Thursday, December 2, 2010

PSN Update -- 'Dead Nation' Edition

Dead Nation, the fantastic looking, isometric action title headlines this week-



There's some other cool stuff as well including some PSOne Import Classics (no regular North American releases though) and some Christmas flavored Little BIG Planet stuff- but DN is really the draw here- and just to let everybody know: it's 20% off if you're a PS Plus subscriber. Nice.




PlayStation Plus

Free Games
Vector TD – minis (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, regular price $3.99)
Discounted Games
Dead Nation (20% off) (PlayStation Plus price $11.99, regular price $14.99)
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (50% off) (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)
Twisted Metal 2 (50% off) (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)
Blockids – PSone Import (50% off) (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)
Dezaemon Plus – Psone Import (50% off) (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)
Free Themes
Smoke and Mist (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
PlayStation 15th Anniversary Dynamic Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, regular price $2.99)

Updates

Hot Shots Golf 2 – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.99, original price $5.99) **Part of the PlayStation 15th Anniversary Sale
Uno PS3 – Sale (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $7.99)
Dynogems – Minis – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Tehra: Dark Warrior – Minis – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.49, original price $2.99)
Tehra: Dark Warrior & DynoGems Bundle – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $3.49, original price $3.99)
MAG Escalation Mission Pack – Sale (PS3) (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker – Permanent Price Drop (PSP) (now $29.99, original price $39.99)

Downloadable Games

Dead Nation ($14.99)
A war is raging over the planet which has left it in chaos and ruin. A zombie virus has rapidly spread through the human population across the globe, leaving it with one hope – you. Among the few capable of fighting back and surviving the mayhem and destruction, your mission is to take on the zombie masses and come out alive. Do you have what it takes to resist this Dead Nation?
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.39 GB
Funky Lab Rat ($9.99)
Play the role of the funkiest of lab rats and escape from the laboratory where you are held captive using your powers. Combine agility and thinking to finish more than 80 levels and regain your freedom. Stop time and modify levels as you please thanks to the PlayStation Move motion controller or a DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 152 MB

PSone Import Classics

Blockids – PS one Import ($5.99)
Blockids offers a new twist on the classic arcade Breakout mechanic. You’ll be able to bounce your balls over their barriers to get more points and score special power-ups. The game allows you to play from a 3D perspective, right behind the paddle.
Please Note: This game is a direct import from Japan. Although text is limited, it is in the original Japanese language. Help can be found at www.monkeypawgames.com
File size: 80 MB
Dezaemon Plus – PS one Import ($5.99)
Ever wanted to make your own game? Here’s your chance…Dezaemon Plus! allows you to play god and create your own shooting game. Design your own sprites, level designs, boss characters, music and more! Then play or trade with friends on either the PlayStation 3 system or PSP (PlayStation Portable) system.
Please Note: This game is a direct import from Japan. Although text is limited, it is in the original Japanese language. Help can be found at www.monkeypawgames.com.
File size: 290 MB

Game Demos (free)

Funky Lab Rat Trial
In this trial version, play the role of the funkiest of lab rats which tries to escape from the laboratory where it is held captive. Use your powers combining agility and thinking to reach the exit. Stop time and modify the levels thanks to the PlayStation Move motion controller or a DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller. Buy the full game to regain your freedom.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 152 MB

Add-on Game Content

ModNation Racers – Holiday Props Pack ($4.99)
Haven’t you ever dreamed of having holidays 365 days each year? Well now you can bring some high speed excitement and holiday flavor to every track you make in ModNation Racers with the Holiday Parts Pack!
Includes: Dynamic Props – Snowball Launcher and Snow Fort Jump; Track Props – Presents, Teddy Bear, Snowman, Toy Soldier, and Sleigh; Scene Props- Christmas Tree, Christmas House, Reindeer, Candy Cane, and Wreath. Dowload it and start building today!
File size: 100 KB
Hustle Kings – Trickshot Pack ($1.99)
So you’ve become the “Hustle King” and there’s no challenge left for you to master?
You’re in luck your majesty, here are 14 new trick shots to learn and master!
To use this download, you will need the full Hustle Kings game. Download the Trickshot Pack for Hustle Kings today!
File size: 478 KB
LittleBigPlanet Santa Hat and Beard Costume (free)
No Holiday outfit is complete without Sack-sized Santa Hat and Beard.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet Santa Coat and Trousers Costume (free)
Try on our Sack-sized Santa Coat and Trousers and keep nice and warm this holiday.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet Festive Pack ($2.99)
Get your hands on a grab-bag full of holiday themed goodies for your Pop-it tool to create your holiday themed levels.
File size: 1.04 MB
Fist of the North Star – DLC Pack 3 ($4.99)
Fight as Jagi, the twisted Hokuto fighter impersonating Kenshiro, in his original comic book costume! Battle through 2 new missions, one pits you against Jagi’s forces, and the other will test your skills against the four mighty heroes: Ryuga, Fudo, Juza and Toki.
File size: 14 MB
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light – All The Trappings Challenge Pack 1 ($3.49)
Four new challenge maps filled with hordes of undead enemies and devious traps you must maneuver and exploit to survive.
File size: 82 MB
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom – Special Challenge Pack ($1.99)
The Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom™ Challenge Pack features three new exciting game play styles: Battle Challenge, Sneak Challenge and Puzzle Challenge. Each challenge includes four different levels of play and a unique costume for Tepeu and Majin. All costume sets come with their own abilities and powers allowing players to customize their gaming experience. Download the pack today and let the adventure begin!
File size: 87 MB
DJ Hero 2 – Tiesto Mix Pack ($7.99)
Downloadable Mix Pack featuring ‘Traffic’VS ‘Louder Than Boom’, ‘Feel It In My Bones’ (ft. Tegan & Sara), and ‘Knock You Out’ (ft. Emily Haines) VS ‘Young Lions’ by Tiesto. For all song credits, please visit www.djhero.com.
File size: 64 MB
DJ Hero 2 – Hard Edge Mix Pack ($5.99)
Downloadable Mix Pack featuring ‘Debaser’ by The Pixies VS ‘Invaders Must Die’ by The Prodigy and ‘Body Movin” by Beastie Boys VS ‘Rock ‘N Roll Is Dead’ by Lenny Kravitz. For all song credits, please visit www.djhero.com.
File size: 32 MB
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
  • “Saturday Night Special″ – Lynyrd Skynyrd ($1.99)
  • “Sweet Home Alabama (Live)″ – Lynyrd Skynyrd ($1.99)
  • “Tuesday’s Gone″ – Lynyrd Skynyrd ($1.99)
  • “What’s Your Name″ – Lynyrd Skynyrd ($1.99)
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd Pack 01 ($6.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Lynyrd Skynyrd Pack 01. This pack includes “Saturday Night Special”, “Sweet Home Alabama (Live)”, “Tuesday’s Gone”, and “What’s Your Name” by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
  • “Hold On Loosely” – .38 Special ($1.99)
Rock Band Network
  • “Bled To Be Free (The Operation)” – RX Bandits ($1.99)
  • “Head Up High” – Firewind ($1.99)
  • “Lionheart” – Amberian Dawn ($1.99)
  • “Rx” – Wounded Soul ($0.99)
  • “The Great Salt Lake” – Band of Horses ($1.99)
File size: 23 – 64 MB (singles), 164 MB (track pack)

Avatars

Devil May Cry 4 Avatars (x4) ($0.49)
File size: 100 – 106 KB
Mega Man Legends 2 – Data (Injured) Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB
Rival Schools Avatars (x5) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB
Top Gun Avatars (x2) ($0.49)
File size: 144 – 149 KB

Game Videos (free)

The Tester Season 2 – Episode 5
File size: 960 MB (SD), 1337 MB (HD)
Dead Nation – Story Trailer
File size: 58 MB (HD)
LittleBigPlanet 2 – Sackbots Featurette
File size: 92 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam Theme (free)
File size: 3.38 MB
Full Metal Alchemist Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 10 MB
Blue Toad Murder Files Advent Calendar Dynamic Theme ($1.99)
File size: 26 MB
PlayStation 15th Anniversary Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 3.96 MB
Sari Theme ($1.99)
File size: 18 MB
Streets Theme ($1.99)
File size: 18 MB
Gold Tiger MP5 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 3.03 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

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

No Heroes Allowed! – PSP Demo (free)
No Heroes Allowed! is the third installment to the tongue-in-cheek humored “What did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord?!” strategy game franchise. This hilarious dungeon builder pits you as the “God of Destruction”, wielding various powered pick-axes to craft the ultimate dungeon in order to protect the evil overlord Badman from the pesky do-gooder heroes. Download the demo for No Heroes Allowed! today!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 30 MB

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

LittleBigPlanet PSP – Yuletide Sack Costume (free)
Celebrate the season with this free costume from the Yuletide Sack Pack! NOTE: Manual Update required
File size: 1.31 MB
LittleBigPlanet PSP – Yuletide Sack Pack ($2.99)
Celebrate the season with the these awesome costumes in the Yuletide Sack Pack! NOTE: Manual Update required
File size: 1.41 MB

Game Videos (free)

The Tester Season 2 – Episode 5
File size: 214 MB