PS3 Full Games

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time ($39.99, Cross-Buy – receive the PS Vita version)

We’re aware of an issue players who bought the disc-based version of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time are experiencing, in regards to accessing the Disc Benefits to redeem the PS Vita version of the game. We’re working toward a solution, with updates as they come here.

The pages of the Thievius Raccoonus are disappearing and now Sly and The Gang must get back together to save the Cooper Clan legacy from being destroyed forever! Travel through time, meeting and playing as Sly’s ancestors as you race to recover the past to save their future.
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 18.9 GB

Dead Space 3 ($59.99)

Dead Space 3 brings Isaac Clarke and merciless soldier John Carver on a journey across space to discover the source of the Necromorph plague and uncover the secrets that lay within Tau Volantis. Play alone as Isaac Clarke or with a friend as John Carver in seamless drop in, drop out co-op mode.
ESRB: M // File Size: 10.9 GB

Fist of the North Star 2: Ken’s Rage ($59.99)

The collaboration between the popular action manga ‘Fist of the North Star’ and the awesome Warriors series is back, packing more punch and exploding action than ever before!
ESRB: M // File Size: 9.1 GB

PSN

Mensa Academy ($9.99)

Unique, interesting and challenging puzzles designed to stretch and train your brain in key areas including logic, language, visual and more. (Game in English only.)
ESRB: E //File Size: 341.2 MB

Bentley’s Hackpack ($2.99, Cross-Buy)

Featuring hacking mini-games from Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, step into the Arcade and play through multiple levels to bust open all the safes and unlock the most secret and secure item ever! Purchase the full game for the PS3 and PS Vita systems and unlock over 45 levels and 200 challenges!
ESRB: E10+ //File Size: 2.5 GB

Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed ($29.99)

Sonic and the All-Stars cast line up on the starting grid once again to battle for supremacy in the ultimate race. Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race. It’s not just racing, it’s racing transformed!
ESRB: E10+ //File Size: 5.5 GB

PS Vita

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time ($26.99)

The pages of the Thievius Raccoonus are disappearing and now Sly and The Gang must get back together to save the Cooper Clan legacy from being destroyed forever! Travel through time, meeting and playing as Sly’s ancestors as you race to recover the past to save their future.
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 3.3 GB

Bentley’s Hackpack ($2.99, Cross-Buy)

Featuring hacking mini-games from Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, step into the Arcade and play through multiple levels to bust open all the safes and unlock the most secret and secure item ever! Purchase the full game for the PS3 and PS Vita systems and unlock over 45 levels and 200 challenges!
ESRB: E10+ //File Size: 2.5 GB

PS Vita App

PlayStation Home Arcade (Free)

Play select PlayStation Home arcade games on your PlayStation Vita via the PlayStation Home Arcade app. Download PlayStation Home Arcade and instantly enjoy WipEout 2D, Ice Breaker, and a demo of Scribble Shooter absolutely free of charge!
File Size: 103 MB

Free PS Mobile Game

Aqua Kitty (Free)

Due to a sudden shortage of milk, cats around the world are forced to seek out new sources to get their fix. You and your team of milk mining kittens have overcome a fear of water to drill down under the ocean seabed and begin extracting vast reserves of what seems to be naturally forming full-fat milk.Get this PS Mobile title for free on the PS Vita Store and your PS Mobile Certified Devices tomorrow, Wednesday Feb. 6 through Feb. 12th. For more information, click here.

Bundles

Fist of the North Star 2: Ken’s Rage ($59.99)

Get the exclusive costume pack with this game & DLC bundle! This bundle is a limited time offer until Mar 5th, 2013. The costume pack includes Kenshiro original costume from ”Land of Shura” chapter, and what’s more, eight costumes from the original comic book for Kenshiro, Toki, Raoh, Rei, Shin, Thouzer Jagi and Mamiya are included!
ESRB: M //File Size: 9.3 GB

PlayStation Store Highlights

It’s another big week for the PlayStation Store. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time releases today, and it’s part of our Cross-Buy promotion, so if you purchase the PS3 version you’ll receive the PS Vita version entitlement as a bonus! Of course, Sly isn’t the only thing launching today – Dead Space 3 is also out on the store for all you action/horror fans.

There’s a cool app releasing on PS Vita today – the PlayStation Home Arcade app. This app allows you to download and play classic arcade titles from the likes of Atari, Konami and Intellivision on your PS Vita. While you’re on your PS Vita, pick up another free PS Mobile game, Aqua Kitty, starting tomorrow (you can also download it on PS Mobile Certified Devices).

As always, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. You can also chat about this update in the PlayStation Community Forums.

PlayStation Plus

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PS3 Demos (Free)

Bentley’s Hackpack

Try several addictive and fun mini-games in Bentley’s Hackpack! Featured in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, step into the Arcade and play through multiple levels to bust open all the safes and unlock the most secret and secure item ever! Play this trial for free, or unlock the full game for the PS3 and PS Vita systems to get your hands on over 45 levels and 200 challenges!
File Size: 1.8 GB

Mensa Academy ($9.99)

Unique, interesting and challenging puzzles designed to stretch and train your brain in key areas including logic, language, visual and more. Download the trial now to see how you score in American Mensa Academy.
ESRB: E //File Size: 341.2 MB

PS Vita Demos (Free)

Bentley’s Hackpack

Try several addictive and fun mini-games in Bentley’s Hackpack! Featured in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, step into the Arcade and play through multiple levels to bust open all the safes and unlock the most secret and secure item ever! Play this trial for free, or unlock the full game for the PS3 and PS Vita systems to get your hands on over 45 levels and 200 challenges!
File Size: 747 MB

Soundtracks

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time ($9.99)

What’s a time-traveling, costume-changing, road trip without the official soundtrack to the game? Featuring 55 incredibly “mis-Thievius” tracks, the Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time soundtrack will keep your toes a-tappin’ with its Big Band, swingin’ sound!
File Size: 747 MB

Price Change

• Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars – PS3 Game (now: $2.99 original price: $9.99)
• Ben 10 Galactic Racing – PS Vita Game (now: $9.99 original price: $14.99)
• Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction – PSP Game (now: $9.99 original price: $19.99)
• Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks – PSP Game (now: $9.99 original price: $19.99)
• Despicable Me – PS3 Game (now: $9.99)
• Madagascar 3: The Video Game – PS3 Game (now: $19.99 original price: $39.99)
• Puzzle Quest: Galactrix – PS3 Game (now: $9.99 original price: $19.99)
• Silent Hill: Book of Memories – PS Vita Game (now: $29.99 original price: $39.99)
• Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier – PS3 Game (now: $29.99 original price: $39.99)

Sales

• Alien Breed 2: Assault Trial – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Alien Breed 3: Descent Trial – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Alien Breed: Impact Trial – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss – PS3 Game Add-On (now: $7.49 original price: $14.99)
• Namco Museum Essentials – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact – PSP Game (now: $19.99 original price: $39.99)
• Noby Noby Boy – PS3 Game (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99)
• One Piece Pirate Warriors – PS3 Game (now: $24.99 original price: $49.99)
• One Piece Pirate Warriors DLC Pack – PS3 Game Add-On (now: $7.49 original price: $14.99)
• Ridge Racer 7 – PS3 Game (now: $9.99 original price: $19.99)
• Ridge Racer – PS Vita Game (now: $12.49 original price: $14.99)
• Rock of Ages – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny – PSP Game (now: $19.99 original price: $39.99)
• Tekken 6 – PSP Game (now: $19.99 original price: $39.99)
• Touch My Katamari – PS Vita Game (now: $12.49 original price: $24.99)

Final Fantasy Sale

• Dissidia 012 Prologus – PSP Game (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy – PSP Game (now: $9.99 original price: $19.99)
• Dissidia Final Fantasy – PSP Game (now: $9.99 original price: $19.99
• Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection – PSP Game (now: $9.99 original price: $19.99)
• Final Fantasy IX – PSone Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Final Fantasy Origins – PSone Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Final Fantasy Tactics – PSone Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions – PSP Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Final Fantasy V – PSone Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Final Fantasy VI – PSone Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Final Fantasy VII – PSone Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Final Fantasy VIII – PSone Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)

Ace Combat Assault Horizon Add-On Sale

• A-10a Happy Holidays (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• A-10a Warthog (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• Ah-64d Leopard Pattern (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• Aircraft Skin Pack 1 (now: $5.99 original price: $11.99)
• Aircraft Skin Pack 2 (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
• Aircraft Skin Pack 3 (now: $5.99 original price: $11.99)
• Aircraft Skin Pack 4 (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
• Aircraft Skin Pack The Idolm@Ster (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Aircraft Skin Pack 2 The Idolm@Ster (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• ASF-X Shinden II (now: $3.99 original price: $7.99)
• Boost And Turn (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Defender (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Enhanced Asm+ (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Enhanced Bombs+ (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Enhanced Dfm+ (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• F/A-18f Jolly Rogers (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F/A-18f Red Devils (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F-117a Stars And Stripes (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F-117a The Idolm@Ster Skin Set (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99)
• F-14d Halloween Pumpkin (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F-14d Jolly Rogers (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F-15c Patriot (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F-15c White Dragon (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F-15e The Idolm@Ster Skin Set (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99)
• F-15e Tiger Pattern (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F-15s/Mtd (now: $2.99 original price: $5.99)
• F-16c Patriot (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F-22a Flash (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F-22a The Idolm@Ster Skin Set (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99)
• F-22a Warwolf (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• Horizon F-2a Nagase (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• F-35b Pac-Man (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• Ka-50 Hokum (now: $2.99 original price: $5.99)
• Mg Cool Down+ (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Mirage 2000-5 The Idolm@Ster Skin Set (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99)
• Online Map Pack (now: $7.49 original price: $14.99)
• Pak-Fa Akula (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• Quick Assault+ (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Quick Respawn+ (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Rafalem Tiger Pattern (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• Sharp Shooter (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Skill Set 1 (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
• Skill Set 2 (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
• Skill Set 3 (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
• SU-33 The Idolm@Ster Skin Set (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99))
• SU-34 Tekken Alisa & Xiaoyu (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• SU-35 Tekken Skin Set (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99)
• SU-37 Terminator (now: $2.99 original price: $5.99)
• Tornado Gr.4 (now: $2.99 original price: $5.99)
• Typhoon The Idolm@Ster Skin Set (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99)
• YF-23 Black Widow II (now: $2.99 original price: $5.99)

PS Vita Add-ons

Home Arcade App Games

• Asteroids ($1.49) – Play a pixel-perfect rendition of Atari’s classic Asteroids in the Home Arcade Player. Within PlayStation Home, you also get: 1. Atari’s Asteroids arcade game in a full-sized classic arcade cabinet. 2. Slippers in tribute to Atari’s Asteroids arcade game. 3. Animated T-shirt featuring art from the classic Asteroids arcade game.
• Astro Smash ($1.49) – Giant Asteroids fall from the sky. It’s an attack! The Alien bombardment has begun. In command of a giant laser cannon, it’s up to you to blast the extraterrestrial menace from the skies. The fate of the world is in your hands in this updated all-time classic, brought to you by Realtime Associates.
• Centipede ($1.49) – Play a pixel-perfect rendition of Atari’s classic Centipede in the Home Arcade Player. Within PlayStation 3 Home, you also get: 1. Atari’s Centipede arcade game in a full-sized classic arcade cabinet. 2. A headpiece in the style of Atari’s Centipede arcade art. 3. Animated T-shirt featuring art from the classic Centipede arcade game. Check out the PlayStation Home Store for more exciting Atari bundles.
• Frogger ($1.49) – Hop into the action with this beloved arcade classic! Guide your frog across hazards to the goal!
• Mad Blocker ($1.49) – Mischievous “Fluzzles” addicted to Shape Morphing are turning into colorful blocks. However if they stay in Block form for too long they will become stuck and turn into “DeSaturons”. Please, join them together according to their color in order to free them. Save as many as you can!
• Scribble Shooter ($1.49) – Addictive top-down, retro-style shoot ‘em up with an incredibly unique art style (hand-drawn by one of the developer’s 12 year old sons.)
• Shark Shark ($1.49) – Take your place in the food chain, chowing down upon the small fry to bulk up and take on the bigger fish. Negotiate the perils of the ocean and watch out for the sharks. In the dank depths of the deep blue sea, there’s always something out there bigger and hungrier than you!
• Time Pilot ($1.49) – Strap into your time ship and fly through five challenging time periods, each with its own unique enemies, hazards, and bosses.

When Vikings Attack!

• When Vikings Relax ($3.99) – When Vikings Relax! game pack – featuring 10 multiplayer battle arenas and the single player Solo Survival Mode. Also features a host of special warrior costumes along with two costumes based on Sony cat mascots Toro and Kuro.
• Kuro the Cat Hat ($0.49) – The Kitty Cavalry Arrives There’s a rumour going round town that the Viking invaders have pilfered all the fish! Turn your gang members into fearsome felines by wearing hats based on Sony mascot Kuro, then pounce on the Vikings and rub their noses in your litter tray. Maybe black cats are unlucky – for Vikings…
• Toro the Cat Hat ($0.49) – The Kitty Cavalry Arrives Those rowdy Vikings are making such a din that no one in town has a chance of enjoying a decent catnap. So send your gang members on the prowl wearing hats based on ice white Sony mascot Toro, and get your claws into the invading army. Fans of Toro will be coughing up Viking hairballs in no time…

Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable

• Electro Paralyzer ($0.99) – A top-secret super weapon developed by the EDF whose flare shells halt the target’s actions. The technology behind it is shrouded in mystery some say it was developed by a military genius or its secrets gleaned from a downed Ravager scout. Extend its effects by hitting the target repeatedly.
• Heat Blaster ($0.99) – A short-range laser gun whose mighty firepower compensates for its limited range. It requires heavy equipment to recharge, making it impossible to reload on the battlefield. Pull the trigger to release all of its energy, or it can keep firing until you switch weapons.
• Limit Booster ($0.99) – A data transmitter that sends a special program to vehicles in the vicinity (helicopters, bikes, Vegaltas), shutting down their safety overrides and unlocking their maximum capabilities. Multiple uses won’t increase the upgrade ratio, but will make the effects last longer.
• Reverse Drone ($0.99) – An unmanned drone with a nanomachine capsule payload. Flies straight ahead to the nearest ally, and once it connects, it disperses the nanomachines to heal the target. Adjust the direction of fire to select your target.

LittleBigPlanet PS Vita

• Chinese New Year Costume (Free) – In celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year, be sure to download this free costume pack, complete with his/her traditional costumes for this special time of year.

Pinball Arcade

• Twilight Zone Pro Table Pack ($7.99) – This Pro Table Pack includes Twilight Zone along with access to its Pro Menu. The Pro Menu includes the Operators Menu, Ball Control and other cool features. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Twilight Zone Pro Upgrade ($4.99) – This upgrade gives you access to the Pro Menu of Twilight Zone. The Pro Menu includes the Operators Menu, Ball Control and other cool features. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Twilight Zone Custom Ball ($1.99) – This unlocks the Twilight Zone custom ball. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Twilight Zone Pinball Table ($4.99) – This add-on includes the pinball table Twilight Zone. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!

PS3 Add-ons

Dance Magic

• Outfits 2 ($1.99) – Outfits and weapon sets for all characters.

When Vikings Attack!

• When Vikings Relax ($3.99) – When Vikings Relax! game pack – featuring 10 multiplayer battle arenas and the single player Solo Survival Mode. Also features a host of special warrior costumes along with two costumes based on Sony cat mascots Toro and Kuro.
• Kuro the Cat Hat ($0.49) – The Kitty Cavalry Arrives There’s a rumour going round town that the Viking invaders have pilfered all the fish! Turn your gang members into fearsome felines by wearing hats based on Sony mascot Kuro, then pounce on the Vikings and rub their noses in your litter tray. Maybe black cats are unlucky – for Vikings…
• Toro the Cat Hat ($0.49) – The Kitty Cavalry Arrives Those rowdy Vikings are making such a din that no one in town has a chance of enjoying a decent catnap. So send your gang members on the prowl wearing hats based on ice white Sony mascot Toro, and get your claws into the invading army. Fans of Toro will be coughing up Viking hairballs in no time…

Dead Space 3

• Bot Capacity Upgrade ($4.99) – This upgrade doubles the amount of resources – including Ration Seals – that each Scavenger Bot will deliver to you at the Bench. Quickly stock up on Tungsten, Semiconductors, Scrap Metal, Somatic Gel, and Transducers. Resources can be used to craft weapon parts, consumable items, and suit upgrades.
• Bot Personality Pack ($4.99) – This upgrade contains an ANG-3 Scavenger Bot voice and personality firmware update. It will automatically upload advanced speech and sarcasm protocols to all your Scavenger Bots, empowering them with the ability to speak out loud the random thoughts whirring around inside their microprocessor-powered brains.
• Marauder Pack ($4.99) – This pack contains the Marauder Suit and AL-9 Clearcutter. Marauder Suit: Boarding party gear issued to fearless S.C.A.F. Marauder units during the Separatist Wars. AL-9 Clearcutter: The Triple Threat Pulse Rifle decimates crowds while the J-111 Eviscerator cuts down close encounters. This pack is included with the Tau Volantis Survival Kit.
• Sharpshooter Pack ($4.99) – Contains the Sharpshooter Suit and SMP-90 Sharpshooter. Sharpshooter Suit: Elite S.C.A.F. military gear designed for the UN14 Snake Bite Special Ops Division. SMP-90 Sharpshooter: A modified version of the Seeker Rifle paired with a custom-skinned Line Gun. This pack is included with the Tau Volantis Survival Kit.
• Tundra Recon Pack ($4.99) – Contains the Tundra Recon Suit and Aegis VII Survivalist. Tundra Recon Suit: This suit is woven with paraffin-based nanotech fibers, to maintain body heat under any condition. Aegis VII Survivalist: Combines a compact Plasma Cutter and Suspended Ripper with a customized titanium finish. This pack is included with the Tau Volantis Survival Kit.
• Bot Accelerator ($4.99) – This upgrade decreases the harvesting time for each Scavenger Bot by 50%. Get a rapid restock from your Scavenger Bot whenever you need to top up on Tungsten, Semiconductors, Scrap Metal, Somatic Gel, Transducers, and Ration Seals. This upgrade is included with the Tau Volantis Survival Kit.
• Tau Volantis Survival Kit ($14.99) – This premium pack bundles together the Scavenger Bot Accelerator along with the Marauder, Sharpshooter, and Tundra Recon Suits, and the AL-9 Clearcutter, SMP-90 Sharpshooter, and Aegis VII Survivalist weapons.

LittleBigPlanet

• Chinese New Year Costume (Free) – In celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year, be sure to download this free costume pack, complete with his/her traditional costumes for this special time of year.

Pinball Arcade

• Twilight Zone Pro Table Pack ($7.99) – This Pro Table Pack includes Twilight Zone along with access to its Pro Menu. The Pro Menu includes the Operators Menu, Ball Control and other cool features. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Twilight Zone Pro Upgrade ($4.99) – This upgrade gives you access to the Pro Menu of Twilight Zone. The Pro Menu includes the Operators Menu, Ball Control and other cool features. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Twilight Zone Custom Ball ($1.99) – This unlocks the Twilight Zone custom ball. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Twilight Zone Pinball Table ($4.99) – This add-on includes the pinball table Twilight Zone. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!

Port Royale 3

• Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants – Harbor Master ($5.99) – Six new buildings (e.g. embassy or fire department) -Decoration objects like plants, statues or several pavings -More control over the extension of the defense lines -Economic adviser who gives useful advice when necessary -Build your own ships

Rock Band 3

• Charnel’s Ball ($1.99) – Amberian Dawn
• Death on Two Legs (Dedicated to…) ($1.99) – Queen
• Gemini ($1.99) – Brian Kahanek
• Go ($1.99) – Kari Kimmel
• Mannequin ($0.99) – Dance for the Dying
• Once Bitten Twice Shy ($1.99) – Great White
• So Far Away ($1.99) – Avenged Sevenfold
• St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) ($1.99) – John Parr
• The Wicker Man ($1.99) – Iron Maiden

RockSmith

• Fall Out Boy Song Pack ($11.99) – Play ‘Sugar, We’re Goin Down’, ‘Dance, Dance’, ‘Thnks fr the Mmrs’, ‘I Don’t Care’ and ‘America’s Suitehearts’ by Fall Out Boy on any electric guitar. Each song includes a new authentic tone accessible in AMP mode.
• America’s Suitehearts ($2.99) – Fall Out Boy
• Sugar, We’re Goin Down ($2.99) – Fall Out Boy
• Dance, Dance ($2.99) – Fall Out Boy
• Thnks fr the Mmrs ($2.99) – Fall Out Boy
• I Don’t Care ($2.99) – Fall Out Boy

Sleeping Dogs

• The Monkey King Pack ($1.99) – Take on the form of the mythical Sun Wukong and wield his staff against the demons of the Hong Kong underworld.

Sniper Elite v2

• Saint Pierre ($4.99) – In this new Sniper Elite v2 single-player mission, players will find themselves deployed in a village in France, where they must eliminate an influential German commander. Includes 2 new weapons.

PS3 Themes

• A Dynamic Fighter Theme $2.99
• Angry Werewolf PSP Theme $1.99
• Celtic Maiden PSP Theme 5 $1.99
• CyberPunk Dynamic Sci-Fi Theme $2.99
• CyberPunk Scifi PSP Theme $1.99
• Dragon Battle Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Dragon Battle PSP Theme $1.99
• Dynamic Acantha Vampire Theme $2.99
• Dynamic Grave Digger Theme $2.99
• Fighter PSP Theme $1.99
• Happy Dog Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Happy Dog Village Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Santa Cruz Chica Muertos Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Santa Cruz El Mano Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Santa Cruz Ozzy Wrong Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Santa Cruz Slasher Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Santa Cruz Target Dynamic Theme $2.99
• The Cave Dynamic Theme $2.99

PS3 Avatars

• Dokuro: Dokuro Monster Avatar Pack (Bundle) $0.49

PS3 Wallpapers (Free)

• Big Sky Infinity Wallpaper 4
• Knytt Underground Wallpaper 4
• Page Chronica Chinese New Year Wallpaper

Game Videos (Free)

• Big Sky Infinity Launch Trailer
• Germinator Trailer
• Hitman: Hd Trilogy Launch Trailer
• Jet Set Radio Launch Trailer
• Knytt Underground Launch Trailer
• Labyrinth Legends Trailer
• Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time Pulling The Heist
• Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time Vita Trailer
• Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist Inauguration Trailer
• Zen Pinball 2 Trailer
• Zen Pinball 2: Civil War Trailer

Available In-Game Only (Not on PlayStation Store)

Rock Band 3

• The Wicker Man ($0.99) – Pro Guitar – Iron Maiden

A couple weeks ago, we asked you for Dead Space 3 questions, which we’d forward along to Visceral Games for a future Q&A. Starting at 12:01AM Pacific time tonight, you’ll be able to download the game on PSN in North America, and it will be available at retail tomorrow, so we think now’s a good time to revisit that.

You mobilized and responded to our request in full force, so we had plenty to ask about when we tracked down John Calhoun, Associate Producer of Dead Space 3. When we finally caught up with him, we threatened dismemberment politely asked him a few of the questions you had, and he was happy to oblige. Read on to find out how Visceral kept co-op scary, what Isaac’s new locomotive abilities mean for the game, and what kinds of new horrors you’ll face when Dead Space 3 launches tomorrow.

Have a @deadspace 3 question? Tweet us, include the hashtag #DeadSpace3PS3 and we’ll pose your questions to @visceralgames in a future Q&A

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) January 15, 2013

PS3 Full Games

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch ($54.99)

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a heart-warming tale of a young boy named Oliver, who embarks on a magical journey into a parallel world in an attempt to save his mother. With animation by the legendary Studio Ghibli, and music composed by the renowned Joe Hisaishi, Ni no Kuni combines beautiful animated visuals, masterful storytelling, and a sweeping score into an epic role-playing adventure.
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 21.7 GB

Ninja Gaiden Sigma ($19.99)

Play as Master Ninja Ryu Hayabusa and master the technique of dual-wielding katanas, devastating magical spells and a variety of weapons as you battle through this exclusive PlayStation 3 system game. Upload your scores to the PlayStation Network scoreboards to see how your Ninja skills rank against the rest of the world!
ESRB: M // File Size: 11.4 GB

Racquet Sports ($19.99)

Racquet Sports delivers the feeling of a true racquet in your hand. Using the PlayStation Moves unique motion creates an experience so natural that players will feel like they are playing the real game. Escape to exotic locations for intense, exhilarating competitions in five different racquet sports. With fun-packed multiplayer modes and a flexible control system, everyone can join in for wildly entertaining matches!
ESRB: E // File Size: 2.6 GB

Just Dance 4 ($39.99)

The world’s #1 dance game brand is back with Just Dance 4! The latest edition of the record-breaking franchise takes the party to a whole new level of fun, with over 40 all-new chart-topping hits and the coolest dances. Just Dance 4 also features the all-new Battle mode, an upgraded Just Sweat mode, unlockable alternative choreographies, and original favorites like Duet Mode, Mash Up Mode and more! With Just Dance 4, the party never ends!
ESRB: E // File Size: 17.2 GB

PSN

The Cave ($14.99)

The Cave is a new adventure game from Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert, and Double Fine Productions, the award-winning studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend.
ESRB: T // File Size: 984.2 MB

Mad Dog McCree ($7.99)

Mad Dog McCree and his band of cutthroats have ridden into town, kidnapped the Mayor and his daughter, and taken them to his hideout. These hombres are mean and vicious. What this town needs is a gunslinger to spray a little lead in harm’s way. Relive the gunpowder glory of the Wild West with American Laser Games Arcade Classic Mad Dog McCree!
ESRB: T // File Size: 966.7 MB

PS Vita

escapeVektor ($9.99)

Vektor has been trapped inside the CPU for what feels like an eternity and you are his only hope of escape. As he travels through the CPU, help him recover his memories and destroy the different enemy types sent to hunt him. But be careful, the further Vektor gets, the more devious the CPU becomes!
ESRB: E // File Size: 36.7 MB

PS3 Beta

DUST 514 (Free)

DUST 514 brings intense infantry combat, large scale warfare and rich character advancement to PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in a system exclusive free-to-play persistent shooter set in, and integrated with, the massive universe of EVE Online. Wage war in the next generation of first person shooters, where your next victory could prove the crushing blow to a galactic empire of thousands of online gamers.

PSP

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 ($19.99)

Experience football as it should be. PES 2013 offers full manual control over play, while Player ID ensures players look and move like the real thing.
ESRB: E // File Size: 1.5 GB

PS2 Classics

Disgaea: Cursed Memories ($9.99)

Help Adell save his hometown from a terrible demon curse in this sequel to the original tactical RPG classic.
ESRB: T // File Size: 1.2 GB

PS Mobile

Get this PS Mobile title for free on the PS Mobile Store on your PS Vita and PS Certified Devices today through January 30th. For more information, click here.

Beats Slider (Free) – Wouldn’t it be great if you could take a simple slider puzzle and make all the blocks into musical beats, notes and riffs? What if you could jumble them up to remix the music? BEATS SLIDER is exactly that! Learn and master the secret slider puzzle techniques, build up catchy electro tunes and compete for the best times online!

PlayStation Store Highlights

The adorable Ni No Kuni makes its way to retail and PSN today. Rounding out the full game options are Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Just Dance 4 and Racquet Sports. DoubleFine’s latest adventure, The Cave, is also out today along with Mad Dog McCree. There’s a new PS Vita game, escapeVektor, and if you’re looking for free content, there’s the DUST 514 open beta.

The 13 for ’13 sale also kicks off today – and if you’re a PlayStation Plus member you’ll get a deeper discount on the titles. Take a look at the selection below and see if there’s anything you like. Snag it now for a low price! As always, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. You can also chat about this update in the PlayStation Community Forums.

PlayStation Plus

Click here to learn more and purchase online or go to the PlayStation Store to activate instantly.

PS3 Demos (Free)

Dead Space 3

Dead Space 3 brings Isaac Clarke and merciless soldier John Carver on a journey across space to discover the source of the Necromorph plague and uncover the secrets that lay within Tau Volantis. Play alone as Isaac Clarke or with a friend as John Carver in seamless drop in, drop out co-op mode.
File Size: 1.9 GB

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory by focusing on delivering an all-new action experience unlike anything that has come before.
File Size: 3.4 GB

Mad Dog McCree

Mad Dog McCree and his band of cutthroats have ridden into town, kidnapped the Mayor and his daughter, and taken them to his hideout. These hombres are mean and vicious. What this town needs is a gunslinger to spray a little lead in harm’s way. Relive the gunpowder glory of the Wild West with American Laser Games Arcade Classic Mad Dog McCree!
File Size: 966.7 MB

The Cave

The Cave is a new adventure game from Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert, and Double Fine Productions, the award-winning studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend.
File Size: 984.2 MB

PS Vita Demos (Free)

Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed

Sonic and the All-Stars cast line up on the starting grid once again to battle for supremacy in the ultimate race. Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race. It’s not just racing, it’s racing transformed!
File Size: 565.8 MB

13 for ’13 Sale

Sales

• The Testament of Sherlock Holmes – Regular $39.99, Sale $19.99

PS Vita Add-ons

LittleBigPlanet PS Vita

• Garfield and Odie Minipack ($2.99) – Friends are There… Lose those Monday Blues and dig into a bowl of yummy lasagna with this awesome Garfield and Odie mini-pack. Dress up your Sackboy as the lazy, sarcastic, orange tabby or the dopey-but-happy Beagle, and sink your claws into a whole heap of hilarious hijinks! You can also add a paw print of extra fun to your own creations with 52 stickers, including Odie’s bone, a ball of yarn and a cookie jar, along with Garfield’s pals Arlene and Nermal.

PS3 Add-ons

Borderlands 2

• Assassin Domination Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Ech0location head and Obsidian Justice skin for the Assassin – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Assassin Madness Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Murder of Cr0ws head and The Nature of Fear skin for the Assassin – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Assassin Supremacy Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Infern0 head and A Cleansing Fire skin for the Assassin – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Commando Domination Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Headbanger head and Crash Test Soldier skin for the Soldier – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Commando Madness Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Ex-Axton head and Delicious Flesh skin for the Commando – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Commando Supremacy Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Covert Op head and Advanced Warfare skin for the Soldier – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Gunzerker Domination Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Major Malfunction head and In the Trenches skin for the Gunzerker – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Gunzerker Madness Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the El Diablo head and Mess With The Bull skin for the Gunzerker – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Gunzerker Supremacy Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the ZerkerBot2000 head and Skin of Steel skin for the Gunzerker – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Mechromancer Domination Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Furry Ferocity head and Warm and Fuzzy skin for the Mechromancer – look for them in the character customization menu! This pack requires the Mechromancer pack, sold separately.
• Mechromancer Madness Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Horned Child head and Bring Out Your Dead skin for the Mechromancer – look for them in the character customization menu! This pack requires the Mechromancer pack, sold separately.
• Mechromancer Supremacy Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Necrosis head and Chaos Reigns skin for the Mechromancer – look for them in the character customization menu! This pack requires the Mechromancer pack, sold separately.
• Siren Domination Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Pigtail Pugilist head and Love and Death skin for the Siren – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Siren Madness Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Throatcutter head and A Quick Death skin for the Siren – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.
• Siren Supremacy Pack ($0.99) – Enhance your Vault-hunting experience with a fresh new style! This pack contains the Ascendant head and Ethereal skin for the Siren – look for them in the character customization menu! This content not included in Season Pass.

Dance Magic

• Tracks Set 2 ($1.99) – Set of 7 tracks with unique stepcharts and leaderboards.

Dead or Alive 5

• Hotties Swimwear Pack 1 ($4.99) – A set of some of the sexiest outfits for four of the hottest fighters in gaming.
• Hotties Swimwear Pack 2 ($4.99) – A set of some of the sexiest outfits for four of the hottest fighters in gaming.
• Hotties Swimwear Pack 3 ($4.99) – A set of some of the sexiest outfits for four of the hottest fighters in gaming.
• Hotties Swimwear Set ($12.99) – Twelve of the sexiest swimsuits for the hottest fighters.
• Zack Island Stage (Free) – Blue waves! White sands! It’s always summer in the tropical paradise of Zack Island!

Just Dance 4

• Oath ($2.99) – Cher Lloyd featuring Becky G
• You Make Me Feel ($2.99) – Cobra Starship
• We R Who We R ($2.99) – Ke$ha
• Boom ($2.99) – Reggaeton Storm

LittleBigPlanet 2

• Garfield and Odie Minipack ($2.99) – Friends are There… Lose those Monday Blues and dig into a bowl of yummy lasagna with this awesome Garfield and Odie mini-pack. Dress up your Sackboy as the lazy, sarcastic, orange tabby or the dopey-but-happy Beagle, and sink your claws into a whole heap of hilarious hijinks! You can also add a paw print of extra fun to your own creations with 52 stickers, including Odie’s bone, a ball of yarn and a cookie jar, along with Garfield’s pals Arlene and Nermal.

Max Payne 3

• Deathmatch Made in Heaven Pack ($9.99, Free with Season Pass) – Get the Deathmatch Made in Heaven Pack and play new multiplayer modes for Max Payne 3, including Dead Men Walking co-op mode, new Deathmatch-style modes: Run and Stun, Time Attack and Marked Man, and Checkpoint Challenge Arcade mode. Note: Add-on content, Max Payne 3 required to play. This content is part of the Rockstar Pass and is available to Rockstar Pass purchasers in game upon release.

Rock Band 3

• Bang Your Head ($1.99) – Quiet Riot
• Chiasm ($0.99) – Chaotrope
• Cult of Personality ($1.99) – Living Colour
• How Do You Do It? ($0.99) – Quiet Company
• Rage and Pain ($1.99) – Francisco Meza
• Reaping Tide ($1.99) – Mile Marker Zero
• Spoonman ($1.99) – Soundgarden
• Stronger ($1.99) – Kelly Clarkson
• You, Me & The Boatman ($0.99) – Quiet Company

RockSmith

• The Strokes Song Pack ($7.99) – Includes ‘Reptilia’, ‘Last Nite’, and ‘Juicebox’
• Juicebox ($2.99) – The Strokes
• Last Nite ($2.99) – The Strokes
• Reptila ($2.99) – The Strokes

PS3 Themes

• A New Year Vintage Dynamic Pinup $2.99
• Abstract Light Flares Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Abstract Ocean Fire Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Abstract Orbit Light Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Abstract Sky Flares Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Abstract Tunnel Light Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Derrrick The Deathfin Theme Free
• Dynamic Flirty Girl 5 $2.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Bad Dudes Dynamic Themes Pack $4.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Classic Dynamic Theme Pack $4.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Cole Macgrath Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Evil Cole Macgrath Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Fat Princess Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Fun Dynamic Themes Pack $4.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Heroes Dynamic Themes Pack $4.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Jak And Daxter Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Kratos Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Nariko Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Nathan Drake Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Parappa Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Radec Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Ratchet & Clank Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Sackboy Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Sir Daniel Fortesque Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Sly Cooper Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Spike Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Super Dynamic Themes Pack $14.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Sweet Tooth Dynamic Theme $1.99
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Toro Dynamic Theme $1.99
• The Dark Knight Rises Dynamic Theme $2.99
• The Hobbit Dynamic Theme $2.99
• The Masked Flame Dynamic Theme $2.99
• Worms Revolution Theme Free

PS3 Avatars

• Mad Dog McCree Badge Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog McCree Cow Skull Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog McCree Dynomite Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog McCree Gun Shots Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog McCree Gunman Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog McCree Mad Dog Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog McCree Prospector Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog McCree Prospector Tied Up Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog McCree Undertaker Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog McCree Witness Avatar – $0.49

PS3 Wallpapers (Free)

• Big Sky Infinity Wallpaper 3
• Knytt Underground Wallpaper 2
• Mad Dog Mccree Wallpaper

Game Videos (Free)

• Assassin’s Creed III DLC Reveal Trailer
• Mad Dog McCree Trailer
• Metro: Last Light Genesis Trailer
• Zen Pinball 2 Trailer

Available In-Game Only (Not on PlayStation Store)

Rock Band 3

• Cult of Personality ($0.99) – Pro Guitar – Living Colour
• Spoonman ($0.99) – Pro Guitar – Soundgarden

Pre-Order

Dead Space 3 ($59.99)

Dead Space 3 brings Isaac Clarke and merciless soldier John Carver on a journey across space to discover the source of the Necromorph plague and uncover the secrets that lay within Tau Volantis. Play alone as Isaac Clarke or with a friend as John Carver in seamless drop in, drop out co-op mode. Pre-order includes an exclusive theme.
ESRB: M // File Size: 5.2 MB

PS3 Full Games

Demon’s Souls ($19.99)

Beautiful, compelling, and unforgiving, Demon’s Souls is the ultimate hardcore RPG experience. Revolutionary online features include cooperative play, PvP battle, the ability to leave hints for others and touch bloodstains that allow you to view replays of other players’ deaths. Are you tough enough to face the impossible… and win?
ESRB: M // File Size: 8 GB

Lord of the Rings: The War in the North ($19.99)

War in the North is a co-op Action RPG that immerses you and your friends in a brutal new chapter in the War of the Ring.
ESRB: M // File Size: 6.3 GB

Rise of the Guardians ($39.99)

Play as one of the classic childhood legends, including: North, Tooth, Bunnymund, Sandman, and Jack Frost in Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game. In this action-packed adventure game, each Guardian has their own set of upgradable and extraordinary abilities that will help you take on the evil spirit “Pitch” and his infectious nightmares.
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 3 GB

PSN Games

Dance Magic ($9.99)

What if scientists invented a brand new form of biological energy able to convert dancing moves to real power? Then the fate of the whole human race would depend on the most skilled dancer’s will. To protect the dance floor from evil – and to save the world from a grievous end you are here, the hero of Dance Magic. Catch the rhythm, and let the magic begin!
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 853.6 MB

PS Vita

Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable ($39.99)

Limited Time Offer! Get 4 DLC weapons free! Earth Defense Force comes to the PlayStation Vita system with tons of new and re-mastered features including online multiplayer and the addition of PALE WING, the flying female fan favorite! Planet Earth is under attack from giant alien and insect invaders. Join your squad and repel the attacking forces in a game packed with nonstop shooter satisfaction. YOU are earth’s last line of defense!
ESRB: T //File Size: 631 MB

PSone Games Added to Vita Storefront

• Disney’s Hercules
• Disney’s Lilo & Stitch
• Disney’s Peter Pan: Return to Neverland
• Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove
• Disney’s the Little Mermaid

Bundles

SEGA Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co. ($9.99)

Experience a blast from past with this collection of classic Sega titles! Save kingdoms, shatter time trials, and destroy evil in Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Super Hang-on, and The Revenge of Shinobi!
ESRB: E10+ //File Size: 218.6 MB

SEGA Vintage Collection: Monster World ($9.99)

Bring peace back to Monster World in these three classic action RPG titles: Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy in Monster World, and for the first time outside of Japan, Monster World IV!
ESRB: E //File Size: 248.6 MB

PS2 Classics

Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom ($9.99)

The Crystal Kingdom is losing its color! Help Dora and Boots recover the crystals from a greedy king, who has hidden them in storybooks.
ESRB: E //File Size: 1.2 GB

Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Mermaids ($9.99)

A mean garbage-dumping octopus is polluting the Mermaid Kingdom, and it’s up to Dora and Boots to save the mermaid’s home.
ESRB: E //File Size: 324.5 MB

Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess ($9.99)

Dora travels to the Snowy Forest to rescue the Snow Princess. Help her find all the magic snowflakes to set the princess free.
ESRB: E //File Size: 2 GB

Go Diego Go! Great Dinosaur Rescue ($9.99)

Diego and Baby Jaguar travel back in time to help Maia the Maiasaura find her lost family.
ESRB: E //File Size: 1.2 GB

Go Diego Go! Safari Rescue ($9.99)

Race across Africa with the Rescue Team to undo the mean Magician’s mischief and save the animals with the Magic Drum!
ESRB: E //File Size:1.2 GB

PlayStation Store Highlights

We’re back from the holidays, so I hope you took advantage of our deals over the break. We’re kicking off the New Year with a pre-order for Dead Space 3, which includes a free exclusive theme. Additionally, Demon’s Souls makes its way onto the store, along with Lord of the Rings: War in the North and Rise of the Guardians.

If you’re a PlayStation Plus member, you’ll get access to the God of War: Ascension multiplayer beta, plus classics Mega Man 9 & Mega Man 10 free of charge.

As always, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. You can also chat about this update in the PlayStation Community Forums.

PlayStation Plus

Click here to learn more and purchase online or go to the PlayStation Store to activate instantly.

Exclusive Beta

• God of War Ascension Multiplayer Beta

Free Games, Add-Ons & Avatar

• Game Bundle — MEGAMAN 9 & 10 Combo Pack
• Add-On — NCAA Football 13: Recent Winners Pack
• God of War Ascension: The Eye of Kratos Avatar (Plus Exclusive)

Discount

• Eufloria (50% off Sale Price) – PS Plus Price: $2.50

Last Chance (Leaving on 1/15)

• Instant Game Collection – Double Dragon Neon

PS3 Demos (Free)

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

Try the free demo! Sonic and the All-Stars cast line up on the starting grid once again to battle for supremacy in the ultimate race. Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race. It’s not just racing, it’s racing transformed!
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 1.3 GB

PS Vita Demos (Free)

Orgarhythm

Music and strategy unite in perfect harmony in this unique rhythm game where two gods embodying the creative and destructive forces of the universe meet in furious orchestral battle. Utilize the touchscreen to direct your warriors and tap-tap-tap your way to victory by keeping the beat. Unlock new skills, unleash new attacks, and experience real-time strategy with a kick. Download the demo today and sample the beats and battle of Orgarhythm!
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 270.7 MB

Price Change

• Medal of Honor Warfighter – PS3 Game (now: $29.99 original price: $59.99)
• Mortal Kombat – PS3 Game (now: $19.99 original price: $29.99)
• Motorstorm RC – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Motorstorm RC – PS Vita Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Valkyria Chronicles 2 – PSP Game (now: $19.99 original price: $39.99)

Sales

• Blokus ‘Move’ – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
• Brain Challenge – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
• Brain Challenge – PSP Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
• BreakQuest – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $1.49)
• Dungeon Hunter: Alliance – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $12.99)
• Earthworm Jim HD – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $9.99)
• Eufloria – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Hero of Sparta – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
• Jane’s Hotel – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $1.99)
• Let’s Golf – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
• Modern Combat: Domination – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $7.99)
• N.O.V.A. – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
• Normaltanks – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $1.49)
• Planets Under Attack – PS3 Game (now: $9.99 original price: $14.99)
• Tank Battles – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
• TV Show King – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
• UNO – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)

PS Vita Add-ons

LittleBigPlanet PS Vita

• Black Cat ($1.99) – Download this Black Cat costume to really stand out from the crowd!
• Deadpool ($1.99) – Download this Deadpool costume to really stand out from the crowd!
• Dr. Doom ($1.99) – Download this Dr. Doom costume to really stand out from the crowd!
• Hawkeye ($1.99) – Download this Hawkeye costume to really stand out from the crowd!
• Marvel Costume Pack 6 ($5.99) – Download this costume Pack to dress up like five legendary Marvel characters: Sabretooth, Black cat, Deadpool, Dr Doom, and Hawkeye.
• New Year Firework Costume (Free) – Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd!
• Sabretooth Costume ($1.99) – Download this Sabretooth costume to really stand out from the crowd!

Street Fighter X Tekken

• Boost Gem Trial Pack 9 (Free) – A total of 3 Boost Gems that all characters can use. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
• SF Boost Gem Pack 22 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
• SF Boost Gem Pack 23 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
• SF Boost Gem Pack 24 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
• TK Boost Gem Pack 22 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
• TK Boost Gem Pack 23 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
• TK Boost Gem Pack 24 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

• ‘Archer Disguise’ Sly Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Athena Nariko’ Nariko Costume($1.99)
• ‘Bistro Toro’ Toro Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Commando Suit’ Ratchet Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Deimos’ Kratos Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Evil Among Thieves’ Evil Cole Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Funky Astro Suit’ PaRappa Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Golden Armor’ Sir Daniel Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Kessler’ Good Cole Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Old World Jak’ Jak Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Pirate Princess’ Fat Princess Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Sackgirl’ Sackboy Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Shamballa Snow Jacket’ Drake Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Special Event Suit’ Spike Costume ($1.99)
• ‘StA-X6 Jetpack’ Radec Costume ($1.99)
• ‘Sweet Tooth Outcast’ Sweet Tooth Costume ($1.99)

PS3 Add-ons

Assassin’s Creed III

• Battle Hardened ($9.99, free for Season Pass holders) – The Battle Hardened Pack extends the Assassin’s Creed III multiplayer experience with three new playable characters and maps, plus awesome bonus items! Become the influential Governor, the resilient Highlander or the fearsome Coyote Man. Journey through Charlestown, Fort St-Mathieu and Saint Pierre as you stalk your enemies and fight to protect your team. Rally your troop, discover your power in numbers and ignite the revolution!

Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013

• Maneater Level Pack (Free) – Didn’t get enough co-op hunting action? The Maneater Level Pack gives you 3 additional Maneater levels with predators that range from North American Grizzlies to African Black Lions. Join forces with a friend to take on even more waves of increasingly deadly beasts!

Dance Magic

• Tracks Set 1 ($1.99) – Set of 7 tracks with unique step charts and leader boards. Tracks: – Love Your Style / Bryan Steele – Shooting Star / Sideway Runners – Come Alive / Dr. Dexter – Get Ya / DWB – Dance Floor / Eminent Pulse – Feels Like Something / Salme Dahlstrom (BMI) – Taking Over The World Tonight / Candy Coated Chaos

Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse

• Peter Griffin’s Man Boob Mega ($4.99) – Download new and exciting content for ‘Family Guy: Back To The Multiverse’ including The Griffins in their classic Gold Tuxedos, new weapon skins, new outfits and much more! Includes content for all game modes including Story Mode, Multiplayer and Challenge Mode. Whether you’re wielding a petrified cat like it’s a WMD, playing as Evil Mayor West in Multiplayer or battling in an exclusive Challenge Mode, your enemies will tremble at you!

Just Dance 4

• The Girly Team – So Glamorous ($2.99) – Keep the party going and just dance to an awesome party hits favorite, So Glamourous by The Girly Team.

LittleBigPlanet 2

• Black Cat ($1.99) – Download this Black Cat costume to really stand out from the crowd!
• Deadpool ($1.99) – Download this Deadpool costume to really stand out from the crowd!
• Dr. Doom ($1.99) – Download this Dr. Doom costume to really stand out from the crowd!
• Hawkeye ($1.99) – Download this Hawkeye costume to really stand out from the crowd!
• Marvel Costume Pack 6 ($5.99) – Download this costume Pack to dress up like five legendary Marvel characters: Sabretooth, Black cat, Deadpool, Dr Doom, and Hawkeye.
• New Year Firework Costume (Free) – Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd!
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Next February sees the release of the third main entry in EA’s critically lauded sci-fi survival horror series, Dead Space. While the first two games followed very similar templates, the latest installment really mixes things up by introducing full co-op play to the main campaign.

The optional drop-in, drop-out multiplayer lets a second player join in the story as new character Sergeant John Carver. While the game is fully playable as a solo experience, if you play with friend you’ll have an expanded story and get to experience a number of extra sequences and set-pieces.

We sat down with the game’s producer Steve Papoutsis to find out how – and why – developer Visceral Games has implemented this new system and what fans of the series can expect from reluctant hero Isaac Clarke’s latest adventure.

PlayStation.Blog: What goals did you set yourself when you first started work on Dead Space 3?
Steve Papoutsis, Producer of Dead Space 3: When we started work on Dead Space 3 we set a couple of things in front of the team. One of the things we talked about was how do we make the best game we’ve ever done? So, we came up with a weird saying: we want to make a AAAA game. Everybody says they want to make a AAA game. Well, we said ‘you know what? **** that, we’re going to make a AAAA game’. I know it sounds funny, but we needed to set a target for ourselves.

The other thing we set out to do was to really deliver on what the essence of a Dead Space game is. We’re really not into the stereotypes of ‘it’s an action game’ or ‘it’s a horror game’, and so on. It’s a Dead Space game. That means intense atmosphere, engaging narrative, thrilling action, horror, survival, tension. Those are the things a Dead Space game needs to have. Those are the blocks we’re building with.

PSB: You introduced competitive multiplayer in Dead Space 2 which had a mixed response from gamers. Do you think Dead Space 3’s co-op play is a better fit?
SP: We’re not doing competitive multiplayer this time – we’ve done that – but it was a big help in us understanding how to build an online game. With our co-op we wanted to make sure that whatever we did felt unique. We didn’t just want to have an AI bot follow the player around and then when you hit a button and someone starts controlling that guy. That wouldn’t feel like Dead Space.

The other challenge was creating a co-op mode that felt additive to the experience. You don’t have to play it – you can play Dead Space 3 in single player and it plays out in very similar way to what you’ve experienced in the past.

And we needed to create a character that fit into the universe and didn’t feel like a throw-away character. We first announced John Carver through a graphic novel, so he has his own unique personality and backstory. So when you get into the game he actually brings value to what’s going on. You learn about him and his own personal demons. That’s very different, and we feel it’s very innovative.

PSB: Many of the original Dead Space’s scares derived from the sense of solitude and loneliness. Won’t having another player at your shoulder dilute the horror?
SP: As for being alone and walking down a corridor on your own – you still have that in Dead Space 3. You can play the single player and you still have that. But now when you have another character in the scene with you, it’s a different approach to the horror – it’s more psychological. That’s a new feeling that you’ve never had in a Dead Space game. That’s how we’re injecting horror into the co-op.

“If you want to have the intense single player experience, you can still do that.”

I also think there’s a lot more to horror than things just popping out at you. There’s the atmosphere, the sound, the events, the things that you see in the environment – those all have different impacts on people. You can still have all that when you have two people walking around the environment.

Ultimately I think it will come down to who you’re playing with. I like to think of it like going to a movie. Say you and I go to a horror movie – we’ll sit there as horror fans and really get into it. We’re not going to talk during the movie, we’re going to sit on the edge of our seat, and be really into it.

But if you went with a different friend who doesn’t like horror, he or she might choose to talk through the movie or laugh at what’s going on. That’s going to impact how you enjoy the movie.

So, if you want to have the intense single player experience, you can still do that. And if you want to have an experience in co-op like that, I suggest you play with someone who likes to play that way. But if you just want to have fun like you’re at a popcorn movie, laughing and having a good time, play it with a friend who likes to play like that.

PSB: How hard is to make a game that’s genuinely scary?
SP: What’s interesting to me is that I’ll read a lot of the feedback to our game and it’s vastly different. Some people say ‘oh gosh, it’s the scariest thing I’ve ever played’ while others just say ‘bah, I wasn’t scared at all’.

So, yeah, I think it’s hard to say you’re going to scare people. It’s very subjective. We don’t have a magic formula. We take our best guess at what will resonate with players. For us, it’s usually things that are relatable. Look at the character design of the necromorphs – they’re humanoid. You can relate to a guy who doesn’t have a jaw and has weird spikes sticking out of his arm. You can imagine ‘Ooh, that would be terribly painful!’ You can react to that.

PSB: How much of the game will you miss out on if you’re only play the single player?
SP: You’re not missing out on anything. The multiplayer is additive. If you’re playing single player you’re choosing to have that solitary Isaac experience. If you’re interested in learning about Carver, you’re playing with a friend and you’re getting that additive information, but it’s not changing the end of the story. It’s impacting Carver’s story.

PSB: Isaac has had a pretty terrible time over the course of the first two games. Will he finally catch a few breaks in Dead Space 3?
SP: We’ll see! I can say that Isaac was not looking to get himself into an adventure in this game. We’ll leave it at that and see where it winds up.