The PSB, SOCOM & Killzone Recap

• This Week on PlayStation.Blog — This week we found out that many of you are in desperate need of some Platinum Trophy love.
• PSP Firmware (v5.50) Update — Update 5.50 adds a PS3-like ticker to the XMB, plus Memory Stick improvements and more.
• SingStar Global Patch Adds Voice Control, Trophies and More — Use your precious voice to control the SingStar PS3 menu, then use it to do your best Freddie Mercury impression in SingStar Queen.
• Team up with PSN on Earth Day — In honor of being eco-friendly, we present to you a new PSN puzzler, Trash Panic!
• Killzone 2 DLC price and trailer — The deets: April 30 for $5.99. There, I saved you a click but decreased our page views. Don’t say I never did anything for ya.
• Killzone 2 Patch 1.24 – Fewer Bugs, More Features! — Click through for specifics about the latest Killzone 2 patch for everything it entails.
• Caprica, The Office, Heroes and More Available in HD — NBC, Sci Fi and USA shows are now available in HD on PSN. What do you think of Parks & Recreation?
• What do you want to know about… inFAMOUS and MAG? — You asked, and then Jeff went to the source. Soon, the answers you so desperately seek will be yours!
• Pata-post Wednesday: Multiplayer Hotness! — Learn about the parallel universe of Patapon 2 where multiplayer exists for Hero Pataons. Video included!
• Celebrate Earth Day with New Trash Panic Screens and Details! — We told you about it earlier in the week, and now Producer Josh Miller is here to explain exactly what Trash Panic is all about.
• Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom Booster Pack Hits PSN Today — 25 new layouts and even a level editor for you to create your own Mahjong mayhem.
• EA SPORTS Complex Now Live in PlayStation Home — The much-anticipated EA SPORTS Complex is live, so play some Hold ‘Em, play the racing mini-game or just hang out. Either way, give it a spin!
• BioShock 2 Unveiled – Submit Your Questions! — Soon Jeff and I will be heading out to 2K Games to talk BioShock 2. And now we’re armed with your questions.
• PlayStation Store Update — Some great LBP add-ons this week, including the Heavenly Sword Mini-Pack and a Creator Pack.
• Noby Noby Boy Multiplayer Update — Boy 1 eats Boy 2, and now you can both control one Boy at the same time. At least I think that’s what’s going on. Maybe you can decode Mr. Takahashi’s new multiplayer update.
• PlayStation Network Video Content Update — I have yet to see The Wrestler, but now there’s absolutely no excuse.
• Sack it to Me – The “Picks, Crowns and Fry’s” Edition — Check out what levels Media Molecule thinks are worthy of your LBP time!
• Exclusive Wolverine Clip in PlayStation Home — Were you in Home last night, say 8PM-ish? Catch this exclusive Wolvey clip? Do tell…
• Pata-Post Friday – The Building Blocks of Pata-Pain — Build up your Patapon 2 army with these new warriors!

Courtesy of Victor Zuylen – Editor, Killzone Community

• Killzone 2 DLC Exclusive Screenshots – We’ve got exclusive screenshots from the upcoming DLC, plus more info on their contents.
• Patch 1.24 – Fewer Bugs, More Features! – Lead Online Game Designer Eric Boltjes talks about patch 1.24 and future developments.
• The Killzone Chronicles, Part 5 – In our fifth installment we look at Q2 of 2007, when we taught the Helghast some new moves.

Courtesy of Cindy “Abigale” Bowens

• SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs FireTeam Bravo 3 Trailer! – Check out the first official trailer for FTB3!
• Confrontation Tournament Feature – Tournament play is coming in Patch 1.50. Abigale has all the info you need.