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New DC Universe Online DLC: Lightning Strikes Today
Posted by Lorin Jameson in PSN on December 6th, 2011
Here we are, back again to talk about even more exciting things happening with DC Universe Online. Today we’re celebrating not only the launch of our second DLC Pack, Lightning Strikes, but also the amazing success that we’ve had since making the Free-to-Play transition just over a month ago. Bottom line, there are a whole lot more of you out there playing DCUO. And apparently you’re having a good time, because most of you — more than 85%, in fact — are returning again and again for adventures in Gotham City and Metropolis.
You may have seen a few weeks ago when we announced that more than one million new players had jumped in to DCUO since the launch of Free-to-Play. That number is definitely larger now, and growing by roughly 6% each day. We love seeing all of the new heroes and villains in game, and hope you and your friends keep coming back to experience the great new adventures we have planned for the coming year.
But enough bragging! You probably want to know what’s going on with the new DLC, which hits PlayStation Store tomorrow. Lightning Strikes has something fun for players of all levels. You can amp up with the new Electricity power set, which offers supercharged new ways to heal yourself and your allies, and also gives you some pretty devastating damage abilities. Make sure to create a new character and see how fun this new power can be. Everyone will also get a chance to chase down some new bounties. Members of the Teen Titans, such as Cyborg, Kid Flash and Starfire, and the Rogues, including Captain Cold, Heat Wave and Trickster are on the loose, and you and your friends can earn some great rewards for taking them down.
For the high-level players, Lightning Strikes introduces a new map for you to fight in and a tough new combat duo, both of which revolve around Barry Allen, otherwise known as The Flash. The Central City map lets you get a glimpse of The Flash’s home city, which is having some problems thanks to a quickly unraveling Speed Force. In this new zone you will find a number of solo and group missions, tons of combat, and probably even some members of the opposite faction to fight. The Flashback Duo sends you and a friend on a critical mission to help save The Flash himself. Travel back in time via the Speed Force to the night Barry Allen gets struck by lightning, and stop the sinister forces trying to prevent the rise of the Scarlet Speedster. And let’s not forget that Lightning Strikes also introduces some great new gear for you to grab.
Thank you, and welcome, to all of our new players. We hope to see more of you in game soon. I mean, why not jump in and try it out? It’s free! Happy Holidays, everyone.
PULSE 12/06 Edition featuring Must-Have Peripherals and Battlefield 3
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in PSN on December 6th, 2011
With the holiday shopping season counting down, Christina Lee takes a look at some of the must-have custom PlayStation 3 peripherals perfect for gift giving (to yourself). From the new official Media/ Blu-ray Disc Remote Control to the much talked about PlayStation 3D Display, use today’s show to pass along any last minute shopping hints to the ones you love.
This edition also takes a look at two new full game downloads available from the PlayStation Store with Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and Dragon Age II. Both, now part of the growing line up of full games on the store. Also covered, for Battlefield 3 fans, don’t miss the Return to Karkand Expansion Pack coming later today (first on PS3) and a preview of action/puzzle/platformer fairytale of Trine 2.
The Top 10 features holiday songs from Music Unlimited and new videos feature big summer releases The Hangover Part 2 and Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford playing Cowboys & Aliens.
Remember to watch PULSE right from the “What’s New” section under the PlayStation Network icon on your PS3 later today when the PlayStation Store updates.
PULSE 12/06 Edition featuring Must-Have Peripherals and Battlefield 3
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in PSN on December 6th, 2011
With the holiday shopping season counting down, Christina Lee takes a look at some of the must-have custom PlayStation 3 peripherals perfect for gift giving (to yourself). From the new official Media/ Blu-ray Disc Remote Control to the much talked about PlayStation 3D Display, use today’s show to pass along any last minute shopping hints to the ones you love.
This edition also takes a look at two new full game downloads available from the PlayStation Store with Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and Dragon Age II. Both, now part of the growing line up of full games on the store. Also covered, for Battlefield 3 fans, don’t miss the Return to Karkand Expansion Pack coming later today (first on PS3) and a preview of action/puzzle/platformer fairytale of Trine 2.
The Top 10 features holiday songs from Music Unlimited and new videos feature big summer releases The Hangover Part 2 and Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford playing Cowboys & Aliens.
Remember to watch PULSE right from the “What’s New” section under the PlayStation Network icon on your PS3 later today when the PlayStation Store updates.
PlayStation Plus December Preview: Free Tomb Raider: Underworld and Marvel Pinball, More
Posted by Grace Chen in PSN on December 5th, 2011
With the holiday season in full effect, we’re giving PlayStation Plus subscribers extra discounts and free games. The total value of all this month’s offers total over $250 with about $50 being free games.
This month’s free content includes the PS3 full game Tomb Raider: Underworld and PSN game Marvel Pinball. The free PSone Classic of the month will be Spyro Year of the Dragon. If anyone is keeping track this is the third PSone Classic from the Spyro franchise offered in Plus and since it’s the holiday, we’ll bring back the first two again to offer the full collection in December. To finish out the free games, take your pick from free early access to minis like Orbit, or mini favorites like A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks! or Mad Blocker Alpha.
We always look to give Plus subscribers extra discounts on top of existing PlayStation Store sales and promotions and this month is no exception. The Holiday Collection Sale will feature some great deals on PS3 full game bundles, with Plus subscribers getting an extra discount on top of these deals. With PlayStation Store promotions happening throughout the year, a Plus subscription always comes in handy. Check out the full list of discounts on titles like Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Renegade Ops, Darksiders and more; and watch for more details on the Holiday Collection sale soon.
New PS3 full games releasing on PlayStation Store also means new Full Game Trials for Plus subscribers. Your access to sample this ever-growing library of titles gets even better with titles like Dragon Age II, Motorstorm: Apocalypse, and Alice: Madness Returns hitting this month.
Check the full list below and remember these are expected games and discounts for Plus. Some content and/or release dates outlined may change. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or continue the discussion on the PlayStation Community forums in the Official PlayStation Plus Update thread.
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| PS3 Full Game: | Tomb Raider: Underworld (PS3 Full Game) – 12/6 |
| Free PSN Game: | Marvel Pinball (PSN Game) – 12/13 |
| Free minis: | Orbit (Early Access, Exclusive) – 12/6 Mad Blocker Alpha (mini) – 12/6 A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks! (mini) – 12/20 |
| Free PS one Classics: | Spyro the Dragon – 12/6 Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage – 12/6 Spyro Year of the Dragon – 12/6 |
| Full Game Trials: | Dragon Age II – 12/6 Need for Speed Hot Pursuit – 12/6 Alice: Madness Returns – 12/13 Call Of Juarez: Bound In Blood – 12/13 Red Faction: Armageddon – 12/13 Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway – 12/20 Carnival Island – 12/20 Motorstorm Apocalypse – 12/20 NCAA Football 12 – 12/20 Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands – 12/20 Sports Champions – 12/20 |
| Media: | Qore Episode 43 – December – 12/6 |
| Discounted PSN Games: | Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 1 and 2 (Bundle) – 80% off – 12/6 Beat Hazard Ultra – 50% off – 12/13 Renegade Ops – 25% off – 12/20 SEGA Bass Fishing – 30% off – 12/20 Sonic Adventure (Game + Add-On) – 30% off – 12/20 Sonic 4: Episode 1 – 30% off – 12/20 SONIC’S HOLIDAY BUNDLE– 25% off – 12/20 Space Channel 5 Part 2 – 30% off – 12/20 Tales of Monkey Island Bundle – 75% off – 12/20 |
| Discounted PS3 Full Games: | Assassins Creed 2 Bundle – 30% off – 12/13 Assassins Creed Brotherhood Bundle – 30% off – 12/13 Borderlands Bundle– 25% off – 12/13 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Bundle – 25% off – 12/13 Homefront Bundle – 30% off – 12/13 Red Dead Redemption Bundle – 30% off – 12/13 Red Faction Armageddon Bundle – 30% off – 12/13 Split Second Bundle – 30% off – 12/13 Warhawk Bundle – 25% off – 12/13 LA NOIRE Bundle/Complete Edition – 30% off – 12/20 |
| Discounted minis: | Snowy – 75% off – 12/6 Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road – 20% off – 12/13 Psycho Soldier – 20% off – 12/13 Prehistoric Isle – 20% off – 12/20 P.O.W. – Prisoners Of War- 20% off – 12/20 |
| Discounted Add-Ons: | Marvel Pinball: Captain America (Add-on) – 50% off – 12/13 Marvel Pinball: Fantastic Four (Add-on) – 50% off – 12/13 |
| Exclusive Themes and Avatars: | I am Alive Dynamic Theme – 12/6 |
| Exclusive Games: | Orbit (Early Access, Exclusive) – 12/6 |
The Drop: Week of December 5th 2011 New Releases
Posted by Rey Gutierrez in PS3, PSN, psp on December 4th, 2011
Our grand opening of our first Vita Hill Social Club was an overwhemling success! It was a pleasure to meet the PlayStation community in the Bay Area, and give you a personal introduction to PS Vita. Check out the PlayStation facebook for photos! Stay tuned, we’ll be opening more Social Clubs in more cities soon. Listen to the PlayStation.Blogcast for a hint!
The Drop this week brings Dragon Age II, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and Final Fantasy VI to PSN.

PlayStation 3
Just Dance 3 (PlayStation Move Support)– Just Dance 3 gives a new twist to the already spontaneous and outrageous dance game. The game kick-starts the party with over 40 tracks that span all kinds of musical genres and include popular artists like “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO, “California Gurls” by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg, and “Forget You” by Cee Lo Green. Also included are legendary favorites like “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” by Kiss. With a variety of all-new gameplay modes, tracks that allow up to four dancers to uniquely shine, and innovative cardio training options, Just Dance 3 was made to bring the party and keep America dancing!
The Adventures of Tintin – An action-packed adventure that takes gamers on a nonstop journey through the world of Tintin; the hero and intrepid reporter from Herge’s original comic books. Players will rediscover the movie’s enchanting environs including Captain Archibald Haddock’s ship the Karaboudjan, Omar Ben Salaad’s Palace and the exotic city of Bagghar and experience many of Tintin’s exciting adventures.

PlayStation Network
Dragon Age II – Dragon Age II thrusts players into the role of Hawke, a penniless refugee who rises to power to become the single most important character in the world of Dragon Age. Known to be a survivor of the Blight and the Champion of Kirkwall, the legend around Hawke’s rise to power is shrouded in myth and rumor. Featuring an all-new story spanning 10 years, players will help tell that tale by making tough moral choices, gathering the deadliest of allies, amassing fame and fortune, and sealing their place in history. The way you play will write the story of how the world is changed forever.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit – The game features Need for Speed Autolog where players compare racing stats and automatically get personalized gameplay recommendations from their friends. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit players can also experience the thrill of the chase and the rush of the escape as they play through full careers as both a cop and a racer – solo or connected. The high speed busts and heart-stopping getaways are all connected via Need for Speed Autolog.
Wanted Corp. – Traversing dangerous terrain through four different campaigns, players wield a variety of weapons and kinetic powers – machine guns, grenades, telekinesis, protective shields and lightning – to eliminate or arrest more than 26 various kinds of enemies including fierce bosses, sentry robots and mechanical spiders. Environments also pose challenges as shooters must navigate obstacles while battling opponents in diverse settings such as hostile jungles, murky swamps and a secret, underground base.
Demos
- Goldeneye 007: Reloaded
- Rage
- Burgertime: World Tour
PSone Classics
Final Fantasy VI – Ages ago, evil beings created powerful creatures called Espers and unleashed them against each other. The resulting battles turned their world into smoldering rubble. Legend has it that the Espers destroyed themselves and most of humanity. Magic disappeared forever.
Centuries have passed, and a rational world now exists with Espers living only in myths. Suddenly, after an ancient frozen Esper is unearthed, there are reports of magic attacks on civilians. Imperial Commandos launch raids using magic-powered MagiTek weapons. Magic is obviously alive, and the world is in danger again. Who or what is behind the rediscovery and redeployment of this legendary power? What chaotic plans will wreak havoc on this orderly world?
[Editor’s Note: The following dates are subject to change. Game details are gathered from Press Releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]
New on PlayStation Video Store and Music Unlimited
Posted by Christopher Lastrapes in PSN on December 2nd, 2011
The sweet and sexy Mila Kunis stars in the comedy hit Friends with Benefits debuting today in New Releases. Watch as her relationship with co-star Justin Timberlake (The Social Network) moves from casual to complicated. Patricia Clarkson (Shutter Island), Richard Jenkins (Hall Pass), Emma Stone (Crazy, Stupid, Love.), and Woody Harrelson (Zombieland) round out the cast.
Everyone’s favorite little blue men enter Movies this week with The Smurfs. The lovable creatures get lost in our world being chased by the evil Gargamel, played by Hank Azaria (The Simpsons). Neil Patrick Harris (A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas) plays their human ally, while Anton Yelchin (Fright Night), Fred Armison (Saturday Night Live), George Lopez (Rio) and Katy Perry lend their voices to the Smurfs characters. For eye-popping action, you’ll also find the film in Available in 3D.
Bout 4 of our Theatrical Throwdown came down to the wire, but Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides came out victorious. Rent it this weekend from 2 pm Pacific Friday to 11 pm Pacific Sunday for just $0.99 in either SD or 1080p HD in our $0.99 Movie Rents section of Rent Now! And be sure to visit our Facebook page starting noon on Sunday for next week’s superhero slugfest.
Make this a magical month with the Disney Dream December now available in Collections & Sales in both the US and Canada. Enjoy great discounts to own hot new releases like Cars 2 and Winnie the Pooh in SD or 1080p HD, as well as classics from the Disney vault like The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Frog and Dumbo.
It’s a laugh riot in our Deal of the Week with amazing discounts on Comedy films, now through Monday. Own hilarious movies like Reno 911: Miami, Idiocracy and Employee of the Month in SD for incredible low prices.
Like fast times and fast cars? Check out the Fast Five Dynamic Theme now in the game section of the PlayStation Store.
This and more to get your December started off right…
Just In TV
US Store: I Hate My Teenage Daughter: Season 1, Dragon Ball Z: Season 6, Top Gear (UK): Top 40, High Octane 3D: Season 1, African Wild 3D: Season 1, Meteorite Men: Season 3, Flashpoint: Season 4, and more!
Canada Store: I Hate My Teenage Daughter: Season 1, Dragon Ball Z: Season 6, Oz: Season 5, and more!
New Release Movies
US Store: The Smurfs (also in 3D), Friends with Benefits, Our Idiot Brother, Another Earth, One Day, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, King of Chinatown, Silent Night, Zombie Night, The Hagstone Demon, and many more.
Canada Store: The Smurfs (also in 3D), Friends with Benefits, Our Idiot Brother, Another Earth, One Day, King of Chinatown, Silent Night, Zombie Night, The Hagstone Demon, and many more.
Top US Movie Purchases
- Super 8
- Conan the Barbarian
- Horrible Bosses
- 30 Minutes or Less
- The Change-Up (Unrated)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
- Our Idiot Brother
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
- Crazy, Stupid, Love
- Captain America: The First Avenger
Top US TV Shows Purchases
- The Walking Dead | Season 2 - Pretty Much Dead Already
- Sons of Anarchy | Season 4 - To Be – Pt. 1
- Sons of Anarchy | Season 4 - Burnt and Purged Away
- The Walking Dead | Season 2 - Secrets
- American Horror Story | Season 1 - Rubber Man
- The Walking Dead | Season 2 - Chupacabra
- The Walking Dead | Season 2 - What Lies Ahead
- The Walking Dead | Season 2 - Bloodletting
- Family Guy | Season 10 - Thanksgiving
- The Walking Dead | Season 2 - Save The Last One
Top Video Themes
- Walking Dead Theme
- South Park Dynamic Theme
- Fast Five Dynamic Theme
- SpongeBob SquarePants Dynamic Theme
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuits 2011 Dynamic Theme
- The Dark Knight™: Joker Theme
- Jackass 3.5 Dynamic Theme
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Dynamic Theme
- Family Guy Theme
- Halloween Dynamic Theme
Get Up to Speed on the 2012 Grammy Award Nominees!
Last night in L.A., the Recording Academy announced its 54th set of Grammy nominees in 78 categories. Kanye West leads the way with seven nominations; as his “Lost in the World” collaborator, Bon Iver has the makings of an Arcade Fire curve-ball for Best Record, Song or New Artist. (sorry to those wanting to start an internet meme – http://whoisboniver.tumblr.com has already been claimed.) In less of a surprise, Adele is positioned in all top categories, going head to head with Bruno Mars in an “it-ain’t-over-‘til-it’s-over,” battle. While the winners won’t be announced until February 12th, you can be a step ahead by creating your own Pre-Grammys playlist on the Music Unlimited service.
Here are some good tracks to start with . . .
1) Adele – “Rolling in the Deep”
2) Bruno Mars – “Grenade”
3) Mumford and Sons – “The Cave”
4) Kanye West – “All of the Lights”
5) Bon Iver – “Holocene”
6) Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away”
7) Foo Fighters – “Walk”
8) Lady Gaga – “Born This Way”
9) Jason Aldean – “Dirt Road Anthem”
10) Wiz Khalifa – “Black and Yellow”
11) Foster the People – “Pumped Up Kicks”
12) Katy Perry – “Firework”
13) Skrillex – “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites”
14) The Black Keys – “Dearest”
15) David Guetta – “Little Bad Girl”
16) The Decemberists – “Down By the Water”
17) Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – “Body and Soul”
18) Lupe Fiasco – “The Show Goes On”
19) Blake Shelton – “God Gave Me You”
20) Rihanna – “Only Girl (In the World)”
Featured New Releases on Music Unlimited
Hot Chelle Rae– “Whatever”
Nashville is considered one of the most significant music hubs in the world, largely concentrated into Country & Folk. However, the “Music City,” also offers other genres of music, propelled by the resources available to a place like Nashville. Hot Chelle Rae is one such case, with its members children of musicians in some of Nashville’s quintessential genres – Country and Christian, respectively. They formed a rock-based, infectious pop sound that skyrocketed them into success over the summer with the song, “Tonight, Tonight.” On their 2nd major label full-length, they are hoping to harness the success of that single and invite fans into everything they have to offer, including the 2nd single, “I Like it Like That.”
If you like: The Ready Set, All Time Low, The Summer Set
Recommended Track: “Why Don’t You Love Me (ft. Demi Lovato)”
Gorillaz – “The Singles Collection”
British superstar, Damon Albarn, celebrates his one true success in America with a ten year anniversary package. Gorillaz had massive U.S. hits in “Clint Eastwood” and “Feel Good Inc.”, which each anchored multi-million selling albums. The band’s latest full length, 2010′s Plastic Beach, lacked a standout single, but carried the same boundary breaking fusion of Hip-Hop, Electro and Rock that made critics drool. The Singles Collection is exactly that, a culmination of the best songs from one of the more interesting bands of the last decade.
If you like: Blur, Gnarls Barkley
Recommended Track: “Stylo” (ft. Mos Def and Bobby Womack)
Coming Next Week [12/6]
Katy Perry – The One That Got Away
Cindy Blackman – Music for the New Millennium
T-Pain – rEVOLVEr
Chevelle – Hats Off To The Bull
Glee Cast – Glee: The Music, Volume 7
Neil Diamond - The Very Best of Neil Diamond
Dia Frampton – Red
Robin Thicke – Love After War
The Roots – undun
Mariah Carey – When Christmas Comes (Duet with John Legend)
The Maine – Pioneer
KORN – The Path Of Totality
Shakira -En Vivo Desde Paris
This Week in PlayStation Home: Novus Prime 1-Year Anniversary Event, Holiday Specials, New Movies
Posted by GlassWalls in PSN on November 30th, 2011
This Thursday, November 30th, join the PlayStation Home community as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of PlayStation Home’s exclusive multiplayer space combat shooter Novus Prime. To kick start this special event, Nebulon and Experience boosters will be absolutely free for all players (available for a limited time only)! Each booster lasts for 24 hours and increases gains by 150%. To top things off, select Novus Prime items will be on sale for 50% off. This deal won’t last forever, so report to the Novus Prime space station this Thursday and join the fight!
Snow has begun to fall in the Lockwood Publishing Showcase, transforming it into a magical winter scene. Visit the Lockwood Publishing Showcase this Thursday to dance with Timmy the Gingerbread Man, marvel at the new festive Stitchkins and get a sneak peak at what Figment and Iron Fusion have in store for the future. And if that’s not enough, there’s a fantastic winter spa area where you can have chill out in a hot tub with your friends… not to mention a new batch of limited time rewards! Pro tip: pay attention to what Locky says, as he’ll give hints on how to unlock the rewards. Some of his clues may help, some may confuse, but one way or another, they will eventually lead you to the prizes – just be sure to keep checking back in order to collect all the Holiday rewards.
In other Lockwood news: Vintage and Athletic clothing packs are being released as part of the Drey collection. Give the gift of impeccable style with Drey items available this week exclusively from the Lockwood Gift Machine!
The newest additions to the LOOT EOD screens (available in the LOOT EOD Theater public space, Sunset Yacht personal space, and the Hollywood Hills House personal space) will arrive this week as part of Crackle’s monthly catalog update, which brings new movies to you free-of-charge (and some excellent movie poster rewards) . Don’t miss out on your last chance to catch Cruel Intentions, Rudy, Bat*21, Krull, Loser, Silent Hill, Starship Troopers, Striking Distance, Tekkonkinkreet and Universal Soldier: The Return before the new batch arrives. December brings you awesome titles like: The International, Quarantine, Fright Night and Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo!
The PlayStation Home Mall will host a Community Appreciation event this week with prices on select items being slashed and a variety of free items being hidden within the stores, so be sure to log in this Thursday and start the treasure hunt. This is just the first of many special Community Appreciation events scheduled for the Holiday season in PlayStation Home – keep your eyes on this blog for more details!
Konami expands their popular B’Loons line this week with the new Breakdancer, Pirate, Hula Dancer, and Martial Artist costumes —each with custom animations. Also available this week from Konami is the new Urban Camo line. With these outfits you will be able to hide in plain sight. Grab your friends and change the look of your environment or pull a prank on the unsuspecting with these hilarious new costumes!
While the cooler days here in San Francisco make me bust out my winter hoodies in real life (yes, I arrange them according to season), we have some new virtual hoodies hitting the shelves of the PlayStation Home Mall that will help keep you warm in the winter months. Choose from among the Glowing Star, the Checkered, and the Atomic designs in our new line of animated hoodies (available for both men and women).
To help kick off the Winter Holidays in PlayStation Home, some classic holiday outfits are being brought back to the shelves of the PlayStation Home Mall- including the Elf outfit, the Christmas Tree outfit, the Ms Claus outfit, Reindeer Horns, tons of statues and ornaments, [cue singing] and a Partridge in a Pear Tree [/singing]. Log in this Thursday to stock up and deck your halls (and yourself) out with these festive fashions.
Finally, be sure to head to the PlayStation Home Community Theater this Thursday to check out the latest episodes from HomeCast Rewind and SOCAST. This week HomeCast Rewind covers what’s new in PlayStation Home, while SOCAST returns with a discussion of the new SOCOM 4 Demolition DLC!
See you in Home!
PS3 System Software Update (v.4.00)
Posted by Eric Lempel in PSN on November 29th, 2011
A new system software update (v4.00) will be released this week. In preparation for the launch of PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) in Japan, this update will prepare PlayStation 3 (PS3) to serve as a content management device. It will allow users to copy their digital content such as games, music, photos, and videos between PS Vita and PS3, back up PS Vita game games including save data to your PS3 hard drive, and update the system software for your PS Vita system using the network features of your PS3.
Other changes to take effect with this update include:
- PlayStation Plus members can now choose to enable or disable each automatic update feature
- Game patches
- System software
- Recommended games and videos
- Sync trophy information
- New PlayStation Network settings for filtering friend requests and messages
You can find more details after the firmware goes live here. We look forward to your feedback.
PlayStation Store Update
Posted by Grace Chen in PSN on November 29th, 2011
Hi Everyone –
It’s a great week to be a Sly Cooper fan. This week the Sly Cooper Collection hits PlayStation Network in a big way. Fans can pick up the entire collection in the PS3 Full Game section of the PlayStation Store for one low price. You can also pick up each game individually as well. Remember, each classic Sly Cooper game has been lovingly upgraded with HD visuals and Trophy Support. If you never had a chance to experience these PS2-era gems, hop on these titles and get set for Sly’s new PS3 adventure in 2012!

Other new releases this week include new PSN game Voltron: Defender Of The Universe. Fight against King Zarkon’s evil forces in a journey across the Voltron universe in an epic journey featuring classic moments from the series. A trial is also available to download as well. The PS3 Full Game library continues to expand as well with the aforementioned Sly Cooper Collection, De Blob 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Also, don’t forget to check out DLC to download including the Legends Showcase for NBA 2K12
PlayStation Plus subscribers: This is the last week in November, making it your last week to grab many of the free PSN games this month including Hydrophobia, and several Crash Bandicoot PSOne Classics. To wrap up the month however, we’re rolling out Full Game Trials for all of the new Sly Cooper PSN releases, as well as De Blob 2. And if you like what you play of De Blob 2 after playing the Full Game Trial, as a Plus subscriber, you’ll be able to purchase it for 50% off. There’s also a 50% discount for the twin-stick shooter Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team.
The full details of this week’s update are below. Check back again here every Tuesday to learn about the week’s releases on PlayStation Network. And for more discussion with the PSN team, leave your comments below, or jump to the Official PlayStation Store Update thread in the PlayStation Community forums.
Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:
PlayStation Plus
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| Full Game Trials: | De Blob: 2 Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus Sly 2: Band of Thieves Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves |
| Exclusive Discounts: | De Blob: 2 – 50% off ($10.00; Regular price: $19.99) Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team – 50% off ($5.00; Regular price: $9.99) |
| Free Mini: | Revoltin’ Youth |
| Exclusive Avatar Bundle: | Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Avatar Bundle 2 ($0.99) |
PSN Games
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus ($9.99)
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus is a remastered HD version of the original Sly Cooper game on PS2 system! Now you can play the classic thieving adventure all over again on the PS3 system. Guide Sly through rooftop chases and evade security guards,d odge spotlights, alarms and infrared lasers.
ESRB rated E
File size 5.15 GB
Sly 2: Band of Thieves ($9.99)
Sly and the Gang are back! And they’re ready to pull off the biggest job of their lives yet! Journey around the world and beat the Klaw gang at their own game. Sly 2: Band of Thieves has been remastered in HD for a brand new experience on the PS3 system!
ESRB rated E
File size 6.24 GB
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves ($9.99)
The Thieving Gang Returns for their Greatest Heist Ever! Now Remastered in HD for the PS3 system! Your favorite characters return from Sly 2 as well as new playable specialists like Carmelita Fox and the Guru.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 9.31 GB
Voltron: Defender Of The Universe ($9.99)
From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend. The Legend of Voltron. Defender of the Universe. A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. Take control of your favorite Lion and join forces on PlayStation Network with up to four of your friends to defend the Far Universe.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 974 MB
Scene It? Movie Night ($9.99)
Scene It? Movie Night is your ticket to an exciting movie trivia showdown! Show off your cinematic know-how with friends and family through 14 brain-twisting puzzles, and prove you’ve got what it takes in a fast-and-furious multiplayer climax.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.28 GB
PS3 Full Games
The Sly Collection Bundle ($29.99)
The Sly Collection contains all 3 remastered Sly Cooper games from the PS2 system in HD! Relive the adventures of Sly and the Gang – all 3 games can also be played in 3D.
ESRB rated E – E10+
File size: 20.67 GB
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ($39.99)
Download and play the multiple Game of the Year award-winner Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Experience gripping and heart-racing action as you face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.
ESRB rated M
File size 7.26 GB
de Blob 2 ($19.99)
In de Blob 2 Comrade Black and the Inkies are back with a whole new plot to rid the world of color. With all new help from Papa Blanc and his flock of followers the Blancs, Blob and his friends will have their work cut out for them bringing color back to the citizens of Prisma City.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 6.1 GB
Game Demos (free)
Voltron: Defender Of The Universe Demo
From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend. The Legend of Voltron. Defender of the Universe. A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. Take control of your favorite Lion and join forces on PlayStation Network with up to four of your friends to defend the Far Universe. Visit iconic locales from the classic series. Form Voltron to battle gigantic Robeasts and put an end to the threat from King Zarkon.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 974 MB
Add-on Game Content
LittleBigPlanet 2 Oddworld Munch Costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 110 KB
NBA 2K12: Legends Showcase ($9.99)
Enhance your NBA 2K12 experience with the all-new “Legends Showcase” add-on content pack. Legends Showcase delivers hours of additional gameplay, allowing users to END THE DEBATE as to who is the best player ever. Set in a stylized version of Times Square, Legends Showcase allows players to select from over 150 legends to compete in 2v2 and 3v3 Challenges, H-O-R-S-E, Pick-Up games, and more.
File size 324 MB
Mercury Hg: Rare Earth Elements ($2.99)
Don’t drop the Mercury! Get an additional 30 discovery mode levels, 10 bonus levels and five challenges.
File size 13 MB
Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone Pure Pwnage Pack ($4.99)
Why of course there is an underground military base on the island! Unfortunately the zombies found it first. Fortunately, the military left test weapons, toxic waste, and lots of other nasty stuff laying around when they abandoned it.
File size 66 MB
Ace Combat Assault Horizon (x9) ($2.99 – $5.99 each)
Various add on content.
File size 13 – 40 MB
Elevator Action HD – Additional Character 2 – Time Gal (free)
Free character for ELEVATOR ACTION DELUXE owners! Reika from TIME GAL. Use her cute outfits to distract and defeat your enemies!
File size 12 MB
Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends – Costume Pack 1 ($0.99)
Summer clothes for Pang De, Guo Jia and Wang Yi are included in this pack.
File size 6.16 MB
Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends – New Weapon Pack 1 ($2.99)
The following weapons are included in this pack: Beast’s Bite, Scepter of Kings, Hell’s Scepter, Shadow Slicer and Flame Shredder.
File size 1.34 MB
Rocksmith – 20Th Century Boy By T. Rex ($2.99)
File size 2.49 MB
Rocksmith – Cousins By Vampire Weekend ($2.99)
File size 1.83 MB
Rocksmith – I Hate Everything About You By Three Days Grace ($2.99)
File size 2.91 MB
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “Ghost of Perdition” – Opeth ($1.99)
- “In Waves” – Trivium ($1.99)
- “On the Backs of Angels” – Dream Theater ($1.99)
- “We Built This City” – Starship ($1.99)
- “Whiskey’s Got a Job To Do” – Karla Davis ($1.99)
- Roadrunner Records Pack ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Roadrunners Records Pack. This pack includes “On the Backs of Angels” by Dream Theater, “Ghost of Perdition” by Opeth and “In Waves” by Trivium.
File size: 33- 83 MB (singles), 194 MB (track pack)
Rock Band Network v2.0
- “In Division” – Underoath ($1.99)
- “If You Can’t Hang” – Sleeping with Sirens ($1.99)
- “Conquer Me” – Damone ($1.99)
- “Until the Night” – Free Spirit ($1.99)
File size: 22 – 30 MB (singles)
Updates
inFAMOUS 2 – Price Change (PS3) (now $39.99, original price $59.99)
Doodle Fit – Price Change (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Avatars
Medieval Moves Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
Atelier Totori Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
Hyperdimension Neptunia (x2) ($0.49 each)
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (x10) ($0.49 each)
Game Videos (free)
Bioshock Infinite – Behind The Scenes Part 1
Bioshock Infinite – Behind The Scenes Part 2
PS3 Themes
The King Of Fighters XIII Custom Theme 3 ($1.99)
Lindsay Kaye Premium Theme 2 ($2.99)
Sexy Serial Divas Theme ($1.49)
Grand Canyon Dreams Theme ($1.49)
Lost Highway Static Theme ($1.49)
White Buffalo Static Theme ($1.49)
Japanese Village Theme ($1.49)
PS one Classics
DARKSTALKERS ($5.99)
Ten Darkstalkers battle for domination of the night in this popular fighter.
Download this PS one Classic today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 75 MB
PS2 Classics
Tak 2 Staff Of Dreams ($9.99)
Tak is back! It’s time to bravely venture outside the pupanunu tribe and discover adventure!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 3.19 GB
PlayStation Store for PSP
PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Lindsay Kaye PSP Theme 5 ($1.99)
Lindsay Kaye PSP Theme 6 ($1.99)
Lindsay Kaye PSP Theme 7 ($1.99)
The Drop: Week of November 28th 2011 New Releases
Posted by Rey Gutierrez in PS3, PSN on November 27th, 2011
The Sly Collection arrives this week on PSN, where we give you the sweet option of downloading the amazing trilogy together, or each Sly game individually, all in stereoscopic 3D. Before the DragonZord and White TigerZord dominated afternoon television in the 90′s, there was Voltron in the 80′s. This Mighty Morphing Power Rangers fan is envious of the Voltron game hitting PSN this week. Even more classics return to glory on PSone and PS2, and Modern Warfare 2 and De Blob 2 evolve into a full digital downloads. Grab your Thanksgiving leftovers and enjoy this week’s The Drop.
PlayStation Network
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus – Only one thing can make a thieving raccoon better at his job, and that’s the long-lost Thievious Racoonus, a collected work of thieving knowledge. Split into ten pieces, the writings are spread across the world, and it’s up to one young raccoon, Sly Cooper, to track them all down. Angered security guards, searchlights, and lasers are just a few of the obstacles Sly will have to confront, but luckily he’s got binoculars, swords, daggers, and all sorts of other fun stuff.
Sly 2: Band of Thieves – The sequel to Sly Cooper delivers the same crime detective style of presentation, borrowing heavily from movies, novels and comic books to create a beautiful, highly animated game. The story takes place two years after Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus. In the first game, Sly was becoming a professional thief, but in Band of Thieves, he is a professional thief — so he retains all of the moves from the first game. He also earns new moves and gains different items to assist him in his dark craft. The biggest upgrade comes in form of the new multi-character gameplay. Players might start a level as Sly, and then after completing a particular task, players switch to Bentley, and Murray, respectively.
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves – The third edition of the innovative platformer series from Sucker Punch and SCE America. This time around, the cast of playable characters has been expanded even further to include Carmelita, a shaman from Australia who speaks in tongues, Dimitri, and some other characters that have yet to be revealed. Once again, the setup for each mission is with a series of events that need to be done within each large environment. By looking through the binoculars or simply tapping the L3 button, arrows point out the current events available that are color-coded for each of the available characters. If there’s a blue arrow, it’s for Sly, and Bentley and Murray have green and purple arrows, respectively. And once all of these events have been completed there is the grand heist-type event where the characters need to work together to pull off a grand plan that Bentley will have concocted.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – Return to today’s war front with the second chapter in the Modern Warfare series. Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Playing as as Sgt. Gary “Roach” Sanderson, your international squad of elite soldiers battle through harrowing combat scenarios that range from snowy mountaintops in Siberia to the crowded streets of Rio de Janiero, Brazil and beyond, facing a terrorist force hellbent on redefining the boundary lines of today’s modern warfare.
Voltron: Defender of the Universe (Demo Available) – Voltron is returning to defend the universe in this video game based on the revival of the classic 1980s anime series. Voltron: Defender of the Universe combines classic Voltron animation and style with high definition graphics and audio that deliver high-impact, real-time single and multi-player gameplay with up to five players. Relive the most defining moments from the classic series, including the discovery of the Lions and the very first time the Space Explorers form Voltron. Battle King Zarkon’s evil forces and journey across the universe, exploring a variety of environments — including planet Arus. It is up to you to restore justice and galactic peace. Get ready to activate interlock! Dynotherms connected! Infracells up! Mega thrusters are go! Let’s go, Votron Force!
De Blob 2 – In de Blob 2, Comrade Black is back and so is his war on color. Disguised as Papa Blanc, Comrade Black rigs the city’s election in order to win and take control of Prisma City with his brainwashing new cult. That is, until de Blob bounces back in full color-spreading force with his revolution to restore color and life back to the city and its residents.
Scene It? Movie Night – Scene It? Movie Night! offers a wide variety of media-rich trivia that provides movie fans and social gamers with a lively, competitive group gaming experience. Trivia content in the game includes recent hit movies as well as fan favorite Hollywood hits from four decades of films. Single-player mode challenges player speed and entertainment trivia know-how, while multi-player mode creates a challenging social gameplay experience.
PSone Classics
DARKSTALKERS: The Night Warriors – Choose from 10 horror-themed characters, including a Bigfoot, a vampire, and a werewolf. Every character has unique combinations and super moves, but be warned, as the arenas can have positive and negative effects on the fighters. Over 15,000 frames of gorgeous, hand-drawn animation bring the action to life. After beating the computer-controlled contenders, challenge your friends in the Versus mode. If they fear your superior skills, feel free to handicap the match. DARK STALKERS: The Night Warriors will challenge your skills as you fight to become the ruler of the night.
PS2 Classics
Tak 2: Staff of Dreams – Join Tak in an epic adventure, as he must learn all new Juju magic to recover the Staff of Dreams and defeat Tlaloc once and for all. Tak’s role in the great Prophecy of the Pupanunu people isn’t over. Rather, it’s just begun! It’s not easy being Jibolba’s apprentice, and Tak’s got the bruises to prove it. Now dabbling with new abilities, Tak is creating a little Juju magic of his own! He’s even working on mastering the ancient Juju magic of animal-morphing.
[Editor’s Note: The following dates are subject to change. Game details are gathered from Press Releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]
















