Playstation Store Update – July 24th

PS3 Store Sale
Summer 08 Game Sale
For one week, the following titles will be offered for $4.99 (regularly priced at $9.99)

– PAIN
– PixelJunk Monsters
– High Velocity Bowling
– High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition
– Rocketmen: Axis of Evil

Downloadable Games
For users that previously downloaded the trial version of Rocketmen: Axis of Evil or PixelJunk Monsters, you can purchase the full game @ $4.99 from the in-game menu.
Siren: Blood Curse (3 bundles of 4 episodes @ $14.99/ea & full game SKU for $39.99)
An American TV crew has arrived in Japan to film an expose on the legend of the “vanished village,” only to find themselves caught in a deadly series of events. Controlling seven different playable characters, the player must uncover the mystery behind the curse that grips the eerie village of Hanuda. Intense graphics, realistic character animation, and a gritty film-like graphical presentation add to the horror of Siren: Blood Curse.
ESRB Rated M

1942: Joint Strike ($9.99)
Based on the popular arcade series, 1942: Joint Strike combines classic top-down shooting with amazing 3D HD graphics. Maneuver aircraft carriers to take on waves of enemy fire and face off with huge enemy bosses. Recruit a wing man locally or online to employ Joint Strike attacks, combining firepower into one explosive barrage. With a whole new arsenal, prepare to rejoin the battle!
ESRB Rated T

Add-On Content
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.rockband.com.

* Devour – Shinedown

* Junkies for Fame – Shinedown

* Nine Inch Nails Track Pack 02 ($5.49 includes songs below or songs available individually)
– Last – Nine Inch Nails
– Burn – Nine Inch Nails
– Capital G – Nine Inch Nails

Demos
PixelJunk Eden Demo (free)
PixelJunk Eden is an organic platformer that sees you take control of a little ‘grimp’, swinging and jumping between tall alien plants, and collecting pollen to grow more life. Lush visuals, slick controls and amazing music make it an incredibly atmospheric and addictive experience. Download the demo today and prepare to enter Eden!

Game Videos
PixelJunk Eden Trailer (free)
PixelJunk Eden is an organic platformer that sees you take control of a little ‘grimp’, swinging and jumping between tall alien plants, and collecting pollen to grow more life. Lush visuals, slick controls and amazing music make it an incredibly atmospheric and addictive experience. Download this trailer to see the game in action and to find out more about its unique features.

Street Fighter IV: PS3 Special Trailer (free)
Check out this special trailer shown exclusively at the Sony’s E3 2008 booth!

Wallpapers
Killzone 2 Wallpapers (2 for PS3 & 2 for PSP) (free)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Killzone 2 Wallpaper!

PixelJunk Eden Wallpaper (free)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new PixelJunk Eden Wallpaper!

PS3 Store Sale
Summer 08 Game Sale
For one week, the following titles will be offered for $4.99 (regularly priced at $9.99)

– PAIN
– PixelJunk Monsters
– High Velocity Bowling
– High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition
– Rocketmen: Axis of Evil

Downloadable Games
For users that previously downloaded the trial version of Rocketmen: Axis of Evil or PixelJunk Monsters, you can purchase the full game @ $4.99 from the in-game menu.
Siren: Blood Curse (3 bundles of 4 episodes @ $14.99/ea & full game SKU for $39.99)
An American TV crew has arrived in Japan to film an expose on the legend of the “vanished village,” only to find themselves caught in a deadly series of events. Controlling seven different playable characters, the player must uncover the mystery behind the curse that grips the eerie village of Hanuda. Intense graphics, realistic character animation, and a gritty film-like graphical presentation add to the horror of Siren: Blood Curse.
ESRB Rated M
File sizes: Episodes 1 – 12 (8.91 GB), Episodes 1 – 4 (2.95 GB), Episodes 5 – 8 (2.79 GB), Episodes 9 -12 (3.16 GB)

1942: Joint Strike ($9.99)
Based on the popular arcade series, 1942: Joint Strike combines classic top-down shooting with amazing 3D HD graphics. Maneuver aircraft carriers to take on waves of enemy fire and face off with huge enemy bosses. Recruit a wing man locally or online to employ Joint Strike attacks, combining firepower into one explosive barrage. With a whole new arsenal, prepare to rejoin the battle!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 129 MB

Add-On Content
Guitar Hero III: Guitar Virtuoso Pack ($6.25)
Three pack download containing the songs “Surfing with the Alien” as performed by Joe Satriani, “For the Love of God” as performed by Steve Vai, “Soothsayer” as performed by Buckethead. For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com.
File size: 56.1 MB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.rockband.com.

* Devour – Shinedown ($1.99)

* Junkies for Fame – Shinedown ($1.99)

* Nine Inch Nails Track Pack 02 ($5.49 includes songs below or songs available individually)
– Last – Nine Inch Nails ($1.99)
– Burn – Nine Inch Nails ($1.99)
– Capital G – Nine Inch Nails ($1.99)

File sizes: 25.2 MB – 44.1 MB

Demos
PixelJunk Eden Demo (free)
PixelJunk Eden is an organic platformer that sees you take control of a little ‘grimp’, swinging and jumping between tall alien plants, and collecting pollen to grow more life. Lush visuals, slick controls and amazing music make it an incredibly atmospheric and addictive experience. Download the demo today and prepare to enter Eden!
File size: 107 MB

Game Videos
PixelJunk Eden Trailer (free)
PixelJunk Eden is an organic platformer that sees you take control of a little ‘grimp’, swinging and jumping between tall alien plants, and collecting pollen to grow more life. Lush visuals, slick controls and amazing music make it an incredibly atmospheric and addictive experience. Download this trailer to see the game in action and to find out more about its unique features.
File size: 151 MB (HD 1080)

Street Fighter IV: E3 2008 Gameplay Trailer (free)
Get ready for action with this Street Fighter IV video that originally shown at E3 2008. See what the fuss is about by delving into the all new Focus Attack and Ultra Combo systems!
File size: 202 MB (HD)

Street Fighter IV: PS3 Special Trailer (free)
Check out this special trailer shown exclusively at the Sony’s E3 2008 booth!
File size: 65 MB (HD)

Bionic Commando Rearmed The Making of Part 1 (free)
Explore the re-making of a classic side-scroller in part 1 of this 3-part documentary that looks at how Bionic Commando was brought back into action!!
File size: 289 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes
Street Fighter IV Summer 08 PS3 Theme (free)
Customize your PS3 system with a cool Street Fighter IV theme. Download today!
File size: 1.29 MB

Siren: Blood Curse PS3 Theme (free)
Customize your PS3 system with a cool Siren: Blood Curse theme. Download today!
File size: 2.10 MB

Wallpapers
Killzone 2 Wallpapers (2 for PS3 & 2 for PSP) (free)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Killzone 2 Wallpaper!
File size: 448 KB

PixelJunk Eden Wallpaper (free)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new PixelJunk Eden Wallpaper!
File size: 1.50 MB

Fracture Wallpapers (x4) (free)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Fracture Wallpaper!
File sizes: 1.07 MB – 1.29 MB

Siren Wallpapers (x5) (free)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Siren Wallpaper!
File sizes: 556 KB – 902 KB

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