Hey Game Ranters, it’s Thursday, which means Sony has updated the PlayStation Store with new games, applications, and customizations for your PS3 and PSP. In addition to the PlayStation Store update we'll also be covering retail game releases for the upcoming Tuesday as well.
This week on retails shelves sees the release of recently-shuttered Pandemic Studios' title The Saboteur which suffered numerous production setbacks but is finally ready for release. The $49.99 price tag makes the package appealing but with numerous bargains available through the holiday season, there's likely several other titles discerning gamers would rather check out. James Cameron's Avatar: The Game arrives on UMD for the PSP; though, like most movie tie-ins, the game is mostly an uninspired endeavor.
The original Call of Duty is available today on the PlayStation Store and supports full online multiplayer, including leaderboards and other community features - all in full HD. Obviously the title isn't going to offer the thrills of Modern Warfare 2 but for only $14.99, Call of Duty: Classic might be worth revisiting - if for no other reason than nostalgia. In terms of add-on content, Tekken 6 received a complimentary Samurai DLC costume set. LittleBigPlanet also received a few complimentary seasonal costumes as well as some non-complimentary seasonal items and an Assassin's Creed II costume both of which have low price-points depending on how you feel about the holidays... and assassins.
Here is the full list of release information:
Dec. 8 Sony Retail Game Releases
PlayStation 3
The Saboteur ($49.99)
Take on the role of a subversive saboteur and thwart the machinations of your foes. ESRB Rated M
PSP
James Cameron's Avatar: The Game ($39.99)
James Cameron's Avatar: The Game is the official video game based on the film, and it takes you deep into the heart of Pandora. ESRB Rated T
Dec. 3rd PlayStation Store Update:
Qore Episode 19 December 2009 ($2.99) Episode 19 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network rockets to new heights in Capcom’s Dark Void, brings you an in-depth look at the White Knight Chronicles JRPG, skulks around the world of The Saboteur, and concludes our visit to Industrial Light and Magic.
File size: 1.47 GB
Qore Annual Subscription: December 2009 ($24.99) Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to upcoming titles from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.47 GB
Downloadable Games
Call Of Duty Classic ($14.99) Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB.
- For the first time ever, Infinity Ward’s 2003 award-winning game that launched a franchise comes to consoles
- Relive the original Call of Duty experience in HD
- Online multiplayer on PSN, including Leaderboard support
- Winner of over 80 Game of the Year Awards and 50 Editor’s Choice Awards
ESRB Rated T
File size: 941 MB
Call Of Duty Classic — French Version ($14.99) (Canada Store only) Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB.
- For the first time ever, Infinity Ward’s 2003 award-winning game that launched a franchise comes to consoles
- Relive the original Call of Duty experience in HD
- Online multiplayer on PSN, including Leaderboard support
- Winner of over 80 Game of the Year Awards and 50 Editor’s Choice Awards
ESRB Rated T
File size: 943 MB
PSone Classics: PS3/PSP
Command & Conquer: Red Alert Retaliation ($5.99) Utilize clandestine activity, forbidden weapons, and disavowed tactics in a no-holds-barred battle for supremacy. Now you must decide the ultimate fate of the conflict between the Allies and Soviets.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 703 MB
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis ($5.99) Join Jill Valentine, the heroine and amazing survivor of the notorious disaster at the mansion, as her nightmare continues. The next terrifying drama from the blockbuster Resident Evil Series. This unique adventure intricately reveals more of Umbrella Corporation’s nightmarish plot and picks up just hours before the events from Resident Evil 2.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 366 MB
Game Demos (free)
Bayonetta Demo The demo version of Bayonetta, a cinematic, stylized action game from the creative mind of renowned game developer, Hideki Kamiya (creator of the Devil May Cry series) featuring a stylish and sexy heroine poised to become the next video game icon.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.63 GB
Fairytale Fights Demo Check out the Fairytale Fights White Room Demo and sample some deliciously outrageous Hack ‘n’ Slash blood splatting action from Playlogic.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 434 MB
Add-on Game Content
LittleBigPlanet LBP Santa Coat and Trousers (free) Try on our Sack-sized Santa Coat and Trousers and keep nice and warm this holiday.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet LBP Santa Hat and Beard (free) Try on our Sack-sized Santa Hat and Beard for the holiday.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet Festive Pack ($2.99) Get your hands on a grab-bag full of holiday themed goodies for your Pop-it tool to create your holiday themed levels.
File size: 1.04 MB
LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet Assassin’s Creed II Costume ($1.99) Dress Sackboy as Ezio from Assassin’s Creed II!
File size: 1.04 MB
BUZZ! Question Pack: Rock Idols ($7.99) Are you ready for a solo? Show the competition how much you know about some of the best rock acts in music with the BUZZ! Rock Idols quiz pack, featuring over 500 new questions about rock music to play in your favorite BUZZ!: Quiz TV and BUZZ!: Quiz World game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge friends and family with new questions and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”
File size: 56 MB
Fight Night Round 4 Champions Pack II ($9.99) Download the Champions Pack II — Bundle and receive three of the greatest boxers of all time; Evander Holyfield, Bernard Hopkins, Sonny Liston, two brand new game modes; Ring Rivalries, and Old School Rules (Offline and Online )…all for one low price.
File size: 100 KB
Fight Night Round 4 Ring Rivalries ($1.99) Relive some of the best fights in boxing history by downloading the Ring Rivalries game mode. Included are over 20 classic match-ups each with unique boxer ratings reflecting the boxer’s status at the time of the fight. Change history or recreate it…it’s up to you in Ring Rivalries.
File size: 100 KB
Fight Night Round 4 Old School Rules ($3.99) Fight like the champions of the past by downloading the Old School Rules game mode. Available for use Offline and Online. Old School Rules simulates the common rules of boxing prior to the establishment of the Marquis of Queensbury Rules.
1-2 Players
Offline and Online
Leaderboards
No Ref stoppages for Cuts or Swelling
Round stoppages after knockdowns only
File size: 100 KB
Fight Night Round 4 Bernard Hopkins ($1.99) Download boxing legend Bernard Hopkins. Known as the Executioner he holds the longest successful title defense streak in boxing history. Seemingly ageless Bernard can mix it up or outbox you … he is the complete package. Available for use offline and Online.
File size: 100 KB
Fight Night Round 4 Evander Holyfield ($1.99) Download boxing heavy weight legend Evander Holyfield. Few in boxing history “brought it” like the Real Deal did. He is a multiple world champion in multiple divisions. Available for use offline and Online.
File size: 100 KB
Fight Night Round 4 Sonny Liston ($1.99) Download boxing legend Sonny Liston. This former heavy weight champion of the world was one of the most powerful punchers in the history of the sport. Available for use offline and Online.
File size: 100 KB
Operation Flash Point: Dragon Rising Skirmish Pack ($4.99) Download the essential ‘Skirmish’ pack to extend the unique Operation Flashpoint experience with 4 new multiplayer maps and 4 new Fire Team Engagement (FTE) missions featuring solo and 4 player co-operative play.
File size: 8.86 MB
Tekken 6 Samurai DLC Pack (free) Download Tekken 6 Samurai DLC Pack! With an official Cardboard Tube Samurai outfit designed by Penny Arcade exclusively for Yoshimitsu, you can turn the legendary samurai into the dual-cardboard-tube-wielding warrior as featured in Tekken 6. Plus, get limited edition Samurai Battle Banners with which to transform your favorite characters.
File size: 3.29 MB
Guitar Hero 5 For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.
- “A Classic Case of Transference” by The Fall of Troy ($1.99)
- “Panic Attack” by The Fall of Troy ($1.99)
- “Single” by The Fall of Troy ($1.99)
- The Fall of Troy Track Pack ($5.49) — Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Panic Attack”, “A Classic Case of Transference”, “Single” by The Fall of Troy. 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 sizes: 33 MB — 48 MB (singles), 116 MB (track pack)
Rock Band Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “New Fang”– Them Crooked Vultures ($1.99)
- “You’re Gonna Hear From Me”– Night Ranger ($1.99)
- “(You Can Still) Rock in America”– Night Ranger ($1.99)
- “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me”– Night Ranger ($1.99)
- Night Ranger Pack 1 ($5.49) — Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Night Ranger Pack 01. This pack includes: “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” and “You’re Gonna Hear From Me” by Night Ranger.
- “Come As You Are (Live From MTV Unplugged)”– Nirvana ($1.99)
- “Lithium (Live at Reading)”– Nirvana ($1.99)
- “Smells Like Teen Spirit”– Nirvana ($1.99)
- Nirvana Pack 2 ($5.49) — Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Nirvana Pack 2. This pack includes: “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Come As You Are (Live From MTV Unplugged),” and “Lithium (Live at Reading)” by Nirvana.
File sizes: 21 MB — 35 MB (singles), 90 MB — 99 MB (track packs)
Themes
Bikini Nurse Girl Hook-Ups Theme ($1.99) File size: 6.65 MB
Catfight Girl Hook-Ups Theme ($1.99) File size: 6.64MB
Super Cop Hook-Ups Theme ($1.99) File size:7.56 MB
Santa’s Sexy Helpers Theme ($1.49) File size: 5.51 MB
Wallpaper (free)
topatoi: Wallpaper 4 File size: 225 KB (SD) 1.10 MB (HD)
PlayStation Store PSP
Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 storefront)
Beta Bloc ($4.99) Prepare your paddle for brick-breaking RPG action! 7 Dooms exist in this world, with legendary monsters waiting for your challenge! Turn your system on its side and operate the dragon paddle to fight through 120 challenging stages of brick-breaking action. Earn experience points and increase the strength and spell powers of your paddle as you take on a totally unique gaming experience mixing classic brick-breaking gameplay with RPG elements.
ESRB Rated E
, File size: 30 MB
Super Pocket Tennis ($4.99) Become a tennis superstar as you serve, smash, lob and volley your way to the top! Super Pocket Tennis gives you fun and exciting tennis action on-the-go as compete in singles or doubles matches with one of 20 unique characters on a variety of court types including clay, grass, hard and carpet. Hone your skills with fun mini-games and then take the action to your friends with wireless play for up to 4 players.
ESRB Rated E
, File size: 62 MB
MX vs ATV Reflex ($29.99) Grip tight and hang on! Think fast and hang on to your ride as you take independent control of the rider and take the ultimate test of mettle. Dual controls let you tear it up with death-defying tricks and high-flying freestyle action.
ESRB Rated E, 
File size: 231 MB
PSP Themes
Bikini Nurse Girl Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99) (also available from PS3 storefront) File sizes: 393 KB
Catfight Girl Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99) (also available from PS3 storefront) File sizes: 435 KB
Santa’s Sexy Helpers PSP Theme ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront) File sizes: 371 KB
Super Cop Hook-ups PS
What will you be picking-up or downloading this week?
Source: PlayStation Blog