Sony Weekly Update (Jan. 28 – Feb. 3)

It’s a busy week for Sony fans. So let’s not waste any time.

Uncharted 2 fans will be excited to see the recently announced “Hero Pack” add-on is now available. Play as Evil Cole from inFamous or a Helghan soldier from Killzone 2, among several others, as you complete in the online co-op or competitive modes. The price is a little steep for what you’re getting but this will certainly be a worthwhile purchase for fans of Sony’s other franchises.

Now that you’ve purchased your new costume load-outs, make sure to encourage your friends to download the Uncharted 2 single player demo – so they can experience first hand the most critically acclaimed title of the year. There’s no doubt they’ll want to pick up a copy afterwards – which gives you a few more people to kick around in your new Chimera threads.

Assassin’s Creed II also received the “Battle of Forli” DLC – an entire new chapter in the story of Ezio Auditoire de Firenze as he defends the city of Forli from the Orsi Brothers. This section represents one of the two missing DNA strands from Assassin’s Creed II and allows you another ride on Da Vinci’s flying machine (and subsequently another shot at the infamous “Fly Swatter” trophy – which many people missed in the main game).

The big news for the PSP is a new batch of LittleBigPlanet content releases including new costumes, stickers, and level creation tools. In addition, make sure to check out the new Minis available this week.

Here is the Full List of Release Information:

Feb. 2nd Retail Game Releases:

White Knight Chronicles [International Edition] (PS3)
White Knight Chronicles is an epic fantasy tale about two kingdoms in midst of a longstanding war.

Lunar: Silver Star Harmony (PSP)
The Lunar series gets reborn on the PSP as Lunar: Silver Star Harmony with all new graphics, added gameplay features, and a re-mastered soundtrack.

Puzzle Chronicles (PSP)
Puzzle Chronicles is an an action RPG with puzzle elements from the makers of the hit game Puzzle Quest. Set in a relatively uncivilized portion of the Warlords world of Etheria, the game is full of entertaining characters: sinister wizards, huge mythic beasts, evil overlords and mysterious, unexplored forests and mountains.

Jan. 28th PlayStation Store Update (PS3):

Bloons minis Permanent Price Drop (now $2.99, original price $3.99)
Brain Pipe minis Permanent Price Drop (now $2.99, original price $4.99)

Downloadable Games

Hustle Kings ($9.99)
Rack ‘em up and hustle your way to the top of the leaderboards with Hustle Kings, the newest and first-ever billiards simulator made exclusively for the PlayStation 3. Set in contemporary and stylish pool bars, Hustle Kings allows players of every skill level to immerse themselves in one of the most realistic billiards experiences ever realized through true to life physics and stunning, photo-realistic lighting and graphics.

THEXDER NEO ($9.99)
Originally released on the PC in 1985, THEXDER is a side-scrolling shooter featuring sleek animation, strategic transforming-mech gameplay, and brilliant homing lasers. Now the excitement of the original returns with revamped graphics, a novice mode, 6-player online races, and all-new features in THEXDER NEO.

Assault Heroes ($9.99)
As the only surviving members of an elite Special Forces Unit, it is up to you to uncover a classified weapons program hidden deep within a secret underground lab. Go the mission alone or fight side-by-side with your fellow comrade to tackle relentless enemy attacks. Use your stealth military training, weapons handling and quick mobility in this do or die mission. Reveal the truth to become the ultimate Assault Hero!

PS one Classics

Extreme Pinball ($5.99)
Take your pinball to the extreme! Rack up the high scores as you play through four exciting tables.

Hi-Octane:The Track Fights Back ($5.99)
Blow the competition away in this high-speed racing game! Collect weapons and power-ups in a full-on battle towards the finish line.

Game Demos (free)

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Single Player Demo
Download the free single player demo for the “Game of the Year” award winner, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves today!

THEXDER NEO Demo
Originally released on the PC in 1985, THEXDER is a side-scrolling shooter featuring sleek animation, strategic transforming-mech gameplay, and brilliant homing lasers. Now the excitement of the original returns with revamped graphics, a novice mode, 6-player online races, and all-new features in THEXDER NEO.

Vancouver Olympic Winter Games Demo
The world’s best athletes are back to defy the odds with heart-stopping feats of athletic greatness in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Take to the slopes in the men’s super-G or risk everything in the Landing Zone challenge.

Add-on Game Content

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves PlayStation Heroes Pack ($4.99)
Storm through Uncharted 2: Among Thieves online multiplayer modes as characters from your favorite PlayStation franchises! This pack contains seven character skins from inFAMOUS, Killzone 2, and the Resistance franchise.

LittleBigPlanet GroundHog Day Costume (free)
A seasonal exclusive costume for SackBoy! Available for a limited time.

Assassin’s Creed II Sequence 12: Battle of Forli ($3.99)
Battle of Forli expands the Assassin’s Creed II experience by delivering a missing piece of the storyline. Uncover new depths to the historical conspiracy by gaining access to six challenging new memories. Join Machiavelli and Caterina Sforza to defend Forli from the Orsi Brothers and pilot Leonardo’s flying machine across Romagna.

PAIN Hilde Günnagröpe Character ($0.99)
Don’t be fooled by Hilde’s siren song – the littlest valkyrie packs a wallop. Launch her onto unsuspecting targets that don’t realize just because Hilde may be a bit on the short side, it doesn’t mean she doesn’t know how to lay the hammer down! It takes some serious muscles to be able to wield a hammer as big as your own self, and this viking has got plenty leftover to dish out the PAIN. Download Hilde today!

Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “Travelin’ Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival ($1.99)
• “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival ($1.99)
• “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival ($1.99)
• Creedence Clearwater Revival Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Bad Moon Rising”, “Travelin’ Band”, and “Proud Mary” by CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival). Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

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

• “Bulls on Parade”— Rage Against the Machine ($1.99)
• “Hair of the Dog”— Nazareth ($1.99)
• “Killed by Death ‘08″— Motörhead ($1.99)
• “Levitate”— I Mother Earth ($1.99)
• “Master of the Universe”— Hawkwind ($1.99)
• “Transmaniacon MC”— Blue Öyster Cult ($1.99)
• “Godzilla”— Blue Öyster Cult ($1.99)

Jan. 28th PlayStation Store Update (PSP):

PSP minis (also playable on PS3 system)

Dracula – Undead Awakening ($4.99)
Pinball Dreams ($6.99)
Route 66 ($3.99)
Deflector ($3.99)

Add-on Game Content

LittleBigPlanet PSP Gardens Theme Level Pack ($2.99)
Play, Create, Share… Everywhere. Take a trip to the Gardens with new stickers and objects from the Gardens Level Pack! NOTE: Manual Update required

LittleBigPlanet PSP Gardens Costumes (free)
Play, Create, Share… Everywhere. 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 from the Gardens! NOTE: Manual Update required

LittleBigPlanet PSP The Sack That Time Forgot Level Pack ($2.99)
Play, Create, Share… Everywhere. Take a trip to the stone age with 4 costumes and 12 stickers in The Sack That Time Forgot Level Pack!

LittleBigPlanet PSP Content Update v2.02 (free)

Are you going to be checking out Uncharted 2 for the first time this week? Anything you’ll be spending your money on?