Update: VG247.com has confirmed that Kaz Hirai stated the current PSN service will remain free, and subscriptions are only for “premium content and services.”

Sony has revealed during their Media/Investor Conference that the PlayStation Network will be getting a new paid subscription service in 2010 alongside non-game content likely to include applications and videos.

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PlayStation Store Senior Manager Grace Chen is back with this week's US PSN update, as follows:

Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.

Updates
Mercury Bundle 2 Sale – Includes Archer Maclean’s Mercury and Mercury Meltdown (now $9.99)
This is Shane Bettenhausen from Ignition Entertainment with a quick heads-up about a killer...

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PlayStation Network Executive Producer Kevin Furuichi has shared a preview video of Sony's Qore Episode 18, which features ModNation Racers, Assassin’s Creed II, ILM and Star Trek.

To quote: In our 18th episode, we’ll show you a creative kart, an assassin with a heart, and moviemaking art.

United Front Games’ first title for the PS3, ModNation Racers, looks to...

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Sony Senior Product Marketing Manager Stephanie Yoshimoto has shared a Gran Turismo PSP 'Behind the Scenes' video (below) today on the PlayStation Blog, and to celebrate the title's launch GTPlanet.net have revealed a Gran Turismo PSP Car List featuring over 800 cars!

To quote: It’s been four months since we officially took off the car cover on Gran Turismo for PSP at E3 back in June, and Gran...

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Jumping the gun a bit early this week with a massive update, PlayStation Store Senior Manager Grace Chen has already posted the PSN releases, as follows:

Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update. To celebrate the launch of the PSPgo, there are over 100 new PSP games that are now available to download starting today on the PlayStation Store! Also, be sure...

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PlayStation Network Executive Producer Kevin Furuichi has revealed the contents of Qore Episode 17 today, which features Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, EyePet, Blur and Borderlands.

To quote: With the return of Ratchet & Clank later this month, the October episode of Qore features a loveable Lombax, a precious pet, reckless racing and wasteland wanderers.

Is...

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Today SCEA Producer Taku Imasaki has shared a video interview with Jay Leno discussing Gran Turismo for the PlayStation Portable.

To quote: As many of you might know, comedian and nightly talk-show host Jay Leno is a gearhead through and through. His passion for cars is legendary, and so is his vast garage.

It was in this very garage that the Qore crew caught up with Jay to...

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According to Examiner.com (linked above), an influx of new MAG BETA participants from both Qore subscribers and SCEE lottery winners led to a large increase in server load today.

A post from Shijima in the MAG BETA Forum reveals this in detail along with hinting that the current 3GB download may total 6GB in size before all is finalized.

To quote: "Okay, I'm sorry to have to...

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Update: The European MAG BETA is now giving away up to 16,000 Promotional Codes to be distributed via email on a first come, first served basis in weekly batches.

Those interested can now head over to their Competitions page to sign up following the instructions. That’s it – no questions or puzzles, just one big beta free-for-all.

PlayStation Network Executive...

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SCEA Product Marketing Manager Chris Munson has revealed the MAG PS3 pre-order bonuses today on the PlayStation Blog.

To quote: After our huge showing at PAX, we are happy to follow it up today with our announcement of the pre-order items for MAG.

From exclusive in-game characters to a one-of-a-kind Home Space to the long-awaited Public Beta access, we’ve got...

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