‘Heads-Up’ PlayStation Store Update (17th December 2009)

Thanks for your sterling work throughout the year doing your best to reply to us on the blog, Mike. A merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!

Now I have to decide whether or not to rebuy Braid, decisions!

Hey Mike,

Wicked update with the Peacewalker Demo,

Is it possible to list all the ps1 ports you’ve got in testing?
Just to give us a better idea as to what games are currently on the horizon…

Also…might be a good idea to start work on a ffix port for psp, i’m gagging for some more square-enix to come onto the psp!!

can you tell us why the americans get the coldfront dlc
before europe,and why we are kept totally in the dark
and have to find out from your blog.

Hey you have not stated what the codes do or am I simply not reading probably?

Merry Xmas Mike from MrTHill (Twitter)

Skills on you Mike Kebby and the team! Awesome update as usual, I will be getting my grubby mits on a few of those special offers, I’ve heard good things about Bomberman Ultra, will be giving that a whirl f’sho.

Happy Holidays SCEE

Greetings Mike

First let me say that you have and all the team have been doing a great work, it’s what makes the world of PlayStation spin!

I’m a long fan of Gran Turismo, and I couldn’t help to notice something that scared me a little.

I know that the Gran Turismo® 5 Time Trial Challenge is for the countries not entering the GT Academy, and the GT Academy 2010 Time Trial is for the entry countries.
But one thing scared me, Portugal was mentioned to be one of those countries to be part of GT Academy 2010, but my local store show the Time Trial Challenge instead of the GT Academy 2010 Time Trial.

Were there any last minute changes?

I expect to receive an answer soon, hoping that it’s just a minor error.

Cheers and happy holidays!

A good update this week, with lots of holiday cheer from all the price reductions! Shame about the lack of PS1 games but what can you do? Haha, definitely gonna pick up Burnout Paradise, don’t know why I haven’t done already!

Next week’s update has a lot to live up to! xDD

Any idea if/when the Oddworld games are coming?

Thanks for a great update

Really good update,especially the special discounts,definately will be buying tonight,its good to see that feedback is seemingly taken on board…

No complaints this week and Keep this up,i know it can’t happen every week but when updates are this good,theres no competition.

1 minor niggle,is that the Sodium space MMo is coming out in the US today(Kotaku),any word of it in the EU????

Posted on 17 December, 2009 at 12:06 pm by Mike Kebby
The store availability is still the same I’m afraid, so you aren’t able to get them

Oh man, that sucks I would love some puzzle quest and dead head fred on my go…

wait the update is LIVE ALREADY? kudos!!!

Great update !

I see a trailer of Hustle Kings. Any idea about a release date ?

Most of the time when I come here to check the updates, I leave in despair. Disney games one week, no significant additions the other. It can make a man depressed (almost as much as you get, Mike, reading some of the comments I imagine.)

However, what a christmas present this update is, and it’s only 5 days until we get another one. The GT5 demo alone would have been a glimmering jewel, however, this is but one of many treasures available. The Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker demo, the Rock Band updates, that amazing price reduction on Dead Head Fred, The Sims 2 being added to the store, the Brutal Legend DLC.

It’s not often I feel the need to personally thank the face of a corporation, so Mike, thank you.

A good update Mike, especially the MGS demo (can finally find out what they are actually talking about) and GT demo. Plus the comics updates yesterday and the minis update as well, nothing to complain about!

On the constructive criticism side I would like to point out:
1. Still no updates from anyone on flow patch (I realise this is not your area)
2. Blog videos still not viewable on PS3 browser (again not your bad)
3. T6 is now £15 more on the store than is available online (sorry to point this out but I would have loved in on my card rather than UMD)
4. A way to locate demos easily would be great

メリークリスマス! (merry christmas!)

Sorry for the double post but just had to mention that I don’t think I’ll be able to play the MGS Peace Walker demo or the GT5 time trial, it would make the wait for both just that much more unbearable.

Maybe just a little go…

Those are some impressive price cuts. If anyone out there doesn’t already have Puzzle Quest, that’s a price that makes it pretty much mandatory. I’m even considering buying the game *again* (that would be the fourth time, I think) just for the convenience of having it in handy PSP download form.

Looks like I’ll be giving Practical IQ a go as well – at that price I’d be mad not to.

With that and GT5 time trial, looks like Christmas just arrived early.

I forgott to ask, what are these codes you are talking about?

Thanks for answering our questions about store updates since the beginning of the blog. You’re one of “our assets” making this blog even more informative than those the US blog as far as the store is concerned.
Don’t let misdirected criticisms about missing games get you down!

Woah! MGS Peace Walker demo. I didn’t even realise.

Do I continue with my project work? Or do I go and download it?

I never usually have to have anything complain about, and this week is no different.
I can’t really say much about this though (no ps3 ) but the psp stuff is great

And the FF8 news put a smile on my face.

Just a quick question out of curiosity…

What does the QA process actually involve?
You hear it so much around here, but I can’t seem to find any information on it…

Another bonus, I didn’t have to stay up til 2:30am to see if there is anything I may by this week! (Sucks being in NZ)

Great job Mike and all others involved. You all should feel proud! :p

Awesome update, loving the special offers and I get paid tomorrow
*fistbump*
Hurrah!

(Sorry, I can’t wait to try the AoT demo, I actually quite enjoyed the first one, it was rather amusing.)

mike are their any plans on a game of the year, psn edition?

as in top ps1 classic
top demo etc

and all paid content tht make game of the year for the category could be put in a sale?

Holy … what with the .. and the … who … hrmpf, so much good content and I’m leaving for my working vacation in Africa on sunday. I guess I’ll be packing for the life of me in the eleventh hour, and playing games until then. Sounds like the best plan ever, right. Right?

merry Christmas mike

All my Christmas wishes just came early wicked update thanks for all your hard work this year hope you have a great Christmas many thanks.

Of all the days I switch my PS3 off at the main switch!!! It had to be today , so I can’t access my PS3 to download all these great demos!!
Looking forward to GT and Ao2 oooh ooh and PSP minis on my PS3 ( think about it) that doesn’t sound right lol
Guess I’ll just carry on reading ‘All Hail Megatron’ from PSN Comics

oh snap! I didn’t see that Peace Walker demo is up too! And the only day at work when i didnt bring my PSP with me :E Curses!

@Mike,

On Tuesday, would it be possible if you could make any game £1.49 by accident in the sales! Maybe Burnout? He He! Or should that Ho Ho!

Please, Please, Please, with a big fat cherry on top!

Decent update, if a bit disappointing for PSP Go owners. Still FFVIII hitting the US Store tonight will make up for all that.

Will there be more free Dynamic Themes to download for the PS3?

Fantastic update guys. Will the Permanent Price Reductions become a permanent thing?..;) Or incase you didn’t get my pun Will we be seeing Permanent Price Reductions more often now?.

Happy Christmas Mike

Jesus Christ, thats a huge update! go team!

Hi Mike,

Wow, just look at all the goodwill and cheer around here today. Couldn’t be anything to do with the chance of a free code or 2, could it? lol

Good update today with plenty to keep us going over the festive period – thanx.

Do you know if there are going to be any new DJ Hero track packs coming soon and what they might be please?

Have great Christmas – you earned it!!!

This is an absolutely incredible update…

I shall be gorging myself on PS3 and Minis goodness later.

Oh yes!

great update! might have to get bf1943 now! Where’s my Cool Boarders 2 and Tomb Raider classics? Have a good Xmas anyway any happy new year!

Hi Mike. I’ve just been watching the Hustle Kings video on the store that was uploaded today and it says “out now” at the end. Does that mean that it should have been out today or next week?

Loving the unbelievably early update. Well done guys

Ooooh, going to have to get Blue Toad before Christmas. Also been wanting to play Braid for agggges, so glad it’s now on PSN. Just need to work out how to get money for these .

Also Crash Team Racing for £2.39 is one of the best purchases you’ll ever make people, go and buy it! It’s one of the greatest PSOne games ever.

Annnd I’m still hoping for Suikoden (PSOne Classic) to come to PSN in Europe. I -need- to play that game again! Don’t suppose there’s any sign of it coming soon?

May also have to give Lemmings a go, can someone confirm if there is trophy support now please?

Hi Mike,

Another great update this week. I am planning to get the Brutal Legend content and I am looking forward to the Little Big Planet dlc.

I won’t be around on Tuesday so I will wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I hope the New Year will bring you more success on the store and I hope you will receive less grief from people on this site in the future. Your hard work is much appreciated as ever and the commitment you have to the site and with the amount of comments you post you are the highlight of every Thursday. You do your best with the cards you are dealt and I just want to say Thank You.

I look forward to see what you bring to us in the year ahead. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Yours sincerely,
Lucreto

Nice update, I’ll be getting the Blue Toad bundle. Shame I already own most of the stuff on sale

Mike,

Any chance of some kind of blog post soon detailing what PSN games are coming to the store in early 2010? Everything on my watch list is released now and I don’t know enough about what’s coming up to make a new one.

Cheers,

Talvin

AWESOME, Massive Update.
Rad.
Thanks.
Pity I’m near my download limit for the month

YES MIKE AWESOME UPDATE!!!!! im loving the GT Academy time trial and the army of two demo! Can’t wait til the POTC LBP Level and Costume update next tuesday Merry Christmas Mike and Everybody!!! And keep up the good work!!! any word on when Hustle King’s might be getting released???

Incredible update Mike, quite a few things on there I’ll certainly be purchasing for the Holidays. The news of Final Fantasy 8 coming in January is just fantastic, one of my favourate Final Fantasy games

Enjoy the rest of your week. T

Oh Mikey, Mickey why do you tease me so,
I look out the window waiting for snow,
I look on the store at the Hustle Kings vid,
It says its out now ,if it is its well hid,
Will it be in the shop before Santa comes calling
If it’s not i’ll be crying and its not pretty me bawling
Just let me know i promise i’ll be quiet
But if its not out soon then i likely to riot

Have a great christmas Sir Kebby

PS also cant seem to post on the Blog from PS3 since 3.15
and also getting an SS7-1 error on Singstar viewer?

I have my work christmas party tonight in covent garden, My office is about 80% women and they will all be in their finest evening gowns & free alchohol will be flowing endlessly.

Yet, I am more excited about the bomberman & battlefield price reductions.

I can’t imagine why i’m still single!

Merry Xmas Mike & all PSBlog readers

What did we do in the Netherlands, that our store is not fully supported?

This week Braid -> Not available in The Netherlands
Last week Hyperballoid HD -> Not available in The Netherlands

Why?
And are they coming later?

hey mike

great update, the team have done a fantastic job this week. the only downside is that i’ll now be poor till pay day lol
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all the team!

@Hobgoblin,

You’ve definately got to get Burnzombieburn at that price!

Burnzombieburn is my favourite DLC Game of all time! The last level is so hard as well!

So everyone who hasn’t got it, get it!

Anyone know when Burnzombieburn Space is out?

Wow! I did complain about the quality of the updates before but this time it looks exactly the opposite. Finally I can see some special offers that I’ll use (no wonder – there are so many of them this time), the GT demo is here and of course the #1 is Singstar Viewer – watching others’ performances is gonna be a lot of fun (and maybe we’ll even finally buy a Singstar for PS3).

However, I have two comments:

1) Whenever I see a special offer I have to visit some “fan made www page” to check whether the game supports trophies or not. And then I still cannot be sure if this is valid for my region. Would it be possible to include this information somehow in the ps store?

2) It’s about Singstar. Like I wrote above, we’re thinking about buying it (we played a lot on PS2). However, it would be really much, much more convenient to buy it as a digital download. It’s a perfect game to be used without a CD in the drive, especially when additional songs are available for download. Are you planning on releasing Singstar in the PSN store?

Sir Michael Kebby. You are a wonderful man. I wish you and your family a happy christmas. I hope you will be sneaking off from xmas dinner for some PS3 time

Great update this week, cant wait for FF8 to come in the new year.

Also, how many episodes is the Blue Toad game?