PSPReview
February 29th, 2012, 13:20
Heres the latest news from the PSN Team:
And so, we reach a new Wednesday which only means some more updates to the PS Store (http://eu.playstation.com/psn/store/). Have you guys been keeping busy with your new Vita (http://eu.playstation.com/psvita/), or has your PS3 (http://www.eu.playstation.com/ps3/) seen a little bit of lovin’, too? So long as some gaming is being done, that is what I want to hear.
This week you’ll notice some changes in the list of updates. Instead of the previous list that we used to run with we’re now listing the information in a table format, which I hope is clearer to our readers. You’ll also notice Australian pricing has now been added as some of you had requested this a few times. There may be some occasional changes to the layout so we can get things just right, but hopefully this will be what you’ll be seeing from now on.
So, down to the nitty gritty!
Choplifter HD, Bioshock 2 and the Jak and Daxter Trilogy all make their way to the store this week. Choplifter HD has been asked about a fair bit so I’m glad this is now out. I also know some of you had to wait an extra week to get your paws on Jak and Daxter and that too is also now available to purchase off the PS Store.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6792457738_119aa3328d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblogeurope/6792457738/)
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations gets a demo today. Continuing the awesomeness of the Ultimate Ninja Storm series, Generations now makes it possible to play as
the various characters of the series pre and post time-skip. Can’t wait to try out little Kakashi and younger Yondaime, myself!
After what probably seems like forever, Resident Evil 2 and 3 now rear their beautiful zombie heads. PS Plus (http://eu.playstation.com/playstationplus/) members also receive this for one week at no additional cost. Sadly, we aren’t able to bring Resident Evil 2 out to our German gamers. As such, we’ve gone with Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix that we all hope makes it up somehow.
To end with, there’s more DLC this week, particularly Final Fantasy XIII-2′s new episode for Sazh and Lost Archive for Assassin’s Creed Revelations.
Hope you all have another week of fun, gaming or not. Return next week for another round of updates to the PS Store.
Adios!
PlayStation Network New Content PS3 Games
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
File Size
Bioshock 2
14.99
19.99
29.95
18
All
11GB
Choplifter HD (Trial & Unlock)
7.99
9.99
15.95
16
Not available in BE, DK, FI, DE, NL, NO, PL, PT, RU, SE, CH, UA
1.5GB
The Jak and Daxter Trilogy
29.99
39.99
59.95
12
All
7.5GB
Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
11.99
14.99
23.95
12
All
1GB
Jak II: Renegade
11.99
14.99
23.95
12
All
3.5GB
Jak 3
11.99
14.99
23.95
12
All
3GB
Killzone 3 – Multiplayer
11.99
14.99
23.95
18
All
4.1GB
Killzone 3 – Multiplayer Trial
Free
Free
Free
18
Not available in DE
4.1GB
Demos
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
File Size
FIFA Street
Free
Free
Free
3
Not available in HR, IL, KW, LU, SA, SI, TR, UA
2GB
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations
Free
Free
Free
18
All
1GB
Downloadable Content
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations
The Lost Archive
7.99
9.99
15.95
18
All
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend (also separately available for Vita)
System Voice Arrange Noel Type A, B
4.79
5.99
9.95
12
All
System Voice Arrange Rachel Type A, B
4.79
5.99
9.95
12
All
Elevator Action
Additional Stages 2
1.59
1.99
3.45
12
All
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Sazh – Heads or Tails?
2.99
3.59
6.25
16
All
Hyperdimension Neptunia MK2
16
Not available in DK, FI, NO, PL, SE
Nepgear’s Smart Cat Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Uni’s Cop Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Rom’s Ribbon Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Ram’s Ribbon Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Neptune’s Harisen Fan
0.79
0.99
1.75
Cat Ears Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Compile Heart Processor Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Histoire’s Rations
Free
Free
Free
Search Eye
1.49
1.75
2.95
Dowsing Rod
0.79
0.99
1.75
NeverDead
NeverDead Extension pack Vol. 02
3.19
3.99
6.95
18
All
Motorstorm RC (also cross compatible with Vita)
Elite Bundle I
0.79
0.99
1.75
3
All
(includes the following content, also available separately)
Elite Big Rig – “Patriot 80″
0.21
0.25
0.45
Elite Racing Truck – “Voodoo Iguana”
0.21
0.25
0.45
Elite Monster Truck – “Lunar-Tec Wendigo”
0.21
0.25
0.45
Elite Buggy – “Humbler Diablo”
0.21
0.25
0.45
Rock Band 3
Huey Lewis And The News Pack 01
2.49
3.99
6.45
12
Not available in HR, CZ, GR, HU, IN, IL, KW, LU, PL, RU, SA, SI, ZA, TR, UA, AE
(includes the following content, also available separately)
Do You Believe In Love
0.99
1.49
2.45
The Heart Of Rock & Roll
0.99
1.49
2.45
I Want A New Drug
0.99
1.49
2.45
Rock Band Network
12
Not available in HR, CZ, GR, HU, IN, IL, KW, LU, PL, RU, SA, SI, ZA, TR, UA, AE
Beer!! – Psychostick
0.99
1.49
2.45
Bullet – Drugstore Fanatics
0.59
0.79
1.30
Can ‘O Salt (Remix) – dB soundworks
0.59
0.79
1.30
Diamond Eyes – Rishloo
0.59
0.79
1.30
Fists Fall – Otep
0.99
1.49
2.45
Saints Row The Third
Bloodsucker Pack
1.19
1.49
2.45
18
All
Soul Calibur V
Music Pack 5
1.59
1.99
3.45
16
All
Trendy Customization Equipment
1.59
1.99
3.45
16
All
TRON: EVOLUTION
TRON Multiplayer Map Pack
3.99
4.99
8.45
12
All
PSP
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
Disney Pixar Cars 2
11.99
16.99
24.95
7
All
Persona 2: Innocent Sin
27.99
34.99
54.95
12
All
Persona 2: Innocent Sin/Persona 3 Portable (Bundle)
39.99
49.99
79.95
12
All
PS2 Classics
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
BCV: Battle Construction Vehicles
3.99
4.99
8.45
7
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
Leaderboard Golf
3.99
4.99
8.45
3
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
Stock Car Crash
3.99
4.99
8.45
3
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
The Cue Academy: Snooker/Pool/Billiards
3.99
4.99
8.45
3
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
The Seed
3.99
4.99
8.45
12
All
Ultimate Mind Games
3.99
4.99
8.45
3
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
WWII: Soldier
3.99
4.99
8.45
16
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
PSOne Classics
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
Resident Evil 2
7.99
9.99
15.95
18
Not available in DE
Resident Evil 3
7.99
9.99
15.95
16
All
PlayStation Plus
Title
Discount
Resident Evil 2
100% Discount for one week. Not available in DE (see Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix)
Resident Evil 3
100% Discount for one week.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
100% Discount for one week. Only available in DE.
Killzone 3 Multiplayer
50% Discount
UFC Undisputed 3 demo
DE only. One week.
Mass Effect 3 demo
DE only. One week.
Price Drops PlayStation 3
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
Mass Effect 2
19.99
47.99
29.99
59.99
49.95
99.95
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters
19.99
57.99
29.99
69.99
49.95
109.95
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2
14.99
23.99
19.99
29.99
29.95
49.95
Rayman Origins
29.99
47.99
39.99
59.99
59.95
99.95
PSP
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
Asphalt 2
7.99
11.99
9.99
14.99
15.95
23.95
Brothers in Arms D-Day
7.99
11.99
9.99
14.99
15.95
23.95
Driver ’76
7.99
11.99
9.99
14.99
15.95
23.95
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
7.99
11.99
9.99
14.99
15.95
23.95
Splinter Cell Essentials
7.99
11.99
9.99
14.99
15.95
23.95
Avatars
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
Availability
Hitman
Not available in DE
Vista
0.40
0.49
0.90
Red Tie
0.40
0.49
0.90
Gun
0.40
0.49
0.90
Crossed Hands
0.40
0.49
0.90
47
0.40
0.49
0.90
The House Of The Dead 3
Not available in DE
Zombie 1
0.21
0.25
0.45
Zombie 2
0.21
0.25
0.45
Lisa
0.21
0.25
0.45
Agent G
0.21
0.25
0.45
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
Avatar Bundle 1
0.79
0.99
1.75
All
Chloe Frazer
0.21
0.25
0.45
Charlie Cutter
0.21
0.25
0.45
Elena Fisher
0.21
0.25
0.45
Suited Nathan Drake
0.21
0.25
0.45
Suited Victor Sullivan
0.21
0.25
0.45
Dead Agent
0.21
0.25
0.45
Katherine Marlowe
0.21
0.25
0.45
Rameses
0.21
0.25
0.45
Talbot
0.21
0.25
0.45
Salim
0.21
0.25
0.45
Video Content
Title
Availability
Journey Trailer
All
Top Darts Trailer
All
Hustle Kings Trailer
All
Unit 13 Trailer
Not available in Germany
LittleBigPlanet Trailer
All
Access Episode 023
UK only
Resident Evil 6 1St Trailer
Not available in Germany
UFC 3 Contenders Gameplay Trailer
Not available in Germany
UFC Undisputed 3 Career Mode Trailer
Not available in Germany
UFC Undisputed 3 Roster Video
Not available in Germany
Far Cry 3 Stranded Trailer
Not available in Germany
London 2012 – Announce Trailer
All
Max Payne 3 Design And Tech Series: Creating A Cutting Edge Action-Shooter
Not available in Germany
Max Payne 3 Design And Techn Series: Targeting And Weapons
Not available in Germany
Darksiders II – Death Lives Trailer
Not available in Germany
FAQ
Why is there such a difference between the US store and EU store? Why do some games not make it to the EU store?
A common question with a common answer. Licensing, market and a host of other business and non-business decisions all play a part. What is often forgotten is the EU consists of not just one or two countries – it includes a variety (36!), meaning a lot more localising must be done. Certain games also retain licenses only in certain territories or have expired rights. There’s generally so many factors that can often lead to games being delayed or totally cancelled for specific regions, and sometimes this cannot be helped.
Why is there such secrecy for when a game is released or if it’s passed QA?
QA is highly confidential information and we are not permitted to communicate it.
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And so, we reach a new Wednesday which only means some more updates to the PS Store (http://eu.playstation.com/psn/store/). Have you guys been keeping busy with your new Vita (http://eu.playstation.com/psvita/), or has your PS3 (http://www.eu.playstation.com/ps3/) seen a little bit of lovin’, too? So long as some gaming is being done, that is what I want to hear.
This week you’ll notice some changes in the list of updates. Instead of the previous list that we used to run with we’re now listing the information in a table format, which I hope is clearer to our readers. You’ll also notice Australian pricing has now been added as some of you had requested this a few times. There may be some occasional changes to the layout so we can get things just right, but hopefully this will be what you’ll be seeing from now on.
So, down to the nitty gritty!
Choplifter HD, Bioshock 2 and the Jak and Daxter Trilogy all make their way to the store this week. Choplifter HD has been asked about a fair bit so I’m glad this is now out. I also know some of you had to wait an extra week to get your paws on Jak and Daxter and that too is also now available to purchase off the PS Store.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6792457738_119aa3328d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblogeurope/6792457738/)
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations gets a demo today. Continuing the awesomeness of the Ultimate Ninja Storm series, Generations now makes it possible to play as
the various characters of the series pre and post time-skip. Can’t wait to try out little Kakashi and younger Yondaime, myself!
After what probably seems like forever, Resident Evil 2 and 3 now rear their beautiful zombie heads. PS Plus (http://eu.playstation.com/playstationplus/) members also receive this for one week at no additional cost. Sadly, we aren’t able to bring Resident Evil 2 out to our German gamers. As such, we’ve gone with Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix that we all hope makes it up somehow.
To end with, there’s more DLC this week, particularly Final Fantasy XIII-2′s new episode for Sazh and Lost Archive for Assassin’s Creed Revelations.
Hope you all have another week of fun, gaming or not. Return next week for another round of updates to the PS Store.
Adios!
PlayStation Network New Content PS3 Games
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
File Size
Bioshock 2
14.99
19.99
29.95
18
All
11GB
Choplifter HD (Trial & Unlock)
7.99
9.99
15.95
16
Not available in BE, DK, FI, DE, NL, NO, PL, PT, RU, SE, CH, UA
1.5GB
The Jak and Daxter Trilogy
29.99
39.99
59.95
12
All
7.5GB
Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
11.99
14.99
23.95
12
All
1GB
Jak II: Renegade
11.99
14.99
23.95
12
All
3.5GB
Jak 3
11.99
14.99
23.95
12
All
3GB
Killzone 3 – Multiplayer
11.99
14.99
23.95
18
All
4.1GB
Killzone 3 – Multiplayer Trial
Free
Free
Free
18
Not available in DE
4.1GB
Demos
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
File Size
FIFA Street
Free
Free
Free
3
Not available in HR, IL, KW, LU, SA, SI, TR, UA
2GB
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations
Free
Free
Free
18
All
1GB
Downloadable Content
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations
The Lost Archive
7.99
9.99
15.95
18
All
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend (also separately available for Vita)
System Voice Arrange Noel Type A, B
4.79
5.99
9.95
12
All
System Voice Arrange Rachel Type A, B
4.79
5.99
9.95
12
All
Elevator Action
Additional Stages 2
1.59
1.99
3.45
12
All
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Sazh – Heads or Tails?
2.99
3.59
6.25
16
All
Hyperdimension Neptunia MK2
16
Not available in DK, FI, NO, PL, SE
Nepgear’s Smart Cat Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Uni’s Cop Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Rom’s Ribbon Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Ram’s Ribbon Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Neptune’s Harisen Fan
0.79
0.99
1.75
Cat Ears Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Compile Heart Processor Set
0.79
0.99
1.75
Histoire’s Rations
Free
Free
Free
Search Eye
1.49
1.75
2.95
Dowsing Rod
0.79
0.99
1.75
NeverDead
NeverDead Extension pack Vol. 02
3.19
3.99
6.95
18
All
Motorstorm RC (also cross compatible with Vita)
Elite Bundle I
0.79
0.99
1.75
3
All
(includes the following content, also available separately)
Elite Big Rig – “Patriot 80″
0.21
0.25
0.45
Elite Racing Truck – “Voodoo Iguana”
0.21
0.25
0.45
Elite Monster Truck – “Lunar-Tec Wendigo”
0.21
0.25
0.45
Elite Buggy – “Humbler Diablo”
0.21
0.25
0.45
Rock Band 3
Huey Lewis And The News Pack 01
2.49
3.99
6.45
12
Not available in HR, CZ, GR, HU, IN, IL, KW, LU, PL, RU, SA, SI, ZA, TR, UA, AE
(includes the following content, also available separately)
Do You Believe In Love
0.99
1.49
2.45
The Heart Of Rock & Roll
0.99
1.49
2.45
I Want A New Drug
0.99
1.49
2.45
Rock Band Network
12
Not available in HR, CZ, GR, HU, IN, IL, KW, LU, PL, RU, SA, SI, ZA, TR, UA, AE
Beer!! – Psychostick
0.99
1.49
2.45
Bullet – Drugstore Fanatics
0.59
0.79
1.30
Can ‘O Salt (Remix) – dB soundworks
0.59
0.79
1.30
Diamond Eyes – Rishloo
0.59
0.79
1.30
Fists Fall – Otep
0.99
1.49
2.45
Saints Row The Third
Bloodsucker Pack
1.19
1.49
2.45
18
All
Soul Calibur V
Music Pack 5
1.59
1.99
3.45
16
All
Trendy Customization Equipment
1.59
1.99
3.45
16
All
TRON: EVOLUTION
TRON Multiplayer Map Pack
3.99
4.99
8.45
12
All
PSP
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
Disney Pixar Cars 2
11.99
16.99
24.95
7
All
Persona 2: Innocent Sin
27.99
34.99
54.95
12
All
Persona 2: Innocent Sin/Persona 3 Portable (Bundle)
39.99
49.99
79.95
12
All
PS2 Classics
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
BCV: Battle Construction Vehicles
3.99
4.99
8.45
7
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
Leaderboard Golf
3.99
4.99
8.45
3
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
Stock Car Crash
3.99
4.99
8.45
3
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
The Cue Academy: Snooker/Pool/Billiards
3.99
4.99
8.45
3
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
The Seed
3.99
4.99
8.45
12
All
Ultimate Mind Games
3.99
4.99
8.45
3
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
WWII: Soldier
3.99
4.99
8.45
16
Not available in BE, NL, RU, UA
PSOne Classics
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
PEGI
Availability
Resident Evil 2
7.99
9.99
15.95
18
Not available in DE
Resident Evil 3
7.99
9.99
15.95
16
All
PlayStation Plus
Title
Discount
Resident Evil 2
100% Discount for one week. Not available in DE (see Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix)
Resident Evil 3
100% Discount for one week.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
100% Discount for one week. Only available in DE.
Killzone 3 Multiplayer
50% Discount
UFC Undisputed 3 demo
DE only. One week.
Mass Effect 3 demo
DE only. One week.
Price Drops PlayStation 3
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
Mass Effect 2
19.99
47.99
29.99
59.99
49.95
99.95
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters
19.99
57.99
29.99
69.99
49.95
109.95
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2
14.99
23.99
19.99
29.99
29.95
49.95
Rayman Origins
29.99
47.99
39.99
59.99
59.95
99.95
PSP
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
Asphalt 2
7.99
11.99
9.99
14.99
15.95
23.95
Brothers in Arms D-Day
7.99
11.99
9.99
14.99
15.95
23.95
Driver ’76
7.99
11.99
9.99
14.99
15.95
23.95
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
7.99
11.99
9.99
14.99
15.95
23.95
Splinter Cell Essentials
7.99
11.99
9.99
14.99
15.95
23.95
Avatars
Title
Price (£)
Price (€)
Price (AU$)
Availability
Hitman
Not available in DE
Vista
0.40
0.49
0.90
Red Tie
0.40
0.49
0.90
Gun
0.40
0.49
0.90
Crossed Hands
0.40
0.49
0.90
47
0.40
0.49
0.90
The House Of The Dead 3
Not available in DE
Zombie 1
0.21
0.25
0.45
Zombie 2
0.21
0.25
0.45
Lisa
0.21
0.25
0.45
Agent G
0.21
0.25
0.45
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
Avatar Bundle 1
0.79
0.99
1.75
All
Chloe Frazer
0.21
0.25
0.45
Charlie Cutter
0.21
0.25
0.45
Elena Fisher
0.21
0.25
0.45
Suited Nathan Drake
0.21
0.25
0.45
Suited Victor Sullivan
0.21
0.25
0.45
Dead Agent
0.21
0.25
0.45
Katherine Marlowe
0.21
0.25
0.45
Rameses
0.21
0.25
0.45
Talbot
0.21
0.25
0.45
Salim
0.21
0.25
0.45
Video Content
Title
Availability
Journey Trailer
All
Top Darts Trailer
All
Hustle Kings Trailer
All
Unit 13 Trailer
Not available in Germany
LittleBigPlanet Trailer
All
Access Episode 023
UK only
Resident Evil 6 1St Trailer
Not available in Germany
UFC 3 Contenders Gameplay Trailer
Not available in Germany
UFC Undisputed 3 Career Mode Trailer
Not available in Germany
UFC Undisputed 3 Roster Video
Not available in Germany
Far Cry 3 Stranded Trailer
Not available in Germany
London 2012 – Announce Trailer
All
Max Payne 3 Design And Tech Series: Creating A Cutting Edge Action-Shooter
Not available in Germany
Max Payne 3 Design And Techn Series: Targeting And Weapons
Not available in Germany
Darksiders II – Death Lives Trailer
Not available in Germany
FAQ
Why is there such a difference between the US store and EU store? Why do some games not make it to the EU store?
A common question with a common answer. Licensing, market and a host of other business and non-business decisions all play a part. What is often forgotten is the EU consists of not just one or two countries – it includes a variety (36!), meaning a lot more localising must be done. Certain games also retain licenses only in certain territories or have expired rights. There’s generally so many factors that can often lead to games being delayed or totally cancelled for specific regions, and sometimes this cannot be helped.
Why is there such secrecy for when a game is released or if it’s passed QA?
QA is highly confidential information and we are not permitted to communicate it.
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