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PlayStation Store Update

Posted by Grace Chen // Senior Manager, PlayStation Store

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

PULSE

PULSE 01/29 Edition (also available from the PSP store) (free)
PULSE presented by the PlayStationNetwork is a free high definition video showcase of what’s happening right now on PlayStation. Featuring new game releases, demos, movie and television arrivals available for your PS3 and PSP systems, PULSE is a fast-paced new source to keep you connected and informed about the world of PlayStation.
Hosted by Christina Lee.
File size: 189 MB (HD) 311 MB (1080)

Price Update

Burnout Paradise Price Drop (now $19.99)
Shaun White Mile High Target and Regular Editions Price Drop (now $4.99)

Downloadable Games

Bejeweled 2 ($9.99)
Experience the classic gem-swapping puzzler! Now available on the PlayStation Network, Bejeweled 2 lovers can now earn over 10 unique PS3 trophies and play Bejeweled 2 on the PSP via remote play. Swap gems to match 3 or more, and delight in four different game modes and explosive new gem types. With amazing planetary backdrops and awesome special effects in 1080p, Bejeweled 2 will dazzle you!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 23 MB

Savage Moon ($9.99)
This action-packed tower defense strategy game takes you to distant planets where you must defend mining facilities from relentless Insectocyte monsters. Build towers in strategic locations to fend off the attackers, then use funds from kills and mining to build, upgrade, or research new weapons and technologies to strengthen your defenses. It will take equal parts skill and strategy to survive in Savage Moon. Download the game today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 207 MB

Brain Challenge PS3 + PSP games Bundle ($12.99)
Now train your brain anywhere you want without restriction! Boost your brain abilities through fun gaming sessions from the comfort of your sofa or on the go. 25 Visual, Memory, Logic, Math and Focus mini-games will put your neurons to the test. Additional stress-management exercises will push the challenge even further and help you develop resistance to real-life stress. Compare yourself with other players in exciting multiplayer modes.
Offer valid until February 26th 2009!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 268 MB

Add-on Game Content

LittleBigPlanet God of War Mini Pack ($2.99)
Exclusive God of War mini pack.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Kratos Costume ($1.99)
A new costume for Sackboy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet GroundHog Day Costume (free)
A seasonal exclusive costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Ape Escape Costume ($1.99)
A new costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Toro Costume ($1.99)
A new costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

Skate 2 Filmer Pack ($7.49)
Upgrade skate.Reel with advanced camera controls for the replay editor, custom watermarks, expanded online storage (share up to 5 minutes of footage) plus extra gear for your skater.
File size: 166 MB

Mirror’s Edge Exclusive Free DLC Map (free)
Mirror’s Edge gameplay distilled down to its purest form in this free and Sony exclusive Time Trial Map. No cops, no guns, no city. Pure aesthetics, agility and flow that will challenge any runner.
File size: 14 MB

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest Content Pack (free)
Download a new way to play Hero Team Deathmatch for The Lord of the Rings: Conquest. Hero Arenas let you pit Good and Evil heroes against each other in a 1v1 or 2v2 showdown!
File size: 134 MB

Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Character: Hanako ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Hanako from Disgaea 2.
File size: 1.22 MB

Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Character: Taro ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Taro from Disgaea 2.
File size: 1.22 MB

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

* “Cold Rain and Snow” - Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* “Doin’ That Rag” - Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* “Don’t Ease Me In” - Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* “Fire on the Mountain” - Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* “Hell in a Bucket” - Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* “Uncle John’s Band” - Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* Grateful Dead Pack 02 ($9.99) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Grateful Dead Pack 01. This pack includes: “Cold Rain and Snow,” “Doin’ That Rag,” “Don’t Ease Me In,” “Fire on the Mountain,” “Hell in a Bucket,” and “Uncle John’s Band” by Grateful Dead.

File sizes: 16 MB - 50 MB (singles), 185 MB (track pack)

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

* “Bag It Up” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “The Turning” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “Waiting for the Rapture” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “The Shock of the Lightning” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “I’m Outta Time” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “Falling Down” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “To Be Where There’s Life” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “Ain’t Got Nothin’” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “The Nature of Reality” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “Soldier On” by Oasis ($1.99)
* Full Album “Dig Out Your Soul” by Oasis ($18.99) - Downloadable Full Album for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Bag It Up”, “The Turning”, “Waiting for the Rapture”, “The Shock of the Lightning”, “I’m Outta Time”, “(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady”, “Falling Down”, “To Be Where There’s Life”, “Ain’t Got Nothin’”, “The Nature of Reality”, and “Soldier On” by Oasis.

File sizes: 25 MB - 51 MB (singles) 458 MB (track pack)

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 library by purchasing these tracks.

* Twist & Shout ($1.49)
* Irreplaceable ($1.49)
* Sister Christian ($1.49)
* Killing Me Softly With His Song ($1.49)
* If You Don’t Know Me By Now ($1.49)
* Breakaway ($1.49)

File sizes: 17 MB - 31 MB

Game Demos (free)

Bejeweled 2 Demo
Experience the classic gem-swapping puzzler! Now available on the PlayStation Network, Bejeweled 2 lovers can now earn over 10 unique PS3 trophies andplay Bejeweled 2 on the PSP via remote play. Swap gems to match 3 or more, and delight in four different game modes and explosive new gem types. With amazing planetary backdrops and awesome special effects in 1080p, Bejeweled 2 will dazzle you!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 23 MB

Game Videos (free)

PULSE 01/29 Edition (also available from the PSP store)
File size: 189 MB (HD) 311 MB (1080)

Final Fantasy XIII Trailer
File size: 121 MB (HD)

Wanted: Weapons of Fate Teaser
File size: 49 MB (HD)

Movie Trailers (free)

The International Trailer
File size: 29 MB (SD) 99 MB (HD) 151 MB (1080)

Angels & Demons Trailer
File size: 15 MB (SD) 41 MB (HD) 81 MB (1080)

The Making of Hulk Vs. Wolverine
File size: 914 MB (HD)

The Making of Hulk Vs. Thor
File size: 808 MB (HD)
PS3 Themes

Bejeweled 2 Theme (free)
File size: 1.65 MB

Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 Ultimate Edition Theme (free)
File size: 4.65 MB

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

Lord of the Rings: Conquest Wallpaper (x3)
File size: 387 MB - 434 MB (SD) 1.4 MB - 2.12 MB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

PULSE

* PULSE 01/29 Edition (also available from the PS3 store) (free)
File size: 189 MB (HD) 311 MB (1080)
PSP Wallpaper (free)

* LocoRoco 2 Wallpaper (x7)
File size: 27 KB - 147 KB

Thanks Shorty!

Lots of nice stuff; wish there was a demo for Savage Moon, though.

I wish they'd give owners of Brain Challenge the opportunity to purchase the PSP version for $2.99

for those of you who subscribe to PULSE...is it worth it?

Pulse is free, Qore is not.

for those of you who subscribe to PULSE...is it worth it?Yeah, Pulse is the poor man's Qore. I know it pissed a lot of people off on the Sony boards when pulse came out. Why pay for Qore, when you get nearly the same for free with Pulse.

Yeah, Pulse is the poor man's Qore. I know it pissed a lot of people off on the Sony boards when pulse came out. Why pay for Qore, when you get nearly the same for free with Pulse.

To be honest, i would rather pay the monthly Qore fee for Pulse, as I find it is a lot more informative and interesting.

FYI, the December 08 episode of Qore is available for free, so you can try it out, see if you want to subscribe. Apparently subscribers get special access to certain game demos.

that dlc for skate 2 pisses me off. i'm taking it back to gs asap. **** ea.

also, i heard the new pop has a big dlc about to release. i'm betting they yanked that part out of the shipped game just to sell it to you later. i f'n hate dlc.

woah, arenas in Lord of the rings now that is pretty cool. 2v2 and 1v1 with heroes

To be honest, i would rather pay the monthly Qore fee for Pulse, as I find it is a lot more informative and interesting.

You just like Veronica Belmont, admit it!!!

You just like Veronica Belmont, admit it!!!

Christina Lee.. I like Christina Lee :)

I don't see the problem with Qore and Pulse co~existing... Pulse is strictly for PSN games and movie downloads while Qore gets all of the big ticket titles, Blu ray previews and interactive content.

burnout paradise is looking more attractive now at 19.99.

Has anyone bought Savage Moon? Kind of hard to tell if its good just from the videos.

yes sorry I did mean Qore, thanks for the responses...i might check it out

burnout paradise is looking more attractive now at 19.99.

Burnout Paradise was sexy at $60!

burnout paradise is looking more attractive now at 19.99.

I just bought the BD last week because it was $20. Now I wish I would have waited and gotten the download. Oh well. Yes, it's $20 well spent.

There is one very good sign in this week's update. Can anyone tell me what it is? :)

All I noticed was that there was content released on the 25th, 26th and 29th. Both the Mirror's Edge PSN exclusive pack and the Springsteen GH:WT pack were released earlier than Thursday.

Nope. They actually released a demo on the same day as a new PSN game!

Nope. They actually released a demo on the same day as a new PSN game!

Oh, for Bedazzled 2?

I can't wait for Peggle to make it to the PSN.

I can't wait for Peggle to make it to the PSN.

Every time I see that title, I think of some Peggy Bundy/Poodle hybrid and it scares the hell out of me.

that dlc for skate 2 pisses me off. i'm taking it back to gs asap. **** ea.

also, i heard the new pop has a big dlc about to release. i'm betting they yanked that part out of the shipped game just to sell it to you later. i f'n hate dlc.

which part the DLC that you can pay to unlock everything? that's just for those too lazy to play the game. didn't they do the same for RR7 or need for speed?

burnout paradise is looking more attractive now at 19.99.

Burnout Paradise was sexy at $60!

what shorty said - B:P was a steal at 60$ you should definitely grab it and join us on burnout nights! :cool:

which part the DLC that you can pay to unlock everything? that's just for those too lazy to play the game. didn't they do the same for RR7 or need for speed?

I believe he's referring to this:

"Skate 2 Filmer Pack ($7.49)
Upgrade skate.Reel with advanced camera controls for the replay editor, custom watermarks, expanded online storage (share up to 5 minutes of footage) plus extra gear for your skater.
File size: 166 MB"


I don't have a problem with it, really. It doesn't affect gameplay and there was no promise of "advanced camera controls, custom watermarks, or expanded storage" on the box for free. It's not like it gives any competitive advantage.





what shorty said - B:P was a steal at 60$ you should definitely grab it and join us on burnout nights! :cool:


Yep, I enjoy BO so much that I don't feel burned that I paid $30 for it a little over a month ago...

The advanced camera controls thing is very, very dirty. That has just convinced me to buy the game used instead of new.

I'll be getting BO tonight. LBP is an awesome game but Criterion should have had developer of the year based on their extended love for their customers.

that dlc for skate 2 pisses me off. i'm taking it back to gs asap. **** ea.

also, i heard the new pop has a big dlc about to release. i'm betting they yanked that part out of the shipped game just to sell it to you later. i f'n hate dlc.

agree. 8 bucks for camera angles? Are you F'n kidding me? This is getting out of hand.

agree. 8 bucks for camera angles? Are you F'n kidding me? This is getting out of hand.

That's just it--Who is going to spend $8 for camera angles and a few unnamed goodies for your skater? Not many, I don't think.

But, if anyone feels strongly enough, please send them an email to their customer service to voice your displeasure. At least put it on record with them.

I'll be getting BO tonight. LBP is an awesome game but Criterion should have had developer of the year based on their extended love for their customers.

I'd agree if it weren't for that little company called Valve. Sure, they "techincaly" screwed PS3 & 360 owners by having EA produce their recents ports and then subsequently not supporting them but on the PC Valve is king of customer love. So much content, so many fixes, so many updates, so much rebalancing it's enough to bring a tear to my eye. Criterion takes a VERY CLOSE second place though....first for the PS3 though, no doubt about that.

Man i just paid 29.99 on tuesday for Burnout paradise oh well worth it at 29.99 price point.

Guys, did they take the preview option off of themes/wallpapers? I can't seem to find it anymore.

Purchased Burnout last night, after about fourteen hours of downloading and installing/updating I can finally play. I've had this game on the 360 since it came out, at twenty bucks it's a no brainer.

I just bought the BD last week because it was $20. Now I wish I would have waited and gotten the download. Oh well. Yes, it's $20 well spent.

Why exactly? I'm new to the idea of downloading games. My instinct is to want a physical copy as well as the manual. I see downloading an entire game as taking up space on the HD that could be filled with things not available in a physical format, game saves, etc. Not to mention the time it takes to download.

Is it just being able to access directly from the HD and not worry about switching discs? Do games load faster if they've been downloaded rather than being read off the disc?

Loads a little faster (not too important in Burnout's case), and the convenience of not switching discs. I'd download all my games if I could; yeah, it sucks that you can't resell them but you pay less for'em up front and I'm willing to sacrifice that for convenience.

Man i just paid 29.99 on tuesday for Burnout paradise oh well worth it at 29.99 price point.

Burnout on BD has been $19 for a couple of weeks.

Every time I see that title, I think of some Peggy Bundy/Poodle hybrid and it scares the hell out of me.

You should try it online. It's a flash game that is very very addicting.



Yep, I enjoy BO so much that I don't feel burned that I paid $30 for it a little over a month ago...

You paid money for Body Odor?

I got savage moon last night only able to play a few levels. each level has a quick tutorial(the first tutorial was not quick) and adds a new tower/ ability to your defense. my only complaint so far is that the contols are inverted with apparently no way to change it. if your a td fan ( ie monsters) you will probably like the game. btw no 2 player option that i have seen.

Man i just paid 29.99 on tuesday for Burnout paradise oh well worth it at 29.99 price point.

Burnout Paradise is worth it at the 59.99 price point so don't feel bad.

also, i heard the new pop has a big dlc about to release. i'm betting they yanked that part out of the shipped game just to sell it to you later. i f'n hate dlc.

The thing with PoP is really screwed up, from what I read they just simply cut out the whole epilogue which was supposed to be the ending. I'm in the process of beating the game, half way through, but I hear that the game ended in a weird way and now you know why, it is missing the ending heheh...