Konami has just announced a new expansion pack slated for Metal Gear Online should give you a reason to jump back into the game. The expansion is so aptly titled, MEME will feature new characters and gameplay modes to add to the already epic online Metal Gear adventure.

The MEME EXPANSION unveils two new special characters, which are playable for the first time. Liquid Ocelot enters the fray with the ability to manipulate the Sons of the Patriots’ lock system using his Guns of the Patriots skills, and can also deactivate the weaponry of a targeted for within Metal Gear Online’s multi-player modes. Similarly, Mei Ling comes into play with three unique attributes, including the Trench Mortar weapon, Soliton Sonar capabilities, and the means to transfix enemies.

Three new maps have also been created, with the rough, uneven industrial elements of Silo Sunset, the dense foliage of Forest Firefight and a snow-blown deserted factory called Winter Warehouse available for the first time. The download also implements a number of new rules, which are also now available without the MEME EXPANSION update. A new ‘No Headshot’ setting allows players to attribute the same level of damage when shot in the head to that of a regular body shot. ‘Stealth Death Match’ allows users to compete with the stealth elements switched on automatically; while the ‘Interval’ setting allows used to practice and chat with each other within the battlefield, without their ranking or records being adversely affected.

The official expansion won't hit online until November 25th. Check out more info at www.metalgearsolid.com and www.konami-mgo.com.

Age of Booty his now available on the Playstation Network according to Capcom. Age of Booty was worked on by Certain Affinity and it is a downloadable real-time multiplayer strategy game that puts players in command of a pirate ship with the goal of destroying enemies and capturing towns.

More game info after the jump.

Those bent on sticking with the Playstatoin 3 version of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe as it should be for fighters like this, in my opinion of course, can look forward too some Trophies to collect during their massacre. Playstation3Fanboy discovered thanks to a tip from a couple of their readers.

Dont' forget, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe has officially gone gold, so expect the title to hit store shelves very soon. Read more below...

Source: Ps3Fanboy

2k Games has announced that Playstation 3 owners of Bioshock will receive add-on game content which will be available for download on November 20th. The new content includes three challenge rooms that take place outside of the main storyline and will be available for $9.99.

More info on the new content after the jump.

According to THQ today a demo for their upcoming release of WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 was just released exclusively on the Playstation Network. The demo is free for download and gamers can expect the launch of the title November 9th on store shelves everywhere.

The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 playable demo for the PLAYSTATION 3 system will allow consumers to sample exhibition and tag team matches using the RAW arena. Superstars Triple H(R), Shawn Michaels(R), Jeff Hardy(TM) and Matt Hardy(R) are available for battle as players explore new game features, including the revitalized tag team experience. Players can now build momentum and attributes as a team, devastate opponents with high impact double teams, pull off new bone-crunching tag team finishers and get the "hot tag" for the win.

THQ and JAKKS Pacific have announced that they will be releasing the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 collector's edition exclusively for the Playstation 3. The collector's edition features a copy of the game and a disc with exclusive Blu-ray content. The disc contains a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the video game and WWE footage from a variety of SmackDown vs. Raw matches.

"The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 collector's edition for the PLAYSTATION 3 system is a tremendous opportunity for us to collaborate with our partners to produce a unique offering for our fans," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. "In addition to the great WWE video features, the videogame documentary will allow fans to see all of the work that goes into making their favorite fighting videogame franchise."

This coming Monday, October 27th, there will be an update made available on the PlayStation Network to unlock the Trophy system for Grand Theft Auto IV on the PLAYSTATION 3. There will be 51 total trophies, broken down by four different levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum.

Check out some of the trophies after the jump.
 

Originally debuting in just a few days, October 21st to be exact, LittleBigPlanet has been delayed by Sony citing that of an incident regarding one of the games music tracks in a paticular level. Sony has the official details...

During the review process prior to the release of LittleBigPlanet, it has been brought to our attention that one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the Qur’an. We have taken immediate action to rectify this and we sincerely apologize for any offense that this may have caused.

We will begin shipping LittleBigPlanet to retail in North America the week of October 27th. Sorry for the delay, and rest assured, we are doing everything we can to get LittleBigPlanet to you as soon as possible.

Source: Playstation.blog

Joystiq tracked down what the song track was that caused the delay and you can read more about that below...

An interesting update, here is a look back in case you might've missed it...

PS3:

• SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation ($39.99)
• Sno-Cross Championship Racing ($5.99) [PS1]
• MotorStorm Pacific Rift Demo
• Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 Spyglass Hill Golf Course ($7.49)
• The Eye of Judgement: Biolith Rebellion 3 (Expansion Set Three) ($14.99)
• The Eye of Judgement: Biolith Rebellion 2 & 3 Expansion Bundle ($19.99)
• Weekly Rock Band Songs

• Dead Head Fred ($14.99)
• PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient 2 ($14.99)
• Lego Batman: The Video Game Demo
• Sno-Cross Championship Racing ($5.99) [PS1]

Check it all out at the official Playstation. blog.

Some new updates on the Playstation. blog have led to this news post here. New Firmware updates will be hitting the Playstation Portable and Playstation 3 soon. The Playstation 3 will hit Firmware update 2.50 and add a number of interesting features...

• Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset - we’ve told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog. This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear and wide-band online voice chat. On top of that, an added on-screen indicator shows battery status, volume level and use of HQ mode.
• PlayStation Trophies interface enhancements - I know that many of you are busy collecting trophies and raising your PlayStation Trophy level. This update makes sharing and comparing your trophies with your friends even easier. On 1st part of the profile page you’ll see a symbol under level that represents level and the actual percentage towards the next level along with the existing level meter. The level symbol carries over to the trophy comparison screen where you will now be able to see your level, your friend’s level and the percentage towards the next level for both users along with all of the game by game comparison information you see today.
• Friend status – Offline friends on your Friends list will have information below their avatars that will indicate how long it has been since they were last online.
• Video – This update adds the Scene Search feature similar to the feature on the PSP. Activating this feature while viewing a video on the PS3 will break the video up into scenes that you can quickly access by pressing the X button. You can break the videos into one, two or five minute intervals. In addition, you can now choose to have all of the videos under the video section of the XMB play in sequence. Go to Settings then Video Settings to turn this option on.
• PlayStation Store – We’ve added a redeem codes option right on the store to make it easier to redeem your PlayStation Network Cards and promotion codes. In addition, PlayStation Network Sign Up and Account Management have been redesigned.
• Power Save Settings – You can now set your PS3 and wireless controllers to turn off automatically after set periods of inactivity. Go to Settings then Power Save Settings to turn on these features.
• Background Downloading - You now have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system from the button under [Users] while content is being downloaded or installed.
• In-game Screenshots - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.
• In addition to all of the features above there are some additional features and enhancements included in 2.50. Once the update launches, you can read all of the details here.

As I mentioned the Playstation Portable will be getting its big 5.00 update. Get the party hats out....

Check out the Playstation Portable features below and you can read all about it at the Playstation.blog