On PlayStation Network this week: The Punisher: No Mercy and Capcom Classics Collection Remixed
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced what new PlayStation Network downloadable games, expansions, demos and videos were released for PlayStation 3 and PSP this week in America and Europe.
AMERICAN PlayStation Store for PS3
Qore
Qore Annual Subscription – July 2009 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to upcoming titles from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.17 GB
Qore Episode 14: July 2009 ($2.99)
Episode 14 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network takes you inside the dangerous world of Assassin’s Creed 2.
File size: 1.17 GB
Downloadable Games
Punisher: No Mercy ($9.99)
Zen Studios gives you a first look at The Punisher: No Mercy, coming exclusively to Playstation Network. Powered by Unreal Engine 3, No Mercy features fast-paced first person shooter action and explosive online multiplayer game play. With inspiration rooted in the Punisher’s rich comic book history, the game allows players to choose from an eclectic mix of Punisher allies and villains.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 737 MB
Add-on Game Content
High Velocity Bowling Ball Pack 6 – 4th of July Americana ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “4th of July Americana” theme bowling balls.
File size: 4.68 MB
High Velocity Bowling Ball Pack 7 – Route 66 Americana ($0.99)
t’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “Route 66 Americana” theme bowling balls.
File size: 6.55 MB
LittleBigPlanet Sacktue of Liberty Costume (free)
“Celebrate Independence Day in LittleBigPlanet with this special costume for Sackboy! Available for a limited time!”
File size: 1.04 MB
MotorStorm Pacific Rift Monarch Signature Livery Pack (free)
Make your vehicle stand out from the crowd with this exclusive MotorStorm Pacific Rift livery pack, available for a limited time only from PlayStation Store.
File size: 100 KB
MotorStorm Pacific Rift Speed Expansion ($9.99)
Download the Speed Expansion Pack to get 3 brand new tracks for MotorStorm Pacific Rift, playable in all online modes, and offline in Time Attack, Free Play, and Split Screen.
* Quicksands
* Darkfire Swamp
* Engorged
File size: 572 MB
Cross Edge Safety Pack (free)
Add a few extra items to your inventory with this free pack!
File size: 111 KB
Cross Edge Additional Dungeon 2 (free)
Extend your adventure with this bonus dungeon!
File size: 111 KB
Cross Edge New Costume Set 1 ($3.99)
Expand your wardrobe along with your power with this clothing pack!
File size: 192 MB
Quantum of Solace: The Game 007 Camille Map Pack ($4.99)
The Camille Map Pack includes four new multiplayer maps: “Canals,” a claustrophobic section of Venice where constant movement is the key to winning and losing; “Bags” places you in a gloomy area of the Miami airport that will have you frantically trying to find cover; “Dam” an outdoor arena that requires constant teamwork and “Cisterns”, the dark underbelly of Siena where trouble lurks around every dark corner.
File size: 348 MB
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 The Predator ($7.50)
Grab your clubs and prepare for a true adventure at The Predator! Bring all your shots including your ability to work the ball left and right as creativity will help you get around this jungle of a course.
File size: 170 MB
Guitar Hero World Tour songs:
* “21st Century (Digital Boy)” by Bad Religion ($1.99)
* “Linoleum” by NOFX ($1.99)
* “Ruby Soho” by Rancid ($1.99)
* Epitaph Punk-O-Rama Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “21st Century (Digital Boy)” by Bad Religion, “Linoleum” by NOFX and “Ruby Soho” by Rancid. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
File sizes: 24 MB – 33 MB (singles), 83 MB (track pack)
Rock Band songs:
* “Blue Morning, Blue Day” – Foreigner ($1.99)
* “Feels Like the First Time” – Foreigner ($1.99)
* “Headknocker” – Foreigner ($1.99)
* Foreigner Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Foreigner Pack 01. This pack includes: “Blue Morning, Blue Day,” “Headknocker,” and “Feels Like the First Time” by Foreigner.
* “Hey John, What’s Your Name Again?” – The Devil Wears Prada ($1.99)
* “Image of the Invisible” – Thrice ($1.99)
* “Sweet Talk” – Dear and the Headlights ($1.99)
* Warped Tour 2009 Pack 02 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Warped Tour 2009 Pack 02. This pack includes “Sweet Talk” by Dear and the Headlights, “Hey John, What’s Your Name Again?” by The Devil Wears Prada, and “Image of the Invisible” by Thrice.
* Weapon of Choice” – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club ($1.99)
File sizes: 25 MB – 31 MB (singles), 86 MB – 87 MB (track packs)
Game Videos (free)
Pulse 7/2 Edition
Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network. This edition features a patriotic add-on to LittleBigPlanet, the puzzles of Droplitz and an exciting challenge from Battlefield 1943. We also take a look at the PSone Classic, Metal Gear Solid, and the Top 10 PSone Classics to date. New video arrivals include NYC Prep, Bravo’s series about the privileged teenagers of Manhattan’s elite high school scene.
File size: 255 MB (HD) 438 MB (1080)
MotorStorm Pacific Rift Speed Expansion Pack Trailer
File size: 81 MB (HD) 139 MB (1080)
MotorStorm Pacific Rift Adrenaline Expansion Pack Trailer
File size: 79 MB (HD) 133 MB (1080)
Bayonetta E3 Trailer
File size: 69 MB (HD)
PS3 Themes
Anime MBM 4 PS3 ($1.49)
File size: 4.03 MB
Farmer’s Daughter PS3 Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.2 MB
Ink Skulls PS3 Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.17 MB
Sniper Girls PS3 Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.54 MB
PlayStation Store for PSP
Downloadable Games
Capcom Classics Collection Remixed ($19.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Bursting with retro flavor, this portable arcade compilation comes together in an amazing collection of 20 all-time Capcom favorites.
Included games are: Street Fighter, Strider, Final Fight, 1941, Captain Commando, Bionic Commando, Legendary Wings, Forgotten Worlds, Black Tiger, 3 Wonders, Avengers, Block Block, Last Duel, Side Arms, Mega Twins, Varth, Magic Sword, Section Z, Quiz and Dragons, and The Speed Rumbler.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 489 MB
Mind Quiz ($9.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Mind Quiz is the only PSP game that helps you make your brain younger.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 20 MB
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials ($19.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
You are double agent Sam Fisher, caught in a menacing conspiracy. Immerse yourself in the world of international espionage and discover the entire Splinter Cell series through flashbacks and exclusive new missions.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to media differences, the digital and UMD disc versions of this title are incompatible with each other in Multiplayer mode.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.23 GB
Add-on Game Content
Rock Band Unplugged songs (also available from PS3 storefront):
Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
* “Losing My Religion”— R.E.M. ($1.99)
* “Sin Wagon”— Dixie Chicks ($1.99)
File sizes: 15 MB – 19 MB
Game Videos (free)
Pulse 7/2 Edition
File size: 50 MB
PSP Themes
Anime MBM 7 PSP Theme ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 534 KB
Anime MBM 8 PSP Theme ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 500 KB
4th of July PSP Theme 1 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 480 KB
4th of July PSP Theme 2 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 489 KB
Farmer’s Daughter PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 495 KB
Ink Skulls PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 330 KB
Sniper Girls PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 561 KB
EUROPEAN PlayStation Store for PS3
Downloadable Games
Numblast (£3.99/€4.99)
To play Numblast, move the cursor around the board and swap the positions of numeric cells to create combos of identical numbers aligned in 2×2 squares. These combos trigger explosions and as your skills improve so will the size of your combos.
PEGI 3+
Punisher: No Mercy (£6.99/€7.99)
The Punisher comes straight from the Marvel Universe to the PlayStation Network in this exclusive game – Offering frantic, arcade-style shooting action, with a heavy emphasis on multiplayer (supports eight players online), the goal is simple – survive!
PEGI 18+
topatoi: The Great Tree Story (£7.99/€9.99)
You may have already read the post by Natalia from the Boolat team on the blog yesterday about topatoi – this unique puzzle/platform game allows you to control a gyroscopic vehicle and offers varied and inventive ways to control, and make your way round, the 3D environments.
PEGI 7+
Trial (and unlock)
Red Baron Arcade (Trial free – unlock key £6.29/€7.99)
Available to buy via this trial version, the full version of Red Baron Arcade features 20 historic WW1 planes, where you can battle against countless enemies including zeppelins, battleships and other authentic aircraft. This game offers 36 levels of single player action, and you can also take the fight online against 7 other players.
PEGI 7+
PSone Classics (PS3 & PSP compatible)
James Pond 2: Codename Robocod (£3.99/€4.99)
(I don’t know about you, but this game was one of my most-played when I was younger). Join James Pond as he jumps and stretches his way around some truly memorable levels. This is a true platforming classic.
PEGI 3+
Add-On Game Content
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 DLC:
There is a vast array of content which will allow you to customise the way you play the game, give you a competitive edge (if you feel you need it) or add more gameplay; all this new content is listed below:
PEGI 3+
* +0.5 Putting Equipment (£0.79/€0.99)
* +0.5 Short Game Apparel (£0.79/€0.99)
* +0.5 Short Game Equipment (£0.79/€0.99)
* +1 Accuracy Apparel (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1 Accuracy Equipment (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1 Power Apparel (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1 Power Equipment (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1 Putting Apparel (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1 Putting Equipment (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1 Short Game Apparel (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1 Short Game Equipment (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1.5 Accuracy Apparel (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1.5 Accuracy Equipment (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1.5 Power Apparel (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1.5 Power Equipment (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1.5 Putting Apparel (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1.5 Putting Equipment (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1.5 Short Game Equipment (£1.19/€1.49)
* +1.5 Short Game Apparel (£1.19/€1.49)
* +2 Accuracy Apparel (£1.59/€1.99)
* +2 Accuracy Equipment (£1.59/€1.99)
* +2 Power Apparel (£1.59/€1.99)
* +2 Power Equipment (£1.59/€1.99)
* +2 Putting Apparel (£1.59/€1.99)
* +2 Putting Equipment (£1.59/€1.99)
* +2 Short Game Apparel (£1.59/€1.99)
* +2 Short Game Equipment (£1.59/€1.99)
* Advanced Drivers (£1.19/€1.49)
* Advanced Fairway Woods (£1.19/€1.49)
* Advanced Irons (£1.19/€1.49)
* Advanced Putters (£0.79/€0.99)
* Advanced Wedges (£1.19/€1.49)
* Expert Drivers (£1.59/€1.99)
* Expert Fairway Woods (£1.59/€1.99)
* Expert Irons (£1.59/€1.99)
* Expert Putters (£0.79/€0.99)
* Expert Wedges (£1.59/€1.99)
* Intermediate Drivers (£0.79/€0.99)
* Intermediate Fairway Woods (£0.79/€0.99)
* Intermediate Irons (£0.79/€0.99)
* Intermediate Putters (£0.79/€0.99)
* Intermediate Wedges (£0.79/€0.99)
* Max Stats Costumes (£2.39/€2.99)
* The Predator Fantasy Course (£4.79/€5.99)
* Spyglass Hill (£4.79/€5.99)
* Course Pass (£1.59/€1.99)
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift – Expansion Speed (£4.79/€5.99)
The Expansion Speed pack contains three extra tracks, with three track variants, three previously unseen vehicles and a Speed mini-festival featuring 48 new brutal events. There are also plenty of unlockable rewards, and new trophies to be gained too.
PEGI 12+
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift – Monarch Signature Livery Pack (free)
Another exclusive livery pack to customise your vehicle with, available for a limited time only; hurry if you want to download this free pack before it’s gone.
PEGI 12+
LittleBigPlanet – Sacktue of Liberty Costume (free)
Free and available only for one week, you can dress your Sackboy up in iconic fashion!
PEGI 7+
Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires
You can now customise your characters with these additional armour sets:
PEGI 12+
* Kempo Armour Set (men) (free)
* Royal Armour Set (men) (free)
* Artemis Armour Set (women) (free)
* Queen Armour Set (women) (free)
Guitar Hero: World Tour songs:
This week Guitar Hero offers tracks from the punk label Epitaph available to download:
* 21st Century Digital Boy by Bad Religion (£1.59/€1.99)
* Linoleum by NoFX (£1.59/€1.99)
* Ruby Soho by Rancid (£1.59/€1.99)
* Epitaph Punk-O-Rama Track Pack (This pack contains all three tracks listed above) (£4.39/€5.99)
PEGI 12+
Rock Band songs:
Further your Rock Band experience with this selection from Foreigner, an additional track by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club as well as the second pack taken from the Warped Tour 2009:
* Blue Morning, Blue Day by Foreigner (£0.99/€1.49)
* Feels Like The First Time by Foreigner (£0.99/€1.49)
* Head Knocker by Foreigner (£0.99/€1.49)
* Foreigner Pack 01 (this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)
* Hey John, What’s Your Name Again? By The Devil Wears Prada (£0.99/€1.49)
* Image of the Invisible by Thrice (£0.99/€1.49)
* Sweet Talk by Dear and the Headlights (£0.99/€1.49)
* Warped Tour 2009 Pack 02 (this combines the above tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)
* Weapon of Choice by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (£0.99/€1.49)
Videos(free)
* WipEout HD Fury Trailer
* Battlefield 1943 Coral Sea Trailer
* MotorStorm: Pacific Rift Adrenaline Expansion Trailer
* Batman: Arkham Asylum Combat Trailer
* Batman: Arkham Asylum Breakout Trailer
* Batman: Arkham Asylum Invisible Predator Trailer
* Bayonetta Second Climax Trailer
* Mini Ninjas Hiro Gameplay Trailer
* Astro Tripper Trailer
PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Manager
Downloadable Games (also available via the PS3 store)
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (£24.99/€39.99)
The massive hit in Japan makes it way over to Europe and now you can experience the phenomenon for yourself. Embark on a massive adventure (with up to three friends in Ad-Hoc Mode) hunting down possibly the fiercest monsters ever known!
PEGI 12+
(817 MB required)
Numblast PSP (£3.99/€4.99)
The only difference between this version and the PS3 version is that you can take this one of the move with you via your PSP. Create those combos everywhere you go!
PEGI 3+
(43MB required)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (available from Friday the 3rd of July – £29.99/€39.99)
Play tournament golf with Tiger Woods and many other PGA Tour pros as you aim to be the best golfer in the world, feel the drama with every swing.
PEGI 3+
(982MB required)
Donkey Xote (£7.99/€9.99)
Join Rucio, Sancho and Don Quixote on a journey to Barcelona Fair, where a prestigious battle is set to take place.
PEGI 3+
(687MB required)
Super Hind (£15.99/€19.99)
What would you do if you were given access to the deadliest military helicopter created and the power to change the world? Now is your chance to find out.
PEGI 7+
(182MB required)
Add-On Game Content (also available via the PS3 store)
Rock Band Unplugged songs:
PEGI 12+
* Losing My Religion by R.E.M. (£0.99/€1.49)
* Sin Wagon by Dixie Chicks (£0.99/€1.49)
* Still Alive by GLaDOS and Jonathan Coulton (£0.99/€1.49)
Yay! It’s my birthday! That means it’s my day off to go out & of course do lots of gaming! 
