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European PC Store update for May 15th
Canada to get new prices on the PS Store
"We are continually looking for ways to enhance the player experience on the PLAYSTATION®Network, and downloadable content through the PLAYSTATION Store is just one of our areas of focus," said Grace Chen, Senior Manager for the PLAYSTATION Store. "We anticipate that this price adjustment will meet the expectations of our Canadian consumers and provide them with a better PLAYSTATION Network experience."
[Photo credit: Amy Talk]
American PC Store update for April 24th
Check out this list of content. This is definitely the largest PC Store update so far and for that we should be thankful. Three full games and a demo, not to mention a decent pack of trailers. We hope to see many more updates like this in the future. Here's the full release list:Playable content
- Loco Roco full game ($21.99)
- Kingdom of Paradise full game ($10.99)
- R-Types PS1 game ($5.99)
- echochrome demo (free)
- Kingdom of Paradise trailer (free)
- Loco Roco trailer (free)
- R-Type Command trailer (free)
- Resistance 2 trailer (free)
- Gran Turismo 5 Techno video (free)
- Two Loco Roco wallpapers (free)
- Five Kingdom of Paradise wallpapers (free)
- Loco Roco nightmare track (audio file, free)
Three more PS1 games on Japanese PSN
While the Japanese get back to building their downloadable PS1 catalog, what can we expect out of North America's PS1 offerings? Well, a store redesign not only means a graphical face lift; it could also symbolize a new direction with new content. With that in mind, let's hope the direction we're heading to means more PS1 games finding a place on the North American PlayStation Store, and a home on our PSPs.
PLAYSTATION Store for PC gets cosmetic makeover
Beyond that, you'll notice a few aesthetic differences. For example, you'll see a red PlayStation bag icon appear on items you've already purchased. Head over to the Download List on top to get anything you've already purchased.
While the PS3 Store redesign is far more significant, it's nice to see the Store look as sleek as it does now. Now, we're hoping to see some real content appear on the Store. This Thursday, perhaps?
American PSN updates for March 20th
PSP Software:
- FlatOut: Head On demo (free)
- Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee full game ($10.99)
- Patapon
- Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
- Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee
- Ape Quest
- Ape Quest
- Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee
- Ape Quest
European PC Store update for March 13th
- God of War: Chain of Olympus trailer (free)
- Ape Quest trailer (free)
- Warriors Orochi wallpaper 2 (free)
American PSN updates for March 6th
PSP Software:
- flOw ($7.99)
- Ape Escape: On the Loose ($14.99)
- God of War: Chains of Olympus
- Ape Escape: On the Loose
- Warriors Orochi
God of War: Chains of Olympus demo now available to download
The PS1 classic, Jet Moto 3, was also added today. It's available for $5.99.
GDC08: Wi-Fi PSP Store promised
Patapon demo hitting the PC PSN Store tomorrow
Check back tomorrow for the full list of PSN Store updates, as usual.
PSP Fanboy hands-on: The Cryptics
The Cryptics is a daring addition to the PLAYSTATION Store. It's not a game, nor is it a video. It's an interactive comic, done in a similar style to Konami's Metal Gear Solid digital comic. The $2.99 download will give you nine episodes, each of a varying length. Some will last thirty seconds, while some will span for two-three minutes. Each strip revolves around a cast of monster misfits getting into some everyday trouble. As revealed in the plentiful behind-the-scenes videos, the creative team of Steve Niles and Ben Roman was attempting to emulate the feeling of a daily strip, such as Peanuts. Although the characters are extraordinary, the situations they find themselves in are very much grounded. The humor comes from the clashing of these two disparate elements.
At $2.99, this digital download will cost roughly the same as a traditional paper comic. Each episode comes with a small discussion with the artists, and there are two additional behind-the-scenes videos in the Extras section. All in all, you'll get about half an hour of content in the download. The comics themselves are presented without any voice acting, but will pan around the screen dynamically. We noticed a good deal of aliasing issues, and found that some scans were very low resolution. Compared to Metal Gear Solid, the technical presentation of this package just isn't as solid.
So, is The Cryptics worth it? At $2.99, you won't lose much for trying it out. It certainly is an interesting way of utilizing the medium, and it's something we'd love to see more of in the future. As a fan of Tokyopop's I Luv Halloween, the art of The Cryptics easily justified my purchase. I'll admit that the humor won't appeal to everyone, but it's such an intriguing new medium for the PSP, that I can't help but recommend it.
At $2.99, this digital download will cost roughly the same as a traditional paper comic. Each episode comes with a small discussion with the artists, and there are two additional behind-the-scenes videos in the Extras section. All in all, you'll get about half an hour of content in the download. The comics themselves are presented without any voice acting, but will pan around the screen dynamically. We noticed a good deal of aliasing issues, and found that some scans were very low resolution. Compared to Metal Gear Solid, the technical presentation of this package just isn't as solid.
So, is The Cryptics worth it? At $2.99, you won't lose much for trying it out. It certainly is an interesting way of utilizing the medium, and it's something we'd love to see more of in the future. As a fan of Tokyopop's I Luv Halloween, the art of The Cryptics easily justified my purchase. I'll admit that the humor won't appeal to everyone, but it's such an intriguing new medium for the PSP, that I can't help but recommend it.
American PSN updates for February 7th
Demos:
- Harvey Birdman (free)
- Puzzle Guzzle (free)
- Go!Puzzle ($5.99)
- The Cryptics - digital video comic ($2.99)
- Crash Bandicoot Warped ($5.99)
- flOw for PSP
- The Cryptics
- Twisted Metal: Head On
- Brave Story: New Traveler
First DLC appears for Wipeout Pulse [Update]
Pulse is a fantastic game, and we don't mind having to pay for more of it. However, is £3.49 a bit too much for you? How much will DLC cost when the game launches in America in a week?
Also available on the UK Store: Fade to Black (PS1), Theme Hospital (PS1), Motorhead (PS1)
[Thanks, Forgot69!]
Patapon demo hits Japanese PS Store
[Thanks, Sean!]
