Hi everyone – a long intro from me today, lots of housekeeping and new things to tell you about, but let’s kick off with the third title in the PLAY promotion – Bloodrayne: Betrayal launches today.
The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission. The target is a lavish, yet sinister ball in a secluded castle with plenty of dark and gruesome surprises. With the help of a mysterious friend, and members of Brimstone, Rayne must infiltrate the manor, take out the fiendish horde, and stop an evil master plot once and for all.
Bloodrayne: Betrayal is available this week in all locales except for New Zealand (Majesco are finalising the OFLC rating for this title in NZ and we will be able to bring it to you next week).
Also, Italian consumers can this week begin to take part in the PLAY promotion – Street Fighter III: Third Strike, The Baconing and Bloodrayne: Betrayal are all launching on the Italian Store and you can now purchase any of these titles and if you purchase all four, become eligible to receive your reward copy of PAYDAY: The Heist.
SNK bring us a whole host of new minis this week as well – with more on the way. These classic titles from the arcade era are now available for you to enjoy either on PS3 or PSP - Guerilla Wars is free for Plus and all the other titles (and those still on the way) will be available at 20% off for our subscribers too.
Also this week we have plenty of other choice morsels for you, including the slightly delayed God of War Collection: Volume II demo – Kratos’ PSP adventures have been upscaled and brought to life on PS3 for the first time. The eu.playstation.com team has put together a demo guide for you to check out, so make sure to head on over there to get the inside track.
You’ve probably already seen Andy’s post about the second round of PSP titles for the big PSP Power Sale, including the launch offer for Persona 3: Portable. Disney were kind enough to include Lego Pirates of the Caribbean in the sale too, to commemorate the launch of Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides on the Video Store on 12th September.
Another quick note regarding Automatic Update – the SCEI team are aware of the issues that you guys have been having since the firmware update and there will be an interim update to fix the issue coming later in September – please keep a look out for this and when I can update you with an exact date we’ll let you know.
That’s all from me for now – check out the content lists for Plus and the Store Update below and both Andy and myself will be around for comments both today and tomorrow – unfortunately my workload has yet to let up and keeping you guys informed is going to take the both of us!
See you all later on, have a great week.
PlayStation Store (via PS3, PSP and Media Go)
PlayStation Plus Content
- Plants vs Zombies - 100% off
- Altered Beast – 100% off
- Ratchet and Clank: ‘All 4 One’ Open Beta (Exclusive)
- Jellypop (minis) – 100% off
- Kaleidoscope (minis) – 100% off
- Resident Evil: Director’s Cut - 100% off
(excludes Germany and New Zealand)
- Street Fighter Alpha 2 (Psone) – 100% off
(Germany and New Zealand only)
- Bloodrayne: Betrayal – 20% off
- Explodemon! – 50% off
- Guerilla War SNK mini – 100% off
20% off all SNK minis:
- Athena - 20% off
- HAL 21 – 20% off
- Marvin’s Maze – 20% off
- Ozma Wars - 20% off
- Sasuke Vs. Commander – 20% off
- Vanguard - 20% off
- The Impossible Game (minis) – 25% off
100% off all Resident Evil: Operation Racoon City Avatars
- Beltway Avatar
- Bertha Avatar
- Four Eyes Avatar
- Licker Avatar
- Lupo Avatar
- Spectre Avatar
- Tyrant Avatar
- Vector Avatar
- Zombie Avatar
- Resident Evil: Operation Racoon City Dynamic Theme (Exclusive)
- Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Dynamic Theme (Exclusive)
Watch out for additional offers in PlayStation Plus throughout September, including more discounts on catalogue content, more new Plus exclusive avatars, and launch day discounts on Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil 4′, ‘Resident Evil: Code Veronica’ and Ubisoft’s ‘From Dust’
Special Offer Selection
For all this information go and visit Andy Stewart’s new Special Offers Update.
Trial & Unlock (PS3)
- Bloodrayne: Betrayal (£9.99/€12.99)
- The Trial and Unlock have been bundled together for Germany
- This product is free for those who have pre-ordered as part of PLAY
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: Not available in New Zealand
- Red Johnson’s Chronicles (£7.99/€9.99)
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locals
- SkyDrift (£11.99/€14.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locals
Full Games (PSP)
- Persona 3 Portable (£23.99/€29.99 during the PSP Power Sale until the 21st September then will change to £27.99/€34.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales
minis (PS3 and PSP)
- The Impossible Game (£1.74/€1.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales
- Athena (£1.99/€2.49)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Australia or New Zealand
- Guerilla War (£1.99/€2.49)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All locales
- Hal 21 (£1.99/€2.49)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All locales
- Marvin’s Maze (£1.99/€2.49)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: Not available in Australia or New Zealand
- Ozma Wars (£1.99/€2.49)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: Not available in Australia or New Zealand
- Sasuke vs Commander (£1.99/€2.49)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: Not available in Australia or New Zealand
- Vanguard (£1.99/€2.49)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: Not available in Australia or New Zealand
PSone (PS3/PSP)
- Tomb Raider II Starring Lara Croft (£4.79/€5.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Demos (PS3)
- God of War Collection: Volume II Demo
Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Germany
- Assassin’s Creed Revelations Multiplayer BETA
Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Germany
Available to play until 11th September
- PES 2012 – Pro Evolution Soccer
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales
Add-On Game Content (PS3)
Battlefield Bad Company 2 – Add-on Bundle (£23.99/€29.99)
(contains the following)
- Onslaught Expansion Pack
- Vietnam Expansion Pack
- Kit Upgrades – Recon
- Kit Upgrades – Assault
- Kit Upgrades – Engineer
- Kit Upgrades – Medic
- Kit Shortcuts – Assault
- Kit Shortcuts – Engineer
- Kit Shortcuts – Medic
- Kit Shortcuts – Recon
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locals
- DanceDanceRevolution: New Moves – SuperNOVA Greatest Hits 2 (£2.99/$3.59)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locals
- Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 – Extra set of Mobile Suits 4 (£3.19/€3.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in New Zealand
- Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer – Music Pack 1: G1 Jockey selection (£0.95/€1.19)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locals
- EyePet – Lucky Dip Fruit 2 (free)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locals
- LittleBigPlanet2 – World Peace Day Costume (Sept Seasonal) (free)
Availability: All Locales
- Resistance 3 – Network Pass (£7.99/€9.99)
Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All Locales
Rock Band Network
- Eden – TesseracT (£0.99/€1.49)
- Expert Mode – Leetstreet Boys (£0.59/€0.79)
- Midnight Eyes – Rose of Jericho (£0.59/€0.79)
- Morte Et Dabo – Asking Alexandria (£0.99/€1.49)
- Piano Sonata No. 11 – Ronda Alla Turca (Mozart) – Thomas Walker (£0.59/€0.79)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Israel, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE
Rock Band 3
- Unbelievable – EMF (£0.99/€1.49)
- Cheap Trick Pack 01 (£2.49/€3.99) (contains the following songs also available separately)
- Dream Police – Cheap Trick (£0.99/€1.49)
- I Want You To Want Me (Live) – Cheap Trick (£0.99/€1.49)
- Surrender (Live) – Cheap Trick (£0.99/€1.49)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Israel, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE
- Street Fighter III: Third Strike – Character Color Pack 1 (£1.59/€1.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Avatars
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
- Beltway Avatar
- Bertha Avatar
- Four Eyes Avatar
- Licker Avatar
- Lupo Avatar
- Spectre Avatar
- Tyrantavatar
- Vector Avatar
- Zombie Avatar
All available @ £0.20/€0.25 each
Themes (PS3)
Games
- StarHawk Theme (free)
Dynamic Themes (PS3):
Abstract
- Dynamic 3D Blue Plasma (£1.59/€1.99)
- Bacon (£1.59/€1.99)
- Light Effects Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Animals
- Ants Ruin Picnics! (£1.59/€1.99)
- Bald Eagle Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
- Lion (£1.59/€1.99)
Nature
- Gates Of Olympus Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
- Water Drops Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Places/Landmarks
- City At Dawn Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Videos (PS3)
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution Launch Trailer
- Anarchy Reigns Gamescom Trailer
- SkyDrift Debut Trailer
- Sonic Generations Gamescom Trailer
- Spelunker HD Trailer Video
- Tour De France – Trailer
- UFC Undisputed 3 Combat Trailer
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Narrative Trailer
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402 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 1:59 pm by Ti_dus
IMO, it’s the best Plus update ever – I love Plants vs Zombies and RE series. Thanks
Are we gonna get 50% discount on RE4 like Americans do?! And please fix the plus auto update issue on FW 3.70!!!
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:11 pm by Ross McGrath
Hiya, yeah, it’ll be 50% off as in the US. The auto-update issue are going to be fixed imminently too.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:00 pm by Kaci007
Great update!!
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:00 pm by TalllPaul
Resident Evil *Drool*
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:01 pm by TheBigBoss0001
Nice Tomb Raider 2!
I have 2 questions:
1. Any news on RE2 and RE3?
2. Any chance that Loaded and Heart of Darkness PS1-classics will come to the store?
Thank you
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:16 pm by Ross McGrath
RE2 and RE3 are currently being processed, but as part of the US Import program – the PAL discs just refuse to work. They will be heading to the Store as soon as we can bring them to you.
As for Loaded and Heart of Darkness, we’re investigating those at the moment.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:01 pm by patriot36954
when will the problem with adding coins on madden 12 be fixed? thanks
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:01 pm by KylieDog
1. Are we going to get REAL Resident Evil avatars of the main characters like the US got a month or to ago?
2. Will Europe be getting the 50% Resident Evil 4 and CV HD like the US gets?
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:18 pm by Ross McGrath
We will eventually get those avatars, yes, but there’s a long approval process on Capcom avatars on the Capcom side.
Yes, we’re getting 50% off both RE4 and RECV.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:01 pm by Playtoy_17
Hi James or Ross (Please answer)
Are we ever going to get DEMAND FIVE player on the PS3 any time soon, there were rumours of it coming late last year, can you let us know if anything is happening regarding this, if not at least we can rule it out.
Also are PS2 classics ever coming as I am sick of waiting, are they in development or not? Again, please let us know, as we can rule them out, if not.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:01 pm by CRASHBASHUK
downloading ratchet and clank all for one now cant wait to play it larer
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:02 pm by Roxas598
Hey Ross/Andy
Couple of questions if you don’t mind
The beyond good and evil free avatars for buying the game are we getting these or not? I remember there was a post on here about getting them but still nothing.
And anything about journey? even what month it’s expected?
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:02 pm by BiosNova
Cool update! When is Resi 4 and Code V due to be out?
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:25 pm by Ross McGrath
Resi 4 will be out within the next couple of weeks, with CV following the next week.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:03 pm by Chocobo115
Ross, can you make sure to talk in advance with NISA about making sure EU Disgaea 4 DLC to be up-to-schedule with the DLC US has recieved at the time.
On same week or week after EU release preferbly.
I’d be forever grateful if you could make this happen!
Also if you can talk them into giving us the Fallen Angel Flonne DLC you’ll totally be a Hero of the Galaxy!
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:49 pm by Ross McGrath
Hmmm, I can have that conversation, absolutely and I’ll pass your request onto the NISA account manager here so they can start that off now.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:03 pm by kingkrunch456
Fantastic update, keep up the good work!
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:03 pm by Silent_Gig
No Altered Beast?
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 3:04 pm by Ross McGrath
Oh GOOD spot, yes Altered Beast as well for Plus.
I will get that added.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:03 pm by Shou_Kobayashi
Wait … no BLOOD RAVEN costume pack for Warhammer 40.000: Space Marine like the US
?
By the way it would be nice if you could ask THQ for some Space Marine Avatars
.
… and please bring back the filesize… thanks
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 3:11 pm by Ross McGrath
No, nothing new from THQ this week, but I will definitely ask about the avatars!
Filesizes, we are working on bringing that back when things calm down a bit – it adds a pretty time intensive step to the process whoch we can’t automate, but you’re right, it’s worth doing. In the meantime feel free to ask for file sizes, we’re happy to oblige.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:03 pm by Hell-Raiser-85
Ross any news on Portal 2 DLC? Do you have a date for Infamous 2 & Dead nation DLC? thanks
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 3:13 pm by Ross McGrath
Actually I know quite a bit about all of them but I’m not able to share yet, I’m sorry.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:03 pm by blueyoshi5
hay Ross… the resi avatars and theme are awesome. Any chance off us getting the 50% of resi 4 and c.v as part of ps+ aswell.
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 4:17 pm by Ross McGrath
EVERY chance of that, yes.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:03 pm by Lance_87
still no Revoltin’ Youth huh?
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:24 pm by Ross McGrath
They resubmitted their build, it should be back up pretty soon if it’s not already.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:03 pm by Unicronic
Nice update. Is there any sign of Free Realms for EU users? It’s been out on US Store for some time now and it’s published by Sony (SOE).
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by Do-_One
glad i didnt renew plus id be happy paying tenner a month just for auto download and cloud save 30 quid a year to steep just for using those 2 features.
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:23 pm by Ross McGrath
So you’d be happy to pay £10 per month for auto update & cloud save – which is £120? But £30 is too much to pay for those features AND the content. I see.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by Sizzon
Tomb Raider II, awesome!
Great update this week
Any news on Syphon Filter 2 coming to PSone classics?
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 3:05 pm by Ross McGrath
That’s one we’re going to have to do via import, but it’s in the works, yes.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by alistair_thomas
Tomb Raider II – nice work!
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by PHILYPOT08
cheers ross great update already downloaded resident evil avatars & a few games from PS PLUS
cant wait to see what avatars are coming later in september for plus
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 4:17 pm by Ross McGrath
There are some unique, non-game related avatars on the way later in the month – glad you’re enjoying your subscription!
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by dreaminstereo
Will we be receiving the other Resident Evil PS1 classics, and the 50% off of Resident Evil 4 and Code Veronica like the US are? Apart from that, it’s a great update but it’s a shame that we usually end up missing out on a lot of content they get =/
Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 5:14 pm by Ross McGrath
Unfotunately when we came to organising the most recent Plus deals, the distinct lack of Resi 2 and 3 on the Store was a bit of a stumbling block.
Hopefully we have some nice extras for you later on in the month that might make up for missing out on 2 and 3.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by Playtoy_17
was does it mean by “Tomb raider 11 starring lara croft”, is it a different game to tomb raider 11? and is it an import?
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by vickaz91
hey when will we get spyro every week i ask come on ross lol =] thanks
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by toxic-inferno
TOMB RAIDER II AT LAST
Thank you so much! Used to have this on PC, but I was awful at it! Been looking forward to giving it another go for MONTHS!!
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by almighty-slayer
Ratchet and Clank beta? SOLD
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by CardcaptorStacey
Nice to see Tomb Raider 2 finally on the store! Shame there’s no Okami or Final Fantasy XIII avatars yet
Are they actually coming to the store?
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:04 pm by Yeroon
Is Resident Evil a PS One game? Or a PS3 game?
Thanks for Plants vs. Zombies!
Very nice game.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:05 pm by NightRanma
I’m glad SOMEBODY wants to sell me Bloodrayne Betrayal today. If Xbox wants to leave Australia out, I’ll gladly give my money to PSN.
Wait, no demo? Dammit Sony….
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:05 pm by Burnout-Addict
Nice update!
Any news on AuditoriumHD yet?
And what about the TDU2 Exploration Pack?
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:05 pm by frodouk
Nice update…. (waits for Skookie30 to bash it for some reason unknown to the educated man)
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:05 pm by dreaminstereo
Oooh, just read the bit at the bottom of the Plus part (don’t know how I missed that), sounds good. Here’s hoping it will be 50% off like the US!
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:05 pm by Carnivius_Prime
Very much appreciate the R&C Beta and SFAlpha 2 for free. Also Guerilla War is great retro fun. Thanks for putting those SNK Arcade minis up. Do you know when Shock Troopers Neo Geo Station will make it to our store or should I just go get it from the US one? It’s my fave Neo Geo game and 2 player shooter.
I’m gonna grab the rest of the SNK arcade Minis
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:05 pm by Toppot
Good store update =]
Any news on Pink Knight DLC for Castle Crashers??? It’s been ages =[
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:05 pm by obiadekanobi1980
wow a good update for once but please offer the ppl who dont want those to be honest pants minis maybe we could pick a game or dlc to the same value dont see why giving us a choice of content is so hard for u guys to do then plus will be most excellent
still no bf3 caspian trailer in 1080p for us to drool over come on get get get it on the store already
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:05 pm by Rynzo
Its pretty exciting that you decided to throw us in New Zealand a bone with Street Fighter rather than just skip us out(Soul Reaver,Lead and Gold)
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:06 pm by windsorblue01
two words WELL DONE i see you tried to compete with the yanks and you tried your best best plus update in a while
just one question are ever likely to see mushroom wars which we were supposed to have months ago on plus
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:06 pm by elita411
To whom it may concern (At European Sony stuff)
I see that americans are getting the good deals out of owning a ps3 and for also being a plus subscriber. What about us europeans from Iurp? Europe is playstation land whereas US is xbox land and we always get the short stick. Ranging from higher prices on games, fewer titles on PSN than US and worse offers. When is this going to change and when is playstation Europe going to treat better the european customer or you don’t care because we’ll always buy your products? I am actually pretty curious why is US getting the better goods than Europe when here customers buy more playstation products and games..?
P.S. I know i should email it and not post it here, but here it goes…
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:06 pm by Shou_Kobayashi
By the way great you bundled the trial & unlock to begin with in Germany for BloodRayne, though I’m not buying it. It’s the move that I consider as great
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:06 pm by ElWaster
What’s the Latest on Res Evil 2 and 3??? I really thought you’d pull that one out the bag for us… alas no
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:06 pm by ShoaibO
A new PES demo? I’ve been playing that all week
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:06 pm by SalmonCannon
Kaleidoscope (minis) <<<<<< this is VERY strange.. .. im not sure how to play it, or what to do, but the music is nice
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:07 pm by Spaulding
Will we ever get Auditorium HD?
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:07 pm by blueyoshi5
okay Ross it does say discount on the post for resi 4 and c.v. next time i will read before posting a comment
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:07 pm by ROBERTWARNES
Cladun X2
Availability: Not available in Australia or New Zealand
Paul Keating was right, we really do live in the a**e and of the world.
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:07 pm by Bumblebee
Who do I have to sleep with to get Ubisoft to update Beyond Good & Evil with “proper” controls? I.e. I want to invert the vertical controls but NOT the horizontal. Inverting controls inverts both so my horizontal controls are the wrong way round when my verticals are correct, and vice versa! I can’t play the game like this, I feel like I wasted my monies!
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:07 pm by Braggel
No Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollektion?
It’s bad, but I still want it!!
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:07 pm by SynysteRx-
Still no Marvel vs Capcom 3 avatars?
Come on!
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Posted on 7 September, 2011 at 2:07 pm by Wraxend
Might have to give Blood Rayne a try.
Hey Ross, quick Q, can you tell me if Sony is trying to make sure we get FEZ on the PSN. It was slated for a early 2011 release on the Xbox, but has been delayed till late 2011 with an intrest to release on multiple platforms including PSN. Its developed by Polytron and was in the Pax10 last week just in case your wondering what i’m going on about. But yeah the game looks insane and hey Sony did just invest 20mill in the PSN maybe use some of that to grease a few palms and get that game on PSN!
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