Both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the horror action game Dead Space will receive "premium upgrade packs", publisher Electronic Arts announced today.

Available November 13 on the Xbox Live Marketplace and November 20 in the PlayStation Store, the packs will offer a variety of player suits, weapons and weapons skins. In addition to the ten packs available for both platforms, there will be two platform-exclusive downloads too.

A complete list follows

• Astronaut Pack: Download the Astronaut Suit and Weapon Skin Pack, featuring an amazing Astronaut Suit and new skins for the Plasma Cutter, Pulse Rifle, and Ripper! - $3.00 / 240 MS points
• Big Gun Pack: Download the Steam Punk Force Gun, the ultimate in Necromorph-killing destruction. - $1.00 / 80 MS points
• Heavy Damage Pack: Download the Heavy Damage Weapon pack featuring a cool new look and massive firepower for the Plasma Cutter, Contact Beam, Pulse Rifle, and Ripper.... Read more

Okay, so it's not exactly the same as Marty McFly's time-traveling DeLorean, but the Jansen 88 Special that's coming to Burnout Paradise next year is pretty close, right down to those burning flame trails and, yes, a hover mode.

It's one of the four Legendary Cars that, as developer Criterion revealed today on its site, are coming to the open-world racer at some point in 2009. The other three? The Cavalry Bootlegger, Manhattan Spirit and the GT Nighthawk.

The cars will be among the game's premium downloadable content, available in both individual and discounted bundle form, though exact pricing was not disclosed. Burnout Paradise is currently available on PS3 and 360, with the PC version due in February.

It's the highest-profile update to Sony's online marketplace since last week: Kojima Productions' Metal Gear Solid 4, which is no doubt a PlayStation 3 exclusive, has emerged in demo form. Players who haven't taken a shot at Hideo Kojima's cinematic stealth-action magnum opus are highly encouraged to do so.

Also appearing is Episode 6 of Qore, Sony's digitally-downloaded video magazine. In this issue is a look at Tokyo and a look at the Home beta you'll have access to--if you bought an annual subscription before the end of October.

Per Thursday tradition, here's the full update list from Sony:

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... Read more

After a brief delay, Harmonix has released the 20 free downloadable songs for registered Rock Band 2 owners on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Those that registered their unique code on the game's official site should receive an e-mail with the download code and instructions shortly, if it hasn't arrived already. The offer will be extended to the Wii version of Rock Band 2 when it hits in December.

The free songs are as follows:

• The 88 - "Sons and Daughters"
• Authority Zero - "No Regrets"
• Between the Buried and Me - "Prequel To The Sequel"
• The Cab - "Bounce"
• The Chevelles - "Get It On"... Read more

Foo Fighters fans, your time has come. The band led by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl already has its classic "Everlong" as a part of Rock Band 2, but now players of Harmonix's rhythm-music series can get their hands on the entirety of the Foo's breakout album The Colour and the Shape, using master recordings, starting next week. The tracklist is as follows:

• Doll
• Monkey Wrench
• Hey, Johnny Park!
• My Poor Brain
• Wind Up
• Up in Arms
• My Hero
• See You
• Enough Space
• February Stars
• Walking After You
• New Way Home

The whole album comes at the price of 1600 Microsoft Points ($20), or tracks can be purchased individually for 160 Points ($2). Per digital marketplace tradition, the album drops on Xbox Live on Tuesday, November 11 and on the PlayStation Store on Thursday, November 15.

Update: Harmonix has hit an "unexpected delay with getting the content online with Microsoft" and "have suspended sending out the token codes until the content becomes available," going by a new post from the developer.

"We hope to have this resolved in the next 24 hours and apologize profusely for the delay," wrote community manager Sean Baptiste. "Again, we apologize for the delay and are working our butts off to get the content out to you."

Original Story: If you've bought Rock Band 2 and registered for the 20 free downloadable songs that were slated to arrive yesterday, Harmonix hasn't forgotten.

On its official forum, the studio noted that download codes for Xbox 360 owners began going out last night, but that "due to the volume of emails being sent, these will roll out over a 24 hour period." Harmonix also stressed its appreciation... Read more

Capcom and developer Zen Studios have partnered to bring a Street Fighter II-themed pinball table into Zen's downloadable Xbox Live Arcade game Pinball FX.

Meant to promote the November arrival of Capcom's downloadable Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the Street Fighter II board will hit Pinball FX as downloadable contentcome November 12.

No pricing was disclosed, but Capcom issued the following bullet points:

• Enter the World Warrior Championship fighting as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and Guile and battle against Sagat, Evil Ryu, Vega, and Balrog. Advance... Read more

Songs by The Beatles will only appear in the as-yet-untitled Harmonix-developed Beatles game and will not be available as downloadable content for Rock Band, Harmonix's other music game franchise, according to Reuters.

"None of the Fab Four's songs will be available for download on the existing Rock Band franchise," claims the news outlet.

Taken at face value, that statement dismisses the possibilities of both downloadable content and the option of downloading songs from the disc, a technique Harmonix used to bring Rock Band and AC/DC Live tracks into other Rock Band games.

As for why rival Activision was unable to secure The Beatles for Guitar Hero, Sony/ATV CEO Martin Bandie noted that Activision "presented [the option] as if they were doing the music business a favor," adding that "when it comes to The Beatles, the leverage changes." Harmonix owner MTV reportedly paid a "very rich" sum for the license.

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has recently spoken out, suggesting that perhaps the music industry should pay for inclusion in Guitar Hero games and more mainstream exposure, instead of Activision being forced to pay licensing fees.

No platforms have been announced for Harmonix's Beatles game, though it is slated to arrive by holiday 2009 and will be compatible with existing Rock Band peripherals.

The PlayStation 3-exclusive downloadable content for the narrative-driven shooter BioShock will arrive on November 20 for $9.99, publisher 2K has announced.

That $9.99 download will contain three challenge rooms, said to feature new trophies along with "new locations, objectives and artwork not seen anywhere else in the game."

• A Shocking Turn of Events - A Little Sister is trapped atop a Ferris wheel in an undisclosed location in Rapture. Using only the tools and environment around them, players must use their wits to create electricity to power the Ferris wheel and bring the Little Sister to safety.
• The I in Team - Using limited resources, and an even more... Read more

Next week's downlodable content for Rock Band is a bit of a doozy.

Along with the 20 free downloadable tracks for Rock Band 2 owners, developer Harmonix will release the Presidents of the United States track pack along with individual tunes from Fallout Boy and Hinder for both Rock Band and Rock Band 2.

Presidents of the United States of America Track Pack - 440 MS Points ($5.50)
• "Dune Buggy" - 160 MS Points ($2)
• "Feather Pluck'n" - 160 MS Points ($2)
• "Ladybug" - 160 MS Points ($2)
Individual Tracks
• Hinder - "Use Me" - 80 MS Points ($1) until 12/4, 160 MS Points ($2) after
• Fallout Boy - "I Don't Care" - 80 MS Points ($1) until 12/4, 160 MS Points ($2) after

Per tradition, Xbox 360 owners will gain access to the tracks on Tuesday, November 4, with PlayStation 3 getting the downloads on the following Thursday, November 6,

Publisher Activision has announced that the theme song from the latest 007 flick Quantum of Solace will be downloadable content for Gutiar Hero World Tour.

Joining the existing DLC lineup, the Jack White and Alicia Keys-performed tune "Another Way to Day" will hit PS3 and Xbox 360 on November 7, priced at 160 Microsoft Points ($2). A Wii release of the track was not mentioned in today's announcement.

In related news, Activision's Quantum of Solace video game--the first James Bond game to launch alongside its respective movie--will hit North American retailers on November 4, with the North American release of the film following November 14.

Both the game and film premiere in Europe today.

The official PlayStation Blog has word that the first downloadable content for LittleBigPlanet will be released November 6. Available until November 19, the free DLC allows you to dress up Sackboy with a Halloween Mask, or in a "Launch" Spacesuit.

Though these initial Sackboy costumes will be free, the blog outlines future costume DLC which will cost money. Other upcoming DLC will include, among other things, additional objects, materials and sounds for the game.

MotorStorm Pacific Rift (PS3), Evolution Studios' freshly released off-road racing sequel, is set to get a whole lot of downloadable content in the form of weekly updates.

"Once we're all rested its back to the development bunker to finish off the DLC we have lined up for you guys in the coming months," said director Nigel Kershaw to CVG. "You'll be glad to know, a lot of it is free," he added.

"We're going to try and give you something new to play with every week," Kershaw explained.

For those who find weekly DLC updates for the off-road racer a bit excessive, there will also be major content packs available less frequently. Those packs "should be on the [PlayStation] store after Christmas," according to the director.

Downloadable Jimi Hendrix and The Raconteurs tunes will hit the just-launched Guitar Hero World Tour next month, publisher Activision Blizzard has revealed.

Following the R.E.M. Track Pack on October 30--a two-week Xbox 360 exclusive--and Oasis Track Pack on November 6, the Jimi Hendrix Track Pack will arrive for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners on November 13, while November 20 will see the release of The Raconteurs Track Pack for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii.

While The Raconteurs tracks will be available on all three platforms for individual purchase, the announcement indicates that the Hendrix tunes will only be sold in bundle form and will not be available on Wii.

Jimi Hendrix Track Pack - November 13 (440 MS Points / $5.50)
• If 6 was 9
• Little Wing
• Fire (Live)
The Raconteurs Track Pack - November 20 (440 MS Points / $5.50)
• Salute Your Solution - 160 MS Points / 200 Wii Points / $2
• Hold Up - 160 MS Points / 200 Wii Points / $2
• Consoler of the Loneley - 160 MS Points / 200 Wii Points / $2

Rock Band developer Harmonix has lifted the veil off the upcoming week's downloadable tracks for the music-rhythm series.

From the It's About Damn Time department, Blink-182's "Dammit" shows up to the party. Also arriving are a track from The Psychedelic Furs, two from Silversun Pickups, and three from Siouxsie and the Banshees.

• Siouxsie and the Banshees - "Hong Kong Garden"
• Siouxsie and the Banshees - "The Killing Jar"
• Siouxsie and the Banshees - "Kiss Them For Me"
• Blink-182 - "Dammit"
• The Psychedelic Furs - "Pretty In Pink"
• Silversun Pickups - "Melatonin"
• Silversun Pickups - "Well Thought Out Twinkles"

All tracks are masters and retail for 160 Microsoft Points ($2). The three Siouxsie and the Banshees songs will be available in a pack for 440 Points ($5.50).

As always, they'll be available for both Rock Band games on Xbox 360 on Tuesday, October 28 and PlayStation 3 on Thursday, October 30.

Another Thursday, another update to Sony's online store for downloadable products of all shapes and sizes.

This week offers real variety with the PS3 debut of Penny Arcade Adventures, Yoda coming to Soul Calibur IV, Mega Man 9 DLC, new Civilization Revolution DLC, and a Valkyria Chronicles demo getting opened up to the masses who don't want to buy Sony's Qore video magazine.

Another Thursday, another full listing of downloadable content... Read more

Ending the tyranny of system exclusive characters, Star Wars icons Darth Vader and Yoda make the leap to the other versions of Soul Calibur IV today, with Yoda hitting PS3 and Vader arriving on Xbox 360 as a $5 downloadable add-on.

The two join an existing array of downloadable content for the 3D fighter, including new costumes, many of which are commemorated in this new trailer from publisher Namco.

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The first batch of downloadable content for Neversoft's Guitar Hero World Tour has popped up on the Xbox Live Marketplace, revealing price points identical to those of Harmonix's rival Rock Band franchise.

Classic Rock Track Pack - 440 Microsoft Points ($5.50)

• "Rock and Roll Band" by Boston - 160 Microsoft Points ($2)
• "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner - 160 Microsoft Points ($2)
• "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield - 160 Microsoft Points ($2)

Past Guitar Hero games saw downloadable 3-song track packs priced at 500 Microsoft Points ($6.25), with no option to purchase individual songs.

Two other packs are available to download-- the Neversoft Track Pack ("Anything" by An Endless Sporadic, "Electrorock" by Sworn) and the Guitar Hero Duel... Read more

Harmonix's music game franchise Rock Band will soon gain three new tracks from The Presidents of the United States, according to the alternative rock band's official site.

Available to Xbox 360 owners on November 4, the three downloadable tracks will be:

• Ladybug
• Dune Buggy
• Feather Pluck'n

Per tradition, a PlayStation 3 release of the tracks is expected the following Thursday, November 6. The songs will be compatible with the original Rock Band and Rock Band 2, and join the Presidents' existing track on the Rock Band 2 disc, "Lump."

No pricing was disclosed in the announcement, though downloadable Rock Band tunes generally sell for 160 Microsoft Points ($2), with a 3-track pack often offered at 440 Microsoft Points ($5.50).

The second batch of downloadable content for IntiCreate's downloadable Mega Man 9 will arrive this week, bringing new modes and stages to the 8-bit-style platformer.

While the last set of downloads sold for $2-3, this round will sell for $1 per pack, and will be available later today for Wii owners, tomorrow for Xbox 360 players, and Thursday, October 23 for PlayStation 3 gamers.

• Hard Mode (100 Wii Points / $1) - Dubbed Hero Mode in Japan, this mode enables you to play the entire game on an increased difficulty level with alternate enemy distribution and spawning points. Hard Mode is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges Modes.
• Expert Mode (100 Wii Points / $1) - Dubbed Super Hero Mode Japan, this mode represents the apex of Mega Man 9 difficulty settings and is not for the novice Mega Man 9 player. This mode triples the level of difficulty from the default Mega Man 9 game. Expert Mode is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges Modes.
• Special Time Attack Stage (100 Wii Points / $1) - This DLC gives you an additional stage for Time Attack Mode, complete with an all new level and Robot Master Boss, "Fake Man." Similar in difficulty to the Willy Stages, players will have a fun time tackling this time sensitive competitive stage. Special Time Attack Stage is not compatible with Challenge Mode.