As expected, it's another week filled with downloadable goodies from Sony as the latest update for the PlayStation Store hits PSN subscribers in the North American region. This week sees the arrival of the much awaited Bionic Commando Rearmed, as well as other interesting downloadable content. Check out the complete list in our full article.

Microsoft and Sony have always been in competition for the hearts of the gaming masses. That said, one of the biggest draws for their two consoles has to be their respective online component.

Let's take a look at Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network in some detail, checking out their strengths and weaknesses, as well as what we think they should do to ensure a bright future for the respective services.

It's Thursday once again and it means another obligatory PlayStation Store update from the people at Sony. This week sees the return of Ubisoft's mascot, Rayman, as well as some downloadable puzzles with elephants. Want to know more about the latest update? Check out our full article after the jump.

We know hardly any of you would look this way, now that your pre-order of Snake's final chapter has shipped to your doorstep. But Sony would just like you to know that they've added new things to the US PlayStation Store this week, and some of it's even angled to enhance your Metal Gear Solid 4 experience. There's also a slew of free downloadable content for both the next generation console and the PSP, as well as UMD titles finally hitting the PC store. Read more to get the full list.

Ah, Kojima and his delightful sense of humor. It's a good thing that we're going to get more of it in Konami and Kojima Productions'  Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. In the video embedded in the full article you're going to see Otacon break the fourth wall and make a fun reference to the older MGS games; specifically, their need to swap discs.

Thanks to Rick for the tip!

The PSP version of flOw has gone live on the European PlayStation Store. Along with flOw comes the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare variety map pack and more demos, trailers, themes, wallpaper and PSOne games. Hit the full article for the complete list.

Things are definitely looking up for Sony this 2008. As for those who own the PlayStation 3, you guys are in for one great year. In an interview, Sony's marketing VP, Scott Steinberg, dropped hints on a few upcoming features for their console. Read about them in the full article.

We just got wind of the latest developments on the rumor about Sony's 80 GB PS3 model being phased out in the future. Apparently, there's information that GameStop will no longer receive new shipment of the console. Details after the jump!

You've been waiting for it, and so here it is. The Devil May Cry 4 demo has finally become available on the European PlayStation Store along with three new PS1 games and an MX vs ATV Untamed demo. There's a trailer in there too. Check the full article for details.

The European PlayStation Store has come up with its January 24 update. Up for grabs are some classic titles for the PSone, as well as the online-exclusive multiplayer shooter Syphon Filter: Combat Ops for the PlayStation Portable.

For the other titles in today's update, check out the full article after the jump!