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… Especially America has a whole bunch of 25 downloadable PS Vita games you’ll want to check out, 30 in Europe, so you´ll have a huge launch lineup to choose from. Digital prices are between 10%-17% cheaper than official retail prices. 🙂
Table of Contents
AMERICAN PlayStation Store for PS3
PlayStation 3 Demos
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations Demo
Developed by CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Generations is the latest rendition in the smash hit ‘NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm’ series of games. The title will power the series into the future by ramping up the number of playable and support characters far beyond any NARUTO game in the wildly popular franchise.
As you can see from the top image showing Naruto in Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, I´m plenty excited about today´s new demo for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations (and SSX as well). Sometimes the official PlayStation blog lists demo releases tentatively, so I hope this is the English demo for real.
SSX Demo
A modern day reinvention of one of the most critically acclaimed arcade franchises of all-time, EA SPORTS SSX will allow players to experience the franchise’s signature fun and adrenaline-packed gameplay across iconic mountain ranges all over the world.
Shank 2 Demo
The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back in action with Shank 2. Shank is forced on the offensive wielding his trusty arsenal of weapons and combo moves to protect those close to him. Shank 2 raises the bar from the original, creating an amazing comic book visual style and combat system which redefines the 2D side-scrolling brawler.
PlayStation 2 Classics
Full Spectrum Warrior
Full Spectrum Warrior is a squad-based real-time combat game allows players to experience the intensity and gritty realism of urban combat warfare. The game is based on a real-time squad-based strategy game commissioned by the U.S. Army to train light Infantry troops in urban combat situations. Soldiers are placed in a tense, hostile, and claustrophobic environment where they must complete a variety of military objectives. Players act as the Squad Leader, providing direction to Alpha and Bravo fire teams. The successful Squad Leader effectively uses cover in the environment and moves his fire teams in a coordinated fashion so they can protect themselves from possible attacks that could come from any direction. Full Spectrum Warrior puts you in the dirt with your men, where danger lurks around every corner.
PlayStation 3 Games
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (PS3 Digital Download)
Explore more of the hidden shadows of the Sith with this sequel to the hit game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Starkiller, Darth Vader’s apprentice, returns with over-the-top Force powers and embarks on a journey to discover his own identity and to reunite with his one true love, Juno Eclipse. In Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, Starkiller is once again the pawn of Darth Vader — but instead of training his protégée as a ruthless assassin, the dark lord is attempting to clone his former apprentice in an attempt to create the Ultimate Sith warrior. The chase is on — Starkiller is in pursuit of Juno and Darth Vader is hunting for Starkiller.
Mafia II (PS3 Digital Download)
Mafia 2 immerses players in the mob underworld of a fictitious late 1940?s / early 1950?s scenario. The game engages you in a cinematic Hollywood movie experience in a living, breathing city, fusing high octane gunplay with white knuckle driving and an engaging narrative.
PlayStation Vita Games
This video shows you game trailers and everything you need to know to enjoy the out-of-box experience moments after you wake your PS Vita on the system’s worldwide February 22nd launch.
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen (PSN/Game Card)
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen raises the bar over the original with even more stylish ninja action, new gameplay features, intuitive touch controls and a thrilling dynamic storyline. Players will scale sheer walls, leap across roof tops, sneak up silently on their prey, and expertly dispatch enemy after enemy with their razor-sharp blade. New gameplay features include Assassination, which lets players make silent and satisfying kills more easily. Throughout the game, players will hone their skills to execute numerous different attacks and finish their enemies in elegant style, while the game controls will make full and intuitive use of the touch screen capabilities of PlayStation Vita.
Plants vs Zombies
Help! The zombies have invaded! And don’t look now, but they’re coming for you next! You’ll need to think fast and plant faster to fend off this mob of helmet-clad, pole-vaulting zombies.
Hustle Kings (Demo Available)
Rack ‘em up and hustle your way to the top of the leaderboards with Hustle Kings. Set in contemporary and stylish pool bars, the Hustle Kings game allows players to hone in on their billiards skills in one of the most realistic looking billiards settings ever realized.
Touch My Katamari
Roll up some fun with this portable entry in the beloved Katamari Damacy franchise. In Touch My Katamari, the ever-growing ball of bits and bobs is controlled by touching the screen or using both analog control sticks to roll it in any direction. A completely new Katamari gameplay feature allows players to use the rear touch panel of the PlayStation Vita system to stretch the ball either horizontally or vertically to pick up more objects at once or squeeze through a narrow gap. With many more details yet to be revealed, the Prince is already limbering up in the wings to bring a dose of irresistible Katamari oddness to the PS Vita.
Ben 10 Galactic Racing
The first kart racing game set in the popular BEN 10 universe and based on the hit Cartoon Network TV series features Ben and his alien friends competing in an over-the-top, galactic grand prix race through a variety of tracks on five different planets! Compete for the best times in the high-speed grand prix modes or engage in four-player multiplayer mayhem!
Army Corps of Hell (PSN/Game Card)
A bloodmoon shall rise over battlefields of endless warfare and ritualistic sacrifice when this hellish action game of regimented slaughter invades the PS Vita!
Dynasty Warriors Next (PSN/Game Card)
Tecmo KOEI’s massive battle franchise Dynasty Warriors comes to the Playstation Vita.
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
In Mutant Blobs Attack players take on the role of a twisted mutant blob with a bit of an attitude problem. Players explore, puzzle and platform their way through a world that takes them from the size of a quarter to that of a giant city – devouring everything around them all the while. Using a range of inputs including touch-based Blob movement and world manipulation controls as well as good old fashioned thumbstick platforming, players will explore a unique gaming experience never before possible.
And let’s not forget about the PS Vita games already on the store…
Uncharted: Golden Abyss (PSN/Game Card)
Uncover the dark secret behind the 400-year-old massacre of a Spanish expedition as Nathan Drake follows the murderous trail of an ancient and secret Spanish sect in Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Caught in the middle of a rivalry between Jason Dante — his old friend — and Marisa Chase — the granddaughter of an archaeologist who has mysteriously vanished without a trace — Nathan Drake races into the treacherous river basins, undiscovered temple ruins and karst caverns of Central America in search of a legendary lost city, only to find himself pushed to the edge of the Golden Abyss. — Developed by award-winning Sony Bend Studio, Uncharted: Golden Abyss is the portable system debut of the multi-million selling Uncharted franchise. The game offers a cinematic experience on-the-go complete with industry-leading motion capture, a rich storyline, highly-detailed environments, and special effects that truly captures the look and feel of the Uncharted universe.
wipEout 2048 (PSN/Game Card)
Get ready to experience the thrill and speed of anti-gravity racing as the original hyper velocity racing game, Wipeout 2048, is back and completely rebuilt for the the next-generation PlayStation handheld. Rebuilt exclusively for the intuitive game handling of a touch interface, motion active tilt, and voice activated controls, players can race against anyone anytime (including PS3 players) with up to 8 players simultaneously and compete for first place within the online leaderboards.
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PSN/Game Card)
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational offers a completely new way to play Hot Shots Golf! The over-the-top golf franchise is back with a bag full of PlayStation Vita system features. Never leave the golf course with non-stop challenges from friends or bitter rivals. Add to that new PlayStation Vita system specific functions that enable you to better prepare each shot from tee to green.
ModNation Racer: Road Trip (PSN/Game Card)
ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can express themselves by creating their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building — in just minutes — an imaginative track that can be shared with the rest of the PlayStation community via the free PlayStation Network service. — ModNation Racers: Road Trip for PlayStation Vita brings endless hours of Kart racing to players fingertips, where creativity rules on and off the track. Get on the starting grid of over 300,000 tracks available to download, or just race in the competitive circuit. Race with a new set of controls enhanced with the Vita’s array of features, including touch control, six-axis motion steering and social media tools like ModTraveler and ModMiles.
Escape Plan (PSN)
From the Producers of Fat Princess and the Development Team behind Fat Princess: Fat Roles comes a “touching” adventure. Escape Plan features two hapless characters, Lil and Laarg, who have been captured and need your influence, skill and brainpower to escape from a dark labyrinth of irreverent puzzles and traps. By interacting with the environment and influencing Lil and Laarg, only you can help them survive each deadly room before their captor and nemesis, Bakuki, recycles them and turns them into his minions… or sheep. — Using a high-contrast chiaroscuro style, Escape Plan takes advantage of the PlayStation Vita’s multitouch display, rear touch panel and gestural swipe interfaces. Swipe, squeeze, poke and slap this little guys to manipulate and interact with the diverse environments. Escape Plan gives players unique and memorable moments throughout the gameplay, whether it’s the triumphant thrill of victory or the hilarious agony of defeat.
Super Stardust Delta (PSN/Demo Available)
The Super StarDust franchise blasts its way into players’ hands with Super StarDust Delta. With brand-new features made specifically for PS Vita, players can access an arsenal of weapons with the PS Vita’s touch control screen, including freezing time, unleashing missiles, creating black holes, and crush attacks. Players can also tilt the screen to view beyond the horizon and shake the PS Vita to create a devastating Shockwave attack.
Hustle Kings (PSN/Demo Available)
Hustle your way to the top of the global leader boards in this beautifully chic, yet minimalist pool setting, all displayed in ultra-realistic environments with the PS Vita’s OLED screen. Control every move with intuitive front and rear touch interface and keep the game moving online or offline with quick push notifications between turns. Just be sure to hone your skills and earn cash before entering the bustling online scene.
Lumines: Electronic Symphony (PSN/Game Card)
Shine on with this PlayStation Vita entry into the popular puzzler franchise. Lumines: Electronic Symphony marks the return of Q Entertainment’s landmark puzzle series, bringing together addictive block-dropping puzzle action, an all-new 3D graphics engine, and some of the most significant names in electronic music history.
Lumines: Electronic Symphony (PSN/Game Card)
Lumines: Electronic Symphony offers, for the first time in the series, special new block mechanics give players additional strategic options to give you new ways to play through Journey Mode, Duel Mode, Stopwatch Mode, Master’s Mode, and other exciting play experiences. The game also offers unique new touch input for a uniquely tactile Lumines play challenge. Groove out to tunes from top electronic acts such as The Chemical Brothers and Kaskade in the ultimate portable Lumines puzzler jam!
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (Also on PS3/PSN/Game Card)
In Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, fill the shoes of legendary characters from both the Marvel and Capcom Universes –including massively popular characters such as Ryu, Wolverine, Iron Man, and Morrigan, as well as fan favorites such as Trish from Devil May Cry and the wise-cracking Deadpool. They all come to you battle in a living comic book art style powered by Capcom’s MT Framework. — Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 prepares to take the battle to all-new heights in a updated version of the original hit fighting game Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. With brand new iconic characters from the Marvel and Capcom universes — now with 48 characters on the disc — a refined fighting system and new modes, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 continues the Capcom fighting game legacy.
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II (Also on PS3/PSN/Game Card)
BlazBlue is a high definition 2D fighter from the makers of Guilty Gear. Players throughout the world can participate in online matches, or enjoy the immense story mode featuring individual stories for each character. This is a second edition of the Continuum Shift arcade expansion edition (which originally added two new characters: Tsubaki and Hazama.) For Continuum Shift II, the character Valkenhayn R. Hellsing is now a playable character.
EA Sports: FIFA Soccer (PSN/Game Card)
EA Sports’ FIFA Soccer on PS Vita gives you the same physics-based, data driven technology that powers FIFA gameplay on home consoles. Take part in eight different game modes, including 11 vs. 11, Tournament Mode with over 50 real-world competitions, a full in-depth Career Mode, and compete online with Head-to-Head matches against your friends and gamers around the world. Create custom online leagues with your friends and compare your online performance with global and friend focused leader boards. Innovations that utilize a rear touch pad and touchscreen create an intelligent and unique gameplay experience. Rear touch pad shooting delivers pin-point accuracy and removes the element of “hit and hope” from shooting and touchscreen passing opens up the field of play for more creative and precision passing.
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition (PSN/Game Card)
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition provides a full console experience at the palm of your hand, with 22 of the world’s best players and legends from the past coming together on Playstation Vita. Brand new features unique to Vita combined with the hi-res graphics and lifelike gameplay of the Virtua Tennis series provides players with the greatest tennis experience, anytime and anywhere.
Asphalt Injection (PSN/Game Card)
Add more fuel to the fire with Asphalt: Injection. Master over 100 races in Career mode, collect over 50 world-class luxury cars, and share your best performances with your friends. Arcade racing at its finest with collectibles, crashes, jumps, shortcuts, and nitro for thrilling races. 52 licensed cars from prestigious manufacturers including Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin plus legendary models and 2011?s hottest cars. Race on 20 unique tracks inspired by real cities like Rio, Shanghai, and Monte Carlo rendered with cutting-edge graphical effects. Master 10 different event types laid out in a full-featured Career mode with more than 100 unique events
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance (PSN/Game Card)
Join forces and drive back the darkness! Dungeon Hunter: Alliance is an epic quest set in a dark fantasy world, that you can revisit in intense multiplayer mode.
Michael Jackson: The Experience HD (PSN/Game Card)
He is the legendary King of Pop! In this game, players step into the shoes of Michael Jackson himself and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing. The game includes the most famous tracks from Michael Jackson’s extensive catalog such as Beat It and Billie Jean, as well as an array of his awe-inspiring dance moves for players to learn and emulate within the game. Additionally, fans can sing along and test their vocal skills while immersed in the performance.
Rayman Origins (PSN/Game Card)
When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by nefurrious Darktoons, the Fairy Council hastily invokes Rayman to save the day. To help him, Rayman teams up with his best friend, Globox, and two crafty wizards, the Teensies. Together, the world’s most hilarious team of heroes will need to restore peace to the Glade or watch as their beloved home vanishes like a bad dream…
PS Vita Demos
* Unit 13 Demo
* EA Sports: FIFA Soccer Demo
PSP minis
* Hungry Giraffe
* Touchdown Fever
EUROPEAN PlayStation Store for PS3
Europe´s store update will happen tonight as well and will be entirely PlayStation Vita launch themed for tomorrow’s big day!
PlayStation Vita Games
Everybody’s Golf (£29.99/€34.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Little Deviants Trial & Unlock (£19.99/€24.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
Modnation Racers: Road Trip (£29.99/€34.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
Reality Fighters (£19.99/€24.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Uncharted: Golden Abyss (£39.99/€44.99)
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locales
Wipeout 2048 + Network pass (£29.99/€34.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
Escape Plan (£9.99/€12.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Hustle Kings (PSN Only) (£6.49/€7.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Motorstorm RC (PSN Only) (£4.79/€5.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Super Stardust™ Delta (PSN Only) (£6.49/€7.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Super Stardust Delta & DLC Bundle (£7.99/€9.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Top Darts (PSN Only) (£6.49/€7.99)
Rating; PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Plants Vs Zombies (Soe) (£8.99/€11.25)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Cliff Diving (Ar Suite – Digital) (Free)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Table Football (Ar Suite – Digital) (Free)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Fireworks (Ar Suite – Digital) (Free)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Army Corps Of Hell (£34.99/€39.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Virtua Tennis 4 – World Tour Edition (£34.99/€39.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Asphalt: Injection (£19.99/€24.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
Lumines Electronic Symphony (£29.99/€34.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Rayman Origins (£29.99/€34.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
EA Sports FIFA Football (£44.99/€49.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Shinobido 2 (£34.99/€39.99)
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locales
Touch My Katamari (£24.99/€29.99)
Rating: PEGI 6
Availability: All Locales
Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend (£34.99/€39.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Michael Jackson The Experience HD (£24.99/€19.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 (£39.99/€44.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Dynasty Warriors Next (£29.99/€34.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in New Zealand
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus (£29.99/€34.99)
Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in New Zealand
Ridge Racer Gold Pass (£5.49/€6.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Ridge Racer (£16.99/€19.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance (£29.99/€34.99)
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locales
A-Men (£11.99/€14.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Australia and New Zealand
F1 2011 (£44.99/€49.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: Not available in Australia, Belgium, India, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack(£5.49/€6.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
Apps
Facebook (Free)
Live Tweet (Free)
Flickr (Free)
Foursquare (Free)
Downloadable Content
Everybody’s Golf Network Pass (£7.99/€9.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Reality Fighters Network Pass (£7.99/€9.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Wipeout 2048 Network Pass (£7.99/€9.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
Hustle Kings
Hustle Kings Snooker Pack (£2.39/€2.99)
Time Savers Pack (£1.19/€1.49)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Uncharted: Golden Abyss (£0.79/€0.99)
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locales
Modnation Racers Road Trip – Unlock All (£3.19/€3.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
Super Stardust Delta: Advanced Star Fighter Pack (£2.39/€2.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Motorstorm RC (Dual Compatible DLC)
Access All Areas Pass (£0.79/€0.99)
RC Collection Pass (£0.79/€0.99)
Full Game Pass (£1.19/€1.49)
Rare Rally Car: Patriot Enforcer – Only available for 14 days (£0.79/€0.99)
Rare Rally Car: Italia Buttercream – Only available for 14 days (Free)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Touch My Katamari
Fancy Damacy x 3 (£1.15/€1.39)
Fan Damacy x 5 (£1.59/€1.99)
Fan Damacy Item (£0.40/€0.49)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3
Additional Character: Jill (£3.99/€4.99)
Animal Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Brawler Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Femme Fatale Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
New Age Of Heroes Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
The Evil Twin Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
The Rising Dead Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Viewtiful Strange Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Villain Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Weapon Expert Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Additional Character: Shuma-Gorath (£3.99/€4.99)
Costume Pack (£3.99/€4.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales
Ridge Racer
Add-On Course 01 ‘Old Central’ (£1.99/€2.49)
Add-On Car 02 ‘Elenie’ (£1.19/€1.49)
Music Pack 01 (Free)
Music Pack 02 (Free)
Music Pack 03 (Free)
Music Pack 04 (Free)
Music Pack 06 (Free)
Music Pack 07 (Free)
Music Pack 08 (Free)
Music Pack 09 (Free)
Music Pack 10 (Free)
New Songs Pack 01 (£0.79/€0.99)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Demos
Uncharted: Golden Abyss Demo
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: Not available in Germany
Modnation Racers Road Trip Demo
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
Dynasty Warriors Next Demo
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in New Zealand
Unit 13 Demo
Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: Not available in Germany
Wipeout 2048 Demo
Rating: PEGi 7
Availability: All Locales
EA Sports FIFA Football
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
Videos
Hustle Kings In Action Trailer
Reality Fighters Trailer
Wipeout 2048 Trailer
Escape Plan Trailer
Everybody’S Golf Trailer
Little Deviants Trailer
Modnation Racers: Road Trip Trailer
Super Stardust Delta Trailer
Super Stardust Delta Gameplay Trailer
Uncharted: Golden Abyss Trailer
Plants Vs Zombies Trailer (Soe)
Stardrone Announce Trailer
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition – Features Trailer