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The Flying Hamster is undoubtedly one of the cutest Minis available on the PlayStation Network, and one of the few that are worthwhile to play on the PS3, in addition to the PSP. We've written quite a bit about this indie shmup, and it finally has a North American release date and price: December 7, for $5.99. The game is already available on the European PlayStation Store.

For the uninitiated, The Flying Hamster plays like almost any other shmup: collect power-ups, and shoot at enemies using either a rapid or charge shot. What makes it so unique is its collection of power-ups and enemies: you can spit a stream of beer at cows, for example. Or launch a swarm of bees at ninja squirrels. Or drop some egg bombs on some evil toaster robots. Seriously.

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Over the weekend, a handful of tipsters sent Gran Turismo fansite GT Planet photos of what appeared to be retail versions of Gran Turismo 5. The photographic evidence began to pile up, and it seems that some gamer slash gearheads in Europe are already playing the game -- this is, of course, after the game was delayed to an unknown release date. Additionally, the game's entire Trophy list has been revealed, adding fuel to the fire.

At the very least, this confirms GT5 director Kazunori Yamauchi's statement about discs for the game already being in production, though it doesn't put us any closer to knowing when exactly the game will finally arrive at retail. Will GT5 follow the path of the Sega Saturn and simply become available "right now," whenever the publisher deems it so? It certainly seems possible as of this report. But then, we all know how well that went for Sega's game console.

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We know you probably shut your brain off after reading the words "PlayStation Lounge," assuming it was just a newly opened Home Space -- fortunately, that's not the case. Sony announced that tomorrow afternoon, it will turn the ground floor of its HQ in New York into the aforementioned Lounge, where shoppers can play demos of upcoming PS3 and PSP games, or test out currently available products like PlayStation Move.

Tomorrow's opening day festivities will see attendees shmoozing with a man-sized Sackboy, taking part in raffles for PlayStation Move bundles and drinking expensive martinis while enjoying a live performance from Robert Goulet. Actually, we made that last thing up, but what kind of a "Lounge" would it be if that option wasn't made available?

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/08/pl...-in-manhattan/ ...

A bunch of leaked images from a beta testing version of Home reveals some of the new features set to arrive in the 14. Update for PS3's virtual world, Home.

Sony announced over the weekend that an update was on the way, but only voice chat and improved wardrobe features were detailed in its partial list of changes.

But a new bunch of shots show that users will also be able to set their avatar status, so other Home-goers will know at a glance what mood you're in or if you want to play a game - a much requested feature according to PS Lifestyle. This may even change your avatar's facial expression, it reports.


Also on the list is an improved PDA menu system for easier navigation of its menus, particularly in the wardrobe department.

Players will also be able to buy a pet lizard, which by the looks of it wanders around aimlessly.

Sony promised to detail more features for update 1.4, which is says will have an "enormous impact on [Home's] users and developers alike", this week.

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Nintendo's latest downloads for US gamers add five more games to the online shops this week.

After last month's release of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and Bit.Trip Fate, it's back to the usual routine monotony we're afraid. Unless you fancy mashing together some tunes on your Wii...

Here's the list:

WiiWare

Gods vs Humans
Publisher: ZALLAG
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,200 Wii Points
Description: Embody major gods from the fabulous mythologies of Scandinavia, Egypt, Rome and Japan. As a god, you have enough power to rule the humans - all but the cheeky ones! Some of them want to enter your domain, and they've decided to build a tower to confront you. Use your divine powers to bring them down and show them who's boss. Be careful not to hurt them, though - you need people to believe in you. There are 16 playable gods with distinctive powers, four hysterical bosses to defeat, 16 additional challenges for experienced players, 60 levels for the solo campaign and a special split-screen two-player mode.

Mix Superstar
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Think you can be the next big music star? Now you've got all the tools at your fingertips with Mix Superstar. Create, mix and record your own royalty-free musical masterpieces right on your Wii system. There are more than 1,000 Dance, Hip Hop and Techno loops included across multiple instruments, including Drum, Bass, Synth, Guitar and voice tracks. Once you've created your next hit, it's time to show it off. Mix Superstar lets you export your music creations and load them onto your computer so you can take them on the go. You can also use the WiiConnect24 system to send songs to your Wii Friends and even collaborate on mixes. The game includes full support for both the Logitech USB Microphone and Wii Speak accessory (each sold separately) so you can lay down your own vocals. The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay & Play service even allows you to enhance your music creation experience with additional loop packs from a variety of genres. Go on and make some noise!

Nintendo DSiWare

GO Series Pinball Attack!
Publisher: Gamebridge
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Developed by ArtePiazza, Pinball Attack is a unique fusion of pinball, exploration and shooting. Control the flippers of a pinball machine as you go on a magical journey under the sea, inside the earth, through a jungle and into space. As the scenery passes by in the background, use the pinball to fight off enemies such as a giant blowfish, collect bonuses and grab power-ups. Defeat bosses at the end of each level to progress to the next world.

Adventure in Vegas: Slot Machine
Publisher: Gamelion
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Simulated Gambling
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Try your luck on three slot machines: Hawaiian, Pirate Treasure and Mexican Heat. The one-armed bandits in Adventure in Vegas: Slot Machine are not only uniquely themed with tunes and graphics, but they also have different special features: numbers of reels, extra buttons, winning sequences and custom bets. End your around-the-world trip in Vegas and bet the remainder of the small fortune you've inherited. You have to be good to be lucky! Will you acquire more luxury goods like jewelry, a bike or your own jet? Or maybe you'll lose everything. Whatever the outcome, all you can do in Las Vegas is go for it!

Discolight
Publisher: Kaasa
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: Not Rated
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Party on by changing your Nintendo DSi system into a disco light. Choose between music genres such as Love, Hip Hop and Rock. A special "Disco Disco" feature will display colors that change with the rhythm of the music. Place several Nintendo DSi systems together and create your very own disco!

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Movie streaming service LOVEFiLM is set to launch on PlayStation 3 this Wednesday, it has been confirmed.

LOVEFiLM's announced the news on its own site, which should come as a surprise to, well, nobody.

PlayStation 3 users with a LOVEFiLM membership will be able to stream thousands of titles for free as well as browsing its 62,000-strong library of DVDs, Blu-rays and games.

Among the movies available for gratis streaming are Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, I Am Legend, Beowulf, Let The Right One In, V For Vendetta and Mean Girls.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...firmed-for-ps3 ...

Wasn't that old PS3 Bluetooth headset big and dull? Thank goodness Sony has unveiled a new one.

This one's shiny and 30 per cent smaller, and has noise cancellation as well as a High-Quality mode for crisp and clear sound.

Like the PS3 pads, the headset has a mini-USB socket so it can be cabled to the console - enabling charging and auto pairing (getting your PS3 to recognise the mic).

The headset has six hours of charge, an easily findable mute button and a charging cradle. Incidentally, the headset can be used as a desktop mic while in its cradle.

The PlayStation blog prices the Bluetooth headset at 50 dollars. It's coming out this month.

Sony Europe doesn't have any local details yet.

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Sony reckons half of the people who want to buy PlayStation Move are parents.

The family vote has lead to great success for the Wii, but Sony's US blog goes on to insist that 60 per cent of the people who want Move already own Nintendo's console - they want to upgrade their motion-sensing experience apparently.

Since May, we're told, the number of people who want PlayStation Move has doubled. Of those, 30 per cent are women and 25 per cent are over 35 years-old - the average age is 28.

PlayStation Move trickled out in mid-September in Europe. Sony's Wiimote-like controller - which has a glowing bauble on top - has been in relatively high demand, although Sony never alluded to big upfront hardware sales like Microsoft is for Kinect. One million Move units have been shipped across the US, and PlayStation 3 worldwide sales have been bumped by the controller's arrival.

To keep momentum going, Sony plans to add another 15 games to the Move roster by the end of March 2011.

The list provided by the US PlayStation blog is below.


Out Now

Brunswick Pro Bowling
EyePet
Get Fit With Mel B
Heavy Rain
High Velocity Bowling
Hustle Kings
John Daly's ProStroke Golf
Kung Fu Rider
MAG
NBA 2K11
Planet Minigolf
Racquet Sports
Rapala Pro Bass Fishing
Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition
R.U.S.E
Sports Champions
Start The Party!
The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest
The Shoot
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2011
Time Crisis: Razing Storm
Toy Story 3: The Video Game
Tumble
TV Superstars
Coming in late 2010 and 2011:

Beat Sketcher
Dance Dance Revolution
Dead Space Extraction (available with Dead Space 2 Limited Edition)
echochrome ii
EA Create
Killzone 3
LittleBigPlanet 2
PAIN (PlayStation Move compatibility update)
PlayStation Move Ape Escape
PlayStation Move Heroes
SingStar Dance
SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs
The Sly Collection
The Fight: Lights Out
Tron Evolution: The Video Game
Zumba Fitness

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A new service allows you to watch network TV on your iPhone or iPad, free... at least for now. FilmOn.com offers live HD television in the US complete with commercials in what the company says is a free month-long trial. They claim that this service is "100% legal, but that didn't stop a lawsuit from a group of broadcasters. So grab it while you can: the site may not be up for long.

FlimOn was originally launched in the UK last year. The US site went live last month, featuring 30 channels like ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, the WB, Ion, and overseas networks such as Scuzz, Dubai Sports, and BBC News. It's run by what the Hollywood Reporter refers to as an "eccentric billionaire" who says the law allows what he is doing and has hired lawyers to defend himself. "Without a doubt, the Copyright Act upholds what FilmOn.com is doing

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