Originally Posted by FriskyTanuki The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here are next week's releases: Games Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+ - Pre-order w/exclusive theme - Ends 8/21 CSI: Fatal Conspiracy Papo & Yo - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+ PS2 Classics Shinobi - $9.99 Demos Hustle Kings Madden NFL 13 Papo & Yo Add-ons LittleBigPlanet 2 Quantum Conundrum Vita Demos Madden NFL 13 Coming to the Vita's PS Store: PSP MLB 2K12 Susume Tactics Minis Kaleidoscope Deactivations on PSN: PS1 Classics Kyuiin - $5.99 Magical Drop F - $5.99

I thought CSGO's release date was the 21st.

Originally Posted by Brainberry I thought CSGO's release date was the 21st.

It is, but this is for pre-ordering, as stated.

Originally Posted by mkernan It is, but this is for pre-ordering, as stated.

Ahhh I see.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by FriskyTanuki The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here are next week's releases: PS2 Classics Shinobi - $9.99

Broken controllers incoming, this is one of the most difficult games of last gen and has an end boss who took me 40 minutes to beat....its a rage inducing game at the end, hard as balls too. But awesome.

Nice to see we're finally getting some of the PS2 love that the UK already has.

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The Walking Dead returns! After dominating the top spot in May, the Telltale Games team took the top slot once again in the month of July when Episode 2’s Add-On spurred gamers to download the core game more than any other title last month. Though Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is well-represented on the PS Vita charts, it was the augmented reality game Table Top Tanks that actually snagged the top spot in July. Escape Plan saw a boost, due in part to its new Underworld DLC, but I’m sure we’re all curious to see if Sound Shapes makes the charts next month. Check out the others below, and let us know what you think in the comments! Movers and Shakers The Walking Dead – The release of the second episode, Starved For Help, spurred strong pickup for the Walking Dead, landing the apocalyptic title in the top spot for July. Rainbow Moon – A potent debut for this well-liked PS3-exclusive strategy RPG. Who says Eastern RPGs are dead? Batman: Arkham City – The release of Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises may have something to do with Arkham City’s nabbing the number 10 spot. Or maybe Batman is just awesome. Dyad – The exclusive PSN racer/puzzle/shooter hybrid managed to debut at number 12 in July. Try it, you’ll like it! Quantum Conundrum – The physics-based puzzler from one the driving forces behind Portal struck a chord with gamers in July, landing it at number 17. Top 20 PSN and PS3 Full Games The Walking Dead – Episode 2 – Starved For Help Rainbow Moon inFAMOUS Festival of Blood NBA JAM: On Fire Edition Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Journey Shadow of the Colossus Fight Night Champion I Am Alive Batman: Arkham City Grand Theft Auto IV Digital Dyad Gotham City Impostors Crysis MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 The House of the Dead III Quantum Conundrum Castle Crashers The Amazing Spider-Man REAL STEEL Top 10 PS Vita Games Table Top Tanks METAL GEAR SOLID: HD COLLECTION Escape Plan Gravity Rush Hustle Kings PS Vita Pure Chess PS Vita Plants vs. Zombies PS Vita PulzAR Pinball Arcade PS Vita Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition Top 5 PS3 Add-Ons Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Collection 2 FIFA Soccer 12 – PREMIUM GOLD JUMBO Mass Effect 3 – Premium Spectre Pack Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Collection 1 DC Universe Online – R&D Scanner Two-Pack Top 5 PSone Classics LEGEND OF DRAGOON FINAL FANTASY VII FINAL FANTASY IX FINAL FANTASY VIII Crash Bandicoot Top 5 PS2 Classics Need for Speed Most Wanted Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES BloodRayne 2 Max Payne Odin Sphere Top 5 PSP Games Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Shin Megami Tensei: Persona

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The Drop for this week:

PlayStation Network Papo & Yo – Papo & Yo is the story of a young boy, Quico, and his best friend, Monster. Monster is a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth, but that doesn’t scare Quico away from playing with him. That said, Monster does have a very dangerous problem: an addiction to poisonous frogs. The minute he sees one hop by, he’ll scarf it down and fly into a violent, frog-induced rage where no one, including Quico, is safe. And yet, Quico loves his Monster and wants to save him. CSI: Fatal Conspiracy – CSI: Fatal Conspiracy features five connected cases that will allow players to experience an authentic crime-solving video game with real CSI characters, heart-pounding interrogations and enhanced graphics. Demos Papo & Yo PS3 and PS Vita Madden NFL 13 Hustle Kings PlayStation 2 Classic Shinobi – Following a massive earthquake, Tokyo lies in ruin as mysterious forces seek out and obliterate what is left of the Oboro clan. In this rebirth of the classic SEGA action franchise, you take the role of Hotsuma, leader of the Oboro clan, as he battles through the demon-filled streets of a post-apocalyptic Tokyo in search of answers. Using a unique stealth-dash technique, Hotsuma has the ability to move from enemy to enemy so quickly that a ghostly after image is left behind. This not only confuses Hotsuma’s enemies, but is also a key component in chaining attacks together to consecutively destroy hordes of enemies. “Ninja Magic” also provides Hotsuma with the upper hand in more desperate situations. In addition, Hotsuma has mastered the ability to run along walls, as well as scale buildings to reach hidden areas and special foes.

This is what will be expiring for PS+ on Tuesday:

Deals
Mad Riders - $8.99
Sound Shapes - $11.99

Games
Hot Shots Golf 2 - PS3/PSP
International Track & Field - PS3/PSP
Just Cause 2
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Add-ons
Mad Riders - The Daredevil Map Pack

We'll find out what's being added on Monday.

According to the Playstation Blog, the new free Plus games are Outland and Bloodrayne: Betrayal. Neither is of any interest to me, but I'm sure they will make some people happy.

Deals
Battlefield 3 - $39.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Best of Solitaire - PSP/PS3 - $3.99 - Permanent Price Drop
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend - Vita - $24.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Burgertime World Tour - $6.99 - Temporary Sale
Burnout Paradise - $14.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Caterpillar - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Dante's Inferno - $14.99 - Permanent Price Drop
DJ Hero - Domination Pack - $3.99 - Temporary Sale
DJ Hero 2 - Tiesto Mix Pack - $3.99 - Temporary Sale
Dr. Maybee and the Adventures of Scarygirl - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Gold Fever - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - $3.13 - Temporary Sale
Guitar Hero 5 - Blink-182 Track Pack - $2.75 - Temporary Sale
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock - Warriors of Rock 1 Track Pack - $9.99 - Temporary Sale
Guitar Hero: World Tour - $2.75 - Temporary Sale
Magic Orbz - $4.99 - Temporary Sale
Mass Effect 3 - $39.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Panda Craze - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Rocks N' Rockets - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Shapo - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Treasures of Montezuma Blitz - Lives Refill - $0.49 - Permanent Price Drop

Games
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $14.99 - Pre-order w/exclusive theme - Out 8/21, Ends 8/28
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fatal Conspiracy - $19.99 - 2.46 GB
Madden NFL 13 - $59.99 - Pre-order with exclusive theme & DLC - Ends 8/28
Papo & Yo - $14.99 - 1.3 GB

PS2 Classics
Shinobi - $9.99 - 1.24 GB

Demos
Madden NFL 13 - 2.06 GB
Papo & Yo - 1.3 GB

Add-ons
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Disney Princess Costume Pack 2 - $5.99 - Includes the four items below
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Ariel Costume - $1.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Belle Costume - $1.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Rapunzel Costume - $1.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Tiana Costume - $1.99
Persona 4 Arena - Challenge No. 30 Demonstration - Free
Quantum Conundrum - The Desmond Debacle - $2.99
Real Steel - Value Pack 2 - $9.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Frensberge Specialty Pack 6 - $1.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - FreeRight to the Blacksmith Pack 11 - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Four Divine Beasts Pack - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Troglodyte Pack - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Additional Rough Gallery - $1.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - 4th Extra Character - $2.49
Record of Agarest War 2 - Bonus Point Pack 9 - $5.99
Rock Band 3 - "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Amaranth" by Nightwish - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Forever in Lies" by Strikken - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "The Final Act" by Strikken - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "Ashes" by Strikken - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "Grace Kelly" by The Motion Sick - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "I Like Trains" by Lil Deuce Deuce - $0.99
Rocksmith - Bass Expansion - $29.99
Saints Row The Third - Unlockable Pack - $1.99
Singstar - South Pacific Song Pack - $6.99
Sleeping Dogs - Retro Triad Pack - $1.99
Sleeping Dogs - Top Dog Silver Pack - $1.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Stage Pack 6 - $2.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Stage Pack 7 - $1.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Samurai Disguises 1 - $4.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Samurai Disguises 2 - $4.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Samurai Disguises 3 - $4.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Original Wallpapers - $3.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - BGM Pack 4 - $1.99

Videos
Darksiders II – Behind the Mask Video – Your Death
Disney’s Epic Mickey 2: A Brief History of Oswald
Dust 514: Welcome to New Eden, Part 1 Trailer
Fireburst Environment Trailer 2
Metro: Last Light – E3 2012 Gameplay Video – Welcome to Moscow
Persona 4 Arena Full Trailer
Puppeteer GamesCom Trailer
Sound Shapes Launch Trailer
Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends Trailer
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception New Multiplayer Hats, Items, and Taunts Trailer

Premium Themes
Lolipop Chainsaw - $2.99 - Dynamic
Quantum Conundrum Blueprint - $2.99 - Dynamic
Quantum Conundrum Dimensions - $2.99 - Dynamic

Wallpaper
Lights, Camera, Party!

Avatars
Dungeon Twister (10) - $0.49 each
Malicious (12) - $0.49 each

Apps
Youtube

Vita Demos
Madden NFL 13 - 1.47 GB
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PlayStation Plus

Deals
Papo & Yo - $11.99 - Ends 8/21
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $11.99 - Pre-order w/exclusive theme - Out 8/21, Ends 8/28

Games
BloodRayne: Betrayal
Outland

Full Game Trials
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fatal Conspiracy - 2.46 GB

How new is the YouTube app, Frisky? Wondering if it's as broken for anyone else as it is for me - watch any music video hoste by Vevo (which typically have ads in front of them on YouTube), and it freezes the app before beeping three or four times and rebooting my PS3 automatically.

The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here are next week's releases:

Deals
Bulletstorm - $19.99 - Permanent Price Drop

Games
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+
Crazy Strike Bowling
Deep Black
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure HD - $19.99
Legasista
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD
Michael Jackson: The Experience
Retro/Grade - $9.99
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Way of the Samurai 4 - $39.99

PS2 Classics
GunGrave: Overdose - $9.99

Minis
Chopper One
The Next Space
Top Trumps NBA All-Stars

Demos
Dragon's Dogma
NHL 13
Retro/Grade
Sleeping Dogs

Add-ons
LittleBigPlanet 2
Sleeping Dogs
Spec Ops: The Line

Vita Games
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD

Vita Add-ons
Cliff Diving

For PS+:

Betas
Dust 514

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$20 for Jojo? No thanks.

Never played GunGrave. Any opinions? I was thinking of picking up Shinobi.

Also, out of curiosity, what were the last few PSOne Classics released and when? I feel like they're too far and few between anymore.

Tomba in June and Legend of Dragoon in May.

All i wanna know is will counterstrike have aim assist like fail of duty or spotting like battlefield?

Originally Posted by mykevermin $20 for Jojo? No thanks. Never played GunGrave. Any opinions? I was thinking of picking up Shinobi. Also, out of curiosity, what were the last few PSOne Classics released and when? I feel like they're too far and few between anymore.

I own both, the original is a bit better, but then again I like the concept and character (I own the anime and the art book).

It's a third person shooter (think a more action based Max Payne 1 without the slo-mo) that has a goofy, semi-confusing story, but if you look into the other media it makes a lot more sense, since they expand upon the story in the game, and retcon a few things in the process.

The gfx are cel shaded and the game can be rough at times, (difficulty wise) however the big kicker is during boss fights when a boss has been damaged enough you can use a super attack on them which Grave will whip out his coffin and go to town on the boss with the awesome Gungrave title theme blaring during this time.

The second game is more refined, however they locked it at 30FPS, Grave doesn't look like a cowboy anymore, and the story is still confusing, but has some really good voice acting in it, and music too, I love Rocket Billy's guitar licks, and a new version of the title theme which is really good upgrade to it. The final boss battle is over the top, but cool too.

If you haven't played it before I give it a wholehearted recommendation (as long as you know what you're buying, I think you'll enjoy it), it was one of the criminally overlooked titles Sega brought to the PS2 that nobody played, and then Mastiff brought out the sequel and nobody played that either (it had a limited release).

I'd suggest playing the original first if possible, then getting this one and playing through for a more enjoyable experience, nice to see some of the better Euro PSN PS2 games migrating over here as well to get more exposure. Be nice if Sega would get Blood Will Tell on PSN, everyone should play it, it's that good.

Thanks for the info - might just stick with Shinobi, then.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/...-new-releases/

The Drop for this week:

PlayStation Network Transformers: Fall of Cybertron – With the stakes higher and scale bigger than ever, fans will control an unprecedented assortment of Transformers characters armed with authentic transformation designed around their unique abilities, including Grimlock’s nearly indestructible T-Rex form and the legendary Combaticons forming into the colossal Bruticus. Taking the franchise’s competitive online play to all-new heights, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron pits players head-to-head in blistering Autobot vs. Decepticon matches. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS3 and PS Vita) – Once underway, players take the role of a one-man army determined to stop a deadly high-tech weapon from falling into the hands of a highly elite resistance group known as Dead Cell. Users must once again utilize their skills in stealth, weaponry, and counter-terrorism to fight off the competing powers; and as they progress through a twisting storyline, eventually destroy the gigantic war machine, Metal Gear Ray. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS3 and PS Vita) -- In the struggle to achieve world peace and world dominance in the Cold War period, rivaling governments are secretly developing weapons technology that could threaten the future existence of life. Destined to be the first, a race ensues to become the ultimate nation. A special elite tactical soldier is summoned to penetrate deep in the heart of enemy territory and obtain Intel about “Metal Gear”, a prototype weapon with nuclear capabilities. This is your mission and you must infiltrate alone. As “Naked Snake,” you must outsmart enemies with camouflage, close-quarters combat, stalking, interrogating, climbing, hunting and treating injuries in this critical chapter of the Metal Gear saga. Retro/Grade – Retro/Grade stars ace fighter pilot Rick Rocket who has just saved the universe. Unfortunately, the massive destruction he left in his wake has caused a temporal anomaly that reversed the flow of time. You must assume control of Rick’s spacecraft and fight through the epic space battle … in reverse. Michael Jackson: The Experience – He is the legendary King of Pop! Featuring an immersive and interactive experience for the Playstation Move that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson himself and re-live his most iconic moments through their own performance. The unparalleled tracklist features many of MJ’s biggest hits including Billie Jean, Beat It, Smooth Criminal and many more. There are 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. Deep Black – The unique underwater setting of Deep Black combines action-packed battles with an immersive story line that blends science-fiction, espionage and bio-terror. Realistic underwater physics add intensity to this third-person action thriller. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure HD – Based on the popular comic book series, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure HD is an arcade fighter that lets you duke it out with your favorite characters from the comics. JoJo must travel to Egypt to find a cure for his sick mother. Each fighting character has his or her own Stand, a guardian spirit that aids in the battle. Unlike mortal humans though, Stands can reanimate quickly after defeat, so use this to your advantage as you try to defeat the evil Dio and his minions. Demos Sleeping Dogs Dragon’s Dogma EA Sports Central Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure HD NHL 13 Retro/Grade minis The Next Space Top Trumps All Stars PlayStation 2 Classic Gungrave: Overdose – Developed by Red Entertainment, Gungrave O.D. takes the carnage-based formula of the original, adds more characters and some new abilities to the mix. Expanding on its predecessor, it throws you in a cel-shaded world of exaggerated firefights and near delirious action sequences. In addition to franchise hero Grave, there are two additional fighters to choose from: Rocketbilly Redcadillac and Juji Kabane, who meet up with Grave at the beginning of the game. With the exception of the very first training battle, all three characters have the same set of missions to go through and deliver a different experience.

For PS+ this week:

Deals
Adventures to Go! - PSP - $7.50 - Begins 8/21
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $11.99 - Ends 8/27
Dust 514 - Mercenary Pack - $9.99 - Begins 8/21
Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl - PSP - $7.50 - Begins 8/21
Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley - PSP - $7.50 - Begins 8/21
Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon - PSP - $7.50 - Begins 8/21
Reel Fishing: The Great Outdoors - PSP - $7.50 - Begins 8/21

Betas
Dust 514 - Ends 9/4

Any idea what the cost of MGS2/3 will be? I may bite for Vita if it's not too bad. Otherwise I'll just wait for the cartridge to hit $20.

I'd guess that they're be $20 each, but I haven't seen official prices yet.

Sounds about right. Oh, well, thanks.

While I'm writing this up, myke. They're $15 each on PS3 and $20 each on Vita, which I guess is how they account for the extra game on the PS3 collection.