Asphalt Injection (£24.99)

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend (£39.99)

Dungeon Hunter Alliance (£34.99)

Dynasty Warriors Next (TBC)

Everybody’s Golf (£34.99)

FIFA Football (£44.99)

Formula One 2011 (£39.99)

Little Deviants (£24.99)

Lumines (£34.99)

Michael Jackson: The Experience (£24.99)

Modnation Racers: Road Trip (£34.99)

Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus (TBC)

Rayman Origins (£34.99)

Reality Fighters (£24.99)

Ridge Racer (£19.99)

Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen (£34.99)

Touch My Katamari (£29.99)

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (TBC)

Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition (TBC)

WipEout 2048 (£34.99)

These prices are definitely NOT quick fix gaming prices reflected by iPads and iPhones, there prices reflect the dedication required to complete a game. So are they too steep or just right?

Today is a fairly quiet week in terms of new games but hopefully some of you will snap up a new batch of avatars ranging from Assassin’s Creed to King of Fighters (oh-Mai-oh-Mai!) We have Duke Nukem Forever as one of our main disc-to-digital titles this week. Step into the shoes of Duke Nukem, the pumped up one-man army who never fails and always gets the ladies.

We also have Rock Band DLC featuring tracks from Hall & Oates, Devin Townsend and more. I’m sure some of you will be rocking out to these until the next batch of DLC. The full list of additions follows below this great wall of text!

This week also concludes the January sale with a special set of games being reduced by up to 50%! To celebrate the upcoming release of Final Fantasy XIII-2 a nice selection of Final Fantasy titles have been slashed! For the complete list please see the Special Offers section. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the demo of FFXIII-2 available on the store right now!

But wait! If you’re a PS Plus member you can enjoy Final Fantasy Vas part of your subscription from February 8th when the Plus content refreshes – so if you have your eye on FFV and you’re a Plus member, it’ll pay to be patient.

I hope you all take advantage of this sale and enjoy what are some of gaming’s finest. With that said I bid you all a farewell until next week! Happy gaming!

PlayStation Network New Content

Full Games (PS3)

• Duke Nukem Forever (£14.99/€19.99)

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All Locales
File Size: 4.5GB

• Pinballistik + DLC Bundle (£6.49/€7.99)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Australia, New Zealand
File Size: 315MB

• Puddle (£7.99/€9.99)

Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales
File Size: 1.1GB

minis (PS3/PSP)

• Mecho Wars (£3.99/€4.99)

Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
File Size: 22MB

Demos (PS3)

• The Darkness II Demo

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Germany
File Size: 1.5GB

• UFC Undisputed 3 Demo

Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: Not available in Germany
File Size: 2GB

Special Offer Selection

• Dissidia: Final Fantasy (Was £14.99/€24.99 – Now £9.99/€11.99)
• Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy – Prologus (Was £2.39/€2.99 – Now £1.19/€1.49)
• Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy (Was £27.99/€34.99 – Now £13.99/€17.99)
• Final Fantasy (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)
• Final Fantasy II (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)
• Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection (Was £27.99/€34.99 – Now £13.99/€17.99)
• Final Fantasy V (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)
• Final Fantasy VI (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)
• Final Fantasy VII (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)
• Final Fantasy VIII (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)
• Final Fantasy IX (Was £7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)
• Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions (£7.99/€9.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)

PlayStation Plus members also get an extra 10% off.

Final Fantasy V will also be available for PS Plus members for 100% discount on February 8th.

That’s nearly every mainstream Final Fantasy game! If you haven’t started the series, why not start now! You won’t even need to start at the first game, either! Perhaps you want an FF game with its first female lead (and one of my favourites!)? Go with FFVI. Or maybe you’d like to start with the first 3D FF that is Final Fantasy VII. Whatever you chose you’re bound to have some of gaming’s finest moments, made even finer at a reduced price. Feel free to recommend your favourites in the comments below!

Add-On Game Content (PS3)

• Assassin’s Creed Revelations – Mediterranean Traveler Maps Pack (£7.99/€9.99)

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All Locales

Disgaea 4

• Holt Village Map (£0.79/€0.99)
• Mao (£2.39/€2.99)
• Overlord Priere (£2.39/€2.99)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Belgium, Netherlands

• Elevator Action Deluxe – Additional Character – ARKANOID (Free)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales

• The King of Fighters XIII – Unlock Colours (£2.49/€1.99)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales

• LittleBigPlanet2 – Muppets Premium Level Kit (£4.79/€5.99)

Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales

Magic: The Gathering

• Magic 2012 Beknighted Foil (£0.79/€0.99)
• Magic 2012 Beknighted Unlock (£0.79/€0.99)
• Magic 2012 Trinity Of Elements Foil (£0.79/€0.99)
• Magic 2012 Trinity Of Elements Unlock (£0.79/€0.99)

Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales

• Motorstorm Apocalypse – Year Of The Dragon Livery (1 Week Only) (Free)

Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locales

Rock Band 3

• Rush 2112 (£2.49/€3.99)

(Includes the following, also available separately)

• 2112: Discovery, Presentation – Rush (£0.99/€1.49)
• 2112: Oracle: The Dream, Soliloquy, Grand Finale – Rush (£0.99/€1.49)
• 2112: Overture, The Temples Of Syrinx – Rush (£0.99/€1.49)
• Hall & Oates Pack 01 (£2.49/€3.99)
• (Includes the following, also available separately)
• I Can’T Go For That (No Can Do) – Hall & Oates – Rush (£0.99/€1.49)
• Maneater – Hall & Oates – Rush (£0.99/€1.49)
• Private Eyes – Hall & Oates – Rush (£0.99/€1.49)

• Lodi – Creedence Clearwater Revival – Rush (£0.99/€1.49)
• 2112: Discovery, Presentation – Rush (Pro Guitar) (£0.59/€0.79)
• 2112: Oracle: The Dream, Soliloquy, Grand Finale (Pro Guitar) – Rush (£0.59/€0.79)
• 2112: Overture, The Temples Of Syrinx (Pro Guitar) – Rush (£0.59/€0.79)
• Susie Q – Creedence Clearwater Revival (£0.99/€1.49)

• Private Eyes (Pro Guitar) – Hall & Oates (£0.59/€0.79)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Kuwait, Luxemburg, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

Rock Band Network

• The Way It Ends – Prototype (£0.59/€0.79)
• Ziltoidia Attaxx!! – Devin Townsend (£0.99/€1.49)
• Just A Game – The Blue News (£0.59/€0.79)
• Hold Me In Your Arms – The Trew (£0.59/€0.79)
• A Prophecy (Rb3 Version) – Asking Alexandria (£0.99/€1.49)
• Be Right Here – Mind At Risk (£0.59/€0.79)
• Boy – Ra Ra Riot (£0.99/€1.49)
• Can You Tell – Ra Ra Riot (£0.99/€1.49)
• Easy Days – Free Spirit (£0.99/€1.49)
• Found Me The Bomb – Buckner & Garcia (£0.59/€0.79)

• Frankenstein Teaser Trailer – Richard Campbell (£0.59/€0.79)

Availability: Not available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Kuwait, Luxemburg, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

Warhammer 40K Space Marine

• Death Guard Champions Skin (£1.59/€1.99)
• Iron Hands Veteran Skin (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dreadnought Assault Mode (£1.59/€1.99)

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All Locales

Avatars

Assassin’s Creed Revelations

• Ezio’s Turkish Armor Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• Leandros Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• Tarik Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• The Brigand Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• The Corsair Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• The Count Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• The Deacon Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• The Gladiator Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• The Privateer Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• The Vizier Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)

Rayman Origins

• Baby Dragon Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• Fly Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• Globox Toe-Grab Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• Hunter Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• Lividstones Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• Mama Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• PsyCyclop Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• Rayman Hairlicopter Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• Red Lum Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)
• Teensy King Avatar (£0.40/€0.49)

Daytona USA

• Orange Car (£0.20/€0.25)
• Red Car (£0.20/€0.25)
• Red Pixel (£0.20/€0.25)
• Green Pixel (£0.20/€0.25)
• Yellow Pixel (£0.20/€0.25)

The King of Fighters XIII

• Ash (£0.20/€0.25)
• Athena (£0.20/€0.25)
• Benimaru (£0.20/€0.25)
• Billy (£0.20/€0.25)
• Chin (£0.20/€0.25)
• Andy (£0.20/€0.25)
• Clark (£0.20/€0.25)
• Daimon (£0.20/€0.25)
• Dark Ash (£0.20/€0.25)
• Duo Lon (£0.20/€0.25)
• Elisabeth (£0.20/€0.25)
• Iori With The Power Of Flames (£0.20/€0.25)
• Hwa Jai (£0.20/€0.25)
• Iori (£0.20/€0.25)
• Joe (£0.20/€0.25)
• K’ (£0.20/€0.25)
• Mr Karate (£0.20/€0.25)
• Kensou (£0.20/€0.25)
• Kim (£0.20/€0.25)
• King (£0.20/€0.25)
• Kula (£0.20/€0.25)
• Kyo (£0.20/€0.25)
• Leona (£0.20/€0.25)
• Mai (£0.20/€0.25)
• Mature (£0.20/€0.25)
• NESTs Style Kyo (£0.20/€0.25)
• Raiden (£0.20/€0.25)
• Ralf (£0.20/€0.25)
• Robert (£0.20/€0.25)
• Ryo (£0.20/€0.25)
• Saiki (£0.20/€0.25)
• Shen (£0.20/€0.25)
• Saiki After Transformation (£0.20/€0.25)
• Takuma (£0.20/€0.25)
• Terry (£0.20/€0.25)
• Vice (£0.20/€0.25)
• Yuri (£0.20/€0.25)
• Maxima (£0.20/€0.25)

All Zombies Must Die!

• Brian (Anxious) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Brian (Zombie) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Crazy Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Exploder Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Jack (Anxious) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Jack (Happy) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Jogger Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Luxo (Happy) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Luxo (Zombie) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Mutant Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Classic Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Rachel (Anxious) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Rachel (Happy) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Rachel (Zombie) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Rage Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Rusher Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Shock Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Soldier Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• SWAT Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Swimsuit Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Jack (Zombie) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Nurse Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Dancer Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Ghost Zombie Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• AMG Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Baseball Bat Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Cattle Prod Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Chainsaw Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Cricket Bat Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Flame Gun Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Gatling Gun Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Katana Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Lawnmower Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Phone Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Pistol Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Raygun Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Rocket Launcher Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Shotgun Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• SMG Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Sonic Gun Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Spark Gun Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Torch Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Toxic Gun Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Brian (Normal) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Jack (Normal) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Rachel (Normal) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)
• Luxo (Normal) Avatar (£0.25/€0.29)

Themes (PS3)

Games

• The Last of Us™ Static Theme (No price listed)

Dynamic Themes (PS3)

Abstract

• Abstract Color Swirls (£1.59/€1.99)
• Digital Blasphemy: Hidden Forces (£1.99/€2.49)
• Dynamic Beautiful Girl Theme 1 (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic Beautiful Girl Theme 2 (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic geometric orange background theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic grungy clock faces theme (£1.59/€1.99)

Games

• The Last of Us™ Dynamic Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD (£1.59/€1.99)

Nature

• Amazing Earth: Starry Night (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic meditation at sunrise theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic oil donkeys at sunset theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic national park river theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic sea waves and big rocks theme (£1.59/€1.99)

Sci-Fi/Fantasy

• Dynamic Vampire Theme 5 (£1.59/€1.99)

Sport

• Anaheim Ducks Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Atlanta Hawks Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Boston Bruins Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Buffalo Sabres Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Calgary Flames Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Carolina Hurricanes Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Charlotte Bobcats Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Chicago Blackhawks Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Cleveland Cavaliers Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Dallas Stars Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Denver Nuggets Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Detroit Pistons Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Detroit Red Wings Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Edmonton Oilers Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Florida Panthers Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Golden State Warriors Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Houston Rockets Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Indiana Pacers Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• LA Kings Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Los Angeles Clippers Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Memphis Grizzlies Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Milwaukee Bucks Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Minnesota Timberwolves Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Minnesota Wild Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Montreal Canadiens Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Nashville Predators Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• New Jersey Devils Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• New Jersey Nets Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• New Orleans Hornets Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• New York Islanders Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• New York Rangers Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Ottawa Senators Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Philadelphia 76ers Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Philadelphia Flyers Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Phoenix Coyotes Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Pittsburgh Penguins Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Portland Trail Blazers Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Sacramento Kings Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• San Jose Sharks Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• St. Louis Blues Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Tampa Bay Lightning Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Toronto Maple Leafs Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Toronto Raptors Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Utah Jazz Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Vancouver Canucks Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Washington Capitals Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Washington Wizards Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)
• Winnipeg Jets Dynamic Theme (£1.99/€2.49)

Videos (PS3)

• Access Episode 018
• Grand Slam Tennis 2 Wimbledon Trailers
• House Of The Dead Iii Announcement Trailer
• Ion Assault HD Game Trailer

Permanent Price Drops

Toki Tori (Was £6.29/€7.99 – Now £3.99/€4.99)

FAQ

1. Where is Andy?!
A. He’s still alive. Still on the PSN Team. It’s not that easy to get rid of him, you know.

2. Where’s Choplifter HD?
A. Hopefully this will be out at some time in February.

3. We’re still waiting on Trine 2 – where is it?!
A. This will also hopefully see a February release.

4. Why is Arc the Lad not available for Norway?
A. This is currently being looked at and should be sorted very soon.

15 years ago it was a major buzz, it helped drive the PC industry forward by light years, I even worked for Beatties toy shop in their "Virtual Reality" games department selling of all things… video games. Everyone wanted it, but few actually knew what it was. It basically means a reality similar to and based on the current reality. If you catch my drift.

The term was created by Antonin Artaud. In his seminal book The Theatre and Its Double (1938), but it took much longer for video games to catch on.

The first headset to introduce "Virtual Reality" was the VFX-1 by Forte Technologies and was designed for engineering and medical use, but the gaming industry soon got wind of it, and created other uses. Video games became the future of VR.

But there was a problem, the tech was great, it even prodiced stereoscopic 3D images right in front of your eyes, and that was the problem, it was too close for your eyes to focus properly. It gave users headaches in seconds and it even made me feel drunk after just a few minutes of playing doom. It was great while it was on, but one it was off… I needed the barf bag and fast.

Now Sony are trying to reinvent the tech with their HMZ-T1 headset, and while its much lighter, less bulky and utilizes miniature HD screens, it's still going to be too close for your eyes to focus comfotably. While I haven't actually tried it yet, I do think it's going to be a looser for Sony. It's a shame too as the effects (from what I was on the VFX1 many years ago) are amazing and are probably much better today.

Enjoy private screenings in jaw-dropping 2D or 3D HD and ear-pleasing 5.1-channel surround sound that simulates the feeling of being in your very own movie theater. Feel like you're sitting 12 feet away from a 150" screen and make getting into your game or watching your favorite movie an all-new adventure. Get not one, but two HD OLED displays which are known for outstanding brightness, contrast, color and clarity. Adjust forehead and headband straps for a fully customized fit designed for heads large and small. Keep the unit connected to your TV at all times — with HDMI® pass-through you don't have to unplug it when not in use. As long as it's connected, simply turn on your Personal 3D Viewer and whatever is on your TV will be instantly switched to the unit. As soon as it's powered down, the images will instantly pop back up on your TV.

I do wish Sony well with the new HMD but if the headaches and sickness dont put you off, the price almost certainly will. It's a shame too as the tech is good, but the economy is bad.

The Head Mounted Display HMZ-T1 is due for release in just a few days Estimated ship date: 17/1/2012 (US date)