I know for many of you this week couldn’t come soon enough (myself included), as this week sees the release of the brilliant Battlefield 1943. For those of you who enjoy a good session of online multiplayer shooter action, this is a great new addition to the genre, and set against such beautiful backdrops too.
This week we also have two demos available for you to try, we finally have Ghostbusters on the store (a game which needs no introduction from me), and we also have a demo for the epic racing game Fuel.
The second expansion pack for MotorStorm: Pacific Rift is available this week too, as well some extra content for Skate 2, High Velocity Bowling, Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires, and as usual extra tracks for Guitar Hero: World Tour and Rock Band. There are also a handful of additional PSP games available for download now too.
Right, off to the battlefield!
Downloadable Games (Trial and unlock)
Battlefield 1943 (Trial free, unlock key £9.99/€12.99)
You can explore the beautiful pacific islands by land, air and sea as you take the fight to the enemy. Battlefield 1943 features a great mix of both infantry and vehicle combat. You can also call in, and guide airstrikes upon the enemy bases and choose from a range of weaponry to gain the upper hand on the enemy team and win the day.
PEGI 16+
Demos (free)
Ghostbusters – The Video Game
Grab your proton pack, ready those streams, and take aim at a new collection of ghosts in this all-new adventure written by the original Ghostbusters creators!
PEGI 12+
Fuel
Explore the ravaged landscapes in this epic racer; this demo offers the chance to try one race and one challenge from the game, as well as try the Free Ride mode in a small section of the wastelands.
PEGI 7+
Add-On Game Content
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift – Expansion Adrenaline (£4.79/€5.99)
Following on from last week’s Expansion Speed pack, the Expansion Adrenaline pack contains three extra tracks, five track variants, four previously unseen vehicles, as well as six bonus characters, and a massive selection of new paintjobs for your vehicles. There are also new trophies to be gained too.
PEGI 12+
Skate 2 – Maloof Money Cup Pack (£1.59/€1.99)
Grab your deck and hit the course of one of skateboarding’s biggest contests; battle against some of skating’s hardest riders for some serious Maloof loot!
PEGI 16+
High Velocity Bowling – Route 66 Americana Ball Pack & 4th July Americana Ball Pack (£0.79/€0.99 each)
HVB has gone all Americana themed this week, with these two themed ball packs.
PEGI 3+
Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires – Additional Music Set
This pack contains additional music tracks to play in game and they will appear in the game’s BGM Select screen from the main menu.
PEGI 12+
Rock Band
Further your Rock Band experience with this selection from Green Day, an additional pack for Pearl Jam and tracks taken from the Mayhem Tour 2009:
PEGI 12+
- 21 Guns by Green Day (£0.99/€1.49)
- East Jesus Nowhere by Green Day (£0.99/€1.49)
- Know Your Enemy by Green Day (£0.99/€1.49)
- Green Day Pack 01(this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)
- Black Magic by Slayer (£0.99/€1.49)
- Conquer All by Behemoth (£0.99/€1.49)
- Disposable Teens by Marilyn Manson (£0.99/€1.49)
- Embedded by Job for a Cowboy (£0.99/€1.49)
- Empire of the Gun by God Forbid (£0.99/€1.49)
- Hammer Smashed Face by Cannibal Corpse (£0.99/€1.49)
- This Is Exile by Whitechapel (£0.99/€1.49)
- What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse by Black Dahlia Murder (£0.99/€1.49)
- Ten Bonus Pack by Pearl Jam (£2.49/€3.99)
Guitar Hero: World Tour
This week Guitar Hero offers tracks from the Victory record label available to download:
PEGI 12+
- Bomb the World by The Sleeping (£1.59/€1.99)
- I Am the Arsonist by Silverstein (£1.59/€1.99)
- NJ Legion Iced Tea by A Day To Remember (£1.59/€1.99)
- Victory Records Track Pack (This pack contains all three tracks listed above) (£4.39/€5.99)
Videos (free)
- inFamous Duality Trailer
Themes (free)
- Overlord II Minions Theme
PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Manager
Downloadable Games (also available via the PS3 store)
Archer Maclean’s Mercury (£4.79/€5.99)
Guide your mercury through each 3D maze whilst navigating the challenges encountered along the way in this addictive puzzle game.
PEGI 3+
(258MB required)
Final Armada (£7.99/€9.99)
Strap yourself into the Aggressor, a powerful combat vehicle of mass destruction, and fight your way through swarms of enemies.
PEGI 12
(388MB required)
King of Pool (£7.99/€9.99)
Choose from a range of snooker and pool games, as you challenge rivals in Career mode, show off your skills in Trick Shot mode, or practise your shots in Free Play mode.
PEGI 3+
(42MB required)
Little Britain (£11.99/€14.99)
You know the TV show, but now you have the chance to experience more via the various action packed mini-games featuring loved characters like Lou and Andy and Marjorie Dawes.
BBFC12
(191MB required)
Championship Manager 2006 (£3.99/€4.99)
Now you can test your football management skills on the move, in this PSP version of the hit franchise Championship Manager.
PEGI 3+
(145MB required)
Add-On Game Content (also available via the PS3 store)
Rock Band Unplugged
Further your Rock Band Unplugged experience with this selection of tracks now available:
PEGI 12+
- Here Comes Your Man by The Pixies (£0.99/€1.49)
- Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble (£0.99/€1.49)
(Average: 4.22 out of 5)
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210 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:26 pm by Sasukekun
So EU video store?
Bomberman?
When are we getting these Mike?
Surely the EU video store must be nearly ready? It’s almost like waiting for GT5.
Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:28 pm by Mike Kebby
Blog readers should be the first to find out about Video Store when there’s something to be said
Bomberman is coming this summer, date has yet to be confirmed.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:26 pm by Skookie30
*shout* Help mike where the hell is it battlefield-1943 i look on the uk psn store home-front not there went to search under B not there, btw it not a bad update, any news about fallout 3 dlc for next week & mgs thank you.
Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:30 pm by Mike Kebby
It’s in the process of updating – I think we jumped the gun a little bit with posting the update on the blog, that’s my bad though.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:26 pm by KAP
no prob HazelAM
SCEE need a slap at times theres always something every week with ‘em
anyway among that what a week for updates.
*KAP kisses and makes up with Sony*
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:27 pm by Apnomis
Another cracking update Mike! 3 big demos/trials, global simultaneous release of a hugely anticipated download game, and lots of added content for a variety of big games.
If anyone whinges about this week, just ignore them!
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:27 pm by bastiHST
German Store isn’t updatet…
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:28 pm by hedges1001
good update.
dear sir kebby can you find out about the disgaea trophies and dlc please seeing as how the americans get the patch next week. btw tell the QA guys thnx for the blast factor patch.
and thats all i want from kebby’ll fix it
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:28 pm by SwiftRyu
I can understand the frustration some users may get when the update is less than what is expected, but its really not Sony’s fault most of the time and it definitely isn’t Mike’s. For the people who are complaining about a lack of Fallout DLC, ask Bethesda, or Microsoft if its something to do with the exclusivity deal. No MGS? Bug Konami and ask them to hurry up.There’s only so much Sony can do to bring content to the store. If the content is simply not ready, nobody can do anything about it, so sit tight for another week.
Anyway, this update is pretty awesome, so I hope nobody is complaining.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:29 pm by almighty-slayer
Yup, i’m sure it will
Good update, thanks Sir Kebby
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:29 pm by Linconan
Wow, nice update.
Good work, again.
I couldn’t wait for the Ghostbuters Demo sorry,lol.
Bought it, love it.
Does the movies justice.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:30 pm by nedubis
more motorstrom PR: dlc and battlefield – I am going to be spending alot of time in the pacific over the next few weeks.
Great update- keep up the good work..
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:30 pm by Stud_Kick_Ass
Thanks for the reply Mike.
Believe me, it’s not just you going crazy over this whole Metal Gear Solid fiasco.
I’ve been holding out for this game for over a month and Konami won’t even give anyone an answer.
It’s crazy!
Thanks again Mike.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:30 pm by FBZ1501
Mike,
Any idea when or if the Dark Mist update and dlc will ever make it to SCEE ???
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:31 pm by geddesmond2
Look its hard enough dealing with exclusive and timed exclusive games on the xbox 360 but this exclusive and timed exclusive crap SCEA has over SCEE is really starting to become a joke. I’m sorry but I really bought into the PSP go concept. Being able to download all these games and carry them with you, but god dam does Sony really expect Europeans to go out and buy a psp go when america and asia are getting all the Classic games. I don’t want no James Pond. whats that a game for a 5 year old. I’m 24 years old for christs sake
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:33 pm by Espiox
I know it’s out of your control, but could you look into whether Rock Band Unplugged is being released digitally soon?
Also (and this one is entirely within your control):
CRASH BANDICOOT 2.
Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:34 pm by Mike Kebby
I can’t give the specific reason, but Crash 2 was removed for legal issues – I am trying to find out if we will ever get this back on the store, but at the moment I’m not too confident about that…
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:33 pm by meccamonty
i would have thought you guys would have put the buzz space back in, ah well… no home update this week?
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:34 pm by almighty-slayer
geddesmond2, maybe you should start acting like it?
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:34 pm by qwertyuiopasdfgh
Mike,
when is the patch for echochrome that adds PS Eye support coming out in Europe?
I didn’t make this up, it’s altready out in the US and Japan! I’ve asked countless times and i always get ignored!
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:34 pm by KAP
i HATE to be the cynical one but this weeks update was so good that it’ll be no surprise that nextweeks will be dya due to our indulgents now.
so i’ll just say it now: “sony… i forgive you for a crap store update for nextweek”
just installing battlefield now,
ulifhunhviupwln
i cant wait!!!
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:35 pm by mrfight67
Archer Maclean’s Mercury (£4.79/€5.99)
Championship Manager 2006 (£3.99/€4.99)
= Pricing done right. We be getting mercury in a few weeks. Oh, and championship manager is £3.19 on the store. But it’s good to see old games on the store like that. Any chances on Fifa 07? And since these prices are good, could you also lower WipEout Pure, £14.99 isn’t what id pay for a launch title 4 years on. Ive got it on UMD but want a download version, but not paying £15 or it!
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:36 pm by vicheous
Great! I’m getting Bf1943 and Motorstorm Adrenaline pack….
Now where is my store update? it’s not updated yet….
Pst: I want bomberman soon!!
And some Call of Juarez DLC would be good to keep my summer going…
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:36 pm by Amherst_Wind_4
Yay! Battlefield 1943!! £10 is just a ridiculously, insanely, crazy low price for this game. I just can’t beleive it!
So are we supposed to download the trial first, then purchase the unlock key?
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:36 pm by geddesmond2
and almighty-slayer maybe you should mind your own business
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:37 pm by nickjd331
A good update, although I was hoping for trine!
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:38 pm by B-Statuz
Really nice update, I’ve always wanted to sample Fuel and Ghostbusters. And Battlefield pretty much speaks for its self doesn’t it.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:39 pm by Shift_Breaker
Yessssss, Pearl Jam pack, just what I’ve been waiting for. The store hasn’t updated for me yet, though.
There’s a lot of variation this week. Will there be any news when we get Crash Bandicoot 2 and Spyro back on the store? How about some other games the US store has had for ages, like Castlevania.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:39 pm by dazexus
Haha Mike I bet you love weeks like this where there is some good content! Quick question, do you have any idea why we have a slow stream of PS1 classics….my wallet wants to be in your store right now! (that sounded more sexual that it was meant to, sorry)
Also on a side note I am so glad that that for once $15 = £9.99 and not $15 = £15
Dan
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:39 pm by KAP
@70 i agree with you.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:40 pm by Espiox
Okay, so Crash 2 was removed for legal reasons. Fair enough (it’s nice to actually have a response after week’s of trolling). But what about the three Spyro games?
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:40 pm by FBZ1501
Looks like a good price for Battlefield!
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:41 pm by Zoibie
Terrible comeback goddesmond :p Though I do agree. I mean, Crash 2 taken down for legal reasons!?! My god! This never happens with SCEA!!
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:42 pm by Locke_Tribal
Mike, I asked this last week and got no response but I thought I might as well try again: Is Puzzle Quest(PSP) going to be made available on the Irish PSP/MediaGo store anytime soon? As far as I can tell it’s up on the UK store but not the Irish store, so is there any way around this?
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:43 pm by Lcslick
yo mike
thanx 4 replying last week btw
to be honest any update with battlefield is a good update an with a trial, sweet
an ghostbusters an fuel demo don’t think i could ask for much more this week lol
i like how your still asking about mgs constantly, as long as u are doing that i can wait since i no its out of your hands
i am actually glad mgs never came out today or i would be broke lol
hay mike do you no if fat princess is out this month i don’t think i seen anything.
p.s lol dam you mike u have got me using the rocky voice now XD
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:43 pm by Shift_Breaker
Legal reasons? I heard it was technical problems. What sort of legal issues would there be in Europe only for a game series which has 3 other games in the series already available in the store?
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:43 pm by vonhammer
Cheers Mike,it’s a good update.
Got BF1943,Mstorm and the demo’s all qued
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:44 pm by Winckle
@ Mike
Any news on the patch for Bionic Commando Rearmed?
It has been in QA for nearly a month now.
By the way, good update! BF1943 isn’t late.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:44 pm by OglesbyP
Whatever happened to Silent Hill too ? Legal issues again ?
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:45 pm by EmpireNO
Very good update, I bought Battlefield 1943 and MS:PR Exp Adrenaline Pack. I’m also dl’ing FUEL and GHOSTBUSTERS!!!
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:45 pm by Skookie30
Never Mind it took longer for it to upload to mine store im downloading it right Now.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:48 pm by geddesmond2
@ zoibie What are you talking about terrible comeback. That wasn’t a comeback. That was actually telling him to mind his own bussiness
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:48 pm by vicheous
Ah BF1943 almost ready…..
Wonder if the servers will keep up today!
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:49 pm by Zoibie
@OglesbyP
Yup, Mike said in a previous update that Silent Hill was also taken down because of legal reasons.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:50 pm by dazexus
@85 – Silent Hill was removed for legal reasons…IT was in comments a few weeks back.
Dan
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:50 pm by Smegzilla
@81
I’m very sure Crash 2 was removed because of techinical problems, it was all over the PS Forums at the time it was removed. There were compatibility problems with putting it on the PSP.
I had a lot of back and forths with Sony at the time (trying for about 2 months to get a refund) because I’d been allowed to purchase the game but not download it, so I talked to them a lot about the game and am 99% sure it was just technical problems which led to it being pulled from the store.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:51 pm by Razgriz375
Awesome update…but I don’t know whether to get Final Armada or Super Hind :S…I think I might wait to see if anything else comes out next week…I have MH to keep me busy
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:52 pm by Grind_Axis
Another nice week, thanks Mr. Kebby and the rest of SCEE.
I don’t suppose you have any news about Fallout 3 DLC? I’ve been playing FO3 for over 60 hours this week in anticipation of Operation Anchorage.
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:54 pm by FascistBullyBoy
Any word from the powers that be about a demo category on the store?
Is there a plan to give us one?
If not will they consider it?
If they won’t even consider it is there a reason why?
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:56 pm by alexandre1234
Thanks for the content !
But…
where is TRINE ?
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:57 pm by SolidusDave
the german store has no 1943 trial (the text says to download that first ^^)
oh and any news on the The Last Guy Update/Addon?
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:57 pm by Nixtwix
Nice update today!
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Posted on 9 July, 2009 at 5:57 pm by Harlequiine
Good work on bringing BF1943 here on release date.
However.. do you have any news whatsoever on Worms in Australia Mike? Last I heard it passed our classification board, but still nothing. Can you make some calls or something? Likewise with some other games, but I’m sure you’ll get enough comments about them
Good work on the earlier update this week too.
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