Trial & Unlock (PS3)
- Cubixx HD (£6.29/€7.99)
EU PlayStation Store Update for August 17th 2011
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PlayStation 3 Gets Price Drop
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that the PlayStation 3 will be available for a new lower price. The PS3 with 160GB hard disk drive, currently available at a recommended retail price of £249 will be available at a very attractive new RRP of £199 in the UK.
Darksiders II Gets Release Window
Although THQ hasn’t revealed an exact date for the Upcoming Darksiders sequel, Danny Bilson of THQ has revealed that the game is scheduled for release in June 2012. In Darksiders II, you’ll take on the role of “Death,” one of the dread Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a weaving adventure that runs parallel to the events of the original game.
Starhawk Beta: Warhawk Players First
Harvard Bonin, Sony Santa Monica Studios’ Senior Producer on Starhawk, has been talking to the US PlayStation Blog and has suggested that Warhawk fans will get the first taste of the Starhawk Beta. Its still unclear when the beta is scheduled for but no doubt that players will be lining up to give the game a go.
First PlayStation Vita Game Price Appears
Sony’s new portable console will not only expensive for early adopters, but the games will also leave you strapped for cash. The first pricing details for PSVita games have been revealed in Japan, suggesting RRP prices will be as high as ¥6,090, which is $80 or £50.
PlayStation 3D Display Now Available for Pre-Order
If you are looking to purchase an affordable 3D display, you will be happy to know that the Official PlayStation 3D Display is now available for pre-order. Although the release date is still under wraps, online retailer Amazon has put the display up for pre-order. The display, together with MotorStorm Apocalypse, can be purchased for $499.99.
MotorStorm Apocalypse Updated
MotorStorm Apocalypse has received a massive update, adding lots of new features to the game. One of the biggest additions is the ability to create and share game modes and vehicles. Fire up your copy of MotorStorm and you will be prompted to update the game. Check out the complete list of changes below.
System Software Ver. 3.70
Photo
- MPO (Multi-Picture format) files for 3D photos and multi-angle photos can now be displayed under Photo and in [Photo Gallery].
PlayStation Network
- A feature has been added for sharing information about products in PlayStation Store with your Friends. By selecting [Recommend] on the detail page for a product, you can send a message introducing the product to your Friends.
Video
- TV/Video Services has been added as a category to the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) Menu
- 3D playback* of Blu-ray Java™ (“BD-J”) content is now supported. You can now enjoy BD-J content recorded on Blu-ray 3D™ discs.
- DTS-HD audio output is now supported while playing Blu-ray 3D™ content
Settings
- Trophy information can now be synchronized with the server automatically on a regular basis. This feature is exclusive to PlayStation Plus members.
Assassin’s Creed Revelation Beta Opens On September 3rd 2011
PlayStation Plus will be getting access to the Assassin’s Creed Revelations Beta on September 3rd 2011. The beta will feature nine playable characters, all unlocked from the very start, and three maps, all also unlocked too. Read more details about the beta below.
EU PlayStation Store Update for August 10th 2011
Permanent Price Reductions
- Gladiator Begins (was £23.99/€29.99 – now £11.99/€14.99)
Trial & Unlock (PS3)
- Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team (£6.29/€7.99)
- Galaga Legions DX (£7.99/€9.99)
Full Games (PS3)
- Spelunker HD (£7.99/€9.99)
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell HD (£7.99/€9.99)
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow HD (£7.99/€9.99)
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory HD (£7.99/€9.99)
minis (PS3 & PSP)
- Hysteria Project 2 (£1.74/€1.99)
Demos (PS3)
- Driver San Francisco
- El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron
- Madden NFL 12
Add-On Game Content (PS3)
- MX vs. ATV Alive!
- Agv Ax-8 (£.59/€0.75)
- Axo Explosion (£1.19/€1.49)
- Axo Sub Zero (£1.19/€1.49)
- Pack 4 (£.59/€0.75)
- Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 – Kshatriya Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
- EyePet: Move Edition – Lucky Dip Animals 4 (free)
- LittleBigPlanet 2 – Perseids Costume (free)
- Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 – Full Deck “Apex Predators” (£0.79/€0.99)
- Mortal Kombat 9
- Mortal Kombat DLC Warrior Bundle (£8.99/€11.25)
- Freddy Krueger – Playable Warrior (£3.19/€3.99)
- Worms 2: Armageddon
- Forts Pack (£2.99/€3.59)
- Puzzle Pack (£2.99/€3.59)
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon – SIDESWIPE (£0.40/€0.49)
- Red Faction: Armageddon
- Commando Pack Pack (£1.59/€1.99)
- Recon Pack Pack (£1.59/€1.99)
- DanceDanceRevolution: New Moves – DDR Supernova Greatest Hits 1 (£2.99/€3.59)
- Rock Band Network
- Crazy – Nonpoint (£0.99/€1.49)
- Miracle – Nonpoint (£0.99/€1.49)
- Positive Force – Magnus ‘SoulEye’ Pålsson (£0.59/€0.75)
- The Battle Of Lil’ Slugger – dB Soundworks (£0.59/€0.75)
- What’s Left Of Me – Blessthefall (£0.99/€1.49)
- Rock Band 3
- Def Leppard Pack 01 (£4.99/€7.99)Includes the following songs, also available separately
- Animal (Live) (£0.99/€1.49)
- Bringin’ On The Heartbreak (£0.99/€1.49)
- Photograph (£0.99/€1.49)
- Pour Some Sugar On Me (Live) (£0.99/€1.49)
- Rock Of Ages (£0.99/€1.49)
- Undefeated (£0.99/€1.49)
Add-On Game Content (PSP)
- Buzz!: The Ultimate Music Quiz
- National Geographic Undersea Quiz (£3.19/€3.99)
Avatars (PS3)
- EyePet
Dynamic Themes (PS3)
- Horrible Bosses Theme (free)
- Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Trilogy – Theme 1 (free)
- The Studio
- Big Bang Part 1 Static Theme By Jago Vs Mcattee (£1.59/€1.99)
- Beyond Reality Static Theme By Sicksystems (£1.59/€1.99)
- Dazzle Eye Dynamic Theme By Mvm (£2.39/€2.99)
- Mobile Dynamic Theme By Sonbr (£2.39/€2.99)
- Gimp Galaxy Dynamic Theme By Bob London (£2.39/€2.99)
- Eye See You Dynamic Theme By Mago (£2.39/€2.99)
- Lama Themes
- Boats Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
- Flaming Skull Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
- Green Grass Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
- Invaders Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
- Oregon Coast Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
- Leviathan Themes
- Abstract Laser Art Theme (£1.25/€1.59)
- Disruptive Themes
- Destination: Seattle (£1.59/€1.99)
- Orange Flares (£1.59/€1.99)
Videos (PS3)
- Backbreaker Vengeance Launch Trailer
- Captain America Launch Trailer
- Dead Block Debut Trailer
- Sonic the Hedgehog 20th Anniversary Trailer
- The Cursed Crusade Teaser Trailer