PlayStation Store Update – January 22nd and 29th

As you can tell, I didn’t do the PlayStation Store Update last week, due to conflicting school events and constant homework, I’ve been busy. It’s not going to let up, but I’ll make sure to get articles in every week. Not just the PlayStation Store Update either.

January 22nd

Price Update
Brain Challenge Expansion Pack (Price drop to $2.99)

Demos (Free)
WipEout HD
It was there back at the beginning and now it’s taking the franchise into the future: WipEout HD is set to deliver 1080p High Definition visuals running at a breathtaking 60-frames-per-second. WipEout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the franchise, meticulously crafted and fully reworked to showcase the processing power of PS3 system. Available exclusively on the PlayStation Network.
File size: 1.02 GB

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Demo
Download the demo today and play highlights from F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. A routine mission turns into a fight for survival when an explosion of unknown origin decimates the city and unleashes the wrath of Alma Wade, whose terrifying power threatens to surge out of control unless Special Forces Sgt. Michael Becket and his squad can find a way to destroy her.
File size: 685 MB

Add-On Content
BUZZ! Quiz TV American Culture Pack ($5.99)
Think you know everything about living in the USA? Test your knowledge with this new BUZZ! Quiz TV quiz pack that features over 500 new questions about American culture to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz TV game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge your friends and family with new questions and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”
File size: 243 MB

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 7 (Free)
Download Storm Pack 7 and unleash the legendary Sound Ninja Jirobo as your support character in battle. The Storm Pack 7 also contains new Ultimate Mission to engage!
File size: 100 KB

Skate 2 Time Is Money Pack ($4.99)
If you are busy, or just plain lazy, “Time is Money” will unlock all locations, skaters and gear that can be earned by playing through Skate 2’s career and online modes.
File size: 3.59 MB
[Just a thought, doesn’t that get you quite a few Trophies? What’s the point?]

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
* “Feed the Tree” – Belly ($1.99)
* “I Stand Alone” – Godsmack ($1.99)
* “Typical” – Mute Math ($1.99)
* “War Zone” – Rob Zombie ($1.99)
* “Wind Me Up” – Ghost Hounds ($1.99)
* “Space Cowboy” – Steve Miller Band ($1.99)
* “Take the Money and Run” – Steve Miller Band ($1.99)
* “The Joker” – Steve Miller Band ($1.99)
* Steve Miller Band Track Pack 01 ($5.49)
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Steve Miller Band Pack 01. This pack includes: “Take the Money and Run,” “The Joker,” and “Space Cowboy” by Steve Miller Band.

Guiter Hero: World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.
* “Tomorrow” by Silverchair ($1.99)
* “Outtathaway!” by The Vines ($1.99)
* “Dimension” by Wolfmother ($1.99)
* Aussie Track Pack ($5.49)
Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Tomorrow” by Silverchair, “Dimension” by Wolfmother, and “Outtathaway!” by The Vines. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

Game Videos (Free)
Resistance: Retribution Story Trailer
File size: 68 MB (HD) 111 MB (1080)

Lords of the Rings Conquest: Conquest Good to be Good Trailer
File size: 46 MB (HD)

Mirror’s Edge DLC Trailer
File size: 33 MB (HD)

Eat Lead Teaser Trailer
File size: 82 MB (HD)

Ski-Doo Snowmobile Challenge
File size: 55 MB (HD)

Blu-ray Disc Trailers (Free)
The X-Files: I Want to Believe: “Reinstated” Featurette
File size: 55 MB (SD)

Max Payne: Script to Screen Featurette
File size: 34 MB (SD)

Horton Hears a Who: Anatomy of a Scene Featurette
File size: 84 MB (SD)

January 29th

PULSE
PULSE 01/29 Edition
PULSE presented by the PlayStationNetwork is a free high definition video showcase of what’s happening right now on PlayStation. Featuring new game releases, demos, movie and television arrivals available for your PS3 and PSP systems, PULSE is a fast-paced new source to keep you connected and informed about the world of PlayStation.
Hosted by Christina Lee.
File size: 189 MB (HD) 311 MB (1080)

Price Update
Burnout Paradise Price Drop (Price drop to $19.99)
Shaun White Mile High Target and Regular Editions Price Drop (Price drop to $4.99)

Downloadable Games
Bejeweled 2 ($9.99)
Experience the classic gem-swapping puzzler! Now available on the PlayStation Network, Bejeweled 2 lovers can now earn over 10 unique PS3 trophies and play Bejeweled 2 on the PSP via remote play. Swap gems to match 3 or more, and delight in four different game modes and explosive new gem types. With amazing planetary backdrops and awesome special effects in 1080p, Bejeweled 2 will dazzle you!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 23 MB

Savage Moon ($9.99)
This action-packed tower defense strategy game takes you to distant planets where you must defend mining facilities from relentless Insectocyte monsters. Build towers in strategic locations to fend off the attackers, then use funds from kills and mining to build, upgrade, or research new weapons and technologies to strengthen your defenses. It will take equal parts skill and strategy to survive in Savage Moon. Download the game today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 207 MB

Brain Challenge PS3 + PSP games Bundle ($12.99)
Now train your brain anywhere you want without restriction! Boost your brain abilities through fun gaming sessions from the comfort of your sofa or on the go. 25 Visual, Memory, Logic, Math and Focus mini-games will put your neurons to the test. Additional stress-management exercises will push the challenge even further and help you develop resistance to real-life stress. Compare yourself with other players in exciting multiplayer modes.
Offer valid until February 26th 2009!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 268 MB

Demos (Free)
Bejeweled 2 Demo
Experience the classic gem-swapping puzzler! Now available on the PlayStation Network, Bejeweled 2 lovers can now earn over 10 unique PS3 trophies andplay Bejeweled 2 on the PSP via remote play. Swap gems to match 3 or more, and delight in four different game modes and explosive new gem types. With amazing planetary backdrops and awesome special effects in 1080p, Bejeweled 2 will dazzle you!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 23 MB

Add-On Content
LittleBigPlanet God of War Mini Pack ($2.99)
Exclusive God of War mini pack.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Kratos Costume ($1.99)
A new costume for Sackboy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet GroundHog Day Costume (Free)
A seasonal exclusive costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Ape Escape Costume ($1.99)
A new costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Toro Costume ($1.99)
A new costume for SackBoy!
File size: 1.04 MB

Skate 2 Filmer Pack ($7.49)
Upgrade skate.Reel with advanced camera controls for the replay editor, custom watermarks, expanded online storage (share up to 5 minutes of footage) plus extra gear for your skater.
File size: 166 MB

Mirror’s Edge Exclusive Free DLC Map (Free)
Mirror’s Edge gameplay distilled down to its purest form in this free and Sony exclusive Time Trial Map. No cops, no guns, no city. Pure aesthetics, agility and flow that will challenge any runner.
File size: 14 MB

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest Content Pack (Free)
Download a new way to play Hero Team Deathmatch for The Lord of the Rings: Conquest. Hero Arenas let you pit Good and Evil heroes against each other in a 1v1 or 2v2 showdown!
File size: 134 MB

Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Character: Hanako ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Hanako from Disgaea 2.
File size: 1.22 MB

Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Character: Taro ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Taro from Disgaea 2.
File size: 1.22 MB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
* “Cold Rain and Snow” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* “Doin’ That Rag” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* “Don’t Ease Me In” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* “Fire on the Mountain” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* “Hell in a Bucket” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* “Uncle John’s Band” – Grateful Dead ($1.99)
* Grateful Dead Pack 02 ($9.99)
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Grateful Dead Pack 01. This pack includes: “Cold Rain and Snow,” “Doin’ That Rag,” “Don’t Ease Me In,” “Fire on the Mountain,” “Hell in a Bucket,” and “Uncle John’s Band” by Grateful Dead.
[First “Track Pack 02”?]

File sizes: 16 MB – 50 MB (singles), 185 MB (track pack)

Guiter Hero: World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.
* “Bag It Up” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “The Turning” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “Waiting for the Rapture” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “The Shock of the Lightning” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “I’m Outta Time” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “Falling Down” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “To Be Where There’s Life” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “Ain’t Got Nothin’” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “The Nature of Reality” by Oasis ($1.99)
* “Soldier On” by Oasis ($1.99)
* Full Album “Dig Out Your Soul” by Oasis ($18.99)
Downloadable Full Album for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Bag It Up”, “The Turning”, “Waiting for the Rapture”, “The Shock of the Lightning”, “I’m Outta Time”, “(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady”, “Falling Down”, “To Be Where There’s Life”, “Ain’t Got Nothin’”, “The Nature of Reality”, and “Soldier On” by Oasis.

File sizes: 25 MB – 51 MB (singles) 458 MB (track pack)

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 library by purchasing these tracks.
* Twist and Shout ($1.49)
* Irreplaceable ($1.49)
* Sister Christian ($1.49)
* Killing Me Softly With His Song ($1.49)
* If You Don’t Know Me By Now ($1.49)
* Breakaway ($1.49)

File sizes: 17 MB – 31 MB

Game Videos (Free)
PULSE 01/29 Edition
File size: 189 MB (HD) 311 MB (1080)

Final Fantasy XIII Trailer
File size: 121 MB (HD)

Wanted: Weapons of Fate Teaser
File size: 49 MB (HD)

Movie Trailers (Free)
The International Trailer
File size: 29 MB (SD) 99 MB (HD) 151 MB (1080)

Angels & Demons Trailer
File size: 15 MB (SD) 41 MB (HD) 81 MB (1080)

The Making of Hulk Vs. Wolverine
File size: 914 MB (HD)

The Making of Hulk Vs. Thor
File size: 808 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes
Bejeweled 2 Theme (Free)
File size: 1.65 MB

Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 Ultimate Edition Theme (Free)
File size: 4.65 MB

PS3 Wallpapers (Free)
Lord of the Rings: Conquest Wallpaper (x3)
File size: 387 MB – 434 MB (SD) 1.4 MB – 2.12 MB (1080)

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