Store Update: 9th October 2012 (North America)

Forget about the slew of content starting to infiltrate physical shops – the PlayStation Store is the best place to be. This week’s North American update is absolutely brimming with new releases, including highlights such as Dishonored and Retro City Rampage.

In truth, we could write a short thesis about the slew of games coming to PSN this week – but we’ll let you peruse the more manageable list below instead.

PS3 Full Games

Dishonored ($59.99)
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.
ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 6.27 GB

Birds of Steel ($29.99)
Birds of Steel gives aerial aviators the ability to strap in to some of the most historically accurate WWII fighter planes and rewrite history. This new IP blends next gen supremacy and the finest details of aerial combat into a historical recreation fit for flight sim fans and history buffs alike. Use your skills to pilot top planes from all combatants in WWII to recreate history or to change the outcomes of the most prolific battles in history.
ESRB: T– Teen // File Size: 5.72 GB

Devil May Cry HD Collection ($29.99)
Devil May Cry HD Collection brings the first three original Devil May Cry titles: Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening Special Edition together in one high definition package for the first time. Features Trophies, HD Graphics and Bonus Content.
ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 11 GB

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes ($39.99)
Forget everything you thought you knew and discover a Sherlock Holmes darker than ever. The detective’s reputation on the verge of being ruined, the admiration of Doctor Watson toward him is starting to fade and change into hatred as he witnesses his friend committing reprehensible acts.
ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 8.8 GB

PSN Games

Retro City Rampage ($14.99)
This 8-bit nostalgic throwback warps open-world carjacking BACK TO THE… ’80s. Lock and load your light gun! It’s a retro overload with over 60 story missions and over 40 arcade challenges. ‘Borrow’ vehicles and outrun the law while mowing down your fellow citizens! Jump on pedestrians for coins, or use them for target practice with over 25 weapons and POWER-UPS! WHOA! Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!
ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 41 MB

The Walking Dead: Episode 4 – Around Every Corner ($4.99)
Episode four of a five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning series. Paranoia engulfs the remaining survivors as they find themselves being stalked by an unknown threat. Purchase of this DLC requires The Walking Dead – Episode 1: A New Day.
ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 705 MB

Derrick the Deathfin ($7.99)
Enter an irreverent aquatic world full of paper, goofy fish, paper, arcade action, paper, wanton destruction, and paper. Join Derrick on his epic quest to decimate everything he sees under the guise of avenging the death of his parents! Battle your way through 32 punishing levels set over 11 vibrant environments and 4 sub-continents!
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 817 MB

Machinarium ($9.99)
An award-winning adventure game by Amanita Design, now available for PlayStation®3 system, the best version ever.
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 184 MB

Joe Danger 2: The Movie ($14.99)
Take Joe Danger on a death-defying thrill ride across the set of the greatest blockbuster movie ever made. Chase crooks on your police bike, destroy laser firing robots with a stolen jetpack, escape giant boulders in a minecart, time-travel to punch dinosaurs and divert the nuclear missiles on your unicycle! Beat your friends in fun 4 player multiplayer! Download endless new scenes from around the world, or create your own in the Movie Maker!
ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 1.13 GB

Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise ($14.99)
When the Bears of Perfection Island went on holiday to Paradise Island, Naughty Bear was not invited! Naughty Bear manages to secretly travel with the other bears, duct-taped to the exterior of the bus. With a list of bears who wronged him in hands, Naughty is ready to make them pay, one by one.
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 957 MB

Warlords ($9.99)
Show no mercy and take no prisoners as you fight to the death for title of the almighty Warlord. Defend your castle from mischievous minions and ferocious fireballs in this whimsical reinvention of the beloved classic. In the ultimate battle of speed, strategy and survival, command your troops with shrewdness and skill to capture control points, collect power-ups and destroy the other warring factions!
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 763 MB

Worms Revolution ($14.99)
Worms Revolution sticks an exploding sheep under worm-on-worm conflict and blasts it squarely into the 21st century. With 32 single player missions, 20 single player puzzles, online or local multiplayer for up to 4 players, 3 multiplayer modes, customization, worm classes and dynamic water!
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 533 MB

PS Vita

Retro City Rampage ($14.99)
This 8-bit nostalgic throwback warps open-world carjacking BACK TO THE… ’80s. Lock and load your light gun! It’s a retro overload with over 60 story missions and over 40 arcade challenges. ‘Borrow’ vehicles and outrun the law while mowing down your fellow citizens! Jump on pedestrians for coins, or use them for target practice with over 25 weapons and POWER-UPS! WHOA! Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!
ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 29 MB

Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock ($9.99)
Play as the Doctor and River Song as they race to save the universe and time itself. Unravel the mystery of The Eternity Clock and stop its deadly path of destruction before it’s too late. Equipped with the Doctor’s sonic screwdriver, River’s Blaster and other fantastic gadgets, face up to the most fearsome monsters including Silurians, Cybermen, Daleks and the Silence.
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 731 MB

Spy Hunter ($39.99)
Spy Hunter is a reboot of the legendary combat driving series and races forward on its most thrilling and dangerous ride yet. The player once again takes on the role of the “Agent,” the driver of the high-tech G-6155 Interceptor supercar, armed extensively with advanced weaponry, and ready to take on a global terrorist organization set on world domination.
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 860 MB

Sunflowers ($3.99)
Say it with SunFlowers! Take control of the Sun, grow the most beautiful flowers and offer them to your soulmate or your friends.
ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 94 MB

PS3 Game Demos

Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise
When the Bears of Perfection Island went on holiday to Paradise Island, Naughty Bear was not invited! Naughty Bear manages to secretly travel with the other bears, duct-taped to the exterior of the bus. With a list of bears who wronged him in hands, Naughty is ready to make them pay, one by one.
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 957 MB

Joe Danger 2: The Movie
Take Joe Danger on a death-defying thrill ride across the set of the greatest blockbuster movie ever made. Chase crooks on your police bike, destroy laser firing robots with a stolen jetpack, escape giant boulders in a minecart, time-travel to punch dinosaurs and divert the nuclear missiles on your unicycle! Beat your friends in fun 4 player multiplayer! Download endless new scenes from around the world, or create your own in the Movie Maker!
ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 1.13 GB

Retro City Rampage
This 8-bit nostalgic throwback warps open-world carjacking BACK TO THE… ’80s. Lock and load your light gun! It’s a retro overload with over 60 story missions and over 40 arcade challenges. ‘Borrow’ vehicles and outrun the law while mowing down your fellow citizens! Jump on pedestrians for coins, or use them for target practice with over 25 weapons and POWER-UPS! WHOA!
ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 41 MB

Warlords
Show no mercy and take no prisoners as you fight to the death for title of the almighty Warlord. Defend your castle from mischievous minions and ferocious fireballs in this whimsical reinvention of the beloved classic. In the ultimate battle of speed, strategy and survival, command your troops with shrewdness and skill to capture control points, collect power-ups and destroy the other warring factions!
ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 763 MB

XCOM: Enemy Unknown
In this two level demo from the single player tutorial campaign you will experience both the tactical and strategic layers of the game. You will be introduced to the XCOM base where you will train your soldiers and engage in the research of alien technology and the tutorial missions will guide you through combat controls and effective tactics for dealing with the alien threat.
ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 1.5 GB

Apps

CinemaNow (Canada)
Available without a subscription, CinemaNow gives you access to new releases movies, the same day they come out on DVD, and TV episodes the day after they air. CinemaNow has over 13,000 movies & TV shows, and you can rent movies in stunning HD complete with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound. Best of all, your library of content also plays on any CinemaNow enabled device including your computer, TVs, Blu-ray Players and Mobile Devices!
File Size: 17 MB

PS3 Add-ons

Birds of Steel
Great Lions Pack ($12.99) – This DLC adds 700,000 lions to your profile.
Big Lions Pack ($6.99) – This DLC adds 400,000 lions to your profile.
Small Lions Pack ($3.99) – This DLC adds 200,000 lions to your profile.

Borderlands 2
Premiere Club ($9.99) – The Borderlands 2 Premiere Club features a number of extra in-game content, including the Gearbox Gold Gun Pack, a Golden Key, which unlocks rare items in the mysterious Sanctuary Loot Chest, a Vault Hunter’s Relic, which boosts gear-hunting fortune, and the Mechromancer, a 5th playable character class.

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Khyber Strike ($9.99) – Khyber Strike, is the third downloadable content pack for Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Set in the arid ancient city of Peshawar, Ghosts and Bodark square off in three highly contested areas of the city to take control of the strategic crossroads of the Khyber Pass. Download this all-new multiplayer DLC pack now!

Mass Effect 3
Retaliation Multiplayer Expansion ($0.00) – Harbinger’s Black Arks have arrived! Mass Effect 3: Retaliation unleashes the Collectors against the allied forces, adding an all-new fourth faction to battle. Cerberus Dragoons and Geth Bombers reinforce their troops and the allies fight back with new weapons, mods, kits, and ammo types. Six firebases are now swept by hazards as well as enemies!

Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise
Mjolnpaw Hammer ($0.99) – Mjolnpaw Hammer is the ultimate bashing weapon.
Teddy Krubear Set ($2.99) – The Teddy Krubear Set contains: A Nightmarish Fedora, 475 degrees shirt and gardening gloves.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
Online Pass ($9.99) – Online Pass is necessary to activate PES 2013 online features. It is enclosed with production package. If you do not have a valid one, then you need to buy new Online Pass code to fully enjoy your game.

Rock Band 3
Clawmaster ($0.99) – Ghost Brigade
Into the Blacklight ($0.99) – Ghost Brigade
The Stroke ($1.99) – Billy Squier
Everybody Wants You ($1.99) – Billy Squier
Dash ($1.99) – Bumblefoot
From the Ground Up ($0.99) – Trial By Fire
I Ran (So Far Away) ($1.99) – A Flock of Seagulls
Sticks & Bricks ($1.99) – A Day to Remember

Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Bonus Tracks Pack 1 ($6.99) – Choose from 134 tracks, taken from the first TEKKEN, TEKKEN 2, TEKKEN 3, and TEKKEN TAG, to customize your symphonic experience! All tracks are available through the in-game TEKKEN TUNES mode.
Bonus Tracks: Tekken 1 Soundtrack ($2.49) – Choose from 27 tracks, taken from the first TEKKEN, to customize your symphonic experience! All tracks are available through the in-game TEKKEN TUNES mode.
Bonus Tracks: Tekken 2 Soundtrack ($2.49) – Choose from 30 tracks, taken from TEKKEN 2, to customize your symphonic experience! All tracks are available through the in-game TEKKEN TUNES mode.
Bonus Tracks: Tekken 3 Soundtrack ($2.49) – Choose from 40 tracks, taken from TEKKEN 3, to customize your symphonic experience! All tracks are available through the in-game TEKKEN TUNES mode..
Bonus Tracks: Tekken Tag Soundtrack ($2.49) – Choose from 37 tracks, taken from the first TEKKEN TAG, to customize your symphonic experience! All tracks are available through the in-game TEKKEN TUNES mode.

Tokyo Jungle
Animal Character Bundle 2 ($2.49) – Download this Animal Character Bundle 2 to play as the Kangaroo, Giraffe, Panda and Crocodile in TOKYO JUNGLE.
Crocodile Character ($0.99) – Download this character to play as the Crocodile in TOKYO JUNGLE.
Giraffe Character ($0.99) – Download this character to play as the Giraffe in TOKYO JUNGLE.
Kangaroo Character ($0.99) – Download this character to play as the Kangaroo in TOKYO JUNGLE.
Panda Character ($0.99) – Download this character to play as the Panda in TOKYO JUNGLE.
Demon Lord Plush Costume ($0.00) – Download this costume and dress up your character in TOKYO JUNGLE.
Mannequin Plush Costume ($0.00) – Download this costume and dress up your character in TOKYO JUNGLE.
Patapon Plush Costume ($0.00) – Download this costume and dress up your character in TOKYO JUNGLE.

Warriors Orochi 3
DWSF COSTUME – OTHER 1 ($4.99) – Special costumes will be available for all 16 characters under Other 1.
DWSF COSTUME – OTHER 2 ($4.99) – Special costumes will be available for all 15 characters under Other 2.
STAGE PACK 10 ($2.99) – New stages will be available for selection under Select Battlefield. An in-game music track is also included.
STAGE PACK 11 ($2.99) – New stages will be available for selection under Select Battlefield.

WWE ‘13
Fan Axxess ($19.99) – Fan Axxess is a discounted pre-payment for all future WWE ’13 downloadable content. It also includes additional Community Creations features for downloadable content (Online Axxess required), and Fan Axxess exclusives WWE Superstars Goldust and DDP. This purchase does not include Online Axxess, Stone Cold, CM Punk, or Mike Tyson.
Online Axxess ($9.99) – Online Axxess is available with redemption of a single-use access code found on the back of the game manual included with original retail purchase. If the Online Axxess code has already been redeemed by a previous owner, you can purchase Online Axxess or begin a free limited trial. Online Axxess includes Online multiplayer and WWE Community Creations.

Game Videos

FUSE ANNOUNCE TRAILER
HELL YEAH! LAUNCH TRAILER
PAGE CHRONICA LAUNCH TRAILER
PAGE CHRONICA STORY TRAILER
Puppeteer Tokyo Game Show 2012 Trailer (720)
RESIDENT EVIL 6 LAUNCH TRAILER
RESIDENT EVIL 6 RE.NET TRAILER
SONIC & ALL-STARS RACING TRANSFORMED E3 TRAILER
Wonderbook: Book of Spells Developer Diary 1 (720, 1080)
Wonderbook: Book of Spells First Spells (720, 1080)
Wonderbook: Diggs Nightcrawler™ Trailer (720, 1080)

PS3 Themes

Bikini Costa Rica Dynamic Theme — $2.99
Buxom Crystal Bailey Dynamic Theme — $2.99
Dynamic Chinese Hong Kong Theme — $2.99
Halloween Night in Little Wikkam Village Dynamic Theme — $2.99
Halloween Night in Little Wikkam Village PSP Theme — $1.49
Mirari: Monkey God Dynamic Theme — $2.99
Mirari: Shift Dynamic Theme — $2.99
Peckham On Sea by Paintshop Dynamic Theme — $2.99
The Maniac’s Dream by Skwak Static Theme — $1.99
The Monster Maniac by Skwak Static Theme — $1.99