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Posted by Joystiq Mar 10 2011 05:50 GMT
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In Gameloft's long-running series of ... borrowed game archetypes, we've yet to see a console dungeon crawler from the company. With Dungeon Hunter: Alliance, however, the French developer is setting its torch to "light" and confronting the diablos of the darkness head on.

The neverending search for loot begins this April on PSN, and features both online and offline co-op play -- Gameloft promises "30 levels with an immense world of dungeons, villages and forests to explore." Perhaps "Dungeon/Village/Forest Hunter: Alliance" would've been a more apt title. It's also got a certain je ne sais quoi to it, no? That one's free, Gameloft. The next one'll cost ya.

Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 09 2011 20:09 GMT
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Hi everyone, and welcome to the weekly comics update. We have 70 comics for you today, and a lot of highlights!

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Based on the acclaimed open-world PS3 game, the inFAMOUS comic is out today! Published by DC Comics, this 6-part series is written by inFamous game writer William Harms (Impaler) and illustrated by Eric Nguyen (Halo: Helljumper, Strange Girl). While delivering a mysterious package, bike courier Cole MacGrath is caught in a massive explosion that gives him electric superpowers. As his world collapses around him, Cole must defend himself and his city from government forces that’ll stop at nothing to capture him.

The first Transformers 3 Movie Prequel begins here! In Foundation #1, the origin of the bitter rivalry between Optimus Prime and Megatron starts here – but what is the secret connection that will forever bind them? And how will it affect the future of all Transformers? Also available today is Rising Storm #1, featuring fan-favorite SHOCKWAVE entering the scene in a major way just in time for his role in Transformers 3.

Three more Sonic The Hedgehog comics to add to your collection with issues #141, #142 and #143. Sonic, with Knuckles and Team Chaotix, travels to the Robotnik-Controlled Angel Island after learning that Knuckles’ father, Locke, is being held captive. How will they free Locke? And what if the only way to do so is to team-up with your worst enemies?

Witness the start of an explosive new era in the Avengers mythos in Dark Avengers (2009)! Who are the Dark Avengers? Who is the Iron Patriot? The answers will shock you! Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato Jr, and with issues #1 to #6 out today.

Markosia bring us yet another great collection of bundles today, with: Breathe, Haven, Hero 9 to 5, The Indifference Engine, The Lexian Chronicles, N-Guard and Ritual. There’s something for everyone here! We also have more bundles from IDW, including the very topical Dragon Age, Army of Two and three Silent Hill packages… all at a competitive price!

Here is the full list:

  • 2000AD Prog #1716
  • Army of Two BUNDLE
  • Baby Boomers #2
  • Batman Beyond Vol. 2 #4
  • Breathe BUNDLE
  • Dark Avengers (2009) #1 -#6
  • Dragon Age BUNDLE
  • The Dreaming #18
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun #2
  • Ex Machina #33
  • Fables #49
  • Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1 #12
  • Hack/Slash #5
  • Haven BUNDLE
  • Hero 9 to 5 BUNDLE
  • Hero Squared #1 – #4
  • I Luv Halloween #17
  • Imaginary Boys #2
  • The Indifference Engine BUNDLE
  • inFAMOUS #1
  • Infantry #1 – #4
  • Infestation #300
  • JLA #41
  • Justice League: Generation Lost #21
  • Lamorte Sisters #3
  • Legends of the Dark Crystal #11
  • Legends of the DC Universe #7
  • The Lexian Chronicles BUNDLE #2
  • Lily of the Valley #2
  • N-Guard BUNDLE
  • Powers (2004) #18 – #22
  • Return to Labyrinth #7
  • Ritual BUNDLE
  • Sandman #25
  • Silent Hill: Dead/Alive BUNDLE
  • Silent Hill: Dying Inside BUNDLE
  • Silent Hill: Sinner’s Reward BUNDLE
  • Slaughterman’s Creed #2
  • Sonic The Hedgehog #141 – #143
  • Star Trek: The Manga #17
  • Superman/Batman #52
  • Supernatural: Beginning’s End #4
  • Tomorrow Stories #4
  • Top 10 #4
  • Transformers #16
  • Transformers 3: Movie Prequel #100
  • Transformers 3: Movie Prequel #200
  • Undertown #10
  • Van Von Hunter #8
  • Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #24
  • Y: The Last Man #31
  • Young Avengers (2005) #11
  • Young Avengers (2005) #12

Please visit www.playstationcomics.com for prices and to see the whole catalog.

Have a good week!


Posted by Kotaku Mar 09 2011 18:06 GMT
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Sony gives PlayStation Plus subscribers the ability to store game saves online via the PlayStation Network with tomorrow's 3.60 system software update, allowing up to 1,000 data files to be stored on 150MB of space as long as the money keeps coming in. Check out the PlayStation Blog for more details. More »

Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 09 2011 17:30 GMT
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Hey everyone – We’ve got an exciting new feature coming exclusively to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Included in the system software update (v3.60) coming tomorrow to PS3, PlayStation Network’s new online storage for game saves feature gives PlayStation Plus subscribers the capability to back up game save data to the cloud. Online storage for game saves is a great way for PlayStation Plus subscribers to ensure that their data files are secure and also for users who wish to access their files from other PS3 systems.

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The new online storage feature allows gamers to store up to 150MB of game save data and a maximum of 1000 data files per PSN account. Users also have the ability to back-up “copy-prohibited save data,” and all previously saved data may be restored once per 24 hour period. When the new feature launches, most PS3 titles will be compatible with online storage for game saves, and moving forward, all new titles will have the capability to offer the storage option.

As I mentioned before, online storage for game saves functionality is included automatically for PlayStation Plus subscribers with system software update (v3.60), which will be available on March 10, 2011, and users can access their stored data on the XMB at any time. Additionally, users who save their files to the cloud can access their data on any PS3, using their PSN sign-in ID.

PlayStation Plus subscribers should turn on the auto-download feature to ensure that the update will begin downloading as soon as it’s available, so you can start backing up your game saves right away. If you aren’t already a PlayStation Plus subscriber, be sure to check out our bi-weekly post highlighting the free games, discounts and exciting exclusives we offer, in addition to the upcoming online storage for game saves feature.

Other minor features will also be added via system software update (v3.60). For more information please visit http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/ once the update is live.


Posted by Kotaku Mar 08 2011 23:30 GMT
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#playstationstore That PlayStation Plus membership will feel like a much better investment today, now that the Mortal Kombat demo for PlayStation 3 is online and available only to PS+ subscribers. The rest of us can taken consolation in a huge flood of new PSone Classics. More »

Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 08 2011 22:37 GMT
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Hi Everyone -

Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:

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PlayStation Plus

Featured Game Demo

  • Mortal Kombat Demo (Exclusive and free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

PSN Gamers’ Choice Award Winners (Spring Fever Week #1)

  • Best PS3 Game: Castle Crashers (50% discount)
  • Best PSP Game: God of War: Ghost of Sparta (50% discount)
  • Best PSN Exclusive Game: Dead Nation (50% discount)
  • Best Mini: Age of Zombies (50% discount)

Featured Qore Episode

  • Qore March Episode 34 – Single Episode (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $2.99)

Discounted Games & DLC

  • Mega Man 3 (PSOne) (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)

Updates


Castle Crashers – Sale (PS3) (now $10.49, original price $14.99)
God of War: Ghost of Sparta – Sale (PSP) (now $27.99, original price $39.99)
Dead Nation – Sale (PS3) (now 10.49, original price $14.99)
Age of Zombies – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.50, original price $4.99)
Ricochet – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $7.99)
Kung-Fu Live (PSN Exclusive) – Sale (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Shift Extended – Minis – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)

Qore

Qore Episode 34 – March ($2.99, free for PlayStation Plus subscribers)
Presented by the PlayStation Network ventures into the world of Dragon Age II, charts the story behind the soundtrack of inFAMOUS 2, sets its sights on Crysis 2, and jumps into the action of MotorStorm Apocalypse.
File size: 1.51 GB

Qore Annual Subscription – March 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: 1.51 GB

Downloadable Games

TestYourself Psychology($2.99)
Ever wondered who you really are and what you are better designed for? TestYourself is a series of interactive psychological tests that combine science and fun and give you real scientific analysis of each aspect of your personality and mentality! This first pack of tests, TestYourself: Psychology, analyzes two areas of your psychological structure — Nervous System and Intellect. Start reading this manual to you, you are worth the story!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 33 MB

Game Demos (free)

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 – Network Demo
Capcom presents the next evolution in retro side-scrolling action with Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. Equipped with his famous bionic arm, Nathan “Rad” Spencer swings back into action in order to stop General Sabio from launching a deadly missile strike. Swing, leap, and shoot your way through lush new environments as you encounter countless enemies and huge bosses throughout the island of Papagaya.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 835 MB

Explodemon! Trial
The universe’s most destructive ‘hero’ is about to become its only hope. Explodemon is adrenaline-pumping retro platforming brought kicking and screaming into the modern age! Download the trial now and see for yourself!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.24 GB

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 The Masters Demo
Ror the first time in EA SPORTS history, experience the Masters – golf’s greatest springtime tradition – in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters. The demo will introduce you to the #1 most requested item in the history of the franchise – the Masters, and also let you preview several other ground-breaking updates such as: The Caddie Experience, New Career Mode, Mid-Round Saves, Fast Golf, and much more. Download today and start earning XP that transfers to the full game so you can be one step closer to becoming a Masters Champion!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.71 GB

PSone Classics

Disney’s Hercules ($5.99)
Play as Hercules and go from zero to hero! Battle through a series of action-packed levels to prove you are a true hero! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 213 MB

Disney’s Peter Pan ($5.99)
Take part in a Never Land adventure! Join Peter Pan and The Lost Boys in this game based on the Disney classic. Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 350 MB

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch ($5.99)
Get ready for a Hawaiian adventure with Lilo and Stitch in this game based on the Disney classic! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 272 MB

Disney/Pixar Toy Story Racer ($5.99)
Join all of the Toy Story crew in this fun racer! Use your power-ups and put the pedal down to cross the finish line first! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 138 MB

Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc. Scream Team ($5.99)
Join Mike and Sulley as they train to become some of the scariest monsters around! Do they have what it takes to become top Scarers? Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 386 MB

Disney/Pixar Toy Story 2 ($5.99)
Woody has been stolen by a scheming toy collector! Now, Buzz Lightyear must leave the neighborhood to save his best friend! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 405 MB

Disney’s: The Emperor’s New Groove ($5.99)
Emperor Kuzco was turned into a llama by his loyal advisor! Now, he must team up with a simple citizen in order to return to the palace and reclaim the throne! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 381 MB

Disney/Pixar A Bug’s Life ($5.99)
Play the role of Flik, a klutzy but inventive worker ant, as he searches for other insects to help defend his colony against the cruel grasshoppers! Download this PSone classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 479 MB

R4 RIDGE RACER TYPE 4 ($5.99)
Race in the Grand Prix and drift through every corner for that checkered flag win! Famous mascot, Reiko Nagase, waits to congratulate you at the finish line. Download this PSone Classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 352 MB

Add-on Game Content

Tales From Space: About A Blob – Blob Costumes ($2.99)
Customize your Blob’s appearance with the premium Blob Costume Pack! Look your best with the premium Blob Hats! Blob Hair! Blob Glasses! Blob Lips! Download the Blob Costume Pack today
File size: 100 KB

Dragon Age II – The Black Emporium (Online Pass) – Public Release ($9.99)
Come one, come all to the Black Emporium! There you’ll find many powerful artifacts, some for sale, and some for free! Hidden in the shop is a way to transform your body, face, hair and eyes — all new! Act now, and you’ll receive your own Mabari War Hound to call into battle.
File size: 14 MB

Dragon Age II – The Exiled Prince – Public Release ($6.99)
Torn by family tragedy, the noble archer Sebastian Vael is thrust back into the religious life he left behind. Choose to avenge Sebastian’s murdered family and reclaim his title or direct his holy vengeance on your enemies in Kirkwall. Sebastian Vael is a full Dragon Age II follower with unshakable loyalty and excellent aim.
File size: 32 MB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Porsche 911 Speedster ($2.99)
This is your chance to drive the beautifully crafted and new for 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster. Only 356 examples of this powerful and stylish Supercar will be built by Porsche as an homage to the classic Speedster of the 1950’s.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Porsche 911 Turbo ($2.99)
The Porsche 911 Turbo was the top of the range Porsche between 1975 and 1989. Making use of a powerful turbocharger and purposeful body design this Sports Car will surely be causing trouble for any Racer or Cop that gets in its way.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Porsche 959 ($2.99)
This technologically advanced 80’s Supercar was created to win on the road, track and rally. It was the fastest street-legal production car and remains one of the most sought after Porsches of all time due to its limited numbers and amazing performance.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Porsche Unleashed Pack ($6.99)
The Porsche Unleashed Pack includes three very special Porsches, each one created to fulfill a very specific purpose – the power of the 1982 Porsche 911 Turbo, the speed of the 1988 Porsche 959, and the style of the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster. It also includes ten new events to drive them in that will test your Racer and Cop abilities to the limit.
File size: 103 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Chef Hat (IF) ($0.99)
An accessory for IF, inspired by a chef’s hat.
File size: 292 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Leafy Bow HQ (Neptune) ($0.99)
A double-leaf-shaped accessory for Neptune.
File size: 193 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Planeptune Reconstruction ($0.99)
An idea to increase the popularity of Planeptune: a Purple Heart body pillow cover. Hug it or wear it! The best kind of cloth is needed to make this comfortable cover. Help reduce the manufacture price by collecting an Ultimate Fiber, which can be taken from Mandrakes!
File size: 100 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Request From An Overlord ($0.99)
An Overlord (Lv. 1) awakens from his long, long rest. Consequently, his level has decreased to 1. He’s found a perfect place to train, but a violent dragon is distracting him. Go defeat the Rahab for the Overlord (Lv.1) so he can train in peace. Something’s different about this rubber band! Obtain a Rubber Band and experience the power of rubber made in Gamindustri!
File size: 100 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Revenge For The Betrayal ($0.99)
A group of adventurers were betrayed and attacked by one of their allies. The injured adventurers are requesting someone to exact revenge against their backstabbing ally. Obtain Trinity Bangle, an item that increases your AP!
File size: 100 KB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Waitress (Compa) ($0.99)
An accessory for Compa, inspired by waitress uniforms.
File size: 285 KB

MINDJACK – Extra Map Pack 2 ($6.99)
Extra Map Pack 2 Includes:

  • Neon Nightmare: Encounter waves of soldiers and enemies in a fierce battle at an old downtown alley.
  • Look Up, Look Down: Defend yourself from enemies attacking you from every direction on a vertical battlefield.
  • Truth at Nerkas HQ: Fight your way through a labyrinth of structures inside Nerkas Laboratories. Utilize its hidden corners to gain the most advantageous position against your enemies.

File size: 115 MB

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet – Doom On The Loose! ($4.99)
Not everyone wants to play as a Squaddie-two-shoes! Take control of Dr. Doom and his hefty minion Abomination and see their side of the story as they escape from the Helicarrier and steal the Infinity Stones from the Super Zero Squad!
File size: 196 MB

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood – The Da Vinci Disappearance ($9.99)
After the fall of the Borgias in Rome, Leonardo Da Vinci is kidnapped by an underground cult dedicated to transforming mankind. Ezio will embark on a relentless quest to recover Leo discovering two new locations and two new gameplay features. The multiplayer addition is the biggest expansion to the award-winning multiplayer yet, including one new map, four new characters and two new game modes.
File size: 1.60 GB

MLB 11 The Show Classic Stadiums 6-Pack ($4.99)
Play in some of the most famous baseball stadiums in history in MLB 11 The Show. Classic stadiums include Shibe Park, Forbes Field, The Polo Grounds, Crosley Field, Sportsman’s Park and Griffith Stadium. Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Advanced Stats ($0.99)
Get Advanced Stats for all players in MLB 11 The Show. Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Heal Road to the Show Injury ($0.99)
Heal your injured Road to the Show player instantly in MLB 11 The Show. Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Franchise Funds Increase ($0.99)
Increase your Franchise funds by 20 million. Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Challenge of the Week 5 Pack ($1.00)
Buy 5 Challenge of the Week Attempts for the price of 4. Compete against other online users for weekly and monthly prizes including Sony Electronics, MLB memorabilia and much more! Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Challenge of the Week 26 Pack ($5.00)
Buy 26 Challenge of the Week Attempts for the price of 4. Compete against other online users for weekly and monthly prizes including Sony Electronics, MLB memorabilia and much more! Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Challenge of the Week Attempt ($0.25)
Buy 1 Challenge of the Week Attempts for the price of 4. Compete against other online users for weekly and monthly prizes including Sony Electronics, MLB memorabilia and much more! Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

MLB 11 The Show Road to the Show Training Points ($0.99)
Increase your Road to the Show Training Points by 1000. Purchase as many times as needed. Welcome to the Show!
File size: N/A

LittleBigPlanet 2 Crocodile Costume ($0.99)
In LBP2, discover limitless gameplay as you join Sackboy in a new whimsical adventure filled with new characters, clever gadgets, and not to mention new costumes! Dress Sackboy up as a Crocodile from the Even More Animals! Costume Pack!
File size: 1.02 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Vulture Costume ($0.99)
In LBP2, discover limitless gameplay as you join Sackboy in a new whimsical adventure filled with new characters, clever gadgets, and not to mention new costumes! Dress Sackboy up as a Vulture from the Even More Animals! Costume Pack!
File size: 1.02 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Mandril Costume ($0.99)
In LBP2, discover limitless gameplay as you join Sackboy in a new whimsical adventure filled with new characters, clever gadgets, and not to mention new costumes! Dress Sackboy up as a Mandril from the Even More Animals! Costume Pack!
File size: 1.02 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Cobra Costume ($0.99)
In LBP2, discover limitless gameplay as you join Sackboy in a new whimsical adventure filled with new characters, clever gadgets, and not to mention new costumes! Dress Sackboy up as a Cobra from the Even More Animals! Costume Pack!
File size: 1.02 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Even More Animals! Costume Pack ($2.99)
In LBP2, discover limitless gameplay as you join Sackboy in a new whimsical adventure filled with new characters, clever gadgets, and not to mention new costumes! Dress Sackboy up with the Even More Animals! Costume pack that includes Crocodile, Vulture, Cobra and Mandril!
File size: 1.02 MB

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
For all song credits please visit http://www.guitarhero.com/.

  • “Psycho” – Puddle Of Mudd ($1.99)
  • “Always” – Saliva ($1.99)
  • “Hands Open” – Snow Patrol ($1.99)
  • “Headstrong” – Trapt ($1.99)
  • “Little Sister” – Queens Of The Stone Age ($1.99)
  • “She’s A Genius” – Jet ($1.99)
  • “Sic Transit Gloria… Glory Fades” – Brand New ($1.99)
  • “Sorrow” – Bad Religion ($1.99)
  • “Supermassive Black Hole” – Muse ($1.99)
  • Modern Rock Mega Pack ($16.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Psycho”, “Always”, “Hands Open”, “Headstrong”, “Little Sister”, “She’s A Genius”, “Sic Transit Gloria… Glory Fades”, “Sorrow” and “Supermassive Black Hole”

File size: 29 – 45 MB (singles), 306 MB (track pack)

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

  • “I Will Possess Your Heart” – Death Cab For Cutie ($1.99)
  • “Never Let Me Down Again” – Depeche Mode ($1.99)
  • “Personal Jesus” – Depeche Mode ($1.99)
  • “Policy Of Truth” – Depeche Mode ($1.99)
  • Depeche Mode Pack ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Depeche Mode Pack 01. This pack includes “Never Let Me Down”, “Personal Jesus” and “Policy of Truth”. By Depeche Mode.

File size: 36 – 46 MB (singles), 118 MB (track pack)

Rock Band Network

  • “Control” – BulletProof Messenger ($0.99)
  • “Crooked Strings” – Kiev ($0.99)
  • “Stay Here Forever” – The Material ($1.99)
  • “The Truth” – Kittie ($1.99)
  • “Your Hands (Together)” – The New Pornographers ($1.99)

File size: 24 – 36 MB (singles)

Avatars

Viewtiful Joe – Dante (Face) Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Dante Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Trish (Face) Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Trish Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Yakuza 4 Akiyama Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Yakuza 4 Kazuma Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Yakuza 4 Rio Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Yakuza 4 Saejima Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Yakuza 4 Tanimura Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Game Videos (free)

Call Of Duty: Black Ops – First Strike Trailer
File size: 49 MB (HD) 85 MB (1080)

Explodemon! Launch Trailer
File size: 79 MB (HD)

Dead Space 2 Severed Trailer
File size: 61 MB (HD)

Dragon Age 2 – The Exiled Prince Trailer
File size: 41 MB (HD)

Lego Star Wars III Launch Trailer
File size: 59 MB (HD)

Trinity: Souls Of Zill O’ll Trailer
File size: 122 MB (HD)

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood – The Da Vinci Disappearance DLC Teaser Trailer
File size: 30 MB (HD)

Top Darts Trailer
File size: 60 MB (HD)

UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception – 3D Announcement Trailer
File size: 197 MB (3D)

Music

Killzone 3 Soundtrack ($4.99)
File size: 165 MB

PS3 Themes

PixelJunk Shooter 2 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 1.2 MB

DP Eiffel Tower Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 4.12 MB

DP Materials Leopard Theme ($0.99)
File size: 3.58 MB

DP Materials Woodgrain Theme ($0.99)
File size: 3.63 MB

DP Dallas Mavericks NBA Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 5.01 MB

Dragon Rider Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 14 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Digital – Public Release ($19.99)
We Meet Again! Again… With Even More This Time! In the world of Ivoire, there is a placed called Phantom Isle. Here, spirits can return to the world as phantoms, caught between death and life. Phantom Brave takes a new spin with new events involving the Heroes of the Hermuda Triangle!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 585 MB

MLB 11 The Show PSP ($29.99)
The #1 selling MLB franchise on PlayStation is back with MLB 11 The Show. Updated rosters, new stadiums, personalized batting stances and AI improvements bring even more realism. Perfect your skill, get to the Big Leagues and become an MLB Superstar in Road to the Show. Get ready to battle and ignite intense rivalries in Rivalry Mode. Welcome to the Show!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 801 MB

Game Demos (also available from PS3 Storefront) (free)

TNT Racers Network Demo
Have you got what it takes to outrun your rivals? TNT Racers is a fun multiplayer racing game full of variety, combining fast-as-lightning race action with brand new features. The demo of TNT Racers offers one racing track in Knock Out mode with the classes Normal and Fast available. Check out the TNT Racers Demo now!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 45 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront

DP Materials Leopard PSP Theme
File size: 466 KB

DP Materials Woodgrain PSP Theme
File size: 463 KB


Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 08 2011 19:30 GMT
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The March episode of Qore covers some serious ‘must have’ titles. The lead story features fantasy role-player Dragon Age 2 as Veronica Belmont catches up with Bioware‘s co-founder Dr. Ray Muzyka and Lead Designer Mike Laidlaw as they walk through the story, combat, classes, and a revamped tactics system that should appeal to both RPG and action fans. And, the action is awesome. Don’t miss the different gameplay examples of the Warrior, Mage, and Rogue classes. Which one do you think is Veronica‘s favorite?

With inFAMOUS 2 set in a New Orleans-inspired city of New Marais, music will again be an integral part of the sequel. Audrey Cleo follows the making of this unique soundtrack managed by SCEA’s Jonathan Mayer who pulled together an eclectic collaboration between the funk jazz of Galactic and rock drummer Bryan “Brain” Mantia, By the way, the gameplay in this story is very, very fresh.

Itching to play a FFPS (Futuristic First Person Shooter)? Ready to try on a nano suit for your PS3? Now set in New York City, Crysis 2‘s got amazing graphics, sweet weapons, and a beefed-up nano suit that looks quite dashing in HD.

Motorstorm Apocalypse comes in from the jungle and goes urban in this rev’d up new version. Qore‘s preview shows off the epic new environments featuring new vehicles classes including muscle cars and choppers. It’s the end of the world and we’re driving just fine…

And, finally, Qore subscribers will have early access to the SOCOM 4 beta coming later this month to this episode’s download center. And, look for Qore’s full game preview of SOCOM 4 in next month’s April episode.

We hope you enjoy the March episode of Qore – presented by the PlayStation Network.


Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 08 2011 18:02 GMT
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We warned you that PlayStation Network was getting hot, and now it’s official: Spring Fever has hit PlayStation Network! Spring Fever is one of our biggest annual events celebrating PSN’s exceptional games, including hot PS3 and PSP games at deep discounts and new featured PS3 releases each week, all downloadable on PlayStation Store. And it starts today!

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This week, we’re kicking off Spring Fever featuring the winners of the first-ever PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards who battled it out for top honors in four categories – Best PS3 Downloadable Game, Best PSP Downloadable Game, Best PS3/PSP mini and Best PSN Exclusive Game. Each game is on sale at a 30% discount in the PlayStation Store and available for a 50% discount to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Check them out below:

  • Castle Crashers – Best PS3 Downloadable Game (Sale price $10.49, Plus price $7.50, Regular price $14.99)
  • God of War: Ghost of Sparta – Best PSP Downloadable Game (Sale price $27.99, Plus price $20.00, Regular price $39.99)
  • Age of Zombies – Best PS3/PSP mini (Sale price $3.49, Plus price $2.50, Regular price $4.99)
  • Dead Nation – Best PlayStation Network Exclusive Game (Sale price $10.49, Plus price $7.50, Regular price $14.99)

Spring Fever lasts through April 12, so be sure to check back here every week as we’ll be featuring one new major PS3 release along with a pair of great discounted games each week!

Here’s a sneak peek of what games you can look forward to in the weeks ahead:

New Release Spotlight:
Slam Bolt Scrappers – 3/15
Ghostbusters: Sanctum Of Slime – 3/22
Moon Diver – 3/29
StarDrone – 4/5

Sales:
Eat Them!
Savage Moon: Hera Campaign
Tetris (PS3)
Ghost Recon: Predator
Top Darts
Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Worm’s Battle Island

Enjoy the games and discounts!


Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 04 2011 13:46 GMT
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In an incredibly true story, James Franco tackles a role of a lifetime as mountain climber Aron Ralston in 127 Hours. What should have been a fun, adventurous weekend in the Utah backcountry turns into the ultimate test of survival. Academy Award winning director Danny Boyle weaves an engaging story of Ralston’s past through his gut-wrenching ordeal. Be sure to check it out in beautiful HD. The film is available in both the US and Canada!

Now you can find all the great films of one of Hollywood’s leading indie studios in one place. Be sure to check out the Fox Searchlight Collection under our Featured Collections section to find films like Bend it Like Beckham, Juno, Garden State, Little Miss Sunshine, Sideways and Best Picture Academy Award Winner Slumdog Millionaire.

The release of Jackass 3 is just a week away, so catch all the crazy antics of the crew in our special Jackass sale. You’ll find Jackass, Jackass Number Two, Jackass 2.5, Jackass: The Lost Tapes and Volume 3 of the Jackass television series all are great low prices.

The ladies kick it into high gear with hot action and smooth moves with our Deal of the Week. Catch great films like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Aeon Flux and Le Femme Nikita at super low prices. And get ready for next week’s party films in honor of Mardi Gras!

Toyota Highlander continues to bring you a free rental this week with Stranger Than Fiction. Next week, be sure to check out Ghost Rider! Plus, new releases Love and Other Drugs, Burlesque and the Diamond Edition of Bambi hit the store. And Faster comes at a great price!

New movies and fresh TV episodes hit the Store each week. Here’s a glimpse of what’s new this week…

Just In TV

US Store: Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Season 7, WWE: Royal Rumble 2011, Greek: Seasons 1-3, Canaan: Season 1, Sanctuary: Season 1, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Season 4, Corpse Princess: Season 1, Bikini Destinations: Season 4, Dilbert: Seasons 1-2, and more.

Canada Store: Family Guy: Season 7, 24: Season 5-6, The X-Files: Season 4, Primeval: Season 1-2, Luther: Season 1,  Bikini Destinations: Season 4, and more.

New Release Movies

US Store: 127 Hours, Love and Other Drugs, Burlesque, Memento, Eye See You, Fighting, The Little Traitor, Violent Tendencies, Howard the Duck, and more.

Canada Store: 127 Hours, Love and Other Drugs, Burlesque, Faster, S.W.A.T.: Firefight, Across the Line, Alien vs. Ninja, The Blues Brothers, and more.

Top TV Downloads

US:

Smallville | Season 10 - Masquerade Smallville | Season 10 - Fortune Supernatural | Season 6 - The French Mistake Family Guy | Season 9 - German Guy Supernatural | Season 6 - Mannequin 3: The Reckoning Archer | Season 2 - The Double Deuce Young Justice | Season 1 - Denial Jersey Shore | Season Back to the Shore - Kissing Cousins Justified | Season 2 - The I of the Storm Fringe | Season 3 - 6 B

Canada:

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS | Season 3 - The Citadel STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS | Season 3 - Ghosts of Mortis The Walking Dead | Season 1 - Days Gone Bye The Walking Dead | Season 1 - Guts The Walking Dead | Season 1 - TS-19 Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin – The Untold Story | Season Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin – The Untold Story - Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin – The Untold Story Weeds | Season 6 - Thwack Ancient Aliens | Season 1 - The Evidence Being Human (US Version) | Season 1 - It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Wrong Family Guy | Season 8 - The Splendid Source

Top Movie Downloads

US Purchases:

Megamind Due Date (HD plus Bonus Features) Due Date Faster All-Star Superman Unstoppable Inception 127 Hours Sports Illustrated on Location: Peter Island, BVI Sports Illustrated on Location: Boracay Island, Philippines

US Rentals:

Due Date Unstoppable Faster All-Star Superman 127 Hours Life As We Know It The Social Network Love and Other Drugs Paranormal Activity 2 RED

Canada:

Due Date Unstoppable Life As We Know It The Social Network RED Paranormal Activity 2 You Again All-Star Superman Ong Bak 3: The Final Battle Megamind

Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 03 2011 16:04 GMT
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Hi everyone,

March is chock-full of exclusives for PlayStation Plus subscribers. We’re excited to share that over the next two weeks, our subscribers will be receiving two full game trials, an exclusive demo for Mortal Kombat, and discounts on the PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards winners. So let’s get to the meat of this thing and jump straight into our two upcoming PlayStation Plus publishes.

Brush up on your “finishing moves” because on Tuesday, March 8, one of the most popular arcade games of all time is making its PlayStation Network debut as PlayStation Plus subscribers will get the exclusive demo for Mortal Kombat!

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Battle your way through this fighting adventure and experience the joy of the once-controversial, uber-gorey fatalities. The Mortal Kombat demo will also be offered as an Auto Download, so PlayStation Plus subscribers should have their automatic download feature turned on.

In addition to Mortal Kombat, we are offering a 50% discount on the PSone import Mega Man 3, and 50% discounts on the PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards winners. You voted, and we’re happy to be offering exclusive access and a 50% discount on the Best PSP Game, Best PSN Exclusive Game and Best mini. We’re also offering the Qore March Single Episode to all PlayStation Plus subscribers for free!

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On March 15 in our regular publish we will be offering two full game trials: Prince of Persia (Ubisoft) and MAG (SCEA). In Prince of Persia you’ll combat various enemies as they attempt to take over and cleanse ancient Persia of corruption. In MAG (Massive Action Game) you’ll travel to the year 2025 and put your weapons to full use as you lead a private military company through “The Shadow War.”

As always be sure to check the full list of new items as well as items that are being taken down from the PlayStation Plus storefronts below:

PlayStation Plus Highlights for 3/8:

Featured Games

  • Mortal Kombat Demo (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • PSN Gamers’ Choice Award winner: Best PS3 Game (TBD) (50% discount)
  • PSN Gamers’ Choice Award winner: Best PSN Exclusive Game (TBD) (50% discount)
  • PSN Gamers’ Choice Award winner: Best PSP Game (TBD) (50% discount)
  • PSN Gamers’ Choice Award winner: Best Mini (TBD) (50% discount)

Featured Qore Episode

  • Qore March Episode 34 – Single Episode (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $2.99)

Discounted Games & DLC

  • Mega Man 3 (PSOne) (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)

PlayStation Plus Highlights for 3/15:

Full Game Trial

  • Prince of Persia
  • MAG

Discounted Games & DLC

  • Boom Beats PlayStation minis (PlayStation Plus price $1.50, regular price $2.99)

Featured Themes & Avatars

  • Okami Avatar Bundle (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers for $0.49)
  • Pocket Fighter – Sprite Avatar Bundle (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers for $1.99)
  • Street Fighter Avatar Bundle (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers for $1.99)
  • Dragon Girl Theme (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • Virtual Fireplace (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Last Chance, Get Them While You Can – Coming down on March 8:

Featured Offers to PlayStation Plus Subscribers

  • PlayStation Move Heroes Demo

Discounted Games/DLC

  • Sky Fighter (PlayStation Plus price $2.50, regular price $4.99)
  • Stacking (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $14.99)
  • Qore February Episode 33 – Single Episode (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $2.99)
  • POCKET FIGHTER – SPRITE – FELICIA AVATAR (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $0.49)
  • POCKET FIGHTER – SPRITE – KEN’S THUMBS-DOWN AVATAR (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $0.49)
  • POCKET FIGHTER – SPRITE – MORRIGAN AVATAR (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $0.49)
  • POCKET FIGHTER – SPRITE – RYU AVATAR (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $0.49)
  • POCKET FIGHTER – SPRITE – SAKURA AVATAR (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $0.49)
  • POCKET FIGHTER SPRITE – AKUMA AVATAR (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $0.49)

Last Chance, Get Them While You Can – Coming down on March 15:

Featured Offers to PlayStation Plus Subscribers

  • Mortal Kombat Demo
  • Femme Abstraction Theme
  • Snowman Dynamic Theme
  • Chinese New Year of the Rabbit Dynamic Theme
  • MAG Demo

Discounted Games/DLC

  • Let’s Golf PlayStation minis (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $0.99)
  • R.U.S.E – Pack of the Sun (PlayStation Plus price $7.49, regular price $9.99)
  • Gravity Crash (PlayStation Plus price $5.00, regular price $9.99)
  • Crash Bandicoot (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)
  • MAG Starter Kit (PlayStation Plus price $7.50, regular price $14.99)

Posted by Joystiq Mar 03 2011 14:45 GMT
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During the PlayStation Network Analysis panel at GDC, SCEA digital distribution manager Pierre Gravereau provided some platform stats to attendees, revealing worldwide sales of over 41.6 million PS3 consoles. More than 80 percent of consoles are connected to the internet and have spawned 70 million PSN accounts.

Gravereau boasted about the success of PSN in 2010, saying traffic to the PlayStation Store increased by 60 percent compared to the previous year and Sony subsequently saw a 70 percent spike in revenue. Even without exact hard figures, it's quite a dramatic uptick.

Now, we're no bussinessologists, but if you ask us (you asked, right?), we'd have to attribute Sony's success in 2010 to one thing: KB.

Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 03 2011 01:21 GMT
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Hello everyone! Here is your weekly comic store update with 55 new comics this time.

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World of Warcraft: Curse of the Worgen continues with issue #4. Gilneas City erupts into violence as the Worgen attack! During the madness, Halford seeks understanding behind who is friend and who is foe, while also dealing with his own animalistic Worgen urge to kill… If you haven’t done so already, make sure you check out our Q&A with the comic creators here.

Devil’s Due Digital bring us an excellent third series with the adventures of super cool heroine Mercy Sparx, a Devil Girl hired by the big shots in Heaven to secretly take down rogue angels. It’s either succeed and get a free pass through the pearly gates, or fail and risk going somewhere much worse…

Slaughterman’s Creed is a story of the fall and rise of monsters, where an ethical knife-edge is all that separates hero from villain. A human trafficker orders the death of a killer who refuses to breach his professional code. Twelve years later, the trafficker’s world erupts in blood and chaos. Barely surviving and crippled for life, the Slaughterman has returned to put the whole organisation to the blade. With audio commentary from Cy Dethan, one of the creators behind Cancertown and The Indifference Engine!

Missing Archie? He’s back this week with Life with Archie #1-4. The writer of the mega-hit Archie wedding story, Michael Uslan, returns with two new ongoing series, ‘The Married Life: Archie Loves Veronica’ and ‘The Married Life: Archie Loves Betty.’

Invincible Iron Man (2008)’s World Most Haunted story arc also continues this week, with parts 6, 7 and 8. Tony risks it all to say goodbye to a friend. Maria Hill arrives in Texas only to find she’s been beaten to the punch and now is outnumbered, outgunned, and out of luck. And time. And hope. Can War Machine change things round?

Here is the full list:

  • 1001 Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad #0
  • 1001 Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad # 1
  • 2000AD Prog # 1715
  • 2000AD Prog # 9998
  • Azure # 5
  • Batman Beyond Vol. 2 # 3
  • Batman Beyond Vol. 4 # 3
  • The Boy Who Made Silence # 4
  • Celadore # 2
  • DC Universe Online Legends # 3
  • The Dreaming # 17
  • Ex Machina # 32
  • Fables # 48
  • Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1 # 11
  • Grimm Fairy Tales # 4
  • Grimm Fairy Tales # 5
  • I Luv Halloween # 16
  • Infestation # 400
  • Invincible Iron Man (2008) # 11
  • Invincible Iron Man (2008) # 12
  • Invincible Iron Man (2008) # 13
  • JLA # 40
  • Legends of the Dark Crystal # 10
  • Legends of the DC Universe # 6
  • Life with Archie # 1
  • Life with Archie # 2
  • Life with Archie # 3
  • Life with Archie # 4
  • Lily of the Valley # 1
  • Mercy Sparx
  • Mercy Sparx # 1
  • Mercy Sparx # 2
  • Promethea # 4
  • Return to Labyrinth # 6
  • Return to Wonderland
  • Return to Wonderland # 1
  • Sandman # 24
  • Slaughterman’s Creed # 1
  • Star Trek: The Manga # 16
  • Superman/Batman # 51
  • Supernatural: Beginning’s End # 3
  • Tom Strong # 4
  • Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) # 8
  • Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) # 9
  • Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) # 10
  • Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) # 11
  • Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) # 12
  • Undertown # 8
  • Undertown # 9
  • Van Von Hunter # 7
  • Wonder Woman Vol. 3 # 23
  • World of Warcraft: Curse of the Worgen # 4
  • Y: The Last Man # 30
  • Young Avengers (2005) # 9
  • Young Avengers (2005) # 10

Please visit www.playstationcomics.com for prices and to see the whole catalog.

See you in the comments!


Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 02 2011 17:01 GMT
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PlayStation Network is feeling the fever…Spring Fever! That’s right, just like in past years, PlayStation Network will celebrate exceptional games during Spring Fever — one of our biggest annual events. Starting next Tuesday, March 8, you’ll be able to find hot PS3 and PSP games at deep discounts and new featured PS3 releases, all downloadable on the PlayStation Store.

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This year, however, we’ve added a new twist. As you know, we just concluded voting for our first-ever PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards, which gave you the chance to vote for your favorite game in four different categories. We’re still in the midst of tallying the final scores, but we’ll be back here on March 7 to announce the winners and kick-off the first week of Spring Fever featuring the winning games on sale at a 30% discount in the PlayStation Store and available for a 50% discount to PlayStation Plus subscribers.

And remember, it doesn’t stop there. Following the one-week sale of our Gamers’ Choice Award winners, we will bring you one new major PS3 release along with a pair of great discounted games each week. Come back here next week to get the full run-down of Spring Fever and find out which games in each category were crowned PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Award winners.


Posted by Joystiq Mar 02 2011 16:20 GMT
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It's news when two different platforms are linked for multiplayer gaming. But four? Trendy Entertainment has managed to bring cross-platform multiplayer to its Unreal Engine-powered, action-RPG Dungeon Defenders on PS3, PC, iOS and Android. The developer has even implemented cross-platform matchmaking and buddy lists across the devices.

The experience is made possible through GameSpy's online tools, suggesting that cross-platform multiplayer will not only become a reality, but a common feature down the line. Trendy utilized GameSpy Open, a new program that enables start-up and indie developers to use the company's online tools for free.

Trendy and GameSpy plan to showcase a demonstration of the cross-platform experience at GDC later this week. Dungeon Defenders is currently available on iOS and Android; PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 versions are planned for release later this year.

Posted by Joystiq Mar 02 2011 07:00 GMT
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The race to two million user creations in ModNation Racers took considerably longer to finish than the first-miilion milestone (which was achieved in less than three months). Just over nine month's since Modnation's release, the collective community has finally passed the two-million mark in creations -- a wealth of content for players, old and new alike, to share.

PlayStation Blog also confirms that more "official" DLC is on the way, with new karts, characters and prop packs planned. A free "Parts Pack" is already available on the PlayStation Store, and upcoming track packs (used to create new tracks) will include western and pirate themes. Additionally, (official) developer United Front Games is working on new career DLC.

[Image source: Flickr; credit: StargamerX]
Maiq the Liar

Is that...an actual *crag*ing snow theme?

And a mother*crag*ing Dragonmobile?

 

Shit, I might have to slap ModNation in when some of that comes out. I wonder what level my Homestuck stuff has boosted me to...

DarkBlueAce
I forgot this game existed after everyone I know stopped playing it.

Posted by Kotaku Mar 02 2011 03:00 GMT
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#northamerica What's new on the North American PlayStation Store this week? One great new game in the PixelJunk series, an add-on for the also great Dead Space 2 and, if you'll excuse the use of "great" one more time, a great PlayStation classic. More »

Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 01 2011 23:46 GMT
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Hi Everyone -

Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:

PlayStation Plus

Full Game Trial

ModNation Racers
ModNation Racers is a next generation kart racer that empowers you to personalize your entire game. Shoot, boost & drift your way to the finish line both offline and online, then create your own racing experiences with the same tools used by the development team. Share or access unlimited amounts of player-created content on PSN. There is no end to the karting fun!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 9.62 GB

Featured Games

  • Sonic the Hedgehog (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • Spyro Year of the Dragon (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $5.99)
  • Enigmo (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • Pix’n Love Rush (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • PlayStation Move Heroes Demo (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Featured Demo

  • PlayStation Move Heroes Demo (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Discounted Games & DLC

  • Blast Factor (PS3) (PlayStation Plus price $2.00, regular price $9.99)

Featured Themes & Avatars

  • Fresh Curves Theme (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • Liquid Metal Static Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $1.49)
  • Pocket Fighter PSN Avatar Bundle (25 avatars) ($1.99 and Exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • Viewtiful Joe Avatar Bundle (10 avatars) ($0.99 and Exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Updates

Street Fighter Alpha – PSone Classic – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.99, original price $5.99)
High Stakes: Poker Edition – Connelly Card Club Add-on Gift with Purchase (PS3) ($9.99) ** Limited Time Offer

Downloadable Games

ModNation Racers Full Game ($29.99)
ModNation Racers is a next generation kart racer that empowers you to personalize your entire game. Shoot, boost & drift your way to the finish line both offline and online, then create your own racing experiences with the same tools used by the development team. Share or access unlimited amounts of player-created content on PSN. There is no end to the karting fun!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 9.62 GB

PixelJunk Shooter 2 Full Game ($9.99)
Download PixelJunk Shooter 2 today! Pilot an interplanetary rescue ship to save the workers trapped deep within alien environments. Explore diverse environments or dive into online battle and fight through the league, unlocking new weapons and abilities along the way.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 124 MB

Game Demos (free)

Major League Baseball 2K11 Demo
Begin your quest for perfection on the baseball diamond with the Major League Baseball 2K11 demo, available now for download. Play a three inning game with the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers at AT&T Park and get an early taste of 2K11’s Revamped Fielding System and improved Total Control Pitching & Hitting. Perfect YOUR game with Major League Baseball 2K11, in stores March 8!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 886 MB

Top Spin 4 Demo
Feel the excitement and energy of the US Open as you play in a tie break match to 7 points using some of the world’s top pros complete with 2K’s Signature Style. Featuring new TV broadcast style presentation and innovative controls that allow gamers of any skill level to dominate the court, Top Spin 4 puts you front and center of the professional tennis experience.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.04 GB

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Single Player Demo
Call of Duty: Black Ops Single-Player Demo is an epic experience that takes place deep behind enemy lines as an elite Black Ops soldier engaging in covert warfare, classified operations, and explosive conflicts. Highlights of the mission include reconnaissance in a SR-71 Spy Plane, mountain top rappelling and base-jumping, and fighting enemies in stealth mode as well as full firefight mode.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.25 GB

Alien Breed 3: Descent Demo
A purpose-designed, action-packed free sample section of Alien Breed 3: Descent, called ’The Prologue’, which can be played in either single-player or two-player local co-operative mode. This free introduction to the game also features a time-limited Survivor mode map, which can again be played in either single-player or even two-player local co-operative mode.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.65 GB

Premier Manager Demo
The definitive pick up and play experience! Highlighting playability and ease of use, Premier Manager is the ideal game for both hardcore and casual game players who share a common interest or passion for the Beautiful Game. Can you handle the high pressure, high stakes world of top-flight scoccer management? Download the Premier Manager demo now.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 152 MB

Marvel Pinball Demo
Marvel Pinball combines the greatest Super Heroes of all time with the definitive videogame pinball experience of all time. Featuring stunning visuals, immersive gameplay and social connectivity, and cutting-edge ball physics, Marvel Pinball offers the ultimate pinball experience!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 167 MB

PSone Classics

VAGRANT STORY ($5.99)
Ashley Riot is accused of murdering a Duke, but did he really do it? Find out as you play as Ashley and live out his life the week leading to the murder. Download this PS one Classic today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 97 MB

Add-on Game Content

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3: Fate Of Two Worlds – Costume Pack ($4.99)
Get alternate costumes for Ryu, Dante, Chris Redfield, Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor! Show your opponents you can beat them in style with these new outfits for your favorite characters!
File size: 100 KB

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3: Fate Of Two Worlds – Shadow Battle 01(Free)
The 1st installment of Shadow Battle allows you to fight special and unique AI opponents, and win new titles to boot! Do you have what it takes to take on these one-of-a-kind fighters in a match of MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3!?
File size: 248 KB

Dead Space 2: Severed ($6.99)
Gabe Weller tries desperately to reach his wife as his security patrol in the Titan Mines falls apart.
File size: 1.64 GB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Lamborghini Untamed Pack ($6.99)
The Lamborghini Untamed Pack includes three of the most recognisable cars that Lamborghini have ever built – the Countach LP5000QV, Diablo SV and Sesto Elemento. It also includes ten new events to drive them in that will test your Racer and Cop abilities to the limit.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Lamborghini Countach LP5000QV ($2.99)
This is your chance to drive the most iconic Supercar of the 80’s. This 5.2 litre V12 Countach has the power and the looks, do you have the skill? This is the car of choice to run rings around Cops or Racers.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Lamborghini Diablo SV ($2.99)
The Diablo SV offers you an aggressive 90’s driving experience to rival that of the modern Exotics. With all that power from the immense V12 driving the rear-wheels this Diablo SV is a beast waiting to be tamed.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Lamborghini Sesto Elemento ($2.99)
Drive the Sesto Elemento, revealed at the 2010 Paris motor show, and experience a defining moment in the future of super-light-weight Exotics. Weighing less than 1,000 kg this car can hit 100 kph in 2.5 seconds, leaving all other Exotics in the past.
File size: 103 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Lamborghini Untamed Pack ($6.99)
The Lamborghini Untamed Pack includes three of the most recognisable cars that Lamborghini have ever built – the Countach LP5000QV, Diablo SV and Sesto Elemento. It also includes ten new events to drive them in that will test your Racer and Cop abilities to the limit.
File size: 103 KB

My Aquarium: Deep-Sea Fish Set ($0.99)
The Deep-sea Fish Set includes the Barreleye, the Latimeria, and the Tribute Spiderfish. Add these fish to your aquarium to create a mysterious and fantastic atmosphere.
File size: 4.52 MB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Gust Battle Ticket ($1.99)
A ticket to use Gust in battle.
File size: 73 MB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Nisa Battle Ticket ($1.99)
A ticket to use Nisa in battle.
File size: 78 MB

ModNation Racers – Progressive Props Pack (Free)
Download this new free Props Pack courtesy of our friends at Progressive Insurance, packed with cool items for new track creations! Scene Props: Office Building, House, Billboard, Semi Truck, Jump-Through Hoop, Inflatable Overpass, Ramp 1, Balloon 1, Balloon 2, Hot Air Balloon 1, Hot Air Balloon 2, Blimp 1, Blimp 2. Dynamic Props: Ramp 2. Track Props: Ad Board, Box 1, Box 2, Box 3.
File size: 100 KB

EyePet Medieval Pack ($2.99)
Have you or your EyePet ever dreamed of becoming a dashing knight in shining armor, a beautiful princess, or a scary dragon? With the Medieval Pack you can go back to medieval times! You’ve never seen a virtual pet quite like this – EyePet! Download the new pack today!
File size: 100 KB

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

  • “Head Like A Hole” – Nine Inch Nails ($1.99)
  • “Sanctified” – Nine Inch Nails ($1.99)
  • “Terrible Lie” – Nine Inch Nails ($1.99)
  • “The Only Time” – Nine Inch Nails ($1.99)
  • Nine Inch Nails ($6.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Pretty Hate Pack 01. This pack includes “Head Like A Hole”, “Sanctified”, “Terrible Lie” and “The Only Time”. By Nince Inch Nails

File size: 35 – 48 MB (singles), 167 MB (track pack)

Rock Band Network

  • “All I Want” – A Day to Remember ($1.99)
  • “Hey Baby, Here’s That Song You Wanted – Blessthefall ($1.99)
  • “It’s Complicated” – A Day to Remember ($1.99)
  • “Relentless Chaos” – Miss May I ($1.99)
  • “The Serpentine Offering” – Dimmu Borgir ($1.99)

File size: 16 – 43 MB (singles),

Avatars

Pocket Fighter – Akuma 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter – Chun-Li 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter – Dan 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter – Felicia 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter – Hsien-Ko 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter – Ibuki 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter – Ken 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter – Morrigan 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter – Ryu 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter – Sakura 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter – Zangief 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Pocket Fighter Tessa 2 Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Space Ace Avatar Bundle ($1.49)
File size: 539 KB

Space Ace: Ace Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 104 KB

Space Ace: Borf Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Space Ace: Dexter Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 117 KB

Space Ace: Kimberly Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 113 KB

Space Ace: Robot Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 105 KB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Avatar Bundle ($2.99)
File size: 1.01 MB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Black Knight Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Carmilla Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Chupacabra Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 102 KB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Claudia Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Cornell Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 107 KB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Gabriel Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow God Mask Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Laura Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Pan Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 120 KB

Castlevania Lords Of Shadow Zobek Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Deadliest Warrior: The Game: Rajput Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 116 KB

Deadliest Warrior: The Game: Shaolin Monk Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Deadliest Warrior: The Game: Zande Warrior Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Beat Sketcher Wrestler Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Beat Sketcher Strong Man Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Beat Sketcher Gentlemen Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Beat Sketcher Kid Avatar ($0.49) (x2)
File size: 100 KB

Beat Sketcher Paint Avatar ($0.49) (x3)
File size: 100 KB

Beat Sketcher Numbers Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Beat Sketcher Skeleton Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Beat Sketcher Avatar Bundle ($0.49) (x2)
File size: 1 MB

Game Videos (free)

Rock Of Ages Teaser Trailer
File size: 72 MB

Crysis 2 – “Be Strong” Trailer
File size: 85 MB

L.A. Noire – Official Trailer 2
File size: 50 MB

Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Adam Jensen Profile Trailer
File size: 78 MB

PlayStation Move Heroes Story Trailer
File size: 89 MB

PlayStation Move Heroes Video
File size: 126 MB

PS3 Themes

Space Ace Premium Theme ($1.99)
File size: 2.6 MB

Animal Friends: Dogs Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 35 MB

DP Leprechaun Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 3.99 MB

Beautiful Honeys Theme ($0.99)
File size: 3.49 MB

Energy Theme ($0.99)
File size: 5.23 MB

Design Theme ($0.99)
File size: 4.23 MB

PS3 Wallpapers (free)

Big Daddy Wallpaper
File size: 159 KB (SD), 405 KB (1080)

Da Vinci Code Wallpaper
File size: 126 KB (SD), 298 KB (1080)

Ghost Rider Wallpaper
File size: 100 KB (SD), 213 KB (1080)

Stranger Than Fiction Wallpaper
File size: 103 KB (SD), 340 KB (1080)

Tales From Space: About A Blob – Wallpaper #3
File size: File size: 121 KB (SD), 265 KB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Add-on Game Content (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Lord Of Arcana DLC Pack 2 (Free)
New quests come to LORD OF ARCANA! This pack contains the missions “Dark Labyrinth,” “Within the Fog…,” “Dream Shore,” and “Thunder’s Halo.” Help a mercenary complete his job, defeat a black knight standing in the way of a seed merchant, save a foolishly bold grandfather, and defeat a new ultimate monster in these all-new missions! More quests will be available soon—check back on the PlayStation Store!
File size: 0.99 MB


Posted by Kotaku Mar 01 2011 20:00 GMT
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#ps3 This spring, Sony's social networking platform PlayStation Home will graduate to version 1.5, bringing with it "real-time multiplayer." That update is designed to make fast-paced video games, racers and first-person shooters, playable in Home. More »

Posted by PlayStation Blog Mar 01 2011 16:00 GMT
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So, the wait is over. The sequel to the technically and critically acclaimed PixelJunk Shooter will be with us later today! It continues where the original left off, leaving you trapped in the deep dark bowels of an enormous alien entity. Fight through the backwash and encounter the weird and terrible monsters that are living in the alien’s gut, force your way through putrid stomach acid and strange slippery bubbly stuff, and be totally grossed out by thousands of iddy-biddy insects that come pouring out of strange pulsating larvae when you mix water with it.

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Yes, this is a game you probably want to avoid playing immediately after eating, and you might feel a little queasy the next time you are staring down Sparrow-on-a-stick (a Kyoto traditional cruisine).

But wait… PixelJunk Shooter 2 isn’t all about dieting and worm control! It has vast new worlds to explore that aren’t part of an organism’s digestive track, and new technologies too, such as the Hungry Suit and the Light Suit and a whole load more. Use the new R3 spin-attack to wipe out chains of enemies at a time and revel in the destructive mayhem you can dish out with the upgraded charged missile! But all this wanton damage is in a good cause as those survivors still need rescuing and only YOU can save them!

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On top of all this fun, we have added a completely new online versus mode which I have gone over in a previous post, but let me tell you, it’s just oozing with “addictability”, with twenty unique wonderful weapons to earn and use in the battles I really hope everyone gives it a go. It’s not overly aggressive and is a bit of cute cat-and-mouse fun, so even those PixelJunk fans out there who have never played online before, I urge you to give it a few tries (besides, one of the trophies requires you to go up at least one league in the online mode so that should be a good enough lure).

Anyway, I shouldn’t keep you too long, you’ve got PSN wallets to fill and Shooter 2s to download! See you online! (my ID’s PixelMeister so if you encounter me in your league battling, be kind and let me destroy you!)

P.S. There is something extra special for those of you who collect all the treasures… I shan’t spoil it though, last one there’s a ninny!

Over and out! …now where did I place that damn magma ball blaster…


Posted by Kotaku Feb 28 2011 16:40 GMT
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#playstationnetwork Paul Cuisset, the man behind the rotoscoped classic Flashback, takes a turn at survival horror with Amy, a tale of post-global warming horror that charges you with protecting one very special little girl. More »

Posted by PlayStation Blog Feb 25 2011 13:30 GMT
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This year’s Academy Awards are a few short days away, so time is running out to make sure you’ve seen all the nominated films before the big night. Check out great films like The Social Network, Toy Story 3 and Exit Through the Gift Shop. You can even own Inception at a special low-price. Plus, our Deal of the Week highlights some of the great Oscar-winning films of the past like Memoirs of a Geisha, Crash and As Good As It Gets at super-low prices.

To tickle your funny bone, the hilarious Due Date hits the store, featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis. Follow a trek across the country with the oddest of couples as they race to make the birth of Downey’s first child. The film is directed by Todd Phillips, who also helmed great comedies like The Hangover, Old School and Road Trip. We even have a special HD version to buy with bonus features!


Will Ferrell plays the title character super-intelligent alien villain Megamind who loses his archenemy Metro Man, voiced by Brad Pitt. Tina Fay, David Cross and Jonah Hill round out the talented voice cast that brings this twist on the superhero genre to life.

As the excitement builds to Wrestlemania, The Rock made a surprise return to the ring in WWE Raw. The PlayStation Store is the exclusive digital outlet where you can find one of WWE’s biggest stars come back to his roots. Be sure to catch all the Raw action leading up to Wrestlemania XXVII in April.

New movies and fresh TV episodes hit the store each week. Here’s a glimpse of what’s new this week…

Just in TV
US Store: Mr. Sunshine: Season 1, Weeds: Season 6, Frisky Dingo: Season 2, Greek: Seasons 1, 2 & 3, The Real Housewives of Miami: Season 1, FLCL, Ga-Rei-Zero, Needless: Season 1, Chrono Crusade: Season 1, and more.

Canada Store: Family Guy: Season 6, Weeds: Season 6, 24: Seasons 4 & 5, Andromeda: Season 1, The X-Files: Seasons 4 & 5, Trailer Park Boys: Season 1, FLCL, Ga-Rei-Zero, and more.

New Release Movies
US Store: Due Date, All-Star Superman, Megamind, Memento, Psych: 9, Science of Superman, Sword of War, A Bridge Too Far, De-Lovely, Paths of Glory, Get Low, Leaving, and more.

Canada Store: Due Date, All-Star Superman, Megamind, Death of a President, Doubt, Legally Blonde, Open Season 3, Saw 2, American Dreamz, Beethoven, Akeelah and the Bee, Get Low, Psych: 9, Tamara, The Killing Jar, Kalamity, and more.

Top TV Downloads

US:

Archer | Season 2 – Pipeline Fever Family Guy | Season 9 – Friends of Peter G Jersey Shore | Season Back to the Shore – The Great Depression Supernatural | Season 6 – Mannequin 3: The Reckoning The Office | Season 7 – Threat Level Midnight Justified | Season 2 – The Life Inside The Vampire Diaries | Season 2 – The Dinner Party Young Justice | Season 1 – Denial House | Season 7 – You Must Remember This Family Guy | Season 9 - German Guy

Canada:

The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Days Gone Bye STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS | Season 3 – Ghosts of Mortis The Walking Dead | Season 1 – TS-19 The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Guts The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Wildfire STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS | Season 3 – Altar of Mortis The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Tell It To The Frogs The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Vatos Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin – The Untold Story | Season Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin – The Untold Story – Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin – The Untold Story Astonishing X-Men | Season 1 – Gifted, Episode 1

Top Movie Downloads

US Purchases:

Unstoppable Due Date Due Date (HD plus Bonus Features) Paranormal Activity 2 (Unrated Director’s Cut) Exposure: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2011 Inception Get Him to the Greek (Unrated) Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2011: The 3-D Experience Sports Illustrated on Location: Peter Island, BVI Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Uncensored 2001

US Rentals:

Unstoppable Due Date Life As We Know It Paranormal Activity 2 RED The Social Network It’s Kind of a Funny Story My Soul To Take Game of Death Inception

Canada:

Unstoppable Life As We Know It The Social Network Paranormal Activity 2 RED You Again Monsters Ong Bak 3: The Final Battle It’s Kind of a Funny Story I Spit On Your Grave (Unrated)

Posted by PlayStation Blog Feb 23 2011 21:17 GMT
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Hi All! New publisher alert and many more highlights in this week’s comic update.

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New publisher alert part 2! This week we are delighted to welcome another great publisher on board: Zenescope. Zenescope has created one of the fastest growing libraries of original content and has brought an exciting new feel to the world of graphic novels – and of fairy tales… with a twist! Adapted from the famous TV Series, Charmed #1 brings Phoebe, Paige and Piper back to embrace a new life… and new enemies. Grimm Fairy Tales is a gripping series retelling the most well-known and beloved childhood tales with very modern heroines – through reality and fairy tale, and good and evil. Another great tale is revisited in Neverland – a land that has changed dramatically and where good and evil are not what they seem. Last but not least is the gritty horror comic The Waking, a race against time to investigate murdered victims seemingly rising from the dead to avenge their own deaths… Brr.

If you missed it last week, I would like to highlight once again Devil’s Due Digital. Devil’s Due Digital is a collaboration of the team at Checker Book Publishing Group & Devil’s Due Publishing, and together they are offering an immense library of talent including Clive Barker, Johnny Hart, Tim Seeley and Alan Moore. They brought us the much loved Hack/Slash last week, and this week it’s the no-less impressive Clive Barker’s Hellraiser! Experience horror as only Clive Barker knows it, with the adaptation of one of the most popular horror movie series of all time. Featuring short stories from some of the best in the comics industry, this series both shocked and entertained readers – try it if you dare.

Do you like dimension-spanning storylines, especially if they involve some of the most famous characters in the comic’s world? Check out Infestation, the IDW event ten years in the making, featuring Transformers, G.I. Joe, Ghostbusters, Star Trek, and even some cool zombies! Something goes horribly awry in the Zombies vs. Robots universe, threatening to tear many of IDW’s biggest realities asunder… Who will be affected, and how?

More Batman! Batman Beyond Vol.2, based on the hit animated TV series, begins this week! In the distant future, Bruce Wayne has retired from crime fighting, and a new breed of criminals has overrun Gotham City. Now Bruce must train Terry McGinnis to use a futuristic Bat-suit and become tomorrow’s Dark Knight!

In Supernatural: Beginning’s End, written by Peter Johnson, one of the TV series co-executive producer, The Winchesters’ hunt nears its end…in New York! You knew Sam left his family to attend Stanford…learn why he made that choice! This gripping, horrifying story—courtesy of TV series writers Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin—will explore the raw nerves of what makes the Winchesters unique and volatile.

Here is the full list:

  • Baby Boomers #1
  • Batman Beyond Vol. 2 #1 – #2
  • Charmed #1
  • Clive Barker’s Hellraiser #1 – #4
  • Devil’s Wake #3
  • The Dreaming #16
  • Dual #4
  • Dungeons & Dragons #3
  • Ex Machina #31
  • Fables #47
  • Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1 #10
  • Grimm Fairy Tales #1 – #3
  • I Luv Halloween #15
  • Infestation #1
  • Invincible Iron Man (2008) #8 -#10
  • JLA #39
  • Justice League: Generation Lost #20
  • Legends of the Dark Crystal #9
  • Legends of the DC Universe #5
  • Neverland #0 – #1
  • Powers (2004) #13 – #17
  • The Puppet Makers #2
  • Return to Labyrinth #5
  • Sandman #23
  • Star Trek: The Manga #15
  • Superman/Batman #50
  • Supernatural: Beginning’s End #1 – #2
  • Tomorrow Stories #3
  • Top 10 #3
  • Transformers: Prime #4
  • True Blood #7
  • Van Von Hunter #6
  • The Waking #1
  • Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #22
  • Y: The Last Man #29
  • Young Avengers (2005) #7
  • Young Avengers (2005) #8

As always, please visit www.playstationcomics.com for prices and to see the whole catalog.


Posted by Kotaku Feb 22 2011 23:30 GMT
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#playstationnetwork This week's North American PlayStation Store update comes with plenty of games you may have already played. Laser disc games like Space Ace, PlayStation games like Xenogears and remakes of Ys I & II are new for PlayStation 3 and PSP owners. More »

Posted by PlayStation Blog Feb 22 2011 23:28 GMT
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Hi Everyone -

For the first time, you decide the best PSN games of the past year. Your ratings determined the nominees. Your votes exclusively pick the winners in every category. And your award winners go on sale! Join your friends and fellow gamers in selecting the PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards. You Decide. Vote now and make your voice heard.

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Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:

PlayStation Plus

Discounted Games & DLC
Sky Fighter (PS3) (PlayStation Plus price $2.50, regular price $9.99)

Updates

Resident Evil 2 – Psone Classic – Sale (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $5.99)
Sky Fighters – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars Digital – Sale (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Capcom Puzzle World Umd Legacy – Price Change (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X – Price Change (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Ultimate Ghosts N Goblins – Price Change (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Caterpillar – Minis – Price Change (PS3/PSP) (now $3.99, original price $4.99)
Gold Fever – Minis – Price Change (PS3/PSP) (now $3.99, original price $4.99)
Panda Craze – Minis – Price Change (PS3/PSP) (now $3.99, original price $4.99)
Rocks N’ Rockets – Minis – Price Change (PS3/PSP) (now $3.99, original price $4.99)
Shapo – Minis – Price Change (PS3/PSP) (now $3.99, original price $4.99)

Downloadable Games

Space Ace ($9.99)
Space Ace, the followup to Don Bluth’s legendary Dragon’s Lair, can now be enjoyed from the comfort of your couch. This fully arcade authentic version includes all of the original scenes you’ve come to enjoy, and even an all-new global high scores list so you can show how well you handle Ace’s laser gun. Other bonuses include a full watch feature to sit back and enjoy Don Bluth’s stunning animation.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 1.03 GB

Days Of Thunder – Nascar Edition – Home Gifts W/ Purchase: Exclusive Race Suit And Helmet ($9.99)
Download today and receive a Limited Edition NASCAR Race Suit & Helmet for your PlayStation Home avatar! Days of Thunder NASCAR Edition gives you the opportunity to go against NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, including Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart, and the drivers from the iconic film. Featuring single-player and online modes, take to the wheel as one of the hottest drivers on the circuit to prove that you can’t stop the thunder!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 901 MB

Alien Breed 3: Descent ($9.99)
Alien Breed 3: Descent is the final explosive chapter in the Alien Breed series, and is a science fiction arcade-shooter with an epic story, swarms of alien enemies, high-impact weapons, and stunning environments. In addition to the thrilling conclusion to the single-player campaign and the relentless Survivor modes, the game offers action-packed, online or local two-player co-operative modes.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.64 GB

Game Demos (free)

Dragon Age 2 – Demo
Download the highly anticipated Action RPG Dragon Age II right now! Engage in action-packed and immersive gameplay with dynamic new combat mechanics that allow you to think like a general and fight like a Spartan! With the entire world on the brink of war, only you can hold it all together. The legend of your rise to power begins now.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.76 GB

Dragon Age 2 French Version – Demo (Canada only)
Download the highly anticipated Action RPG Dragon Age II right now! Engage in action-packed and immersive gameplay with dynamic new combat mechanics that allow you to think like a general and fight like a Spartan! With the entire world on the brink of war, only you can hold it all together. The legend of your rise to power begins now.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.76 GB

Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars – Demo
Laugh your way through an all-new story with this demo, including both space and ground levels from the most action-packed LEGO Star Wars ever.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 844 MB

Yakuza 4 Demo
Do something terrible today and experience a taste for the Japanese underworld in this exclusive demo for Yakuza 4.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 621 MB

MLB 11 The Show Demo
Play four innings in beautiful AT&T Park in this World Series rematch as the San Francisco Giants take on the Texas Rangers. Experience the ALL NEW Pure Analog Control system to hit, pitch and field with unparalleled precision.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 2.92 GB

PSone Classics

Xenogears ($9.99)
Take up arms using powerful “”gears”" and help Fei Fong Wong regain his lost memories in this RPG classic.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 724 MB

Add-on Game Content

Killzone 3 Retro Pack: Reclaimed Territory ($4.99)
Retro Pack: Reclaimed Territory, featuring two of the most popular maps from Killzone 2, Salamun Market and Blood Gracht.
File Size: 349 MB

Fallout: New Vegas : Dead Money ($9.99)
Welcome to the Sierra Madre Casino! The casino’s mythical contents are lusted after by desperate wasteland scavengers, who tell stories of intact treasure of the old world buried deep within its vault. Lured here by a mysterious radio signal advertising the long-awaited grand opening of the casino, you are thrown into a high stakes game where you’ll have to work with three other lost souls if you want to survive. To use this download, you will need product code BLUS-30500.
File size: 729 MB

Fallout: New Vegas French: Dead Money ($9.99)
Afin d’utiliser ce téléchargement, il vous faudra le code produit BLUS-30626.
File size: 1.42 GB

Fallout: New Vegas Spanish: Dead Money ($9.99)
Para usar esta descarga, necesitará el código de producto BLUS-30627.
File size: 729 MB

Bulletstorm Standard Edition Online Pass – Public Release ($9.99)
Thanks for downloading your Bulletstorm Online Pass content, this download entitles you to six additional ‘Echoes’ mode maps. Enjoy!
File size: 115 KB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Armed And Dangerous Pack ($6.99)
Introducing Most Wanted and Arms Race. Two all-new online game modes that let you take on other players in high speed and highly dangerous competition.
File size: 103 KB

The Sims 3 – Bahhaus ($9.99)
Sneer at the rest of the design world and build cutting edge structures that embody light, strength, and flexibility. BahHaus, so cutting edge it hurts. Make sure to have band aids on hand.
File size: 1.89 MB

The Sims 3 – Castle Interior Pack ($5.99)
Now your Sim’s desire to live the part of royalty has finally come true. Everyone knows that a Sim’s home is their castle. The Lord and Lady can live happily in the castle of their dreams surrounded by the gothic furniture.
File size: 1.58 MB

Fight Night Champion Online Pass ($9.99)
File size: 100 KB

Deadliest Warrior – DLC Expansion Pack 1 ($4.99)
Introducing the Shaolin Monk, Zande and Rajput warriors. The DLC pack also features a new Skirmish game mode, taunts for medium range weapons, replays and new Titles you can earn for your profile!
File size: 2.42 MB

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Booster (x6) ($0.99)
Neptune’s stat booster. Increase stats related to melee & ranged attacks.
File size: 100 KB

EyePet Hospital Pack ($2.99)
Did somebody call for a doctor? Now you and your EyePet can help find the cure with the Hospital Pack! You’ve never seen a virtual pet quite like this – EyePet!
File size: 100 KB

The Fight Lights Out – Timesaver’s Pack ($1.99)
Download this pack for The Fight: Lights Out and gain instant access to all the features that are unlockable by playing through the game, including new fighters, dirty moves, accessories, and more.
File size: 100 KB

The Fight Lights Out – Fitness Pack ($4.99)
Get fit with The Fight: Lights Out! This pack gives you a workout with new variations of current exercises in the game, plus additional activities such as squat thrusts, shadow boxing, lunges, circuit training, and more.
File size: 100 KB

Def Jam Rapstar
(Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Expand your DEF JAM RAPSTAR library with these songs. DEF JAM RAPSTAR game disc is required to play this downloadable content:

  • “Shut This Down” – Ill Blu ($1.99)
  • “Stallin (Freestyle)” – Ill Blu ($1.99)
  • “Power (Freestyle)” – Sx Beats ($1.99)
  • “Take Over (Freestyle)” – Sx Beats ($1.99)

File size: 4.08 – 5.91 MB (singles)

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

  • “Fire and Ice” – Pat Benatar ($1.99)
  • “Love is a Battlefield” – Pat Benatar ($1.99)
  • “Shadows of the Night” – Pat Benatar ($1.99)
  • “We Belong” – Pat Benatar ($1.99)
  • “Invincible” – Pat Benatar ($1.99)
  • “Promises in the Dark” – Pat Benatar ($1.99)
  • Pat Benatar ($9.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Pat Benatar Pack 01. This pack includes “Fire and Ice”, “Love is a Battlefield”, “Shadows of the Night”, “We Belong”, “Invincible” and “Promises in the Dark”. By Pat Benatar

File size: 22 – 46 MB (singles), 186 MB (track pack)

Rock Band Network

  • “Genocide” – Evile ($1.99)
  • “Serial Killer” – Damone ($0.99)
  • “The Hounds of Anubis” – The Word Alive ($1.99)
  • “Numb and Intoxicated” – Kataklysm ($1.99)
  • “The One You Want” – The Get Up Kids ($1.99)

File size: 21 – 50 MB (singles)

Bundles

Grand Theft Auto Iv: The Lost And Damned & The Ballad Of Gay Tony Bundle ($14.99)
The Lost and the Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony bundled together at a discount price for this limited promotional period!
File size: 4.0 GB

Avatars

Mega Man Legends 2 – Servbot (Sweeping) Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Joe (Face) Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Joe Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Silvia (Face) Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Silvia Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Viewtiful Joe (Face) Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Viewtiful Joe – Viewtiful Joe Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Game Videos (free)

Q Music Unlimited Walkthrough
File size: 156 MB (HD); 262 MB (1080)

Pulse 2/22 Edition
File size: 263 MB (HD); 441 MB (1080)

MLB 11 The Show – In a Jam Trailer
File size: 82 MB (HD)

MLB 11 The Show – Yankee Killer Trailer
File size: 87 MB (HD)

Duke Nukem Forever – Reveal Trailer
File size: 99 MB (HD)

Top Spin 4 – Legends Trailer
File size: 55 MB (HD)

Prototype 2 Announce Trailer
File size: 68 MB (HD)

Space Ace Trailer
File size: 34 MB (HD)

Dragon Age II – Champion Trailer
File size: 46 MB (HD)

Yakuza 4: The Ladies Of Yakuza 4 Trailer
File size: 93 MB (HD)

Two Worlds II – Accolades Trailer
File size: 90 MB (HD)

Two Worlds II – Announcement Trailer
File size: 53 MB (HD)

Two Worlds II – Return To Antaloor Trailer
File size: 66 MB (HD)

Stacking Trailer
File size: 49 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

PSN Award Best PS3 Downloadable Theme (x5) (Free)
File size: 441 KB

PSN Award Best PSP Downloadable Theme (x5) (Free)
File size: 432 KB

PSN Award Best PS3/PSP Mini Theme (x5) (Free)
File size: 525 KB

PSN Award Best PSN Exclusive Game Theme (x5) (Free)
File size: 431 KB

FIFA Soccer 11 – Ultimate Team Theme (Free)
File size: 1.34 KB

Top Darts Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 2.25 MB

DP Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 Theme ($1.49)
File size: 4.10 MB

PS3 Wallpapers (free)

Tales From Space: About A Blob – Wallpaper #2
File size: 96 KB (SD); 387 KB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

YS: I & II Chronicles ($24.99)
Play the first two games of the critically-acclaimed Ys series in one great package. The graphics have been reimagined in highly-detailed hand-drawn 2D and the soundtrack newly rearranged, while returning fans have the option of playing with the original music or using alternative character art. Four difficulty levels and a time trial mode have also been added.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 930 MB

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Bloons TD – Minis ($4.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size:7.2 MB

Paper Wars: Cannon Fodder – Minis ($4.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size: 9.75 MB

Twin Blades – Minis ($3.99)
ESRB Rated M
File size: 39 MB

Denki Blocks! – Minis ($3.99)
ESRB Rated E
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Posted by PlayStation Blog Feb 22 2011 18:52 GMT
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Last week, we announced the new PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards, complete with a great line up of nominees in four different categories. Hopefully you’ve had a chance to peruse the nominated games because today we open up the voting to all of you! We’re looking for your opinions on which games are truly the best.

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Make your way over to the PlayStation Store today and cast your vote for the best games – Best PS3 Downloadable Game, Best PSP Downloadable Game, Best PS3/PSP Mini, and Best PSN Exclusive Game. Each time you vote you’ll download a new PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards XMB theme, but be aware that you are limited to one vote per category—so make it count!

When the voting ends on March 1, we’ll start tallying up the scores and announce the winners here on March 7. The next day, we’ll kick off the annual Spring Fever sale with the PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards 2011 winners, where you’ll have the chance to buy the winning games at a discount.

You’re still here?! The PlayStation Store is waiting– get over there and cast your votes.


Posted by Joystiq Feb 22 2011 00:45 GMT
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The Bearded Ladies, developers of Landit Bandit, want to turn your ideas into a video game. In collaboration with SCEE, the studio has launched Gamocracy, a project that seeks to take the best user-submitted ideas for use in a new action-platforming game for PS3 and PSP.

Over the course of eight weeks, there will be various challenges posed to the official PlayStation community. Currently, the developers are seeking concepts for the game's story and protagonist. Favorites selected by The Bearded Ladies will move on to a fan voting process. The best concept will end up in the final product.

Gamocracy should be a fun experiment for enthusiasts that want an opportunity to see their ideas come to fruition. However, the developers do caution that serious game authors should probably opt out of this promotion. "Once you submit your ideas to our forum, they are then free to be used by us or The Bearded Ladies in ANY manner, including in any other games and without any obligation to you. So, if your idea is secret and you would like to keep it that way, we advise you NOT to post it."

Posted by PlayStation Blog Feb 18 2011 13:01 GMT
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Oscar-winner Denzel Washington teams up with Chris Pine to halt a massive unmanned locomotive, nicknamed “The Beast” and loaded with toxic cargo, roaring through the countryside in Unstoppable. Together they must devise a plan to try and stop an almost certain disaster. This film is available to own or rent in both the US and Canada!

Put that new 3D television to use! Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit 2011: The 3-D Experience is now available to rent or own. Also, catch five new 2D features on location with some of the hottest models in the world.

Our Deal of the Week brings you the best political films since President’s Day is just around the corner, including The Siege, All the King’s Men and Jimmy Stewart’s classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Also, Toyota Highlander brings you a free movie to rent, starting this week with The Da Vinci Code and continuing the next three weeks with Big Daddy, Stranger than Fiction and Ghost Rider!

New movies and fresh TV episodes hit the store each week. Here’s a taste of what’s new this week…

Just in TV
US Store: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on Location, Frisky Dingo: Season 2, Being Human (UK): Season 3, America: The Story of Us: Season 1, John from Cincinnati, Lucky Louie, Tell Me You Love Me, and more.

Canada Store: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on Location, How I Met Your Mother: Season 4, Doctor Who: Season 3, My Name is Earl: Season 4, Prison Break: Season 4, Burn Notice: Season 2, The Gates: Season 1, John From Cincinnati, Lucky Louie, Tell Me You Love Me, The X-Files: Season 4, and more.

New Release Movies
US Store: Unstoppable, Waiting for Superman, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Death of a President, Stag Night, Coming to America, Drumline, Fast Food Nation, National Lampoon’s Dirty Movie, and more.

Canada Store: Unstoppable, Waiting for Superman, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, National Lampoon’s Dirty Movie, Stag Night, Pearl Harbor, The Sixth Sense, Flubber, Invincible, Mulan, Mary Poppins, Lilo & Stitch, Meet the Robinsons, Saw III, Crank, Employee of the Month, The US vs. John Lennon, and more.



Top TV Downloads

US:

Smallville | Season 10 – Beacon Supernatural | Season 6 – Unforgiven Young Justice | Season 1 – Infiltrator Archer | Season 2 – Blood Test Family Guy | Season 9 – Friends of Peter G Jersey Shore | Season Back to the Shore – Cabs are Here! The Vampire Diaries | Season 2 – Crying Wolf Smallville | Season 10 – Collateral Fringe | Season 3 – Immortality Justified | Season 2 – The Moonshine War

Canada:

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS | Season 3 – Altar of Mortis The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Days Gone Bye Planet Earth | Season 1 – From Pole to Pole The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Vatos The Walking Dead | Season 1 – TS-19 The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Wildfire The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Guts The Family Guy | Season 8 – Road to Multi-verse The Walking Dead | Season 1 – Tell It To The Frogs Ancient Aliens | Season 1 – The Evidence

Top Movie Downloads

US:

Paranormal Activity 2 Life As We Know It Unstoppable RED My Soul To Take It’s Kind of a Funny Story The Social Network I Spit On Your Grave (unrated) You Again Let Me In

Canada:

Life As We Know It Paranormal Activity 2 Unstoppable RED The Social Network You Again Monsters Let Me In Middle Men Conviction

Posted by PlayStation Blog Feb 17 2011 15:00 GMT
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We’re excited to introduce a new way to experience music on your PlayStation and other Sony connected devices with today’s launch of cloud-based, streaming digital music service Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity. With Music Unlimited, you’ll have access to more than six million music tracks from major recording labels, leading independent labels and major publishers around the world. Discover the latest hits or classic favorites and sync your existing music library with the cloud for an endless custom music experience via personalized music channels and playlists.

Check out the video walkthrough to see how it works:

With Music Unlimited’s Basic service, you can enjoy commercial-free, uninterrupted music across a variety of channels and genres and provide instant feedback on each song to ensure that the service is learning your music preferences and providing the proper recommendations based on your personal tastes. With the Premium service, you can access additional premium music channels, search the entire music database, play songs on demand and create custom playlists.

In addition to PlayStation 3, you may also enjoy Music Unlimited on your network-enabled BRAVIA TV, Blu-Ray Disc player, Sony VAIO or other PC and coming soon to Sony’s other mobile devices, including PSP. Music Unlimited will be available later this afternoon Pacific Standard Time (PST) for 30-day free trial of the Premium service, with monthly subscriptions of Premium at $9.99 or Basic at $3.99. For more information about Music Unlimited, check out the press release.


Posted by Kotaku Feb 16 2011 23:30 GMT
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#oldschool In the unlikely event that you don't already have Sonic The Hedgehog in a dozen other forms, you'll soon have one more option to play Sega Genesis classics. Sega's bringing its 16-bit hits to the PlayStation Network piecemeal. The best part? More »

Posted by PlayStation Blog Feb 16 2011 23:00 GMT
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Hi everyone,

Hope you all had a nice Valentine’s Day. We’re continuing to spread the love around PlayStation Plus into March with four featured games, an early access demo for Playstation Move, and a discount on another PlayStation Network exclusive title – all coming to you on March 1.

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As mentioned in an earlier post about the arrival of the SEGA Genesis Collection, PlayStation Plus subscribers will get Sonic the Hedgehog for free and one month early from when it will be released to the rest of the PlayStation Network! Not that it needs much of an introduction, but SEGA is reviving the classic adventures as Sonic battles Dr. Robotnik for control of South Island. Speed through classic levels like “Green Hill Zone” as you unlock trophies in this piece of gaming history. The SEGA Vintage Collection also includes Streets of Rage 2, Golden Axe 2, Altered Beast and many more – all free for PlayStation Plus subscribers.

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In addition to Sonic the Hedgehog, we are offering downloads of a sequel of one of our favorite PSone series and a full game trial of one of our signature “Play, Create, Share” titles. We’re happy to release Spyro: Year of the Dragon, from Insomniac Games, which is the third installment in the PSOne series. This is a great follow up for any PlayStation Plus subscribers who downloaded Spyro the Dragon and Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage. Also, be sure to download the full-game trial for ModNation Racers, developed by United Front Games. With the highly active community there are tons of mods, karts and tracks to download and try out. PlayStation Plus subscribers will also get early access to the demo for PlayStation Move Heroes. Explore the familiar landscapes from the smash hit franchises Ratchet and Clank, Jak and Daxter, and Sly Cooper – ripped apart and rebuilt for the PlayStation Move Motion Controller.

Finally, our update includes a discount of 80% off on Blast Factor – one of the first PlayStation Network exclusives – and downloads for Enigmo (the new mini from Pangea Software) and Pix’n Love Rush, which are both being offered to PlayStation Plus for free two weeks prior to their release to the rest of the PlayStation Network.

As always be sure to check the full list of new items as well as items that are being taken down from the PlayStation Plus storefronts below:

PlayStation Plus Highlights for 3/1:

Full Game Trial

  • ModNation Racers

Featured Games

  • Sonic the Hedgehog (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • Spyro Year of the Dragon (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $5.99)
  • Enigmo (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • Pix’n Love Rush (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $2.49)
  • PlayStation Move Heroes (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Discounted Games & DLC

  • Blast Factor (PS3) (PlayStation Plus price $2.00, regular price $9.99)

Featured Themes & Avatars

  • Liquid Metal Static Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $1.49)
  • Viewtiful Joe Avatar Bundle (10 avatars) ($0.99 and Exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Last Chance, Get Them While You Can – Coming down on March 1:

Featured Offers to PlayStation Plus Subscribers

  • Digger HD
  • Karimogi
  • Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage
  • Atomic Blast Static Theme

Discounted Games/DLC

  • Mega Man 2 (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)
  • Kung Fu LIVE (PlayStation Plus price $11.99, regular price $14.99)
  • Fat Princess (PlayStation Plus price $7.50, regular price $14.99)
  • Fat Princess PSP (PlayStation Plus price $10.00, regular price $19.99)
  • Blacklight Tango Down (PlayStation Plus price $7.99, regular price $9.99)