I really get a kick out of the fact that I am now considered an “indie” again after all these years. I have been making games for nearly 30 years, having built a top-five PC publishing house called Interplay around such major franchises as The Bard’s Tale, Wasteland, Baldur’s Gate, Fallout, Descent and more. In the early days, I developed games for other companies and moved up the food chain to become a publisher so that I could make games “my way.” And here I sit, again readying our first major release in Choplifter HD as a digital publisher and having created the game the way I wanted. Our company tagline at Interplay was “By Gamers. For Gamers” and it is those same values we used in creating Choplifter HD.

Choplifter was a very important game when it was originally released back in 1982 and achieved #1 status at the time. Dan Gorlin, the original creator, really understood the humanness of saving little people from tough situations. It was a great action game for sure, but there was something about saving those little guys. And certainly it just never gets dull blowing things up in a big way! I felt that Choplifter would be a perfect game style to bring back, but fully realized with all the modern gameplay expectations.

I’m not too fond of the word “retro game” since it sometimes conveys an over-reliance on nostalgia. I can assure you we went all out to make this a state-of-the-art game that goes way beyond the goals of the original game. We took some of the industry’s top artists and used the Unreal engine to power an intense over-the-top action experience. The entire team put its heart and soul into the game and it was great to see such passion. In fact, some people might even say we spent too much money when compared to other digital titles, but we believe that quality comes first.

We pit you against over 30 levels of mayhem that introduce a number of variables all the way to the end. You will be commanding three different helicopter types, each with its own set of upgrades. You will need to deal with your guns and keep an eye on their overheating, utilize your missiles intelligently, boosting when necessary, and of course, keep track of your fuel. You will come up against AA guns, RPGs, jets, tanks, snipers, jeeps, hordes of zombies and more. We guarantee to keep you on your toes and even laughing here and there until the very end. You will definitely feel accomplished when you finish this baby!

We proudly announce Choplifter HD will go on sale this January 10th for $15 on PSN. And keep an eye out for free DLC with lots more zombies very soon…

I was given this game to review only because Symonator or InfiniteStates were too busy to do a review, and no one else was even close to volunteering. It is christmas after all. I'm also not a fan of RPGs at all. My poison is battlefield bad company, battlefield 3 M.A.G. Or if I'm pushed, some modern warfare. I did give dark souls a go last week and kind of liked it, but it didn't quite grab me. But as I've been told a few times,

I need to get out of my comfort zone.

So thanks Dave for forcing me to review a game I didn't want too.

My first impression is that this is gonna hurt, it's basically a tower defence game with a large chunk of RPG elements, and it's the RPG bit that confuses the hell out of me. Thankfully though the makers haven't created an RPG game, it's still got some of that at its core, but it's not a full blown role playing game. So I created my character, chose my few perks and headed off into the guts of the game…

The arena. The first level is hard, even on easy it's still going to grief you some (or is it my lack of RPG experience showing?), you really have to play it a few times and level up your character and main weapon, which is easy enough as the MANA you collect is pretty plentyfull. So once you up you rank and skills a little you'll plough through the first arena quickly enough. But when you get to the second area you'll soon know about pwnage, and you'll need to go back to level one and grind your way up some levels. It took me about 4 hours to do it, and a few online games to get enough skill to get through the second stage. But liked said earlier, when it comes to RPGs I'm both a noob and a hater. So give me a break ok.

Strangely enough once I completed Arena 1and 2 arena 3 was a breeze. Arena's 4 and 5 were tough, but not as hard as the first two.

So it's safe to say that I've enjoyed playing this immensely, and I've yet to complete the game, I've enjoyed it so much that I've now bought the iPad and pc versions.

But wait there's more, didn't I mention the online part a bit back? Hell yeah, now that's what I'm talking about, but online isn't the only way to get your multiplayer fix, the game even features 4 player splitscreen. So what difference does it make if it has a multiplayer section? A freeking huge difference, for one, if you're a lower rank and grinding to get to the higher skill levels, you can really rank up quickly. Or if you're a higher rank, you can help others to get there more quickly, beat times, or just rank up your main weapon. But more than anything it it's just brilliant fun watching noobs run around wondering what the hell to do… Noobs like me. Still, it was great fun, and I know that once I've finished the game on this character I'll be trying the other characters to see what defences they build.

Now that reminds me of what this game really is about, it's a tower defence game. Building towers in this game is like many other similar games, its not what you build (well sometimes it is) its mostly WHERE you build. You'll learn pretty quickly where the main horde attacks from, what defences work best, and where they work best. But remember to keep an eye out in different sections to make sure they don't break through. So I hope I've got my point across that I really really love this game, yes the game I didn't want to review, not being an RPG fan I thought I couldn't do it justice. But yes I really really love this game. I've ploughed about 20 hours into it in 3 days, that's more than I would have played if it was a Battlefield game.

Not only that but I want more, I want to complete it on one character then start another to see what that's like. But I also want to play with friends, and so far I've talked Dave, InfiniteStates and possibly Symonator into buy it. Overall if you like RPG games then this is something you'll probably enjoy, if you like tower defence games, then again you'll probably enjoy the added RPG elements. That said the game does have a of niggling little problem, not game breaking problems, but annoying non the less. You can't upgrade your main weapon if you don't have an alternative to switch too. And that's it, that's the only problem, the game is sheer brilliance, it's been a massive hit on the iPad, its been a great hit on steam for the pc, and now it should be another hit on the playstation 3. Now if an RPG hater can love it, then you should too. Get it, add me and we can play online.

Alchemical Labratory: How to beat the demon:

Glitterhelm Caverns: A bonus level.

Bonus Room in the Tavern:

How to farm Millions of Mana and XP:

Evolution Studios has announced MotorStorm RC, a new title within the racer franchise which will be part of the European launch line-up for PlayStation Vita.

The game, which is also set to hit PS3 via the PlayStation Network, sees players race across off-road environments with radio controlled vehicles.

Not quite what you were expecting, hey?

Eight vehicle classes, as well as four “classic” locations with 16 different tracks will feature. Four-player split-screen multiplayer is also set for the PS3 version, and even better, you can play the game on the home console and then progress out and about with Vita.

“Everyone who has played MotorStorm RC so far says it really gets you hooked, with an addictive, hypnotic core experience – just like the best arcade games,” said Evolution game director Paul Rustchynsky in a post on the PlayStation Blog.

An announcement trailer has also been released and can be seen below. As mentioned, the game will be available when Vita launches in Europe on February 22, 2012.

Description:

Take your gaming to the next level with the PlayStation 3D Display Bundle. Featuring a 3D Display, PlayStation 3D glasses, Motorstorm Apocalypse game and HDMI cable, this bundle has everything you need for 3D gameplay right out of the box. The PlayStation 3D Display features a brilliant, 24" Edge LED display with a PlayStation-inspired screen design to please any gaming enthusiast. The ultraslim design turns any bedroom, den or office into a 3D entertainment power suite, and the included Motorstorm Apocalypse game provides all the 3D gaming excitement you could ask for.

Experience 3D gaming at its finest with the PlayStation 3D glasses and full HD 1080p resolution. Built-in speakers and a subwoofer deliver a rich audio experience that fully immerses you in the gameplay. Experience thrilling racing action as the world crumbles around you with the exciting Motorstorm Apocalypse game. Discover the wonders of individual full HD screen visuals for each player in two-player mode, giving each player a brilliant full-screen view with stunning 2D HD visuals at the same time. Gaming has never been so advanced.

Product Features

• Includes PlayStation 3D Display, PlayStation 3D glasses, Motorstorm Apocalypse game and HDMI cable
• 24" ultraslim PlayStation-inspired screen brings HD and 3D media to you with stunning clarity and detail
• Edge LED technology provides brilliant contrast with full HD 1080p resolution
• Built-in speakers and subwoofer deliver a rich audio experience
• Experience the individual, full HD screen action in two-player modes to immerse each player deeper in the game (game console not included)
• 240Hz refresh rate ensures continuous, smooth gameplay
• Features 2 HDMI inputs and 1 component HD input

So whenever they new consoles arrive, I have some thoughts on what might make them even better than the current gen.

The mistakes made with the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 are obvious to anyone who owns the system(s), on launch day they looked like the business and no one cared.

Xbox 360:

DVD drive, with later support for HD-DVD (total loss for HD-DVD)

RRoD – Microsoft were informed pre-release about fabrication problems leading to faults, Microsoft ignored them and it cost them dearly.

No support for HDMI until much later

So what good things can the Xbox 720 offer?

Microsoft need to embrace a few things from the Sony camp, like blu-ray and cross platform gaming (Vita and to a lesser extent PSP), maybe the new Windows mobile OS will help, but a dedicated portable gaming console could too.

Another good thing Microsoft did, and probably without forethought, launch the Kinect, let people hack it, then release a development kit for Kinect on the PC. Developers for Kinect immediately ran away with it, they loved it and released so many tech demo's that even MS were stunned at what it could do. Thankfully Microsoft let the hackers roll and didn't try to stop them.

So make Kinect part of the default package.

Another thing the fanboys of both side like is knocking the others product. But never allow them to play against one another. That should stop. The game developers host their own game servers, so let PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 owners slug it out on the same server, mix Xbox with Sony players on the same team, or have tournaments: PlayStation vs Xbox, and sure it'll give fanboys fuel for arguments, but the mojority of sane people will probably respect respect one another, or what about this, they may even become friends? (Or am I being naive?).

Stop all the nonsense with Gold LiVE, just give the service away for free!

Get on the 1080p and 3D bandwagon. Microsoft may have arrived late to this party, but this IS the future, so get with the programme. 3D may not have blasted off into outerstellar space, but it's getting there slowly, and the more reasons gamers have to upgrade TV's the more 3D TV's will be sold. This will become a self fullfilling prophecy if everyone jumps onboard.

Embracing the cloud can also only be a good thing, gamesaves you can take to a friends house, or never worry about hardware failures and loosing those precious savegames is a must for any system.

So what about Sony?

So far for Sony only a few things have caused any distress, but they were big problems never the less.

Late to the party – The manufacturing problems with Blu-Ray are long gone, but it stopped the console from launching for nearly 18 months. Sony lost out to Microsoft as people jumped ship from PS2 to Xbox 360, and some people are still there in the other camp.

Very high price console. The Launch console was so expensive people who might have been tempted just shook their head and walked away. £600 IS a huge chunk of change. but with manufacturing processes of Blu-Ray and the Cell CPU at much more efficient levels, the price of the system is now much more favourable.

Backwards compatability. Sony definately lost the plot with the "Emotion Engine", making BC hardware reliant only and more expensive for the console purchase. Considering the power of the Cell CPU and the Nvidia GPU, BC ould be done in software. But this only works at launch when games are thin on the ground. Once the system gets going then people will forget about BC and conentrate on what's current. If the next system is Cell based, and it probably will be, then BC needs to a certainty.

YLOD. It wasn't just the Xbox that showed signs of poor production, so did the PS3, but at least Microsoft had the gumption to admit their mistake and offer free extended warranties. Cheap solder on a mainboard that see's major fluctuations in temperature is never a bright idea, as it only costs pennies per system to improve the quality.

THE HACK!

This nearly cost Sony everything. With rumours floating around, and a lot of those rumours coming from Sony reps, that the Japanese login servers were down due to the tsunami, a lot of people had sympathy for Japan and Sony. Most just hoped something would be done soon. But it sooned turned out to be completely false and an attack on the secure systems were to blame. Still it took Sony Press a couple of weeks to admit the problem, the extent of the hack, and even longer to admit when things will be running again. Vague was the order of the day and it stayed that way until the very day of PSN's relaunch.

In all it took nearly 7 weeks to bring PSN back up, but the damage to repair Sony's reputation will take years to restore, if ever.

So what can Sony do for the future?

Bring the cost of the launch console down to a maximum of £300. Dont forget we are still in a recession and will be for some time to come. But seeing as Sony have sorted manufacturing problems with the Cell CPU and Bluray, this is almost a moot point.

Create a more open system. Since the Playstation 3 was cracked, a lot of homebrew devs have created some amazing software. Another major problem is that small indie devs need to spend upto £4000 on development units just to try writing code. This made inidie developers immediately switch to the much more open and cheap Xbox 360.

Embrace the cloud, but this time for free.

Cross Game Chat, or forget that, in-game chat that works (Battlefield series anyone). Chat just works on the Xbox 360 because Microsoft saw wisdom in adding a small amount of system memory just for that one application.

Borrow hardware from Microsoft. The PlayStation move might look good on paper, but in reality, Kinect is so much better in almost every way imaginable. And when was the last time you actually used your move? Mine is gathering dust under my telly and has been for 4 months.

So there you have it, my thoughts on what could be done to improve both systems in plenty of different ways, and in ways that wont cost a fortune, and could help improve accessability for each console.

If you have any thoughts, post below. I'd love to hear them.

 4 classic battlefield maps re-made in frostbite 2 for Battlefield 3, it includes 10 new weapons, 4 vehicles, 1 new game-mode and 5 new trophies.

It is free to all players who bought the "Limited Edition" (new) free of charge or £11.99 for those who could not obtain one.

Developer: DICE

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Release Date: December 6th (source: link)

Maps:

Strike at Karkand:

Gulf of Oman:

Wake Island:

Sharqi Penninsula:

Game Modes:

Conquest Assualt:

The Attackers have more tickets than the defenders who hold all flags the attackers must take back enough flags to start a ticket bleed for the defenders in order to win.

Weapons:

Famas:

L85A2:

MP5:

PP-19:

QBZ-95B:

MG36:

QBB-95:

MK3A1:

L96:

QBU-88:

Vehicles:

• F-35B Jet
• BTR-90 IFV
• DPV Buggy
• Skidloader (Forklift)

Trophies:

Complete Warrior (Silver)

"Got a kill with the following weapons in a life: Assualt Rifle, Jet, Tank"

Like A Boss (Silver)

"Got a kill with the skidloader"

Jaws (Bronze)

"Took a swim in the Oman Hotel swimming pool"

Third Tour (Bronze)

"Got a kill with each of the following vehicles: the BTR-90, DPV and F-35"

Gunslinger (Bronze)

"Got 10 kills with each of the ten Back to Karkand weapons"

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Hello fellow gamers and welcome to another edition of the PSN Store ‘Heads-Up’ blog post.

Apologies for my absence last week; the evil bacteria overpowered me but I have fought back and now I am able to function like a normal human being… well maybe not normal… anyway on with the show!

This week we are bursting with full PSN games for you to enjoy including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Dragon Age 2, Just Cause 2, The Sly Trilogy, Mortal Kombat Arkade Kollection (yes it is finally here!) and much, much more. So check them out today.

We also have a couple of new PSP games for you. For the apprentice wizards in we have LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5 to 7 and for the detectives in training there is The Mystery Team, both available from PlayStation Store today.

Now for downloadable content (dlc) the big one that is out this week is Battlefield 3 – Back to Karkand pack. This pack includes 4 maps from Battlefield 2, Strike of Karkand, Gulf of Oman, Sharqi Peninsula and Wake Island. We also have Resistance 3 - Brutality Pack and the long awaited Pink Knight for Castle Crashers.

So that’s it for another week from me, hope you like it!

PlayStation Plus Discount

• Tomb Raider: Underworld – 100% off
• Cool Boarders (PSone Classic) – 100% off
• Sneezies (minis) – 100% off
• Orbit (minis) – 100% off

• Additional Discount: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – 20% off until December 14th
• Split/Second: Velocity – 50% off
• Split/Second: Velocity – Deadline DLC Pack – 100% off
• Disney’s Bolt: The Game – 50% off
• 4 Elements HD – 40% off
• Rocket Knight – 50% off
• GoldenEye 007: Reloaded – One week early access demo until December 14th
• Festive Snowfall Dynamic Theme – 100% off
• Stripes Part II Dynamic Theme – 100% off
• PixelJunk: Sidescroller Player One Avatar – 100% off
• PixelJunk: Sidescroller Player Two Avatar – 100% off
• Also includes today’s new 12 Gifts of Christmas gift – Medievil (Psone)
  Check back on December 9th for a new gift.

Special Offer Selection

For more information about the 12 Deals of Christmas, head over to my other blog post.

PlayStation Network new content

Full Games (PS3)

• Call Of Duty4: Modern Warfare 2 (£19.99/€29.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: Not available in Germany
File Size: 7316MB

• Carnival Island (£19.99/€29.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 3327MB

• Dragon Age 2 (£19.99/€29.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 6383MB

• Disney Universe (£39.99/€49.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: Not available in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden
File Size: 5599MB

• Just Cause 2 (£19.99/€24.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 7489MB

• Mortal Kombat Arkade Kollection (£7.19/€8.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: Not available in Germany
File Size: 222MB

• Ratchet & Clank All 4 One (£49.99/€69.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 16GB

• Sonic Generations (£31.99/€39.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 8704MB

• The Sly Trilogy (£19.99/€24.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 23.6GB

• Sly Raccoon (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 5330MB

• Sly 2: Band Of Theives (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 7267MB

• Sly 3: Honour Among Theives (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locales
File Size: 11GB

Trial & Unlock (PS3)

• Wizardry: Labyrinth Of Lost Souls (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Australia or New Zealand
File Size: 476MB

Demos (PS3)

• RAGE Demo Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: Not available in Germany, Russian Federation or Ukraine
File Size: 2098MB

Full Game (PSP)

• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (£23.99/€29.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: Not available Poland, Russian Federation or Ukraine

• The Mystery Team (£11.99/€16.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All Locales

Add-On Game Content (PS3)

• Battlefield 3 – Back To Karkand (£11.99/€14.99) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: All locales

• Agarest: Generations of War Zero
  • Unlock Expressions (£7.99/€9.99)
  • Unlock Movie Gallery (£4.99/€6.19)
  • Unlock Voices (£3.99/€4.99)

Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: Not available in Australia and New Zealand

• Castle Crashers – Pink Knight Pack (£1.59/€1.99) Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: Not available in Australia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russian Federation and Ukraine

• Castlevania: Harmony of Dispair
  • Bgm 2 (£1.59/€1.99)
  • Character ‘Getsu Fuma’ (£1.59/€1.99)
  • Level ‘Chapter 11′ The Legend Of Fuma (£2.39/€2.99)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, UAE

• Dc Universe Online
  • Lightning Strikes (£7.99/€9.99)
  • 10-Sided Die (£3.19/€3.99)
  • 12-Sided Die (£3.19/€3.99)
  • 20-Sided Die (£3.19/€3.99)
  • 4-Sided Die (£3.19/€3.99)
  • 6-Sided Die (£3.19/€3.99)
  • Dandy Hat (£1.59/€1.99)
  • Fractal Skin (£3.19/€3.99)
  • Guise: Small Robot (£3.99/€4.99)
  • Plaid Skin (£3.19/€3.99)
  • Rhino Head (£1.59/€1.99)
  • Tall Top Hat (£1.59/€1.99)

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All Locales

• LBP
  • Santa Hat & Beard Costume (Re-Release – Until 31/12) (Free)
  • Santa Hat & Boots Costume (Re-Release – Until 31/12) (Free)
  • Festive Goodies Level Kit (Re-Release – Until 31/12) (Free)

• The Muppets’ Costume Pack (£4.79/€5.99)

(Includes the following content, also available separately)

• Kermit The Frog Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
• Fozzie Bear (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dr Bunsen Honeydew Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
• Beaker Costume (£1.59/€1.99)

Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locals

• LBP 2 – Oddworld Munch Costume (£1.59/€1.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locals

• Resistance 3 – Brutality Pack (£3.19/€3.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: All Locals

• Rock Band Network
  • All Signs Point To Lauderdal – A Day to Remember (£0.99/€1.49)
  • Last Breath – Attack Attack! (£0.99/€1.49)
  • Space Unicorn – Parry Gripp (£0.59/€0.79)
  • The Elevator – I Am Empire (£0.99/€1.49)
  • The Entertainer (Joplin) – Thomas Walker (£0.59/€0.79)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Israel, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE

• Rock Band 3
  • Bicycle Race – Queen (£0.99/€1.49)
  • Don’T Stop Me Now – Queen (£0.99/€1.49)
  • I’M In Love With My Car – Queen (£0.99/€1.49)
  • Long Away – Queen (£0.99/€1.49)
  • Radio Ga Ga – Queen (£0.99/€1.49)
  • Seven Seas Of Rhye – Queen (£0.99/€1.49)
  • Stone Cold Crazy – Queen (£0.99/€1.49)
  • The Show Must Go On – Queen (£0.99/€1.49)
  • You’Re My Best Friend – Queen (£0.99/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Israel, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE

• Saints Row The Third
  • Explosive Combat Pack (£1.19/€1.49)
  • Z Style Pack (£1.19/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All Locales

• Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 – The Evil Twins Pack (£3.19/€3.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: All Locals

• Warhammer 40000: Space Marine
  • Space Marine Emperor’s Pack (£1.99/€2.49)
  • Space Marine Golden Bolter (£1.99/€2.49)
  • Space Marine Golden Chainsword (£1.99/€2.49)
  • Space Marine Traitor Legions Pack (£1.99/€2.49)

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All Locals

Avatars (PS3):

• Cars 2
  • Cars 2 Avatar Bundle Pack (£0.79/€0.99)
  • Drifters Avatar Bundle Pack (£0.79/€0.99)
  • Italian Avatar Bundle Pack (£0.79/€0.99)
  • Japan Avatar Bundle Pack (£0.79/€0.99)
  • Racers Avatar Bundle Pack (£1.59/€1.99)
  • Spies Avatar Bundle Pack (£1.59/€1.99)
  • UK Avatar Bundle Pack (£1.59/€1.99)

• Sidescroller Avatar Pack 1 (£0.79/€0.99)

(Includes the following avatars, also available separately)

• 1P Machine Gun Ship Avatar (£0.21/€0.25)
• Laser Attack Avatar (£0.21/€0.25)
• Bullet Curtain Avatar (£0.21/€0.25)
• Spinner Attack Avatar (£0.21/€0.25)
• Onigiri Boss Avatar (£0.21/€0.25)

• Sidescroller Avatar Pack 2 (£0.79/€0.99)

(Includes the following avatars, also available separately)

• 2P Laser Ship Avatar (£0.21/€0.25)
• An Homage To Remember Avatar (£0.21/€0.25)
• Shark Attack Avatar (£0.21/€0.25)
• Danmaku Attack Avatar (£0.21/€0.25)
• Virus Attack Avatar (£0.21/€0.25)

• Ace Combat Assault Horizon
  • Aces (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Airforce (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Antares (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Belka (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Bigbear (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Crow (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Erusia (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Espada (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Falco (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Galm (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Garuda (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Gault (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Gelp (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Grabacr (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Grun (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Gryphus (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Indigo (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Isaf (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Mobius (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Nagase (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Nomad (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Osea (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Razgriz A (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Razgriz G (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Razor (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Redmoon (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Rot (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Scharze (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Schnee (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Shark (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Shooter (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Silber (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Sorcerer (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Spooky (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Strigon (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Wardog (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Warwolf (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Wizard (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Yellow (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Yuk (£0.20/€0.25)

• Lama Themes Avatars
  • Angry Orc (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Bodyguard (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Dwarf (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Elf Warrior Girl (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Hurrem (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Janissary (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Premium Bald Zombie Avatar (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Premium Elder Zombie Avatar (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Premium Intellectual Zombie Avatar (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Racer (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Sorcerer (£0.20/€0.25)
  • Sultan (£0.20/€0.25)

Dynamic Themes (PS3):

THE STUDIO

• Graffiti Static Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Partytime Dynamic Theme by Mark Ward (£2.39/€2.99)

ABSTRACT

• Beer (£1.59/€1.99)

NATURE

• Amazing Earth: Lightning Chaos (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic secret eden theme (£1.59/€1.99)

PLACES/LANDMARKS

• Dynamic great nightscape theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic holiday in Turkey theme two (£1.59/€1.99)

SCI-FI/FANTASY

• Bane of Yoto Dynamic Comic Theme: Ch 1 (£1.59/€1.99)

SEASONAL

• DP Season’s Greetings 2011 (£1.99/€2.49)
• Dynamic Christmas in Rome theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic Christmas night theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic Christmas time theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic Christmas tree lights theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic new year 2012 theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Christmas Dynamic Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic Christmas Theme 1 (£1.59/€1.99)

Themes (PS3):

ABSTRACT

• Gaze 2 (£0.95/€1.19)

GAMES

• THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII Theme 1 (£1.19/€1.49)

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Videos (PS3)

• Access Episode 012
• Ufc Undisputed 3 – Pride Trailer
• Sonic Cd Gameplay Trailer
• Need For Speed The Run
• Need For Speed The Run – Golden Gate Empire State Trailer
• Need For Speed The Run – Michael Bay Trailer
• Need For Speed The Run - Multiplayer Trailer

Countries: AE, AU, GB, IE, NZ

Battlefield 3 multiplayer expands with Back to Karkand, available first and exclusively on PSN. Featuring four of the most loved Battlefield maps ever reimagined with the power of the Frostbite 2 engine, this DLC gives you new weapons, vehicles, dog tags, and persistence in the form of all-new “assignments” to carry out on the battlefield.

Resistance 3 sees also sees new content with the Brutality Pack. Team up with a friend to fight off endless waves of Grims, Leapers, and Leeches in the all-new Survival Mode. The Brutality pack also unlocks the Sledgehammer in multiplayer, the Mick Cutler Skin, and Warden XMB Theme.

Despite all the DLC love, don’t forget about the new games hitting PlayStation Store. Wanted Corp, Final Fantasy VI, and PS3 Full Games Dragon Age II and Need for Speed Hot Pursuit all release today. Wanted Corp brings the fun as you play as a pair of intergalactic bounty hunters in this cooperative action-shooter to capture escaped intergalactic convicts. RPG fans young and old will want to download Final Fantasy VI as this PS one Classic caps of Square Enix’s Winter of RPGs.

For subscribers, December is going to be a huge month. This week, download Tomb Raider Underworld absolutely free for subscribers. You’ve also got free PS one Classics this week with games from the Spyro series available for free as well. And if you missed out on the Penny Arcade Adventures, the bundle featuring Episodes 1 and 2, is on sale with an 80% discount.

Lastly, if you haven’t had a chance to check out Hulu Plus on your PS3; for a limited time you can enjoy access to Hulu Plus throughout the month of December! Download the app today and enjoy your TV and movie entertainment through Hulu Plus. Note that this does not affect existing subscribers of Hulu Plus.

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PSN Games

Wanted Corp ($9.99)
Play as a pair of intergalactic bounty hunters in this cooperative action-shooter to capture escaped intergalactic convicts who put up a big stinkin’ fight. Partake in pretty sweet destruction and defeat countless creatures in the name of makin’ fat wads of cash. environments.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.97 GB

PS3 Full Games

Dragon Age II ($29.99)
Embark on an all-new adventure in the Dragon Age saga. You are Hawke, one of the few who escaped the destruction of your homeland. Now, forced to fight for survival, you must gather the deadliest of allies, amass fame and fortune, and seal your place in history.
ESRB rated M
File size 6.3 GB

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit ($29.99)
Multi-award winning including AIAS Best Racing Game & BAFTA Best Multiplayer Game. Blistering speeds, brutal busts and heart-stopping getaways are connected via Need for Speed Autolog, connecting friends for epic multiplayer events.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 4.53 GB

Game Demos (free)

Goldeneye 007: Reloaded Demo
Rendezvous with 006 and play through the iconic Dam level in an attempt to infiltrate the facility.
ESRB rated T
File size 914 MB

Rage Demo
Welcome to Wellspring. The Ghost Clan, a cult of murderous fanatics, has infiltrated the waterworks beneath the town and plans to poison the water supply. You are the only one with the weapons, the talent and the courage to stop them. Also while in Wellspring, try your hand in games of chance, peruse the wares of the local vendors and hit the Speedway for some white-knuckle racing.
ESRB rated M
File size 1.85 GB

Burgertime World Tour Demo
BurgerTime lives again! This culinary classic used to rip quarters from your pockets. Now it’s back in Next-Gen form with 3D graphics on a rotating cylindrical axis in a whole new burger world. In fact, 4 new worlds! And 50 levels, four gargantuan boss characters, and up to 4-players, online! Download now and put your meat on the buns! It’s Burgerlicious!
ESRB rated E
File size 346 MB

Add-on Game Content

Battlefield 3 – Back To Karkand ($14.99)
Back to Karkand is a massive themed expansion pack. It features four of the most loved Battlefield maps ever, boldly reimagined with the power of the Frostbite 2 engine. It also gives you new weapons, vehicles, dog tags, and persistence in the form of all-new “assignments” to carry out on the battlefield.
File size 1.29 GB

Resistance 3 Brutality Pack (Warden Theme GWP) ($3.99)
Download the Resistance 3 Brutality Pack today and team up with a friend to fight off endless waves of Grims, Leapers, and Leeches in the all-new Survival Mode. The Brutality pack also unlocks the Sledgehammer in multiplayer, the Mick Cutler Skin, and Warden XMB Theme. Survival mode also features 7 high-energy tracks from hard rock band Mastodon’s new album The Hunter.
File size 330 MB

Everybody Dance Pack 3 ($8.99)
Download these additional tracks to keep the party going: Duran Druan – Rio Esmée Denters – Outta Here Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – Dancing in the Streets Steps – 5, 6, 7, 8 Visit us.playstation.com to find out more about Everybody Dance and the latest PlayStation Move releases. To use this download, you will need Everybody Dance game.
File size 1.08 GB

Batman Arkham City – Arkham City Skins Pack ($4.99)
Download the Arkham City Skins Pack today. The Arkham City Skins Pack contains seven bonus Batman skins: 1970s Batman, Year One Batman, The Dark Knight Returns, Earth One, Batman Beyond, Animated Batman and Sinestro Corps Batman. The seven Batman skins can be used in storyline mode upon completion of main story and all challenge maps.
File size 60 MB

LittleBigPlanet 2 The Muppets Costumes (x5) ($1.99 – $5.99 each)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 100KB – 110 KB

DC Universe Online Lightning Strikes Add-On ($9.99)
DC Universe Online Lightning Strikes immerses players in a legendary moment in the history of the DC Universe and introduces a new power set – Electricity! Players will be transported back to the moment Barry Allen was hit by the lightning bolt that transformed him into The Flash. Help change the history of the Universe! Fight for good. Fight for evil. Choose your side and jump into the fight armed with a new set of Electricity powers!
File size N/A

The King Of Fighters XIII Iori W/ The Power Of Flames Character ($4.99)
Iori with the Power of Flames is available as an additional playable character. With the triumphant return of fan favorite characters like Mai, K’, and Vice, extensive refinement of the core fighting engine based on community feedback, and vastly improved network functionality, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII represents the HD entry in the series that fans have been waiting for.
File size 6 KB

The King Of Fighters XIII Unlock Billy, Saiki (Human Form) ($0.99)
The hidden characters “Billy Kane” and “Saiki” are available to purchase. These two characters can also be unlocked by playing the game. With the triumphant return of fan favorite characters like Mai, K’, and Vice, extensive refinement of the core fighting engine based on community feedback, and vastly improved network functionality, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII represents the HD entry in the series that fans have been waiting for.
File size 6 KB

Disgaea 4 (x5) ($0.99 – $2.99 each)
Various add on items.
File size 1.55 MB

Champion Jockey (x5) ($1.49 – $2.99 each)
Various add on items.
File size 2.63 MB – 22 MB

Saints Row The Third: Explosive Combat Pack ($1.99)
Throw on your combat gear and add a weapon to your arsenal with the Explosive Combat Pack. The M2 Grenade Launcher sends a plethora of mass explosions right at your enemy, and the Future Soldier Outfit is perfect for any battle.
File size 1.7 MB

Saints Row The Third: Z Style Pack ($1.99)
Live the high life of Zimos himself by adding a weapon to your arsenal and an outfit to your wardrobe with the Z Style Pack. You won’t go unnoticed in the bold and pimpalicious outfit good enough to be called The “Z”. Arm yourself with the super flashy Bling Shotgun and your bullets won’t be the only thing that makes an impact.
File size 1.7 MB

Voltron: Defender Of The Universe – Arena Of Doom ($2.99)
Welcome to the Arena of Doom! Destroy wave after wave of King Zarkon’s forces, surviving for as long as you can. Each wave of enemies increases in power, as does your score bonus for completing it. Compete with your friends to see who can climb the highest on the leaderboards. How high can you reach?
File size 182 KB

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine (x4) ($0.99 each)
Various add on items.
File size 100 KB

Two Worlds II (x2) ($19.99 – $29.99 each)
Various add on items.
File size 54 MB – 1.06 GB

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit

• “All Signs Point to Lauderdale” – A Day to Remember ($1.99)
• “Bicycle Race” – Queen ($1.99)
• “Don’t Stop Me Now” – Queen ($1.99)
• “I’m In Love With My Car” – Queen ($1.99)
• “The Show Must Go On” – Queen ($1.99)
• “You’re My Best Friend” – Queen ($1.99)
• “Last Breath” – Attack Attack ($1.99)
• “Radio Ga Ga” – Queen ($1.99)
• “Stone Cold Crazy” – Queen ($1.99)
• “Seven Seas of Rhye” – Queen ($1.99)
• “Space Unicorn” – Parry Gripp ($0.99)
• “The Elevator” – I Am Empire($1.99)
• “The Entertainer (Jopin)” – Thomas Walker ($0.99)
• Queen Extravaganza Pack 02 ($14.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Queen Extravaganza Pack 02. This pack includes “Bicycle Race,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “I’m in Love With My Car,” “Long Away,” “Radio Ga Ga,” “Seven Seas of Rhye,” “Stone Cold Crazy,” “The Show Must Go On,” and “You’re My Best Friend” by Queen.

File size: 4.76 MB – 197 MB

Updates

Hyperdimension Neptunia – Santa’s Hat Set (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: 5Pb Events (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $3.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Apple Beret (Compa) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Black Heart Booster 1 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Black Heart Booster 2 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Black Heart Booster 3 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Black Heart Final Booster (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Black Heart Swimsuit Costume (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $2.49)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Black Kitty (Neptune) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Cat Ears (Black Heart) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Chef Hat (If) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Closed Mail (H) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Compa Booster 1 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Compa Booster 2 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Compa Booster 3 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Compa Final Booster (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $xxx)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Compa Nurse Costume (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Compa Swimsuit Costume (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $2.49)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Devil (B) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Devil (C) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Devil (H) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Devil (L) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Devil (S) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Devil (W) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Flower Hat (If) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Green Dot (White Heart) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Green Heart Booster 1 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Green Heart Booster 2 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Green Heart Booster 3 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Green Heart Final Booster (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Green Heart Swimsuit Costume (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $2.49)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Gust Battle Ticket (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Gust Swimsuit Costume (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $2.49)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: If Booster 1 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: If Booster 2 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: If Booster 3 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: If Final Booster (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: If Swimsuit Costume (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $2.49)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: If Workout Outfit (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Leafy Bow Hq (Neptune) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Leafy Bow Hq 2 (Compa) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Leafy Bow Hq 2 (Neptune) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Level Cap +200 (2) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Level Cap +200 (3) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Level Cap +200 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Level Cap +300 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Mail (L) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Mail (S) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Mail (W) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Mochi Stack (Neptune) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Mystic Hat (Green Heart) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Mystic Hat (White Heart) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Neptune Booster 1 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Neptune Booster 2 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Neptune Booster 3 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Neptune Final Booster (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Neptune Santa Costume (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Neptune Swimsuit Costume (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $2.49)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Nisa Battle Ticket (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Nisa Swimsuit Costume (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $2.49)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Nurse (Black Heart) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Nurse (Green Heart) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Nurse’s Cap (If) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Open Mail (H) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Red Events (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $3.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Spring Bouquet 2 (If) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Waitress (Compa) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Whipped (Compa) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: White Heart Booster 1 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: White Heart Booster 2 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: White Heart Booster 3 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: White Heart Final Booster (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: White Heart Swimsuit Costume (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $2.49)
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Witch Hat (If) (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Trinity Universe – Clear Soul Pack Extra Volume (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)
Trinity Universe – Gift For Everyone Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Trinity Universe – Godly Weapon Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Healing Idol Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Trinity Universe – High Ability Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Trinity Universe – High-Level Armor Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $2.99)
Trinity Universe – Macaroon’s Black Market Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Middle Ability Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Mid-Level Armor Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Mightiest Meteorite Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – My Secret Savings Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.49, original price $0.99)
Trinity Universe – Paternal Love Pack (End Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Super Galaxy Pirate Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $2.99)
Trinity Universe – Technician’s Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Their Voices Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Theme 03: Rizelea (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Theme 01: Kanata (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Theme 05: Mizuki (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Theme 09: Flonne (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Theme 10: Etna (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Theme 11: Prinny (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Universal Beauty Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Trinity Universe – Theme 07: Miyu (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $1.99)
Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Sky Fighter (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Space Ace (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Avatars

PixelJunk SideScroller Avatar Bundle Pack 01 ($1.49)

PixelJunk SideScroller Avatar Bundle Pack 02 ($1.49)

Just Dance 3 (x10) ($0.49 each)

Rayman Origins (x10) ($0.49 each)

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Avatar Collection ($2.99)

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker (x10) ($0.49 each)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 12/6 Edition

Batman: Arkham City Robin DLC Trailer

Scene It? Movie Night Preview Trailer

Saints Row: The Third – Pimps And Gimps Trailer

Saints Row: The Third – Shock And Awesome Trailer

Rayman Origins Around The World Trailer

Rocksmith – Rock Hits 1 Preview Video

PS3 Themes

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

WWE ’12 – Official Theme ($2.99)

Beer Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Abstract Disco Ball Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Amazing Earth: Lightning Chaos Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Active Beauty: Push Ups Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Active Beauty: Seated Row Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Active Beauty: Yoga Cool Down Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Busty Beach Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Cyber Terran 3020 Dynamic Theme 4 ($2.99)

Vampires Dynamic Theme 2 ($2.99)

Vampires Dynamic Theme 3 ($2.99)

Vampires Dynamic Theme 4 ($2.99)

Dynamic Soccer Theme ($2.99)

Dynamic Death Dealer Theme ($2.99)

PS3 Wallpapers (free)

Sideway: New York – Slink Wallpaper

PS one Classics

FINAL FANTASY VI ($9.99)
It’s time to learn from the past and rediscover the classic FINAL FANTASY VI. Many centuries have passed since the war of the Magi – civilizations have been rebuilt with iron, machines and technology. But the forces of magic have begun to return, and when an ancient Esper is discovered, the risk of war resurfaces. Download this PS one Classic today!
ESRB rated T
File size 193 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 ($29.99)
The Battle is Building! Based on the last three Harry Potter books and final four films, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 takes players through Harry Potter’s heroic adventures in the Muggle and wizarding worlds. From Privet Drive in Little Whinging to Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and Hogwarts, players will encounter new faces, new challenges and more magic, preparing them for the ultimate face-off with Lord Voldemort!
ESRB rated E10+
File size 1.26 GB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 12/6 Edition

Just over a year after winning several exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) anti-circumvention provisions (which saw jailbreaking cell phones acknowledged as fair use), the Electronic Frontier Foundation is now trying to expand those exemptions. This time around it’s interested in gaining something similar for those who want to mod their videogame consoles.

A request for this, along with three other issues, was filed this week. Exemptions are considered by the Copyright Office during a rulemaking process which takes place every three years. The exemption is for the DMCA’s “prohibitions on ‘circumventing’ digital rights management (DRM) and ‘other technical protection measures’ used to protect copyrighted works.” The EFF and many others feel these rules are not used properly, hence the need to seek this out in the first place.

“The DMCA is supposed to block copyright infringement. But instead it can be misused to threaten creators, innovators, and consumers, discouraging them from making full and fair use of their own property,” said EFF Intellectual Property Director Corynne McSherry. “Hobbyists and tinkerers who want to modify their phones or video game consoles to run software programs of their choice deserve protection under the law. So do artists and critics who use short excerpts of video content to create new works of commentary and criticism. Copyright law shouldn’t be stifling such uses – it should be encouraging them.”

The filing, which can be read its entirety here (PDF), summarizes the issue: “Modern video game consoles are increasingly sophisticated computing devices. They are capable of running not only games, but entire computer operating systems. However, all three major video game manufacturers — Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo — have deployed technical restrictions that force console purchasers to limit their operating systems and software exclusively to vendor-approved offerings, even where there is no evidence that other options will infringe copyrights.

“This severely constrains not only consumer choice and the value of the console to its owner, but also the incentives for independent developers to create copyrightable systems and software that would expand the marketplace for these devices and promote the progress of science and the useful arts in these areas.”

It goes on to outline how the PlayStation 3 originally offered Linux (and other third-party OS) support before it was removed in a firmware update early last year.

“To overcome this sudden and dramatic limitation and restore their consoles to full functionality, console owners, hobbyists, security experts, and software developers created methods of jailbreaking to decrypt and modify the PS3′s firmware to enable it to interoperate with lawfully obtained third-party operating systems and software. However, their efforts to gain control over the device have occurred under the threat of litigation by console manufacturers.”

The EFF is non-profit group founded in 1990 that defends consumers’ digital rights. If its name sounds familiar, it might be because it’s one of two charities, along with Child’s Play, you can choose to send money to when purchasing one of the Humble Indie Bundle promotions, including the current Humble Introversion Bundle.

Should it succeed, as we would hope, it would be good news for those wishing to run homebrew games on their systems, install third-party operating systems on PS3, and play a European copy of Xenoblade Chronicles on a North American Wii (although that won’t be an issue for much longer).

Should the EFF win the exemptions it is seeking, it won’t be for almost another year that we find out. Hearings won’t take place until the spring and a decision won’t come until next October.