‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 31st August 2011

Hi everyone, it’s Store update day and the second title in the PlayStation Network PLAY series is released today – The Baconing – the third instalment in the saga of Deathspank, defender of the downtrodden and thong enthusiast.

You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice. You must defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia. Discover exciting new worlds and battle hordes of enemies as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon.

Your free gift with this title is an extra character, Roesha, who will be available to download from next week’s publish – you can grab it from the PLAY Offer section on the Store, where you’ll also be able to pick up your pre-orders.

Also new this week, we have Elevator Action Deluxe from Square Enix, a retro-reboot of the classic spy, document collecting arcade game from days of yore. Well, 1983 was not quite the days of yore but it was a long time ago in videogames! The original arcade game is included in this release so you can see what all the fuss was about.

We also have the PSN version of 4 Elements HD, a digital BD version of TV Superstars and as usual, plenty of DLC to expand your titles, including a new Toy Story 3 LittleBigPlanet 2 bundle.

The Resistance 3 Multiplayer Beta also stops being a Plus exclusive today, so you can all try out the multiplayer ahead of the game’s release on the 9th September.

I’ll be around most of the afternoon today, mercifully I am meeting free until 5pm, so I’ll be around for your comments.

I’ll see you from 2pm – bye for now.

PlayStation Store (via PS3, PSP and Media Go)

PSP Power Sale (current content available until September 7th)

For full details of the games available in the PSP Power Sale please see Andy Stewart’s Blog post, here.

Price Reductions

Blue Toad Murder Files: Episode One is now permanently free of charge

A bundle of episodes 2-6 is also available.

Trial & Unlock (PS3)

The Baconing (£9.99/€12.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales
The Baconing will be available at no cost to those who have pre-ordered this title as part of PLAY and available at 20% off for Plus members

Full Games (PS3)

4 Elements HD (£6.29/€7.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Elevator Action Deluxe (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

TV Superstars (£14.99/€19.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

minis (PS3 & PSP)

Left to Die in Zombhai (£2.49/€2.99) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

Snowy: The Bear’s Adventures (£7.99/€8.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

BETAs (PS3)

Resistance 3 Multiplayer Beta

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Germany

Demos (PS3)

Bodycount Demo

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Germany

Add-On Game Content (PS3)

YooStar 2

I work only 16 hours a day (£1.39/€1.75)
When the goin’ gets tough (£1.39/€1.75)
Mrs Hangley’s a lot better than you (£1.39/€1.75)
The promise of a woman (£1.39/€1.75)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Federation and Ukraine

LittleBigPlanet 2

Toy Story 3 Costume Kit (£4.79/€5.99)
Mr Pricklepants Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
Lots-o-Huggin’ Bear Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
Trixie Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
Dolly Costume (£1.59/€1.99)

Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales

Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 – Cherudim Gundam Pack (£3.19/€3.99)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in New Zealand

Championship Jockey: G1 Jockey and Gallop Racer – Variety Pack (£1.99/€2.49)

Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Elite Pass (£6.29/€7.99)

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales

Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 – ‘Ancient Depths’ Full Deck (£0.79/€0.99)

Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales

Homefront – The Rock Map Pack (£3.19/€3.99)

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales

Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition – Street Fighter III Dipswitch Pages (£0.79/€0.99)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All locales

Rock Band Network

Bed Intruder Song (Feat. Kelly Dodson) by Antoine Dodson & The Gregory Brothers (£0.99/€1.49)
Betus Blues (Retro Remix) by db Soundworks (£0.59/€0.79)
Caves by Chiodos (£0.99/€1.49)
Pray For Plagues by Bring me the Horizon (£0.99/€1.49)
Turning Sheep Into Goats/Systematomatic by Rishloo (£0.59/€0.79)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Israel, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE

Rock Band 3

I’m With the Chili Peppers Pack (£6.69/€9.99)
(contains the following tracks, also available separately)
By The Way (£0.99/€1.49)
Californication (£0.99/€1.49)
Look Around (£0.99/€1.49)
Monarchy Of Roses (£0.99/€1.49)
Otherside (£0.99/€1.49)
Parallel Universe (£0.99/€1.49)
Scar Tissue (£0.99/€1.49)
The Adventures Of Raindance Maggie (£0.99/€1.49)