I’m not talking in the Wii/Move sense of an accident, we’re talking about actual tangible rage that will be felt through every fiber of your being. This is not to say that the update is bad, but they are dropping a couple of games that will test the mettle of even the most hardened gamers out there. First are the 2 free games for + members, Megaman 9 & 10. These 2 games follow in the footsteps of the original NES versions in making the platforming and boss battles as hard as they can make them without causing suicide and murder rates to rise. The second is a franchise that’s sole purpose is for you to hate yourself and everyone around you, Demon’s Souls. If you played Dark Souls you know what you’re getting in to. If you haven’t played either of them, I think $20 is a fair price to get the ability to hate your life and everything about it… the game is designed to be THAT hard. HAVE FUN! + members also can receive God of War Ascension Beta access too, so there’s that for non sadomasochists. Click the READ MOAR for the full list.
Pre-Order
Dead Space 3 ($59.99)
ESRB: M // File Size: 5.2 MB
PS3 Full Games
Demon’s Souls ($19.99)
ESRB: M // File Size: 8 GB
Lord of the Rings: The War in the North ($19.99)
ESRB: M // File Size: 6.3 GB
Rise of the Guardians ($39.99)
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 3 GB
PSN Games
Dance Magic ($9.99)
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 853.6 MB
PS Vita
Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable ($39.99)
ESRB: T //File Size: 631 MB
PSone Games Added to Vita Storefront
- Disney’s Hercules
- Disney’s Lilo & Stitch
- Disney’s Peter Pan: Return to Neverland
- Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove
- Disney’s the Little Mermaid
Bundles
SEGA Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co. ($9.99)
ESRB: E10+ //File Size: 218.6 MB
SEGA Vintage Collection: Monster World ($9.99)
ESRB: E //File Size: 248.6 MB
PS2 Classics
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom ($9.99)
ESRB: E //File Size: 1.2 GB
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Mermaids ($9.99)
ESRB: E //File Size: 324.5 MB
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess ($9.99)
ESRB: E //File Size: 2 GB
Go Diego Go! Great Dinosaur Rescue ($9.99)
ESRB: E //File Size: 1.2 GB
Go Diego Go! Safari Rescue ($9.99)
ESRB: E //File Size:1.2 GB
PlayStation Store Highlights
We’re back from the holidays, so I hope you took advantage of our deals over the break. We’re kicking off the New Year with a pre-order for Dead Space 3, which includes a free exclusive theme. Additionally, Demon’s Souls makes its way onto the store, along with Lord of the Rings: War in the North and Rise of the Guardians.
If you’re a PlayStation Plus member, you’ll get access to the God of War: Ascension multiplayer beta, plus classics Mega Man 9 & Mega Man 10 free of charge.
As always, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. You can also chat about this update in the PlayStation Community Forums.
PlayStation Plus
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Exclusive Beta
- God of War Ascension Multiplayer Beta
Free Games, Add-Ons & Avatar
- Game Bundle — MEGAMAN 9 & 10 Combo Pack
- Add-On — NCAA Football 13: Recent Winners Pack
- God of War Ascension: The Eye of Kratos Avatar (Plus Exclusive)
Discount
- Eufloria (50% off Sale Price) – PS Plus Price: $2.50
Last Chance (Leaving on 1/15)
- Instant Game Collection – Double Dragon Neon
PS3 Demos (Free)
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 1.3 GB
PS Vita Demos (Free)
Orgarhythm
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 270.7 MB
Price Change
- Medal of Honor Warfighter – PS3 Game (now: $29.99 original price: $59.99)
- Mortal Kombat – PS3 Game (now: $19.99 original price: $29.99)
- Motorstorm RC – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
- Motorstorm RC – PS Vita Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
- Valkyria Chronicles 2 – PSP Game (now: $19.99 original price: $39.99)
Sales
- Blokus ‘Move’ – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
- Brain Challenge – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
- Brain Challenge – PSP Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
- BreakQuest – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $1.49)
- Dungeon Hunter: Alliance – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $12.99)
- Earthworm Jim HD – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $9.99)
- Eufloria – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
- Hero of Sparta – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
- Jane’s Hotel – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $1.99)
- Let’s Golf – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
- Modern Combat: Domination – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $7.99)
- N.O.V.A. – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
- Normaltanks – PS Mini (now: $0.99 original price: $1.49)
- Planets Under Attack – PS3 Game (now: $9.99 original price: $14.99)
- Tank Battles – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
- TV Show King – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
- UNO – PS3 Game (now: $0.99 original price: $4.99)
PS Vita Add-ons
LittleBigPlanet PS Vita
- Black Cat ($1.99) – Download this Black Cat costume to really stand out from the crowd!
- Deadpool ($1.99) – Download this Deadpool costume to really stand out from the crowd!
- Dr. Doom ($1.99) – Download this Dr. Doom costume to really stand out from the crowd!
- Hawkeye ($1.99) – Download this Hawkeye costume to really stand out from the crowd!
- Marvel Costume Pack 6 ($5.99) – Download this costume Pack to dress up like five legendary Marvel characters: Sabretooth, Black cat, Deadpool, Dr Doom, and Hawkeye.
- New Year Firework Costume (Free) – Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd!
- Sabretooth Costume ($1.99) – Download this Sabretooth costume to really stand out from the crowd!
Street Fighter X Tekken
- Boost Gem Trial Pack 9 (Free) – A total of 3 Boost Gems that all characters can use. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- SF Boost Gem Pack 22 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- SF Boost Gem Pack 23 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- SF Boost Gem Pack 24 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- TK Boost Gem Pack 22 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- TK Boost Gem Pack 23 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- TK Boost Gem Pack 24 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
- ‘Archer Disguise’ Sly Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Athena Nariko’ Nariko Costume($1.99)
- ‘Bistro Toro’ Toro Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Commando Suit’ Ratchet Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Deimos’ Kratos Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Evil Among Thieves’ Evil Cole Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Funky Astro Suit’ PaRappa Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Golden Armor’ Sir Daniel Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Kessler’ Good Cole Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Old World Jak’ Jak Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Pirate Princess’ Fat Princess Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Sackgirl’ Sackboy Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Shamballa Snow Jacket’ Drake Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Special Event Suit’ Spike Costume ($1.99)
- ‘StA-X6 Jetpack’ Radec Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Sweet Tooth Outcast’ Sweet Tooth Costume ($1.99)
PS3 Add-ons
Assassin’s Creed III
- Battle Hardened ($9.99, free for Season Pass holders) – The Battle Hardened Pack extends the Assassin’s Creed III multiplayer experience with three new playable characters and maps, plus awesome bonus items! Become the influential Governor, the resilient Highlander or the fearsome Coyote Man. Journey through Charlestown, Fort St-Mathieu and Saint Pierre as you stalk your enemies and fight to protect your team. Rally your troop, discover your power in numbers and ignite the revolution!
Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013
- Maneater Level Pack (Free) – Didn’t get enough co-op hunting action? The Maneater Level Pack gives you 3 additional Maneater levels with predators that range from North American Grizzlies to African Black Lions. Join forces with a friend to take on even more waves of increasingly deadly beasts!
Dance Magic
- Tracks Set 1 ($1.99) – Set of 7 tracks with unique step charts and leader boards. Tracks: – Love Your Style / Bryan Steele – Shooting Star / Sideway Runners – Come Alive / Dr. Dexter – Get Ya / DWB – Dance Floor / Eminent Pulse – Feels Like Something / Salme Dahlstrom (BMI) – Taking Over The World Tonight / Candy Coated Chaos
Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse
- Peter Griffin’s Man Boob Mega ($4.99) – Download new and exciting content for ‘Family Guy: Back To The Multiverse’ including The Griffins in their classic Gold Tuxedos, new weapon skins, new outfits and much more! Includes content for all game modes including Story Mode, Multiplayer and Challenge Mode. Whether you’re wielding a petrified cat like it’s a WMD, playing as Evil Mayor West in Multiplayer or battling in an exclusive Challenge Mode, your enemies will tremble at you!
Just Dance 4
- The Girly Team – So Glamorous ($2.99) – Keep the party going and just dance to an awesome party hits favorite, So Glamourous by The Girly Team.
LittleBigPlanet 2
- Black Cat ($1.99) – Download this Black Cat costume to really stand out from the crowd!
- Deadpool ($1.99) – Download this Deadpool costume to really stand out from the crowd!
- Dr. Doom ($1.99) – Download this Dr. Doom costume to really stand out from the crowd!
- Hawkeye ($1.99) – Download this Hawkeye costume to really stand out from the crowd!
- Marvel Costume Pack 6 ($5.99) – Download this costume Pack to dress up like five legendary Marvel characters: Sabretooth, Black cat, Deadpool, Dr Doom, and Hawkeye.
- New Year Firework Costume (Free) – Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd!
- Sabretooth Costume ($1.99) – Download this Sabretooth costume to really stand out from the crowd!
Magic the Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
- Magic 2013 Deck Pack 3 ($2.99) – Seeking to expand your mastery and defeat your foes? This Magic 2013 deck pack includes the blue and black “Rogues’ Gallery” deck and the “Mana Mystery” five-color deck for Campaign and Multiplayer play.
Mugen Souls
- G Fever Pack 3 ($2.99) – Show me the money! We made this set for those of you who feel that way!
NBA 2K13
- All-Star Game ($4.99) – Set in Houston, site of the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, the NBA 2K13 All-Star add-on includes four events from the NBA All-Star weekend: the Rising Stars Challenge Game, East v. West NBA All-Star Game, the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest and an all-new Sprite Slam Dunk Contest.
Rock Band 3
- Animal ($1.99) – Kink Ador
- Cody ($1.99) – We Set The Sun
- Cold ($1.99) – Christina Marie Magenta
- Forbidden City ($1.99) – Tina Guo
- Foster the People Pack 1 ($5.49) – Includes ‘Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls),’ ‘Helena Beat,’ and ‘Pumped Up Kicks’
- Giant Bombstep: Reloaded ($0.99) – The Hamster Alliance (ft. The Giant Bomb Crew)
- Helena ($1.99) – My Chemical Romance
- Indoctrination ($0.99) – Halcyon Way
- Inversion ($0.99) – Halcyon Way
- Just A Lie ($1.99) – Pythia
- Moves Like Jagger ($1.99) – Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera
- My Chemical Romance Pack 1 ($5.49) – Includes ‘Helena,’ ‘Sing,’ and ‘Teenagers’
- Party Hard ($1.99) – Andrew W.K.
- Pumped Up Kicks ($1.99) – Foster the People
- Queendom ($1.99) – B.et.a and The Neon Panthers
- Raise Your Glass ($1.99) – P!nk
- Robots ($0.99) – Sweethammer.
- Sing ($1.99) – My Chemical Romance
- Teenagers ($1.99) – My Chemical Romance
- The Age of Betrayal ($0.99) – Halcyon Way
- The Hourglass Paroxysm – Part I ($0.99) – Chaotrope
- The Hourglass Paroxysm – Part II ($0.99) – Chaotrope
- These Days ($1.99) – Foo Fighters
- These Voices ($1.99) – Deception of a Ghost
- The War Will Never Start ($0.99) – Steve Pardo
- Tonight Tonight ($1.99) – Hot Chelle Rae
- We Are Young ($1.99) – Fun. ft. Janelle Monáe
RockSmith
- Black Magic Woman ($2.99) – Santana
- Oye Como Va ($2.99) – Santana
- Smooth ($2.99) – Santana
- Santana Song Pack ($7.99) – Includes ‘Oye Como Va’, ‘Black Magic Woman’, and ‘Smooth’
- Metal and Hard Rock Pack ($23.99) – Includes: ‘Afterlife’ – Avenged Sevenfold ‘Beast and the Harlot’ – Avenged Sevenfold ‘Nightmare’ – Avenged Sevenfold ‘Bring Me to Life’ – Evanescence ‘Breaking the Law’ – Judas Priest ‘Living After Midnight’ – Judas Priest ‘Painkiller’ – Judas Priest ‘Redneck’ – Lamb of God ‘Hangar 18′ – Megadeth ‘Public Enemy No. 1′ – Megadeth ‘Symphony of Destruction’ – Megadeth ‘I Hate Everything About You’ – Three Days Grace
- Rock Pack ($29.99) – Includes: ‘Kryptonite’ – 3 Doors Down ‘Loser’ – 3 Doors Down ‘When I’m Gone’ – 3 Doors Down ‘Gold on the Ceiling’ – The Black Keys ‘Just Got to Be’ – The Black Keys ‘Mind Eraser’ – The Black Keys ‘Tighten Up’ – The Black Keys ‘I Believe in a Thing Called Love’ – The Darkness ‘Black’ – Pearl Jam ‘Jeremy’ – Pearl Jam ‘Limelight’ – Rush ‘Red Barchetta’ – Rush ‘Subdivisions’ – Rush ‘Tom Sawyer’ – Rush ‘YYZ’ – Rush
Street Fighter X Tekken
- Boost Gem Trial Pack 9 (Free) – A total of 3 Boost Gems that all characters can use. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- SF Boost Gem Pack 22 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- SF Boost Gem Pack 23 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- SF Boost Gem Pack 24 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- TK Boost Gem Pack 22 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- TK Boost Gem Pack 23 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
- TK Boost Gem Pack 24 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. This is a pack featuring various activation effects across all genres. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.
Wheel of Fortune
- The 80s Pack ($3.49) – 400 new puzzles, 80′s vehicle prizes and an 80′s themed stage make up a totally radical retro version of America’s Game! Like, gag me with a spoon!
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
- ‘Archer Disguise’ Sly Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Athena Nariko’ Nariko Costume($1.99)
- ‘Bistro Toro’ Toro Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Commando Suit’ Ratchet Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Deimos’ Kratos Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Evil Among Thieves’ Evil Cole Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Funky Astro Suit’ PaRappa Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Golden Armor’ Sir Daniel Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Kessler’ Good Cole Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Old World Jak’ Jak Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Pirate Princess’ Fat Princess Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Sackgirl’ Sackboy Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Shamballa Snow Jacket’ Drake Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Special Event Suit’ Spike Costume ($1.99)
- ‘StA-X6 Jetpack’ Radec Costume ($1.99)
- ‘Sweet Tooth Outcast’ Sweet Tooth Costume ($1.99)
PS3 Themes
- Animal Friends: Bay Mare Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Animal Friends: Chihuahua Dreams Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Animal Friends: Grazing Horse Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Animal Friends: Kittens Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Christmas Crackling Fireplace Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Digital Blasphemy Bundle (Bundle DB Citadel & DB Vigil) ($4.49)
- Disco Fever Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Dynamic Let It Snow Theme ($2.99)
- Dynamic Midwinter Night Theme ($2.99)
- Happy Lovers Town PSP Theme ($1.49)
- Logo by Richard Woods Studio Static Theme ($1.99)
- Soothing Falls Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Vibrant Shapes by Mads Berg Static Theme ($1.99)
- ZOMBIE DRIVER HD HARODEH DYNAMIC THEME ($2.99)
PS3 Avatars
- Machinarium BOSS ($0.49)
- Machinarium BOSS B ($0.49)
- Machinarium COP ($0.49)
- Machinarium COP B ($0.49)
- Machinarium DIDGERIDOO ($0.49)
- Machinarium DRUMMER ($0.49)
- Machinarium FATGUY ($0.49)
- Machinarium GIRL ($0.49)
- Machinarium GRAMOPHONE ($0.49)
- Machinarium JOSEF ($0.49)
- Machinarium JOSEF HEAD ($0.49)
- Machinarium MADAM ($0.49)
- Machinarium Parrot Avatar ($0.49)
- Machinarium PRAYING ROBOT ($0.49)
- Machinarium SCREW ($0.49)
- Machinarium Thinking Robot Avatar ($0.49)
- Machinarium Wheelchair Robot Avatar ($0.49)
- MIX SUPERSTAR BOOM BOX AVATAR ($0.49)
- MIX SUPERSTAR DANCER AVATAR ($0.49)
- MIX SUPERSTAR DJ AVATAR ($0.49)
- MIX SUPERSTAR MOHAWK AVATAR ($0.49)
- MIX SUPERSTAR PLAY AVATAR ($0.49)
- MIX SUPERSTAR RAPPER AVATAR ($0.49)
- MIX SUPERSTAR RECORD AVATAR ($0.49)
- MIX SUPERSTAR ROCKER AVATAR ($0.49)
- MIX SUPERSTAR SPEAKER AVATAR ($0.49)
- MIX SUPERSTAR VU METER AVATAR ($0.49)
- Machinarium TEDDY ($0.49)
- ZOMBIE DRIVER HD: BURNING SKULL AVATAR ($0.49)
- ZOMBIE DRIVER HD: RED SKULL AVATAR ($0.49)
- ZOMBIE DRIVER HD: SHOCKED SKULL AVATAR ($0.49)
- ZOMBIE DRIVER HD: SMASHED SKULL AVATAR ($0.49)
Game Videos (Free)
- BLOOD KNIGHTS TEASER TRAILER
- BORDERLANDS 2 CAMPAIGN OF CARNAGE TRAILER
- DEAD SPACE 3 – TWO WAYS TO PLAY TRAILER
- DEAD SPACE 3 TRAILER
- DEVELOPER DIARY – VEHICLES IN DUST 514 (PART 2)
- ESCAPEVEKTOR TRAILER
- God of War: Ascension Ares Trailer
- GRAND THEFT AUTO V TRAILER 1
- GRAND THEFT AUTO V TRAILER 2
- Metro: Last Light SURVIVOR STORIES – COMMANDER TRAILER
- Metro: Last Light SURVIVOR STORIES – MODEL TRAILER
- NEPTUNIA VICTORY PV1
- PUA GAMEPLAY VIDEO 1
- SingStar Digital Trailer (720, 1080)
- Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Augmented Reality
- Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Costume Trailer
- Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Gamescom trailer
- Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Official Announce Trailer
- THE ENDLESS ARSENAL OF DUST 514
Available In-Game Only (Not on PlayStation Store)
Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers
- Mana Mystery Deck Key — ($0.99)
- Mana Mystery Foil Conversion — ($0.99)
- Rogues’ Gallery Deck Key — ($0.99)
- Rogues’ Gallery Foil Conversion — ($0.99)
NCAA Football 2013
- Under Armor Uniform Pack 2 — ($1.99) ($1.79 for EA Season Ticket Users)
WWE ’13
- CM Punk New Attire — ($0.99)
- Mike Tyson — ($1.99)
- Stone Cold Steve Austin New Attire — ($0.99)
- Antonio Cesaro — ($0.99, free for Fan Axxess holders)
- Brian Pillman — ($0.99, free for Fan Axxess holders)
- Chainsaw Charlie — ($0.99, free for Fan Axxess holders)
- Damien Sandow — ($0.99, free for Fan Axxess holders)
- Jey Uso — ($0.99, free for Fan Axxess holders)
- Jimmy Uso — ($0.99, free for Fan Axxess holders)
- Layla — ($0.99)
- Moves Pack — ($1.99, free for Fan Axxess holders)
Rock Band 3
- Teenagers ($0.99) – Pro Guitar – My Chemical Romance
PlayStation Store Update 01-08-13 Frequently Asked Questions
- I downloaded Mega Man 9 / 10 individually, but now I can’t download the Mega Man 9+10 Bundle free in Plus. How can I take advantage of the Plus offer?
If you own Mega Man 9 or 10 already, just search for the one you don’t already own. You’ll be able to find Mega Man 9 and 10 free for Plus members as individual titles.