Wednesday, September 8, 2010

PSN Update -- 'Ghost of PSPlus' edition

IF you are a Playstation Plus subscriber, you actually get something good this week in the PSN update- the God of War: Ghost of Sparta demo. Yes you too can be shockingly angry and hack'n'slash ('n'leap) your way through a reasonable facsimile of ancient Greece.

Actually, I really enjoyed the first GoW for the PSP and I have no reason to expect anything other than another fine outing with the new one. You know what? I think Chains of Olympus is my favorite God of War. I've never played the third (just lost interest in it) but from the other two games... yeah, it's my fave.

Well, anyway, that was a bit of a digression- there's really not much else to be had in this update. I really think the PSOne classics have been quietly retired. I mean, what the hell?!?



PlayStation Plus

Qore Episode 28: September 2010 (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, regular price $2.99)
File size: 1.65 GB
Warhawk Game Trial (Free and Exclusive to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
File size: 835 MB
Warhawk: Booster Combo (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Warhawk Dynamic Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
UFC Undisputed 2010 – TUF Fighter DLC Pack (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
God of War: Ghost of Sparta PSP Demo (Early Access to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Blast Off – Minis (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Mystical Fractals Theme (Free and Exclusive to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Ratchet & Clank Dynamic Theme (PlayStation Plus Price $1.50, regular price $2.99)

Updates

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11: Emerald Dragon – Permanent Price Drop (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11: River Course At Blackwolf Run – Permanent Price Drop (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11: The Highlands – Permanent Price Drop (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11: Waialae CC – Permanent Price Drop (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Resident Evil 5: Untold Stories Bundle – Sale (now $5.99, original price $12.49)
Wolf Of The Battlefield: Commando 3 – Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Hero Of Sparta – Minis – Sale (now $0.99, original price $6.99)

Qore

Qore Episode 28: September 2010 ($2.99)
Episode 28 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network experiences the post-apocalyptic sights and sounds of Fallout: New Vegas, gets zombified in Dead Rising 2, visits with the Enslaved development team and cruises around Las Vegas geek-style.
File size: 1.65 GB
Qore Annual Subscription: September 2010 ($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: 1.65 GB

Downloadable Games

TerRover ($14.99)
Launch yourself into the surreal mash-up of unique cartoon graphics and 2-D physics universe that is TerRover, now on the PlayStation Network! Navigate through over forty stages of puzzling arcade levels in five different vivid art styles. Use your wheel’s rotation, pivot center, and weapons to overcome challenging obstacles and barriers. TerRover features three local multiplayer modes for up to four people, leaderboards and PSN trophies.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 125 MB

Game Demos (free)

TerRover Demo
Launch yourself into the surreal mash-up of unique cartoon graphics and 2-D physics universe that is TerRover, now on the PlayStation Network! Navigate through over forty stages of puzzling arcade levels in five different vivid art styles. Use your wheel’s rotation, pivot center, and weapons to overcome challenging obstacles and barriers. TerRover features three local multiplayer modes for up to four people, leaderboards and PSN trophies.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 125 MB
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes Demo
Experience a new style of action game from the Producer behind Devil May Cry 4, Hiroyuki Kobayashi! Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes is here to shake up the status-quo of action games. Rewrite history as you defeat countless enemies and campaign your way across Japan! Download the Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes demo now!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 820 MB
Quantum Theory Demo
Download the Quantum Theory Demo to experience a combination of shooting and action in a world unlike any other!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 758 MB
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’hoole Demo
Explore the world of the Legend of the Guardians film as you take on the role of a fully-fledged Guardian owl. Take out the enemy catapults and fight off enemy invaders as you experience a taste of the mystical world of Ga’Hoole.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 567 MB

Add-on Game Content

BUZZ!: The Puzzle Quiz ($5.99)

File size: 47 MB
Dragon Age: Origins – Witch Hunt ($6.99)
A final confrontation with Morrigan!
“Never follow me.” With these words, Morrigan vanished into the shadows. Her plans and her whereabouts have remained a mystery… until now. But whether you seek answers, revenge, or reconciliation with your lost love, you may find more than you bargained for.
File size: 417 MB
Mafia II – Jimmy’s Vendetta ($9.99)
Jimmy is back, in this new downloadable pack. A gun for hire, Jimmy helped clean up other people’s messes – until he was betrayed by the people who hired him. Now it’s payback time. Many new city based missions and new locales give you plenty of reasons to head back to Empire Bay. For more replay action, work to outrank your friends as you rise up the leaderboard.
File size: 348 MB
Transformers: War For Cybertron – Map and Character Pack #2 ($9.99)
Become the ultimate weapon and wage war in FIVE new maps – engage in multiplayer combat in HORIZON, SECTOR, and METROPOLIS or fend off waves of Autobots and Decepticons in the PULSE and STATIC Escalation mode maps. Also gain access to 2 NEW characters and their chassis for use in Escalation mode and Multiplayer character creation – ZETA PRIME and DEAD END.
File size: 385 MB
Clash Of The Titans – Hade’s Challenge Quest Pack ($1.99)
This downloadable content will allow players to experience the following additional quests: “Absolute Defense” and “White Horse of the Underworld”. Obtain new subweapons and rare gift items by clearing this quest.
File size: 88 MB
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 – Fantasy Pack ($9.99)
Grab your clubs and prepare for two brand new Fantasy Courses! Tee off from a castle tower and do battle with coastal rough, deep bunkers, and even the mountains themselves at The Highlands. Then challenge your strategic game in the shadow of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji.
File size: 278 MB
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 – Favorites Courses Pack ($19.99)
Tee off at some of the most legendary golf courses from around the world. This pack includes NINE courses: Pinehurst No. 2, Harbour Town, Bay Hill, Banff Springs, Cog Hill, Spyglass Hill, Sheshan, Gary Player CC, and The Predator.
File size: 1.84 GB
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 – New Courses Pack ($9.99)
Experience two brand new courses for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11! Take on Waialae’s beautiful championship course that is nestled between Hawaii’s spectacular Koolau mountain range and the stunning blue Pacific Ocean. Then take your “A” game to Wisconsin and prepare for vast rolling greens, grass topped dunes, and deep bunkers at Blackwolf Run.
File size: 329 MB
UFC Undisputed 2010 TUF Pack ($1.99)
The Ultimate Fighter Pack- Unlock 4 fighters from The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights. Whether you want to win it all as Roy “Big Country” Nelson or cry trying as Marcus “Big Baby” Jones, you have a chance to download these roster additions as well as Team Rashad top picks James McSweeney and Brendan Schaub.
File size: 2.54 MB
Guitar Hero
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.
  • Blue Monday – Orgy ($1.99)
  • Epic – Faith No More ($1.99)
  • I Stand Alone – Godsmack ($1.99)
  • Last Resort – Papa Roach ($1.99)
  • Nookie – Limp Bizkit ($1.99)
  • The Dope Show – Marilyn Manson ($1.99)
  • Rock 1 Track Pack ($10.99) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Blue Monday” by Orgy, “Epic” by Faith No More, “I Stand Alone” by Godsmack, “Last Resort” by Papa Roach, “Nookie” by Limp Bizkit, and “The Dope Show” by Marilyn Manson. 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: 35 – 50 MB (singles), 249 MB (track pack)
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
  • “Beautiful″ – Snoop Dogg ($1.99)
  • “Drop it Like It’s Hot″ – Snoop Dogg ($1.99)
  • “Ridin’ In My Chevy″ – Snoop Dogg ($1.99)
  • “Sensual Seduction″ – Snoop Dogg ($1.99)
  • “Snoop’s Upside Ya Head″ – Snoop Dogg ($1.99)
  • “Tha Shiznit″ – Snoop Dogg ($1.99)
  • “That’s Tha Homie″ – Snoop Dogg ($1.99)
  • “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?″ – Snoop Dogg ($1.99)
Rock Band Network
  • “Bleed” – Meshuggah ($1.99)
  • “Dr. Doom” – The Acacia Strain ($1.99)
  • “Valkyries” – Amberian Dawn ($1.99)
  • “Wake Up” – Me Talk Pretty ($1.99)
  • “We Are the One” – Anti-Flag ($0.99)
File size: 20 – 66 MB (singles)

Bundle

PixelJunk 3in1 Bundle ($19.99)
The diverse range of PixelJunk games are easy to learn, yet difficult to master. All proudly presented in glorious high definition, and each with its own striking style, there’s a PixelJunk experience for everyone. Try the slot-car mayhem of PixelJunk Racers 2nd Lap, defend your serene forest in PixelJunk Monsters (now also for PSP!), and let the beats consume you as you swing, jump and soar through the swaying gardens of PixelJunk Eden.
File size: 208 MB

Avatars

Street Fighter Alpha 3 Avatars ($0.49) (x2)
File size: 100 KB
Street Fighter Ryu Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB
Super Street Fighter IV Avatars ($0.49) (x2)
File size: 114 – 115 KB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 9/7 Edition
File size: 250 MB (HD), 426 MB (1080)
NBA 2K11 – Premiere Trailer
File size: 83 MB (HD)
Bioshock 2 – Minerva’s Den Trailer
File size: 48 MB (HD)
Dragon Age 2 – ‘Destiny’ Trailer
File size: 76 MB (HD)
Dragon Age: Origins – Witch Hunt Trailer
File size: 31 MB (HD)
Red Dead Redemption – Legends And Killers Pack trailer
File size: 86 MB (HD)
TerRover Trailer
File size: 16 MB (SD), 54 MB (HD), 72 MB (1080)
Killzone 3 Multiplayer Trailer
File size: 40 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

TerRover Theme (free)
File size: 4.31 MB
Shank Blood Red Theme ($0.99)
File size: 2.1 MB
NCAA Dynamic Theme – LSU ($2.99)
File size: 3.16 MB
NCAA Dynamic Theme – Tennessee ($2.99)
File size: 3.24 MB
NCAA Dynamic Theme – California ($2.99)
File size: 3.05 MB
NCAA Dynamic Theme – Florida State ($2.99)
File size: 3.14 MB
NCAA Dynamic Theme – Colorado ($2.99)
File size: 2.85 MB
NCAA Dynamic Theme – Missouri ($2.99)
File size: 3.27 MB
NCAA Dynamic Theme – Penn State ($2.99)
File size: 2.98 MB
NCAA Dynamic Theme – Virginia Tech ($2.99)
File size: 3.13 MB
Hot For Teacher Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.54 MB
Mechatron Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.7 MB
Bianca Premium Theme 2 ($1.99)
File size: 1.93 MB
Wendy Premium Theme ($1.99)
File size: 7.65 MB
Lights Theme ($1.49)
File size: 17 MB

Wallpapers (free)

TerRover Wallpaper 1
File size: 176 KB (SD), 743 KB (1080)
TerRover Wallpaper 2
File size: 223 KB (SD), 847 KB (1080)
TerRover Wallpaper 3
File size: 181 KB (SD), 668 KB (1080)
TerRover Wallpaper 4
File size: 202 KB (SD), 803 (1080)
TerRover Wallpaper 5
File size: 187 KB (SD), 727 KB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Ace Combat Joint Assault ($39.99)
The PSP system is pushed to the limit with fast-paced dogfights, fantastic new visuals, real-world locations, and the most robust multiplayer options seen yet from the world’s number one flight-action series.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.34 GB
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda SBK Superbike World Championship ($9.99)
Experience the ultimate motorbike racing thrill!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 110 MB

PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Ace Armstrong Vs. The Alien Scumbags – Minis ($6.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size: 40 MB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 9/7 Edition
File size: 41 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Hot For Teacher PSP Theme ($1.99)
File size: 534 KB
Mechatron PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 481 KB
Bianca PSP Theme 5 ($1.49)
File size: 188 KB
Bianca PSP Theme 6 ($1.49)
File size: 198 KB
Wendy PSP Theme 1 ($1.49)
File size: 575 KB
Wendy PSP Theme 2 ($1.49)
File size: 487 KB