Sony announced today (via 4Gamer.net) that PlayStation Home in Japan will host a Christmas-themed event for two weeks starting on December 9th.

Fourteen different publishers will be on hand in the Home Square and Theater promoting new games, and visitors on Christmas Day will receive special gifts. Among the attendees will be Capcom (pushing Monster Hunter Portable 3rd), Q-Games (PixelJunk Shooter 2), Square Enix (The 3rd Birthday) and Sega (Valkyria Chronicles 3).

Sony did not disclose what sort of presents to expect from these companies, only who's coming and what they'll be showing off. However, in a separate announcement Capcom revealed that starting on December 16th, visitors to the Monster Hunter lounge will receive a free pig named "Puugi." Puugi is a pet, not a table or trophy, so it can walk alongside you. No word on whether Puugi can dance.

The complete list of publishers:

* Ark System Works: Arcana Heart 3
* Irem: No specific title
* Capcom: Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
* Q-Games: PixelJunk Shooter 2
* Koei Tecmo: Dynasty Warriors Online
* Konami: Castlevania Lords of Shadow
* Square Enix: The 3rd Birthday
* Spike: Dangan Ronpa
* Sony Japan: Gran Turismo 5, Loco Roco
* D3: Dream Club Portable
* Nippon Ichi: Disgaea 4
* Namco Bandai: Tales of Graces F
* Ubisoft: Assassin's Creed Brotherhood