Posted on 2 May by Jawad Ashraf – PS Store Team

‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 2 May 2012

Countries: AE, GB, IE, NZ

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)

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Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:31 pm by SMILEY_92_

Salaam(Peace)Jawad, Is it possible if you can get some God Of War avatars and themes in to the store?

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:31 pm by windsorblue01

@adumr82 im sick to death of telling people the same thing but some people still expect something every week

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:32 pm by ninja_tom

And more PSP compatability updates perhaps? In particular I would like to know about:

Locoroco Midnight carnival
Killzone Liberation
Modnation
Echochrome
Thexder Neo
Fat Princess

And maybe when PSOne compatibility will be added

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:33 pm by Darlo-Richie

Please, Jawad, explain to me why on earth Legend of Dragoon (A Sony IP) can’t be released in the same week!

Do we always have to be last?!

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:34 pm by ninja_tom

And also, will the Vita browser be added to the multi-tasking list? I heard it works when started from some games (modnation).

And perhaps will it ever be possible to have more than one game state in ram as its a bit annoying having to drop out of a game to load a different one.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:36 pm by EinBear

Good update this week! Still can’t get over the amount of Plus content this month!

Quick question though, with Mortal Kombat this week, and Disgaea last, the games didn’t go up with the store update, but on the Friday instead.

I’m just wondering… why? I know they don’t come out physically until the Friday, but it’s only a couple of days early, and wouldn’t it be a lot easier to advertise and push the games if they launched on the day that everyone expects the Store to update?

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:38 pm by salah75020

hello anytime. will be provided for the legend of dragoon ps in one classic in Europe because it is already out on us ??

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:38 pm by salah75020

hello anytime. will be provided for the legend of dragoon ps in one classic in Europe because it is already out on us ???

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:40 pm by WL2PMartini

Can we expect more Vita games anytime soon ? There is still very little content available in Europe. We want new games!

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:42 pm by Bahamut_MW

Nice update this week with lots of freebies for plus =)
Any news on when we’re getting Persona 3?
Thanks

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:45 pm by Huono_peleis

So because games have retail release in UK on friday the rest of the Europe will have to wait for the digital release?

Rest of the Europe have retail releases in most cases on wednesday. Is this SCEE or SCEUK?

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:45 pm by mdogg91

More psp support for vita please.

I wanna play sims

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:46 pm by Heitzu

Just wanted to post that the PSP Motorstorm game that was removed with Everybodys Tennis has not reappeared in my account. My purchased Everbodys Tennis game has however.

If it helps it was a free version I got with the PSP GO offer of 10 games, just wanted to let you know and to know if it was known about.

Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 3:08 pm by Jawad Ashraf

This was an offer for GO users so it won’t appear when you transfer to Vita.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:47 pm by Dante_Zero

according to the maintaince message on forums it states datura is out today.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:47 pm by andy08ps

Will take Frobisher Says thank you
will there be anything special for the vita soon?
like more compatible games or apps(maybe psone support)

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:48 pm by bidbaldwolf86

Only Frobishers says for the Vita. Not good. Also, PS+ needs to be sorted for the Vita as well. It feels like the Vita is being neglected as much as the PSP is now. Hope you guys manage to sort this out because sales aren’t good and all advertising has disappeared. Fingers crossed that E3 is epic

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:49 pm by lonewolf23786

When will the DLC for Yakuza Dead Souls arrive on PSN Store?

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:52 pm by Lenomy

Hi Jawad!

Our beloved Castlevania: Symphony of the Night!
As this game is neither on the PSOne classics section nor can you buy The Dracula X Chronicles for the psp digitally (it includes the game), I was just wondering if you can find out what the deal is, legal issue right?

Also, if there is anything we fans can do to make the game come out any faster, please tell us

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:53 pm by TheBigBoss0001

Any more PSONE >>> CLASSICS <<< coming to the store? Buzz Lightyear of Star Command is NOT an PSOne Classic.

Since February 29th you've released 2 PS1 games, I don't know who's responsible at Sony but that's poor statistics. People are asking for new games every week and have been doing so in the last 3 years and Sony doesn't give a crap, no wonder the company is bleeding money.

Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 3:09 pm by Jawad Ashraf

There are, yes. Another one is due next week – Arc Arena.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:53 pm by arfan_137

can someone please tell me why is euro2012 saying trial after 3
days i downloaded the trial purchased the game paid £15:99 dont
want to purchase a trial.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:53 pm by Lobo4000

Oh my god!! I have never posted here but this is killing me every week! Its been about 5 years now of checking he store every week and hoping that this week will be different byt no.
Jawad you are very good with the update and blogs but you must dread the backlash each week. I accepted a long time ago that a lot of games I would like to play I won’t get to as I like mainly J-Rpgs so when I heard of the ps2 classics I got my hopes up but alas nothing.
The store has been going for a long time now and all the time we here that it will get better but no it never does. Sony will never change its as simple as that if you want a good psn or services move to Japan.
Sorry for the long rant but the psn is the biggest missed opportunity ever but this small amount of content compared to what is out there is inexcusable.
I can only hope the next gen lives up to the standard of old but doubt it.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:54 pm by Keitaro004

Wait, no Touch My Katamari DLC yet? The livearea screen told us it was coming at the end of april! (and last week, it said it’s already released). What’s up with that?

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:54 pm by Chocobo115

Heya Jawad,

I’ve got 2 questions today:

1) Could you please ask Ross if we’ll eventually get the free Castlevania games US got yesterday?

2) I heard about the missing NISA DLC in northen europe countries + Poland (if I remember correctly), that there’s some issue with translationg some documentation to be able to upload the content for affected countries. I assume they are not being able to get hold on translators for the affected countries. Is this true? Are Sony not able to provide assistance since i assume it leads to sales for both Sony and NISA? Can we fans/users help out in any way?

Would be really happy for an reply to at least the 2nd question.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:55 pm by ilikethispart

Any chance we can get the Disgaea 4 avatars on the portuguese store? They’re all absent even though there’s a folder for them.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:56 pm by Isdrake

Legend of the dragoon? Mana? pls? )

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 1:56 pm by randellaUK

Any idea when mortal kombat I ony just invested in a uk 32gb costing £79.99 if games are gonna be late on psn and cost same as retail then is there any point us waiting and purchasing on store digital should come on store early as its a extra incentive for people to purchase surely?

Does Frobisher have trophies or is it the same that came with the pre order pack hope the dlc has extra trophies if that’s the case???

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:00 pm by mrgreaper2004

battlefield bad company 2 is $19.99 on the usa market… care to explain why its £19.99 here?!?!?
UK£ 19.99 = 32.411786 US$
thats one hell of a price hike!!!! I AM NOT PAYING i urge others to not stand for this either.
come on sony its bad enough you put games on thier for £49 that are £30 in shops but now to charge such a price hike between usa and uk psn is just 1 step too far

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:01 pm by andy08ps

Also is Ratchet and clank HD Collection out this month or is it delayed?

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:03 pm by mike20036

Great update for both plus and this. Will be downloading lots of stuff today

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:06 pm by tony27

Any info in the Max Payne 3 DLC Pass and with the store update next week be early because of PSN maintenance.

Posted on 3 May, 2012 at 3:29 pm by Jawad Ashraf

The pass is planned for next week. Maintenance should not affect the update.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:11 pm by aleny25

please, pretty please very very very much please, bring the legend of dragoon to european psn!!!!!!!!!

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:11 pm by wardragon989

Hi, when are we going to get Asura’s Wrath avatars?

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:12 pm by formalin1970

what a complete waste of crap the vita is turning out to be, well good handheld but dire games support. sony, sony, sony sigh!!!, you never ever learn do you? well thats it for me, owning both handhelds, vita and 3ds i can honestly say i know which one deserves my support, its not the vita, i honestly regret buying it.of course, people have their own opinion and i respect that, but i can guarantee that there are many many other vita users who are disapointed in the sheer lack of quality stuff on the thing, and how we wait week in week out for new content on psn only to think “oh well there is always next week”. at the end of the day more dust will gather on my vita!!!

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:13 pm by paras1997

When will it be published in Finland??

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:15 pm by Barty64

Is Shenmue 1&2 and the PS1 Digimon World games going to be released in the near future?

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:19 pm by RichZtar

Why is there no update on psp games again?
If the psp games aren’t made compatible for the ps vita soon, what chance do we have to ensure that all psone games will be fully compatible on day one when they eventually announce it. Zilch!

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:20 pm by dApo_87

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

[ PO ] mean Poland? if yes u should write PL

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:23 pm by Catkiller1

@ andy08ps

Ratchet & Clank HD Trilogy has been delayed. The new release date is the 1st June!

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:27 pm by AaronSOLDIER

Nothing as usual. Waiting for The Legend of Dragoon.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:28 pm by ColekPL

At what time shall it update? I am waiting since morning for PS+ Free games

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:28 pm by Lostmuppet

Any chance of getting these?

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PSONE)
Colony Wars Trilogy /(PSONE)
SSX 3 (PS2)
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP)(PSVITA)

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:32 pm by kinglambert

Any idea when we’ll be getting the armored core v dlc?

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:32 pm by Wraith_Bringer

Hi James!

Please can you answer a question? I really want a copy of NHL 12, I wasn’t lucky enough to have the money to pre-order one before Christmas and GAME didn’t restock in January. It came up on PSN Store last week for £57.99, a product that’s £19.99 pre-owned and £19.99 new in GAME at the moment.

I am not paying £57.99 for a game seven months old which won’t be supported anymore when NHL 13 is out. There are no British teams in it and it’s just a totally unreasonable price.

Unlike the other chaps, I study games design and being a major Sony enthusiast, I know the publisher decides upon the price. But seriously James, how does EA justify that price? I would buy this right away if the price was reasonable, around the £19.99 mark but £57.99 is a price I won’t pay and EA should lower it because a physical copy is so much cheaper and having seen the price on PSN, I am more tempted to order a copy from Europe or Canada for the portion of the price.

Please get back to me on this. I’ll be severely disappointed if I check again and there is no answer, please follow up on this bud.

Warmest regards,
Dan.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:36 pm by pb-live

weekly call for Vita compatibility for:

Pixeljunk Monsters
Burnout Legends.

Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:41 pm by Catkiller1

I wonder what update week in May, will be the release of Retro City Rampage? I hope it isn’t delayed!

It was hinted that Legend Of Dragoon would take months to release within the EU, after the US release. It’s only $5.99 too! I thought they would have at least set the price to $9.99 due to the interest, so i’m pleasantly surprised! Thanks US store

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:42 pm by taurus82

Forgot to add Wakeboarding HD and Smash Cars to my week’s downloads.

Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 2:48 pm by Lostmuppet

Oh dear! Oh dear! Prototype 2 Price: £49.99, I think I speak for most of us when I say, if pubishers are gonna take the [CENSORED] then I’d rather it not get released on the store at all.