Wednesday, March 23, 2011

PSN Update -- 'Bustin Makes Me Feel Good' edition

Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime headlines a nice update for Playstation owners this week- There are some solid demos like WWE All Stars and You Don't Know Jack, a PSOne Classic with the release of Legend of Mana, and even some quality DLC in the form of Castlevania: Reverie.




PlayStation Plus

Full Game Trial
  • PlayStation Move Heroes – Coming March 24, 2011
Featured Games
  • SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs Multiplayer Beta (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
Discounted Games & DLC
  • Swarm Full Game (PlayStation Plus price $11.99, regular price $14.99)
  • Mini Squadron PlayStation minis (PlayStation Plus price $1.00, regular price $1.99)
  • Wakeboarding HD (PlayStation Plus price $3.99, regular price $4.99)

Updates


Street Fighter Alpha 2 – Psone Classic – 50% Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.99, original price $5.99)
Hoard – Sale (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Wakeboarding – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Ghostbusters the Videogame PSP – Price Change (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $29.99)

Downloadable Games

Swarm ($14.99)
Swarm is an action-platformer where you take direct control of 50 pudgy blue morons and drive them through an intense and suicidal gauntlet of destruction. Run, bash, huddle, boost, stack, jump, push and throw your way through a ridiculously dangerous world in your attempt to collect valuable DNA and ensure at least one swarmite survives.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 457 MB
PlayStation Move Heroes ($39.99) – Coming March 24, 2011
Get ready for a PlayStation Move Motion Controller adventure like no other as you choose from six legendary heroes to defeat galactic predators so fiendish that it will take all of their combined cunning and skill to vanquish them.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 10.5 GB
Battle: Los Angeles ($9.99)
As the world’s great cities fall, there remains one place that becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected. It’s up to you to take on an enemy unlike any ever encountered before.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.11 GB
DC Universe Online ($59.99)
DC Universe Online delivers a fast-paced action combat experience giving the player complete control over every move in combat. Join thousands of others online in a universe at war. Fight alongside or against your favorite DC Comics characters as you build your legacy. Hero or villain. Good or evil. Which side will you choose? The next legend is YOU!
The first 30 days of game play are included with this purchase.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 122 MB
Premier Manager ($9.99)
The definitive pick up and play experience! Highlighting playability and ease of use, Premier Manager is the ideal game for both hardcore and casual game players who share a common interest or passion for the Beautiful Game. Can you handle the high pressure, high stakes world of top-flight soccer management?
ESRB Rated E
File size: 154 MB
Ghostbusters: Sanctum Of Slime ($9.99)
Strap on your proton packs for an all-new Ghostbusting adventure! Hop in the ECTO-4WD and blast ghouls with a medley of weapons. Battle alone or team up with friends in local or online co-op. Show them you ain’t afraid of no ghosts!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 261 MB

Game Demos (free)

WWE All-Stars Demo
WWE All Stars delivers an all-new take on WWE with fast, fun, fluid and furious arcade-style gameplay that takes WWE action to the next level! Featuring your favorite colorful WWE Legends of the past and larger-than-life WWE Superstars of today, WWE All Stars delivers the greatest roster ever assembled in a WWE videogame! Play as Rey Mysterio or the Ultimate Warrior in this action-packed demo.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 869 MB
You Don’t Know Jack Demo
YOU DON’T KNOW JACK – the trivia game your mother warned you about – would like to invite you to have your pants pulled over your brain (a.k.a. “a head wedgie”). Play alone or with friends (if you have any) and match wits with your cantankerous host, Cookie Masterson. Covering everything from pop music to the pope, it’s YOU DON’T KNOW JACK – the game where high culture and pop culture collide!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.15 GB
Ghostbusters: Sanctum Of Slime Demo
Try the trial of Ghostbusters Sanctum of Slime, a new adventure battling frightful phantasms taking over New York City!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 261 MB

PSone Classics

Legend of Mana ($5.99)
Fa’Diel has lost its Mana Tree and it’s up to you to gather the ancient artifacts needed to restore the world. Download this PSone Classic today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 352 MB

Add-on Game Content

Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow: Reverie ($9.99)
The ‘Revervie’ DLC pack follows the events of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Gabriel Belmont stands on the edge of an abyss contemplating his fate. In the darkest shadows of his mind, he hears her cry for help. Laura, the vampire child who had spared him during his quest, is in danger. Gabriel decides to repay his debt of honor to her and returns to the castle in order to offer his aid but comes face to face with his own terrible destiny.
File size: 1.02 GB
Ar Tonelico Qoga – Binary World [Complete Edition] Elemia Island Complete Series ($5.99)
Install a brand new scenario for Ar tonelico Qoga! This DLC item includes the complete series of “Elemia Island,” an exciting, pseudo-romance story that features Ar Ru as the main character. (These scenarios are not voiced.)
File size: 342 MB
Ar Tonelico Qoga – Harvestasha Alternative Personality Patch Module [INT: Default] (Free)
The default personality patch for the artificially intelligent Harvestasha. With this Module, you can restore her default personality after playing with one of the other alternate personality modules. (This content is mostly voiced.)
File size: 1.43 MB
Ar Tonelico Qoga – Harvestasha Alternative Personality Patch Module [Type A: Tsundere] (Free)
This is a patch for manipulating the artificially intelligent Harvestasha. The final boss of the main story, Harvestasha will have an incredible alternate personality! With the Type A Module, you will experience a “Tsundere,” or cold/lovey-dovey Harvestasha. (This content is mostly voiced.)
File size: 1.43 MB
Ar Tonelico Qoga – Harvestasha Alternative Personality Patch Module [Type B: Dorodere] (Free)
This is a patch for manipulating the artificially intelligent Harvestasha. The final boss of the main story, Harvestasha will have an incredible alternate personality! With the Type B Module, you will experience a “Dorodere,” or deeply lovey-dovey Harvestasha. (This content is mostly voiced.)
File size: 1.47 MB
Ar Tonelico Qoga – Harvestasha Alternative Personality Patch Module [Type C: Ultra M] (Free)
This is a patch for manipulating the artificially intelligent Harvestasha. The final boss of the main story, Harvestasha will have an incredible alternate personality! With the Type C Module, you will experience an “Ultra M,” or masochistic Harvestasha. (This content is mostly voiced.)
File size: 1.43 MB
Ar Tonelico Qoga – Harvestasha Alternative Personality Patch Module [Type D: Shocking White] (Free)
This is a patch for manipulating the artificially intelligent Harvestasha. The final boss of the main story, Harvestasha will have an incredible alternate personality! With the Type D Module, you will experience a “Shocking White,” or amazingly pure & innocent Harvestasha. (This content is mostly voiced.)
File size: 1.43 MB
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Flower Hat (If) ($0.99)
An accessory for IF, inspired by the Flower Hat.
File size: 645 KB
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Glistening Memorial (Free)
A legendary tree which every student on Lastation is talking about…
It was said relationships born under the tree will be happy forever, but the tree was ruined by a butterfly’s deadly pollen. Save the tree by defeating the butterfly! Obtain Compa’s special weapon, Splashing Acid!
File size: 100 KB
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Leafy Bow HQ 2 (Compa) ($0.99)
A double-leaf-shaped accessory for Compa.
File size: 359 KB
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Leafy Bow HQ 2 (Neptune) ($0.99)
A double-leaf-shaped accessory for Neptune.
File size: 193 KB
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Level Cap +200 ($0.99)
The first release. Add 200 to the maximum level cap.
File size: 100 KB
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Lost Employee (Free)
Shop employee Macaroon is out to give a receipt to Neptune which she forgot upon purchase. However, Macaroon hasn’t returned ever since she left. Go find Macaroon in the shop owner’s stead. Obtain IF’s special weapon, Shadowless Blade!
File size: 100 KB
Yoostar 2 – This Is Sparta! (Extended Version) ($1.99)
300 – In this extended version of “This is Sparta!” defiant King Leonides reminds a messenger from conqueror Xerxes that the Athenians refused to submit to his master, and Spartans have their reputation to consider.
File size: 297 MB
Yoostar 2 – Row, Row, Row Your Boat ($1.99)
Barney. Join Barney for some floating fun in Venice, Italy.
File size: 103 MB
Yoostar 2 -Turquoise Lagoon And Waterfall ($1.99)
Turquoise lagoon and waterfall – Wade into a secluded tropical lagoon and explore a magical turquoise cove.
File size: 81 MB
Yoostar 2 – I Ask You For Justice ($1.99)
The Godfather – Bonasera visits Don Vito Corleone on the day of his daughter’s wedding to ask a favor: a murder.
File size: 179 MB
Yoostar 2 – She Looks To Pure To Be Pink ($1.99)
Grease – High school gang the Pink Ladies are at lunch.
File size: 50 MB
Yoostar 2 – Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates ($1.99)
Forrest Gump – Mrs. Gump is dying and tries to comfort her son.
File size: 111 MB
Yoostar 2 – You Lost My Bag! ($1.99)
Meet the Parents – Atlantic Airline has lost Greg’s bag.
File size: 81 MB
Yoostar 2 – 300 Scene Pack ($4.99)
Pack includes 3 scenes: “A beast approaches”, “Come back with your shield – or on it”, and Hollywood Set “Atop Xerxes’ throne” from the film “300.”
File size: 184 MB
Yoostar 2 – Khaaan! ($1.99)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – Fifteen years ago Capt. Kirk exiled Khan, a genetically engineered superhuman, and his followers.
File size: 118 MB
Yoostar 2 – Please Don’t Hurt Me! ($1.99)
Tropic Thunder – The heroin-producing Flaming Dragon gang holds Tugg Speedman in their jungle compound.
File size: 168 MB
Yoostar 2 – Dorothy Meets The Cowardly Lion ($1.99)
The Wizard of Oz – Dorothy has just slapped the Cowardly Lion for chasing Toto.
File size: 62 MB
Yoostar 2 – Blockbusters! Scene Pack ($6.99)
Pack includes 5 scenes: “Meet the Parents,” “300,” “The Terminator,” “Zoolander” and “The Hangover.” See detailed description for scene titles.
File size: 491 MB
Yoostar 2 – You Work Under An Alias? ($1.99)
CSI: Miami, Season 5 In the episode, “Going Under,” Jake boasts he let Calleigh take him down.
File size: 133 MB
LittleBigPlanet 2: Sly & Bentley costumes ($2.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly as you want. Download this costume pack today and dress up your Sackboy to look like Sly Cooper or Bentley. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size: 1.02 MB
LittleBigPlanet 2: Jak & Daxter costumes ($2.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly as you want. Download this costume pack today and dress up your Sackboy to look like Jak & Daxter. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size: 1.02 MB
LittleBigPlanet 2: Ratchet & Clank costumes ($2.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly as you want. Download this costume pack today and dress up your Sackboy to look like Ratchet & Clank. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size: 1.02 MB
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
  • “I Go To Extremes” – Billy Joes ($1.99)
  • “Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway)” – Billy Joel ($1.99)
  • “My Life” – Billy Joel ($1.99)
  • “Prelude/Angry Young Man” – Billy Joel ($1.99)
  • “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” – Billy Joel ($1.99)
  • “She’s Always A Woman” – Billy Joel ($1.99)
  • Billy Joel Piano Challenge ($9.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Billy Joel Piano Challenge. This pack includes “I Go to Extremes,” “Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway),” “My Life,” “Prelude/Angry Young Man,” “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” AND “She’s Always a Woman” by Billy Joel.
File size: 17 – 58 MB (singles), 205 MB (track pack)

Bundles

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Three For All Pack – Bundle ($19.99)
Buy all three Need for Speed Hot Pursuit DLC packs at once! This bundle includes Armed & Dangerous, Lamborghini Untamed and Porsche Unleashed packs. Compete in new challenges and multiplayer modes today!
File size: 309 KB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 3/22 Edition
File size: 424 MB (1080)
Ghostbusters: Sanctum Of Slime Launch Trailer
File size: 24 MB (HD)
Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 Launch Trailer
File size: 54 MB (HD)
Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Three For All Trailer
File size: 58 MB (HD)
Yakuza 4 Demo Trailer
File size: 48 MB (HD)
Back To The Future: The Game – Episode 2 Trailer
File size: 53 MB (HD)
Puzzle Agent – Making of, Part 1 Trailer
File size: 147 MB (HD)
Puzzle Agent – Making of, Part 2 Trailer
File size: 103 MB (HD)
Red Faction: Armageddon: A New Threat Trailer
File size: 62 MB (HD)
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood – The Da Vinci Disappearance DLC Single Player Trailer
File size: 60 MB (HD)
inFAMOUS 2 – Karma Trailer Video
File size: 75 MB (HD) 128 MB (1080)
Killzone 3 – Launch Trailer
File size: 72 MB (HD)
ModNation Racers – Over 2 Million Creations! Video
File size: 82 MB (HD) 143 MB (1080)
Kazuo Harai Interview on the NGP
File size: 39 MB (SD) 249 MB (HD) 417 MB (1080)
PlayStation Move Sharp Shooter Video
File size: 82 MB (SD)

PS3 Themes

Slam Bolt Scrappers Theme (Free)
File size: 1.24 MB
Phineas and Ferb Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 875 KB
Tales From Space: About A Blob – Premium Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 2.32 MB
Celtic Maidens 2 Dynamic Theme ($1.99)
File size: 13 MB
Lindsay Kaye Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 8.88 MB
Terran Marines Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 12 MB
Brushed Metal Theme ($0.99)
File size: 2.43 MB
Hot Babes Theme ($0.99)
File size: 2.97 MB
Music Theme ($0.99)
File size: 3.99 MB
Wrigley’s Dynamic Theme (Free)
File size: 4.00 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy ($29.99)
The divine conflict between harmony and discord rages on, the fate of the world its promised prize. Fighting to secure it are brave souls summoned for that solitary purpose. Champions, cut from a cloth different from those which form the fabric of our world. Relying on what fragments of their shattered memories remain, they fight to end the conflict, and for a chance to return home to the worlds they each once knew.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.17 GB
Hoard ($9.99)
YOU ARE THE DRAGON in HOARD, a fast-paced arcade action-strategy title from Big Sandwich Games. Burn villages, roast knights, and capture princesses in your quest to gather a huge pile of treasure! Conquer dozens of unique miniature fantasy kingdoms across multiple game modes. Earn over 90 challenging badges and achieve Legendary Wyrm status! Immerse yourself in addictive gameplay that was awarded “Best Quick Fix” of 2010 by IGN.com.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 54 MB

Game Demos (also available from PS3 Storefront) (free)

Hoard Demo
YOU ARE THE DRAGON in HOARD, a fast-paced arcade action-strategy title from Big Sandwich Games. Burn villages, roast knights, and capture princesses in your quest to gather a huge pile of treasure! Conquer dozens of unique miniature fantasy kingdoms across multiple game modes. Earn over 90 challenging badges and achieve Legendary Wyrm status! Immerse yourself in addictive gameplay that was awarded “Best Quick Fix” of 2010 by IGN.com.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 54 MB

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Doodle Pool – Minis ($4.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 10 MB
Minisquadron – Minis ($1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 28 MB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 3/22 Edition
File size: 42 MB
TNT Racers Trailer
File size: 6 MB
Lego Star Wars III PSP Launch Trailer
File size: 9 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Brushed Metal PSP Theme ($0.99)
File size: 223 KB

PSP Wallpapers (free)

Hoard Wallpaper 1
File size: 67 KB