Hey everyone, I am posting this on time this week. First thing first, sales. Capcom has MvC2 on sale this week and will have a different item on sale for the next 3 weeks. Also, Ubisoft has a large sale on some of their offerings. There are no new releases this week, and also the I think Sony should rename their PS1 classics to just releases. I don't recall playing any of the games available this week. This week we have a demo for Yakuza 3 as well as a demo for the PSP iteration of Eye of Judgment for Qore subscribers, just check the February issue. For DLC we have ACII Bonfire of the Vanities and a costume for Dante's Inferno. The biggest DLC is the Lost In Nightmares add on for Resident Evil 5. This will clear up the details of Jill and Chris's venture to Spencer's Estate, you'll remeber that flashback if you played RE5. MAG Avatars are available, so now you can show all your buddies what faction you have pledged your allegiance to. For videos, you can watch the latest episode of Pulse featuring the always beautiful Christina Lee. Also, this week marks episode 1 of The Tester, which is a reality show where contestants compete to become a PlayStation Tester. Expect my impressions on that tomorrow.

On the PSP front we have the release of Socom: Fireteam Bravo 3 and Puzzle Chronicles. One gripe I have with Socom is that you have to activate the game to play multiplayer, so if you buy it second hand, it is 20 dollars to activate the copy for online play. Other than that, there is a bunch of LBP DLC available. The PSP updates have been rather lackluster as of late, hopefully Sony can fix that. That's all for this week, so go spend some cash.

Price Updates

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Sale, One Week Only (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Topatoi Permanent Price Drop (now $7.99, original price $9.99)

Ubisoft Game Sale – Ends on 3/4:

  • Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood – Old West Map Pack Sale (now $5.99, original price $9.99)
  • Shaun White Snowboarding The Glamour Pack Sale (now $2.49, original price $4.99)
  • Shaun White Snowboarding Target Limited Edition The Glamour Pack Sale (now $2.49, original price $4.99)
  • Tom Clancy’s End War Faction Elite Pack Sale (now $1.99, original price $3.75)
  • Brothers in Arms D-Day Sale (now $7.49, original price $14.99)
  • Price of Persia Revelations Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Sale (now $9.99, original price $19.99)

The Tester

The Tester Season Premiere: Episode 1 “The Critical Eye” (free)

The chosen 11 gamers meet for the first time, confront their first challenge, and face the panel in the debut of PlayStation Network’s new original series. Download now and find out who goes home first.

File size: 347 MB (SD) 936 MB (HD)

Qore

All Qore subscribers and purchasers of February’s episode (#21) can now visit that episode’s Download Center to download The Eye of Judgment LEGENDS demo for the PSP/PSPgo.

PSone Classics

Magic Carpet (5.99)

Jump on your magic carpet and revisit this classic filled with mystery, spells, and monsters. Let the fantasy take you away!

ESRB Rated E

File size: 84 MB

Mass Destruction ($5.99)

Become a one-man army as you get behind the controls of one of three multi-armored battle tanks. Show no mercy as you utilize every weapon in your arsenal to bring about mass destruction against cruel, despotic regimes in over 20 missions across four types of terrain!

ESRB Rated T

File size: 87 MB

Sorcerer’s Maze ($5.99)

Travel through the Sorcerer’s Maze in this fantasy-filled puzzle game. Can you harness the powers of magic to defeat the monsters within?

ESRB Rated E

File size: 25 MB

Avatars

MAG SVER Badge Avatar ($0.49)

File size: 134 KB

MAG SVER Character Avatar ($0.49)

File size: 109 KB

MAG Raven Badge Avatar ($0.49)

File size: 100 KB

MAG Raven Character Avatar ($0.49)

File size: 106 KB

MAG Valor Badge Avatar ($0.49)

File size: 100 KB

MAG Valor Character Avatar ($0.49)

File size: 112 KB

Game Demos (free)

Yakuza 3 Network Demo

Introducing the next cinematic chapter in the prestigious Yakuza series renowned for its authentic, gritty and often violent look at modern Japan. Making its first appearance exclusively on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the rich story and vibrant world of Yakuza 3 lets players engage in intense brutal clashes within the streets of Okinawa, and the vibrant and often dangerous city of Tokyo where only the strongest will survive.

ESRB Rated M

File size: 1.20 GB

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Demo

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Playable Demo.

ESRB Rated E

File size: 827 MB

Add-on Game Content

BUZZ! National Geographic: Kids Quiz Pack ($7.99)

A new question pack for BUZZ!

File size: 60 MB

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast Saiyan’s Pack (free)

The “Dragon Ball: Raging Blast” Character Pack #7 is now available! The seventh release is the “Saiyans Pack.” This pack contains very popular Saiyan fighters: Majin Vegeta, Trunks (Fighting Teen), Vegito, Bardock and Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta! The Saiyans of all Saiyans now enter the Raging Blast battles! Who will be the last fighter standing…?

File size: 116 KB

Assassin’s Creed II Sequence 13: Bonfire of the Vanities ($4.99)

A must for Assassin’s fans, Assassin’s Creed II Sequence 13: Bonfire of the Vanities continues to expand the award-winning AC2 universe. Take on a powerful adversary in twelve new memories. Work with Machiavelli to free the city of Florence from the grip of the mad monk Savonarola.

File size: 1.49 GB

Assassin’s Creed II Sequence 13: Bonfire of the Vanities & Secret Locations ($9.99)

Assassin’s Creed II Sequence 13: Bonfire of the Vanities continues to expand the award-winning AC2 universe. Take on a powerful adversary in 12 new memories. Work with Machiavelli to free the city of Florence from the grip of the mad monk Savonarola. Three Templar secret locations from the AC2 Collector’s Edition are also included: Palazzo Medici, Santa Maria Dei Frari, and the Arsenal Shipyard.

File size: 1.49 GB

Dante’s Inferno Florentine Dante Costume ($1.99)

Dress Dante as the famous Italian poet of the Middle Ages, Dante Alighieri. Part one of his poem The Divine Comedy serves as the backdrop for EA’s action-adventure epic Dante’s Inferno.

File size: 5.34 MB

Resident Evil 5 Lost In Nightmares ($4.99)

This is the first installment of new content for Resident Evil 5. Find out what happened to Jill at Spencer’s estate, and play as Barry Burton and Excella Gionne in The Mercenaries Reunion.

File size: 413 MB

Resident Evil 5 Costume Pack 1 ($1.99)

This costume pack is compatible with the original game. Show off Chris’ muscled physique with his Warrior outfit, and add a bit of elfin fantasy to Sheva with Fairy Tale. These costumes can also be used in The Mercenaries Reunion in addition to the main story.

File size: 116 KB

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Hoth Mission Pack ($9.99)

Go beyond the evil ending of The Force Unleashed and take the Apprentice to Hoth to “recruit” an important ally.

File size: 888 MB

Rock Band

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

  • “Let Forever Be”— The Chemical Brothers ($1.99)
  • “Weightless”— All Time Low ($1.99)
  • “Stray Cat Strut”— Brian Setzer ($1.99)
  • “Fascination”— Alphabeat ($1.99)
  • “I’ve Got Dreams to Remember”— Otis Redding ($1.99)
  • “(Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay (Take 2)”— Otis Redding ($1.99)
  • “Love Man”— Otis Redding ($1.99)
  • “Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)”— Otis Redding ($1.99)
  • “I’m Sick Y’all”— Otis Redding ($1.99) ($1.99)
  • Otis Redding Pack 1 ($8.49)- Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Otis Redding Pack 01. This album includes “I’ve Got Dreams to Remember,” “(Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay (Take 2),” “Love Man,” “Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song),” and “I’m Sick Y’all” by Otis Redding.

File sizes: 15 MB – 28 MB (singles), 80 MB (track pack)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 2/18 Edition

File size: 290 MB (HD) 466 MB (1080)

MAG: How To – Career Overview

File size: 95 MB (1080)

MAG: How To – Commando

File size: 57 MB (HD) 95 MB (1080)

MAG: How To – Direct Action

File size: 52 MB (HD) 87 MB (1080)

MAG: How To – Field Support

File size: 54 MB (HD) 88 MB (1080)

MAG: How To – Rapid Assault

File size: 45 MB (HD) 72 MB (1080)

MAG: How To – Sniper

File size: 41 MB (HD) 70 MB (1080)

ModNation Racers PSP Announcement Trailer

File size: 62 MB (HD)

Yakuza 3 Gameplay Trailer

File size: 104 MB (HD)

Assassin’s Creed II: Battle of Forli Trailer

File size: 69 MB (HD)

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 – Announcement Trailer

File size: 34 MB (HD)

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Gameplay Trailer 1

File size: 39 MB (HD)

Fret Nice Trailer

File size: 29 MB (HD)

make.believe Award Winning Filmmaking

File size: 123 MB (1080)

make.believe Games Loved By Millions

File size: 86 MB (1080)

make.believe Racing on the G4 Circuit

File size: 137 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes

Resident Evil 5 Customizable Theme Pack ($1.99)

File size: 8.58 MB

Amazing Peaks Theme ($1.99)

File size: 5.67 MB

Hemorrhage Theme ($1.99)

File size: 5.27 MB

Wallpaper (free)

Fret Nice Wallpaper

File size: 229 KB (SD) 1.09 MB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 ($39.99)

The best selling shooter on the PSP returns with an intense single player campaign, unprecedented 4 player co-op, and up to 16 player competitive multiplayer.

ESRB Rated T

File size: 1.04 GB

Puzzle Chronicles ($29.99)

Enter the dark and savage lands of the Ashurin Empire as you battle to avenge the atrocities the Empire brought upon your tribesmen. On your heroic quest to topple the Empire you will fìght fierce beasts and battle hardened warriors in this new Puzzle RPG hybrid game. Featuring an active puzzle combat mechanic, deep story, and robust character development Puzzle Chronicles will bring you into the next era of Puzzle RPGs.

ESRB Rated E10+

File size: 146 MB

Add-On Game Content (also available from PS3 Storefront)

BUZZ! Quiz World PSP National Geographic Safari Pack ($3.99)

From the world famous National Geographic archives comes the ultimate African wildlife quiz. This BUZZ! Quiz World PSP quiz pack features hundreds of new questions about African wildlife to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz World PSP game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge friends and family and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”

File size: 52 MB

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 Online Entitlement ($19.99)

The Online Entitlement is used to activate the online / infrastructure features of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3. For those purchasing the game second-hand, the entitlement will need to be purchased and entered into a PSN account prior to activating the infrastructure co-op and multiplayer features. The entitlement will be tied to purchasing PSN account and cannot be used by another account.

File size: N/A

LittleBigPlanet PSP Savannah Level Pack ($2.99)

Download a new set of goodies to create your own Savannah themed levels.

NOTE: Manual Update required

File size: 2.63 MB

LittleBigPlanet PSP Savannah Costumes (free)

LittleBigPlanet’s critically acclaimed “PLAY, CREATE, SHARE” experience, makes its way to the PSP system with a completely new Sackboy adventure. Get a sneak peek of what’s in the Savannah Theme Pack with this free Lion costume!

Note: Manual update required

File size: 4.56 MB

LittleBigPlanet PSP Wedding Theme Pack ($2.99)

Download a new set of costumes and CREATE materials to create your own LittleBigWedding! Weddings Theme Pack includes two costumes, 14 materials, 15 stickers, one music kit and one background.

NOTE: Manual Update required

File size: 2.64 MB

LittleBigPlanet PSP Wedding Costumes (free)

LittleBigPlanet’s critically acclaimed “PLAY, CREATE, SHARE” experience, makes its way to the PSP system with a completely new Sackboy adventure. Get two free costumes and get dressed up for the biggest wedding of the year!

NOTE: Manual Update required

File size: 2.48 MB

Game Videos (free)

The Tester Season Premiere: Episode 1 “The Critical Eye”

File size: 155 MB

Pulse 2/18 Edition

File size: 53 MB

ModNation Racers PSP Announcement Trailer

File size: 11 MB

DEAD OR ALIVE Paradise Trailer

File size: 11 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Army of Two PSP Theme (free)

File size: 561 KB

Hemorrhage PSP Theme ($1.49)

File size: 480 KB

Matterhorn PSP Theme ($1.49)

File size: 446 KB