This week's update to the PlayStation 3's digital store includes a new downloadable title, a digital encyclopedia detailing the Metal Gear saga, and the regular roundup of downloadable content.

As previously reported, today's update marks the release of Koei's Fatal Inertia EX, a retooled edition of the 2007 Xbox 360 combat racer with new tracks, difficulty settings and a modified Sixaxis control scheme. The game is priced at $29.99.

This week also sees the debut of the Metal Gear Solid 4 Database, available free of charge. The database spans the entirety of Kojima Productions' stealth action series from the original Metal Gear to the newly released Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3), and includes an encyclopedia, relationship map, and series timeline.

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Publisher Koei has announced that it has wrapped production of its downloadable combat racer Fatal Inertia EX (PS3), readying the title for a June 19 release on the PlayStation Store.

A retooled version Koei's 2007 Xbox 360 racer Fatal Inertia, Fatal Inertia EX adds eight tracks and a new difficulty level for veteran racers. The game also features a modified control scheme which takes advantage of the PlayStation 3's Sixaxis capabilities.

Fatal Inertia EX will run gamers $29.99. As with most PlayStation Network releases, a playable demo will be made available alongside the full game.

Koei's long-developed futuristic racer Fatal Inertia EX is hitting the PlayStation Network next month, MTV Multiplayer reports.

Fatal Inertia was originally slated to be a PlayStation 3 launch title, but has since been delayed multiple times. The game was released on Xbox 360 in September 2007.

Denoted by an EX, this version of the game will come with new features and gameplay changes, including a training venue with eight new tracks.

Expect Fatal Inertia EX to be released on the PlayStation Network in late May, for the price of $29.99.