The UK is in the grip of the force as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed enters software charts at top spot. The game marks the biggest release week ever for a Star Wars game, and the biggest launch since Grand Theft Auto IV. What else is hot in the UK? Find out after the link.

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.

Aspiring golfers will finally get to experience what it's like to be trained by Tiger Woods' own personal coach Hank Haney in EA Sports' latest game, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09. Other new additions, mostly online gameplay improvements, are also thrown into the gaming franchise. More details in the full article!

Need for Speed: ProStreet rips its way into first place in the UK for the week of December 1, finally eclipsing Assassin's Creed, which has dropped to fourth place. ProStreet was in second place last week. See the full list of top 20 games for the UK in the full article.

Gaming giant Electronic Arts has revealed the results of its fiscal second quarter of 2007 and a slight dip in revenues and increase in losses has been noted. Gross profits were down 45 percent year-over-year and is currently at US$ 245 million. Madden NFL 08's big sales and Warhammer Online's delay were seen as major factors in the company's latest scorecard.

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Despite an 18% loss in revenue last quarter as compared to last year's, Electronic Arts is confident the launch of a number of holiday titles and an upcoming restructuring would put them back in the game. The changes will focus on efficiency and cost-cutting. Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter remains positive about the future of the studio, saying: "They appear to have costs under control and revenue growth is solid."

This week's PSN Europe update looks pretty beefy. There are three new demos, an add-on and a total of six new videos. Here's a list of available demos:

• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
• FIFA (RoI)
• The Simpsons

The Speed Master add-on for Ninja Gaiden Sigma has also gone live. Those who wish to add a new twist to their Ninja Gaiden Sigma playing experience can get it for GBP 2.99 (US$ 6). European gamers, log on and give the PSN a look-through. You might find something you like.

Chart Track UK has announced the games topping their all-format charts ending for the week ending September 29. Much like the warm welcome it enjoyed in North America, Bungie Studios' Halo 3 finds an equally receptive gaming audience in the UK as it takes the top post.

Electronic Arts' Medal of Honor: Airborne (PS3, PC, Xbox 360) - which topped the charts in our last report -  appears to have parachuted all the way down to 12. FIFA 08 (PS3, PSP, PS3, Xbox 360) currently holds the second place, followed by MySims, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08, and Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights.     

1. Halo 3 (Microsoft)
2. FIFA 08 (Electronic Arts)
3. MYSims (Electronic Arts)
4. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 (Electronic Arts)
5. Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (THQ)
6. Sega Rally (Sega)
7. Super Paper Mario (Nintendo)
8. Transformer: The Game (Activision)
9. SKATE (Electronic Arts)
10. Stuntman: Ignition (THQ)
11. Forza Motorsport 2 (Microsoft)
12. Medal of Honor: Airborne (Electronic Arts)
13. Quake Wars: Enemy Territory (Activision)
14. John Woo Presents Stranglehold (Midway)
15. New Super Mario Brothers (Nintendo)
16. Resistance: Fall of Man (Sony Computer Entertainment)
17. Colin McRae: DiRT (Codemasters)
18. The Sims 2: Bon Voyage (Electronic Arts)
19. BioShock (Take Two)
20. MotorStorm (Sony Computer Entertainment)

For those of you who didn't catch the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 demo from Electronic Arts which went online recently, prepare to change your mind. This video has one of the project's bosses Mike Cayado talking about Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08's features. While you're listening in, take the time to gawk at the sweet graphics. Check it out:

Mike mainly talks about the GamerNET, a new feature that measures every move you make in the game and allows you to upload the clip to share it with everyone online. The feature works great not only for showing off, but also for earning points that will enhance your saved game.

Also discussed was the Photo Face feature that allows you to take a snapshot of yourself or download an image online and have a created golfer put it on. The amazing thing about this is that the game generates expressions using the image data, so your face will react realistically on any given situation and not remain stone-faced, staring at nothingness all the time. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 is headed for the Microsoft Xbox 360, the Sony PlayStation 3, and the PC.

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Rejoice, PlayStation 3 owners. We've got some good news for you. The PlayStation Store has been updated and we're sure you'll find something interesting in this wave of updates.

Remember what Namco Bandai promised a few days ago? The Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection patch is here and it sports online gameplay and two single player modes (Survival and Practice). If you already have Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, the update will cost US$ 10, if you don't have it yet, you can purchase the Online Bundle (the game plus the update) for US$ 30.

A bunch of other goodies are now available on the PlayStation Store: images for Heavenly Sword Anime No. 4 and Super Puzzle Fighter II, game videos for Heavenly Sword Anime No. 4, Heavenly Sword "Making Of" No. 4, a Folklore "Surviving the Netherworld" Trailer and Clive Barker's Jericho Trailer, and movie videos for Bee Movie and Beowulf.

You'll also be glad to know that it's not all eye candy, as some demos are making a debut on the Store as well. Included in the rain of updates demos for Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (the full game is also available), Nascar 08, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008, and All-Pro Football 2K8 Demo.

Anyway, this PlayStation Network update will probably keep you busy in the days to come. Enjoy!

Thanks to Amish Gramish for the tip!