This week’s PlayStation Video Store update is in and it quite large. If you are lucky enough to live in the US, you will be able to download new content for 10 television series and rent or buy 18 new movie titles, including Bad Boys, Harry Potter, National Security and more. The top 20 movie and TV downloads have also been revealed once again. Drillbit Taylor remains on top for the second week running followed by Meet the Spartans and Jumper.

TV Content:

• American Chopper
• Criss Angel Mindfreak
• Lost in Space
• Miami Ink
• Most Shocking
• Paranormal State
• The Riches
• Top Tens
• The Unit
• Xam’d: Lost Memories

Movies:

• Awakenings
• Bad Boys
• Caddyshack II
• Exorcist II: The Heretic
• Fun with Dick and Jane
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
• Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
• Impulse
• National Security
• Old Yeller
• Platoon
• Pride
• S.W.A.T.
• Saving Silverman
• Semi-Pro
• The Unholy
• Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show
• The World’s Greatest Athlete

Another big update to the US PlayStation Store this week, while Europe gets it’s usual small update. Four new demos hit the US store and Europe get three new ones. New PS1 classics also hit both stores this week, with Europe getting Sheep and Driver, while the US gets Street Fighter Alpha. There are over 15 new game videos on the US Store as well as new XMB themes and wallpaper (Europe wasn’t so lucky). Check out the complete list below.

European Additions:

• Playable demos
  • Facebreaker
  • Monster Madness
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09
• PS1 Games
  • Sheep (£3.49)
  • Driver (£3.49)
• Game add-on content
  • Nascar 09 – Car Skin Pack 1 (£1.99)
  • Nascar 09 – Car Skin Pack 2 (£1.99)
  • Nascar 09 – Car Skin Pack 3, (£1.99)
  • Nascar 09 – Montreal (£2.99)

US Additions:

• Playable demos
  • Bionic Commando: Rearmed Demo
  • 1942: Joint Strike Demo
  • NHL 2K9 Demo
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2009 Demo
• Full Games
  • Bionic Commando: Rearmed ($9.99)
• PS1 Games
  • Street Fighter Alpha ($5.99)
• Game add-on content
  • Rock Band
    • “Constant Motion” – Dream Theater ($0.99)
    • “Aesthetics of Hate” – Machine Head ($0.99)
    • “My Curse” – Killswitch Engage ($0.99)
    • “Clouds Over California” – DevilDriver ($0.99)
    • “Runnin’ Wild” – Airbourne ($0.99)
    • “Sleepwalker” – Megadeth ($0.99)
  • Roadrunner Records Pack 1 ($5.99)
• Videos
  • The Last Guy Gameplay Trailer 2File size: 92 MB (HD)
  • Bionic Commando: Rearmed: The Making Of – Part 3File size: 290 MB (HD)
  • Bionic Commando: Rearmed Launch Trailer
  • Saints Row 2 – Gangs Trailer
  • Vampire Rain Gameplay Trailer 1
  • Vampire Rain Running Alley Trailer
  • Legendary Behind the Scenes Teaser Trailer
  • Madden NFL 09 Buzz Video
  • Madden NFL 09 Announcers Video
  • Madden NFL 09 Presentation Video
  • Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 : Fusion
  • Mirror’s Edge Story Trailer 1
  • AST Dew Tour – Cleveland FMX Jam Session
  • AST Dew Tour – Cleveland Skate Thrills
  • AST Dew Tour – Cleveland BMX Highlights
  • AST Dew Tour – Hear it from Nyquist
• PS3 Themes
  • BioShock Theme
  • Bionic Commando: Rearmed Theme (x2)
• Wallpaper
  • Bionic Commando: Rearmed Wallpaper (x2)

As we have previously reported, Warhawk patch v1.5 is due for release on August 27th 2008, after the final phase of testing is complete. The update will be available to download for free and will bring a number of new features and improvements to the online-only game. Dylan Jobe, Game Director for Warhawk, has revealed the list of new features, including custom in-game music and trophy support. Check out the complete list below.

Custom In-game Music:

You can now listen to your own music when playing the game. Warhawk will detect the XMB player and automatically turn off the in-game music.

Trophies:

We revealed the list of Trophies for Warhawk in a previous article so be sure to check it out. There will be 56 trophies in total, 12 of which are available on the booster packs only (four per booster pack), and 10 will be retroactive based on your server stats. Some trophies are hidden but you can see the complete list in our previous article.

Training Tutorials:

It’s difficult for new players to play Warhawk and the skill-levels between players varies largely. In order to help new players learn the controls, weapons etc, Warhawk v1.5 will include four simple tutorials that can be played off-line. Each one focuses on the core principals of each of the 3 modes of gameplay: Infantry, Ground Vehicles and Aircraft.

After completing the tutorials, a trophy will be unlocked, so there is an incentive for more experienced players to give the tutorials a try too.

Retract Clan Invites:

This is a feature many players have requested. Now, for what ever reason, you can take back a clan invite from a user. As there is a maximum number of invites for a clan (64), clan admin’s may decide to reallocate invites as necessary.

New Paint Schemes and Insignias:

20 new paint schemes and 50 new insignia designs are included in v1.5. The new designs were chosen after a competition for European players. All the winning entries will be included in v1.5.

GGL Ceremonial Blades:

Players that took part in the GGL Warhawk Tournament will automatically receive the Ceremonial Knife in place of the standard knife. As for the winners, ARMED^ASSASSIN’s, they will receive the Champion’s Blade automatically. Regular players will keep the standard knife.

"Rookie" Server Color-Coding:

An attractive green color has been added to all official “rookie” server names in the server list. Players that are eligible to play on rookie servers will find these servers sorted to the top of the list automagically for easy selection. To recap the color coding, Blue servers are official Sony hosted servers, Yellow servers are games launched from HOME, and Green servers are reserved for "rookies".

New Booster Pack Rumors:

Jobe has neither confirmed or denied rumors of a new booster pack coming out soon, which is said to include a Jet Pack. Keep your eyes on XTREME PS3 or the PlayStation.Blog for any updates on the booster pack. Jobe did mention more details to be revealed at the Leipzig Game Show.

This week’s PlayStation Video Store update is in. Grace Chen over at the PlayStation blog reports new content for six different TV series, including Nip/Tuck, Xam’d: Lost Memories and Cops. In addition, Chen has also revealed the top 20 movie and TV downloads for the week, with Drillbit Taylor on top, followed by Jumper and Meet the Spartans. Check out the list of new content below and the complete list of top 20 downloads.

New content:

• Combat Zone
• Cops
• Deadliest Catch
• Intervention
• Nip/Tuck
• Xam’d: Lost Memories

Top 20 downloads:

1. Drillbit Taylor
2. Jumper
3. Meet the Spartans
4. 10,000 BC
5. 21
6. Family Guy Season 6
7. Xam’d: Lost Memories Season 1
8. Afro Samurai Season 1
9. Family Guy Season 6
10. Family Guy Season 6
11. Cloverfield
12. Hitman
13. The Onion Movie
14. Family Guy Season 6
15. Juno
16. Beowulf
17. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
18. Rambo
19. Xam’d Lost Memories Season 1
20. Family Guy Season 6

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Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) have announced that the expansion of PlayStation Home closed beta will begin at the end of the month, and are now accepting applications. Users can apply by downloading the Home XMB Theme from the PlayStation Store. In Europe, SCEE is also beginning their expanded closed beta, directly targeting consumers who have been most active on PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store. SCEE will be in email contact with their PSN audience very shortly.

SCEA will be using a variety of criteria including activity on the PlayStation Network to determine eligibility for the Beta community. Existing beta testers will automatically qualified to be part of the expanded beta. Japan has also started accepting applications in the same way as the US.

The first PlayStation Store update for August is disappointing for European gamers as only four new items make it to the store. The US, however, has received a big update with Episode 3 of Qore now available to download, lots of new game add-on content and videos. If you are looking to get into the Home Closed Beta, be sure to download the Home XMB Theme from the US store – downloading the theme is part of the registration process.

European Additions:

• PSP Playable Demos
  • Secret Agent Clank Demo
• Game add-on Content
  • Guitar Hero III: Interscope Track Pack, £3.99
  • Civilization Revolution – Wonders & Artefact Pack #1: The Mythic, £0.69
• Video
  • Dead Space – Loved Ones Trailer

US Additions:

• Qore Digital Magazine
  • Qore Episode 03: August, 2008 ($2.99 Issue, $24.99 Annual Subscription)
• Game add-on content
  • Snakeball Team Mode ($1.99)
  • NASCAR 09 Montreal Track ($3.99)
  • NASCAR 09 Skin Pack 1 ($2.49)
  • NASCAR 09 Skin Pack 2 ($2.49)
  • NASCAR 09 Skin Pack 3 ($2.49)
  • Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Interscope Track Pack ($6.25)
  • Rock Band
    • “Toxicity” – System of a Down ($1.99)
    • “B.Y.O.B” – System of a Down ($1.99)
    • “Rescue Me” – Buckcherry ($0.99)
    • “Face Down in the Dirt”- M?y Cr?$0.99)
    • “Life is Beautiful” – Sixx:A.M. ($0.99)
    • Cr?est Pack 2 ($2.99) – includes “Rescue Me” – Buckcherry, “Face Down in the Dirt” – M?y Cr?and “Life is Beautiful” – Sixx:A.M.
• Game Videos
  • PlayStation Home E3 Video
  • The Last Guy Behind The Scenes
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
  • Tomb Raider: Underworld Trailer
  • Madden NFL 09 E3 Trailer
  • Madden NFL 20th Anniversary Video
  • Madden NFL 09 Adaptability Trailer
  • TNA iMPACT! Head to Head Trailer
  • Dead Space Dev Diary #5: Creating Horror
  • Dead Space Animated Comic Issue #4 PG-13
  • AST Dew Tour – Greg Lutzka’s Road to Finals
  • AST Dew Tour – One on one with James Foster
  • AST Dew Tour – PlayStation Pro Moments – 2
  • AST Dew Tour – Spinner looks to ‘08
• PS3 Themes
  • PlayStation Home Theme
• PS3 Wallpaper
  • Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Wallpaper (x3)
  • Tomb Raider: Underworld Mediterranean Shark Attack Wallpaper

Episode 3 of Qore hits the US PlayStation Store later today and it’s packed full of great content, including premier access to the Resistance 2 public beta. Episode 3 goes behind the scenes at SOE to bring you DC Universe Online; Audrey Cleo, the new "Qorespondent", brings you NBA ’09: The Inside; Veronica Belmont checks out Lego Batman; and a look at Baja: Edge of Control.

If you are a annual subscriber, the new episode should automatically appear in your purchase list on the PlayStation Store. New subscribers will be able to download past content and get Calling All Cars, the full game, for free. New downloadable content in this issue includes:

• Premier Resistance 2 Public Beta access
• Qore XMB Theme

Qore FAQ’s:

Q: Will I be able to re-watch episodes? How will back issues or previous months content be handled?
A: Yes. When you purchase an Episode of Qore, it becomes available in your Download List. You can then download it to your PS3’s HDD and view it as often as you like. In addition, should you decide to delete an Episode of Qore from your HDD, you can always go back to your Download List and download it again. This, however, may not apply to downloadable content that is associated with a particular Episode, as that content may have its own restrictions (i.e.: beta invitations and timed exclusives). As a side note – when you purchase multiple Episodes of Qore they all download to your HDD separately. So, it is possible to have as many Episodes of Qore on your HDD as space will allow – the latest Episode does not overwrite previous Episodes.

Q: Will Qore be compatible with PSP via remote play?
A: We are currently evaluating the PSP as a platform for Qore delivery.

Q: Does this mean that some older PSN titles will become available to download for Qore subscribers?
A: While we have no announcements to make at this time, we are evaluating other PSN titles as possible bonuses for new annual subscribers.

Q:Do we have to watch advertisements during the Episodes, or will we be able to skip them?
A: Currently, Qore’s advertising model is to allow our advertising partners 15 seconds of interstitial advertising (forced-run) in each individual advertisement before our users are given control and allowed to skip the advertising, should they so desire. Should you want more information on an advertised product, you can then go to the Sponsor’s page and watch a longer version/view additional content from that sponsor. In addition, the forced-run advertising is only active once per session – it will not reset until you exit Qore. This does not apply to advertisements that are delivered as banners or that frame editorial content.

Towards the end of this month, Warhawk patch v1.5 will be available download bringing with it Trophy Support. The game will have 56 unlockable trophies including the Platinum trophy, and 10 trophies will be awarded retroactively based on server statistics. 34 of the trophies are based on core gameplay elements, and the remaining 12 trophies can only be unlocked through booster packs, with four trophies per pack (two booster packs are already available to download). The full trophy list can be found below.

Warhawk patch v1.5 is also expected to bring in-game music playback and a rumored Jet Pack, though both are unconfirmed at time of writing. The update is expected to be released on August 27th 2008.

Trophies:

• Bronze Trophies
  • Secret Anti-Camper — Kill an enemy in a Missile or Flak Turret after that enemy has achieved at least five kills in that type of turret.
  • Secret Daredevil — Get 100 feet off the ground in a ground vehicle. Does not count if the vehicle is being carried by a Dropship.
  • Secret Hit List — Kill every member of the opposing team at least once during a round.
  • Secret Minesweeper — Get killed by Proximity Mines five times in a single round.
  • Secret Reckless — Pilot Commit suicide in a Warhawk by running into your own Aerial Mine.
  • Secret Vengeance — Kill an enemy within 60 seconds of that enemy killing you.
  • Secret What’s That Green Line? — Get killed by a Binoculars strike while piloting an aircraft.
  • Anti-Air Ninja — Shoot down a Warhawk with any infantry weapon other than a Rocket Launcher.
  • Bandit Award — Earn all in-game badges at Bandit level.
  • Chief Sergeant — Achieve a rank of Chief Sergeant.
  • Collector — Capture four cores at once in Collection mode.
  • Combat Driver — Complete Vehicle Combat Training.
  • Cowboy — Play a perfect Team Deathmatch (top player, no deaths).
  • Dead-Eye — Achieve a sniper kill from more than 2,500 feet away.
  • Dumbfire — Destroy an enemy aircraft with a dumbfired Swarm or Homing Missile.
  • Emergency Evasion — Break at least 6 simultaneous missile locks using Chaff.
  • Enlistee — Join a clan.
  • Ground Pounder — Complete Ground Combat Training.
  • Hat Trick — Get three flag captures in a single round of CTF.
  • How Did You Do That? — Destroy an enemy aircraft with a Cluster Bomb.
  • Invincible — While on foot, take at least 250 damage within 10 seconds without dying.
  • Irony — Kill an enemy with his own Proximity Mine.
  • Lone Wolf — Play a perfect Deathmatch (top player, no deaths).
  • One In A Million — Shoot down an enemy aircraft using the tank’s main cannon.
  • Overkill — Destroy an enemy aircraft with a volley of 8 Swarm Missiles.
  • Pilot’s License — Complete Warhawk Combat Training.
  • Recognition of Merit — Earn any five in-game medals
  • Remote Pilot — Destroy an enemy aircraft with a TOW Missile.
  • Resourceful Driver — Achieve a road kill and a .50 cal kill using the same 4×4, without dismounting.
  • Rivalry — Win a clan match (red server) as either clan leader or a regular member.
  • Saboteur — Destroy an enemy vehicle with the Field Wrench.
  • Survivalist — Survive for one minute as the hero in Hero mode.
  • Tail Shaker — Destroy an enemy aircraft with an Aerial Mine within 5 seconds of deploying it.
  • Taxi Driver — Help a teammate capture the flag (in CTF) or cogs (in Collection) by transporting him back to the base, using any vehicle.
  • Warlord — Create a clan and get nine other members to join. (Awarded at ten members while you are the clan leader.)
  • World Victory — Control all capturable bases in a Zones match, and reduce the enemy’s home base to level 1.
• Silver Trophies
  • Secret Canyon — Run Using a Warhawk, shoot down an enemy Warhawk in the central gorge in Vaporfield Glacier.
  • Secret King of the Jungle Gym — Retrieve the Proximity Mines from the top of the dome on the Omega Factory Rumble Dome layout.
  • Secret Safety Violation — Kill a distant enemy from on top of the salvage crane in Tau Crater.
  • Aerial Ballet — While flying a jetpack, kill an enemy (who is also flying a jetpack) with any weapon other than the Rocket Launcher.
  • Are You Aim-Botting? — Snipe an enemy who is flying a jetpack.
  • Behind Enemy Lines — Drive an APC into the enemy’s home base, then have at least one teammate spawn into that APC.
  • Commander — Achieve a rank of Commander.
  • Decorated Soldier — Earn any 15 in-game medals.
  • Flying Fortress — Awarded to the driver and all six passengers of a fully-loaded Dropship.
  • Giant Killer — Shoot down an enemy Dropship while using a Warhawk.
  • Lt. Colonel — Achieve a rank of Lt. Colonel.
  • Master Award — Earn all in-game badges at Master level.
  • Shield Breaker — Break an enemy E-POD shield using the Lightning Shell.
• Gold Trophies
  • Bandwidth Donor — Host a ranked dedicated server for four consecutive hours.
  • Executive Honor — Earn all in-game medals.
  • General — Achieve a rank of General.
  • Porcupine — Destroy an enemy Warhawk with the APC’s E-POD shield.
  • Surgical Strike — Shoot down a Dropship with a Binoculars strike.
  • That Was Some Bug — Kill an enemy who is flying a jetpack by hitting him with any vehicle or aircraft.
  • Warhawk Award — Earn all in-game badges at Warhawk level.
• Platinum Trophy
  • Warhawk Supreme Achievement — All your base trophies are belong to platinum.

After PlayStation Home was delayed for the second time back in April, Sony promised that the closed beta will be extended to allow more people to participate and generate feedback to improve the service. Sony has revealed that the US expansion the closed beta will begin soon, though no exact date has been given. Japan is also prepping to expand the beta later this month, adding 10,000 new users to the service. Japanese users can apply via the PlayStation Store.

If you want to apply for the Japanese Beta, head over to the Japanese PlayStation Store and simply download the 277KB file. You have until August 11th 2008 to apply, after which registrations will be closed. Unfortunately, we do not know Japanese so we cannot translate the text is the screenshots above and below. You can learn how to create a Japanese PSN Account here.

[Guide: How to Create a Japanese PlayStation Network Account]