PlayStation Store Update

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Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.

Downloadable Games

flOw bundle ($8.99)
flOw is a game about piloting an aquatic organism through a surreal biosphere where players consume other organisms, evolve, and dive into the abyss. Bundle includes the full game as well as the Expansion Pack.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 226 MB

Warhawk limited-time discount ($29.99 for 2 weeks until 4/15)

Add-on Game Content

TUROK Multiplayer Map Pack 1 ($4.99)
A new multiplayer map pack for Turok is now available for download, providing new challenges and an opportunity for new fans to join the fight against the planet’s vicious creatures and dinosaurs as well as enemy soldiers. The map pack is now available for $4.99 and contains five new maps providing additional head-to-head and co-op challenges while you’re playing on PlayStation Network.
File size: 276 MB

High Stakes: Poker Edition camera add-on (free)
High Stakes is raising the poker bar! Download this add-on to access to video capabilities and catch every tell from your opponents in this face-to-face poker showdown! Don’t forget to download the first two add-ons to play all 10 poker styles. Compatible with the PLAYSTATION Eye and EyeToy USB camera, and may be compatible with other USB cameras!
File size: 101 KB

Unreal Tournament 3 Map Pack (free)
Download the first official bonus pack for Unreal Tournament 3 and expand your game with three new maps that cover the full spectrum of environments and play styles. Players can visit an orbiting space station, a remote mountain temple, or infiltrate an alien island. Returning classics and fresh new designs let you experience Unreal gaming like never before.
File size: 82 MB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. Boston Pack 01 includes all six songs. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

  • “More Than A Feeling” – Boston ($1.99)
  • “Hitch A Ride” – Boston ($1.99)
  • “Peace of Mind” – Boston ($1.99)
  • “Rock and Roll Band” – Boston ($1.99)
  • “Smokin’” – Boston ($1.99)
  • “Something About You” – Boston ($1.99)
  • Boston Pack 01 ($9.99)

File sizes: 23.7 MB – 36.5 MB (singles), 189 MB (Track Pack).

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore sownloadable songs ($1.50 each)
Plug in the microphone and live out your dream as a singing sensation! Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore library by purchasing tracks from the in-game store. For music credits, visit the Karaoke Revolution section of www.konami.com. Full list of tracks after the jump.

Game Videos (free)

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Mars Volta Video
Download the latest trailer featuring a special version of The Mars Volta’s “Goliath,” remixed by EL-P.
File size: 64 MB (1080)

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Thin Lizzy Video
Download the latest trailer featuring Thin Lizzy’s “The Rocker (Richard Evans Mix)” from the game’s soundtrack.
File size: 75 MB (1080)

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Weezer Video
Download the latest trailer featuring an exclusive remix of Weezer’s “Automatic,” available only in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.
File size: 53 MB (1080)

Warhawk Update v1.3 Trailer
Download the Warhawk Update V1.3 trailer today and check out the new pick-ups that will alter the field of battle.
File size: 60 MB (HD)

GTA IV Trailer 4
Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer 4: “Good Lord, What Are You Doing?” aka “Everyone’s a Rat”
File size: 55 MB (HD)

Winter X Games ’08 Play the Pros
Sony Computer Entertainment America hit the slopes this year for the 12th annual ESPN Winter X Games, held at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado. Fans had the opportunity to compete against their favorite X Games athletes in our PlayStation Play the Pros event with Gran Turismo 5 Prologue! The lucky winners received PlayStation prizes and some unique bragging rights.
File size: 235 MB (HD)

God of War: Chains of Olympus – TV spot
IN THE BEGINNING THERE WAS DARKNESS. The ancient world speaks of a mortal that slayed a God. But long before his legend, Kratos pledged himself as a champion to the Gods.
File size: 22 MB (HD), 35 MB (1080)

Wyclef’s “Fast Car” Music VideoWyclef’s latest music video, “Fast Car”! (limited time only)
File size: 195 MB (HD), 323 MB (1080)

PURE Gameplay Trailer
PURE, the next gold standard in off-road racing games, perfectly captures and emphasizes the feeling of adrenaline rush. It stands for everything fast, furious & frenetic.
File size: 104 MB (HD)

PURE CG Trailer
PURE, the next gold standard in off-road racing games, perfectly captures and emphasizes the feeling of adrenaline rush.
File size: 143 MB (HD)

Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers (free)

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
A wild and wicked send-up of every musical biopic ever made, WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY is gut-busting proof that when it comes to hard rocking, living and laughing, a hard man is good to find.
File size: 119 MB (HD), 152 MB (1080)

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Fall 2007 TV Spot
File size: 30 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes (free)

Eye of Judgment Theme
Customize your PS3 system with a cool Eye of Judgment theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 6.08 MB

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots SNEAK OUT Wallpapers
File size: 118 KB – 434 KB

Here is this week’s content release for the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. To download these games to your PSP, navigate to http://store.playstation.com. There, you’ll find descriptions of the content and directions on how to get started. For more on the PLAYSTATION Store for PC, please click here.

Game Demos (free)

* R-Type Command Demo (also downloadable via PS3)

Game Videos (free)

* God of War Chains of Olympus TV Spot
* GT5 Prologue Weezer Video
* GT5 Prologue Mars Volta Video
* GT5 Prologue Thin Lizzy
* GTA IV Trailer 4
* Winter X Games ’08 Play the Pros
* Wyclef’s “Fast Car” Music Video (limited time only)

PSP Themes (free)

* Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

PSP Wallpaper (free)

* R-Type Command Wallpapers (x3)

Hope you enjoy!

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore, 42 song tracks:

  • “How You Remind Me” – Nickelback
  • “ABC” – The Jackson 5
  • “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” – George Strait
  • “Baby One More Time” – Britney Spears
  • “Beat It” – Michael Jackson
  • “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
  • “Bizarre Love Triangle” – New Order
  • “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” – Brooks & Dunn
  • “California Dreaming” – Mamas & The Papas
  • “Chain of Fools” – Aretha Franklin
  • “Chattahoochee” – Alan Jackson
  • “Crawling in the Dark” – Hoobastank
  • “Crazy” – Patsy Cline
  • “Don’t Know Why” – Nora Jones
  • “Everything You Want” – Vertical Horizon
  • “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper
  • “Hey Jealousy” – Gin Blossoms
  • “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” – Pat Benetar
  • “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) – The Four Top
  • “I Hate Everything About You” – Three Days Grace
  • “I Heard it Through a Grapevine” – Marvin Gaye
  • “I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5
  • “I’ll Make Love To You” – Boyz II Men
  • “It’s the End of the World as We Know it” – REM
  • “Jessie’s Girl” – Rick Springfield
  • “Just My Imagination” – The Temptations
  • “Kiss Me” – Sixpence None the Richer
  • “Like a Virgin” – Madonna
  • “Love Shack” – B-52s
  • “One Week” – Barenaked Ladies
  • “Oops!…I Did it Again” – Britney Spears
  • “Please Mr. Postman” – The Marvelettes
  • “Save Tonight” – Eagle Eye Cherry
  • “She Talks to Angels” – Black Crowes
  • “Shining Star” – Earth, Wind & Fire
  • “Son of a Preacher Man” – Dusty Springfield
  • “Take my Breath Away” – Berlin
  • “Virtual Insanity” – Jamiroquai
  • “When a Man Loves a Woman” – Percy Sledge
  • “You Really Got Me” – Van Halen
  • “Fame” – Irene Cara

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188 Comments

  • @ TouchyEd (133)

    Dude, you are hilarious. Keep em coming!

  • why some games
    has access 2 play music off the HD
    and this game doesn’t
    why do i have 2 exit a game
    to talk 2 somebody on my friends list
    why not
    some games has it why not this game

  • Bravo Noel. About time someone from over there started talking us out here.

  • Since you are the graphic artist for the PS Store I was wondering if you could comment on the “rumored” upcoming re-design of the PS Store. It is currently being advertised on the store anyway so anything you could add would be great.

    http://boards.ign.com/ps3_lobby/b8269/161303967/p1/?5

    Thanks

    • I\’ve always wanted to say this, so give me a minute to clear my throat:
      \”Sony Computer Entertainment does not comment on rumours and / or speculation\”.
      Take that for what you will.
      Any more than that, I can\’t comment since I\’d like to keep my job.
      ;)

  • Thanks for responding to our questions Noel. It actually makes a big difference to me to know someone’s hearing us regarding PS1 titles. Thanks again.

  • Can anyone tell me where I can find PS3 themes? All I see are PSP themes in the Playstation Store, whether I access it through the PS3 or PC.

    • On your PS3, log in to the PlayStation Store.
      From the FEATURED ITEMS tab, if you click through a page or two, you\’ll see an icon for PS3 Themes. Click on that to take you to the PS3 Themes page.
      Hope this helps!

  • How come we haven’t seen any PS1 Downloads in half an age? Just curious.

  • http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/new-look-ps-store-adversited-on-ps-store/ At lest Eourpe will see a PS store update. But SCEA dosn’t respond to romers OK. Why doe’s store get updated and Still no XMB or HOME? Why do they work on stuff we really don’t want?

  • I’d just like to raise some awareness on the subject, since this specific section of the PSBlog makes mention of Rock Band DLC. The latest Rock Band “update” SEVERELY DAMAGES the audio quality/fidelity of the microphone input/vocal output on the PS3 version of Rock Band. (It now sounds weak, high-pitched, and distorted.) Harmonix and EA are currently half-acknowledging this … but fans of Rock Band (especially those who enjoy singing vocals) need to spread the word. HARMONIX / EA – GET A NEW NEW PATCH OUT TO PS3 USERS. NOW. please. thank you.

  • Can you make my PSN red or green in the background for me. Or can you put up Home beta. Thanks. JKC31. ;)

  • i think this update was a good one – i really like the music video btw – top notch + im enjoying watching the GTA + GT trailers…

    i think all of you that are complaining should really pack it in… i mean come on – i would like to see any one of you accomplish an update like this for a game console – go on – i DARE you to try

    whats that you say? o you cant? why is that? – because you dont appreciate the amount of effort that goes into an update like this

    thanks Sony + Playstation Blog + PSN for some cool new content in this update!!

  • nice update, but last week was far better..
    nick image is cool

  • I just watch promo video with Mr. Wyclef Jean for Burnout Paradise. It’s totally awesome!!! Love Wyclef and the game. =]

  • the6one……..

    Did I mention that Sony Corporation is the best coporation known to man. Sony, Sony, Sony……. We have laughed together and cried together; our relationship has stood the test of time. A lot of people criticized me for sticking with you even though you guys screwed up a bunch of things. But in the end, the statement still stands and resonates within our hearts, and that is….that this corporation is like.no.other. Sony, all I can say as a hardcore fan and consumer of this great conglomerate corporation is……I can’t wait for what is to come in the future. Our Bravia HDTV entertainment systems are like no other on the market. Sony, Sony, Sony. What can I say, I love Sony! One of the best and most comprehensive entertainment companies on planet earth. Blu-ray will be standard as we head into the future and playstation 3 (what a story!) will become market leader for computer entertainment. Playstation is a brand that is only just beginning! PSP (amazing hardware for a handheld) is definitely coming up! What’s next Sony? I can hardly wait. Maybe SOE (Sony Online Entertainment) will finally take a legitimate stab at the competitions online services. I’d say that PS3 is on its way to becoming market leader just like its predecessors PS2 and PS1. Good luck, Sony. I hope that when I get married some day that you guys are at the forefront of living my room. By that I mean, I want to own a Sony PSP, hooked to my Sony PS3 which is hooked to my Sony 32′ Bravia HDTV, which is connected to my Sony surrond system which is also connected to my Sony Vaio, which is also connected to my Sony Headphones, which is connected, so forth and so on……..

    SONY…….like. no. other.

    the6one……..

  • @the6one

    well I’m wearing Sony underoos while I drink my Sony whiskey and fire up some Sony sensi!

    So there!

  • I would like to know one thing:

    Why is GT5 Prologue the same price on the store as on a blue ray disc???? When if you buy it from the store you don’t pay the blue ray, you don’t pay transport, you don’t pay printing/copying the discs…. Then why the hell is it the same 40 euros on the store as on a blue ray disc???

    And also Sony, you have changed the payment mode, now you can buy something with just two clicks without being asked if you want to pay, and a lot of people just looking around the store have bought the GT5 having the version on blueray already!!! So they have paid 40 euros for one, and 40 euros for the other, just because you have changed the payment system and now it doesn’t tell you that you are going to pay like before.

    Also, the European store is crap! I compare it with the other stores, and what Sony puts on our store compared with the rest is crap. We usually get things the last (Pain was just put up last week, when I already had it from the USA store from 3 months ago). This is something I don’t understand, so I just download things from the other stores, when I should just have the same in the European store.

    And one more thing: Where are all the ps1 games?? Had none for ages!! And for one that I wanted (castlevania) I had to download it from the USA store because it isn’t even on the European store! Where are the resident evils, metal gear, etc that is on the japanese store?? I would have downloaded them from the japanese store if I knew the language of course, but they should be on the European store too.

    Anyway, the European store still is crap.

    • Just to let you know, this is the blog for SCEA, not SCEE.
      You might want to try re-directing your questions to threespeech.com instead.
      Hope this helps!

  • Hahahaha I hope that it won’t take 20 minutes to install it!!!!

    Thank you Noel Silvia, I really appreciate your attention and I hope that you can do something with your contacts in Capcom.

  • @Noel Silvia
    will we be able 2 access our friends list
    in-game and invite somebody 2 a game

    • More and more games are being released with in-game access to your friends list.
      Lair was the first (IIRC), as well as Rock Band, Army of Two, and the recently released Hot Shots Golf Out of Bounds.
      There are other games that I know I\’m forgetting, but the functionality is currently available and will be seen implemented in more games in the future.

  • I think this is a killer update! But for the record can we get the fallowing PSP games to have Demos for them on the PC Store:

    RPG games:

    Final Fantasy Tactics: War Of The Lions
    Final Fantasy: Crisis Core
    Wild Arms: XF
    Monster Hunter Freedom
    Monster Hunter Freedom 2
    Jeanne d’Arc

    Raceing games:

    Sega Rally Revo
    Jucied2: Hot Import Nights
    Burnout Dominator

    Platform games:

    Daxter
    Rachet & Clank: Size Matters
    Crash of the Titans

    Flight combat sim games:

    M.A.C.H.
    Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
    Heat Seeker

    Real Time Strategy games:

    Field Commander
    R-Type Command
    Steel Horizon

    Special Request:

    KIllzone: Liberation
    Armored Core: Formula Front

    If you would get these demos in the next few PC store updates, as well as the fallowing for the PS3 here:

    Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
    UT3
    Dynasty Warriors: 6

    Do all of this and I think both stores will be in great shape. IMHO Most people like to download demos of games first before they go and buy them so they can find out if it’s worth the money or not. There is a major lack of demos on the PC store right now, and the PS3 Store is lacking some demos of the newer games. Sure we got Turok but it was kind of a hit or miss game.

    Also where are our PSN cards!?

    • You\’re in luck as a demo for R-Type Command has just been released on the PC Store as you can see by reading the list of new content.
      Demos are made by the developers of the titles and not by PSN, so if you would like a demo for a particular title, let them know and, hopefully, you\’ll see it up on the Store someday.
      Please keep in mind that demos for each and every title is not always possible due to the type of game or size of development team, so please have some patience and understanding with your wishlists.
      Also, I have to waggle my finger at you for requesting demos for Jeanne D\’Arc, Daxter,
      Rachet & Clank: Size Matters, and Call Of Duty 4 – those games are all amazing games and tops in their genres – no demo is really necessary. If you like those genres, you\’ll love those games. ;)

  • I cant wait until the PSN becomes a huge online service with HOME, maybe a little help from Sony BMG and Sony Pictures.

    I would like to see more PS1 classics like MGS1, Tekken, and maybe FF7.Maybe some remakes of classics PS1 or PS2 games.

    • We hear you loud and clear that you\’d like to see more PSone Classics.
      As for Tekken, you can currently find Tekken 2 available for purchase on the PlayStation Store which is playable on both your PLAYSTATION 3 and PSP systems.
      Please refer to my previous responses for more insight and information.
      Hope this helps!

  • Is the new PS Store going to look like this

    http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2008/03/playstation_store_revamp_50.jpg

    Cause if it were to be the new PS Store, it really looks cool

    • As previously mentioned:
      \”Sony Computer Entertainment America does NOt comment on rumour or speculation\”.

      There\’s your answer (if you can find it)…
      ;)

  • a lot of cool videos this week. downloadable content is cool too. and for 30 bucks i might have to look at picking up warhawk. not a big flyer fan but i keep hearing how good the game is…decisions decisions.

    • The great thing about Warhawk is that it\’s a fun game with many different ways to play:
      – Love flying and shooting? Hop in a Warhawk or Interceptor or the new drop ship and rain fire from above.
      – Love driving and shooting? Hop in a jeep and have fun running people over or demonstrating land superiority in the tank.
      – Love 3rd person shooters? Go it on foot and level the playing field with a bunch of different weapons.
      Honestly, the game is so much fun, tons of ways to play, and the team is so passionate about making it an ongoing amazing online experience.
      For more information, check out the great blogs from Dylan Jobe on this site, including the new one revealing the latest expansion pack.

  • they should get metal slug for the playstation store and also suikoden 2

  • Will there be price cuts on psn games?

    Will there be more psn bundles like there is for Flow and Blaster Factor in the future? Cause some games you have to buy the game and add on content separately.

    Are there going to be Greatest Hits for the PS3 in the future?

    • We have offered special offers for many of our great PSN exclusives, and currently, we\’re offering the downloadable version of Warhawk through the Store for a special price for a limited time.

      As for bundles versus Add-Ons, it\’s all about having options.
      Bundles are a great way for people who might have missed some games when they first came out to pick them up with even more content offered to them.
      Add-Ons will continued to be offered for those who bought the games when they first came out to add even more content to their games without forcing them to re-buy the full game just to get the new content.

      As for PLAYSTATION 3 Greatest Hits, I can\’t answer that as that\’s not something that I\’m involved with. Also, I can only try to address topic related questions.
      Hope this helps to answer your questions.

  • Noel, man, it’s Saturday. It’s cool that you’re here responding to comments; I think that’s cool as hell, but I think you need a break. I got an idea! Give me your PSN so I can whomp on you in Warhawk for awhile; I hear that’s very relaxing.

    *chuckles* All joking aside, (though I wasn’t kidding about Warhawk) it’s cool to see so many responses to people’s comments. I just came back from GameStop, bragging that this blog was awesome for just this reason. We get to ask our questions, raise our comments and concerns, and chances are we’ll get a response straight from the source.

    Kudos.

  • Cmon why cant you guys tell us about the new store layout. Everyone knows its coming, why do you guys act like the FBI keeping secretss.

    You are driving me nuts! lol

  • I am having trouble finding the psp final fantasy CC theme on my ps3 store. can someone here help me find it please

    • Sorry for any confusion, but the Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII theme and other PSP themes are only available through the PC Store.
      Currently, you can find this and other exclusive themes at Store.PlayStation.com
      Hope that that helps!

  • Nice to see flow on the PS story :).

    Im sorry to go off topic but is there any way on adding a clock on the PS3? I really miss that.

  • ohhhh i just read the part about the pc store, sry man next time ill read the whole way through, thnx for the help though

  • @ noel – its Sunday man! you’ve got mad props for being here this whole weekend. thanks for answering all our questions.

    April should looks to be shaping up to be a very nice month for PSN. lookin forward to that fresh new design for the store. keep the content flOwing guys.

    peace,
    Lh

  • Noel,
    A sincere thank you to you and the rest of the team (Nick Colberg, Ro Hernandez, Grace Chen, etc.) for noticeably stepping up the responses to the blog posts. I just hope everyone doesn’t take it for granted and ALWAYS expect this amount of communication. But seriously, you’re being awesome right now.

  • Also, SCEE has announced there will be no new content until the new store re-design is implemented.
    Can anyone comment on ANY the following:
    1) Will we be seeing a similar pause in content delivery in the US?
    2) Will the US version of the store interface be graphically identical to the PAL store – which released screenshot samples to Eurogamer?
    3) Will US get the store upgrade at the same time as PAL region (whenever that may be)?
    4) Will the new upgrade require new firmware?
    5) Any insight into the “special surprise” alluded to by SCEE and will US receive the same prize?
    6) How quickly would you be fired if you answered all of the above questions candidly in this comments section?

    We’ll be keeping our eyes on the PlayStation.Blog for more info!

  • haha ok – last comment from me on here.
    Just saw the new post to the blog where questions 1, 2, 3, and 4 were answered.

  • Why do u guys Keep EVERYTHING secret like the firmware updates and PSN releases and whatnot. Last i checked u have to have a copyright for just about everything …And this includes info on Home and IN-game XMB. Is it a surprise or what???? because if i remember right u pay for surprises with being good in some way or another not with cold hard cash.Thats like going into a store and handing the cashier $1000 and telling him or her “give me a call when u figure out what i want and dont tell me ANYTHING until your good and ready ” nowadays i dont see this happening. Now i know youve made no promises but what good is a blog when ur kept in the dark on the stuff that counts the most. And as far as PS1 Games go i dont care about what some other country is getting or not America is supposed to be a free country There shouldnt be anything we cant have if we want it and i understand about releasing content in its home country thats cool but when their content out numbers ours 10 or 20 to 1 thats not a translation problem or a region problem thats a not getting of your [DELETED] problem. Micro[DELETED] had twice the content we do at this time in the Xbox please fix mes life span.This not a Rant im just venting concerns now that somebody might actually answer. To Be honest the Psn has come a ways in the last couple weeks im seeing more stuff in stores and there are some good titles (that you prolly wont confirm until whenthehellever)coming out one of these days,you are also talking to us more(starting last week lol i hope that doesnt change)so no more runarounds and vague answers ,and silent treatment. I bought my PS3 and PSP for GAMES and content That you all have said were comin with it now i know you didnt anounce specifics on most of it but why say the PSN was gonna have downloadable content like classic games and only release a handful in the first year and a half??? (Billion Dollar Corp+Talented people=Stuff getting done= our moneys worth in a timely manner.Another Thing concerning PS1 Games ill tell ya a great way to speed the process of converting the language ……you ready??……. USE THE AMERICAN RELEASE!!!!!!! How about that, its already using OUR LANGUAGE Make your Controller and Package changes and its ready for release on PSN A good Hacker could have it done in less than 5 hours and thats taking your time ….and About the Demand for it (ur response from a few articles above) How are ya gonna know who wants it if you DONT RELEASE IT??? seems to me like releasing the PS3 was a Gamble and its doin alright so far there is no possible way to know before hand whats gonna sell otherwise the PS3 would be in the lead now wouldnt it (BTW its still 3rd The ps2 still sells more.If Either of you cannot answer my concerns put me in touch with someone who can ( i would use the E-mail Route but i dont like getting hokey and VERY vague replies stating sumthing about what sony can and cannot answer,and feel free to get pissy right back at me atleast then ill know

    • Wow. Talk about a lengthy and passionate response.
      Please note that there are many factors besides language involved in putting title up on the store.
      I addressed the concern you share with others regarding PSone Classics, so I\’d recommend reading what I previously replied. Hackers may be able to do it \”in less than 5 hours\”, but they also don\’t ensure that all of the people who created the game get compensated either.

      As for the perception of secrecy, it\’s a double-edged sword:
      – Tell people too soon, and you run the risk of making them feel like they\’re waiting too long.
      – Don\’t tell people, and they feel like they\’re being excluded.
      Applications, games, and firmware are incredibly intricate with millions of lines of code to go through, test, and debug before shipping. Therefore, it\’s better to check and double-check that every thing works than to release something that\’s inferior or that breaks a system, and no one wants to that to happen.

      Thanks again for your impassioned post. I hope that these answers addressed your concerns and gave you some perspective and insight in to the intricacies behind the scenes.

  • That makes sense lol .i did read your previous comments ..anyway the secrecy thing i have to agree with ,it just feels that as a PS3 owner were just sitting behind then again come to think of it i dont recall anything ground breaking for the other systems so i guess were actually getting the better deal …with Home and other stuff coming out. Believe it or not im actually really patient it just bugs me to no end not knowing what im waiting for its not the wait that gets me,I look forward to every thursday and it just seems that every week its the same thing ..Hopefully that will really start to change with the Store update. To ME thinking about all the stuff to look forward to makes it ALOT easier to wait for it cuz atleast then i know its coming …but the point about some people not being happy with that makes sense so i guess i cant fault u guys for that.Pretty much all i really want right now is some good solid info and some confirmation on the really badas* stuff comin to the system…and if my previous comment sounds like a rant its not im just REALLY curious about whats been goin on …so thanx for the response and thanx before hand for the Store update i cant wait to try it out . TTYL

  • Next time someone complains about a PSN update:

    look what they do to fill their updates – pay for themes (thank you sony for allowing us to make our own) and picture packs.

    Xbox Live Marketplace Update 2/4/08
    Submitted on: 02 April, 2008 10:04 BST
    Lots of new releases today for the Xbox Live Marketplace. Also note that as previously announced Mr Driller Online is now available to purchase from the Xbox Live Arcade Store for 800 MS points.

    Pinball FX – Rocky and Bullwinkle Table: 200 MS Points and available everywhere.
    MLG/Gamebattles Picture Pack: 90 MS Points and available everywhere.
    FIFA Street 3 Brazil Theme: 150 MS Points and available everywhere.
    FIFA Street 3 England Theme: 150 MS Points and available everywhere.
    FIFA Street 3 France Theme: 150 MS Points and available everywhere.
    FIFA Street 3 Italy Theme: 150 MS Points and available everywhere.
    FIFA Street 3 Germany Theme: 150 MS Points and available everywhere.
    FIFA Street 3 Mexico Theme: 150 MS Points and available everywhere.
    FIFA Street 3 Spain Theme: 150 MS Points and available everywhere.
    FIFA Street 3 USA Theme: 150 MS Points and available everywhere.
    FIFA Street 3 Australia Theme: 150 MS Points and available everywhere.
    Mr.DRILLER Online Theme 1: 150 MS Points and available everywhere.
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  • Noel, I really appreciate that you and some of the others with SCEA are on here responding to our comments. It’s a good FIRST STEP. What’s really needed though is a feedback forum. I mean, I understand that there’s a lot you can’t directly comment on, but how about passing the issues/comments/questions that YOU can’t comment on to the people who can AND (this is the important part) getting them to provide an answer? Are the right people even hearing any of this anyway? I mean, SCEA isn’t the government. There are no state secrets here. Let’s have more dialogue with the customer base, eh? Still, like I said, it’s great that you guys are doing the amount that you ARE doing… but why wait until one of your competitors does it better to improve? Why not be better leagues than everyone else from the get-go and FORCE everyone else to step up? Why not commit fully to providing the best service that you can? Sony isn’t a small company with limited resources. Everyone in the world knows Sony… and I think that’s part of the reason so many people are getting ticked off about the “dipping our toes in the water” approach to PSN content: you have the ability to be better (as, apparently, the Japanese store proves) and provide as much as possible… to fully commit… so why don’t you?

    I will understand if you don’t or can’t answer most of this, but some kind of response will still be appreciated.

  • I thought Warhawk was on sale through today?…04/15/08. I tried to buy it yesterday, but the store was down. I finally get in today and it’s back up to 39.99. What gives?

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