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This week's PlayStation Store update has hit. This time around, you have a new episode of Qore, featuring a look into Assassin's Creed 2, a PlayStation Network exclusive downloadable known as The Punisher: No Mercy has been released,  some more add-ons for Cross Edge, High Velocity Bowling, LittleBigPlanet, and your music games, and plenty more.

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If you've got a date with the PlayStation Network today, it looks like it just cancelled. Attempting to sign into the network today will greet you with this message: PlayStation Network is currently undergoing maintenance. For those who don't know, that means you won't be able to sign in until whatever they're doing behind-the-scenes is complete.

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Croteam is bringing Serious Sam HD to the Xbox LIVE Arcade this summer, as they announced under publisher Majesco Entertainment the other day. However, why didn't the developer create a PlayStation Network version as well?

"We did plan for PSN at the start of Serious Sam HD development," said Roman Ribaric, CEO of Croteam.

"[We] couldn't get additional financing to (more »)

Sony CEO Howard Stringer has been talking about launching an expanded PlayStation Network for nearly two years. The broader PlayStation Network is spread across the PSP and PlayStation 3 to Sony TVs and electronics, and may just launch next year.

Fortune reports that Sony Computer Entertainment America boss Kaz Hirai said that the bigger PlayStation Network will launch next (more »)

This week's PlayStation Store update is in. It's nothing special but boasts a few notable releases. First off, Atlus' first downloadable game, Droplitz, is now available for puzzle-lovers. The PSone Classic Mobile Light Force and a demo for The BIGS 2 have also joined the roster this week. Alongside that, a free costume for LittleBigPlanet, a Disgaea (more »)

On June 24, 2009 the Japanese PlayStation Store will be updated with yet another Final Fantasy PSone Classic. This time it's the original Final Fantasy, numero uno, weighing in at 60 MB. When the game launches, it will go for 600 Yen.

No word on if or when it'll come to the West, but probably a bit after considering (more »)

A new press release from Sony Computer Entertainment proudly displays the PlayStation Network's showcase and upcoming additions, claiming with PlayStation Network, "content is king". Honorable mentions include Final Fantasy VII, which reached over 100,000 downloads in just two weeks via the PlayStation Store, which is just one of the over forty PSone titles already on the PlayStation Store.

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ZEN Studios has announced via the PlayStation.Blog today that after a long time coming, PlayStation 3 gamers will finally be able to get their hands on The Punisher: No Mercy this summer.

On July 2, 2009, which is a little over a week from now, The Punisher: No Mercy will go live from the PlayStation Store for (more »)

Update: That was fast. Jeff Rubenstein has debunked this via IGN. "This 'mockup' is pure conjecture," Rubenstein said. "This is 100 percent fake." Oh well.

Original Story: A bit back in March, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan trademarked the name "PS Cloud". Today, GameTrailers.com forum member GiantEnemyCrab posted a supposed leaked image along with information from a (more »)

If you're a PlayStation Network member, you'll know one of the services worst spots is the avatar selection (not Home avatars; I'm talking about the image next to your ID). The selection of avatars has been updated only once since the launch of the console with only 4-6 new choices.

Browsing the PlayStation.com forums, I came across (more »)

This week's PlayStation Store update has passed through our PlayStation 3s and there's a nice serving of content for gamers to enjoy. First, and most importantly, Metal Gear Solid has been released on the PlayStation Store over the PSone Classics service. Other than that, a demo for NCAA Football 10, the 13th episode of Qore, Rock Band (more »)

Time for the weekly PlayStation Store update, it seems. This week comes with loads of games for those aching a classic revival as well as those looking to drop bombs (or other explosives). Downloadable games make their way to the store this week with Bomberman Ultra, Gunstar Heroes (with multiplayer), and a surprising Heavy Weapon. There (more »)

This week's PlayStation Store update is loaded with content thanks to this week's E3 taking place in Los Angeles, there are tons of new games, demos and especially videos for your gaming and viewing pleasure. First off, Final Fantasy VII, Medal of Honor and Street Fighter Alpha 2 all hit the PSone Classics service. CellFactor, Trash Panic and (more »)

Jack Tretton has announced during Sony's E3 conference that they will be bringing over fifty PSone Classics to the PlayStation Store this year, starting today with the release of Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII on the store.

Some of these titles are Capcom games, as Capcom has previously stated they are bringing more PSone Classics to the PlayStation Store.

This week's PlayStation Store update has arrived a bit late, but nonetheless it's here. Resident Evil Director's Cut joins the PSone Classics library, which is growing a lot faster nowadays. A demo for Crash Commando is also available. Along with that LittleBigPlanet and Judge Dredd are mashing together for new costumes. Then you have your usual music add-ons (more »)

This week's PlayStation Store update has come forth. Two new PSone Classics grace the store, giving us Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six and Ford Racing. Alongside those releases come an inFAMOUS, Tiger Woods, and UP demo. Finally, all your add-on content such as the LittleBigPlanet monsters add-ons and music selections for Guitar Hero and Rock Band.

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The PSone Classics service will soon shine in the United States. While we're not yet receiving those loved Square Enix titles (ahem, Final Fantasy VII), the ESRB has rated Metal Gear Solid and Resident Evil: Director's Cut for release on the PlayStation 3. Since they're PSone games, they will no doubtingly arrive on the PlayStation Store as PSone (more »)

This week's PlayStation Store update is in. Sony is teaming up with Spring to bring us a free PlayStation Network game, which we know by the name of Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic. However, if you want the game, you better get it the first week, or else it'll cost ya! Along with that comes (more »)

New Zealand's largest game developer, Sidhe, has announced Shatter for the PlayStation Network today, set to arrive on the PlayStation Store this year. Shatter is described as "a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with a modern-crafted production approach."

Shatter will add a twist to the brick-breaking element by adding brand new innovative controls, physics effects, power-ups, specials, (more »)

Three new PSone Classics are on their way to the Japanese PlayStation Store (go figure). This time around they're getting some more Final Fantasy love. According to Famitsu, Final Fantasy Tactics, ZEUS CARNAGE HEART SECOND, and another game roughly translated to Knights of the Holy Virgin, will be making their way to the PlayStation Store.

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We told you! Capybara Games has announced Critter Crunch for the PlayStation Network on the official blog today. The game is all about feeding critters into each other until they burst, following the roots of the food chain.

Critter Crunch is hand-animated and set to feature adventure and puzzle modes, online modes with local and online multiplayer (more »)

Sega has announced that they are bringing more vintage classics to the Xbox LIVE Arcade, mainly. Gunstar Heroes will hit the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade, however, all other titles will only reach the Xbox LIVE Arcade.

What's new about these classics are that they've been reworked for high-definition, added online leader boards, and Gunstar Heroes, Altered Beast, (more »)

In Jeff Rubenstein's weekly PlayStation.Blog overview post, he tells us that "A company named after the world’s largest rodent introduces their upcoming PSN game" this week.

So after a quick Google search, we discovered the Capybara, the world's largest rodent. And of course, Capybara Games, whom feature a game page for their upcoming PlayStation Network game. Although (more »)

Nobilis Games and Frozenbyte have released five brand new screenshots of their upcoming PlayStation Network action game, Trine. With gorgeous graphics and physics-based gameplay featuring three characters each with different skills, Trine is defiantly one to look out for.

Check out the screenshots at the gallery.

This week's PlayStation Store update is special. We finally see the return of PSone Classics being added to the store, but will it continue as a trend? This week we see Bowling, Spyro 2 and R-Type Delta as PSone Classics, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix finally makes it to PlayStation 3, and there's a new episode of Qore up (more »)

During Marvel Entertainment's Q1 2009 financial results, they revealed that Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is slated for release on the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade on June 29th, 2009.

The classic fighter will feature three visual styles of HD graphics, all fifty-two fighters, and a brand new online mode to fit in the console generation.

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A developer known as .theprodukkt is bringing over a brand new title to the PlayStation Network called .deTuned.

.deTuned will allow you to create your own visuals to accompany your favorite music tracks from the XMB. Once those visuals are created you can use your SIXAXIS controller to manipulate the scene. You're even able to tweak your music (more »)

This week's PlayStation Store update is packed full of goodies, including those juice boxes we like so much. The two major pieces of content today are the Marvel vs. Capcom 2 demo (exclusively for the PlayStation Network) and the Killzone 2 'Steel & Titanium' map pack. Oh, did we forget to mention the 'Cops & Robbers' DLC (more »)

Capcom has just announced that Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is coming to the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade this Summer for $15 (1200 Microsoft Points). It wasn't that big of a surprise, Capcom.

The game will be virtually identical to the Dreamcast version of the game, however, with the addition of an online mode. The online mode will (more »)

In just about two hours, the countdown timer, revealed to you a few days ago, for the announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 on the Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network will end on the Tu4ar site.

This is just a notification for all you die-hard Marvel vs. Capcom fans waiting for the announcement. We'll update you (more »)

Paramount has released new screenshots of Star Trek D.A.C., their upcoming Naked Sky-developed multiplayer top-down shooter for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network. The screenshots are a bit hard to comprehend, as they are a bit busy, but we're guessing it looks good for Star Trek fans. The game will allow you to play in one of two (more »)

This week's PlayStation Store update comes with loads of content. Demos for Red Faction: Guerrilla and UFC 2009 Undisputed have gone live. There are several new add-ons added for games such as Disgaea 3, LittleBigPlanet, and Saints Row 2. Oh, and paid cheat "add-ons" for The Godfather II for those who want to speed past the game. (more »)

THQ has announced that a demo for their upcoming shooter, Red Faction: Guerrilla, has been released on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Store today. Technically, the demo is on LIVE now, but will hit the PlayStation Store later tonight during the weekly update.

Red Faction: Guerrilla is scheduled to release on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC on (more »)

DICE has announced official pricing for their upcoming downloadable multiplayer remake, Battlefield 1943. The game will release in June for $15 on the PlayStation Network and 1200 Microsoft Points on the Xbox LIVE Arcade.

Battlefield 1943 is 24-player online multiplayer game, updated from the original Battlefield 1942 with the Frostbite Engine. The game features three classic maps: Wake Island, (more »)

Capcom has launched the official teaser website for Marvel vs. Capcom 2. It appears the long-rumored remake is at hand (obviously) and coming to the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade sooner than we think. The teaser website features a countdown timer currently at around six days left.

The URL for the teaser is "http://www.tu4ar.com/", suggestively meaning "Take (more »)