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Saint's Row 2 'Corporate Warfare' DLC coming May 28

by Randy Nelson { May 21st 2009 at 1:00AM }

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In the world of Saint's Row 2, the Ultor Corporation isn't looking for a massive government bailout -- it has an internal "civil war" to deal with. "Corporate Warfare," the second DLC offering for THQ and Volition's open-world crime game, hits Thursday, May 28, bringing a new mission and multiplayer maps, more vehicles, expanded customization options and additional Achievements (for Xbox 360). Also: corporate warfare. Who'd have thunk?

The pack will set purchasers back 560

($7) for 360 and $7 in non- space-money for PS3. Check out the gallery below for a glimpse of what awaits down on the 'Row.

Gallery: Saint's Row 2 - Corporate Warfare DLC

PSP survey hints at game rental service

by Alexander Sliwinski { May 20th 2009 at 12:20PM }

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A recent survey seeks consumer interest in a PSP game rental service. With the PSP Go ~~all but confirmed~~ a possibility and UMD on its way out, a PSP that takes full advantage of the digital age and the PSN doesn't exactly sound like crazy talk. Plus, there's always going to be a rental market, so why shouldn't Sony take advantage of that?

Depending on the terms and price, the idea of a direct rental service sounds like a potentially cost effective option for gamers during these hard economic times. Should it ever come to fruition, that is.

[Thanks, MrEverdred01!]

Unbound Saga bound for July 16, unbound from UMD

by Randy Nelson { May 15th 2009 at 4:00PM }

Vogster just announced that its comic book inspired beat-'em-up Unbound Saga is hitting (ow!) exclusively via the PlayStation Store on July 16, bypassing UMD altogether. THWAD! In fact, Mario Kroll, Vogster's director of marketing, called UMD "an unpopular delivery medium." DOUBLE-THAWD! Check out our hands-on New York Comic-Con impressions of the game, which, at the time, didn't really strike us (ow!) as all-that great.

PSA: Resident Evil 5 'Versus Mode' DLC out now

by Randy Nelson { Apr 7th 2009 at 3:01PM }

Capcom promised Resident Evil 5's downloadable Versus Mode add-on would be available today, and, wouldn't you know -- it is. More specifically, the controversial DLC, which brings 1-on-1 / 2-on-2 competitive and against-the-Majinji play to the game, is up on both the Xbox Live Marketplace [link] and the PlayStation Store right now.

360 owners will have to pony up 400

($5) for the right to shoot other human players in the face, chest, limbs and no-no zone, while PS3 users can grab the expansion for $4.99 in Real Money(TM).

Burnout Paradise 'Legendary Cars' priced

by Xav de Matos { Feb 17th 2009 at 9:20AM }

Criterion Games has officially announced the price for the upcoming Legendary Cars DLC for Burnout Paradise. Gamers who hunger for choice can download each vehicle separately or together in a discounted package when they release on February 19. The Jansen 88 Special (you know, the not-so-subtle nod to the DeLorean) is priced at $3.99 / 320

, while each of the other three vehicles clock in at $1.99 / 160

a piece. The Legendary bundle will also be available for a discounted price of $7.99 / 640

.

We know your first reaction would be to get upset that the obvious favorite in the package is priced slightly higher. Think of it as a glimpse into the future. Flying cars are going to be hella expensive. Don't even get get us started on the time traveling or air conditioning options -- we still don't know how those packages aren't on the base models.

[Update: Originally we listed the Legendary Cars pack at 600

; however, the price is $7.99 / 640

]

PSN Thursday: A savage, bejeweled moon will challenge your brain

by Jem Alexander { Jan 29th 2009 at 7:10PM }

Savage Moon finally makes an appearance on the American PSN Store this week alongside a smattering of other tasty offerings. PopCap's first PSN release, Bejeweled 2, is available as well as a pretty decent amount of LittleBigPlanet downloadable content. There are also the normal rhythm-based add-ons and Burnout Paradise's price has been dropped to only $19.99. At that price you'd have to be insane not to pick it up.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

PS3 / PSP

(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists; Euro releases here.)

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PSN Thursday: Demos for F.E.A.R. 2, WipEout HD

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jan 23rd 2009 at 2:30AM }

No joke, writing this post about today's PSN update put the fear of Alma into us. In the parlance of the lolcats: she was in r computr, hackin r sistems. Every imaginable glitch that could go wrong ... did, but three hours later it's finally complete. This week, you can check out the demos for F.E.A.R. 2 and WipEout HD. There's all the standard rhythm game DLC and a special premium treat for all the slacker Skate 2 players out there. The full North American PSN update is after the break.

PS3 Fanboy has the European PSN update, which finally adds Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 1. Wow, was Alma messing with their system too?

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American PSN releases for January 22nd

by Jem Alexander { Jan 22nd 2009 at 8:20PM }

A slightly anemic looking PSN update for America this week. No downloadable games, but instead you get to try you hand at both WipEout HD and F.E.A.R 2 absolutely free. Other than that, there's a bit of DLC and some videos. That's pretty much it. Here's the full release list:

Price Update

Brain Challenge Expansion Pack ($2.99)

Playable Content

WipEout HD demo
F.E.A.R 2 demo

Add-on Content

Buzz! Quiz TV "American Culture" pack ($5.99)
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm "Storm Pack 7" (free)
Skate 2 "Time Is Money" pack ($4.99)
Rock Band DLC (listed after the break)
Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (listed after the break)

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Noby Noby Boy snakes onto PSN Feb. 19 at $5

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jan 22nd 2009 at 2:15PM }

PSN exclusive Noby Noby Boy is ready to wrap itself around your wallet and suck out $5 on February 19. Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi helmed this title -- and even after watching videos, we still have nary a clue about what's going on in it.

Even stranger than the gameplay of Noby Noby Boy is the meta-game going on among all the players. Namco Bandai explains that "players collaborate to unlock new game stages." As players stretch "Boy" in their individual games, an entity known as "Girl" is growing according to the combined length of all the players in the world. As Girl reaches certain milestones, those stages will be unlocked for everyone around the world. It's not clear if that means they'll be available as part of the game or as DLC.

Gallery: Noby Noby Boy

PSN Thursday: GTI Club+, Magic Ball find a Pulse

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jan 16th 2009 at 10:10AM }

Yesterday's PSN update brought something for the casual fans, the twitch gamers and the racing club. Magic Ball is a PSN title that delivers some updated Arkanoid love, while Ultimate Ghost 'N Goblins and GTI Club+ bring something for the adrenaline crowd. As per usual, many of your favorite rhythm titles also have new DLC to peruse. Oh yeah, there's also the Skate 2 demo. The complete North American PSN update can be found after the break.

PS3 Fanboy has the European PSN update -- check it out if you live on that side of the sea.

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American PSN releases for January 15th

by Jem Alexander { Jan 15th 2009 at 7:45PM }

Looks like the American PSN Store is back in the swing of things now. This week's update sees the release of Magic Ball, GTI Club+ and a Skate 2 demo, plus all the normal DLC packs. Except LittleBigPlanet, those packs will begin again next week. Here's the full release list:

Playable Content

Magic Ball ($9.99)
GTI Club+ ($9.99)
GTI Club+ demo
Skate 2 demo

Add-on Content

Brain Challenge expansion pack ($4.99)
Disgaea 3 "Makai Kingdom" character package ($3.99)
Disgaea 3 "Pram" character ($1.99)
Disgaea 3 "Zetta" character ($1.99)
Shaun White Snowboarding "Mile High" pack ($9.99)
Shaun White Snowboarding "Freebie" pack (free)
Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (listed after the break)
Rock Band DLC (listed after the break)

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Magic Ball bounces into stuff on PSN today

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jan 15th 2009 at 11:33AM }

Get ready to bust some balls stuff with balls when Magic Ball releases on PSN January 15th (also known as "today") for $10. The Arkanoid-style wall buster features "two visual themes" -- Pirates and Knights (we speculate a Ninja DLC pack can't be too far behind) -- with really beautiful, "completely destructible" 3D environments. Each of the levels also has "its own mini-story scenes."

Magic Ball features "a vast number" of Trophies and in-game multiplayer chat. According to the game's producer, the title apparently received a difficulty upgrade during testing to avoid it feeling too casual. Magic Ball should be available in North America when the PSN updates later today (it's available right now in Europe).

Gallery: Magic Ball

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European PSN releases for January 15th

by Jem Alexander { Jan 15th 2009 at 9:45AM }

Today's update isn't bad. Certainly not as bad as last week's, but there's something missing. Maybe it's the lack of LittleBigPlanet DLC (which is promised to start again next week), or maybe it's the lack of Street Fighter II HD, Penny Arcade and Lumines. What we do have are two demos, plenty of DLC and Creat Studio's fourth title, Magic Ball. It also appears that Europe is finally able to download all the High Velocity Bowling DLC that America has been hoarding for months now. Here's the full list:

Playable Content

Magic Ball full game (£7.99)
Dead Space demo
Skate 2 demo

Add-on Content

WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2008 roster update (£3.19)
3x Shaun White Snowboarding add-on packs (2x £3.99, 1x free)
Brain Challenge expansion pack (£2.39)
Rock Band DLC (listed after the break)
Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (listed after the break)
High Velocity Bowling DLC (listed after the break)

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Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins available on the PSP Store this week

by Jem Alexander { Jan 14th 2009 at 9:30PM }

Capcom has announced, via the PlayStation Blog, that Ultimate Ghosts And Goblins will be released on the American PSP store this Thursday. Ultimate Ghosts And Goblins is the latest in the Ghosts And Goblins series that began on the NES and now features 3D graphics on top of the traditional 2D sidescrolling gameplay. You'll be able to grab it for $19.99 once it releases during this week's PSN update. We'll be sure to let you know what else is released alongside it, as usual.

If you're intrigued and haven't seen the game in action before check out the video above.

[Thanks LAZoftheTamarinds]

PSN Thursday: Qore drills deep into Killzone 2

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jan 8th 2009 at 6:47PM }

If you listened carefully, you might have heard the PSN update this week. It was really small and didn't make much noise, but we assure you ... it happened. It added a new episode of Qore and two new DLC games, including Cuboid. Beyond that, there's new tracks for everyone's favorite plastic instrument games. The complete North American PSN update can be found after the break.

PS3 Fanboy has the European PSN update, but it isn't much better over there either.

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