New Lost Planet 2 Screenshots

New Lost Planet 2 screens that Capcom just dropped at Comic-Con are below plus a trailer video. Also at Comic-Con players are able to play the four player campaign against the giant salamander boss, plus Capcom will be hosting a raffle at Comic-Con 2009 where Capcom will be giving away a select number of 16 inch plush dolls and a 3 foot tall plush doll inspired by the Salamander boss in the game. Lost Planet 2 is still set to release in the fall of this year as far as i know, but if anyone knows or as been to Comic-Con and has any more info please let us know below in the comments.

Uncharted 2 Gold Rush Revealed

Naughty Dog's Arne Meyer announces a new co-op game mode called "Gold Rush" for Uncharted 2 from the Comic-Con show floor. The object of gold rush is to grab the treasure while fighting off enemies and working together in order to bring the treasure back to the treasure spot once this is achieved you need to finish off the remaining enemies to finish the round, but if you die you will sit out the remainder of the round unless you are revived by a team mate. This mode is looking very good and team work will be tested for sure. the co-op mode from the beta required team work at certain points to progress but other then the times you needed to work together to progress people tended to watch out for themselves.

EA's Battlefield 1943 Shatters Sales Records

EA have announced that Battlefield 1943 is the fastest selling download only game for day one and week one sells on both Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. Battlefield 1943 has sold over 600,000 copies since release, this must send a message to the rest of the gaming world that cheaper, smaller but keeping to the same kind of quality as retail games sell well if done right. And i must say this is my favorite PSN game so far due to additive and simple gameplay.

Below is a sample of the announcement

STOCKHOLM, Jul 23, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, today announced that Battlefield 1943(TM) is the fastest selling day one and week one download-only game worldwide on Xbox LIVE(TM) Marketplace. It is also the fastest selling day one and week one download-only game on the PlayStation(R)Network in North America. Overall since its launch on July 8th, Battlefield 1943 has sold over 600,000 copies on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network.

"We are honoured by the reception that the game has received so far," says Gordon Van Dyke, Producer on Battlefield 1943. "Watching and participating in this non-stop multiplayer action has been a real treat for us and we can't believe how fast our fans reached 43 million kills. We can now truly say that we have set a new standard for what can be done in the downloadable games category and gamers recognize the endless value that Battlefield 1943 provides for just $15."

Full announcement

PSN store update 23rd July 2009

This weeks PSN store update 23/07/09, also the EU Blog will be testing the water with a weekly Store Update on Wednesdays from now on.

Downloadable Games

Crystal Defenders (£7.99/€9.99)
Combine classic tower defence gameplay and the world of Final Fantasy and this is what you get. Deploy class based troops in tactical positions in order to protect the crystals from wave after wave of monsters.
PEGI 7+

Shatter (£4.79/€5.99)
Shatter is indeed what this brick-breaking game is all about as you utilise power-ups and special attacks to defeat the enemies. With innovative controls and physics based effects, Shatter is a great mix of old-school gameplay with a modern twist.
PEGI 3+

Demos (free)

Crystal Defenders Demo
PEGI 7+

Add-On Game Content

WipEout HD – Fury Expansion Pack (£7.99/€9.99)
Eight new tracks, thirteen new ship models and three new playable modes (two of which are available online – Eliminator and Zone Battle Modes) are included in this pack.
PEGI 3+

Killzone 2 – Napalm & Cordite Pack (£4.79/€5.99)
Two new maps, and in each map you get the opportunity to play with some new weapons. In Suljeva Cliffside you can arm yourself with the Flamethrower, and in Arctower Landing the Boltgun comes into play.
PEGI 18+

Killzone 2 – Map Pack Bundle (£9.99/€12.99)
Combining all the maps from the Steel & Titanium, Flash & Thunder and Napalm & Cordite packs, this bundle features six maps for you to play online.
PEGI 18+

Overlord II - Battle Rock Nemesis (£3.19/€3.99)
With new audience events to select from, Battle Rock gives you extra practise rounds, and new opponents to fight.
PEGI 16+

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 – Banff Springs (£4.79/€5.99)
Situated in the hilly terrain of Alberta, Canada, this famous course is now available for you to play, test your skill on the infamous ‘Devil’s Cauldron’ hole.
PEGI 3+

Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires – Additional Music Set 2 (free)
These additional music tracks are available to use via the game’s BGM Select screen.
PEGI 12+

Rock Band
Further your Rock Band experience with this selection from Kings of Leon, Rancid and Rise Against:

• Crawl by Kings of Leon (£0.99/€1.49)
• Molly’s Chambers by Kings of Leon (£0.99/€1.49)
• Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon (£0.99/€1.49)
• Kings of Leon Pack 01 (this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)
• Last One to Die by Rancid (£0.99/€1.49)
• Ruby Soho by Rancid (£0.99/€1.49)
• Time Bomb by Rancid (£0.99/€1.49)
• Rancid Pack 01 (this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)
• Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against (£0.99/€1.49)
• Re-Education (Through Labor) by Rise Against (£0.99/€1.49)
• Saviour by Rise Against (£0.99/€1.49)
• Rise Against Pack 01 (this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)

PEGI 12+

Guitar Hero: World Tour
This week Guitar Hero offers tracks and a pack taken from the Vagrant Records label:

• All The World is Mad by Thrice (£1.59/€1.99)
• The Martyr by Sense Fail (£1.59/€1.99)
• Young Cardinals by Alexisonfire (£1.59/€1.99)
• Vagrant Track Pack (This pack contains all three tracks listed above) (£4.39/€5.99)

PEGI 12+

Videos (free)

• Killzone 2 Napalm & Cordite Trailer
• MAG Developer Diary: A Massive New War Is Coming
• MAG Developer Diary: The Shadow Wars

PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Go

Add-On Game Content (also available via the PS3 store)

Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce – Download Pack 3 (free)
Put your skills to the test with these new missions, this pack also includes the previous mission packs released.
PEGI 12+

Rock Band Unplugged
Further your Rock Band Unplugged experience with this selection of tracks now available:

• Casey Jones by Grateful Dead (£0.99/€1.49)
• The Boys Are Back In Town (Live) by Thin Lizzie (£0.99/€1.49)

Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack In Time Screenshots

Check out these amazing screenshots of Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack In Time, all i can say is wow, this game is looking amazing, there is also a video from E3 2009 showing off the gameplay. Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack In Time is set for release this fall 2009

Borderlands release date set for October 20

It's approaching that time. Development cycles are coming to an end, the summer trade-show circuit is in full swing and Christmas is fast approaching. That means publishers are starting to nail down release dates for this year's must-have X-mas present. Borderlands is the latest game to be dated and it will be available to grab off store shelves in October, as planned. October 20, to be exact.

That's the American date, anyway. Europeans can expect to wait three days more to get their hands on Gearbox's RPG shooter with a much improved art style, on October 23.

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Castle Crashers Coming To PSN Soon

Castle Crashers has been one of the bright lights on Xbox Live Arcade since it was released last August.Unfortunately, PlayStation 3 owners haven't been able to get in on the fun--until now. The Behemoth is taking the wraps off of Castle Crashers for the PlayStation 3 at Comic-Con today, and showing off the first playable version of the upcoming downloadable title.

As far as how the PS3 game looks and plays, the demo that we checked out was already running well and certainly looked to be on par with the Xbox 360 game. The action is smooth and responsive, and the colorful visuals look as crisp as ever. From the look of things Castle Crashers should be a good addition to the PlayStation Network library. A straight port of the Xbox 360 game will be a lot of fun, but we're hopeful that the PS3 version might also benefit from some additional content. Look for more on Castle Crashers for the PlayStation 3 in the months to come.

New Release Date For Fat Princess

According to PlayStation Hong Kong Fat Princess is coming 31st of July 2009. Lets hope this true and it doesn't get pushed back again.

Fat Princess is all about teamwork, whether you’re a freedom fighter or a fat fighter. Your enemies have kidnapped your princess. In revenge, you have abducted their princess. The only problem is, these gluttonous girls just keep on eating cake. The bigger they get, the more men you’ll need to ferry them back to safety.

Shopto Now Accepting PayPal

Shopto have added the option to pay with PayPal, Once you have chosen the products you want to buy and have clicked on view your basket there is now a option to pay by PayPal which is great if you don't have your own credit card or if you are the kind of person who worries about card fraud. Another situation, you have just sold some of your old games on ebay to buy new one's you can just pay with the credit you have in your PayPal account without needing to transfer it to your account first which takes 3-5 days to be completed.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Hardened Edition

Shopto are doing a hardened edition of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for £64.99 which seems to me like the best deal going at the moment and you still receive extras to. Or you can go for the Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Edition Hmv.com Exclusive which is £119.99


Hardened Edition Includes:

• Features Modern Warfare 2 full game
• Includes premium, special-edition Steelbook case with custom artwork by Infinity Ward Hardbound art book "Behind the Lines", deigned by artists at Infinity Ward, featuring the art of Modern Warfare 2
• Call of Duty Classic full downloadable game - for the first time ever, play the original classic Call of Duty game on consoles
• Relive the original Call of Duty experience in HD

Modern Warfare 2, the sequel to the Multiplayer Game of the Year winner 'Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare', continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.