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Each puzzle is worth Merit points which go down in number for failed attempts.

but on top of that some puzzles also reward the players with trophies for completing them in a certain number of moves, one of these is a puzzle called Pack Mentality, Jacob is tasked with removing his backpack from the trunk of the car and ensuring that everything else goes back in with no problems.

You can easily do this puzzle in 9 moves, but the trophy requires that you complete it in 8, if like me, you got very frustrated with this tessellation puzzle, then fear not as the solution is now available on this very page (I figure you would have guessed at that based on the title but, what the hell?)

Here’s the start of the puzzle, it should be noted that you can only do this in the minimum number of moves by moving only 3 of the items in the trunk, before we start, remember that every time you take your finger off of an item (regardless of how far you moved it) it counts as a move.

For your first move, you have to move the backpack up one space like so;

This then allows the pink item to move over to the left;

From there you can then move the longest piece of baggage down and out of the way (placement is important)

Then, so that you can get the backpack out, shift the pink item out of the way too;

Now we can get the backpack out of the trunk, but in order to stick to the move limit, placement is once again very important;

This allows for the pink item to be shifted back into the trunk, without having to move any of the other items around;

Then it’s simply a case of moving the backpack totally out of the trunk by shifting it down to the right;

As you can see we are now on 7 moves, for the final move, just return the long item back into the trunk and you’ve done it! Pack Mentality completed in 8 moves! Quick Packer trophy unlocked!

If you’ve found this useful and would like to see something similar with some of the other puzzles, just leave a note in the comments box, if I can find a way to do it and show how it’s done, I’ll put up another post.

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Greetings PlayStation Blog. Today we’re really excited to announce that Gran Turismo 6 will be released Holiday 2013. The news was revealed today by legendary GT creator Kazunori Yamauchi himself at our Silverstone event held to celebrate 15 years of the 70-million-selling series.

GT6 for PlayStation 3 will see many enhancements, improvements and additions to the game. bringing new levels of authenticity to ‘the Real Driving Simulator’. Features revealed today include stunning new tracks and cars and a much over-hauled user interface. There’s also a new engine which will improve game operation. Meanwhile we are set for expanded connectivity with other devices and increased social and community functions.

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The cars and tracks from Gran Turismo 5, which has now sold over 10 million copies since launching in 2010, will return in GT6. But with notable new additions bringing the car line up to over 1200. Players will also be able to customise their rides to an even greater level than ever before.

Amongst the track line-up, the UK’s famous Silverstone Circuit will be just one of seven new locations in Gran Turismo 6, taking the total to 33, with 71 different layouts available, 19 of them brand new. The really great news is that the already impressive line-up of cars and tracks will be added to by future DLC drops beginning after launch.

Enhancements and improvements also extend to a much-improved course maker function which will provide several tens of square kilometres of gorgeous scenery, including the magnificent backdrop of Andalucía.

“It is amazing to think that it is 15 years since we first released Gran Turismo,” said Kazunori Yamauchi, during the announcement at Silverstone Circuit. “Things have changed a lot since then and now Gran Turismo 6 is a further evolution of my dream. We’re pleased to deliver GT 6 to PlayStation 3 as we have a very loyal community on that platform. However, we have refactored the game to make it very flexible and expandable, with a view to making many future developments.

“I am very pleased with everything about the new game and the new additions, but the launch will only be the beginning for GT6. The game will continue to develop throughout its life. I already have many ideas for things I want to achieve in the next 15 years of Gran Turismo!”

Further news about Gran Turismo 6 will be revealed at the forthcoming E3 and Gamescom events and on www.gran-turismo.com. Stay tuned, #GT6iscoming

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First up this week, the much applauded Terraria makes its way to PlayStation 3. Dig, fight, explore and build your way through its enormous sandbox environments. The world is your canvas – make it your own!

Also well worth your time, Jacob Jones And The Bigfoot Mystery on PS Vita. Something strange is going on at Camp Eagle Feather, so it’s up to Jacob and Biggie to get to the bottom of it all. Explore a 3D world full of twists, turns and ingenious puzzles as you meet a cast of weird and wonderful characters in a truly original and unforgettable tale.

Check out other exciting content such as online shooter DUST 514, atmospheric FPS Metro: Last Light, a demo for Resident Evil Revelations, brilliant indie shoot ‘em up Velocity Ultra for PS Plus, and something that I’m super-excited about – Blade Wolf DLC for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. All this and plenty more await…

New PlayStation Network content

Content may be added or removed, or move dates – please stay tuned to your weekly Store Update for the most up to date listings. Listed savings are approximate, based on SRP excluding Special Offer pricing and should be considered as a guide only.

PlayStation Plus

Velocity Ultra (PS Vita) – 100% off

PS3 pre-order

FUSE – Fusion Pack pre-order bundle
Price: £55.99/€69.99
PEGI: 18
Availability: All

PS3 games

DUST 514
Price: Free
PEGI: 16
Availability: Not available in Germany

DUST 514 (includes 2,000 AUR)
Price: €0.99
PEGI: 16
Availability: Germany Only

Mad Dog 2: The Lost Gold (Trial available)
Price: £6.49/€7.99
PEGI: 16
Availability: All

Metro: Last Light (available from 17th May)
Price: £47.99/€59.99
PEGI: 18
Availability: All

Star Wars Pinball (Try before you buy)
Price: £7.99/€9.99
PEGI: 12
Availability: All

Terraria (Trial available)
Price: £11.99/€14.99
PEGI: 12
Availability: All

PS3 demos (Free)

Resident Evil Revelations
PEGI: 16
Availability: Not available in Germany

PS Vita games

Jacob Jones And The Bigfoot Mystery
Price: £1.59/€1.99
PEGI: 7
Availability: All

Star Wars Pinball (Try before you buy)
Price: £7.99/€9.99
PEGI: 12
Availability: All

Velocity Ultra
Price: £6.49/€7.99
PEGI: 12
Availability: All

PlayStation Mobile

Reversi Multiboard
Price: £3.19

Merum
Price: £1.19

Flight of the Turtle
Price: £1.59

Tileogo
Price: £1.59

PS2 games

Manhunt
Price: £7.99/€9.99
PEGI: 18
Availability: Not available in Australia, Germany, Kuwait, New Zealand, Qatar, UAE

PS3 DLC

Borderlands 2

• Psycho Pack

Prices: £7.99/€9.99
Availability: All

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 (Releasing 16th May)

• Uprising

Prices: £11.59/€14.49
Availability: All

Dragon’s Dogma

• Bitterblack Armor Pack (£2.39/€2.99)
• Bitterblack Armor Preview (Free)

Availability: All

Dust 514

• Dust 514: Elite Pack (£79.99/€99.99)
• Dust 514: Veteran Pack (£39.99/€49.99)
• Mercenary Pack 2 (£15.99/€19.99)

Availability: All

Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires

• Edit Costume Set 12 (£1.59/€1.99)
• Edit Costume Set 13 (£1.59/€1.99)
• Edit Costume Set 14 (£1.59/€1.99)
• Academy School Set (£3.19/€3.99)

Availability: All

God Of War: Ascension

• Hunter Pack (£2.99/€3.59)

Guardians Of Middle-Earth

• Guardians Of Middle-Earth – Mouth Of Sauron

Prices: £1.59/€1.99
Availability: All

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

• The Mascot Of Gamindustri

Prices: Free
Availability: All

LittleBigPlanet Karting

• Marvel Heroes Costume Pack 6 (£4.79/€5.99)
• Marvel Costume Heros Pack 5 (£4.79/€5.99)
• Playstation®Move Heroes: Sly Raccoon And Bentley Costume Kit (£2.39/€2.99)

Availability: All

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

• Blade Wolf

Prices: £5.49/€6.99
Availability: All

Pro Foosball™ Fireball Tournament
Prices: £0.79/€0.99
Availability: All

Rocksmith

• Maroon 5 Song Pack (£6.49/€7.99)
• Maroon 5 – Harder To Breathe (£2.39/€2.99)
• Maroon 5 – Misery (£2.39/€2.99)
• Maroon 5 – She Will Be Loved (£2.39/€2.99)

Availability: All

Sniper Ghost Warrior 2

• Multiplater Pack (Free)

Availability: All

Sound Shapes (Cross-Buy)

• Dubstep Sound Pack
• 80S Sound Pack

Prices: £0.79/€0.99
Availability: All

PS Vita DLC

Sound Shapes (Cross-Buy)

• Dubstep Sound Pack
• 80S Sound Pack

Prices: £0.79/€0.99
Availability: All

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Pre-Order

GRID 2 ($59.99)

Be fast, be first and be famous as you join the elite in ‘World Series Racing’ where the greatest cars, drivers and events come together in the search for a new motorsport icon. Find your limit, then go beyond it. Welcome back to racing.

Resident Evil Revelations ($49.99)

The story is set at a time before the Kijuju and Lanshiang bioterror incidents when the BSAA was still a young organization. Join Jill Valentine aboard a ghost ship in the Mediterranean Sea searching for her old partner, Chris Redfield. Learn the hidden truth behind the destruction of a floating city. Or play in Raid Mode for a co-op killing-spree with friends over the Internet.

PS3 Full Game

Metro: Last Light ($59.99)

Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, civil war rages for control of a doomsday device that threatens to erase humanity forever. As Artyom, burdened by guilt but driven by hope, you hold the key to our survival – the last light in our darkest hour…

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny ($29.99)

Aden and Sonja, two lifelong friends, were living a tranquil life on Fenith Island. Then, one day, they were struck by a mysterious curse! They awoke to find both of their souls were trapped in the same body! On top of this unusual calamity, the Fenith Island they knew was gone, replaced by an island populated with unfamiliar faces. Solving this mystery will require adventure, strategy, and plenty of new friends!

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DUST 514 (Free)

DUST 514 brings intense infantry combat, large scale warfare and rich character advancement to PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in a system exclusive free-to-play persistent shooter set in, and integrated with, the massive universe of EVE Online. Wage war in the next generation of first person shooters, where your next victory could prove the crushing blow to a galactic empire of thousands of online gamers.

Star Wars Pinball ($9.99)

Star Wars Pinball features trials for each table, advanced ball physics, robust social features, stereoscopic 3D, with the new Star Wars Pinball pack and more DLC releases to follow. Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball!

Tiny Token Empires ($9.99)

Tiny Token Empires is an amazing mix between a ‘Match 3? game and turn-based strategy game. The player plays one of the five major ancient empires: Rome, Greece, Egypt, Persia, or Carthage. By annexing new territories, the player gradually expands his power over the world!

PS Vita

Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery ($2.99)

Jacob Jones is just a normal, shy nine-year-old schoolboy. But that all changes the day he befriends a giant hairy Bigfoot while at summer camp! Something strange is going on at Camp Eagle Feather, so it’s up to Jacob and Biggie to get to the bottom of it all. Explore a 3D world full of twists, turns and ingenious puzzles as you meet a cast of weird and wonderful characters in a truly original and unforgettable tale.

Star Wars Pinball ($9.99)

Star Wars Pinball features trials for each table, advanced ball physics, robust social features, stereoscopic 3D, with the new Star Wars Pinball pack and more DLC releases to follow. Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball!

PS2 Classics

Manhunt ($9.99)

They just killed Cash. Now, they want to kill him again. America is full of run down, broken rust-belt towns where nobody cares and anything goes. In Carcer City, nothing matters anymore and all that’s left are cheap thrills. The ultimate rush is the power to grant life and take it away, for sport. This time James Earl Cash, you are the sport. They gave you your life back. Now, they are going to hunt you down.

PlayStation Store Highlights

Between the pre-orders for GRID 2 and Resident Evil Revelations and the release of DUST 514, Metro: Last Light and Star Wars Pinball it’s a busy week on the PlayStation Store. There are even more goodies as Rockstar’s Manhunt joins the PS2 Classics library and Call of Duty: Black Ops II gets more maps with Uprising, while Sound Shapes gets additional music packs.

PlayStation Plus members that already downloaded Sleeping Dogs last week might be interested in the fact that the title’s add-on content is now on sale, so you can get some great deals.

If you’d like to peruse all the new items on the store at your own leisure, feel free to check out the web storefront. As always, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. You can also chat about this update in the PlayStation Community Forums.

PlayStation Plus

Learn more and purchase online or go to the PlayStation Store to activate instantly. To learn more about this week’s Plus offerings, check out this week’s PS Plus post.

PS3 Demos

Resident Evil Revelations

Survive a ghost ship and rediscover survival-horror. Play as Jill in this demo.

Star Wars Pinball

Star Wars Pinball features trials for each table, advanced ball physics, robust social features, stereoscopic 3D, with the new Star Wars Pinball pack and more DLC releases to follow. Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball!

Tiny Token Empires

Tiny Token Empires is an amazing mix between a ‘Match 3? game and turn-based strategy game. The player plays one of the five major ancient empires: Rome, Greece, Egypt, Persia, or Carthage. By annexing new territories, the player gradually expands his power over the world! This Trial version contains 5 complete missions to discover the Roman Empire!

PS Vita Demos

Star Wars Pinball

Star Wars Pinball features trials for each table, advanced ball physics, robust social features, stereoscopic 3D, with the new Star Wars Pinball pack and more DLC releases to follow. Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball!

Price Change

• Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Pigsy’s Perfect 10 (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)

Sales

• Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 – PS2 Classic (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)

Sleeping Dogs Add-On Sale

• Nightmare in Northpoint – PS3 Add-on (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
• Chinese New Year Pack – PS3 Add-on (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
• Deep Undercover Pre-Order Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• GSP Pre-Order Pack– PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Law Enforcer Pack– PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Martial Arts Pre-Order Pack– PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Monkey King Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Movie Masters Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Police Protection Pre-Order Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Retro Triad Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• The High Roller Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• The Red Envelope Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Top Dog Gold Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Top Dog Silver Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Wheels of Fury Pack (PS3) – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.99 Original Price: $3.99)
• Drunken Boxer – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Screen Legends Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Street Racer – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.99 Original Price: $3.99)
• Tactical Soldier Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• The Dragon Master Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $3.99 Original Price: $7.99)
• The Swat Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.99 Original Price: $3.99)
• Triad Enforcer Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Square Character Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Zodiac Tournament – PS3 Add-On (Now: $2.49 Original Price: $4.99)
• Gangland Style Pack – PS3 Add-on (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)

PS Vita Add-ons

Sound Shapes

• 80s Sound Pack ($0.99)
• Dubstep Sound Pack ($0.99)

PS3 Add-ons

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

• Uprising ($14.99, Free with Season Pass)
  NOTE: This DLC will release tomorrow (5/15) at 10:30PM Pacific

Borderlands 2

• Psycho Pack ($9.99)

DC Universe Online

• Origin Crisis ($9.99)

Dishonored

• Dishonored Packs ($3.99)

DUST 514

• Mercenary Pack 2 ($19.99)
• Veteran Pack ($49.99)

Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires

• Academy School Set ($3.99)
• Edit Costume Set 12 ($1.99)
• Edit Costume Set 13 ($1.99)
• Edit Costume Set 14 ($1.99)

God of War: Ascension

• Armor of Typhoon Multiplayer Armor ($2.99)
• Mercernary Sword Multiplayer Weapon ($2.99)

Guardians of Middle Earth

• Mouth of Sauron ($1.99)

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

• Centennial Processor ($0.99)
• Madness and CPU Memories (Free)
• National Entrance Exams ($0.99)
• Spectral Processor ($0.99)

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

• Blade Wolf Story ($6.99)

Metro: Last Light

• Ranger Mode ($4.99)

Rocksmith

• Harder to Breathe ($2.99) – Maroon 5
• Misery ($2.99) – Maroon 5
• She Will Be Loved ($2.99) – Maroon 5
• Maroon 5 Song Pack ($7.99)

Sound Shapes

• 80s Sound Pack ($0.99)
• Dubstep Sound Pack ($0.99)

Skullgirls

• Cerebella Color Pack ($0.99)
• Character Color Pack ($4.99)
• Double Color Pack ($0.99)
• Filia Color Pack ($0.99)
• Ms. Fortune Color Pack ($0.99)
• Painwheel Color Pack ($0.99)
• Parasoul Color Pack ($0.99)
• Peacock Color Pack ($0.99)
• Valentine Color Pack($0.99)

PS3 Themes

• Flirty Girl Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Boston Celtics Theme Bundle – $5.99
• Chicago Bulls Theme Bundle – $5.99
• Dallas Mavericks Theme Bundle – $4.99
• LA Clippers Theme Bundle – $4.99
• LA Lakers Theme Bundle – $5.99
• Miami Heat Theme Bundle – $5.99
• OKC Thunder Theme Bundle – $4.99
• San Antonio Spurs Theme Bundle – $5.99

Game Videos (Free)

• Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Announce Trailer
• Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Launch Trailer
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory Pv2
• Rocketbirds HBC Trailer
• Star Trek: The Video Game – Making The Game Part 1
• Star Trek: The Video Game Making The Game Part 2
• Terraria Launch Trailer

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It’s a quiet week in terms of new content, but there are certainly a few gems to look out for. Today we have Alien Spidy, a quirky platformer in which you’ll need quick reflexes to progress. There’s also the interestingly-titled Nun Attack, which tasks you with restoring balance to the world by defeating the mysterious Fallen Nun, and a demo for Fuse – the new squad shooter from Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac Games.

And let’s not forget our two new sales which kick off today – one for the GTA series and another titled ‘Knights and Witches’ where you’ll find some fabulous offers on the likes of Ni No Kuni, Dragon Age, Dark Souls and loads more.

Finally, PS Plus members can grab fantastic side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Sine Mora for PS Vita at no additional cost, as part of the Instant Game Collection.

So it may be a quiet week, but I hope you’ll agree there are plenty of options available should you want to add to your back-log!

New PlayStation Network content

Content may be added or removed, or move dates – please stay tuned to your weekly Store Update for the most up to date listings. Listed savings are approximate, based on SRP excluding Special Offer pricing and should be considered as a guide only.

PlayStation Plus

Sine Mora (PS Vita) – 100% off

PS3 games

Alien Spidy (trial available)
Price: £7.99/€9.99
PEGI: 3
Availability: Not available in Denmark, India, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey

PS3 pre-order

Remember Me
Price: £47.99/€59.99
PEGI: 16

PS3 demos (free)

Fuse
PEGI: 18
Availability: Not available in Germany

PS Vita games

Nun Attack
Price: £1.99/€2.49
PEGI: 12
Availability: Not available in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine

PS3 DLC

Aliens: Colonial Marines

• RECONNAISSANCE PACK

Prices: £7.99/€9.99
Availability: All

God Of War: Ascension

• Blade Of Thanatos (£1.19/€1.49)
• Blade Of Artemis (£1.19/€1.49)
• Armor Of Callisto (£1.19/€1.49)
• Chaos Armour (£1.19/€1.49)
• Chimeran Armour (Free)

Availability: All

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

• 2nd Level Cap Break (£1.59/€1.99)
• Blanc School Uniform Set (£1.59/€1.99)
• Blanc’s ‘W11-U Hammer’ Weapon (£0.79/€0.99)
• Dangerous Monster Mash (Free)
• Nepgear’s ‘Beam Zapper’ Weapon (£0.79/€0.99)
• Neptune School Uniform Set (£1.59/€1.99)
• Neptune’s ‘Mecha-Nep Blade’ Weapon (£0.79/€0.99)
• Noire School Uniform Set (£1.59/€1.99)
• Noire’s ‘Rune Caliber’ Weapon (£0.79/€0.99)
• Peashy’s ‘Star Gloves’ Weapon (£0.79/€0.99)
• Plutia’s ‘Noire Plushy’ Weapon (£0.79/€0.99)
• Ram’s ‘Staff Of Ideals’ Weapon (£0.79/€0.99)
• Rom’s ‘Staff Of Truth’ Weapon (£0.79/€0.99)
• Uni’s ‘Virta Blaster’ Weapon (£0.79/€0.99)
• Vert School Uniform Set (£1.59/€1.99)
• Vert’s ‘Holy Duel Lance’ Weapon (£0.79/€0.99)

Availability: All

Injustice Gods Among Us

• Lobo Character (£3.99/€4.99)
• Bad Girls Skin Pack (£2.39/€2.99)
• Teen Titans Skin Pack (£2.39/€2.99)

Availability: Not available in Kuwait, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE

LittleBigPlanet Karting

• Tron Legacy Karts Pack

Prices: £2.39/€2.99
Availability: All

Tales Of Graces F

• ‘Tales Of’ Costumes – Full Set (£9.99/€12.99)
• Attachements – Full Set (£3.19/€3.99)
• Quick-Costumes – Full Set (£3.99/€4.99)
• School Costumes – Full Set (£9.99/€12.99)
• Special Costumes – Full Set (£7.99/€9.99)
• Suit Costumes – Full Set (£3.99/€4.99)

Availability: All

The Pinball Arcade (Cross-Buy)

• Add-On Pack 12 Pro: Cactus Canyon (£6.49/€7.99)
• Add-On Pack 12: Cactus Canyon (£3.99/€4.99)
• Pro Version Upgrade: Cactus Canyon (£3.19/€3.99)

Availability: Not available in Russia

Tomb Raider

• Demolition Skin (£0.65/€0.79)
• Mountaineer Skin (£0.65/€0.79)
• Outfit Pack 2 (£1.19/€1.49)
• Shipwrecked Multiplayer Map Pack (£2.39/€2.99)
• Sure-Shot Skin (£0.65/€0.79)

Availability: All

PS Vita DLC

The Pinball Arcade (Cross-Buy)

• Add-On Pack 12 Pro: Cactus Canyon (£6.49/€7.99)
• Add-On Pack 12: Cactus Canyon (£3.99/€4.99)
• Pro Version Upgrade: Cactus Canyon (£3.19/€3.99)

Availability: Not available in Russia

Soundtracks

Soul Sacrifice
Prices: £7.99/€9.99

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PS2 Classics

Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly ($9.99)

Twins Mio and Mayu enter a haunted village after falling under its spell. Mio must follow Mayu with the Camera Obscura to protect her from the evil spirits.

ESRB: M // File Size: 3.1 GB

PS one Classics

Motto Trump Shiyouyo! (PS one Import) ($5.99)

Enjoy the new and improved Trump Shiyouo!

ESRB: N/A // File Size: 168.2 MB

Zero Kara No Mahjong Mahjong Tamago-Gumi 2 -Taikai E Ikou! (PS one Import) ($5.99)

This sequel to Zero Kara no Mahjong retains all the accessibility of its predecessor but greatly refines the experience.Take lessons based on actual matches to help learn the correct mannerisms and etiquette involved in true mahjong games. Once your lessons are done, you’ll be armed with all the techniques needed to beat your friends in real life. Unleash the mahjong master deep inside you!

File Size: 165 MB

Zero Kara No Shogi Shogi Youchien Ayumi-Gumi! (PS one Import) ($5.99)

This is the mahjong game for everyone who’s wanted to learn how to play but just couldn’t find the time! The “Tamahiyo” mode lets players take basic lessons and advancement tests so they can ease into the game. Once the rules are mastered, it’s time to challenge other unique players. The tournament and free modes are perfect for putting players’ skills to the test.

File Size: 79.1 MB

Bundles

Papo & Yo Promotional Bundle (Game and Soundtrack) ($11.99)

As Quico, players will build their friendship with Monster by solving puzzles together and adventuring through a magical, surrealist world. Players will need to learn to use Monster’s emotions, both good and bad, to their advantage if they want to complete their search for a cure and save their pal.This bundle also has a 25% discount this week for PlayStation Plus members.

ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 1.4 GB

Karateka Bundle (Game and Soundtrack) ($7.99)

From PRINCE OF PERSIA creator Jordan Mechner, the original side-scrolling karate classic comes to PlayStation Network with art by Jeff Matsuda (The Batman) and music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (CIVILIZATION IV). Fight to save the lovely Mariko from the evil warlord Akuma and reunite her with her True Love!

ESRB: T // File Size: 914.2 MB

PlayStation Store Highlights

Today, we’re happy to continue to support indie developers with the introduction of the PlayStation Store “Indie Games” category. This new category will house all of our latest and greatest indie titles in one convenient place.

Be sure to check out the Fuse demo to play co-op in this anticipated PS3 title. You’ll also want to check out some of the price drops around the PlayStation Store on great games including Dishonored, Catherine, and Doom 3: BFG Edition.

You may also notice an update to the Netflix app which should improve performance of the app.

As always, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. You can also chat about this update in the PlayStation Community Forums.

PlayStation Plus

Learn more and purchase online or go to the PlayStation Store to activate instantly. To learn more about this week’s Plus offerings, check out this week’s PS Plus post.

PS3 Demos

Fuse

Play the Fuse demo and join up to three friends in co-op play as you deploy lethal teamwork and fringe-tech weapons to invade a remote enemy stronghold and stop the theft of a volatile alien substance.

File Size: 2.3 GB

Price Change

• Assassin’s Creed III Gold + ACIII Liberation (Bundle) Now: $89.99 Original Price: $119.99
• Assassin’s Creed III Gold (Bundle) Now: $69.99 Original Price: $89.99
• Assassin’s Creed III (PS3) Now: $39.99 Original Price: $59.99
• Assassin’s Creed III Liberation (PS Vita) Now: $26.99 Original Price: $35.99
• Assassin’s Creed Revelations (PS3) Now: $19.99 Original Price: $29.99
• Brink: Agents Of Change (PS3 Add-On) Now: $4.99 Original Price: $9.99
• Catherine (PS3) Now: $19.99 Original Price: $39.99
• Dishonored (PS3) (now: $29.99 original price: $59.99)
• Doom 3 BFG Edition (PS3) (now: $19.99 original price: $39.99
• Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Shivering Isles (PS3 Add-On) Now: $9.99 Original Price: $29.99
• Fallout 3: Fallout 3: Broken Steel (PS3 Add-On) Now: $4.99 Original Price: $9.99
• Fallout 3: Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta (PS3 Add-On) Now: $4.99 Original Price: $9.99
• Fallout 3: Fallout 3: Operation: Anchorage (PS3 Add-On) Now: $4.99 Original Price: $9.99
• Fallout 3: Fallout 3: Point Lookout (PS3 Add-On) Now: $4.99 Original Price: $9.99
• Fallout 3: Fallout 3: The Pitt (PS3 Add-On) Now: $4.99 Original Price: $9.99
• Fist of the North Star 2: Ken’s Rage (PS3) Now: $49.99 Original Price: $59.99
• Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PS Vita) (North America Only) Now: $17.99 Original Price: $35.99
• Karateka (PS3) Now: $4.99 Original Price: $9.99

Sales

• Retro City Rampage (PS3 and PS Vita Cross Buy) (now: $7.49 original price: $14.99)

PS Vita Add-ons

Pinball Arcade

• Cactus Canyon and Central Park Add-On Content Pro Upgrade (Cross-buy with PS3) ($7.99 Pro Upgrade; $4.99 Regular) – Find the version of the new Cactus Canyon Add-on which suits your version of Pinball Arcade. You’ll find pro version upgrades, as well as bundles which include the Central Park Add-ons.
• Table Pack 12: Cactus Canyon And Central Park (Cross-buy with PS3) ($4.99) – Find the version of the new Cactus Canyon Add-on which suits your version of Pinball Arcade. You’ll find pro version upgrades, as well as bundles which include the Central Park Add-ons.

PS3 Add-ons

Everybody Dance

• Everybody Dance Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed ($2.49)
• Everybody Dance Cher Lloyd feat. Mike Posner – With Ur Love ($2.49)
• Everybody Dance Kool and the Gang – Get Down On It ($2.49)
• Everybody Dance Willow – Whip My Hair ($2.49)
• Everybody Dance Nelly Furtado – Maneater ($2.49)
• Everybody Dance Avicii – Levels ($2.49)
• Everybody Dance New Kids on the Block – You Got It (The Right Stuff) ($2.49)
• Everybody Dance Calvin Harris feat. Kelis – Bounce ($2.49)
• Everybody Dance Pack 15 ($8.99) – Download these additional tracks to keep the party going: Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed Cher Lloyd feat. Mike Posner – With Ur Love Kool and the Gang – Get Down On It Willow – Whip My Hair
• Everybody Dance Pack 16 ($8.99) – Download these additional tracks to keep the party going: Nelly Furtado – Maneater New Kids on the Block – You Got It (The Right Stuff) Avicii – Levels Calvin Harris feat. Kelis – Bounce

Aliens: Colonial Marines

• Reconnaissance Pack (Free for Season Pass) ($9.99) – Battle it out against other players across 4 all new maps in the ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines – Reconnaissance Pack’ and instill fear into enemy marines with horrifying new xeno customization content.

God of War: Ascension

• Armor of Callisto Multiplayer Armor (Free for Season Pass) ($2.99) – Worn by the sons of Arcadia, this armor bears only malice for its enemies and a taste for vengeance. Download this unique armor set to customize your multiplayer warrior.
• Blade of Artemis Multiplayer Weapon (Free for Season Pass) ($2.99) – Carried by the moonlit sister of Apollo during the great Titan War, this blade slices through enemies with the stealth of a midnight hunt. Download this weapon to add it to your multiplayer arsenal of weapons and customizable armor.
• Blade of Thanatos Multiplayer Weapon (Free for Season Pass) ($2.99) – A gift of grim devastation from Erinys to her father, this stolen blade now unleashes the dark domain of Death. Download this weapon to add it to your Multiplayer arsenal of weapons and customizable armor.
• Chaos Armor Multiplayer Armor (Free for Season Pass) ($2.99) – Divided by the Eye of Chaos, this armor storms the arena with disarray and anarchy. Download this unique armor set to customize your multiplayer warrior.
• Chimeran Armor Multiplayer Armor (Free) – Wrapped in a Chimeran pelt, this armor bucks authority with both a viper’s venom and a lion’s pride. Download this unique armor set to customize your multiplayer warrior.

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory – Asic Arfoire (Free) – A set of battles against those who once tried to destroy Gamindustri: members of ASIC and Hyperdimension’s Arfoire. *To access, the Colosseum must be unlocked.
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory – New Party Member ‘Compa’ ($1.99) – Compa (Ultradimension version) is now available for use in dungeons and battles. *You must progress to at least Chapter 5 and enter Planeptune’s Basilicom.
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory – New Party Member ‘If’ ($1.99) – IF (Ultradimension version) is now available for use in dungeons and battles. *You must progress to at least Chapter 5 and enter Planeptune’s Basilicom.
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory – Ph’s ‘Hdd’ And ‘School Uni’ (Free) – Processor Unit sets for Purple Heart. These sets are based on her Final HDD Form and Neptune’s everyday clothes.

Injustice: Gods Among Us

• BAD GIRLS SKINS ($2.99) – Download the Bad Girls Skin Pack featuring Wonder Woman, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn for your Injustice: Gods Among Us DLC collection.
• LOBO (FREE 4 SEASON PASS) – $4.99 – Download the mighty mercenary and bounty hunter Lobo for your Injustice: Gods Among Us DLC collection. Please Note: This pack also contains a compatibility update.
• TEEN TITANS SKINS – $2.99 – Add Cyborg, Deathstroke, and Raven to your Injustice: Gods Among Us DLC collection with this Teen Titans Skin Pack. Please Note: This pack also contains a compatibility update.

Little Big Planet Karting

• Tron Legacy Karts Pack ($6.49) – Teleport To The Virtual Reality Grid Flash by your awestruck rivals in a trio of Tron Legacy racers. Get this game add-on today to light up the tracks riding three eye-catching stunners.

Tomb Raider

• Demolition Skin ($0.99) – Outfit Lara With The Demolition Gear, Featuring An Engineering Jumpsuit And Belt Pack (Single Player Outfit).
• Mountaineer Skin ($0.99) – The Mountaineer Outfit Features The Padded Vest, Grapples, And Harness Of An Expert Climber (Single Player Outfit).
• Outfit Pack 2 ($1.99) – A 3-Pack Bundle Of Outfits For Lara — The Demolition, Sure-Shot And Mountaineer Outfits (Single Player Outfit Pack).
• Shipwrecked Multiplayer Map Pack ($3.99) – Lost Fleet: A Massive Beached Ship Serves As A Dangerous Battleground Filled With Twists, Turns, And Traps. Himiko’s Cradle: This Temple Is Carved Out Of The Solid Rock Of A Mountain. Full Of Twists And Turns, The Scavengers Have Overrun This Place, Corrupting Its Once Stunning Beauty, And Have Placed Deadly Traps And Zip Lines. Stay Sharp, The Threats Are Everywhere.
• Sure-Shot Skin ($0.99) – With The Sure-Shot Outfit, Lara Wears A Competition Style Archery Suit With High Boots And Forearm Guards (Single Player Outfit).

Port Royale 3 Pirates & Merchant

• Dawn Of Pirates ($5.99) – New campaign with adjusted interface and gameplay
• Ironman-mode for very ambitious players

PS3 Themes

• DUST 514: ‘AFTERMATH’ THEME – $1.99
• DUST 514: ‘CALDARI ASSAULT’ THEME – $1.99
• DUST 514: ‘LEVIATHAN BURNING’ THEME – $1.99
• Witchblade Static Theme – $1.99

Game Videos (Free)

• Grand Theft Auto V Trailer 3 (Franklin)
• Grand Theft Auto V Trailer 3 (Michael)
• Grand Theft Auto V Trailer 3 (Trevor)
• Sanctum 2 Reveal Trailer (US ONLY)

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Wizards of the Coast today announced two exciting new features coming to Magic 2014 – Duels of the Planeswalkers! Sealed Play and a new take on the popular Slivers creature type will both make their debut in the Duels of the Planeswalkers franchise with Magic 2014.

The addition of Sealed Play will allow players to open booster packs and build decks to play against the AI and other players. Each sealed pool is comprised of 84 cards, mimicking paper TCG booster packs. The PvE experience includes a six-deck ladder where players take on mono-colored Sealed decks each corresponding with a particular Planeswalker, and finally facing a ‘boss’ Sealed deck.

Another feature debuting in Magic 2014 is a new take on the popular Slivers creature type. A fan-favorite, new playable Slivers in Magic 2014 decks will include the following:

?     Sliver Construct

?     Predatory Sliver

?     Groundshaker Sliver

?     Megantic Sliver

?     Blur Sliver

?     Striking Sliver

?     Thorncaster Sliver

?     Battle Sliver

?     Sentinel Sliver

?     Bonescythe Sliver

In addition, Hive Stirrings, a sorcery that creates Sliver tokens, will also be included in Magic 2014.

The Magic 2014 – Duels of the Planeswalkers video game will be available for PC, Xbox Live Arcade, PSN, iPad, and Android tablet for the first time when it launches this summer. The Magic 2014 product line-up also includes the Magic 2014 – Core Set for the paper trading card game (TCG) and Magic Online.

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Gin, Nic, Walt and Local are joined by the one and only Al Evans from Laughing Jackal, Al has returned to discuss the soon-to-be-released OMGHD Zombies for the Vita and also to have a brief chat about the new mystery game being worked on behind closed doors.

Along the way the discussion turns a bit retro with fighting games like Tekken, Street Fighter and Killer Instinct being discussed, there’s some chat about Gordon Ramsey (Purely to get the ratings up) and as many other weird tangents that we can get the show to go off in.

Do you have a comment you want to get read on the show? Or even just a shout-out to a gaming buddy? Do you have any questions for the various hosts? (Almost anything goes really). Then get in touch, you can reach us by email (podcast@playstationcrowd.com) or on Twitter @PSCrowd or @TheCrowdcast or you can also reach us on the Playstation 3 by sending messages to PS_Crowd which is checked by Gin and Local on a fairly regular basis.

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First up this week, Soul Sacrifice on PS Vita! Embark on an epic adventure to learn dark, powerful magic as you fight to free yourself from a nightmare prison – and escape the clutches of an evil sorcerer named Magusar.

Over on PS3, be sure not to miss Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. Welcome to an ’80s VHS vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando who’s fighting against a cyborg army gone rouge. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world. PS Plus members take note, you can claim 20% off the asking price for two weeks.

Elsewhere, look out for Zombie Tycoon 2 on both PS3 and PS Vita, and Telltale Games’ Poker Night 2 on PS3. Oh, and PS Plus members, don’t forget to grab your PS3 content for May – Hitman Absolution, Catherine and Malicious. Enjoy!

New PlayStation Network content

Content may be added or removed, or move dates – please stay tuned to your weekly Store Update for the most up to date listings. Listed savings are approximate, based on SRP excluding Special Offer pricing and should be considered as a guide only.

PlayStation Plus

Hitman Absolution – 100% off
Catherine – 100% off
Malicious – 100% off
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon – 20% off
Zen Pinball 2 – 50% off
Hamilton’s Great Adventure – 10% off

PS3 games

Far Cry 3 + Far Cry Blood Dragon
Price: £63.99/€79.99
PEGI: 18
Availability: All


Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon (Trial available)
Price: £11.99/€14.99
PEGI: 18
Availability: All


Nascar The Game: Inside Line
Price: £15.99/€19.99
PEGI: 3
Availability: Not available in Australia, New Zealand


Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Price: £15.99/€19.99
PEGI: 16
Availability: All


Poker Night 2
Price: £7.99/€9.99
PEGI: 16
Availability: All


Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov’s Revenge
Price: £7.99/€9.99
PEGI: 12
Availability: All

PS3 demos (Free)

Germinator (Puzzle demo)
PEGI: 3
Availability: Not available in Australia, New Zealand

PS Vita games

Farming Simulator
Price: £6.49/€7.99
PEGI: 3
Availability: Not available in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine


Machinarium
Price: £4.79/€5.99
PEGI: 7
Availability: All


Soul Sacrifice (available from May 3 for UK/IRE)
Price: £29.99/€34.99
PEGI: 16
Availability: All


Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov’s Revenge
Price: £7.99/€9.99
PEGI: 12
Availability: All

PS3 DLC

Aliens: Colonial Marines
Reconnaissance Pack
Prices: £7.99/€9.99
Availability: All

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist Of Dusk

• New Costume: Ayesha (£2.39/€2.99)
• New Costume: Linca (£2.39/€2.99)
• New Costume: Welbell (£2.39/€2.99)
• New Exploration Site: Hidden Paradise (£1.59/€1.99)
• New Party Member: Marion (£3.19/€3.99)
• New Party Member: Odilea (£3.19/€3.99)

Availability: All

Capcom Arcade Collections

• 1942
• Pirate Ship Higemaru
• Sonson

Prices: £3.19/€3.99
Availability: All

Dead Island: Riptide

• Fashion Victim (£1.59/€1.99)
• Survivor Pack (£3.99/€4.99)

Availability: All

Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires

• Edit Accessory Set 3 (£0.79/€0.99)
• Edit Costume Set 9 (£1.59/€1.99)
• Edit Costume Set 10 (£1.59/€1.99)
• Edit Costume Set 11 (£1.59/€1.99)

Availability: All

Guardians Of Middle-Earth

• Guardians Of Middle-Earth – Elrond

Prices: £1.59/€1.99
Availability: All

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

• Centennial Processor (£0.79/€0.99)
• Madness And CPU Memories
• Spectral Processor (£0.79/€0.99)

Availability: All

LittleBigPlanet 2 (Cross-Buy)

• Cinco De Mayo Mariachi Costume

Prices: Free
Availability: All

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3

• Kage Hats Pack

Prices: £0.79/€0.99
Availability: All

Rocksmith

• Billy Idol – White Wedding – Part 1
• Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger
• The Pixies – Here Comes Your Man

Prices: £2.39/€2.99
Availability: All

SingStar

• Culcha Candela – Schöne Neue Welt
• Unheilig – So Wie Du Warst
• Margaret Berger – I Feed You My Love
• Marlon Roudette – New Age
• Pereza – Niña de papá
• The Miracles – Love Machine
• The Platters – The Great Pretender

Prices: £1.15/€1.39

The Pinball Arcade (Cross-Buy)

• Star Trek: The Next Generation Custom Balls (£0.79/€0.99) (Not available in Russia)
• Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray Pro Upgrade (£3.19/€3.99)
• Table Pack 11: Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray and Firepower (£3.99/€4.99)
• Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray Pro Table Pack with Firepower (£6.49/€7.99)

Availability: All

PS Vita DLC

LittleBigPlanet 2 (Cross-Buy)

• Cinco De Mayo Mariachi Costume

Prices: Free
Availability: All

The Pinball Arcade (Cross-Buy)

• Star Trek: The Next Generation Custom Balls (£0.79/€0.99) (Not available in Russia)
• Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray Pro Upgrade (£3.19/€3.99)
• Table Pack 11: Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray and Firepower (£3.99/€4.99)
• Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray Pro Table Pack with Firepower (£6.49/€7.99)

Availability: All

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PS3 Full Game

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 ($19.99)

The most intense, challenging, action-packed ninja adventure is back! As super ninja Ryu Hayabusa, you roam the world and hunt down the Demon Statue that was stolen by the Black Spider Ninja Clan to prevent the resurrection of the evil Archfiend. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the ‘ultimate’ Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise.

ESRB: M // File Size: 3.4 GB

Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut ($39.99)

Revisit the mysterious town of Greenvale with Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut and discover more secrets, bask in the beauty with redefined graphics and move with greater freedom with a complete control overhaul.

ESRB: M // File Size: 11.1 GB

PSN

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon ($14.99)

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter. Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world. Experience every cliché of a VHS era vision of a nuclear future, where cyborgs, blood dragons, mutants, and Michael Biehn (Terminator, Aliens, Navy Seals) collide. Does not require a copy of Far Cry 3.

ESRB: M // File Size: 1.7 GB

Poker Night 2 ($9.99)

Take the fifth seat in Poker Night 2, at a table featuring Claptrap (Borderlands 2), Brock Samson (The Venture Bros.), Ash (Army of Darkness) and Sam (Sam and Max series). Your dealer is GLaDOS (Portal series). Play to win because winning unlocks unique skins and heads to use in Borderlands 2 and exclusive premium themes for your PlayStation 3 XMB!

ESRB: M // File Size: 455.5 MB

Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov’s Revenge ($9.99, Cross-Buy with PS Vita)

Pick your side in the epic war between two masterminds of Evil: apprentice-gone-rogue Orville Tycoon and his army of heavy-duty zombies, or his vengeance-thirsty mentor Professor Brainhov and his rioting mass of twitchy brain-munchers. During the final siege on the human fortress, Brainhov makes a sudden comeback seeking two things: retribution for his apprentice’s betrayal, and to reclaim his rightful throne as alpha mad scientist.

ESRB: T // File Size: 1.6 GB

PS Vita

Soul Sacrifice ($35.99)

What would you sacrifice for ultimate power? Prepare yourself for a brutal combat experience where every decision made will have consequential results. Take on the role of a slave who is about to be sacrificed stumbles upon a forbidden book that allows its readers to relive battles between sorcerers and monsters of the past. In order to use the magic during fierce battles, the player must be willing to make a sacrifice – ranging from personal belongings, a limb, or even a life.

ESRB: M // File Size: 2.2 GB

Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov’s Revenge ($9.99, Cross-Buy with PS3)

Pick your side in the epic war between two masterminds of Evil: apprentice-gone-rogue Orville Tycoon and his army of heavy-duty zombies, or his vengeance-thirsty mentor Professor Brainhov and his rioting mass of twitchy brain-munchers. During the final siege on the human fortress, Brainhov makes a sudden comeback seeking two things: retribution for his apprentice’s betrayal, and to reclaim his rightful throne as alpha mad scientist.

ESRB: T // File Size: 1.6 GB

PS2 Classics

Katamari Damacy ($9.99)

When the King of All Cosmos accidentally destroys all the stars, he orders you, his son, to put the twinkle back in the heavens above. Roll up everything to get the job done!

ESRB: E // File Size: 3 GB

PSP

T.A.C. Heroes ($19.99)

From the North African Coast to the shores of Sicily and the forests of central Europe, men of the 1st Infantry Division led the way toward the liberation of Europe and the eventual defeat of the AXIS powers. Italians, Vichy French, and Germans all faced and fought these gallant men across the battlefields of Europe and North Africa.

ESRB: T // File Size: 19.1 MB

PlayStation Store Highlights

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Lots of additions to the PSN storefront this week, like the long-awaited PS Vita epic Soul Sacrifice, from industry legend Keiji Inafune. Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov’s Revenge is free for PlayStation Plus members on PS3 and PS Vita, and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon takes us to the neon-saturated future of the late 80?s (there’s a demo available in case the ridiculous trailer above hasn’t already sold you on it).

It’s a big week for the PlayStation Spring Sale as we’re celebrating the heritage of all our PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale contenders. There are discounts for tons of franchises — from Metal Gear Solid to inFAMOUS to LittleBigPlanet — and if you’re a PS Plus member you’ll save even more. Check out all the deals below.

Let us know what you think in the comments below, and chat about this update in the PlayStation Community Forums.

PlayStation Plus

Learn more and purchase online or go to the PlayStation Store to activate instantly. To learn more about this week’s Plus offerings, check out this week’s PS Plus post.

PS3 Demos

Urban Trial Freestyle

Don’t miss the ultimate urban trial freestyle game for PlayStation Network! The city is your playground! Take to the streets on your freestyle trials bike, while dodging the police and using the urban landscape to pull spectacular tricks – backflips, 360s, wallrides, ollies, and more. Test 4 different tracks for free.

File Size: 474.5 MB

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter. Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world. Experience every cliché of a VHS era vision of a nuclear future, where cyborgs, blood dragons, mutants, and Michael Biehn (Terminator, Aliens, Navy Seals) collide. Does not require a copy of Far Cry 3.

File Size: 1.7 GB

Poker Night 2

Take the fifth seat in Poker Night 2, at a table featuring Claptrap (Borderlands 2), Brock Samson (The Venture Bros.), Ash (Army of Darkness) and Sam (Sam and Max series). Your dealer is GLaDOS (Portal series). Play to win because winning unlocks unique skins and heads to use in Borderlands 2 and exclusive premium themes for your PlayStation 3 XMB!

File Size: 454 MB

PS Vita Demos

Pure Chess PS Vita

Experience the game of chess like you’ve never seen it before. Download this trial of Pure Chess to see how stunning and beautiful chess can really be, and find out if you are a Grandmaster in the making.

File Size: 346.2 MB

Price Change

• Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom – PSP Game (now: $9.99 original price: $24.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Caesar – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Cisna – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Eldore – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Framboise – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Grazel – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Kara – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Leonard – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Miu – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Rocco – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Scardigne – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Shapur – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Concierge – Yulie – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Guild License – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Token Storage Ticket – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)
• White Knight Chronicles 2: Geonet License – PS3 Add-on (now: Free original price: $0.99)

Sales

• BioShock – PS3 Game (now: $13.99 original price: $19.99)
• BioShock 2 – PS3 Game (now: $13.99 original price: $19.99)
• Devil May Cry HD Collection – PS3 Game (now: $20.99 original price: $29.99)
• Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $29.99)
• Gungnir – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $29.99)

Spring Fever Sale

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Heritage Sale

PS Vita Add-ons

LittleBigPlanet

• Cinco de Mayo Mariachi Costume (Free) – Includes: Mariachi Shoes, Mariachi Trumpet, Mariachi Hat, Mariachi Trousers, Mariachi Scarf, Mariachi Jacket

Pinball Arcade

• Custom Ball: Star Trek TNG ($0.99, Cross-buy with PS3) – This unlocks the Star Trek: The Next Generation custom balls. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Pro Version Upgrade: Dr. Dude ($3.99, Cross-buy with PS3) – This upgrade gives you access to the Pro Menu of Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray. The Pro Menu includes the Operators Menu, Ball Control and other cool features. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Table Pack 11 Pro: Dr. Dude ($7.99, Cross-buy with PS3) – This Pro Table Pack Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray and Firepower along with access to the Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Table Pack 11: Dr. Dude ($4.99, Cross-buy with PS3) – This add-on pack includes the pinball table Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray and Firepower. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!

Soul Sacrifice

• Japanese Voiceover Pack ($1.99) – Soul Sacrifice – Japanese voice-over pack In-game dialogues will be in Japanese. Can be enabled from “Log & Settings” – ”Options” – ”Language settings” – ”Voice Language” – “Japanese”.
• Online Pass ($9.99) – Online Pass for Soul Sacrifice.

PS3 Add-ons

Army of Two

• Hitmakers Pack ($1.99) – Music megastars Big Boi and B.o.B, join T.W.O as two new playable characters taking on a special contract.
• Overkillers Pack ($6.99) – Take on new co-op contracts with extra weapons and masks! Content is included with new copies of Overkill Edition.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk

• Ayesha Costume ($2.99) – A new costume for Ayesha. Set off on a journey with a brand new look.
• Linca Costume ($2.99) – A new costume for Linca. Set off on a journey with a brand new look.
• Welbell Costume ($2.99) – A new costume for Welbell. Set off on a journey with a brand new look.
• New Party Member – Marion ($3.99) – The hard-working female official, Marion, joins your party! The character Marion will become available to fight with you.
• New Party Member – Odilea ($3.99) – The librarian from building number 2, Odelia, joins your party! The character Odelia will become available to fight with you.
• New Exploration Site – Hidden Paradise ($1.99) – The new map ”Hidden Paradise” will be added within the game, allowing you to go there to procure items.

Capcom Arcade Cabinet

• Savage Bees ($3.99) – Play Savage Bees! ‘Capcom Arcade Cabinet’ is required to play. Please be careful to not make double purchases.
• 1942 ($3.99) – Play 1942! ‘Capcom Arcade Cabinet’ is required to play. Please be careful to not make double purchases.
• Pirate Ship Higemaru ($3.99) – Play Pirate Ship Higemaru! ‘Capcom Arcade Cabinet’ is required to play. Please be careful to not make double purchases.
• SonSon ($3.99) – Play SonSon! ‘Capcom Arcade Cabinet’ is required to play. Please be careful to not make double purchases.

Dynasty Warrriors 7 Empires

• Edit Accessory Set 3 ($0.99) – New accessories will be added to Edit Mode.
• Edit Costume Set 9 ($1.99) – New equipments, the ‘Heavenly Monk Set’ and the ‘Dragon Flower Set’, will be added to Edit Mode for the male and the female characters.
• Edit Costume Set 10 ($1.99) – New equipments, the ‘Mystical Monk Set’ and the ‘Flower Goddess Set’, will be added to Edit Mode for the male and the female characters.
• Edit Costume Set 11 ($1.99) – New equipments, the ‘Minister’s Set’ and the ‘Handmaiden Set’, will be added to Edit Mode for the male and the female characters.

Guardians of Middle Earth

• Elrond ($1.99) – Download and play as Elrond, a good-aligned tactician class. Guardians of Middle-earth game required sold separately.

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

• The White and Purple CPUs (Free) – Two new battles, ‘The CPU of Planeptune’ and ‘The CPU of Lowee,’ await you at the Colosseum. *To access, the Colosseum must be unlocked.

LittleBigPlanet

• Cinco de Mayo Mariachi Costume (Free) – Includes: Mariachi Shoes, Mariachi Trumpet, Mariachi Hat, Mariachi Trousers, Mariachi Scarf, Mariachi Jacket

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3

• Kage Hats Pack ($0.99) – One who rises to the level of Kage must be prepared to wear many hats, goes the saying… So why not get a real one out of the deal? This costume pack lets the Kage who attended the Five Kage Summit — Gaara (Kazekage), Danzo (Hokage), Ay (Raikage), Ohnoki (Tsuchikage), and Mei (Mizukage) — don a ceremonial hat with the element of their village inscribed on it. Great for political machinations AND dance parties!

Pinball Arcade

• Custom Ball: Star Trek TNG ($0.99, Cross-buy with PS Vita) – This unlocks the Star Trek: The Next Generation custom balls. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Pro Version Upgrade: Dr. Dude ($3.99, Cross-buy with PS Vita) – This upgrade gives you access to the Pro Menu of Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray. The Pro Menu includes the Operators Menu, Ball Control and other cool features. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Table Pack 11 Pro: Dr. Dude ($7.99, Cross-buy with PS Vita) – This Pro Table Pack Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray and Firepower along with access to the Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!
• Table Pack 11: Dr. Dude ($4.99, Cross-buy with PS Vita) – This add-on pack includes the pinball table Dr. Dude And His Excellent Ray and Firepower. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 system and PS Vita system versions!

Rocksmith

• Eye of the Tiger ($2.99) – Survivor
• Here Comes Your Man ($2.99) – The Pixies
• White Wedding ($2.99) – Billy Idol

PS3 Avatars

• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory: Compa Avatar – $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory: Histoire – $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory: If Avatar – $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory: Iris Heart Avatar – $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory: Nepgear Avatar – $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory: Neptune Avatar – $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory: Peashy Avatar – $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory: Plutia Avatar – $0.49
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory: Purple Sister Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog 2: Bad Guy Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog 2: Cow Skull Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog 2: Cross Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog 2: Logo Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog 2: Mad Dog Avatar – A – $0.49
• Mad Dog 2: Mad Dog Avatar – B – $0.49
• Mad Dog 2: Padre Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog 2: Prospector Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog 2: The Professor Avatar – $0.49
• Mad Dog 2: Treasure Chest Avatar – $0.49
• Runner2: Captainvideo Avatar – $0.49
• Runner2: Commandervideo Avatar – $0.49
• Runner2: Commandgirlvideo Avatar – $0.49
• Runner2: Pitazo Avatar – $0.49
• Runner2: Retro Commandervideo Avatar – $0.49
• Runner2: Reverse Merman Avatar – $0.49
• Runner2: Unkle Dill Avatar – $0.49
• Runner2: Whetfahrt Cheeseboger Avatar – $0.49
• Terraria – The Giant Bat Avatar – $0.49
• Terraria – The Merchant Avatar – $0.49
• Terraria – The Nurse Avatar – $0.49
• Terraria – The Vulture Avatar – $0.49
• Terraria – The Wizard Avatar – $0.49

PS3 Themes

• Abstract Celebrity Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Abstract Eclipse Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Abstract Sos! Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Abstract Sunrise Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Abstract Ufo Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Dream Girls Static Theme – $1.49
• Dream Honey’s Static Theme – $1.49
• Dynamic Flirty Girl Theme 6 – $2.99
• Dynamic Smoke Theme 4 – $2.99
• Dynamic Smoke Theme 5 – $2.99
• Guacamelee! Premium Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Military Hero At Dawn Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Military Home Base Transport Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Military Night Vision Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Military Rapid Fire Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Military Rooftop Sharpshooter Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Military Under Fire Dynamic Theme – $2.99

Game Videos (Free)

• BioShock Infinite Launch Trailer
• Black Rock Shooter The Game Trailer 1 (US Only)
• Dust 514: Battle For Caldari Prime Trailer
• Grid 2 – Expanding Into Europe Trailer