Hi Everyone –
It’s looking to be another stellar week in the PlayStation Store, with great content coming for both your PS Vita and PS3 systems today!
We start with the launch of Resistance: Burning Skies for PS Vita, which ushers in a new era of portable first-person shooters. With dual-analog control, robust multiplayer features and amazing weapon functionality, this is one chapter in the Resistance universe you won’t want to miss, so be sure to download your copy today from the PlayStation Store.
RipStone’s Pure Chess offers something for players regardless of skill level. If you think of yourself as a chess master, match your wits against the genius AI. With gorgeous looks, asynchronous multiplayer, and amazingly detailed environments to play in, this timeless game finds a whole new life. This awesome game is available today on the PlayStation Store for both PS Vita and PS3.
There’s even more must-have downloads for PS Vita owners this week, with the new Nico Nico app and the Gravity Rush demo. With Nico Nico, watch videos from both professional and enthusiast broadcasters. Go to niconico.com to learn more and be sure to download this free app on to your PS Vita today.
You can also get your first hands-on playtime with the highly-anticipated PS Vita action-adventure game Gravity Rush. Try this game our for free before it hits shelves on June 12th by heading to the PlayStation Store today.
For those looking to build up your game collections, we’ve got great news: This week we introduce PS3 Ultimate Editions, and to kick things off we’re having a sale on a variety of PS3 Full Games, which come complete with all of their DLC. Choose from hits like inFAMOUS 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Just Cause 2, Mortal Kombat and more, all available at 30% discounts (50% for PlayStation Plus members)!
Keep a look out for other great content on the PlayStation Store today including the PSN game Mad Riders and the PS2 Classic Rayman Arena. Make sure you check out all the details below and let us know your thoughts in the comments 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
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Full Game Trial | Assassin’s Creed Revelations Full Game Trial Rayman Origins Full Game Trial |
PS3 Games | Rayman Origins (PS Plus Price: $23.99) |
PS3 Ultimate Edition Bundles | MotorStorm Apocalypse (PS Plus Price: $35.34) Bioshock 2 Complete Edition (PS Plus Price: $19.59) Call of Duty: Black Ops Bundle (PS Plus Price: $46.54) inFAMOUS 2 Complete Edition (PS Plus Price:$23.79) Just Cause 2 Ultimate Edition (PS Plus Price:$14.69) L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition (PS Plus Price: $19.59) Mafia II Bundle (PS Plus Price:$14.69) Mortal Kombat Bundle (PS Plus Price:$24.49) Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare Collection (PS Plus Price:$19.59) |
Avatars | Rayman Origins: Globox Toe-grab avatar (PS Plus Price: FREE) Rayman Origins: Baby Dragon avatar (PS Plus Price: FREE) Rayman Origins: Darktoon avatar (PS Plus Price: FREE) |
Theme | Robot Dynamic Theme (PS Plus Price: FREE) |
PSN Games
Mad Riders ($9.99)
Mad Riders is an adrenaline-fueled off-road arcade racing game that sets new standards for the racing genre on PlayStation Network.
ESRB rated E
File size 1.25 GB
Pure Chess ($7.99)
Experience the game of chess like you’ve never seen it before. Download Pure Chess to see how stunning and beautiful chess can really be, and find out if you are a Grandmaster in the making.
ESRB rated E
File size 365 MB
PS Vita Games
Pure Chess ($7.99)
Experience the game of chess like you’ve never seen it before. Download Pure Chess® to see how stunning and beautiful chess can really be, and find out if you are a Grandmaster in the making.
ESRB rated E
File size 347 MB
Resistance: Burning Skies Full Game ($35.99)
As New York fire fighter and National Guardsman Tom Riley, you’re about to come face to face with the brutal Chimeran invasion force in this blistering shooter built from the ground up for the PlayStation Vita.
ESRB rated M
File size 2.84 GB
PS3 Full Games
Assassin’s Creed Revelations ($59.99)
In Assassin’s Creed Revelations, master assassin Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a journey of discovery and revelation.
ESRB rated M
File size 7.8 GB
Rayman Origins ($29.99)
The critics have spoken – “Rayman Origins is Living, Breathing Perfection” -Gamefan. 9.5/10 – IGN, 9 /10 – PlayStation The Official Magazine, 9/10 – Destructoid, 5/5 – Joystiq, 4.5/5 – Gamepro.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 1.42 GB
Game Demos (free)
Mad Riders
Download the demo for Mad Riders now! Mad Riders is an adrenaline-fueled off-road arcade racing game that sets new standards for the racing genre on the PlayStation®Network. Perform aerial stunts, use your boost wisely, and open shortcuts to dominate your friends on 45 tracks in stunning tropical locations across the globe.
ESRB rated E
File size 1.25 GB
PS Vita Demos (Free)
Gravity Rush
Manipulate gravity to save your world from destruction. Gain a new perspective as you take on the role of Kat, a strong-willed girl seeking the means to protect her future in a world that’s crumbling to pieces. Tilt and move the PlayStation Vita, taking gravity into your own hands to deliver devastating attacks, uncover the secrets to your past and explore a mysterious world.
ESRB rated T
File size 472 MB
Resistance: Burning Skies
As New York fire fighter and National Guardsman Tom Riley, you’re about to come face to face with the brutal Chimeran invasion force in this blistering shooter built from the ground up for the PlayStation Vita. The latest installment in the hugely successful franchise focuses on the initial days of the assault by overwhelming Chimeran forces on the U.S. eastern seaboard and intense multiplayer. Download the trial today and experience portable shooting redefined!
ESRB rated M
File size 2.84 GB
PS3 Add-ons
Mass Effect 3: Rebellion Multiplayer Expansion
The Rebellion Multiplayer Expansion opens two new fronts against the Reapers: Firebase Jade’s jungle reservoir and Firebase Goddess on Thessia.
File size 145 MB
Atelier Meruru add ons (x2) ($2.99 – $3.99)
Various add on content.
File size 111 KB – 135 KB
Batman Arkham City – Harley Quinn’S Revenge ($9.99)
As the dust settles in Gotham, Batman is lured back into Arkham City by its last remaining super-criminal; Harley Quinn. Now more dangerous than ever and leading a homicidal gang of her own, she is hell-bent on taking her revenge against the Dark Knight.
File size 818 MB
Dragon’s Dogma add ons (x2) ($0.99 – $2.99)
Various add on content.
File size 707 KB – 11 MB
Elevator Action HD – Additional Stages -5 ($1.99)
New DLC for ELEVATOR ACTION DELUXE has arrived! This update gives you five new stages to explore and master. Sneak or fight? Disguise is the key to success in these stages! Put an end to the enemy’s ambitions! Will you rise to the challenge?
File size 11 MB
LittleBigPlanet 2 Starhawk Minipack ($2.99)
Download the Starhawk Costume Minipack to dress your Sackboy in these exciting costumes: – Emmett – Cutter – The Outlaw To download this costume pack, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 110 KB
MotorStorm RC add ons (x3) ($0.25 – $0.49)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB each
Prototype 2 Excessive Force Pack ($4.99)
Introducing the “Excessive Force” Pack, the most insanely over-the-top pack Radical Entertainment® has ever created!! “Excessive Force” is about to become your middle name.
File size 5.04 MB
Pure Chess Park Game Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features an Autumnal park and an ornate set of park animal chess pieces.
File size 79 MB
Rocksmith – My Chemical Romance Song Pack ($7.99)
File size 9.63 MB
Rocksmith – Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na) By My Chemical Romance ($2.99)
File size 2.6 MB
Rocksmith – Planetary (Go!) By My Chemical Romance ($2.99)
File size 3.12 MB
Rocksmith – Welcome To The Black Parade By My Chemical Romance ($2.99)
File size 3.91 MB
Test Drive Unlimited 2 add ons (x9) ($0.99 each)
Various add on content.
File size 101 KB each
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “SCREAM AIM FIRE” – Bullet for My Valentine ($1.99)
- “TEARS DON’T FALL” – Bullet for My Valentine ($1.99)
- “YOUR BETRAYAL” – Bullet for My Valentine ($1.99)
- “BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE PACK 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE PACK 01. This pack includes “Scream Aim Fire”, “Tears Don’t Fail” and “Your Betrayal”. By Bullet for My Valentine.
File size: 31 MB – 35 MB (singles), 97 MB (track pack)
Rock Band Network v2.0
- “DESCONOCIDO” – Leche de Tigre ($0.99)
- “HALF CAB” – Quartered ($0.99)
- “I AM S/H(IM)E[R] AS YOU AM S/H(IM)E[R] AS YOU ARE ME AND WE… ” – Giraffes? Giraffes! ($0.99)
- “MARTYR TO SCIENCE” – Deadlock ($0.99)
- “THE FALL OF PSILANTHROPY” – Chaotrope ($0.99)
File size: 20 MB – 50 MB (singles)
PS Vita Add-Ons
Hustle Kings add ons (x2) (Free – $1.99)
Various add on content.
File size 1 MB – 21 MB
MotorStorm RC add ons (x3) ($0.25 – $0.49)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB each
Pure Chess Park Game Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features an Autumnal park and an ornate set of park animal chess pieces.
File size 76 MB
Resistance: Burning Skies Online Pass ($9.99)
Various add on content.
File size N/A
PS Vita Apps
Nico Nico (free)
Updates
Fate Unlimited Codes (Price Change) (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Prinny 2 – Digital (Price Change) (PS3) (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
Under Siege – Exclusive (Price Change) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $13.99)
Phantom Brave (Price Change) (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Casino (Price Change) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Avatars
Assassin’s Creed III Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
Ridge Racer Avatar Pack 01 – 03 ($2.49 each)
Game Videos (free)
Dishonored Debut Trailer
Hell Yeah! Gameplay Trailer
London 2012 – The Offical Video Game Of The Olympic Games
Metro: Last Light – Enter The Metro Short Film Trailer
Rocksmith My Chemical Romance DLC Trailer
Spec Ops: The Line – Damned Vs Exiles Trailer
Super Street Fighter Iv Arcade Edition Trailer
PS3 Themes
Assassin’s Creed III Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Bianca Beauchamp Glam Goddess Theme ($1.99)
Bianca Beauchamp Latex Queen Theme ($1.99)
Burial Ground Maggot Head Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Axe Girlfriend Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Dead in the Water Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Handy Snack Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Zombie Rain Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Girls Gone Wild Static Theme ($1.49)
Prong Tattoo Model 2 ($1.99)
PS2 Classics
Rayman Arena ($9.99)
Hop into the arena or race to the finish against your opponents in this Rayman-themed party game.
ESRB rated E
File size 923 MB
Bundles
Call of Duty Black Ops Ultimate Edition ($66.49)
inFAMOUS 2 Ultimate Edition ($33.99)
Mafia II Ultimate Edition ($20.99)
Mortal Kombat Ultimate Edition ($34.99)
Motorstorm Apocalypse Ultimate Edition ($50.49)
Music
Resistance 3 Original Soundtrack from the Video Game ($9.99)
I’m a little disappointed that the games given the Ultimate Edition bundles didn’t have their DLC bundled separately at a discounted price, for those of us that already own the core game.
Why is it DLC in general never has sales or permanent price drops to entice more purchases?
so where is the walking dead episode 2 for the month of may????? Episode 1 came out April 24th and in the description it said each episodes would be monthly……. Im tired of PSN failing to keep its promises…..FAIL
Fate Unlimited Codes 9.99 omg something good on this update! thank you :) i need to get that SFA3max and GGXXAC+ which are also 9.99 but ill wait till i get the 32gb card first
Hello,
Can we please put a rush on the PS3 Headset. The volume is so low on single player. Then in MP I can barely hear the game, and people talking in my ears is the only thing that is loud. Some of us bought them for SP, so we don’t bother the family. I don’t want to hear them talking either. The whole open mic is bad. Even when you turn off the mic, the volume is still low. I paid a 100 bucks for ear warmers. I know they are trying to fix it. But it isn’t hard to copy and paste the old working code and delete that new bad code.
You’d better fix this Resistance: Burning Skies price on the store. You PROMISED a 10% discount on ALL first party titles with a retail counterpart.
You chopped off the title on one of the Rock Band Network songs.
It’s “I Am S/H(im)e[r] As You Am S/H(im)e[r] As You Are Me And We Am I And I Are All Our Together: Our Collective Consciousness’ Psychogenic Fugue”
Also Walking Dead should have come out or at least some news.
Cross-play games should also get released at the same time, looking at you Doctor Who. What is the point of a vita version when most will have played enough on the PS3? I for one don’t and won’t buy it again.
I like the fact that Resistance uses IGN in there video with a Quote. Then IGN scored it 5.5 out of 10.
When I put my shoes on without first putting on socks, my feet get sweaty and uncomfortable. What the heck, Sony!
(Oh, I thought this was the place to complain about stuff)
@140
I will agree with the comment regarding all identical PS3/Vita games being better if bought once, playable on both. It does create a cohesive environment, as all PlayStation products should. Ideally, all products should run the same on both, like videos, identical games, minis, PSOne games.
Let’s get better use of the ratings system! An example would be tanks. If I rate Table Top Tanks highly, I should be given a recommended list containing the Normal Tanks mini, the Battle Tanks PSN game, and even the tank vehicle in MotorStorm RC. The current suggested list on the right of the PS3 PSN Store should act like this.
I was thinking about getting L.A. Noire but then I called Gamestop and they’re selling it for $17.99.
Ah, well. No biggie. I’ve got too many games I need to complete anyway. Gonna pass on this week.
I preordered Resistance burning skies from Best Buy. I received the preorder code but it only included the MP booster. It did not include the 3 Avatars and the Lock screen for the Vita. What is going on here? Can anyone shed some light on this?!
@146 as I and a few others have pointed out walking dead episode 2 is out in june my guess would be next psn update June 5
@146 that may not be up to sony when it hits the store quit complaining
That’s unfortunate that Pure Chess isn’t a 2 for the price of one deal.
I was planning to buy it so that my girlfriend could play against me on the ps3 while I played on the Vita.
But I’m not paying for the same game twice, So I guess I’ll have to wait for some other cross-play games to launch.
Looks like price was changed on Resistance with no notice. I hope you guys automatically refund everyone that already bought it.
We’ll make sure we address this.