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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

PSN Update -- 'Sight for Sore Eyes' edition

This can't possibly be- It's flat out impossible.

And yet it is... PSOne classics have returned! Rise from your grave!!!11!!1

Okay, so this week we get Tomb Raider (the original). Hey wait a sec... wasn't Tomb Raider out already? Yeah... it was... so it's free for Plus subscribers now. Oh. So there still aren't any new PSOne games huh? Well that's just great.

Read on for some nice price drops (but no classics)- oh ModNation Racers, does no one love you!?!



PlayStation Plus

Tomb Raider (PS one Classic) (PlayStation Plus price $5.00, original price $9.99)

Updates

Street Fighter Alpha – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.99, original price $5.99) **Part of the PlayStation 15th Anniversary Sale
Brain Challenge Expansion Pack (PS3) ( – Sale (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Brain Challenge – Sale (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Madden NFL Arcade – Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Ace Armstrong Vs. The Alien Scumbage – Permanent Price Change (PS3/PSP) (now $5.99, original price $6.99)
Flying Tiger PS3 Premium Themes – Permanent Price Change (x17) (now $1.49 each, original price $1.99 each)
ModNation Racers PSP – Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $29.99)

Downloadable Games

Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue ($14.99)
Join DeathSpank in the hunt for the Thongs Of Virtue! Fight through war-torn battlefields, tame the High Plains and sail the savage seas. Experience fast paced action-RPG combat with over 150 quests and tons of weapons, armor and loot to collect.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.26 GB
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light ($14.99)
Unlock the full version of Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and enjoy a classic formula of combat, exploration, puzzles, and breathtaking visuals in this fast-paced arcade experience. Team up with a friend or go at it alone as you traverse and solve deadly traps, fight hordes of undead enemies, and collect dozens of weapons, artifacts and relics.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 2.3 GB
Swords & Soldiers ($9.99)
Blend ninja monkeys, attacking Aztecs and brutal Vikings with everything you love about real time strategy games and you’ve got Swords and Soldiers, a unique new game hitting the PlayStation Network! Acquire resources, assemble your army, thwart enemies and dominate your opponents in single and multiplayer local and online modes. Advance through each level and unlock special modes, minigames and PSN trophies as you go!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 248 MB

Game Demos (free)

Swords & Soldiers Demo
Blend ninja monkeys, attacking Aztecs and brutal Vikings with everything you love about real time strategy games and you’ve got Swords and Soldiers, a unique new game hitting the PlayStation Network! Acquire resources, assemble your army, thwart enemies and dominate your opponents in single and multiplayer local and online modes. Advance through each level and unlock special modes, minigames and PSN trophies as you go!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 248 MB
EA SPORTS MMA Demo
EA SPORTS MMA brings the authenticity of the world’s most intense combat sport home like never before. Go on the offensive with a dynamic control system for strikes, elbows, knees and kicks and strategically manage advances and counters with an intuitive submission system. Battle it out in the Strikeforce cage or deliver vicious soccer kicks and head stomps in a ring in Japan. Are you ready? Let’s get it on!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.25 GB
MySims SkyHeroes Demo
Take off as Pilots. Land as Heroes! Take to the sky to lead the resistance against Morcubus and his drone army and to stop his plans to take over the skyways! MySims SkyHeroes is an all new adventure that brings the thrill and high-speed action of flying to the creative, immersive world of MySims.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 448 MB
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Demo
Download and play the new Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Demo Today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.61 GB
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light Demo
Download the trial version of Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Team up with a friend or go at it alone as you experience the first level of the game.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 2.3 GB
Heavy Rain PlayStation Move Demo
This demo for Heavy Rain features two levels from the game and is fully playable with the new PlayStation Move motion controller. Download today!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.97 GB

Add-on Game Content

Borderlands – New Revolution ($9.99)
The Hyperion Corporation thought it had solved their greedy, 2nd-hand-trading treasure hunter profit concern when they activated the Interplanetary Ninja Assassin Claptrap. In new missions, across new areas, against new bosses, our heroes must stop the claptrap revolution before they assimilate all life on Pandora. Oh, and collect a reward too.
File size: 1.33 GB
ModNation Racers: Air Raid Mod ($0.99)
Whether he’s soaring through the skies off jumps or shooting Hydra missiles at his latest opponent, Air Raid will stop at nothing to win the race. Once in the crosshairs of his one-of-a-kind Fighter Plane Kart, you better say your prayers! This ModNation Racers Mod includes a fully-designed Mod, as well as several related parts and accessories for you to Create with. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB
ModNation Racers: Air Raid Kart ($0.99)
Whether he’s soaring through the skies off jumps or shooting Hydra missiles at his latest opponent, Air Raid will stop at nothing to win the race. Once in the crosshairs of his one-of-a-kind Fighter Plane Kart, you better say your prayers! This ModNation Racers Kart includes a fully-designed Kart, as well as several related parts and accessories for you to Create with in the Kart Studio. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB
ModNation Racers: Air Raid Mod and Kart ($1.75)
Whether he’s soaring through the skies off jumps or shooting Hydra missiles at his latest opponent, Air Raid will stop at nothing to win the race. Once in the crosshairs of his one-of-a-kind Fighter Plane Kart, you better say your prayers! This ModNation Racers Mod and Kart pack includes a fully-designed Mod, Kart, as well as several related parts and accessories for you to Create with in the Mod and Kart Studios. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB
Mafia II – Greaser Pack ($2.99)
Greaser DLC – 2 new hot-rod speedsters and 2 new suits for Vito in this greaser inspired pack.
File size: 13 MB
Mafia II – Renegade Pack ($2.99)
Renegade DLC – Outfit Vito in 2 new suits to fit his renegade persona and 2 new cars, a small sports coupe and a 50s hot rod.
File size: 16 MB
Mafia II – Vegas Pack ($2.99)
Vegas DLC – Vito shows his Vegas style with 2 new cars and 2 new suits.
File size: 11 MB
Mafia II – War Hero Pack ($2.99)
War Hero DLC – Vito looks sharp in 2 new military suits, including a full uniform. 2 military vehicles complete the pack.
File size: 9.22 MB
Naughty Bear – Episode 9 – Pirate Bear ($4.99)
Filled with exclusive hidden treasures, deadly weapons and brutal buccaneers, players will be able to plot a course through four new challenges in Episode 9. As the terrors of the high seas come ashore to do battle, players will encounter all their favorite bears, new character Admiral Giggles, as well as The Pirates and their Captain, The Dread Pirate Bearbeard.
File size: 198 MB
Blazblue: Continuum Shift – Valkenhayn R Heilsing ($7.99)
The new character Valkenhayn is now available to use.
File size: 2.51 MB
Deathspank: Thongs Of Virtue – Snowy Mountain Dungeon DLC ($2.99)
Be alert, brave hero! A freezing yet terrifying dungeon has opened up in the Snowy Mountains! Horrible enemies of ice, flesh and terror await DeathSpank in this, the greatest expansion of all time! This product supports the following languages: In-game speech: English; On-screen text: English.
File size: 14 MB
Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue – Tankko The Warrior DLC ($0.99)
A new warrior is ready to join the battle for Justice! Tankko the warrior is half-man, half-monster, all awesome! Tankko inspires fear in enemies and slight discomfort among friends. This product supports the following languages: In-game speech: English; On-screen text: English.
File size: 802 KB
My Aquarium Blue Oasis: Underwater Glamour Set ($0.99)
The Underwater Glamour Set includes the Black Neon Tetra, the Dwarf Gourami, and the Brilliant Turquoise Discus.
File size: 3.41 MB
Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock: Soundgarden ‘Telephantasm’ Album ($17.99)
Downloadable album ‘Telephantasm’ by Soundgarden featuring ‘Birth Ritual’, ‘Burden In My Hand’, ‘Black Hole Sun’, ‘Blow Up The Outside World’, ‘Fell On Black Days’, ‘Hands All Over’, ‘Hunted Down’, ‘My Wave’, ‘Spoonman’, ‘Outshined’, and ‘Rusty Cage’. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.
File size: 515 MB
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
  • “Among the Living″ – Anthrax ($1.99)
  • “I’m the Man″ – Anthrax ($1.99)
  • “Indians″ – Anthrax ($1.99)
  • “Madhouse (Live)″ – Anthrax ($1.99)
  • “Metal Trashing Mad (Live)″ – Anthrax ($1.99)
  • Anthrax Pack 01 ($8.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Anthrax Pack 01. This pack includes “Among the Living”, “I’m the Man”, “Indians”, “Madhouse (Live)”, and “Metal Trashing Mad (Live)” by Anthrax.
  • “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” – My Chemical Romance ($1.99)
  • “Welcome to the Black Parade” – My Chemical Romance ($1.99)
  • “Closer to the Edge” – 30 Seconds to Mars ($1.99)
  • “Coffin Nails” – Atreyu ($1.99)
  • “Out of Line” – Buckcherry ($1.99)
  • “Listen to the Music” – The Doobie Brothers ($1.99)
  • “Long Train Runnin’” – The Doobie Brothers ($1.99)
Rock Band Network
  • “Cali Girl” – Ballyhool ($0.99)
  • “First We Feast, Then We Felony” – Circus Circus ($0.99)
  • “Hail Destroyer” – Cancer Bats ($1.99)
  • “Leaderless And Self Enlisted” – Norma Jean ($1.99)
  • “Now Demolition” – Evile ($1.99)
File size: 19 – 44 MB (singles), 139 MB (track pack)

Bundles

Mega Man 9 & 10 Combo Pack ($14.99)
Purchase both Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10 with this Two-in-One Combo Pack.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 206 MB

Avatars

DEAD RISING 2 Chuck Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB
Mega Man 10 Avatars (x5) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB
Deadliest Warrior: The Game Avatars (x8) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB
ModNation Racers Avatars (x10) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Game Videos (free)

Swords & Soldiers Trailer
File size: 16 MB (SD), 59 MB (HD), 74 MB (1080)
BioShock Infinite – Announcement Trailer
File size: 104 MB (HD)
BioShock Infinite – Gameplay Trailer
File size: 428 MB (HD)
Mafia II – Developer Diary #5
File size: 155 MB (HD)
Resistance 3 Announcement Trailer
File size: 143 MB (HD), 239 MB (1080)
Dew Tour – Chicago – Nike 6.0 BMX Open Dirt Hightlight
File size: 53 MB (HD), 89 MB (1080)
Dew Tour – Chicago – Nike 6.0 BMX Open Highlight – BMX Park
File size: 65 MB (HD), 109 MB (1080)
Dew Tour – Chicago – Nike 6.0 BMX Open Highlight – BMX Vert
File size: 59 MB (HD), 99 MB (1080)
Dew Tour – Chicago – Nike 6.0 BMX Open Highlights
File size: 103 MB (HD), 172 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes

Swords & Soldiers Theme (free)
File size: 2.94 MB
Deadliest Warrior Theme (US Only) ($1.99)
File size: 4.91 MB
Dragon Premium Theme ($1.99)
File size: 3.83 MB
Mayan Skulls Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.31 MB
Baltic Sky Theme ($1.49)
File size: 3.96 MB
Haunted English Castle Theme ($1.49)
File size: 2.29 MB
Inner Warrior Theme ($1.99)
File size: 6.46 MB
Zombie Mistress Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 2.01 MB
Blackbeard’s Curse Theme ($1.49)
File size: 6.41 MB
Visions Theme ($1.49)
File size: 15 MB

Wallpapers (free)

Kung Fu Rider Wallpaper 1
File size: 904 KB (1080)
Kung Fu Rider Wallpaper 2
File size: 998 KB (1080)
Kung Fu Rider Wallpaper 3
File size: 1.5 MB (1080)
Kung Fu Rider Wallpaper 4
File size: 1.3 MB (1080)
Kung Fu Rider Wallpaper 5
File size: 1.39 MB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Rapala Pro Bass Fishing ($19.99)
Experience tournament fishing action like never before! Rapala Pro Bass Fishing melds its new tournament experience with all-new angling action and control. Dive into North America’s best freshwater fishing to to compete against real life pros and prove you’re the best of the best!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 584 MB

Game Demos (also available from PS3 Storefront) (free)

God of War: Ghost Of Sparta Demo
Download the GOD OF WAR Ghost of Sparta Demo
In his quest to rid himself of the nightmares that haunt him, Kratos must embark on a journey that will reveal the origins of lost worlds, and finally answer long-awaited questions about his dark past. Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Athena, he will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes throughout his merciless quest
ESRB Rated RP
File size: 93 MB
Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team Demo
For the first time ever in the Dragon Ball series, experience 2 vs. 2 team battle with the Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team demo! Jump into the white-knuckled action with Signature Skills and Super Attacks! Prepare for fierce fighting as you choose from any of six fan-favorite characters – Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Krillin, Android #19 or Dr. Gero – and battle alone or with a friend using either co-op or versus play! Full game available Oct. 2010.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 41 MB

Add-on Game Content (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Gladiator Begins: Ella (free)
This is Gladiator Begins DLC. Gladiator Begins lets you create and customize your own gladiator (male or female) to battle it out in the colosseum to try and earn enough money to buy your freedom.
File size: 530 KB
Gladiator Begins – Galea Of Mars (free)
This is Gladiator Begins DLC. Gladiator Begins lets you create and customize your own gladiator (male or female) to battle it out in the colosseum to try and earn enough money to buy your freedom.
File size: 483 KB
Gladiator Begins – Ikaros’s Wing (free)
This is Gladiator Begins DLC. Gladiator Begins lets you create and customize your own gladiator (male or female) to battle it out in the colosseum to try and earn enough money to buy your freedom.
File size: 475 KB
Gladiator Begins – Mysterious Female Gladitor (free)
This is Gladiator Begins DLC. Gladiator Begins lets you create and customize your own gladiator (male or female) to battle it out in the colosseum to try and earn enough money to buy your freedom.
File size: 547 KB
Valkyria Chronicles 2 – DLC Pack 2 ($4.99)
Download this 22 mission pack that will take Avan and his friends through more adventures in Europa! Complete exercise against rival classes, divert the Rebel Army’s attacks and even square off against phantom tanks! For more details on all 22 missions, go to the Valkyria Chronicles 2 product page on Sega.com for more information!
File size: 32 MB
LittleBigPlanet PSP – Costumes of MotorStorm ($0.99)
PLAY, CREATE, SHARE…Everywhere.
LittleBigPlanet’s critically acclaimed “PLAY, CREATE, SHARE” experience, makes its way to the PSP system with a completely new Sackboy adventure. Show off your love for the MotorStorm franchise with these great outfits for Sackboy!
File size: 2.5 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Blackbeard’s Curse PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 446 KB
Deadliest Warrior PSP Theme (US Only) ($1.49)
File size: 441 KB
Light Machine Gun – RPD PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 629 KB
Machine Gun – UMP PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 555 KB
Mayan Skulls PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 496 KB