Make sure you mark April 29th on the calendar. The 256-player online game MAG will be getting free DLC on the 29th, known as the “Fast Attack” Gear Pack. The free DLC pack adds three brand new Special Edition Sniper Rifles that include a number of performance adjustments and visual variations to the already-popular long-range weapons.
This week on the PSP Store, a number of games have been reduced on the European store. On both stores there are a number of new downloadable games available for purchase and new minis titles – the US has five new minis titles available for purchase. Both stores has some new XMB themes and a selection of videos too. Check out the list of new content below.
Today’s PlayStation Store update adds the Lost Planet 2 Multiplayer Demo for all to download. The demo lets you together with up to 16 players, grab some weapons, jump in a vital suit and compete in Elimination, Team Elimination, or Data post Grab modes. The demo shows off just some of what the full game contains, which ships on May 11th 2010.
This week on the PlayStation Store, a number of new downloadable games are available to download, as well as new playable demos, including the Lost Planet 2 Multiplayer Demo. New DLC is also available for a number of titles, including the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Siege Expansion Pack and new tracks for Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Gamers in the UK can also download FirstPlay Episode 003.
The PlayStation 3 will be getting a new mandatory firmware update shortly, with many improvements to the trophy system. In addition, the update preps the PS3 system for some upcoming new features, including 3D stereoscopic gaming, which is coming soon to PS3, in time for the launch of Sony’s 3D BRAVIA TVs.
The Uncharted 2 ‘Siege’ Expansion Pack is now available to download from the PlayStation Store. Costing only $5.99, the expansion pack adds two new maps, six new multiplayer skins, one new co-op game type and 11 new online-only Trophies. In addition, you can earn double cash this weekend.
Following the release of the official trailer for Marvel vs. Capcom 3 yesterday, Capcom has now revealed confirmed facts about the game. The game will use the same engine as Resident Evil 5 and Lost Planet 2, delivering beautiful animations and backgrounds to the game. The 3-on-3 tag team fighting system also makes a return to the title along with an evolved fighting system.
PlayStation Home gets its weekly update tomorrow, and this week’s highlight is the Ghost Pirate Ship from Monkey Island, Final Fantasy XIII costumes and updates to Sodium. In addition to the Ghost Pirate Ship personal space, you can also pick up new furniture and costumes related to the title.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves has received a new update today, patching the game to version v1.07. The update includes some bug fixes and tweaks to the game, but nothing new is added to the title. You can find more information about what has been changed below.
If you purchased or subscribed to the April episode of Qore earlier this month, the Qore team have a little surprise for you. Episode 23 will be updated to allow customers to download an exclusive demo of ModNation Racers for the PSP. The demo will be available to download from tomorrow, April 22nd 2010, by visiting the download center in the episode.
