PlayStation Store Update: Nice Frets, PSP games sale (February 7 to 13, 2009)

This week’s PlayStation 3 downloadable game is Fret Nice for $14.99. In this game players “strum” their way through this cute platform style game, defeat enemies with a few riff combos and create their own soundtracks as they navigate this game with either a regular or guitar controller.
This week’s featured PSP downloadable game is After Burner: Black Falcon for $15.99 and nine PSP games are on sale.
PlayStation Home Update: Another British invasion, new fantasy Items at the mall
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From the company that brought Monty Python’s Knights costumes to PlayStation Home not too long ago, it’s another British invasion from VeeMee with its latest creation, the London Pub Personal Space for $5.99.
Players who pre-ordered MAG through Amazon will receive a code for the SVER Barracks personal space.
Players can purchase a Slurpee from a 7-11 in their area and redeem the reward points found on the cup online at Slurpee Nation to receive a voucher code that allows players to unlock exclusive PS3 and Home rewards or gives access to downloadable wallpapers and themes as well as a special voucher code that unlocks an in-game alternate outfit for Kratos.
PlayStation Store Update: Get ready to Hustle the billiard tables (January 31 to February 6, 2009)

This week’s PlayStation 3 downloadable game is Hustle Kings for $9.99. This realistic-looking pool simulation game features more than just earning a PSN trophy.
This week’s featured PSP downloadable game is Route 66 for $3.99. Players assist biker Madeleine Mayflower in finding various items as she explores 25 different locations along Route 66 starting from California to Illinois by searching the area and finding various items hidden throughout.
Sony Home Update: Elegant new space, Sodium One hints, new unlockable rewards
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The newest personal space available at the Real Estate Store (located on the first and second floor of the mall) is the Paris Clock Tower apartment for $4.99. This rather elegant looking space is set right inside a clock tower overlooking the city of Paris and a busy street below with an interesting gargoyle perched just outside the window. Keep an eye on it and you may just see it take off flying.
For those of you who managed to track me down on Home to ask about Sodium One, I have figured out how to squish the Red and Blue Scorpions…
PlayStation Store Update: Games under $10, a bundle of Snakes (January 24 to 30, 2009)

This week’s PlayStation 3 downloadable game is Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment for $14.99. This week’s featured PSP downloadable game is actually several games available in the Metal Gear Solid PSP Bundle for $29.99.
There’s also a list of temporarily discounted digital download games as well as a list of the usual new downloadable content…
Reaching Out: Gaia Online matches donations made to Red Cross Haiti Relief effort

In support of the Red Cross Haiti Relief efforts Gaia Online announced that it will match the donations made by Gaians up to $10,000 and have created a dedicated online forum where the Gaian community can coordinate and support their donation effort.
Supporters do not have to become a member of Gaia Online to make a donation but if they would like Gaia Online to match the donation simply visit the Red Cross site, click on “Donate Now” and select the “Haiti Relief and Development” button and type “Gaia Online” in the Company/Organization Name field in order to have their donations matched.
Sony Home Update: Japanese Bon Festival now on US Home (updated)
From Japan to North America, the IREM Bon Festival has arrived. The IREM Bon Festival is a small community festival with so many freebies you’ll pass out with excitement. Just check the site daily for new items, this is definitely a space to keep an eye on in the coming weeks. NPC Vendors have their own stores lining the walls of the area with free balloons, cotton candy, masks, food and a complete white Yakuta-style kimono for both male and female avatars.
The newest personal space available at the Real Estate Store located on the first and second floor of the mall is the Wizard’s Den for $2.99.
PlayStation Store Update: Bundles of joyful gaming and digital comics (January 17 to 23, 2009)

This week’s downloadable game is Magic Orbz available this week as a huge bundle pack for $13.99 for the PlayStation 3. This week’s featured PSP downloadable game is actually a free demo called Lunar: Silver Star Harmony, a must-have for fans of the original Lunar Silver Star series originally made for the Sega CD console in 1993 and later a Gameboy version in 2002.
And, of course, ye bigge list of downloadable goodness including lots of comics…
Sony Home Update: Gone Fishing!
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This week there’s a new personal space that is so calm and tranquil, I actually fell asleep to the peaceful sounds of chirping birds and the rushing waterfall beneath my new virtual home. The views are breath-taking and the fishing mini-game can even take your mind off of the snow and harsh winds blowing outside your real home. The Waterfall Terrace is available at the Real Estate Store at the Mall for $4.99. The furniture bundle is also available at either the Real Estate store or Furniture 1 store.
Also check out the big list of buyable goodies…
PlayStation Store Update: A new year filled with digital comics and Add-ons (January 10 to 16, 2009)
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This week we have digital comics for your PSP, Matt Hazard: Blood, Bath and Beyond for PS3 and Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of the Ancient Arts for PSP.
Get your PSN warmed up by checking out the big ol’ list of buyable goodness Sony has to offer…
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