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Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.

Note: Qore Episode 05 debuts next week on Thursday, 10/9 celebrating Halloween with a scary game roundup featuring Fallout 3, Resident Evil 5, and Dead Space. Plus monster snowboard and skate master, Shaun White takes us on a tour of his new game. Episode 05 also features exclusive access to SEGA’s Valkyria Chronicles demo and some other creepy surprises.
Add-on Game Content

NBA Live 09 Oklahoma City Pack (free)
This pack contains the up-to-date uniforms, logos, arena art and cheerleaders for the recently announced Oklahoma City Thunder NBA franchise.
File size: 42 MB

NBA Live 365 ($19.99)
Get NBA LIVE 365 for daily updates to Dynamic DNA all season long. Dynamic DNA brings unprecedented realism to NBA LIVE 09 with real world results driving Player DNA that drives how a player scores, Team DNA rating how players play together and Player Tendencies from each spot on the floor. Replay any NBA game all season with actual streaks, tendencies and DNA from that day in NBA LIVE Rewind. Basketball made fresh daily all season long!
File size: 778 MB

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 Firestone Country Club ($7.49)
With some of the finest holes of golf on any private club in the country, Firestone Country Club has made a name for itself as one of the most legendary rounds of golf anywhere. Firestone CC is rich with a history of testing the world’s best players, which it has done for 22 years as the site of the World Series of Golf and now the present home of the World Golf Championships - Bridgestone Invitational. Download this course today and see what the best players in the world are talking about.
File size: 187 MB

Soulcalibur IV Weapon Set (Bonus Weapons) ($3.99)
Tired of using traditional weapons with your customized characters? Try this unusual weapon set to cause gamers to take a second look when fighting you! Please note that items from this set can also be acquired within the game so purchase this pack wisely.
File size: 3.09 MB

Soulcalibur IV Weapon Set (Main Weapons) ($3.99)
The main weapon set unlocks excitement to your SOULCALIBUR IV playing. This set will provide you with all the weapons used by all the characters available in a handy price tag. Please note that items from this set can also be acquired within the game so purchase this pack wisely.
File size: 3.09 MB
Rock Band

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

* “Mellowship Slinky in B Major” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “My Lovely Song”- Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “Naked in the Rain” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “The Power of Equality” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “Sir Psycho Sexy” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “Suck My Kiss” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “The Greeting Song” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “The Righteous & The Wicked” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “They’re Red Hot” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “Under the Bridge” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “Apache Rose Peacock” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “Blood Sugar Sex Magik” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “Breaking the Girl” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “Funky Monks” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “I Could Have Lied” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “If You Have to Ask” - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)
* “Blood Sugar Sex Magik” Album ($19.99) - this album includes “Blood Sugar Sex Magik” Album. This album includes “The Power of Equality,” “If You Have to Ask,” “Breaking the Girl,” “Funky Monks,” “Suck My Kiss,” “I Could Have Lied,” “Mellowship Slinky in B Major,” “The Righteous & The Wicked,” “Blood Sugar Sex Magik,” “Under the Bridge,” “Naked in the Rain,” “Apache Rose Peacock,” “The Greeting Song,” “My Lovely Man” and “Sir Psycho Sexy” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

File sizes: 8.33 MB - 65.7 MB (singles), 545 MB (track pack)
Game Demos (free)

Brothers In Arms Hell’s Highway Demo
Check out the free demo for the game that IGN.com praised as “A World War II the likes of which you’ve never seen”. Experience the amazing graphics and sound, compelling storyline, and new gameplay features that make the critically-acclaimed game more realistic than ever. Join Sgt. Matt Baker and the 101st Airborne Division as they begin the battle to open the infamous Hell’s Highway in a daring bid for a quick end to the war.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.21 GB

Beijing 2008 Demo
The Beijing 2008 demo contains three exciting events:

* 100m – Allows players to face off in the ultimate test of speed!
* Triple Jump – Requires split second timing, speed, and agility.
* Hammer Throw – Combines the use of power and dexterity

Each event is playable with 1-4 human players and can be played in either men’s or women’s competition. Users can also pick any of the 32 countries represented in the full version of Beijing 2008!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 907 MB

BioShock Demo
Discover Rapture with the official demo of BioShock, a story-driven first person action experience that allows you to do the impossible as you journey through the amazing, immersive and terrifying world of Rapture, a distinct Art Deco underwater utopia gone mad. Experience the incredible world of BioShock for yourself with the free demo.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.39 GB

Eternal Sonata Demo
On his deathbed, the famous composer, Chopin, drifts between this life and the next. On the border between dreams and reality, Chopin discovers the light that shines in all of us in this enduring tale of good and evil, love and betrayal. Download the demo today to experience captivating quests in Path to Tenuto, Tenuto Village and Heaven’s Mirror Forest.
ESRB Rated
File size: 622 MB

NBA 2K9 Demo
NBA 2K9 delivers the most complete basketball video game to date with a brand-new in-game presentation style, 2K-HD graphics system and even more Signature Styles than ever. With this NBA 2K9 demo, relive the start of Game 6 in the 2008 NBA Finals. Play one 4 minute quarter as the Lakers take on the Celtics in Boston in this single player demo.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 495 MB
Game Music ($2.99)

PixelJunk Eden Soundtrack
Presenting the soundtrack to the hit PLAYSTATION Network game PixelJunk Eden; a truly organic platformer with lush visuals and slick controls, all wrapped in outstanding original music. Japanese multimedia artist Baiyon designed the game’s graphics and produced the minimalistic electronica soundtrack, and now you can enjoy the music from the game anytime from any device. Download the PixelJunk Eden soundtrack today!
File size: 189 MB

Game Videos (free)

Bluetooth Headset Video
File size: 46 MB (HD)

SOCOM Frostfire Fly-through
File size: 68 MB (HD)

SOCOM Fallen Fly-through
File size: 69 MB (HD)

SOCOM Control Trailer
File size: 73 MB (HD)

LittleBigPlanet Life in LittleBigPlanet- Ep 1
File size: 135 MB (HD), 223 (1080)

LittleBigPlanet Adventures of SackBoy
File size: 59 MB (HD), 96 (1080)

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Trailer
File size: 163 MB (HD)

Tom Clancy’s End War: Command Points Video Briefing
File size: 61 MB (HD)

Tom Clancy’s End War: Combat Chain Video Briefing
File size: 113 MB (HD)

Tomb Raider: Underworld - Beneath the Surface: The Story
File size: 97 MB (HD), 127 MB (1080)

Tomb Raider: Underworld - Beneath the Surface: The Vision
File size: 115 MB (HD), 190 MB (1080)

Facebreaker Audition Video #4
File size: 90 MB (HD)

AST Dew Tour videos (x8)
Check out these videos exclusively on the PSN!
File sizes: 53 MB - 129 MB (HD), 88 MB - 235 MB (1080)
Movie and Blu-ray Trailers (free)

Jerry Maguire Blu-ray trailer
File size: 112 MB (HD), 148 MB (1080)
PS3 Themes (free)

Iron Man Movie Theme
File size: 3.03 MB
PLAYSTATION Store for PC

Here is this week’s content release for the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. To download these games to your PSP, navigate to http://store.playstation.com. There, you’ll find descriptions of the content and directions on how to get started. For more on the PLAYSTATION Store for PC, please click here.
PSP Game Downloads

* Untold Legends the Warriors Code ($14.99)
(also downloadable via PS3)

* Work Time Fun ($9.99)
(also downloadable via PS3)
Game Videos

* Bluetooth Headset Video

* Pipemania PC Store Trailer
PSP Themes

* NBA 09 PSP Theme 1
PSP Wallpaper

* Midnight Club LA Remix Wallpaper (x5)
* Pipemania PC Store Wallpaper

MMmmm.. demos. Do people actually buy those unlock packs, that you could just play to get? Oh, and SCREW YOU Oklahoma City! :p

FYI, there are two new Fallout 3 themes in the Euro store.

MMmmm.. demos. Do people actually buy those unlock packs, that you could just play to get? Oh, and SCREW YOU Oklahoma City! :p

Bitter much? You sound like what a lot of players are saying having to move here!

And if it's any consolation, I'll do my part ignoring them so they feel right at home! :p

Seems to be one of the best PSN updates yet, since all these "good" games are coming out.

What ****in' useless SCIV content.

MMmmm.. demos. Do people actually buy those unlock packs, that you could just play to get? Oh, and SCREW YOU Oklahoma City! :p
Bitter much? You sound like what a lot of players are saying having to move here!

And if it's any consolation, I'll do my part ignoring them so they feel right at home! :p
You can have the team-formly-known-as-the-Sonics. In fact, do you want our football and baseball teams too?

I, for one, wouldn't shed a tear if all our teams went bye-bye.

But, I'm just bitter because I think that building stadiums for sports teams (especially crappy ones) is a waste of taxpayer's money. Not to mention that our taxes has gone up 4 times on sports venues alone. Hell, we're still paying for the Kingdome from the 80s, which has already been torn down. Also, my office is in the middle of all 3 venues and it's a cluster-hump of traffic during game days.

WOW!

Lots of SOCOM! The whole BSSM album for Rock Band! I don't even have Rock Band yet, I have been holding out for RB2 and now I really can't wait, even though the game is going to end up costing me a fortune.

For anyone interested PES2009 demo is on the UK Store. I got it and it plays wonderfully.

I think I might take a look at the BIA's demo - not in as much wanting to play WWII in a video game, but more for the comparison to the mechanics and graphics of other shooters out there.

I think I might take a look at the BIA's demo - not in as much wanting to play WWII in a video game, but more for the comparison to the mechanics and graphics of other shooters out there.

I know the game is being heralded for their "cover system" amongst other things.

let me see if i understand this... ea promotes the hell out of the "live 365" feature in nba live 09, charges me $60 for the game and then expects me to pay another $20 to get the 365 feature? they're on crack...

EDIT: apparently the game itself comes with the code to unlock the live 365 for free. the code is tied to one user only, so if someone trades the game in and you buy it, you will need a new live 365 code. this is what the $20 is for. all is well :)

For anyone interested PES2009 demo is on the UK Store. I got it and it plays wonderfully.

Sweet! Care to elaborate?

I cant wait, as I'm already sold on this years PES after playing the FIFA demo

8 bucks for a single course? what a ripoff.

btw, i need to get the bioshock demo asap.

But, I'm just bitter because I think that building stadiums for sports teams (especially crappy ones) is a waste of taxpayer's money. Not to mention that our taxes has gone up 4 times on sports venues alone. Hell, we're still paying for the Kingdome from the 80s, which has already been torn down. Also, my office is in the middle of all 3 venues and it's a cluster-hump of traffic during game days.

Totally agreed. The fact that rich billionaires can hold cities hostage unless they get hundreds of millions of dollars for free from taxpayers is one of the most shameless things in America nowadays. I applaud areas of the country that reject these things soundly like Seattle and San Francisco. Of course, I live in Northern Jersey and this area is getting new baseball and football stadiums complete with fat PSLs and ticket price increases so these richie riches are living large off my tax money.

Sweet! Care to elaborate?

I cant wait, as I'm already sold on this years PES after playing the FIFA demo

Well, I play every game I get on the hardest level available. So I played the Demo on Top Player.

You can choose between Man Utd, Liverpool, Barca, Real Madrid and two National Sides (Italy and I forget which other one). All mentioned are fully licensed and are almost up-to-date (Liverpool has Robbie Keane but Man Utd does not have Berbatov yet).

The gameplay is slowed down from last year's "arcadey" feel. The reaction time for players (especially defenders) are much better. It's harder to beat defenders down the flanks as the left back will track and the center back will help out.

I played two games so far, both were Man Utd vs Liverpool. The first game I lost 0-1 and then won the second game 2-0.

There is not much that you can do because it is a demo, but you can play 5 minute halves and exhibition match only.

There are LED boards around the stadiums now. Lighting looks gorgeous. Definitely has a High Def feeling to the game.

Prior to PES2008, PES/WE was known for some incredible individual player skills, PES2009 brings that back brilliantly. C. Ronaldo and Messi are both fast players and incredible dribblers, but neither of them run the same way in real life and Konami has done a great job at replicating that.

I could go on and on but I would really suggest creating a UK account just for this demo.

Will do. Thanks for the thoughts on the demo, I am definatly picking this up day1. Are you sure that the US version is actually being released at the same time as UK and JAP? So far everything sounds great except the loss of la liga, and the fact that they chose to licence Liverpool instead of Chelsea. I mean wtf? :mad:

The US release date for PES2009 is the 28th.

I've pre-ordered mine from the UK which comes out on the 17th.

King, can you elaborate on what it is about PES that people hold so dear? I just got done playing the demo a few times and can't figure out what it is about this game that people go so nuts over. I'm not trying to pick a fight or start a flamewar here, I just honestly don't get it.

The gameplay feels stiff, the ball has absolutely no physics to it that I saw, it certainly isn't anything special to look at. Doesn't seem to have nearly the intelligence that FIFA has (though that could have been the 'regular' difficulty setting I was playing on). FIFA seems miles ahead in every possible way. It must be a taste thing. I'm an avid EPL fan and think FIFA represents the real life game in far greater fashion that what the PES 2009 demo showed me. Is there something in the days of old that made PES/WE great that people just can't seem to let go of? Because I gotta say, PES 2009 (in my eyes) certainly doesn't live up the reputation that so many people bestow upon the franchise.

King, can you elaborate on what it is about PES that people hold so dear? I just got done playing the demo a few times and can't figure out what it is about this game that people go so nuts over. I'm not trying to pick a fight or start a flamewar here, I just honestly don't get it.

The gameplay feels stiff, the ball has absolutely no physics to it that I saw, it certainly isn't anything special to look at. Doesn't seem to have nearly the intelligence that FIFA has (though that could have been the 'regular' difficulty setting I was playing on). FIFA seems miles ahead in every possible way. It must be a taste thing. I'm an avid EPL fan and think FIFA represents the real life game in far greater fashion that what the PES 2009 demo showed me. Is there something in the days of old that made PES/WE great that people just can't seem to let go of? Because I gotta say, PES 2009 (in my eyes) certainly doesn't live up the reputation that so many people bestow upon the franchise.

Well, I don't see how this is going to turn out any other way than a flame war because everything you used to describe PES is the same way I feel about FIFA.

I've said it before, I've either played or owned every FIFA game going back to the SNES days. And when I came across PES/WE it was a welcomed change. The FIFA gameplay feels very "arcadey", the player responsiveness is very sluggish and the player models look like wax.

PES on the other hand plays like a simulation. I like the simulation feel to a football game, I like that the players respond to my button commands quickly. I don't know what and where you see FIFA being miles ahead. I only see that in one place and that's licenses.

Again, you said it best, it may just come down to taste. Since touching PES/WE I have been unable to enjoy a game of FIFA because it was just too easy (even on the hardest difficulty). PES/WE on the other hand made you feel like it took all 11 players to make score a goal and they did this very well up until last year (which the creator even apologized for allowing such a game to be made). This year, PES plays more like PES 5/6 with better graphics. The ball physics are superb as it no longer ping-pongs around the place like PES2008.

FIFA is a great game in its own right, but it's just not for me.

If EA's FIFA ever loses its monopoly on the league licenses, I don't think it will still be a contender in the Football genre. Right now, and this is purely my opinion, the only thing that keeps FIFA going is the fact that everything is ready right out of the box, however, with PES and its lack of licenses, people either have to do their own editing or wait for an option file that someone else creates that has all the kits and transfers up to date.

I find on PES/WE there are more individual traits portaited on players, the players better reflect their reallife counterparts, and as of such playing them out of position can make a huge difference to their performance. AI is also along the same lines, more characterised by both individual and teams.

I played the Bioshock demo and wow! all the memories. For me it looks and sounds almost the same as the Xbox version.
When the full game was released I played it in a PC, so I don't expect to be too impressed by the graphics here. But I've played both demos, for the Xbox and PS3, and both of them look amazing.
I love Bioshock too much, I may buy this game for the PS3!

What the hell is the deal with the Soul Calibur 4 content? It can be earned in-game, but they don't even give you a freaking list of what is included in the add-ons so you have no idea if you've already earned it or if the items are even anything you want?

**** you, Namco.

What the hell is the deal with the Soul Calibur 4 content? It can be earned in-game, but they don't even give you a freaking list of what is included in the add-ons so you have no idea if you've already earned it or if the items are even anything you want?

**** you, Namco.

WHat's that got to do with the store?

WHat's that got to do with the store?

Um.... the update is on it? Along with the (lack of an) actual description.

WHat's that got to do with the store?

:confused:

Um.... the update is on it? Along with the (lack of an) actual description.

LOL ok.

8 bucks for a single course? what a ripoff.+1

I have this game for the 360, so I'll have to see how many points it costs on there. I'm guessing 600 points. What a rip.

Totally agreed. The fact that rich billionaires can hold cities hostage unless they get hundreds of millions of dollars for free from taxpayers is one of the most shameless things in America nowadays. I applaud areas of the country that reject these things soundly like Seattle and San Francisco.

The owners of the SF Giants also demonstrated that it is possible to build an excellent stadium with private funding. Unfortunately, owners can hold cities hostage with the threat of moving to another city that is willing to accede to their demands. If fiscal sanity returned to many cities, more owners would be forced to go the private financing route.