Hi Everyone –
It’s a massive week on the PlayStation Store with great new PSN Games, all-new PS3 Full Games, and a long awaited app for PS Vita.
Kicking things off with PS Vita news: Skype is here! The popular communication service enabling you to make free internet calls is now available to download to your PS Vita. Connect to your account and enjoy free video and voice calls to anyone else on Skype and make calls to mobiles and landlines anywhere in the world. Download it for free today!
The long-running Hot Shots Golf series recently saw new life on PS Vita. Now the series is delivering another amazingly fun and accessible entry into ultra fun golf games with Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds Complete Collection. This PSN exclusive is the only place you can find the complete Out of Bounds game, plus all the DLC together in one place. Tee off as Kratos from God of War and dominate the links with the Blades of Chaos, or set new grounds with Sackboy through the Golfasaurus-Rex B.C.C. course. PlayStation Plus subscribers can snag this title, previously available only at retail, for $19.99 in the PlayStation Store.
The first episode of The Walking Dead, ‘A New Day,’ arrives today as well. Each episode will cost $4.99 on the PlayStation Store, and you’ll be able to pre-purchase the entire five-episode season for $19.99 to save $4.99 off of the total season price and nab an exclusive PS3 premium theme. Check out the launch post on the PlayStation Blog here to catch up more details. Other new PSN Games releasing on the PlayStation Store this week include addictive puzzle game action from Pop Cap games like Zuma and Bejewled 3.
PS3 Full Game offerings are Oscar Mike with Battlefield 3 charging the field in full force. This ultra realistic shooter made waves last year and is now available to download and play at any time. Once you’ve downloaded it, be sure to check out all the great Add-On multiplayer content like Back To Karkand. You’ll find other new PS3 Full Games to download this week including Grease Dance and The Cursed Crusade.
The classics get some love this week as well with Darkstalkers 3 and Future Cop L.A.P.D hitting the PS one Classics section. The PS2 Classics library continues to grow as well with Red Faction available now to download.
PlayStation Plus subscribers will find access to the Battlefield 3 Full Game Trial awaiting, as well as the already mentioned discount on new release Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds. You’ll also find great SEGA content on sale like tons of discounts on Add-Ons for Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing and Sonic Unleashed.
There’s much more arriving this week, including awesome new Little Big Planet 2 costumes from PSN hits Journey and Escape Plan! Make sure you check out all the details below and let us know your thoughts in the comments below and come back next week to see what’s new in the PlayStation Store, or join the discussion on the PlayStation Community forums in the Official PlayStation Store Update thread.
Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:
PlayStation Plus
| Full Game Trials | The Cursed Crusade Battlefield 3 |
| Discounts | Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds |
| Add-On | Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Metal Sonic + 1 Death Egg Zone Track Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Ryo with Forklift Character Sonic Unleashed Apatos & Smamar Adventure Pack Sonic Unleashed Chunnan Adventure Pack Sonic Unleashed Empired City & Adabat Adventure Pack Sonic Unleashed Holoska Adventure Pack |
PSN Games
Bejeweled 3 ($14.99)
Escape to the biggest, brightest Bejeweled. Discover all-new ways to play the world’s number 1 puzzle game!
ESRB rated E
File size 162 MB
Feeding Frenzy 2: Shipwreck Showdown ($9.99)
Want a game you can really sink your teeth into? Swim and swerve through underwater worlds and chow down on smaller fish as you chomp your way to ocean supremacy.
ESRB rated E
File size 56 MB
The Walking Dead – Episode 1: A New Day ($4.99)
Episode one of a five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning series. Play as Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, who has been given a second chance at life in a world devastated by the undead.
ESRB rated M
File size 476 MB
The Walking Dead – Season Pass ($19.99)
Season pass for the The Walking Dead.
Includes episodes 1 – 5.
ESRB rated M
File size 2.61 GB
Zuma ($9.99)
Survive the ancient temples of Zuma, the critically acclaimed action-puzzler from PopCap! Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it’s up to you to uncover their treasures.
ESRB rated E
File size 20 MB
Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds Complete Collection ($24.99)
Download and play Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds with the complete DLC collection bundled together for the first time. Tee off as Kratos from God of War and dominate the links with the Blades of Chaos, or set new grounds with Sackboy through the Golfasaurus-Rex B.C.C. course.
ESRB rated E
File size 5.97GB
PS3 Full Games
Battlefield 3 ($59.99)
In Battlefield 3, players will step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. They will experience heart-pounding single player missions and competitive multiplayer action ranging across diverse locations from around the globe.
ESRB rated M
File size 12.22 GB
Grease Dance ($19.99)
This is Grease for the New Generation, inspired by the 50’s and danced by you! Shake out your hair, turn up your style and release your inner rock and roll party queen.
ESRB rated T
File size 2.31 GB
The Cursed Crusade ($19.99)
Set against the backdrop of the Old World, two adventurers—both seasoned warriors—will quest across a Western Europe ablaze with the turmoil of a newly begun Fourth Crusade.
ESRB rated M
File size 4.79 GB
Game Demos (free)
Dragon’s Dogma
Dragon’s Dogma demo. Try your hand at 2 quests and customize your own characters who can be imported into the full game!
ESRB rated M
File size 1.67 GB
Ninja Gaiden 3
Feel the burden of cutting another person down in the latest chapter of the acclaimed action series. Jump into the action as the thrilling battle unfolds in the streets of London. This demo also lets you try out two downloadable weapons—the Falcon’s Talons and the Eclipse Scythe!
ESRB rated M
File size 420 MB
The Walking Dead
Download the demo to get a taste of true adventure horror. Play as Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, who has been given a second chance at life in a world devastated by the undead. Unlock the full episode or get The Walking Dead Season Pass (Includes an exclusive premium theme and all 5 episodes)!
ESRB rated M
File size 474 MB
PS3 Add-ons
LittleBigPlanet 2 Escape Plan Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 110 KB
LittleBigPlanet 2 Journey Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 110 KB
Asura’s Wrath – Additional Episode Pack: Part IV ($6.99)
Asura’s Wrath comes to its epic four episode conclusion in “Part IV: Nirvana”!
File size 1.75 GB
FIFA Soccer 12 Uefa Euro 2012 ($19.99, $15.99 with EA Season Ticket)
Get the EA SPORTS UEFA EURO 2012 expansion pack for FIFA 12! Play the UEFA EURO 2012 with authentic teams and players. Build your dream team and dominate Europe in the brand new Expedition mode. Play challenges based off the real tournament. Compete online for glory in the Online UEFA EURO 2012.
File size 672 MB
FIFA Soccer 12 Euro 2012 Free Trial (free)
File size 672 MB
Armored Core 5 Heavy Assault ($2.99)
The Heavy Assault Pack features 171 different early unlock of parts from within the game. The player will gain level-locked parts from early on to gain an upper hand in battle. The same parts will also be unlocked for purchase within the game for players to acquire the same parts to level at will. Download today and let the battle begin!
File size 1.85 MB
Armored Core 5 Recon Set ($2.99)
The Recon Pack features 173 different early unlock of parts from within the game. The player will gain level-locked parts from early on to gain an upper hand in battle. The same parts will also be unlocked for purchase within the game for players to acquire the same parts to level at will. Download today and let the battle begin!
File size 1.85 MB
Soulcalibur V Ancient Armor 1 ($1.99)
This pack contains full plate armor in a High Gothic style. You can make all sorts of fun variations by combining it with the equipment available in the game. See the PlayStation Store for detailed information about this product. (Download “Cepheus Compatibility Pack 2” to view details.)
File size 133 KB
Soulcalibur V Cepheus Compatibility Pack 2 (free)
You must have the Cepheus Compatibility Pack 2 to purchase and use the following in Creation:
- Ancient Armor 1
- Modern Costumes 1
- Tekken Costumes 1
File size 30 MB
Soulcalibur V Modern Costumes 1 ($2.99)
This pack is only for female characters and focuses on contemporary clothing, including stewardess and female military officer costumes. See the PlayStation Store for detailed information about this product. (Download “Cepheus Compatibility Pack 2” to view details.)
File size 133 KB
Soulcalibur V Tekken Costumes 1 ($2.99)
This pack crosses over with NAMCO BANDAI Games’ other popular fighting game series. If you enjoy the costume styling of Tekken, this is the collection for you! See the PlayStation Store for detailed information about this product. (Download “Cepheus Compatibility Pack 2” to view details.)
File size 133 KB
Elevator Action Hd – Additional Stages -4 ($1.99)
New DLC for ELEVATOR ACTION DELUXE has arrived! This completely FREE update gives you five new stages to explore and master. Use all your tricks and skills to survive the runaway elevator! Your status as a superspy is being put to the test. Will you rise to the challenge?
File size 11 MB
Ninja Gaiden 3 – Ultimate Ninja Pack (Free)
New downloadable content for the toughest ninja. Unlock the Ultimate Ninja play style to face the hardest gameplay challenges. Test your combat skills in two new Ultimate Trials. Enhance your online ninja with 6 new customization items. Prove your shinobi skills with the Ultimate Ninja Pack!
File size 138 KB
Warriors Orochi 3 – Samurai Costume ($0.99)
New costumes will be available for selection for 31 characters. The new costumes are for all characters from “Samurai 1” and “Samurai 2”, and for Gracia and Katsuie Shibata only from “Samurai 3”.
File size 32 MB
Warriors Orochi 3 – Stage Pack 1 ($1.99)
New stages will be available for selection under Select Battlefield. In-game music and additional weapons are also included.
New stages:
- “In Vino Veritas” (Weapon available: Bug Catcher)
- “Phantoms of Nanzhong” (Weapon available: Knockout Blow)
- “Ninjas United” (Weapon available: Epiphany)
- “Warriors of Purity” (Weapon available: Lollipop)
File size 42 MB
Warriors Orochi 3 – Wallpapers Dlc 1 ($3.99)
New wallpapers will be available for all 43 characters from “Samurai 1”, “Samurai 2” and “Samurai 3”.
File size 236 MB
Warriors Orochi 3: BGM Pack 1 ($1.99)
New music will be available for selection at previously cleared stages.
File size 11 MB
Worms Ultimate Mayhem: Single-Player Pack ($4.99)
File size 221 KB
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)” – Cinderell ($1.99)
- “Nobody’s Fool” – Cinderella ($1.99)
- “Shelter Me” – Cinderella ($1.99)
- Cinderella Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Cinderella Pack 01. This pack includes “Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone),” “Nobody’s Fool,” and “Shelter Me” by Cinderella
File size: 40 MB – 46 MB (singles), 127 MB (track pack)
Rock Band Network v2.0
- “Feathergun in the Garden of the Sun” – Rishloo ($0.99)
- “Firefight” – Blackguard ($1.99)
- “Keyhole in the Sky” – Rishloo ($0.99)
- “Rocket Dragon” – Machinae Supremacy ($1.99)
- “Gordon Freeman Saved My Life” – Miracle Of Sound ($0.99)
File size: 27 MB – 45 MB (singles)
PS Vita Add-Ons
Ridge Racer Car 06 ‘Rc410’ (Free For Silver Pass) ($1.49)
Add a new machine to your game with the manufacturer KAMATA’s RC410!
*This content is available for free to users who have purchased RIDGE RACER Silver Pass. Check your current contents to avoid double purchasing.
File size 3.52 MB
Ridge Racer Course 04 ‘Oceanfront Cruise Way’ (Free For Silver Pass) ($2.49)
Add a new course to your game with Oceanfront Cruise Way! Finish this stunning evening seaside course in the fastest time possible!
*This content is available for free to users who have purchased RIDGE RACER Silver Pass. Check your current contents to avoid double purchasing.
File size 75 MB
PS Vita Apps
Skype
Compatible with PlayStation Vita system only. Stay in touch with friends and family with Skype on your PS Vita system. Enjoy free video and voice calls to anyone else on Skype, and make calls to mobiles and landlines anywhere in the world. You can connect to Skype on AT&T’s Mobile 3G Broadband Network. We recommend using a Wi-Fi connection; your operator may charge you extra for using your data connection.
File size 9.2 MB
Updates
Rock Band 3 – Bigger Than A Kiss (Rbn 2.0) (Price Change) (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Cars 2: The Video Game (PS3 Full Game) – Price Change (now $29.99, original price $39.99)
Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean (PS3 Full Game) (Price Change) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean (PSP) (Price Change) (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY (PSP)(Price Change)(now $19.99, original price $29.99)
Qore
Qore Episode 47
Avatars
Dynasty Warriors Next Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
Phantom Brave Avatars (x4) ($0.49 each)
The King Of Fighters XIII Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
Disgaea 4 Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
Dynasty Warriors 7 Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
Warriors Orochi 3 Avatars (x8) ($0.49 each)
Game Videos (free)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Collection 1 Launch Trailer.
PULSE 4/24 Edition
Bioshock Infinite Heavy Hitters: Boys Of Silence Trailer
Bioshock Infinite Heavy Hitters: Siren Trailer
Resident Evil 6 – 2nd Trailer
Max Payne 3 – Design And Tech Series Video #3
Max Payne 3 – Multiplayer Trailer Part 1
The Walking Dead – Debut Trailer
The Walking Dead – Playing Dead: Episode 1 (Trailer)
The Walking Dead – Playing Dead: Episode 2 (Trailer)
The Walking Dead – Teaser Trailer
I Am Alive Dev Diary Trailer
PS3 Themes
Prong Tattoo Model Theme ($1.99)
A.C. Milan 2011-2012 Team (Eng) Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
A.C. Milan 2011-2012 Team (Itl) Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Poolside Rendevous Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Beachside Encounter Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Dynamic Celtic Theme 1($2.99)
Dynamic Celtic Theme 2 ($2.99)
Dynamic Anime Theme 3 ($2.99)
Dynamic Anime Theme 4 ($2.99)
PS2 Classics
Red Faction ($9.99)
Join coal miner Parker and help him take down Mars’ oppressive mining corporation and liberate the planet in this classic first person shooter.
ESRB rated M
File size 1.74 GB
PSone Classics
Future Cop L.A.P.D. ($5.99)
In a devastated, gangs have taken over Los Angeles. Armed with the ultimate assault vehicle, the L.A.P.D. must now reclaim the streets!
ESRB rated T
File size 246 MB
Darkstalkers 3 ($5.99)
Pummel opponents as your favorite mythological monster in this classic 2D fighting game. Download Darkstalkers 3 today!
ESRB rated T
File size 485 MB
Bundles
The Walking Dead – Season Pass ($19.99)
ESRB rated M
PlayStation Store for PSP
PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Golf Mania ($3.99)
ESRB rated E
File size 54 MB
Ikari III: The Rescue ($2.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size 33 MB
So much stuff but no Vita games
Fix this Sony
Sweet! Thanks for the update PSN folks!
I’ll take that LBP Journey costume and Dragon’s Dogma demo. Kinda weak otherwise.
Good update, but I’m holding onto all my money for MK on Vita!!! Please be discounted, please oh please!
That was a quick store update!
boo no doctor who boooo
And it looks like another week of nothing for me. Granted The Walking Dead looks nice i got it on Steam and been playing it this whole morning. if you guys seriously want to compete with that you need to get this update sooner. Maybe have a set deadline instead of some time on Tuesday.
Still nothing Vita wise unless you wanted Skype. I’m sorry but i dont understand why this is needed on a Video Game system. Granted i assume some people wanted it, and im happy for you, but i dont see why that is top priority, instead of games. You could be releasing Vita games, but decided on giving us Apps that i would assume most of us are never going to use. If you cant give us Vita games there are still loads of Psp games i (along with a whole lot of other people) are willing to buy, But again you choose not too.
Its a real shame when a company never takes its own system seriously. I want to enjoy my Vita a lot more, but its hard when you guys give us nothing Game-wise.
thanks for the great update, any information on the future DLC for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Elder Scrolls Skyrim, or Final Fantasy XIII-2?
@ gdogg666
While not stated here, it seems like the Doctor Who game got pushed back till Summer. Real shame if you ask me as i too was looking forward to that game.
Any reason why Zuma and Feeding Frenzy are listed when they’ve been available for awhile? I assume this is because they came with the disc version of Bejeweled 3 for “free”. I though it was Zuma’s revenge for a sec and nearly shat.
Already got The Walking Dead on Steam earlier today. I was really excited about the Dragon’s Dogma demo though! Thanks for bringing it to PSN.
And if you guys even take suggestions, please make the Disgaea 4 avatars into a buyable pack, I don’t want to fork over .49 cents each if I want them all. :)
Wow, super early update. Sadly, just a tad too late for me to sift through before running off to work. Dang…
But a lot of stuff in here for me. I was just thinking about buying Cursed Crusade, and now I can buy it digitally. That is really tempting. And I’ll definitely be grabbing the Dragon’s Dogma demo. Need to see if that’s worth buying or not.
Thanks, Sony/Blog Team!
What about Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock? It was delayed until April and this is the last Tuesday…
Yep, so much for the Doctor Who game. Wasn’t it delayed in March and said to be releasing in April? Are we going to hear even a single word about this? We seem to have fallen victim to The Silence.
WO3 DLC here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another early update, nice job. By the way, there’s no price listed beside Red Faction!
@iTofuMan really? ****!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ive been looking forward for it for ages now it seems wtf im starting to think this is sum sick prank
Why the battlefield price is $59.99? its been out there for a while, don’t misunderstand me, i’m not complaining but i tought it will be $49.99 at least… So i presume that the AC: Revelations that would be here on May will be at that price too right?. One more thing, lately i only buy games from the store and i know that you guys are increasing the catalog all you can, but the idea is to have ALL the ps3 games there on digital mode? or just a few ones? An any case, would be great if you guys made a list of wich games will come and when… for at least the next 3-4 months or something like that. Thanks!
I feel like the Vita is getting the same treatment the PSP has been getting prior to launch – and that is not getting any games, demos, or really, much of anything since launch.
At least give us the GR demo, if anything…
whole lot of stuff that i could care less about
I dont get it, sony finally gives us what we wanted with the skype app and now your going to complain about not having vita games , get up , get in your car or a bus, and head to a gamestop or other and buy one, its that simple and will save you memory
Will Ghost Recon Future Soldier’s Beta be available to non-PS+ users at some point?
Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2 and Re: Chain of Memories would be awesome for release, PLease make it happen.
@ BATMANLUVSKITANA
im going to assume thats to me. To which i reply that i have never wanted this app. you (along with some) may have wanted it, but I (and others) didnt. I bought a Vita to play games, as with all my video game systems. not so i could use it to make phone calls.
On a side note i already own the games i currently want to, and have beaten most of them. Its not the fact that i wanted more games, i just want to be sure i have games on the Vita when im done. i feel its better to at least know there are games out there for me to get instead of always waiting. Heck im still waiting on Crisis Core, and Kingdom Hearts to be on the Store.
Hi, Grace. I was wondering if there is an unlock all DLC for HotShots: OOB if I already own the game disc? I bought both SackBoy and Kratos already but there is more out there…
Stop whining about Vita games. If they’re not available, they’re not available. Sony doesn’t make every game and they don’t have full control over what is available digitally.
@ KwietStorm
Actually yes they do. Its their Store and if they feel like they dont want/need to release something they have every right too.
Again like i have said time and time again if they cant release Vita game (which i and everyone else knows they cant) then the next best thing is to give us Psp titles. Seeing as how there are a ton of great psp titles still not on the Psn. it would be a great time to be uploading them, but again they are choosing not too.
While it’s our Store, it is up to the individual publishers to submit content. We’ll happily sell it if it’s submitted and meets certification standards as anything else.