PS Fanboy Week in Review: 1/28 - 2/3

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Home recently got a pre-launch update (although still no public beta!). Check out PS3 Fanboy for brand new images from the updated build.

• PixelJunk Monsters (PS3)
  "Those in it for the long-haul will easily get over 20 hours of gameplay. Add a fantastic two-player co-op mode, and you have a lengthy game that costs as much as a sandwich."

• Wild ARMS XF (PSP)
  We got a chance to talk to producer (and scenario writer) Akifumi Kaneko about this upcoming tactical SPRG.

• PS Fanboy Wallpapers: Volume 17
  Army of Two wallpapers. For download on PS3 and PSP.
• PlayStation Fancast 015: Naughty Dog edition
  An interview with Naughty Dog's Richard Lemarchand.
• Home (PS3)
  Brand new images from the recently updated version.
• Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)
  New images from the upcoming racing game.
• Soulcalibur IV (PS3)
  Hot new images showcase returning fighters.
• Minna no Golf Portable 2 (PSP)
  Downloadable demo of this Japanese golf game.

• ADV gives the thumbs up, goes Blu-ray
  HD anime has a new home.
  
• Codemasters CEO: Don't dismiss Sony's ten year cycle
  PS3 will have the longevity it promised.
  
• Eye of Judgment: second wave on display
  New cards coming soon.
  
• EA getting used to PS3 development - but 'not quite' there
  Parallel development still causing issues.
  
• Europeans being price gouged by retailers for PS3 DMC4
  Why is the PS3 version so much more expensive?
  
• Will you enter the Warhawk paint scheme and insignia contest?
  Warhawk artists compete for fame, prizes.
  
• PSN sales surprise even Sony CEO
  In a good way.
  

• PSP snatched right out of child's hands
  It's like stealing candy ...
  
• Super Robot Wars Portable announced
  So much better than those regular robot wars.
  
• Europe to get downloadable Patapon demo
  Also includes bonus weapon for use in full game.
  
• Star Ocean 2 gets April release in Japan
  Although US version is still not anounced.
  
• NeoPets: PetPet Adventures now available to download
  It's what we've all been waiting for.
  
• Sony raises PSP sales forecast
  Yeah, it's actually doing better than they thought.
  
• Firmware 3.90 fixes mysterious Store errors
  No more tears, affected friends.
  
• Grab a hammer, Ikuze Gensan is coming (to Japan)
  

• Metal Gear Online
  Gameplay footage from the upcoming Kojima online game.
  

• PSP Fanboy Theatre: Volume 48
  Download videos directly to your PSP!
  
• Downstream Panic!
• Star Ocean: The First Departure
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• FlatOut: Head On
• Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G