Most all the new stuff in this weeks update of Playstationy goodness is of the PS Vita variety. There’s full games, demos,and freebies galore- but have no fear! The PS3 gets some love too.
It’s nice to see Sony supporting the Vita this heavily right off the bat. It sorta makes that bad PSP aftertaste die down a little. There’s some cool free stuff too like the AR games and social networking apps, but one thing bothers me a tad.
DLC is a necessary evil today. It’s just everywhere and it’s not fading away anytime soon- but is it me, or is there an extra big helping of it out already for the Vita? And it’s not even great content. Costume packs for UMvC3? ‘Meh’ to that.
You know what is cool though? Seven Sega classics for the grand total of zip. Nice.
Playstation Plus
PSN Games:
Sega Genesis Bundle
- Altered Beast
- Comix Zone
- Golden Axe
- Sonic 1
- Sonic 2
- Streets of Rage 2
Avatars and Themes:
- Start The Party 2 Dynamic Theme
Discounts
- Crazy Taxi & SEGA Rally Arcade – Drive Me Crazy Bundle – 20% off (PS+ Price $9.59)
- Sonic Rivals 1 – 25% off (PS+ Price $5.99)
- Sonic Rivals 2 – 25% off (PS+ Price $5.99)
- Sar – Search and Rescue Mini – 20% off (PS+ Price $TBD)
- Hamilton’s Great Adventure – 50% off Sale Price (PS+ Price $2.50)
PS Vita Games
- Augmented Reality – Cliff Diving (Free)
Take the plunge with daredevil Diver Dan and use your AR Play Cards to build a series of high diving boards wherever you are. Perform elaborate dives and try to splash down safely to help Dan earn prize money as a handsome reward!
ESRB rated E10+
File size 400 MB - Augmented Reality – Table Soccer (Free)
Use your AR Play Cards to create your own soccer stadium and enjoy this beautiful game on any flat surface. Take on friends via Ad Hoc Mode and compete in exhibition matches and table top tournaments.
ESRB rated E
File size 183 MB - Augmented Reality – Fireworks (Free)
Light up the sky with a spectacular firework display. Detonate fireworks and perform explosive combos to earn special bonuses and work your way up the Fireworks online leaderboard.
ESRB rated E
File size 273 MB - Hustle Kings ($9.99)
Hustle your way to the top of the global leader boards in this beautifully chic, yet minimalist pool setting. Control every move with intuitive front and rear touch interface and keep the game moving with quick push notifications.
ESRB rated E
File size 325 MB - Ben 10 Galactic Racing (Digital) ($29.99)
Ben 10 Galactic Racing, the first and only kart racing game based on the hit Ben 10 TV series on Cartoon Network, features Ben and his alien heroes competing in an over-the-top, galactic grand prix race in over 25 exhilarating tracks!
ESRB rated E
File size 968 MB - Shinobido 2: Revenge Of Zen (Digital) ($34.99)
Decimate your enemies under the cover of darkness. The Shinobido series is back with unprecedented stealth action. Use devastating ninja skills, grapple hook, and other tools to freely explore and carry out your missions.
ESRB rated M
File size 1.1 GB - Touch My Katamari (Digital) ($24.99)
Roll everything from tiny ants to skyscrapers in this exhilarating “Shape-changing and Ball rolling” title. Change the ball’s shape with the flip of your fingers, expand the ball on a vast space or squeeze into gaps.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 660 MB - Plants Vs Zombies ($14.99)
The zombies are coming to the PlayStation Vita system! With both touchscreen and SIXAXIS Motion Sensor support, Plants vs Zombies on the PS Vita includes 50 zombie-zapping adventure levels, 5 original game modes, 43 trophies to collect and lets players create their own zombies with Zombatar.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 74 MB - Army Corps Of Hell (Digital) ($39.99)
Army Corps of Hell brings a new level of vicious combat, dark humor and lightning-quick action to the PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system. As the King of Hell you control an army of goblin soldiers with various classes and abilities to defeat a host of enemies in order to reclaim your throne.
ESRB rated M
File size 625 MB - Dynasty Warriors Next (Digital) ($34.99)
Experience a new type of DYNASTY WARRIORS action created from a blend of the characteristic WARRIORS style simple controls with new intuitive controls made possible through the functions of the PS Vita system.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.5 GB - TALES FROM SPACE: MUTANT BLOBS ATTACK ($7.99)
Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is a side-scrolling puzzle-platformer about a hungry mutant Blob that escapes into the world and starts eating everything around him. Use touch and the motion sensor function combined with traditional analog stick controls to defeat and consume the pathetic humans.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 127 MB - NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA PLUS ($34.99)
One of the highest-rated action games is back and better than ever. Experience a new way to play Ninja Gaiden Sigma with motion & touch controls, tons of content, and new challenges to test even the toughest ninja.
File Size 2.3 GB
PS Vita Demos (free)
- Unit 13
Jump into the action with Unit 13 for PlayStation Vita and conquer 36 tactical missions and 9 high value target battles as you help take down global terror networks and earn your place in the military elite. With the precision of the PlayStation Vita system’s dual analog sticks and the unique touch interface, Unit 13 is the perfect on-the-go action shooter.
File Size 845 MB - Hustle Kings PS Vita
Hustle your way to the top of the global leader boards in this beautifully chic, yet minimalist pool setting. Control every move with intuitive front and rear touch interface and keep the game moving with quick push notifications. Just be sure to hone your skills and earn cash before entering the bustling online scene.
File Size 325 MB - EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer
EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer on PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system delivers the first true next generation soccer experience in the palm of your hands. Enjoy the award-winning FIFA console gameplay, including head-to-head online gameplay, custom online leagues, HD graphics, and the largest feature set ever created by EA SPORTS for a handheld device.
File Size 3 GB
PS Vita Add-ons
- BlazBlue: CSE – System Voice Arrange Noel Type-A, Type-B ($5.99)
This is a system voice by Kanako Kondo, the voice of Noel Vermillion. Two versions are included.
File Size 100 KB - Hustle Kings Snooker Pack ($2.99)
It’s time to make your big break with this snooker table pack for Hustle Kings, featuring new cues, balls and tournaments to test your skills. Limited Offer: Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions! To use this download, you will need Hustle Kings and a PS Vita System.
File Size 42 MB - Hustle Kings Time Savers Pack ($1.49)
Can’t wait to complete Hustle Kings and unlock lots of extras? Then download this Time Savers Pack for instant access to eight avatars, a special cue, five ball sets, a bonus game pack and a set of trick shots. To use this download, you will need Hustle Kings and a PS Vita system.
File Size 100 KB - Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Add-Ons x9 ($3.99 Each)
Limited Offer: Purchasing these add-ons entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!
File Size 100 KB Each - ModNation Racers: Road Trip – Unlock All Code ($5.99)
Wanna save some time? Get this Unlock All Code for ModNation Racers: Road Trip and unlock all the in-game unlockables and immediately have access to all the items to customize and create with a full inventory right away.
File Size 100 KB - UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss Treasure Map Pack ($0.99)
Purchasing the Treasure Map Pack allows you to add a full set of Golden Abyss Treasure Maps to Drake’s Journal, making them instantly available in game.
File Size 100 KB - Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Online Pass ($9.99)
- Wipeout 2048 Online Pass ($9.99)
File Size 100 KB
PS Vita Apps
- Live Tweet
LiveTweet is a bespoke Twitter app that allows you to find and follow users, compose Tweets, Retweet and view updates from your friends, favorite celebrities and industry experts – all via your PS Vita system. - Flickr
Upload your best photos to Flickr and start sharing them with friends worldwide. Join new groups, create personalized photostreams and tell your own story online. Flickr is home to billions of inspirational photos – why not give yours a new home, too?
- Netflix
Unlimited TV episodes & movies via your PlayStation Vita system & more!
PS3 Full Games
- Mafia II ($19.99)
Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence.
ESRB rated M
File size 7.5 GB - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II ($19.99)
Betrayed by Darth Vader for the last time, Starkiller has escaped and faces a new journey to find his true identity. Unleash fury – wield dual lightsabers and new force powers to crush your enemies. Unleash truth – sequel to the award-winning story, continue the epic Star Wars saga.
ESRB rated T
File size 12.4 GB
Game Demos (free)
- Starhawk Beta
Welcome! You are about to join Starhawk’s online beta and help create the next blockbuster for the PlayStation 3. Please remember that this is a test and your feedback will contribute to making a better game. We appreciate your participation. Visit StarhawkTheGame.com for more details!
File Size 1.27 GB - SSX Demo
Defy reality and own the planet by jumping into the boots of classic SSX characters Zoe and Elise and experience reality-defying gameplay through Race it, Trick it, and Survive it events. In this online enabled demo compete with your friends by uploading ghosts of your best runs to the SSX servers in Explore mode.
ESRB rated E
File size 1.3 GB - Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations Demo
It’s the ninja battle of the generations! Battle through selections of the story of young ninja Naruto Uzumaki in this exciting demo version of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Generations.
ESRB rated T
File size 441 MB - Shank 2 Demo
The ex-mob hitman is back in action with Shank 2. With the updated arsenal of weapons and combat system, Shank 2 raises the bar from its original.
ESRB rated M
File size 1.22 GB
Add-on Game Content
- EyePet & Friends Add ons (x10) ($0.69 – $2.99)
File size 277 KB – 1.81 MB - Blazblue: Cse – System Voice Arrange Noel Type-A, Type-B (PS3 DLC) ($5.99)
This is a system voice by Kanako Kondo, the voice of Noel Vermillion. Two versions are included.
File size 2.62 MB - Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 – Viewitful Strange Pack ($3.99)
Get alternate costumes for Viewtiful Joe, Tron, Phoenix Wright, Dormammu, Nova, and Doctor Strange! Beat down your opponents in style with these stylish new outfits! Limited Offer: Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!
File size 100 KB - SSX: Online Pass (Paid) ($9.99)
Purchase your Online Pass serial code to receive the in-game cash you’ve earned from competing in Global Events, and unlock exclusive items including a snowboard, gear, and a mod and unlock exclusive content, Japan’s Mt. Fuji, one of the most iconic mountains in the world featuring unique drop points and more.
File size 8.7 MB - The King Of Fighters XIII Unlock All ($6.99)
Get access to all the unlockables now in a discounted bundle pack. *These items can also be unlocked by playing the game.
File size 6 KB - Neverdead – Expansion Pack #1 ($3.99)
Expand your online experience with NeverDead – Expansion Pack #1 which includes:
ALL-NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTER – Play as the fashionable pop-idol Nikki Summerfield in online multiplayer
EXTENDED LEVEL AND CHALLENGES – Expand the Asylum level with 3 new gameplay types: Egg Hunt – Scour the level for collectables, Fragile Alliance – Race around the Asylum level going from one checkpoint to the next and Onslaught –Unlock the level section by section. - Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 add ons (Free – $0.99)
File size 100 KB Each - Dynasty Warriors 7 – Legend Stage Pack 1 ($3.99)
Play the Guandu and Yiling stages in Conquest Mode, with 3 scenarios remastered from DYNASTY WARRIORS 5 for each stage. The Guandu stage includes the Battle of Guandu – Cao Cao’s Forces, Battle of Guandu – Yuan Shao’s Forces and Chaos at Guandu scenarios.
File size 59 MB - Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends – Legend Stage Pack 1 ($2.99)
Play the Guandu and Yiling stages in Conquest Mode, with 3 scenarios remastered from DYNASTY WARRIORS 5 for each stage. The Guandu stage includes the Battle of Guandu – Cao Cao’s Forces, Battle of Guandu – Yuan Shao’s Forces and Chaos at Guandu scenarios.
File Size 62 MB - Dynasty Warriors 7 – Xtreme Stage Pack 3 ($3.99)
The following four additional stages will become available to play in Legend Mode: Chaos at Nanjun, Siege of Yangping Gate, Dongxing Battle of Wits, Struggle for Tong Gate.
File size 453 KB - Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends – Xtreme Stage Pack 3 ($2.99)
The following four additional stages will become available to play in Legend Mode: Chaos at Nanjun, Siege of Yangping Gate, Dongxing Battle of Wits, Struggle for Tong Gate.
File Size 126 MB - Saints Row: The Third – Gangstas In Space ($6.99)
If you own Saints Row: The Third Season Pass DO NOT purchase this content here as you will be charged again. A new movie is being shot in Steelport and you’re the star! Join with your co-star, Jenny, to fight the alien invasion for the film Gangstas In Space. With spaceships and alien weaponry, this retro-style film is sure to be a hit! Saints Row: The Third game required; sold separately.
File size 1.71 MB - Rocksmith – Blink 182 Song Pack (Bundle) ($7.99)
File size 6.57 MB - Rocksmith – All The Small Things By Blink-182 ($2.99)
File size 2.3 MB - Rocksmith – Dammit By Blink 182 ($2.99)
File size 2.24 MB - Rocksmith – What’S My Age Again? By Blink 182 ($2.99)
File size 2.03 MB
Pricing Updates
- NBA 2K12 Legends Showcase (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
- Darksiders Game (Ps3 Full Game) (Sale) (Now $9.99, original price $19.99)
- De Blob: 2 (Ps3 Full Game) Sale (PS3) (now $14.99, original price $19.99)
- Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
- Hamilton’S Great Adventure (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
- Crazy Taxi (Sale) (PS3) (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
- Marvel Super Hero Squad Digital – Sale (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $29.99)
- Mx Vs Atv Untamed Umd Legacy – Sale (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
- Mx Vs. Atv Reflex Digital -Sale (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $29.99)
- Spongebob Squarepants: Yellow Avenger Umd Legacy – Sale (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
- WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2010 Digital – Sale (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $39.99)
- 5-In-1 Arcade Hits – Minis (Price Change) (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)
- Blimp: The Flying Adventures – Minis (Price Change) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $4.99)
- Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars (Sale) (PSP) (now $4.99, original price $15.99)
- Crush (Sale) (PSP) (now $4.99, original price $15.99)
- Sonic Rivals 1 & 2 Bundle (Sale) (PSP) (now $12.99, original price $29.99)
- Worms: Battle Islands (Sale) (PS3) (now $8.49, original price $24.99)
- UFC Undisputed 2010 Digital – Sale (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $39.99)
- Homefront Complete Pack Bundle (sale) (PS3) (now $23.99, original price $34.99)
Qore
- Qore Episode 45:February, 2012
Avatars
- MLB 11 The Show Avatars (x9) ($0.49 each)
- Asura’s Wrath Asura Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
Game Videos
- The Tester Season 3 Episode 3
- PlayStation Vita Launch Video
- PlayStation Vita Cross Platform Play
- UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Flashback Map Pack #2 Trailer
- UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Flashback Map Pack #1 Trailer
- UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Fort Co-Op Adventure Trailer
- The Darkness II – Launch Trailer
- Darksiders 2 – Death Lives Trailer
- Hitman: Absolution – Ica File Diana Burnwood Trailer
- Kindgdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Combat Trailer
- Kindgdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Story Trailer
- Mass Effect 3 Reinstated – FemShep Trailer
- Mass Effect 3 Special Forces Trailer
- Mass Effect 3 VO Cast Trailer
PS3 Themes
- Fast Five Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Dynamic Azmodeus Dark Angel Aldonia ($2.99)
- Dynamic Blue Dream Theme 2 ($2.99)
- Brisk Wars Darth Maul Theme (Free)
- Brisk Wars Yoda Theme (Free)
- SSX Theme 1 (Free)
PS2 Classics
- Full Spectrum Warrior Ten Hammers ($9.99)
Bundles
- Costume Quest Pack Bundle ($12.99)
- Apples To Apples Complete Pack Bundle ($9.99)
- Voltron: Defender Of The Universe Complete Pack Bundle ($9.99)
- Sega Genesis Bundle ($19.99)
- Stacking Complete Pack ($12.99)
- Red Faction: Armageddon Franchise Compilation Bundle Sale ($57.49)
- Red Faction: Armageddon Complete Pack Bundle Sale ($39.99)
- Red Faction: Guerrilla Complete Pack Bundle Sale ($31.49)
- You Don’t Know Jack: Jack Pack Content Sale ($9.99
- Drive Me Crazy Racing Bundle Sale ($11.99)
Playstation Store for PSP (yes… really, now they support it)
PSP Mini’s
- Hungry Giraffe – Minis ($3.49)
A 20 foot tall, 1200kg giraffe needs a ton of food each day just to survive. But, oh no! All the tastiest leaves have been eaten, while up in the sky endless streams of snacks, fruit and junk food hover just out of reach! Can you propel our long-necked, half-starved critter on his twisty-turny upward journey?
File size 21 MB - Touchdown Fever – Minis ($2.99)
Choose from a variety of formations & plays in this classic American Football game made by SNK in 1987.
File size 39 MB
Video
- The Tester Season 3 Episode 3
Bundles
- Grip Games Triple Pack ($2.99)
I'm waiting on MotorStorm RC personally.