SOCOM: Confrontation Public Beta Update

SOCOM: Confrontation Public Beta Update

Thank you all for participating in the SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Public Beta. We know that it has not gone as smoothly as we would all like, but I want to assure you that we are working on the issues. Please remember, the main purpose of the Public Beta was to identify just these types of issues before the game is launched.We are working on and testing another patch right now. For this patch, the focus is to resolve the following issues:
Abnormally long network synchronization issues when some users in a game have a poor network connection. This issue causes 4-7 minute (or longer) load times when late joining a game.
An issue where respawn game late joiners were sometimes stuck in spectator mode and could not respawn into the game.
Remove the latency detection network test which is causing some users with poor network connections to receive the network latency icon (red X). We will announce when the new patch will be released once we've verified the fixes and it has passed our QA.Regards,SOCOM: Confrontation Online Team

SOCOM: Confrontation Deploys for Qore Subscribers Tomorrow

What are you playing this weekend? If you’re a Qore subscriber, I’m confident that the SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation beta is in your plans. How do you get in? SOCOM.com just posted this nugget:

Greetings all Qore Episode 1 and Annual Customers,

We have some great news for you - the SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation public beta is scheduled to be available tomorrow afternoon (think 5:00 PM PST) to all that purchased Episode 01 of Qore and that became Qore Annual Subscribers as of Episode 01. Please note that you will not be able to download the SOCOM: Confrontation beta through the Episode 01 Download Center – you can only gain access by using the SOCOM: Confrontation Beta Promotion Code that is being emailed to you tomorrow.

Once you receive the email containing your Promotion Code:

* Go to the PLAYSTATION Network Icon on the PLAYSTATION3 XMB (XrossMediaBar)*Select “Account Management”* Select “Transaction Management”* Choose “Redeem PLAYSTATION Network Card or Promotion Code”* Enter the code (below)* Click “Continue”

The download will be available on the next screen

Sound good? Keep an eye on your mailboxes.

Burnout Bikes Dated!

Burnout Bikes Dated!

We’re finally able to announce that our latest free downloadable Burnout pack bikes will be out 18th September!!!
It’s tough to give specific dates on downloadable content, because we don’t know for certain until the last minute. But hey, we’re really excited about bringing bikes to Burnout, so we’re going to take a chance and tell you that we’re aiming for September 18 – that’s this coming Thursday!
If you missed our earlier posts, here’s what’s coming:
Pick from 2 motorcycles featuring male or female characters and start on a whole new progression to earn your Bike License.
38 new against-the-clock race events – Burning Ride and Midnight Ride.
A brand new in-game 24 hr day / night cycle that impacts traffic density and available events. (It’s fully customisable – you can make it day/night/change the clock speed – it’s up to you.)
Dynamic weather brings an all-new look to Paradise City.
And if that’s not enough, we’ve got 70 more Freeburn Challenges too.
Freeburn is Burnout’s uninterrupted drop-in / drop-out online play. It’s a cool collaborative experience, so it’s all about hanging out with your friends, messing around in vehicles while racing, pulling tricks and crashing in a massive open world city.

If 350 fun, co-operative challenges aren’t enough to keep you and your friends occupied, the Bike Pack throws a further 70 to the mix. These bike-exclusive challenges are split 50:50 between regular challenges and timed, against-the-clock challenges for those that enjoy a little more intensity.

We’ve got all the details on bikes at http://www.criteriongames.com/ and in our latest video podcast – Crash TV. You can see it now on iTunes.
Burnout Paradise is currently available for the Greatest Hits price of $29.99 on PLAYSTATION 3.
Next week, we’re back to talk trophies.

Tagged // burnout paradise, criterion, psn

PSN Thursdays (9/11)

Qore Digital Magazine

Just a quick note to let you know that the MotorStorm: Pacific Rift demo is now available to all Qore annual subscribers and those customers that have purchased Episode 04.
How to get the MotorStorm: Pacific Rift demo:-Go into Qore Episode 04 under the game drop on the XMB-Go to the Download Center-Go to the “MotorStorm: Pacific Rift - Demo” box-Hit the “X” button and let the downloading begin!File size: 616 MB

Downloadable Games

JEOPARDY! ($14.99)

Test your knowledge on America’s Favorite Quiz Show! Available for the first time on the PLAYSTATION Network, players can experience the fast-paced fun of JEOPARDY! Featuring a photorealistic 3D set and clues from the producers of the T.V. show, players can compete in solo mode or challenge a friend to a battle of the brains. Be the first to buzz in and vie to become a JEOPARDY! champ!ESRB Rated EFile size: 171 MB
Add-on Game Content

PAIN Amusement Park ($5.99)

PAIN has been a PSN hit mostly for its hilarious and addictive gameplay. Now, the first add-on environment, Amusement Park, takes PAIN to a new heights with six modes, including four new ones - Hot n’ Cold, Clown Toss, Trauma, and Call da Shot. Launch your character into the park and let the rides fling you around with longer runs and ooch times. It’s more PAIN than you ever imagined!File size: 50.6 MB

PAIN: Yeony Character ($0.99)

A Gamer Girl with a heart of steel, downloadable character Yeony, will frag you with the cutest grin on her face. Armed with only a controller and well-disguised attitude, she will melt your heart and then melt your face. She’s cute, she’s on the launcher, she’s compatible with all PAIN environments, and she’s ready to bring the PAIN! Are YOU ready?

PAIN: Tati Character ($0.99)

It is said that girls are made of “sugar and spice and everything nice”, but downloadable character Tati, leaves the sugar behind and only brings the spice and a whole lotta nice to PAIN. Fresh off the disco floor, this Latina launchee compatible in all PAIN environments is ready to take to the skies and mash it up with you. Be careful–her poses have been known to hypnotize. Good luck, because Tati WILL put a hurtin’ on PAIN players.

PAIN: Kenneth Character ($0.99)

Few people are aware that wearing a cape actually does give a person super powers. Enter Kenneth, a downloadable character whose super powers withstand a great deal of PAIN. Aside from his appropriate hobby as a stunt double, Kenneth enjoys, eating, dining, grubbing, supping, and gorging…oh, and launching. Compatible with all PAIN environments, let’s welcome him to the family with a nice healthy SMACK into the world of PAIN!

Rock Band

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit http://www.rockband.com/.

“Two Weeks” - All That Remains ($0.99)

“This Calling” - All That Remains ($0.99)

“Charlene (I’m Right Behind You)” - Stephen and the Colberts (Free)

All That Remains Pack 1($2.99) - includes “This Calling,” “Two Weeks,” and “Chiron”

File sizes: 32.3 MB - 98.5 MB

Arriving Friday 9/12/08 - Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Metallica “Death Magnetic” Album ($17.99)

Metallica “Death Magnetic” Full Album featuring 2 exclusive versions of “Suicide & Redemption.” This content is playable in both Guitar Hero III and Guitar Hero World Tour:

“That Was Just Your Life”
“The End Of The Line”
“Broken, Beat & Scarred”
“The Day That Never Comes”
“All Nightmare Long”
“Cyanide”
“The Unforgiven III”
“The Judas Kiss”
“Suicide & Redemption J.H.”
“Suicide & Redemption K.H.”
“My Apocalypse”

Game Demos (free)

FIFA 09 Demo

Download the demo for FIFA 09 and play professional football with more responsive first-time shooting, passing, one-touches plus faster and more controlled dribbling and improved trapping. Plus try new Custom Team Tactics and make your favourite team play the way you want them to as if you are the first team coach. In-stores October 3, 2008 in Europe and Oct 14 in North America and Asia; visit fifa09.ea.com for more info.ESRB Rated EFile size: 754 MB

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Demo

Start to unleash your inner rock star, the Aerosmith way. This demo includes “Sweet Emotion” and “Dream On” by Aerosmith, as well as “Walk this Way” by Run DMC featuring Aerosmith, “I Hate Myself For Loving You” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and more. Get a taste of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - There’s never been a band like them; there has never been a game like this.ESRB Rated TFile size: 965 MB

Game Videos (free)

Golden Axe: Beast Rider Trailer 2

One of SEGA’s most popular franchises storms onto the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. As the unstoppable Tyris Flare, players will engage in vicious melee combat both on foot and atop massive mythical beasts, savaging enemies with blades and magic on a quest for vengeance – Watch Trailer 2 now!

FIFA 09 Trailer

Play professional football with more responsive first-time shooting, passing, one-touches plus faster and more controlled dribbling and improved trapping. adidas Live Season updates of player information in-game.. All the top leagues are included: Barclays Premier League, BBVA La Liga, Ligue 1 Orange, German Bundesliga, Serie A and Mexican Primera Division. In-stores Oct 3 in Europe and Oct 14 in North America and Asia; visit fifa09.ea.com.File size:68 MB (HD)

NHL 09 Teaser Trailer

NHL 09 brings youthe rush of fast-paced gameplay. Last year’s winner if 7 Sports Game of the Year awards returns with more authentic NHL hockey action.File size: 68 MB (HD)

NHL 09 Defensive Sizzle TrailerDefense wins championships. NHL 09’s new Defensive Skill Stick lets you use stick Lifts, 360 degree pokechecks, and stick sweeping to dominate your opponent in the defensive zone.File size: 63 MB (HD)

Blitz: The League II - Trailer 2

Enter the sound booth with 2 of the funniest men alive. Jay Mohr and Frank Caliendo join the cast of Blitz The League II.File size:153 MB (HD)
Saints Row 2 – Uncle Gary Sticky Bombs TrailerFive years have passed since your crew betrayed you. Seek revenge and reclaim your throne as the rightful king of Stilwater.File size:68 MB (HD)
Saints Row 2 – Uncle Gary Throwing People Trailer Five years have passed since your crew betrayed you. Seek revenge and reclaim your throne as the rightful king of Stilwater.File size: 70 MB (HD)
NFS Undercover Launch TrailerDownload the launch trailer for Need for Speed Undercover, coming to stores in November 2008! Visit needforspeed.com for more info.File size: 61 MB (HD)
BiA: Hell’s Highway Brutality of War Gameplay VideoWar can be hell, and Hell’s Highway doesn’t hold back.File size: 9.09 MB (SD), 37 MB (HD), 49 MB (1080)
Legendary Behind the Scenes Episode 2Download and watch part two of the behind the scenes series looking at the making of Legendary. In this episode, we hang out with the dev team as they talk about Legendary’s other creatures; the titan-class Golem and Kraken to the smaller - but still lethal - Firedrake, Nari and Echidna Tentacle.File size: 174 MB (HD)
PS3 Wallpaper (free)
PAIN Amusement Park Wallpaper (x3)Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new PAIN Amusement Park Wallpaper.File sizes: 272 KB - 302 KB
PS3 Themes (free)
Mirror’s Edge #1 ThemeCustomize your PS3 system with a cool Mirror’s Edge #1 Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!File size: 1.12 MB
NFS Undercover ThemeCustomize your PS3 system with a cool NFS Undercover Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!File size: 1.60 MB
PAIN Amusement Park ThemeCustomize your PS3 system with a cool PAIN Amusement Park Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!File size: 3.21 MB
PAIN: Kenneth Character ThemeCustomize your PS3 system with a cool PAIN: Kenneth Character Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!File size: 3.08 MB
PAIN: Tati Character ThemeCustomize your PS3 system with a cool PAIN: Tati Character Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!File size: 2.76 MB
PAIN: Yeony Character ThemeCustomize your PS3 system with a cool PAIN: Yeony Character Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!File size: 4.24 MBPosted in PSN, PSN Thursdays

Qore Digital Magazine

Qore Digital Magazine
Just a quick note to let you know that the MotorStorm: Pacific Rift demo is now available to all Qore annual subscribers and those customers that have purchased Episode 04.
How to get the MotorStorm: Pacific Rift demo:-Go into Qore Episode 04 under the game drop on the XMB-Go to the Download Center-Go to the “MotorStorm: Pacific Rift - Demo” box-Hit the “X” button and let the downloading begin!File size: 616 MB

Download your exclusive playable demo of MotorStorm Pacific Rift

WELL THEN PEOPLE WHO GOT THERE CODE FOR MOTORSTORM