North American PS Store Update for November 2 – Another late one
In case you missed it, the world almost imploded for a bunch of PlayStation 3 gamers when there was a delay in publishing the store update… or at least that’s what you’d think if you went over the PlayStation Blog. Indeed the update was a few hours late but it’s nothing to lose sleep over. It’s all updated and ready to go now for your purchasing pleasure. So what do you have to look forward to?
If you’re a Plus member, you have the God of War Collection full game trials to play (non Plus Members still get the games but not the trial) as well as a new mini titled BreakQuest and a few other odds and ends things.
Plus members and regular members alike have episode 25 of Qore to download, as well as the new action/strategy game Hoard. If you cruise over to the demo section, you’ll find demos for Rock Band 3, Aqua Panic HD and another Split/Second demo.
There’s far more to see and purchase beyond that but we’ll leave the browsing to you. Be sure to head down to the comments section after seeing the complete list and let us know what you’ll be getting.
PlayStation Plus
Full Game Trial
God of War I HD (60 Minute Trial)
File size: 5.88 GB
God of War II HD (60 Minute Trial)
File size: 6.51 GB
Downloadable Games
God of War I HD & Phantom of Chaos Skin Bundle (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus Subscribers for $14.99)
God of War II HD & Forgotten Warrior Skin Bundle (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus Subscribers for $14.99)
Free Games
BreakQuest – minis (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers)
Discounted Games
Tomb Raider 2 (PSone Classic) (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, original price $5.99)
Early Access/Exclusive Demo
Vanquish Challenge Mode Demo
Free Add-ons & Themes
God of War III – Dominus Skin & Challenge of Exile Arena (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, original price $2.99)
Dead Nation Dynamic Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, original price $2.99)
Shadowy Graves Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, original price $1.49)
Free Videos
Qore Episode 30 – November 2010 (Free to PlayStation Plus Subscribers, original price $2.99)
Updates
Spyro The Dragon – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.99, original price $5.99) **Part of the PlayStation 15th Anniversary Sale
MAG Interdiction Pack – Permanent Price Drop (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Qore
Qore Episode 30: November 2010 ($2.99)
Episode 30 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network explores Renaissance Rome with Assassin’s Creed, transports into the high-tech world of TRON, looks in on the latest God of War release and visits with the band My Chemical Romance.
File size: 1.48 GB
Qore Annual Subscription – November 2010 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to upcoming titles from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.48 GB
Downloadable Games
Hoard ($14.99)
YOU ARE THE DRAGON in HOARD, a fast-paced arcade action-strategy title from Big Sandwich Games. Burn villages, roast knights, and capture princesses for ransom in your quest to gather a huge pile of glittering treasure! Conquer dozens of unique miniature fantasy kingdoms across multiple game modes. Supports 1-4 players, including Co-Op!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 153 MB
God of War Collection ($29.99)
Two Epic Adventures of Conquest, Destiny, and Vengeance, God of War and God of War II, return! In God of War: Collection, players will experience the dark world of Ancient Greece through Kratos, a brutal warrior determined to murder the God of War and alter what no mortal has ever changed… fate itself.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 12.4 GB
Psone Classics
Virtual pool 3 ($5.99)
Take on all challengers in this realistic simulation of cue sports. Play through 21 game variations and 8 venues as you make your way to the top. Download this PS one classic today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 123 MB
Game Demos (free)
Split Second Demo 2
In Split/Second you trigger devastating explosions to decimate drivers and change the track!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 1.01 GB
Aqua Panic! HD Demo
Plunge into the incredibly fun and colorful universe of Aqua Panic! and try to save as many fish as possible using original tools throughout the 4 levels of this demo!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 55 MB
Rock Band 3 Demo
Take it up a notch with Rock Band 3! In this demo, check out 3 of the full game’s 83 epic tracks. Show off your pipes with Vocal Harmonies and get the band back in action and ready to rock. This demo expires on December 31st.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 690 MB
Add-on Game Content
Dead Rising 2 – Skills Pack – Ninja ($1.99)
This special costume allows Chuck to dress himself as a nimble and powerful ninja!
File size: 2.78 MB
DJ Hero 2: Hit Makers Mix Pack ($7.99)
Downloadable Mix Pack featuring ‘OMG’ by Usher ft. Will.I.Am, ‘Umbrella’ by Rihanna VS ‘Let’s Get It On’ by Marvin Gaye, and ‘Shutterbug’ by Big Boi ft. Cutty VS ‘Return Of The Mack’ by Mark Morrison. For all song credits, please visit www.djhero.com.
File size: 54 MB
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimension Cosmic Costume ($2.99)
Swing through the four dimensions with a unique Cosmic Spider-Man for each. Unleash his signature charged attack. Four unique worlds. Four distinct Cosmic Spider-Men. One unparalleled experience!
File size: 55 MB
Super Street Fighter IV: Ultra Shoryuken Pack ($3.99)
Download the second ultra-powered pack of alternate costumes for Super Street Fighter IV! New costumes for Ryu, Ken, Gouken, Dan and Akuma are included. Mix things up with your favorite Shotokan characters! This downloadable content is only compatible with Super Street Fighter IV.
File size: 50 MB
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype: The Last Chapter ($4.99)
More bullets! More action! Guaranteed! Maximize your Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype experience with this action-loaded expansion pack. The Last Chapter adds three brand new and exciting stages, 13 unique challenges, 11 trophies and more to the original game. Download The Last Chapter today for the ultimate Soldner-X 2 experience!
File size: 545 MB
Fifa Soccer 11 – Ultimate Team (free)
Build your own Ultimate Team with all your favorite football stars, choose to manage one or multiple squads & then compete in dynamically updated online tournaments.
File size: 139 MB
Medal of Honor – Hot Zone Pack ($9.99)
Download the completely new mode, Hot Zone which includes 2 brand new maps, Hindukush Pass and Korengal Outpost, as well as 2 redesigned original maps. Hotzone is as intense as it gets with coordinated all-out annihilation followed by strategic dug-in defense. Your mission is simple, control the area.
File size: 118 MB
Front Mission Evolved: Wanzer Weapons Pack (free)
Cut down the competition with these 3 new weapons – Machine Gun: Dark Hog, Shotgun: Blackstone, and Rifle: Sieger.
File size: 758 KB
Front Mission Evolved: Wanzer Pack 2 ($3.99)
Crush the competition with 2 wanzers from the Front Mission franchise – the Stork Mk. IV and Tatou.
File size: 13 MB
Space Invaders Infinity Gene – Bonus Stage Pack 2 ($2.99)
Add Bonus Stages 4-1 to 4-6. (* All added bonus stages can be played via Bonus Mode.)
File size: 100 KB
Fist of the North Star – DLC Pack 1 ($2.99)
Ken has returned, in all his glory! Kenshiro, master of the post-apocalyptic wasteland, is now playable in his costume from the original comic book!
File size: 11 MB
Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 – Bonus Pack (free)
Download for free. The Bonus Pack includes a new Team Battle mode and two plane skins.
File size: 2.07 MB
Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 – Russian Power Pack ($2.99)
Unleash the power of the most advanced Russian jet fighter, Su T-50 (PAK FA), a fifth generation plane that can take on the world’s best. Also receive a bonus skin for the Su-35BM and a new Team Battle mission – High Altitude Warfare. This new mode focuses on fast and fierce dogfighting.
File size: 2.02 MB
ModNation Racers – Kratos Mod and Kart ($1.99)
This Kratos Mod and Kart pack lets you race through ModNation Racers with the vengeance of the God of War! This ModNation Racers Mod and Kart pack includes a fully-designed Mod AND Kart inspired by the God of War franchise. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB
EyePet: Music Pack ($2.99)
The Music Pack for EyePet brings the style and flash of music directly to your living room! You’ve never seen a virtual pet quite like this. EyePet! Download the new pack today!
File size: 100 KB
PAIN: Creepie Character ($0.99)
Check out the latest launchable PAIN character. Creepie is full of charm. What this squishy lil’ dude doesn’t say is made up for with an abundance of flatulence. Creepie comes complete with poses, and sound effects and is playable in any of the modes and environments you own. Pick up Creepie today and bring the PAIN!
File size: 100 KB
PAIN: PAINaMotion (free)
PAIN has a whole lotta movin’ & shakin’ going on with this latest update. Grab your PlayStation Move motion controller and dive into these new modes today! This pack will also update some of your favorite levels to support the PlayStation Move motion controller! Levelsinclude: Downtown area, the Amusement Pack, the Move Studio, Sore Spots, the Museum, and the new Alpine Ski Area! Be sure to check them out!
File size: 100 KB
Sports Champions – Reverse Course ($2.99)
Looking for new Disc Golf challenges? Well, you’re in luck! The Sports Champions Reverse Course gives you a fresh look at all 18 holes. Tees and holes have been swapped to create a whole different experience, so you’ll need new strategies to best this course.
Once downloaded, the course will be accessible in the Free Play menu so you can test your skills against the AI or up to 4 friends in multiplayer.
File size: 544 MB
God of War III – Phantom of Chaos Skin ($0.99)
To play as this unlockable character, you must completely play through God of War III at least one time. Special Abilities – Experience Costume (This Kratos acquires more experience orbs.)
File size: 100 KB
God of War III – Morpheus Skin ($0.99)
To play as this unlockable character, you must completely play through God of War III at least one time. Special Abilities – Orb Multiplier Costume (This Kratos acquires more orbs)
File size: 100 KB
God of War III – Forgotten Warrior Skin ($0.99)
To play as this unlockable character, you must completely play through God of War III at least one time. Special Abilities – Defensive Costume (Enemies do a lot less damage)
File size: 100 KB
God of War III – Apollo Skin ($0.99)
To play as this unlockable character, you must completely play through God of War III at least one time. Special Abilities – Kratos does less damage and the enemies do less damage. Allowing you to do more combos
File size: 100 KB
God of War III – Challenge of Exile Arena + Dominus Skin ($2.99)
Relive the God of War III experience with the Dominus Skin or take on the Challenge of Exile Arena (7 unique challenges). To unlock, you must download the items and completely play though God of War III at least one time.
Special Abilities for Dominus – Increased damage, enemies do a lot less damage, and get more of ALL the orb types.
File size: 100 KB
God of War III Kratos Skin Bundle ($2.99)
Purchase four Kratos Skins for a discounted price. To play as any of the unlockable characters you must completely play through God of War III at least one time.
File size: 400 KB
Def Jam Rapstar
(Music Downloads Not Rated by the ESRB) Expand your DEF JAM RAPSTAR library with these songs. DEF JAM RAPSTAR game disc is required to play this downloadable content:
- “Dey Know” – Shawty Lo ($1.99)
- “Party Up” – DMX ($1.99)
- “Ice Cream Paint Job” – Dorrough ($1.99)
- “Got Money” – Lil Wayne ($1.99)
- “Grindin’” – Clipse ($1.99)
- “Make Me Better” – Fabolous ($1.99)
- “Throw Some D’s” – Rich Boy ($1.99)
- “Shoulder Lean” – Young Dro ($1.99)
File size: 41 – 54 MB (singles)
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “Hello, I Love You” – The Doors ($1.99)
- “L.A. Women″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- “Light My Fire″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- “Love Her Madly″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- “Love Me Two Times″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- “Peace Frog″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- “People Are Strange″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- “Riders On The Storm″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- “Roadhouse Blues″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- “Soul Kitchen″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- “The Crystal Ship″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- “Touch Me″ – The Doors ($1.99)
- The Doors Greatest Hits: Rock Band Edition Album ($19.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: “The Doors Greatest Hits: Rock Band Edition” Album. This pack includes “Hello, I Love You”, “L.A. Women”, “Light My Fire”, “Love Her Madly”, “Love Me Two Times”, “Peace Frog”, “People Are Strange”, “Riders On The Storm”, “Roadhouse Blues”, “Soul Kitchen”, “The Crystal Ship”, and “Touch Me”.
- “Subdivisions″ – Rush ($1.99)
Rock Band Network
- “Determined (Vows of Vengeance)” – Kataklysm ($1.99)
- “Hello Fascination” – Breathe Carolina ($1.99)
- “Revolution” – Bang Camaro ($0.99)
- “The Gun Show” – In This Moment ($1.99)
- “Uncivilized” – Texas in July ($1.99)
File size: 13 – 49 MB (singles), 281 MB (track pack)
Bundles
High Velocity Bowling – Move Bundle ($39.99)
Meet the High Velocity Bowlers! Each bowler has their own unique personality and skill-set for high flying fun. Use the PlayStation Move motion controller to simulate a genuine bowling swing with real lane environments. Are you up to the challenge of bowling with the best?
File size: 1.33 GB
PlayStation Home Items
God of War PlayStation Home Tattoo T-Shirt ($0.99)
Customize your PlayStation Home character with one of the dedicated God of War T-Shirts. Male and Female versions available.
File size: N/A
God of War PlayStation Home Leaping Kratos T-Shirt ($0.99)
Customize your PlayStation Home character with one of the dedicated God of War T-Shirts. Male and Female versions available.
File size: N/A
Avatars
Darkstalkers Avatars (x4) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB
Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes (x4) ($0.49)
File size: 100 – 105 KB
Game Videos (free)
NBA 2K11 – He’s Back Trailer
File size: 20 MB (HD)
NBA 2K11 – The Jordan Interview Trailer
File size: 21 MB (HD)
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Official Trailer
File size: 38 MB (HD)
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1: Casino Street Trailer
File size: 42 MB (HD)
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1: Lost Labyrinth Trailer
File size: 38 MB (HD)
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1: Mad Gear Trailer
File size: 36 MB (HD)
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1: Launch Trailer
File size: 34 MB (HD)
The Tester Season 2: Episode 1
File size: 856 MB (SD), 1.26 GB (HD)
LittleBigPlanet – Marvel DLC Trailer
File size: 81 MB (HD)
LittleBigPlanet 2 – Grappling Hook Featurette
File size: 97 MB (HD)
Heavy Rain: Cutting Room Floor
File size: 231 MB (HD), 387 MB (1080)
Heavy Rain: Non-Linearity
File size: 261 MB (HD), 436 MB (1080)
Beat Sketcher – Gameplay Trailer
File size: 45 MB (HD), 75 MB (1080)
Surround Sound System Video
File size: 80 MB (HD), 129 MB (1080)
PS3 Themes
TV Superstars: Big Beat Kitchen Theme (free)
File size: 2.07 MB
TV Superstars: DIY Raw Theme (free)
File size: 2.21 MB
TV Superstars: Frockstar Theme (free)
File size: 2.52 MB
TV Superstars: Hosts Theme (free)
File size: 2.15 MB
TV Superstars: Let’s Get Physical Theme (free)
File size: 2.32 MB
TV Superstars: STAA Theme (free)
File size: 2.06 MB
TV Superstars: Set Theme (free)
File size: 1.83 MB
Dead Nation Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 4.19 MB
Spectrum Theme ($0.99)
File size: 3.9 MB
Manga Theme ($0.99)
File size: 4.19 MB
Redemption Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.7 MB
Blue Tiger Camo Premium Theme ($2.99)
File size: 3.05 MB















Okay guys be honest here, is PS Plus "worth" getting. I mean I know they get discounts and stuff, but lets say I buy maybe one thing a week, would it be in my intrest to buy it? I had it for about a month then lost the need for a next month.
Also they are trying to sell those god forsaken challanges in GOWIII. I would not pay to be punished for nearly 3 hours again. I can't believe this haha. Well all the other add-ons look good.
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LikePS+ depends a lot on:
- what kind of gamer you are - I play a lot of games, and a lot of different types of games, which works well. I'm not into fighting games, though, so Super Streetfighter Turbo HD Remix was lost on me. The more narrow your gaming tastes (and there's nothing wrong with that - it's just about being honest), the less likely PS+ will provide you with enough content to justify purchasing.
- How much stuff you have from the PSN already. Ever since joining PS+, I don't get anything from the store unless it's got a PS+ discount or is free over PS+ (or has an online component and my mates are getting it, but this is mainly something with retail games). This way, I got full value from Sam and Max (which I was going to get anyway) and will get full value from Cuboid (Europe's December offering) which was also on my list. I also very much enjoyed Zen Pinball - while it was marginal whether I would have bought it before playing it, after playing it I was very happy to have it :).
- Whether Minis and PSOne classics interest you - these are a significant component of PS+, and if you go for them (I've enjoyed most of the Minis, and played some of the PSOne games) has a large impact on how much value the service is.
- How interested you are in Avatars and Dynamic Themes. These are bonuses for me - I wouldn't pay for them, but I'm happy to have them. But some folk actually pay for Avatars on PSN, and some of the themes go nicely, so it's not a bad option. But they're not the reason I subscribe.
At least in Europe, they announce a lot of what's coming up next month as well, so you'll have some idea what you'll get for the first month or two if you sign up. Obviously, wait for a month where there's something you're keen on before signing up, if you do go down that path :).
I hope that helps - remember that PS+ isn't for everyone, so you shouldn't feel bad if you don't go for it. Whichever way you go, good gaming :).
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LikeYa like Axe said. It depends on those factors that he mentioned. I find it quite a good deal though I don't use as much like he mentioned above. The themes are what I mostly download along with the qore episodes for the heck of things. It does give some things that the PS Store doesn't have but are you missing out on anything. The truth is, besides some of the few betas, you aren't mission out on much.
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LikeI commented on this in another post i made previously, is there anyone who could explain how i could easily best direct someone to check out an older posts?
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LikeWell the best thing to do is know where it's posted at and give the name of that article and what page it is on.
Or provide a link to the page of where you comment is at.
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LikeI think I had to look at the new releases page 10 times to see if anything was really new or if anything was even of interest to me. I use to get furious that so many people cannot get their act togetgeher at playstation to have things updated consitently at a certain time. Honestly I would love to hear exactly what holds stuff up. I mean if they actually said this particular demo wasnt doing this or server 20091 crapped out just before 5 PM, I think people would be understanding, I know i would. Then I could be mad a certain demo for holding everything up!
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LikeDecent update, particularly the FUT11 DLC, which I eagerly downloaded, hoping I'd get to start playing earlier than the rest of Europe, only to find that it doesn't work on my normal (UK) account. Guess I'll have to wait for the EU update later today :(
As for the free game trials of GoW, having to download roughly 12GBs of data for 2 hours trial gameplay is just insane. If I were a PS+ subscriber, and didn't own the GoW collection already, then tbh I just wouldn't even bother with it, 12GB is just too much hassle for a trial.
Anyway, I watched the first episode of The Tester. What an easy first task, can't believe the lack of knowledge for some of the contestants. I fully laughed at that guy when all the blocks had been removed and you could fully see the title 'Heavy Rain', and he still passed, seriously how did he even get on to The Tester in the first place with such a lack of PS3 knowledge? And that girl who almost got knocked out, didn't she mention that she doesn't even own a PS3? WTF!? Good ep though, got me talking.
Finally, I played Aqua Panic, which I've never heard of and wasn't expecting much, but it was actually seriously good fun, will have to look out for it if/when it comes to the EU store.
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LikeI'm now tempted to download the tester to just see the lack of knowledge they have now. I thought people were choosen with knowledge in mind.
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LikeLooks like an okay update though not much in it I would want to get it. Some of the trailers are a little late such as the LBP trailers, since those were release actually online and all sometime ago.
So I think that again I'll pass on getting anything on this update.
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LikeHm looks like a Great update i'll go and steal The Tester episode 1 need to watch that show. Other than that nothing i wanna steal.
So if you wanna get GOW 1-2 it's a 12.4Gb download and install! better not be on 56k dial-up then LOL
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LikeDoes anyone know what happened to or where do I get the promised FREE DLC for Medal of Honor?
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LikeTry the in-game store inside Medal of Honor.
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LikeDid that - wasn't there last night... But it could be cos the store update was late..
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LikeAh, i was wondering where that update was. Sadly, i don't see anything to make up for the delay, this update seems to be all about God of War, which i don't own. of course, i did play them, i just rented them all.
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