PlayStation Store Update

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Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.

Best of 2009 Collection

Take the guesswork out of shopping PlayStation Store. This year’s top-ranked downloads for PS3, PSP, PSone, DLC, demos and premium themes are right here in the Best of 2009 collection. Find the most popular titles and DLC and celebrate a year to remember. It’s the best of the best on PlayStation Store.

Best of PSN 2009

Updates

Beaterator Price Drop (was $39.99; now $19.99)
Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars Price Drop (was $39.99; now $29.99)
Holy Invasion of Privacy Badman Price Drop (was $19.99; now $9.99)
Brain Challenge Price Drop (was $9.99; now $4.99)
Unbound Saga Sale (regular price $9.99; sale price $4.99)
Tetris Sale (regular price $9.99; sale price $6.99)
Burn Zombie Burn (regular price $9.99; sale price $4.99)

Downloadable Games

PUZZLEGEDDON ($9.99)
Set in an array of galaxies, Puzzlegeddon features a clever mix of puzzle, action and strategy in a game that is fast-paced and addictive. Compete for the top spot on the planet by creating multiple combos for the quickest way to gather enough resources to blast your enemies out of this world! You can battle up to five players in a variety of galaxies in this stylish and quirky puzzle brawler.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 171 MB

PSone Classics: PS3/PSP

Final Fantasy VIII ($9.99)
The peace of the realm is threatened when the evil Sorceress Ultimecia takes power as ruler of the Galbadia Republic. To restore order, Squall, a member of Balamb Garden Military Academy’s elite mercenary force SeeD, other allies from the Garden, and Rinoa, a member of the resistance, join together on a journey that spans time and space.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.78 GB

Game Demos (free)

Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge
Take a test drive of Gran Turismo 5 and test your racing skills in the national Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge through January 25, 2010. Race the all-new Nissan 370Z in stock and tuned versions on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway course, with the chance to walk away with bragging rights and an unforgettable Indy 500 VIP weekend experience.
ESRB Rated RP
File size: 203 MB

Army of TWO: The 40th Day Demo
Army of TWO: The 40th Day has been built from the ground up as an incredible cooperative experience. The result is a bigger, better, more organic and immersive co-op experience that lets you put your best two-man tactics to use whenever and wherever you want. This demo allows you to play part of the first level in split-screen or online co-op.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.44 GB

TV Show King Demo
Confront friends in local or online multi mode with this TV quiz game show! Try to answer fun and challenging trivia questions and see who can win the greatest amount of cash in the final deciding duel. TV Show King will challenge your brain!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 246 MB

Guitar Hero Van Halen Demo
Party with the greatest Arena Rock band of all time – Van Halen!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.41 GB

Diner Dash Demo
Players take direct control of Flo, an office-worker turned restauranteur, as she runs to seat patrons, take orders, deliver food, take payment and bus tables as efficiently as possible within the time limit allowed.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 71 MB

PUZZLEGEDDON Demo
Set in an array of galaxies, Puzzlegeddon features a clever mix of puzzle, action and strategy in a game that is fast-paced and addictive. Compete for the top spot on the planet by creating multiple combos for the quickest way to gather enough resources to blast your enemies out of this world! You can battle up to five players in a variety of galaxies in this stylish and quirky puzzle brawler.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 171 MB

Add-on Game Content

PAIN Red Jimmy Character ($0.99)
Red Jimmy is a tough cowboy, but this new launchee is nothing without his beloved Horsey. Rumors say he broke in his steed just by shouting, “CHILL.” He can even lasso a full-grown bull and take out a fly off a cactus, blindfolded. But will you have the same accuracy launching him AND the Horsey he rode in on through the world of PAIN? Download Red Jimmy and the Horsey he rode in on today to see how the West was PAINed.
File size: 100 KB

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Cold Front ($9.99)
Kit yourself out in snow gear and fight your way through blizzard conditions, joining a team of mercenaries or a squad from one of the world’s top Special Forces regiments including the Russian Spetsnaz. Try your hand at Arms Run, a new game mode that features dynamically placed missile launchers that must be activated or destroyed, depending on which side you’re fighting for.
File size: 1.19 GB

Brutal Legend Hammer Of Infinite Fate ($4.99)
HAMMER OF INFINITE FATE Map Pack adds four new maps to Brütal Legend’s multiplayer mayhem. “Coiled Remains” is located deep within the heart of Tainted Coil territory, forcing armies to fight in a desecrated Titan temple. “Altar of Blood” separates opponents by a dangerous arena that can be activated to fill with drowning blood. “The Amplified Cliffs” pits players against each other in a desolate wasteland of amps and lava. “Crucible of the Titans” plunges players deep underground to fight in the company of the Metal Gods as they dangerously forge the Brütal landscape.
File size: 147 MB

NBA 10 Holiday Shoe Pack (free)
Get the latest kicks for NBA LIVE 10 with the holiday shoe pack featuring 23 updated shoes for your favorite players. From official team playbooks, signature player warm-ups and unique arena audio to daily updates of player attributes driven by Dynamic DNA. Whether it’s a quick game of play now, an Adidas LIVE Run online game or your Dynamic Season, NBA LIVE 10 brings you the ultimate in authenticity every time you hit the court.
File size: 90 MB

Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

  • “Hi-Speed Soul” by Nada Surf ($1.99)
  • “Sister Jack” by Spoon ($1.99)
  • “Cut Your Hair” by Pavement ($1.99)
  • Indie Rock Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Hi-Speed Soul” by Nada Surf, “Cut Your Hair” by Pavement, and “Sister Jack” by Spoon. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File sizes: 33 MB – 47 MB (singles), 118 MB (track pack)

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

  • “Gives You Hell”— All-American Rejects ($1.99)
  • “This is War”— 30 Seconds to Mars ($1.99)
  • “Kings and Queens”— 30 Seconds to Mars ($1.99)
  • “Christian’s Inferno”— Green Day ($1.99)
  • “Last of the American Girls”— Green Day ($1.99)
  • “¡Viva la Gloria!”— Green Day ($1.99)
  • Green Day Pack 2 ($5.49)- Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Green Day Pack 01. This pack includes: “Christian’s Inferno,” “Last of the American Girls,” and “¡Viva la Gloria!” by Green Day.

File sizes: 25 MB – 39 MB (singles), 75 MB (track pack)

The Beatles: Rock Band
Build your library for The Beatles: Rock Band by purchasing these song game tracks. For music credits, visit www.thebeatlesrockband.com.

  • “Girl” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • “In My Life” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • “Michelle” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • “Nowhere Man” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • “Run For Your Life” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • “The Word” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • “Think For Yourself” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • “Wait” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • “What Goes On” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • “You Won’t See Me” by The Beatles ($1.99)
  • Rubber Soul Album ($17.99) – Build your library for The Beatles: Rock Band by purchasing Rubber Soul (Album).

File sizes: 29 MB – 39 MB (singles), 380 MB (track pack)

Game Videos (free)

ModNation Racers “Express Yourself” Trailer
File size: 67 MB (HD)

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 Dev Diary #1
File size: 129 MB (HD)

Critter Crunch “A Barf in the Night” Trailer
File size: 70 MB (HD)

Mushroom Wars Trailer 2
File size: 14 MB (SD) 41 MB (HD)

High Velocity Bowling Jarvis & Ginger Trailer
File size: 34 MB (HD)

Red Dead Redemption Trailer 2
File size: 87 MB (HD)

Planet 51 Launch Trailer
File size: 51 MB (HD)

NBA UNRIVALED Trailer
File size: 19 MB (SD) 38 MB (HD) 69 MB (1080)

Themes

Smash Cars Theme (free)
File size: 1.56 MB

Digger HD Theme (free)
File size: 1.42 MB

Mushroom Wars Theme (free)
File size: 2.69 MB

Smash Cars B&W Theme (free)
File size: 1.80 MB

Guitar Hero Van Halen Theme (free)
File size: 1.83 MB

Legion Theme (free)
File size: 339 KB

Assassin’s Creed II Ezio Theme ($0.99)
File size: 4.92 MB

Bianca Premium Plus Theme ($1.99)
File size: 9.27 MB

Lindsay Kaye Theme ($1.99)
File size: 3.89 MB

The Hangover Theme ($1.99)
File size: 3.93 MB

Transformers 2 Theme ($1.99)
File size: 2.82 MB

STAR TREK: TOS Dynamic Theme Dual Pack $4.99
File size: 11.55 MB

STAR TREK: TOS Blue Edition Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 6.27 MB

STAR TREK: TOS Red Edition Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 5.28 MB

Gaze Theme ($1.99)
File size: 1.56 MB

Tropical Paradise Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.44 MB

Wallpaper (free)

UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Wallpaper 3
File size: 237 KB (SD) 0.98 MB (1080)

Gravity Crash Sun Wallpaper
File size: 280 KB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 storefront)

BUZZ! Quiz World ($19.99)
The portable quiz show experience without boundaries! Take a huge variety of trivia options on the go with you in BUZZ! Quiz World for the PSP system. All new single and multi player modes will keep you and your friends challenged for hours. If you think you’ve mastered it all, now you can jump online to try quizzes created by other fans or download add-on quizzes on your favorite subjects through the PSN. Take your trivia party to go!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 679 MB

Sega Rally Revo ($15.99)
Don’t just rip up the track, tear it a new one. Race through awesome environments, with a variety of weather conditions on surfaces including snow, mud, dirt, gravel and asphalt. This unpredictable off-road racing experience demands all of your skill and focus to win.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 144 MB

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus ($9.99)
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus is a standalone addition to the 2006 award winning stealth action title of the same name. Focusing on a portable multiplayer experience, players will be able to enjoy more maps, more missions, and recruit a talented crew of war heroes for battling real opponents in online arenas.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 640 MB

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops ($14.99)
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops is the action game from Hideo Kojima’s legendary Metal Gear Solid series that redefined the stealth action genre on the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. With an original storyline that follows the events of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and innovative online gameplay that lets gamers recruit their own comrades, Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops offers players a Metal Gear experience unlike any other.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 804 MB

Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel ($9.99)
Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel brings the renowned Metal Gear IDW comic book series to life on the PSP system, complete with stylized animation, thrilling music and explosive sound effects.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 614 MB

F1 2009 ($39.99)
F1 2009 is the first in a new generation of FORMULA 1 video games featuring Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and all the official drivers, teams and circuits from the FIA FORMULA 1 World Championship. F1 2009 will take gamers as close as possible to the most spectacular motorsport on the planet.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 382 MB

Ridge Racer ($14.99)
Prepare for intense racing excitement in the critically acclaimed Ridge Racer for the PSP system and take part in one of the most exhilarating portable racing games ever!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 646 MB

Game Demos (free)

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Demo
The world-renowned stealth-action series returns in a new chapter
hand-crafted by Hideo Kojima himself! The year is 1974. Join “Snake,”
(a.k.a. Big Boss), in pursuit of a mysterious armed force that threatens
peaceful Costa Rica. Play four mission types in this exclusive demo!
File size: 104 MB

PSP minis (also available from PS3 storefront)

Heracles Chariot Racing ($4.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 44 MB

Spot the Differences! ($2.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 76 MB

Game Videos (free)

Tekken 6 PSP Trailer
File size: 9.44 MB

Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines Gameplay Sizzle Trailer
File size: 6.88 MB

Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines Launch Trailer
File size: 13 MB

Armored Core 3 Trailer
File size: 17 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 storefront)

Tropical Paradise PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 542 KB

Pinball Heroes: High Velocity Bowling PSP Theme (free)
File size: 501 KB

Pinball Heroes: Uncharted PSP Theme (free)
File size: 551 KB

Gaze PSP Theme 1 ($1.49)
File size: 494 KB

Gaze PSP Theme 2 ($1.49)
File size: 563 KB

Off the Beat – Pursuit PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 446 KB

Off the Beat – Hang Out PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 496 KB

Transformers 2 PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 566 KB

The Hangover PSP Theme ($1.99)
File size: 601 KB

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  • Weren’t Castle Crashers and Battle Fantasia supposed to come out before the end of the year? I’ve been hoping for them in the last few updates, but they weren’t there.

    Grace, would you happen to have and update on either of those?

    -Also, can’ you buy PSN games on Amazon with the money you have on your account there from a giftcard? someone game me one, i redeemed it, but when i go to buy it, it only asks for me to put my Credit Card numbers in. (i just recently created a Amazon account)

  • Best update in a while

  • Good week overall, though the lack of DJ Max was a disappointment. It wasn’t announced, but I figured that the wallpapers were a hint of things to come.

  • If that GT5 demo was indicative of what the final GT5 game will be, then I must say that this game that took 4 or more years of development will be one of the biggest commercial flops Sony has ever experienced. I took the 2 cars on a straightaway and smashed them into the border at 140 mph and not a single dent was made. They just bounced as if they were made of super rubber. What happened to damage modeling? I sure hope Kazunori Yamauchi delays the western release long enough to finally get his head into the game and add damage modeling and custom soundtrax. But I’m sure no one who cares at Sony will read this which will make their surprise at the dismal sales of this game all the more laughable.

  • No price drop for Fat Princess? :(

  • I started downloading at 8:50pm.

    It finished downloading at 11:40 pm.

    There’s now a 30 minute install time, so it’s been nearly four hours and I still haven’t played yet.

    Sigh.

  • Finally you guys released FFIII been waiting forever. hopefully FFIX will come out soon. What happened to the little big planet dlcs

  • I Really Wonder When “Driver: You are the Wheelman,” And “Driver 2: The Wheelman is Back” Are Coming to PSN.

  • The same people whining over, and over, AND over again. There’s no pleasing you people. Every single update Sony makes, there’s always a bunch of ungrateful idiots who can’t even appreciate the hard work Sony is implementing for PSN. Yes, not all of the updates are amazing but there’s no need to throw a tantrum every five minutes.

    And chriscowboyd, are you kidding me? The GT5 demo was a time trial. It’s not the full indication of the game itself. -___-

  • @cookiesheets

    If that GT5 prologue-esque demo is not a full indication of the game, then they’d better release a second demo that is.

  • @ chriscowboyd There was no damage in the demo.. As it is a time trial, you need a car in perfect shape to have a chance in hell, and you shouldn’t be hitting the wall anyway.

    I just want to know where my avatars are!

    http://ps3.ign.com/articles/105/1056185p1.html

    COME ON SONY! Listen to Greg Miller!

  • Nice updates, I’m still waiting patiently for Gex 2 PSone game to come to Playstation Store(it’s very hard to find).

  • Happy Holidays Sony!

    You know, every week you seem to impress me and other gamers with your faithful updates. I must say I am quite impressed with this one. MGS Portable Ops & Portable Ops + are now on the PSN AND FFVIII! You surprised me with the MGS Peace Walker Demo, I was cheesin! Lol. But yes, so many good demos, dlc, etc. I’m happy you’re keeping a good ear out to us gamers. Have a great and safe holiday!

  • why isn’t there any DJ Hero dlc? anyways, good update

  • Amazing! Final Fantasy VIII & Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker demo pop into the store right before my vacation! I know what I’ll be bringing with me for the trip.

    Great update!

  • Final Fantasy 8 Woot Woot! Just Downloaded It. Id Say This Update Is Great Due To All The MGS Stuff On it!

  • nice update, maybe the best of the year so far,,gt5 demo is epic, if know how to drive the car . which i do.. i got a 1 min 57 sec which is 1854 best right now. the best is 1 min 35 seconds.. im keep trying til l i post 1 min 23 seconds yess..

  • Hey grace,

    Good update I like the price drops, I already got Tetris! I just have a couple of questions and I was hoping to get answers to at least one…

    Why doesn’t SCEA promote the Go like SCEE does with their promotion of a free game to anyone who has bought one?
    https://blog.eu.playstation.com/tag/psp-go/

    Will there be any christmas sales on big games that were offered in that promotion like Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines , Gran Turismo, Little Big Planet, MotorStorm, or God of War?

    Will there be a pack-in option for the uncharted motion comics like Europe got?

    Why do minis such as Hero of Sparta cost 6.99 on PSN but are 1.99 on the apple app store (After a price increase)?

    Will the digital content for the go start to be cheaper considering no packaging or physical content then games in store? Look at this article
    http://www.psxextreme.com/psp-news/1892.html

    An answer to any of these questions would be great
    Thanks!

  • FVIII??? Finally something for me to buy! This should hold me over until White Knight Chronicles on Feb 2. Now to start the six month wait for the next PSone RPG. Could someone over there speed these up? Thanks!

  • OMG!!!!!!!! MGS Heaven!!!!!!!!!!! This is the best update EVER! All those MGS games and FFVIII! I am now set. My PSP GO is now complete! Almost……… Just need Final Fantasy I & II. But this really is the best update ever. Thanks guys!

  • NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! MY PS3 JUST DIED!

  • does the army of two demo not work for any one else? Whenever I hit the start button it freezes!! and I have to restart!

  • Excellent Update! I have been playing FFVIII again the last month or so and it is a great game. Don’t flame me for this, but I actually liked it better then VII. Anyway a Great game.

    PSP Metal gear and Ridge Racer are awesome, nice.

    Overall solid content this week!

  • A few things.

    First, is there any chance we will get a fully customizable set of controls for comics? Aside from deleting from the system itself (no need for a PC) and Manga this is definitely something I greatly desire.

    Second, sweet update. Sure, I still wish Lumines (or 2) would hit the PSN and the backlog of PS1 classics was filling faster, but FFVIII & a lot of portable MGS love definitely means I will need to set aside time & money tomorrow so I can get a few games.

    Third, still hoping for a reasonable solution to the horrible DRM on the PSN videos. I just can’t fathom why only 1 download per video, as the videos take around 2GB a piece and I can’t see buying any when I can’t simply redownload after deleting from my PSP Go or having to create what should be a needless back-up.

    Thanks for a great week, definitely going to spend some time before bed tomorrow looking at what comics are available.

  • @170
    is it died while you were playing GT5?
    Mine died today too. YLOD :(

  • when is cold front coming to uk to buy

  • Boy O Boy!!!!! Sony showed up this week. Thank you everybody at Sony that made this go down. There’s going to be a lot of downloading going on. Thanx again and let’s game.

  • Can somebody tell me how I can get another activation code for sodium one. I accidentally deleted the email and now I can’t register

  • No Demon’s Souls Premium Theme…/sigh

  • thanks for the ModNation Racer Beta Code

  • Great job getting FF-VIII out. You should consider Chrono Cross as the next big RPG. I always heard it was amazing and never played it.

    Sony: PLEASE fix the portable id and PSN login stuff on your website so it doesn’t say “Session Expired”

  • Demon’s Souls Theme please!

  • Dear Playstation,

    We need some cool Christmas theme,or winter.

    Not Tropical,not with some hot chicks(it’s good though).

    Give me some snow,christmas tree,and mountains.

  • oh,and thank you for Modnation Beta voucher

  • I’ll download that GT5 assoon as I log on later today when I wake up

  • Please bring the Demon’s Souls dynamic theme to our store. In fact, why don’t all territories have all of the available dynamic themes? Two of the big items in the 3.0 FW update were supposed to be Avatars and Dynamic Themes. As of yet we don’t have any of the former and only a very few of the latter. Strange.

  • I’m still waiting for PSN to add the original Parappa the Rapper to be compatible for the PS3 besides the exclusive PSP version.

  • FF8! Thank you PlayStation Network!!!!!!!! My favourite game ever made. (^-^)

  • Sorry but, i checked the store going WOOT FINAL FANTASY 8 IS GONNA BE OUT but still only final fantasy 7 is out, and none of this other new stuff is out, any 1 know why? :'(

  • Thanks for FFVIII! Happy holidays!

  • i hope that this GT demo is not the reference for the final product..if is..will be a magic flop…sure

  • i love Army Of two ;) the best demo for this week

  • FF VIII

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :)

  • WoW! And the Modnation Racers ONLINE BETA!!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhha!!!!!!!

    So, SONY and NaughyDog, when you give us all the skins of Uncharted 2: Among Thives?

    Europe got Rika Raja and Daniel Pinkerton, Navarro(Only in Comic Con), Eddie Raja, Roman, Drakes’s Fortune Elena SKIN, Mercenarie(Unavaliable), Pastroko (Pirate), Doughtnout Lazarevich? C’mon don’t do that with yours players…

  • Like everything else you mentioned is on my ps3.. but ffviii, can sombody tell me why plz thx :). send an email to reecekindell@hotmail.co.uk or just reply here :)

  • Thanks for FF8.

  • Hi Grace!!!

    Awesome update btw!!!! I do have a question though, is there any word on premium themes/avatars? esp the avatars they have been promised for awhile now and there is no word on them :) my wallet is waiting!!! lol thank you so much for ur time!

  • in one hand it was a good store content update… on the other the way and when the store updates is just pathetic. I guess we can’t get the best of both.

  • Nice update! Thanks! I’m DLing the Army of Two demo right now! I hope it’s good! I might check out the Grand Truismo 5 demo as well if thats good it’s so small!

  • I will be buying Final Fantasy VIII!!!

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