UPDATE: I’ve received news this morning that the Ghostbusters Firehouse personal space will not be released this week as previously announced. We will now be releasing this space in the April 15th update. We apologise for the delay.

This week’s PlayStationHome update is full of content that we know has been eagerly awaited by you all. We’ll start with the first batch of content from LucasArts, follow with an invasion of Knights from Monty Python, then visit the Ghostbusters Firehouse personal space. Last – but not least – we tour the SIREN: Blood Curse space.

I’m sure you’re all excited to know the full details of the Star Wars content we’ll have this week, so I’ll start there. In addition to a selection of t-shirts and caps, you’ll be treated to full costumes for the Stormtrooper, Clone Trooper and Imperial Officer. For your personal space there’s three impressive statues. Finally, for those of you who feel the Force there’s the Black Lightsaber. This is the first batch of many, so keep your eyes on the blog over the coming months for more fantastic content from LucasArts!

Next in this week’s line up are some iconic costumes from Monty Python. I have to mention what is probably my favourite costume in Home first: The Black Knight, complete with missing arms! You can also purchase Sir Bedevere, Sir Galahad, Sir Lancelot and Sir Robin either individually or all four in a bundle pack. The final item in our Monty Python haul is an unusual item of furniture: the iconic Foot. Even better, it’s a chair!

We know you’ve been waiting for the Ghostbusters Firehouse personal ever since it released for North America, and we’re pleased to announce it’s here! This space consists of three floors packed full of furniture and decorations, not least of which is your very own Ecto-1. The Ghostbusters Firehouse comes complete with movie props and portable blue screens that will be perfect for creating your own machinima movies. Just make sure you have your eyes open in case of any supernatural activity!

I’m very pleased to announce that SIREN: Blood Curse will be launching in Europe! Now you can all stop asking me when it will come out . When you first step into this space you’ll find yourself in a rundown forest outside the entrance to the Ward of Despair. Step through the entrance to the Ward and you’ll enter the mini-game lobby. Here you’ll find video screens and places to sit while preparing to take on the Ward of Despair mini-game. When ready, talk to the receptionist and you’ll be taken into the Ward (Note: if you’re on a slow connection you may need to wait for the background download, which starts on entry to the lobby, to complete).

The Ward of Despair is playable by up to 5 players and is a recreation of the Saiga Hospital stage. Each player will be given a set of objectives that must be completed within a 5 minute time limit. Beware of the Shibito; get caught by one, and it will be game over! Complete all objectives within the time limit to earn yourself costume rewards.

Finally for this week, we’ve got good news on the Alien vs Predator costumes: we’ve been given permission to extend the time they’ll be available for. So if you haven’t got yours yet, rest easy – there’s still plenty of time to get over to Threads.

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Hi all,
We are counting down the days to the launch of ModNation. So to celebrate the countdown we have set up a Fan page on Facebook.

It’s a chance for you to find all the latest videos, cool screen shots and find out the latest news from trackside.

We plan to be updating the page on a regular basis and even have some cool exclusive content coming over the next few weeks.

Below is a quick run down of what you will find on the page:

THE WALL
Check out the latest news on all things ModNation! Post a comment or even declare your love for this hot new game.

INFO
Just a little general information about ModNation.

PHOTO

Say ‘oooohhh’ and ‘ahhhhh’ and maybe even drool over the latest pictures from ModNation.

Take a look at the Mod Galley for a few that where made earlier…. Once the game is launched will be turned over to you to start sharing your creations. Over the coming weeks we will be adding a Kart Gallery and a Track Gallery.

There are also ModNation Galleries for the PS3 and PSP version of the game. So keep your eyes peeled for hot new shoots from each game.

But that’s not all, The Modding Your World Gallery is a place to share the strange world of creative arts and Modding, stuff that happens in the real world, your world! Maybe it’s an outrageous modded car or maybe it’s a cool piece of street art. Start sharing what you see around.

VIDEO
Pictures are nice but videos are better, within this tab you will be able to watch the hottest moving pictures around. We will also have exclusive content that only fans of the page will be able to see.

DISCUSSION
Meet, chat and discuss anything and everything relating to ModNation. Maybe you wanna collaborate on a mod or design a racetrack together. The discussion boards are now open for you to chat.

LINKS
We will look round the whole internet for exciting cool things we think you will like. From crazy modded cars in the real world to amazing exclusive content. Our ModSpotters are out there looking for cool creative content.

REVIEWS
Once we start getting some we will post those reviews here.

So become a fan and tell your friends!

ModNation Racers (Official European Fan Page)

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VidZone like it when we can give something to our users that is a little special, fortunately one of those times is now. So without further ado please Welcome…Tiffany Page.

Mercury record’s brand new signing is a hot new artist coming out of London’s music scene. The 23 yr old has been described as having “the sassy swagger of Chrissie Hyde, Shirley Manson’s vampish purr and the hellion roar of Courtney Love”… for you that are unsure as to what that means, it means she is good… very good!

To give you a little taste of what her debut album will sound like, we have a free download of her current single ‘Walk Away Slow’ for your listening pleasure. You can download the track here then head over to VidZone to watch the video… Why wouldn’t you?

Album ‘Walk Away Slow’ Out in June 2010 – For more information on Tiffany Page visit her website

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Everything you need to know to play MAG straight from the developers! The guys over at SCEA have gotten the inside track and I wanted to share it with you to become a better MAG player.

MAG Developer Tips On –

• Suppression — Kicking off almost three weeks of MAG developer videos with Suppression mode! Get tips straight from Zipper in this great series of vids.
• Sabotage — Producer Alan Van Slyke describes the first mode to that puts you against another PMC.
• Acquisition — Designer Joe Maris talks about the design of the character advancement system and more.
• Domination — Number four and a lot more to go. Today it’s Domination from Zipper’s Chief Software Architect and Ultimate Frisbee lover, Nate Klee.
• The Skill Tree — Our resident “designer in rock,” Jason Olander, drops knowledge on how to build a better character.
• Commando – Artist Keith Bachman shares his knowledge on all things “close range.”
• Direct Action – Lead Tester Jay Embry walks us through the popular combination of HMGs and explosives.
• Field Support – Zipper Technical Art Director Steve Suhy tells us how to fix people and things.
• Rapid Assault – Level designer Christopher Burns teaches us how to storm the hi-tech castles.
• Sniper – Love ‘em or hate ‘em, snipers are a key part of MAG.
• Leadership Roles – Are you a born leader? Can you take that leadership in to the Shadow War?
• Squad Leader – Zipper Audio Manager, Mary Olson talks Squad Leader strategies.
• Platoon Leader – Software Manager Mike Nicolino and Designer Marc Janas drop in to give you Platoon Leaders some great tips.
• OIC – The very last in our three-week tips series from Zipper is on the OIC, Officer in Charge.

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Hello everyone!

New this week from the Video Store:

To Buy

• The Imaginarium Of Dr Parnassus
• 2012
• Bunny And The Bull
• Cold Souls
• I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer
• The Informant!
• Saw V: Extreme Edition
• The Condemned
• Bend It Like Beckham
• Unarmed But Dangerous
• Ultraviolet
• Are We There Yet

To Rent

• I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer
• The Informant!
• Unarmed But Dangerous
• Ultraviolet
• Are We There Yet

Our April Foolishness Sale is still on so please check it out if you haven’t done so yet! For as little as £5.99 you can own the comedy classics such as Superbad, Jackass: The Movie, Team America World Police, Shaun of the Dead and enjoy them forever! Don’t forget to check it out.

Sorry guys, I am not here to comment this week but hope you all enjoy the video store.

Cheers and speak soon

Olga

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