House of the Dead 4 is up for download this week, marking the first time that the B movie shooter is available on home consoles.
I’ve personally never played HotD4 so I’m not exactly sure what players should expect from it. From the number in the title though, I’d say that it’d probably be a safe bet to say that it’s probably more like the classic series than the Overkill prequel that came out last year on the PS3.
Light gun action not your thing? Maybe you’d like to check out the Ghost Recon Future Soldier beta that’s now available? It’s up for PS Plus subscribers only.
There’s also a pair of new Vita games available- Stardrone Extreme looks to mash up a bunch of different mechanics into one fast action arcade puzzler. Disgaea 3 on the other hand should need no introduction (hint: it’s an RPG)
By the way, I didn’t leave it out intentionally. There is no PSP update for this week. I guess the bell tolls…
Playstation Plus
Free Games
- Frogger Return
Full Game Trials
- Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
- NHL 12
Free Avatars and Themes
- THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4 GOLDMAN AVATAR
- THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4 JAMES AVATAR
- THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4 KATE AVATAR
- THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4 DYNAMIC THEME
Discounts
- THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4
- Sonic CD
- Alien Syndrome
- Super Monkey Ball Adventure
- Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Maps & Modes DLC Bundle
Betas
- Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier
Playstation Vita
Games
- Stardrone Extreme (+ Trial) ($3.99)
StarDrone Extreme is a high-speed action thriller with a mix of arcade action, pinball, breakout, physics and collect-the-objects. Cause your attackers to crash with rapid speed while collecting gems and power-up enhancements.
ESRB rated E
File size 136 MB - Disgaea 3: Absence Of Detention ($39.99)
Take a field trip any time you want with Mao, Raspberyl, Almaz, and the rest of the Evil Academy gang when Disgaea 3 returns on the PlayStation Vita system! Feel the cool breeze blow through your hair as you Magichange while sitting at the top of a hill, looking down on the beautiful city below.
ESRB rated T
File size 2.04 GB
Demos
- Stardrone Extreme Demo
StarDrone Extreme is a high-speed action thriller with a mix of arcade action, pinball, breakout, physics and collect-the-objects. Cause your attackers to crash with rapid speed while collecting gems and power-up enhancements. Explore the level to find key power-ups and earn more points that will ultimately let you compete against the world on the StarDrone leaderboard.
ESRB rated E
File size 136 MB
Add-ons
- MotorStorm RC Add ons (x3) (free – $0.49)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB - Stardrone Extreme Skip ($0.99)
The Level Skip DLC allows player to skip any level to play further. It works only when there is a locked level following the current level. You have to buy the Level Skip DLC only once, during the first time you intend to use it. Once purchased it lasts forever. Please note that you still have to finish levels in order to score points and earn medals.
File size 100 KB - Ridge Racer Add ons (x5) (free – $6.99)
Various add on content.
File size 3.7 MB – 46.1 MB - Dynasty Warriors Next Add ons (x19) (free – $9.99)
Various add on content.
File size 635 KB – 11.37 MB
Videos
- Stardrone Extreme Launch Trailer
Apps
- Paint Park App
Compatible with PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system only.
Use easy touchscreen controls to make simple sketches and detailed drawings with Paint Park – the first exclusive art app for PlayStation Vita system.
Play alone or with friends and see what you can create.
File size 36.9 MB
Playstation 3
PSN Games
- The House Of The Dead 4 ($9.99)
Save the world from nuclear disaster while old enemies and evil creatures stand in your way in this exciting shooting game. Enhanced graphics, co-op play, and PlayStation Move motion controller compatibility bring an intense arcade experience right to your living room.
ESRB rated M
File size 3.97 GB
Full Games
- Dead Rising 2 Off The Record ($19.99)
Dead Rising 2 Off the Record, sees photojournalist and original hero of Dead Rising’s Willamette incident, Frank West take center stage as players experience a reimagining of the Fortune City outbreak.
ESRB rated M
File size 5.34 GB - NHL 12 ($59.99)
Experience the glory of becoming a legend with NHL 12 by shattering the records of some of the greatest to ever play the game, including Gretzky, Lemieux, Howe, and more.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 6.9 GB
Add-ons
- UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Maps & Modes DLC Bundle ($29.99)
Grab this bundle and save on your favorite maps and modes for UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception multiplayer! Included are Flashback Map Pack #1, Co-Op Adventure Pack, Flashback Map Pack #2, Co-Op Shade Survival, and Drake’s Deception Map Pack!
File size 100 KB
- MotorStorm RC Add ons (x3) (free – $0.49)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB - Disney Universe – Neverland – Level Pack ($4.99)
The Disney Universe adventure continues with a new downloadable level pack featuring Disney’s Peter Pan. Suit up and battle through magical Neverland in some of your favorite costumes, including Mr. Smee, Wendy, Michael, John and the mischievous lostboy, Slightly. Each costume comes with its own upgradeable tool.
File size 672 MB - Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning – Teeth Of Naros ($9.99)
In an epic new journey filled with tons of side quests, adventure through a paradise seen by few, and for good reason. Ascend to the floating city above Teeth of Naros and get a glimpse into the future of Amalur.
File size 1.46 GB - Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City – Echo Six Expansion Pack 1 ($9.99)
3 tough new Spec Ops missions. Spec Ops continue to hunt for evidence that proves Umbrella’s guilt in the outbreak. The missions take you across the city. First to City Hall and deadly USS sniper squads; then to Umbrella’s secret underground facility and a brutal encounter with the Nemesis; finally through the city sewers and a desperate rescue mission and battle with G-Birkin.
File size 983 MB - Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 DLC 74 – 87 (free)
Add on content.
File size 100 KB – 7.5 MB - Ninja Gaiden 3 Adds on(x7) ($1.99 – $9.99)
Various add on content.
File size 138 KB – 828 KB - UFC Undisputed 3 Add ons (x2) ($4.99 each)
Various add on content.
File size 2.5 KB
Avatars
- The House Of The Dead 4 Zombie Avatar ($0.49)
Videos
- Bioshock Infinite: Heavy Hitters – Handyman Trailer
- The House Of The Dead 4 Announcement Trailer
- The House Of The Dead 4 Launch Trailer
- Sleeping Dogs: Story Trailer
- Lego Batman 2: Dc Super Heros Debut Trailer
Themes
- SSX: Defy Reality Theme (free)
- NBA Dynamic Themes (x29) ($2.99 each)
- Dynamic Pirates Theme ($2.99)
Bundles
- Mercury Hg + Rare Earth Bundle ($4.99)
File size 127 MB