Hi Everyone –
Spring Fever has officially arrived today with the PSN-wide release of Journey! The makers of flOw and Flower deliver their third PSN game to critical acclaim. Now you can experience this powerful story along with a memorable co-op gameplay feature you have to play to believe. This week’s Spring Fever franchise sale also kicks off with discounts on tons of Call of Duty map packs, games and more. Kick off Spring Fever, download Journey, and look forward to Rayman 3 and Closure, coming soon as part of the event!
In addition to Journey, you may want to check out other new PSN releases like Warp and Shoot Many Robots. Warp is a puzzle-based stealth action game where you play as Zero, an adorable alien trapped in a human testing facility. Shoot Many Robots is a 4-player co-op, action shooter. Customize your characters with anything from fairy wings, to flamethrowers as you find a variety of robots and, well, shoot them. Both games are available today, so check them out!
The hits on PS Vita keep on coming with two new titles available for download today: Reality Fighters and Ridge Racer. Reality Fighters is the Augmented Reality beat ‘em up where you put yourself into the game and go toe-to-toe against opponents of varied looks and styles. Having Mr. Miyagi in your corner is a nice bonus too! Ridge Racer is the debut of this venerable racing franchise on PS Vita. With free additional content to download starting today, beautifully crisp racing visuals, and that token drifting race style; Ridge Racer delivers that racing experience that no PS Vita owner should be without.
Uncharted 3 players are also feeling the love today too with the all new Co-op Shade Survival Mode. The Co-op Shade Survival mode adds an exciting new game type to the multiplayer. Play with up to two friends as you tackle wave after wave of some of the smartest, toughest and sneakiest enemies in the game. This content is all part of Fortune Hunters’ Club which includes tons of DLC for one low price.
Lastly, some great deals hit PlayStation Plus subscribers today. In addition to getting more out of the Spring Fever sale of the week on Call of Duty content, subscribers also snag big discounts on new PS3 Full Game release Bioshock 2, as well as some great new free avatars to give your PSN profile more personality.
There’s much more to today’s update so make sure you check out all the details below. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or join the discussion on the PlayStation Community forums in the Official PlayStation Store Update thread.
Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:
PlayStation Plus
| Discounted PS3 Games: | Bioshock 2 ($14.99) Bioshock 2 Complete Pack ($20.99) Phineas And Ferb: Across The Second Dimension ($23.99) Call Of Duty Classic ($7.34) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ($14.69) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Bundle ($29.39) Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare ($9.79) Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Super Bundle ($14.69) |
| Discounted Game Add-Ons: | MotorStorm RC ELITE Vehicle Pack 1 (FREE) MotorStorm RC ELITE Vehicle Pack 2 ($0.50) MotorStorm RC Pro-Am Expansion Pack ($1.25) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Resurgence Pack ($7.34) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package ($7.34) Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack ($4.89) Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack 1 ($4.89) Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack 2 ($4.89) Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack 3 ($4.89) Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack Bundle ($12.24) |
| Full Game Trials: | James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game Phineas And Ferb: Across The Second Dimension |
| Free Avatars and Themes: | Cool Cat Stick Up Kid Top Dawg Mexican Skulls Dynamic Theme |
| Discounts: | Bioshock 2 (PS Plus Price: $14.99) Bioshock 2 Complete Pack (PS Plus Price: $20.99) Phineas And Ferb: Across The Second Dimension (PS Plus Price: $23.99) |
| PlayStation Store Events – More With Plus: |
Spring Fever Event – 3/13 – 4/3 |
PS Vita Games
Reality Fighters ($26.99)
Put yourself in the battle with Reality Fighters! Using AR technology, scan your face or your friends’ faces to create your own personalized fighters. Choose from many distinct (and crazy) fighting styles ranging from Muay Thai to Ballet, and compliment your fighter with hundreds of costume pieces.
ESRB rated T
File size 573 MB
Ridge Racer ($24.99)
The high-octane racing franchise drifts onto the PlayStation Vita system delivering stunning graphics and heart-pounding action that players can truly feel.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 816 MB
PS Vita Demos (Free)
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Demo
Golf With Your Friends! The over-the-top golf franchise is back using a wide array of PS Vita system features including front and rear touch for shot preparation, 3G asynchronous gameplay, online tournaments, and the ability to look around the course in real time. Golf has never been so deep on a handheld system. This is a demo of the full game. Not all functionality may be included.
ESRB rated E
File size 1.15 GB
Wipeout 2048 Demo
Hyper-Velocity Racing Powered by PlayStation Vita Experience the thrill and speed of antigravity racing with PS Vita system’s enhanced controls, including motion active tilt and touch interface. Wipeout 2048 also supports Cross Play between PS Vita and PS3 players. It’s a never-ending battle to stay atop the online leaderboards. This is a demo of the full game. Not all game functionality may be included.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 430 MB
Ridge Racer 2011 E3 Interactive Demo
First shown at E3 2011, the RIDGE RACER interactive demo allows you to alter the visuals and music of the RIDGE RACER universe in real-time through buttons and touch controls.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 70 MB
Shinobido 2: Revenge Of Zen Demo
Download the free demo of the latest in the Shinobido series to experience heart-pounding ninja stealth action! Carry out an assassination mission using an arsenal of ninja techniques, including the all-new Zankoku, which allows you to dismantle your enemies in a heartbeat.
ESRB rated M
File size 240 MB
PS Vita Add-Ons
MotorStorm RC Add Ons (x6) ($0.25 – $2.99)
File size 100 KB – 400 KB
Blazblue: CSE – System Voice Arrange Tsubaki Type-A, Type-B (Vita DLC) ($5.99)
This is a system voice by Asami Imai, the voice of Tsubaki Yayoi. Two versions are included.
File size 100 KB
Ridge Racer Add-Ons (x7) ($0.99 – $7.49)
Various add ons.
File size 2.43 MB – 65 MB
Ridge Racer Music Pack 01 – 13 (free)
Add new tracks to your game with the fourth downloadable Music Pack, containing classic songs from past RIDGE RACER titles!
File size 17.12 MB – 32.08 MB
Ridge Racer New Songs Pack 01 (Free For Gold Pass) ($0.99)
Add new tracks to your game with the first downloadable New Music Pack, containing never-before-heard tunes by legendary composers! Enjoy 2 new songs: THE TIME IS NOW and RACER’S DELIGHT!
File size 8.3 MB
Army Corps Of Hell – Frog Equipment Set (free)
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 a hundred goblin soldiers with various classes and abilities to defeat a host of enemies in order to reclaim your throne. Give your goblin army Frog heads for protection against “Thunder” attacks!
File size 100 KB
MotorStorm RC Add Ons (x6) ($0.25 – $2.99)
Various add ons.
File size 100 KB – 400 KB
Reality Fighters Online Pass ($9.99)
Thank you for purchasing Reality Fighters. Download the Reality Fighters Online Pass today to unlock this game’s full online features.
File size 100 KB
PS Vita Videos (free)
MotorStorm RC Launch Trailer
Unit 13 Briefing 1 – How To Play
Unit 13 Briefing 2 – Game Types
Unit 13 Briefing 3 – Sharing & Competing
Escape Plan Launch Trailer
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz CGI Trailer
The Tester Season 3 Episode 6
Pulse 3/13 Episode
PSN Games
Journey ($14.99)
Enter the world of Journey, the third game from acclaimed indie developers thatgamecompany and presented by SCEA Santa Monica Studio. This ground-breaking adventure puts players inside a mysterious world of wonder and discovery.
ESRB rated E
File size 589 MB
Warp ($9.99)
Warp is a puzzle based stealth action game where gamers play as Zero. Abducted and taken to an underwater research facility, Zero must plan his ultimate escape.
ESRB rated M
File size 1.14 GB
Time Machine: Rogue Pilot ($6.99)
The new Time Machine: Rogue Pilot brings you the best match 3 game experience! Are you ready for an exciting time travel adventure? Save the world by yourself or ask a friend to give you a hand!
ESRB rated E
File size 251 MB
Shoot Many Robots ($9.99)
Shoot Many Robots is a 4-player online co-op, run-n’-gun action-shooter starring P. Walter Tugnut, a lovable hillbilly who’s been stock-piling his RV with guns and ammo for the robot apocalypse.
ESRB rated M
File size 756 MB
PS3 Full Games
Bioshock 2 ($19.99)
Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.
ESRB rated M
File size 9.2 GB
Phineas And Ferb: Across The Second Dimension ($29.99)
Download the full game and power through intense dimensions, activate power-packed gadgets with Phineas and friends to defeat Dr. Doof’s robot army and save the Tri-State Area!
ESRB rated E10+
File size 1.7 GB
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game ($19.99)
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game will take you deep into the heart of Pandora, an alien planet beyond imagination. Encounter the Na’vi, Pandora’s indigenous people and discover other life forms.
ESRB rated T
File size 3 GB
Game Demos (free)
Shoot Many Robots Demo
Shoot Many Robots is a 4-player online co-op, run-n’-gun action-shooter starring P. Walter Tugnut, a lovable hillbilly who’s been stock-piling his RV with guns and ammo for the robot apocalypse. Unlock hundreds of items to affect Walter’s attributes giving him special abilities and you’ll need ‘em since it’s one big cycle of robot murder. Shoot your first robot today with the Shoot Many Robots Trial!
ESRB rated M
File size 756 MB
Add-On Game Content
UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Co-op Shade Survival Mode ($5.99)
Download Co-op Shade Survival mode for UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception today!
File size 110 MB
Top Gun: Hard Lock – Multiplayer Pass ($9.99)
Multiplayer Add-on content for Top Gun: Hard Lock. Top Gun: Hard Lock is aerial dog-fighting at jet speeds. The game includes 12 playable planes, including the iconic F-14 Tomcat and F-22 Raptor. Pull of spectacular ACM’s in Hard Lock combat, pushing yourself higher than ever before. Engaging single player campaign with 15 death-defying missions and online multiplayer for up to 16 players.
File size 112 KB
Blazblue: Cse – System Voice Arrange Tsubaki Type-A, Type-B (PS3 DLC) ($5.99)
This is a system voice by Asami Imai, the voice of Tsubaki Yayoi. Two versions are included.
File size 2.62 MB
MotorStorm RC Add Ons (x6) ($0.25 – $2.99)
Various add ons.
File size 100 KB – 400 KB
Street Fighter X Tekken – Mega Man & Pac-Man (free)
File size 100 KB
Tales Of Graces f (x13) (free – $2.99)
Various add ons
File size 100 KB each
Disgaea 4 (x5) ($0.99 – $3.99)
Various add ons
File size 1.55 MB each
Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 DLC (x8) (free – $0.99)
Various add ons
File size 100 KB each
Renegade Ops Add-On Bundle ($4.99)
Get two Renegade Ops DLC packs for the price of one. Not only do you get three new stage campaigns, but also two new vehicles. Are you ready for more? Bundle includes: Renegade Ops Vehicle Reinforcement Pack and The Coldstrike Campaign.
File size 669 MB
DC Universe The Battle For Earth ($9.99)
Buy The Battle For Earth DLC Pack now to get the devastating new Earth Powers power set, battle with friends in legendary new adventures and earn incredible gear! The DLC Pack also features two new Raids, one new Alert, three new Duos and new missions in Gotham City. Team with allies and fight for the fate of the Universe in the ultimate battle against Brainiac and his forces!
File size N/A
Final Fantasy XIII-2 -Opponent: Nabaat ($2.99)
Face PSICOM officer Jihl Nabaat in the Coliseum! Use the crystals of defeated foes to summon them as allies in battle.
File size 16 MB
Dynasty Warriors 7 (x3) ($1.99 – $3.99)
Various add ons.
File size 12 MB – 61 MB
Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends (x3) ($0.99 – $3.99)
Various add ons.
File size 12 MB – 117 MB
UFC Undisputed 3 – Fighter Pack: Fight Of The Night Pack ($4.99)
If you own the UFC Undisputed 3 Season Pass, DO NOT purchase this content here as you will be charged again – Download the UFC 3 Fight of the Night Pack to play as Joe Lauzon, Rory MacDonald, Charles Oliveira, Sam Stout, and Anthony Johnson! – UFC Undisputed 3 game required; sold separately.
File size 2.5 MB
Shoot Many Robots (x4) ($0.99 – $9.99)
Various add ons.
File size N/A
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “Pain” – Three Days Grace ($1.99)
- “The Good Life” – Three Days Grace ($1.99)
- “I Hate Everything About You” – Three Days Grace ($1.99)
- Three Days Grace Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Three Days Grace Pack 01. This pack includes “Pain”, “The Good Life” and “I Hate Everything About You”. By Three Days Grace.
File size: 63 MB (track pack), 16 MB – 25 MB (singles)
Rock Band Network v2.0
- “Eternity Below” – Eternity Below ($0.99)
- “Happy People” – Big Kenny ($0.99)
- “Heartless” – Pythia ($1.99)
- “Leave Me Be” – Kylie D. Hart ($0.99)
- “Pray For You” – Jaron and the Long Road to Love ($1.99)
File size: 25 – 37 MB (singles)
Updates
Grandia (Price Drop) (PS3) (now $5.99, original price $9.99)
Saints Row: The Third – Money Shot Pack (Price Change) (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $2.99)
Sam And Max – The Devil’S Playhouse – Full Season (Price Change) (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
Myst (Price Change) (PS3) (now $12.99, original price $19.99)
Dead Block (Price Change) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
SkyDrift (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Game Videos (free)
The Tester Season 3 Episode 6
Pulse 3/13 Episode
Unit 13 Briefing 1 – How To Play
Unit 13 Briefing 2 – Game Types
Unit 13 Briefing 3 – Sharing & Competing
Borderlands 2: Release Date Trailer
EA SPORTS FIFA STREET Free Your Game Trailer
EA SPORTS FIFA STREET Gets Messi Trailer
EA SPORTS FIFA STREET Pre-Order Bonus Trailer
Grand Slam Tennis 2 Launch Trailer
Grand Slam Tennis 2 Producer Video 2: Gameplay Features
Max Payne 3 Official Trailer #2
Sleeping Dogs Announce Trailer
UFC Undisputed 3 Greg Jackson Strategy Video
UFC Undisputed 3 Launch Trailer
Far Cry 3 Stranded Trailer
PS3 Themes
Santa Cruz: Not A Crime ($2.99)
Santa Cruz: Rob Face ($2.99)
Santa Cruz: Screaming Hand ($2.99)
Santa Cruz: Skate Park ($2.99)
Rip Curl: Alana Blanchard ($2.99)
Rip Curl: Mick Fanning ($2.99)
Rip Curl: Owen Wright ($2.99)
Dpro: Backcountry Powder ($2.99)
Dpro: Heli-ski Summit ($2.99)
Bundles
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Complete Bundle ($41.99)
Mercury Hg: Heavy Elements Bundle ($4.99)
Bioshock 2 Complete Pack Bundle ($29.99)
Renegade Ops Bundle ($17.99)
PlayStation Store for PSP
Game Videos (free)
The Tester Season 3 Episode 6
Pulse 3/13 Episode
PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Wendy 14 PSP Theme ($1.99)
Morgan,
I must join the masses in reporting that the PS3 update 4.10 HAS in fact broken the Wireless Stereo Headset 7.1 for MANY people. I work in video game retail and every week since the update has hit we have had them bieng returned by the dozens. It is quite a disheartening thing to see, considering I loved using my headset for online titles such as Battlefield 3, MW3, etc. I always support Sony ‘s products, I am a proud Vita owner (although we need to see some of the promised apps, PS1/Remote Play Support that was all part of Sony’s hype for the machine…but I digress!) but something really needs to be done about this. I am surprised that you had no clue about this, for weeks since the update I have called Customer Support and have been told by Sony Reps that it is a known problem that is bieng worked on. Believe me Morgan, I don’t doubt your claim and I know you always work super hard to keep us all satisfied, it’s just $100 dollars is a lot of money to spend to have the headset spew out white noise whilst playing half the titles in my collection. Thank you for reading, I applaud your hard work!
The image at the top of the post is very misleading. It includes Black Ops but the whole post says nothing about Black Ops. lol
I can’t believe it, everything I just said completed echoed the poster before me. We are not the same person spamming this, I can assure you. SpyderAssassin, I totally feel you on the whole retail thing…I recommended the headset to hundreds of people, and still do, but it is really embarrassing to have my coworkers (all 360 owners) sneer at me, and have customers come in angry that I sold them an inferior product, with a device that worked FINE just weeks before. Something needs to be done, this has been going on for awhile. Morgan, if you go back to the week before Twisted Metal came out, almost every new posting on the blog had numerous comments from people complaining. It has been nonstop ever since. Please, please, please try to let this issue be known!
I should add two things. First, I don’t know for sure about the Turtle Beach part. That’s just what customers have told me (I only own the PS3 7.1 Headset). And, second, the headsets that my roommate, neighbor, and I purchased were all on release day (9/6, I believe). As such, I don’t know if there have been any minor revisions that may account for the difference in product behavior post 4.10 patch, but I thought it might be pertinent regarding any firmware engineering considerations.
SpyderAssassin, I am literally in awe…you said everything I wanted to say, and more. Great minds think alike! As far as hoping Morgan reads this far down, I thought that too….he is usually great about this, so lets cross our fingers. Pretty much all we can do at this point.
On the following blog post:
https://blog.playstation.com/2012/03/01/time-machine-rogue-pilot-comes-to-psn-in-march-trophy-list/
we were told that Time Machine: Rogue Pilot was going to have a demo. So…why no demo?
KeefRiffards,
Yeah, I just refreshed and noticed how similar your post was. Glad someone else understands the awkward position it puts you in at retail. What drives me nuts is the fact that the headset is so awesome otherwise. I have never been privy to such audio quality. MAG *feels* like a different game to me with that headset on (the ambient warfare noise is so very very crisp). I really hope Morgan sees this and bends somebody’s ear…perhaps Hirai-sans or Yoshida-san’s? I can hope ;)
Yeah man, once again I agree entirely. I still use the headset of course, but only for my offline only games…just platinumed FFXIII-2 and it worked fine for that the whole time. What’s incredibly frustrating are the people who aren’t experiencing the issue who are telling us that do have it that we are doing something wrong, or that we are dumb and that it works fine. I know tech, I have tinkered with electronic for twenty plus years. I was born in the mid eighties, and know how to use a computer/console/etc. I am not doing anything wrong. The Sony Reps have told me this is a known issue, since back on the first day of 4.10…then of course 4.11 came out, which I DID DOWNLOAD and it did nothing to fix the problem. Even that was like four or five weeks back if I recall correctly…..oh well, I am tired and thinking about this is just getting me bent out of shape. Good night all!
Yes, re: the headset: The problem isn’t that that firmware update *killed* the headset. The problem is that, with games supporting voice-chat, you now hear a load of static from noise in your own room. I guess some people wanted to ‘hear themselves’, but I really can’t see how that is useful at all. At the very least, it should have been an *option* introduced by the firmware, not default behavior for everyone.
Thanks again for everyone’s feedback on this. Noted and will surface