US PlayStation Store Update: February 26, 2009
This week’s PlayStation Store update comes with a bunch of new content, including demos for Killzone 2, MLB 2K9, and HAWX. Interestingly, a $6 strategy guide is also available for Killzone 2 which would prove a good addition for those needing tips when the game releases tomorrow. Hit the jump for the complete update.
Pulse
- PULSE 2/26 Edition (free)
Downloadable Games
- No Gravity: The Plague of Mind for PSP ($9.99)
Game Demos
- Killzone 2 Demo (free)
- Major League Baseball 2K9 Demo (free)
- Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X Demo (free)
Add-Ons
- BUZZ! Quiz of the Year 2008 ($5.99)
- Disgaea 3: Demon & Detective Set ($3.99)
- Disgaea 3: Kogure ($1.99)
- Disgaea 3: Marjoly ($1.99)
- Guitar Hero: World Tour Add-Ons
- “Get Out of Denver†by Bob Seger ($1.99)
- “Her Strut†by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band ($1.99)
- “Old Time Rock & Roll†by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band ($1.99)
- Bob Seger Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Old Time Rock & Roll†and “Her Strut†by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, and “Get Out of Denver†by Bob Seger.
- The Lord of the Rings: Conquest Content Pack #2 ($9.99)
- Rock Band Add-Ons
- “Lucky Denver Mint†– Jimmy Eat World ($1.99)
- “Futures†– Jimmy Eat World ($1.99)
- “Sweetness†– Jimmy Eat World ($1.99)
- “Jimmy Eat World Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Jimmy Eat World Pack 01. This pack includes: “Futures,†“Lucky Denver Mint,†and “Sweetness†by Jimmy Eat World.
- “3 Dimes Down†– Drive-By Truckers ($1.99)
- “Time Bomb (Live)†– Old 97’s ($1.99)
- “Satellite Radio†– Steve Earle ($1.99)
- “People Got a Lotta Nerve†– Neko Case ($1.99)
- “Can’t Let Go†– Lucinda Williams ($1.99)
- Alt Country Pack 01 ($8.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Alt Country Pack 01. This pack includes: “3 Dimes Down†by Drive-By Truckers, “Can’t Let Go†by Lucinda Williams, “People Got a Lotta Nerve†by Neko Case, “Satellite Radio†by Steve Earle, and “Time Bomb (Live)†by Old 97’s.
- Skate 2 San Van Classic Pack ($4.99)
- Street Fighter IV’s Femme Fatale Pack ($3.99)
Digital Guides
- Killzone 2 Strategy Videos ($5.99)
Game Videos
- Metal Gear Online SCENE Trailer (free)
Movie and Blu-Ray Disc Trailers
- Lakeview Terrace Trailer (free)
- Rachel Getting Married Trailer (free)
- Cadillac Records Trailer (free)
Themes & Wallpapers
- Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Kogure Custom Theme ($0.99)
- St. Patrick’s Day Theme ($1.49)
- Irish Girls Theme ($1.49)
- Bald Eagles Theme ($1.49)
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I got sucked into the Killzone 2 vibe and actually picked up that strategy guide. I’m sure it’ll come in handy but I’m not impressed with it. First off, the graphics for the buttons scream first generation DVD and also seems like the work of a company that has no sense of style whatsoever. The graphics on the buttons are scaled improperly and the icons don’t seem to fit in the Killzone world.
Also, there’s no way to rewind or even pause the tips they give you. Basically you’re watching video of a certain section you may be having trouble with but instead of being able to rewind or even fast-forward if necessary your only option is to either start it over from the beginning or go back to the menu you just left.
Qore is bad enough but I’ve come to accept the way it’s developed but not having control of these video tips is a bit disheartening. I just can’t believe Sony would allow this to pass through and not want to hold off on it a few more days or weeks to make the experience of browsing the strategy guide as rewarding as playing the game.
That’s not say that tips aren’t good. I only viewed a couple (don’t to see any spoilers; don’t know if they’re in there but I’d rather not try and find out) and they appear solid enough. So while the content appears to be in good shape the execution of the product is sorely lacking.
Don’t worry I bought killzone 2 yesterday and it came with an advertising pamphlet for the strategy guide and it said it was spoiler free so you can look through it without worries.