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#gdc10 Yes! The IGF Awards are happening right now at this year's Game Developers Conference, a chance for indie developers to be handed awards under bright lights and for those indie developers to give short, awkward speeches. Let's do this!!! More »

The Blue Bomber -- who is inconveniently red in the pic above -- returns in the retro-centric Mega Man 10. Those who returned to Rapture with BioShock 2 can also pick up the "Sinclair Solutions Test Pack" for $5. There's also the fourth episode of The Tester -- how's that going? Oh yeah, for those with an interest in baseball (it's a game played with a stick), there's a demo for MLB 10: The Show. For those with a PSP, it's another solid comic book update. Check out the full PSN update after the break.

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And we have a winner for the Quirkiest PlayStation Move Game Award.

We snuck into High Voltage Software's booth to check out a near final build of its fighter.

Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.

Price Updates

• Chessmaster: The Art Of Learning Sale (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
• Tom Clancy’s EndWar Sale (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
• Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 Sale (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
• Cellfactor: Psychokinetic Wars Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
• Far Cry 2 Fortunes Pack Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
• Tom Clancy’s: HAWX: Supremacy Pack Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
• Age of Booty Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Qore

Qore Episode 22: March 2010 ($2.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. March’s Episode 22 provides in-depth coverage of Final Fantasy XIII, explores the film noir-inspired world of Dead to Rights: Retribution, returns to Lost Planet 2 and talks with comic book legend Marv Wolfman about writing the God of War graphic novel. Annual subscribers can access a dynamic Heavy Rain theme, and all purchasers can download a Dead to Rights: Retribution theme.
File size: 1.53 GB

Qore Annual Subscription: March 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: 1.53 GB

Downloadable Games

Mega Man 10 ($9.99)
The original 2D classic Mega Man returns in a new adventure! This latest Mega Man title continues to bring the series back to its old school roots with retro action, platform game play and classic 8-bit style graphics and sound. Rediscover the Mega Man experience with classically inspired new boss characters, each with their own unique weapons and vulnerabilities.
ESRB Rated E
File Size: 143 MB

Feeding Frenzy 2 Shipwreck Showdown ($9.99)
Become the biggest fish at the top of the food chain with Feeding Frenzy 2 Shipwreck Showdown, now on the PlayStation Network! Start as the little fish in the ocean and get your ‘eat’ on! Feast upon fish smaller than you and you’ll grow bigger and bigger. Avoid predators, or you’ll become THEIR meal. Feeding Frenzy 2 features 60 levels of underwater fun and above water challenges and local multiplayer Party Games and Frenzyfest modes
ESRB Rated E
File size: 545 MB

The Tester

The Tester Episode 4
So, what better way to take people out of their comfort zone and assess their creativity than with a surprise live-action role play? That’s right, things definitely get dramatic this week as the remaining 7 gamers use random props, their wits and sheer guts to entertain and impress the panel.
File size: 334 MB (SD) 952 MB (HD)

Game Demos (free)

MLB 10 The Show Demo
Experience a taste of The Show!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 2.9 GB

Feeding Frenzy 2 Shipwreck Showdown Demo
Become the biggest fish at the top of the food chain with Feeding Frenzy 2 Shipwreck Showdown, now on the PlayStation Network! Start as the little fish in the ocean and get your ‘eat’ on! Feast upon fish smaller than you and you’ll grow bigger and bigger. Avoid predators, or you’ll become THEIR meal. Feeding Frenzy 2 features 60 levels of underwater fun and above water challenges and local multiplayer Party Games and Frenzyfest modes.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 56 MB

Mega Man 10 Demo
The original 2D classic Mega Man returns in a new adventure! This latest Mega Man title continues to bring the series back to its old school roots with retro action, platform game play and classic 8-bit style graphics and sound. Rediscover the Mega Man experience with classically inspired new boss characters, each with their own unique weapons and vulnerabilities.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 143 MB

Add-on Game Content

MAG Raven Industries – Spyder Uniform (free)
Stealthy yet defensive, Spyder defense materials are designed by Raven Industries top field weapons researchers. Our materials increase our operatives’ ability to dominate against lesser-equipped foes.
File size: N/A

MAG S.V.E.R. – Hazard Uniform (free)
Hazard is our way of life. S.V.E.R. operatives live for the chance to achieve the honor we deserve. The Hazard design is ideal for instilling the fear we are so used to administering on the battlefield.
File size: N/A

MAG Valor Company – Bulldog Uniform (free)
For a Valor Company operative, donning the battle tested Bulldog uniform communicates a level of preparedness and induces intimidation in the enemy.
File size: N/A

Resident Evil 5: Untold Stories Bundle ($12.49)
This bundle pack features “Lost in Nightmares” and “Desperate Escape”, two new episodes not available in the original version of Resident Evil 5. In addition, there are 8 new playable for The Mercenaries Reunion, as well as two new costumes for both Chris and Sheva.
File size: 952 MB

Dragon Age Origins: Return To Ostagar ($4.99)
Your memories of the battle of Ostagar will haunt you for years to come. It laid waste to your order and claimed the lives of many great men and women, including the brash young King Cailan and your mentor, Duncan. The time has come for the Grey Wardens to make their return to Ostagar and exact their revenge upon the darkspawn.
File size: 112 MB

GRID Prestige Pack ($9.99)
The Prestige Pack for GRID adds 10 sensational high performance cars to the game and a brand new race track, the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, Australia.
File size: 260 MB

BioShock 2 Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack ($4.99)
Opportunity Awaits! Expand your BioShock 2 multiplayer experience with a rank increase to 50 with Rank Rewards including a 3rd set of weapons upgrades. Plus, enjoy 20 new Trials, 2 new playable characters and 5 new Masks. Yes! We’d thought you’d like the sound of that!
File size: 103 KB

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

• “Do What You Want” by OK Go ($1.99)
• “Get Over It” by OK Go ($1.99)
• “Here It Goes Again” by OK Go ($1.99)
• OK Go Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Here It Goes Again”, “Do What You Want”, and “Get Over It” by OK Go, 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 sizes: 31 MB – 35 MB (singles), 96 MB (track pack)

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

• “Fell in Love With a Girl”— The White Stripes ($1.99)
• “Seven Nation Army”— The White Stripes ($1.99)
• “You Don’t Know What Love Is (You Just Do as You’re Told)”— The White Stripes ($1.99)
• The White Stripes Pack 2 ($5.49) — Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: The White Stripes Pack 02. This pack includes “Fell in Love With a Girl,” “Seven Nation Army,” and “You Don’t Know What Love Is (You Just Do as You’re Told)” by The White Stripes.
• “Decent Days and Nights”— The Futureheads ($1.99)
• “Hounds of Love”— The Futureheads ($1.99)
• “Walk Away”— James Gang ($1.99)
• “All of This”— Shaimus ($0.99)
• “Tie You Down”— Shaimus ($0.99)
• “The Hockey Theme”— Neil Peart ($0.99)
• Roadrunner Records Pack 1 ($8.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Roadrunner Records Pack 1. This pack includes: “Clouds Over California” – DevilDriver, “Constant Motion” – Dream Theater, “My Curse” -Killswitch Engage, “Aesthetics of Hate” – Machine Head , and “Sleepwalker” – Megadeth.

File sizes: 6.61 MB – 28 MB (singles), 60 MB (track pack)

Game Videos (free)

Gran Turismo 5 and NASCAR Trailer
File size: 149 MB (HD) 243 MB (1080)

ModNation Racers “Build It” Trailer
File size: 65 MB (HD) 110 MB (1080)

THE EYE OF JUDGMENT LEGENDS Trailer
File size: 69 MB (HD) 108 MB (1080)

Feeding Frenzy 2 Shipwreck Showdown Trailer
File size: 13 MB (SD) 46 MB (HD) 60 MB (1080)

Super Street Fighter IV New Features Network Trailer
File size: 98 MB (HD)

Super Street Fighter IV New Modes Network Trailer
File size: 118 MB (HD)

Super Street Fighter IV TGS 2009 Announcement Network Trailer
File size: 99 MB (HD)

FIFA Soccer 10 Returning Tutorial Network Trailer
File size: 119 MB (HD)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes Launch Network Trailer
File size: 77 MB (HD)

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Launch Network Trailer
File size: 56 MB (HD)

Yakuza 3 Characters Network Trailer
File size: 63 MB (HD)

Yakuza 3 Dev Diary 2 Network Trailer
File size: 144 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

MLB 10: The Show Themes (x9) (Braves, Marlins, Angels, Mets, Athletics, Phillies, Mariners, Rangers and Nationals) (free)
File sizes: 2.54 MB – 2.75 MB

Feeding Frenzy 2 Shipwreck Showdown Theme (free)
File size: 2.09 MB

Atomic Blast Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.45 MB

Darksiders Theme (free)
File size: 4.39 MB

Wallpaper (free)

Grandia Wallpaper (x3)
File sizes: 100 KB – 350 KB (SD) 196 KB – 861 KB (HD)

Section 8 Wallpaper (x4)
File sizes: 74 KB – 96 KB (SD) 254 KB – 358 KB (HD)

Topatoi Wallpaper
File size: 227 KB (SD) 830 KB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

THE EYE OF JUDGMENT LEGENDS ($29.99)
THE EYE OF JUDGMENT LEGENDS packs a vast world of magic, mystery and strategic battles in your hands! Discover a fantastic journey through a new Story Mode full of intense digital card battles. Collect 300+ cards of creatures and spells that you duel with and trade to save a world! Each card has unique traits and must be chosen wisely to win battles against the computer, or head-to-head online against other players.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 568 MB

Rock Band Unplugged Lite ($4.99)
Rock Band Unplugged creates a full band experience in the palm of your hand by mixing beat match gameplay with key elements from the Rock Band series. Try out the entire game in this full featured, reduced song version, including five top hits. Purchase more songs in the fully-featured in-game music store. For more details, visit http://www.rockband.com/games/unplugged.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 428 MB

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Rocket Racing ($4.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 26 MB

Game Videos (free)

The Tester Episode 4
File size: 146 MB

THE EYE OF JUDGMENT LEGENDS Trailer
File size: 11 MB

Gran Turismo 5 and NASCAR Trailer
File size: 24 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

MLB 10: The Show Themes (x9) (Braves, Marlins, Angels, Mets, Athletics, Phillies, Mariners, Rangers and Nationals) (free)
File sizes: 587 KB – 602 KB

Atomic Blast PSP Theme ($1.49)
File sizes: 414 KB

Editor-at-Large Matt Casamassina dishes the dirt on the behind-the-scenes murmurings at the event.

Touch screens and tank decoys on the show floor.

High Voltage Software shifts its design. Find out how it's changed.

#oddities So, this guy gutted an Outrun arcade cabinet, jammed it on a go-kart and, in the name of university research, assembled a contraption that drives 15 mph in the real world while displaying it as an 8-bit virtual one. More »

The latest song pack keeps the party rolling.

#salesget It's been almost four months since a Pokemon game was the bestselling game on Japan's software chart, but Nintendo's newest Pokemon Ranger title for the Nintendo DS ends that dark period for the franchise. Whew! More »

Which system does the game look visually better on 360 or PS3?

We’ve given you a ton of impressions and summaries from Sakamoto’s GDC session earlier today, including one from our very own Cort. If you still can’t get enough information, you can always look at yet another summary! Hit the link below to read another recap of Sakamoto’s feelings on Metroid: Other M…a ‘Famicom [...]

Sony's GDC panel "Introducing the PlayStation Motion Controller was exactly that: An introduction to the newly named Move peripheral. David Coombes, Kirk Bender and Anton Mikhailov showcased a number of impressive tech demos, many of which demonstrated the Move's incredible precision and low latency. One of the most impressive demos showcased full body tracking using an on-screen body puppet, not unlike one of Project Natal's tech demos.

Body tracking is made possible by combining the Move and PS3's head tracking capability. According to the presentation, the PS3 can also detect faces, going so far as to identify individuals through face contour and feature detection. The software will be able to recognize gender, age, smiles and when eyes open and close.

Coombes explained that all the calculations necessary to handle image processing are done by the Cell CPU, which apparently excels at the doing floating point calculations. The raw data can be processed incredibly quickly by the PS3, taking "under a frame" to translate to a game experience. And while Mikhailov didn't reveal how much of the CPU's overall power the Move controller requires, he did reveal that the memory demands are truly "insignificant" -- 1-2 MB of system memory.

Remember, the full trailer is going to be shown on tomorrow’s GameTrailers TV episode, including an interview with Reggie!

Editor-at-Large Matt Casamassina dishes the dirt on the behind-the-scenes murmurings at the event.

It still delivers a quality game of golf, but this year there's the flair of international intrigue thanks to the addition of Ryder Cup.

#gdc We saw a peek of Slider yesterday when he trailer was released, but today I got a chance to zip down a paved street on an office chair with the help of the PS3 Move controller first-hand. More »

Hello PlayStation friends! We’re Telltale, and we make awesome episodic adventure games! You may know of our work – Tales of Monkey Island, Strong Bad, and Wallace & Gromit are a few of our recent titles – but we’ve never launched a game on the illustrious PlayStation 3. Until now, that is! Coming in April, Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse hits the PlayStation Store, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring the third season of our landmark episodic series to you, the PlayStation Nation!

If you’re not familiar with the rabbit/dog detective duo, the following description ripped unceremoniously from the press release explains our heroes’ new unhinged adventure:

In Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse, Max has been bestowed with a set of powerful psychic abilities from an unusual ancient source that he’ll wield against the strongest and strangest foes the Freelance Police have ever faced. Join gaming’s greatest dog and rabbit sleuths as they investigate the source of these powers, with manic Max exercising new and amazing abilities with each episode. Max’s shape shifting, teleportation, mind reading and future sight abilities prove particularly useful as intergalactic simians, eldritch gods, under-dwellers and an arcane scholar ruthlessly hunt down those powers for their own evil ends.

For the first time on the PlayStation Store, we’re teaming up with the fine folks at SCEA to offer Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse for pre-order beginning March 18. Customers who pre-purchase the five-episode comedy saga will pay $29.99 (discounted from $34.99) until the game launches on PSN. Not too bad!

We can’t wait for you to experience the first episode, The Penal Zone, next month! In the meantime, go ahead and take a peek inside the Devil’s Playhouse with the trailer below!

A portion of a PixlBit review… Given the brighter animations, and more simplistic gameplay, Mouse House might also be a great logic-based alternative for younger players who might be unable to comprehend the complex puzzle-solving gameplay of Lolo.

Latest music game may not have specialized instrument controllers.

#gdc10 Just as it did with its colorful puzzle game Critter Crunch, Capybara Games' Might & Magic: Clash Of Heroes is getting the high-definition once-over, making the jump from Nintendo DS to PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade later this year. More »

How did ex-Silent Hill/current Grasshopper sound man Akira Yamaoka kick of his GDC 2010 panel? Well…with a simple, yet freaky sentence. “Audio is my lover.” After that, Yamaoka played a few tunes that he composed during his trip from Japan to California. Sounds like one hell of an awesome session to me!

Plus a few hints about upcoming projects.

Plus a few hints about upcoming projects.

Psst, these screens like you. Pass it on.

#followup At the top is a Smith & Wesson automatic pistol. Below, the WiiAuto Pistol. Mistaking the former for the latter, three-year-old Cheyenne Alexis McKeehan of Wilson County, Tennessee, shot and killed herself Sunday evening. Where does the blame lie? More »

Shortage "definitely" having an impact, says Sony.