Pre-Order

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale ($59.99)

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is a brawl on the PlayStation 3 system like nothing that has come before it. From Kratos to Sly Cooper, Sweet Tooth to PaRappa the Rapper, PlayStation characters from all over the gaming spectrum are brought together in a fighting adventure that’s both easy to play, and hard to master. The game plays out across static and interactive Sony themed environments, and features local multiplayer support as well as the ability to take the battle online for competitive multiplayer action.

 

ESRB: T – Teen

PS3 Full Games

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 ($49.99)

WE ARE TEKKEN! Download the full TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 game! NOTE: This game’s downloadable content is the same as the packaged version, and includes the online pass but none of the pre-order downloadable content.

 

ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 17.1 GB

SingStar Digital ($0.00)

Battle it out with friends and family in SingStar, the ultimate competitive singing game featuring your favorite artists’ music and videos. Choose from thousands of songs in the SingStore and join the community to share your performances and view amazing videos and photos. New to SingStar? Start your party right now by downloading your free demo songs!

 

ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 115.4 MB

PSN Games

Wicked Monster Blast! HD ($9.99)

Wicked Monsters Blast for is an exciting family fun shooting gallery game for all ages – use the PlayStation Move motion controller or DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller to blast enemies and solve puzzles and choose your favourite character from a cast of crazy characters to take on 15 crazy mini games and 20 levels of challenge mode with up to 4 of your friends!

 

ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 522.8 MB

Planets Under Attack ($14.99)

Planets Under Attack is a fast and fun strategy game, easy to understand and to control, offering dozens of hours of tactical fun. * Campaign consisting of 32 levels and multiple game modes * Epic boss battles and Incredible alien foes * Powerful techs to improve your strategies * Online and offline Multiplayer for up to 4 players * Team multiplayer * 2 playable races Try this wonderful game now!

 

ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 418.5 MB

PS Vita

Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified ($49.99)

Before the future could be won, history had to be written. Call of Duty Black Ops: Declassified explores original fiction in the Call of Duty Black Ops universe with an all-new campaign of Special Ops missions. Optimized for gamers on-the-go, Call of Duty Black Ops: Declassified delivers the most intense handheld Call of Duty experience to date.

 

ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 2.2 GB

Colors! (App, $6.99)

Colors! is a simple yet robust painting application combining ease of use and powerful painting tools. Based on modern painting techniques originally developed for professional drawing tablets, Colors! is tailored for touch screen devices, and caters to everyone from serious artists to aimless doodlers. Whether you are looking for doing doodles, sketching or painting, Colors! is the perfect mobile sketchbook.

 

ESRB: T – Teen //File Size: 10.9 MB

Apps

Crackle (US Only)

Watch free movies & TV series on PlayStation. Crackle delivers full-length, uncut Hollywood movies and TV series – all free and on demand. Watch hundreds of movies and thousands of TV episodes in the genres you care about most: Action, anime, comedy, crime, horror, thriller and sci-fi.

 

File Size: 21.1 MB

PlayStation Store Highlights

It’s almost time for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, and to prepare you can now pre-order it off the PlayStation Store. Continuing in the fighter theme, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is available for download. A more cooperative option for your family gatherings, SingStar is now available with some free demo songs.

If you’re looking for the Call of Duty experience on the go, Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified is now up for download on PS Vita. For a more peaceful experience, Colors! is also available on PS Vita, so you can paint or doodle wherever you’d like.

PS Plus members can snag another free game this week as Quantum Conundrum enters the Instant Game Collection. There’s also a Timed Trial for Counter Strike: Global Offensive in case you missed it when it was only available via Automatic Download back in August. Rounding out the Plus member goodies this week are a few discounts on Machinarium, Choplifter HD and Super Stacker Party.

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

God of War: Ascension Beta Update

PlayStation devotees who purchased God of War Saga for PlayStation 3 received a special 30-day PlayStation Plus voucher, which encouraged them to redeem on November 13th for exclusive access to the God of War: Ascension Beta.

Please note that the Beta will not be available today on the PlayStation Store. Development on Ascension and its exciting multiplayer content continues at a feverish pace, and an announcement regarding a Beta launch date is forthcoming.

If you are not currently a PlayStation Plus user and were planning to use the voucher included with the God of War Saga in order to access the PS Plus Ascension Beta, please do not redeem your voucher until the as-of-yet unannounced launch date. This will ensure that the 30-day PS Plus trial will afford you as many days of access to the Beta as possible.

Stay tuned for further updates regarding the Ascension Beta, and thank you for your ongoing support of the God of War series!

PlayStation Plus

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

Instant Game Collection	Quantum Conundrum
Timed Trial	Counter Strike Global Offensive
Discounts	Machinarium (30%) – PS Plus Price: $6.99 Choplifter HD (10%) – PS Plus Price: $2.69 Super Stacker Party (10%) – PS Plus Price: $0.89
Last Chance (Leaving on 11/20)	Discount – Choplifter HD Discount – Super Stacker Party Discount – Absolute Supercars

PS3 Demos (Free)

Need For Speed Most Wanted

Play the most award winning game in Need for Speed history. In this Single Player demo, experience a section of the open world to race, chase and explore. Autolog 2 tracks everything you do allowing you to compare and compete with friends to be first, get the fastest speeds or longest jumps. Everything is up for grabs in the race to be Most Wanted.

 

ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 1.9 GB

F1 Race Stars

Download the demo now! Speed through a castle, power down the autobahn, and use awesome power-ups in a two lap race in Germany – get fast to the fun!

 

ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 297.4 MB

Planets Under Attack

Planets Under Attack is a fast and fun strategy game, easy to understand and to control, offering dozens of hours of tactical fun. * Campaign consisting of 32 levels and multiple game modes * Epic boss battles and Incredible alien foes * Powerful techs to improve your strategies * Online and offline Multiplayer for up to 4 players * Team multiplayer * 2 playable races Try this wonderful game now!

 

ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 418.5 MB

Zen Pinball 2

Fantastic Four – It is time again for the Fantastic Four to save humanity from the forces of chaos. Skrulls, Doctor Doom with his Doombots, and the mighty Galactus each have their own nefarious plans for the fate of Earth…

PS Vita Demos (Free)

Ragnarok Odyssey

Explore an original world based on Norse mythology where a battle is being waged between humans and giants. Create unique characters from over 20,000 possible combinations and 6 specialized job classes. 2 – 4 players online co-op mode. Ragnarok Odyssey Demo: Sample the mercenary life in this introduction to the Sundered Land! Demo version includes a variety of classes, quests, and locales available from the full game. Download the demo today!

 

File Size: 258.3 MB

Zen Pinball 2

Fantastic Four – It is time again for the Fantastic Four to save humanity from the forces of chaos. Skrulls, Doctor Doom with his Doombots, and the mighty Galactus each have their own nefarious plans for the fate of Earth…

Soundtracks

• God of War Trilogy Soundtrack — $9.99
• God of War Ghost of Sparta Soundtrack — $9.99

Price Change

• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Original Soundtrack – Soundtrack (now: $5.99 original price: $9.99)

Sales

• Choplifter HD – PS3 Game (now: $2.99 original price: $9.99)
• Super Stacker Party – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $6.99)
• Dragon’s Lair – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Family Feud – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Family Feud Decades – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Hollywood Squares – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Press Your Luck – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• The Price is Right – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• The Price is Right Decades – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Who Wants to Be A Millionaire – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Game Show Party Bundle – PS3 Game (now: $9.99 original price: $19.99)

PS Vita Add-ons

New Little King’s Story

• Legendary Clothes Set ($1.99) – Download the ‘Legendary Clothes Set’ and unlock new items to increase Life! This includes the Samurai Helmet, Armor, Tiara, Legendary Blue Dress and Red Dress!
• Legendary Weapon Set ($1.99) – Download the new ‘Legendary Weapon Set’ to get weapons that will increase your Attack by up to +10 and help stun and rapid attack enemies. This includes Swords, Spear, Axe, Mallet, Staff and a Bow!
• Supreme Ruler Battle Equipment Set ($0.99) – Download the ‘Supreme Ruler Battle Equipment Set’ and get the following items that will increase your Attack, Life, and defense against winds: Ruler’s Iron Cutting Sword, Ruler’s Brilliant Helmet, and Impregnable Armor!

Pure Chess

• Easter Island Chess Set ($2.49) – The Pure Chess Easter Island chess set is inspired by the mysterious Moai of Easter Island, Polynesia. These head-like, monolithic chess pieces have been beautifully crafted, bringing the Moai not only to life – but to the chess board. Download now and start playing Pure Chess, Easter Island style!

Street Fighter X Tekken

• Special Color Palette 2 (Free) – A special color pack (4-color set) for character color customization. This pack features a special version of cool and sparkly colors! Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!
• Special Color Palette 3 (Free) – A special color pack (4-color set) for character color customization. To celebrate the collaboration that brought Street Fighter and Tekken together, this pack features the colors used in the NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. logo! Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!
• Shared Assist Gem Pack 5 ($2.99) – This 10 Gem pack is great for intermediate and advanced players. These Assist Gems can be used by all characters. They’re sure to give you the winning edge in battle! Note: If you would like to see the effects of the Gems individually before purchase, please use the Store from the game’s Main Menu. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.

Zen Pinball 2

• Fantastic Four ($2.99) – It is time again for the Fantastic Four to save humanity from the forces of chaos. Skrulls, Doctor Doom with his Doombots, and the mighty Galactus each have their own nefarious plans for the fate of Earth…

PS3 Add-ons

007 Legends

• 007 Pack (Free) – The ultimate Bond content collection including the Walther PPK, Fast Switch gadget and an exclusive outfit for Bond are now available for download.
• Nemesis Pack (Free) – The ultimate Bond collection of exclusive outfits for Jaws and Baron Samedi are now available for download.
• Stealth Pack (Free) – The ultimate Bond collection of exclusive gadgets is now available for download.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

• Season Pass ($49.99) – The Call of Duty: Black Ops II Season Pass is the ultimate way to get more of Call of Duty: Black Ops II. 4 Epic DLC Map Packs, 1 Great Price. Get four Call of Duty: Black Ops II downloadable content Map Packs, delivering a variety of new content, including Multiplayer and Zombies playable content. Content expected to be available in 2013, following the game’s launch on 11/13/12.

Darksiders 2

• Maker Armor ($2.99) – Forged by a race of beings that created the Universe itself, the Maker Armor Set is renowned for its ability to withstand punishment from even the fiercest of foes. This item is best suited for 5th level characters. Season Pass content should be accessed and downloaded in-game, or you may be charged twice. Visit darksiders.com for more details.

Dead or Alive 5

• Player’s Swimwear Pack 1 ($4.99) – A set of some of the sexiest outfits for four of the hottest fighters in gaming.
• Player’s Swimwear Pack 2 ($4.99) – A set of some of the sexiest outfits for four of the hottest fighters in gaming.
• Player’s Swimwear Pack 3 ($4.99) – A set of some of the sexiest outfits for four of the hottest fighters in gaming.
• Bunny Swimwear Pack ($7.99) – Rabbit-ear bikinis for Dead or Alive’s top bunnies – Kasumi, Ayane and Hitomi.
• Swimwear Bundle ($12.99) – Twelve of the sexiest swimsuits for the hottest fighters.

F1 Race Stars

• Christmas Accessory Pack ($0.99) – Download the Christmas Accessory Pack! Customize your horn, skid marks and boost shapes with this new accessory pack bundle. Includes 3 themes – Snow, Christmas and Party.
• Games Accessory Pack ($0.99) – Download the Games Accessory Pack! Customize your horn, skid marks and boost shapes with this new accessory pack bundle. Includes 3 themes – Sports, Gamer and Time.
• Holiday Accessory Pack ($0.99) – Download the Holiday Accessory Pack! Customize your horn, skid marks and boost shapes with this new accessory pack bundle. Includes 3 themes – Ice Cream, Sun and Travel.
• Monster Accessory Pack ($0.99) – Download the Monster Accessory Pack! Customize your horn, skid marks and boost shapes with this new accessory pack bundle. Includes 3 themes – Spooky, Vampire and Dinosaur.
• Music Accessory Pack ($0.99) – Download the Music Accessory Pack! Customize your horn, skid marks and boost shapes with this new accessory pack bundle. Includes 3 themes – Music, Rock and Dance Party.
• Nature Accessory Pack ($0.99) – Download the Nature Accessory Pack! Customize your horn, skid marks and boost shapes with this new accessory pack bundle. Includes 3 themes – Animals, Bees and Nature.
• Nautical Accessory Pack ($0.99) – Download the Nautical Accessory Pack! Customize your horn, skid marks and boost shapes with this new accessory pack bundle. Includes 3 themes – Nautical, Pirates and Beach.
• Princess Accessory Pack ($0.99) – Download the Princess Accessory Pack! Customize your horn, skid marks and boost shapes with this new accessory pack bundle. Includes 3 themes – Hearts, Girl Power and Princess.
• Science Accessory Pack ($0.99) – Download the Science Accessory Pack! Customize your horn, skid marks and boost shapes with this new accessory pack bundle. Includes 3 themes – Atomic, Space and Maths.
• Europe Track ($4.99) – Download the Europe Track! Set in the streets of Valencia, race through a Marina, speed across super-slippy ice and dodge flying tomatoes in this awesome new F1 RACE STARS circuit!

Just Dance 4

• Dagomba – Sorcerer ($2.99) – Keep the party going and just dance to an awesome party-hits favorite, Dagomba by Sorcerer.

Mugen Souls

• Jiggly Transmission and Equipment Pack 7 (Free) – Thank you for using the Jiggly Transmission! Here is a set of equippable items that will aid you on your adventure! This time, please find: a sword, a staff, a gun, a bazooka, knuckles and defense items!
• Jiggly Transmission and Equipment Pack 8 (Free) – Thank you for using the Jiggly Transmission! Here is a set of equippable items that will aid you on your adventure! This time, please find: gloves, a spear, a scythe, Dual Long and Short Blades and defense items!
• Overwhelming Goth Loli Set ($2.99) – This is an original Goth Loli design. Use them all together or mix and match! Please enjoy many overwhelming combinations!
• Overwhelming Selfina Set (Free) – This is the Selfina avatar set. Use them all together or mix and match! Please enjoy many overwhelming combinations!
• G Up Fever Pack 3 ($2.99) – Show me the G Up! We made this set for those of you who feel that way!
• Mugen Point Fever Pack 3 ($2.99) – Show me the Mugen Points! We made this set for those of you who feel that way!

Naughty Bear Panic in Paradise

• Pennybear Costume ($0.99) – Pennybear Costume contains Creepo’s Visage, Baldo the Clown, Totally Casual and Rubber Trousers.

Pure Chess

• Easter Island Chess Set ($2.49) – The Pure Chess Easter Island chess set is inspired by the mysterious Moai of Easter Island, Polynesia. These head-like, monolithic chess pieces have been beautifully crafted, bringing the Moai not only to life – but to the chess board. Download now and start playing Pure Chess, Easter Island style!

Rock Band 3 – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing song game tracks. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• I’m Alright ($1.99) – Kenny Loggins
• Footloose ($1.99) – Kenny Loggins
• Let’s Write a Song ($1.99) – Una Jensen
• Our Finest Hour ($1.99) – Halcyon Way
• Our Time ($1.99) – The Buffalo Joe Band
• 21st Century Breakdown ($1.99) – Green Day
• American Eulogy ($1.99) – Green Day
• American Idiot ($1.99) – Green Day
• Are We the Waiting/St. Jimmy ($1.99) – Green Day
• Basket Case ($1.99) – Green Day
• Before the Lobotomy ($1.99) – Green Day
• Boulevard of Broken Dreams ($1.99) – Green Day
• Burnout ($1.99) – Green Day
• Chump ($1.99) – Green Day
• Coming Clean ($1.99) – Green Day
• Emenius Sleepus ($1.99) – Green Day
• Extraordinary Girl ($1.99) – Green Day
• F.O.D. ($1.99) – Green Day
• Geek Stink Breath ($1.99) – Green Day
• Give Me Novacaine/She’s a Rebel ($1.99) – Green Day
• Having a Blast ($1.99) – Green Day
• Hitchin’ a Ride ($1.99) – Green Day
• Holiday ($1.99) – Green Day
• Homecoming ($1.99) – Green Day
• Horseshoes and Handgrenades ($1.99) – Green Day
• In the End ($1.99) – Green Day
• Jesus of Suburbia ($1.99) – Green Day
• Last Night on Earth ($1.99) – Green Day
• Letterbomb ($1.99) – Green Day
• Longview ($1.99) – Green Day
• Murder City ($1.99) – Green Day
• Nice Guys Finish Last ($1.99) – Green Day
• Peacemaker ($1.99) – Green Day
• Pulling Teeth ($1.99) – Green Day
• Restless Heart Syndrome ($1.99) – Green Day
• Sassafras Roots ($1.99) – Green Day
• See the Light ($1.99) – Green Day
• She ($1.99) – Green Day
• Song of the Century ($1.99) – Green Day
• The Static Age ($1.99) – Green Day
• Wake Me Up When September Ends ($1.99) – Green Day
• Welcome to Paradise ($1.99) – Green Day
• Whatsername ($1.99) – Green Day
• When I Come Around ($1.99) – Green Day
• ¿Viva la Gloria? (Little Girl) ($1.99) – Green Day
• COLD KISS – $1.99
• CORPORATE CONTROL – $0.99
• Green Day Pack 04 ($5.49) – This pack includes ‘Geek Stink Breath,’ ‘Hitchin’ a Ride,’ and ‘Nice Guys Finish Last’
• Green Day “American Idiot” Album ($17.99) – Includes ‘American Idiot,’ ‘Are We the Waiting/St. Jimmy,’ ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams,’ ‘Extraordinary Girl,’ ‘Give Me Novacaine/She’s a Rebel,’ ‘Holiday,’ ‘Homecoming,’ ‘Jesus of Suburbia,’ ‘Letterbomb,’ ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends,’ and ‘Whatsername’
• Green Day “Dookie” Album ($19.99) – Includes ‘Basket Case,’ ‘Burnout,’ ‘Chump,’ ‘Coming Clean,’ ‘Emenius Sleepus,’ ‘F.O.D.,’ ‘Having a Blast,’ ‘In the End,’ ‘Longview,’ ‘Pulling Teeth,’ ‘Sassafras Roots,’ ‘She,’ ‘Welcome to Paradise,’ and ‘When I Come Around’
• Green Day “21st Century Breakdown” Album ($19.99) – Includes ’21 Guns,’ ’21st Century Breakdown,’ ‘American Eulogy,’ ‘Before the Lobotomy,’ ‘Christian’s Inferno,’ ‘East Jesus Nowhere,’ ‘Horseshoes and Handgrenades,’ ‘Know Your Enemy,’ ‘Last Night on Earth,’ ‘Last of the American Girls,’ ‘Murder City,’ ‘Peacemaker,’ ‘Restless Heart Syndrome,’ ‘See the Light,’ ‘Song of the Century,’ ‘The Static Age,’ ‘¡Viva la Gloria!,’ and ‘¿Viva la Gloria? (Little Girl)’

RockSmith

• Rush Song Pack ($11.99) – Includes ‘Tom Sawyer’, ‘Limelight’, ‘Red Barchetta’, ‘Subdivisions’ and ‘YYZ’
• Headlong ($2.99) – Rush
• Limelight ($2.99) – Rush
• Red Barchetta ($2.99) – Rush
• Subdivisions ($2.99) – Rush
• Tom Sawyer ($2.99) – Rush
• YYZ ($2.99) – Rush

Sleeping Dogs

• Triad Enforcer Pack ($2.99) – Two all-new Triad missions along with new weapons, new outfit and a new vehicle.
• Deep Undercover Pack ($2.99) – All the perks of being undercover with the Deep Undercover Pack. Unlocks the Plain Clothes Detective outfit (with a reduced heat penalty), the Undercover Police Ghost Car and a CB Radio for your safehouse.
• GSP Pack ($2.99) – Dress like Mixed Martial Arts champion Georges “Rush” St-Pierre with this collection of shorts, t-shirts and bandana, and devastate your enemies with GSP’s signature flying punch. Also adds increased grappling and throwing damage.
• Martial Arts Pack ($2.99) – Unleash the power of the Shaolin with the Martial Arts Pack. Unlocks the Shaolin Warrior outfit (with increased melee damage), the Shaolin Showdown mission and Wing Chun dummy decoration for your safehouse.
• Police Protection Pack ($2.99) – Catch criminals like a true SWAT officer with the Police Protection Pack. Unlocks exclusive High Speed police mission, SWAT outfit, SWAT police cruiser car and SWAT assault rifle.
• Dragon Master Pack ($7.99) – Pick up the five preorder packs for an amazing price.

Sniper Elite V2

• Multiplayer Expansion (Free) – Sniper Elite V2 Multiplayer Expansion DLC. Go head to head with other players in the Multiplayer Expansion DLC! Contains 4 modes including Deathmatch and Distance King. Lurk amongst the darkness of the QUARRY map, position yourself in the church in GRAVES, hide amongst the rocks of the COAST map, or amidst the bombed out Berlin ruins of OPERNPLATZ. Up to 8 players can snipe off against each other. Make every bullet count.

Street Fighter X Tekken

• Shared Assist Gem Pack 5 ($2.99) – This 10 Gem pack is great for intermediate and advanced players. These Assist Gems can be used by all characters. They’re sure to give you the winning edge in battle! Note: If you would like to see the effects of the Gems individually before purchase, please use the Store from the game’s Main Menu. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.

Zen Pinball 2

• Fantastic Four ($2.99) – It is time again for the Fantastic Four to save humanity from the forces of chaos. Skrulls, Doctor Doom with his Doombots, and the mighty Galactus each have their own nefarious plans for the fate of Earth…

Game Videos (Free)

• BORDERLANDS 2 PIRATE’S BOOTY TRAILER
• FUEL OVERDOSE: RACING TRAILER
• GENERATION OF CHAOS TEASER TRAILER
• God of War: Ascension Multiplayer Class Trailer – Zeus
• PORTAL 2 TRAILER
• STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN – EPISODE 1 MOVIE
• STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN – PROMOTIONAL VIDEO 3
• STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN – PROMOTIONAL VIDEO 9

PS3 Avatars

• Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 5pb. Avatar — $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Black Sister Avatar — $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Cave Avatar — $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Falcom Avatar — $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Histoire Avatar — $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Nepgear Avatar — $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Purple Sister Avatar — $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Ram Avatar — $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Rom Avatar — $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Uni Avatar — $0.49

PS3 Themes

• CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 2 – OVERFLOW DYNAMIC THEME (NEW) — $2.99
• CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II – LONE WOLF DYNAMIC THEME (NEW) — $2.99
• CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II – YEMEN DYNAMIC THEME (NEW) — $2.99
• Dynamic 40s Vintage WWII Theme 6 — $2.99
• Dynamic 40s Vintage WWII Theme 7 — $2.99
• Dynamic Arcane Alchemy Theme — $2.99
• Dynamic Arcane Runes Theme — $2.99
• Dynamic Azmodeus Dark Angels Gathaa Theme — $2.99
• Dynamic Azmodeus Dark Angels WynterTheme — $2.99
• Dynamic Death Horror Skulls Theme 3 — $2.99
• PLANETS UNDER ATTACK DYNAMIC THEME — $2.99
• WWE ’13 SUPERSTARS THEME — $2.99
• Zombies By KOA Dynamic Theme — $2.99

Available In-Game Only (Not on PlayStation Store)

DC Universe Online

• Cerebral Weapons Style Pack — $4.99
• Frozen Weapons Style Pack — $4.99

NCAA Football 2013

• Adidas Strategy Uniform Pack 3 (EASST) — $1.59
• Adidas Strategy Uniform Pack 3 — $1.99

Rock Band 3

• American Idiot ($0.99) – Pro Guitar – Green Day
• Footloose ($0.99) – Pro Guitar – Kenny Loggins
• When I Come Around ($0.99) – Pro Guitar – Green Day

I wanted to give the PlayStation Nation the inside scoop on some cool things we have coming up for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 this week. Starting on Tuesday, November 13th, we will be offering Tekken Tag Tournament 2 as a download on PlayStation Store for $49.99. For those of you doing the math right now, that’s $10 cheaper than a Blu-ray copy of the game. And for those of you who have not purchased the game yet and are looking for another excuse to download or grab a copy, we will be releasing the final timed character roster update this week as well! BOOM! HYPE! WISDOM!

Monday night we’ll unleash the final Tekken fighters from their cages and let them loose on the internet for our dedicated fans. The new unlocked characters for feature three returning favorites: Dr. Boskonovitch, Unknown and Violet. It’s been a while since players have been able to get their hands on these characters and play as them themselves, with Dr. B last playable in Tekken 3, Unknown last playable in the original Tekken Tag Tournament and Violet in Tekken 4. It’s been a long time, but we think it has been worth the wait when you see the changes the team has made to the new characters. These guys are absolute beasts in the ring with new move sets since the last time we’ve seen them.

And in addition to that, we will also be releasing Ancient Ogre, Angel, Michelle Chang and Kunimitsu to everyone as well. These four characters have, up until now, have only been available for players who pre-ordered the game. Now with everyone able to use them, I’m super interested to see what you guys can cook up in the lab with them. To top all that off, these characters are absolutely free and are added to your character select the next time you boot up your copy of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and are connected to the internet.

So be sure to download Tekken Tag Tournament 2 from the PSN Store this Tuesday, grab all those unlocked characters, brush up your skills in the Fight Lab and let’s take this fight online. My PlayStation Network name is Filthie_Rich if you want to go a few rounds. And make sure you sign up for a World Tekken Federation account to join online teams and receive detailed analysis of all your past fights. Also, follow @ Harada_TEKKEN on Twitter for the most recent status of the development team!

Subscription Links:

• Subscribe via iTunes here
• Subscribe via RSS here
• Download the MP3 here on PS3, PS Vita or PC (Right-Click->Save As)

Next week’s release of Borderlands 2 is weighing awfully heavily on our minds! In today’s very special interview, we invite Gearbox Software Creative Director Paul Hellquist to answer a battery of questions from Jeff, myself, and you. We touch on just about everything: the game’s vastly enhanced variety, co-op improvements, weapon manufacturers, questing, level caps, DLC, and much more. If you’re dying for next Tuesday, this is one interview you won’t want to miss.

Then we shift gears to another one of fall 2012’s hottest releases with Dishonored in our new interview with Arkane Studios Co-Director Raf Colantonio. Mr. Colantonio provides copious insight into the creative process behind this thinking-man’s FPS, whether it’s the importance of allowing players to choose between lethal and nonlethal tactics or how the game’s macabre atmosphere infests every square inch of its dark, dank world.

Of course, we also share next week’s upcoming North American PSN release lineup, answer a boatload of Player Queries™, and serve up another Mystery Theme stumper. Good stuff, I swear! Now click that succulent-looking play button up above.

Stuff We Talked About

• Borderlands 2
• Dishonored
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
• Tekken Tag Tournament 2
• New York City
• Persona 3 Portable
• Jet Set Radio

The Cast

• Sid Shuman – PlayStation Social Media Manager
• Jeff Rubenstein – PlayStation Sr. Social Media Manager

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

• Thanks to Cory Schmitz for our beautiful logo and Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. Special thanks to Astro Gaming headsets for providing audio gear.

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What are you playing this weekend?

• I’m playing: Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Retro/Grade
• I’m watching: V/H/S (thanks @patrickklepek), Reservoir Dogs (on the big screen at gilded Castro Theater)
• I’m listening to: PlayStation Blogcast 041: Blood, Sweat and Code — A PAX Postmortem

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While the main fighting mechanics of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will feel familiar to anyone acquainted with the series’ staccato combat style, the console version introduces a few new ways to lock horns with worthy competitors. You can now fight opponents in several configurations — two against two, two against one, and one against one — and each of these modes is available at any time. In matches that pit one character against two, the disadvantaged player receives a more generous life bar but obviously cannot switch fighters when the going gets rough. Conversely, the player with two fighters will have to pay close attention; in true Tekken tag form, you’ll lose the round if either character is KO’d.

During the Namco Bandai Gamer’s Day, the developers also clarified their position on offering DLC characters, with series director Katsuhiro Harada making it clear that the game won’t charge players to unlock new characters. This is good news for Tekken fans looking to experience any of the 50+ characters included on the game’s Blu-ray Disc.

Fight Lab is another standout addition to the PS3 version. Its goal is worthy: to train players in Tekken’s deep fighting mechanics without serving up a dry tutorial experience. In a roundtable discussion with Katsuhiro Harada, the veteran developer explained that the mode will embrace some of the quirky (but addictive!) minigames of past Tekken titles while simultaneously training the player so they can come back into the main game with new skills at their disposal.

In Fight Lab, players build up their “Combot,” a customizable cyborg fighter which, as time spent in Fight Lab goes on, can be customized both aesthetically and through specialized combat sets. Players can choose from a variety of moves used by fighters in the main roster as they progress, as well as a number of unlockable costumes and visual flairs to their Combot.

While Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will be instantly familiar to fans of the series, the next entry brings many new innovations to the tried and true formula that fight fans would be remiss to pass by. Keep an eye out for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 this September, and get your best combos ready for massive brawling.

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).