‘Heads-Up’ PlayStation Store Update (30th June 2010)

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Hello everyone and welcome to another ‘Heads Up’ post courtesy of PSN Store Management. Once again I hold the fort while Mike takes a couple of days to enjoy the sunshine (ie; playing Alpha Protocol in a darkened room somewhere).
Exciting times with the launch of our premium service, PlayStation Plus – keep your eyes peeled for some genuinely spanking offers and additions over the coming months, and for those of you who get on board the Plus train right now with a year’s subscription, you can snag yourself a digital copy of LittleBigPlanet for the princely sum of absolutely nothing. No more getting off the sofa to pop in a Blu-ray, you’ll have to get your physical exercise some other way. I suggest powering your PS3 by exercise bike, but when it doesn’t work you can’t blame me, okay?
Some of you observant types might also have noticed another update yesterday to the ‘All Games A-Z’ section of the store. You spoke (at length) and we listened so now you can find Games, Demos and specific Add-ons for each platform listed alphabetically in one handy area. Of course, if you want to see EVERYTHING that’s available for one title, you can still hit up the PS3 Games and PSP Games sections. We’re working on a few more little tweaks for the Store so keep an eye out in the coming weeks.
So on to the update – For you handheld heroes we’ve got Everybody’s Tennis for your PSP – cracking good fun just like its golf-based predecessors. Also for those of you who are lucky enough to already have Toy Story 3 launch in your country, we’ve got the second round of DLC in the form of Woody’s Round up for you to enjoy. Throw in the latest Buzz! Quiz World pack, two new minis (also for PS3, as usual) and a free level kit for LittleBigPlanet and we’re all set.
All you PS3 types have it pretty good this week too – we’ve got the LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 demo and if you missed Death Track: Resurrection or the criminally under-rated Aqua Panic HD when they released, you can now try these out for free too. We have enormous amounts of DLC for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 for you budding golfers to browse, the Sacktue of Liberty returns for one week only and if you’re not already a Fat Princess convert, we’ve slashed the price just in time for the launch of the Fat Roles expansion pack. Yes, we’re bringing those old Internet favourites, Pirates and Ninjas (and Giants) to the fray. So now you don’t need to debate which is better, just get stuck in and fight it out!
Avatars, Wallpapers and some really awesome new videos for you too this week – don’t forget to check out the new Brink trailers, that one’s looking pretty special.
That’s all from me this week, Mike will be back as usual next time – I’ll reply to comments throughout the afternoon if you promise to be good. Bye for now!

PlayStation Store (via PS3, PSP and Media Go)

Special Offers

(Available until the 7th of July)

  • Blue Toad Murder Files – Episode 1 (was – £4.79/€5.99 now – £0.99/€1.49)
  • PixelJunk Monsters (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
  • PixelJunk Monsters – Encore Pack (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
  • Ferrari Challenge Pack 2 (was – £4.79/€5.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
  • UFC Undisputed 2009 – Additional Fighters Pack (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
  • PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe (PSP) (was – £9.99/€12.99 now – £6.29/€7.99)
  • Super Stardust Portable (PSP) (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
  • LittleBigPlanet – The Canyons Level Kit (PSP) (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
  • LittleBigPlanet – The Island Level Kit (PSP) (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
  • Constructor (PSone) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £1.59/€1.99)
  • Mahjongg Artifacts: Chapter 2 (mini) (was – £3.49/€3.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)

SEGA Mega Sale (to celebrate Sonic’s 19th birthday!)

(Available until the 7th of July)

  • Sonic Rivals (PSP) (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
  • Sonic Rivals 2 (PSP) (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
  • SEGA All Star Racing – Metal Sonic Death Egg (was – £4.79/€5.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)
  • SEGA All Star Racing – Ryo Forklift Truck (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)
  • Sonic Unleashed – Apatos & Shamar Adventure Pack (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
  • Sonic Unleashed – Chun-nan Adventure Pack (was – £3.19/€3.99 now – £1.99/€2.49)
  • Sonic Unleashed – Empire City & Adabat Adventure Pack (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
  • Sonic Unleashed – Holoska Adventure Pack (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
  • Sonic Unleashed – Mazuri Adventure Pack (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
  • Sonic Unleashed – Spagonia Adventure Pack (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
  • SONIC: Very Hard Shadow Missions (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
  • SONIC: Very Hard Silver Missions (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)
  • SONIC: Very Hard Sonic Missions (was – £2.39/€2.99 now – £1.19/€1.49)

Additional Special Offer (PS3)

  • Super Stardust HD Complete (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)

(Available until the 7th of July, 3rd Year Anniversary Special Offer)

Permanent Price Reduction (PS3)

  • Fat Princess (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)

Downloadable Games (PS3)

  • Sam & Max Episode 1 Standalone: The Penal Zone (£6.29/€7.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

  • Polar Panic Full Game Bundle (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Federation and Switzerland.

Downloadable Games (PSP)

  • Everybody’s Tennis (£16.99/€26.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales.

Downloadable Demos (PS3) (free)

  • LEGO Harry Potter years 1-4

Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: Not available in Australia, Czech Republic, Greece, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates.

  • Aqua Panic HD

Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: Not available in Australia and New Zealand

  • Death Track: Resurrection

Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All locales

minis (PS3/PSP)

  • The Mystery of the Crystal Portal (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

  • Hello Flowerz! (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Add-On Game Content (PS3)

  • Fat Princess – Fat Roles Expansion Pack (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

  • Super Street Fighter IV – Super Classic Pack (£3.19/€3.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

  • LittleBigPlanet – Sacktue of Liberty Costume (free) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

  • Agarest: Generations of War – Additional PP+ (£5.49/€6.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales except New Zealand

  • DJ Hero – Dance Party Mix Pack (£6.29/€7.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates

  • Way of the Samurai 3 – Accessory Set (free) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: Not available in New Zealand

  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
    • Riviera CC (£3.99/€4.99)
    • The Highlands (£6.29/€7.99)
    • The Emerald Dragon (£6.29/€7.99)
    • River Course at Blackwolf Run (£6.29/€7.99)
    • Waialae CC (£6.29/€7.99)
    • Intermediate Drivers (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Advanced Drivers (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Expert Drivers (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Intermediate Fairway Woods (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Advanced Fairway Woods (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Expert Fairway Woods (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Intermediate Wedges (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Advanced Wedges (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Expert Wedges (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Intermediate Irons (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Advanced Irons (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Expert Irons (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Putters Pack (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Power – Boost Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Power – Boost Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Power – Boost Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Power – Swing Speed Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Power – Swing Speed Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Power – Swing Speed Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Accuracy – Balance Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Accuracy – Balance Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Accuracy – Balance Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Accuracy – Swing Plane Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Accuracy – Swing Plane Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Accuracy – Swing Plane Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Control – Draw Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Control – Draw Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Control – Draw Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Control – Fade Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Control – Fade Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Control – Fade Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Control – Touch Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Control – Touch Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Control – Touch Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Putting – Feel Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Putting – Feel Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Putting – Feel Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Putting – Green Read Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Putting – Green Read Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Putting – Green Read Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Putting – Swing Plane Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Putting – Swing Plane Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Putting – Swing Plane Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Putting – Tempo Intermediate (£0.79/€0.99)
    • Putting – Tempo Advanced (£1.19/€1.49)
    • Putting – Tempo Expert (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Attribute Boosts and Focus (£1.99/€2.49)
    • Super Boost Suits (£2.39/€2.99)

Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales

  • Rock Band
    • Nickelback Pack 01 (£4.99/€7.99)

(contains the following tracks which are also available separately)

    • Burn It To The Ground (£0.99/€1.49)
    • Figured You Out (£0.99/€1.49)
    • Never Again (£0.99/€1.49)
    • Rockstar (£0.99/€1.49)
    • Photograph (£0.99/€1.49)
    • This Afternoon (£0.99/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates

  • Rock Band Network
    • American Dream by Silverstein (£0.99/€1.49)
    • Battle Royale by The World Alive (£0.59/€0.79)
    • Kick Some Ass ’09 by Stroke 9 (£0.99/€1.49)
    • Sick by Bif Naked (£0.99/€1.49)
    • Undone by All That Remains (£0.99/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates

  • Guitar Hero 5
    • Pop 1 Track Pack (contains the following tracks which are also available separately) (£4.39/€5.49)
    • Fireflies by Owl City (£1.59/€1.99)
    • Just Dance by Lady Gaga (£1.59/€1.99)
    • This Love by Maroon 5 (£1.59/€1.99)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates

Add-On Game Content (PSP)

  • Toy Story 3 – Woody’s Roundup (€1.99)

Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: Only released in Australia, Czech Republic, Greece, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates (other locales will be added at a later date)

  • LittleBigPlanet – Fantasy Level Kit (free) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

FirstPlay (PS3)

  • Episode 013 (£0.99/€1.20)

Availability: Ireland and UK only

Videos (PS3)

  • After Burner Climax Trailer
  • Fallout: New Vegas E3 2010 Trailer
  • Kane & Lynch 2 E3 2010 Trailer
  • Naughty Bear Trailer
  • Burn Zombie Burn! Gameplay Trailer
  • Brink Container City Preview Parts 1, 2 & 3
  • Brink Freedom of Movement Preview

Videos (PSP)

  • Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep E3 2010 Trailer

Avatars (PS3)

  • Fat Princess (£0.20/€0.25 each)
    • Cake Avatar
    • Logo Avatar
    • Red Princess Avatar
    • Blue Princes Avatar
    • Red Princess Small Avatar
  • Red Avatar Bundle (£0.79/€0.99) Contains avatars of the Red Priest, Warrior, Mage, Worker and Ranger
  • Aqua Panic HD (£0.20/€0.25 each)
    • Avatar 1, 2 & 3

Wallpapers (PS3)

  • Blue Toad Murder Files Wallpaper
  • LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 Wallpapers 3 and 4

Wallpapers (PSP)

  • LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 Wallpapers 1, 2, 3 and 4

Themes (PSP)

  • Pinball Heroes Fat Princess Theme

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