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		<title>Top PSN Games of December 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dazbobaby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The release of the fan favorite Sonic CD was big enough to dethrone inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood from the top spot this month. Hats off to our favorite blue hedgehog! In PS one Classics, the battle for the top spot saw a changing of the guard with new release Final Fantasy VI, while Crash Bandicoot [...]]]></description>
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<p>The release of the fan favorite Sonic CD was big enough to dethrone <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/infamous-festival-of-blood/">inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood</a> from the top spot this month. Hats off to our favorite blue hedgehog! In PS one Classics, the battle for the top spot saw a changing of the guard with new release <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/final-fantasy-vi/">Final Fantasy VI</a>, while Crash Bandicoot snuck in to the top 5 to shake things up a bit. Lastly, horror adventure <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/corpse-party/">Corpse Party</a> continues to dominate the <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psp/">PSP</a> charts, while sports content for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/fifa-soccer-12/">FIFA Soccer &lsquo;12</a> and NHL &lsquo;12 formed the majority of the top 5 Add-Ons.</p>
<p>What <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/">PSN</a> content warmed your holidays the most? Got any predictions for next month&rsquo;s top sellers? Let us know in the comments below and we&rsquo;ll see you in February with January&rsquo;s top <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/psn-2/">PSN</a> hits.</p>
<p><strong>Top 20 PSN and PS3 Full Games</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6731177397/" title="PSN Top Sellers: Sonic CD Races to the Top in December 2011 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img alt="PSN Top Sellers: Sonic CD Races to the Top in December 2011" class="alignleft" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6731177397_7c7c244430_o.jpg" width="120" /></a><br />
	1) <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/sonic-cd-ps3.html">Sonic CD</a> &ndash; This cult-classic gets the attention it deserves with a PSN release. Experience new twists on the classic Sonic the Hedgehog gameplay!<br />
	2) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/infamous-2/">inFAMOUS 2 Festival of Blood</a><br />
	3) <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/nba-jam-on-fire-edition-ps3.html">NBA JAM: On Fire Edition</a><br />
	4) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/payday-the-heist/">PAYDAY: The Heist</a><br />
	5) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/trine-2/">Trine 2</a> &ndash; This December new release delivers ingenious co-op gameplay, devilish puzzles, and some of the loveliest visuals on PSN.<br />
	6) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/castle-crashers/">Castle Crashers</a><br />
	7) <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/saints-row-2-ps3.html">Saints Row 2</a><br />
 <img src='http://mess-hall.co.uk/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resident-evil-4/">Resident Evil 4</a><br />
	9) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mortal-kombat-arcade-kollection/">Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection</a><br />
	10) Voltron: Defender of the Universe<br />
	11) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/penny-arcade-adventures/">Penny Arcade Adventures: OTRSPOD, Episodes 1 and 2</a><br />
	12) Scene It? Movie Night<br />
	13) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/oddworldstrangers-wrath/">Oddworld: Stranger&rsquo;s Wrath HD</a> &ndash; No ordinary HD remake, the developers overhauled character models and more to bring a fresh new experience. It&rsquo;s on sale in Playstation Plus as well until 1/31/12.<br />
	14) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/dungeon-defenders/">Dungeon Defenders</a><br />
	15) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/battlefield-1943/">Battlefield 1943</a><br />
	16) Midnight Club Los Angeles Complete Edition<br />
	17) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resident-evil-5/">Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition</a><br />
	18) <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-ps3.html">Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare</a> &ndash; A true generational landmark for First Person Shooters, COD4 recently made its debut in the PS3 Full Game category and came in strong in December.<br />
	19) REAL STEEL<br />
	20) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/limbo/">LIMBO</a></p>
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<p><strong>Top 5 PS3 Add-Ons</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6730972569/" title="BF3_BacktoKarkand_addon_thumb_EN by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img alt="BF3_BacktoKarkand_addon_thumb_EN" class="alignleft" height="121" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6730972569_57b01191db_m.jpg" width="121" /></a>1) FIFA Soccer 12 &ndash; PREMIUM GOLD JUMBO<br />
	2) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/fifa-soccer-12/">FIFA Soccer 12</a> &ndash; PREMIUM GOLD PACK<br />
	3) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/batman-arkham-city/">Batman: Arkham City</a> &ndash; Arkham City Skins Pack<br />
	4) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/battlefield-3/">Battlefield 3</a> &ndash; Back to Karkand &ndash; PSN players got to go Back to Karkand first in this bombastic Add-On for Battlefield 3.<br />
	5) NHL 12 &ndash; Jumbo Mega Deal Pack</p>
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<p><strong>Top 5 PSone Classics</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6730972149/" title="FFVI_PSoneClassic_thumb_EN by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img alt="FFVI_PSoneClassic_thumb_EN" class="alignleft" height="121" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6730972149_479c90a800_m.jpg" width="121" /></a>1) FINAL FANTASY VI &ndash; Part of Square-Enix&rsquo;s &lsquo;Winter of RPGs&rsquo;, Final Fantasy VI jumped to the top of the charts in its December release.<br />
	2) FINAL FANTASY VII<br />
	3) CHRONO CROSS<br />
	4) FINAL FANTASY V<br />
	5) Crash Bandicoot</p>
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<p><strong>Top 5 PSP Games</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6730972077/" title="GTAVice_title_thumb_USFR by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img alt="GTAVice_title_thumb_USFR" class="alignleft" height="121" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6730972077_6ffcc9e37c_m.jpg" width="121" /></a>1) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/corpse-party/">Corpse Party</a><br />
	2) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/nba-2k12/">NBA 2K12</a> PSP<br />
	3) <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mega-man/">Mega Man</a> Maverick Hunter X<br />
	4) Need For Speed Most Wanted<br />
	5) Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories &ndash; Perhaps the hype building around the upcoming GTA V spurred PSP players to get Vice City Stories into the Top 5.</p>
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		<title>Dr. Who Comes to PSN: The Eternity Clock</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dazbobaby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BBC Worldwide has today announced that the PlayStation exclusive Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock will launch globally on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) via the PlayStation Network in March 2012. A PC version is also expected to arrive shortly after. &#160; Few details have been revealed about the forthcoming videogame, but today BBC [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BBC Worldwide has today announced that the PlayStation exclusive <em>Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock</em> will launch globally on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) via the PlayStation Network in March 2012. A PC version is also expected to arrive shortly after.</p>
<p><a href="http://mess-hall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/doctorwhoeternityclock4.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1916" height="212" src="http://mess-hall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/doctorwhoeternityclock4-300x212.jpg" title="doctor who eternity clock poster" width="300" /></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;">Few details have been revealed about the forthcoming videogame, but today BBC Worldwide has confirmed that players will be up against the most feared monsters from the <em>Doctor Who</em> universe &ndash; the Cybermen, Daleks, Silurians and The Silence. In <em>Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock</em>, players will be able to take control of both the Doctor and River Song to unravel the mystery of The Eternity Clock. The clock is ticking&hellip;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><em>Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock</em> will be available via the PlayStation Network for both PlayStation 3 and PS Vita this March, with a PC conversion following.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Choplifter HD Coming Soon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dazbobaby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really get a kick out of the fact that I am now considered an &#8220;indie&#8221; again after all these years. I have been making games for nearly 30 years, having built a top-five PC publishing house called Interplay around such major franchises as The Bard&#8217;s Tale, Wasteland, Baldur&#8217;s Gate, Fallout, Descent and more. In [...]]]></description>
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<p>I really get a kick out of the fact that I am now considered an &ldquo;indie&rdquo; again after all these years. I have been making games for nearly 30 years, having built a top-five PC publishing house called Interplay around such major franchises as The Bard&rsquo;s Tale, Wasteland, Baldur&rsquo;s Gate, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/fallout-3/">Fallout</a>, Descent and more. In the early days, I developed games for other companies and moved up the food chain to become a publisher so that I could make games &ldquo;my way.&rdquo; And here I sit, again readying our first major release in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/choplifter-hd/">Choplifter HD</a> as a digital publisher and having created the game the way I wanted. Our company tagline at <a href="http://www.interplay.com/">Interplay</a> was &ldquo;By Gamers. For Gamers&rdquo; and it is those same values we used in creating <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/choplifter-hd-ps3.html">Choplifter HD</a>.</p>
<p>Choplifter was a very important game when it was originally released back in 1982 and achieved #1 status at the time. Dan Gorlin, the original creator, really understood the humanness of saving little people from tough situations. It was a great action game for sure, but there was something about saving those little guys. And certainly it just never gets dull blowing things up in a big way! I felt that Choplifter would be a perfect game style to bring back, but fully realized with all the modern gameplay expectations.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6650099731/"><img alt="Choplifter HD for PS3 (PSN)" height="174" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6650099731_e217ac76df.jpg" width="310" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6650100281/"><img alt="Choplifter HD for PS3 (PSN)" height="174" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6650100281_84245b080f.jpg" width="310" /></a></p>
<p>I&rsquo;m not too fond of the word &ldquo;retro game&rdquo; since it sometimes conveys an over-reliance on nostalgia. I can assure you we went all out to make this a state-of-the-art game that goes way beyond the goals of the original game. We took some of the industry&rsquo;s top artists and used the Unreal engine to power an intense over-the-top action experience. The entire team put its heart and soul into the game and it was great to see such passion. In fact, some people might even say we spent <em>too</em> much money when compared to other digital titles, but we believe that quality comes first.</p>
<p>We pit you against over 30 levels of mayhem that introduce a number of variables all the way to the end. You will be commanding three different helicopter types, each with its own set of upgrades. You will need to deal with your guns and keep an eye on their overheating, utilize your missiles intelligently, boosting when necessary, and of course, keep track of your fuel. You will come up against AA guns, RPGs, jets, tanks, snipers, jeeps, hordes of zombies and more. We guarantee to keep you on your toes and even laughing here and there until the very end. You will definitely feel accomplished when you finish this baby!</p>
<p>We proudly announce Choplifter HD will go on sale this January 10th for $15 on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a>. And keep an eye out for free DLC with lots more zombies very soon&hellip;</p>
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		<title>Dungeon Defenders Playstation 3 review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dazbobaby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was given this game to review only because Symonator or InfiniteStates were too busy to do a review, and no one else was even close to volunteering. It is christmas after all. I&#39;m also not a fan of RPGs at all. My poison is battlefield bad company, battlefield 3 M.A.G. Or if I&#39;m pushed, [...]]]></description>
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<p>I was given this game to review only because Symonator or InfiniteStates were too busy to do a review, and no one else was even close to volunteering. It is christmas after all. I&#39;m also not a fan of RPGs at all. My poison is battlefield bad company, battlefield 3 M.A.G. Or if I&#39;m pushed, some modern warfare. I did give dark souls a go last week and kind of liked it, but it didn&#39;t quite grab me. But as I&#39;ve been told a few times,</p>
<blockquote><p>I need to get out of my comfort zone.</p></blockquote>
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<p>So thanks Dave for forcing me to review a game I didn&#39;t want too.</p>
<p>My first impression is that this is gonna hurt, it&#39;s basically a tower defence game with a large chunk of RPG elements, and it&#39;s the RPG bit that confuses the hell out of me. Thankfully though the makers haven&#39;t created an RPG game, it&#39;s still got some of that at its core, but it&#39;s not a full blown role playing game. So I created my character, chose my few perks and headed off into the guts of the game&#8230;</p>
<p>The arena. The first level is hard, even on easy it&#39;s still going to grief you some (or is it my lack of RPG experience showing?), you really have to play it a few times and level up your character and main weapon, which is easy enough as the MANA you collect is pretty plentyfull. So once you up you rank and skills a little you&#39;ll plough through the first arena quickly enough. But when you get to the second area you&#39;ll soon know about pwnage, and you&#39;ll need to go back to level one and grind your way up some levels. It took me about 4 hours to do it, and a few online games to get enough skill to get through the second stage. But liked said earlier, when it comes to RPGs I&#39;m both a <del>noob and a hater</del>. So give me a break ok.</p>
<p>Strangely enough once I completed Arena 1and 2 arena 3 was a breeze. Arena&#39;s 4 and 5 were tough, but not as hard as the first two.</p>
<p>So it&#39;s safe to say that I&#39;ve enjoyed playing this immensely, and I&#39;ve yet to complete the game, I&#39;ve enjoyed it so much that I&#39;ve now bought the iPad and pc versions.</p>
<p>But wait there&#39;s more, didn&#39;t I mention the online part a bit back? Hell yeah, now that&#39;s what I&#39;m talking about, but online isn&#39;t the only way to get your multiplayer fix, the game even features 4 player splitscreen. So what difference does it make if it has a multiplayer section? A freeking huge difference, for one, if you&#39;re a lower rank and grinding to get to the higher skill levels, you can really rank up quickly. Or if you&#39;re a higher rank, you can help others to get there more quickly, beat times, or just rank up your main weapon. But more than anything it it&#39;s just brilliant fun watching noobs run around wondering what the hell to do&#8230; Noobs like me. Still, it was great fun, and I know that once I&#39;ve finished the game on this character I&#39;ll be trying the other characters to see what defences they build.</p>
<p>Now that reminds me of what this game really is about, it&#39;s a tower defence game. Building towers in this game is like many other similar games, its not what you build (well sometimes it is) its mostly WHERE you build. You&#39;ll learn pretty quickly where the main horde attacks from, what defences work best, and where they work best. But remember to keep an eye out in different sections to make sure they don&#39;t break through. So I hope I&#39;ve got my point across that I really really love this game, yes the game I didn&#39;t want to review, not being an RPG fan I thought I couldn&#39;t do it justice. But yes I really really love this game. I&#39;ve ploughed about 20 hours into it in 3 days, that&#39;s more than I would have played if it was a Battlefield game.</p>
<p>Not only that but I want more, I want to complete it on one character then start another to see what that&#39;s like. But I also want to play with friends, and so far I&#39;ve talked Dave, InfiniteStates and possibly Symonator into buy it. Overall if you like RPG games then this is something you&#39;ll probably enjoy, if you like tower defence games, then again you&#39;ll probably enjoy the added RPG elements. That said the game does have a of niggling little problem, not game breaking problems, but annoying non the less. You can&#39;t upgrade your main weapon if you don&#39;t have an alternative to switch too. And that&#39;s it, that&#39;s the only problem, the game is sheer brilliance, it&#39;s been a massive hit on the iPad, its been a great hit on steam for the pc, and now it should be another hit on the playstation 3. Now if an RPG hater can love it, then you should too. Get it, add me and we can play online.</p>
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<p>Alchemical Labratory: How to beat the demon:<br />
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Glitterhelm Caverns: A bonus level.<br />
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Bonus Room in the Tavern:<br />
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How to farm Millions of Mana and XP:<br />
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		<title>US PSN Store Update: 27/12/11</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dazbobaby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone - We say goodbye to 2011 with one last PlayStation Store update; just in time for those looking to warm the winter nights with some great content from PlayStation Network. New PSN Games this week include All Zombies Must Die. This twin-stick shooter is taken to lofty new heights with a bevy of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Everyone -<br />
	We say goodbye to 2011 with one last PlayStation Store update; just in time for those looking to warm the winter nights with some great content from <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/">PlayStation Network</a>.</p>
<p>New PSN Games this week include <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/12/22/all-zombies-must-die-shuffling-onto-psn-december-27/">All Zombies Must Die</a>. This twin-stick shooter is taken to lofty new heights with a bevy of RPG features, four player co-op and optional PlayStation Move support. You&rsquo;ll also want to check out <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/oddworldstrangers-wrath/">Oddworld: Stranger&rsquo;s Wrath HD</a>. This remake of the influential original puts you in the shoes of the High Plains Drifter with an <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/12/22/oddworld-strangers-wrath-for-psn-taking-hd-remakes-to-the-next-level/">all new coat of paint</a> that you won&rsquo;t want to miss.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/26/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-trilogy-deploys-on-ps3-blu-ray-psn-tuesday/">Splinter Cell HD Collection</a> released earlier this year, but it&rsquo;s now broken up into individual games. Want to pick up only one title in the trilogy? Now you can. The original Trilogy bundle is of course, still available, and may stand as the better deal should you wish to purchase all three.</p>
<p>Two great new additions in the PS3 Full Game category are also arriving this week. For an amazing gaming experience for all ages, you can now download <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/11/15/step-right-up-to-carnival-island/">Carnival Island</a>, playable with PlayStation Move. Packed with a ton of great games and activities, you&rsquo;ll be amazed how it uses the Move controller to create an entirely new sense of immersion. <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/04/15/motorstorm-apocalypse-racing-onto-store-shelves-may-3/">Motorstorm Apocalypse</a> arrives as well, where you&rsquo;ll race in an almost completely abandoned city that offers the perfect playground for MotorStorm&rsquo;s electric brand of brutal street racing.</p>
<p>That&rsquo;s it for the year! From everyone at PlayStation, thank you for a wonderful 2011, and we look forward to sharing more amazing experiences only available on PlayStation Network in 2012!</p>
<p>Here is the weekly <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store update</a>:</p>
<h3 id="plus">PlayStation Plus</h3>
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<td><strong>Full Game Trials:</strong></td>
<td>Carnival Island<br />
				MotorStorm Apocalypse</td>
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<h3 id="games">PSN Games</h3>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-66528" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/allzombiesmustdie_title_thumb_ALL.jpg" title="allzombiesmustdie_title_thumb_ALL" width="75" /><strong>All Zombies Must Die (Move) ($9.99)</strong><br />
	Just think &ndash; in a short while &ndash; you could be blasting your way through ranks of brain-hungry monsters, making bizarre weapons and completing crazy quests. All that could be yours if you just buy the game! Remember, All Zombies Must Die! We need you!<br />
	ESRB rated T<br />
	File size 313 MB</p>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-66529" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/OddworldStrangersWrathHD_title_thumb_EN.jpg" title="OddworldStrangersWrathHD_title_thumb_EN" width="75" /><strong>Oddworld: Strangers Wrath HD ($14.99)</strong><br />
	In the dusty, undeveloped wastelands of Western Mudos, cantankerous townsfolk find their settlements besieged by belligerent outlaws. Along comes Stranger, a tall, dark and enigmatic bounty hunter with a mission to capture troublemakers and scoundrels and return them to civilized townships.<br />
	ESRB rated T<br />
	File size 3.17 GB</p>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-66530" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/SplinterCellHD_title_thumb_ALL.jpg" title="SplinterCellHD_title_thumb_ALL" width="75" /><strong>Tom Clancy&rsquo;s Splinter Cell HD($14.99)</strong><br />
	This third-person action shooter puts you in control of Sam Fisher, an ex-CIA, ex-Navy SEAL summoned by the National Security Agency. As a Splinter Cell for the NSA&rsquo;s secret sub-agency dubbed Third Echelon, Fisher is granted the &ldquo;Fifth Freedom&rdquo; to do whatever it takes to protect the country.<br />
	ESRB rated T<br />
	File size 2.53 GB</p>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-66531" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/TCSCChaosTheory_title_thumb_ALL.jpg" title="TCSCChaosTheory_title_thumb_ALL" width="75" /><strong>Tom Clancy&rsquo;s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory HD ($14.99)</strong><br />
	Fresh from the East Timor operations, Fisher is now put on the front lines of information warfare. The year is 2008 and the world is suffering from citywide blackouts, stock exchange sabotage, and electronic hijacking of national defense systems.<br />
	ESRB rated M<br />
	File size 4.80 GB</p>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-66532" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/TCSCPandoraTomorrow_title_thumb_ALL.jpg" title="TCSCPandoraTomorrow_title_thumb_ALL" width="75" /><strong>Tom Clancy&rsquo;s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow HD ($14.99)</strong><br />
	Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow takes players back to the shadowy world of Third Echelon &ndash; a special spy unit using high-tech weapons and equipment in defense of their government. Play special agent Sam Fisher as you travel to far-off corners of the world and determine who can be trusted.<br />
	ESRB rated T<br />
	File size 2.92 GB</p>
<h3 id="games">PS3 Full Games</h3>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-66533" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/CarnivalIsland_title-UPDATED_thumb_ALL.jpg" title="CarnivalIsland_title-UPDATED_thumb_ALL" width="75" /><strong>Carnival Island ($39.99)</strong><br />
	Experience the joy of classic family-friendly fun in more than 35 carnival games and attractions. Using the PlayStation Move motion controller&rsquo;s precise tracking technology, every toss, roll, throw, spin, and slam is translated directly into the game for extremely accurate and responsive gameplay.<br />
	ESRB rated E<br />
	File size 2.46 GB</p>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-66534" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/MSA_Title_thumb_ALL.jpg" title="MSA_Title_thumb_ALL" width="75" /><strong>MotorStorm Apocalypse ($59.99)</strong><br />
	A major metropolitan city has been hit by a massive earthquake. With all of its unstable skyscrapers, fiery subway tunnels, twisting bridges and more, the almost completely abandoned city offers the perfect playground for MotorStorm&rsquo;s electric brand of brutal street racing.<br />
	ESRB rated T<br />
	File size 6.63 GB</p>
<h3 id="demos">Game Demos (free)</h3>
<p><strong>Carnival Island Demo</strong><br />
	Experience the joy of classic family-friendly fun in more than 35 carnival games and attractions. Using the PlayStation Move motion controller&rsquo;s precise tracking technology, every toss, roll, throw, spin, and slam is translated directly into the game for extremely accurate and responsive gameplay. Whether you&rsquo;re 5 or 65, family game night just got a lot more fun!<br />
	ESRB rated E<br />
	File size 2.04 GB</p>
<h3 id="addons">Add-on Game Content</h3>
<p><strong>MotorStorm Apocalypse New Year&rsquo;s Livery (free)</strong><br />
	Happy New Year from the MotorStorm team! Deck out your vehicle with this livery pack and rock in the New Year MotorStorm style!<br />
	File size 100 KB</p>
<p><strong>Saints Row The Third: Warrior Pack ($2.99)</strong><br />
	The Warrior Pack adds four combat-ready outfits to your wardrobe. Antiques never go out of style with the Knight of Steelport Armor, or go for something a little more revealing with the Warrior Princess outfit. Bring out your inner samurai with the Kabuki Warrior Outfit or choose the Intergalactic Warrior Outfit for an out of this world look.<br />
	File size 1.7 MB</p>
<h3>PS one Classics</h3>
<p><strong>Klonoa: Door to Phantomile ($5.99)</strong><br />
	Enter the land of Phantomile with Klonoa and his ring spirit, Huepow, to defeat the villainous Ghadius and his accomplice, Joka.<br />
	ESRB rated E<br />
	File size 433 MB</p>
<h3>Game Videos (free)</h3>
<p>PlayStation Home Platinum&rsquo;D Episodes 1-3</p>
<p>PlayStation Home Platinum&rsquo;D Episodes 4-6</p>
<p>PlayStation Home Platinum&rsquo;D Episodes 7-10</p>
<h3>PS3 Themes</h3>
<p>Liverpool Dynamic Theme ($2.99)</p>
<p>Real Madrid Dynamic Theme ($2.99)</p>
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		<title>MotorStorm RC for Playstation 3 too.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dazbobaby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Evolution Studios has announced MotorStorm RC, a new title within the racer franchise which will be part of the European launch line-up for PlayStation Vita. The game, which is also set to hit PS3 via the PlayStation Network, sees players race across off-road environments with radio controlled vehicles. Not quite what you were expecting, hey? [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Evolution Studios has announced MotorStorm RC, a new title within the racer franchise which will be part of the <a href="http://www.connectedconsoles.com/psp/sony-announces-playstation-vita-european-launch-lineup/4517/" target="_blank">European launch line-up for PlayStation Vita</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">The game, which is also set to hit PS3 via the PlayStation Network, sees players race across off-road environments with radio controlled vehicles. <br />
	</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Not quite what you were expecting, hey?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Eight vehicle classes, as well as four &ldquo;classic&rdquo; locations with 16 different tracks will feature. Four-player split-screen multiplayer is also set for the PS3 version, and even better, you can play the game on the home console and then progress out and about with Vita.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">&ldquo;Everyone who has played MotorStorm RC so far says it really gets you hooked, with an addictive, hypnotic core experience &ndash; just like the best arcade games,&rdquo; said Evolution game director Paul Rustchynsky in a post on the <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/11/22/introducing-motorstorm-rc-for-psn-and-psvita/" target="_blank">PlayStation Blog</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">An announcement trailer has also been released and can be seen below. As mentioned, the game will be available when Vita launches in Europe on February 22, 2012.<br />
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		<title>Trine 2 Arrives This Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dazbobaby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s utterly gorgeous, a blast in co-op, and soon to be available everywhere, on nearly everything? Trine 2 &#160; Trine 2 is available now on Mac and PC &#8211; with cross platform play between the two &#8211; and hits console networks this week. The Xbox Live version goes global on December 21, while the US [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What&rsquo;s utterly gorgeous, a blast in co-op, and soon to be available everywhere, on nearly everything? Trine 2</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Trine 2 is available now on Mac and PC &ndash; with cross platform play between the two &ndash; and hits console networks this week. The Xbox Live version goes global on December 21, while the US gets it on the PSN on December 20, and European and associated PAL territories are promised a release before the end of the year.</p>
<p>Check out the launch trailer below, courtesy of the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/12/16/trine-2-so-a-knight-a-thief-and-a-wizard-walk-into-a-bar/" target="_blank">US PS Blog</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://mess-hall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/trine-2.jpeg"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-large wp-image-1631" src="http://mess-hall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/trine-2-1024x576.jpg" style="width: 870px; height: 489px;" title="trine 2" /></a></p>
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		<title>Top Selling Indie Games of 2011 (North America)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dazbobaby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do you define what makes an &#8220;indie&#8221; game? Does &#8220;indie&#8221; have to mean two game developers building the future of the games industry out of a garage? Does it refer to creating original intellectual property? The debate is ongoing, but one thing is clear: indie game development provides experiences that no one else can. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you define what makes an &ldquo;indie&rdquo; game? Does &ldquo;indie&rdquo; have to mean two game developers building the future of the games industry out of a garage? Does it refer to creating original intellectual property? The debate is ongoing, but one thing is clear: indie game development provides experiences that no one else can. Whether that experience is an interactive psychology test (<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/test-yourself/">TestYourself Psychology</a>), guiding a flower petal on the winds of change (<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/flower/">Flower</a>) or razing the countryside as a gold-hoarding dragon (<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/hoard/">Hoard</a>), <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-network/">PlayStation Network</a> is dedicated to delivering games that push the envelope of our young interactive medium.</p>
<p>SCEA seeks out the best development talent from colleges and universities through our academic program as well as at industry shows like <a href="http://www.indiecade.com/">IndieCade</a> (where our <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a> <a href="http://www.codenamegames.com/4/yeah-yeah-time-for-another-page/">partnership with Codename was born</a>), the IGF pavilion at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/gdc11/">GDC</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/e311/">E3</a>. We also host developer mixers, where we&rsquo;ve discovered some of the most talented developers on PSN. Once developers are discovered, we can determine which development model will give them the best support to help them thrive. PSN has been the only platform to fully embrace indie developers, and in 2012, more indie-developed PSN exclusives are on the way, including <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/papo-yo/">Papo &amp; Yo</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/retrograde/">Retrograde</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/closure/">Closure</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/dyad/">Dyad</a>, and many more.</p>
<p>With the 2011 coming to a close, we also wanted to highlight some of the most successful indie game development efforts on the year. If you haven&rsquo;t already, give these games a shot during your holiday vacation.</p>
<p><em>SCEA empowers some indie developers to self-publish on PSN, and the results are often very successful. Here are 2011&prime;s top-selling PSN self-published indie games: </em></p>
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<p><strong>Top 10 Best-Selling Indie PSN Games of 2011 &ndash; Third-Party Self-Published</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/08/limbo-comes-to-psn-on-july-19th/">Limbo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/castle-crashers/">Castle Crashers</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/03/08/testyourself-psychology-hits-psn-today-will-reveal-full-psychological-portrait/">TestYourself Psychology</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/marvel-pinball/">Marvel Pinball</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/05/four-new-dlc-packs-for-worms-2-armageddon-this-month/">Worms 2 Armageddon</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/dungeon-defenders/">Dungeon Defenders</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.armageddonriders.com/">Armageddon Riders</a>Targem Games</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/braid/">Braid</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/under-siege/">UnderSiege</a>Seed Studios</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/22/coming-this-week-to-psn-hamsterball/">Hamsterball</a>TikGames</a>)</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>To help keep the indie spirit vibrant, we also incubate some indie developers to give them access to our resources, enabling them to realize their full artistic vision while being able to tap into the expertise and experience of SCEA&rsquo;s World Wide Studios development ecosystem. Here are 2011&prime;s top-selling PSN indie titles published by SCEA:</em></p>
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<blockquote>
<p><strong>Top 10 Best-Selling PSN Games of 2011- SCEA-Published Indies</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/pixeljunk-shooter-2/">PixelJunk Shooter 2</a>Q-Games</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/fat-princess/">Fat Princess</a>Titan Studios</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/flower/">Flower</a>thatgamecompany</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/11/20/new-playstation-eye-games-available-today/">Aquatopia</a>Playlogic Entertainment</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/hustle-kings/">Hustle Kings</a>VooFoo Sudios</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/12/21/eat-them-hits-psn-today-for-9-99-includes-5-million-monsters-superheroes/">Eat Them!</a>FluffyLogic</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/12/21/top-darts-9-99-on-psn-today-with-luscious-1080p-playstation-move-custom-dartboards/">Top Darts</a> Devil&rsquo;s Details</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/super-stardust-hd/">Super Stardust HD</a>Housemarque</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/linger-in-shadows/">Linger in Shadows</a>Plastic</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/rag-doll-kung-fu/">Rag Doll Kung Fu</a>Qi Studios</a>)</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>For some newer, smaller teams who have creative and innovative ideas, SCEA also has the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/pub-fund/">Pub Fund</a>, which provides additional development budget for those teams that might not otherwise have the footing to make their game a reality. We&rsquo;ve committed <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/13/psn-to-invest-20-million-in-exclusive-game-portfolio/">$20 million</a> over the next three years to the Pub Fund because we believe this visionary and unique development mindset will ultimately advance and evolve PSN games as an art form. </em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/4669502029/"<img alt="HOARD for PS3 and PSP" height="360" src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4053/4669502029_09d654678f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Top 5 Best-Selling Pub Fund Titles of 2011</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/hoard/">Hoard</a>Big Sandwich Games</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/06/11/coming-to-psn-tales-from-space-about-a-blob-for-ps3/">Tales From Space: About a Blob</a>DrinkBox</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/joe-danger/">Joe Danger</a>Hello Games</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/eufloria/">Eufloria</a>Omni Systems Limited</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/explodemon/">Explodemon!</a>Curve Studios</a>)</li>
</ol>
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		<title>North America PSN Store Update: 13/12/2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone - The holidays are upon us, and with it, we&#8217;re launching our annual Holiday Collection! This year, we&#8217;re focusing on some amazing deals on PS3 Full Games. Some of the best games available on the service are packaged up with DLC, map packs and more; all at a great discount. If you&#8217;re a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Everyone -</p>
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<p>The holidays are upon us, and with it, we&rsquo;re launching our annual Holiday Collection! This year, we&rsquo;re focusing on some amazing deals on PS3 Full Games. Some of the best games available on the service are packaged up with DLC, map packs and more; all at a great discount. If you&rsquo;re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you&rsquo;ll unlock even greater discounts. We&rsquo;ve also grouped together 2011&rsquo;s Top 20 selling PSN Games, PS one Classics, Add-Ons and more and made them easy to find within the Holiday Collection category. Head to the Holiday Collection tab from the PlayStation Store, and get downloading!</p>
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<p>This week also sees the releases of new PSN Game Family Feud Decades. Just in time for all the family get togethers in your house over the holidays; gather round and play with all of your favorite elements from the famous TV show. Also don&rsquo;t forget to check out new PS3 Full Games Red Faction: Armageddon, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, and Alice: Madness Returns.</p>
<p>DLC you may want to keep an eye out for include great new characters for the multiplayer modes in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/assassins-creed-revelations/">Assassin&rsquo;s Creed: Revelations</a>, more awesome <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/littlebigplanet/">LittleBigPlanet</a> costumes to create your world in, new cars for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/need-for-speed-the-run/">Need for Speed: The Run</a>, and newly crafted pinball tables for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/marvel-pinball/">Marvel Pinball</a>.</p>
<p>Speaking of Marvel Pinball, for you <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> subscribers out there, you can now pick this game up free, as part of your subscription. As noted, you&rsquo;ll be getting extra discounts on the Holiday Collection, but there&rsquo;s even more discounts for you including 50% off <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/beat-hazard-ultra/">Beat Hazard Ultra</a>.</p>
<p>That&rsquo;s it for this week, but check below for the full details. As usual, leave your comments below, or join the discussion on the PlayStation Community forums in the <a href="http://community.us.playstation.com/message/36310639#36310639">Official PlayStation Store Update thread</a>.</p>
<p>Here is the weekly <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store update</a>:</p>
<h3 id="plus">PlayStation Plus</h3>
<p><a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-65943" height="360" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/blogplus_121311.jpg" title="blogplus_121311" width="640" /></a></p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Free PSN Game:</strong></td>
<td>Marvel Pinball (PSN Game)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Full Game Trials:</strong></td>
<td>Alice: Madness Returns<br />
				Call Of Juarez: Bound In Blood<br />
				Red Faction: Armageddon</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Discounted PSN Games:</strong></td>
<td>Beat Hazard Ultra &ndash; 50% off</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Discounted PS3 Full Games:</strong></td>
<td>Assassins Creed 2 Bundle &ndash; 30% off<br />
				Assassins Creed Brotherhood Bundle &ndash; 30% off<br />
				Borderlands Bundle&ndash; 25% off<br />
				Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Bundle &ndash; 25% off<br />
				Homefront Bundle &ndash; 30% off<br />
				Red Faction Armageddon Bundle &ndash; 30% off<br />
				Split Second Bundle &ndash; 30% off<br />
				Warhawk Bundle &ndash; 25% off</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Discounted minis:</strong></td>
<td>Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road &ndash; 20% off<br />
				Psycho Soldier &ndash; 20% off</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Discounted Add-Ons:</strong></td>
<td>Marvel Pinball: Captain America (Add-on) &ndash; 50% off<br />
				Marvel Pinball: Fantastic Four (Add-on) &ndash; 50% off</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Exclusive Themes:</strong></td>
<td>Robots Dynamic Theme &ndash; Free</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3 id="games">PSN Games</h3>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-65944" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/ffdecades_title_thumb_ALL.jpg" title="ffdecades_title_thumb_ALL" width="75" /><strong>Family Feud Decades ($9.99)</strong><br />
	Survey Says, play The Feud You Remember! Based on one of the most successful game shows of all time, play as the leader of a family and guess the most popular answers to survey questions from the decade of your choice. Play with all of the favorite elements of the show.<br />
	ESRB rated E10+<br />
	File size 329 MB</p>
<h3 id="games">PS3 Full Games</h3>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-65945" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/RedFactionArmaggedon_Title_Thumb_ALL.jpg" title="RedFactionArmaggedon_Title_Thumb_ALL" width="75" /><strong>Red Faction: Armageddon ($39.99)</strong><br />
	Darius Mason can only watch as the surface of his planet is destroyed with the terra-formers. Seeking solace underground, an even greater threat emerges against humanity.<br />
	ESRB rated M<br />
	File size 5.4 GB</p>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-65946" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/AMR_title_thumb_EN.jpg" title="AMR_title_thumb_EN" width="75" /><strong>Alice: Madness Returns ($39.99)</strong><br />
	Return to Wonderland and experience an all new nightmare as Alice fights to regain her sanity as she fights for the truth behind her past.<br />
	ESRB rated M<br />
	File size 4.46 GB</p>
<p><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-65947" height="75" src="http://blog.us.playstation.com/files/2011/12/CallofJuarez2BoundinBlood_title_thumb_ALL.jpg" title="CallofJuarez2BoundinBlood_title_thumb_ALL" width="75" /><strong>Call Of Juarez: Bound In Blood ($19.99)</strong><br />
	THE OLD WEST, 1864. In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez. But when the allure of women and money tests their bond as brothers, will the blood they share prove to be thicker?<br />
	ESRB rated M<br />
	File size 3.43 GB</p>
<h3 id="demos">Game Demos (free)</h3>
<p><strong>Winter Stars Demo</strong><br />
	A taste of the unique Winter Stars experience! Go solo or take on friends in the exhilarating Ski Freeride &amp; Bobsled events.<br />
	ESRB rated E<br />
	File size 950 MB</p>
<p><strong>The King Of Fighters XIII Demo</strong><br />
	Download the free demo to get a taste of the explosive 3-on-3 fighting and local and online multiplayer that makes this the ultimate in fighting games! With the triumphant return of fan favorite characters like Mai, K&rsquo;, and Vice, extensive refinement of the core fighting engine based on community feedback, and vastly improved network functionality, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII represents the HD entry in the series that fans have been waiting for.<br />
	ESRB rated T<br />
	File size 247 MB</p>
<h3 id="addons">Add-on Game Content</h3>
<p><strong>EyePet &amp; Friends Pack (x2) (free &ndash; $2.99)</strong><br />
	Add on packs.<br />
	File size: 1.23 MB &ndash; 3.23 MB</p>
<p><strong>EyePet &amp; Friends Add-Ons (x4) ($0.69 &ndash; $1.49)</strong><br />
	Various add ons.<br />
	File size: 320 MB &ndash; 967 MB</p>
<p><strong>LittleBigPlanet 2 Muppets Costume Pack 2 ($5.95)</strong><br />
	Download the Muppets Costume Pack 2 to dress your Sackboy up as your favorite Muppet, including: &ndash; Miss Piggy &ndash; The Great Gonzo &ndash; Statler &ndash; Waldorf To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.<br />
	File size: 110 KB</p>
<p><strong>LittleBigPlanet 2 Costumes (x4) ($1.99 each)</strong><br />
	Costumes from the Muppets.<br />
	File size: 100 KB &ndash; 110 KB</p>
<p><strong>Everybody Dance Pack 4-5 ($8.99 each)</strong><br />
	Pack 4 and 5.<br />
	File size 0.99 MB &ndash; 1.12 MB</p>
<p><strong>SingStar Song Packs ($6.99)</strong><br />
	File size N/A</p>
<p><strong>Battlefield 3 &ndash; Physical Warfare Pack (free)</strong><br />
	The Physical Warfare Pack gives you immediate access to the Type 88 LMG, the DAO-12, flechette ammo for the DAO-12, and a flash suppressor for the SKS sniper rifle.<br />
	File size 100 KB</p>
<p><strong>Duke Nukem Forever &ndash; The Doctor Who Cloned Me ($9.99)</strong><br />
	Duke Nukem Forever&rsquo;s new Add-On Content, Duke Nukem: The Doctor Who Cloned Me is bursting with all of the over-the-top Duke goodness fans love. Deep in the heart of Area 51, Dr Proton has been hatching his evil plan. Fueled by new ego boosts, Duke is ready to take on evil clones, aliens queens and anything else that comes his way in order to save the world and his babes!<br />
	File size 1.19 GB</p>
<p><strong>Disney Universe &ndash; Nightmare Before Christmas Level Pack ($4.99)</strong><br />
	The Disney Universe is expanding with new downloadable content from Tim Burton&rsquo;s Nightmare Before Christmas. Suit up and battle through Halloween Town in some of your favorite Nightmare Before Christmas costumes, including Jack Skellington, Sally, the Mayor of Halloween Town, Oogie Boogie and Dr. Finkelstein. Each costume includes its own upgradable tool.<br />
	File size 337 MB</p>
<p><strong>Need For Speed: The Run &ndash; Heroes And Villains &amp; Le Upgrade ($4.99)</strong><br />
	This pack contains all vehicles, challenges and profile items available in Limited Edition version of The Run, plust the Most Wanted, Underground and Carbon promotional content packs.<br />
	File size 3.16 MB</p>
<p><strong>Ace Combat Assault Horizon various add ons (x11) (free &ndash; $11.99 each)</strong><br />
	Various add ons.<br />
	File size 17 MB &ndash; 32 MB</p>
<p><strong>Champion Jockey &ndash; Music Pack 3 ($1.49)</strong><br />
	Third batch of BGM you can use during the race. Listen to four tracks from the Gallop Racer series with one brand new BGM for your racing enjoyment! Hand-picked by the Gallop Racer Sound Director himself!<br />
	File size 23 MB</p>
<p><strong>Assassin&rsquo;s Creed Revelations Ancestors Character Pack ($3.99) </strong><br />
	Download the Assassin&rsquo;s Creed Revelations &ldquo;Ancestors Multiplayer Character Pack&rdquo; and get 4 new multiplayer characters, including the swashbuckling Privateer, the deadly siren Corsair, the opportunistic Brigand and the bloodthirsty Gladiator. The Ancestors Multiplayer Character Pack DLC also includes new customization items for your characters.<br />
	File size 1.9 MB</p>
<p><strong>Motionsports: Adrenaline &ndash; Urban Jungle ($4.99)</strong><br />
	Get your adrenaline pumping with more tracks, challenges and gear in this DLC pack. Use a new wingsuit and weave at incredible speeds through a metropolis filled with skyscrapers. Test your reactions along a South American urban mountain bike course, or take on wild rapids and waterfalls on a brand new whitewater kayaking challenge.<br />
	File size 548 MB</p>
<p><strong>Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 10-Character Pack ($2.99)</strong><br />
	A motley brew: witches, wizards, a poltergeist and a ghoul. Download a magical mix of 10 special LEGO Harry Potter&trade; minifigures.<br />
	File size 3.17 MB</p>
<p><strong>Marvel Pinball: Vengeance And Virtue ($9.99)</strong><br />
	Marvel Pinball returns with Vengeance and Virtue, a package of four brand new beautifully crafted pinball tables featuring Ghost Rider, Moon Knight, Thor and X-Men.<br />
	File size 259 MB</p>
<p><strong>Zen Pinball: Epic Quest Table ($2.49)</strong><br />
	Pick up an Epic plate for your knobbly-knees knight, Max, give him a Crude Plastic Dagger of Elemental Flame and face the endless hordes of brutes to level up and gain more goodies in this goofy fantasy pinball!<br />
	File size 72 MB</p>
<p><strong>Rocksmith &ndash; Hangar 18 By Megadeth ($2.99)</strong><br />
	File size 4.45 MB</p>
<p><strong>Rocksmith &ndash; Public Enemy No. 1 By Megadeth ($2.99)</strong><br />
	File size 3.55 MB</p>
<p><strong>Rocksmith &ndash; Smoke On The Water By Deep Purple ($2.99)</strong><br />
	File size 3.85 MB</p>
<p><strong>Rocksmith &ndash; Symphony Of Destruction By Megadeth ($2.99)</strong><br />
	File size 3.23 MB</p>
<p><strong>Rocksmith &ndash; Megadeth 3-Song Pack ($7.99)</strong><br />
	File size 11.23 MB</p>
<p><strong>Rock Band 3 </strong><br />
	Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit <a href="http://www.RockBand.com">www.RockBand.com</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Fly by Nigh&rdquo; &ndash; Rush ($1.99)</li>
<li>&ldquo;Caravan&rdquo; &ndash; Rush ($1.99)</li>
<li>&ldquo;The Spirit of Radio (Live)&rdquo; &ndash; Rush ($1.99)</li>
<li>&ldquo;Rebel Love Song&rdquo; &ndash; Black Veil Brides ($0.99)</li>
<li>&ldquo;A Warrior&rsquo;s Call&rdquo; &ndash; Volbeat ($0.99)</li>
<li>&ldquo;Internal Cannon&rdquo; &ndash; August Burns Red ($1.99)</li>
<li>&ldquo;Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex&rdquo; &ndash; Dance Gavin Dance ($1.99)</li>
<li>&ldquo;Movies&rdquo; &ndash; Alien Ant Farm ($1.99)</li>
<li>&ldquo;If It Means a Lot to You&rdquo; &ndash; A Day to Remember ($1.99)</li>
<li>&ldquo;2nd Sucks&rdquo; &ndash; A Day to Remember ($1.99)</li>
<li>Rush Pack 01 ($5.49) &ndash; Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: (name of the pack). This pack includes &ldquo;Caravan,&rdquo; &ldquo;Fly by Night,&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Spirit of Radio (Live)&rdquo; by Rush.</li>
</ul>
<p>File size: 17 MB &ndash; 31 MB (singles), 70 MB (track pack)</p>
<h3>Updates</h3>
<p><strong>Super Street Fighter IV &ndash; Arcade Challengers Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)<br />
	Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition &ndash; 10 Ssfiv 8-Bit Avatars (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $9.99)<br />
	Super Street Fighter IV Ultra Complete Alternate Costumes Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $17.99)<br />
	Super Street Fighter IV: Super Complete Alternate Costume Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $17.99)<br />
	Beat Hazard Ultra (Sale) (PS3) (now $7.99, original price $9.99)<br />
	Back To The Future: The Game &ndash; Full Series (Sale) (PS3) (now $14.99, original price $19.99)<br />
	Jurassic Park: The Game &ndash; Full Season (Episode 1-4 Bundle) (Sale) (PS3) (now $22.49, original price $29.99)<br />
	Polar Panic (Sale) (PS3) (now $3.99, original price $4.99)<br />
	Aquattack &ndash; Minis (Sale) (PS3/PSP) (now $1.99, original price $2.99)<br />
	Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Sbk Superbike World Championship Umd Legacy (Price Change) (PSP) (now $6.99, original price $7.99)<br />
	Ultimate Board Game Collection Umd Legacy (Price Change) (PSP) (now $6.99, original price $7.99)</strong></p>
<h3>Avatars</h3>
<p>Assassins&rsquo;s Creed: Revelations Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)</p>
<p>The Last of Us Avatars (x2) ($0.49 each)</p>
<h3>Game Videos (free)</h3>
<p>The Last Of Us Announce Trailer</p>
<p>Carnival Island</p>
<p>The Elder Scrolls V:Skyrim Live Action TV Commercial Trailer</p>
<p>Dead Rising 2: Off The Record Launch Trailer</p>
<p>Dead Rising 2: Off The Record Uranus Zone Trailer</p>
<p>Dead Rising 2: Off The Record &ndash; Frank&rsquo;s Lost Years Trailer</p>
<p>Dragon&rsquo;s Dogma Pawn Trailer</p>
<p>Battlefield 3: Back To Karkand Gameplay Premiere Trailer</p>
<p>Need For Speed The Run: Golden Gate To The Empire State</p>
<p>Need For Speed The Run: Multiplayer Trailer</p>
<p>Inversion &ndash; Inversion 101 Part 1 &ndash; Intro Video</p>
<p>Inversion &ndash; Inversion 101 Part 2 &ndash; Offensive Strategies Video</p>
<p>Inversion: 101 Part 3 &ndash; Defensive Strategies Video</p>
<p>Inversion: &ldquo;Gamescom 2011 &ndash; Co-Op&rdquo; Trailer</p>
<p>Inversion: &ldquo;The 3 G&rsquo;S Of Battle&rdquo; Trailer</p>
<p>Inversion: &ldquo;The Invasion&rdquo; Trailer</p>
<p>Max Payne 3 &ndash; Design And Tech Series Video #1</p>
<p>Sonic CD Announcement Trailer</p>
<p>Family Feud Decades Trailer</p>
<h3>PS3 Themes</h3>
<p>The Last Of Us Static Theme (free)</p>
<p>Sonic CD: Stardust Speedway Static Theme (free)</p>
<p>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Dynamic Theme ($2.99)</p>
<p>Assassin&rsquo;s Creed: Revelations &ndash; Constantinople Dynamic Theme ($2.99)</p>
<p>Destinations: LA Rush Hour Dynamic Theme ($2.99)</p>
<p>Digital Blasphemy: Sky Song Dynamic Theme ($2.99)</p>
<p>DP Season&rsquo;s Greeting&rsquo;s 2011 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)</p>
<p>Bane of Yoto Comic Ch1 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)</p>
<p>Dynamic Christmas Theme 1 ($2.99)</p>
<p>Dynamic Christmas Theme 2 ($2.99)</p>
<p>Dynamic Christmas Theme 3 ($2.99)</p>
<p>Turtle Beach DPX21 Theme (Free)</p>
<p>Turtle Beach PX3 Theme (Free)</p>
<p>Turtle Beach PX5 Theme (Free)</p>
<p>Turtle Beach Screaming Head Theme (Free)</p>
<h3>Bundles</h3>
<p><em>NOTE: For PS3 Full Game with Add-on Bundles, please note that if you download the Game Trial (without purchasing the game or bundle) the 60 minutes of playtime must be completed in order for the bundle product to reappear.</em></p>
<p>Split Second Bundle ($34.99)</p>
<p>Red Faction: Armageddon Bundle ($32.99)</p>
<p>Assassins Creed: Brotherhood Bundle ($34.99)</p>
<p>Assassins Creed 2 Bundle ($18.99)</p>
<p>Warhawk Bundle ($31.99)</p>
<p>Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Bundle ($29.99)</p>
<h3>Music</h3>
<p>Under Siege Original Soundtrack &ndash; PSN Exclusive ($3.99)</p>
<h2>PlayStation Store for PSP</h2>
<h3>PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)</h3>
<p><strong>The Marbians &ndash; Minis ($3.99)</strong><br />
	File size: 9.04 MB</p>
<h3>PSP Bundles</h3>
<p><strong>The Big Head Bundle &ndash; Minis ($2.49)</strong><br />
	File size: 83.11 MB</p>
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		<title>PS Vita Memory Card “Required” To Play Certain Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theENIGMATRON</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Sony is a sneaky company aren&#8217;t they? It turns out a good handful of the PS Vita&#8217;s games will require you to purchase one of Sony&#8217;s proprietary Memory Cards in order to even save the game, basically making them unplayable! Because who wants to play a game for no reason? So you can take [...]]]></description>
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<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/xptz5z.jpg" style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; " /></div>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Verdana !important; "><span style="color:#d3d3d3;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; ">Sony is a sneaky company aren&rsquo;t they? It turns out a good handful of the PS Vita&rsquo;s games will require you to purchase one of Sony&rsquo;s proprietary Memory Cards in order to even save the game, basically making them unplayable! Because who wants to play a game for no reason? So you can take that $249.99 price tag and raise it to about $274.98 (and that&rsquo;s before tax)! And that&rsquo;s if you plan to buy the &ldquo;basic&rdquo; version of Vita&hellip; you can expect to spend well over what you thought you&rsquo;d be spending if you plan on buying the 3G version.</span></span></p>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; ">
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="color:#d3d3d3;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; ">@field</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="color:#d3d3d3;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; ">Uncharted: Golden Abyss</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="color:#d3d3d3;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; ">Dream Club Zero</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="color:#d3d3d3;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; ">Disgaea 3</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="color:#d3d3d3;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; ">Hot Shots Golf 6</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="color:#d3d3d3;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; ">Monster Raider</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="color:#d3d3d3;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; ">Ridge Racer</span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Verdana !important; "><span style="color:#000;">With the high price of the PlayStation Vita&rsquo;s memory stick, we take a look at whether you need the flash card to use the handheld, and what the added cost means for gamers.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Verdana !important; "><span style="color:#000;">Sony&rsquo;s decision to stick to a proprietary flash format was initially met by criticism due to the simple fact that gamers didn&rsquo;t like the idea of purchasing yet another memory card. However, when it was revealed that the cards will cost $24.99 for a 4GB Memory Card, $39.99 for 8GB, $69.99 for 16GB and $119.99 for 32GB, Sony immediately drew flak for their incredibly steep price. In comparison, a 4GB MicroSDHC card costs as little as $4.99 and a 32GB one costs $35.99.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Verdana !important; "><span style="color:#000;">As a defense, Sony stated that they wanted every Vita owner to have the same brand of memory, so it is &ldquo;an even playing field&rdquo; for gamers &ndash; even though load speeds on different brands of MicroSDHC cards is less than negligible. Another reason given was that it was an anti-piracy move, although it&rsquo;d be na&iuml;ve to think that the memory stick will manage to prevent piracy for a very long time, with most electronic devices hacked within weeks of launch. But even if you accept that milliseconds of load is important, or that the memory stick will be able to fend off pirates, neither excuse explains the price. Proprietary formats are generally more expensive due to the fact that less products are produced, but not by so much. For example, the NVG card used to store Vita retail games is also proprietary, yet must be cheap to produce, otherwise the games wouldn&rsquo;t make a profit.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Verdana !important; "><span style="color:#000;">The move is in direct contrast to Sony&rsquo;s openness with the PS3, which is repeatedly praised for it&rsquo;s ability to use any 2.5&Prime; SATA HDD, and is actually more similar to Microsoft&rsquo;s decision to charge well above average for their proprietary hard drives. But even Microsoft&rsquo;s business strategy was preferable &ndash; you don&rsquo;t need to own a HDD for 99% of retail games &ndash; but on the Vita, a memory card is much more important. The biggest launch title for the Vita, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, requires a memory card simply to save the game, along with several other games. That means that if you buy a normal Vita without a card, you will essentially be unable to play the game. The sad fact is that the average gamer won&rsquo;t know this, and neither will gift-givers, meaning that the first emotion countless Vita owners feel when they try and play their new handheld will be anger and confusion. Especially when they realize the price of the memory stick.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Verdana !important; "><span style="color:#000;">If you plan on buying a PlayStation Vita, you will have to buy a memory stick just to play all the retail games, so the true cost of the Vita is above the advertised price of $249. Sony has basically sold a car without one of the wheels, just to make it appear cheaper.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Verdana !important; "><span style="color:#000;">Are you put off by the expensive, yet necessary, memory cards? Let us know in the comments below.</span></p>
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