Playstation Store Weekly Update for 01/18/11

Had some issues posting this yesterday, plus Little Big Planet 2 has taken over my life. Along with DC Universe Online. Mass Effect 2 also came out yesterday on blu-ray, as well as digital form on this weeks update. I'm a little surprised to see this, though I guess they really want to get PS3 consumers hooked on this whole Mass Effect thing. I'm not sold on it yet, though I will be picking it up in the coming months. I still have way too much to do in DCUO and LBP2. Full content from this weeks update is right below. Also, thanks for using the poll on the right side of the page, nice to see people actually using a new site feature.

PlayStation Plus

Full Game Trial
Mass Effect 2 (Free and Exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
Entire Human colonies across the galaxy are vanishing. As Commander Shepard, you must assemble the galaxy’s deadliest team to save mankind against impossible odds. They call it a suicide mission. Prove them wrong. Now enhanced for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system with bonus content!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 12 GB
Featured Games
Hero of Sparta (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $4.99)
Discounted Games & DLC
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (PlayStation Plus price $5.00, regular price $9.99)
Modern Combat (PlayStation Plus price $5.99, regular price $7.99)
Juiced 2 (PSP) (PlayStation Plus price $10.00, regular price $19.99)
R.U.S.E. – The Chimera Pack (PlayStation Plus price $7.49, regular price $9.99)
Featured Themes & Avatars
Mega Man 10 Avatar Bundle (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers for $1.99)
Argyle Girls Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Hockey Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Sonic 4 Dynamic Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)

Updates

TV Show King – Sale (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $4.99)
Metal Gear Solid: PSP Bundle – Permanent Price Drop (PSP) (now $24.99, original price $29.99)
Record Of Agarest War – Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $29.99, original price $44.99)
Battlefield: 1943 – Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Resident Evil Director’s Cut (PS3/PSP) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Downloadable Games

Mass Effect 2 ($59.99)
Entire Human colonies across the galaxy are vanishing. As Commander Shepard, you must assemble the galaxy’s deadliest team to save mankind against impossible odds. They call it a suicide mission. Prove them wrong. Now enhanced for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system with bonus content!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 12 GB
Spare Parts ($9.99)
Spare Parts tells the story of courageous robots Mar-T and Chip, dumped with the rubbish on a strange planet. Working together in co-op mode (local or online), the mechanical duo must search the hostile environment for parts to repair an abandoned space ship and escape the planet before the evil Lord Krung can destroy them.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 884 MB
Modern Combat: Domination ($7.99)
With Modern Combat: Domination, teamwork, skill and fun are back with frantic gameplay in a top-notch game for the PlayStation 3 system. Square off in 16-player battles in 6 modes and complete your objectives to rule the leaderboards! Experience the first shooter to use the PlayStation Move motion controller for an unprecedented level of combat immersion. Enlist in this fun, challenging & realistic modern-war FPS for an amazingly low price.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 697 MB

Game Demos (free)

Spare Parts Demo
Spare Parts tells the story of courageous robots Mar-T and Chip, dumped with the rubbish on a strange planet. Working together in co-op mode (local or online), the mechanical duo must search the hostile environment for parts to repair an abandoned space ship and escape the planet before the evil Lord Krung can destroy them.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 884 MB
Modern Combat: Domination Demo
With Modern Combat: Domination, teamwork, skill and fun are back with frantic gameplay in a top-notch game for the PlayStation 3 system. Square off in 16-player battles in 6 modes and complete your objectives to rule the leaderboards! Experience the first shooter to use the PlayStation Move motion controller for an unprecedented level of combat immersion. Enlist in this fun, challenging & realistic modern-war FPS for an amazingly low price.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 697 MB

PSone Classic

Metal Slug X ($5.99)
Feel the heat of battle without having to live with the scars from shrapnel in this run and gun shooter where heavy artillery and deadly vehicles are aplenty. Download this PS one Classic today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 71 MB

PSone Classic Imports

Mega Man ($5.99)
Experience the game that started it all! Play as cybernetic hero Mega Man as you battle to stop the evil scientist Dr. Wily and his Robot Masters from taking over the world! A classic platformer in every sense of the word, Mega Man features timeless 8-bit graphics, a memorable soundtrack, and balanced but challenging gameplay that combine to create one of the most iconic video games of all time.
File size: 156 MB

Add-on Game Content

LittleBigPlanet 2 – Rare LBP2 T-shirt ($4.99)
Dress Sackboy up in this rare shirt that’s only available for 1 week for LittleBigPlanet 2!
File size: 1.02 MB
ModNation Racers – Unlock All Key ($2.99)
Don’t have time to unlock everything in Career mode? Use this Key to unlock everything in ModNation Racers including all races, karts, mods, accessories and track props. Over 2,000 creation items available instantly. Unlock key will also instantly unlock all current and future content that comes with purchased career extentions like the Far East Track Pack.
File size: 100 KB
ModNation Racers – Super Fan Mod ($0.99)
When it comes to rooting for their team, no one beats SUPER FAN. This crazy Mod will stop at nothing for his home team to win. NOTHING. Use 3 different Mod parts to create your very own sports fan and have a your own tailgate party when you win the race! Download this mod today!
File size: 100 KB
ModNation Racers – “Are we there yet?” Kart ($0.99)
Have a your own tailgate party with your new RV “Are we there yet?” kart body! Customize your own karts with 2 additional accessories. Download this kart today!
File size: 100 KB
ModNation Racers – Super Fan Mod AND Kart ($1.75)
When the RV Kart rolls into the starting gate, SUPER FAN is in the house. This crazy Mod will stop at nothing for his home team to win. NOTHING. Use 3 different Mod parts to create your very own sports fan, and have a your own tailgate party with your new RV “Are we there yet?” kart body! Download this mod and kart today!
File size: 200 KB
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood – Animus Project Update 2.0 (free)
The new Pienza Map provides the perfect free-running playground where predators and targets can blend and disappear. In the new Chest Capture Multiplayer Mode two teams comprised of three players each partner with fellow Templars to either defend or capture Chests. Also included is the new Templar Score feature to reward diligent work by Abstergo recruits.
File size: 192 MB
R.U.S.E. – The Chimera Pack ($9.99)
The Chimera Pack breathes new life into both multiplayer and solo skirmishes. First, players will be challenged in 3 new multiplayer maps, with a real change of scenery. Solo mode has not been forgotten, with 3 exclusive challenges. Bir Hakeim drives your army into the Libyan desert, where the Free French Forces resisted the Axis Advance in 1942. You will also play a part in a fight at Majaz al Bab as well as the Zapad operations.
File size: 1.24 GB
DJ Hero 2 – Trance Anthems Mix Pack ($7.99)
Downloadable Mix Pack featuring ‘Imagine’ by Armin Van Buren VS ‘Punk’ by Ferry Corsten, ‘Not Over’ ft Ryan Tedder by Paul Oakenfold, and ’9PM (Till I Come)’ by ATB VS ‘For An Angel’ by Paul Van Dyk. For all song credits, please visit www.djhero.com.
File size: 63 MB
Tron: Evolution – Multiplayer Map Pack ($4.99)
The Tron multiplayer map pack contains 5 NEW and mind blowing maps. This pack contains a classic light bike map inspired from the Original 1982 Tron movie. The other 4 maps provide new, never before seen, ways to play the game. Enjoy!
File size: 316 MB
EA Sports Active 2 – Nike Low Impact Starter Pack ($4.99)
The EA Sports Active “Nike Low Impact Starter Pack” is a 2 week fitness program with 6 all new exercises that focus on lower impact fitness while building core stability, strength, and cardio.
File size: 106 MB
Mass Effect 2 – Cerberus Pack ($14.99)
Connect now to receive: Zaeed, a lethal gun for hire who will join your squad, bonus armor and weapons, a series of vehicle missions, the Dark Horse interactive Mass Effect comic “Genesis” and more.
File size: 676 MB
Mass Effect 2 – N7 Complete Arsenal Bundle ($7.99)
The ultimate in combat readiness – includes all six weapon and armor packs: Aegis, Appearance, Equalizer, Firepower, Recon Ops, and Terminus.
File size: 116.38 MB
Mass Effect 2 – Aegis Pack ($1.99)
For when you need to dish it out as well as take it, the Aegis Pack is here! Decimate enemy shields with the Incisor sniper rifle, or perfect your melee beat-downs in the Kestrel Armor!
File size: 14 MB
Mass Effect 2 – Appearance Pack ($1.99)
Purchase alternate appearances for Garrus, Thane and Jack!
File size: 53 MB
Mass Effect 2 – Equalizer Pack ($1.99)
Even the odds with the Equalizer Pack! Get back into the fight quicker with new helmets that recharge shields and powers, or suit up in Cerberus’ devastating Inferno Armor!
File size: 22 MB
Mass Effect 2 – Firepower Pack ($1.99)
The name says it all! The Firepower Pack adds three of the meanest guns in the ME universe: the Phalanx hand cannon, the Mattock heavy rifle, and the geth’s dreaded Plasma Shotgun!
File size: 5.38 MB
Mass Effect 2 – Recon Operations Pack ($1.99)
Take the fight to the enemy with their own tech! Includes Collector armor and assault rifle, and three pieces of unique head-gear for Shepard.
File size: 11 MB
Mass Effect 2 – Terminus Pack (free)
The M-490 Blackstorm gun encases particles of matter within a mass-increasing field. Terminus armor is environmentally sealed for use in space and extreme conditions.

• Storm speed +10%.
• Shields +15%.
• Reserve ammo +10%.

File size: 11 MB
DanceDanceRevolution – Greatest Hits ($4.49)
“Dance Dance Revolution” was the first release of the DDR series in 2001. 5 songs from the game have been recorded with new step sequences! Be sure to try out these tracks.
File size: 23 MB
DanceDanceRevolution – Premium Pack (free)
Celebrating the first release of “DanceDanceRevolution”, 3 of the most popular tracks have been selected from the game to provide the full-length version of the songs to you for free!
File size: 34 MB
DanceDanceRevolution – DDR SuperNOVA Greatest Hits 1 ($4.49)
5 songs from “DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA”, released in 2006 are included with new step sequences! “DDR SuperNOVA Greatest Hits 1″ includes the most popular and greatest tracks!
File size: 24 MB
DanceDanceRevolution – DDR SuperNOVA Greatest Hits 2 ($4.49)
5 smash hit tracks from “DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA”, released in 2006 are included with new step sequences! Try out this song pack with challenging dance steps.
File size: 25 MB
DanceDanceRevolution – DDR SuperNOVA2 Greatest Hits ($4.49)
5 hit songs from “DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2″, released in 2007 are included in this song pack with all new step sequences! Anybody can have fun dancing to this line-up!
File size: 25 MB
DanceDanceRevolution – DDRMAX2 Greatest Hits ($4.49)
5 hit songs from “DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution”, released in 2003 are included in this song pack with brand new step sequences! Dance the night away to this hot line-up.
File size: 24 MB
DanceDanceRevolution – KONAMIX Greatest Hits ($4.49)
5 smash hit songs from “Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX”, released in 2002 are included in this pack with new step sequences! Try these 5 representative songs from the DDR series!
File size: 25 MB
Def Jam Rapstar
(Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Expand your DEF JAM RAPSTAR library with these songs. DEF JAM RAPSTAR game disc is required to play this downloadable content:

• “Luv U Better” – LL Cool J ($1.99)
• “Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley” – Lloyd Banks ($1.99)
• “Papa Can You Hear Me” – N-Dubz ($1.99)
• “Plies” – Shawty ($1.99)
• “Robbin Cru” – Nitti Beatz ($1.99)

File size: 4.84 – 52 MB (singles)
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Made Of Scars” – Stone Sour ($1.99)
• “Say You’ll Haunt Me” – Stone Sour ($1.99)
• “Through Glass” – Stone Sour ($1.99)
• Stone Sour Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Stone Sour Pack 01. This pack includes “Made Of Scars”, “Say You’ll Haunt Me”, and “Through Glass” by Stone Sour.

Rock Band Network

• “Arcaedion” – Children of Nova ($1.99)
• “Flightless Bird, American Mouth” – Iron & Wine ($1.99)
• “Nosophoros” – Evile ($1.99)
• “Song About An Angel” – Sunny Day Real Estate ($1.99)
• “Thank You, Pain” – The Agonist ($1.99)

File size: 20 – 42 MB (singles), 94 MB (track pack)

Applications

Medal of Honor – Multiplayer Strategies and Videos ($6.99)
Packed with extensive multiplayer strategies, detailed level maps revealing every spawn point, overwatch position, sightline, and choke point and Combat Mission mode videos!
File size: 939 MB

Avatars

Rival Schools Avatars (x4) ($0.49)
File size: 100 – 103 KB

Game Videos (free)

nail’d Music Trailer
File size: 37 MB (HD)
Back To The Future: The Game Behind The Scenes Part 1
File size: 89 MB (1080)
Back To The Future: The Game Network Trailer
File size: 68 MB (1080)
Ricochet HD Trailer
File size: 49 MB (HD)
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood – Animus Project Update 2.0 Trailer
File size: 50 MB (HD)
Auditorium HD Network Trailer
File size: 93 MB (1080)
LittleBigPlanet 2 – Genre Vids – Adventure
File size: 62 MB (HD)
LittleBigPlanet 2 – Storyline Featurette
File size: 123 MB (HD)
LittleBigPlanet 2 – Music Sequencer Featurette
File size: 82 MB (HD)
LittleBigPlanet 2 – Genre Vids – Sports
File size: 74 MB (HD)
LittleBigPlanet 2 – “Endless Fun” Trailer
File size: 93 MB (HD)
Dead Nation – Housemarque Launch Trailer
File size: 58 MB (HD), 97 MB (1080)
ModNation Racers – DLC Preview Trailer
File size: 191 MB (HD)

Music

Super Stardust HD Soundtrack
File size: 166 MB

PS3 Themes

Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 2.88 MB
Dynamic Gun Theme ($2.99)
File size: 13 MB
Vampire Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 11 MB
Grand Canyon Theme ($1.49)
File size: 3.17 MB
Hockey Theme ($1.49)
File size: 1.27 MB
Tokyo Shrine Theme ($1.49)
File size: 3.87 MB
Scenic Seagulls ($1.49)
File size: 3.96 MB
DP Celebration of Fire Theme ($2.99)
File size: 2.91 MB

Wallpapers (free)

Beat Sketcher Wallpaper 1
File size: 738 KB (HD)
Beat Sketcher Wallpaper 2
File size: 464 KB (HD)
Beat Sketcher Wallpaper 3
File size: 907 KB (HD)
Beat Sketcher Wallpaper 4
File size: 275 KB (HD)
Explodemon!: Wallpaper 1
File size: 184 KB (SD), 920 KB (1080)
Explodemon!: Wallpaper 2
File size: 194 KB (SD), 925 KB (1080)
Explodemon!: Wallpaper 3
File size: 177 KB (SD), 840 KB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Alpha Mission II ($6.99)
ALPHA MISSION II, a classic shooter from the early days of the NEOGEO, blasts off once again from NEOGEO STATION! Equip up to three pieces of armor, which also serve as weapons, for a variety of attacks such as the laser and flamethrower. Use them to defeat the evil “Fulvar” and save mankind!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 14 MB
Art Of Fighting ($6.99)
ART OF FIGHTING, the fighting game that redefined the genre, also the first 100 Mega Shock title, is back on NEOGEO STATION! Its innovative spirit gauge and super attack moves, combined with exhilarating effects and dramatic event scenes, make it a must-play for all fighting fans.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 18 MB
Baseball Stars Professional ($6.99)
BASEBALL STARS PROFESSIONAL, a title that launched with the NEOGEO in 1990, suits up for NEOGEO STATION! Inspired by big league ball, it features a VS Mode and a Tournament Mode, dynamic animation, voiced commentary, and an array of up-close action shots for the complete baseball experience!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 14 MB
League Bowling ($6.99)
LEAGUE BOWLING, a simple yet exhilarating bowling game, rolls onto NEOGEO STATION! Players select their own ball and which arm to use. Then it’s just choosing a direction and how much power to apply! Features three game modes and hilarious, over-the-top animations when you get that strike!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 11 MB
Magician Lord ($6.99)
MAGICIAN LORD, a platformer from ADK and a NEOGEO launch title, is resurrected on NEOGEO STATION! Set in a mystical realm, players go on a quest to defeat the evil wizard Gal Agiese and his horde of monsters. Use magic attacks and combine elemental orbs to change between six different forms!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 13 MB
Super Sidekicks ($6.99)
SUPER SIDEKICKS, SNK’s first soccer game, takes to the field on NEOGEO STATION! Dribble, pass, and shoot your way to victory as you go head to head with powerhouses from around the world in the SNK Cup. Come out on top and enjoy a toast worthy of a champion!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 16 MB
The King Of Fighters ’94 ($6.99)
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’94, the first game hailed as a dream match of SNK characters, makes its way to the NEOGEO STATION! Still beloved by countless fans, its revolutionary three-on-three team battle system sets it apart from all other fighting games.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 28 MB

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

Jikandia: The Timeless Land Demo
In Jikandia: The Timeless Land Demo, help guide your friends through the perils of Jikandia and traverse dungeons with the time limit of your choosing to help restore time back to Jikandia.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 45 MB

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

Prinny 2: Netherworld Radish ($0.99)
Grab this item and get free Delivery Samurai deliveries, dood. The Hero Prinny’s main attack will become rapid-fire. In Asagi Wars, Asagi’s weapons will be replaced with close-quarter attacks like the Drill. Aren’t gun better, dood?
File size: 474 KB
Prinny 2: Super Netherworld (free)
Fight Pram at the end of this brutal stage to get the Super Invite, dood. It opens the Almighty Boss Battle Fierce Rocket facility, which will let you skip right to any eligible stage’s boss. Isn’t that called cheating… dood?
File size: 5 MB

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Pipe Madness – minis ($3.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 6.2 MB
5 in 1 Solitaire – minis ($2.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 6 MB
Karimogi – minis ($2.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 9 MB
Shift Extended – minis ($3.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size: 9 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Vampires 7 PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 520 KB
Grand Canyon PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 592 KB
Tokyo Shrine PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 584 KB
Scenic Seagulls PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 533 KB
Haunted English Castle PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 529 KB

PSP Wallpapers (free)

Legends Of War: Patton’s Campaign Wallpaper 3
File size: 115 KB