PSN Store Update: 13/10/10
SEGAAAAA!
Published: 13:00, 13/10/2010 by Chris [cc_star].
34When I originally drafted this post it consisted of just the following eight words “Sonic – What else do you need to know?” As it turns out, Sony are really pushing the boat out with a whole host of other quality content so it’s probably best that I report in full.
This week’s headline act is of course Sonic 4, the modern day re-imagining of the finest platforming action. Earlier on today we reviewed Sonic 4 and you can check out our definitive review here. It may be fair to say that the Sonic franchise has seen more misses than hits since the halcyon days of the 16-bit era, but Sonic 4 looks to be a massive return to form and proves SEGA’s old ad campaign that to be this good takes AGES.
Before we get on with meat and bones of the full update, it’s worth checking in on today’s fantastic update for the PlayStation Plus service, first up is the fantastic news that all the DLC for Fallout 3 will be available this month, this week it’s the turn of Point Lookout, Mothership Zeta and Operation Anchorage, with the remaining Broken Steel and The Pitt following next week. Each batch of DLC will be available on the store for one week only, so if you want it, get it! Alongside Fallout 3′s DLC is a full game trial for Hustle Kings.
Elsewhere, we have the demo for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II which sees Darth Vaders secret apprentice continue along his quest to search for answers, the very fact you can now wield two lightsabres at once should be enough to ensure sales success.
The warm up for next year’s mega-release of Dead Space 2 begins now with the release of a trial and unlock for Dead Space Ignition. Set inbetween Dead Space and the forthcoming sequel, Ignition gives gamers the chance to complete a variety of mini-games which will unlock features in next year’s game, including an exclusive suit.
Finally, a reminder that PlayStation Plus subscribers get the chance to download a Killzone 3 beta theme from 8pm (UK) 9pm (EU) tonight, the first 10,000 to do so will receive a code for access to the Killzone 3 beta.
Special Offers
(Offer prices available until the 27th of October)
- Topatoi: The Great Tree Story (was – £4.79/€5.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
- Topatoi Bundle (Contains full game, Pillar of Skies and Arcade Style Packs) (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)
- Blue Toad Murder Files – Episodes 4-6 (was – £9.99/€12.99 now – £4.99/€6.19)
- Smash Cars – Virus Run (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £0.79/€0.99)
- Hyperballoid – Original World Pack (was – £1.59/€1.99 now – £1.25/€1.59)
- Metal Gear Solid – Portable Ops (PSP) (was – £8.79/€10.99 now – £5.19/€6.59)
- Disney’s Tarzan (PSone) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)
Permanent Price Reductions
- Section 8 (was – £19.99/€24.99 now – £9.99/€12.99)
- Blade Kitten (was – £9.99/€12.99 now – £7.19/€8.99)
- Half Minute Hero (PSP) (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £11.99/€14.99)
- R-Type Tactics (PSP) (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
PlayStation Plus
- Full Game Trial Hustle Kings
- Game Add-ons Fallout 3 Packs – Point Lookout, Mothership Zeta and Operation Anchorage
- Theme Killzone 3 Beta (goes live at 8pm in the UK, 9pm CET and 6am tomorrow in Sydney, Australia)
Downloadable Games (PS3)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 (£9.99/€12.99)
Downloadable Games – Trial and Unlock (PS3)
- Dead Space Ignition (Trial free, Unlock Key £3.99/€4.99)
Downloadable Games (PSP)
- Tom Clancy Ghost Recon Predator (£23.99/€29.99)
PSP Essentials
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (£7.99/€9.99)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (£7.99/€9.99)
minis (PS3/PSP)
- Crime Spree (£2.49/€2.99)
Demos (PS3)
- Star Wars The Force Unleashed II
- Dragon Ball Raging Blast 2
- Sky Fighter
- Legend of the Guardians
Add-On Game Content (PS3)
- Dead Rising 2 – Skills Pack Psycho (£1.59/€1.99)
- Red Dead Redemption – Hunting & Trading Outfits Pack (free)
- Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2
- Cold War Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
- MIG Alley Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
- Split/Second – Survival at the Rock Pack (£5.49/€6.99)
- WRC - Group B Cars (£3.99/€4.99)
- Moto GP 10 – Twin Track Pack (£3.99/€4.99)
- PAIN – Alpine Ski Slope (£3.99/€4.99)
- EyePet
- Halloween Styling Pack (£2.39/€2.99)
- Soccer Fan Styling Pack (£2.39/€2.99)
- Rock Band
- Are You Experienced: Rock Band Edition (Album) (£9.99/€14.99) (contains all the tracks listed below)
- ’3rd Stone From the Sun’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Fire (Live)’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Foxy Lady’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Hey Joe (Live)’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Highway Chile’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Love or Confusion’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Manic Depression’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘May This Be Love’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Purple Haze’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Stone Free’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘The Wind Cries Mary’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- Rock Band Network
- ‘America Underwater’ by LoveHateHero (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Death Metal Guys’ by Reverend Horton Heat (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Incubus’ by Amberian Dawn (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘No One’s Gonna Love You’ by Band of Horses (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Parhelia’ by Heaven Ablaze (£0.59/€0.79)
Add-On Game Content (PSP)
- LittleBigPlanet – Uncharted Costume (£0.79/€0.99)
FirstPlay (PS3)
- FirstPlay Episode 028 (£0.99/€1.20)
Avatars (PS3)
- Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype
- Cyclops (£.40/€0.49)
- EDF Marine (£.40/€0.49)
- Nyx (£.40/€0.49)
- Vielkopf (£.40/€0.49)
- EyePet
- Logo (£.20/€0.25)
- Pet Shocked (£.20/€0.25)
- Police Pet (£.20/€0.25)
- Pet Face Icon Blue (£.20/€0.25)
- Pet Stretch (£.20/€0.25)
Premium Themes (PS3)
- Disruptive
- Aquarium (£1.19/€1.49)
- Soaring Toasters (£1.19/€1.49)
- Von Chrono
- Liquid (£1.19/€1.49)
Themes (PS3)
- Premier Manager Generic Theme 1 (free)
- Sky Fighter Theme (free)
Videos (PS3)
- Asura’s Wrath Announcement Trailer
Source: EU Blog
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Sonic Generations
13/10/2010 at 13:04
Member since: Aug 2009
Some great stuff this week :)
Sonic 4 demo on the US store apparently, if there is not one here.
13/10/2010 at 16:14
Member since: Jun 2009
Agreed, good update. Makes up for last week. Force Unleashed 2 is a definite highlight for me.
13/10/2010 at 13:04
Member since: May 2010
Star wars demo for me.
13/10/2010 at 13:05
Member since: Jan 2010
Just The Force Unleashed 2 demo for me. I would like Sonic, but £10 for one episode. Nan. I still have the original on Megadrive.
13/10/2010 at 13:07
Member since: Jul 2009
Force unleashed demo. I’m still awaiting the blasted PAIN Move patch!!!!!!
13/10/2010 at 13:08
Member since: Aug 2008
I hope hustle kings has the 50% discount for PS+ members, as it was scheduled for Octobers PS+ Update.
13/10/2010 at 13:10
Member since: Dec 2008
Blade Kitten – fastest price cut ever?
13/10/2010 at 13:57
Member since: Oct 2009
the game must have sold really bad.
13/10/2010 at 16:07
Member since: Jun 2009
not surprised to be honest.
13/10/2010 at 13:11
Member since: Apr 2010
I am probably the only person excited about this but YES! Cheap Blue Toad Murder Files! I can finally justify buying the rest of them, the missus will be very pleased.
13/10/2010 at 13:13
Member since: Apr 2010
Also, anyone that doesn’t have Section 8, I highly recommend it so that I have people to play with! It’s fun, honestly!
13/10/2010 at 18:16
Member since: Jan 2010
Yeah I liked Section 8, thought the guns were very well balanced and the whole thing reminded me of tribes – which is no bad thing.
13/10/2010 at 19:49
Member since: Nov 2009
It’s like Halo isn’t it?
I already own Reach so have no need to buy this.
13/10/2010 at 14:18
Member since: Aug 2008
The Mrs and I also enjoyed Blue Toad quite a lot. Though we bought them at full price and wished we had waited for a price cut as they were a bit short. Still funny and “puzzley” though :)
13/10/2010 at 13:13
Member since: Jul 2009
Plenty for me this week. Starwars demo, RDR pack, Killzone theme ;), hustle kings trial and Fallout DLC (purchased a copy off ebay yesterday for £7 inc P&P!)
13/10/2010 at 13:13
Member since: Jul 2009
Nothing for me this week, so disappointing….
Bazinga!
13/10/2010 at 13:14
Member since: Sep 2010
Anything would have been better than last week!. A few things of interest, well maybe just Sonic and Star Wars.