Win a copy of The Simpsons Game for the PSP

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We have a copy of The Simpsons Game for the PSP to give away, all you have to do is answer a simple questions: What is Homer’s special ability in The Simpsons Game? You can enter by submitting your answer to us using the Contact Form and selecting "Competition Entry" as the subject. The closing date for the competition is May 30th 2009, and we email the winner directly and update this article (please make sure you provide a valid email address). The Simpsons Game features a hilarious, sprawling, and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV show’s Emmy Award-winning writers.

Ghostbusters Content Coming to PlayStation Home

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Ghostbusters fansite Proton Charging reports that PS3 users will be getting some Ghostbusters-themed content on PlayStation Home. The official press release isn’t out yet, but Sony has apparently confirmed it. The content will range from Ghostbusters jumpsuits for Home avatars to an Ecto-1 that can actually be driven around. The content will also include "a firehall space, some sort of flying Slimer gizmo, movies, and virtual memorabilia".

No launch dates yet, but it would most likely go live around the Ghostbusters game’s June release in North America and Europe. We expect a press release on the exact content soon.

Sony To Reveal New Motion Sensing Controller

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Variety.com is going out on a little limb today, reporting that Sony’s much rumoured motion sensing controller is not only ‘real’ but is also due to be shown at E3 next month. A source has told Variety that a working prototype has been available for months, and largely fits what was in the original patent – the controller apparently uses LEDs and a tiny webcam to track movement. So far, Sony has declined to comment so its best to consider this as a rumor for now (at least until E3 anyway).

PlayStation Store update for April 30th 2009

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The last PlayStation Store update for April is now live. This week, only new demo is available for download and it’s only available on the US PlayStation Store: MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2. As for Game Add-on Content, the Killzone 2 pack, Steel and Titanium, is now available for purchase from both stores. There is also new add-on content for LittleBigPlanet, Need For Speed, Burnout Paradise, Rock Band, Guitar Hero and more. Check out the complete list below.

Rumor Alert: PSP2 a.k.a PSPgo

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The rumor mill has been running overtime this week with information on what the PSP2 will contain. One of the more convincing rumors has revealed some interesting information from a supposed “inside source”. According to this source, the PSP2 will be called “PSP Go!”, in line with the range of services already offered on the PSP ( Go!Cam, Go!Explore etc). More details on the new PSP model should be revealed at E3 in June, and the new model is expected to launch towards the end of this year.

PlayStation Store update for April 24th 2009

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This week’s PlayStation Store update is in! The Red Faction: Guerrilla and UFC 2009 Undisputed playable demos are now available to download from both the US and European PlayStation Stores. The Saints Row 2 DLC packs is also available for purchase on both stores as well as new content for LittleBigPlanet, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, The Godfather II and Midnight Club. Check out the complete list of new content for both stores below.

Killzone 2 DLC Trailer and Price

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Last week we gave you details on the Killzone 2 downloadable content “Steel and Titanium”, which is scheduled for release at the end of the month. The downloadable pack will be available on the US PlayStation Store next week for $5.99. The European PlayStation Store price is still to be confirmed. The pack will contain two brand new multiplayer maps with new gameplay elements and strategic twists. The two new maps are “Wasteland Bullet” and “Vekta Cruiser”. See below for a trailer on the new pack.

PSP Firmware 5.50

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The latest firmware update for the PSP is now available to download. Firmware v5.50 introduces an Information Board on the PSP system’s XMB (XrossMediaBar) interface. Those of you who have a PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) may be familiar with this feature, which displays news and updates from the world of PlayStation in a scrolling ticker in the upper right-hand corner of your TV screen. In addition to this, you will now be able to create and access subfolders for photos, music and videos.

PlayStation Network downtime on April 21st

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The PlayStation Network will be taken offline on Tuesday, April 21 for some essential maintenance according to Community Team Leader MusterBuster over at the Official EU PlayStation Forums. The maintenance will begin at 7:00 AM (GMT +1) during which time the entire network will be unavailable. The maintenance time frame was not mentioned so it could take several hours before the network is back online.

PlayStation Store update for April 16th 2009

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This week’s PlayStation Store update is in and there is a whole load of new game add-on content available to purchase and download. There are two new downloadable games on the European PlayStation Store, and both stores have some new wallpaper and XMB themes available for download. New game add-on content includes LittleBigPlanet costumes, Rock Band and Guitar Hero tracks, Roster updates for Smackdown vs RAW ’09 and add-ons for Valkyria Chronicles. Check out the complete list below.