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#playstationnetwork This xtreme!!! It may not induce a thirst for tossing back a Mountain Dew or inspire us to shred something, but the PlayStation Network release of Castle Crashers is not tame looking by any means. More »

Welcome to PSN Tuesday. It's time for the Modern Warfare 2 troopers on PlayStation 3 to get their hands on the multi-million selling Stimulus Package. It's available now.

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Wow, you're still here reading? Okay, um, cool! PSP owners can grab Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake or What Did I Do To Deserve This My Lord! 2. Check out the full update after the break.


Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:
(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

Attorney helps break down the case against Sony over Linux removal.

#farewells In a heartfelt letter on his blog, Clint Hocking, the main man behind Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory and Far Cry 2, explained yesterday why he's leaving the studio he's worked at for a decade, Ubisoft Montreal. More »

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

This week Spring Fever celebrates War titles! 50% off Warhawk (PS3) and SOCOM US Navy SEALs Confrontation (PS3) both $14.99 each, regular price $29.99. Also find SOCOM US Navy SEALs Confrontation Cold Front DLC on sale for 7.49, regular price $14.99. Offers good through Monday, 5/10/10.

Updates

Prince of Persia: Epilogue DLC Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Prince of Persia: Revelations Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Prince of Persia: Rival Swords Sale (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Downloadable Games

Lead and Gold: Gangs Of The Wild West ($14.99)
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is a 3rd person shooter delivering an intense team based multiplayer experience. Relive the violent era of the Wild West as it ought to be with adrenaline fueled action and fast paced gunfights. Fight gritty battles in beautifully rendered classic western settings. Test your mettle in genre specific game modes and levels tailor-made for satisfying team play.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 732 MB

Game Demos (free)

UFC Undisputed 2010 Demo
So you want to be a fighter? This is how! Choose from one of 4 selectable fighters and challenge the best in exhibition mode or an 4 man tournament. UFC Undisputed 2010 features the most authentic MMA action while boasting the best fighters in the world. After one round with all the new features and key improvements, you’ll embody the essence and spirit of a real fighter. Are you ready to be one?
ESRB Rated T
File size: 970 MB

Add-on Game Content

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package ($14.99)
The best-selling PlayStation 3 system game of all-time just got bigger, with more epic multiplayer content! The Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package delivers 5 additional action-packed multiplayer maps, including brand-new battlegrounds and legendary fan-favorites from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. French version also available.
File size: 318 MB

Record Of Agarest War: Add-On Dungeon 3: Generation 3 Magma Val (free)
An add-on dungeon for generation 3. It’s time to reunite with old friends at [Magna Val]!
File size: 2.33 MB

Record Of Agarest War: Add-On Dungeon 4: Generation 4 Tresor Island (free)
An add-on dungeon for generation 4. Embark on an exciting journey to the mysterious [Tresor Island]!
File size: 2.33 MB

Record Of Agarest War: Item Pack 3: Recovery Kit + (free)
An advanced recovery kit. It contains [Recovery Grass], which recovers more HP than [Grass]; [Charm Herb], which removes certain effects; [Stone of Life], which revives characters to 50% of their maximum HP; and [Resurrect], which removes the inability to fight.
File size: 2.33 MB

Record Of Agarest War: Item Pack 4: Combination Pack (free)
A package with [Moonlight Flower] and [Tree Spirit Soul], two items useful for alchemy. We also threw in a [Lucky Charm] for, you know, luck. Don’t worry–if it doesn’t work out the first time, this package contains two of each item!
File size: 2.33 MB

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

• “Different People” – No Doubt ($1.99)
• “End It On This” – No Doubt ($1.99)
• “Happy Now?” – No Doubt ($1.99)
• “Hey You” – No Doubt ($1.99)
• “Sixteen” – No Doubt ($1.99)
• “The Climb” – No Doubt ($1.99)
• “Tragic Kingdom” – No Doubt ($1.99)
• “World Go Round” – No Doubt ($1.99)
• “You Can Do It” – No Doubt ($1.99)
• No Doubt Tragic Kingdom: The Deep Cuts ($14.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: No Doubt Tragic Kingdom: The Deep Cuts. This pack includes “Different People,” “Happy Now?,” “Tragic Kingdom,” “Hey You,” “The Climb,” “End It on This,” “World Go ‘Round,” “You Can Do It,” and “Sixteen” by No Doubt.
• No Doubt Tragic Kingdom: The Complete Album ($19.99) – Experience the full Tragic Kingdom album by No Doubt, including the five tracks previously released in the Rock Band Music Store (please note: if you have already purchased these songs, it is possible to purchase them again).
• “According To You” – Orianthi ($1.99)
• “Deartest (I’m So Sorry)” – Picture Me Broken ($0.99)

Rock Band Network

• “Bodies” by Drowning Pool ($1.99)
• “I Know What I Am” by Flight of the Conchords ($1.99)
• “Little Black Backpack ‘09″ by Stroke 9 ($1.99)
• “Semi-Charmed Life ‘09″ by Third Eye Blind ($1.99)
• “Survive” – by Lacuna Coil ($1.99)

File size: 15 MB – 52 MB (singles), 326 MB – 494 MB (track pack)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 5/4 Edition
Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network. In this edition we get the skinny on the new Fat Princess title for your PSP system, check out a free pack for MAG, plus we list the top downloaded add-ons of the Spring season. New video releases include The Men Who Stare at Goats and The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.
File size: 267 MB (HD), 444 MB (1080)

3D Dot Game Heroes Trailer
Evil has plagued the kingdom of Dotnia, and they are in need of a hero. Will it be you? Retro chic meets modern sleek in this, the ultimate love letter to retro gamers.
Seamlessly fusing new and old, the golden era of gaming is felt in every detail of this adventure.
File size: 59 MB (HD)

EyePet Video
Welcome the newest member of your family into your home – EyePet. Using a PlayStation Eye camera and PlayStation Move motion controller, EyePet is virtually projected into our living room where he can play and interact with you and your family. Not only does EyePet live in your world, but you can also interact with his digital environment. EyePet is the first 3-D animated pet for the PS3 system, and is the perfect addition for any family!
File size: 64 MB (HD), 104 MB (1080)

Dead Space 2 Reveal Trailer
Watch the first trailer for Dead Space 2. The nightmare returns in 2011.
File size: 54 MB (HD)

PlayStation Move Video
Using advanced motion sensors and the PlayStation Eye Camera, your every movement is mimicked on-screen in breathtaking Blu-ray powered HD.
Take core gaming to a new level or bring your whole family in on the adventure with a title line up that will excute every gamer.
File size: 115 MB (HD), 179 MB (1080)

Kevin Butler Video
PlayStation Move is the most immersive gamine experience possible. Using advanced motion sensors and the PlayStation Eye Camera, your every movement is mimicked on-screen in breathtaking Blu-ray powered HD, only possible on the PS3 system. Take core gaming to a new level or bring your whole family in on the adventure with a title line up that will excite every gamer. Step into the game with PlayStation Move.
File size: 73 MB (HD), 121 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes

Drops ($1.49)
File size: 13 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Fat Princess: Fistful Of Cake ($19.99)
Sound the trumpets! The highly-anticipated PlayStation Network title Fat Princess is bringing its comical medieval fun to the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and with a host of added features. Frantically-paced and strategic, Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake pits two hordes of players against each other in comic medieval battle royale on the PSP system. Download the game today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 167 MB

Armored Core Last Raven ($14.99)
You can build your own AC units with more than 500 parts to choose from. New features such as Ad-hoc multiplayer function enhance your game experience. The game save from AC3 Portable and ACSL Portable can be carried over to this game.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 804 MB

What Did I Do To Deserve This, My Lord!? 2 ($29.99)
My Lord, God of Destruction! Resume your role and protect me, the Overlord from the throngs of hypocritical human heroes by digging a dungeon and balancing the monster ecosystem! With more stages, heroes and monsters than in the original, and new systems to exploit, you’ll be ready to bring the badness back in this strategy game of increased underworldly proportions.
ESRB Rated: T
File size: 115 MB

Iron Man 2 The Video Game ($29.99)
Iron Man 2 is an action adventure game that takes you beyond the movie into the comic universe. Suit up as Iron Man or War Machine, customize your suit and weapons and battle skyscraper tall enemies. Iron Man brings unrivaled speed and agility. War Machine brings heavy artillery. You choose!
ESRB Rated: T
File size: 727 MB

Game Demos (also available from PS3 Storefront) (free)

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 Demo
The demo for the most advanced NARUTO Shippuden handheld action fighting game has arrived! NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 is the heir to the Ultimate Ninja series, combining completely revamped 2D Ninja fighting with 4-player multiplayer action! Download the demo now!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 67 MB

Add-on Game Content

What Did I Do To Deserve This My Lord! 2 – Day Without Badman DLC ($1.99)
When the Overlord leaves the dungeon, you are tasked with the responsibility of protecting his (rather annoying) daughter. These new levels, monologues by the Overlord’s daughterm put you in charge of defeating a myriad of heroes for the sake of a damsel who is not so distressed.
File size: 610 KB

What Did I Do To Deserve This My Lord! 2 – My Name is Shota DLC ($1.99)
Face off against Shota, the original main hero, as you get a glimpse of his side of the store. These new levels are narrated by the tragically unskilled and unlucky hero as he struggles to survive the rugged and adventurous life of those who answer the call to action.
File size: 596 KB

PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Sneezies ($2.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 9.65 MB

One Two Boat Racing (PSP Only) ($1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 5.32 MB

Ramen Heaven (PSP Only) ($1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 6.6 MB

Finger Connection (PSP Only) ($1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 6.3 MB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 5/4 Edition
File size: 91 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Drops PSP Theme 1 ($0.99)
File size: 320 KB

Drops PSP Theme 2 ($0.99)
File size: 480 KB

Who likes cheap Xbox Live Gold subscriptions? That's right, you do -- and Newegg has got you covered. Right now the tech seller has a full year of Xbox Live Gold up for only $34.99, a full $15 off the usual $50 price. That's almost three months of online gaming for free. You can't argue with that. Well, you could but you'd be a jerk, and there's no room for jerks on Xbox Live. Nope, none.

#xboxlivearcade You know what was missing from the original Hydro Thunder? That's right. Exploding barrels. Thankfully, developer Vector Unit has corrected that oversight in Hydro Thunder Hurricane, coming to Xbox Live Arcade. More »

#census Over 1,600 Kotaku readers have shared their feedback with us via the 2010 Gawker Media Census. 70% of those who responded play at least 11 hours of video games per week—up from 60% last year. We admire your stick-to-it-ive-ness. Join the party—click through to submit your Census! More »

#opinion Video games have given the world joy, joysticks and Super Mario. They've been accused of worse. Let us hope they have not inspired TV series, like Lost, to end simplistically (thus, badly!), the way so many video games do. More »

The recent eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull (pronounced as ... uh ... never mind) may have prevented Splash Damage from properly showing off its latest game at a Bethesda press event, but at least the internet remained functional. We've got some new screenshots of Brink in our gallery below -- just think of it as a collection of "I'm sorry I couldn't be there" cards.

Brink, which promises to embed player customization, first-person shootering and elements of parkour into a futuristic world, is due on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC this fall.

Hello there, my name is Robert Daly and I am the studio head here at Pipeworks. It was mid last year when an email came in about Deadliest Warrior from our business development group. A couple minutes after that, a request had come in and I responded that we would be very interested in this project although a few weeks earlier I was cursing about the results of the show. I had been watching the Special Forces vs. Spetsnaz episode and thought, "Grrrr…stupid ballistic knife, what a useless piece of junk, give me a Gerber any day of the week." Having been in the Special Forces myself, it was annoying to see those results, although it was interesting to see the weapon selections since they were more in line with what is used now then what was used when these units would have faced off.

Goron into the gallery First 4 Figures has created a niche for itself as a destination for insane, rich Nintendo fans' extra money. The company has dipped pretty deep into the Zelda character catalog for its latest high-quality, high-cost figurine: Ocarina of Time's Goron King, Darunia.

Zelda adherents who really want to festoon their desks, shelves or dioramas with a 15-inch rock man (he's to scale with First 4 Figures' other Zelda toys) can order one of these for $154.99 in advance of its Q4 2010 release. The rest of us can just look at pictures of the thing in the gallery below.

Direct link and videos for Picross 3D, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Mega Man Zero Collection, Trauma Team, Kung Fu Funk, Bloons DSiWare and 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection here

Brutal new images.

Another successful first-person adventure from Renegade Kid.

Game Betas are serious business.

RAGE is a gorgeous game. The Xbox 360 version of id's post-apocalyptic shooter, running at 60 frames per second, stunned at a recent Bethesda event, and removed any doubts as to whether the idTech 5 engine would hold up nearly three years after the game's unveiling.

RAGE's story starts in the near future: a giant asteroid is heading towards Earth, and rather than launch a team of wacky oil-rig drillers at the problem, the governments of the world convene and decide to put most of the population into suspended animation and bury them beneath the surface in giant Arks. Years later, you're revived as the sole survivor of your malfunctioning Ark. I watched a hands-off demonstration a bit further along into the game, but there will be a brief tutorial during your revival process.

#podcast Kotaku Talk Radio will be recording live from CBS Radio on Wednesday. 11am Kotaku Time. 1pm ET. 10am PT. Hosts: Crecente and me. Guest: Sid Meier. Call-in and live-streaming details will be on Kotaku at showtime. Join us! More »

#fanfilm Street Fighter: Beginning's End is a fan film with amazing fight choreography, some tight special effects, better than normal Ken hair, and a terrifically bad sense of timing, releasing the same week as the Capcom-sanctioned Street Fighter Legacy. More »

SCEE loves bundles, so it comes as no surprise that Sony is preparing special ModNation Racers packages for both the PS3 and PSP in Europe. The PS3 package, spotted by TheSixthAxis, is rather no-frills, simply bundling the game and a 250GB Slim system for €315. The PSP package is slightly more interesting, including a PSP-3000, a copy of the game on UMD and a ModNation-branded case for €150.

Neither of these offerings have been announced (or are expected to be announced) for America. Expect a review of ModNation Racers tomorrow.

You know that dusty piggy bank you've had sitting on the shelf forever? Look, forget the kid's college fund -- she's not going to college for, like, years -- and bust that thing open! There's going to be some solid content on Xbox Live Marketplace this month.

In the mood for XBLA games? How does Rocket Knight or Zeno Clash tickle your fancy? Oh, so you want some DLC -- Dragon Age: Origins will have more to offer the tireless adventurer later this month. What to learn the Secret of Monkey Island? During the week of May 17, the secret will be half-off. See what we mean?

Head past the break for more XBLM release highlights for the month provided by Microsoft.

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow is the only DS RPG I am interested in at the moent. I don’t really have any time invested into the Blue Dragon franchise, but I know that this entry in the series is an action RPG. That’s my bread-and-butter right there, making it hard for me not to [...]

#bethesdasoftworks The head of Hunted: The Demon's Forge developer, inXile Entertainment, doesn't take comparisons of his dark dungeon crawler to Gears of War unkindly—even if you're labeling it Spears of War and Gears of Warcraft. More »

Chess Challenge! - WiiWare - Coming May 10th to North America! Now you can play fully Wi-Fi enable chess on your Wii™! Patience will be key going up against the best players from around the world with Chess Challenge! Perfect your chess skills by playing against the computer in multiple difficulty modes [...]