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

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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

While waiting to get hands-on with Dishonored here at gamescom (impressions shared in this week’s PlayStation.Blogcast), I ran into an acquaintance from Namco Bandai. He invited me to their booth to experience the two new demos for Ni no kuni: Wrath of the White Witch being shown. I didn’t pass on the opportunity, if nothing else, as an excuse to share beautiful new screens and video with you. Parts of what I saw are showcased in this new gamescom trailer, so do your eyes a favor and roll the video:

When launching the first demo, the demonstrator made a point of showing that the game features a Japanese language voiceover selection option. This is a frequent request from JRPG fans, so rest assured that matter is settled.

The first demo, “An Errand for Father Oak,” takes place very early in the game as diminutive hero-in-training Oliver is trying to get to the Ding Dong Dell, the Cat King’s Castle. When the downtrodden gate guard won’t let you in, you’ll have to venture into the forest to capture “vigor” from forest denizens in a special jar to pep him up and let you in. While this all sounds ridiculous, Ni no Kuni comes off as incredibly charming in person, due in no small part to its stunning visuals.

The second demo, “Eruption Interruption,” takes place further into the game, and shows off a somewhat more serious side to Ni no Kuni. This volcano setting is a far cry from the verdant fields we’ve seen from the game thus far – it’s closer to Mount Doom. The visual effects here look great, with flowing lava and heat wave effects blurring the scenery. The scene has players performing some mild platforming actions, such as shimmying along a cliff face, avoiding erupting steam vents.

At the peak of the caldera, the plucky team is pitted against a big boss: Moltaan, Lord of Lava. This is where it became clear that despite the cutesy visuals, this is a real, challenging game. Moltaan looms so large that he doesn’t always fit on screen, and the battle was suitably epic, lasting nearly 10 minutes and pushing the heroes to the brink of defeat.

The more I’ve seen of Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, the tougher the wait until its Western release on January 22nd is becoming.

It’s been quite a while since Namco Bandai Games first announced PS3-exclusive Ni No Kuni: Wrath of The White Witch. A collaborative effort between veteran RPG maker Level-5 and veteran animation house Studio Ghibli, Ni No Kuni promises to seamlessly blend Ghibli’s gorgeous art style with Level-5′s RPG chops for a completely unique experience not seen on PS3 until now. I went hands-on with the game at Namco Bandai’s recent media event in Las Vegas, exploring the lush world of Ni No Kuni, battling a plethora of creatures, and traversing through a pig-obsessed city appropriately titled Hamelin.

If you haven’t yet, check out the gorgeous new trailer for Ni No Kuni: Wrath of The White Witch above.

Oliver explores worlds both fantastical (left) and real-life (right) in Ni No Kuni.

If you’re unfamiliar with what Ni No Kuni is all about, here’s a quick refresher: players take on the role of Oliver, a young boy who has just lost his mother, as he searches for a way to find her again. As his tears fall on a doll given to him by his mother, the doll comes alive and leads him to a fantastical place, telling Oliver that he may be able to find his mother in this new world. Players will experience both the real and the fantastical worlds as the story goes on. It’s a very Ghibli-esque premise and one that suits the game’s presentation well.

It goes without saying that the first thing you’ll notice about Ni No Kuni is the striking visual style that Studio Ghibli and Level-5 have created within Ni No Kuni — it’s arguably the closest a developer has come to recreating the look and feel of Japanese animation within the confines of a video game. The cutscenes were created especially for Ni No Kuni by Studio Ghibli, and anyone familiar with the studio’s past work with films like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away will instantly recognize their unique aesthetic. Just as impressive though, are the real-time graphics. The whole world of Ni No Kuni ebbs and flows just as effortlessly as the Ghibli-produced cutscenes, lending a truly cinematic feel to the whole experience.

One of the most crucial elements to any RPG is its battle system, and Ni No Kuni takes a unique approach to the typical elements that many RPGs share. First off, there are no random battles when roaming the world map. Enemy groups can be seen well in advance, giving players ample time to decide whether to avoid or engage. Once in battle, players are free to roam the enclosed battle environment with their character, while issuing group commands to other characters. Players can also switch control to other characters on the fly. Additionally, Ni No Kuni presents a “familiar” system, allowing each of the main characters to summon creatures to fight by their side, each possessing their own special abilities. In my experience with the game, it helped to consider each enemy group before devising a tactical strategy to take them down, making the battle system quite a breath of fresh air in the RPG world.

My hands-on time also gave me a chance to explore the wider world. In an area called Hamelin, which is appropriately titled as my party encountered a society run by a porcine president, I encountered a vast culture with dozens of townsfolk and areas to explore. The town itself was filled with armory and item shops, which in the demo were closed for business. That said, the town itself felt like an interactive Studio Ghibli film, with a host of zany characters and an elaborate boss fight that I won’t spoil here.

Suffice it to say that if you’re a fan of RPG games you’d be wise to watch out for Ni No Kuni: Wrath of The White Witch in early 2013. Keep your eye on the PlayStation.Blog for more details as we get closer to the release date of this promising PS3 exclusive.

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of The White Witch

A dream-team development collaboration between Level-5 (White Knight Chronicles, Dragon Quest VIII) and animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli undeniably evokes the highest of expectations from fans of the two studios. And with PS3-exclusive Ni No Kuni: Wrath of The White Witch, the partnership looks to have paid off in spades. A sprawling RPG set in a rich, colorful world, Ni No Kuni is easily the most impressive demonstration of the cel-shaded graphical style that’s become popular in recent years, which complements the animation cutscenes created by Studio Ghibli (see the trailer above). The story follows Oliver, a young boy dealing with the loss of a family member, as he traverses between his world and a fantasy world in an attempt to bring his loved one back to life. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of The White Witch will hit in early 2013.

Check out our full preview for more details.

Star Trek

Taking place between the 2009 film of the same name and its sequel coming in 2013, Digital Extremes’ upcoming third-person shooter focuses on two of Star Trek’s most beloved characters: Kirk and Spock. The game allows for online and split-screen co-op with each player taking control of one of the two characters, while each character is equipped with vastly different weapons and abilities. Digital Extremes showed off Star Trek’s impressive 3D capabilities, and PS3 gamers who own a 3DTV can take full advantage of this feature. The developers also showed an impressive in-game sequence where both Kirk and Spock rocketed through space towards the Enterprise, which had fallen under attack by an as-yet-unknown enemy.

Check out our full preview for more details.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2

The storied fighting game series is finally headed to PS3. Tekken Tag Tournament 2 features all of the improvements Namco included over its predecessor in the arcade version, and throws even more characters into the mix: the final game will include over 50 playable combatants. Series director Katsuhiro Harada said that they have no desire to make these characters available through paid DLC, which is good news for fight fans. The console version also throws in a new mode called Fight Lab, a training mode that incorporates many mini-game elements from past games, while simultaneously teaching players new skills to add to their repertoire.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors

Arriving in November 2012 as a simultaneous digital and Blu-ray release, PS3-exclusive One Piece: Pirate Warriors takes the insanely popular manga/anime series to new heights in this stylized brawler. Players take control of One Piece protagonist Monkey D. Luffy, with his stretchy, rubber-like limbs, to do battle against a number of series villains with his Straw Hats pirate crew. The game offers both story and battle modes, among others, and the ability to fight dozens of on-screen enemies simultaneously (a la Dynasty Warriors).