We’re nearing the end of the month, with Spring (hopefully!) on its way. Unfortunately, this weeks PlayStation Store updateleaves a lot to be desired. What ever happened to weekly free costumes for LittleBigPlanet? Oh well, read on for today’s headlines:

• Patapon 2 has been given an official North American release dateof May 5. Even better, players will soon be able to dress up their Sackboy’s as little Pata people.
• The folks over at NEO GAF have created a truly awesome level based on the 8 bit classic Contra.
• More Home spaces have been announced, this time based on SOCOM and Siren. No word on when we can expect to see them though.
• Criterion has updated the new Burnout Paradise page, which now includes friends and Twitter support.
• It’s not much, we have a few detailsfor the upcoming PSP version of LittleBigPlanet. It’s not being developed by Media Molecule, and it looks like it will be similar to the PS3 version.

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Today in PlayStation: February 27, 2009

This level appears to be heavily inspired by the Castlevania series, as it features a sprawling environment that shifts from dangerous mountain tops, to sub-terranean areas, all the way back up to an incredibly detailed haunted castle. This castle includes all of the prerequisites, including a laboratory, a torture room, and a creepy dining room. Add in a few clever puzzles, and you have one of the best user generated levels I have played so far. It’s long, detailed, and atmospheric. What more could you ask for?

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LittleBigPlanet Level of the Day: Devil Castle Part 1 – Shifting Moon

Whew, it’s a busy day in PlayStation news today, so let’s just head straight into the headlines.

• Media Molecule has revealed the first downloadable level pack for LittleBigPlanet, which has a very festive theme. The pack includes Christmas themed costumes, objects, decorations, and stickers, all for just $2.99. Expect to see more of these in the future.
• The PS2 versions of SingStar are finally backwards compatible with the PS3 version.
• Despite Sony’s denials, rumors suggest that games for the next iteration of the PSP are already in development.
• Gabranth from Final Fantasy XII will be in the upcoming fighter Dissidia, though in what capacity we still don’t know.
• A fresh batch of screens from Resident Evil 5 have been released, and man do they look sweet.
• PlayStation Home may not be all that impressive right now, but Sony is taking you suggestions on ways to improve the service.
• The PS3 version of Fallout 3 has been patched, and among other things, now supports Trophies.

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Today in PlayStation: December 16, 2008

It’s Monday, and it’s almost time to take some time off for the holidays. But in the mean time, there is plenty of interesting gaming news today, especially if for fans of PSN games.

• The Spike Video Game Awards were this weekend, and Media Molecule won studio of the year and PS3 game of the year for LittleBigPlanet.
• Also at the VGAs, God of War III and Uncharted 2 both debuted brand new trailers.
• It looks like Space Invaders Extreme is coming to the PlayStation Network, though we don’t know when.
• Pixeljunk Eden is getting a patch, which will make the downloadable title a tad less frustrating.
• We finally have details on the next game from the creator of Katamari, Noby Noby Boy. It will be available exclusively on the PSN, and will cost around $9. Additionally, it should be released early next year.

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Today in PlayStation: December 15, 2008

There are a lot of cool people making a lot of great levels on LittleBigPlanet, and we here at the PlayStation Monger want to recognize their efforts. Take RRR30000 for example. This Japanese developer has come up with some of the most creative and complex levels the in the game. From several side-scrolling shooters (Libidius.Jp and SuperLibius.Jp) to a Tetris clone (Libirius.Jp) and even a version of Dance Dance Revolution (LittleDanceRevolution.Jp), RRR30000’s creations are all familiar, yet bizarre at the same time. They also tend to be pretty difficult, thanks in no part to the language barrier created by having Japanese instructions. But still, these levels are all incredible, and are perfect examples of what can be done in LBP with a bit of creativity and a lot of patience.

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LittleBigPlanet Creator Spotlight: RRR30000

It’s a good day today, as two hotly anticipated (by me anyways) games have finally been given release dates. Which ones? Read on to find out.

• Finally! Super Street Fighter Turbo HD Remix has a release date, and will be hitting the PlayStation Network next week. Hadoken!
• This weeks LittleBigPlanet DLC includes a television costume, as well as a pack of adorable Loco Roco themed outfits for a cool $2.99.
• The mysterious safari game Afrika is finally coming to North America, and has been redubbed National Geographic: Africa.
• Rumors suggest that LittleBigPlanet developed Media Molecule has signed on to create three more PS3 exclusive titles.
• The PSP will be getting yet another update, though this one won’t add much outside of improving software stability.
• The PS3 exclusive DLC for BioShock will be available tomorrow, which adds bonus challenge rooms and a new game plus mode for second playthroughs.

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Today in PlayStation: November 19, 2008

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LittleBigPlanet Level of the Day: Sweet Child O’ Mine