PSN Weekly: Beta Edition Company: SCEA Product: PSN Updates This week's update doesn't feature any new PSN games, though it does come with a chance to get in on two of the PS3's hottest beta tests, Resistance 2 and PlayStation Home. Similar to the SOCOM: Confrontation beta, which will begin in September, players who pick up this week's issue of the digital magazine Qore will receive a spot in the upcoming Resistance 2 Online Beta. Subscribers ($24.99 Annual Subscription) will receive "Premiere" status, granting them early access to the online beta. Players who only download this month's issue, Episode 03, will also receive access but at a later date. In addition to the beta invite, this month's issue features DC Super Heroes, artwork, mini-games and a few other surprises. For a chance to participate in the PlayStation Home Beta, you'll need to head over to the Themes section and download the PlayStation Home theme. Unlike the Resistance 2 beta, downloading the Home theme does not guarantee you'll get into the beta, but it's better than filling out a bunch of forms online, isn't it? Two additional wallpapers, one for Tomb Raider: Underworld and another for Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice, are also free to download. Madden fans can get ready for Madden 09 with three videos: The E3 Trailer, a 20th Anniversary Video covering the series' history and one detailing the new Adaptability feature. Extreme sports fans can also get their fix with a series of AST Dew Tour videos featuring Greg Lutzka, James Foster and Mike Spinner. Just to make sure non-sports fans aren't left with something to get excited about, a trailer for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Tomb Raider: Underworld are also up for download, as well as "Dead Space Dev Dairy #5: Creating Horror" and Issue #4 of the Dead Space Animated Comic. If you haven't been following the diaries or comic, I highly recommend both -- especially if you're interested in Dead Space. A list of additional in-game content is available below, along with this week's Guitar Hero III and Rock Band songs. Add-on Game Content Snakeball Team Mode ($1.99) Snakeball is a funky, futuristic sport set in a vibrant arena where you glide across the dazzling disco floor on your hoversnake, collecting balls and scoring goals. Chaotic action and energetic music bring together up to 8 players in entertaining online matches for a fun, unique gameplay experience. Upgrade to Team Mode today to buddy up and play with friends online or off for team-based gameplay fun! NASCAR 09 Montreal Track ($3.99) The Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal is the home of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 in the Nationwide Series. This track is a long winding road course that will test the skills of even the most seasoned driver. NASCAR 09 Skin Pack 1 ($2.49) A collection of Sprint and Nationwide alternate car skins from the 2008 NASCAR season featuring such paint schemes as Carl Edwards' Aflac, Dale Earnhardt Jr's National Guard Camouflage, Kyle Busch's Snickers, and more. NASCAR 09 Skin Pack 2 ($2.49) A collection of Sprint and Nationwide alternate car skins from the 2008 NASCAR season featuring such paint schemes as Jeff Gordon's Pepsi, Kevin Harvick's Platinum Pennzoil, Kyle Busch's Pedigree, and more. NASCAR 09 Skin Pack 3 ($2.49) A collection of Sprint and Nationwide alternate car skins from the 2008 NASCAR season featuring such paint schemes as Dale Earnhardt Jr's Silver and Black National Guard, Tony Stewart's Subway, Denny Hamlin's FedEx Ground, and more. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Interscope Track Pack ($6.25 "Carcinogen Crush" - AFI "Tina" -- Flyleaf "Putting Holes in Happiness" -- Marilyn Manson, remixed by Nick Zinner Rock Band "Toxicity" - System of a Down ($1.99) "B.Y.O.B" - System of a Down ($1.99) "Rescue Me" - Buckcherry ($0.99)* "Face Down in the Dirt"- Mötley Crüe* ($0.99) "Life is Beautiful" - Sixx:A.M. ($0.99) * * Tracks available together in Crüe Fest Pack 2 ($2.99) -Starscream, GameVortex Communications AKA Ricky Tucker