As you’ve already heard from Eric Lempel, the latest PSP firmware update v6.20 added the Digital Comics Reader to the XMB on the PSP. The PlayStation Network comic service on PlayStation Store will be coming in December (U.S. Only). In the meantime, you can get your hands on a free issue of Star Trek: Year Four – The Enterprise Experiment from our partners at IDW Publishing. Once you download the free Digital Reader, visit PlayStation Store on the PSP and enter the following promotion code:

724K-A4BG-JLD7

This code is only valid until December 16, 2009. The code must be redeemed directly on the PSP (not through PS3 or Media Go).

You should also check out www.playstationcomics.com for more information and to find a code for another free digital comic. (Hint: For those of you following PlayStation on Twitter, you might want to check there, too.)

Stay tuned for more details about the PlayStation Network digital comic service for the PSP.

Here’s the list of new arrivals and top downloads on the Video Store this week.

You’ll see Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Bruno, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – It’s a Very Sunny Christmas are now available. Also, check out the free downloads of Avatar Theatrical Trailer, Ninja Assassin Theatrical Trailer, and Voltron Season 6 Episode 5 – Try This World for Size. Enjoy!

FREE NEW ARRIVALS!

• Avatar Theatrical Trailer
• KatalystHQ | S2 - Crazy for Kenna
• KatalystHQ | S2 - Halloween
• KatalystHQ | S2 - Pranking the Boss
• Ninja Assassin – Theatrical Trailer
• Sherlock Holmes – Theatrical Trailer

HD MOVIE NEW ARRIVALS

• Bride of Chucky
• Bruno
• Franklyn
• Hitman
• Ichi The Killer (Unrated)
• My Sister’s Keeper
• Star Trek
• The Limits of Control
• The Marc Pease Experience
• The Open Road
• Thirst
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

MOVIE NEW ARRIVALS

• A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
• Boarding Gate
• Bollywood/Hollywood
• Bruno
• Color Me Kubrick
• Crazy Love
• Dark Country
• Dave Chappelle’s Block Party
• Diggers
• Franklyn
• Freaky Friday (2003)
• Ichi The Killer (Unrated)
• My Sister’s Keeper
• Shuttle
• Somersault
• Star Trek
• The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
• The Limits of Control
• The Marc Pease Experience
• The Open Road
• Thirst
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
• Vampire Party

HDTV NEW ARRIVALS

• American Dad | S5 - Shallow Vows
• CC Premium Stand-Up Specials - Dane Cook: Isolated Incident
• Family Guy | S8 - Quagmire’s Baby
• Heroes | S4 - Brother’s Keeper
• House | S6 - Teamwork
• How I Met Your Mother | S5 - The Playbook
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | S11 - Perverted
• Mercy | S1 - I’m Not That Kind of Girl
• Ring of Honor Wrestling | S1 - Episode 16
• Saturday Night Live | S35 - January Jones – November 14, 2009
• Sons of Anarchy | S2 - Service
• The Cleveland Show | S1 - Ladies Night
• The Simpsons | S21 - The Devil Wears Nada
• WWII in HD | S1

TV NEW ARRIVALS

• American Dad | S5 - Shallow Vows
• Back at the Barnyard | S2 - Mr. Wiggleplix/Chain Gang
• Bakugan | S7 - Six Degrees of Destruction
• Bakugan | S7 - Revenge of the Vexos
• CC Premium Stand-Up Specials - Dane Cook: Isolated Incident
• Chef Academy | S1 - Coming To America
• Comedy Central Presents: Stand-Up | S1
• Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team | S4 - Episode 6
• Degrassi: The Next Generation | S9 - Beat It, Pt. 2
• Dirty Jobs | S4 - Gorp. Fnark. Schmegle
• Family Guy | S8 - Quagmire’s Baby
• Flipping Out | S1
• Flipping Out | S2
• Gangland | S4 - Snitch and Slaughter
• Gangland | S4 - Trinity of Blood
• George Carlin in Concert: Playing with your Head
• George Carlin: Back in Town
• George Carlin: Complaints and Grievances
• George Carlin: It’s Bad For Ya
• George Carlin: Life is Worth Losing
• George Carlin: You Are All Diseased
• Ghost Hunters | S5 - Pensacola Lighthouse
• Ghost Hunters Academy | S1 - The Honeymoon’s Over
• Glee | S1 - Ballads
• Gossip Girl | S3 - The Last Days of Disco Stick!
• Heroes | S4 - Brother’s Keeper
• House | S6 - Teamwork
• How I Met Your Mother | S5 - The Playbook
• I Want to Work for Diddy | S2 - Chariots for Charity
• iCarly | S2 - iFind Lewbert’s Lost Love
• It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: It’s a Very Sunny Christmas
• Jon & Kate Plus 8 | S5 - Gymnastics & Baseball
• Kenny vs. Spenny | S1
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | S1 - Highlights: 11/9/09 – 11/13/09
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | S11 - Perverted
• Lie to Me | S2 - Black Friday
• Mercy | S1 - I’m Not That Kind of Girl
• Metalocalypse | S3 - Tributeklok
• Million Dollar Listing | S3 - Sweet Deals and Icing on the Cake
• Modern Family | S1 - Great Expectations
• MythBusters | S7 - Myth Evolution
• Naoki Urasawa’s Monster | S1 - 511 Kinderheim
• Naoki Urasawa’s Monster | S1 - A Little Experiment
• Naruto Shippuden Uncut | SVol. 1 - Team Kakashi, Deployed
• One Tree Hill | S7 - You are a Runner and I am My Father’s Son
• Ring of Honor Wrestling | S1 - Episode 16
• Saturday Night Live | S35 - January Jones – November 14, 2009
• Scare Tactics | S3 - Toxic Shock
• Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew | S1 - Episode 3
• Shear Genius | S1
• Shear Genius | S2
• Sit Down, Shut Up | S1 - Sped
• Sons of Anarchy | S2 - Service
• Tabatha’s Salon Takeover | S1
• Tabatha’s Salon Takeover | S2 - Eclectic Salon: Los Angeles, CA
• The Cleveland Show | S1 - Ladies Night
• The Girls Next Door | S6 - Ciao Time
• The Hills | S5 - Can’t Always Get What You Want
• The Rachel Zoe Project | S1
• The Simpsons | S21 - The Devil Wears Nada
• The Ultimate Fighter | S10 - Gut Check
• The Venture Bros. | S4 - The Revenge Society
• Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style | S1
• Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style | S2
• Titan Maximum | S1 - Mercury Falling
• Top Chef | S6 - Culinary Olympics
• Trauma | S1 - M’aidez
• True Jackson, VP | S2 - True Concert
• Two and a Half Men | S7 - You are a Runner and I am My Father’s Son
• V | S1 - A Bright New Day
• World’s Strictest Parents | S1 - The Bouldins
• WWII in HD | S1
• X-Play | S2009 - X-Play Weekly 11/18/09

Top Movies

1. Land of the Lost
2. Up
3. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
4. I Love You, Beth Cooper
5. Star Trek
6. The Proposal (2009)
7. Bruno
8. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
9. Orphan (2009)
10. Aliens in the Attic

Top HD Movies

1. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2. Up
3. Star Trek
4. Land of the Lost
5. The Proposal (2009)
6. I Love You, Beth Cooper
7. Orphan (2009)
8. Bruno
9. Drag Me to Hell (Unrated)
10. Aliens in the Attic

Top TV Episodes

1. Family Guy | Season 8 – Hannah Banana
2. V | Season 1 – There Is No Normal Anymore
3. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – Dances with Smurfs
4. Family Guy | Season 8 – Brian’s Got A Brand New Bag
5. Family Guy | Season 8 – Quagmire’s Baby
6. Smallville | Season 9 – Idol
7. V | Season 1 – Pilot
8. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Season 5 – Mac & Dennis Break Up
9. Naruto Shippuden Uncut | Season Vol. 1 – Run, Kankuro
10. Supernatural | Season 5 – The Real Ghostbusters

Top HD TV Episodes

1. Family Guy | Season 8 – Hannah Banana
2. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – Dances with Smurfs
3. Family Guy | Season 8 – Brian’s Got A Brand New Bag
4. Sons of Anarchy | Season 2 – Balm
5. Family Guy | Season 8 – Quagmire’s Baby
6. House | Season 6 – Known Unknowns
7. Family Guy | Season 8 – Road to Multi-verse
8. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – The F Word
9. The Office | Season 6 – Murder
10. Sons of Anarchy | Season 2 – Service

Gran Turismo and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite are some of the great titles that work with adhocParty.

We look forward to hearing your feedback soon. Enjoy!

Updates

Get Uno for new low price of $7.99

Applications

adhocParty
Play Ad Hoc PSP games online via your PS3!
File Size 6.31 MB

Downloadable Games

Peggle ($9.99 to purchase)
Have you got the Peggle fever? Now on the PlayStation Network, experience the ultimate pinballesque adventure! Indulge your love for bouncing balls and firework effects by becoming a Peggle Master through 55 levels and 75 challenges. Play to your favorite music while collecting 12 PlayStation Network trophies along the way. Want to host your own Peggle party? Jump into a local battle or connect online to tackle multiplayer, duel and party modes!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 204 MB

PSOne Classics

Resident Evil 2 ($5.99)
ESRB Rated M
File size: 757 MB

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver ($5.99)
ESRB Rated M
File size: 381 MB

Game Demos (free)

Smash Cars Demo
Real-time physics, innovative stunts and next-generation graphics combine into a dynamic, tricked-out single and multiplayer RC car racing experience where players twist and turn, grind and gear up, performing aerial tricks and stunts while racking up trophies and points as they race to the finish in an unlikely location.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 199 MB

Add-on Game Content

Peggle Nights ($4.99)
Party ‘til the break of dawn with the quirky Game Masters of Peggle Nights! Become the ultimate master with 60 dreamscape levels and 60 Grand Master Challenges set in a land of flashing lights, dynamic pegs and glowing backgrounds! When you need a break, stop to admire your bright and shiny Peggle Nights trophies in your very own Peggle Masters Trophy Room. With so many action-packed Peggle Nights levels you won’t want to leave the neon peg party!
File size: 150 KB

PAIN: Flavor Flav ($1.99)
“Yeah boy!” Get ready to launch Flavor Flav into a world of PAIN! Whether you know this eccentric celebrity because of his days as a rap or television star, you’ll immediately recognize his hilarious voice recordings and costumes.
File size: 100 KB

High Velocity Bowling: Psychedelic 60’s Ball Pack ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “Psychedelic 60’s” theme bowling balls.
File size: 7.1 MB

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

Way of the Samurai 3 Accessories (free)
Fun & crazy, exclusive accessories for your character!
File size: 102 KB

Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “Lick It Up” by KISS ($1.99)
• “Modern Day Delilah” by KISS ($1.99)
• “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” by KISS ($1.99)
• KISS Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring ” Modern Day Delilah”, “Lick It Up “, “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” by KISS. 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 size: 39 MB – 50 MB (singles), 131 MB (track pack)

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

• “Beautiful Thieves”— AFI ($1.99)
• “End Transmission”— AFI ($1.99)
• “Love Like Winter”— AFI ($1.99)
• “Medicate”— AFI ($1.99)
• “The Leaving Song, Pt 2″— AFI ($1.99)
• AFI Pack 01 ($8.49)- This pack includes “Beautiful Thieves,” “End Transmission,” “Love Like Winter,” “Medicated” and “The Leaving Song, Pt 2″ by AFI.
• “Walk Like An Egyptian”— The Bangles ($1.99)

File sizes: 26 MB – 33 MB (singles), 140 MB (track pack)

The Beatles Rock Band
Build your library for The Beatles: Rock Band by purchasing these song game tracks. For music credits, visit www.thebeatlesrockband.com.

• “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)” — The Beatles ($1.99)
• “Within You Without You” — The Beatles ($1.99)
• “When I’m Sixty-Four” — The Beatles ($1.99)
• “She’s Leaving Home” — The Beatles ($1.99)
• “Lovely Rita” — The Beatles ($1.99)
• “Fixing A Hole” — The Beatles ($1.99)
• “Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kite!” — The Beatles ($1.99)
• “A Day In The Life” — The Beatles ($1.99)
• Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Album) ($13.49) – This album includes “Fixing a Hole,” “She’s Leaving Home,” “Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!,” “Within You Without You,” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “Lovely Rita,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise),” and “A Day in the Life” by The Beatles.

File sizes: 21 MB – 49 MB (singles), 300 MB (track pack)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 11/19 Edition
File size: 287 MB (HD), 457 MB (1080)

Pain: Flavor Flav Trailer
File size: 39 MB (HD)

Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier Launch Trailer
File size: 58 MB (HD), 97 MB (1080)

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves 15 sec Accolade TV Spot
File size: 11 MB (HD)

FIFA Soccer 10: Director’s Cut Trailer
File size: 220 MB (HD)

Madden NFL Arcade Trailer
File size: 39 MB (HD)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Flag Runner Trailer
File size: 80 MB (HD), 136 MB (1080)

NBA 2K10 TV Commercial
File size: 25 MB (1080)

Assassin’s Creed II Arsenal Trailer
File size: 66 MB (HD)

Assassin’s Creed II TGS Trailer
File size: 76 MB (HD)

Assassin’s Creed II Dev Diary 3
File size: 140 MB (HD)

Assassin’s Creed II GP Trailer
File size: 76 MB (HD)

Critter Crunch “Feeding Time” Trailer
File size: 40 MB (HD)

Army Of Two: 40th Day Extraction Trailer
File size: 51 MB (HD)

Peggle Trailer
File size: 18 MB (HD)

Themes

Peggle Theme (free)
File size: 3.43 MB

Celtic Maidens 2 Premium Plus Theme ($1.99)
File size: 8.65 MB

Wallpaper (free)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Wallpaper (x5)
File sizes: 94 KB – 2.02 MB

topatoi Wallpaper
File sizes: 215 KB – 1.74 MB

Peggle Wallpaper
File sizes: 261 KB – 291 KB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 storefront)

Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines ($39.99)
ESRB Rated M
File size: 559 MB

PSP Minis

D-CUBE Planet ($3.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 8.18 MB

Echoes ($2.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 24 MB

Circles ($3.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 6.3 MB

Game Demos (free)

PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Demo
ESRB Rated E
File size: 13 MB

LittleBigPlanet PSP Demo
ESRB Rated E
File size: 55 MB

Promethus Demo
ESRB Rated RP
File size: 31 MB

Add-on Game Content

DJ Max Fever Wallpaper (x4)
File sizes: 69 KB – 100 KB

Armored Core 3 Wallpaper (x2)
File sizes: 27 KB – 34 KB

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.

• “California Über Alles”— Dead Kennedys ($1.99)
• “You’re No Rock ‘n’ Roll Fun”— Sleater-Kinney ($1.99)

File sizes: 14 MB – 17 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 storefront)

Armored Core 3 Portable Theme (free)
File size: 523 KB

Celtic Maidens PSP Theme 3 ($1.49)
File size: 637 KB

Celtic Maidens PSP Theme 4 ($1.49)
File size: 631 KB

The premise is simple: in celebration of the impending Turkey Day, users will approach the giant stone turkey in Central Plaza and, of course, pledge their allegiance to the almighty Meleagris Gallopavo by stating “Gobble gobble” and/or other assorted turkey-isms. If your homage pleases your turkey overlord, you will be given a chance to chase a bunch of wily turkeys around Central Plaza (word to the wise: these turkeys are quite cunning and as such get progressively more difficult to catch as the game goes on, so you’d better bring appropriate footwear). If you can manage to catch them all, you will unlock some truly hilarious rewards that are sure to make you an object of envy amongst your peers. Sound borderline insane? Of course it does – which is exactly why we are doing it! Check the video below for a look at what we have in store for you.

Also, in celebration of the release of Assassin’s Creed 2, new AC2-themed virtual goods will be released this week. Hardcore fans of the franchise are sure to find these items to be true must-haves (and we bet they’ll geek out hard over the full Ezio costumes set to release in PlayStation Home come next week). Any way you cut it, if you “Live by the Creed” then PlayStation Home is the place to be (when you aren’t sneaking up behind enemies and performing other stealthy maneuvers in various Italian locales, of course).

In other PlayStation Home-related news: We’re pleased to announce another opportunity for you, the PlayStation Home community, to win a copy of the super-limited UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition. Here’s how this contest works: PlayStation Home community members should enter the new UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves game space in PlayStation Home between the hours of 8:00am PT on Friday, November 20th and 12:00pm PT on Saturday, November 21st to play the Fortunate Thieves mini-game. The user that secures the #1 slot of the game’s leaderboard will win a copy of the UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition. Included in this prize package is a Phurba Dagger ornamental replica (plus stand), a special “book case” with art book autographed by the Naughty Dog team, a ton of downloads, and the UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Strategy Guide. This is arguably the most sought-after prize we are giving away all year, so read the official rules and regulations below and then head into PlayStation Home right at 8:00am PT on Friday, November 20th (this is when we will wipe the leaderboards) and get that first place slot.

The following promotion is intended for viewing in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia only and will be construed and evaluated according to United States law. Do not enter this contest if you are not a legal resident of, and located in, the 50 United States or District of Columbia at the time of entry.

PLAYSTATION HOME UNCHARTED 2 FORTUNATE THIEVES MINI GAME CONTEST
OFFICIAL RULES

Void outside the 50 United States and District of Columbia and where prohibited.

1. Eligibility. The UNCHARTED 2 FORTUNATE THIEVES MINI GAME Contest (the “Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and hold a PlayStation Network account in good standing as determined by Sponsor. Employees of the Sponsor and its parent, subsidiaries and affiliated companies and their immediate families are not eligible to participate in this Promotion.

2. Sponsor. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., 919 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404 (“Sponsor”).

3. Timing. The Promotion begins on November 20, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. PST and ends on November 21, 2009 at 12:00 P.M. PST (the “Promotion Period”).

4. How to Enter. No purchase necessary. Internet access, a PlayStation Network account, and a PlayStation3 computer entertainment system required. Using the PlayStation3 system, go to the PlayStation Network and access PlayStation Home. Users who wish to enter (the “Entrants”) shall use their avatars to enter the UNCHARTED 2 Among Thieves Nepalese Village Space (the “Event Space”) (accessible via the World Map on the Entrant’s Menu Pad), navigate their avatars to the “Fortunate Thieves” mini game, and select the “Fortunate Thieves” icon. Entrants will be directed to the Fortunate Thieves menu and will be presented with the four (4) following options:

• HOW TO PLAY:
  Entrants selecting this option will be presented with three (3) screens of instructions listing the details of gameplay, including the game purpose and game strategy.
• CREATE GAME (“HOST”):
  Entrants selecting this option will be the game “Hosts”. Hosts are in charge of setting the following variables in the game:
  • Maps – Hosts determine the map game will be played on. There are eight (8) maps total in game. The terrain and layout of each map varies. Some maps have more treasure winning potential than others.
  • Public v. Private – Hosts determine whether to make the game public (anyone in the space can participate) or private (only Entrants who are on the Host’s PSN friends list can participate).
  • Number of Turns – Hosts determine how many “turns” the game will consist of. (“turns” are defined as one round for each player in the game). The turn choices are 10, 15, 20, 25.
  • Number of Seconds – Hosts determine how many seconds a player will have to act once it is their “turn”. The seconds choices are 20, 40 or 60 seconds.

  Once the above parameters are set, a Lobby is created. A minimum of two (2) players are needed to start a game. The host can join the game as a player and must wait for a minimum of one (1) other player to enter the Lobby before a game session can begin. A maximum of four (4) players are permitted per game.

• JOIN GAME (“PARTICIPANT”):
  Entrants selecting this option join the game as Participants and are taken to a list of available games where they can see the Host options set for each game and determine which game they would like to join. Participants can then join any open game.
• SPECTATE GAME:
  Entrants selecting this option are taken to a choice of games that they can watch. Spectators cannot enter a game.
  Hosts are responsible for controlling the game, including setting and determining the game variables listed above in each game. To enter the Promotion, Entrants can either select the “Create a Game” icon as the Host or the “Join a Game” icon as a Participant. Once Entrants have selected a method of entry, they may join any open game. A minimum of two (2) players are required and a maximum of four (4) players are permitted per game. Players will receive a set of four (4) cards. Cards will be continually dealt to Players throughout the game so that Players will always have a set of four (4) cards to play with. To play, Players must use the cards to accumulate points. Instructions for playing the cards are presented to Players in pop-up format and are revealed to Players as they scroll over individual cards. Players should attempt to accumulate as many points as possible. Once the game ends, timing stops and Player’s score is recorded. Players can play an unlimited number of games within the promotion period to attempt to better their score. The 10 (ten) highest scores and the online IDs of the players who earned them in an individual game from all games played during the Promotion Period in all instances of the UNCHARTED Nepalese Village space will be posted on the Global Leaderboard located in the UNCHARTED Nepalese Village Space. (An instance is a new event space that is created when the number of users in the original space has reached its maximum capacity. Fortunate Thieves can support multiple instances of the same Event Space so that Players will be able to access the space.)

5. Entry Conditions and Release. Entrants may participate as many times as they like. Sponsor is not responsible for technical, hardware or software failures, malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions or unforeseen schedule changes that may limit an entrant’s ability to participate in the Promotion, even if caused by Sponsor’s negligence. Sponsor is not responsible for changes to Entrant’s contact information. Entries not satisfying these Official Rules are automatically disqualified. Sponsor has the sole discretion to modify, cancel or suspend this Promotion should virus, bugs or other causes beyond Sponsor’s control corrupt, change or adversely affect the Promotion’s administration, security or proper play and to award prizes from among all eligible entries received prior to Sponsor’s action. Automated entries are prohibited and any use of automated devices will cause disqualification. Sponsor has the sole discretion to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process.

6. Winner Selection. One (1) Grand Prize winner will be selected during the Promotion Period. Winner will be determined as follows:

The player who accumulates the highest score in an individual game from all games played during the Promotion Period will be declared the Grand Prize winner. In the event of a tie in winning scores, Entrants with the highest tied winning scores will play a tiebreaker game in the Fortunate Thieves Event Space on November 23, 2009. Time and details of tiebreaker will be determined by Sponsor. Entrants will be notified at approximately 12:00 P.M.PST on November 18, 2009 via the email address associated with their PSN account with instructions regarding the time the tiebreaker will occur. The player with the highest score in the tiebreaker will be declared the Grand Prize winner. If the tiebreaker score is tied, additional tiebreaker games will be held from among the remaining highest scoring tied Players until the Player with the highest score remains, who will be declared the Grand Prize winner.

Winner’s PSN online IDs will be posted on the global leaderboard within the mini game located in the UNCHARTED Nepalese Village Space beginning on November 21, 2009 at approximately 12:00 P.M. PST. Winner will also be notified by Sponsor via the email address associated with Winner’s PSN account on or about November 23, 2009 at approximately 12:00 P.M. PST. Grand Prize winner must claim his or her prize within 48 hours from Sponsor’s notification. If Grand Prize winner does not respond within 48 hours from Sponsor’s outreach, an alternate winner will be selected by Sponsor based on the player who has the next highest score from all games played during the Promotion Period (or if a tie exists, the next highest score from the tiebreaker). This method will continue until a Grand Prize winner has responded.

7. Prize(s). One (1) Grand Prize for the Promotion Period. Grand Prize consists of one copy of UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition which includes a copy of the video game UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves, a phurba dagger replica and an artbook. The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of Grand Prize is $300.00. Prize fulfillment is based on availability. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if a prize is unavailable. Sponsor may disqualify a winner and select an alternate winner if any prize notification or prize is returned undeliverable. If the player with the highest score is under 18, the prize will be awarded to the Entrant with the next highest score from all games played during the Promotion Period (or if a tie exists the next highest score from the tiebreaker). Prizes are non-transferable and Sponsor need not substitute a prize based on winner’s request. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of the prize.

8. Odds of Winning. Odds of winning are determined by the number of eligible entries received.

9. Publicity. By accepting the prize, winner agrees to the use of his or her name and likeness for purposes of advertising, trade or promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law, and agrees to sign and return a notarized Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability (the “Affidavit”) within Fourteen (14) business days of prize notification.

10. Limitations of Liability. By attempting to enter, entering a Promotion or accepting a Promotion prize, an entrant or prize winner agrees to release Sponsor and its parent, subsidiaries, agencies, divisions and affiliates from liability, claims or actions or any kind for injuries, damages or losses to persons and property that may be sustained in connection with the receipt, ownership or use of the prize or while preparing for, participating in or traveling to or from the Promotion or any Promotion or prize-related activity. Sponsor’s employees, employees of Sponsor’s parent, subsidiaries, agencies, and affiliates and each of their related companies and their immediate families are not eligible. Neither the Sponsor nor its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, agencies, divisions or related companies are responsible for any damages, taxes or expenses that winners might incur as a result of this Promotion or receipt of prize.

11. Promotion Results. Sponsor will post winner’s name in the Message of the Day on November 23, 2009 at approximately 10:00 A.M. PST, and winner’s name will also be announced in the PlayStation Home forums until December 30, 2009. To obtain a winner’s list by mail, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to PlayStation Home UNCHARTED 2 Fortunate Thieves Mini Game Contest Promotion, Attn: Promotions, 919 E. Hillsdale Blvd. 2nd Floor, Foster City, CA 94404. Sponsor will fulfill a winner’s list request within 4-6 weeks after it awards prizes. Requests for the winner’s list must be received by December 30, 2009.

12. Restrictions. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

In its infancy, PlayStation Network began as a free service to gamers offering an online commerce option for games and game content. Today, it offers an unrivaled social networking experience in PlayStation Home, a robust video delivery service for purchasing and renting SD and HD content from every major studio, social networking applications like Facebook, instant streaming content from Netflix, and a rich selection of more than 450 games for PS3 and PSP…oh, and yes, it’s still free.

Momentum is going strong and signs are only pointing up for us. In October, we saw a 70 percent increase in PS3 sales over last October. This was fueled by a marketing campaign that many of you have commented on, but also by a new slimmer and lighter form factor with a larger hard-drive for $100 less. We’re seeing hundreds of thousands of you joining the PlayStation family every day, and we welcome you to check out all of the amazing things that PlayStation has to offer.

We are really hitting our stride here and with how far you’ve seen us come in three short years, imagine how far we’ll go with the next three. It all starts with this holiday and blockbusters like UNCHARTED 2 and Ratchet & Clank, and only gets better in Q1 with MAG, Heavy Rain and God of War III.

Really, what I’m here to say is, thanks for all of your support. Without your enthusiasm and feedback, PS3 wouldn’t be what it is today.

So, how does adhocParty work? PSP titles with adhoc mode traditionally require you to play within close proximity to each other. AdhocParty takes advantage of the interoperable capabilities of the PSP and PS3 systems. It enables you to play games featuring Ad Hoc mode, such as Gran Turismo and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, over the Internet through the PS3. Your PSP connects to the PS3 via Wi-Fi, allowing you to chat online with fellow gamers in North America before jumping into competition from the comforts of each of your respective living rooms.

In addition to all of its competitive and social gaming features, adhocParty for PSP supports voice chat through the Wireless Headset or PlayStation Eye, offering you a complete and immersive gaming experience only available on the PlayStation platform.

We’ll have more details for you soon. Enjoy!

Here’s the list of new arrivals and top downloads on the Video Store this week.

This weekend, you can celebrate MGM’s 85th anniversary with a legendary collection of movies starting at $1.99, including Dirty Work, Hannibal, Species, Soul Plane and Walking Tall. Also, check out classic titles like Wizard of Oz, now available in the digital format for the first time. Watch the clip below for a sneak peak, then head to Featured Collections on the Video Store!

FREE NEW ARRIVALS!

• KatalystHQ | S2 - Max in NY
• KatalystHQ | S2 - New Guy
• KatalystHQ | S2 - Movie Pitches
• KatalystHQ | S2 - Phone Voice
• Drag Me to Hell Bonus Clip

HD MOVIE NEW ARRIVALS

• Up!
• Drag Me to Hell
• Drag Me to Hell (Unrated)
• Land of the Lost
• Enlighten Up!
• Familiar Strangers
• Spread
• The Merry Gentlemen
• Eden Log
• Fay Grim
• The War Within
• Woman Thou Art Loosed

MOVIE NEW ARRIVALS

• Up!
• The Ugly Truth
• South Park: Imaginationland (Uncensored Director’s Cut)
• Naruto: Shippuden the Movie
• The Count of Monte Cristo
• Enlighten Up!
• Familiar Strangers
• Spread
• Cashback
• Demon Warriors
• Diary of a Tired Black Man
• Eden Log
• Fay Grim
• Keane
• One Last Thing
• Ong Bak
• Quid Pro Quo
• The War Within
• Woman Thou Art Loosed
• Yonkers Joe
• Anvil! The Story of Anvil
• 9 1/2 Weeks

HDTV NEW ARRIVALS

• American Dad | S5 - Man in Moonbounce
• Family Guy | S8 - Hannah Banana
• Mad Men | S3 - Shut the Door. Have a Seat.
• The Cleveland Show | S1 - Cleveland Jr’s Cherry Bomb
• CC Premium Stand-Up Specials - Gabriel Iglesias…I’m Not Fat, I’m Fluffy
• Heroes | S4 - Known Unknowns
• House | S6 - Shadowboxing
• How I Met Your Mother | S5 - The Rough Patch
• Spongebob Squarepants | S6 - Truth or Square
• Trauma | S1 - That Fragile Hour
• Sons of Anarchy | S2 - Balm
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | S11 - Turmoil
• Mercy | S1 - Destiny, Meet My Daughter, Veronica
• The Ultimate Fighter | S10 - Rattled
• Bones | S5 - The Dwarf in the Dirt
• Ring of Honor Wrestling | S1 - Episode 15

TV NEW ARRIVALS

• Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team | S4 - Episode 5
• Disorderly Conduct: Video on Patrol | S2 - Disorderly Conduct 11/06/2009
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | S1 - Highlights: 11/2/09 – 11/6/09
• Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil | S1
• MLB.com Classic Games - 1991 World Series, Game 7: Braves at Twins
• MLB.com Classic Games - Cal Ripken Becomes Baseball’s New Iron Man
• MLB.com Classic Games - 2001 World Series, Game 7: Yankees at Diamondbacks
• Sit Down, Shut Up | S1 - Math Lab
• Upright Citizens Brigade | S2
• World’s Strictest Parents | S1 - The Knights
• Saturday Night Live | S35 - Taylor Swift – November 7, 2009
• American Dad | S5 - Man in Moonbounce
• Brothers | S1 - NFL Comeback
• Family Guy | S8 - Hannah Banana
• Mad Men | S3 - Shut the Door. Have a Seat.
• Metalocalypse | S3 - Renovation Klok
• Ren & Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon | S1
• Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew | S1 - Episode 2
• The Cleveland Show | S1 - Cleveland Jr’s Cherry Bomb
• The Girls Next Door | S6 - Uncover Girls
• The Venture Bros. | S4 - Return To Malice
• Titan Maximum | S1 - Megamum Overdrive
• Tool Academy | S2 - Episode 10
• Tough Love | S2 - Welcome to Bootcamp
• CC Premium Stand-Up Specials - Gabriel Iglesias…I’m Not Fat, I’m Fluffy
• Glenn Martin, DDS | S1 - Glenn Gary, Glenn Martin
• Gossip Girl | S3 - They Shoot Humphreys, Don’t They?
• Heroes | S4 - Known Unknowns
• House | S6 - Shadowboxing
• How I Met Your Mother | S5 - The Rough Patch
• I Want to Work for Diddy | S2 - Sean John Reinvented
• Jon & Kate Plus 8 | S5 - Viewer’s Top Moments
• Lie to Me | S2 - Lack of Candor
• Million Dollar Listing | S3 - Looking to Score in Malibu
• Naoki Urasawa’s Monster | S1 - The Girl and the Seasoned Soldier
• Naoki Urasawa’s Monster | S1 - A Past Erased
• One Tree Hill | S7 - Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun
• Spongebob Squarepants | S6 - Truth or Square
• Trauma | S1 - That Fragile Hour
• Two and a Half Men | S7 - Untainted by Filth
• Dirty Jobs | S4 - Glass Maker
• Naruto Shippuden Uncut | SVol. 1 - Run, Kankuro
• Scare Tactics | S3 - The Collector
• Sons of Anarchy | S2 - Balm
• Tabatha’s Salon Takeover | S2 - Allure: Miami, Fl
• The Biggest Loser | S8 - Episode #809 – Pt. 1 & 2
• The Hills | S5 - On To The Next
• The Universe | S4 - Extreme Energy
• V | S1 - There Is No Normal Anymore
• X-Play | S2009 - X-Play Weekly 11/11/09
• GT Bonus Round | S3 - Behind the Warfare Part 1
• Ghost Hunters Academy | S1 - Web of Deceit
• Ghost Hunters | S5 - New Hampshire Gothic
• Glee | S1 - Wheels
• Human Wrecking Balls | S2 - Chopper Crunch
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | S11 - Turmoil
• Mercy | S1 - Destiny, Meet My Daughter, Veronica
• Mythbusters | S7 - Crash and Burn
• Nostradamus Effect | S1 - Satan’s Army
• Secret Girlfriend | S1 - Secret Girlfriend 106
• The Ultimate Fighter | S10 - Rattled
• Bones | S5 - The Dwarf in the Dirt
• Comedy Central Presents: Stand-Up
• Martin Lawrence’s First Amendment | S3
• Ring of Honor Wrestling | S1 - Episode 15
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars | S2 - Weapons Factory

Top Movies

1. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
3. I Love You, Beth Cooper
4. The Proposal (2009)
5. Orphan (2009)
6. Aliens in the Attic
7. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
8. Up
9. Land of the Lost
10. Mutant Chronicles

Top HD Movies

1. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2. The Proposal (2009)
3. I Love You, Beth Cooper
4. Orphan (2009)
5. Aliens in the Attic
6. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
7. Mutant Chronicles
8. Earth
9. Stan Helsing
10. Observe and Report

Top TV Episodes

1. V | Season 1 - Pilot
2. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 - The F Word
3. Smallville | Season 9 - Kandor
4. Naruto Shippuden Uncut | Season Vol. 1 - Mission Cleared
5. Family Guy | Season 8 - Hannah Banana
6. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Season 5- Paddy’s Pub: Home of the Original Kitten Mittens
7. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 - Whale Whores
8. Supernatural | Season 5 - Changing Channels
9. The Office | Season 6 - Double Date
10. V | Season 1 - There Is No Normal Anymore

Top HD TV Episodes

1. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – The F Word
2. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 – Whale Whores
3. Family Guy | Season 8 - Hannah Banana
4. Family Guy | Season 8 - Road to Multi-verse
5. Sons of Anarchy | Season 2 - Fa Guan
6. The Office | Season 6 - Double Date
7. Heroes | Season 4 - Shadowboxing
8. Sons of Anarchy | Season 2 - Balm
9. South Park: Uncensored | Season 13 - Butters’ Bottom Bitch
10. House | Season 6 - Known Unknowns

Updates

Tank Battles Price Drop (now $6.99)

Downloadable Games

Braid ($14.99)
Braid is an artful puzzle-platformer where the player manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. In each world, time behaves differently, and it is time’s strangeness that creates the puzzles. The time behaviors include: rewinding, independent time streams, time that is tied to space, parallel realities, time dilation, and perhaps more.
Braid treats the player’s time as precious; there is no filler. Each puzzle shows the player something new about the game world.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 240 MB

Star Trek: D-A-C ($9.99)
Star Trek: D-A-C is a fast-paced, top-down space shooter inspired by the new motion picture. This pick-up and play game allows you and your friends to choose from 5 classes of starships (from a list including the all-new U.S.S. Enterprise) and battle it out solo or online! Enlist in Starfleet or join the Romulan Empire as you battle with up to 11 friends in game play modes including: Solo Play, Online VS, and Online Co-op. Choose your side, fire your weapons, boldly go!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 134 MB

PSone Classics: PS3/PSP

Command & Conquer: Red Alert ($5.99)
Re-live the glory of the first Red Alert in the Command & Conquer franchise with this downloadable PSOne classic. Imagine an alternate history where Hitler never existed, and the USSR and Stalin rose to power and begin a full scale invasion of Europe. Welcome to Red Alert, comrade. Wage World War II like never before as the Allied faction and restore freedom, or claim Europe for the glory of the Soviet Union in over 25 strategic missions.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 978 MB

Game Demos (free)

Inferno Pool Demo
Inferno Pool is a revolutionary, simultaneous multi-player Pool action game, where every ball you pot is dropped onto your opponents table. Battle against your friends locally or compete against the world online. Learn punishing skill shots to unleash Inferno Mode and humiliate your opponents. This is Pool on fire!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 267 MB

NCAA Basketball 10 Demo
See the game like it has never been seen before, with authentic broadcasting presentations from the all-star announcing crews of Dick Vitale, Brad Nessler, and Erin Andrews of ESPN, and Gus Johnson and Bill Raftery of CBS Sports. Enjoy ultimate control over your team’s strategy and style of play, including real Motion Offensive Systems. From the broadcast table to the hardwood – it’s all there in NCAA Basketball 10.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.01 GB

MX Vs. ATV Reflex Demo
Playable on either MX or ATV. 6 tutorial lessons, 1 National event, 1 Freestyle event.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 913 MB

Star Trek: D-A-C Demo
Star Trek: D-A-C is a fast-paced, top-down space shooter inspired by the new motion picture. This pick-up and play game allows you and your friends to choose from 5 classes of starships (from a list including the all-new U.S.S. Enterprise) and battle it out solo or online! Enlist in Starfleet or join the Romulan Empire as you battle with up to 11 friends in game play modes including: Solo Play, Online VS, and Online Co-op. Choose your side, fire your weapons, boldly go!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 134 MB

Add-on Game Content

PAIN Fat Princess Character (free)
You may recognize this launchable character from another PSN exclusive title, Fat Princess. Now that she’s in our world though, she’s not such a PAIN to move around! In fact, once you start launching her around, she’ll prove herself capable of taking her fair share of ooches while posing with royal style.
File size: 100 KB

PAIN Speed Oocher Mode ($1.99)
The second Naughty Bit mode is a straight evolution from the fan-favorite PAINLab of the same name. This is a Single Player race mode that features multiple courses, each with its own set of rules. Launch into the track and get ready for a fast-paced ride that just might “Ooch” you into the top of the Leaderboard!
File size: 100 KB

Rag Doll Kung Fu Mistress of Mime Character (free)
Add an extra fighter to your kung fu collection with this amazing additional character for Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic – created by the very talented Agnese from Italy as part of SCEE’s and SCEI’s special ‘Design Your Own Rag Doll’ competition.
File size: 884 KB

Rag Doll Kung Fu Shaolin Scarecrow Character (free)
Add a new fighter to your arsenal with this incredible extra character for Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic – created by the imaginative Mark from Hong Kong as part of SCEE’s and SCEI’s special ‘Design Your Own Rag Doll’ competition.
File size: 1.52 MB

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Costume Pack ($3.99)
Download the pre-order exclusive white costume for Ryu as well as all new costumes for Ayane, Momiji, and Rachel!
File size: 100 KB

Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz ($1.99)
• “Lady” by Lenny Kravitz ($1.99)
• “Let Love Rule” by Lenny Kravitz ($1.99)
• Lenny Kravitz Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Let Love Rule”, “Fly Away”, “Lady” by Lenny Kravitz. 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 size: 38 MB – 56 MB (singles), 133 MB (track pack)

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

• “Club Foot”— Kasabian ($1.99)
• “Employee of the Month”— SpongeBob SquarePants ($0.99)
• “A Day Like This”— SpongeBob SquarePants ($0.99)
• “Ridin’ the Hook”— SpongeBob SquarePants ($0.99)
• SpongeBob SquarePants Pack 2 ($2.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: SpongeBob SquarePants Pack 2. This pack includes: “A Day Like This,” “Employee of the Month,” and “Ridin’ the Hook” by SpongeBob SquarePants.
• “Smash it Up (Part II)”— The Damned ($1.99)
• “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground”— White Stripes ($1.99)
• “Girl, You Have No Faith in Medicine”— White Stripes ($1.99)
• “Icky Thump”— White Stripes ($1.99)
• White Stripes Pack 1 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: White Stripes Pack 1. This pack includes: “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground,” “Girl, You Have No Faith in Medicine,” and “Icky Thump” by White Stripes.

File sizes: 8.72 MB – 26 MB (singles), 56 MB – 72 MB (track packs)

Game Videos (free)

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time – Launch Trailer
File sizes: 81 MB (HD) 135 MB (1080)

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time – Space Trailer
File sizes: 60 MB (HD) 103 MB (1080)

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time – Time Trailer
File sizes: 63 MB (HD) 106 MB (1080)

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time – Weapons Trailer
File sizes: 61 MB (HD) 102 MB (1080)

Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines Teaser Trailer
File size: 46 MB (HD)

The Saboteur Just Getting Started Trailer
File sizes: 53 MB (HD)

The Saboteur Pre-Order Trailer
File size: 21 MB (HD)

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Limited Edition Trailer
File size: 45 MB (HD)

Star Trek: D-A-C Trailer
File size: 31 MB (HD)

Themes

Ratchet & Clank Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 2.37 MB

Dita Von Teese Theme ($1.99)
File size: 1.07 MB

Deep Space Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.62 MB

Junkyard Girl Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.8 MB

Road to China Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.74 MB

Wallpaper (free)

Tekken 6 Lars Wallpaper
File size: 1.41 MB

Tekken 6 Lilli Wallpaper
File size: 1.68 MB

Tekken 6 Nina Wallpaper
File size: 1.74 MB

Tekken 6 Yoshimitsu Wallpaper
File size: 1.63 MB

Tekken 6 Zafina Wallpaper
File size: 1.56 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 storefront)

Pinball Heroes – High Velocity Bowling ($3.99)
Virtual pinball game based on the hit PS3 downloadable game “High Velocity Bowling.”
ESRB Rated E
File size: 21.3 MB

Pinball Heroes – Hot Shots Golf ($3.99)
Virtual pinball game based on the hit video game series “Hot Shots Golf.”
ESRB Rated E
File size: 22.3 MB

Pinball Heroes – PAIN ($3.99)
Virtual pinball game based on the hit PS3 downloadable game “PAIN.”
ESRB Rated E
File size: 20.3 MB

Pinball Heroes – UNCHARTED ($3.99)
Virtual pinball game based on the hit PS3 series “UNCHARTED.”
ESRB Rated E
File size: 25.3 MB

Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble ($39.99)
As the toughest student in school, it’s up to you to prove your badassitude when all the schools in the nation get together for a weeklong trip to the historic city of Kyouto. In this free-roaming brawler, take to the streets and kick ass to rise to the top in the world of delinquents. Hunt down more than 45 boss enemies, each with their own schedules, and dispense righteous beatdowns before stealing their respect, territory, and special moves.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 401 MB

PSP minis

Bubble Trubble ($4.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 18 MB

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.

• “Excuse Me Mister”— No Doubt ($1.99)
• “I’m Shipping Up to Boston”— Dropkick Murphys ($1.99)

File sizes: 14 MB – 16 MB

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce (free)
Quest Pack #7 – A selection of four brand new missions that will push your skills to their limit. Also includes all previous Quest Packs. To learn more about this pack and about Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce go to www.koei.com/strikeforce
File size: 1.13 MB

PSP Themes

Dita Von Teese PSP Theme 1 and 2 ($1.49 each) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 199 KB – 213 KB

Deep Space PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 487 KB

Junkyard Girl PSP Theme ($1.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 605 KB

Road To China PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 474 KB

We have a ton of cool stuff coming at you for this week’s publish in PlayStation Home. This week is particularly heavy on free video content – from exclusive video pulled from some of the most highly anticipated game titles, to brand-spanking new TV shows being aired in-world before they find their way to cable, to full-length episodes of some of your favorite programs. What they say is true – there is no place like PlayStation Home!

Anime fans will be stoked to find the first full episode of Fullmetal Alchemist’s second season playing in the 10-Screen Theater (courtesy of FUNimation). This free episode will only air from November 12th to the 19th. If you like what you see, be sure to head to the PlayStation Store, where you can follow Edward and Alphonse Elric’s quest for the Philosopher’s Stone by downloading additional episodes from season one and season two from this award-winning series.

Speaking of hits – few video games can match the level of anticipation that a FINAL FANTASY title brings to the table, and the newest addition to Square Enix’s celebrated franchise, FINAL FANTASY XIII, promises to be no exception. Assuming you haven’t been living under a rock for the past year, you’ve probably caught a glimpse of the sheer awesomeness of FINAL FANTASY XIII via one of the many trailers. The intriguing characters, the enigmatic Eidolons, the beautifully rendered environments, and the awe-inspiring cut scenes have spurred many impassioned conversations. And while it seems that everybody is waiting with bated breath for the next installment in the FINAL FANTASY saga, it is well understood that it takes time to achieve the level of “wow” hinted at in these trailers. To whet your appetite, Square Enix has given us a special, never-before-seen FINAL FANTASY XIII video to air in the PlayStation Home 10-Screen Theater this Friday, November 13th – so be sure to stop by and check it out.

A&E’s new Real Life Series “Steven Seagal Lawman” is sure to be the “can’t miss” premiere of late 2009. In fact, after viewing the trailers, we begged A&E to give us an exclusive sneak peek to show to you, the PlayStation Home community. Needless to say, they came through in a bigger way than we expected, offering up an advance screening in PlayStation Home. And on top of that, they’re even giving away a free virtual item – a Lawman Vest – to everyone that comes into the 10-Screen Theater. So come out and watch as Steven Seagal takes to the mean streets of New Orleans with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, enforcing the law and serving the best interests of the community with the help of a hand-selected band of elite deputies, and then be sure to watch all the new episodes on A&E, starting with the series premiere on Wednesday December 2nd at 10:00pm PT (9:00pm Central).

Those of you who “Live by the Creed” are wringing your hands in anticipation for the next installments of the Assassin’s Creed franchise – Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines (PSP) and Assassin’s Creed II (PS3). To celebrate the release of these stellar third-person action-adventure titles, Ubisoft has decided to release a line of special Assassin’s Creed virtual items in PlayStation Home. From hats and shirts to hoodies and wristbands, never has it been easier to display your enthusiasm for Ezio and all his stealthy ways. Find these items in the PlayStation Home Mall this week, and be sure to check back in next week for another installment of AC-themed virtual goods.