Back again with your weekly PlayStation Store update for the week of August 24, 2010. This week sees a few new PSN games as well as some demos. New additions to the Rock Band Music Store and Guitar Hero continue to add value to older titles. Don’t forget tons of videos and themes for both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable. Thanks to the PlayStation Blog for the assist with the update.

PlayStation Plus

Mushroom Wars (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

2Xtreme (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Vempires – minis (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

TerRover Demo (Early access to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Two-year PS3 PlayStation Protection Plan (PlayStation Plus price $44.99, regular price $59.99)

Soldner-X2: Final Prototype + Soldner-X: Himmelstrurmer Bundle (PlayStation Plus price $10.79, regular price $17.99)

Soldner- X2 : Final Prototype (PlayStation Plus price $9.09, regular price $12.99)

Updates

Let’s Golf – Minis – Sale (now $0.99, original price $4.99)

Downloadable Games

Shank ($14.99)
Betrayed and left for dead by the only family he ever knew, Shank is back to get revenge on the underworld’s deadliest assassins for killing his beloved. Armed with his knowledge of gang warfare and weaponry, Shank must battle his way through the criminal underground to destroy those who brought his world crashing down around him.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.97 GB

Press Your Luck ($9.99)
BIG BUCKS, NO WHAMMIES!” Press Your Luck is game show fun for your PlayStation 3 system! Just like on TV, 3 contestants compete to win by correctly answering trivia questions to earn “spins” on the Big Board. Whoever ends the game with the highest earnings wins- but avoid the dreaded Whammy or risk losing it all! With a multiplayer mode played on one PS3 or online through PlayStation Network, it has never been so much fun to PRESS YOUR LUCK!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 584 MB

PixelJunk Racers 2nd Lap ($6.99)
PixelJunk Racers 2nd Lap is an addictive slot car racing game that supports 1080p and features single player and multiplayer fun (up to 7 players simultaneously offline!). Intuitive controls, 32 different race modes, and online rankings will provide countless hours of racing mayhem. NOTE: PixelJunk Racers 2nd Lap is totally FREE for existing owners of PixelJunk Racers.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 37 MB

MotorStorm 3D Rift ($9.99)
MotorStorm 3D Rift offers a taste of the hit game MotorStorm Pacific Rift, now with full 3D functionality. Choose from 10 detailed and exciting tracks on an exotic island to tear through using a variety of off-road vehicles. Supports both 2D and 3D gameplay. Download the game today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.37 GB

Game Demos (free)

MAG Beta
MAG is a massive action First Person Shooter in an ever-changing global war. As we create and release new downloadable content, your feedback is vital to improve the quality of our post-launch content. Download the Beta today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 36 MB

Shank Trial
Betrayed and left for dead by the only family he ever knew, Shank is back to get revenge on the underworld’s deadliest assassins for killing his beloved. Armed with his knowledge of gang warfare and weaponry, Shank must battle his way through the criminal underground to destroy those who brought his world crashing down around him.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.97 GB

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Network Demo
A tornado of fierce ninja action hits PlayStation 3 with the release of the free Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 demo! Featuring the first boss battle from the game, the demo focuses on refined fighting mechanics and stunning graphics. The full game places the player inside a living manga world packed with dramatic 3D boss battles, including a rich story mode and the first online play ever in the Naruto franchise.
ESRB Rated RP
File size: 250 MB

Add-on Game Content

Mafia II – The Betrayal Of Jimmy ($9.99)
Meet Jimmy, a gun for hire, in this arcade style downloadable pack. Jimmy is the guy the other guys call when they need to finish a job. Loads of new city-based missions will keep you driving and shooting through Empire Bay for hours. A leaderboard system provides extensive replayability as you work your way to the top of the rankings.
File size: 299 MB

Clash of the Titans – Apollo’s Challenge Quest Pack ($1.99)
This downloadable content will allow players to experience the following additional quests: “Sleeping Bull of the Labyrinth”, “Tyrant of the Swamp”, and “Two Headed Wolf”. Obtain new subweapons and rare gift items by clearing this quest.
File size: 127 MB

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

• Hanger 18 – Megadeth ($1.99)
• Peace Sells – Megadeth ($1.99)
• Symphony of Destruction – Megadeth ($1.99)
• Megadeth Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Hanger 18”, “Peace Sells”, and “Symphony of Destruction” by Megadeth. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File size: 42 – 49 MB (singles), 131 MB (track pack)

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

• “Another Way To Die″ – Disturbed ($1.99)
• “Asylum″ – Disturbed ($1.99)
• “The Animal″ – Disturbed ($1.99)
• Disturbed Pack 03 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Disturbed Pack 03. This pack includes “Asylum”, “Another Way to Die”, and “The Animal” by Disturbed.
• “Mountain Man″ – Crash Kings ($1.99)
• “Seasons″ – The Veer Union ($1.99)
• “Bury Me Alive″ – We Are The Fallen ($1.99)
• Universal Motown Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Universal Motown Pack 01. This pack includes “Mountain Man” by Crash Kings, “Seasons” by The Veer Union, and “Bury Me Alive” by We Are The Fallen.

Rock Band Network

• “Buster Voodoo” – Rodrigo y Gabriela ($1.99)
• “The Great Plains” – Scale the Summit ($1.99)
• “The Price” – Dappled Cities ($0.99)
• “The Ultimate Showdown (RBN Mix)” – Lemon Demon ($1.99)
• “Whatever Happened to You” – Cate Sparks ($1.99)

File size: 18 – 54 MB (singles), 81 – 120 MB (track pack)

PlayStation Protection Plan

PlayStation Protection Plan – 1 Year ($44.99) (PS3 Only, US Only)
The PlayStation Protection Plan ensures continuous coverage for one additional year after the 1 year limited factory warranty expires.

PlayStation Protection Plan – 2 Year ($59.99) (PS3 Only, US Only)
The PlayStation Protection Plan ensures continuous coverage for two additional years after the 1 year limited factory warranty expires.

PlayStation Home

Sodium Starter Pack ($6.99)
Get all you need to make the most of Sodium, the first M.M.O. in PlayStation Home. Full access to the explosive Salt Shooter tank battle is provided via the Sodium Pilot’s outfit. Male and Female variants of popular Sodium clothing with added gaming advantages are included, also giving you every advantage to excel in the world of Sodium!

Game Videos (free)

Brink Developer Diary #3
File size: 117 MB (HD), 194 MB (1080)

Hunted: The Demon’s Forge “Trip” Trailer
File size: 67 MB (HD)

Shank Co-Op Trailer
File size: 66 MB (HD)

Press Your Luck Trailer
File size: 20 MB (HD)

Enslaved: Odyssey To The West – E3 Trailer
File size: 69 MB (HD)

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – You Think You Can Kill Me Trailer
File size: 62 MB (HD)

Homefront Back Story Trailer
File size: 76 MB (HD)

LittleBigPlanet 2 – Adventure Trailer
File size: 77 MB (HD)

ISF SWC Highlight – Women
File size: 68 MB (HD), 111 MB (1080)

Skate Open Highlight – Skate Park
File size: 59 MB (HD), 93 MB (1080)

Skate Open Highlight – Skate Vert
File size: 62 MB (HD), 104 MB (1080)

2010 Skate Open Highlights
File size: 131 MB (HD), 211 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes

Bees in Bloom Theme ($0.99)
File size: 3.5 MB

Dynamic Smoke Theme ($2.99)
File size: 6.06 MB

M249 SAW Theme ($1.99)
File size: 3.26 MB

Draco Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.71 MB

Coruscant Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.23 MB

Sorority Island Girls Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 4.23 MB

Industrial Revolution Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 4.27 MB

Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 Theme ($1.49)
File size: 4.11 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Zuma PSP ($9.99)
Discover the ancient secrets of Zuma — now available for your PlayStation Portable with new puzzles and dynamic effects! Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull. You’ll need to think fast and aim smart, or you’ll be history in this action-packed puzzle challenge!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 14 MB

PSP Minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Arcade Air Hockey & Bowling – Minis ($3.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 23.4 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 530 KB

Abstract PSP Theme 5 ($1.49)
File size: 383 KB

M249 SAW PSP Theme 1 ($1.49)
File size: 624 KB

M249 SAW PSP Theme 2 ($1.49)
File size: 602 KB

Draco PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 531 KB

Coruscant PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 543 KB

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