Hi Everyone – it’s Thursday. And that means it’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.
Updates
PlayStation Network 10 for ’10 Game Sale
If you scored a PS3 or PSP system this holiday season, PlayStation Store is making it easy to load up on great games to kick off 2010. For one week only, get HALF OFF 10 handpicked titles during the PlayStation Network 10 for ’10 Game Sale. It’s a perfect start to getting the most out of your gift. Offer valid through 1/27.
PS3 Games:
Gravity Crash (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
ZEN Pinball (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Critter Crunch (now $3.49, original price $6.99)
Braid (now $7.49, original price $14.99)
Burn Zombie Burn (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Tank Battles (now $3.49, original price $6.99)
Uno (now $3.99, original price $7.99)
PSP Games:
Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Crystal Defenders PSP (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Creature Defense (now $3.99, original price $7.99)
Kurulin Fusion (now $2.49, original price $4.99)
Thexder Neo (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Downloadable Games
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment ($14.99)
Konami’s legendary tactical RPG series returns! On the continent of Sostegaria, two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war. Caught in the tide of battle is young orphan Tobias Martin. Driven to defend his homeland, and to avenge those already fallen, Tobias enlists with his comrades to fight for peace. But all is not what it seems, and they face a threat far deadlier – and closer – than they know.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 581 MB
PS one Classics
Championship Bass ($5.99)
Hit the lakes in this realistic bass simulation. You have many tricks in your arsenal, but do you have what it takes to reel in the big one?
ESRB Rated E
File size: 151 MB
Add-on Game Content
SingStar Viewer (free)
Download the SingStar Viewer today and get access to the best interactive online SingStar content straight from the XMB Menu. Check out hot new tracks at the SingStore, the best performances from the SingStar community at My SingStar Online and everything in between – only on PlayStation 3.
File size: 93 MB
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast Warriors of Justice (free)
“Dragon Ball: Raging Blast” Character Pack #5 is now available! The fifth release is the “Warriors of Justice Pack!” This pack contains Kid Gohan, Gohan, Kid Trunks, Goten and Videl!
They fight, in the name of justice! The power of justice will conquer it all!
File size: 116 KB
WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2010 Stone Cold Steve Austin DLC ($0.99)
Download this pack and play as WWE Legend, Stone Cold Steve Austin.
File size: 5.02 MB
Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.
- “Broken Man” by Scott McKeon ($1.99)
- “Lonesome Road Blues” by Joe Bonamassa ($1.99)
- “Who I Am” by Tyler Bryant ($1.99)
- New Blues Masters Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Who I Am” by Tyler Bryant, “Lonesome Road Blues” by Joe Bonamassa, and “Broken Man” by Scott McKeon. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
- “Laser Cannon Deth Sentence” by Dethklok ($1.99)
- “Still I Rise” by Shadows Fall ($1.99)
- “Twilight of the Thunder God” by Amon Amarth ($1.99)
- Metal Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Still I Rise” by Shadows Fall, “Twilight of the Thunder God” by Amon Amarth, and “Laser Cannon Deth Sentence” by Dethklok. 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 sizes: 32 MB – 67 MB (singles), 128 MB – 136 MB (track packs)
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “1901”— Phoenix ($1.99)
- “Lisztomania”— Phoenix ($1.99)
- “Blue Jeans”— Silvertide ($1.99)
- “A Woman in Love (It’s Not Me) (Live)”— Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ($1.99)
- “Breakdown (Live)”— Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ($1.99)
- “Century City (Live)”— Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ($1.99)
- “Jammin’ Me (Live)”— Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ($1.99)
- “Nightwatchman (Live)”— Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ($1.99)
- “The Waiting (Live)”— Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ($1.99)
- Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 2 ($9.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live Anthology Pack 2. This pack includes: “A Woman in Love (It’s Not Me) (Live),” “Breakdown (Live),” “Century City (Live),” “Jammin’ Me (Live),” “Nightwatchman (Live),” and “The Waiting (Live)” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
File sizes: 24 MB – 37 MB (singles), 180 MB (track pack)
Game Videos (free)
Pulse 1/21 Edition
Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network. This edition features the massive action of MAG, the new billiards simulator Hustle Kings, add-ons for Assassin’s Creed II and WWE SmackDown vs. Raw, new video releases, and a taste of PlayStation Network’s new reality series, The Tester.
File size: 260 MB (HD) 451 MB (1080)
Dante’s Inferno Developer Diary – Fraud
File size: 185 MB (HD)
Dante’s Inferno Developer Diary – Violence
File size: 136 MB (HD)
Army of Two: The 40th Day “Demo Trailer”
File size: 49 MB (HD)
Fairytale Fights Trailer
File size: 58 MB (HD)
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Happy Holidays Trailer
File size: 62 MB (HD)
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Adrenaline Trailer
File size: 50 MB (HD)
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Gameplay Trailer 2
File size: 42 MB (HD)
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Gameplay Trailer 3
File size: 43 MB (HD)
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Gameplay Trailer 4
File size: 62 MB (HD)
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Gameplay Trailer 5
File size: 38 MB (HD)
Hasbro Family Game Night Trailer
File size: 37 MB (HD)
Darksiders Mayhem Trailer
File size: 44 MB (HD)
Darksiders Launch Trailer
File size: 60 MB (HD)
Darksiders Heads Will Roll Trailer
File size: 46 MB (HD)
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Announcement Trailer
File size: 38 MB (HD)
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Trailer
File size: 58 MB (HD)
Medal of Honor Announce Trailer
File size: 41 MB (HD)
PS3 Themes
Banana Girl Hook-Ups Theme ($1.99)
File size: 3.27 MB
Devil Vixen Hook-Ups Theme ($1.99)
File size: 3.87 MB
School Girl Hook-Ups Theme ($1.99)
File size: 4.31 MB
Liquid Metal 2 Theme ($1.49)
File size: 6.18 MB
PlayStation Store for PSP
Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 storefront)
METAL GEAR SOLID PSP Bundle ($29.99)
The METAL GEAR SOLID PSP Bundle features three PSP titles from Hideo Kojima’s legendary series that redefined the stealth action genre. Included within this extraordinary bundle are METAL GEAR SOLID PORTABLE OPS, METAL GEAR SOLID PORTABLE OPS PLUS, and METAL GEAR SOLID DIGITAL GRAPHIC NOVEL.
ESRB Rated T- M
File size: 2.01 GB
DJ Max Fever ($19.99)
The beat jamming sensation that started the music game craze comes to the PSP system in its most complete form ever.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.38 GB
Valhalla Knights 2: Battle Stance ($29.99)
An enhanced version of the original Valhalla Knights 2, “Battle Stance” streamlines gameplay by reducing battle parties from six to four members for more party control, as well as adding warp points in various locations for expedited travel. Combine this with added customization options, new weapons, armor, quests and monsters, and this becomes the most complete Valhalla Knights experience yet.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 696 MB
Game Videos (free)
Pulse 1/21 Edition
File size: 50 MB
Army of Two: The 40th Day PSP Trailer
File size: 10 MB
Dante’s Inferno Game Trailer
File size: 25 MB
PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Liquid Metal 2 PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 606 KB
Dita Von Teese PSP Theme 3 ($1.49)
File size: 588 KB
Dita Von Teese PSP Theme 4 ($1.49)
File size: 556 KB
Banana Girl Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99)
File size: 380 KB
Devil Vixen Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99)
File size: 415 KB
School Girl Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99)
File size: 367 KB
Where are the AVATARS!!!!!!!!!
AVATARS!
will there be a possibility of a white knight chronicles avatar or even a white knight chronicles space on home?
Come on. This is pathetic. Where is Crisis Core, Final Fantasy Tactics War of Lions (remake), Dino Crisis 2, or Downstream Panic!?
I bought a PSP Go hoping that I would be able to download a bunch of cools games. Sure there are some really nice games available, but these updates are pretty bad considering what should be available.
Where are the Singstar and Heavy Rain dynamic themes? EU store has them
Common sony. What gives ? Where are the Good ps1 classics ? where is CRAST TEAM RACING HD ? VAGRANT STORY? APE ESCAPE ?
@103 classics those were terrible games… well not ape escape but thats out already lol
When can we expect Chrono Chross, Final Fantasy IX, or even the first series of final fantasy?
Grace,
Thanks 4 the price cuts on the games! I was wondering do you know anything about castle crashers release date on the PS3?
Thank you.
It’s an good update.
Might get critter crunch. Is it good ?
Darksiders Ftw
@x_chepito_13
Well Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II are on the Japanese Store, so we hope to see Origins here someday. Final Fantasy IX and Chrono Cross aren’t.
What really amaze me is Vagrant Story not being on the US Store, I would love to see it.
Hey guys do you have any ideas on when it’s comming, or even if it’s comming?
weak update again……
i want more avatars and dynamic themes
Oh man…those are great games that are discounted. I’m getting 7 out of 10 :-)
Forgive me if this has been asked, yet what’s the chances of getting PS2 downloadable games on the PSN? I know we have PS1 games updated weekly and thank you!!! Yet, I’d love to relive some PS2 classics also…
Grace,
I’m just curious as to whether or not there are plans to release Vagrant Story here. I’d like to know if there is a reason for the delay or decision not too… i think there’s a fair amount of hype about it but no ones confirmed anything as far as I’m aware. I know that myself and many others are definitely interested in the release of more good PS 1/2 RPGs. Are there any more planned?
games i’m interested in include:
Breath of fire series, more Suikoden, Dragon Quest 7, Xenogears, Vagrant story etc…
Hey cool, I haven’t picked up Braid yet.
i really hope xenogears gets released as a ps one classic this year miss playing that epic game
terrible update…2 weeks in a row.
Hi Grace,
Given the recent announcement from Sega of Japan
http://www.siliconera.com/2010/01/19/after-burner-climax-confirmed-launches-in-spring/
Regarding After Burner Climax based on the Sega’s Arcade Hardware Lindbergh.
Sega Lindbergh
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Lindbergh#Sega_Lindbergh
Comming to Playstation Network. Why not bring countless other great titles from Sega to Playstation Network or the Playstation 3 Physical Media Bluray. Here just few great titles from Sega.
Shenmue 3 An MMO RPG
Space Harrier Using Sony 3D Technology
G-Force
Super Monoco GP F1 Racing
Daytona USA HD
House of the Dead
Sega Rally the Arcade Verison
Sega Star Wars
Sega VR another F1 racing game
Sega Thunderblade
Sega G-LOC: Air Battle
Sega Ferrari F355 Challenge
Yay! Vandal Hearts! Been waiting for a real rpg for the PSN. Even though its an srpg, I like the genre and enjoyed the original for psone. This is the shining jewel of this week’s update for sure. The rest is….well….meh.
Considering the last two updates, this one is not that bad. Not a great update but at least things are changing.
An okay update. I like Uno… I might buy it tonight
Thanks for getting Vandel Hearts out on time! :) I was getting worried nothing was announced about it. Now please release Vandel Hearts 1 and 2 on the PS1 Classics store.. Also get Konami to get Suikoden 2 and Squaresoft to get Vagrant STory, Bushido Blade 1 and 2, Musashi, Parasite Eve, FF9, Parasite Eve 2, oh and your own 1st party epic … LEgend of Dragoon… Then there is Legend of Legia, Alundra, Lunar Silver star story, Mega Man Legends 1/2/tronebonne, Diablo, Ogre Tactics, etc…
Yeah I love rpgs.. and that is why I have always loved playstation.. You guys are finally starting to get there on the ps3, but there are hundreds of RPGS on PS1/PS2…bring em over to the Psn store I will buy them up and so will others!!! Don’t you want our money? You will get more money from a good psn rpg then bass fishing or bowling. Just look at the top downloads.. FF7, FF8 that should tell you something, its not just FF but all PS1 rpgs!
Some Demon’s Souls Avatars would be nice…. oh well, we can only hope and wait.
hey grace, any chance on when we will see new dynamic themes?
Don’t you guys hear us Crying out for PS1 RPGS? Come on already, the games are made just release them and it will make you guys some much needed money. Bass fishing will not do that… Vandel Hearts 1/2 , suikoden 2 , legend of dragoon, Vagrant STory, Parasite eve, etc… will! Guaranteed , just look at peoples comments we want , CRAVE RPGS!
good update compared to last week at least ur adding ps1 games so I know ur actually getting them in there earlier because in 09 it took a little while to get them ready. 09 was great with content and i hope 2010 will be even better. Crash Team Racing, Crash Bash, Gex 2 Enter the Gecko would be great and gran turismo 1 and 2 i wouldnt mind. 1 classic that i really liked but isnt at the top of my list is Army Men 3-D that game was hard but fun i wouldnt mind that either. Im just suggesting some games that I really like and would like to see them on the store some time soon.
Thank you
I NEED thps1 on ps1 classics. It’s the very foundation of my childhood.
This is awesome! I’m getting Uno ASAP. Great game for a great price. Also NEXT Thursday free Uncharted 2 DLC (I read it @ IGN.com). Getting it ALL!!!
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/106/1062515p1.html
*clenchfist* Ooh, I got Zen Pinball last week, but it’s worth $10. MORE TABLES PLZ.
Dear Sony. PS1 games rawk, I want (MANY) more of them. Thanks.
Concerned PS gamer.
PS “Championship Bass” is not something we (as gamers) care about.
In my opinion, there hasn’t been a good update in 2010 thus far. Sigh. My psn wallet has so much loot from Xmas and nothing worth buying.
@102 we got the Heavy Rain theme last week
as for the SingStar theme, well its not really that huge of a franchise here as it is in the EU region. so i can see why they didnt add that to our update as of yet.
Wow, Championship Bass PSOne classic? Who makes the decisions on this. They’re so out of touch its funny.
wtf. 2 weeks and we get that gay ps1 classic? what is wrong with you.. thats crap…
championship bass…really??? i guess they listen to us as much as our politicians listen, huh?
@119/122:
I wholeheartedly agree. RPGs were easily the best thing the PS1 had going, and if more were released on the PSN like Suikoden 2(love that game), I would pick it up immediately.
@127 theres still plenty of older games from previous updates, you cant have all the great games available on the PSN
Once again no Hustle Kings! This blow’s $#@ lol
Damn. Any chance Ratchet & Clank ‘Quest For Booty’ will go on sale again? I’d purchase for $9.99 or less but $14.99 is a bit much for such a short game, also it’s over a year old too….
i bought a psp go…(pause for laughter). I sold all umds thinking i would download the ones i cared about keeping…(pause for more laughter). the only game i previouly owned that i really want is crisis core, and of course thats the one you guys didn’t put on the psn. i think sony is doing a great job keeping their customers satisfied….(pause for tremendous laughter).
CHAMPIONSHIP BASS!?
This update really isn’t too horrible, but at first glance I was pretty disappointed. I, for one hope every Thursday for more PSOne classics, as I buy them much more frequently than I do anything else on the PSN. I am pleased that now I’ll get a chance to try out Braid though, and n’thing Critter Crunch as being a possible pick-up for me.
Is there any possibility of more (and better) PSOne classics any time soon. I would be more than happy to spend my money on Final Fantasy IX, Chrono Cross, Xenogears, Suikoden II (Especially Suikoden II. Seriously, we have the first one, why not the second?), Legend of Legaia or anything else of quality. I appreciate original content on the PSN too, but getting nothing would be better than getting Championship Bass, in my opinion.
Yay DJ Max in the PlayStation Store… But I’ll stick with my Korean copies for now.
lol@AuroMarshmallow “getting nothing would be better than getting Championship Bass.”
amen to that!
Man this PSN update is gay what’s up with these wack store updates. What’s up with the dreamcast sega deal and more better choices of PSN One classics such as Xenogears and what not?
The last thing I bought off of the store was Pixel Junk Shooter. Updates have been very underwhelming in 2010 so far.
Critter Crunch was a steal at $7.00, for $3.50 it’s the best gaming deal on PSN. Anyone who is even remotely interested in puzzle games should check it out. very solid game with interesting gameplay elements.
lol….didn’t take Braid long for a price cut.
i would buy dissidia on the psn but its still priced at 39.99. all retail stores sell it at 29.99. so let me get this straight…i buy the more expensive machine(pspgo)…and to thank me for that sony is going to make me pay more for the games….execellent incentive strategy.
I wish the US blog can emulate what the EU blog is doing…handing out free codes, and answering user questions (100 replies for the store post). That would be nice.
Man, MAG avatars, just with the PMC logo, would have sold like nuts this week.
$$$
Missed opportunity…
Hey, @144, I’m sure they WOULD respond more often…
If posts like the one a couple above you weren’t as stupid as “Man this PSN update is gay what’s up with these wack store updates.”
*shrugs shoulders*