What's in the PS Store (5/31/16): Neon Chrome, Oxenfree, Primal, There Came an Echo, Plague Inc, & More!

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Here are the top-selling games on PSN for June:
Top 20 PSN and PS3 Full Games

  1. Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 – With an impressive array of cards and multiplayer fun, this is one game strategy minded gamers won’t want to miss.
  2. The Walking Dead – Episode 1
  3. Journey
  4. I Am Alive
  5. Batman: Arkham City – The PS3 Full Game release to one of 2011’s best titles arrives just in time for this summer’s big blockbuster movie.
  6. Grand Theft Auto IV Digital
  7. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition
  8. inFAMOUS Festival of Blood
  9. Fight Night Champion
  10. Castle Crashers
  11. Pure Chess – Chess fans jumped on this remarkable game featuring connectivity functionality with its PS Vita counterpart.
  12. Sonic CD
  13. Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown – VF5’s remarkable showing this month was echoed with a fine performance at this year’s EVO2K fighting game tournament.
  14. Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
  15. Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves – The building excitement for Sly’s new adventure on both PS3 and PS Vita has gamers revisiting his older but still amazingly playable adventures.
  16. Sly 2: Band of Thieves
  17. PAYDAY The Heist
  18. Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II
  19. Resident Evil 4
  20. Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale

Top 10 PS Vita Games

  1. METAL GEAR SOLID: HD COLLECTION – Solid Snake, Raiden, and Naked Snake’s adventures are too good to not pick up in portable form.
  2. Gravity Rush
  3. Table Top Tanks
  4. Pure Chess PS Vita
  5. Escape Plan
  6. PulzAR
  7. Resistance: Burning Skies
  8. The Pinball Arcade PS Vita
  9. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes PS Vita
  10. Plants vs. Zombies PS Vita

Top 5 PS3 Add-Ons

  1. FIFA Soccer 12 PREMIUM GOLD JUMBO
  2. Battlefield Premium – Battlefield 3’s premium subscription service starts things off with a bang.
  3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Collection 2
  4. Mass Effect 3 Premium Spectre Pack
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Collection 1

Top 5 PSone Classics

  1. LEGEND OF DRAGOON
  2. FINAL FANTASY VII
  3. Tomba! – Platforming is alive and well in the PS one Classics with Tomba! debuting in fine form.
  4. Crash Bandicoot
  5. FINAL FANTASY VIII

Top 5 PS2 Classics

  1. Need for Speed Most Wanted – The Need for Speed series rarely disappoints as gamers found out that this PS2 Classic still goes strong.
  2. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
  3. Max Payne
  4. Odin Sphere
  5. God Hand

Top 5 PSP Games

  1. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite – With endless missions, equipment, (obviously) monsters, this title is the gift that keeps on giving. And giving, and giving…
  2. Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
  3. God of War: Ghost of Sparta
  4. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS
  5. DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY
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Dyad looks like Rez on acid... :drool:

Thanks for the update as always. ;)

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Malicious will finally be coming out on July 24 for $9.99.[/QUOTE]

:lol:

I got tired of waiting so I picked up the HK version to replace my JPN one (so I can understand it now) since it was on sale last week on the HK store for $5 and I had credit on there from 2 years ago that needed burned up and decided to finally use it up.

Glad it's finally coming out, but man that sure took an extremely long time to do so.
 
The new Blogcast is out, so here are next week's releases:

Games
Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
Dyad - $14.99
Record of Agarest War 2
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles - $14.99 - Move Compatible
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles - $14.99 - Move Compatible

Add-ons
Dragon's Dogma
LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes
Mass Effect 3
Rainbow Moon
Record of Agarest War 2
SoulCalibur V
Street Fighter X Tekken
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier
Warriors Orochi 3

Playable on Vita:

PSP
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Midnight Club LA Remix
 
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Neon Alley:
We’re always looking for ways to deliver PlayStation gamers the entertainment you crave. Hot off the presses from Comic-Con is news that we will be the exclusive launch partner for VIZ Media’s Neon Alley – a 24-hour anime channel – to PlayStation Network in Fall 2012. Neon Alley will be a subscription-based service available to all PS3 owners in the U.S. and Canada for $6.99 per month. Neon Alley will include a mix of action, adventure, science fiction, supernatural, fantasy, and horror anime, all uncut and dubbed in English, and presented in HD (when available), including include blockbuster anime titles like Naruto Shippuden, Inuyasha: The Final Act, and Death Note, as well as new titles such as Tiger & Bunny, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc, Zetman, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, plus original content that provides news and behind-the-scenes access for anime and manga fans.
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Crunchyroll:
That’s not all, though. It was recently unveiled that the Crunchyroll App will be coming to PSN, streaming directly from your PS3 console. Current subscribers will be able to log in with their existing account to access all the benefits, including streaming the episodes of popular anime shows such as Naruto Shippuden, Shugo Chara, Hunter X Hunter, Sket Dance, and Korean drama shows like Dr. Jing, Jumong, The King 2 Hearts and more. And if you’re not a member yet – you can also sign up for a 30-day free trial directly from your PS3. The packages include Anime membership (all anime titles and simulcasts for $6.95 per month), Drama membership (all drama titles and simulcasts for $6.95 per month), or All-Access membership (all titles and simulcasts for $11.95 per month).
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The Drop for this week:
PlayStation Network

DYAD – Dyad is an abstract racing/shooter/puzzle hybrid where players move forward by manipulating other vessels on the track. Dyad also explores the mind state of the player — the game is designed to create a strong sense of flow, upon which it offers different contemplative approaches.

The topics of contemplation, called Mantras, create a thought-based metagame on top of the audio-visual gameplay. An independently-developed project created by Shawn McGrath, Dyad is made for play on PlayStation 3 consoles.

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles – Arm yourself against the horrors of the city in this sequel to the gun shooting game Umbrella Chronicles. Darkside Chronicles takes place in Resident Evil 2′s Racoon City. It’s September 29, 1998, and the city has turned to hell due to the effects of the T-virus. Players take control of Claire Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy to deal with the undead. Only this time, the enemy is not the Umbrella Corporation … instead, players venture into the unexplored areas of the Resident Evil story, along with the darker passages of the characters’ histories.

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles – Umbrella Chronicles takes place from the first person as your characters move through a fully 3D mansion. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from past Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new never-before-seen locations, such as Umbrella’s stronghold.

Record of Agarest War 2 – Following up in a series by acclaimed Japanese role-playing game designers RED and Idea Factory, Record of Agarest War 2 features all-new strategy RPG gameplay, HD graphics, and bonus mini-games! The Limited Edition release enhances the experience with a unique set of items for franchise fans.

One day, the world was enveloped by a mysterious blinding light. The destruction it caused was terrible, even as the light itself was sublime in its beauty, and it made those who witnessed the awesome display think of the unrestrained rage and fury of the divine. The central continent, from where the light is believed to have originated from, went silent, while at the same time demons began to spread throughout the world like a plague. Amongst the survivors of the catastrophe, that fateful day became known as the “Day of Light.”
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The PS+ Schedule for the rest of July:
Earlier this month, we delivered a big update to your PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection with the addition of great games like Gotham City Impostors, Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, and Renegade Ops. These three games continue to be free for Plus members, in addition to nine more free AAA games, like LittleBigPlanet 2, inFAMOUS 2, and Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One. That’s not all for this month, though! To round out July (and even getting a bit into August), we’ve got even more goodness for Plus members!

July 17th PlayStation Plus Update

Dyad – 20% Off: Dyad is an abstract game that is influenced by many genres, including racing games, fighting games, puzzle games and classic arcade shooters. Each of the game’s 27 different levels utilizes a variety of mechanics and present unique challenges: forming long combos, racing, surviving as long as possible, hitting certain top speeds, and more. Releasing as part of the 7/17 PlayStation Store Update, we’re proud to present this highly-anticipated game to all Plus members at a 20% discount on day one! Want more info? Check out all the coverage from the PlayStation Blog on this title, or hop into the PlayStation Forums thread to discuss it with the community.

The Games (PlayStation Store Promotion): Start Your Training. Once again four years have gone by in a flash, and the world is getting together to compete in The Games. To celebrate, snag two bonus sporty PS one Classics free: International Track & Field and Hot Shots Golf 2. International Track and Field is a 3D update to the classic Track & Field series and offers fun competition in over 11 different Olympic Events. Hot Shots Golf 2’s gameplay still shines as well, with easy to pick up and play golf action. If you own a PSP and have a Plus subscription through your PS3, you’ll be able to activate these free Plus downloads on your PSP, as well as your PS3. In addition, the sale will feature 50% discounts on select titles for Plus members too.

July 24th & 31st PlayStation Plus Update

PSN PLAY – 20% off: This legendary PlayStation Store event returns with a killer lineup of new releases and special incentives. PlayStation Plus members get the edge though as each of these highly anticipated new releases will have a 20% discount for all members during the first week! By participating in this event, you’ll not only get discounts on each week of a game’s release (including the pre-order week), but the more you buy, the more actual dollars will end up back in your wallet! So watch out for the pre-order of Expendables 2, starting 7/24 and game release on 7/31.

Sound Shapes, Papo & Yo, and Counter Strike: Global Offensive are also in the wings to rock your PSN world in PSN PLAY, which continues into August. Want more info? Read more about the PSN PLAY event right here or discuss it in the PlayStation Community forums.

Malicious – 20% off: In Malicious, you’ll take control of a “Spirit Vessel” awakened by prophets to defeat Holders, evil giants bent on destroying The Kingdom. You’re armed with the Mantle of Cinders, a magical artifact that takes the form of weapons or a shield. This awesome new PSN title sports a 20% discount in its debut week on the PlayStation Store on 7/24!

That’s it for now, but keep your feedback coming in by posting your thoughts on this update in the comments section. We got some great feedback from the questions posed in the update earlier this month, so thank you for making your voice heard. What games will you be picking up this month?

Thanks, and see you in the comments!

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Malicious – 20% off: In Malicious, you’ll take control of a “Spirit Vessel” awakened by prophets to defeat Holders, evil giants bent on destroying The Kingdom. You’re armed with the Mantle of Cinders, a magical artifact that takes the form of weapons or a shield. This awesome new PSN title sports a 20% discount in its debut week on the PlayStation Store on 7/24!

The PS+ Schedule for the rest of July:[/QUOTE]

When I bought it from the HK store when it was on sale, I also got a free PS Mini for buying the game, gotta look to see which one I want though, since I don't know any of the titles that were on the list when I looked.
 
Deals
Blazing Souls Accelate - PSP - $14.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Cho Aniki Zero - PSP - $9.99 - Permanent Price Drop
DJ Max Portable 3 - PSP - $19.99
Fate/Extra - PSP - $14.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Fight Night Champion - $20.99
Hamsterball - $4.99
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational - Vita - $25.19
Hustle Kings - Vita - $6.99 - Includes PS3 Version
Hydrophobia: Prophecy - $2.49 - Move Compatible
Jikandia: The Timeless Land - $14.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Madden NFL 12 - PSP - $13.99
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - $4.99
Mimana Iyar Chronicle - PSP - $14.99 - Permanent Price Drop
MLB 2K12 - PSP - $6.99
NBA 2K12 - PSP - $13.99
Rayman Origins - $19.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Record of Agarest War - $19.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Sports Champions - $20.99 - Move Required
Top Spin 4 - $20.99 - Move Compatible
Virtua Tennis 4 - Vita - $27.99
XS Junior League Football - PSP/PS3 - $4.19

Games
Crysis 2 Maximum Edition - $29.99 - Full Game + All Add-ons - 6.36 GB
Dyad - $14.99 - 1.31 GB
Record of Agarest War 2 - $44.99 - 14 GB
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles - $14.99 - Move Compatible - 6.45 GB
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles - $14.99 - Move Compatible - 5.34 GB

Add-ons
Dragon’s Dogma - From A Different Sky Part 9 - $0.99
Dragon’s Dogma: Weapon Pack: The Debilitator - $2.99
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - 5 Heroes Pack - $1.99
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - 5 Villains Pack - $1.99
Mass Effect 3 - Earth Multiplayer Expansion - Free
Rainbow Moon - 50,000 Rainbow Pearls (Gorodo) + Fire Ring - $1.99
Rainbow Moon - 50,000 Rainbow Pearls (Serena) + Pearl Ring - $1.99
Rainbow Moon - 50,000 Rainbow Pearls (Zelorus) + Black Ring - $1.99
Rainbow Moon - 90,000 Rainbow Coins - $1.99
Rainbow Moon - Rainbow Pearls Bundle (Large - $6.99
Rainbow Moon - Amulet Set (Double) - $1.49
Rainbow Moon - Starter Pack (Medium) - $1.99
Real Steel - Value Pack 1 - $9.99
Record Of Agarest War 2 - 2nd Generation Exclusive Pack - $3.99
Record Of Agarest War 2 - Add-On Dungeon 3 Enhambre - Free
Record Of Agarest War 2 - Bonus Point Pack 4 - $4.49
Record Of Agarest War 2 - Frensberge Specialty Pack 2 - $1.49
Record Of Agarest War 2 - Priscilla Can Do It Pack - Free
Record Of Agarest War 2 - Right To The Blacksmith Pack 4 - Free
Record Of Agarest War 2 - Shaldie Mail Order 1 Pack - $2.49
Rock Band 3 - "Love Shack" by The B-52′s - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "My Body" by Young The Giant - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Not Again" by Staind - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Reckless & Relentless" by Asking Alexandria - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Mystery Train" by Jerry Naylor - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Gamers Unite" by Dante’s Dream - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "Deny" by Betrayed by Sorrow - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "I Don’t Want to Hear About Your Crappy Boyfriend" by Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives - $0.99
Soulcalibur V - Cepheus Compatibility Pack 8 - Free
Soulcalibur V - Dark Warrior Armor 1 - $2.99
Soulcalibur V - Modern Costumes 3 - $1.99
Soulcalibur V - School Uniforms 1 - $1.99
Soulcalibur V - Ancient Armor 2 - $1.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Combo Editor - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - SF Boost Gem Pack 7 - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - SF Boost Gem Pack 8 - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - TK Boost Gem Pack 7 - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - TK Boost Gem Pack 8 - $0.99
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier - Arctic Strike - $9.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Dynasty Trad Costume - $2.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Stage Pack 4 - $3.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Stage Pack 5 - $2.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Wall Papers 3 - $3.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - BGM Pack 3 - $1.99

Videos
Crysis 3 E3 Trailer
Darksiders 2 – The Last Sermon Trailer
Dirt Showdown Launch Trailer
Dirt Showdown Short #1: What Goes On Tour
Dirt Showdown Short #2: Go Hard Or Go Home
Dirt Showdown Short #3: Never Lift Off
Doom 3 BFG Edition Debut Trailer
Spec Ops: The Line – Launch Trailer

Themes
PlayStation London UK

Wallpaper
Dyad (2)

Avatars
Rainbow Moon (5) - $0.49 each

Vita Demos
Escape Plan - 541 MB

PlaySation Plus

Deals
Dyad - $11.99 - End 7/24
Fight Night Champion - $14.69
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational - Vita - $17.63
Hustle Kings - Vita - $4.89 - Includes PS3 Version
Madden NFL 12 - PSP - $9.79
MLB 2K12 - PSP - $4.89
NBA 2K12 - PSP - $9.79
Sports Champions - $14.69
Top Spin 4 - $14.69
Virtua Tennis 4 - Vita - $19.59
XS Junior League Football - PSP/PS3 - $2.93

Games
Hot Shots Golf 2 - PSP/PS3
International Track and Field - PSP/PS3

Full Game Trials
Record of Agarest War 2
 
So is Zen Pinball ever coming out for Vita or should I just give up waiting? The last that I can find that was said was "spring" and its now over half way through July. Are we talking Spring 2013 or what?
 
The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here are next week's releases:

Games
Foosball 2012 - $7.99, $5.99 for PS+ - Includes Vita version - Move Compatible
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Malicious - $9.99, $7.99 for PS+
Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City

Minis
Gang Wars
I Kill Zombies
Time Soldiers
Wizorb - $3.99

Demos
Foosball 2012
Frogger Hyper Arcade Edition

Add-ons
Dragon's Dogma
Foosball 2012
Pure Chess
Rainbow Moon
Saints Row The Third

Vita Games
Foosball 2012 - $7.99, $5.99 for PS+ - Includes PS3 version
Puddle - $7.99

Vita Add-ons
Foosball 2012
Gravity Rush
Pure Chess

PlayStation Plus

Full Game Trials
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Coming to the Vita PS Store:

PSP
Beaterator
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Minis
Canabalt
Floating Cloud God Saves The Pilgrim
Velocity
 
12 GBs for Resident Evil Chronicles?!? Capcom should stop being cheap and release it on Blu Ray disc. No way am I going to spend the hard drive space plus the time it takes to download 12 GBs off of the slow PSN network.
 
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The Drop for this week:
PlayStation Network

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes – Heroes from the DC Universe join up with the Caped Crusader to root out evil in LEGO Batman 2: Super Heroes. The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker. Batman fans of all ages will enjoy a new and original story filled with classic LEGO videogame action and humor as players fight to put the villains back behind bars.

Malicious – In the action game Malicious, you are a “Spirit Vessel,” called into the world by the Prophets to vanquish evil. Armed with the “Mantle of Cinders,” a cloak that can absorb power from destroyed objects as well as shift form, you wage battle with the “Malicious.”

Rather than crawling through lengthy dungeons to find and defeat enemies, this game gives you the power to select whichever stage you want and jump directly into epic boss battles in whatever order you please. Upon defeating each boss, you’ll absorb its power to obtain new and unique abilities, so the choice is yours as to how you’ll progress. In the end, however, you have one goal — prepare to face the ultimate evil, Malicious!

Puddle (PS Vita) – The player must work with friction, momentum, and the unique properties of each type of fluid and environment to send as much of each puddle past fires, rifts, potential spills and more. But watch out: the fluid motion is realistic!

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City – Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City delivers a true third person team based shooter experience set within the dark and sinister Resident Evil universe and a reinterpretation of the events depicted in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. Zombies and Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.W’s) add to the mix as players not only compete against an opposing squad but also tackle this third unpredictable element, creating a brand new style of gameplay and breaking the conventions of traditional team based shooters.

Foosball 2012 (PS3 and PS Vita w/ PS Move Support) – Enjoy one of the most popular sports in the world from the comfort of your home on PS3, or enjoy it anywhere on PS Vita and challenge your friends in a local multiplayer for up to four players and online multiplayer and leaderboards. With support for optional single-or double-controller PlayStation Move play (standard DualShock control is also featured) allowing for tight and fast gameplay control, Foosball 2012 is the supreme experience for table soccer fans.

Demos
Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition
Puddle (PS Vita)

minis
Wizorb
Gang Wars
I Kill Zombies
Time Soldiers
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For PlayStation Plus:

Deals
The Expendables 2: The Videogame - $11.99 - Pre-order w/exclusive theme
Malicious - $7.99
 
Rainbow moon is already getting dlc? I knew i didn't buy it for a reason. I hope they release a saints row 3 goty with all the dlc.
 
Deals
Breakquest - PS3/PSP - $0.99
Shark Week Dynamic Theme - $1.99
WWE ’12 - Fan Axxess - $5.99
WWE All-Stars - Million Dollar Pack - $0.99
WWE All-Stars - All-Time Greats Pack - $1.99
WWE All-Stars - American Dream Pack - $0.99
WWE All-Stars - Southern Charisma Pack - $1.49
WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2011 - Fan Axxess - $4.99
WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2011 - WWE Discount Pack 1 - $3.49
WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2011 - WWE Discount Pack 2 - $1.49
WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2009 - Roster Update - $2.49
WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2009 - Roster Update 2 - $2.49
WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2010 - Stone Cold Steve Austin - $0.49

Games
The Expendables 2: The Videogame - $14.99 - Pre-order w/exclusive theme - Out 7/31
Foosball 2012 - $7.99 - 134 MB - Move Compatible - Includes Vita Version
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - $49.99 - 5.97 GB
Malicious - $9.99 - 528 MB
Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City - $49.99 - 4.18 GB
Worms 2: Armageddon Game of the Year - $27.49 - 272 MB

Minis
Gang Wars - $2.99 - 13 MB
I Kill Zombies - $2.99 - 44 MB
Time Soldiers - $2.99 - 14 MB
Wizorb - $3.99 - 15 MB

Demos
Dyad - 1.31 GB
Foosball 2012 - 134 MB
Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition - 201 MB

Add-ons
Dragon’s Dogma - Motley Crew - $1.99
Dragon’s Dogma - From a Different Sky Part 10 - $0.99
Foosball 2012 - Bonus Cities - $1.99
Foosball 2012 - Pin Shot - $0.49
Foosball 2012 - Pull Shot - $0.49
Foosball 2012 - Snake Shot - $0.49
Foosball 2012 - Tic-Tac Shot - $0.49
Prototype 2 - RADNET Access Pack - $9.99
Pure Chess - Temple Game Pack - $2.49
Rainbow Moon - 270,000 Rainbow Coins - $3.99
Rainbow Moon - Starter Pack (Large) - $2.99
Rainbow Moon - Amulet Set (Triple) - $1.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Right to the Blacksmith Pack 5 - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Overtake Your Rival Pack 2 - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Frensberge Specialty Pack 3 - $1.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - 3rd Generation Exclusive Pack - $3.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Right to the Blacksmith Pack 6 - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Right to the Blacksmith Pack 7 - Free
Rock Band 3 - "Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls)" by Foster the People - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Helena Beat" by Foster the People - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Under Cover of Darkness" by The Strokes - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Dear Insanity" by Asking Alexandria - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Death in the Garden" by Dance for the Dying - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "Wish I Was Dead" by Harbour Grace - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "This Gigantic Robot Kills" by MC Lars feat. MC Bat Commander and Suburban Legends - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "A Blinding Light" by Blackguard - $1.99
Rocksmith - "(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding - $2.99
Rocksmith - "What’s Going On" by Marvin Gaye - $2.99
Rocksmith - "My Girl" by The Temptations - $2.99
Saints Row The Third - Horror Pack - $2.99
White Knight Chronicles II - Artifact Plans (Black Knight Sword) - Free
White Knight Chronicles II - Artifact Plans (Sun King Sword) - Free
White Knight Chronicles II - Artifact Plans (Dragon Knight Spear) - Free
White Knight Chronicles II - Artifact Plans (White Knight Sword) - Free
Worms 2: Armageddon - Game of the Year Upgrade Pack - $17.49

Videos
Jeremy Mcgrath’S Offroad: Launch Trailer
Rainbow Moon Dev Diary 1: Introduction
Rainbow Moon Dev Diary 2: Combat
Rainbow Moon Dev Diary 3: Party Management
Rainbow Moon Dev Diary 4: Character Development
Rainbow Moon Dev Diary 5: Equipment & Crafting
Resistance: Burning Skies Memorial Trailer
Rocksmith Queen Dlc Trailer

Premium Themes
American City NYC Times Square - $2.99 - Dynamic
B17 WWII - $2.99 - Dynamic
German Futbol - $2.99 - Dynamic
Malicious Erica - $2.99 - Dynamic
Malicious Mad Queen - $2.99 - Dynamic
Malicious Valeria - $2.99 - Dynamic
Utherworlds Hellzunas - $2.99 - Dynamic
Utherworlds Where Fears Roam - $2.99 - Dynamic
Utherworlds Winds of Change - $2.99 - Dynamic

Avatars
Dragon's Dogma (10) - $0.49 each
Dynasty Warriors 7 (10) - $0.49 each
Dynasty Warriors Next (16) - $0.49 each
Malicious (10) - $0.49 each
Malicious Bundle 1 - $1.49
Malicious Bundle 2 - $1.49
Quantum Conundrum (6) - $0.49 each

Vita Games
Foosball 2012 - $7.99 - 134 MB - Includes PS3 Version
Puddle - $7.99 - 558 MB

Vita Demos
Foosball 2012 - 134 MB
Puddle - 558 MB

Vita Add-ons
Foosball 2012 - Bonus Cities - $1.99
Foosball 2012 - Pin Shot - $0.49
Foosball 2012 - Pull Shot - $0.49
Foosball 2012 - Snake Shot - $0.49
Foosball 2012 - Tic-Tac Shot - $0.49
Gravity Rush - Military DLC Pack - $3.99
Pure Chess - Temple Game Pack - $2.49

PlayStation Plus

Deals
The Expendables 2: The Videogame - $11.99 - Pre-order w/exclusive theme - Out 7/31 - Ends 7/31
Foosball 2012 - $5.99 - Move Compatible - Includes Vita Version
Foosball 2012 - Vita - $5.99 - Includes PS3 Version
Malicious - $7.99

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LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - 5.97 GB

Avatars
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The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here are the new releases for next week:

Games
The Expendables 2: The Videogame - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+
Ridge Racer Unbounded
Sound Shapes - $14.99, $11.99 PS+ - Pre-order for 8/7 - Includes Vita Version

PS2 Classics
Grand Theft Auto 3
War of the Monsters

Demos
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Add-ons
Belator MMA Onslaught
DC Universe Online
LittleBigPlanet 2
Record of Agarest War 2
Spec Ops: The Line

PS3 Apps
Crunchyroll

Vita Games
Sound Shapes - $14.99, $11.99 PS+ - Pre-order for 8/7 - Includes PS3 Version

PSP Games
Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time

Coming to Vita's PS Store:

PSP
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
The Warriors
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here are the new releases for next week:

PS2 Classics
War of the Monsters
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Talk about a really overlooked game, this is the definition of it.

Glad to see someone at Sony didn't forget about it, a nice throwback to the B monster movie genre, shame Santa Monica studio kind of left it in the dirt to rot after it was released, but then again it didn't fly off of the shelves, which didn't help its case.

Speaking of Santa Monica studio....

Is there any reason why Twisted Metal Black is not on PSN? Why was it only available to those who got the Twisted Metal (PS3) Limited Edition and not sold to the masses?

Heard any reason for this?
 
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/07/29/the-drop-week-of-july-30th-2012-new-releases/

The Drop for this week:
PlayStation Network

Ridge Racer: Unbounded – The popular racing franchise takes a hard swerve in a unique direction with Ridge Racer Unbounded, adding a punishing dose of destruction to the familiar arcade gameplay. Get ready to take the action off the circuits and into the streets for one of the most action-packed and destructive racing games ever seen. Players will careen through the competition using their four-wheeled street-racing thoroughbreds as high-octane wrecking machines with a new mantra — Drive, Destroy, Dominate.

Expendables 2 – Four Expendables (Barney, Gunner, Caesar and Yin Yang) are hired to rescue an extremely valuable, kidnapped Chinese billionaire. It’s all business, until all hell breaks loose and the explosive mix of testosterone and kerosene detonates in a massive fireball that never lets up as the relentless action concludes where the new movie begins.

Demos

Expendables 2
Transformers 2: Fall of Cybertron
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

PlayStation 2 Classics

Grand Theft Auto 3 – Mob bosses need favors, crooked cops need help, the street gangs want you dead; so to compensate you’ll have to rob, steal, and kill in order to stay alive, while using your resources to track down the woman who betrayed you and earn your rightful revenge. But that’s all in a day’s work in Rockstar Games’ ambitious PS2 sequel, Grand Theft Auto III. Developed by DMA Design, GTA3 is the first installment of the series to utilize a fully three-dimensional living city with open environments and non-linear gameplay. Additional features include a cast of hundreds of different characters, more than 50 types of vehicles, three hours of professionally recorded music, and a huge array of deadly street weapons.

War of the Monsters – Get ready to embody the soul of a 100-foot tall monstrosity as you clash with opponents in thriving cities, run rampant through bustling streets, pulverize opponents with body slams and fight off military defenses. War of the Monsters enables you to re-live your favorite monster movies with ten different creatures engaging in all out carnage. Ten fully interactive environments offer numerous weapons, including steel girders, radio antenna, moving vehicles, building rubble, army tanks and more. Clobber opponents with thunderous uppercuts, hand-to-hand weapons and destructive special attacks. Use huge hunks of debris as a shield, topple buildings onto your foes or pick up and throw tanker trucks like toys. Take advantage of environmental attacks such as tidal waves and earthquakes to defeat your opponent and claim total domination.
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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012...-episodes-1-and-2-free-with-playstation-plus/

Here's the full PS+ schedule for the next few weeks:
On August 7th, PlayStation Plus members will get Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead Episodes 1& 2 added to their Instant Game Collection. That’s not all – in the next few weeks PlayStation Plus members will also receive significant discounts on the latest and best PSN games a part of PSN PLAY event, beginning tomorrow, July 31st.

July 31st PlayStation Plus Update

The Expendables 2 Video game

20% off for PlayStation Plus Members (PSN Price: $14.99, PS+ Price: $11.99)

The 2012 PSN PLAY event kicks off with a first week discount on one of the most intense co-op shooters on PSN. Grab a friend (or three) and join four of the Expendables (Barney, Gunner, Caesar and Yin Yang) in a mission to rescue akidnapped billionaire. Featuring vehicular combat, four-player co-op story and challenge modes, and a wealth stages set in exotic locales, The Expendables 2 Videogame is a fantastic experience for gamers that dig hardcore shoot em up action.

Also, don’t forget that starting this week PlayStation Plus members can pre-order SoundShapes from the PlayStation Store and get 20% off boththe PS3 and PS Vita versions of the game (of which come bundled together for one price) as well as an exclusive PS3 theme. Note: Pre-orders for SoundShapes will only take place on the PS3 store as the gift with purchase theme is only useable for PS3 systems. Vita only owners don’t worry as you can still snag the 20% Plus discount on the store the 1st week the releases.

August 7th PlayStation Plus Update

The Walking Dead Episode 1: A New Day

Free for PlayStation Plus Members (PSN Price: $4.99)

The first episode from Telltale Games’ universally-acclaimed series The Walking Dead by will be available to all PlayStation Plus members as part of the Instant Game Collection! Follow a set of unique characters as they fight for survival amongst the ever-growing “walker” population, and encounter threats from both undead and human enemies.

The Walking Dead Episode 2: Starved for Help

Free for PlayStation Plus Members (PSN Price: $4.99)

We’re also delivering PlayStation Plus members the second episode in The Walking Dead series as part of the Instant Game Collection! Following the decisions you made in A New Day, you’ll be confronted with even more gut-wrenching scenarios and thrilling action sequences with your fellow survivors. Like Episode 1, Starved for Help was adored by critics for its riveting gameplay and dramatic storyline, where players need to make harrowing decisions on the fly.

SoundShapes

20% off for PlayStation Plus Members (PSN Price: $14.99, PS+ Price: $11.99)

This week marks the release of the highly-anticipated PSN exclusive SoundShapes. Marrying brilliant side-scrolling 2D gameplay with unique musical compositions, you’ll be hooked by the incredible landscapes you’ll see and hear in SoundShapes. Available for both PS3 and PS Vita systems together for one special price, PlayStation Plus members will be getting the absolute best deal with a 20% discount. If you already had your pre-order locked in, you’re all set! Make sure to check out the trailer above, which introduces musicians Beck and Pyramid Attack into the lineup of amazing levels in SoundShapes.
With the August 7th update, you’ll also be able to pre-order the next PSN PLAY game Papo & Yo, which will also have a 20% discount for all PlayStation Plus members. Everyone that pre-orders the game will get an exclusive Papo & Yo theme, so don’t sleep on it!

We’ll be coming at you with another update on August 13th, with more additions to the Instant Game Collection and additional awesome sauce. Until then, watch the PS.Blog for our weekly PlayStation Store Updates to see what additional content is added for PlayStation Plus members. Please leave us your feedback in the comments, and help us by rating the Instant Game Collection lineup on a scale from 1 – 10. If there was one thing you could change about PlayStation Plus, what would it be?
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More info:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012...aystation-plus/comment-page-1/#comment-738329
Both Walking Dead games replace Gotham City Impostors on next week’s PS Store Update. Sorry about the beta news though. A bit out of my hands but it’s coming. Watch the Plus post in another 2 weeks to get the news. But again, very sorry for not being able to deliver the news as originally scheduled.
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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012...aystation-plus/comment-page-2/#comment-738406
It’s certainly not a guarantee that the rest of the WD episodes will be coming to Plus. We review what the best content is that we can secure from month to month. So I wouldn’t assume that the rest of WD is coming to Plus.
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Highly recommend people try the Walking Dead adventure game. I'm waiting for the rest to release before I pick up beyond chapter 1, however it was quite fun and interesting for what I played. Has some re-playability based on decisions you make. Just let it be known that you can never make everybody happy and people will die. Decisions are timed based, but you can pause to take some time to muse over what decision to make.
 
[quote name='jsdgame']i want some GTA VC and GTA SA HD please lol[/QUOTE]

I really wish they would make a HD remake of all the PS2 games, GTA III, VC, SA, LCS, and VCS. But i doubt that is going to happen.
 
[quote name='The 7th Number']I really wish they would make a HD remake of all the PS2 games, GTA III, VC, SA, LCS, and VCS. But i doubt that is going to happen.[/QUOTE]

yeah...if they do...i'll drop $65 on this lol...best game was SA...but i loved all of them...
 
So, the store has already updated.

It did it exactly 10:30 AM pacific time. How do I know?

I was in the store trying to purchase some PSP games before the Atlus sale ended today. I kept getting errors when I went to checkout. So, I exited the store and when I came back Crimson Gem Saga was no longer $7.49 but back to the full price of $14.99. :sad:

It still says it's 50% in the store but the price doesn't reflect that.
Is there anyone to possibly contact about giving me the earlier discount? It's still technically July, and the Atlus sale was supposed to be -all- of July.
 
Note: Due to an unforeseen complication, the Grand Theft Auto III PS2 Classic is not publishing with today’s Store post. We will update you when a new release date has been identified. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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We made a note about this at the top of the post. There were some last minute issues with getting clearance for a certain audio track in the game; but the teams at Rockstar are on it to review how to best get this title on PSN.
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Well that fucking sucks.
 
[quote name='eldergamer']So, the store has already updated.

It did it exactly 10:30 AM pacific time. How do I know?

I was in the store trying to purchase some PSP games before the Atlus sale ended today. I kept getting errors when I went to checkout. So, I exited the store and when I came back Crimson Gem Saga was no longer $7.49 but back to the full price of $14.99. :sad:

It still says it's 50% in the store but the price doesn't reflect that.
Is there anyone to possibly contact about giving me the earlier discount? It's still technically July, and the Atlus sale was supposed to be -all- of July.[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately you SOL cause once the store updated the sale is over even it's still July. A couple notes to remember about the PSN store:
-Never buy anything thats not onsale on Monday.
-Don't procrastinate on sales. Buy all games on sale by the following Monday.

There was plenty of time to get in on the Atlus sale.
 
blah...i knew it...something told me that gta3 wasnt going to be posted on the store, no wonder i've been in a bad mood...oh well...thats 10 less to spend.. i'm still aggravated...
 
Deals
Cuboid - $4.99

Games
The Expendables 2 Videogame - $14.99 - 1.15 GB
Ridge Racer Unbounded - $44.99 - 1.46 GB
Sound Shapes - $14.99 - Pre-order w/Theme - Releases 8/7

PS2 Classics
War of the Monsters - $9.99 - 1.2 GB

Demos
The Expendables 2 Videogame - 1.15 GB
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 - 997 MB
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron - 2.1 GB

Add-ons
Bellator MMA Onslaught - Scouting Report - $0.99
The Expendables 2 Videogame - Barney Ross Full Upgrade - $0.99
The Expendables 2 Videogame - Hale Caesar Full Upgrade - $0.99
The Expendables 2 Videogame - Gunner Jensen Full Upgrade - $0.99
The Expendables 2 Videogame - Yin Yang Full Upgrade - $0.99
The Expendables 2 Videogame - All Characters Full Upgrade - $2.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Snow White Costume - $1.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Jasmine Costume - $1.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Aurora Costume - $1.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Cinderella Costume - $1.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Disney Princesses Costume Pack - $5.99
Max Payne 3 - Special Edition Pack - $1.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Right to the Blacksmith Pack 8 - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Bonus Point Pack 5 - $4.49
Record of Agarest War 2 - Bonus Point Pack 6 - $3.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Frensberge Specialty Pack 4 - $1.49
Record of Agarest War 2 - 2nd Extra Character - $2.49
Record of Agarest War 2 - Additional Massage Costumes - $2.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Shaldie Mail Order 2 Pack - $2.99
Risen 2 Dark Waters - A Pirate’s Clothes - $2.99
Risen 2 Dark Waters – Treasure Isle - $9.99
Risen 2 Dark Waters – Air Temple - $9.99
Rock Band 3 - Killswitch Engage Pack 1 - $5.49 - Includes the three songs below
Rock Band 3 - “The End of Heartache” by Killswitch Engage - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - “The Arms of Sorrow” by Killswitch Engage - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - “Starting Over” by Killswitch Engage - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - “Until I Feel Nothing” by Carnifex - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - “Come Now Follow” by Amberian Dawn - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - “Collide” by Anarchy Club - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - “Coming Undone” by Shatterglass - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - “Reson-8-R (Pts. I & II)” by Christopher J. - $0.99
Spec Ops: The Line - FUBAR Pack - $3.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Sakura Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Blanka Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Guy Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Cody Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Elena Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Dudley Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Lars Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Alisa Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - JACK-X Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Bryan Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Christie Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Lei Swap Costume - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - SF DLC Char Swap Costume Complete Pack - $3.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - TK DLC Char Swap Costume Complete Pack - $3.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - DLC Char Swap Costume Complete Pack - $5.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Additional Characters Pack - $19.99

Videos
Counter Strike Global Offensive Trailer
Dead Space 3 E3 Announce Trailer
Journey Collector’s Edition Official Trailer
Persona 4 Arena E3 Trailer
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Aigis
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Akihiko Sanada
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Chie Satonaka
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Elizabeth
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Kanji Tatsumi
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Labrys
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Mitsuru Kirijo
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Naoto Shirogane
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Shadow Labrys
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Teddie
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Yosuke Hanamura
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Yu Narukami
Persona 4 Arena Moves Video: Yukiko Amagi
Persona 4 Arena Tutorial 1
Persona 4 Arena Tutorial 2
Rainbow Moon Dev Diary 6: Conclusion
Red Johnson’S Chronicles – One Against All Trailer
Sorcery Launch Trailer
Sorcery Story Trailer
Sorcery The Making Of – Part I – The Magical Technology of Move
Sorcery The Making Of – Part II – A Hero’s Journey
Sorcery The Making Of – Part III – The Music Behind the Myth
Sorcery The Making Of – Part IV – The Creatures of Sorcery
THE EXPENDABLES 2 WORLD PREMIER GAME TRAILER

Themes
1970′s Germany - $1.49
Abstract Dragons - $1.49
Abstract Summer - $1.49
Cowgirl Bath Time w/ Rosa Acosta - $2.99 - Dynamic
Little Holland - $1.49
Magical Toadstools - $1.49
Neon Lights - $0.99
Old Mine Shaft - $1.49
Spring Petals - $1.49
Summer Music - $1.49

Wallpaper
Counter Strike: GO

Avatars
Pure Chess (4) - $0.49 each
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II Avatar Bundle - $1.49

Apps
Crunchyroll - Free

PSP Games
Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time - $29.99 - 919 MB

Vita Add-ons
Escape Plan - Underground Pack - $1.99
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PlayStation Plus

Deals
The Expendables 2 Videogame - $11.99 - Ends 8/7
Mad Riders - $8.99
Sound Shapes - $11.99 - Pre-order w/Theme - Releases 8/7 - Ends 8/14

Add-ons
Mad Riders - The Daredevil Map Pack

Avatars
Warriors Orochi 3
 
[quote name='Bumslie']Unfortunately you SOL cause once the store updated the sale is over even it's still July. A couple notes to remember about the PSN store:
-Never buy anything thats not onsale on Monday.
-Don't procrastinate on sales. Buy all games on sale by the following Monday.

There was plenty of time to get in on the Atlus sale.[/QUOTE]

I know. I was just waiting
1. to get my PSP Go.
2. in the foolish hope that my langers $10 PSN card would show up.

I'll live with my regret.
 
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/01/payday-the-heist-wolfpack-dlc-on-psn-next-week/

Attention PAYDAY crew! Wolfpack, the first PSN downloadable content for PAYDAY: The Heist, is coming to North America next Tuesday, August 7th.

We’ve been busy casing some new jobs for you, with Wolfpack featuring two never-before-seen epic heists – Undercover and Counterfeit. The Undercover heist forces players to drive away the pesky police interrupting a back alley deal, while the Counterfeit heist pressures players to use silenced weapons to keep whistle-blowing civilians from escaping an underground money printing gig. If they tell the 5-0, they’ll blow the whole operation!

We’re also arming you with new weapons and crewmembers to ensure the job goes smoothly. These new heists require advanced skills, but award bigger payouts. Key features of the Wolfpack DLC include:

New Weapons: Spray some lead on the move with the all-new auto handgun and assault rifle, or blow away tenacious foes with the shiny new grenade launcher. Need someone to watch your back? Release the deployable sentry gun to take out your enemies.

The Technician: Based on the character Wolf, the technician is a man who knows how to get things done. With a new skill set and equipment, the technician is a techno-sociopath using the sentry-gun and tool kit.

One Pays, All Play: Got friends in high places? If you are tight on cash until the next score, all you need is a friend with the content. The new heists can only be hosted if you own the DLC, but anyone with the base game can join for free.

Just When You Think You’re Out: With all-new Trophies and a raised level cap, there will be a lot more for you to brag about.

The Wolfpack DLC pack will be available in the US for $9.99. Check out the PAYDAY The Heist website for more info.

Thanks again for your support; looking forward to the in-game action!
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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012...delivers-playstation-move-fun-on-august-28th/

Lights, Camera, Party! will be out for Move on 8/28.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE_P_W-7Awc

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012...eorder-level-editor-and-trophy-mode-detailed/

Fellows! We’ve are absolutely gagging here to get Sound Shapes into your hands. Gagging! We wish it could be in your hands right now! But unfortunately that can’t be, as this week saw the release of The Expendables 2 as part of the PSN Play promotion, not us. However! If you’re popping into PlayStation Store to pick it up at any point this week you can also pre-order Sound Shapes and get an exclusive PS3 theme. That’s not to forget PSN Play’s money-saving promotion: the more games you pick up, the more money you save. So if you’ve already picked up The Expendables 2, you’ll get a cool three bucks back if you pick up Sound Shapes.

But enough of that waffle. Because we’re excited to get Sound Shapes into your hands, we wanted to kick start your imaginations by having one of our founders, Jonathan Mak, walk you through level creation using our level tools. And if you’re the kind of player who is more excited to *play* than create (and that’s fine, too) we’re revealing our Trophy mode. And yes, there is a Platinum.

So, until this point we’ve been showing you lots of different parts of our campaign mode. Just to recap: we’re providing five different albums with several tracks each, with each album including art and music from a different pair of artists, such as deadmau5 and Pixeljam or Pyramid Attack and Beck. Beating these levels will unlock their components, and then you’ll be able to mix and match them in your own levels!

In the following video, for example, Jon quickly puts together a level that (among other things) includes deadmau5 loops paired with Jim Guthrie/Superbrothers hazards, and he throws in some vocals that you might remember from our recent reveal of the Beck album Cities. He even shows off the player’s ability to record timings and change beats per minute… and it all sounds (and plays!) pretty good:

We’ve tried to make creating a song and level as fun as possible, but also effortless to upload and share. We’ve said this before, but seeing what players do with our tools is one of the things we’re *most* looking forward to. We’re certain that, after a couple of days, you’re going to blow away what Jon did here.

Something that we think (hope?) is going to take you more than a matter of days, however, is claiming our Platinum Trophy. If you’re a Trophy hunter, you’re probably well aware of the pain and glory of trying to conquer the intense Trophy levels in our pal Shawn McGrath’s new PSN exclusive Dyad. Here at Queasy Games, we didn’t want players to be distracted by playing albums in a certain way for Trophies, or trying to “game” our community. Instead we created two things: Death Mode and Beat School.

Death Mode is an unusual twist in our campaign mode. Once you’ve beaten our albums, you can flip each album over to a b-side and experience intense, single-screen timed challenges to collect notes without dying based on signature moments from each of the album’s tracks. Each win unlocks a Trophy, and it’s our hope that these will test the skills players have learned in our levels, making each Trophy win hard fought but deeply rewarding. Beat School is a different sort of challenge: here we challenge all players, even (if not especially) those who consider themselves “non musical,” to create beats on a single screen by listening and matching to a beat we have created. With luck, these levels will challenge and inspire you to go into the editor and make your own beats—if Jon’s video above hasn’t already convinced you.

Don’t forget: Sound Shapes hits PS3 and PS Vita as a cross-play title August 7th, but you can pre-order it now, receiving a lovely Cory Schmitz-designed PS3 theme and the ability to play the game on PS3 or PS Vita no matter which system you buy it on. You get both versions for one price! It’s $14.99 (20% off for a limited time for PS Plus members). And oh yeah, the Trophies are shared between both versions, too. Did we mention there’s a Platinum?
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And if you didn't see the link I posted earlier, this is a preview of the theme you get for pre-ordering Sound Shapes:

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

Deals
Two Worlds 2 Velvet Edition - $9.99

Games
Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2
King of Fighters XIII
Sound Shapes - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+ - Includes Vita version

Minis
Farm Frenzy 3

Add-ons
Dragon's Dogma
Inversion
Persona 4 Arena
Street Fighter X Tekken

Vita Games
Sound Shapes - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+ - Includes PS3 version

PSP Games coming to Vita's PS Store:

PSP
Gungnir
Manhunt 2
Unchained Blades

Being deactivated from the PS Store next week:

PS1 Classics
R-Type Delta
R-Types
 
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