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Hyperkin, a developer and distributor of video game accessories, has announced the launch of the PS3 3-Port USB Hub which connects three additional controller outlets to the PlayStation 3.

In addition to the controller outlets, the 3-Port USB Hub has also been designed with a memory card slot that accepts SD cards, SDHC cards, MMC cards, and memory sticks. The PS3 Hub is also compatible with PS3 Slim and other computers.

The USB Hub is $14.99, and available today.

Nexon America today unveiled Kill Creek, a new map for its popular multiplayer first-person shooter Combat Arms.

The new map in Combat Arms was part of the game’s upcoming update that was scheduled for release today.

Kill Creek will support the following game modes:

• Elimination
• Elimination Pro
• Capture the Flag
• Quarantine Regen

Kill Creek has become a hot spot after guerilla units received Intel detailing the movement of weapons and supplies and have ambushed the train on a railroad bridge. Members of the train crew managed to alert the proper authorities and a Counter-Insurgency Unit was immediately dispatched to the area. Meanwhile, the guerilla units have been ferrying supplies out of the area via a road in the valley beneath the bridge. The Counter-Insurgency Unit arrives just as the last of the supplies are being moved out of the area, and the battle of a lifetime is set in motion.

Bungie has recently announced the launch of their newest game in the Halo series, Halo: Reach. This is not however a continuation of the campaign from Halo 1, 2, or 3. This new game features new weapons, new maps, new game types, and a new ranking system for multiplayer use. Also, Halo: Reach was designed around the multiplayer experience, and less focused on the campaign aspect, so you hardcore multiplayer gamers are sure to get as much out of it as possible. For those of you who purchased Halo: ODST, you have a beta key for the upcoming beta launch of Halo: Reach, and you can expect to be playing the beta in a couple months.

From what I have seen, this new Halo looks pretty sweet, and it is definitely worth a shot. I am most interested in the new ranking system, which is much like the one used for arenas in World of Warcraft. I can’t wait for Reach to come out, and I am excited to hear more about it. It looks like a treat that everyone should enjoy.

The release date has been announced for the much-anticipated Blood Sports content patch (v1.4), which includes four newly-designed PvP areas, more than 500 achievements, a Clan Wars system and the expansive region of Deadfall. The patch will be available for existing players on May 7.

With more than five months of development on a PvP update, developers at Fallen Earth are introducing Blood Sports, featuring four new PvP matches — Deathmatch, Survival, Capture the Flag and Assault — allowing players the opportunity to queue up for all-out brawls from anywhere in world. Deathtoll Points earned for participation and wins can also be used to purchase new, high-end PvP-oriented armor and gear.

Additionally the Deadfall region, which expands the current level cap to 50, will introduce more than 130 new missions, extended storylines, mutant mounts and several new craftable items with a new component. In Deadfall, players will also experience a vastly changed landscape with five new settlements to explore.

According to the company behind Fallen Earth, existing Fallen Earth subscribers will have access to the content patch beginning May 7, and new players will be able to purchase Fallen Earth Blood Sports from several digital and retail outlets, which includes the Blood Sports content patch in addition to all the original Fallen Earth content.

Earlier this week, Audio launched their brand new iPhone and iPod touch game, Audi A1 Beat Driver, available exclusively for the Apple App Store for free.

Audi A1 Beat Driver is a rhythm based driving game delivering free new music from up and coming rock bands around the world including La Roux, The Rakes , Lo-Fi-Fnk and Torpedo. In total there are 9 free music tracks to choose from.

Audi describes the game;

In the game you steer your Audi A1 to collect the markers and avoid the hazards as you speed through a kaleidoscopic 3D world of sound and color. Increase your score by collecting the bonus icons and don’t forget to clear your multiplier gauge (which builds up as you collect more points) to boost your multipliers and achieve the highest score possible.

The app comes with a number of features: get your name on the global Audi A1 Beat Driver leader board; challenge other players’ high-scores; post your scores to Facebook&Twitter; or alternatively choose to find out more about the stunning new Audi A1– The next big Audi.

You can find these nine songs in the game:

“Accelerate” – Performed by Torpedo

“I’m A Rope” – Performed by Tommy Sparks

“Strength In Numbers” – Performed by The Music

“Farewell To The Fairground” – Performed by White Lies

“Gold Guns Girls” – Performed by Metric

“1989” – Performed by The Rakes

“Bulletproof” – Performed by La Roux

“Digital Age” – Performed by After The Fall

“Want U” – Performed by Lo-Fi-Fnk

You can find the application on the Apple App Store today, for no charge.

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that singles from bands including Flyleaf, Busted and Silverchair will be added to the Rock Band Music Store. The songs will be added to the Rock Band Music Store for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii.

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, as well as more then 1,100 songs available through the music store, 65 million songs sold through the download store alone. Rock Band is claiming to the sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

Busted, one of the new bands featured in the music store, have sold more than 3 million albums worldwide, won two BRIT awards and sold out several arena tours. Songs from the three bands, Flyleaf, Busted and Silverchair, will be added to the Xbox 360 and Wii on April 27, and PlayStation 3 system on April 29.

The songs will be available for purchase as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and as individual tracks only on Wii. Pricing information as follows:

Price: $1.99 USD,£.99 UK,€1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track

$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points) per track

Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division was awarded the Grand Prix award at the MCV Industry Excellence Awards, where over 600 industry executives were in attendance.

The Grand Prix award annually recognizes a leading UK-based brand or company which has enjoyed both commercial and critical success, while also demonstrating the highest levels of trade level support.

Neil Thompson, General Manager of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division (UK&Ireland), stated that winning this prestigious honor was truly is a humbling moment.

MCV publisher Stuart Dinsey commented,“The Xbox 360 team is worthy winners of the Grand Prix. It was won for being true market leaders, driving sales of hardware, working brilliantly with third party licensees, supporting retail and showing true innovation with Xbox LIVE – by far the leading online games network today. The entire UK industry approved this choice so congratulations to everyone on the Xbox team.”