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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.

If you have yet to purchase Savage Moon, take this week’s new demo for a spin for some great tower-defense action!

Think you can survive the horror of the “vanished village?” Siren Blood: Curse is now on sale for a limited time to celebrate the launch of the new Home space. Get the game now for $29.99 (reg. price: $39.99), with bundles priced at $10.99 each (reg. price: $14.99 each). But hurry, these prices only last for two weeks!

Qore

Qore Annual Subscription - May 2009 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to developers and their games, from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party community, where the audience member can freely navigate through the content.
File size: 1.28 GB

Qore Episode 12 - May 2009 ($2.99)
Episode 12 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network brings viewers inside Batman: Arkham Asylum and takes DiRT 2 for a spin.
File size: 1.28 GB

Downloadable Games

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix ($19.99)
The best-selling puzzle franchise returns with an addictive addition to the Puzzle RPG hybrid genre with an extraordinary cast of characters and a sci-fi universe setting.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 562 MB

PSone Classics - PS3 / PSP

Bowling ($5.99)
Take to the lanes for an exciting game of ten-pins! Watch the gutters, nail the strikes, and do your best to bowl a perfect game in this classic title!
File size: 18 MB

R-Type Delta ($5.99)
The classic R-Type franchise returns! Alien hordes have descened on our helpless home world and only you and your prototype Delta-class ship stand in their way. Do you have the skills to defeat the aliens and save mankind from certain destruction?
File size: 219 MB

Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! ($5.99)
Things are heating up! Spyro, the feisty, fire-breathing dragon is back and he’s ready to take on a whole new adventure in this sequel to the original Spyro! You must save the worlds of Avalar by defeating the dinosaur-riding Ripto and his evil minions.
File size: 351 MB

Game Demos (free)

Savage Moon Demo
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 demo today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 207 MB

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Demo
Download the demo to experience firsthand what PlayStation The Official Magazine has called, “-The videogame industry’s first true-to-character Wolverine.” Real-Time Regeneration, Rage Attacks, Mutagens, Feral Senses, a Contextual Lunge Combat System – all wrapped in an Unreal Engine that is as beautiful as it is interactive. Download the demo now and see why the PS3 version of X-Men Origins: Wolverine is called the “Uncaged Edition!”
ESRB Rated M
File size: 612 MB

Add-on Game Content

BUZZ! Quiz TV: Rock Legends ($7.99)
This rocked out quiz will test your knowledge of the world’s best rock acts from Aerosmith to ZZ Top. The BUZZ! Quiz TV: Rock Legends quiz pack features over 500 new questions about rock music to play in your favorite BUZZ! Quiz TV game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge friends and family with new questions and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”
File size: 55 MB

LittleBigPlanet Norse Mini-Pack ($2.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download these costumes and stickers pay homage to characters from Norse myths!
File size: 1.04 MB

Disgaea 3: Gig ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Gig from Soul Nomad.
File size: 1.22 MB

Disgaea 3: Revya ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Revya from Soul Nomad.
File size: 1.22 MB

Disgaea 3: Soul Nomad Set ($3.99)
This package file adds new custom characters Gig, and Revya from Soul Nomad.
File size: 1.23 MB

Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chap.1 ($2.99)
All new story chapters and battle maps for Disgaea 3! Play as Raspberyl in the first chapter of her all-new adventures in the Netherworld. See what happens when the greatest delinquent decides to become a teacher.
File size:1.22 MB

Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chap.2 ($2.99)
All new story chapters and battle maps for Disgaea 3! Play as Raspberyl in the 2nd chapter of her all-new adventures in the Netherworld. See what happens when the greatest delinquent decides to become a teacher.
File size:1.22 MB

Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chap.3 ($2.99)
All new story chapters and battle maps for Disgaea 3! Play as Raspberyl in the 3rd chapter of her all-new adventures in the Netherworld. See what happens when the greatest delinquent decides to become a teacher.
File size:1.22 MB

Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chap.4 ($2.99)
All new story chapters and battle maps for Disgaea 3! Play as Raspberyl in the 4th chapter of her all-new adventures in the Netherworld. See what happens when the greatest delinquent decides to become a teacher.
File size:1.22 MB

Disgaea 3: Raspberyl Chap.1-4 ($11.99)
All new story chapters and battle maps for Disgaea 3! Play as Raspberyl in all 4 chapters of her all-new adventures in the Netherworld. See what happens when the greatest delinquent decides to become a teacher.
File size:1.23 MB

Need for Speed Undercover: Boss Car Bundle ($4.99)
Blow away your competition with this explosive car pack, featuring eight unique boss cars available for use in any online race or offline career event. Race your way to the top of the leaderboards with each of these cars: Carmen’s Shelby GT500, Chase’s BMW M6, Chau Wu’s Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG, G-Mac’s Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 , Hector’s Nissan 370Z (Z34), Nickel’s Dodge Viper SRT10, Rose’s Porsche 911 GT2 and Zack’s Volkswagen Scirocco.
File size: 2.75 MB

Need for Speed Undercover: Challenge Series Expansion (free)
Think you’ve mastered the world of Undercover? Think again. This huge upgrade offers 60 new events, including two new game modes (highway wars and highway checkpoint) where you’ll have the ability to earn up to three new cars as you race your way through hair-raising traffic. Best of all, this content is absolutely free!
File size: 80 MB

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

* Ferret/Metal Blade Track Pack (free) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “On Broken Glass” by Chimaira, “Dez Moines” by Devil Wears Prada and “Grave of Opportunity” by Unearth. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File size: 127 MB

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

* “Do You Want To”— Franz Ferdinand ($1.99)
* “Lucid Dreams”— Franz Ferdinand ($1.99)
* “Take Me Out”— Franz Ferdinand ($1.99)
* Franz Ferdinand Pack 01 ($5.49) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Franz Ferdinand Pack 01. This pack includes: “Do You Want To,” “Take Me Out,” and “Lucid Dreams” by Franz Ferdinand.
* “Smooth Criminal”— Alien Ant Farm ($1.99)
* “Blue Sky”— The Allman Brothers Band ($1.99)
* “Midnight Rider”— The Allman Brothers Band ($1.99)
* “Drain the Blood”— The Distillers ($1.99)
* “Naked Eye”— Luscious Jackson ($1.99)
* “Idealistic Types”— Prong ($1.99)
* “The Banishment”— Prong ($1.99)

File sizes: 22 MB - 45 MB (singles), 93 MB (track pack)

Sonic Unleashed Mazuri Adventure Pack ($2.99)
Download an all-new Mazuri adventure! From tree-tops to sand-stone structures, four daytime & two nighttime stages await you in this exotic town built on reddish-brown soil. This pack includes three brand new stages and three new missions. Be sure and download the other location packs to unleash the full Sonic experience!
Note: These stages are accessed in Mazuri, so unlocking Mazuri is a requirement to play these additional stages.
File size: 678 MB

Street Fighter IV Alternate Costume Pack ($12.49)
Street Fighter IV alternate costume pack.
File size: 128 KB

Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. - US Eagles Pack ($4.99)
Control the skies with a selection of US futuristic and veteran aircraft that includes the battle hardened F-4 Phantom II, the famous Blackbird and the F-111 Aardvark tactical striker. Fly the A-12 Avenger stealth bomber prototype or the reconnaissance variant based on the F-15, the Peak Eagle.
File size: 1.95 MB

Trivial Pursuit TV Pack ($4.99)
For the TV fanatic in everyone! Our new season of hundreds of fresh questions featuring all your favorite TV shows. Please note that this question pack requires a full version of the game.
File size: 21 MB

Wheelman: Free Street Showdown (free)
Have you got what it takes to be the first across the finish line? This FREE Street Showdown pack features a unique race that puts you head-to head against 5 other opponents. Will you put your foot down and head for the line using pure speed, or will you use all of your skills in vehicle melee and projectile attacks to eliminate your opponents in a no-holds-barred, all out assault?
File size: 12 MB

Wheelman: Premium Street Showdown Pack ($4.99)
Have you got what it takes to be the first across the finish line? The Premium Street Showdown pack features 5 unique races that put you head-to head against 5 other opponents. Will you put your foot down and head for the line using pure speed, or will you use all of your skills in vehicle melee and projectile attacks to eliminate your opponents in a no-holds-barred, all out assault?
File size: 16 MB

Game Videos (free)

PULSE 5/7 Edition (free)
Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network. This edition features previews of Patapon2, ZEN Pinball, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and new strategic twists and gameplay from the Killzone 2 Steel and Titanium Pack. New video arrivals include HD offerings from NBC and USA Network, along with The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Also included is a preview of Qore Episode 12, hosted by Veronica Belmont.
File size: 546 MB (1080)

inFAMOUS: Power Trip Trailer
File size: 187 MB (1080)

Killzone 2: Steel & Titanium Pack Video
File size: 44 MB (HD) 72 MB (1080)

PATAPON 2: Build Up Your Army Trailer
File size: 72 MB

SOCOM FTB3 Announce Trailer
File size: 37 MB (HD)

Alpha Protocol Gameplay Walkthrough #1
File size: 208 MB (HD)

Magic Ball Booster Pack Trailer
File sizes: 53 MB (HD)

Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom Booster Pack Trailer
File size: 62 MB (HD)

Tekken 6 Editor’s Day 2009 Trailer
File size: 72 MB (HD)

Speedway TV Spot
File size: 5.85 MB (SD) 22 MB (HD)

The Making of Speedway
File size: 52 MB (SD) 159 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

Disgaea 3 - Gig Theme ($0.99)
File sizes: 1.39 MB

Disgaea 3 - Raspberyl & Sapphire Theme ($0.99)
File sizes: 1.08 MB

Anime MBM Theme 2 ($1.49)
File sizes: 3.67 MB

Bunnies Pinups Theme 2 ($1.49)
File sizes: 5.2 MB

Metal Battalion Maidens Theme 2 ($1.49)
File sizes: 3.70 MB

NASCAR/Sprint Cup Series Monsters Theme (free)
File size: 15 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP
Downloadable Games

PATAPON 2 ($19.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Experience the Deepest Patapon Adventure Yet!
The critically acclaimed Patapon franchise returns with its innovative rhythm-action game play, double the missions and bosses of the original, and a brand new multiplayer mode!
With new commands and powerful warriors to lead, take the Patapons on a brand new adventure where staying on beat is the key to victory.
www.PataponPSP.com
ESRB Rated E
File size: 362 MB

Pursuit Force ($22.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
High-speed chase. Shootouts at 150 mph. Daredevil jumps. As an elite member of the newly formed Pursuit Force, it’s your job to take back the streets and use any means necessary to stop the gangs of Capital City in this action-packed driving and shooting game.
ALL IN THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE!
Download this PSP system classic game today to jump into the action!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 668 MB

Game Videos (free)

SOCOM FTB3 Announcement Trailer
File size: 5.15 MB

PULSE 5/7 Edition
File size: 59 MB

PSP Themes

Anime MBM Theme 3 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 431 KB

Anime MBM Theme 4 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 506 KB

Bunnies Pinups Theme 3 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 572 KB

Bunnies Pinups Theme 4 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 579 KB

Metal Battalion Maidens ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 624 KB


See you next week, same time, same place!

BOOM!

wow, 12.50 is pretty steep for content already on the disc. at least that's how it appears given the minute file size.

Demos, Qore, and PS1 titles=sweet!

R TYPE DELTA???? I---I can't breathe....sooo....happy....

WHHHHAAAAAT???!?!?!?!

PS One games? I thought Sony forgot about them... and they're good games, too! I already have R-Type Delta but I might grab Spyro 2.

wow, 12.50 is pretty steep for content already on the disc. at least that's how it appears given the minute file size.

It doesn't necessarily mean it's already on the disc, it could be in a mandatory update so you have the costumes on file when you face someone online wearing them.

Personally, I'd complain about being charged that much for alternate costumes PERIOD, on the disc or not.

It doesn't necessarily mean it's already on the disc, it could be in a mandatory update so you have the costumes on file when you face someone online wearing them.

Personally, I'd complain about being charged that much for alternate costumes PERIOD, on the disc or not.

It's not on the disc. If i play someone online and they are using an alt costume I can't see it unless i've downloaded that pack as well.

Plus we're talking like $0.60 a character here

tez... wow....

It's not on the disc. If i play someone online and they are using an alt costume I can't see it unless i've downloaded that pack as well.

Plus we're talking like $0.60 a character here

Ah, okay; I was thinking along the lines of the Burnout cars or LBP costumes.

The bad part is i paid $4 bucks for a few of the smaller packs for only 4 characters each :(

It doesn't necessarily mean it's already on the disc, it could be in a mandatory update so you have the costumes on file when you face someone online wearing them.Even if the majority of the data is already on the disc, so what? What's the difference?

When you buy a game, you're not buying the content on the disc; you're only purchasing a limited license to access specific, agreed-upon content. There's all kinds of data on game discs that we don't have access to as consumers, and always has been.

Would you rather a developer just withheld that data from the final release of a game and just turned around and charged you for it as DLC a few months down the road? It's faster and easier (and potentially cheaper) for everyone if the data's already there. So long as it's not essential to playing the game, why would it matter?

Even if the majority of the data is already on the disc, so what? What's the difference?

When you buy a game, you're not buying the content on the disc; you're only purchasing a limited license to access specific, agreed-upon content. There's all kinds of data on game discs that we don't have access to as consumers, and always has been.

Would you rather a developer just withheld that data from the final release of a game and just turned around and charged you for it as DLC a few months down the road? It's faster and easier (and potentially cheaper) for everyone if the data's already there. So long as it's not essential to playing the game, why would it matter?

Dude you are preaching to the choir here. I made this exact argument to Shorty on last week's podcast. :p

19.99 is a pretty good deal for Patapon 2. I could have sworn I paid 29.99 for Patapon 1.

Dude you are preaching to the choir here. I made this exact argument to Shorty on last week's podcast. :pWas that the straw that broke the camel's back and sent him sailing out of the HUD offices on his ass?

I've got your guys' last few podcasts sitting on my PC waiting to be listened to. Guess that shows me I need to catch up. ;)

You guys can enjoy being nickel and dimed. I did not and will not buy into Capcom's model of business. It's cheap and dishonest, of course, this is just my opinion.

Cue Martez and one of his witty comebacks...

You guys can enjoy being nickel and dimed. I did not and will not buy into Capcom's model of business. It's cheap and dishonest, of course, this is just my opinion.

Cue Martez and one of his witty comebacks...

Who, me?

This isn't an issue of enjoying anything, the argument that 'if it's on the disc you have some magical right to it' is flat-out wrong.

Where are they hiding the Wolverine demo? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

It was right there under New Releases when I went into the store.

I thought I was the only one, I don't see the Wolverine Demo anywhere:mad:

I did notice that the demo for the XBox360 version said it was exclusive until 5/8, maybe that has something to do with it?

Who, me?

This isn't an issue of enjoying anything, the argument that 'if it's on the disc you have some magical right to it' is flat-out wrong.

I'm not going to go through this again.

I'm not going to go through this again.

Right, because you're wrong :)

Right, because you're wrong :)

If you say so.

If you say so.

You're fired.

This isn't an issue of enjoying anything, the argument that 'if it's on the disc you have some magical right to it' is flat-out wrong.Yup. For some reason, people have a hard time understanding how this works. No matter what anyone says, according to the law, we consumers do not own the content on a disc. We are just granted a license to access it.

And, now, with console companies charging publishers fees for download bandwidth, prices for DLC will stay high and go even higher. It makes economic sense (for consumers and for devs and publishers) to put as much content on a disc as possible, even unfinished stuff that needs additional development time. Slap a small file on there down the road (at a reasonable price) to make it usable, polished, and presentable. Keeps costs lower for everyone, makes the process take a lot less time, and keeps game-makers in business. Everyone wins.

We gamers are shooting ourselves in the foot by complaining about this. Seriously.

You're fired.

If only what you say actually mattered.

Martez and confidenceman are right. Just because something is "on the disc" doesn't mean you're entitled to it. One example I pointed out in an another thread is Windows Vista - every disc of Vista, from Home Basic to Ultimate, is the same. The installer just installs whatever one you paid for. Just because you bought the Home Basic doesn't mean you're entitled to Ultimate "because its on the disc you paid for".

You're paying for what the publisher says you paid for, no more no less.

wow, a lot of people like being milked around here.

wow, a lot of people like being milked around here.

Yet another person that can't wrap their head around facts. Funnier still because nobody ever said they 'like' it.

This debate started with the RE5 DLC, and I think Gordon's point on the show (our podcast, THE HUD on iTUNES) wasn't that it was a legal issue, but that it was a bit underhanded by Capcom. I think we can all agree that legally extra content gets put on a disc that you have to pay to unlock all the time. However, what if the Killzone 2 original "versus" multiplayer maps were extra paid content that was already on the disc? And even if it was advertised as that, would everyone be so quick to jump to the developers side with that? I doubt it. There'd be a pretty huge uproar, I'm sure. Well, that's why I can understand the case for RE5's extra disc content being a cheap move, as it's all just multi-player stuff. And with this business model, Capcom didn't think to offer this content out of the goodness of their hearts for fans of the game, but to find a way to make even more money off their game. (With some artificial extra content.) They're just trying to jump on the DLC bandwagon, with a game series that's otherwise tough to provide additional content for. And that's what feels kinda shady, or cheap, on their part.

It's perfectly reasonable to criticize Capcom or anyone else for doing this. Obviously. I hate the costume DLC.

But criticize them for legit reasons - "they were on the disc I paid for" is not a legit reason. "They're stingy *******s leeching off their fanbase" is.

R-Type Delta on my PSP AND my PS3 at the same time, AWESOME!

I don't see the Wolverine Demo either. I'll have to look more closely when I go home.

so would getting R-Type Delta be better than R-Types (R-Type & R-Type II pack)?

so would getting R-Type Delta be better than R-Types (R-Type & R-Type II pack)?

R-type Delta > R-types

But for $5.99 each you should own BOTH!

This should drive down the crazy prices of the R-type Delta discs go for on Ebay...some people are getting $60+ up to almost $200 for unopened, brand new discs...

R Type Delta was (IMO) the best of the R Type games. It rules.

This debate started with the RE5 DLC, and I think Gordon's point on the show (our podcast, THE HUD on iTUNES) wasn't that it was a legal issue, but that it was a bit underhanded by Capcom.

That wasn't Gordon's point, since he repeated made the argument that he should get everything on the disc. If it was just that Capcom's pricing sucks and the content isn't worth it, there wouldn't have been an argument to begin with.

All dissenting opinions call 1-206-338-2124 and let your opinion be known. SOMEONE has to back up Gordon, here :p

or toll-free 1-800-328-7448

Is R-Type Delta as good as R-Type Final on the PS2? Never got around to wanting Delta until the price went through the roof.

or toll-free 1-800-328-7448

Is R-Type Delta as good as R-Type Final on the PS2? Never got around to wanting Delta until the price went through the roof.

It's better, IMO.

Demos, Qore, and PS1 titles=sweet!

The sarcasm is strong with this one.

http://www.bedeliberate.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/obi-wan460.jpg

Franz Ferdinand is a nice little bonus this week.

The sarcasm is strong with this one.

No sarcasm for me. Good update IMO.


Anyone try out R-type?

Finally, a PS classic worth purchasing! And a shooter to boot. Stoked.

Anyone try out R-type?

There is no need to try it out. It rules. My favorite shooter on the PS1, alongside Einhander.

Picked it up yesterday. Tez is right. It rules. A must buy for shooter fans.

*nod*