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]]> http://www.2d-x.com/r-i-p-steve-jobs/feed/ 0 http://www.2d-x.com/netflix-split-births-qwikster-and-ps3-xbox-360-and-wii-game-rentals/ http://www.2d-x.com/netflix-split-births-qwikster-and-ps3-xbox-360-and-wii-game-rentals/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:50:56 +0000 Eric Guzman http://www.2d-x.com/?p=21456

Yesterday, Netflix was a movie and TV show delivery service. Today, it’s also a video game delivery service.

If you haven’t been keeping up with Netflix’s recent dealings, the company has split its streaming service and mail-in-DVD service. Netflix will handle internet movie streaming, while the newly formed Qwikster will handle the snail mail service and, according the Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, video game rentals.

This might be beneficial to Qwikster as many customers were confused and angry about the recent Netflix price restructuring. But with no pricing details and no official number regarding exactly how many copies of games Qwikster will have on hand (or even what consoles it  will support it) this new division may face a rough transition. Qwikster’s main competitor Gamefly supports every current gen console and older generations including the GameBoy Advance, with over 7,000 titles to choose from. Gamers can also keep their Gamefly rentals for $39.99 another benefit from having the service.

This raises an important question: Will Qwikster be able to provide customers with DVD, Blu-ray, and video game rentals for a flat, sub-$20 fee?

A little while ago Atlus put up a teaser website that everyone knew would be related to Persona 4 given its black text and black yellow background, just like the logo of the popular 2008 PlayStation 2 RPG. And wouldn’t you know it, this week’s Famitsu magazine revealed an enhanced port of Persona 4 for the PlayStation Vita, as well as a Persona fighting game by the BlazBlue team and a few words on Persona 5.

The Persona 4 Vita port, titled Persona 4: The Golden, will include a new character named Marie, new event scenes with new animation, a new opening intro with new music, additional voice acting, and most interestingly, a new a feature that uses the Vita’s communication capabilities to request help during the game’s dungeons. Without going into details Famitsu also revealed other improvements that have been requested by players will be included.

Persona 4: The Golden will come out spring 2012 in Japan. Hopefully a U.S. release will follow suit. I’ve been holding off on playing it on PS2 for a while in case a portable version was released. Procrastination pays off!

The unexpected announcement is the Persona fighting game from Arc System Works, the talented team behind BlazBlue and Hard Corps Uprising. Apparently, it takes place two months after Persona 4 with bizzaro mascot character Teddie hosting a fighting tournament that will also invite Persona 3 characters like blonde bombshell Aegis into the fray. Other confirmed brawlers include Chie, Yosuke and the P4 protagonist. True to tradition, Shoji Meguro will handle music while Katsura Hashino directs.

It will see release in Japanese arcades in spring 2012 with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 ports to follow in summer 2012 in Japan. Considerin’ how much we love the fightin’ here, we better see it here, too!

Atlus also reassured via Famitsu magazine that Persona 5 is indeed on its way with the usual team on board. Katsura Hashino will return to direct, Shoji Meguro to compose, and Shigenori Soejima to character design. No further details unfortunately. But with an enhanced port of Persona 4 for PlayStation Vita, a Persona fighting game, and a Persona 4 anime all around the corner, can you reaaaally complain?

If you weren’t already excited for Zelda: Skyward Sword maybe this will make you inner nerd weep tears of joy: Nintendo has announced a Skyward Sword bundle that will contain the game and a gold Wii Remote Plus controller.

Even better, everyone who buys Skyward Sword, no matter if it’s the bundle or not, will receive a special music CD. This disc will feature orchestral arrangements of songs that will be performed at The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert. The limited edition gold controller bundle will have a suggested retail price of $69.99.

Nintendo has also announced the fourth installment in the Professor Layton series, titled Professor Layton and the Last Specter. It is the beginning of a new trilogy that gives players the opportunity to play through the events that lead to the original title. Nintendo is also including a bonus role-playing game called Professor Layton’s London Life. This is a North American exclusive that will contain more than 100 hours of extra content, from the get go.

Nintendo will also make use of the 3DS’s multiplayer capabilities this fall/winter with, Pokemon Rumble Blast (Oct. 24), Super Mario 3D Land (November) and Mario Kart 7 (December). Nintendo also plans to incorporate multiplayer in the upcoming Tetris: Axis for the 3DS. The game includes more than 20 different modes, and up to eight players can compete in wireless multiplayer battles–even if only one person has a game card.

Hideo Kojima may just be trolling us all (after all, this is the guy who made Metal Gear Solid 2), or making a huge announcement that Zone of Enders fans are longing to hear.

Kojima tweeted a picture of what appears an Orbital Frame from Zone of the Enders. What makes this revelation more shocking, is that the new Z.O.E. which may be a sequel (implied by the 3) or could simply land on the Nintendo 3DS. This is huge news for the 3DS in light of recent struggles.

Z.O.E. was overlooked by many gamers when it first arrived on the PS2 back in 2001. It was actually a really good game, which featured lightning fast mechs, an interesting plot, and easily the best graphics on the PS2 at the time. Not all was great; a shoddy translation and repetitive enemy types hampered the game. Plus, the Metal Gear Solid 2 demo disc  that came packaged in with the game overshadowed it. Yet it was successful enough to spawn a sequel, which improved everything that was great about the game and addressed all the problems that plagued the original.

Z.O.E. will see a revival with the release of the HD collection in 2012. The HD collection will feature both the first game and the sequel, and will be available for the PS3 and Xbox 360. This is a great move to introduce gamers to a title that they might have missed, and set the stage for the possible 3DS sequel.

As of right now Z.O.E. 3DS is just a rumor,  with no word on a release dat or an official announcement. We will have our eyes peeled for any developments that come out of Gamescom later this week.

Google recently added games to its newest project, Google+, but social media giant Facebook is not one to be outdone by the newcomer to the space. As such, Facebook just revamped its own social games to battle against the upcoming Google tyrant.

The new update, which is a shock to no one who uses the site regularly, is part of some great timing on Facebook’s part. The enhancement is designed to make the games easier to follow and play (or just hide if games so  choose). The changes include:

• Dedicated real-time feed for game updates
• Full-screen modes for certain games
• More control in limiting when, where, and how often game updates appear
• “Most Used Apps” bookmarks in the upper-right corner of your window
• Including added new features that limit game notifications from the more popularly used games like Farmville.

Chances are that Facebook would ‘ve anyway; constant updates are something that has plagued many Facebook followers, but now it seems as though the social network is prepped for battle against Google+.

Microsoft has received plenty of praise for its Summer of Arcade series, and rightfully so; it’s produced such gems as Limbo and Bastion. Sony, however, hasn’t thrown in the towel just yet and plans to rival Microsoft’s promotion with “Playstation Network Play.”

PlayStation Network Play, when it kicks off in a few weeks, will be an annual event that allows people to pre-order games before they ‘re released (and through the pre-order, receive a free piece of DLC). If you’re a true early adopter and pre-order at least five days before a game’s release, you’ll score a free theme. Gamers who buy all four games will get a free copy of Payday: The Heist and as an added incentive, Playstation Plus subscribers will get 20% discount on all the games featured in the promotion. What are these wonderful games (priced at $14.99 a piece), you ask?

• Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition is first up on August 23^rd. Pre-ordering the game unlocks Gill on day one instead of blistering your thumbs beating the game with every character.
• DeathSpank: The Baconing is set for release on August 30^th. Pre-ordering the game unlocks Roesha as a co-op character.
• September will see the release of the last two games, Bloodrayne: Betrayal on the 6^th and Renegade Ops on the 13^th. Bloodrayne’s pre-order comes with a static theme, while the game itself has a dynamic theme and Playstation Home avatar. Renegade Ops pre-orders will include a free vehicle and DLC character pack.

Pre-orders begin this Tuesday, August 9^th allowing players to get the free themes that are available. Don’t forget though, if you want to get Payday: The Heist for free on September 20^th, you MUST buy all four games.

Here’s hoping that Playstation Network Play will do for Playstation what Summer of Arcade did for the Xbox 360.

With the “Welcome Back” program officially over in the US, the Playstation Store opens itself with a huge media blowout. Mortal Kombat’s blind swordsman Kenshi makes a return to MK9, LittleBigPlanet shows it hasn’t been forgotten with new clothes and stickers supporting InFamous 2. Criterion Games’ Burnout Paradise is now available for a steal at around $8 and Naughty Dog allows everyone to join in on the multiplayer fun that is Uncharted 3: Drake’s Fortune’s public beta.

PlayStation Plus

New Release Games & DLC

• Bomberman ULTRA (Free with Plus, a $9.99 value)
• Me Monstar: Hear Me Roar (Free and Exclusive Plus)
• Medievil PS one title (Free with Plus, a $5.99 value)
• Alien Zombie Death mini (Free with Plus, $3.99 value)
• MotorStorm Apocalypse Outlaw Vehicle Pack (PlayStation Plus price $1.99; a 20% discount)

New Release Themes, Avatars and Media

• Mega Man Powered Up – Avatar Bundle (x14) (Plus Exclusive, $1.49)
• PlayStation Plus Clock Dynamic Theme (Free and exclusive to Plus)
• Qore July Episode 38 – Single Episode (Free with Plus, a $2 .99 value)

Updates

Burnout Paradise Add-Ons

• Burnout Paradise Party Pack – Sale (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
• Burnout Paradise Toy Car Collection – Sale (now $1.99, original price $6.99)
• Burnout Paradise: Big Surf Island – Sale (now $2.99, original price $6.99)
• Burnout Paradise: Cops And Robbers – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
• Burnout Paradise: Legendary Car Pack – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
• Burnout Paradise: Boost Specials Car Pack – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
• Burnout Paradise: Time Savers Pack – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Add-Ons

• Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Armed And Dangerous Pack – Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)
• Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Lamborghini Untamed Pack – Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)
• Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Porsche Unleashed Pack – Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)
• Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Super Sports Pack – Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)
• Need For Speed Hot Pursuit – Three For All Bundle – Sale (now $10.99, original price $19.99)

Need For Speed Pro Street Add-Ons

• Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Collector’s Upgrade – Sale (now $2.99, original price $9.99)
• Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Extender Pack Bundle 1 – Sale (now $1.99, original price $5.99)
• Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Extender Pack Bundle 2 – Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)
• Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Muscle Car Bundle – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
• Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Sport Car Bundle – Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)
• Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Tuner Car Bundle – Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)
• Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Ultimate Bundle – Sale (now $2.99, original price $9.99)

Need For Speed Shift Add-Ons

• Need For Speed: Shift: Exotic Racing Series – Sale (now $2.99, original price $9.99)

Need For Speed Undercover Add-Ons

• Need For Speed: Undercover Collector’s Edition Upgrade – Sale (now $2.99, original price $10.00)
• Need For Speed: Undercover Exotic Car Bundle – Sale (now $1.99, original price $7.50)
• Need For Speed: Undercover Muscle Car Bundle – Sale (now $1.99, original price $5.00)
• Need For Speed: Undercover Tuner Car Bundle – Sale (now $1.99, original price $5.00)
• Need For Speed: Undercover Ultimate Performance Bundle – Sale (now $1.99, original price $10.00)
• Need For Speed: Undercover Ultimate Visual Bundle – Sale (now $1.99, original price $5.00)
• Need For Speed: Undercover: Boss Car Bundle – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)

Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Towers – Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Fate/unlimited codes – Sale (now $9.99, original price $19.99)

Power Stone Collection – Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Ultimate Ghosts ‘N Goblins – Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Betas

UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception – Multiplayer Beta (Free)

Qore

Qore Episode 38 – July Edition ($2.99)
in July’s Episode 38 of Qore Presented by the PlayStation Network, Veronica Belmont explored the sand dunes of “Journey”, gets behind the shield in “Captain America: Super Soldier”, profiles industry legend Ted Price, and Audrey Cleo takes a look at the quirky over-the-top world of “No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise.”
File size: 1.49 GB

Downloadable Games

PlayStation Move Ape Escape ($19.99)
The next chapter in the beloved Ape Escape saga is now available. Dive into an original new adventure full of monkeys and mayhem designed exclusively for the PlayStation Move motion controller! Get ready to explore 15 diverse levels filled with over 500 different monkeys to capture. Or challenge your friends with some wild and wacky mini-games! Download the full game today!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 2.23 GB

PSone Classics

Rapid Angel Psone Import ($5.99)
Japanese developer Techo Soleil has a knack for creating games with sophisticated charm and nuance. This combo beat-em up and platformer has something special for those with a subtle eye for Japanese ingenuity. Play one of three heroines, each with well-crafted moves and a charming voice.
File Size: 121 MB

Yakiniku Bugyou Psone Import ($5.99)
Yakiniku Bugyou is an action game using yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat) as the theme. Players will become a yakiniku master. You must prepare and cook the food and attend to your customers to level up the chef’s scale. Watch as your patrons judge your skills!
File Size: 50 MB

Add-on Game Content

Cars 2 – Kabuki Mater ($0.99)
Play as Kabuki Mater in cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 5.78 MB

Cars 2 – Mater As Ivan ($0.99)
Play as Mater disguised as Ivan in Cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 5.28 MB

Cars 2 – The Queen (Free)
Play as The Queen in Cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 23 MB

Cars 2 – Uncle Topolino ($0.99)
Play as Uncle Topolino in Cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 38 MB

Cars 2 – Victor Hugo ($0.99)
Play as Victor Hugo Mater in Cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 37 MB

Dirt 3: Horn Pack ($0.99)
Download 6 new Horns and let your rivals know you’re coming for them!
File size: 2.92 MB

Record of Agarest War Zero – Additional Costumes and Packs ($2.49 – $5.99) (x11)
These are Record of Agarest War Zero DLC. A battle across generations, with the fate of an entire planet at stake!
File size: 130 KB each

Ghostbusters: Sanctum Of Slime Challenge Pack ($1.99)
Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime Challenge Pack brings a new single player experience to the ghost-hunting. With two new game modes, Lonely Hero and Arcade Challenge, you won’t put the controller down! In Lonely Hero there is no co-op, no friendly teammates; just you and waves of the possessed paranormal. Designed for seasoned gamers, Arcade Challenge gives players a limited number of lives to see how their skills line up on a distinct Global Leaderboard.
File size: 308 KB

Super Street Fighter IV – Arcade Challengers Pack ($3.99)
Download alternate costumes for Yun, Yang, Evil Ryu and Oni! There are a total of eight costumes in this pack! This downloadable content is for SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV ARCADE EDITION only.
File size: 100 KB

Tales From Space: About A Blob: Co-Operative Map Pack ($1.49)
This level pack features two co-operative levels set on an alien planet. Note: Two local players are required!
Download the premium Co-op Level Pack today!
File size: 13 MB

WWE All-Stars: All-Time Greats Pack ($3.99)
What a rush! Download this pack to add some of the greatest Superstars of all-time to WWE All Stars. This pack features Hawk and Animal, the legendary Road Warriors, Chris Jericho, and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler!
File size: 100 KB

WWE All-Stars: R-Truth (Free)
What’s up? It’s R-Truth! Download now to add one of WWE’s premier rising stars to WWE All Stars.
File size: 100 KB

Mortal Kombat – Compatibility Pack 2 (Free)
Only true warriors download the Smoke and Noob Sailbot Klassic Mortal Kombat skins. Please Note: This pack also contains a compatibility update.
File size: 73 MB

Mortal Kombat – Warrior Kenshi ($4.99)
Download and play as the Warrior Kenshi. For years the swordsman Kenshi traveled the world in search of worthy opponents. When a mysterious man offered to show him the location of Sento, an ancient sword worthy of his abilities, Kenshi succumbed to pride. When Kenshi retrieved the sword, spirits of ancient warriors spewed forth, blinding him. The man revealed himself to be Shang Tsung and Kenshi vowed revenge.
File size: 73 MB

MotorStorm Apocalypse “The Rock” Livery (Free)
Enjoy this free new livery design for MotorStorm Apocalypse, which can be applied to any vehicle in the game.
File size: 100 KB

MotorStorm Apocalypse Outlaw Skull & Flames Supermini Pack ($0.99)
Enjoy this new Supermini vehicle for MotorStorm Apocalypse, complete with custom skull and flames decal pack.
File size: 200 KB

MotorStorm Apocalypse Outlaw MVMC Superbike Custom Pack ($0.99)
Enjoy this new Superbike vehicle for MotorStorm Apocalypse, complete with custom MVMC decal pack.
File size: 200 KB

MotorStorm Apocalypse Outlaw Brotherhood Muscle Car Custom ($0.99)
Enjoy this new Muscle Car vehicle for MotorStorm Apocalypse, complete with custom Brotherhood decal pack.
File size: 200 KB

ModNation Racers Alien Invasion Mini Theme ($6.99)
ModNation Racers has been infiltrated by aliens, and they’re come in style. In fact, they’ve come in a Style Pack! Style Packs are loaded with plenty of creation parts to get your creative juices flowing, and this one brings some extraterrestrial flair. Download the Alien Invasion Mini Theme Today!
File size: 100 KB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Infamous 2 Minipack ($2.99)
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

Yoostar 2: Various Scenes ($1.99 – $4.99) (x10)
Various Scenes from movies.
File size: 63 MB – 233 MB

Rock Band 3 Add-Ons

• “Aerials” – ($1.99)
• “For What It’s Worth” – ($1.99)
• “Hypnotize” – ($1.99)
• “Man On The Moon” – ($1.99)
• “Turning Japanese” – ($1.99)

File size: 17 – 35 MB (singles)

Rock Band Network V2.0

• “Beat Fly” – Tiny Danza ($0.99)
• “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” – Eiffel 65 ($1.99)
• “Hair Trigger” – The Acro-Brats ($1.99)
• “Hey I” – Blackberry Wednesday ($0.99)
• “My Star” – Andromeda ($1.99)

File size: 14 – 39 MB (singles)

Bundles

Cars 2 – Character Bundle ($2.99)
Play as Uncle Topolino, Mater as Ivan, Kabuki Mater, and Victor Huga Mater in Cars 2: The video Game!
File size: 109.06 MB

Burnout Paradise – Full Game Plus Bundle ($7.99)
Take off into the world of Paradise City at ludicrous speed. This bundle contains the full digital version of Burnout paradise with all cars and bikes unlocked so that you can jump right into your favorite ride. The bundle also includes the Boost Specials cars, the Hawker Mech and Carson Extreme hot Rod, so you’ll be leading the pack in no time!
File size: 3.45 GB

MotorStorm Apocalypse Outlaw Vehicle Pack ($2.49)
Enjoy this bundle of three vehicles and custom decal packs for MotorStorm Apocalypse, including a skill and flames Supermini, Brotherhood Muscle Car, and MVMC Superbike, at a reduced bundle price.
File size: 600 KB

Avatars

Mega Man Powered Avatars ($0.49) (x7)
File size: 100 KB

MotorStorm Apocalypse Vehicles Avatar Bundle ($0.99)
File size: 653 KB

Game Videos (free)

Bioshock Infinite – Factions at War Trailer
File size: 123 MB (HD)

Brink Official Launch Trailer
File size: 101 MB (HD)

Fast Draw Showdown Game Trailer
File size: 31 MB (HD)

Battlefield 3 Frostbite 2 Highlights Trailer
File size: 146 MB (HD 1080)

Catherine – An Introduction To Vincent Brooks Trailer
File size: 26 (HD)

Catherine – Are You Committed Trailer
File size: 49 MB (HD)

NeverDead E3 2011 Trailer
File size: 76 MB (HD)

Captain America: Super Soldier Prologue Trailer
File size: 95 MB (HD)

Sonic Generations: E3 Trailer
File size: 49 MB (HD)

Dungeon Siege III Demo Trailer
File size: 46 MB

Battle: LA Action Mash-Up
File size: 22 MB (HD), 36 MB (HD 1080)

Resistance 3 Battle: LA Game Demo Trailer
File size: 30 MB (HD), 51 MB (HD 1080)

Battle: LA on Blu-ray with Exclusive Resistance 3 Preview!
File size: 12 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

Arianny Celeste Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 3.25 MB

Battle Gear: UAV Drove Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 7.03 MB

Blackhole Slot Machine Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 5 MB

The Sexy Ladies of SHOW Magazine Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 5.12 MB

PS3 Wallpapers (free)

Catherine – Katherine Wallpaper
File size: 111 KB (SD), 453 KB (HD 1080)

Catherine – Logo Wallpaper
File size: 142 KB (SD), 271 KB (HD 1080)

Catherine – Vincent Wallpaper
File size: 88 KB (SD), 336 KB (HD 1080)

Catherine Wallpaper
File size: 121 KB (SD), 504 KB (HD 1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Ninjamurai ($1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 25 MB

Sony is kicking of the first day of summer with some Playstation Store goodness.

Mortal Kombat character Skarlet makes an appearance, Killzone 3 gets a retro fix with it’s new map pack, and Virtua Tennis 4 gets a Move and 3D demo. Not to mention all of the usual add-ons and Playstation Plus features. The full list below:

PlayStation Plus

Discounted Games

• 3 on 3 NHL Arcade (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $9.99)
• Madden NFL Arcade (PlayStation Plus price $5.00, regular price $9.99)
• Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters Eagle Pack (PlayStation Plus price $20.99, regular price $34.99)

Featured Themes & Avatars

• Growing Garden Dynamic Theme (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
• Mega Man Legends 2 – 18 Avatar Bundle (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers for $1.99)

Updates

• Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 – Sale (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
• Bionic Commando: Rearmed – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Downloadable Games

Alien Zombie Mega Death ($7.99)
When death by Alien Zombie just isn’t enough. You need to stick some MEGA into the mix! Not that it’s only blasting you’ll be doing. Oh no! There’s bombs to defuse. Space babies to rescue. Jet packs for flying silliness. Spread out over 70 levels combining both one shot adventure levels and to the death survival modes. All dressed up in traditional PomPom silliness, so as to avoid traumatizing any small children.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size 256 MB

Game Demos (free)

Virtua Tennis 4 PS3 Move/3D Demo
The Virtua Tennis 4 development team are always trying to break new boundaries and for this version of the game two evolutionary new inclusions are the use of PlayStation Move motion controller and stunning stereoscopic 3D. Both have been implemented setting a new video gaming benchmark – try them for free now with the demo.
ESRB Rated E
File size 455 MB

Add-on Game Content

ModNation Racers Moon Colony Props Pack ($4.99)
Take your latest ModNation Racers track creations into orbit with the Moon Colony Parts Pack to create the ultimate space race!
File size: 100 KB

Killzone 3 From The Ashes Pack ($4.99)
Brace yourself – the ISA and Helghast armies are set to clash in some intense online multiplayer battles. Join the front line on two new battlefields and two Killzone 2 retro maps on planet Helghan. Download this Killzone 3 From The Ashes Pack today!
File size: 719 MB

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ressurection ($9.99)
Follow up to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow “reverie”. Gabriel’s fate and that of the Belmont class is laid bare, find out his fate in Resurrection, the stunning finale to CV:LOS.
File size: 687 MB

Record of Agarest War Zero – Additional Costumes and Packs (free – $7.99) (x14)
This is Record of Agarest War Zero DLC. A battle across generations, with the fate of an entire planet at stake!
File size: 130 KB – 57 MB

Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds – Shadow Battle 10 ($0.99)
The 10th installment of Shadow Battle allows you to fight special and unique AI opponents, and win new titles to boot! Do you have what it takes to take on these one-of-a-kind fighters in a match of MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3!?
File size: 276 KB

Cars 2: Add-ons ($0.99 – $2.99) (x4)
Play as various characters in Cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 4.98 MB – 82.04 MB

Mortal Kombat – Warrior Skarlet ($4.99)
Download and play as the Mortal Kombat Warrior Skarlet.

File size: 73 MB
L.A. Noire: “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson Case (Free with purchase of L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass) ($3.99)
At 9:45 in the morning, a thunderous explosion rocks Los Angeles. City blocks are flattened and smoke and ash fill the air. Detectives Phelps and Biggs race to the site of the former Nicholson Electroplating plant to find a pile of unanswered questions.
File size: 685 MB

YOU DON’T KNOW JACK: Jack Pack 4 ($4.99)
Still here?! Three bonus packs of TRIVIA INSANITY ain’t enough?! Fine. Get a load of these 10 SPANKIN’-NEW EPISODES of the world’s favorite quiz show party game and hunker down with tons more trivia and verbal abuse. Your host Cookie has reached deep into his darkest trivia orifices to retrieve fresh questions and fresher prizes, along with some not-so-fresh unmentionables. It’s more YOU DON’T KNOW JACK!
File size: 287 MB

F.E.A.R. 3 – F.E.A.R. Pass ($9.99)
Activate F.E.A.R. Pass today to access two additional multiplayer modes: F**king Run and Soul Survivor!
File size: 117 MB

Yoostar 2: various scenes ($1.99 – $6.99) (x13)
Various scenes from movies.
File size: 64 MB – 595 MB

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

“Blurry” – Puddle of Mudd ($1.99)

“Control” – Puddle of Mudd ($1.99)

“She Hates Me” – Puddle of Mudd ($1.99)

“Misery” – Maroon 5 ($1.99)

“This Love” – Maroon 5 ($1.99)

“Won’t Go Home Without You” – Maroon 5 ($1.99)

Maroon 5 Pack 2 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Maroon 5 Pack 02. This pack includes “This Love”, “Misery” and “Won’t Go Home Without You”. By Maroon 5

Puddle of Mudd Pack 1 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Puddle of Mudd Pack 01. This pack includes “Blurry”, “Control” and “She Hates Me”. By Puddle of Mud.

File size:19 MB – 79 M

Rock Band Network V2.0

“Chameleon Carneval” – Andromeda ($1.99)

“Deception – Concealing Fate Part Two” – TesseracT ($1.99)

“Half Crazy” – Jukebox the Ghost ($1.99)

“Veil Of Illumination (Part 1)” – Andromeda ($1.99)

“Veil Of Illumination (Part 2)” – Andromeda ($1.99)

File size: 20 MB – 50 MB

Bundles

Killzone 3 Map Pack Bundle ($9.99)
File size: 1.38 GB

Buy Marvel Pinball – Get ZEN PINBALL FREE ($9.99)
File size: 591 MB

Cars 2: The Video Game – Undercover Character Bundle ($2.99)
File size: 82.04 MB

Sonic’s 20th Birthday Bundle Sale ($19.99)
File Size: 1.95 GB

Avatars

Prinny 2: Phantom Thief Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Game Videos (free)

Top Spin 4 – Playstyles Trailer #4: All Around
File size: 54 MB (HD)

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Escalation Multiplayer Preview Trailer
File size: 147 MB (HD)

Fallout: New Vegas – Honest Hearts DLC Trailer
File size: 60 MB (HD)

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2: Heroes’ Trailer
File size: 45 MB (HD)

Call Of Juarez The Cartel Gameplay Trailer
File size: 90 MB (HD)

Storm – Winter Trailer
File size: 52 MB (HD)

Operation Flashpoint: Red River Trailer
File size: 154 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

Armageddon Riders Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 6.48 MB

PlayStation Move Ape Escape Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 3.23 MB

American Pride Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 11 MB

PS3 Wallpapers (free)

Armageddon Riders: Wallpaper 2
File size: 900 KB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Brick Breaker ($3.99)
ESRB Rated: E
File size: 12 MB

Labyrinth ($3.99)
ESRB Rated: E
File size: 13 MB

Solitaire ($3.99)
ESRB Rated: E
File size: 14 MB

Source: US Playstation Blog

New video game talk show Vs. Mode: Two Can Play pits two of the gaming industry’s top designers, developers and executives together in heated debate. The series pilot, “Video Game History: The Past, Present and Future of Play” stars Ultima creator Richard Garriott and Naughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin, who argue just how far gaming has come, and has yet to go. It offers a fascinating perspective on just how much the art and business of game design has changed over the last four decades, from the days of 5 ¼ inch floppy disks and Apple II computers to today’s wonderful world of social games, iPhone apps, free to play online outings, and digital distribution.

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