Hello all, it’s the Store Update post! I’ve left things a little late today because there’s been a lot to organise, so I won’t do my usual call outs on the content. There’s a heck of a lot this week so if you have any questions about anything then just ask away in the comments and I will do my best to answer.
That said, there is an absolute Kratos overload this week, so if you’re a fan of the angriest man in videogames you’ve got a lot to choose from. Oh, and there’s Castle Crashers, so you can stop asking me when it’s coming now.
So instead of the usual content discussion, here’s a quick status update to let you know that your feedback is being acted upon since last week:
A few of the PSOne Classics from the list of PSOne title requests that you helped me to compile have been submitted for Store publish. The process to get them emulated is underway and barring any technical or legal issues they will be published on the EU Store, hopefully before year end. I’m sure you’ll hear from various publishers closer to release, but I’m not able to discuss what they are at the moment (just like all upcoming content).
This week as usual, the trial and unlocks do not go to Germany. We are currently organising full retail releases of these titles for the German consumers and those will be added to the German Store as soon as possible – in next week’s publish at the latest and hopefully sooner. As a result of your feedback last week, I am actively investigating the free content in Germany situation and will let you know if I find anything out.
So there you go – your feedback in action. Thank you all for your suggestions and comments and please do keep your comments coming. I will be around for the comments a little later on, so if I don’t respond right away then you have my apologies in advance.
Catch you later!
PlayStation Store (via PS3, PSP and Media Go)
Special Offers
(Offer prices available until the 10th of November)
- Voodoo Dice (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £5.49/€6.99)
- Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom - Booster Pack (was – £3.49/€3.99 now – £0.79/€0.99)
- Cuboid – Level Editor (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £0.79/€0.99)
- Cuboid – Booster Pack (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £0.79/€0.99)
- Dissidia: Final Fantasy (was – £19.99/€24.99 now – £15.99/€19.99)
- James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game (PSP) (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £15.99/€19.99)
- Alien Zombie Death! (mini) (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)
- Supermarket Mania (mini) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.49/€2.99)
Permanent Price Reductions
- Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days – now £15.99/€19.99
- Mana Khemia: Student Alliance – now £11.99/€14.99
- Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero? – now £7.99/€9.99
- What Did I Do To Deserve This, My Lord!? - now £7.99/€9.99
- What Did I Do To Deserve This, My Lord!? 2 - now £7.99/€9.99
Downloadable Games (PS3)
- God of War HD (£13.99/€17.99) Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales
- God of War II HD (£13.99/€17.99) Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales
- God of War Collection HD (£23.99/€29.99) Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales
Trial & Unlock Games (PS3)
- Blacklight: Tango Down (£9.99/€12.99) Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: Not available in Germany
- Castle Crashers (£10.99/€13.99) Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: Not available in Australia, Germany and New Zealand
Downloadable Games (PSP)
- God of War: Ghost of Sparta (£16.99/€26.99) Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales
- Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley (£23.99/€29.99) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: Not available in Germany
- No Heroes Allowed (£9.99/€12.99) Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales
- ZHP: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman (£23.99/€29.99) Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Australia and New Zealand
- Ys Seven (£19.99/€24.99) Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Australia, Belgium, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey and United Arab Emirates
PSone Games (PS3 and PSP)
- Centipede (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales
Demos (PS3)
- Apache Air Assault Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: Not available in Croatia, Germany, Greece, India, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey and United Arab Emirates
- John Daly’s Pro Stroke Golf Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: Not available in India, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates
- Rock Band 3 Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates
Demos (PSP)
- Split/Second: Velocity Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales
Applications (PS3)
- MUBI (free) Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Available in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and United Kingdom (More territories next week)
Add-On Game Content (PS3)
- Dead Rising 2 - Ninja Skill Pack (£1.59/€1.99) Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Germany
- FIFA 11 – Ultimate Team (free) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales
- Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage
- Kenshiro Original Costume (£1.99/€2.49) Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in New Zealand
- Front Mission: Evolved
- Weapons Pack 01 (free)
- Wanzer Pack 02 (£3.19/€3.99)
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All locales
- God of War III
- Apollo Character Skin (£0.79/€0.99)
- Forgotten Warrior Character Skin (£0.79/€0.99)
- Dominus Character Skin (£0.79/€0.99)
- Phantom of Chaos Character Skin (£0.79/€0.99)
- Character Skin Bundle (£3.19/€3.99)
- Challenge of Exile Arena (£1.59/€1.99)
Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales
- Medal of Honor - Hot Zone Map Pack (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales
- ModNation Racers – Kratos Pack (£1.39/€1.75) Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales
- PAIN
- Creepie Pack (£0.79/€0.99)
- PAINamotion Pack (free)
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All locales
- Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype – The Final Chapter (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales
- Space Invaders Infinity Gene – Bonus Stage Pack 2 (£2.39/€2.99) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales
- Split/Second: Velocity - Onslaught Pack (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales
- Sports Champions – Reverse Tee Pack (£2.39/€2.99) Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All locales
- Super Street Fighter IV – Ultra Shoryuken Pack 1 (£3.19/€3.99) Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All locales
- Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2
- Bonus Pack (free)
- Russian Power Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All locales
- DJ Hero II – Hit Makers Mix Pack (£6.29/€7.99) Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates
- Rock Band 3
- The Doors Greatest Hits: Rock Band Edition (£9.99/€14.99) (contains the tracks listed below which are also available separately)
- ‘Hello, I Love You’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘LA Woman’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Light My Fire’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Love Her Madly’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Love Me Two Times’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Peace Frog’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘People Are Strange’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Riders On The Storm’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Roadhouse Blues’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Soul Kitchen’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘The Crystal Ship’ (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Touch Me’ (£0.99/€1.49)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and UAE
- Rock Band Network
- ‘Determined (Vows of Vengeance) by Kataklysm (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Hello Fascination’ by Breathe Carolina (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Revolution’ by Bang Camaro (£0.59/€0.79)
- ‘The Gun Show’ by In This Moment (£0.99/€1.49)
- ‘Uncivilized’ by Texas In July (£0.99/€1.49)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and UAE
FirstPlay (PS3)
- FirstPlay Episode 31 (£0.99/€1.20)
Availability: Ireland and UK only
Avatars (PS3)
- Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
- Doughnut Drake (£0.20/€0.25)
- Marco Polo (£0.20/€0.25)
- Skelzor (£0.20/€0.25)
- Tetram (£0.20/€0.25)
- Glowzor (£0.20/€0.25)
- Doughnut Lazarevic (£0.20/€0.25)
- Genghis Kahn (£0.20/€0.25)
- Zorskel (£0.20/€0.25)
- Lieutenant Draza (£0.20/€0.25)
- Platzor (£0.20/€0.25)
Soundtracks (PS3)
- God of War Trilogy Soundtrack (£11.99/€14.99)
Dynamic Themes (PS3)
- Dead Nation - Dead Man’s Hand (£1.59/€1.99)
Premium Themes (PS3)
- Von Chrono Themes
- Lights (£1.19/€1.49)
- Off the Beat (£1.19/€1.49)
Premium Themes (PSP)
- Von Chrono Themes
- Light & Shadow: Light (£1.19/€1.49)
- Light & Shadow: Shadow (£1.19/€1.49)
Wallpapers (PSP)
- No Heroes Allowed Wallpaper
- No Heroes Allowed Landscape Wallpaper
Videos (PS3)
- Buzz! The Ultimate Music Quiz Trailer
- Beat Sketcher Trailer
- Invizimals: Shadow Zone Trailer
- Medal Of Honor TV Advert
- No Heroes Allowed Trailer
- No Heroes Allowed Launch Trailer
- SingStar Guitar Trailer
- SingStar Dance Trailer
- Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype The Final Chapter Trailer
Videos (PSP)
- Buzz! The Ultimate Music Quiz Trailer
- No Heroes Allowed Trailer















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340 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 3 November, 2010 at 9:35 pm by Simpleseficaz
Who have bought God Of War 3 Collector’s Edition, have Challenge of Exile Arena (£1.59/€1.99)?
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Posted on 3 November, 2010 at 9:48 pm by cronotriggr
Hi Ross!
First off, keep up the good work! Mike would be proud if he were still among us.
Secondly, any ideas on when we’ll be seeing the Spider-man: Shattered Dimensions DLC? I honestly wasn’t expecting it just a day after the US but do you think it might drop next week?
Also, I know you must get this a lot, but any word on a PAL collector’s edition of LBP? Cheers. Enjoy your mysterious lunch.
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Posted on 3 November, 2010 at 10:01 pm by Titanium_Snake
Nice update, I like it, lots of gaming goodness to enjoy.
Anyone heard anything more about the Dreamcast back-catalog being brought to PSN?
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Posted on 3 November, 2010 at 10:26 pm by bluespook
castle crashers not coming to australia? not another game that i won’t be able to get,
Also is harvest moon: hero of leaf valley download only or is there a retail version.
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Posted on 3 November, 2010 at 10:39 pm by HiddenAway
@ Lucreto
Grandia is coming soon. No need to panic yet
@ bluespook
Castle Crashers will be in Aus and NZ territories before the end of the week according to Ross’ earlier replies. In Europe, there is a retail UMD release of Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley but sadly, I don’t know if the same holds true for Australia.
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Posted on 3 November, 2010 at 10:39 pm by tiago-kun
Hey James!
I’ve been absent from the blog because my PS3 broke and it was too much seeing good stuff I should be playing out of reach… BUT I’m Back!
For me it’s a great store update with rock band 3 demo and castle crashers
And of course I still have like 6 or 7 weeks behind to browse!
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 12:34 am by luniac
No NIS love for Australia and New Zealand? Was really hoping to get ClaDun this month…
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 2:41 am by luniac
^ Ah already asked @142 – Please do Ross – No UMD release means we can’t even import …
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 3:46 am by couzanit
speaking of PSone Classics, any news on when we may get the spyro trilogy and crash bandicoot 2, i cant be the only one who thinks these games should be up by now, plus they’d be awesome to play on psp as well.
Getting GoS on friday when i get paid, cant wait that game looks sick, also gonna get the DJ hero 2 dlc, anyone wanna game on 1 or 2 feel free to add me
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:28 am by Stonesthrow
wait what?! werent the Medal of Honor maps supposed to be free? major lame..gow3 outfits seem nice too but not free either..are these the same outfits you can unlock in the game?
other than that i guess ill check out MUBI
didnt even know ghost of sparda already released, forgot to pre order it..
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:29 am by ShadowDoGGG
Hmm… the yanks seem to have a good time this time. Even though they get fortnightly updates – I assumed EU would have fewer but better quality content.
Also the fact more sales of PS3′s in EU so Sony should be appreciative of that?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 6:29 am by ShadowDoGGG
above is related to ps+ ofcourse
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 7:24 am by SyLaR__GrEy
Impressive update.
I feel the store has been improving significantly in the last few months. Especially PS Plus. For the 1st few months the content was weak in comparison to SCEA, but in the last few months alone I have gotten Sam & Max (all 5 episodes), 50 quids worth of Fallout 3 DLC, Assassins Creed multiplayer beta & a Killzone 3 beta!!
And still people complain………. UNBELIEVABLE
PS. Anyone gettin KZ3, add me.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 7:58 am by adonteng
Hi Ross,
Just downloaded GOW: GOS from PSN for my PSP GO.
I read somewhere that you can get Deimos Skin for GOW III but cant find it in the store.
Are we not getting it in Europe? Or getting it later kind of thing?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 8:10 am by muzzar69
Just wanted to ask, does anyone know what the average size of a PSP GO game is?
I’m thinking of buying one this week, but first i want to check each games not too big, i only have a relativity small download usage.
OK.
I know this has been asked many a time, but come on playing the demo night in, night out is killing me!
so here i go.
when will echochrome 2 be out?
OK, you don’t have to give us a date, but at least give us a month!
my poor move controllers are feeling lonely.
Also what happened to announcing GT5s release date by the end of October?
I’m seriously considering canceling my signature edition pre order!
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 8:27 am by bitbydeath
I can’t find the Doors at all on PSN? It appears in RB3 but only in the group pack aren’t these meant to be sold separately?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 9:26 am by twistedintoform
@stonesthrow – there is a free medal of honor map pack in the in-game store – it adds the ‘clean sweep’ mode. be warned though, a lot of people, including me, have had it totally freeze the PS3 on the map loading screen almost every time.
out of curiosity, did anybody at all download the blacklight: tango down trial?. i couldn’t find a game on any multiplayer mode at all.. gave up after 15 minutes of trying.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 9:43 am by Stiak
Ouch, My wallet is taking a big hit this week and that’s just the PSP content. If only my PS3 wasn’t still on a container ship somewhere I’d have even less cash
It’s the (admittedly rare) times like these I wish the PSN had a wish list. Actually that’s not a bad idea – how about it Ross? Still taking suggestions for the store?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 11:40 am by Marvin-R
what’s the reason for no YS seven in the netherlands?
got me all excited for nothing.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 12:22 pm by diorksid
Hi Ross!!
I bought a digital copy of GOW:GOS and I don’t have “Deimos” skin!
Where i get code for “Deimos” skin?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 12:24 pm by The1Underdog
Hey Ross is Tenchu also on that list??
Grz
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 12:28 pm by bluejam
Is there a problem with downloads on the store at the moment? MUBI is telling me it will download in 4 hours!!!
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 12:34 pm by Dark771
Dear Ross,
I really like move and ps one classocs so can you publish namco museum volume 1-5 and sega saturn classics?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 12:34 pm by Dark771
where is echochrome 2
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 12:35 pm by Dark771
where is Beat Sketcher?????
326
Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 12:38 pm by Dark771
oh Ross… I am a BIGGEST PSOne Classics fan and can you get PAC-MAN World and Gex, please…
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 12:47 pm by diorksid
Posted on 3 November, 2010 at 9:35 pm by Simpleseficaz
Who have bought God Of War 3 Collector’s Edition, have Challenge of Exile Arena (£1.59/€1.99)?
Yes, who bought God Of War 3 Collector’s Edition, have Challenge of Exile Arena!!!
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 12:47 pm by Dark771
looney tunes psone classics are fun! Also, A Move Joke ahem,
What happens when you cross Daffy Duck and the Playstation Move Controller?
Motion Duck!
hahahaha, so ps one deal?
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 3:59 pm by Bristow9091
Hi Ross, nice update here, I bet your happy people will stop complaining about Castle Crashers, eh? My PSP is gonna’ be getting a whole flock of extra content this week.
And ooh Disgaea 2 for only £16, I may have to partake, I mean, I’ve already got it on PS2, but the PSP ones apparently have more content which is really nice.
I know it’s years old, but is there a chance that the first Disgaea would make it onto the PSN? It’s impossible to find here in the UK, and I’d have to buy it used off eBay or somewhere for £30+, which is terrible to be honest, I wouldn’t buy a used game, and even if I did, I wouldn’t pay more than the retail price of a new copy.
Cheers.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:06 pm by Lymmusic
great to see god of war collection – had the bluray but traded in – missed it ever since so kerching Sony, ker-ching.
digital downloads should be advertised as being a very good way of fans showing their support for developers by buying into the content and proving loyalty. Plus subs should get more digital release discounts too
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:20 pm by Tizoc789
Yay, Castle Crashers at last!
A few questions though-
1- When will we get Hoard on EU PSN?
2- Why can’t we get some of the PSOne titles that are available on US PSN?
3- Any chance the JP titles that US PSN puts up can be available on EU PSN in the near future at least?
4- Any chance Final Fantasy IX will get a discount seeing how it’s its 10th anniversary now?
332
Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 5:23 pm by bloobat
good update,
now just hoping for a genre choice each month for PSN+ content ( as in racer, shooter ETC)
333
Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 9:29 pm by Captain-Ultima
I bought God of War: Ghost of Sparta from playstation store yesterday 3/11. I got all the other bonuses but not the Deimos skin for GoW 3 that was promiced.
On top of that, i cheked the store again today and now it shows like i would have not even bought the game, i can still access it through my download list tough.
can anyone shed any light on this situation? Are digital downloaders even supposed to get deimos? I have a PSPGo so i cant just go buy the UMD version and i even would not just for deimos.
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Posted on 4 November, 2010 at 11:30 pm by scally6
@ 333 u have loads of extras with download. ross did say that was 1 thing u were not not going 2 get.read the whole blog & u might get the answers,instead of being lazy&asking stupid questions!
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Posted on 5 November, 2010 at 5:38 pm by Mat_Husky
Is the store ever going to get any proper PS1 ‘classics’ instead of the rubbish we’ve been getting lately? I know it’s supposedly more difficult to get them in this region but it seems like no one’s even trying anymore.
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Posted on 5 November, 2010 at 9:57 pm by benchesh
Hi,
Something that I (and many others) would love to see would be a price reduction for GTA: Chinatown Wars (I want it for my PSP Go, but seeing it is about £20 on the PSN but £10 for the UMD, I’m kinda annoyed). I think I remember seeing it for about £10 on the PSN a few months ago, but that’s before I got my Go
Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron is another game I’d like to see get a price reduction.
Make these prices the same if not better than the UMD versions and you’ll get a lot more people buying games from the PSN store!!
I can honestly say the only thing I don’t like about my PSP Go is the prices of the games. More permanent price reductions please
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Posted on 5 November, 2010 at 10:16 pm by cakeforme288
@336
Yes, I suppose that is one of the flaws with the go, but with the psp2 coming in 2011, Ill give the go a miss and get the next one. there will also be a huge price reduction for the go soon
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Posted on 7 November, 2010 at 6:27 pm by Dan_Hatake
Wow I cant=’t believe all those extra things included with GOW:GOS, they were all amazing.
And also castle crashers is brilliant, its the best psn game yet!
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Posted on 8 November, 2010 at 3:14 am by Strike_Rouge_VI
I think there is an issue with the update.. I can’t seem to find the Apache: Air Assault demo, I live in the US so I don’t think there should be an issue. Any help please? Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 8 November, 2010 at 1:53 pm by Doggo27
Hi Ross,
Do you know when they are going to fix the multiplayer mode for Castle Crashers? I live in the UK and my brother the US and it won’t let us create a game. It says “game is not available.” Are they going to put a patch through anytime soon? Thank you.
Sean
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