As you no doubt know, the PlayStation Network Video Store is now live in the UK, France, Germany and Spain – I’m watching Dumb and Dumber on my PS3 as I write this.

So last night, in true SCEE tradition, we had a launch party to celebrate this fantastic addition to PlayStation Store and allow journalists and people from the film industry to try it out. We were lucky enough to have a fantastic venue in London’s House of St. Barnabas, and our events team decked the place out in its own inimitable style. Hopefully, these pictures give you an idea of their fine work.

Once the space filled up we had Mark Hardy, European Product Marketing Director, announce that the Video Store contains more than 2000 films, both HD and SD at launch and that weekly updates will contain at least 50 titles.

With the announcements out of the way, Little Boots arrived and gave a tiny, packed room a lovely acoustic performance on the grand piano. After that, Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac kept the music going until midnight when I got turfed out and a horde of people appeared out of nowhere and started dismantling the party.

I’ve been putting my feet up and watching some films. I’m thinking of watching 300… I mean the film 300, not 300 films. Is it any good?

I’m really sorry, but I won’t be around to answer any of your questions or comments, but I hope this post gives you a good idea of what a PlayStation house party looks like.

James.

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Big news, guys: we have a brand-new, exclusive, (SCEE-only!) gig coming your way very soon – VidZone presents Groove Armada – in a completely re-decked and re-themed, Presentation Podium space.

To celebrate the launch of Groove Armada’s fantastic new Blacklight album, the Presentation Podium will be re-opened (at dusk) with a brand-new mini-game, new (exclusive) rewards and of course, exclusive music and interview footage from one of the world’s biggest music acts. Check out the trailer and screenshots below:

We’ll update very soon with the live date, so watch this space for more information…. Completely free and completely awesome – this simply isn’t one you want to miss!

iELL / Elliott

For more information on Groove Armada go to: www.groovearmada.com/ps3. I Won’t Kneel single released 23.11.2009. Blacklight Album released 22.02.2010.

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Hi everyone,

We had such a great time on the Blog a few weeks ago that we’ve come back to show you our first teaser video for Blue Toad Murder Files!

The comments on the Blog were really encouraging. It’s great for us to have the chance to speak to you directly about your thoughts on the game. Please let us know what you think about the video.

This is only our first video but it should give you a few hints about the style, characters and storyline in the game. We’ll be releasing two further trailers before the game launches so you can find out a little more about our suspects. Although we’re not going to give too much away and spoil it for anyone!

Enjoy.

Thanks,

David and Andy

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Okay, I’m not going to beat around the bush, I think we’ve got a cracking line-up this week…and if you all moan at me this week, you will have crushed my last bit of faith in humanity:)

For PS3 users you can get hold of Critter Crunch (trial and unlock) and Invincible Tiger, as well as the demo for Smash Cars, there are two packs available for Dragon Age: Origins (that’s my weekend gone then) and a host of other content too.

Oh, did I mention a certain Snake makes an appearance this week too…we finally have the PSone classic Metal Gear Solid available!

Also, I think you PSP owners will be feeling some love this week with titles available such as LittleBigPlanet, Assassin’s Creed Bloodlines, Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, The Warriors and plenty more. There are also two further minis on the store this week, Echoes and Pinball Dreams; for the full list of this week’s content have a scroll down.

There will also be a couple of titles made available this coming Tuesday (24th of November)…I was going to be mean and keep you waiting but I wouldn’t do that to you all . Therefore on Tuesday you’ll be able to get hold of Gravity Crash (both the full game and a trial & unlock) and for LittleBigPlanet an Assasssin’s Creed costume will be available too.

Leave comments as usual, but please keep in mind that I don’t work on the Video Download Service, so I won’t be supplying answers about that…

Have a good week!

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Is it terrible of me to be waiting for a big scandal featuring Lady Gaga for the sole reason of seeing the headline “GaGaGate”? I’m joking of course, I wish no such fate on the crazy bespectacled one.

So, we have the BRAND NEW LADY GAGA VIDEO live on the service and a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT that we will be revealing later on today but we love to keep you in suspense.

Also, as you are all aware now we will shortly be live in 11 new countries see HERE for dates (I told you we get it sorted by the end of the yearJ). We of course will be having some great content and features for each country,

Now, the update…

Homepage Features

Artist of the Week
Alicia Keys (France, Italy, Germany, Spain) – This doesn’t mean anything, apart from her new single “Doesn’t Mean Anything” is available for your viewing ecstasy along with all her other hits.

Powderfinger (Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland) – Imagine if your finger was actually made out of powder… impractical at best. Aussie superstars have a new single “All of the Dreamers” and we have the video… and all their other videos too.

Celebrity Playlist
Groove Armada – The GA takeover continues with this playlist that the boys picked themselves for you. Nice of em heh? Many thanks gentlemen.

Spotlight
N-Dubz (UK & Ireland) NANANAAAAIIIII, Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer have torn up the charts over the last few years becoming one of the most recognizable acts on the scene today. Check them out here.

Total Dance
You can totally dance until you are totally tired out of totally dancing to total dance. Say that five times quickly… bet you can’t.

Recomended Playlists

Reality TV Stars
Lemar, Girls Aloud and… Darius?!? Everyone you loved to hate or hate to love or love to love or… whatever are here to get your heart racing or your blood boiling.

Hits That Live Forever
“I wanna live forever… I wanna learn how to fly” Bonnie Tyler once said… That seemed a lot more relevant in my head… anyway. Billy Joel, Shabba Ranks and Amy Winehouse among other greatness that stands the test of time.

Songs About Girls
Can you think of anything better to write a song about… Me neither. Big girls, super girls, crazy girls… Just girls

NEXT WEEK

Homepage Features

Artist of The Week
Mika – To celebrate his new single we give Mika the chance to blame it on anything he likes… He chose to blame it on the girls, as he explains in his new video “Blame it on the Girls”

Ultimate 90’s Guilty Pleasures
Eagle Eye Cherry, Ace of Base, Crystal Waters… Need I say more?

Winter Warmers (excluding AU… Obviously!)
The audio visual equivalent of a log fire and a big blanket… Mmm toasty.

BBQ Music (AU Only… Obviously!)
While we all freeze our Australian cousins are getting out the sun cream and prepare for the BBQ season.

That’s it I reckon, check it out and get commenting

Ben

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