This Week on the PSN (06.26.12)

Every Tuesday, Sony drops a bunch of new stuff onto the PlayStation Network. Those with a PlayStation 3, Vita or PSP can download these goodies, which include PSN games, movies, themes and more. While the Official PlayStation Blog outlines these updates in full each week, we thought we'd help truncate the good news into something more digestible.

PSN Games

There’s a lone new PSN game this week joined by a slew of retail-to-digital titles, including the first two Uncharted games and the Resident Evil light gun games that were originally only on Wii.

• Jeremy McGrath’s Offroad ($9.99)
• Order Up!! ($14.99)
• Resident Evil Chronicles: HD Collection ($26.99)
• The Amazing Spider-Man ($59.99)
• Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune ($29.99)
• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves ($29.99)

Vita Games

There aren’t any new Vita games.

PSP Games

There is, however, a new PSP game.

• Unchained Blades ($29.99)

PlayStation Minis

There’s a new Mini, too.

• Farm Frenzy Pizza Party ($4.99)

PlayStation Plus

This week’s PlayStation Plus update doesn’t have any new freebies, but it does have some new discounts worth noting. Keep in mind that previous weeks’ perks should still be in effect.

• FIFA 12 (Retail, Discount)
• Journey (PSN, Discount)
• Madden 12 (Retail, Discount)
• Resident Evil Chronicles: HD Collection (PSN, Discount)
• Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (Retail, Discount/Full Game Trial)
• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Retail, Discount/Full Game Trial)

PSone Classics

Behold! A new PSone Classic… though not one you were likely looking for.

• The little Mermaid II ($5.99)

PS2 Classics

There aren’t any new PS2 Classics.

DLC

As always, let’s examine this week’s new DLC offerings.
First, for PS3 and PSN…

• Birds of Steel – Map Pack 2 ($7.99)
• Dragon’s Dogma – Various DLC ($0.99-$2.99)
• Dust 514 – Guaranteed Beta Access/Gear ($19.99)
• Elevator Action HD – Additional Stages 6 ($1.99)
• Gran Turismo 5 – Various DLC ($5.00 each)
• LittleBigPlanet 2 – Summer Seasonal Creator Kit (Free)
• Mad Riders: Daredevil Map Pack ($2.99)
• Mass Effect 3 – Extended Cut DLC (Free)
• Record of Agarest War 2 – Various DLC ($4.99-$7.49)
• Ridge Racer: Unbounded – Various DLC ($2.99-$4.99)
• Rock Band 3 – Various Tracks ($1.99-$19.99)
• Rock Band Network – Various Tracks ($0.99-$1.99)
• Rocksmith – Various Tracks ($2.99 each)
• SingStar – New Song Pack ($6.99)
• The Pinball Arcade – Various DLC ($4.99 each)

And for Vita...

• Gravity Rush – Spy Costume Pack ($3.99)
• Table Soccer – Match Day Game Pack ($0.99)
• The Pinball Arcade – Various DLC ($4.99 each)

There’s no new DLC for PSP.

Demos

There’s a lone new demo.

• LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Discounts

And finally, how about some new discounts?

• Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 (PSN)
• Enigmo (Mini)
• Flock (Mini)
• Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP)
• Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (PSP)
• Treasures of Montezuma Blitz (DLC)

Source : ign[dot]com

Uncharted 1 and 2 Coming to PSN Next Week

Today, the Official PlayStation Blogcast confirmed that Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will be coming to PlayStation Network this coming Tuesday, June 26th, as digital releases.

Better yet, the games will be available on the cheap. Each one will cost $20, but should you choose to buy them together, you’ll save $10. Both games have Trophies and should be available in their complete form as they were on Blu-ray.

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune came to PlayStation 3 in November of 2007. We gave it a 9.1. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves came to PlayStation 3 nearly two years later. We gave it a 9.5. Playing both should prepare you for Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, a game we gave a a perfect 10. Both were developed by Naughty Dog, the Sony-owned studio responsible for the Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter series.

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Source : ign[dot]com

PSN Introduces Ultimate Editions Tuesday

When the PlayStation Store updates on Tuesday, it'll bring with it a brand new kind of digital game. "Ultimate Editions" will be digital versions of PlayStation 3 games with all of that game's downloadable content for a reduced price. Nine Ultimate Editions will debut tomorrow and be available at the following prices (including discounts for PlayStation Plus members) until June 4th. So far on the PlayStation Blog, it appears that this event is only for North America.

- PlayStation Blog

Red Dead Redemption - $27.99 ($19.59 PlayStation Plus)
Infamous 2 - $33.99 ($23.79 PlayStation Plus)
BioShock 2 - $27.99 ($19.59 PlayStation Plus)
MotorStorm Apocalypse - $50.49 ($35.34 PlayStation Plus)
Call of Duty: Black Ops - $66.49 ($46.54 PlayStation Plus)

L.A. Noire - $27.99 ($19.59 PlayStation Plus)
Mafia II - $20.99 ($14.69 PlayStation Plus)
Just Cause 2 - $20.99 ($14.69 PlayStation Plus)
Mortal Kombat - $34.99 ($24.49 PlayStation Plus)



Source : http://www.ign.com

This Week on PSN (05.22.12)

Every Tuesday, Sony drops a bunch of new stuff onto the PlayStation Network. Those with a PlayStataion 3, Vita or PSP can download these goodies, which include PSN games, movies, themes and more. While the Official PlayStation Blog outlines these updates in full each week, we thought we'd help truncate the good news into something more digestible.

PSN Games

I hope your PSN wallet is packed with cash, because PlayStation's bringing the pain this week when it comes to games...

• Alex Kidd Miracle World ($4.99)
• Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock ($19.99)
• Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale ($14.99)
• Monster World IV ($4.99)
• Sorcery Full Game ($39.99)
• Super Hang-On ($4.99)
• Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition ($29.99)
• The Revenge Of Shinobi ($4.99)
• Wonder Boy In Monster Land ($4.99)
• Wonder Boy In Monster World ($4.99)

Vita Games

The Vita even gets a game this week!

• Table Top Tanks ($1.99

PSP Games

The PSP gets nothing because it's dead.

PlayStation Minis

Nada.

PlayStation Plus

No free games this week for PlayStation Plus members, but there are a bunch of discounts.

• Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Full Game Trial
• Flow (PS Plus Price $3.91)
• Flow Bundle (PS Plus Price $4.40)
• Flower Music & Theme Bundle (PS Plus Price $1.25)
• ModNation Racers PS3 (PS Plus Price $15.00)
• Flow PSP (PS Plus Price $3.91)
• Flow Expansion Pack (PS Plus Price $1.46)

PSone Classics

Time to get scared...

• Alone In The Dark The New Nightmare ($5.99)

PS2 Classics

PlayStation has two hits from back in the day.

• Need for Speed Most Wanted ($9.99)
• Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain ($9.99)

DLC

First, PS3 add-ons!

• Dragon’s Dogma ($0.99 – $1.99)
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 – Skill Pack (free)
• MotorStorm RC (free – $0.49)
• Saints Row: The Third – Penthouse Pack ($2.99)
• Blur 2 Song Pack ($6.99)
• Soul Calibur V ($0.99 – $1.99)
• Warriors Orochi 3 – Stage Pack 2 ($2.99)
• Rock Band 3 Songs ($0.99-$1.99)

And on the Vita side...

• MotorStorm RC (free – $0.49)
• Reality Fighters Ghostbusters Pack ($2.99)

Demos

Haven't played Journey? Well, you're crazy. There's a demo this week to show you your insanity.

• Dungeons & Dragons Daggerdale
• Journey

Discounts

Save some cash, son.

• flOw (PSN)
• flOw Bundle (PSN, DLC)
• flOw Expansion Pack (PSN, DLC)
• flOw PSP (PSP)
• Flower (PSN)
• Sky Fighters (PSN)
• Young Thor (Mini)
• Zombie Tycoon (Mini)

Source : http://www.ign.com

IGN Live Presents: Dragon's Dogma

Capcom is set to release the action RPG Dragon's Dogma On Tuesday, May 22. But you can get a good long look at it a day early during IGN's live stream from 10:00AM-Noon Pacific.

What: Dragon's Dogma Live Stream

When: Monday, May 21, 10:00AM-Noon Pacific

Where: Here in this article and on IGN's new Xbox Live app.

See you Monday!

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/18/ign-live-presents-dragons-dogma

How to Prepare for Diablo 3

A new guide explaining how to prepare for Diablo 3's launch next Tuesday has gone live on the Blizzard Blog.

In it, Blizzard explains what players should expect, how they can prepare, and when they can install and play the long-awaited title. Those who have already bought the game will be able to access the installer from Monday in order to patch the game and troubleshoot any issues they may encounter before launch.

The game will launch at midnight on May 15th, though Blizzard is warning that there may be delays of up to 40 seconds when logging in due to the volume of players. As an added precaution, it advises creating a BattleTag now to avoid queues.

The Global Play service, allowing you to play with friends from other regions, won't launch until the game goes live in North America at around 8am BST. Blizzard is promising to work round the clock throughout the launch period to help players overcome any technical difficulties they may encounter.



Source : http://pc.ign.com/articles/122/1224506p1.html

PixelJunk Games on PSN Getting Huge Discounts

Consider this a public service announcement.

Sony just announced an outrageous sale on PlayStation Network beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, May 8th, for all PixelJunk games currently on the PSN. This is to celebrate the tenth year of PixelJunk's developer, Q-Games, as well as in anticipation of the newest PixelJunk game, 4am, which launches on May 15th.

The sale will last for a week. Here are the kinds of discounts you can expect.

So if you were waiting to buy some PixelJunk games, now's probably the time!


Source : http://ps3.ign.com/articles/122/1224477p1.html