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[topofuji]

In regards to the summary a few posts back, avatars on the PS3 are a joke. I really wish they would update them.

Japan has a whole new slew of avatars as well as many others that all other regions never got. I don't see why other region PSN don't get these...I mean, a few are from JP only franchises, but think about the amount of people who set avatars and don't even know what game they're from.
I can't count how many people don't know what Ratchet Deadlocked is yet have the avatar set for their PSN ID.

 

[Xater]

Since you seem to know where to check, could you please check Prince of Persia for me? If it's any help, this is the edition I was planning on buying:

http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/5489813/Prince-Of-Persia-PS3/Product.html

(afaik there's no dedicated Swedish edition of the game)

I'm gnna say it will work. The game is multilingual but let's wait for his answer.

 

[panda21]

Since you seem to know where to check, could you please check Prince of Persia for me? If it's any help, this is the edition I was planning on buying:

http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/5489813/Prince-Of-Persia-PS3/Product.html

(afaik there's no dedicated Swedish edition of the game)

i have that one, i just checked the disc and its BLES-00389 if that helps.

the box is nice

 

[ChackanKun]

Is the TV Show King as good as Buzz? :O

 

[BeeDog]

i have that one, i just checked the disc and its BLES-00389 if that helps.

the box is nice

Yeah, helps, many thanks!

Completely off-topic: if anyone have better single-player suggestions than Prince of Persia (game should preferrably have dropped in price), it would be majorly appreciated.

 

[SolidusDave]

Japan has a whole new slew of avatars as well as many others that all other regions never got. I don't see why other region PSN don't get these...

mh I just checked and did not find any new ones / not available in western PSN accounts.
Can you give some examples?

 

[Tntnnbltn]

...but let's wait for his answer.

Lol, I'm not that much of an expert.

 

[TheSeks]

I'm pretty sure MvC2 is coming out on 360 at least 2 weeks before the PS3. It's gotta come out before the disc based version though, which i believe is this month.

FOR THE LAST FUCKING TIME:

THERE IS NO DISC/RETAIL VERSION of MvC2, PSN or XBLA. NONE.

Jesus, stop with this bullshit. If anything, you get a bullshit box with a download voucher for the game. :lol

 

[gibration]

FOR THE LAST FUCKING TIME:

THERE IS NO DISC/RETAIL VERSION of MvC2, PSN or XBLA. NONE.

Jesus, stop with this bullshit. If anything, you get a bullshit box with a download voucher for the game. :lol

There might be.

 

[lantus]

So is it safe to say this is one of those DLC centric updates this week? I haven't heard of any PSN game releases so far.

 

[ChackanKun]

Is the TV Show King as good as Buzz? :O

No one bought it? :lol

 

[kassatsu]

No one bought it? :lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdiBSzL_F6w

looks like shit.

 

[STG]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdiBSzL_F6w

looks like shit.

looks like the wii version

 

[Katana_Strikes]

Is the TV Show King as good as Buzz? :O

I think you know the answer to that one

Lame update but Batman demo is cool none the less.

 

[SolidusDave]

Mercs 2 DLC for Europe ?
Heavy Weapon for Europe ?

well, ask the ps-blog guy :lol

btw the Merc 2 DLC Blow It Up Again is (only?) available in the UK-store (was free in the first week too IIRC)


more blog-replies:

Q: huh where ist the FNR4 DLC and that pinball PS1 game?
A: "There were two pieces of content that didn’t make it this week, Extreme Pinball, and the Fight Night Pack has now been pushed back to the end of August I’m afraid. Apologies."

Q: Why is game/stuff x not available in PAL?
A: "Please understand that just because a game does not release in Europe it does not mean it is down to the languages or translations, this is very rarely the case. Yes we require different language versions, but publishers manage this usually without problems. So many people make this incorrect assumption.
There are many different laws for each region and legal issues that the publisher may need to iron out before they can even begin to think about submitting content (licensing issues, payment rights for voice actors, artists etc, in fact there are a myriad of various reasons why content can be held up because of legal issues). Also, couple this with whatever marketing reasons a publisher may have for releasing content at a later date, and then the longer QA process we have and this all can be attributed to the delays we can see in content releasing in Europe.
This is NOT to say I don’t feel your pain because I do, but sometimes things are just out of our hands, no matter how much we want content onto the store."

 

[Hypereides]

In regards to the summary a few posts back, avatars on the PS3 are a joke. I really wish they would update them.

I totally agree. Sony could at least give you the option to use your trophies, if you feel like it, as avatars.

I really fucking want some Ryu Ga Gotoku avatars.

 

[borsdy]

Q: Crash Commando DLC?
A: "Regarding Crash Commando all I can say is to keep your eyes peeled and I’m sure some interesting news will pop up"

Sweet.

 

[kassatsu]

For people asking about FNR4 DLC:
The Hong Kong PSN website has the dates as 8/11 for Pack 1 and 8/28 for Champions Pack.

It is rarely wrong with dates.

 

[SolidusDave]

Savage Moon – Waldgeist Pack
Update Savage Moon before downloading expansion or it puts Savage Moon
into trial mode and you have to delete and download everything again.

I updated the shared version from my buddy to 2.01 and it was changed to the trial
I deleted and redownloaded the game from my friend and it was already the 2.01 Version and needed no patch. Now it works again (no trial status), no DLC involved in this.

He updated after me (and after I logged into his share-account, which is not his game-account btw) but strangely his version seems to be no trial now.

 

[Aru]

Batman AA is quite fun, I like it. And it feels good to see a UE3 game looking that good on PS3

 

[topofuji]

mh I just checked and did not find any new ones / not available in western PSN accounts.
Can you give some examples?

Could have sword the boy's face from Boku no Natsuyasumi and Crash Bandicoot's sister were JP only avatars...I guess not. Will have to double check the western ones and the JP ones.

 

[Guzim]

Downloading the demo now, can't wait to play it.

 

[DMeisterJ]

U.S. Up

PlayStation Store Update

Posted by Grace Chen // Senior Manager, PlayStation Store

Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.
Qore

Qore Annual Subscription: August 2009 ($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 third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.55 GB

Qore Episode 15: August 2009 ($2.99)
Episode 15 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network transports viewers to the massively multiplayer battlefields of MAG, jumps into Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, rolls on with Katamari Forever and gets its kicks with Tekken 6.
File size: 1.55 GB
Downloadable Games

Crystal Defenders ($9.99)
Crystal Defenders is a defensive strategy game in which players deploy popular jobs from FINAL FANTASY Tactics A2, such as Black Mages and Soldiers, to fend off encroaching enemy hordes and prevent them from stealing their party’s crystals.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 52 MB

TV Show King ($9.99)
Rescue your beloved princess through teamwork in this comic medieval battle royale. There’s a catch, though—the other team has been feeding her magical cake, making her harder to escort back to your castle. Choose from five distinct character classes and switch at any time to best help your team as you work to save your princess.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 220 MB
Game Demos

Rag Doll Kung Fu Demo
All the puppets were kung fu fighting! Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic is a unique party fighting game featuring hilarious, customizable kung fu puppets that deliver a sharp jab to the funny bone!
Rated E10+
File size: 669 MB

Batman: Arkham Asylum Demo
Experience a twisted and gritty adventure that takes you to the depths of ARKHAM ASYLUM.
Rated T
File size: 1.01 GB

Crystal Defenders Demo
Crystal Defenders is a defensive strategy game in which players deploy popular jobs from FINAL FANTASY Tactics A2, such as Black Mages and Soldiers, to fend off encroaching enemy hordes and prevent them from stealing their party’s crystals.
Rated E
File size: 32 MB

Worms Demo
The Worms are coming to PLAYSTATION 3, and this time they mean war! Battle up to three other players offline or online on one of six landscape themes, utilising a selection of classic Worms weaponry: from the famed Bazooka to the devastating Banana Bomb. With a fine selection of single player battles and plenty of ways to customise your annelid army, it’s a package sky-high on entertainment!
Rated E10+
File size: 45 MB
Add-on Game Content

Savage Moon Waldgeist Add-On ($4.99)
This action-packed tower defense strategy game takes you to distant planets where you must defend mining facilities from relentless Insectocyte monsters. Build towers in strategic locations to fend off the attackers, then use funds from kills and mining to build, upgrade, or research new weapons and technologies to strengthen your defenses. It will take equal parts skill and strategy to survive in Savage Moon.
File size: 117 KB

LittleBigPlanet inFamous Costumes Pack ($0.99)
Check out this new Sackboy costume inspired by Cole from inFAMOUS!
File size: 1.04 MB

Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 3 ($9.99)
Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 3 further expands the COD multiplayer experience with four new maps. Fight for ocean territory in “Battery,” defend Russia’s resources in “Revolution,” and battle through the dense city streets of “Breach.” Zombies return in “Der Riese” (Zombie Factory), a Nazi research facility featuring the weapon upgrading Pack A Punch Machine, teleporters, and 10 Achievements/Trophies.
File size: 894 MB

Cross Edge Latest Technology Pack ($1.99)
Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Pretty Little Pack ($1.99)
Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Trial Edition Pack (free)
2500G, 500EP, 50PP, and 100TP MIGHT just help you survive Hard Mode.
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Additional Dungeon 4 (free)
Extend your adventure with this bonus dungeon!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Enigma Synth Pack (2) (free)
Add a few extra items to your inventory with this free pack!
File size: 111 KB

Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires: Additional Music Set 3 (free)
Add these additional “Dynasty Warriors” music tracks to the game’s BGM Select screen.
File size: 18 MB

GTI Club Plus ($1.99)
Add four exciting new cars to the high speed arcade racer GTI Club+. The Abarth 500, the BMW Mini Cooper, the Peugeot 207 GT and the VW Polo GTI are four modern classics that suit the narrow, winding streets of the Cote D’Azure perfectly.
File size: 11 MB

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

* “Camel’s Night Out” by Eric Johnson ($1.99)

File size: 50 MB

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

* “America”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* “Big Bottom”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* “Cups and Cakes”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* “(Funky) Sex Farm”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* “Gimme Some Money”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* “Heavy Duty”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* “Hell Hole”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* “(Listen to the) Flower People (Reggae Stylee)”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* “Rock ‘n’ Roll Creation”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* “Stonehenge”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight”— Spinal Tap ($1.99)
* Spinal Tap’s TAP TEN – ($17.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Spinal Tap’s TAP TEN. This pack includes “Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight,” “Stonehenge,” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Creation,” “Cups & Cakes,” “Gimme Some Money,” “Hell Hole,” “America,” “Heavy Duty,” “Big Bottom,” “(Listen to the) Flower People (Reggae Stylee),” and “(Funky) Sex Farm” by Spinal Tap

File sizes: 11 MB – 36 MB (singles), 292 MB (track pack)

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 Cog Hill Golf & CC ($4.99)
Play like a pro on the course where the PGA’s Western Open is hosted every year. The signature hole is number 6, a long par 3 with a two-tiered green that slopes toward the front and is surrounded by six deep sand bunkers. Cog Hill has something to offer players at every level.
File size: 195 MB
Game Videos (free)

TV Show King Trailer (English, French and Spanish versions)
File sizes: 8.49 MB – 9.38 MB (SD)

Watchmen The End Is Nigh Part 2 Launch Trailer
File size: 63 MB (1080)

Watchmen The End Is Nigh Part 2 The Complete Experience Launch Trailer
File size: 69 MB (1080)

G Force The Video Game Trailer
File size: 88 MB (1080)

Mini Ninjas Futo Gameplay Trailer
File size: 50 MB (HD)

Mini Ninjas Futo Vignette
File size: 62 MB (HD

Mini Ninjas Shun Vignette
File size: 67 MB (HD)

Unbound Saga Between the Panels Issue 2
File size: 19 MB (SD)
Themes

College Football Themes (x5) (Arkansas, Clemson, Colorado, Illinois and Missouri) ($1.99 each)
File sizes: 4.61 MB – 5.28 MB
PlayStation Store for PSP
Downloadable Games

Dynasty Warriors ($14.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Dynasty Warriors transports you to the virtual battlefields of Ancient China to experience the thrill of fighting legions of ruthless enemy soldiers. Choose up to 42 characters, each wielding powerful weapons and lethal fighting skills.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 115 MB
Add-on Game Content

Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show Musicians Wardrobe Add-On (free) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Style your musicians with cool new wardrobe pieces in this download pack. Get 5 new items to create more unique looks for the ultimate style for your dancers.
File size: 1.08 MB

Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show Moment Maker Special Effects Add-On (free) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Pump-up your performance with new special effects for your Rock star Moments with this download pack. Get 5 new special effects to create even more cool Moments for your performances.
File size: 1.18 MB

Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show Stage Prop Add-On (free) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Enhance your selection of rock star stage props with this download pack. Get 4 new stage pieces to create more custom looks and rock the stage for your fans.
File size: 1.05 MB

Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show Fashions Add-On (free) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Expand your wardrobe with exciting new looks in this download pack. Get 5 new fashions for Hannah and create even more rock star looks for the stage.
File size: 1.05 MB

Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)
Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

* “Had a Dad”— Jane’s Addiction ($1.99)
* “Renegade”— Styx ($1.99)

File sizes: 17 MB – 18 MB
Game Videos (free)

Unbound Saga: Between the Panels Issue 2
File size: 9.72 MB

No PS1 classics. :'( I want Xenogears/FFT

 

[Baha]

The TV Show King description on the US Blog is the Fat Princess description :lol .

TV Show King ($9.99)
Rescue your beloved princess through teamwork in this comic medieval battle royale. There’s a catch, though—the other team has been feeding her magical cake, making her harder to escort back to your castle. Choose from five distinct character classes and switch at any time to best help your team as you work to save your princess.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 220 MB

 

[vocab]

The US store is updated. Nothing that I really want. I'll check out the Batman, and Worms demo. I already tried Crystal Defenders on the JP store, and thought it was crap.

 

[El-Suave]

Batman demo is about 300 MB smaller than the Euro one if I remember correctly. They probably left out some of the other languages.

 

[topofuji]

Crystal Defenders...finallly! What took them so long to get it to the US store? Were they doing the ol' "stall release as long as we can" thing? It's been on the JP store forever, EU store later, and 360 (US) similar timing.

 

[Kagari]

Crystal Defenders finally for the US?
loooooooool

 

[Katana_Strikes]

The TV Show King description on the US Blog is the Fat Princess description :lol .

More like TV Show Princess, amirite?

 

[Edgeward]

Hot garbage. =(

 

[topofuji]

U.S. Up



No PS1 classics. :'( I want Xenogears/FFT

Haha, keep dreaming.

(If you want the most out of what the PS3 can offer it's obvious you have to expand to the JP store and buy stuff from there in addition to main US store, as well as EU store, and for a few things, HK store [Dark Mist+expansion comes to mind]...just a shame about the RPG's which are necessary to be in English to be playable for most of us English only speakers)

 

[topofuji]

The PS Blog sure has given "TV Show King" a familiar description...:lol

TV Show King ($9.99)
Rescue your beloved princess through teamwork in this comic medieval battle royale. There’s a catch, though—the other team has been feeding her magical cake, making her harder to escort back to your castle. Choose from five distinct character classes and switch at any time to best help your team as you work to save your princess.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 220 MB

 

[kassatsu]

Nothing worth buying :/

will update op when I get home.

 

[dallow_bg]

Square's first "new" game for PS3 North America.
Took almost 3 years.

 

[jvm]

Savage Moon DLC it is.

Otherwise ... yuck.

Edit: New trophies? I'm guessing "no".

 

[DMeisterJ]

Haha, keep dreaming.

(If you want the most out of what the PS3 can offer it's obvious you have to expand to the JP store and buy stuff from there in addition to main US store, as well as EU store, and for a few things, HK store [Dark Mist+expansion comes to mind]...just a shame about the RPG's which are necessary to be in English to be playable for most of us English only speakers)

But I'm not Japanese.

 

[KillJade]

Batman demo is about 300 MB smaller than the Euro one if I remember correctly. They probably left out some of the other languages.

Are the two demos confirmed to be same otherwise though? I'd hate to be getting the Gamestop demo in the US, while Euros get a better demo.

 

[Slaylock]

I wonder what happened to Smash Cars. It was supposed to be released in June, then in July. I figured they were just waiting for a slow week to release it, but it doesn't get much slower that this.

 

[Aru]

Square's first "new" game for PS3 North America.
Took almost 3 years.

Your "new" game is just a mere port :/

 

[Kagari]

Your "new" game is just a mere port :/

Hurr hurr.

 

[SolidusDave]

Could have sword the boy's face from Boku no Natsuyasumi and Crash Bandicoot's sister were JP only avatars...I guess not. Will have to double check the western ones and the JP ones.

just counted the rows, Japanese PSN as other countries has 223 avatars.
They seem to be in the exact same order, too.

I guess they add them all worldwide.
But yeah, they should have added a lot more by now. They are categorized since a few months, maybe that means more will come in the near future.

Spoiler

Maybe they waited to include a payment system and don't want to add a lot for free before that :lol

 

[Tiduz]

glad i could still do the qore offer, i bought first ep seperate and then i did year sub, to my surprise i got the offer even tho i hadnt had year sub since ep 1

 

[Chromax]

I really have to give NIS credit with all these Cross Edge DLCs.

 

[SolidusDave]

Savage Moon DLC it is.

Otherwise ... yuck.

Edit: New trophies? I'm guessing "no".

The update added new trophies for the addon, too.

 

[Philanthropist]

Savage Moon DLC it is.

Otherwise ... yuck.

Edit: New trophies? I'm guessing "no".

And why do you guess that when the new trophies are there for all to see? Simply compare your trophies with someone else's or download the update. They always add trophies when they release add-ons.

EDIT: Beaten.

 

[TheMissingLink]

How hard could it be to add avatars?

I mean, really.

The avatars show up in the PS.Blog, on the official forums, your Playstation card - you think they'd take a couple of hours and fucking double their selection, which is pure shiiiiiiiiiiit right now.

Show some effort, SCEA.

Jesus.

 

[Chromax]

Have Crystal Defender, Batman demo, and Qore lined up for download! (I want that NGS2 theme...)

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

How hard could it be to add avatars?

I mean, really.

The avatars show up in the PS.Blog, on the official forums, your Playstation card - you think they'd take a couple of hours and fucking double their selection, which is pure shiiiiiiiiiiit right now.

Show some effort, SCEA.

Jesus.

They're trying to find a reasonable way to make some $$$ off of it, like they did with themes. It's only a matter of time.

 

[depward]

If they just used all of their resources for the week getting new avatars and updating those next Thursday, I would be fine with that.

 

[Cruzader]

How hard could it be to add avatars?

I mean, really.

The avatars show up in the PS.Blog, on the official forums, your Playstation card - you think they'd take a couple of hours and fucking double their selection, which is pure shiiiiiiiiiiit right now.

Show some effort, SCEA.

Jesus.

The funny and sad thing is that they take so little time to make. They could even allow GAP members to upload avatars while Sony ppl would just "QA" them(not bad etc) and then upload them to the servers. IDK why they are fucking lazy at that.