Gran Turismo fans, start your engines! Back again for 2012, we’re happy to release the new Gran Turismo Academy (released Tuesday 1st May). Take on your friends and GT fans across Europe for your chance to train as a real-life racer. Featuring new challenges released over regular intervals, the Top 16 drivers at the end of the final round will go on to compete in the individual National Finals events, with the best then selected for Race Camp at Silverstone – where they will drive a real Nissan sports car.
Skullgirls, an all-new 2D beat ‘em up from Konami, is finally here to add even more spice to the fighting game community. Created with tournament-level play in mind, Skullgirls is a fresh new game giving the player a colourful cast of characters with some zany gameplay!
Frobisher Says! A new free app that’ll make your head spin. Filled with crazy mini-games utilising the many features of the Vita system, take on Frobisher’s challenges on your own or pass around your Vita with 8 people to see who can get the highest score. Mini games include poking dogs using the touch screen or searching for a bird with the Vita’s motion sensors combined with camera. A truly bizarre game!
We’ve also reduced more titles in delight of our recent announcement of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Check out the Royale Contenders Sale for what’s on offer.
And for PS Plus members, you have the likes of the PS2 Classic Max Payne, Awesomenauts, Hamsterball, Sky Fighter, Smash Cars and more at no cost! You’ll also find Zack Zero at 50% off, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood at 30% off and of course, more! Please refer back to Mr.Ross McGrath’s Plus post right here.
Lastly, keep an eye out on Friday, as Vita owners may see a little bit of Mortal Kombat suddenly appear…
PlayStation Network New Content
Content may be added or removed, or move dates – please stay tuned to your weekly Store Update for the most up to date listings. Listed savings are approximate, based on SRP excluding Special Offer pricing and should be considered as a guide only.
PS3 Games
Awesomenauts (Trial also available)
It’s the year 3587; conflict spans the stars. Huge robot armies are locked in an enduring stalemate. In their bid for galactic conquest they call upon the most powerful group of mercenaries in the universe: the Awesomenauts!
Play one of several Awesomenauts and storm the online arenas alone or with friends. Each Awesomenaut can be upgraded with their own unique items to suit different strategies.
Prices: £7.99,€9.99,AU$15.95
PEGI: 12
Availability: All
File Size: 683MB
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
In the heat of war, danger comes from every angle and in a variety of forms. Whether decimating tanks with helicopter rocket fire or sniping enemies from distance, a soldier is never safe!
Prices: £19.99,€29.99,AU$39.95
PEGI: 16
Availability: All
File Size: 9772MB
MUD – FIM Motocross World Championship (Releases Friday 5th May)
MUD – Motocross style featuring the official MX1 and MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship licenses.
Prices: £29.99,€39.99,AU$59.95
PEGI: 16
Availability: Now available for UK
Prototype 2 (Released 25th April)
WELCOME TO NEW YORK ZERO. Experience Sgt James Heller hunt, kill and consume his way toward the ultimate goal – to kill Alex Mercer! Includes RADNET Access Pack.
Prices: £49.99,€69.99
PEGI: 18
Availability: Not available in AU, NZ
File Size: 13GB
Skullgirls (Trial also available)
Skullgirls is a fast-paced 2-D fighting game that puts you in control of fierce warriors in a Dark Deco world. All-new game systems test the skills of veteran fighting game fans while making the genre accessible to newcomers. A modern take on classic arcade fighters with a hand-drawn high-definition twist.
Prices: £11.99,€14.99,AU$23.95
PEGI: 16
Availability: Not available in NZ
File Size: 1160MB
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Star Trek Bundle
Pick up this exclusive bundle combo now! Comprising of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Special Editions (Full Game) with Star Trek: The Original Series – Special Edition (Add-on).
Prices: £10.99,€13.99,AU$21.95
PEGI: 3
Availability: Not available in South Africa
File Size: 175MB
PS3 Demos (Free)
DiRT Showdown Demo
PEGI: 7
Availability: All
File Size: 1083MB
Gran Turismo Academy (Released Tuesday 1st May)
PEGI: 3
Availability: Only for AU, BE, DE, FR, IE, IT, LU, NL, PO, PT, RU, ES, CH, UK
File Size: 3021MB
PS Vita Games
Frobisher Says!
PEGI: 7
Availability: Not available in BL,HN,QT
File Size: 421MB
Mortal Kombat (available from Friday 4 May)
Take the merciless competition from your living room to the streets and fight anywhere, any time, on PS Vita.
Prices: £34.99,€39.99
PEGI: 18
Availability: Not available in AU, DE, Ukraine or Poland
PS2
Max Payne
Prices: £7.99,€9.99,AU$15.95
PEGI: 18
Availability: All
File Size: 4148MB
PS3 DLC
Binary Domain
- The Multiplayer Pack
- Dan Marshall Pack
Price (each): £1.29,€1.59,AU$2.60
PEGI: 18
Availability: All
Eyepet & Friends
- Tropical Birds Pack (£2.39, €2.99, AU$4.95)
(Includes the following) - Tropical Birds Costume (£0.79, €0.99, AU$1.75)
- Eyepet™ & Friends Tropical Birds Fill Patterns (£0.40, €0.49, AU$0.90)
- Tropical Birds Soft Play Blocks (£1.59, €1.99, AU$3.45)
- Eyepet™ & Friends Tropical Birds Stickers (£0.40, €0.49, AU$0.90)
PEGI: 3
Availability: All
LittleBigPlanet 2
Cinco De Mayo Mariachi Costume (Re-Release for 1 Week)
Price: Free
PEGI: 7
Availability: All
Motorstorm RC (Vita compatible)
- Special Muscle Car: Atlas Aero (£0.21, €0.25, AU$0.45)
- Special Big Rig: Wombat Wanderer (Free for one week ONLY)
- Veteran Rally Car : Italia Gagliano (£0.40, €0.49, AU$0.90)
PEGI: 3
Availability: All
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
- Classic Weapons
- Elite Weapons
- Power Weapons
- Renegade Weapons
Price (each): £1.59,€1.99,AU$3.45
Raccoon City Weapon Stash Bundle (£3.99, €4.99, AU$8.45)
PEGI: 18
Availability: All
Rockband 3
- Evanescence Pack 02 (£3.99, €2.49, AU$6.45)
- Everybody’S Fool (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
- Lithium (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
- What You Want (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
- Over The Top (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
- Indiscriminate Murder Is Counter-Productive (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
- Starlight Speedway (£0.59, €0.79, AU$1.30)
- Do The Donkey Kong (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
- Tear It Up (£0.99, €1.49, AU$2.45)
PEGI: 12
Availability: AU,AT,BE,DK,FI,FR,DE,IE,IT,NL,NZ,NO,PT,ES,SE,CH,UK only.
Saint Seiya Sanctuary Battle
Wyvern Rhadamanthys
Price : £3.99,€4.99,AU$8.45
PEGI: 12
Availability: All
Saints Row The Third
Steelport Gangs Pack
Price : £1.99,€2.49,AU$4.25
PEGI: 18
Availability: All
SSX
- Mt. Eddie & Classic Characters Pack (£5.49, €6.99, AU$11.45)
- Mt. Eddie Pack
- Classic Characters Pack
Price (each, ex.bundle): £3.99,€4.99,AU$8.45
PEGI: 3
Availability: All
Street Fighter X Tekken
- Color Palette Add-On 3 (Free)
- Special Color Palette 3 (Free)
- Shared Assist Gem Pack 4 (£1.59, €1.99, AU$3.45)
- SF Boost Gem Pack 3
- SF Boost Gem Pack 4
- Tekken Boost Gem Pack 3
- Tekken Boost Gem Pack 4
Price (each, ex.Shared Assist Gem Pack): £0.79,€0.99,AU$1.75
PEGI: 18
Availability: All
Two Worlds II Velvet Game of The Year Edition
Two Worlds II: Defense Mode
Price: £1.99,€2.49,AU$4.25
PEGI: 16
Availability: Not available in DK, FI, NZ, NO, SW
PS Vita DLC
Frobisher Says!
Frobisher’s Super Fun Pack
Prices: £1.59,€1.99,AU$3.45
PEGI: 7
Availability: All
Motorstorm RC (PS3 compatible)
- Special Muscle Car: Atlas Aero (£0.21, €0.25, AU$0.45)
- Special Big Rig: Wombat Wanderer (Free for one week ONLY)
- Veteran Rally Car : Italia Gagliano (£0.40, €0.49, AU$0.90)
PEGI: 3
Availability: All
Ridge Racer
- MACHINE : RC410 (£1.19, €1.49, AU$2.45)
- Add-On Course 04 ‘Oceanfront Cruise Way’ (£1.99, €2.49, AU$4.25)
PEGI: 7
Availability: All
Avatars
Frobisher Says!
Prices: £0.21,€0.25,AU$0.45
Availability: All
Escape Plan
- Avatar Bundle 2 (£0.79,€0.99,AU$1.75)
- Includes the following:
- Circle Avatar
- Bakuki (Full) Avatar
- Lil And Laarg Avatar
- Lil (Full) Avatar
- Laarg (Full) Avatar
Prices (each): £0..21,€0.25,AU$0.45
Availability: All
Studio Avatars
- Jon Burgerman Avatar Bundle 3 (£0.99,€1.19,AU$1.95)
- Includes the following:
- Jon Burgerman Avatar 11
- Jon Burgerman Avatar 12
- Jon Burgerman Avatar 13
- Jon Burgerman Avatar 14
- Jon Burgerman Avatar 15
- Jon Burgerman Avatar 16
Prices (each): £0..21,€0.25,AU$0.45
Availability: All
Themes
PS3 Studio Themes
- Strange Place Dynamic Theme by Derek Riggs (£2.39/€2.99/$4.95)
- Spectral Dawn Dynamic Theme by Studio Output (£2.39/€2.99/$4.95)
PSP Studio Themes
- Strange Place Static Theme by Derek Riggs (£0.79/€0.99/$1.75)
- Spectral Dawn Static Theme by Studio Output (£0.79/€0.99/$1.75)
Videos
- Frobisher Says! Trailer
- Fifa 12
- Uefa Euro 2012 Announcement Trailer
- UFC 3 International Pack Trailer (Not available in DE)
- One Piece: Pirate Warriors – Announcement Trailer
- Access Episode 032 (GB Only)
1 2 … 5 Next »
238 CommentsAdd Yours
1
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:03 pm by Rob_Velocity
Any price on Mortal Kombat Vita yet?
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:54 pm by James Gallagher
Hey everyone, hope you’re all having happy Wednesdays. Just letting you know that Jawad is out of the office today so he will take a look at your comments and respond where he can tomorrow morning. In the meantime, I can happily confirm that Mortal Kombat will be launching on PS Store for PS Vita on Friday, and I’m updating the post with the details right now.
2
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:05 pm by awwe_se
Hello Jawad
Some new PSP games that are VITA compatible?
Or there will not be any more PSP games for the VITA…?
3
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:05 pm by EternalChaos72
sigh* no decent avatars cmon capcom where the hell are they!!
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:12 pm by Jawad Ashraf
Overdue, we know. They know, too. They will slowly but surely submit them, though!
4
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:06 pm by Vorlon
An awesome update
5
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:06 pm by CardcaptorStacey
Heard anything about Okami and Atelier Totori avatars? Thanks
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:13 pm by Jawad Ashraf
Nothing on either. Okami may be part of a large batch Capcom are looking at submitting.
NIS’ avatars come out rarely and not in sizeable batches so these may appear in a next batch.
6
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:06 pm by CorpDwayneHicks
Ask Sega for Night Trap HD !
7
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:07 pm by link1983
Hey Jawad, What time is the PS Plus update being published? Also, I, Like many others would love to see Parappa come to the PS Store in both forms. Can we please make this happen?
8
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:07 pm by psychobudgie
Could you guys let us know if the PSN maintenance that some sites are reporting as happening this afternoon is actually happening? Haven’t heard anything official other than a link to Playstation Japan which says it will hit this afternoon at 4pm UK time for 7 hours and will affect the Playstation Store. http://www.jp.playstation.com/psn/state2.html
9
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:08 pm by Carnivius_Prime
I tried the trial of Awesomenauts on the US store last night. It’s pretty decent and great that Plus gets it for free too. I’ll download the rest of the freebies I haven’t already got too.
I’m once again just disappointed to see no Doctor Who this week either. Is the one game I’m looking forward to lately and I have money sitting in my PSN account I want to spend on it.
10
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:08 pm by JayDee-P89
I would like to know the Mortal Kombat Price Aswell.
If its less than 30 pound i might cancel my pre-order
11
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:09 pm by BuddhaBlue
Is there anymore content heading for the PSone Imports section?
Had such high hopes for that and it really hasn’t delivered much.
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:14 pm by Jawad Ashraf
Arc Arena is due soon. I’m working on pushing Spyro along still….
12
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:10 pm by Air_Lingus
and when is all this going to happen, been pretty dissapointed with the ps plus contect of recent and its really not making me think about renewing my subscription. we never even had an update last week and it feels like we are always brushed to the side
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:15 pm by Jawad Ashraf
The Plus blog post is linked to above where Ross has mentioned the various titles on offer.
13
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:11 pm by soot_and_stars
Forgive me but why would anyone pay £49.99 for a game you can get for £37.99 in the shops.
14
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:11 pm by mrfodder
Would like to know price and size for Mortal Kombat?
15
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:13 pm by SolidNinjaSnake
Waiting to try out Dirt Showdown! =)
16
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:13 pm by Silver-Seraphim
Hey Jawad,
Any news on Darkstalkers, Darkstalkers 3 or Odin Sphere on the PSN yet?
Thank You
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:16 pm by Jawad Ashraf
Darkstalkers is being looked at by Capcom.
Odin Sphere I haven’t received an updated status on.
17
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:13 pm by vonhammer
Just + stuff for me.Waiting on Datura and 4am.
18
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:13 pm by chrisredfield_97
hey dude can i call you dude? do you know when resident evil 5 and assassin’s creed universe avatars will come to the store? please if you can answer to my question i wanna really know if these avatars will come to the store please jawad keep me updated and oh sweet update by the way!!!!
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:17 pm by Jawad Ashraf
If they’re in Capcom’s next batch then yes, RE5 avatars will come. here are a lot of avatars planned from them.
19
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:13 pm by claTorino
still no psvita games… not even the ones already published in other countries!! psvita is the worst purchase i’ve made this year…
20
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:14 pm by NightRanma
Looks like a good update to me as a Plus member. Vita selection is weak as always. I guess a lame free game is better than nothing at all though.
No word yet on Walking Dead for Australia?
21
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:14 pm by Light-and-magic
Any idea when we’ll be getting Disgaea 3 or Hyperdimension Neptunia avatars?
22
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:14 pm by Nightmare966
Looks like I’m grabbing the free SFxT DLC (and probably the Sly Trilogy that’s going to be on sale!).
23
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:15 pm by Catkiller1
Still no Closure or Arcade Pinball…….Heads off to US store!
24
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:15 pm by aaronrogers2009
Hi jawad, are we expecting anymore ps1 & ps2 games soon as everyone is waitin for alot of popular titles to re appear ie spyro, croc, burnout games etc…. Please let more be released, many thank!!!
25
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:15 pm by BusterMachine19
Here we go again, another major Vita release and absolutely no mention of whether it’ll be on the PSN store or not. Really terrible communication guys, you should really sort this out.
26
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:16 pm by gulliblesoup
So nothing for the PSP, for about 5 weeks running now? My poor PSP-GO is starting to feel neglected!
27
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:16 pm by milkster1001
Nice update man!
Do you know if there’s any word on a Resistance: Burning Skies demo? Would be great to see one released before the actual game!
Cheers.
28
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:16 pm by RoaringMdog18
Finally! Skullgirls!Will be picking that one up for sure , along with awesomenauts ^^.
I have 2 questions though.
Could you guys perhaps look into getting the ps1 game ‘spiderman’ , or the ps2 game ‘ultimate spiderman’ on the playstation store? It would be highly apprieciated ^^ Also , are we going to get some more screenshots or a video of the Ratchet & Clank collection. The release it 2 weeks away and all we’ve seen are those 4 screenshots. Kinda getting worried that it might be delayed..
29
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:17 pm by Rebmahc
Nothing for me this week but maybe thats a good thing seeing as how my wallets taken a battering the last few weeks thanks to the store
Any news on any future PSP price drops coming pal? Since getting my Vita im discovering a whole new life to PSP games thanks to that second thumb stick. And whilst i know its down to the publisher, is there any incling of news as to if we’ll see Silent Hill Origins get a release?
30
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:18 pm by umbrellabio
Hi,
Motorstorm arctic edge is still missing from my download list, what can I do?
I’d prefer not to get in contact with customer support as the last time I dealt with them no one knew what they were doing or talking about and it took a couple of weeks to sort out my problem.
Thanks
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:25 pm by Jawad Ashraf
I’ve forwarded this on. Hopefully someone will know something about it.
31
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:19 pm by taurus82
For me this week:
Awesomenauts (Trial)
Skullgirls (Trial)
Jon Burgerman Avatar Bundle
Strange Place and Spectral Dawn Dynamic Themes
Question unanswered from last week:
When do we get Audiorium HD?
32
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:20 pm by Jucksalbe
Any news on the release date for The Pinball Arcade?
33
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:21 pm by bazer24773
nothing for me this week
34
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:21 pm by Skookie30
It great SCEE not loseing it’s touch with lack of partially minus 1 ps2 classic rayman-2 that 2 Ps2 classics their have & 1 RPG ps1 classic LoD.
Dont worry SCEA has them. :/
35
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:21 pm by adumr82
@ air lingus if you read what you get from plus in the UK, we get content monthly. you are not supposed to get weekly updates. its not that hard.
36
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:21 pm by Bealinator
Frobisher Says! is brilliant – those of you without the preorder code, be sure to download it. I’m sure you’ll get the dlc too, worth every single penny.
And Jawad, any word on Tombi or any upcoming sales? Planning to get £50 worth of PSN credit so make it so that I have lots of stuff to use it on!
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:27 pm by Jawad Ashraf
No Tombi and no LoD updates for PAL. Sorry.
37
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:22 pm by NiuGecko
A New Update Same Old Shocking Update For PS VITA Gamers
WHERE ARE THE VITA GAMES THE USA GOT MONTHS AGO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
38
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:23 pm by flashfumoLIVE
Skullgirrrrllllllsssssssss!
39
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:24 pm by SSJ3_Bob_Marley
Meh, nothing for me. Waiting for the PS+ May sale.
40
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:24 pm by Munkeh111
Is Max Payne only available on PS3, or can it be played on Vita? I see no reason for the latter as it is available on iTunes (for £2…) and will soon be out on Android. I would much rather be able to put it on my Vita than have to carry around my tablet with a DualShock 3
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:28 pm by Jawad Ashraf
PS3. It’s a PS2 version; the mobile version is different.
41
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:24 pm by taurus82
*Auditorium HD
42
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:25 pm by Shadow_Alpha
Nice update as always, but when will you guys, bring Chrono Cross, PSOne Classics to the EU side. D: I still am waiting for that game to be distributed here, the US has it, how come we at EU can’t have it?
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:29 pm by Jawad Ashraf
Square Enix have not decided on a EU release. Feel free to comment on their blogs for a release.
43
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:25 pm by GaiaScythe
Will there be Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and Final Fantasy Crisis Core in the PSN … so for PSP and Vita … till now its just UMD only and I´d like to have it for Vita, too ..
44
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:26 pm by Shikome
No Legend of Dragoon? I wish I could say I’m suprised…
45
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:26 pm by stikky1
Hi Jawad, i know this is a bit off topic but i cannot find “new weapon pack 3″ for Dynasty Warriors 7. Has it been taken down? Did you no it was missing & will it be put back on. With that specific item down i cannot get the some of the other dlc because you need that one aswell, again its the NEW WEAPON PACK 3.
Thanks
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:51 pm by Jawad Ashraf
Forward on to the right folks.
46
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:26 pm by TwinBlade04
Hey there!
. I can’t add funds via my card. I tried what you suggested last time and waited for a week, but it still doesn’t work. This seems to happen randomly.
Well, it happened again
Any help?
Thanks in advance and sorry for bugging you with this again, Jawad!
Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 2:53 pm by Jawad Ashraf
It may be worth checking with your bank if it no longer let’s you use it on the store at all and assuming the waiting game also does not work. If you are in hurry to buy something then maybe purchase a PSN card for the time being?
I hope it works out for you though.
47
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:27 pm by solidsarr
Will the Mortal Kombat (9) DLC get a discount, like the american store had awhile ago?
Thanks
48
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:28 pm by adumr82
also maybe it would make sense to push the plus blog post to the top and give it some attention from someone in case of issues
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:33 pm by James Gallagher
That’s a very good idea – consider it done.
49
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:28 pm by ninja_tom
Price/size of Mortal Kombat please!!! Also, what time will it be available?
Thanks!
50
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:29 pm by ninja_tom
Another question is, when will we get 32gb Vita cards in the UK, please?
1 2 … 5 Next »
We close the comments for posts after 30 days. If you would still like to comment on this post, please use our contact form.