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You might have guessed this already, but it's no simple error that's keeping the PSN down over the last few days, forcing us into productive activities (like writing this) instead of multiplayer Spelunker HD. Sony finally came forward on the PlayStation Blog and admitted that " An external intrusion on our system has affected our PlayStation Network and Qriocity services." Sony turned off PSN and Qriocity services on Wednesday to investigate this "intrusion" further.

If this is the work of "Anonymous" members, they failed to read their own nebulous organization's press release -- Anonymous supposedly backed off from PSN attacks in early April. It's entirely possible, however, the latest hackers are members of no group other than the loose worldwide confederation of jerks.

#rumor An online survey indicates that EA Sports has plans to offer a paid subscription that, among other features, would deliver some paid downloadable content for free and make full versions of upcoming games available for download before their release date. More »

If you live in Europe and have access to a PS3 or PSP, then it's time for you to do a little bit of spring cleaning. Of ... um, your wallet. Your wallet is just filthy with money -- why not clean it up by dropping some notes on the dozens of games discounted for the PSN's Spring Offers sale?

There are only a few downloadable goodies mixed in with this week's European PSN update, including Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes and Rush N' Attack -- but plenty of special offers. Whether you're rocking a PS3 or PSP (or both!), Sony's discounted dozens of titles as part of its Spring Offers promotion. Check them all out below!

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It's now possible to access Music Unlimited Powered by Qriocity anywhere you can get a Wi-Fi signal. The PSP can now use the streaming music service, which offers "more than seven million songs" to paying users, with two tiers of playlist customization.

Sony announced this morning that the PSP app is now available in "UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Australia and New Zealand." Today is also the planned release date for the US. If you'd like to try Qriocity, Sony is offering 30-day trials to PSN members here.

This week's PSN update delivers Final Fantasy 4: The Complete Collection for PSP. The $30 bundle includes Final Fantasy 4 and The After Years sequel.

For those on a total nostalgia kick, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for PS3 has been discounted, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is now available.

Speed on past the break for all this week's DLC.
Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:
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So, there's not a ton of new stuff for the PS3 this week -- other than the PSN debut of Fancy Pants Adventures, of course -- though PSP owners are in for a sweet pair of treats: Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection and Patapon 3. Of course, fans of not paying a lot of money for things (which, really, should be just about everyone) can still capitalize on all the "Spring Offers" for both platforms. Check out the full list of new content after the jump!


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

Announced during GDC, version 1.5 of the PlayStation Home client will go live tomorrow morning, April 20. The update not only introduces engine enhancements designed to aid developers in making full high-performance games for the platform, but a number of interface tweaks as well.

Sony is launching a new Sodium themed private space along with the update, although Lockwood Publishing's futuristic racer utilizing the Home 1.5 framework, Sodium Two, is still in closed beta. You can find a complete list of the UI and functionality updates being introduced at the source link below.

#playstationnetwork This week's North American PlayStation Store update seems to have a little something for everyone—as long as they're a PlayStation 3 or PSP owner, of course. From all-female fighting game Arcana Heart 3 to Fancy Pants Adventures to plenty of classic games, there's probably something fun for you here. More »

#northamerica Well this is certainly an exciting week for PlayStation 3 owners. Not only is tasty puzzle-RPG Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes finally here in high-definition, new add-ons for Bulletstorm, Killzone 3, and Super Stardust HD have also flooded the North American PlayStation Store. More »

#sonyvsgeohot Ars Technica reports that sources within Sony's hosting provider belittled Anonymous' cyber-attack as "medium strength," and something that only "annoyed our network engineers." The hosting service's plan is to wait out Anonymous until the attackers get bored. More »

Taking to the US and EU PlayStation Forums en masse, PlayStation 3 users continue to report connectivity issues with PlayStation Network today. Starting with the declaration of attack by hacker group "Anonymous" earlier this week, PSN has been experiencing sporadic issues over the past few days -- Sony characterized the outages as "intermittent" earlier this week, and promised that "engineers are working to restore and maintain the services." As of the time of publishing, we have been unable to connect to PSN today through several staff accounts.

According to a Sony EU forum moderator, a trio of error codes could be showing up for affected users (80710092, 80710D36 and 8071053D), though little else is offered in way of information. "We are currently looking into this and I will update the thread as more information becomes available," the post notes.

Additionally, PlayStation Lifestyle reports that a splinter group of Anonymous -- identified as "SonyRecon" -- is apparently going after specific Sony executives, seeking to reveal "names, phone numbers, pictures, home addresses, email, internet protocol address, family members and other data." CEO Sir Howard Stringer is said to be one of the group's targets, among others.

As previously detailed, Anonymous launched the attacks on Sony earlier this week as a sign of solidarity with hackers George "GeoHot" Hotz and Alexander "Graf_Chokolo" Egorenkov, both of whom are currently in litigation with Sony.

#playstationnetwork What new treasures await PlayStation 3 and PSP owners this week on the North American PlayStation Store? One Red Faction spin-off, a game called StarDrone, a multiplayer demo for SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs and cheap-cheap Angry Birds. More »

The amorphous hacking collective "Anonymous" is now fighting a war on two fronts -- while one battle continues to rage over WikiLeaks, a new battle one with Sony. As of yesterday, Anonymous is focusing efforts on both PlayStation Network and PlayStation's official website, bringing both down at various points. Sony's PlayStation blog noted the issue yesterday, stating that some folks were "experiencing intermittent service" and saying Sony was "working on finding a solution."

"We are currently investigating, including the possibility of targeted behavior of an outside party, "Sony senior director of corporate communications and social media Patrick Seybold told us this morning. "If this is indeed caused by such act, we want to once again thank our customers who have borne the brunt of the attack through interrupted service. Our engineers are working to restore and maintain the services, and we appreciate our customers' continued support."

A manifesto declaring the group's intentions was also posted, which not only declares loyalty to George "Geohot" Hotz and Alexander "Graf_Chokolo" Egorenkov, but also states intentions to "attack your [Sony's] private property because we disagree with your actions." While the group acknowledges this is "wrong," the idea is to mimic what it believes Sony to have done -- restricted the actions of folks trying to use an object they own.

Ars Technica reports that the group is also encouraging people to show up at Sony stores on April 16 and complain. Nothing quite says "stick it to the man" like complaining to retail employees.

[Thanks, Aaron]

#playstationnetwork There's plenty of nostalgia on tap in this week's North American PlayStation Store update with Moon Diver, the new game from the designer of Strider, plus a new Rush'N Attack game, a fresh Back to the Future episode and one very old Sonic the Hedgehog game. More »

#ps3 Sony's plans to reward its most devoted video game-loving customers with the PlayStation Rewards program appear to have changed. According to an e-mail sent to participants in the PlayStation Rewards beta, the customer loyalty program won't launch next month as planned. More »

#snea PlayStation Network members may have seen a message from Sony Computer Entertainment America in their e-mail inboxes recently, a warning that their account and the funds in their PSN wallet are about to be taken over by SNEA (Sony Network Entertainment America). Panic? No! More »

#playstationnetwork Big things are happening on the North American PlayStation Store this week with the downloadable release of DC Universe Online and Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy, new PSN games Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime and Swarm, and another PlayStation classic, Legend of Mana. Whew! More »

Sackboy is grabbing his trusty Trapper Keeper and heading to Avalon Elementary next semester. The LittleBigPlanet 2 "Teacher Pack" is currently being developed by Media Molecule and it's said to be packed with "demonstrations of National Curriculum, based in game levels that other teachers have made." The pack will feature PlayStation Move functionality, SCEE senior VP Ray Maguire told MCV.

"The pack will be a really useful way of starting to track and develop interest and involvement in games-based learning," Maguire noted. He also added that SCEE is aiming for a release "by the start of the summer term in May." In other news, schools in the UK have a summer term starting in May. We're so, so sorry, you guys.

After getting the special House Party promotion treatment on XBLA, Ubisoft is taking a Pey'j from Microsoft's book and working with Sony to promote the forthcoming release of Beyond Good & Evil HD on PSN. In addition to the game itself, all PSN members "who pick up the game within the first two weeks" will snag two free avatars (of Jade or Pey'j, seen above) for their PSN cards.

Of course, knowing when those two weeks will be, exactly, could be an issue -- Ubisoft has only given the game a "May" launch window. We'll let you know if we hear something more specific, but for now there's a new trailer embedded after the break.

#ps3 Please, take your time making your way to the PlayStation Store, my North American brethren. I have downloads of the Mortal Kombat demo and Slam Bolt Scrappers that need completing. What else might the PlayStation 3 or PSP owner be interested in this week? More »

The Jackass guys are back for their wildest round of mischief and mayhem yet! Check out Jackass 3 in theatrical or unrated version, loaded with all the outrageous footage not shown in theaters. Also, be sure to cash in on Jackass Sale before 3/14, with uncensored, unbelievable and totally explicit stunts from the idiots you’ve come to know and love from a safe and sanitary distance!

Other great movie titles also arrive in store this week: The heart-pounding action-drama The Next Three Days stars Russell Crowe as John Brennan who will stop at nothing to protect his family and break his wrongfully convicted wife out of jail. Next, catch WWE Superstar Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque in this leading role debut in The Chaperone, where he plays a former getaway-driver who wants to start a new life and patch things up with his teenage daughter. Last but not least, check out The Inside Job, this year’s Academy Award winner for Best Documentary, the first film to provide a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008 which caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression.

PlayStation Store brings great discounts and freebies to you bargain hunters! First, it’s one of the largest parties of the year in New Orleans, so celebrate all the party movies of the past in Deal of the Week – Party Gras, with movies like Van Wilder, Almost Famous, My Best Friend’s Girl, plus many more. Next, get a free download of Ghost Rider courtesy of Toyota Highlander. Also, as a part of our effort to highlight Anime on the video service, PlayStation Store is offering the following anime episodes for FREE, some starting this week:

Fullmetal Alchemist Brother (3/8 – 3/21)
Afro Samurai (3/8 – 3/21)
FLCL (3/15 – 3/28)
Trigun (3/15 – 3/28)
Death Note (3/15 – 3/22)
Kekkaishi (3/15 – 3/22)
Naruto Shippuden (3/15 – 3/22)
Vampire Knight (3/15 – 3/22)
InuYasha (3/15 – 3/22)
Bleach (3/15 – 3/22)

Check out the newly arrived movies and TV episodes:

Just In TV

US Store: Jackass 3, Jackass 3 Unrated, The Next Three Days, 127 Hours, Inside Job, Michael Jordan To the Max, The Chaperone, Fathers of the Sport, Cool It, Love & Other Drugs, All Star Superman, The Bleeding, and much more!

Canada Store: Jackass 3, , Jackass 3 Unrated, Inside Job, Fathers of the Sport, 127 Hours, The Next Three Days, Faster, Megamind, Piranha 3D, All Star Superman, Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D, Exposure: Sports Illustrated 2011, and much more!

New Release Movies

US Store: Campus PD Season 3, Traffic Light Season 1, 100 Ways to Die Season 4, White Collar Season 2, Southland Season 3, MTVS’s Skins Season 1, Mr. Sunshine Season 1, Stargate Universe Season 2, House Season 7, Top Gear Season 16, Family Guy Season 9, and much more!

Canada Store: Luther Season 1, Burn Notice Season 2, Breakout Kings Season 1, Bleach Season 13, Traffic Light Season 1, American Chopper: Senior Vs. Junior Season 1, Mr. Sunshine Season 1, The Event Season 1, The Ultimate Fighter Season 12, Black Butler Season 1, and much more!

3 times the laughs. 3 times the stupid. 3 times the pain. Check out the hysterical trailer for Jackass 3 below, now available for US and Canada users!

Top TV Downloads

US:

Smallville | Season 10 – Scion Supernatural | Season 6 – …And Then There Were None WWE: Royal Rumble 2011 | Season 1 -40-Man Royal Rumble Match Young Justice | Season 1 – Downtime Archer | Season 2 - Tragical History Smallville | Season 10 – Fortune Family Guy | Season 9 -German Guy Jersey Shore | Season Back to the Shore – A Cheesy Situation Tosh.0 | Season 3 – Tosh.0 308 Supernatural | Season 6 – The French Mistake

Canada:

Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin – The Untold Story | Season Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin – The Untold Story – Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin – The Untold Story The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Days Gone Bye STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS | Season 3 – Counter Attack The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Guts STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS | Season 3 – The Citadel Family Guy | Season 8 – The Splendid Source The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Tell It To The Frogs Family Guy | Season 8 – Road to Multi-verse Astonishing X-Men | Season 1 – Gifted, Episode 1 The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Vatos

Top Movie Downloads

US:

Faster Due Date 127 Hours Love and Other Drugs Unstoppable Burlesque Megamind Life As We Know It Alien vs. Ninja Paranormal Activity 2

Canada:

127 Hours Due Date Faster Love and Other Drugs Burlesque Unstoppable The Social Network RED Life As We Know It Megamind

#impressions Okabu isn't meant to be an "issues" game. It isn't meant to teach you that we should care for our environment, that pollution could one day kill us. More »

In Gameloft's long-running series of ... borrowed game archetypes, we've yet to see a console dungeon crawler from the company. With Dungeon Hunter: Alliance, however, the French developer is setting its torch to "light" and confronting the diablos of the darkness head on.

The neverending search for loot begins this April on PSN, and features both online and offline co-op play -- Gameloft promises "30 levels with an immense world of dungeons, villages and forests to explore." Perhaps "Dungeon/Village/Forest Hunter: Alliance" would've been a more apt title. It's also got a certain je ne sais quoi to it, no? That one's free, Gameloft. The next one'll cost ya.

Hi everyone, and welcome to the weekly comics update. We have 70 comics for you today, and a lot of highlights!

Based on the acclaimed open-world PS3 game, the inFAMOUS comic is out today! Published by DC Comics, this 6-part series is written by inFamous game writer William Harms (Impaler) and illustrated by Eric Nguyen (Halo: Helljumper, Strange Girl). While delivering a mysterious package, bike courier Cole MacGrath is caught in a massive explosion that gives him electric superpowers. As his world collapses around him, Cole must defend himself and his city from government forces that’ll stop at nothing to capture him.

The first Transformers 3 Movie Prequel begins here! In Foundation #1, the origin of the bitter rivalry between Optimus Prime and Megatron starts here – but what is the secret connection that will forever bind them? And how will it affect the future of all Transformers? Also available today is Rising Storm #1, featuring fan-favorite SHOCKWAVE entering the scene in a major way just in time for his role in Transformers 3.

Three more Sonic The Hedgehog comics to add to your collection with issues #141, #142 and #143. Sonic, with Knuckles and Team Chaotix, travels to the Robotnik-Controlled Angel Island after learning that Knuckles’ father, Locke, is being held captive. How will they free Locke? And what if the only way to do so is to team-up with your worst enemies?

Witness the start of an explosive new era in the Avengers mythos in Dark Avengers (2009)! Who are the Dark Avengers? Who is the Iron Patriot? The answers will shock you! Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato Jr, and with issues #1 to #6 out today.

Markosia bring us yet another great collection of bundles today, with: Breathe, Haven, Hero 9 to 5, The Indifference Engine, The Lexian Chronicles, N-Guard and Ritual. There’s something for everyone here! We also have more bundles from IDW, including the very topical Dragon Age, Army of Two and three Silent Hill packages… all at a competitive price!

Here is the full list:

• 2000AD Prog #1716
• Army of Two BUNDLE
• Baby Boomers #2
• Batman Beyond Vol. 2 #4
• Breathe BUNDLE
• Dark Avengers (2009) #1 -#6
• Dragon Age BUNDLE
• The Dreaming #18
• Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun #2
• Ex Machina #33
• Fables #49
• Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1 #12
• Hack/Slash #5
• Haven BUNDLE
• Hero 9 to 5 BUNDLE
• Hero Squared #1 – #4
• I Luv Halloween #17
• Imaginary Boys #2
• The Indifference Engine BUNDLE
• inFAMOUS #1
• Infantry #1 – #4
• Infestation #300
• JLA #41
• Justice League: Generation Lost #21
• Lamorte Sisters #3
• Legends of the Dark Crystal #11
• Legends of the DC Universe #7
• The Lexian Chronicles BUNDLE #2
• Lily of the Valley #2
• N-Guard BUNDLE
• Powers (2004) #18 – #22
• Return to Labyrinth #7
• Ritual BUNDLE
• Sandman #25
• Silent Hill: Dead/Alive BUNDLE
• Silent Hill: Dying Inside BUNDLE
• Silent Hill: Sinner’s Reward BUNDLE
• Slaughterman’s Creed #2
• Sonic The Hedgehog #141 – #143
• Star Trek: The Manga #17
• Superman/Batman #52
• Supernatural: Beginning’s End #4
• Tomorrow Stories #4
• Top 10 #4
• Transformers #16
• Transformers 3: Movie Prequel #100
• Transformers 3: Movie Prequel #200
• Undertown #10
• Van Von Hunter #8
• Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #24
• Y: The Last Man #31
• Young Avengers (2005) #11
• Young Avengers (2005) #12

Please visit www.playstationcomics.com for prices and to see the whole catalog.

Have a good week!

Sony gives PlayStation Plus subscribers the ability to store game saves online via the PlayStation Network with tomorrow's 3.60 system software update, allowing up to 1,000 data files to be stored on 150MB of space as long as the money keeps coming in. Check out the PlayStation Blog for more details. More »

Hey everyone – We’ve got an exciting new feature coming exclusively to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Included in the system software update (v3.60) coming tomorrow to PS3, PlayStation Network’s new online storage for game saves feature gives PlayStation Plus subscribers the capability to back up game save data to the cloud. Online storage for game saves is a great way for PlayStation Plus subscribers to ensure that their data files are secure and also for users who wish to access their files from other PS3 systems.

The new online storage feature allows gamers to store up to 150MB of game save data and a maximum of 1000 data files per PSN account. Users also have the ability to back-up “copy-prohibited save data,” and all previously saved data may be restored once per 24 hour period. When the new feature launches, most PS3 titles will be compatible with online storage for game saves, and moving forward, all new titles will have the capability to offer the storage option.

As I mentioned before, online storage for game saves functionality is included automatically for PlayStation Plus subscribers with system software update (v3.60), which will be available on March 10, 2011, and users can access their stored data on the XMB at any time. Additionally, users who save their files to the cloud can access their data on any PS3, using their PSN sign-in ID.

PlayStation Plus subscribers should turn on the auto-download feature to ensure that the update will begin downloading as soon as it’s available, so you can start backing up your game saves right away. If you aren’t already a PlayStation Plus subscriber, be sure to check out our bi-weekly post highlighting the free games, discounts and exciting exclusives we offer, in addition to the upcoming online storage for game saves feature.

Other minor features will also be added via system software update (v3.60). For more information please visit http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/ once the update is live.

#playstationstore That PlayStation Plus membership will feel like a much better investment today, now that the Mortal Kombat demo for PlayStation 3 is online and available only to PS+ subscribers. The rest of us can taken consolation in a huge flood of new PSone Classics. More »

Hi Everyone -

Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:

PlayStation Plus

Featured Game Demo

• Mortal Kombat Demo (Exclusive and free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

PSN Gamers’ Choice Award Winners (Spring Fever Week #1)

• Best PS3 Game: Castle Crashers (50% discount)
• Best PSP Game: God of War: Ghost of Sparta (50% discount)
• Best PSN Exclusive Game: Dead Nation (50% discount)
• Best Mini: Age of Zombies (50% discount)

Featured Qore Episode

• Qore March Episode 34 – Single Episode (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $2.99)

Discounted Games & DLC

• Mega Man 3 (PSOne) (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)

Updates

Castle Crashers – Sale (PS3) (now $10.49, original price $14.99)
God of War: Ghost of Sparta – Sale (PSP) (now $27.99, original price $39.99)
Dead Nation – Sale (PS3) (now 10.49, original price $14.99)
Age of Zombies – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.50, original price $4.99)
Ricochet – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $7.99)
Kung-Fu Live (PSN Exclusive) – Sale (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Shift Extended – Minis – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)

Qore

Qore Episode 34 – March ($2.99, free for PlayStation Plus subscribers)
Presented by the PlayStation Network ventures into the world of Dragon Age II, charts the story behind the soundtrack of inFAMOUS 2, sets its sights on Crysis 2, and jumps into the action of MotorStorm Apocalypse.
File size: 1.51 GB

Qore Annual Subscription – March 2011 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to upcoming titles from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.51 GB

Downloadable Games

TestYourself Psychology($2.99)
Ever wondered who you really are and what you are better designed for? TestYourself is a series of interactive psychological tests that combine science and fun and give you real scientific analysis of each aspect of your personality and mentality! This first pack of tests, TestYourself: Psychology, analyzes two areas of your psychological structure — Nervous System and Intellect. Start reading this manual to you, you are worth the story!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 33 MB

Game Demos (free)

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 – Network Demo
Capcom presents the next evolution in retro side-scrolling action with Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. Equipped with his famous bionic arm, Nathan “Rad” Spencer swings back into action in order to stop General Sabio from launching a deadly missile strike. Swing, leap, and shoot your way through lush new environments as you encounter countless enemies and huge bosses throughout the island of Papagaya.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 835 MB

Explodemon! Trial
The universe’s most destructive ‘hero’ is about to become its only hope. Explodemon is adrenaline-pumping retro platforming brought kicking and screaming into the modern age! Download the trial now and see for yourself!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.24 GB

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 The Masters Demo
Ror the first time in EA SPORTS history, experience the Masters – golf’s greatest springtime tradition – in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters. The demo will introduce you to the #1 most requested item in the history of the franchise – the Masters, and also let you preview several other ground-breaking updates such as: The Caddie Experience, New Career Mode, Mid-Round Saves, Fast Golf, and much more. Download today and start earning XP that transfers to the full game so you can be one step closer to becoming a Masters Champion!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.71 GB

PSone Classics

Disney’s Hercules ($5.99)
Play as Hercules and go from zero to hero! Battle through a series of action-packed levels to prove you are a true hero! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 213 MB

Disney’s Peter Pan ($5.99)
Take part in a Never Land adventure! Join Peter Pan and The Lost Boys in this game based on the Disney classic. Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 350 MB

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch ($5.99)
Get ready for a Hawaiian adventure with Lilo and Stitch in this game based on the Disney classic! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 272 MB

Disney/Pixar Toy Story Racer ($5.99)
Join all of the Toy Story crew in this fun racer! Use your power-ups and put the pedal down to cross the finish line first! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 138 MB

Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc. Scream Team ($5.99)
Join Mike and Sulley as they train to become some of the scariest monsters around! Do they have what it takes to become top Scarers? Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 386 MB

Disney/Pixar Toy Story 2 ($5.99)
Woody has been stolen by a scheming toy collector! Now, Buzz Lightyear must leave the neighborhood to save his best friend! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 405 MB

Disney’s: The Emperor’s New Groove ($5.99)
Emperor Kuzco was turned into a llama by his loyal advisor! Now, he must team up with a simple citizen in order to return to the palace and reclaim the throne! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 381 MB

Disney/Pixar A Bug’s Life ($5.99)
Play the role of Flik, a klutzy but inventive worker ant, as he searches for other insects to help defend his colony against the cruel grasshoppers! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 479 MB

R4 RIDGE RACER TYPE 4 ($5.99)
Race in the Grand Prix and drift through every corner for that checkered flag win! Famous mascot, Reiko Nagase, waits to congratulate you at the finish line. Download this PSone Classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 352 MB

Add-on Game Content

Tales From Space: About A Blob – Blob Costumes ($2.99)
Customize your Blob’s appearance with the premium Blob Costume Pack! Look your best with the premium Blob Hats! Blob Hair! Blob Glasses! Blob Lips! Download the Blob Costume Pack today
File size: 100 KB

Dragon Age II – The Black Emporium (Online Pass) – Public Release ($9.99)
Come one, come all to the Black Emporium! There you’ll find many powerful artifacts, some for sale, and some for free! Hidden in the shop is a way to transform your body, face, hair and eyes — all new! Act now, and you’ll receive your own Mabari War Hound to call into battle.
File size: 14 MB

Dragon Age II – The Exiled Prince – Public Release ($6.99)
Torn by family tragedy, the noble archer Sebastian Vael is thrust back into the religious life he left behind. Choose to avenge Sebastian’s murdered family and reclaim his title or direct his holy vengeance on your enemies in Kirkwall. Sebastian Vael is a full Dragon Age II follower with unshakable loyalty and excellent aim.
File size: 32 MB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Porsche 911 Speedster ($2.99)
This is your chance to drive the beautifully crafted and new for 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster. Only 356 examples of this powerful and stylish Supercar will be built by Porsche as an homage to the classic Speedster of the 1950’s.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Porsche 911 Turbo ($2.99)
The Porsche 911 Turbo was the top of the range Porsche between 1975 and 1989. Making use of a powerful turbocharger and purposeful body design this Sports Car will surely be causing trouble for any Racer or Cop that gets in its way.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Porsche 959 ($2.99)
This technologically advanced 80’s Supercar was created to win on the road, track and rally. It was the fastest street-legal production car and remains one of the most sought after Porsches of all time due to its limited numbers and amazing performance.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Porsche Unleashed Pack ($6.99)
The Porsche Unleashed Pack includes three very special Porsches, each one created to fulfill a very specific purpose – the power of the 1982 Porsche 911 Turbo, the speed of the 1988 Porsche 959, and the style of the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster. It also includes ten new events to drive them in that will test your Racer and Cop abilities to the limit.
File size: 103 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Chef Hat (IF) ($0.99)
An accessory for IF, inspired by a chef’s hat.
File size: 292 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Leafy Bow HQ (Neptune) ($0.99)
A double-leaf-shaped accessory for Neptune.
File size: 193 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Planeptune Reconstruction ($0.99)
An idea to increase the popularity of Planeptune: a Purple Heart body pillow cover. Hug it or wear it! The best kind of cloth is needed to make this comfortable cover. Help reduce the manufacture price by collecting an Ultimate Fiber, which can be taken from Mandrakes!
File size: 100 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Request From An Overlord ($0.99)
An Overlord (Lv. 1) awakens from his long, long rest. Consequently, his level has decreased to 1. He’s found a perfect place to train, but a violent dragon is distracting him. Go defeat the Rahab for the Overlord (Lv.1) so he can train in peace. Something’s different about this rubber band! Obtain a Rubber Band and experience the power of rubber made in Gamindustri!
File size: 100 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Revenge For The Betrayal ($0.99)
A group of adventurers were betrayed and attacked by one of their allies. The injured adventurers are requesting someone to exact revenge against their backstabbing ally. Obtain Trinity Bangle, an item that increases your AP!
File size: 100 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Waitress (Compa) ($0.99)
An accessory for Compa, inspired by waitress uniforms.
File size: 285 KB

MINDJACK – Extra Map Pack 2 ($6.99)
Extra Map Pack 2 Includes:

• Neon Nightmare: Encounter waves of soldiers and enemies in a fierce battle at an old downtown alley.
• Look Up, Look Down: Defend yourself from enemies attacking you from every direction on a vertical battlefield.
• Truth at Nerkas HQ: Fight your way through a labyrinth of structures inside Nerkas Laboratories. Utilize its hidden corners to gain the most advantageous position against your enemies.

File size: 115 MB

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet – Doom On The Loose! ($4.99)
Not everyone wants to play as a Squaddie-two-shoes! Take control of Dr. Doom and his hefty minion Abomination and see their side of the story as they escape from the Helicarrier and steal the Infinity Stones from the Super Zero Squad!
File size: 196 MB

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood – The Da Vinci Disappearance ($9.99)
After the fall of the Borgias in Rome, Leonardo Da Vinci is kidnapped by an underground cult dedicated to transforming mankind. Ezio will embark on a relentless quest to recover Leo discovering two new locations and two new gameplay features. The multiplayer addition is the biggest expansion to the award-winning multiplayer yet, including one new map, four new characters and two new game modes.
File size: 1.60 GB

MLB 11 The Show Classic Stadiums 6-Pack ($4.99)
Play in some of the most famous baseball stadiums in history in MLB 11 The Show. Classic stadiums include Shibe Park, Forbes Field, The Polo Grounds, Crosley Field, Sportsman’s Park and Griffith Stadium. Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Advanced Stats ($0.99)
Get Advanced Stats for all players in MLB 11 The Show. Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Heal Road to the Show Injury ($0.99)
Heal your injured Road to the Show player instantly in MLB 11 The Show. Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Franchise Funds Increase ($0.99)
Increase your Franchise funds by 20 million. Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Challenge of the Week 5 Pack ($1.00)
Buy 5 Challenge of the Week Attempts for the price of 4. Compete against other online users for weekly and monthly prizes including Sony Electronics, MLB memorabilia and much more! Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Challenge of the Week 26 Pack ($5.00)
Buy 26 Challenge of the Week Attempts for the price of 4. Compete against other online users for weekly and monthly prizes including Sony Electronics, MLB memorabilia and much more! Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Challenge of the Week Attempt ($0.25)
Buy 1 Challenge of the Week Attempts for the price of 4. Compete against other online users for weekly and monthly prizes including Sony Electronics, MLB memorabilia and much more! Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Road to the Show Training Points ($0.99)
Increase your Road to the Show Training Points by 1000. Purchase as many times as needed. Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

LittleBigPlanet 2 Crocodile Costume ($0.99)
In LBP2, discover limitless gameplay as you join Sackboy in a new whimsical adventure filled with new characters, clever gadgets, and not to mention new costumes! Dress Sackboy up as a Crocodile from the Even More Animals! Costume Pack!
File size: 1.02 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Vulture Costume ($0.99)
In LBP2, discover limitless gameplay as you join Sackboy in a new whimsical adventure filled with new characters, clever gadgets, and not to mention new costumes! Dress Sackboy up as a Vulture from the Even More Animals! Costume Pack!
File size: 1.02 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Mandril Costume ($0.99)
In LBP2, discover limitless gameplay as you join Sackboy in a new whimsical adventure filled with new characters, clever gadgets, and not to mention new costumes! Dress Sackboy up as a Mandril from the Even More Animals! Costume Pack!
File size: 1.02 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Cobra Costume ($0.99)
In LBP2, discover limitless gameplay as you join Sackboy in a new whimsical adventure filled with new characters, clever gadgets, and not to mention new costumes! Dress Sackboy up as a Cobra from the Even More Animals! Costume Pack!
File size: 1.02 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Even More Animals! Costume Pack ($2.99)
In LBP2, discover limitless gameplay as you join Sackboy in a new whimsical adventure filled with new characters, clever gadgets, and not to mention new costumes! Dress Sackboy up with the Even More Animals! Costume pack that includes Crocodile, Vulture, Cobra and Mandril!
File size: 1.02 MB

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
For all song credits please visit http://www.guitarhero.com/.

• “Psycho” – Puddle Of Mudd ($1.99)
• “Always” – Saliva ($1.99)
• “Hands Open” – Snow Patrol ($1.99)
• “Headstrong” – Trapt ($1.99)
• “Little Sister” – Queens Of The Stone Age ($1.99)
• “She’s A Genius” – Jet ($1.99)
• “Sic Transit Gloria… Glory Fades” – Brand New ($1.99)
• “Sorrow” – Bad Religion ($1.99)
• “Supermassive Black Hole” – Muse ($1.99)
• Modern Rock Mega Pack ($16.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Psycho”, “Always”, “Hands Open”, “Headstrong”, “Little Sister”, “She’s A Genius”, “Sic Transit Gloria… Glory Fades”, “Sorrow” and “Supermassive Black Hole”

File size: 29 – 45 MB (singles), 306 MB (track pack)

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “I Will Possess Your Heart” – Death Cab For Cutie ($1.99)
• “Never Let Me Down Again” – Depeche Mode ($1.99)
• “Personal Jesus” – Depeche Mode ($1.99)
• “Policy Of Truth” – Depeche Mode ($1.99)
• Depeche Mode Pack ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Depeche Mode Pack 01. This pack includes “Never Let Me Down”, “Personal Jesus” and “Policy of Truth”. By Depeche Mode.

File size: 36 – 46 MB (singles), 118 MB (track pack)

Rock Band Network

• “Control” – BulletProof Messenger ($0.99)
• “Crooked Strings” – Kiev ($0.99)
• “Stay Here Forever” – The Material ($1.99)
• “The Truth” – Kittie ($1.99)
• “Your Hands (Together)” – The New Pornographers ($1.99)

File size: 24 – 36 MB (singles)

Avatars

Viewtiful Joe – Dante (Face) Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Dante Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Trish (Face) Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Trish Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Yakuza 4 Akiyama Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Yakuza 4 Kazuma Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Yakuza 4 Rio Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Yakuza 4 Saejima Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Yakuza 4 Tanimura Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Game Videos (free)

Call Of Duty: Black Ops – First Strike Trailer
File size: 49 MB (HD) 85 MB (1080)

Explodemon! Launch Trailer
File size: 79 MB (HD)

Dead Space 2 Severed Trailer
File size: 61 MB (HD)

Dragon Age 2 – The Exiled Prince Trailer
File size: 41 MB (HD)

Lego Star Wars III Launch Trailer
File size: 59 MB (HD)

Trinity: Souls Of Zill O’ll Trailer
File size: 122 MB (HD)

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood – The Da Vinci Disappearance DLC Teaser Trailer
File size: 30 MB (HD)

Top Darts Trailer
File size: 60 MB (HD)

UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception – 3D Announcement Trailer
File size: 197 MB (3D)

Music

Killzone 3 Soundtrack ($4.99)
File size: 165 MB

PS3 Themes

PixelJunk Shooter 2 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 1.2 MB

DP Eiffel Tower Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 4.12 MB

DP Materials Leopard Theme ($0.99)
File size: 3.58 MB

DP Materials Woodgrain Theme ($0.99)
File size: 3.63 MB

DP Dallas Mavericks NBA Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 5.01 MB

Dragon Rider Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 14 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Digital – Public Release ($19.99)
We Meet Again! Again… With Even More This Time! In the world of Ivoire, there is a placed called Phantom Isle. Here, spirits can return to the world as phantoms, caught between death and life. Phantom Brave takes a new spin with new events involving the Heroes of the Hermuda Triangle!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 585 MB

MLB 11 The Show PSP ($29.99)
The #1 selling MLB franchise on PlayStation is back with MLB 11 The Show. Updated rosters, new stadiums, personalized batting stances and AI improvements bring even more realism. Perfect your skill, get to the Big Leagues and become an MLB Superstar in Road to the Show. Get ready to battle and ignite intense rivalries in Rivalry Mode. Welcome to the Show!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 801 MB

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

TNT Racers Network Demo
Have you got what it takes to outrun your rivals? TNT Racers is a fun multiplayer racing game full of variety, combining fast-as-lightning race action with brand new features. The demo of TNT Racers offers one racing track in Knock Out mode with the classes Normal and Fast available. Check out the TNT Racers Demo now!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 45 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront

DP Materials Leopard PSP Theme
File size: 466 KB

DP Materials Woodgrain PSP Theme
File size: 463 KB

The March episode of Qore covers some serious ‘must have’ titles. The lead story features fantasy role-player Dragon Age 2 as Veronica Belmont catches up with Bioware‘s co-founder Dr. Ray Muzyka and Lead Designer Mike Laidlaw as they walk through the story, combat, classes, and a revamped tactics system that should appeal to both RPG and action fans. And, the action is awesome. Don’t miss the different gameplay examples of the Warrior, Mage, and Rogue classes. Which one do you think is Veronica‘s favorite?

With inFAMOUS 2 set in a New Orleans-inspired city of New Marais, music will again be an integral part of the sequel. Audrey Cleo follows the making of this unique soundtrack managed by SCEA’s Jonathan Mayer who pulled together an eclectic collaboration between the funk jazz of Galactic and rock drummer Bryan “Brain” Mantia, By the way, the gameplay in this story is very, very fresh.

Itching to play a FFPS (Futuristic First Person Shooter)? Ready to try on a nano suit for your PS3? Now set in New York City, Crysis 2‘s got amazing graphics, sweet weapons, and a beefed-up nano suit that looks quite dashing in HD.

Motorstorm Apocalypse comes in from the jungle and goes urban in this rev’d up new version. Qore‘s preview shows off the epic new environments featuring new vehicles classes including muscle cars and choppers. It’s the end of the world and we’re driving just fine…

And, finally, Qore subscribers will have early access to the SOCOM 4 beta coming later this month to this episode’s download center. And, look for Qore’s full game preview of SOCOM 4 in next month’s April episode.

We hope you enjoy the March episode of Qore – presented by the PlayStation Network.