On PlayStation Network: Twisted Metal Multiplayer Demo, Syndicate Co-op Demo

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.

Let’s have a look and see what they have in store for us this time…

Table of Contents

AMERICAN PlayStation Store for PS3

PlayStation Plus

Full Game Trial: Madden NFL 12
Avatars: Squirrel Avatar
Tank Commander Avatar
Themes: Abstract Art Dynamic Theme

PSN Games

Puddle ($9.99)
In this one of a kind game experience, guide puddles of fluid (a cup of water, a drop of dew, molten lava, and others) through a variety of beautifully designed environments (the human body, a garden, a foundry, and more).
ESRB rated T
File size 1.08 GB

PS3 Full Games

Madden NFL 12 ($29.99)
Madden NFL 12 continues the rich tradition of the storied franchise by bringing fans closer to the NFL than ever before. Featuring all 32 teams, stadiums, and your favorite players in the league, Madden NFL 12 is True to the Game.
ESRB rated E
File size 4.97 GB

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days ($19.99)
What would you not do for love? For acceptance? When would you give-up? For Kane & Lynch, there is no limit.
ESRB rated M
File size 8.1 GB

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men ($14.99)
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men follows the violent and chaotic journey of two men – a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.
ESRB rated M
File size 10 GB

Mini Ninjas ($19.99)
Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 6.3 GB

Game Demos (free)

Twisted Metal Multiplayer Demo
Twisted Metal is here with an exclusive early access demo. Get your hands on the new online multiplayer experience in classic Free for All or the all-new Nuke mode. Download the Twisted Metal Multiplayer Demo today!
ESRB rated M
File size 1.49 GB

Syndicate Co-op Demo
Syndicate is a re-imagination of the classic 1993 Syndicate game – a cyber punk FPS set in a dystopian world where large Syndicates rule and Business is War. In the 4-player co-op demo, team-up to take down rival Syndicate Cayman Global as you battle for market dominance and your life. Some takeovers are more hostile than others.
ESRB rated M
File size 620 MB

Puddle Demo
Check out this demo! In this one of a kind game experience, guide puddles of fluid (a cup of water, a drop of dew, molten lava, and others) through a variety of beautifully designed environments (the human body, a garden, a foundry, and more). But to do so, you must tilt the environment, balancing the push of each fluid’s unique properties with the pull of environmental factors of gravity, friction, and obstacles.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.08 GB

Add-on Game Content

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

Assorted PlayStation Home Packs x 15 ($2.99 – $4.99)
15 PlayStation Home Packs that include over 300 items combined!
File size: N/A

Dead Island – Ryder White ($9.99)
There are always two sides to a story! Experience the events on Banoi as seen through the eyes of the villain. Are things really as they seem?
File size 1.04 GB

Need For Speed: The Run – Italian Pack ($6.99)
The NFSTR Italian Pack contains the following: 1995 Lamborghini Diablo SV, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, 2009 Pagani Zonda R, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, 2005 Maserati MC12, 1993 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione, Italian Motor Racing Playlist, Italian Challenge Series, Italy vs. World Challenge Series, New Trophies.
File size 3.16 MB

The King Of Fighters XIII Unlock Icons ($2.99)
The entire Customize Icon set for personalizing your online match profile is available to purchase.?*These icons can also be unlocked by playing the game. With the triumphant return of fan favorite characters like Mai, K’, and Vice, extensive refinement of the core fighting engine based on community feedback, and vastly improved network functionality, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII represents the HD entry in the series that fans have been waiting for.
File size 6 KB

Soulcalibur V Customization Equipment 1 ($1.99)
File size 134 KB

Soulcalibur V Downloadable Music 1 -10 ($0.99 each)
File size 136 KB each

Soulcalibur V Downloadable Music Pack 1 ($2.99)
This pack contains the stage music tracks: BRAVELY FOLK SONG, HORANGI ARIRANG, SOUL AND SWORD, THE WIND AND CLOUDS, and WORLD ATLAS COLLAPSED from SOUL BLADE. This content should only be purchased by those who have not already purchased one or more of the background music tracks in this pack.
File size 138 KB

Soulcalibur V Downloadable Music Pack 2 ($2.99)
This pack contains the background music tracks: CHASING DOWNSTREAM, DUELISTS, THE CURSED IMAGE, UNBLESSED SOUL, and WING OF FAITH from SOULCALIBUR. This content should only be purchased by those who have not already purchased one or more of the background music tracks in this pack.
File size 138 KB

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

“Fat Lip” – Sum 41 ($1.99)
“Head Over Heels” – Tears for Fears ($1.99)
“Still Waiting” – Sum 41 ($1.99)

File size: 19 – 32 MB (singles)

Rock Band Network v2.0

“Africa” – Quartered ($1.99)
“Against the Wall” – Ill Niño ($1.99)
“El Monstro” – Dance for the Dying ($0.99)
“Hysteria” – Aiden ($1.99)
“Turn Around” – Bumblefoot ($0.99)

File size: 21 – 31 MB (singles)

Updates

Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Avatars

The Darkness II Avatars (x15) ($0.49 each)

The Darkness II Avatar Bundles (x3) ($1.49 each)

The King Of Fighters XIII Avatars (x9) ($0.49 each)

Atelier Totori Avatars (x9) ($0.49 each)

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Avatar Bundle 1 ($2.99)

Assassin’s Creed Universe Avatars (x5) ($0.49 each)

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Avatars (x9) ($0.49 each)

Jak and Daxter Collection Dark Jak Avatar 2 ($0.49)

Jak and Daxter Collection Jak and Daxter Avatar 3 ($0.49)

PixelJunk Shooter (x6) ($0.49 each)

Jak and Daxter Collection Jak and Daxter Avatar 2 ($0.49)

Jak and Daxter Collection Dark Jak Avatar ($0.49)

Jak and Daxter Collection Jak and Daxter Avatar ($0.49)

Carnival Island Avatar Bundle 1 ($1.49)

PlayStation B-boy Avatar (x3) ($0.49 each)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 1/31 Edition

Reality Fighters Features Trailer

Aliens: Colonial Marines Contact Trailer

The House Of The Dead III Announcement Trailer

UFC Undisputed 3 – Roster Video

PS3 Themes

The Darkness II: Official Theme (free)

Atlanta Hawks 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Charlotte Bobcats 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Cleveland Cavaliers 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Denver Nuggets 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Detroit Pistons 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Golden State Warriors 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Houston Rockets 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Indiana Pacers 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

LA Clippers 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Memphis Grizzlies 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Milwaukee Bucks 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Minnesota Timberwolves 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

New Jersey Nets 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

New Orleans Hornets 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Philadelphia 76ers 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Portland Trailblazers 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Sacramento Kings 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Toronto Raptors 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Utah Jazz 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Washington Wizards 2012 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Digital Blasphemy: Hidden Forces ($2.99)

Dynamic Temple Temptress ($2.99)

Wendy Premium Theme 5 ($2.99)

Vampire 5 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Dragon 3 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Technicolour Yawn by Tom Sewell Static Theme ($1.99)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Naruto Shippuden: UN Impact ($39.99)
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Impact revolutionizes the Ultimate Ninja series with the all new ‘Rush Battle System’. With this new battle system, players are challenged to trust their instincts as they face off against hordes of enemies in 1 Vs. 100 battles! Players will also be treated to a variety of giant boss battles to test their tactical prowess. Also experience the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN storyline from Naruto and Sasuke’s point of view.
ESRB rated T
File size 899 MB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 1/31 Edition

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Redbox PSP Theme ($1.99)

Death Dealer PSP theme ($1.99)

Dragon 4 PSP theme ($1.99)

Dragon 5 PSP theme ($1.99)

EUROPEAN PlayStation Store for PS3

Full Games (PS3)

Mini Ninjas (£14.99/€19.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locales
File size: 6.5GB

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (£14.99/€19.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: All Locales
File size: 10GB

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (£17.49/€21.99)

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Germany
File size: 8.5GB

minis (PS3/PSP)

Prehistoric Isle (£1.99/€2.49) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 24MB

Demos (PS3)

Gotham City Impostors Beta Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: Not available in Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Ukraine
File Size: 1.6GB

Pixeljunk Sidescroller Demo Rating: PEGI 3

Availability:
File size: 52MB

Twisted Metal Beta Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: Not available in Australia, Germany
File size: 1.7GB

Syndicate Demo Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: Not available in Australia, Germany
File size: 620MB

Under Siege Rating: PEGI 12 (£7.99/€9.99)

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 900MB

Add-On Game Content (PS3)

Dead Island – Ryder White (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: All Locales

The King of Fighters – Unlock All Icons (£1.99/€2.49) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All Locales

LittleBigPlanet – Groundhog Day Costume (Free) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locales

Marvel vs Capcom 3 – Animal Pack (£3.19/€3.99) – Released Friday 27th January.

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales

Need For Speed The Run – Italian Car Pack (£5.49/€6.99) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All Locales

Rock Band 3

Falling Away From Me – KoRn (£0.99/€1.49)
Fat Lip -Sum 41 (£0.99/€1.49)
Frankenstein – The Edgar Winter Group (£0.99/€1.49)
Freak On A Leash – KoRn (£0.99/€1.49)
Free Ride – The Edgar Winter Group (£0.99/€1.49)
Head Over Heels – Tears for Fears (£0.99/€1.49)
Still Waiting – Sum 41 (£0.99/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Kuwait, Luxemburg, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

Rock Band Network

Strangers – Free Spirit (£0.99/€1.49)
Torture – Rival Sons (£0.99/€1.49)
Turn Around – Bumblefoot (£0.59/€0.79)
Without Morals – Nevermore (£0.99/€1.49)
Africa (Rb3 Version) – Quartered (£0.99/€1.49)
Against The Wall – Ill Niño (£0.99/€1.49)
Any Other Heart – Go Radio (£0.99/€1.49)
California – Winds of Plague (£0.99/€1.49)
El Monstro – Dance for the Dying (£0.59/€0.79)
Estranger – Vangough (£0.59/€0.79)
Now Or Never – Stagehands (£0.59/€0.79)
Pirats ‘Til We Die – Halfbrick Studios (£0.59/€0.79)
Hysteria – Aiden (£0.99/€1.49)
Last Chance – Tetrafusion (£0.99/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Kuwait, Luxemburg, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

Soul Calibur V

Downloadable Music Pack 1 (£1.59/€1.99)
(Includes the following content, also available separately)
Bravely Folk Song (£0.79/€0.99)
Horangi Arirang (£0.79/€0.99)
Soul and Sword (£0.79/€0.99)
The Wind and Clouds (£0.79/€0.99)
World Atlas Collapsed (£0.79/€0.99)

Downloadable Music Pack 2 (£1.59/€1.99)
(Includes the following content, also available separately)
Chasing Downstream (£0.79/€0.99)
Duelists (£0.79/€0.99)
The Cursed Image (£0.79/€0.99)
Unblessed Soul (£0.79/€0.99)
Wing of Faith (£0.79/€0.99)

Female Customization Equipment (£1.59/€1.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All Locales

UFC Undisputed 3

Ufc Undisputed Online Pass (£6.49/€7.99)
Ultimate Fights Pack 2 (Free)
Ultimate Fights Pack 3 (Free)

Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locales

WWE 12

Macho Man’ Randy Savage (£0.59/€0.75)
Batista (£0.59/€0.75)
Mick Foley (£0.59/€0.75)
Brodus Clay (Free)
Wwe 12 – Kane, New Attire (Free)

Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locales

Avatars

Phineas And Ferb Across The 2nd Dimension

Agentp (£0.20/€0.25)
Alt_Agentp (£0.20/€0.25)
Alt_Candace (£0.20/€0.25)
Alt_Dr.Doofenshmirtz (£0.20/€0.25)
Alt_Ferb (£0.20/€0.25)
Alt_Phineas (£0.20/€0.25)
Candace (£0.20/€0.25)
Dr.Doofenshmirtz (£0.20/€0.25)
Ferb (£0.20/€0.25)
Phineas (£0.20/€0.25)

Metal Gear Solid 2

Metal Gear Solid 2 Emma (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 2 Fatman (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 2 Fortune (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 2 Olga (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 2 Otacon (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 2 Raiden (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 2 Revolver Ocelot (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 2 Solid Snake (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 2 Solidus Snake (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 2 Vamp (£0.20/€0.25)

Metal Gear Solid 3

Metal Gear Solid 3 Colonel Volgin (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 3 Eva (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 3 Naked Snake (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 3 Ocelot (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 3 The Boss (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 3 The End (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 3 The Fear (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 3 The Fury (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 3 The Pain (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid 3 The Sorrow (£0.20/€0.25)

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Amanda (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Cecile (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Chico (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Coldman (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Galvez (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Huey (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Miller (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Paz (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Snake (£0.20/€0.25)
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Strangelove (£0.20/€0.25)

Dynamic Themes

The Studio (PS3)

Create Dynamic Theme by Studio Output (£2.39/€2.99)
Flow/Kinetic Dynamic Theme by Chuck Elliot (£2.39/€2.99)

The Studio (PSP)

Create Theme by Studio Output (£0.79/€0.99)
Flow/Kinetic Theme by Chuck Elliot (£0.79/€0.99)

Abstract

Dynamic 40?s Vintage Theme 1 (£1.59/€1.99)
Dynamic 40?s Vintage Theme 2 (£1.59/€1.99)
Dynamic Blue Dream Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Dynamic Blue Screen Theme 2 (£1.59/€1.99)

Nature

Dynamic underwater sunshine theme (£1.59/€1.99)

Places/Landmarks

Dynamic bridge at sunset theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Dynamic passing train theme (£1.59/€1.99)

Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Dynamic Azmodeus Dark Angels Helchen Theme (£1.59/€1.99)

Seasonal

Dynamic snowing theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Dynamic winter theme (£1.59/€1.99)Videos (PS3)

Special Offers

PS3 Game

Hamsterball (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.19/€3.99)
Smash Cars (Was £11.99/€14.99 – Now £6.49/€7.99)
Magic Orbz (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.19/€3.99)
Cuboid (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.19/€3.99)
Sky Fighter (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.19/€3.99)
Mahjong Tales (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)
Interpol (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.19/€3.99)
Ricochet (Was £6.29/€7.99 – Now £3.19/€3.99)

Minis

Gold Fever (Was £3.99/€ 4.99 – Now £1.74/€ 1.99)
Rocks N Rockets (Was £3.99/€ 4.99 – Now £1.74/€ 1.99)
Panda Craze (Was £2.49/€ 2.99 – Now £1.74/€ 1.99)
Shapo (Was £2.49/€ 2.99 – Now £1.74/€ 1.99)
Caterpillar (Was £2.49/€ 2.99 – Now £1.74/€ 1.99)

PSone

Final Fantasy V (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99) – 100% discount for PS Plus members!
Final Fantasy VI (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)*
Final Fantasy VII (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)*
Final Fantasy VIII (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)*
Final Fantasy IX (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)*

*PS Plus members will receive an extra 10% off Final Fantasy titles except for Final Fantasy V which has a 100% discount!

PSP Power Sale

Sonic Rivals 1 (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £4.79/€5.99)
Sonic Rivals 2 (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £4.79/€5.99)
Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars (Was £11.99/€14.99 – Now £6.49/€7.99)
Crush (Was £11.99/€14.99 – Now £6.49/€7.99)
Super Monkey Ball Adventure (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £4.79/€5.99)
Dissidia: Final Fantasy (Was £14.99/€24.99 – Now £9.99/€11.99)
Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy – Prologus (Was £2.39/€2.99 – Now £1.19/€1.49)
Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy (Was £27.99/€34.99 – Now £13.99/€17.99)
Final Fantasy (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)
Final Fantasy II (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)
Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection (Was £27.99/€34.99 – Now £13.99/€17.99)
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions (£7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)

*PS Plus members will receive an extra 10% off Final Fantasy titles

Videos

Bigger Than You Think!’
Aliens Colonial Marines – Contact Trailer
Hitman: Absolution – A Personal Contract
Need For Speed : The Run Italian Pack Trailer

Permanent Price Drop

Premier Manager 2012 (Was £13.99/€17.99- Now £9.99/€12.99)
A Bug’s life and Monster’s Inc. (PS1 store bundle) (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £5.49/€6.99)
Little Mermaid 2 & Winnie the Pooh (PS1 store bundle) (Was £6.29/€7.99 – Now £5.49/€6.99)