Hi Everyone –
Spring Fever has officially arrived today with the PSN-wide release of Journey! The makers of flOw and Flower deliver their third PSN game to critical acclaim. Now you can experience this powerful story along with a memorable co-op gameplay feature you have to play to believe. This week’s Spring Fever franchise sale also kicks off with discounts on tons of Call of Duty map packs, games and more. Kick off Spring Fever, download Journey, and look forward to Rayman 3 and Closure, coming soon as part of the event!
In addition to Journey, you may want to check out other new PSN releases like Warp and Shoot Many Robots. Warp is a puzzle-based stealth action game where you play as Zero, an adorable alien trapped in a human testing facility. Shoot Many Robots is a 4-player co-op, action shooter. Customize your characters with anything from fairy wings, to flamethrowers as you find a variety of robots and, well, shoot them. Both games are available today, so check them out!
The hits on PS Vita keep on coming with two new titles available for download today: Reality Fighters and Ridge Racer. Reality Fighters is the Augmented Reality beat ‘em up where you put yourself into the game and go toe-to-toe against opponents of varied looks and styles. Having Mr. Miyagi in your corner is a nice bonus too! Ridge Racer is the debut of this venerable racing franchise on PS Vita. With free additional content to download starting today, beautifully crisp racing visuals, and that token drifting race style; Ridge Racer delivers that racing experience that no PS Vita owner should be without.
Uncharted 3 players are also feeling the love today too with the all new Co-op Shade Survival Mode. The Co-op Shade Survival mode adds an exciting new game type to the multiplayer. Play with up to two friends as you tackle wave after wave of some of the smartest, toughest and sneakiest enemies in the game. This content is all part of Fortune Hunters’ Club which includes tons of DLC for one low price.
Lastly, some great deals hit PlayStation Plus subscribers today. In addition to getting more out of the Spring Fever sale of the week on Call of Duty content, subscribers also snag big discounts on new PS3 Full Game release Bioshock 2, as well as some great new free avatars to give your PSN profile more personality.
There’s much more to today’s update so make sure you check out all the details below. 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
| Discounted PS3 Games: | Bioshock 2 ($14.99) Bioshock 2 Complete Pack ($20.99) Phineas And Ferb: Across The Second Dimension ($23.99) Call Of Duty Classic ($7.34) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ($14.69) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Bundle ($29.39) Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare ($9.79) Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Super Bundle ($14.69) |
| Discounted Game Add-Ons: | MotorStorm RC ELITE Vehicle Pack 1 (FREE) MotorStorm RC ELITE Vehicle Pack 2 ($0.50) MotorStorm RC Pro-Am Expansion Pack ($1.25) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Resurgence Pack ($7.34) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package ($7.34) Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack ($4.89) Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack 1 ($4.89) Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack 2 ($4.89) Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack 3 ($4.89) Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack Bundle ($12.24) |
| Full Game Trials: | James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game Phineas And Ferb: Across The Second Dimension |
| Free Avatars and Themes: | Cool Cat Stick Up Kid Top Dawg Mexican Skulls Dynamic Theme |
| Discounts: | Bioshock 2 (PS Plus Price: $14.99) Bioshock 2 Complete Pack (PS Plus Price: $20.99) Phineas And Ferb: Across The Second Dimension (PS Plus Price: $23.99) |
| PlayStation Store Events – More With Plus: |
Spring Fever Event – 3/13 – 4/3 |
PS Vita Games
Reality Fighters ($26.99)
Put yourself in the battle with Reality Fighters! Using AR technology, scan your face or your friends’ faces to create your own personalized fighters. Choose from many distinct (and crazy) fighting styles ranging from Muay Thai to Ballet, and compliment your fighter with hundreds of costume pieces.
ESRB rated T
File size 573 MB
Ridge Racer ($24.99)
The high-octane racing franchise drifts onto the PlayStation Vita system delivering stunning graphics and heart-pounding action that players can truly feel.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 816 MB
PS Vita Demos (Free)
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Demo
Golf With Your Friends! The over-the-top golf franchise is back using a wide array of PS Vita system features including front and rear touch for shot preparation, 3G asynchronous gameplay, online tournaments, and the ability to look around the course in real time. Golf has never been so deep on a handheld system. This is a demo of the full game. Not all functionality may be included.
ESRB rated E
File size 1.15 GB
Wipeout 2048 Demo
Hyper-Velocity Racing Powered by PlayStation Vita Experience the thrill and speed of antigravity racing with PS Vita system’s enhanced controls, including motion active tilt and touch interface. Wipeout 2048 also supports Cross Play between PS Vita and PS3 players. It’s a never-ending battle to stay atop the online leaderboards. This is a demo of the full game. Not all game functionality may be included.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 430 MB
Ridge Racer 2011 E3 Interactive Demo
First shown at E3 2011, the RIDGE RACER interactive demo allows you to alter the visuals and music of the RIDGE RACER universe in real-time through buttons and touch controls.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 70 MB
Shinobido 2: Revenge Of Zen Demo
Download the free demo of the latest in the Shinobido series to experience heart-pounding ninja stealth action! Carry out an assassination mission using an arsenal of ninja techniques, including the all-new Zankoku, which allows you to dismantle your enemies in a heartbeat.
ESRB rated M
File size 240 MB
PS Vita Add-Ons
MotorStorm RC Add Ons (x6) ($0.25 – $2.99)
File size 100 KB – 400 KB
Blazblue: CSE – System Voice Arrange Tsubaki Type-A, Type-B (Vita DLC) ($5.99)
This is a system voice by Asami Imai, the voice of Tsubaki Yayoi. Two versions are included.
File size 100 KB
Ridge Racer Add-Ons (x7) ($0.99 – $7.49)
Various add ons.
File size 2.43 MB – 65 MB
Ridge Racer Music Pack 01 – 13 (free)
Add new tracks to your game with the fourth downloadable Music Pack, containing classic songs from past RIDGE RACER titles!
File size 17.12 MB – 32.08 MB
Ridge Racer New Songs Pack 01 (Free For Gold Pass) ($0.99)
Add new tracks to your game with the first downloadable New Music Pack, containing never-before-heard tunes by legendary composers! Enjoy 2 new songs: THE TIME IS NOW and RACER’S DELIGHT!
File size 8.3 MB
Army Corps Of Hell – Frog Equipment Set (free)
Army Corps of Hell brings a new level of vicious combat, dark humor and lightning-quick action to the PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system. As the King of Hell you control an army of a hundred goblin soldiers with various classes and abilities to defeat a host of enemies in order to reclaim your throne. Give your goblin army Frog heads for protection against “Thunder” attacks!
File size 100 KB
MotorStorm RC Add Ons (x6) ($0.25 – $2.99)
Various add ons.
File size 100 KB – 400 KB
Reality Fighters Online Pass ($9.99)
Thank you for purchasing Reality Fighters. Download the Reality Fighters Online Pass today to unlock this game’s full online features.
File size 100 KB
PS Vita Videos (free)
MotorStorm RC Launch Trailer
Unit 13 Briefing 1 – How To Play
Unit 13 Briefing 2 – Game Types
Unit 13 Briefing 3 – Sharing & Competing
Escape Plan Launch Trailer
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz CGI Trailer
The Tester Season 3 Episode 6
Pulse 3/13 Episode
PSN Games
Journey ($14.99)
Enter the world of Journey, the third game from acclaimed indie developers thatgamecompany and presented by SCEA Santa Monica Studio. This ground-breaking adventure puts players inside a mysterious world of wonder and discovery.
ESRB rated E
File size 589 MB
Warp ($9.99)
Warp is a puzzle based stealth action game where gamers play as Zero. Abducted and taken to an underwater research facility, Zero must plan his ultimate escape.
ESRB rated M
File size 1.14 GB
Time Machine: Rogue Pilot ($6.99)
The new Time Machine: Rogue Pilot brings you the best match 3 game experience! Are you ready for an exciting time travel adventure? Save the world by yourself or ask a friend to give you a hand!
ESRB rated E
File size 251 MB
Shoot Many Robots ($9.99)
Shoot Many Robots is a 4-player online co-op, run-n’-gun action-shooter starring P. Walter Tugnut, a lovable hillbilly who’s been stock-piling his RV with guns and ammo for the robot apocalypse.
ESRB rated M
File size 756 MB
PS3 Full Games
Bioshock 2 ($19.99)
Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.
ESRB rated M
File size 9.2 GB
Phineas And Ferb: Across The Second Dimension ($29.99)
Download the full game and power through intense dimensions, activate power-packed gadgets with Phineas and friends to defeat Dr. Doof’s robot army and save the Tri-State Area!
ESRB rated E10+
File size 1.7 GB
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game ($19.99)
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game will take you deep into the heart of Pandora, an alien planet beyond imagination. Encounter the Na’vi, Pandora’s indigenous people and discover other life forms.
ESRB rated T
File size 3 GB
Game Demos (free)
Shoot Many Robots Demo
Shoot Many Robots is a 4-player online co-op, run-n’-gun action-shooter starring P. Walter Tugnut, a lovable hillbilly who’s been stock-piling his RV with guns and ammo for the robot apocalypse. Unlock hundreds of items to affect Walter’s attributes giving him special abilities and you’ll need ‘em since it’s one big cycle of robot murder. Shoot your first robot today with the Shoot Many Robots Trial!
ESRB rated M
File size 756 MB
Add-On Game Content
UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Co-op Shade Survival Mode ($5.99)
Download Co-op Shade Survival mode for UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception today!
File size 110 MB
Top Gun: Hard Lock – Multiplayer Pass ($9.99)
Multiplayer Add-on content for Top Gun: Hard Lock. Top Gun: Hard Lock is aerial dog-fighting at jet speeds. The game includes 12 playable planes, including the iconic F-14 Tomcat and F-22 Raptor. Pull of spectacular ACM’s in Hard Lock combat, pushing yourself higher than ever before. Engaging single player campaign with 15 death-defying missions and online multiplayer for up to 16 players.
File size 112 KB
Blazblue: Cse – System Voice Arrange Tsubaki Type-A, Type-B (PS3 DLC) ($5.99)
This is a system voice by Asami Imai, the voice of Tsubaki Yayoi. Two versions are included.
File size 2.62 MB
MotorStorm RC Add Ons (x6) ($0.25 – $2.99)
Various add ons.
File size 100 KB – 400 KB
Street Fighter X Tekken – Mega Man & Pac-Man (free)
File size 100 KB
Tales Of Graces f (x13) (free – $2.99)
Various add ons
File size 100 KB each
Disgaea 4 (x5) ($0.99 – $3.99)
Various add ons
File size 1.55 MB each
Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 DLC (x8) (free – $0.99)
Various add ons
File size 100 KB each
Renegade Ops Add-On Bundle ($4.99)
Get two Renegade Ops DLC packs for the price of one. Not only do you get three new stage campaigns, but also two new vehicles. Are you ready for more? Bundle includes: Renegade Ops Vehicle Reinforcement Pack and The Coldstrike Campaign.
File size 669 MB
DC Universe The Battle For Earth ($9.99)
Buy The Battle For Earth DLC Pack now to get the devastating new Earth Powers power set, battle with friends in legendary new adventures and earn incredible gear! The DLC Pack also features two new Raids, one new Alert, three new Duos and new missions in Gotham City. Team with allies and fight for the fate of the Universe in the ultimate battle against Brainiac and his forces!
File size N/A
Final Fantasy XIII-2 -Opponent: Nabaat ($2.99)
Face PSICOM officer Jihl Nabaat in the Coliseum! Use the crystals of defeated foes to summon them as allies in battle.
File size 16 MB
Dynasty Warriors 7 (x3) ($1.99 – $3.99)
Various add ons.
File size 12 MB – 61 MB
Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends (x3) ($0.99 – $3.99)
Various add ons.
File size 12 MB – 117 MB
UFC Undisputed 3 – Fighter Pack: Fight Of The Night Pack ($4.99)
If you own the UFC Undisputed 3 Season Pass, DO NOT purchase this content here as you will be charged again – Download the UFC 3 Fight of the Night Pack to play as Joe Lauzon, Rory MacDonald, Charles Oliveira, Sam Stout, and Anthony Johnson! – UFC Undisputed 3 game required; sold separately.
File size 2.5 MB
Shoot Many Robots (x4) ($0.99 – $9.99)
Various add ons.
File size N/A
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “Pain” – Three Days Grace ($1.99)
- “The Good Life” – Three Days Grace ($1.99)
- “I Hate Everything About You” – Three Days Grace ($1.99)
- Three Days Grace Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Three Days Grace Pack 01. This pack includes “Pain”, “The Good Life” and “I Hate Everything About You”. By Three Days Grace.
File size: 63 MB (track pack), 16 MB – 25 MB (singles)
Rock Band Network v2.0
- “Eternity Below” – Eternity Below ($0.99)
- “Happy People” – Big Kenny ($0.99)
- “Heartless” – Pythia ($1.99)
- “Leave Me Be” – Kylie D. Hart ($0.99)
- “Pray For You” – Jaron and the Long Road to Love ($1.99)
File size: 25 – 37 MB (singles)
Updates
Grandia (Price Drop) (PS3) (now $5.99, original price $9.99)
Saints Row: The Third – Money Shot Pack (Price Change) (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $2.99)
Sam And Max – The Devil’S Playhouse – Full Season (Price Change) (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
Myst (Price Change) (PS3) (now $12.99, original price $19.99)
Dead Block (Price Change) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
SkyDrift (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Game Videos (free)
The Tester Season 3 Episode 6
Pulse 3/13 Episode
Unit 13 Briefing 1 – How To Play
Unit 13 Briefing 2 – Game Types
Unit 13 Briefing 3 – Sharing & Competing
Borderlands 2: Release Date Trailer
EA SPORTS FIFA STREET Free Your Game Trailer
EA SPORTS FIFA STREET Gets Messi Trailer
EA SPORTS FIFA STREET Pre-Order Bonus Trailer
Grand Slam Tennis 2 Launch Trailer
Grand Slam Tennis 2 Producer Video 2: Gameplay Features
Max Payne 3 Official Trailer #2
Sleeping Dogs Announce Trailer
UFC Undisputed 3 Greg Jackson Strategy Video
UFC Undisputed 3 Launch Trailer
Far Cry 3 Stranded Trailer
PS3 Themes
Santa Cruz: Not A Crime ($2.99)
Santa Cruz: Rob Face ($2.99)
Santa Cruz: Screaming Hand ($2.99)
Santa Cruz: Skate Park ($2.99)
Rip Curl: Alana Blanchard ($2.99)
Rip Curl: Mick Fanning ($2.99)
Rip Curl: Owen Wright ($2.99)
Dpro: Backcountry Powder ($2.99)
Dpro: Heli-ski Summit ($2.99)
Bundles
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Complete Bundle ($41.99)
Mercury Hg: Heavy Elements Bundle ($4.99)
Bioshock 2 Complete Pack Bundle ($29.99)
Renegade Ops Bundle ($17.99)
PlayStation Store for PSP
Game Videos (free)
The Tester Season 3 Episode 6
Pulse 3/13 Episode
PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Wendy 14 PSP Theme ($1.99)
My apologies for my mistake earlier:
“I’m glad to see Phineas and Ferb got an actual PS+ discount. Last weeks blog post had it listed at $33.”
Grace Chen said last week in the monthly PS+ post the game discount would be $31.99, not $33.
other than the few vita demos and the 13-2 dlc i give this a 2 at best
I’m guessing it’s because PS+ isn’t really implemented onto the Vita side, but the Motorstorm RC Pro-Am expansion is showing up at a full $2.99 on my Vita even though I’m a PS+ member. That’s kind of shady.
ok, so wtf? Where is skype guys? I thought it would be a feb 22nd release app, but no, then I finally call the support line, ask them, and they say early march? Well, we are 2 weeks into march. So where is it? Getting frustrating.
Nice update. Need more pspGo games and PsOne classics, but nice otherwise. Uncharted 3 DLC here I come.
Hey guys, does anyone have an idea as to when PS PLUS users will get to play our Minis on the Vita? I would be willing to purchase a few, like ‘A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks,’ in order to play them on the Vita but we don’t even have the option to do so. Why do all of these games that are supported not show up in the store for PS PLUS members but they do for everyone else? Thanks for any information that you can provide.
If you are a Vita owner with PS Plus, if you download the Motorstorm RC Elite Vehicle Pack 1, it is free if you buy it on the PS3 but $0.99 if you go through the Vita store. Same with the RC Pro-Am Expansion pack, $1.49 on PS3 but $2.99 on the Vita store. I bought both on the PS3 and successfully transferred to my Vita.
@51, yeah, they need to work on that as well, just cause there are less owners of the vita vs ps3, doesn’t mean you need to throw our needs by the way side. We want Skype! We want PS+ Vita benefits! We want Skype! We want PS+ Vita benefits!
No Rocksmith updates? I’m sad. :-(
There’s some great content this week!
The spring sale got off to a slow start, though. The way the store handles sales in general should be revamped, as there’s currently all sorts of places that direct people to price drops. Then there’s featured, and that section for new PS3 users. Things are getting cluttered all over. Maybe instead of several windows of various sizes, you just cycle the main screen to show new content?
Also, whoever it is that sorts things for the PS3 PlayStation Store should add MotorStorm RC to the 3D section.
I want to see jRPG discount week.
Want journey, but was hoping for a PS+ discount. Guess I can wait. I have so many other games to catch up on anyway.
So finally the store updated but I can’t download journey! I managed to get it to start once but at about 37% it crashed and I haven’t been able to get it going again. I just want to play. It seems like a journey just to get the game ;P
So the PSP is dead to you, Sony? Good to know. Seriously, this drop sucks if all you have is a PSP. No Legend of Dragoon and no new PSOne classics. FAIL.
Everyone do yourself a favor, set aside two hours this evening, and buy Journey if you haven’t already. It’s awesome, a very amazing experience. My only regret is I haven’t had time to sit down for a second playthrough. I’ll be getting the SFxT DLC and the Wipeout demo this week, nothing else really for me. Oh, and The Tester.
Hi! Quick question.
There was a blog posting earlier today about Time Machine: Rogue Pilot and at the end, the author said:
“Check out the demo for Time Machine: Rogue Pilot on PSN”
I was looking forward to doing just that, but I don’t see any demo on the store—just the full game. Will will see the demo in the upcoming weeks?
@ Morgan
Thanks for answering that guy. He has been beating every post about the headset issue. Mine works fine too. He keeps talking about 4.10 but hasn’t even checked to update to 4.11 ( not manditory).
Also I purchased the MotorStorm Expansion Pack under the Vita add-ons, I feel ripped off. I should have just got them for PS3 and got my Plus discount. It would be cool if there was another catogory that listed PS3/Vita add-ons.
Thanks
Is it just me, or anyone else here does not care for Vita? I have the impression they are giving too much attention to the Vita and leaving the PS3 and PSP side.
@Morgan, the guy that commented about the Sony headset is completely accurate. Ever since 4.0 or 4.1 there is a lot of static noise now with the headsets. I don’t know about a “news” story, but check out many recent reviews on Amazon for the past couple months. Please relay the information if you can.
Great store update btw!
I wanted to get Journey but the 15 dollar price is 4. too much. I wish we could of got a 50 percent discount for plus members. At least hopefully the avatars and theme through plus will be something worth getting. And i hope the new co op mode for Uncharted 3 is cool.
Naughty dog needs to redeem themselves to all the fans who bought the fortune hunters club. We really need 8 new maps for the last DLC. Otherwise I feel like the fortune hunters was a waste of money. I didn’t pay 25 dollars for old maps and other things that I didn’t care about. I want the 4 map packs like i was promised through the fortune hunters club.
Will any of these things be happening this month?
Additional PS1 Classic Releases
Additional PS2 Classic Releases
Price cuts for PSP games
Further Vita Compatibility with PSP games
Further Vita Compatibility with Minis
Vita Compatibility with PS1 Classics
Vita Compatibility with PS2 Classics
Any information would be appreciated.
I’d just like to add my voice with lPHOENIXZEROl’s. While those with PS3s have been able to re-download PSP games to their Vitas, those of us who used Media Go to get our PSP games are still waiting for the Vita store to update. It is obviously not a hardware issue, since some people can get the games up and running.
I really like my Vita. I just hope this issue is resolved soon. Thanks.
(Ps1 Classics)
Brave Fencer Musashi
Mega Man legends 1 & 2
Saga Frontier 1 & 2
Bushido Blade 1 & 2
Einhänder
Ehrgeiz
MediEvil 2
Suikoden II
Legend of dragoon
Legend of Legaia
im sure there are tons more “real classics” that need to be released but i dont really feel like typing every game so get on it!
So I have a Vita and I’m trying to copy a video from the PSN video store that I backed up through Media Go… how exactly do I get it on my memory card?
Grandia for $6 is a steal. I’d get it if I didn’t still have working PS1 discs. Everyone else should pick it up, though! Sam & Max for $20 is pretty good too.
Warp sounds interesting, but I’m not dropping $10 on a game without trying it out. There should be more demos for these smaller games available.
Warp is rated M? That’s one naughty robot =3
Anyways Journey is a must buy. I can’t get it yet ( due to my Vita with 3 games )
But i’ve played on a friends PS3 & I loved it!!
(IT WAS BE MINE, OH YES…IT WELL BE MINE)
P.S. Any new on LBP on Vita? Gamestop has it coming out on 29th of this month. Is this true?
@Morgan Haro
Here’s a vid regarding the Official Sony 7.1 Wireless Headset issue made by GUNNS4HIRE, co-founder of NextGenTactics…you know, the guys who makes the Dumb vs Dumber & COD Zombie tutorials? yea, even he’s on our side about the headset, and has gone so far as to start a Sony boycott until the issue is resolved or settled. it’s on the G2PO site, it’s the new youtube of gaming.
http://www.g2po.com/News.aspx?videoid=3734
Also, here’s the link to the main PlayStation Forum thread on the issue, you’ll find how livid and disappointed we are in Sony and their lack of responce, along with a through description of the issue over 19 pages now! last time a community leaderr or moderator was heard from was 3 weeks ago!
http://community.us.playstation.com/message/37389079#37389079
LOL I said was =D
Hey Guys: Sid, Jeff, Ray, et al.
Thanks for all of your work here and on the podcast. Can you please share any news regarding putting Minis on Vita for those of us with PSN+? I’d really like to play some of them on my Vita, but I literally have no way of doing so… I can’t even purchase them because I have Plus. What’s the good word? Thanks!
This is something the team is hard at work on. We’ll update when there’s news to share