Wednesday, April 6, 2011

PSN Update -- 'Battlegrounds' Edition

As in Red Faction: Battlegrounds- The long running series of first/third person action games becomes a downloadable multiplayer blastathon in it's latest incarnation. This little appetizer for (the soon to be available) Red Faction: Armageddon should more than hold fans over until that full fledged sequel drops.

As for as other releases, this is actually a pretty slim week on the network. The SOCOM 4 demo is out- but as far as anything else that's interesting, that's it really. Disappointing since PSN updates have been really good as of late.

Get back on the stick Sony!




PlayStation Plus

Featured Games
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • Duael Invaders minis (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
Featured Qore Episode

  • Qore April Episode 35 (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $2.99)
Discounted Games
  • StarDrone (PlayStation Plus price $4.00, regular price $7.99)
  • Hamsterball (Reg Price – $9.99, Sale Price- $4.99, Plus Price $3.99)

Updates


Hamsterball – Sale – (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Angry Birds – Minis – Sale – (PSP/PS3) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light – Sale – (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda SBK Superbike World Championship – Price Change – (PSP) (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype + Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Bundle – Price Change – (PS3) (now $14.99, original price $17.99)
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Complete Bundle – Price Change – (PS3) (now $12.99, original price $14.99)
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype – Price Change – (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $12.99)
Age of Booty – Price Change – (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (Full Game) – Price Change – (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $6.99)
Rocketmen: Total Uranus Bundle – Price Change – (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Wolf of The Battlefield: Commando 3 – Price Change – (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Qore

Qore Episode 35 – April 2011 ($2.99)
April’s Episode 35 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network takes an exclusive look behind the scenes at VALVE as they put the finishing touches on Portal 2. Also, Zipper interactive is featured with an extensive SOCOM 4 game preview, and the Qore team takes it to the BRINK of co-op game play.
File size: 1.38 GB
Qore Annual Subscription – April 2011 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to upcoming titles from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.38 GB

Downloadable Games

StarDrone ($7.99)
The PSN-exclusive StarDrone is a high-speed action thriller with a mix of arcade action, pinball, breakout, physics and collect-the-objects — and it supports PlayStation Move. Cause your attackers to crash with rapid speed while collecting gems and power-up enhancements. Explore the level to find key power-ups and earn more points that will ultimately let you compete against the world on the StarDrone leaderboard.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 88 MB
Red Faction: Battlegrounds ($9.99)
The signature destructive gameplay from Red Faction: Guerilla comes to the downloadable arcade with Red Faction: Battlegrounds! Jump into your favorite tank or mech using your Gauss Cannons, Rocket Launchers and Singularity Bombs to destroy the competition, and environment along with it. Battle your way through treacherous Martian deserts, terraformed enclaves and more in a variety of different multiplayer modes and single player challenges.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 607 MB

Game Demos (free)

SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs Multiplayer Beta
SOCOM is back with an all new complete experience exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system. Be a part of this limited Multiplayer Beta as the elite Special Forces or the Insurgents as you battle together as a team in a variety of gametypes on 2 maps.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 437 MB
Rush’N Attack: Ex-Patriot Demo
Continue Sid Morrow’s mission to retrieve Gibson and uncover the dangerous secrets looming in the shadows of the Cold War. Trapped behind enemy lines and armed with little more than a knife and your hand-to-hand combat training, you must find a way to survive and thwart the threat of global destruction.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 707 MB
Red Faction: Battlegrounds Demo
The signature destructive gameplay from Red Faction: Guerilla comes to the downloadable arcade with Red Faction: Battlegrounds! Jump into your favorite tank or mech using your Gauss Cannons, Rocket Launchers and Singularity Bombs to destroy the competition, and environment along with it. Battle your way through treacherous Martian deserts, terraformed enclaves and more in a variety of different multiplayer modes and single player challenges.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 377 MB

Add-on Game Content

EyePet Sea Life Pack ($2.99)
With the Sea Life Pack for EyePet, you can take to the seas and go for a swim as a shark, penguin or walrus! You’ve never seen a virtual pet quite like this – EyePet! Download the new pack today!
File size: 11 MB
ModNation Racers El Snake-O Mod And Kart ($1.75)
Body slam karts to the curb and slither into first as El Snake-O and his Muscle Kart. Use 5 different Mod parts to create your very own champion wrestler, and take on contenders in a brand new “Burro” kart body!
File size: 200 KB
ModNation Racers El Snake-O Mod ($0.99)
Body slam karts to the curb and slither into first as El Snake-O ! Use 5 different Mod parts to create your very own champion wrestler and take on contenders!
File size: 100 KB
ModNation Racers El Snake-O Kart ($0.99)
Body slam karts to the curb and slither into first with El Snake-O’s Kart. Take on contenders in a brand new “Burro” kart body, customize your own with 2 kart parts!
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Edition ($0.99)
Features Carbon Black color scheme, distinctive carbon fibre details, black mesh components, and high polish black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels. Exclusive avatar sweater provided.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition ($0.99)
Featuring Carbon Black metallic paint with gloss black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels and Aston Martin side strake fashioned from carbon fibre. Exclusive avatar jacket provided.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Audi RS 5 Coupé ($0.99)
The high-revving 4.2 liter V8 delivers 331 kW (450 hp). The seven-speed S tronic and an innovative center differential in the quattro drivetrain transmit power to all four wheels.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport ($0.99)
This supercar has been clocked as one of the fastest production vehicles in the world. The Supersport packs an impressive 1200 HP that can launch this fireball from 0 to 60 in 2.2 seconds.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Caterham Superlight R500 ($0.99)
This new variant has been equipped to supersede its predecessor by embracing the very latest in lightweight engineering techniques and technology.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Special Edition ($0.99)
The Synergy Green exterior color is accented by Cyber Grey Rally Stripes. Interior has Synergy Green instrument panel and door inserts with Synergy Green stitching. Exclusive avatar jacket provided.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Ferrari 612 Sessanta ($0.99)
Only sixty units of these rare masterpieces were built to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the company. The car is capable of speeds up to 196 mph and can reach 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Ford Shelby GT500 ($0.99)
This reinvented Shelby delivers classically inspired styling and a supercharged engine. The rear-wheel-drive Ford Shelby GT500 is one of the all-time greatest muscle cars ever to hit the pavement.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Jaguar XKR Speed Pack And Black Pack ($0.99)
The XKR speed pack increases max speed to 174 mph. The Black Pack offers, amongst other features, body colored rear signature diffuser and gloss black front grilles. Exclusive avatar shirt provided.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Pagani Zonda Tricolore ($0.99)
The Pagani Zonda Tricolore is produced in extremely limited numbers. The interior features specific blue and white leather and an exclusive blue dashboard. Exclusive avatar pullover provided.
File size: 100 KB
Mushroom Wars: Online Add-On ($2.99)
Mushroom Wars Online introduces local and online multiplayer for up to four players to the critically-acclaimed RTS game, Mushroom Wars. Enjoy custom matches with friends for training and fun, and follow your personal history along the way. Keep track of your global rank and upload your victory videos to share online!
File size: 100 KB
Mushroom Wars : Duplex VII Map ($0.99)
Master the land and develop fresh strategies in the new Duplex VII map for critically-acclaimed RTS game Mushroom Wars! Defend your mushroom army against a friend in two-player Local Multiplayer Mode, or hone your skills against AI in Skirmish mode. Enjoy online battles on this new map after installing the Mushroom Wars Online add-on pack.
File size: 100 KB
Mushroom Wars: Duplex VIII Map ($0.99)
Master the land and develop fresh strategies in the new Duplex VIII map for critically-acclaimed RTS game Mushroom Wars! Defend your mushroom army against a friend in two-player Local Multiplayer Mode, or hone your skills against AI in Skirmish mode. Enjoy online battles on this new map after installing the Mushroom Wars Online add-on pack.
File size: 100 KB
Mushroom Wars : Quadrex III Map ($0.99)
Master the land and develop fresh strategies in the new Quadrex III map for critically-acclaimed RTS game Mushroom Wars! Defend your mushroom army against a friend in four-player Local Multiplayer Mode, or hone your skills against AI in Skirmish mode. Enjoy online battles on this new map after installing the Mushroom Wars Online add-on pack.
File size: 100 KB
Mushroom Wars : Quadrex IV Map ($0.99)
Master the land and develop fresh strategies in the new Quadrex IV map for critically-acclaimed RTS game Mushroom Wars! Defend your mushroom army against a friend in four-player Local Multiplayer Mode, or hone your skills against AI in Skirmish mode. Enjoy online battles on this new map after installing the Mushroom Wars Online add-on pack.
File size: 100 KB
Mushroom Wars : Triplex V ($0.99)
Master the land and develop fresh strategies in the new Triplex V map for critically-acclaimed RTS game Mushroom Wars! Defend your mushroom army against a friend in three-player Local Multiplayer Mode, or hone your skills against AI in Skirmish mode. Enjoy online battles on this new map after installing the Mushroom Wars Online add-on pack.
File size: 100 KB
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Black Heart Swimsuit Costume ($2.49)
Add Black Heart’s swimsuit costume set.
File size: 20 MB
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Green Heart Swimsuit Costume ($2.49)
Add Green Heart’s swimsuit costume set.
File size: 20 MB
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Level Cap +200 ($0.99)
The second release. Add 200 to the maximum level cap.
File size: 100 KB
Hyperdimension Neptunia: White Heart Swimsuit Costume ($2.49)
Add White Heart’s swimsuit costume set.
File size: 18 MB
Stacking: The Lost Hobo King ($4.99)
In The Lost Hobo King, the first DLC pack for Double Fine’s Stacking, players journey to the hobo kingdom of Camelfoot in an attempt to pass three tests of valor to awaken the hobo blacksmiths of old. Overcome challenges, discover unique dolls and hi-jinks to reforge the lost crown for a new hobo king who will unite the fractured hobo people. Reclaim the crown of Camelfoot!
File size: 186 MB
Yoostar 2: Heroes Scene Pack ($6.99)
Pack includes 5 scenes: 1 from “Batman,” 2 from “Kick-Ass,” and 2 from “Superman Returns.” See detailed description for scene titles.
File size: 434 MB
Yoostar 2: Ben Stiller Scene Pack ($4.99)
Pack includes 3 scenes from “Along Came Polly,” “Meet The Fockers” and “Meet the Parents.”
File size: 247 MB
Yoostar 2: Spartans, prepare for glory! ($1.99)
300 – Daxos, an Arcadian, is afraid.
File size: 93 MB
Yoostar 2: Double secret probation ($1.99)
Animal House – Plagued by Delta House’s chronic bad behavior, Faber College’s Dean Wormer plots the fraternity’s demise with the clean-cut head of rival frat Omega Theta Pi.
File size: 163 MB
Yoostar 2: Toga! Toga! ($1.99)
Animal House – It’s time to take action, and there’s one way to go: Toga party!
File size: 95 MB
Yoostar 2: What’s the last thing we remember? ($1.99)
The Hangover – It’s the morning after and the guys are hurting as they sit down at the breakfast table to reconstruct what went down the night before.
File size: 132 MB
Yoostar 2: Slimer attacks! ($1.99)
Ghostbusters – Join the expert team of paranormal exterminators Ghostbusters and face off against slippery Slimer in a hotel hallway. The neon green blob glides around the corner and is surprised to encounter – you!
File size: 46 MB
Yoostar 2: Batwing ($1.99)
Batman – Glide through the night sky, piloting the Batwing.
File size: 106 MB
Yoostar 2: Keep your paws inside the vehicle ($1.99)
Hotel for Dogs – At a home for stray dogs, Mark helps out by operating a moving-car simulator, designed to keep the pups entertained.
File size: 56 MB
Yoostar 2: Everyone and their mums ($1.99)
Hot Fuzz – At a pub in the sleepy town of Sandford, local police tell dedicated officer Nicholas Angel, who is newly transferred from London, that there are a lot of guns in the English countryside.
File size: 88 MB
Yoostar 2: Why are you dressed as Kick-Ass ($1.99)
Kick-Ass – Dave decides to reveal his identity to Katie.
File size: 103 MB
Yoostar 2: I’m lookin’ and I’m likin’ ($1.99)
Meet the Fockers – Greg’s future father-in-law has secretly injected him with sodium pentothal, a truth serum, which makes Greg act drunk and be a little too honest.
File size: 78 MB
Yoostar 2 – Make It Out Of Here ($1.99)
Platoon – It’s Vietnam in the late ’60s, and Bravo Company is in an upheaval after the murder of popular Sergeant Elias by corrupt Staff Sergeant Barnes.
File size: 166 MB
Yoostar 2: No brakes! ($1.99)
Superman has returned to Earth after a five-year search for the remains of Krypton.
File size: 100 MB
Yoostar 2: I like my species the way it is ($1.99)
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 4 – In the episode “The Best of Both Worlds: Part 2,” the Borg have assimilated Capt. Jean-Luc Picard.
File size: 80 MB
Yoostar 2: Q, you are not God ($1.99)
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 6 – In the episode “Tapestry,” Picard finds himself in a pristine white space with omnipotent being Q, who claims to be God and informs the captain that he has died.
File size: 178 MB
Yoostar 2: Fight the Gorn! ($1.99)
Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1 – In the episode “Arena,” an alien vessel has attacked a Federation outpost.
File size: 121 MB
Yoostar 2: Splendid example of Homo sapiens ($1.99)
Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 2 – Having returned from a mirror universe aboard an uncivilized USS Enterprise, Captain Kirk and Dr. McCoy trade digs with Spock, who was left to deal with the absent officers’ barbarian counterparts.
File size: 225 MB
Yoostar 2: I am in command here ($1.99)
Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 2 – In the episode “The Doomsday Machine,” Commodore Decker is the sole survivor of an attack by a planet-eating war machine.
File size: 272 MB
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
  • “Freeze-Frame” – J. Geils Band ($1.99)
  • “Love Will Tear Us Apart” – Joy Division ($1.99)
  • “We’re An American Band” – Grand Funk Railroad ($1.99)
  • “The Loco-Motion” – Grand Funk Railroad ($1.99)
File size: 17 – 33 MB (singles)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 4/5 Edition
File size: 299 MB (HD), 513 MB (1080)
MLB 11 The Show Torture Trailer
File size: 92 MB (HD)
MLB 11 The Show What a Great Game Trailer
File size: 65 MB (HD)
MLB 11 The Show Pure Pitching Tutorial
File size: 88 MB (HD)
MLB 11 The Show Pure Throwing Tutorial
File size: 87 MB (HD)
MLB 11 The Show Pure Hitting Tutorial
File size: 66 MB (HD)
PlayStation Move Heroes Launch Trailer
File size: File size: 45 MB (SD), 68 MB (HD), 114 MB (1080)
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Story Trailer
File size: 86 MB (HD) 144 MB (1080)
Dragon Age II Launch Trailer
File size: 63 MB (HD)
Fancy Pants Adventures Announce Trailer
File size: 31 MB (HD)
Fancy Pants Adventures – The World Of Fancy Pants Trailer
File size: 72 MB (HD)
Gatling Gears Trailer
File size: 60 MB (HD)
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance Trailer
File size: File size: 58 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

Aid Japan Theme (All proceeds to benefit Japan Society) ($2.00 – $50.00)
File size: 1.32 MB
Ar tonelico Qoga Custom Theme “Tree” ($0.99)
File size: 2.78 MB
Premier Manager Soccer Babe Themes (x3) ($1.49 each)
File size: 8.84 MB – 10 MB
MLB Dynamic Themes (x30) ($2.99 each)
File Size: 2.93 – 4.03 MB
Sponge Bob Square Pants Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 6.46 MB
Sports Illustrated 90′s Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 11 MB
Sports Illustrated Swimsuits 2011 Dynamic Theme ($3.99)
File size: 12 MB
Tokyo Life Theme ($1.49)
File size: 3.56 MB
White Cliffs of Dover Theme ($1.49)
File size: 2.93 MB
Neon Theme ($0.99)
File size: 2.46 MB
Army ‘Best Ranger’ Dynamic Theme (US Only) (Free)
File size: 3.67 MB
Swarm Static Theme (Free)
File size: 1.29 MB

PS3 Wallpapers (free)

Best Ranger Wallpaper (US Only)
File size: 183 KB (SD), 245 KB (1080)
Swarm Wallpaper 1
File size: 288 KB
Swarm Wallpaper 2
File size: 275 KB
Swarm Wallpaper 3
File size: 291 KB
Swarm Wallpaper 4
File size: 292 KB

PlayStation Store for PSP

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

3,2,1…SuperCrash! + Dr. MiniGames ($3.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 36 MB
Fish Tank – Minis ($3.99)
ESRB Rated
File size: 7.1 MB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 4/5 Edition
File size: 49 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Tokyo Life Theme ($1.49)
File size: 638 KB
White Cliffs Of Dover Theme ($1.49)