On PlayStation Network this week: Fret Nice, Qore 21 (PSN), Aliens vs. Predator Demo, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Demo (PS3), After Burner, Armored Core (PSP)

Fret Nice now available
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

Price Updates
Half-Minute Hero Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
Madden NFL Arcade Temporary Sale (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
D3 PSP Game Sale:
Ben 10: Protector of Earth Temporary Sale (now $12.99, original price $14.99)
Cube Temporary Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Dead Head Fred Temporary Sale (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient Temporary Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient 2 Temporary Sale (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords Temporary Sale (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
WTF: Work Time Fun Temporary Sale (now $7.99, original price $9.99)

Qore
Qore Episode 21 February 2010 ($2.99)
Episode 21 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network infiltrates the Japanese underworld of Yakuza 3, returns to the battlefield of Bad Company 2, becomes mesmerized by Resonance of Fate and previews PTOM’s 10 picks for 2010. — File sizes: 1.44 GB

Downloadable Games
Fret Nice ($14.99)
Fret Nice is a 2D platformer that’ll rock your world. Control your character through funky-fresh stages to explore hidden areas, collect items, and clash note-for-note with outrageous, heavy metal bosses! Rock out by blasting enemies with riff combos and creating your own sounds with each “strum” of a chord! Every play through offers a ever changing sonic adventure! — ESRB Rated E, File size: 194 MB

Game Demos (free)
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Demo
Welcome to the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer demo! Experience all-out online warfare in the Port Valdez map. Demo ends February 25th, 2010
ESRB Rated M
File size: 997 MB

Aliens vs. Predator Demo
Three breeds of warrior. Three brutal campaigns. One relentless battleground. Welcome to Aliens vs. Predator, a stunningly-detailed FPS that blends the action and intensity of one of the most popular movie franchises of all time. Whether you stalk your prey as a Predator, evolve into the perfect killing machine as an Alien, or use superior firepower as a Colonial Marine, one thing is certain. This will be a battle for the ages.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.25 GB

Fret Nice Demo
Control your character through the funky-fresh first tutorial stage that introduces you to the rockin’ world of Fret Nice. Use your guitar controller to navigate through this unique 2D platformer.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 194 MB

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Demo
Back with a vengeance and for the first time going online with four-player Tactical Action combat. In single-player mode, choose and command up to three AI-controlled officers to fight by your side, or team-up with friends online to infiltrate heavily-armed enemy strongholds, clash with thousand-man armies, or to slay dragons and other massive beasts.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 952 MB

Tank Battles Demo
Take control of your WW2 tank and challenge friends and online opponents in crazy, over-the-top tank battles! Enjoy classic run-and-gun gameplay in over 50 levels of bullet bouncing action. Adapt your strategy to each location as you collect power-ups while dodging enemy fire.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 103 MB

Add-on Game Content
White Knight Chronicles International Edition Makeover Ticket ($4.99)
This ticket allows you to change your White Knight Chronicles character appearance via the [Re-Customize Avatar] option in the game without having to start over.
– You can access this feature from any town’s Logic Stone.
– You must save after changing your appearance, or the changes will be lost.
File size: N/A

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast Revived Warriors Pack (free)
“Dragon Ball: Raging Blast” Character Pack #6 is now available! The sixth release is the “Revived Warriors Pack!” This pack contains Majin Buu, Kid Buu, Broly, Super Gogeta and Super Saiyan 3 Broly! The warriors among all warriors are now resurrected as downloadable characters! Make your own Dragon Ball battle history by fully controlling these fierce fighters!
File size: 116 KB

MX vs ATV Reflex Track Pack 2 DLC ($4.99)
Fast Action calls for Fast Reaction. Continue to test your reflexes with three all new tracks; two Freestyles taking place in an abandoned factory in the heartland and a new inner city Supercross. Additionally some of the latest No Fear gear is included.
File size: 502 MB

Guitar Hero 5 songs:
* “Kings And Queens” by 30 Seconds to Mars ($1.99)
* “From Yesterday” by 30 Seconds to Mars ($1.99)
* “Attack” by 30 Seconds to Mars ($1.99)
* 30 Seconds to Mars Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Attack”, “From Yesterday”, and “Kings and Queens” by 30 Seconds to Mars. 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: 35 MB – 55 MB (singles), 129 MB (track pack)

Rock Band songs:
* “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy”— Kenny Chesney ($1.99)
* “On the Road Again”— Willie Nelson ($1.99)
* “Swing”— Trace Adkins ($1.99)
* “Me and My Gang”— Rascal Flatts ($1.99)
* “Suds in the Bucket”— Sara Evans ($1.99)
* “Gone”— Montgomery Gentry ($1.99)
* Gone Country Track Pack 3 ($9.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Going Country Pack 03. This pack includes: “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” by Kenny Chesney, “Swing” by Trace Adkins, “Me and My Gang” by Rascal Flatts, “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson, “Suds in the Bucket” by Sara Evans, and “Gone” by Montgomery Gentry.
File sizes: 17 MB – 37 MB (singles), 171 MB (track pack)

Game Videos (free)
Pulse 2/4 Edition
File size: 294 MB (HD) 474 MB (1080)

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Vehicles & Tracks Network Trailer
File size: 53 MB (HD)

FIFA Soccer 10: Ultimate Team Trailer
File size: 69 MB (HD)

FIFA Soccer 10: UT New User Trailer
File size: 101 MB (HD)

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 Multiplayer Trailer
File size: 48 MB (HD) 79 MB (1080)

Army of Two: TFD Co-op Office Sniper Trailer
File size: 24 MB (HD)

Army of Two: The 40th Day Launch Trailer
File size: 95 MB (HD)

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Single Player Trailer
File size: 60 MB (HD)

Dark Void HD Trailer
File size: 49 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes
White Knight Chronicles International Edition Dynamic Theme 1 ($2.99)
File size: 6.52 MB

Star Trek Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 4.70 MB

Bad Business Theme 2 ($1.99)
File size: 7.02 MB

Azmodeus Dark Angels Premium Theme 3 ($1.99)
File size: 7.79 MB

A Sexy Valentine Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.69 MB

Infected Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.15 MB

Wallpaper (free)
NBA UNRIVALED Wallpaper
File size: 61 KB (SD), 265 KB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 storefront)
After Burner: Black Falcon ($15.99)
Strap on your jumpsuit and get ready for some high-speed, highly-addictive, explosive aerial arcade action with After Burner Black Falcon. Thirteen prototype jets have been stolen from a top secret military research facility in Nevada by a terrorist cell known as the Black Falcon. As a member of the highly classified Joint Task Force Scramble Team it’s up to you to stop the terrorists and recover the prototype jets before they cramp your style. — ESRB Rated T, File size: 278 MB

Armored Core: Silent Line ($14.99)
In Armored Core Silent Line Portable, the players can build their own mechas with over 450 mecha parts to choose from and try to complete various missions.
New features such as the Ad-hoc function enhance your gaming experience. The game save from Armored Core 3 Portable can be carried over to this game. — ESRB Rated T, File size: 331 MB

Game Videos (free)
Pulse 2/4 Edition
File size: 52 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Star Trek PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 584 KB

A Sexy Valentine PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 337 KB

Infected PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 409 KB

EUROPEAN PlayStation Store for PS3

Special Offers (Available until the 18th of February)
* Comet Crash (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)
* UNO (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
* Tank Battles (was – was £6.99/3.99 now £5.49/€3.19)
* Nucleus (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
* Snakeball (was – £6.29/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99
* Buzz! Brainbender (PSP) (was – £19.99/€29.99 now – £11.99/€14.99)
* Ape Quest (PSP) (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)
* Go! Sudoku (PSP) (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £6.29/€7.99)
* Lilo and Stitch: Trouble in Paradise (PSone) (Available until the 4th of March) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)
* Bug’s Life (PSone) (Available until the 4th of March) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)

minis month (Available until the 18th of February)
* Fieldrunners (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Kahoots (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)
* Vempire (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)
* Breakquest (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)
* Pinball Fantasies (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Bloons (was – £3.49/€3.99 now – £1.99/€2.49)
* Mahjongg Atifacts: Chapter 2 (was – £3.49/€3.99 now – £2.49/€2.99)
* Dracula – Undead Awakening (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.49/€2.99)

PSone (emulated for PS3 and PSP)
* Final Fantasy VIII (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All locales

Demos (free)
* Battlefield Bad Company 2 Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: Not available in Germany

* Alien vs. Predator (Multiplayer) Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Germany, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and UAE

minis
* Spaceball: Revolution (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales

Add-On Game Content
* Dante’s Inferno
o Free Souls Pack (free)
o Small Soul Pack (£0.79/€0.99)
o Medium Soul Pack (£1.59/€1.99)
o Large Soul Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Russia

* inFamous – Gigawatt Blades Pack (free) Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All locales

* Topatoi – Pillar of the Skies (£4.79/€5.99) Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales

* Dragon Ball: Raging Blast – Revived Warriors Pack (free) Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All locales

* EyePet – Lucky Dip Pack 11 (free) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales

* Age of Booty
o Map Pack 1 (free)
o Map Pack 2 (free)
o Map Pack 3 (free)
o Map Pack 4 (free)
o Map Pack 5 (free)
o Map Pack 6 (free)
o Map Pack 7 (free)
o Map Pack 8 (free)
o Map Pack 9 (free)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales

* Rock Band songs:
o Going Country Pack 03 (£4.99/€7.99)
o Gone by Montgomery Gentry (£0.99/€1.49)
o Me and My Gang by Rascal Flatts (£0.99/€1.49)
o On The Road Again by Willie Nelson (£0.99/€1.49)
o She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy by Kenny Chesney (£0.99/€1.49)
o Suds in the Bucket by Sara Evans (£0.99/€1.49)
o Swing by Trace Adkins (£0.99/€1.49)
(contains the following tracks which are also sold separately)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and UAE

* Guitar Hero 5 songs:
o 30 Seconds To Mars Track Pack (£4.39/€5.49)
(contains the following tracks which are also sold separately)
o Attack (£1.59/€1.99)
o From Yesterday (£1.59/€1.99)
o Kings and Queens (£1.59/€1.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates

Videos (free)
* After Burner Climax Trailer
* Army of Two: The 40th Day Mask Creator Trailer
* Dante’s Inferno Fraud Dev Diary
* Hasbro Family Game Night Trailer

Theme (free)
* Army of Two: The 40th Day Theme 2
Locale Additions

* Braid (€9.99) Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Added to Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Russia

* King of Pool (€9.99) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: Added to Spain

* Vector TD (€2.99) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: Added to all remaining locales

PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Go

Special Offers (also available via the PS3 store) – (Available until the 18th of February)
* Buzz! Brainbender (PSP) (was – £19.99/€29.99 now – £11.99/€14.99)
* Ape Quest (PSP) (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)
* Go! Sudoku (PSP) (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £6.29/€7.99)
* Lilo and Stitch: Trouble in Paradise (PSone) (Available until the 4th of March) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)
* Bug’s Life (PSone) (Available until the 4th of March) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)

minis month (Available until the 18th of February)
* Fieldrunners (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Kahoots (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)
* Vempire (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)
* Breakquest (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)
* Pinball Fantasies (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Bloons (was – £3.49/€3.99 now – £1.99/€2.49)
* Mahjongg Atifacts: Chapter 2 (was – £3.49/€3.99 now – £2.49/€2.99)
* Dracula – Undead Awakening (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.49/€2.99)

Downloadable Games (also available via the PS3 store)
* Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks (£15.99/€19.99 Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Belgium, Netherlands and Russia

Demo (also available via the PS3 store) (free)
* Half-Minute Hero Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Only available in Australia and UK

minis
* Spaceball: Revolution (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales

Add-On Game Content (also available via the PS3 store)
* LittleBigPlanet
* Savannah Level Kit (£2.39/€2.99)
* Savannah Costume Pack (free)
* The Gardens Costume Pack (free)
Rating: PEGI 7