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Aonuma says traditional flow will be changed.

It's been over a year since Sony America and Japan debuted video delivery services for the PlayStation Store. Today, the long-delayed feature finally makes its way to Europe. The service will launch in France, Germany, Spain and the UK today, with other countries to follow in 2010. Downloads will be available directly from the PS3 and PSP, with rentals starting from €1.99, and movie purchases starting from €7.99. For a limited time, the PlayStation Store will be running a special promo. Anyone that purchases Angels and Demons from the newly launched service will get a free copy of The Da Vinci Code. New registrants of the PlayStation Network will also be able to get a free download of Transformers if they create an account before November 30. "The launch of the PlayStation Network video delivery service extends our entertainment offering and provides consumers with another way to access their favorite movies, whether at home or on the go," SCEE's Andrew House wrote in a press release. SCEE's Jem Alexander also shared his enthusiasm with us, saying the service will be "amazing" and that "biscuits are brilliant."

2,000 films available on release for PS3.

Footage highlighting the extensive cuts made to the Australian release.

This is both hilarious and awesome at the same time… Emmitsburg — Donald Duvall used to love putting jigsaw puzzles together. One day last spring, his buddies at the Emmitsburg Senior Center invited him to bowl a game on the center’s Nintendo Wii system. Since then, he hasn’t had much time for puzzles, since he’s [...]

[Nebeziel, deviantART user] A Google image search of Lara Croft is a lot tamer than it used to be these days, though it's still something we wouldn't suggest doing. Thankfully, we have a link to quench your thirst for inspired, non-naked, sexually-deprived-fanboy-fantasy-quasi-porn, courtesy of The Design Inspiration. There are 40 fanworks in total, all originating from deviantART (obviously). There are a lot of great renditions, including the image where Lara is fighting dinosaurs and the one where she's hiding from dinosaurs. We also have a soft spot for this odd image of her fighting Wonder Woman, but the best has to be this image where she defends herself so she can stop and eat the baked potato she brought down into the tomb with her. Tomb raiding takes a lot of carbohydrates, people! [Via Kotaku]

In Japan, Capcom made 26 secret flyer arcade booklets. Those books were made from 1996 to 1999. Turns out that Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom is going to receive the 27th book. No word on this bonus coming to the states.

Are you having trouble finding a certain coin in New Super Mario Bros. Wii? Want to know why you should bother picking up those coins in the first place? Having trouble utilizing the new suits to their fullest ability? The guide below has all sorts of helpful hints and tricks for those [...]

Legend of Zelda fever is sweeping the game nation once again. We may not get as hyped for a portable Zelda as a console one, but there’s no denying that most of us are drooling in anticipation of Spirit Tracks. I must have watched the commercial about 30 times by now! Thank [...]

It’s the Wii’s big number 3, so let’s take a look at 4 titles that were there at the start of it all… Man, Twilight Princess is still doing good! On the flip-side, poor Excite Truck never caught on. I can’t understand why that is! Do Wii owners just dislike trucks?

Auction here DS Lite + Cooking Mama, Final Fantasy IV DS, Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Justice For All Thanks to Animal_Boy and JS for the heads up!

I can’t decide if the invaders would welcome an automobile like this, or if it would just make it more of a target for abduction.

I can’t even believe it. The Wii turns three years old today. It seems like just yesterday I was wowed by Wii Sports, and enthralled by Twilight Princess. How much joy, pleasure and anger you’ve brought us over the years. Right now, you’re facing a rather hard time in Japan, but [...]

If you like playlists and comic books, this update is for you.

Not to be overshadowed by its bigger brother, a new PSP firmware has gone live tonight. Update 6.20 adds the ability to export video and photo playlists from an updated version of Media Go. However, the biggest addition to this update is the PlayStation Network Digital Comics Reader in a new "Extras" section of the XMB. While the Reader can be downloaded tonight, the service won't go live until December in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. Japan will be getting an equivalent manga service at the same time. French, Italian, German and Spanish stores will follow in early 2010. Here's the full change log: The importing of playlists from the Media Go application is now supported under [Video]. The importing of playlists from the PlayStation 3 system or the Media Go application is now supported under [Photo]. The [TV] category has been integrated into the new [Extras] category in the XMB menu. Compatible models: PSP-2000, PSP-2005, PSP-3000, PSP-N1000, PSP-N1005

As promised, firmware 3.10 is now available to download for your PS3. Navigate to System Update from the XMB to download this update. Included in this package:System changes Added the ability to access some Facebook features from the XMB. Added the option to automatically send updates to the user's Facebook profile when Trophies are unlocked. Added the option to automatically send updates to the user's Facebook profile when items are downloaded from the PlayStation Store. Added the option to automatically send updates to the user's Facebook profile for in-game events (in compatible games) The [Friends] list has been redesigned. The user is now able to change the color of their [Profile]. Media changes Expanded [Photo] folders and playlists are now displayed in a grid, rather than a list. Added RTVE, Antena 3 and LaSexta catch-up TV website shortcuts for users in Spain under [TV]. Added NOS catch-up TV website shortcut for users in the Netherlands under [TV]. Added AXN and Animax catch-up TV website shortcuts for users in Czech, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia under [TV]. Added TVNZ catch-up TV website shortcut for users in New Zealand under [TV]. Settings changes Added [Facebook] menu item under [Account Management] allowing the user to change Facebook sharing and account settings. Improved the performance of the Internet Browser We'll be testing the Facebook integration later tonight. Stay tuned.[Thanks, Levi!]

Only rated by the OFLC for right now, but I’m sure this title will make its way over to the states. We could always do with a little more ninja action!