On PlayStation Network this week: Skate 3 Demo (PS3), Sam & Max Season 3: Ep 1, Final Fight: Double Impact (PSN), XS Dodgeball (PS1)

$20 PlayStation Network Card 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

Updates

Valhalia Knights 2: Battle Stance Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
Tank Battles Sale (now $4.99, original price $6.99)
TV Show King Sale (now $4.99, original price $6.99)
UNO Sale (now $4.99, original price $7.99)

Downloadable Games

Final Fight: Double Impact ($9.99)
Final Fight: Double Impact takes you on a hard-hitting journey through Capcom history with the ultimate versions of arcade classics Final Fight and Magic Sword. Double Impact slams into your home with seamless online and local co-op multiplayer, new music by acclaimed remixologists, HD-filtered graphics, a host of unlockables to discover, and an integrated online leaderboard to prove your mettle! — ERSB Rated T, File size: 257 MB

“Sam & Max” The Devil’s Playhouse Episode 1: The Penal Zone
Wield psychic powers against fearsome foes in this epic comedy saga.
The game starts with a bang as intergalactic gorilla invader Skunk’ape sets his sights on Max’s newly discovered mysterious powers. While mastering these abilities – future sight, teleportation, shape shifting, mind reading – and investigating their source, Sam & Max must fend off Skunk’ape and get him banished to The Penal Zone. — ESRB Rated E10+, File size: 524 MB

PSone Classics

XS Junior League Dodgeball ($5.99)
Put your dodgeball skills to the test in this adaptation of the popular playground game. Will you lead your team to victory, or simply to the school nurse?
Download this PS one Classic today! — ESRB Rated E, File size: 244 MB

Game Demos (free)

Skate 3 Demo
Welcome to the SKATE 3 Demo which offers both a single and multiplayer experience. Learn the ins and outs of skating with the all-new Skate.School or team up and throw down in co-op or competitive gameplay. Featuring new challenge types like Own The Lot and Domination, the ability to save and upload replays, and full game rewards for playing. SKATE 3 – Team Up. Throw Down. — ESRB Rated T, File size: 920 MB

“Sam & Max” The Devil’s Playhouse Episode 1: The Penal Zone Demo
Wield psychic powers against fearsome foes in this epic comedy saga.
Get FREE trial of first episode, The Penal Zone.
The game starts with a bang as intergalactic gorilla invader Skunk’ape sets his sights on Max’s newly discovered mysterious powers. While mastering these abilities – future sight, teleportation, shape shifting, mind reading – and investigating their source, Sam & Max must fend off Skunk’ape and get him banished to The Penal Zone. — ESRB Rated E10+, File size: 524 MB

Add-on Game Content

Magic Orbz: Jungle Pack ($2.99)
Magic Orbz is a fresh spin on classic brick-breaking gameplay, enabling players to bust apart 3D environments, piece by piece. The new Magic Orbz Jungle Pack provides new levels, trophies, and adventures! Defeat the powerful evil shaman and help to save this world – or just destroy it at all, brick by brick! If you’re up for the challenge, check out the Magic Orbz Jungle Pack today!
File size: 100 KB

Zen Pinball: Excalibur Table ($2.49)
Earn your seat at the Round Table amongst the greatest knights in King Arthur’s court! The Arthurian legend is reborn on a lively pinball table with several unique features.
See the tales of the Knights of the Round Table unfold before you. Participate in duels or jousting tournaments for the honour, and defend Camelot against the robber knights!
File size: 60 MB

Hustle Kings – Crazy Tables: Hex Crazy (free)
The most stylish bar in town has a futuristic table that’s sure to test your cuing technique to the maximum. With more cushions, more angles and more ways to outsmart your opponent, you’ll need every trick in the book to get to the 8-Ball!
Best of all, it’s absolutely FREE!*
Download Hex Crazy for Hustle Kings today!
File size: 39 MB

PAIN: Fluffer Character ($0.99)
Meet Fluffer, the first feline to be launched into the world of PAIN. Though cats are often agile and flexible, that’s not the case for Fluffer. Help this feisty cat explore all the PAIN environments with your trusty launcher. Fluffer may hiss the first time in terror, but a few extra launches should warm that up to a purr or meow. What’s there to be scared of anyway — aren’t cats always supposed to land on their feet? Download Fluffer today!
File size: 100 KB

Dante’s Inferno – Devil Pack ($2.99)
This pack includes the ‘Putrid Voice’ magic ability as well as the ‘Panderer’s Lash’ relic that augments this unholy power.
File size: 100 KB

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast Ultimate Warriors Pack 4 (free)
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast” Character Pack #11 is now available! The eleventh release is the “Ultimate Warriors Pack 4!” This pack contains the earth-rending fighters: Majin Buu, Super Buu, Kid Buu, Broly and Super Saiyan 3 Broly! All the ultimate warriors are not itching to dace each other, and the battles now reach its climax! Your legend as the world’s greatest warrior begins today!
File size: 116KB

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Quest Pack #4 (free)
Quest Pack #4 – Enhance your Strikeforce experience with these new missions and challenges. Also includes all previous Quest Packs. The following quests will be added to the city’s “Noticeboard”. To learn more about this pack and about Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce go to www.tecmokoeiamerica.com/strikeforce.
Turban Fortress Defense
Battle of Jiang Ling
Wei Defense
File size: 101 KB

Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

* “Addicted” by Saving Abel ($1.99)
* “Gives You Hell” by All-American Rejects ($1.99)
* “There’s No Other Way” by Blur ($1.99)

File sizes: 34 MB – 40 MB (singles)

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

* “Blood On My Hands” – The Used ($1.99)
* “Born To Quit” – The Used ($1.99)
* “The Taste Of Ink” – The Used ($1.99)
* The Used Pack 1 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: The Used Pack 01. This pack includes “Blood On My Hands,” “Born To Quit,” and “The Taste Of Ink” by The Used.
* “Empty Walls” – Serj Tankian ($1.99)
* “Sky Is Over” – Serj Tankian ($1.99)
* “All Star” – Smash Mouth ($1.99)

File sizes: 24 MB – 32 MB (singles), 80 MB (track pack)

Game Videos (free)

The Tester – Winner Interview
SCEA’s own Brent Gocke interviews the winner of The Tester. Brent gets the lowdown on the alliances, friendships and rivalries that developed over the course of the show, plus the winner shed light on what the experience was like from a contestant’s perspective.
File size: 242 MB (SD) 544 MB (HD)

Pulse 4/15 Edition
Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network. In this edition we check out the 2010 additions to the “Greatest Hits” library, share our staff picks from the Digital Comics collection for your PSP system, show off the latest video releases including Season 14 of South Park, and more!
File size: 267 MB (HD) 451 MB (1080)

PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Trailer
File size: 28 MB (SD) 54 MB (HD)

Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake Trailer
File size: 100 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers – BTS: Mod Studio
File size: 193 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers – BTS: Kart Studio
File size: 160 MB (HD)

ModNation Racers – BTS: The Story
File size: 200 MB (HD)

Anarchy: Rush Hour Trailer
File size: 63 MB (HD)

2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa Official Trailer
File size: 51 MB (HD)

Army Of Two: Fortieth Day Chapters Of Deceit Developer Diary Network Trailer
File size: 59 MB (HD)

Need For Speed: Shift Exotic Racing Series Trailer
File size: 91 MB (HD)
PS3 Themes

South Park Anime Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.15 MB

Megaman 10 Dynamic Theme 2 ($2.99)
File size: 367 KB

Sushi Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.42 MB

PS3 Wallpaper

Patchwork Heroes Parachutes Wallpaper
File size: 222 KB (SD) 1.14 MB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Mimana Iyar Chronicle ($34.99)
Mimana Iyar Chronicles blends the traditional RPG elements of vast map exploration and treacherous dungeon spelunking.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 443 MB

PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Monopoly ($4.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 67 MB

Telegraph Sudoku & Kakuro ($2.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 11 MB

Sheep Defense (PSP Only – $1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 6 MB

Sweet Reversi (PSP Only – $1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 8 MB

Tonzurakko (PSP Only – $1.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 6 MB

Add-on Game Content (also available from PS3 Storefront)

BUZZ! Quiz World National Geographic – Kids Quiz ($3.99)
Now kids everywhere can become trivia masterminds by learning from the acclaimed National Geographic archives! This BUZZ! Quiz World PSP quiz pack features hundreds of new questions to test the kids in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz World PSP game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge friends and family and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”
File size: 35 MB

LittleBigPlanet PSP Temples Costumes (free)
PLAY, CREATE, SHARE…Everywhere.
LittleBigPlanet’s critically acclaimed “PLAY, CREATE, SHARE” experience, makes its way to the PSP system with a completely new Sackboy adventure.
Get these free costumes from the Temples Theme Pack.
NOTE: Manual Update required
File size: 2.46 MB

LittleBigPlanet PSP Temples Theme Pack ($2.99)
PLAY, CREATE, SHARE…Everywhere.
Download a new set of costumes and CREATE materials to create your own Temples levels! The Temples Theme Pack includes 6 Costume items, 11 CREATE Materials, 15 Stickers, 1 Music kit, and 1 Background.
NOTE: Manual Update required
File size: 2.60 MB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 4/15 Edition
File size: 43 MB

The Tester – Winner Interview
SCEA’s own Brent Gocke interviews the winner of The Tester. Brent gets the lowdown on the alliances, friendships and rivalries that developed over the course of the show, plus the winner shed light on what the experience was like from a contestant’s perspective.
File size: 86 MB

PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Trailer
File size: 5.18 MB

Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake Trailer
File size: 11 MB

ModNation Racers – BTS: Mod Studio
File size: 32 MB

ModNation Racers – BTS: Kart Studio
File size: 26 MB

ModNation Racers – BTS: The Story
File size: 32 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront

South Park PSP Theme ($1.99)
File size: 442 KB

Patchwork Heroes – Friends Theme (free)
File size: 543 KB

PSP Wallpaper (free)

The Patchwork Heroes – Parachutes Wallpaper (PSP)
File size: 97 KB

EUROPEAN PlayStation Store for PS3

Special Offers (Available until the 29th of April)

* Gravity Crash (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
* Prince of Persia Classic (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
* Thexder Neo (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
* Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X – US Eagles Pack (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
* Shaun White’s Snowboarding – Hard Pack (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
* James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game (PSP) (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £15.99/€19.99)
* Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars (PSP) (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
* SEGA Mega Drive Collection (PSP) (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
* Astonishia Story (PSP) (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
* Street Riders (PSP) (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
* Dracula – Undead Awakening (mini) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £1.99/€2.49)

Permanent Price Reductions

* Trine (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
* Red Faction: Guerilla – Demons of the Badlands (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £6.29/€7.99)
* Saints Row 2 – Ultor Exposed (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)

Downloadable Games

* Final Fight: Double Impact (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

* Section 8 (£19.99/€24.99) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

PSOne (emulated for PS3 and PSP)

* Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

minis

* Forest Puzzle (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: Not available in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.

* Hysteria Project (£1.19/€1.49) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

* Monopoly (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Only available in France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom

* Stellar Attack (£3.49/€3.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

* Freekscape: Escape from Hell (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

Trial and Unlock

* Sam and Max – The Devil’s Playhouse Episode 1: The Penal Zone (trial free, unlock key for the full season £19.99/€24.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

Demos

* Skate 3 Demo Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

Add-On Game Content

* GTA IV: The Lost and Damned (available on Friday 16th April) (£13.99/€17.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: All locales

* GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony (available on Friday 16th April) (£13.99/€17.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: All locales

* Dead to Rights
o Jack Pack (free)
o Shadow Pack (free)

Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: Not available in Germany

* Just Cause 2 – Monster Truck (£0.79/€0.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: All locales

* Dante’s Inferno – Devil Pack (£2.39/€2.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: Not available in Russian Federation

* Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce – Additional Quests 4 (free) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

* Dragon Ball: Raging Blast – Ultimate Warriors Pack 4 (free) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

* Zen Pinball – Excalibur Table (£1.59/€1.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

* Hustle Kings – Hex Crazy Pack (free) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

* PAIN – Fluffer the Cat (£0.79/€0.99) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

* Rock Band
o All Star by Smash Mouth (£0.99/€1.49)
o Empty Walls by Serj Tankian (£0.99/€1.49)
o Sky Is Over by Serj Tankian (£0.99/€1.49)
o The Used Pack 01 (£2.49/€3.99)
o (contains the following tracks which are also sold separately)
o Blood On My Hands (£0.99/€1.49)
o Born To Quit (£0.99/€1.49)
o The Taste Of Ink (£0.99/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates

* Guitar Hero 5
o Give You Hell by All American Rejects (£1.59/€1.99)
o There’s No Other Way by Blur (£1.59/€1.99)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates

* Karaoke Revolution
o Alone (£0.79/€0.99)
o Black Hole Sun (£0.79/€0.99)
o Hungry Like The Wolf (£0.79/€0.99)
o Like A Virgin (£0.79/€0.99)
o Midnight Train To Georgia (£0.79/€0.99)
o Put Your Records On (£0.79/€0.99)
o Sweet Caroline (£0.79/€0.99)
o Time Of The Season (£0.79/€0.99)
o Toxic (£0.79/€0.99)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

FirstPlay

* Episode 002 (£0.99)

Availability: UK Only

Videos

* Ghost Recon Future Soldier GRFS Future War Trailer
* Way of the Samurai 3 Launch Trailer
* DC Universe Legend Trailer

Dynamic Themes

* Mega Man 10 Dynamic Customized Theme 2 (£1.59/€1.99)
* Shatter Dynamic Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
* White Knight Chronicles Heartbeat Dynamic Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
* EyePet Spring Dynamic Theme (£1.59/€1.99)

Avatars

* EyePet
o Blue Goalie (£0.20/€0.25)
o Pet Lying Happy (£0.20/€0.25)
o Pet With Football (£0.20/€0.25)

Wallpapers

* Dante’s Inferno Dante’s Treachery Wallpaper

PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Go

Special Offers (Available until the 29th of April)

* James Cameron’s Avatar – The Game (PSP) (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £15.99/€19.99)
* Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars (PSP) (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
* SEGA Mega Drive Collection (PSP) (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
* Astonishia Story (PSP) (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
* Street Riders (PSP) (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
* Dracula – Undead Awakening (mini) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £1.99/€2.49)

PSOne (emulated for PS3 and PSP) (also available via the PS3 store)

* Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee (£3.99/€4.99)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All locales

Minis (also available via the PS3 store)

* Forest Puzzle (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: Not available in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.

* Hysteria Project (£1.19/€1.49) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

* Monopoly (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Only available in France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom

* Stellar Attack (£3.49/€3.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales

Add-On Game Content

* Buzz! Quiz World – Euro Sports Quiz (£3.19/€3.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece and Russian Federation

* Buzz! Quiz World – US Sports Quiz Rating: PEGI

Availability: Only available in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom

* LittleBigPlanet
o The Temples Theme Level Kit (£2.39/€2.99)
o The Temples Theme Costume (free)

Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

Videos

* Patchwork Heroes Warship Attack Trailer

Themes

* LittleBigPlanet Theme