PSN Store Update: 22/08/12

Today has featured a mix of news for Sony fans. From odd patent applications aimed at digging out some extra cash from us to the sad news that Studio Liverpool is closing. This week’s Store update is something of a mixed bag too.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive launches, bringing anti-terrorism back to its online shooter roots. This franchise started off as a Half Life mod and exploded onto the PC way back in 1999 so the new release is quite exciting for some of us old-timers. [Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has launched on PC and Xbox 360, the US PSN got it yesterday but it’s not listed in the EU update. Oh dear, SCEE.] Retro/Grade also launches today, that’s an innovative game that plays with time and music (review soon!).

We should also see the Sleeping Dogs demo that was pulled last week, along with Urban Chaos that also got held back at the last minute. There are also demos for Madden and NHL games, as well as a few PS2 games ported over but sadly there’s not a thing for the Vita.

[accordions] [accordion title=”PS3 Games”] Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL
It’s Toon v Toon as the best puncher wins all in Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion XL!
Price: £19.99/€29.99/AU$39.95
PEGI: 12
Availability: All
File Size: 3512MB

Deep Black
A near future sci-fi tale of corporate espionage in a desperate fight for world supremacy. Deep Black features a unique mix of terrestrial and underwater combat.
Price: £11.99/€14.99/AU$23.95
PEGI: 16
Availability: All
File Size: 4646MB

The Expendables 2: The Videogame
The Expendables 2 videogame lets fans experience all the explosive moments from the recent movie, and play as their favourite stars in four-player co-op action.
Price: £11.99/€14.99/AU$23.95
PEGI: 16
Availability: Not available in DE
File Size: 1104MB

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure HD
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is now in HD with full network support!
Price: £15.99/€19.99
PEGI: 16
Availability: Not available in AS, IN, IS, KU, NZ, QA, SU, SA, UA
File Size: 650MB

Legasista
When science and technology have fallen into an age of mythology, one stalwart young man must venture into the mysterious Ivy Tower to save his sister. Create and recruit allies, battle monsters, avoid traps and loot dungeons in this Survival Action RPG, powered by bean sprouts!
Price: £17.49/€20.99
PEGI: 12
Availability: Not available in AU, DK, FI, NZ, NO, PL, SE
File Size: 1605MB

Retro/Grade
Play a classic shoot ‘em up… in reverse! Navigate deadly enemy waves and un-fire attacks in Retro/Grade, a mind-bending rhythm game by 24 Caret Games. Pick up a wireless controller or a PlayStation 3 guitar controller and help Rick Rocket restore the continuity of space-time, before a temporal anomaly rips the universe a new time-hole!
Price: £7.99/€9.99/AU$15.95
PEGI: 7
Availability: All
File Size: 303MB

Retro/Grade + Soundtrack
This bundle includes both the game and the soundtrack cheaper than if purchased separately.
Price: £10.99/€13.99/AU$21.95
PEGI: 7
Availability: All
File Size: 445MB

[/accordion] [accordion title=”PS3 Demos”] The Expendables 2: The Videogame
PEGI: 16
Availability: Not available in DE
File Size: 1104MB

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure HD
PEGI: 16
Availability: Not available in AS, IN, IS, KU, NZ, QA, SU, SA, UA
File Size: 650MB

Madden NFL 13 demo
PEGI: 3
Availability: Not available in QA, RU, UA
File Size: 2106MB

NHL 13 demo
PEGI: 12
Availability: Not available in BU, HR, HU, IN, IS, KU, LU, PT, QA, SA, SL, ES, TR, UA
File Size: 1461MB

Retro/Grade
PEGI: 7
Availability: All
File Size: 303MB

Sleeping Dogs
PEGI: 18
Availability: Not available in Germany
File Size: 2454MB

[/accordion] [accordion title=”PS3 DLC”] Dragon’s Dogma
Notice Board Quests – Service Pack (£5.49/€6.99/AU$11.45)
Notice Board Quests – The Chosen (£2.39/€2.99/AU$4.95)
Availability: All

LittleBigPlanet 2
Autumn Seasonal Creator Kit
Prices: Free
PEGI: 3
Availability: All

Rock Band 3
Amaranth (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
I Want To Know What Love Is (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
The End Of Heartache (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
Waiting For A Girl Like You (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
The Black Keys Pack 02 (£2.49/€3.99/AU$6.45)
Tighten Up (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
Lonely Boy (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
Howlin’ For You (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
Ashes (£0.59/€0.79/AU$1.30)
Circus Black (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
Don’t Ever Change (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
Forever In Lies (£0.59/€0.79/AU$1.30)
Grace Kelly (£0.59/€0.79/AU$1.30)
Hurricane (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
I Like Trains (£0.59/€0.79/AU$1.30)
Sampo (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
The Final Act (£0.59/€0.79/AU$1.30)
War In Heaven (£0.99/€1.49/AU$2.45)
Availability: AU,AT,BL,DK,FI,FR,DE,IE,IT,NL,NZ,NO,PT,ES,SE,CH,UK.

Saints Row the Third
Saints Row: The Third Planet Saints Pack
Prices: £4.49/€5.49/AU$9.25
Availability: All

Sleeping Dogs (Released 21st August)
Top Dog Gold Pack
The Red Envelope Pack
The High Roller Pack
Prices: (£1.99/€2.49/AU$4.25)
Availability: All

Spec Ops: The Line
Spec Ops: The Line Coop
Prices: Free
Availability: All

Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron
Multiplayer Havoc Pack
Prices: £7.29/€8.99/AU$14.45
Availability: All

Uncharted 3
Various pieces of add-on content
Prices: Various (£0.40/€0.49/AU$90 +)
Availability: All

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As usual, head over to the EU Blog for all the other bits and pieces.