The April episode of Qore is packed with exclusive features on the music of inFamous and the making of Fat Princess along with a look at the state of the art of innovative and independent games, plus a close look at the upcoming Red Faction: Guerrilla.

To conclude PlayStation Network’s Spring Fever campaign, a special FREE version of Qore Episode 11 is available in celebration of the season. Download this episode to view our feature stories. Annual subscribers still receive the usual exclusive downloadable content (detailed below).

inFamous Music
Video games don’t often feature soundtracks from world-renowned musicians. We look at a unique collaboration on the music of Sucker Punch’s upcoming PS3 exclusive inFamous. Don’t miss these cool tracks matched up with the latest high-def game play of hero (anti-hero?) Cole McGrath in action.

Fat Princess
Everybody’s been talking about this game since the last E3. With most of the heavy lifting completed by Titan Studios, Qore’s got an exclusive look at this comic medieval combat multiplayer wonder with a unique twist. You can have your cake and eat it too!

Mars Rover
Red Faction is coming back soon…this time as a free-roaming third-person action/adventure. Qore visits Volition where they show us how Geo-Mod 2.0 lets players destroy just about everything around them.

State of the Art
With titles such as Flower and Linger in Shadows, the PlayStation Network is now a virtual canvas for the development of innovative and awe-inspiring games. Our video gallery features exclusive creations from independent game designers pushing the boundaries of interactive media.

Downloadable Content
Annual subscribers get early access to the Red Faction: Guerrilla demo and the complete Linger in Shadows demoscene title. New annual subscribers have access to these downloads as well as High Velocity Bowling! And don’t forget the exclusive Fat Princess PS3 theme available to everyone.

We hope you enjoy this very special episode of Qore as we conclude the celebration of Spring Fever. Enjoy the show.

Look for Qore Episode 11 available tomorrow.

* PlayStation Network registration required. User responsible for internet fees. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Price Update

Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty Price Drop (now $9.99 )(*Limited Time Offer)
The search is on for the most valuable treasure in the galaxy: Clank! The swashbuckling action in Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty begins one year following the intense ending in Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction.

Downloadable Games

Wheel of Fortune ($14.99)
Spin the wheel and solve the puzzle with America’s Favorite Game Show! Wheel of Fortune captures the spirit of the popular TV show with high-definition graphics and realistic game play and is now available on the PlayStation Network! Create your own character and experience Wheel of Fortune as never before. Solve puzzles to earn PLAYSTATION 3 system trophies, and challenge your friends online or play solo to become the game’s big winner!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 246 MB

Add-on Game Content

LittleBigPlanet Killzone Mini-Pack ($2.99)
The battle against the Helghast has now spread to LittleBigPlanet! Grab costumes and stickers from the Killzone universe for your own LittleBigPlanet creations!
File size: 1.05 MB

High Velocity Bowling: Jill’s Totally Straight Trick Shot Pack (free)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Add the free Jill’s Totally Straight downloadable trick shot pack to your High Velocity Bowling selection, and get another opportunity for a gold star and some of those tough patches.
File size: 100 KB

PAIN: Smack Pack ($2.99)
Get ready for two new ways to dish out some PAIN! This Smack Pack Add-on features two new game modes for PAIN, Darts and Fortress. In Darts, turn your favorite characters into human darts to hurl towards a giant billboard with bullseyes painted on it. Fortress mode lets you get 2-4 players together and choose your targets before you get medieval and knock apart each others’ castles. Buy these two new modes today!
File size: 100 KB

Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 ($9.99)
The Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 expands the addictive COD multiplayer experience with four new maps. Players fight through the burning streets of Berlin in “Nightfire” and take up battle positions in fortified Japanese bunkers in “Knee Deep.” “Station” offers a bombed out underground train station, and the Nazi Zombies return in “Verrückt” (Zombie Asylum) featuring more weapons, new Perks-a-Cola machines and electroshock defenses.
File size: 702 MB

Midnight Club: Los Angeles – South Central Map Expansion (free)
Get tons more streets to race in by grabbing the free South Central Map Expansion which expands Midnight Club: Los Angeles by one third, adding four new neighborhoods to make up the iconic district of South Central.
File size: 1.45 GB

Midnight Club: Los Angeles – South Central Premium Upgrade ($9.99)
South Central Premium Upgrade adds some extra class to your garage with 3 new high-performance vehicles: the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG, the 2008 Audi S5 and the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT.
File size: 1.7 MB

NCAA Basketball 09 Bracket Pack (free)
Update your tournament bracket with the latest teams and seedings and take your team to the Final Four! NCAA Basketball 09: Bracket Pack lets you replicate the 2009 NCAA Tournament with an authentic field of teams including updated teams ratings for all tournament teams. This update is compatible with the full NCAA Basketball 09 product. Please make sure to apply all game updates before downloading and installing the Bracket Pack.
File size: 1.27 MB

Street Fighter IV Classic Pack ($3.99)
Street Fighter IV alternate costume pack.
File size: 118 KB

Trivial Pursuit Movies Pack (free)
For the Movie Buff in everyone! Premiering now, hundreds of new questions for Trivial Pursuit featuring all your favorite films. Download the free movie question pack and you can choose in-game to play movie questions exclusively, or mix them in with the rest of the questions.
File size: 17 MB

Unreal Tournament 3 Titan Pack (free)
The Titan pack is a free bonus pack for Unreal Tournament 3 packed with nearly a full game’s worth of content. It includes 16 new environments, two new playable characters, two new game modes and new vehicles and weapons.
File size: 552 MB

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team – English (free)
Ultimate Team comes with a free 5 game trial available to everyone with a copy of FIFA 09, during or upon completion of the trial there is the option to purchase the full game. Language settings cannot be changed within the game mode so please choose your version with care.
File size: 1.34 GB

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team – French (free)
Ultimate Team comes with a free 5 game trial available to everyone with a copy of FIFA 09, during or upon completion of the trial there is the option to purchase the full game. Language settings cannot be changed within the game mode so please choose your version with care.
File size: 1.21 GB

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team – Spanish (free)
Ultimate Team comes with a free 5 game trial available to everyone with a copy of FIFA 09, during or upon completion of the trial there is the option to purchase the full game. Language settings cannot be changed within the game mode so please choose your version with care.
File size: 1.21 GB

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 library by purchasing these tracks.

• Black Velvet ($1.49)
• Brick House ($1.49)
• Call Me ($1.49)
• Hemorrhage (In My Hands) ($1.49)
• More Than A Feeling ($1.49)
• Rio ($1.49)
• Saving All My Love For You ($1.49)
• Smooth Criminal ($1.49)
• Stickwitu ($1.49)
• Tainted Love ($1.49)
• These Words (I Love You, I Love You) ($1.49)
• Toxic ($1.49)
• Unchained Melody ($1.49)
• Unforgettable ($1.49)
• Waiting For A Girl Like You ($1.49)
• What I Like About You ($1.49)
• You Can’t Hurry Love ($1.49)
• You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling ($1.49)

File sizes: 13 MB – 46 MB

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

• “Lifeline”— Papa Roach ($1.99)
• “Last Resort”— Papa Roach ($1.99)
• “Thrash Unreal”— Against Me! ($1.99)
• “Use It”— The New Pornographers ($1.99)
• “All the Things That Go to Make Heaven and Earth”— The New Pornographers ($1.99)
• “Shining Star”— Earth, Wind & Fire ($1.99)
• “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine – Pt. 1″— James Brown ($1.99)
• Get the Funk Out Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Get the Funk Out Pack 01. This pack includes: “Pick Up the Pieces” by Average White Band, “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex machine – Pt. 1” by James Brown, and “Shining Star” by Earth, Wind & Fire.

File sizes: 23 MB – 38 MB (singles), 92 MB (track pack)

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

• “Carolina” by M-Clan ($1.99)
• “Hier kommt Alex” by Die Toten Hosen ($1.99)
• “What Have You Done” By Within Temptation ($1.99)
• European Track Pack 04 ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “What Have You Done” by Within Temptation (feat. Keith Caputo), “Hier kommt Alex” by Die Toten Hosen, and “Carolina” by M-Clan. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
• Jimi Hendrix Track Pack 02 ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Foxey Lady (Live from Woodstock),” “Freedom,” and “Angel” by Jimi Hendrix. 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: 43 MB – 53 MB (singles), 124 MB – 136 MB (track packs)

Game Demos (free)

Red Alert 3: Ultimate Edition Demo
The beloved Command & Conquer franchise makes its debut on the PS3 in the Red Alert 3: Ultimate Edition! Now enhanced for the PS3 with bonus footage and exclusive content not found anywhere else! Download this demo featuring a tutorial, and 2 missions from Red Alert 3: Ultimate Edition and get a first peak at all the action coming to your PS3.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.36 GB

Game Videos (free)

inFamous Poisoned Water
File size: 175 MB (HD)

inFamous Powers Trailer
File size: 97 MB (HD)

inFamous Prison Battle Trailer
File size: 128 MB (HD)

inFamous Superpowers Trailer
File size: 101 MB (HD)

Patapon 2 Teaser Trailer
File size: 48 MB

Resistance: Retribution – Cutscenes
File size: 140 MB (HD) 232 MB (1080)

Resistance: Retribution – Gameplay
File size: 144 MB (HD)

Resistance: Retribution – Motion Capture
File size: 133 MB (HD), 217 MB (1080)

Resistance: Retribution – Music
File size: 194 MB (HD), 311 MB (1080)

Resistance: Retribution – The Story
File size: 135 MB (HD), 225 MB (1080)

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Alma Vignette
File size: 105 MB

Monster vs. Aliens Teaser Trailer
File size: 36 MB (HD)

Red Alert 3 Battlecast Primetime Special Edition
File size: 116 (1080)

Unreal Tournament 3 Titan Pack Trailer
File size: 70 MB (HD)

Red Faction: Guerrilla Declaration of independence Trailer
File size: 52 MB (HD)

Red Faction: Guerrilla Story Trailer
File size: 56 MB (HD)

Wheel of Fortune Trailer
File size: 22 MB (SD) 78 MB (HD) 106 MB (1080)

Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers

MTV See You Sunday: The CollegeHumor Show Promo 2
File size: 6.95 MB (SD)

MTV See You Sunday: Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory Promo 2
File size: 6.77 MB (SD)

MTV See You Sunday: Nitro Circus Promo 2
File size: 6.63 MB (SD)

PS3 Themes

MLB 09 The Show Team Themes Pack 3 (x5) (includes Diamondbacks, Indians, Royals, Athletics and Rangers) (free)
File Sizes: 1.64 MB – 1.66 MB

Wheel of Fortune Theme (free)
File size: 1.34 MB

Azmodeus Dark Angels Theme 2 ($0.99)
File size: 4.7 MB

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team Theme (free)
File size: 2.43 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games

* Luxor Pharaoh’s Challenge UMD Legacy ($9.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Luxor Pharaoh’s Challenge takes players on a voyage through 88 gorgeously rendered levels of brilliantly displayed crisp and stunning graphics set amongst the pyramids and temples of ancient Egypt. Players must use their mystical, winged scarab to shoot and destroy the approaching magical spheres before they reach the pyramids at the end of their path. And to help them shoot down those enemy spheres, Luxor Pharaoh’s Challenge features more explosive power-ups than ever before!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 16 MB

Add-on Game Content

* Prinny: Can I Really be the Hero? – Marona of Phantom Isle ($3.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
This package file adds a new stage and a boss character called Marona.
File size: 1.98 MB

Game Videos (free)

* Resistance: Retribution – Cutscenes
File size: 24 MB

* Resistance: Retribution – Gameplay
File size: 25 MB

* Resistance: Retribution – Motion Capture
File size: 23 MB

* Resistance: Retribution – Music
File size: 34 MB

* Resistance: Retribution – The Story
File size: 23 MB

* Patapon 2 Teaser Trailer
File size: 40 MB

* Mercury Meltdown Trailer 1
File size: 26 MB

PSP Themes

* MLB 09 The Show Team Themes (x5) (includes Diamondbacks, Indians, Royals, Athletics and Rangers) (also available from PS3 storefront) (free)
File Sizes: 521 KB – 539 KB

PSP Wallpaper (free)

Mercury Meltdown Wallpaper (x6)
File sizes: 144 KB – 198 KB

Today, we are happy to announce that our latest game, Wheel of Fortune, will be released for the PlayStation Network this Thursday, March 19 for $14.99.

We told players back in September 2008 that this title was in development, and it brings us great pride to be able to show the finished product on behalf of SOE. Starting Thursday, players can spin the wheel and solve the puzzle with America’s Favorite Game Show! Wheel of Fortune captures the spirit of the popular TV show with high-definition graphics and realistic gameplay!

Our development team has worked diligently to give this game an in-depth character creation mode and a player experience that fans of Wheel of Fortune will love. PlayStation Network is so much more than a single player experience. That’s why, aside from solo play against A.I. opponents, we offer network/multiplayer modes with voice chat support. This is sure to get the competitive juices flowing with real human competition. To add even more fuel to that spirit, we’ve included PLAYSTATION 3 Trophies for players to earn.

Do you want to go “on location” with Wheel of Fortune? We want to bring players that national flavor the real TV show brings to households across the country. So we give you the ability to play in 11 different cities across America: Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, New Orleans, Charleston, Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale.

With nearly 9,000 puzzles to challenge your mind, high-definition graphics, studio sets and sound effects straight from the TV show, and realistic gameplay, we think that you are in for a huge thrill with Wheel of Fortune for PSN.

Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you playing Wheel of Fortune online on the PS3!

I was filled with emotion when that happened because I was wondering if a lot of people were playing the game. And I am truly grateful for all those who have. Thank you all very much. Some of our own staff was also touched more than they had expected. With that said, the next goal, Mars, is still far away. It would take all the current players a while to reach Mars, so more people have to join in on the fun.

There have been many reviews/criticisms since Noby Noby Boy released. I totally understand as this is such a unique game and I expected those reactions. I don’t mean to make any excuses. That being said, I do get depressed from time to time as I want users to enjoy the game as much as possible. But at the same time, this is what I wanted to create.

In the hopes that more people can enjoy the game, we are currently working on an update.

A featured addition to the update is going to be offline multiplayer. Some may say, “Offline!?” But it’ll still be fun. Please check it out.

Well, it’s going to be quite a long journey to Mars. Please be patient. This is Takahashi.

It’s week five of the “PSN Spring Fever” section of the PlayStation Store, featuring games, trailers, and themes available for download! Headlining this week is Red Baron Arcade!

Qore

Qore Annual Subscription ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to developers and their games, from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party community, where the audience member can freely navigate through the content.
File size: 1.22 GB

Qore Episode 10: March, 2009 ($2.99)
Episode 10 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network visits the Big Surf Island expansion to Burnout Paradise and visits Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena developer Starbreeze Studios.
File size: 1.22 GB

PULSE

PULSE 3/12 Edition (free)
PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network is a free high definition video showcase of what’s happening right now on PlayStation. Featuring new game releases, demos, movie and television arrivals available for your PS3 and PSP systems, PULSE is a fast-paced new source to keep you connected and informed about the world of PlayStation.
Hosted by Christina Lee.
File size: 228 MB (HD), 381 MB (1080)

Downloadable Games

Red Baron Arcade ($9.99)
Engage in the ultimate World War I arcade flight-shooter Red Baron Arcade. Grab the flight stick of 20 historic WWI planes and battle countless enemies including huge zeppelins, powerful battleships and authentic WWI aircraft in over 36 varied levels. Fight against intense computer AI in the single player missions or wage war against 7 other aspiring “Aces” online.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 136 MB

BUZZ! Junior: Jungle Party ($4.99)
Experience a whole new way for families to play on the PLAYSTATION 3! BUZZ! Junior: Jungle Party is the ideal experience for gamers of all ages to dive into. Choose your monkey character with care, as each has a distinctly naughty personality, and then take part in a variety of wild and wacky mini games to crown yourself king of the jungle! BUZZ! buzzers required for play (available with BUZZ! Quiz TV)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 329 MB

Astro Tripper ($4.99)
Get ready to blast! Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting experiences of years gone by. Travel the surface of large horizontally-scrolling platforms, and pit your highly maneuverable craft against hoards of enemies eager to blow you to bits, eat you or worse. Oh, did we mention the blasting absolutely anything that moves?
ESRB Rated E
File size: 47 MB

Add-on Game Content

Hot Shots Golf Out Of Bounds: Playable Sackboy ($1.99)
Sackboy usually spends his days and nights making games for his friends to play. His ambition is to become the most loved creator in all of LittleBigPlanet but now his attention has turned to golf. He has a new dream of making his own golf course, but first he wants to prove his new golfing skills on the green.
File size: 100 KB

BUZZ! Quiz TV National Geographic: Prehistoric Pack ($7.99)
The world famous National Geographic archives brings you the ultimate quiz about a time when dinosaurs ruled the world! This BUZZ! Quiz TV quiz pack features over 500 new questions about the prehistoric era to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz TV game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge your friends and family with new questions and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”
File size: 209 MB

Burnout Paradise

Burnout Paradise: Boost Specials Collection ($7.99)
This collection gets you both the Boost Special cars and represents great value over buying these cars individually.
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Carson Extreme Hot Rod ($4.99)
The Extreme Hot Rod certainly lives up to its name. Think ahead before unleashing the apocalyptic boost power.
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Burnout Paradise Hawker Mech ($4.99)
The wonderful Hawker Solo has had its Boost system especially modified with a unique ability. Switchable Boost Technology.
File size: 100 KB

Street Fighter IV Shadaloo Pack ($3.99)
Street Fighter IV alternate costume pack.
File size: 118 KB

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

• “All I Want” – The Offspring ($1.99)
• “Losing My Religion” – R.E.M. ($1.99)
• “The Kids Aren’t Alright” – The Offspring ($1.99)
• “Way That it Shows” – Richard Thompson ($1.99)

File sizes: 17 MB – 44 MB (singles)

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

• “Audience of One” by Rise Against ($1.99)
• “Death Blossoms” by Rise Against ($1.99)
• “Ready to Fall” by Rise Against ($1.99)
• Rise Against Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Death Blossoms,” “Ready to Fall,” and “Audience of One” by Rise Against. 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: 30 MB – 42 MB (singles), 111 MB (track pack)

Game Demos (free)

Red Baron Arcade Demo
Engage in the ultimate World War I arcade flight-shooter Red Baron Arcade in this downloadable demo.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 136 MB

Wheelman Demo
Wheelman is the ultimate car chase experience; a cinematic thrill ride that puts the player in control of their own Hollywood car chase movie.
This demo contains a sample of the Wheelman story mode, plus 2 out of 105 side missions available in the full game.
ESRB T
File size: 1.39 GB

The Chronicles of Riddick Demo
DARK ATHENA MAIN DECKS LEVEL: step into the shoes of the galaxy’s most notorious bad-ass, Riddick, with the full range of gameplay at your fingertips – melee combat, stealth, and gunplay. There’s some blood to spill in space tonight.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 922 MB

WWE Legends of Wrestlemania Demo
In this demo, play as Stone Cold Steve Austin and defeat The Rock in their historic WrestleMania XV match. A video package shows highlights of their legendary rivalry and you must complete objectives during the match to relive history. Also play as Hulk Hogan or Andre the Giant with Bobby Heenan in an exhibition match in the WrestleMania III arena.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1003 MB

Game Videos (free)

Rag Doll Kung Fu Preview Trailer
File size: 65 MB (HD)

Flower Fan Trailer
File size: 89 MB (HD)

Tom Clancy’s HAWX Launch Video
File size: 60 MB (HD), 91 MB (1080)

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team Trailer
File size: 65 MB (HD)

FIFA 09 Ultimate Team Tutorial
File size: MB 167 (HD)

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Alma Vignette
File size: 37 MB (HD)

PULSE 3/12 Edition
File size: 228 MB (HD), 381 MB (1080)

TV, Movie, and Blu-ray Trailers (free)

Australia: A Passionate Feast
File size: 198 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

MLB 09 The Show Team Themes (x5) (includes Braves, Giants, Reds, Rockies and Tigers) (free)
File Sizes: 1.63 MB – 1.66 MB

University of Arizona Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.24 MB

University of Colorado Theme ($1.99)
File size: 4.90 MB

University of Connecticut Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.07 MB

University of Illinois Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.29 MB

University of Kansas Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.26 MB

University of Kentucky Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.19 MB

University of Memphis Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.10 MB

University of Missouri Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.11 MB

University of Pittsburgh Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.01 MB

University of Washington Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.06 MB

Brigham Young University Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.06 MB

Georgetown University Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.09 MB

Gonzaga University Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.18 MB

Louisiana State University Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.24 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Price Drop

* Arthur Maclean’s Mercury (originally $9.99, now $5.99)

Downloadable Games

* Mercury Meltdown UMD Legacy ($9.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Guide your shimmering blob of liquid metal through a crazy cartoon world full of tricky traps and devious devices. The aim is simple: Progress through a series of wacky labs, avoid the dangers and escape without spilling your precious mercury.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 312 MB

Game Demos (free)

* Resistance: Retribution Demo (also available from PS3 storefront)
Experience one of the most-highly anticipated titles of 2009. Download the Resistance: Retribution demo, today!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 182 MB

Game Videos (free)

* PULSE 3/12 Edition (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 40 MB

PSP Themes

* MLB 09 The Show Team Themes (x5) (includes Braves, Giants, Reds, Rockies and Tigers) (also available from PS3 storefront) (free)
File Sizes: 502 KB – 533 KB

**Due to a technical issue, the Patapon 2 PSP trailer has been removed from this week’s Store Update. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We’re in the middle of week five of the PlayStation Network’s “Spring Fever” celebration, so pack your bags because we’re going island hopping with Qore.

Burnout Paradise
One of our favorite racing games will soon receive an expansion pack known as Big Surf Island. Our UK correspondent, Katers, takes a ride with Criterion Games to the new area especially designed to let players to catch big air. She also takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of their expansive studio.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
Five years ago, Starbreeze Studios created a great game from the Vin Diesel film. The Qore team travels to Sweden to report on the sequel’s development and find out if Starbreeze will strike gold once again.

Alpha Protocol
Is it an action/espionage adventure? Is it an RPG? It’s both! This ambitious title from Obsidian puts players into the role of an inexperienced but resourceful agent. We visit the development team for an early look at SEGA’s upcoming game.

LittleBigGenius
Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite LittleBigPlanet levels are created? Qore tracked down the man behind one of the most “hearted” levels – The Azure Palace – to learn how it was done. Plus a look at some of our other favorite user-created levels.

This month, new and existing Qore subscribers will also receive a voucher for High Velocity Bowling as our way of saying thanks for your support. The voucher will be sent to the email address associated with your PSN account starting within 7 days of Qore’s release. Finally, we’ve got an exclusive Resistance: Retribution theme for the PS3.

Look for Qore Episode 10 to arrive Today.

Hi all,

I’m pleased to introduce Red Baron Arcade coming out today exclusively on the PlayStation Store. Some of you really old-school gamers will remember the original Red Baron series released by Sierra back in the 90s. The first game in the series was even named the #4 Best PC Game of all Time by Computer Gaming World.

We’ve brought the classic series back and updated to a more arcade-shooter format for the PLAYSTATION 3. Take to the skies and battle infamous enemy aces in fast paced, arcade-style, dog-fighting action. There’s 20 classic WWI aircraft for you to customize and control as you battle swarms of enemy planes and bomb strategic to become the ace in Red Baron’s infamous squadron. Once you’re done with the various single-player campaign, you can go battle up to 7 other players online in Deathmatch, Team-Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.

A free demo will be up today on the store for you to check out. I hope you all enjoy it and see you in the skies!

It’s week four of the “PSN Spring Fever” section of the PlayStation Store, featuring games, trailers, and themes available for download! Headlining this week is Watchmen: The End is Nigh!

Street Fighter Arena Category

In this custom category, we gather all Street Fighter themed items to commemorate the launch of Street Fighter costumes in Home!

Downloadable Games

Watchmen: The End is Nigh ($19.99)
The lines between good and bad have been blurred and crime and terror run rampant in the streets. And now Underboss – in a daring escape – has escaped prison and is ruling with vicious darkness. The city need saviors and only masked vigilantes answer the call. Play the demo and experience Watchmen’s unlawful brand of justice as Nite Owl and Rorschach team up to brutally take down the ruthless gangs and street thugs.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.23 GB

Add-on Game Content

High Velocity Bowling – Bruce ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Add Bruce “Flyboy” Fitzpatrick to your High Velocity Bowling roster. Bruce is a real flyboy and world traveler. His ball control is fabulous, but he has to avoid heavy balls to protect his manicure. Download includes Bruce’s special Round the World ball, plus the new Fabulous Airways lane.
File size: 51 MB

High Velocity Bowling – Carmen ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Add Carmen “Sordida” Sanchez to your High Velocity Bowling roster. Carmen is a homegirl from Cali with a chip on her shoulder and much to prove. But she only bowls barefoot, so her form leaves something to be desired. Download includes Carmen’s special Pink Butterfly ball, plus the festivous new Avenida de Bowlarama lane.
File size: 57 MB

Burnout Paradise

Burnout Paradise: Toy Car Collection ($12.99)
Want all the Toys? Want amazing value? This is the collection for you!
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Toy Car Pack 1 ($5.99)
See some of your favorite Burnout Paradise cars as you’ve never imagined them. 4 of the fan favorites in Toy form.
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Toy Car Pack 2 ($5.99)
Another 4 of the fan favorites come to you in Toy form.
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Toy Hunter Cavalry ($1.99)
Introducing the Toy Hunter Cavalry.
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Toy Hunter Citizen ($1.99)
Introducing the Toy Hunter Citizen
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Toy Nakamura Firehawk ($2.49)
Introducing the Toy Nakamura Firehawk Bike.
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Toy Carson GT Concept ($1.99)
Introducing the Toy Carson GT Concept.
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Toy Carson Inferno Van ($1.99)
Introducing the Toy Carson Inferno Van.
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Toy Hunter Takedown 4X4 ($1.99)
Introducing the Toy Hunter Takedown 4×4.
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Toy Hunter Manhattan ($1.99)
Introducing the Toy Hunter Manhattan.

Burnout Paradise: Toy Jansen P12 ($1.99)
Introducing the Toy Jansen P12.
File size: 100 KB

Burnout Paradise: Toy Krieger WTR ($1.99)
Introducing the Toy Krieger WTR.
File size: 100 KB

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 10 (free)
Download Storm Pack 10 and unleash the legendary Sound Ninja Sakon as your support character in battle. The Storm Pack 10 also contains new Ultimate Mission to engage!
File size: 100 KB

Prince of Persia: Epilogue ($9.99)
New Region: The Underground Palace
New Power: Energize
New Attack: Sprinting Clash
New Unlockable Skins
File size: 518 MB

Skate 2 Throwback Pack (free)
Unlock the retro gear and celebrate the past with some short shorts, knee high socks, tie dyed shirts and crazy sunglasses. While you’re at it, play some air guitar and throw out the peace signs with our classic gestures.
File size: 3.58 MB

Street Fighter IV Shoryuken Pack ($3.99)
Street Fighter IV alternate costume pack.
File size: 118 KB

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

• “New” – No Doubt ($1.99)
• “Dirty Pool” – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble ($1.99)
• “I’m Cryin’” – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble ($1.99)
• “Lenny” – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble ($1.99)
• “Love Struck Baby” – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble ($1.99)
• “Mary Had a Little Lamb” – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble ($1.99)
• “Pride and Joy” – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble ($1.99)
• “Rude Mood” – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble ($1.99)
• “Tell Me” – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble ($1.99)
• “Testify” – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble ($1.99)
• “Texas Flood” – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble ($1.99)
• Texas Flood (Album) – Stevie Ray Vaughan ($15.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Texas Flood (Album) – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Some tracks in this album are instrument-only and cannot be played by vocalists. Please make sure you have the latest Rock Band update.

File sizes: 17 MB – 40 MB (singles), 241 MB (album)

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

• “Break It Out” by Vanilla Sky ($1.99)
• “C’est Comme Ca – Les Rita Mitsouko ($1.99)
• “In the Shadows” by The Rasmus ($1.99)
• European Track Pack 03 ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Break It Out” by Vanilla Sky, “In the Shadows” by The Rasmus, and “C’est Comme Ca” by Les Rita Mitsouko. 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: 39 MB – 42 MB (singles), 135 MB (track pack)

Game Demos (free)

Watchmen: The End is Nigh Demo
The lines between good and bad have been blurred and crime and terror run rampant in the streets. And now Underboss – in a daring escape – has escaped prison and is ruling with vicious darkness. The city need saviors and only masked vigilantes answer the call. Play the demo and experience Watchmen’s unlawful brand of justice as Nite Owl and Rorschach team up to brutally take down the ruthless gangs and street thugs.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.23 GB

Wanted: Weapons of Fate Demo
For centuries, a secret fraternity of assassins has brutally executed kill orders dictated by the Loom of Fate. Your destiny is to become their ultimate weapon. Kicking into action where the hit film, WANTED, left off, you are Wesley Gibson – an uber assassin and heir to a legacy of power, hunted by a renegade faction of The Fraternity. Master and arsenal of deadly skills to protect the secrets of your killer coalition … or blow them all away!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 815 MB

Age of Booty Trial Version
Fight for pirate supremacy in this game of strategy and cannon-blasting action that’s fun for all ages. Sail the high seas alone or with friends as you build your pirate empire by plundering villages, sinking ships, and sending your enemies to the briny deep! Upgrade your ships with new, more powerful weapons, and explore 25 different maps or create your own to share. Download the multi-player, online demo today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 45 MB

Game Videos (free)

Midnight Club Los Angeles: South Central Trailer
File size: 44 MB (HD)

Watchmen: The End is Nigh Rorschach
File size: 12 MB (SD)

Watchmen: The End is Nigh Nite Owl
File size: 12MB (SD)

Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection Trailer
File size: 37 MB (HD)

Tom Clancy’s HAWX PS3/YouTube Upload Video
File size: 57 MB (HD)

Tom Clany’s HAWX Gameplay Video
File size: 63 MB (HD) 83 MB (1080)

TV, Movie, and Blu-ray Trailers (free)

Watchmen: Sets & Sensibility
File size: 181 MB (HD) 302 MB (1080)

Watchmen: Minutemen
File size: 120 MB (HD), 199 MB (1080)

Watchmen: Dressed for Success
File size: 164 MB (HD), 273 MB (1080)

Watchmen: Attention to Detail
File size: 123 MB (HD), 205 MB (1080)

Breaking Bad Webisodes (x 5)
File size: 803 MB (HD)

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li Trailer
File size: 15 MB (SD) 56 MB (HD) 73 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes

MLB 09 The Show MLB Theme (free)
File size: 1.62 MB

MLB 09 The Show Team Themes (x5) (Orioles, Pirates, Padres, Mariners and Nationals) (free)
File Sizes: 1.65 MB – 1.70 MB

Bunnies Pinups ($0.99)
File size: 5.13 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games

* Killzone: Liberation($15.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
The Helghast Return!
As the fate of the planet hangs in the balance, one soldier is sent on an impossible mission.
- 16 intense single player missions
- New Weapons and Vehicles – drive an ISA hovercraft and Helghast tank
- Ad Hoc Mode features, including two-player coop Campaign mode, six-player Multiplayer battles, and Game Sharing
ESRB Rated M
File size: 510 MB

Game Videos (free)

* Winter Dew Tour Videos (x8) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 11 MB – 25 MB

PSP Themes

* MLB 09 The Show MLB Theme (also available from PS3 storefront) (free)
File size: 543 KB

* MLB 09 The Show Team Themes (x5) (Orioles, Pirates, Padres, Mariners and Nationals) (also available from PS3 storefront) (free)
File Sizes: 509 KB – 542 KB

* Bunnies Pinups (x2) (also available from PS3 storefront) ($0.99 each)
File Size: 344 KB – 345 KB

* Metal Battalion Maidens (x3) (also available from PS3 storefront) ($0.99 each)
File size: 576 KB – 634 KB

PSP Wallpaper (free)

* Killzone Liberation Wallpapers (x6) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 89 KB – 160 KB

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who jumped on and participated. Hope you got some good info about the game from Jerry. See you next time!

So it begins – Watchmen week. One of the most popular graphic novels of all time hits the big-screen this Friday, with 300 director Zack Snyder at the helm. So while I am figuring out a way to snag IMAX tickets for Friday, Watchmen fever is spreading to the PS3, with the downloadable title coming to PlayStation Network this Thursday. Jeff and I recently visited with Warner for a little hands-on time with the game, and I grabbed associate producer Jerry Pritchard for some questions.

And Jerry was nice enough to agree to come on back to the Blog tomorrow from 11am – 12 noon for a live chat about Watchmen: The End is Nigh for PSN. So get your questions ready because we’re doin’ this all over again!