Plus, unlike ordinary credit cards, the PlayStation Card gives you access to exclusive members-only deals on Sony products and the opportunity to pile up points at the PlayStation Card website for your chance to win fantastic Sony prizes.

Now if only it could wrap all those gifts, as well!

Come December 29th, when you snag your copy of District 9 on Blu-ray, included on the very same disc will be the highly sought after God of War III E3 2009 Demo. This hybrid disc is an industry and PlayStation first which will pair together this summer’s must see Sci-Fi BLOCKBUSTER with SCEA’s powerhouse action title. As an added bonus for God of War fans, those that complete the demo will unlock an exclusive making of featurette about God of War III.

Some other cool special features on the District 9 movie disc will include a Interactive Map feature “Joburg from Above: Satellite and Schematics of the World of District 9,” which provides a highly detailed environmental exploration of the world through a series of interactive satellite maps, technology schematics and photo-real files; and movieIQ, which allows viewers to immediately access continuously updated information on the cast & crew and explore relevant trivia such as production facts, music and soundtrack information all tied to scenes within the movie.

We’re excited to announce today that Netflix and Sony have partnered to bring you thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed instantly from Netflix to your TV via your PS3 system at no extra charge. When the application launches next month, you’ll be able to access and watch thousands of Netflix choices directly through the XMB. We think that the nearly nine million PS3 enthusiasts and 11.1 million Netflix members in the U.S. will make quite a match.

If you want to get a head start on your PS3 Netflix experience, you can sign up today at http://www.netflix.com/ps3.

For more information, check out the press release below (or click here), and stay tuned to the PlayStation.Blog for further updates on the rollout.

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COMING SOON: NETFLIX MEMBERS CAN INSTANTLY WATCH MOVIES AND TV EPISODES STREAMED TO TVs VIA THE PLAYSTATION®3 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

With Movies Streamed Instantly from Netflix, Blu-ray/DVD Playback and Downloadable Videos via the PlayStation®Network, the PlayStation 3 System Offers The Industry’s Most Comprehensive Options for Watching Movies and TV Shows

FOSTER CITY and LOS GATOS, Calif., October 26, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced that they are joining forces to make thousands of movies and TV episodes from Netflix available to be streamed instantly to TVs via the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system. Netflix expects to begin streaming via the PS3 system next month at no additional cost to Netflix members in the United States who have a PS3 system.

Today’s announcement pairs two of the most popular and fastest growing home entertainment brands in the U.S. The PS3 system’s installed base has reached close to 9 million units in the United States, and Netflix recently reported 11.1 million U.S. subscribers as of September 30.

The partnership further solidifies the PS3 system as the most complete home entertainment hub on the market today, enabling consumers to play high-definition games, watch Blu-ray movies, listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet, and download content from PlayStation®Network − from exclusive games to blockbuster movies and popular TV shows. PS3 system owners will soon enjoy an unparalleled experience watching their favorite movies and TV shows streamed instantly from Netflix, downloading from the PlayStation Network or watching Blu-ray/DVD media. The Netflix offering expands on the entertainment experience delivered to PS3 system owners via PlayStation Network.

For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers via Netflix ready devices such as the PS3 system and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes.

“The PlayStation 3 system has always been about more than just gaming, and it will soon be the only platform in the industry to offer consumers such a variety of convenient options for enjoying movies and TV shows,” said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. “Whether you want to watch content on Blu-ray disc and DVD, download it from the PlayStation Network’s video delivery service, or stream videos instantly from Netflix, the PS3 system is the only solution that offers it all.”

“As instantly watching movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix becomes an increasingly popular way to enjoy the Netflix service, our goal is to rapidly expand the devices that stream to our members,” said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings. “As a leading game console and Blu-ray disc player, bringing Netflix to the PS3 system is a real win for both Netflix members and PS3 system owners.”

Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members. The free instant streaming disc leverages Blu-ray’s BD-Live™ technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system, which must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Netflix members simply slide the disc into their PS3 systems to reveal movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. These titles are conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members’ personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals and members’ individual instant Queues. Members can use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues. With the PS3 system’s Wireless Controller, members can choose a movie to watch from their instant Queues or just play directly from any of the lists. They also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream via the Wireless Controller.

Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve a free instant streaming disc for PS3 systems by going to www.netflix.com/ps3. Upon availability, the instant streaming disc will be delivered for free by first-class mail, generally one business day after members request it.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game consoles, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its digital services which include the PlayStation®Network and the PlayStation®Store.

Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one® game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, and the PlayStation 3 and PSP systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

About Netflix, Inc.

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world’s largest online movie rental service, with more than more than 11 million subscribers. For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes. There are never any due dates or late fees. Netflix members can exchange DVDs as often as they want using a postage-paid return envelope. Members can choose from a vast selection of DVD titles and a growing library of movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. Netflix is partnering with leaders in consumer electronics to bring to market a range of devices that can instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly to members’ TVs. These devices currently include Blu-ray disc players and new Internet TVs from LG Electronics; Blu-ray disc players from Samsung and Best Buy’s Insignia brand; the Roku digital video player; Microsoft’s Xbox 360 game console; TiVo digital video recorders; and, soon, the PS3 system and Internet TVs from Sony and VIZIO.

We are in the midst of one of the most exciting times for PlayStation as we continue to redefine entertainment experiences for consumers, both at home and on the go. Over the past few weeks we’ve launched several game-changers such as the sleek 120GB PS3 at a new price point of $299. We’ve also introduced more storage capacity with the 250GB PS3, debuting November 3 at $349. We’ve made unprecedented strides in digital and mobile entertainment with the availability of PSPgo. Last week we launched the critically acclaimed UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves which is receiving rave reviews. The best part is that we’ve only just begun an onslaught of relentless, rich content hitting throughout the fiscal year, including Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time, God of War III, MAG, and ModNation Racers.

We’re also seeing tremendous response to the great value of the newer, slimmer, lighter 120GB PS3 system, which surpassed its one million unit mark worldwide just after three weeks on shelves. In NPD Group’s September 2009 video game sales data, released today, the PS3 ranked as the top console sold for the month, beating out all our competitors. It was also the only hardware platform to realize an increase of 112% when compared to the same period last year.

The PSPgo is driving additional momentum for the entire PSP platform. In its first three days on store shelves, top retail partners experienced a 300 percent lift in overall PSP hardware sales compared to the previous week. During this time, the PlayStation Network also experienced the largest number of downloads ever for a single week period. In addition, the new 250GB PS3 will provide the ample storage needed for what is expected to be a big Blu-ray holiday with blockbuster releases like Transformers 2, Star Trek and Hangover. And we’re continuing to stack the chips this holiday with great game content including God of War Collection, LittleBigPlanet – Game of the Year Edition as well as popular third party titles like Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Assassin’s Creed 2.

If you haven’t already experienced UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves for yourself, this is a must-have this season. The Naughty Dog team has delivered a truly visually stunning and immersive game that is clearly only possible on the PS3. It has garnered an average review score of 96 with over 64 perfect scores by game reviewers. This game promises to be a system seller for PlayStation and we couldn’t be more pleased.

There simply has never been a better time to be part of the PlayStation family and we look forward to providing you with the best entertainment content and experience for many, many years to come.

Jack Tretton

Here are our this week’s new releases and top downloads for the Video Store. Also, check out this video celebrating Harry Potter, and relive the magic of the early years in this dynamic look back at the adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Visit the store, and under Featured Collections you’ll find the Harry Potter Collection, which explores Harry’s first four years of spellbinding adventures, plus a free trailer, available for download now. Enjoy!

This week we’ve added the following new content:

HD Movies

• Death Trance
• Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experence
• 8 Mile
• Ali G Indahouse: The Movie
• Alpha Dog
• American Pie Presents: Beta House
• BASEketball
• Balls of Fury
• Breach
• Darkman III: Die Darkman Die
• Evan Almighty
• Intolerable Cruelty
• Kicking & Screaming
• Knocked Up
• Elektra (Director’s Cut)
• Epic Movie
• Hide And Seek
• The Girl Next Door
• The Girl Next Door (Unrated)
• The Hills Have Eyes II
• The Hills Have Eyes II UNRATED
• Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail
• Chained Heat 2
• Slap Shot
• I, Robot

Movies

• Death Trance
• The Haunting in Connecticut
• The Haunting in Connecticut (Unrated)
• Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experence
• Van Wilder: Freshman Year Unrated Version
• Horsemen
• Masters of Science Fiction – The Awakening
• 8 Mile
• Ali G Indahouse: The Movie
• Alpha Dog
• American Pie Presents: Beta House
• BASEketball
• Balls of Fury
• Breach
• Bring It On
• Darkman III: Die Darkman Die
• Evan Almighty
• Intolerable Cruelty
• Kicking & Screaming
• Knocked Up
• Knocked Up (Unrated)
• Cold Prey
• Masters of Science Fiction – A Clean Escape
• Chained Heat 2
• The Present

HD TV Shows

• UFC Fights | Season 2
• UFC All Access | Season 1 UFC All Access – Randy Couture
• UFC All Access | Season 1 UFC All Access – Forrest Griffin
• Eureka | Season 3 Welcome Back Carter
• Kings | Season 1 Javelin
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Season 8 Passion
• Jesse James is a Dead Man | Season 1 Jesse James vs. The Internet
• In Plain Sight | Season 2 Jailbait
• 4th and Long | Season 1 Beating the Blocker
• Rescue Me | Season 5 Initiation
• Warehouse 13 | Season 1 Resonance
• Burn Notice | Season 3 Ep. 6
• Royal Pains | Season 1 Ep. 6
• Eureka | Season 3 Ep. 10

TV

• UFC Fights | Season 2
• UFC All Access | Season 1 UFC All Access – Randy Couture
• UFC All Access | Season 1 UFC All Access – Forrest Griffin
• Michael & Michael Have Issues | Season 1 Trailer
• Ice Road Truckers | Season 3 Wicked Weather
• Eureka | Season 3 Welcome Back Carter
• South Park | Season 2
• Kings | Season 1 Javelin
• Brooke Knows Best | Season 2 Hogans in Space
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Season 8 Passion
• Project Blue Earth SOS | Season 1
• Fist of the North Star | Season 1, Volume 4
• Fist of the North Star | Season 1, Volume 5
• Digimon Adventure 02 | Season 2, Volume 2
• Slam Dunk | Season 1
• Slam Dunk | Season 2
• The Closer | Season 5 Tapped Out
• Jesse James is a Dead Man | Season 1 Jesse James vs. The Internet
• South Park | Season 1
• South Park | Season 3
• South Park | Season 4
• In Plain Sight | Season 2 Jailbait
• Naruto | Season 2, Volume 1
• 4th and Long | Season 1 Beating the Blocker
• CTRL | Season 1 CTRL
• CTRL | Season 1 CTRL B
• CTRL | Season 1 CTRL Z
• Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List | Season 5 Rosie and Gloria and Griffin…Oh My!!!
• Free For All | Season 1
• This American Life | Season 2
• Naruto | Season 2, Volume 1
• Naruto | Season 1, Volume 3
• Naruto | Season 1, Volume 4
• Intervention | Season 6 Jason
• Intervention | Season 6 Nikki
• Ghost Hunters | Season 3
• The Othersiders | Season 1 Morey Mansion
• Kenny vs. Spenny | Season 5 Who Can Bone More Women?
• NYC Prep | Season 1 The Virgin Talk
• Penn & Teller | Season 5
• Rescue Me | Season 5 Initiation
• Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex | Season 2
• Miami Social | Season 1 Liar Liar
• Top Chef Masters | Season 1 Miniaturize Me
• Dark Blue | Season 1 Pilot
• Hawthorne | Season 1 The Sense of Belonging
• Warehouse 13 | Season 1 Resonance
• Burn Notice | Season 3 Ep. 6
• Royal Pains | Season 1 Ep. 6
• TNA: iMPACT! | Season 1 Ep. 29
• The Fashion Show | Season 1 Ep 11
• Attack of the Show | Season 2009 Ep. 26
• The Soup | Season 2009 Ep. 27
• Eureka | Season 3 Ep. 10
• GT Bonus Round | Season 3 Ep 20
• Michael & Michael Have Issues | Season 1 Ep 1
• The Othersiders | Season 1 Ep 5
• The Real World Cancun | Season 22 Ep 4

Top Movies

1. Knowing
2. Push
3. 12 Rounds (Unrated)
4. Paul Blart: Mall Cop
5. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li UNRATED
6. Gran Torino
7. Defiance
8. Friday the 13th
9. The Unborn (Unrated)
10. Ice Age Short: No Time for Nuts

Top HD Movies

1. Knowing
2. Push
3. Gran Torino
4. 12 Rounds (Unrated)
5. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li UNRATED
6. Defiance
7. Friday the 13th
8. Paul Blart: Mall Cop
9. Fanboys
10. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Top TV Episodes

1. UFC Fights | Season 1 – Frank Mir vs Brock Lesnar UFC 81: Breaking Point
2. Family Guy | Season 7 – Stew-Roids
3. Burn Notice | Season 3 – Signals and Codes
4. Family Guy | Season 7 – 420
5. Family Guy | Season 7 – The Man With Two Brians
6. Kings | Season 1 – Javelin
7. UFC Fights | Season 1 – Quinton Jackson vs. Dan Henderson
8. Family Guy | Season 7 – Three Kings
9. Dexter | Season 3 – Our Father
10. Dexter | Season 3 – Turning Biminese

Top HD TV Episodes

1. UFC Fights | Season 1 – Frank Mir vs Brock Lesnar UFC 81: Breaking Point
2. Burn Notice | Season 3 – Signals and Codes
3. UFC Fights | Season 1 – Quinton Jackson vs. Dan Henderson
4. Kings | Season 1 – Javelin
5. UFC Fights | Season 1 – Matt Hughes vs. Thiago Alves UFC® 85: BEDLAM
6. UFC Fights | Season 1 – Matt Hughes vs Georges St-Pierre UFC 65
7. UFC Fights | Season 1 – Anderson Silva vs. Dan Henderson UFC® 82: Pride of a Champion
8. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – The Ring
9. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – Fishsticks
10. UFC Fights | Season 1 – Rashad Evans vs Michael Bisping UFC 78: Validation

To commemorate the availability of the Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li movie on the Video Store, we’ve gathered all our Street Fighter-related items under one category. Find them all housed under the New Releases category. Check ‘em out and get your Hadouken on!!

Qore

Qore Annual Subscription – July 2009 ($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 third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.17 GB

Qore Episode 14: July 2009 ($2.99)
Episode 14 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network takes you inside the dangerous world of Assassin’s Creed 2.
File size: 1.17 GB

Downloadable Games

Punisher: No Mercy ($9.99)
Zen Studios gives you a first look at The Punisher: No Mercy, coming exclusively to Playstation Network. Powered by Unreal Engine 3, No Mercy features fast-paced first person shooter action and explosive online multiplayer game play. With inspiration rooted in the Punisher’s rich comic book history, the game allows players to choose from an eclectic mix of Punisher allies and villains.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 737 MB

Add-on Game Content

High Velocity Bowling Ball Pack 6 – 4th of July Americana ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “4th of July Americana” theme bowling balls.
File size: 4.68 MB

High Velocity Bowling Ball Pack 7 – Route 66 Americana ($0.99)
t’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “Route 66 Americana” theme bowling balls.
File size: 6.55 MB

LittleBigPlanet Sacktue of Liberty Costume (free)
“Celebrate Independence Day in LittleBigPlanet with this special costume for Sackboy! Available for a limited time!”
File size: 1.04 MB

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Monarch Signature Livery Pack (free)
Make your vehicle stand out from the crowd with this exclusive MotorStorm Pacific Rift livery pack, available for a limited time only from PlayStation Store.
File size: 100 KB

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Speed Expansion ($9.99)
Download the Speed Expansion Pack to get 3 brand new tracks for MotorStorm Pacific Rift, playable in all online modes, and offline in Time Attack, Free Play, and Split Screen.

• Quicksands
• Darkfire Swamp
• Engorged

File size: 572 MB

Cross Edge Safety Pack (free)
Add a few extra items to your inventory with this free pack!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Additional Dungeon 2 (free)
Extend your adventure with this bonus dungeon!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge New Costume Set 1 ($3.99)
Expand your wardrobe along with your power with this clothing pack!
File size: 192 MB

Quantum of Solace: The Game 007 Camille Map Pack ($4.99)
The Camille Map Pack includes four new multiplayer maps: “Canals,” a claustrophobic section of Venice where constant movement is the key to winning and losing; “Bags” places you in a gloomy area of the Miami airport that will have you frantically trying to find cover; “Dam” an outdoor arena that requires constant teamwork and “Cisterns”, the dark underbelly of Siena where trouble lurks around every dark corner.
File size: 348 MB

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 The Predator ($7.50)
Grab your clubs and prepare for a true adventure at The Predator! Bring all your shots including your ability to work the ball left and right as creativity will help you get around this jungle of a course.
File size: 170 MB

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com

• “21st Century (Digital Boy)” by Bad Religion ($1.99)
• “Linoleum” by NOFX ($1.99)
• “Ruby Soho” by Rancid ($1.99)
• Epitaph Punk-O-Rama Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “21st Century (Digital Boy)” by Bad Religion, “Linoleum” by NOFX and “Ruby Soho” by Rancid. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File sizes: 24 MB – 33 MB (singles), 83 MB (track pack)

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

• “Blue Morning, Blue Day” – Foreigner ($1.99)
• “Feels Like the First Time” – Foreigner ($1.99)
• “Headknocker” – Foreigner ($1.99)
• Foreigner Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Foreigner Pack 01. This pack includes: “Blue Morning, Blue Day,” “Headknocker,” and “Feels Like the First Time” by Foreigner.
• “Hey John, What’s Your Name Again?” – The Devil Wears Prada ($1.99)
• “Image of the Invisible” – Thrice ($1.99)
• “Sweet Talk” – Dear and the Headlights ($1.99)
• Warped Tour 2009 Pack 02 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Warped Tour 2009 Pack 02. This pack includes “Sweet Talk” by Dear and the Headlights, “Hey John, What’s Your Name Again?” by The Devil Wears Prada, and “Image of the Invisible” by Thrice.
• Weapon of Choice” – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club ($1.99)

File sizes: 25 MB – 31 MB (singles), 86 MB – 87 MB (track packs)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 7/2 Edition
Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network. This edition features a patriotic add-on to LittleBigPlanet, the puzzles of Droplitz and an exciting challenge from Battlefield 1943. We also take a look at the PSone Classic, Metal Gear Solid, and the Top 10 PSone Classics to date. New video arrivals include NYC Prep, Bravo’s series about the privileged teenagers of Manhattan’s elite high school scene.
File size: 255 MB (HD) 438 MB (1080)

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Speed Expansion Pack Trailer
File size: 81 MB (HD) 139 MB (1080)

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Adrenaline Expansion Pack Trailer
File size: 79 MB (HD) 133 MB (1080)

Bayonetta E3 Trailer
File size: 69 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

Anime MBM 4 PS3 ($1.49)
File size: 4.03 MB

Farmer’s Daughter PS3 Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.2 MB

Ink Skulls PS3 Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.17 MB

Sniper Girls PS3 Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.54 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games

Capcom Classics Collection Remixed ($19.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Bursting with retro flavor, this portable arcade compilation comes together in an amazing collection of 20 all-time Capcom favorites.
Included games are: Street Fighter, Strider, Final Fight, 1941, Captain Commando, Bionic Commando, Legendary Wings, Forgotten Worlds, Black Tiger, 3 Wonders, Avengers, Block Block, Last Duel, Side Arms, Mega Twins, Varth, Magic Sword, Section Z, Quiz and Dragons, and The Speed Rumbler.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 489 MB

Mind Quiz ($9.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Mind Quiz is the only PSP game that helps you make your brain younger.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 20 MB

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials ($19.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
You are double agent Sam Fisher, caught in a menacing conspiracy. Immerse yourself in the world of international espionage and discover the entire Splinter Cell series through flashbacks and exclusive new missions.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to media differences, the digital and UMD disc versions of this title are incompatible with each other in Multiplayer mode.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.23 GB

Add-on Game Content

Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)
Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Losing My Religion”— R.E.M. ($1.99)
• “Sin Wagon”— Dixie Chicks ($1.99)

File sizes: 15 MB – 19 MB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 7/2 Edition
File size: 50 MB

PSP Themes

Anime MBM 7 PSP Theme ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 534 KB

Anime MBM 8 PSP Theme ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 500 KB

4th of July PSP Theme 1 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 480 KB

4th of July PSP Theme 2 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 489 KB

Farmer’s Daughter PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 495 KB

Ink Skulls PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 330 KB

Sniper Girls PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 561 KB

For those of you who haven’t experienced the Ghostbuster Fire House HQ and the SOCOM Tactical Operations Center spaces launched earlier in PlayStation Home, PULSE also takes a quick tour of these very cool spaces.

The Top 10 Games focuses on PSone Classics, while the Top 10 Videos combines both television and movie titles for the month of June.

And, yes, Christina’s voice is back too!

You’ll find this 7/2 Edition of PULSE available in full HD in the Media section of the PlayStation Store later today (along with the E3 Special Editions that are also still available).

I am happy to confirm that it is indeed true, Sony Computer Entertainment has signed a deal with Columbia Pictures for a movie adaptation of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and it will be produced by Avi Arad, Charles Roven, Ari Arad and Alex Gartner. We have been working with Avi and the folks and Columbia for quite some time and look forward to sharing additional details on the film in the short future. Obviously we designed the game to be a cinematic experience and we too can’t wait to see it on the big screen.

So, who do you think should play Nathan Drake?

Battle to control the river bridge in “Banzai,” a bright jungle map featuring a waterfall and hidden caves. In “Corrosion” face down your enemy in a shattered train yard, and in “Sub Pens” wipe the monsoon rain from your eyes as you struggle over a bombed-out submarine base. The Zombies return in “Shi No Numa” (Zombie Swamp) featuring Perk machines, the deadly new Wunderwaffe DG-2, new Trophies and flaming Hell Hounds.

Banzai
Deep in the jungles of Japanese controlled territory, battle to control the tall river bridge in “Banzai” a bright, medium sized jungle map featuring a waterfall, villages and hidden caves well suited for deadly snipers, surprise attacks and all out gun battles.

Corrosion
In “Corrosion” face down your enemy in a deteriorated Russian train yard. Sprint under, over and through the shattered pipelines and war-torn train cars in this mid sized map great for full out team combat. Keep your head on a swivel as your enemy could be above or below you!

Sub Pens
“Sub Pens” offers a close-quarter bombed-out Japanese submarine base littered with live ammunition, breached subs and idle fighter planes. Wipe the monsoon rains from your eyes and struggle to control key choke points in this tight map designed for exciting and deadly battles.

Shi No Numa (Zombie Swamp)
Keep moving to survive the unending Zombie horde in “Shi No Numa”, the all new addition to the four player co-op fan favorite. Japanese Zombies rise from the misty swamps and flaming Hell Hounds blaze through the jungle as players struggle to find Perk machines and the deadly new Wunderwaffe DG-2 to stay alive. This new map includes 10 new Trophies.

Map Pack 2 Trophy List
While the thrill of a zombie shooting spree is enough on its own to inspire countless replays of Map Pack 2’s new zombie map, Shi No Numa, the challenge of Trophies turn an already frightening experience into a bone-harrowing struggle for honor. Listed below are the ten Trophies that players can strive for in their struggle for survival, exclusively obtainable in the eerie swamplands of Shi No Numa.

Dead Air – Secret Trophy

• Hammer Time – Repair 200 window boards.
• It’s a Trap! – Kill at least one zombie with three different traps in a single round.
• Weapon of Minor Destruction – Kill no more than one zombie with a nuke.
• Perk-a-Holic – Have all four perks simultaneously active in a game of Nazi Zombies.
• Fertilizer Man – Kill 200 zombies in a single game.
• Deadhead – Get 150 zombie headshots in a single game.
• Big Baller – Earn 75,000 points in a single Nazi Zombies game.
• Big Brawler – Get 10 consecutive zombie melee kills before Insta-Kill expires.
• Soul Survivor – Reach round 15 in Nazi Zombies without getting revived.

You’ll want to try these maps out today, as we’re running a Double XP Weekend, through Tuesday (ending 10am Pacific). You can also take us on tomorrow, Saturday June 11th, from 1-5pm PST – keep an eye out for these PSN IDs as you’re playing:

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We hope you enjoy the newly released Map Pack 2 and look forward to seeing you in action! Now move out!