PlayStation Store Update - December 22nd, 2009 - News

by VGChartz Staff , posted on 22 December 2009 / 4,597 Views

US PlayStation Store Update

PSN Game Sale
In addition to the SEGA game sale detailed earlier, the following games are on sale until January 7, 2010 unless otherwise noted.

Bomberman Ultra – $4.99 (revert to regular price on 1/7/10)
Worms – $9.99
Topatoi – $4.99
Armored Core 3 Portable – $9.99 (revert to regular price on 1/21/10)
Scrabble – $13.99
NFS Underground Rivals – $10.49
NFS Carbon – $13.99
NFS Most Wanted – $13.99
NFS ProStreet – $13.99
GI Joe – $27.99
Sims 2 – $10.49
Commander’s Challenge – $6.99
Battlefield 1943 – $10.49
Hasbro Family Game Night – $29.99
Burnout Paradise Ultimate Bundle – $20.99
ZOMBIE TYCOON – $4.99

Downloadable Games

Battle Fantasia ($19.99)
Battle Fantasia immerses you into a fantasy world of 12 unique and fun to play characters!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.17 GB

Polar Panic ($9.99)
Play through 50 challenging levels and battle Mr. Big in Story Mode. Work your way through all 50 of the fiendish block based puzzles. Survive against never ending waves of trappers in Survivor Mode. Play on your own or with 2-4 players against the trappers and each other in Kills, Points or Last Man Standing variations.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 88 MB

PixelJunk 3-in-1 Pack (Bundle) ($19.99)
Try the slot-car mayhem of PixelJunk Racers, defend your serene forest in PixelJunk Monsters (now also for PSP!), and let the beats consume you as you swing, jump and soar through the swaying gardens of PixelJunk Eden.
213 MB

PSOne Classics

Wing Commander IV ($5.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size: 2.25 GB

Game Demos (free)

MAG Public Beta (Note: the beta isn’t playable until Jan 4)
ESRB Rated
File size: 298 MB

LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Demo
Indy returns in his greatest LEGO adventure yet! Play ALL-NEW levels from The Original Adventures & your favorite new moments from The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, all in the tongue and cheek world of LEGO… Or for the first time, create your own levels, for a true one-of-a-kind experience! New levels, vehicles, characters and modes like two player split-screen, will let you build and battle your way out of trouble like never before!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 589 MB

Peggle Demo
Have you got the Peggle fever? Try the demo now to experience the ultimate pinballesque adventure! Unlock the full version to indulge your love for bouncing balls and firework effects by becoming a Peggle Master through 55 levels and 75 challenges. Want to host your own Peggle party? Jump into a local battle or connect online to tackle multiplayer, duel and party modes!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 103 MB

Polar Panic Demo
Play through 50 challenging levels and battle Mr. Big in Story Mode. Work your way through all 50 of the fiendish block based puzzles. Survive against never ending waves of trappers in Survivor Mode. Play on your own or with 2-4 players against the trappers and each other in Kills, Points or Last Man Standing variations.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 88 MB

Add-on Game Content

LittleBigPlanet
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.

LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean Will Turner Costume ($1.99)
LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean Tia Dalma Costume ($1.99)
LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean Sack Sparrow Costume ($1.99)
LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean Elizabeth Costume ($1.99)
LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean Davy Jones Costume ($1.99)
LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean Barbossa Costume ($1.99)
LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean Costume Pack ($5.99) – Download this Costume Kit to dress him as six of Pirates of the Caribbean characters – Jack Sparrow, Barbossa, Elizabeth Swann, Will Turner, Davy Jones and Tia Dalma.
LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean Level Kit ($5.99)

File Sizes 1.04 MB

PAIN: Kato-san Character (free)
The Editor-In-Chief of Japan’s “Famitsu” magazine is clearly a high-flyer it comes to gaming. In fact, he’s so into games, that he’s now into PAIN. That’s right, boys and girls, we are pleased to welcome Katsuaki Kato to the launcher. Launch him, Ooch him, smash him, and crash him – he just keeps coming back for more. With his own real voice –over in Japanese, Kato-san’s character makes a fantastic addition to the PAIN family. Plus, he’s FREE!
File size: 100 KB

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast Ginyu Force Pack (free)
“Dragon Ball: Raging Blast” Character Pack #3 is now available! The third release is the “Ginyu Force Pack!” This pack contains Captain Ginyu, Recoome, Burter, Jeice and Guldo!
File size: 116 KB

Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack Bundle ($24.99)
File size: 2.27 GB

Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

“Our Song” by Taylor Swift ($1.99)
“New” by No Doubt ($1.99)
“Harder to Breathe” by Maroon 5 ($1.99)
Celebrity New Year’s Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring ” Modern Day Delilah”, “Lick It Up “, “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” by KISS. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
Hark The Herald Angels Sing By Steve Ouimette (free)

File size: 31 MB – 42 MB (singles), 107 MB (track pack)

Karaoke Revolution 2009
Expand your Karaoke Revolution song library by purchasing these tracks. ($1.99 each)

Me and Bobby McGee
Pain
Celebrity
Goodbye Earl
Hot Mama
Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys
Mud On The Tires
The Gambler
What Was I Thinking
Hungry Like The Wolf

File size: 14 MB – 31 MB

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

“Ocean Avenue” — Yellowcard ($1.99)
“A Lot Like Me” — The Offspring ($1.99)
“Build a Bridge” — Limp Bizkit ($1.99)
“Beverly Hills” — Weezer ($1.99)
“(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” — Weezer ($1.99)
“Let it All Hang Out” — Weezer ($1.99)
Weezer Pack 03 ($5.49) – This pack includes: “Beverly Hills,” “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To ) I Want You To,” and “Let it All Hang Out” by Weezer.

File sizes: 25 MB – 46 MB (singles), 87 MB (track pack)

PSN Avatars

LittleBigPlanet Sackboy PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet MyMoon PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet Craft Earth PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet Xmas Tree PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet Santa PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet Giftboy PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet “Sky” Sackgirl PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet “Marvin” Sackboy PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet “Gloria” Sackgirl PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet “Arr!!!” Sackboy PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet “Lily Pad” PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet “Hugo” PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet “Great Blue” PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet “Frost-E” PSN Avatar ($0.49)
LittleBigPlanet Planets PSN Avatar Bundle ($0.99)
LittleBigPlanet Festive PSN Avatar Bundle ($0.99)
LittleBigPlanet Characters 1 PSN Avatar Bundle ($1.25)
LittleBigPlanet Animals PSN Avatar Bundle ($1.25)

File sizes: 100-112 KB (individual avatars), 300-400 KB (bundles)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 12/22 Edition
File size: 291 MB (HD), 490 MB (1080)

Assassin’s Creed II Launch Trailer
File size: 72 MB (HD)

Ratchet & Clank Future: ACIT – My Blaster Runs Hot Video
File size: 136 MB (HD)

PixelJunk Shooter Trailer
File sizes: 93 MB (HD), 161 MB (1080)

Trine Trailer
File size: 71 MB (HD)

Chaotic Shadow Warriors Trailer
File size: 36 MB (HD)

Digger HD Trailer
File size: 36 MB (HD)

Themes

Heavy Rain Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 1.77 MB

PSN Holiday Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 1.58 MB

Gravity Crash Theme (free)
File size: 1.79 MB

World’s End Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.25 MB

Sorority Winter Break Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.29 MB

STAR TREK Theme ($1.99)
File size: 4.22 MB

DarkMatter: RedShift Theme (Dark & Alloy Edition) ($1.99)
File size: 5.88 MB

Analog Scream Theme ($1.49)
File size: 6.35 MB

Wallpaper (free)

Gravity Crash Space Wallpaper
File sizes: 174 KB

Gravity Crash Planet Wallpaper
File sizes: 284 KB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 storefront)

Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign ($9.99)
Protect your mining colony from vicious hordes of invaders- use strategy, skill and very big guns!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 42 MB

Aedis Eclipse ($9.99)
The unique gaming experience offered by Aedis Eclipse comes from the combination of incredible team customization and item crafting on one hand, to the dynamic combat multi-unit battle system, on the other. The PSP format allows gamers to briefly pick up their hand-held to enjoy strategic thinking anytime, anywhere.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 585 MB

Me & My Katamari ($19.99)
The King and the Prince are back in all their brilliance! Take the adventure on the road as the Prince or one of his many cousins, rolling up objects in order to create islands for a bunch of homeless animals.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.1 GB

Football Manager Handheld 2010 ($23.99)
Sport’s Interactive’s best-selling series is back for the new season, fully updated and designed specifically for portable play. Football Manager Handheld™ 2010 allows you to experience the thrill of being the boss wherever you are.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 32 MB

PSP Minis

Bowling 3D ($4.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 57 MB

Game Demos (free)

Holy Invasion of Privacy Badman! 2 Demo
ESRB Rating Pending
File size: 16 MB

Army of Two: The 40th Day Demo
ESRB Rated M
File size: 221 MB

Add-on Game Content

LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Level Pack ($2.99)
File size: 12.6 MB

Game Videos (also available from PS3 storefront)

Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign Trailer
File size: 39 MB

Obscure: The Aftermath Trailer
File size: 3 MB

BEN 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks Trailer
File size: 20 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 storefront)

Analog Scream PSP Theme 1 ($0.99)
File size: 335 KB

Analog Scream PSP Theme 2 ($0.99)
File size: 329 KB

World’s End PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 511 KB

Sorority Winter Break PSP Theme ($1.99)
File size: 547 KB

STAR TREK PSP Theme ($1.99)
File size: 526 KB

EU PlayStation Store Update

Additional Special Offers

(Until the 7th of January)

Fat Princess (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
WarHawk (was – £14.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP) (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £16.99/€20.99) (reduced until the 21st of January)
Resistance: Retribution (PSP) (was – £24.99/€39.99 now – £14.99/€19.99)
LocoRoco 2 (PSP) (was – £19.99/€29.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
Numblast (PSP) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)

Available from the 24th of December:

Trine (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
Worms (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £6.29/€7.99)

Special Offers

(Until the 7th of January)

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (was – £19.99/€29.99 now – £14.99/€19.99)
Burn Zombie Burn! (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)
Bomberman Ultra (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
Battlefield 1943 (was – £9.99/€12.99 now – £6.29/€7.99)
Red Alert 3: Commander’s Challenge (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £5.19/€6.49)
High Velocity Bowling (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
Lemmings (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)
3 on 3 NHL Arcade (was – £6.29/€3.19 now – £3.19/€3.99)
Burnout Paradise (was – £24.99/€29.99 now – £13.99/€17.99)
Burnout Paradise – Big Surf Bundle (was – £27.99/€34.99 now – £19.99/€24.99)
Fight Night Round 4 – Champions Pack (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
Skate 2 – Maloof Money Cup Pack (was – £1.59/€1.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
Skate 2 – Time is Money Pack (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
Skate 2 – Filmer Pack (was – £4.79/€5.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)
Skate 2 – Dyrdek’s Fantasy Plaza Pack (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
Skate 2 – San Van Classic Pack (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
Dead Space – Scorpion Pack (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
Dead Space – Obsidian Pack (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
Dead Space – Military Pack (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
Dead Space – Tank Pack (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
The Godfather 2 – The Corleone Bundle (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)
Burnout Dominator (PSP) (was – £17.99/€24.99 now – £11.99/€19.99)
Burnout Legends (PSP) (was – £14.99/€19.99 now – £11.99/€14.99)
Def Jam Fight for New York: The Takeover (PSP) (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
EA Replay (PSP) (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
Crash Team Racing (PSone Classic) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
Kula World (PSone Classic) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)

Downloadable Games

Hustle Kings (£6.29/€7.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

PSone Game (emulated for PS3/PSP)

Vagrant Story (£4.79/€5.99) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

Demos (free)

Dante’s Inferno – Gates of Hell Demo: Rating: BBFC 18/PEGI 18

Availability: Not available in Germany, Saudi Arabia, South Africa or UAE

Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues: Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia or UAE

MX vs. ATV Reflex: Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa or UAE

minis (emulated for PS3/PSP)

Cubixx (£2.49/€2.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Australia or New Zealand

International Snooker (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Australia, New Zealand or Portugal

Tiger Trouble (£2.49/€2.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain or Switzerland

Add-On Game Content

LittleBigPlanet
- Pirates of the Caribbean Will Turner Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
- Pirates of the Caribbean Tia Dalma Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
- Pirates of the Caribbean Elizabeth Swann Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
- Pirates of the Caribbean Barbossa Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
- Pirates of the Caribbean Davy Jones Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
- Pirates of the Caribbean Sack Sparrow Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
- Pirates of the Caribbean Costume Kit (£4.79/€5.99)
- Pirates of the Caribbean Level Kit (£4.79/€5.99)

Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

PAIN - Kato-San Character (Free) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

Dragon Ball Raging Blast – Ginyu Force Pack (free)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

EyePet – Lucky Dip Styling Pack 10 (free) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Rock Band
- (If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To by Weezer (£0.99/€1.49)
- Beverly Hills by Weezer (£0.99/€1.49)
- Let It All Hang Out by Weezer (£0.99/€1.49)
- Weezer Pack 03 (Contains the three tracks listed above) (£2.49/€3.99)
- A Lot Like Me by The Offspring (£0.99/€1.49)
- Build A Bridge by Limp Bizkit (£0.99/€1.49)
- Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard (£0.99/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and UAE

Guitar Hero 5
- Harder To Breathe By Maroon 5 (£1.59/€1.99)
- Hark The Herald Angels Sing By Steve Ouimette (£1.59/€1.99)
- New By No Doubt (£1.59/€1.99)
- Our Song By Taylor Swift (£1.59/€1.99)
- Celebrity New Years Rock Track Pack (£4.39/€5.49)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates

Applications

Adhoc Party Application (free)

Availability: All locales

Premium Avatars

LittleBigPlanet – (£0.20/€0.25 each)
- Sackboy Avatar
- Craft Earth Avatar
- My Moon Avatar
- Sky Avatar
- Arrr! Avatar
- Marvin Avatar
- Gloria Avatar
- Great Blue Avatar
- Frost-E Avatar
- Hugo Avatar
- Lily Pad Avatar
- Christmas Tree Avatar
- Santa Avatar
- Giftboy Avatar

Availability: All locales

Videos (free)

Digger HD Trailer
Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign Trailer
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game Launch Trailer
Hustle Kings Trailer
PixelJunk Shooter Trailer

Themes (free)

(static themes)

Gravity Crash Theme
Mushroom Wars Theme

Premium Theme

(static theme)

Disruptive Theme – Tropical Paradise Theme (£1.19/€1.49)

Wallpapers (free)

Gravity Crash Wallpaper
Gravity Crash Sun Wallpaper
Gravity Crash Planet Wallpaper
Gravity Crash Space Wallpaper

EU PlayStation Store via PSP

Additional Special Offers (also available via the PS3 store)

(Until the 7th of January)

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP) (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £16.99/€20.99) (reduced until the 21st of January)
Resistance: Retribution (PSP) (was – £24.99/€39.99 now – £14.99/€19.99)
LocoRoco 2 (PSP) (was – £19.99/€29.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
Numblast (PSP) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)

Special Offers (also available via the PS3 store)

(Until the 7th of January)

Burnout Dominator (PSP) (was – £17.99/€24.99 now – £11.99/€19.99)
Burnout Legends (PSP) (was – £14.99/€19.99 now – £11.99/€14.99)
Def Jam Fight for New York: The Takeover (PSP) (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
EA Replay (PSP) (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
Crash Team Racing (PSone Classic) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
Kula World (PSone Classic) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)

Downloadable Games (also available via the PS3 store)

Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign (£6.29/€7.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

Thrillville: Off The Rails (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: Not available in Russia

PSone Game (emulated for PS3/PSP)

Vagrant Story (£4.79/€5.99) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

minis

Bowling 3D (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Saudi Arabia, South Africa or UAE

Cubixx (£2.49/€2.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Australia or New Zealand

International Snooker (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Australia, New Zealand or Portugal

Tiger Trouble (£1.99/€2.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain or Switzerland

18 Comments

Ice2Dragon (on 23 December 2009)

Thanks a ton Sony for putting Vagrant Story on the US store.

Oh wait, YOU DIDNT.

arcane_chaos (on 23 December 2009)

this is the only time I've actually been jealous of the EU PSN store, getting Vagrant Story before us(if we even get it)

sstrekkie (on 23 December 2009)

Yeah, Wing Commander IV - been years since I played that! More Wing Commander please!

dsister44 (on 23 December 2009)

@outlawauron

thanks!

kitler53 (on 23 December 2009)

LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean Costume Pack ($5.99)
LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean Level Kit ($5.99)
Valkyria Chronicles The Edy Detachment ($2.99)
Valkyria Chronicles Behind her Blue Flame ($2.99)

very very happy xD

oldschoolfool (on 23 December 2009)

lame update.

binary solo (on 23 December 2009)

I don't care about any of this. Where's my "Blue Toad Murder files now available in New Zealand (And Aussie)"?. Is it too much to ask? We speak English here you know, what's the hold up?