Sure, it’s not quite as FREE riddled as last weeks update, but it’s still a pretty darned good update.  Maddden 13 had it’s release this week so of course they’re going to sell a digital version of the game, but we also have a new Walking Dead, Record of Agarest War, HD remakes of Metal Gear Solid, and rereleases of Ratchet and Clank.  Have a gander at the full list after the READ MOAR.

PS3 Full Games

Record of Agarest War Zero ($24.99)
Long before the great Leonhardt brought the age of gods to an end, titanic forces met in battle across the world of Agarest, a mysterious land rich of history, heroic men, and beautiful women. The violent struggle between Light and Darkness seemed far from end. Join Sieghart and his companions as they journey through vast lands and experience love, conflict, and betrayal in this prequel to the Agarest War saga.
ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 14 GB
Madden NFL 13 ($59.99)
Madden NFL 13 is all-new from boot up to credits. Every mode, every screen, every pixel has been reinvented delivering the most innovative, connected and authentic Madden NFL experience in franchise history.
ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 5.4 GB

PSN Games

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD Edition ($19.99)
From acclaimed director, Hideo Kojima, comes Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The HD Edition offers the epic gameplay and storytelling of the MGS franchise in true HD quality.
ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 3.71 GB
The Walking Dead – Episode 3: Long Road Ahead ($4.99)
Episode three of a five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning series. As they head out of Macon, the group’s progress is derailed by accusations of treachery from within.
ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 636 MB
Rock Band Blitz ($14.99)
Rock Band Blitz brings the excitement of a full band into your hands, transforming classic Rock Band gameplay into an addictive, single player controller-based experience! Compete with friends on 20+ new tracks, also instantly playable in Rock Band 3. Rock Band Blitz is compatible with 2,400+ songs in the Rock Band library. Not compatible with instrument controllers/Rock Band Pro upgrades.
ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 348 MB
Ratchet & Clank ($14.99)
It’s time to rip the galaxy a new one in high definition! Ratchet & Clank is now re-mastered with trophy support exclusively for the PS3 system. With over 36 weapons and gadgets to choose from, it’s no wonder Ratchet and Clank have itchy trigger fingers. Think about it. You can choose from burning, bombing, exploding or obliterating your enemies. So go ahead, blow it up. Blow it all up. It isn’t the size of your weapons that count. It’s how many you have and better yet… How you use ‘em!
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 2.96 GB
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando ($14.99)
From the creators of the critically acclaimed smash hit Ratchet & Clank, Insomniac Games, comes the next installment of the most exciting sci-fi action adventure ever now in high definition on the PS3 system complete with trophy support! Featuring more than 50 of the coolest weapons and gadgets ever imagined, the more stuff you blow up, the stronger Ratchet gets and the bigger the weapons you’ll have!
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 3.87 GB
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal ($14.99)
Developed by Insomniac Games, the Ratchet & Clank franchise brought us a new and unique style of gameplay, with its intense weaponry, vivid environments and hilarious characters now in high definition with trophy support! The third installment, Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, invades the online universe with new explosive weapons, and unique gadgets that are out of this world.
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 4.07 GB
Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD ($14.99)
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD takes the best elements of the classic THPS games and gives them a fresh update to create an all new skateboarding experience. Tapping into fans’ muscle memories, the gameplay returns to controllers and focuses on the satisfaction of linking sick tricks for maximum points. Combining sharp visuals, the best controls ever in a Tony Hawk game, and fresh online modes, the feel is cutting edge yet timeless.
ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 395 MB
Lights, Camera, Party ($29.99)
Feed pizza to an angry dinosaur, throw bananas at a sleeping crowd of monkeys, blast cow-stealing UFOs, jump over a kiddie pool full of hungry sharks and obliterate candy-filled piñatas. All this and so much more in this unique, fast-paced, motion-controlled, insanely hilarious multiplayer party game for up to 8 simultaneous players!
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 718 MB

PS Vita

Madden NFL 13 ($39.99)
Madden NFL 13 debuts on the PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system, delivering the ultimate Madden NFL experience on a handheld. Using the PS Vita system’s touch screen, become an NFL superstar or build the league’s next unstoppable dynasty and unlock new layers of gameplay and feature depth during your illustrious career.
ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 3.0 GB

PS2 Classics

Psychonauts ($9.99)
Help Raz save the kids of Whispering Rock Psychic Summer Camp in this classic adventure. From the minds of Tim Schafer and Double Fine!
ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 3.4 GB

Bundles

Metal Gear Solid HD Edition Bundle ($39.99)
From the critically acclaimed director, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection offers a handful of the most popular Metal Gear Solid titles from the past in true HD. Featuring three complete games, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, the HD Collection offers old and new fans a chance to experience the epic game play, design and storytelling of the MGS franchise.
ESRB: M // File Size: 21.87 GB

PlayStation Store Highlights

The Walking Dead: Episode 3

Braaaiiiiinnnssss. That’s right — Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Episode 3 – Long Road Ahead is out now! If you’re a Plus member and want to catch up on the series, you can download Episodes 1 and 2 free of charge as part of the Instant Game Collection.

There are lots of great PS2 classic titles available on the Store today, mainly of the Ratchet and Clank variety. Theoriginal, plus Going Commando and Up Your Arsenal are available. Oh, Insomniac, I see what you did there.

Music games don’t always need a bunch of plastic peripherals. Rock Band Blitz is a modified version of the rhythm games you know and love, but all you need is a controller. Blitz is very leaderboard-focused, so if you like proving to your friends that you’re the best, you should check out the demo.

It’s been a long time coming, but Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition is hitting PSN today. Loved by critics and fans alike, the HD version of Peace Walker is now a part of the Metal Gear Solid HD Edition Bundle, which you can get for $39.99. Bundles are very “in” right now.

Remember when we announced PSone support for PS Vita? Well, a good chunk of titles are now compatible with PS Vita. Check out yesterday’s blog post for a full list of everything you can download today.

There’s plenty of stuff hitting the Store today, so let us know what you think of the games and deals in the comments section below.

PlayStation Plus

PlayStation Store Update 8-28-2012

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Full Game Trial Record of Agarest War Zero
Instant Game Collection Ronnie O’Sullivan’s Snooker (PS Mini)
Exclusive Avatar Pack Lights, Camera, Party! Avatar Bundle – $1.99
Discounts Lights, Camera, Party! (50% Off) – PS Plus Price: $15.00
Space Channel 5: Part 2 (40% off) – PS Plus Price $2.99
Spelunker HD (50% off) – PS Plus Price $5.00
Spelunker HD Championship Area 2: Nasty Cave With A Stream (50% off) – PS Plus Price $1.00
Spelunker HD Championship Area 3: Fiendish Ancient Ruins (50% off) – PS Plus Price $1.00
Spelunker HD Championship Area 4: Frigid Icy Depths (50% off) – PS Plus Price $1.00
Spelunker HD Championship Area 5: Ancient Creature’s Fossils (50% off) – PS Plus Price $1.00
Spelunker HD Championship Area 6: Cave Of Glowing Moss (50% off) – PS Plus Price $1.00
Last Chance (Leaving on 9/4) DUST 514: Closed Beta All Access ($0.00)
The Walking Dead Episodes 1 – A New Day – ($0.00)
The Walking Dead Episodes 2 – Starved for Help – ($0.00)
DUST 514: MERCENARY PACK (50% off) – PS Plus Price $10.00

Game Demos (Free)

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (PS3)

Get your hands on the most up-to-date demo for PES2013. PES Full Control system is further enhanced and ProActive AI made more intelligent, including better decisions by refs and team mates. This new version includes improvements made following fan feedback, finely tuned gameplay and for the first time the new Performance Training mode.
ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 1.12 GB

Dungeon Twister Trial (PS3)

In this trial version, discover Dungeon Twister, the adaptation of the famous turn-based strategy board game. Two teams of adventurers with supernatural powers are locked up in the same dungeon. Only one team can walk out. Yours? Make the dungeon’s rooms rotate to help you advance… or prevent your opponent’s progress. Would you rather fight or flee? Buy the full game to become dungeon master!
ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 156 MB

Lights, Camera, Party (PS3)

Feed pizza to an angry dinosaur, throw bananas at a sleeping crowd of monkeys, blast cow-stealing UFOs, jump over a kiddie pool full of hungry sharks and obliterate candy-filled piñatas. All this and so much more in this unique, fast-paced, motion-controlled, insanely hilarious multiplayer party game for up to 8 simultaneous players!
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 718 MB

Rock Band Blitz (PS3)

Rock Band Blitz brings the excitement of a full band into your hands, transforming classic Rock Band gameplay into an addictive, single player controller-based experience! Compete with friends on 20+ new tracks, also instantly playable in Rock Band 3. Rock Band Blitz is compatible with 2,400+ songs in the Rock Band library. Not compatible with instrument controllers/Rock Band Pro upgrades.
ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 348 MB

Sales

  • Alpha Mission II – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Alpha Mission II – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Art Of Fighting – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Art Of Fighting – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Baseball Stars 2 – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Baseball Stars 2 – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Baseball Stars Professional – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Baseball Stars Professional – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Fatal Fury – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Fatal Fury – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Inferno Pool – PSN Game (now: $1.99 original price: $9.99)
  • League Bowling – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • League Bowling – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom – PSN Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
  • Magician Lord – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Magician Lord – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Metal Slug – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Metal Slug – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Metal Slug 2 – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Metal Slug 2 – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Neogeo Station Bundle Pack– PSN Game (now: $39.99 original price: $79.99)
  • Samurai Shodown – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Samurai Shodown – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Shock Troopers – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Shock Troopers – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • Space Channel 5 Part 2 – PSN Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
  • Super Sidekicks – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • Super Sidekicks – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • The King of Fighters ’94 – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • The King of Fighters ’94 – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • The King of Fighters ’95 – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • The King of Fighters ’95 – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • The King of Fighters ’96 – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • The King of Fighters ’96 – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
  • World Heroes – PSN Game (now: $4.49 original price: $8.99)
  • World Heroes – PSP Game (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)

PS3 Add-ons

Mass Effect 3
  • Leviathan ($9.99) – Shepard delves into the galaxy’s darkest conspiracy on the hunt for a legendary Reaper-killer. Do you dare face the Leviathan?
Max Payne 3
  • Disorganized Crime Pack ($0.00) – The free Disorganized Crime Pack lets you battle above the streets surrounding Max’s old apartment in the new Hoboken Rooftops multiplayer map. This pack also includes several new modifiers for Score Attack in Arcade Mode.
Madden NFL 13
  • Online Pass ($9.99) – EA SPORTS expands your quest for glory by fully immersing you in the entire sports experience. The Madden NFL 13 Online Pass unlocks the following online features: Online Head to Head matchups, Online Career, Online Team Play, Roster Updates, and Ultimate Team Head to Head matchups. Online Pass is non-transferable.
Street Fighter X Tekken
  • SF/TK Shared Assist Gem Pack 5 ($2.99) – This Gem is great for intermediate and advanced players. This Assist Gem can be used by all characters. Extend the active time of the Cross Assault!
Spelunker HD
  • Championship Area 2: Nasty Cave with A Stream ($1.99) – Keep out of the water in this slightly nasty cave abounding with streams.
  • Championship Area 3: Fiendish Ancient Ruins ($1.99) – These fairly fiendish ancient ruins will give you fits.
  • Championship Area 4: Frigid Icy Depths ($1.99) – The frigid walls of these icy depths will chill your bones.
  • Championship Area 5: Ancient Creature’s Fossils ($1.99) – The twisted fossils of ancient creatures are harmless… aren’t they?
  • Championship Area 6: Cave Of Glowing Moss ($1.99) – The glowing moss in this cave of despair just ain’t right.
  • Championship Area 7: Scorching Cave ($1.99) – Move fast cause this scorching cave is overflowing with Lava.
  • Championship Area 8: Mysterious Mining Facility ($1.99) – You are all alone in an atrociously abandoned mine.
Damage Inc. Pacific Squadron WWII
  • Euro Plane Pack ($11.99) – This pack includes the following planes: Yak-3, Tempest, Typhoon, Spitfire, Hurricane, Meteor, Whirlwind, Beaufighter, Swordfish, P-215, Me-262, He-219, Bf-110, Bf-109, Fw-190.
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
  • Various Multiplayer Items ($0.49-$2.99) – Tired of using the same old Drake in multiplayer? If you’re looking for something to differentiate yourself, Naughty Dog has provided a plethora of skins & hats so you can do just that.
Rock Band 3 – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing song game tracks. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
  • Discord (The Living Tombstone Remix) ($0.99) – Eurobeat Brony
  • The Thief in the Night – Part II ($0.99) – Chaotrope
  • Moments of Clarity ($1.99) – Children of Nova
  • Radiant Light ($1.99) – Free Spirit
  • In the Wake of Evolution ($1.99) – Kaipa

Game Videos (Free)

  • F1 Race Stars Announce Trailer
  • Guacamelee! Preview Trailer
  • Injustice: Gods Among Us – Announce Trailer
  • Persona 4: The Golden PAX Trailer
  • Ragnarok Odyssey Trailer
  • Rocksmith Soul Hits Preview Video
  • Street Fighter X Tekken Promotional Video 4
  • The Cave Announcement Trailer

PS3 Themes

  • Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD Theme ($0.00)
  • Dynamic German Fighter WWII Theme ($2.99)
  • Dynamic Horror Skulls Theme 2 ($2.99)
  • Feeding Time by Matthew Green Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
  • WWE ’13 – Attitude Era Theme ($2.99)

PS3 Avatars

  • Dynasty Warriors 7: Bao Sanniang Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors 7: Dong Zhuo Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors 7: Jiang Wei Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors 7: Lu Bu Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors 7: Wang Yi Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors 7: Zhang Fei Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors 7: Zhang He Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors 7: Zhang Liao Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors Next – Guan Suo Avatar($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors Next – Guo Jia Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors Next – Lianshi Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors Next – Liu Shan Avatar ($0.49)
  • Dynasty Warriors Next – Zhang Jiao Avatar ($0.49)
  • Lights, Camera, Party – Ape TV Crew Avatar ($0.49)
  • Lights, Camera, Party – Ape TVCrew Avatar 2 ($0.49)
  • Lights, Camera, Party – Bella Funzini Avatar ($0.49)
  • Lights, Camera, Party – Billy Funzini Avatar ($0.49)
  • Lights, Camera, Party – Funzaur Avatar ($0.49)
  • Lights, Camera, Party – Granny Funzini Avatar ($0.49)
  • Lights, Camera, Party – Gus Pacho Avatar ($0.49)
  • Lights, Camera, Party – Gus Pacho Avatar 2 ($0.49)
  • Lights, Camera, Party – Mama Funzini Avatar ($0.49)
  • Lights, Camera, Party – Papa Funzini Avatar ($0.49)
  • Quantum Conundrum Awkward Noise Generator Avatar ($0.49)
  • Quantum Conundrum Fluffy Professor Quadwrangle Avatar ($0.49)
  • Quantum Conundrum Heavy Professor Quadwrangle Avatar ($0.49)
  • Quantum Conundrum Heavy Safe Avatar ($0.49)
  • Quantum Conundrum Ike Avatar ($0.49)
  • Quantum Conundrum Quadwrangle Industries Logo Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: DC Claire (Game Of Oblivion) Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: DC Claire (Mansion Incident) Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: DC Javier Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: DC Krauser Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: DC Leon (Memory Of Lost City) Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: DC Leon (Operation Javier) Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: DC Manuela Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: DC Steve Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: UC Ada Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: UC Billy Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: UC Carlos Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: UC Chris (Mansion Incident) Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: UC Chris (Umbrella’S End) Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: UC Jill (Mansion Incident) Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: UC Jill (Raccoon’s Destruction) Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: UC Jill (Umbrella’s End) Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: UC Rebecca Avatar ($0.49)
  • Resident Evil: UC Wesker Avatar ($0.49)

PS3 Wallpapers

  • Resident Evil 6 Wallpaper 1 ($0.00)

Thanks to the Playstation Blog for the pretty format!

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