As I informed you guys a while back, the PlayStation 3 version of Mirror’s Edge will be getting exclusive DLC that will not be going to the 360. I have just received word that this DLC will start to roll out in early 2009. No one knows exactly what exactly this DLC is yet but most likley there will be new time trail levels and more levels added to the story so if your going to pick up Mirror’s Edge stay tuned.

LittleBigPlanet has finally hit store shelves after problems with the delay due to “offensive” lyrics and many server problems. Now the game is up and running just fine and this past Thursday they release the SpaceSuit and Pumpkin Sackboy characters for free. Unfortunately, the US did not get the Motorstorm Sackboy like Europe did but hopefully we will get that character this week as characters from other regions do not work. Now I have found this image of some future Sackboys coming to Japan but there is also a very good chance they could be coming to the US so be sure to comment and let me know what you think of them.

Qore

Qore Episode 06: November, 2008 ($2.99 for episode / $24.99 for Annual Subscription)
Episode 06 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network travels to Tokyo to take an up-close look at the gaming culture, but still keeps things close to “Home” with an exclusive peek at the new virtual community.
File size: 1.63 GB

Add-on Game Content

LittleBigPlanet Halloween Mask Costume (free) - Limited time offer
A seasonal exclusive costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Spaceman Costume (free) - Limited time offer
A new costume for Sackboy!
File size: 1.04 MB

Tom Clancy’s EndWar FirstWar Enlistment Pack (free)
Enlist for the FirstWar on PLAYSTATION Network! This FREE download unlocks three exclusive unit upgrades – one for each faction – that you can acquire during campaigns. Be quick, this temporary offer is only available for the first week that the game is available in stores!
File size: 193 KB

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 3 (free)
Download Storm Pack 3 and unleash legendary ninja Shizune as your support character in battle. The Storm Pack 3 also contains new Ultimate Mission to engage!
File size: 100 KB

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com.

• “Waiting for the Rapture” - Oasis ($1.99)
• “The Shock of the Lightning” - Oasis ($1.99)
• “Bag It Up” - Oasis ($1.99)
• Oasis Track Pack ($5.49) - this track pack includes all of the above singles.
• “Another Way To Die” - Jack White & Alicia Keys ($1.99)

File sizes: 33 MB - 50 MB (singles), 129 MB (track pack)

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Ladybug” - The Presidents of the United States of America ($1.99)
• “Feather Pluckn” - The Presidents of the United States of America ($1.99)
• “Dune Buggy” - The Presidents of the United States of America ($1.99)
• The Presidents of the United States of America Pack 01 ($5.49) - this track pack includes all of the above singles.
• “I Don’t Care” - Fallout Boy ($.99 - limited time offer)
• “Use Me” - Hinder ($.99 - limited time offer)

File sizes: 22 MB - 34 MB (singles), 72 MB (track pack)

Game Demos (free)

Metal Gear Solid 4 Demo
He’s a living legend on a final mission. His objective: Terminate his own life. Get your free copy of the playable demo for Director Hideo Kojima’s record-breaking worldwide mega-hit, METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS! Experience the intense thrills of stealth infiltration as you avoid enemy detection on a battlefield that changes moment by moment with every action.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.36 GB

NCAA Basketball 09 Demo
Control the speed of the game like never before as your force your team’s style of play on your opponent in NCAA Basketball 09. Your ability to set the tempo from the opening tip and adjust your play according to on the fly feedback from real NCAA Division I coaches determines your success. An all-new game engine provides authentic college styles of play including up-tempo transition game, trapping defenses, structured half-court sets and many more tools to allow you to play to your team’s strengths. Grab the momentum and take control of the game - Set the Tempo with NCAA Basketball 09.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.19 GB

Game Videos (free)

Killzone 2 Helghan Trailer
Download the latest KZ2 trailer the way it was meant to be seen - in HD!
File size: 80 MB (HD), 131 MB (1080)

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Courses & Environments
File size: 69 MB (HD), 112 MB (1080)

Resistance 2 TV Spot
File size: 26 MB (HD)

Bayonetta TGS trailer
File size: 74 MB (HD)

FIFA 09 “Inside The Game” Part 3 - Gameplay
File size: 283 MB (HD)

FIFA 09 “Inside The Game” Part 4 - Be A Pro
File size: 149 MB (HD)

Guitar Hero World Tour Ted Nugent Vignette
File size: 58 MB (HD)

MotoGP 08 Trailer
File size: 68 MB (HD)

MotoGP 08 Trailer 2
File size: 78 MB (HD)

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Storm TGS Trailer
File size: 78 MB (HD)

NBA 2K9 OBF Soldiers
File size: 46 MB (HD)

Tom Clancy’s EndWar Infantry Strategy Video Briefing
File sizes: 75 MB (HD)

Tom Clancy’s EndWar Mission Types Video Briefing
File sizes: 96 MB (HD)

Tomb Raider: Underworld Beneath The Surface: “What Could Lara Do”
File sizes: 56 MB (SD), 186 MB (1080)

Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers

Standard Operating Procedure Trailer
File sizes: 99 MB (HD), 129 MB (1080)

Tinker Bell Trailer
File sizes: 133 MB (1080)

Sleeping Beauty: 50 Anniversary Platinum Edition Trailer
File sizes: 166 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes

University of Alabama Theme ($1.99)
File size: 4.92 MB

University of Wisconsin Theme ($1.99)
File size: 4.95 MB

Bikini Fashion Show Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.19 MB

Sexy Ninja Girls Theme ($1.49)
File size: 4.96 MB

Spider Webs Theme ($1.49)
File size: 4.65 MB

Tomb Raider: Underworld Theme (free) x2
File sizes: 946 KB - 1.66 MB

High Velocity Bowling New Characters Theme (free)
File size: 2.30 MB

PixelJunk Monsters D Theme (free)
File size: 1.48 MB

The Killzone 2 Open Beta has officially started and many more people have been invited to participate in this beta. I unfortuneatly was not invited but I am hoping that I can get a code sometime soon. If any of you guys were invited and would like to share your thoughts on it please post a comment to this post or send me an email at admin@sonyps3news.com

PS3 Firmware v2.52 is now live and the features being added are:

• The playback quality of some PS3 format software has been improved.
• A text entry issue that occurs when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard with some PS3 format software has been addressed.

So be sure to download this firmware once it is live.

Make sure to check out the new LittleBigWorkShop site that is going to be the official community for LittleBigPlanet. The link to the site is below.

Link

This week we talk about the amazing games that have came out or are coming out in the next few days. We also give our thoughts on LittleBigPlanet and Motorstorm: Pacific Rift and what game we truly think deserves Game of The Year.

As I am sure most of you guys have noticed, my amount of posts have dropped drastically and am sorry about that. I will be picking up the pace starting today so to start it off check out this LittleBigPlanet news.

I am one of the lucky few who have received their copy of LittleBigPlanet before most of the world. I actually received my copy on Wednesday of last week and I must say it is truly amazing and deserves the Game of The Year.I will be providing you guys with a review right after they open the online servers up, and talking about online servers, Media Molecule (developers of LittleBigPlanet) has stated that they are going to soon release information on the exact date of when the servers will launch so be sure to check back here because as soon as I find out, its going right up here so STAY TUNED!!!

UPDATE: LittleBigPlanet servers are now up along with the characters from the gamestop voucher codes!!!

Hi everyone. We’ve been listening to all of your feedback about the PS3 and PSP, and with these next firmware updates (coming soon), we’ve added a number of new features and improved some existing functionality to make your PS3/PSP experience even better.

PSP (v5.00) update

Let’s start with the v5.00 update for PSP. In this version, you’ll notice the addition of the PlayStation Network icon on the XMB. You can now sign up for PlayStation Network, manage your account and access PlayStation Store directly from your PSP - meaning you can download games directly to your PSP while connected via Wi-Fi. Getting games, demos and trailers while on-the-go has never been easier! Check out the screen below.

The current PlayStation Store on the PC will be down in the interim as we take some time to revamp. Don’t worry, it will re-launch soon after we’ve made some tweaks. Please keep in mind, if you already have a PlayStation Network account, simply sign in on your PSP using your existing information. The same account and wallet can be used on PS3 and PSP. You will be able to check out the PlayStation Store on the PSP soon, as we’ll have a video demo featuring Grace Chen posted soon on the Blog.

Update v5.00 adds a sleep timer option that can be used while you are playing music on your PSP. In addition, we’ve added a full screen keyboard option for text entry and have redesigned the background of the XMB. You’ll be able to find all of the information on Firmware v5.00 here once it goes live.

PS3 (v2.50) update

Now on to the PS3 v2.50 update. The latest features/enhancements include:

• Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset - we’ve told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog. This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear and wide-band online voice chat. On top of that, an added on-screen indicator shows battery status, volume level and use of HQ mode.
• PlayStation Trophies interface enhancements - I know that many of you are busy collecting trophies and raising your PlayStation Trophy level. This update makes sharing and comparing your trophies with your friends even easier. On 1st part of the profile page you’ll see a symbol under level that represents level and the actual percentage towards the next level along with the existing level meter. The level symbol carries over to the trophy comparison screen where you will now be able to see your level, your friend’s level and the percentage towards the next level for both users along with all of the game by game comparison information you see today.
• Friend status – Offline friends on your Friends list will have information below their avatars that will indicate how long it has been since they were last online.
• Video – This update adds the Scene Search feature similar to the feature on the PSP. Activating this feature while viewing a video on the PS3 will break the video up into scenes that you can quickly access by pressing the X button. You can break the videos into one, two or five minute intervals. In addition, you can now choose to have all of the videos under the video section of the XMB play in sequence. Go to Settings then Video Settings to turn this option on.
• PlayStation Store – We’ve added a redeem codes option right on the store to make it easier to redeem your PlayStation Network Cards and promotion codes. In addition, PlayStation Network Sign Up and Account Management have been redesigned.
• Power Save Settings – You can now set your PS3 and wireless controllers to turn off automatically after set periods of inactivity. Go to Settings then Power Save Settings to turn on these features.
• Background Downloading - You now have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system from the button under [Users] while content is being downloaded or installed.
• In-game Screenshots - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.
• In addition to all of the features above there are some additional features and enhancements included in 2.50. Once the update launches, you can read all of the details here.

The support for the Bluetooth Headset will be of particular interest to all of you SOCOM fans. With the “Proximity Chat” feature, SOCOM: Confrontation gameplay is intensified as it allows you to experience high-quality voice playback in full surround sound. Whether the action is near or far, Proximity Chat clearly matches distance to sound effects and voiceovers within the game, putting you in the heart of the action.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/10/13/firmware-updates-ps3-v250-psp-v500/