92w ago - Sony PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen is here with this weeks US PSN updates today, as follows:

Exciting news for Qore this month. With today's Store update, this month's episode of Qore will be available for free!

While PlayStation Plus subscribers were able to get it first and free, all PSN members can now delve into unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to Resistance 3, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and Dead Island; all part of this month's Qore, hosted by Veronica Belmont.

If you've never had the chance to watch Qore, download it for free today and see what you've been missing.

This week brings some great content including Medal of Honor: Frontline! Battle your way across Europe during WWII as Lt. Jimmy Patterson in this HD re-mastered version of the critically acclaimed original.

In PSOne Classic news, the beautiful RPG adventure Breath of Fire IV hits today. PlayStation Plus is also helping celebrate the Breath of Fire IV PSOne Classic release with an exclusive avatar bundle; available this week for Plus members.

In the add-ons department, grab the Brink: Fallout and Spec-Ops Bundle allowing you to extend your customization options further; or go with the Little Big Planet 2 Toy Story 2 Costume Pack and dress your Sackboy up as Woody,...

93w ago - Today Sony Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Social Media Patrick Seybold has announced news of PlayStation Network scheduled maintenance tomorrow- Thursday, August 11, 2011.

To quote: PlayStation Network is scheduled to undergo routine maintenance tomorrow, August 11th, from about 8am until approximately 7pm Pacific Time.

During this time, registration and Account Management will be inaccessible, including the password reset process.

While some users may experience difficulty signing into PSN and the PlayStation Store, the majority of users will be able to play online as well as sign in to external sites that require PSN authentication (like this one).

Stay tuned to the PlayStation Twitter feed for updates and a notice when maintenance has concluded.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

93w ago - Sony of Japan has announced the release of a PlayStation-branded HDMI cable for the PS3 entertainment system.

It is currently scheduled to arrive on September 8, 2011 for a price of 1,800 yen ($23.41 USD) for a 2.0m cable and 3,000 yen ($39.04 USD) for a 3.0m cable.

Below is the official Press Release: SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN TO RELEASE HDMI CABLE (2.0m) FOR PLAYSTATION 3

Available on September 8, 2011, at a Recommended Retail Price of 1,800 yen (including tax)

Tokyo, Aug 8, 2011- Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. responsible for business operation in Japan, today announced that it will release a HDMI Cable (2.0m) for PlayStation 3 (PS3) on September 8, 2011, at a recommended retail price (RRP) of 1,800 yen (including tax).

This High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable supports High-Speed standard, which enables fast transmission of large capacity signals such as high definition images as well as those data with increased color depths. This HDMI also adopts high standard cable and highly reliable and durable 24K gold-plated connectors, most appropriate for fast transmission of digital AV data.

By connecting PS3 and...

93w ago - Today Sony's Digital Distribution Manager Pierre Gravereau has announced that PlayStation Network PLAY pre-orders begin today.

To quote: As you may remember from my post last week, our PlayStation Network PLAY program is bringing four of the hottest action games straight to you, with lots of added bonuses.

This new annual program is packed with special DLC offers with each purchase of the four featured titles during the PLAY promotion, along with bonus themes for each pre-order.

We're excited to announce that pre-orders for PLAY titles begin today for all four games: Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition, The Baconing, Bloodrayne: Betrayal and Renegade Ops.

Pre-orders begin today, so make sure to nab your copies soon. The first game in our PLAY line-up is Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition, which releases on August 23rd, and the game will only be available for pre-order through August 18th. Since the free theme offer only applies if you pre-order a game, act now so you don't miss out.

Keep in mind that SOE's...

93w ago - PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen is here with this weeks US PSN updates today, as follows:

Introducing PlayStation Network PLAY: Score the summer's 4 hottest new PSN titles and get more action with your purchase:

Gift with every purchase, bonus gift with every pre-order. Buy all 4 PLAY titles and get PAYDAY: The Heist as a bonus!

On the new releases front, check out Far Cry 2, Driver San Francisco Demo, & Madden NFL 12 Demo. For you Home enthusiasts, we recommend the Scribble Shooter virtual item. Notable Add-on releases include: Mortal Kombat Warrior Freddy Krueger, Worms 2: Armageddon Forts Pack & Puzzle Pack and TestYourself: Attention.

New to PlayStation Plus are Comix Zone & Far Cry 2 Full Game Trial and 20% off on the PLAY Pre-Orders for Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, The Baconing, BloodRayne: Betrayal, & Renegade Ops. Download now!

Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:

PlayStation Plus

Free PSN:
Comix Zone

Free DLC:
Crash Commando Add-On Bundle

Full Game Trial:
Far Cry 2

PlayStation Network PLAY Pre-order Discounts