126w ago - PlayStation Network Executive Producer Kevin Furuichi has posted up a preview of Pulse 12/21 which hits PSN today, and includes Echochrome ii, a Dead Space 2 demo, and The Tester Finale!

To quote: If you're hunkering down for winter break, PULSE previews the perfect downloadable games, demos and videos from PlayStation Network for you to enjoy.

There's the PlayStation Move enabled puzzle fun of echochrome ii, the cell-shaded monster rampage of Eat Them!, a taste of LittleBigPlanet 2′s wide-open gameplay with the game's new demo, and the creepy Dead Space 2 demo.

Host Christina Lee also shares the Top Ten downloaded demos in recent weeks, and some must-have PlayStation Home games and spaces.

In new video releases, check out Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, and Angelina Jolie. Plus, a preview of the exciting Season Finale of The Tester 2 - featuring Killzone 3!





Watch it now above, or download to your PS3 in full HD after today's PlayStation Store update.

126w ago - Today Electronic Arts Community Coordinator Eduardo Vasconcellos has shared news and special PS3 offers from EA this week.

To quote: Battlefield Bad Company 2: Tomorrow's the day all our amazing PlayStation 3 fans can get their hands on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam for the very first time.

This expansion pack to Battlefield: Bad Company 2 adds new maps, weapons, vehicles and trophies, all set to some of the most iconic tunes of the Vietnam-era, making for one dynamic tour of duty.

Along with all of this great content comes a challenge to you, our PlayStation 3 audience, directly from Battlefield developer DICE called The Battle for Hastings.

This challenge asks players to complete 69 million support actions within Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam, which will unlock the fifth map to be found in the expansion, Operation Hastings.





Get ready to do your part in The Battle for Hastings and download Battlefield: Bad Company 2 for the PlayStation 3 on 22 December! And while you're at it, take advantage of our newly dropped prices on Onslaught (now €4.99), Shortcut Kit (€14.99), and, in case you haven't picked up the variety of multiplayer maps through our VIP Pass,...

126w ago - European Product Manager Elliott Linger has confirmed the release date and subscription pricing for DC Universe Online PS3 today alongside a video trailer.

To quote: It's gone gold! We can now confirm the DC Universe Online is in production and winging your way (perhaps a little bit sooner than you thought it would?).

Here are the release dates:

PS3 & PC versions:

• 14th January 2011: UK & Ireland
• 12th January 2011: Rest of PAL

And both versions come complete with a 30 day subscription key.

Though, please note, depending on where you're based, some stock may take a little longer to arrive in stores due to manufacturing and the festive break. So, please double check with your local retailer.

Below are the final packshots for the PS3 and PC versions:

The first current-gen console MMOAG, (massively multiplayer online action game) DCUO throws you into a huge interactive environment where you take control of your own uniquely created character and engage with other players, whether chatting and creating new friendships, teaming up on adventures or taking part in fierce battles.

Because the world you're playing in is constantly online, it's always evolving - you may go away for a few weeks,...

127w ago - PlayStation Store Senior Manager Grace Chen has unveiled this years PlayStation Network Video Content Holiday Collection today!

To quote: Starting this week, the video store gives you more reason to celebrate the holiday season! Now through 12/31, cash in on incredible offers in the Holiday 2010 collection.

First, enjoy FREE holiday rentals of Nativity! and Black Christmas from 12/24 through 12/26. Then, starting 12/20, save up to 50% on Hollywood blockbusters like Kick-Ass, The Hulk, Zombieland, The International, and more in our Holiday Sale.

Next, cozy up for a festive movie marathon with a Holiday Movies collection featuring classics like Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Santa Clause, Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, Home Alone, and more. And what is the holiday season without TV specials?

Discover the best holiday episodes from all-time TV favorites like The Office, South Park, and Modern Family in our Holiday TV collection. Last but not least, enjoy Spotlight on 2010 featuring the most raved about movies of 2010 and the year's box office winners!

Visit Featured Collections > Holiday 2010 on PlayStation Store and let the festivities begin!

127w ago - Sony European Product Manager Elliott Linger has revealed the next legend today in a new video on DC Universe Online for the PS3 entertainment system.

To quote: In DC Universe Online, the next legend is you...and Character Create is where you start your journey.

Building your custom super hero (or villain) is no easy task with all the choices on offer, from your stature to your suit, powers, movement type and weapons - this is your chance to become the ultimate superhero.

Your vision may be inspired by one of the legendary DC Universe superheroes or villains, but it is the choices you make along the way and the storyline that you follow that ultimately shapes your look and builds your legend.

Check out the below trailer of Character Create in action:





The DCUO BETA is available now to download for all PlayStation Plus subscribers.

DC Universe Online will be available on PS3 and PC in early 2011.