 MB

Wallpapers (free)

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Wallpaper 5
File size: 180 KB (SD), 919 KB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Telegraph Crosswords – Minis ($2.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size: 8.49 MB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 6/1 Edition
File size: 50 MB

ModNation Racers: Spotlight – Huck Gee
File size: 39 MB

ModNation Racers: Spotlight – Kevin Butler
File size: 22 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

ModNation Racers PSP: Launch PSP Theme 1 (free)
File size: 605 KB

ModNation Racers PSP: Launch PSP Theme 2 (free)
File size: 598 KB

ModNation Racers PSP: Launch PSP Theme 3 (free)
File size: 592 KB

Armored Core Last Raven Custom PSP Theme (free)
File size: 563 KB

Voodoo Crucifixion PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 461 KB

Flower Fantasy PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 652 KB

Futbol PSP Theme 1 ($1.49)
File size: 434 KB

Futbol PSP Theme 2 ($1.49)
File size: 383 KB

Vampires PSP Theme 3 ($1.49)
File size: 407 KB

Vampires PSP Theme 4 ($1.49)
File size: 465 KB

An interesting video is making it’s way around the net.  It is actual gameplay footage of the upcoming Killzone3.  Unfortunately the quality of video is not good and there is no audio and Dick Tracey is standing in the way in the beginning (security??).  Anyway you can still get a good idea on how great this game will be and the detail on the gun is amazing even on such a crappy video.