The PlayStation Network Store has been updated once again this week. The US
has received two new playable demos, including Clive Barker’s Jericho. For
Europe, two new demos have also been included as well as a number of videos,
game add-ons and wallpapers. Check out the complete list below.

Europe PlayStation Store Updates:

• Playable Demos
• Folklore
• Sega Rally Revo
• Game Add-ons
• MotorStorm Castro Capitano Vehicle
• Ninja Gaiden Sigma Speed Master
• Videos
• Feel Ski Trailer
• InFamous Trailer
• Heavenly Sword Videos
• PES 2008 Strailer

US PlayStation Store Updates:

• Playable Demos
• Clive Baker’s Jericho
• NBA 2K8
• Game Add-ons
• MotorStorm Castro Capitano Vehicle
• Ninja Gaiden Sigma Speed Master
• Videos
• NBA 08 Upside Progression System tutorial
• Eye of Judgement Overview
• Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock trailer
• Iron Man trailer
• We Own the Night trailer

During the Sony keynote speech at Tokyo Game Show 2007, it was revealed that PlayStation Home will not be released this year as previously reported. Home is now planned to be released early next Spring. Sony didn’t elaborate on whether or not the Spring release will be for all regions or if it only concerns Japan. Sony originally planned to release a Home beta later this fall but didn’t go into details on whether or not the open beta will be delayed as well.

It is speculated that the open beta is not cancelled and PlayStation Home will be released directly for download in Spring 2008, if all goes to plan. The exclusive beta will most likely continue to run until the public launch.

The PlayStation Network Store has been update as usual this week. The US PlayStation store has recieved four new playable demos as well as a new game. The European PSN Store, on the otherhand, has recieved two PS1 titles and a LocoRoco Cocoreccho! – PS3 ‘interactive screensaver’ and game. Check out the list below.

EU PlayStation Store

• PS1 Titles
• MediEvil
• Syphon Filter
• Videos
• Jericho Trailer
• Other
• LocoRoco Cocoreccho! – PS3 ‘interactive screensaver’ and game

US PlayStation Store

• Playable Demos
• Skate
• NBA 08
• Sega Rally Revo
• Stuntman: Ignition
• Videos
• GT5 Prologue
• Ratchet and Clank Future
• Devil May Cry
• Full Games
• LocoRoco Cocoreccho!

In a short demonstration at the Tokyo Games Show 2007, Sony showed a Windows laptop sporting a PlayStation Store interface created for PC users. Of course, Hirai couldn’t help but boast virtual shelf numbers during the process: 30 PlayStation 3 games, 300 add-on items, 100 game titles on archive, and a slew of game demos all underline what’s served at the portal currently. Details about how the store can be accessed is still unclear.

Hirai failed to mention if the store can be accessed via a standard web browser or via a special application. This news is expecially exciting for those who can only access the Internet via their PCs.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it would release DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller, a new controller for PLAYSTATION 3 incorporating a rumble feature, in Japan in November as a separately sold accessory. It inherits the basic design and functionality of the popular PlayStation controller, while keeping the high-precision, high response motion sensitive six-axis sensing system. Introduction to North American and European markets is expected in spring 2008.

There have been manu rumors suggesting this functionality, but now Sony has finally confirmed the news. According to the Sony press release, rumble functionality can be added to existing games through a software update. The DualShock 3 controller will include SIXAXIS motion sensing functionality.

[Via: SCEE Press]

In case you have been too busy playing Warhawk, you might be happy to know that a new patch is now available to download for Resistance: Fall of Man. A post by James Stevenson on the MyResistance.net forums indicates that that patch fixes “collision bugs and also has some other general clean-up and housekeeping.”

Other than bug fixes, nothing new is added to the online component of the game. We will keep you updated on any more updates as we receive them.

The European PlayStation Network Store has recieved its weekly update. The store has a number of new additions including three new playable demos, the first addon to Ninja Gaiden Sigma and a new addon for MotorStorm. As usual, several new videos have also been added to the store including the fifth edition of the "making of" and Anime for Heavenly Sword. The US PSN Store has had a bigger update as usual. The US has recieved two new full games as well as 5 new playable demos. Check out the lists below.

European PSN Update List

• Playable Demos
  • FIFA 2008
  • Harry Potter
  • NBA Live 2008
• Game Addons:
  • Ninja Gaiden Sigma Weapon Master (GBP 2.99)
  • MotorStorm Rally Car and Bus (GBP 1.49)
• Videos
  • Heavenly Sword "Making of" and Anime No.5
  • Cocoreccho Trailer

US PSN Update List

• Playable Demos
  • PixelJunk Racers
  • Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground
  • NHL 08
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • FIFA 08
• Full Games
  • PixelJunk Racers ($6.99)
  • High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition ($9.99)
• Videos
  • Everyday Shooter trailer
  • Warhawk trailer
  • Lair Behind the Scenes video
  • Feel the Noise trailer
  • Juiced 2 trailer
  • High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition trailer
  • Soul Calibur IV trailer
• Wallpaper
  • High Stakes: Poker wallpaper
  • 2 PixelJunk Racer wallpapers
  • Folklore wallpaper
• Music
  • Music track from Lair

The latest firmware update to the PlayStation 3 is now available to download. The release of the update was mentioned earlier this week by Eric Lampel, Director of PSN Operations. The update is designed to fix some of the network errors experienced by users since the last update. In addition, the PSP also got a new firmware update today.

According to the Japanese PlayStation 3 website, the changelog contains a single line:

• Stability of network connection was improved.

Firmware 3.70 came out only a few days ago and already a new version is out. As promised by Eric Lampel, Director of PSN Operations, the new PSP firmware is now available to download. Although the regional websites have not been updated yet, the firmware can be downloaded using the [Network Update] feature. The new firmware update increases PlayStation One title compatibility and also strengthen the security of the software.

Another point to note is that the update has no affect on Japanese PSPs. We are still waiting for a official changelog and will update this article shortly.