Thursday , March 28 2024
An average quality but large quantity update this week. At least we get to try Dark Void and a side-scrolling Matt Hazard.

PlayStation Network Update: 01/07/2009

Well there are a lot of things on this weeks PSN update, but they are mostly videos and themes. We do have one new downloadable PSN game and it is Matt Hazard: Blood Bath & Beyond. The original Matt Hazard game is a bargain bin favorite, average gameplay with some key moments, hopefully this side scroller is more unique and enjoyable. Thankfully there is a demo for the game which is always nice to see!

Speaking of demos we also have one for the much anticipated vertical game Dark Void. What is a vertical game you ask? I don't know yet, but apparently you fly during much of Dark Void and I am excited to try it out.

Add-ons for PAIN, Dragon Ball, and MX vs. ATV are joined by the newest Borderlands expansion. Mad Moxi's Underdome is the homage to the last Mad Max movie and is obviously a perfect setting for the Borderlands game which is so clearly inspired by the Mad Max franchise.

There are a few new PSP downloads to grab in the form of Pinball Heroes Bundle, Bomberman Land ,and Dungeon Explorer. We also cannot forget Qore. The only notable thing this month in the video magazine is that they may have leaked a February 16th release date for Heavy Rain! That would be good news if true indeed!  Actually though, it looks like Qore was wrong (some official magazine!), Heavy Rain is launching February 23rd in North America.

Many videos, themes and wallpapers for both the PSP and PS3 and a sale on some Ubisoft titles round out this large if rather ho-hum update. For more details, please visit the official PlayStation Blog.

Ubisoft Game Sale

  • Cellfactor Psychokinetic Wars (sale price $4.99, reg price $9.99)
  • Prince of Persia Classic (sale price $4.99, reg price $9.99)
  • TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled (sale price $4.99, reg price $9.99)

Qore

  • Qore Episode 20: January 2010 ($2.99)
  • Qore Annual Subscription: January 2010 ($24.99)

Downloadable Games

  • Matt Hazard: Blood Bath & Beyond ($14.99)

Demos

  • Dark Void
  • Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond Demo

Add-on Content

  • PAIN Mae Ryder Character ($0.99)
  • Borderlands The Underdome DLC ($9.99)
  • Dragon Ball: Raging Blast Androids Pack (free)
  • MX vs ATV Reflex Track Pack 1 ($4.99)
  • Rock Band

Videos

  • PULSE 1/7 Edition
  • Ratchet & Clank Future: ACIT – Rift Inducer Weapons Video
  • Ratchet & Clank Future: ACIT – Spiral of Death Weapons Video
  • Ratchet & Clank Future: ACIT – Top 5 Things You Missed Video
  • Dante's Inferno Developer Diary Anger Network Trailer
  • Dante's Inferno Developer Diary Gluttony Network Trailer
  • Dante's Inferno Developer Diary Greed Network Trailer
  • Dante's Inferno Developer Diary Hersey Network Trailer
  • Dante's Inferno Developer Diary Limbo Network Trailer
  • Dante's Inferno Developer Diary Lust Network Trailer
  • Yakuza 3 Teaser Trailer
  • Inferno Pool Endurance Tutorial Video
  • Inferno Pool Nominations Tutorial Video
  • Inferno Pool Skill Shots Tutorial Video
  • Inferno Pool Swerve Tutorial Video
  • Army of Two: The 40th Day "Jonah Reveal Trailer"
  • Army of Two: The 40th Day "Weapon Customization Trailer"
  • Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Gamescon Trailer
  • Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Halloween Trailer
  • Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Ryo Trailer
  • UFC Undisputed 2010 Teaser Trailer
  • UFC Undisputed 2010 Announce Trailer
  • MX vs ATV: Reflex Developer Diary

Themes and Wallpapers

  • PixelJunk Shooter Theme (free)
  • PixelJunk Shooter Wallpaper

PSP Content
Downloadable Games

  • Pinball Heroes Bundle ($9.99)
  • Bomberman Land ($11.99)
  • Dungeon Explorer ($11.99)

Add-on Game Content

  • BUZZ! Quiz World PSP Videogames Pack ($2.99)
  • Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days DLC 1: Almaz ($1.99)
  • Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days DLC 2: Sapphire (free)
  • Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days DLC 3: Plenair (free)
  • Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days DLC 4: Ash ($1.99)
  • Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days DLC 5: Marona ($1.99)
  • Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days DLC 6: Pram ($1.99)
  • Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days DLC 7: Hanako ($1.99)

Game Videos

  • PULSE 1/7 Edition
  • Armored Core Silent Line Promo Trailer

PSP Themes and Wallpaper (free)

  • Pinball Heroes Hot Shots Golf PSP Theme
  • Pinball Heroes PAIN PSP Theme
  • Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign Alien PSP Theme
  • Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign Grey Map PSP Theme
  • Armored Core Silent Line Custom PSP Theme
  • Armored Core Silent Line PSP Wallpaper 1
  • Armored Core Silent Line PSP Wallpaper 2

About Michael Prince

A longtime video game fan starting from simple games on the Atari 2600 to newer titles on a bleeding edge PC I play everything I can get my hands on.

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