Hi Everyone –
With great new PSN Games, the return of two PlayStation legends, great new PS3 Full Games and a stellar February kick-off for PlayStation Plus subscribers; there’s a lot to love with today’s update.
New PSN Games hitting this week include Gotham City Impostors. Bringing a new style of multiplayer mayhem with a tongue-in-cheek Gotham City style, you’ll want to see what the players in the Beta have been raving about. In addition, side-scrolling action comes in two flavors this week. For brutal combat action, you’ll want to check out Shank 2. For classic four-player co-op beat em ‘ups, download The Simpsons Arcade Game.
It’s also a big week for PlayStation legends Jak and Daxter. Not one, not two, but three of their original adventures are hitting the PlayStation Store today! And the best part? These classic PlayStation 2 games have been remastered in HD along with stereoscopic 3D functionality and new Trophy support! Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II and Jak 3 are now available individually, or grab them as a bundle at a lower price.
As mentioned earlier today, brand-new DLC is hitting UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception including the Fort Co-Op Adventure. This DLC will mark the first time in the series you’ll be able to play co-op as the UNCHARTED villains with Zoran Lazarević, Eddy Raja, Harry Flynn joining forces in a tale that further explores the mystery behind the Janus head statue from the on-disc co-op adventure. It, as well as additional DLC, arrives today and is available individually, or as part of Fortune Hunters’ Club.
New PS3 Full Games arriving today include the twisted puzzle tale Catherine, as well as the fun for all ages Top Spin 4 and Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean. These titles represent some of the best experiences previously only found at retail; now available to download. PlayStation Plus subscribers are also able to download a free one hour trial of Catherine and Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean as part of their subscription.
Speaking of PlayStation Plus, today kicks off February’s month of free games, discounts, and exclusives. For one, the aforementioned The Simpsons Arcade Game is now free for subscribers! Recent PS one Classic release Final Fantasy V is also free to download. First and free access to this episode’s Qore, as well as free downloads of PS minis Hungry Giraffe and Gold Medalist round out this week’s Plus updates, with more fun to come throughout the month.
Finally, we’re all excited about the premiere of The Tester Season 3! New episodes are available to watch every Tuesday right here or download them from the PlayStation Store. Tune in to find out who the winner will be as they’ll be joining the legendary Santa Monica Studios team.
That’s all for this week. Check out the full details of this week’s update below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below or join the discussion on the PlayStation Community forums in the Official PlayStation Store Update thread.
Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:
PlayStation Plus
| PSN Games: | The Simpsons Arcade Game |
| minis: | Hungry Giraffe Gold Medalist |
| PS one Classics: | Final Fantasy V |
| Early Access Demo: | The House Of The Dead III Exclusive Playstation Plus Demo |
| Media: | Qore Episode 45 – February |
| Full Game Trial: | Catherine |
PSN Games
Jak 3 ($14.99)
Jak 3 is the last game in the Jak trilogy. Jak 3 is fully remastered in HD, along with Trophy and 3D support. Relive the Jak and Daxter story on PS3!
ESRB rated T
File size 3 GB
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy ($14.99)
The original Naughty Dog PS2 classic game Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is remastered in HD, along with Trophy and 3D support! Relive the Jak and Daxter story on PS3 system!
ESRB rated E
File size 992 MB
Jak II ($14.99)
The original Naughty Dog game Jak II furthers the adventures of the heroes Jak and Daxter. Jak II is fully remastered in HD, along with Trophy and 3D support. Relive the Jak and Daxter story on PS3 system!
ESRB rated T
File size 3.35
Shank 2 ($9.99)
The ex-mob hitman is back in action with Shank 2. With the updated arsenal of weapons and combat system, Shank 2 raises the bar from its original.
ESRB rated M
File size 1.23 GB
The Simpsons Arcade Game ($9.99) Free for PlayStation Plus Subscribers
The long-awaited home console port of the classic Simpsons arcade game is finally here! Join three of your friends as you chase down Smithers and Mr. Burns on the epic quest to save Maggie. Battle your way through 8 classic Springfield locations in this hilarious blast from the past!
ESRB rated E10+
File size 21 MB
Gotham City Impostors ($14.99)
A 6 vs. 6 first person shooter, Gotham City Impostors is a multiplayer game unlike any other, giving players the opportunity to rebel against conformity as they customize their own characters.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.64 GB
PS3 Full Games
Jak and Daxter Collection ($39.99)
The Dynamic Duo is back! The Jak and Daxter Collection features all three best-selling PlayStation 2 classic hits: Jax and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II and Jak 3 fully remastered in high definition, stereoscopic 3D and with Trophy support.
ESRB rated E-T
File size 7.35 GB
Top Spin 4 ($29.99)
Top Spin 4 redefines the way you experience tennis. With the deepest player roster to date featuring 2K’s Signature Style and an enhanced Player Creator with a new My Player career mode, do you have what it takes to become #1 in the world?
ESRB rated E
File size 4.8 GB
LEGO Pirates Of The Caribbean ($39.99)
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game is an action adventure game bringing to life the Pirates of the Caribbean world and all its colorful characters in LEGO brick form. Players will experience all the memorable scenes from all four films in the humorous and quirky LEGO video games style.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 7.3 GB
Catherine ($39.99)
Explore the pleasures and horrors of love as Vincent, a man with a hard choice to make: marry his longtime girlfriend Katherine or move on to the incredible blonde he just woke up next to—named Catherine! But beware! Make the wrong choice, and you could end up dead.
ESRB rated M
File size 9.3 GB
Game Demos (Free)
Jimmie Johnson’s Anything With An Engine Demo
Kart Racing Where Everything and Anything Goes…Fast! Lead-footed bathers, dumpster drivers, lawn-mowers, bargain shoppers, sadistic caddies and many more race and battle their way toward glory in unique vehicles outfitted with custom weapon mods on fantastical stylized tracks strewn with themed hazards, traps and awesome jumps in a humor-packed race to the finish line. Demo includes 2 race modes, 2 tracks, and 2 player local split screen.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 173 MB
Cubixx HD Demo
Cubixx HD is a fast paced action puzzle game which sends high scoring, combo chasing gameplay to the third dimension! Play through the epic 50 level arcade mode, challenge your skills to the limit in 50 challenges or take on the world in over 150 online leaderboards! If that isn’t enough you can join forces with friends in the 7 player co-op or destroy each other in the 7 player Deathmatch!
ESRB rated E
File size 164 MB
Gotham City Impostors Demo
Download the Gotham City Impostors trial and play the game for free now!
ESRB rated T
File size 1.64 GB
Add-on Game Content
UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Add ons (x23) ($0.49 – $5.99 each)
Various add ons including skins and packs.
File size 555 KB – 436 MB
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 – Weapon Expert Pack ($3.99)
Get alternate costumes for Trish, Zero, Taskmaster, and Hawkeye! Always hit the mark with these stunning new outfits!
File size 100 KB
Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning – Finesse Bonus Pack ($2.99)
Equip your hero with a unique selection of Finesse-enhancing gear. This pack includes the unique armor set “Imminent Armor”, a unique shield, and three unique weapons to boost your critical attack damage, evasion, and stealth skills.
File size 15 MB
Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning – Might Bonus Pack ($2.99)
Equip your hero with a unique selection of Might-enhancing gear. Includes the unique armor set “Vigilant Mail”, a unique shield, and three unique weapons to boost your damage resistance, health, and attack damage.
File size 15 MB
Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning – Sorcery Bonus Pack ($2.99)
Equip your hero with a unique selection of Sorcery-enhancing gear. Includes the unique armor set “Pensive Robes”, a unique talisman, and three unique weapons to boost your magic attack damage, magic resistance, and mana regeneration skills.
File size 13 MB
Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning House Of Valor (Online Pass Paid) ($9.99)
The Grand Champion Tyr Magnus challenges you to compete in the Valor Arena. Enter the tournament grounds of the House of Valor in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Overcome all obstacles to survive this barbaric tournament and seize control of the arena.
File size 35 MB
The King Of Fighters XIII Unlock Gallery ($2.99)
The entire artwork in the Visual section of the Gallery is available to purchase. *These art pieces can also be unlocked by playing the game.With the triumphant return of fan favorite characters like Mai, K’, and Vice, extensive refinement of the core fighting engine based on community feedback, and vastly improved network functionality, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII represents the HD entry in the series that fans have been waiting for.
File size 6 KB
Final Fantasy XIII-‐2 – Noel’s Outfit: Battle Attire ($2.99)
A new outfit for Noel. This gold and crimson battle attire is crafted from durable leather, and worn only by chosen warriors.
File size 2.6 MB
Final Fantasy XIII-‐2 – Opponent: Lightning & Amodar ($2.99)
Face Lightning and Lieutenant Amodar in the Coliseum! Use the crystals of defeated foes to summon them as allies in battle.
File size 18 MB
UFC Undisputed 3 -‐ Ultimate Fights Rivals Pack (Free)
The Rivals Pack highlights the matchups that fans continue to talk about! Download this Ultimate Fights package to get the Rivals Pack!
File size 2.5 MB
UFC Undisputed 3 -‐ Ultimate Fights: Submission Pack (Free)
Download the UFC 3 Submissions Pack to relive some of the best matches that ended with a tapout!
File size 2.5 MB
UFC Undisputed 3 Alistair Overeem ($0.99)
Download this pack to play as Alistair Overeem in UFC Undisputed 3!
File size 2.5 MB
UFC Undisputed 3 Season Pass ($16.99)
Purchase the UFC Undisputed 3 Season Pass today to save over 25% on future downloadable packs! The Season Pass includes Alistair Overeem, the Early Access Pack, and two future Ultimate Fights and Fighter Pack Bundles! Please note the Season Pass does not include the Contenders Pack.
File size 7.5 MB
Rocksmith – Black By Pearl Jam ($2.99)
File size 3.97 MB
Rocksmith – Jeremy By Pearl Jam ($2.99)
File size 3.79 MB
Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-‐7 – 5 Spell Pack ($1.99)
File size 27 MB
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “Comedown” – Bush ($1.99)
- “Diachylon” – Chaotrope ($1.99)
- “Everything Zen” – Bush ($1.99)
- “Foundation” – Unkindness ($1.99)
- “Heavy Weather – The Storm ov The Undead” – Rainbowdragoneyes ($1.99)
- “Machinehead” – Bush ($1.99)
- “Real Wild Child” – Jerry Naylor ($1.99)
- “Slaves to Substance” – Suicide Silence ($1.99)
- Artist pack ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Bush Pack 01. This pack includes “Comedown”, “Everything Zen” and “Machinehead”. By Bush.
File size: 16 MB – 34 MB (singles), 89 MB (track pack)
Updates
Blacklight: Tango Down (Price Change) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $14.99)
Swarm (Price Change) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $14.99)
Bloodrayne: Betrayal (Price Change) Sale (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Ys: I & II Chronicles (Price Change) (PSP) (now $14.99, original price $24.99)
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (Price Change) (PSP) (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
Avatars
Carnival Island Avatar Bundle 2 ($1.49)
Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning Avatars Bundle ($2.99)
Kingdoms Of Amalur Avatars (x10) ($0.49)
Game Videos (free)
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Game Video
The Tester Season 3 Episode 1
Starhawk Press Reactions Trailer
Starhawk Public Beta Welcome Trailer
ModNation Racers: Road Trip Features Video
Journey Music Trailer
Warlords: How To Play Trailer Part 1
Warlords: How To Play Trailer Part 2
Need For Speed: The Run Italian Pack Trailer
SSX: This Is SSX Trailer
SSX: It’S Tricky Trailer
SSX: Survive It Trailer
Binary Domain Bigger Than You Think Trailer
Yakuza Dead Souls: Npc Trailer
UFC Undisputed 3 Career Trailer
UFC Undisputed 3 Contenders Pack Gameplay Trailer
Rayman Origins Meet The New Crazy Trailer
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Game Video
ModNation Racers: Road Trip Features Video
Wipeout 2048 Game Trailer
PS3 Themes
Hitman Absolution – Crossed – Hand Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning Premium Theme ($2.99)
Silent Hill 3 Premium Theme ($1.99)
Silent Hill 2 Premium Theme ($1.99)
Amazing Earth: Starry Night Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Abstract Color Swirls Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
In The Ring With Candice Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Theme (Free)
PS3 Wallpapers (free)
Amy Wallpaper
PS2 Classics
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie ($9.99)
File size 1.19 GB
PlayStation Store for PSP
Videos
The Tester Season 3 Episode 1
Where’s Uncharted Co-op??
wheres the inferno pool that was suppose to be free for ps plus today : (((
That should be coming in next week. I know we scheduled it on the Coming to Plus post, but remember, we always state in that preview post that items scheduled here are tentative and subject to change. Sorry for the inconvenience, but it’s coming,.