Sour grapes

This week’s North American PlayStation Store update is absolutely gigantic, spanning more content than you could possibly ever afford. New titles include Payday 2, Open Me, and DuckTales: Remastered. Speaking of which, you’ll need to be Scrooge McDuck to afford the PlayStation Vita port of Fruit Ninja, which is selling for a ridiculous $7.99. Dust off your bank card, it’s about to get some use.

Pre-Orders

Diablo III ($59.99)
Twenty years have passed since the Prime Evils were defeated and banished from the world of Sanctuary. Now, you must return to where it all began—the town of Tristram—and investigate rumors of a fallen star, for this is an omen that the End Times have begun.

FIFA Soccer 14 ($59.99)
Feel the emotion of scoring great goals in FIFA 14. The game plays the way great football matches are contested, with innovations to the award-winning gameplay that inspire fans to build play through midfield, dictating the tempo of a match. Feel the tension as chances are created, and experience the thrill of hitting the back of the net.

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector’s Edition ($59.99)
Be amongst the first to explore a land embraced by Gods and forged by Heroes. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and save the realm of Eorzea. For the true Final Fantasy fan, this collector’s edition contains some exclusive in game items that will truly improve your time in the realm of Eorzea.

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn ($39.99)
Be amongst the first to explore a land embraced by Gods and forged by Heroes. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and save the realm of Eorzea.

Lost Planet 3 ($59.99)
With numerous multiplayer modes and a highly engrossing cinematic single player experience, Lost Planet 3 delves deeper into the Lost Planet universe, uncovering hidden truths within the unique environment of E.D.N. III.

PS3 Game

PayDay 2 ($39.99)
PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew – Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains – as they descend on Washington D.C. for an epic crime spree.

PSN Game

DuckTales Remastered ($14.99)
DuckTales: Remastered is a hand-crafted, beautiful reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, but now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan, alike.

Mars: War Logs ($14.99)
The RPG Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.

Thunder Wolves ($9.99)
The world is in danger! Diabolical terrorists are planning total destruction and absolute chaos. However, their plans fail to account for the Thunder Wolves, elite helicopter pilots who fight evil and defend law and order.

PS Vita

Fruit Ninja ($7.99)
Fruit Ninja is a juicy action game enjoyed by millions of players around the world, with squishy, splatty and satisfying fruit carnage! Become the ultimate bringer of sweet, tasty destruction with every slash.

BreakQuest: Extra Evolution (Free)
BreakQuest is back again and it’s FREE for fun! Stunning visuals and shapes, energizing physics and exciting sounds! Enjoy 100 сompletely redesigned action-packed levels, each featuring own colorful design, elements behavior and visual effects. About 50+ weapons and power-up items, an amazing Gravitor which attracts the ball towards the bottom, always-in-charge energy shields and an exclusive unlockable ships and bonuses via “near” gifts support: all this only on PlayStation Vita system!

A-Men ($9.99)
A-MEN, the military strategy title for PlayStation Vita, unfolds at A-Corp, the world’s biggest producer of the robot soldiers, where a massive explosion at the factory has accidentally released hundreds of lethal A-Droids. Get rid of them before they cause chaos around the globe.Embark on a journey through a series of vividly different worlds, featuring multiple challenges with many ways to pass a level and resolve puzzles.

Open Me! ($9.99)
An addictive augmented reality puzzle game for the PS Vita system that challenges players to think “outside the box”. The goal is simple: open the box and collect the items inside. But be prepared – each box has its own unique traps that require you to think creatively.

Bundles

Pure Chess Complete Bundle ($14.99)
Plan your attack in style with the Pure Chess Complete Bundle! Including the full game, all avatars King Motif, Staunton Pawn, Golden Knight, Black & White Knights. All game packs Easter Island, Halloween, Roman, Park, Forest and Battalion. As well as offering the wonderfully soothing soundtrack and dynamic theme. Enjoy all of Pure Chess’ stunning HD visuals – in one incredible package, at a discounted price! Are you a Grandmaster in the making?

Pure Chess Complete Bundle PS Vita ($14.99)
Plan your attack in style with the Pure Chess Complete Bundle! Including the full game, all avatars King Motif, Staunton Pawn, Golden Knight, Black & White Knights. All game packs Easter Island, Halloween, Roman, Park, Forest and Battalion. As well as offering the wonderfully soothing soundtrack and dynamic theme. Enjoy all of Pure Chess’ stunning HD visuals – in one incredible package, at a discounted price! Are you a Grandmaster in the making?

Apps

Visualizer ($2.99)
Q-Games (creators of the award-winning PixelJunk series) presents over 35 high-definition music visualizers that work with your PS3 system’s music library to create the ultimate visual showcase. Liven up any party with the Visualizer, or simply switch it on to add some visual flair to your room.

PS3 Demos

Madden NFL 25
Celebrating 25 years of innovation, the Madden NFL 25 Demo unlocks the power, precision, and creativity of the NFL ball-carrier. Whether you’re a slashing running back, dual-threat QB, or ball-hawking safety, unleash 30 new moves and string together devastating combos with the all-new precision modifier in Madden NFL 25.

Mars: War Logs
The RPG Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.

Saints Row IV: Inauguration Station
Upload characters created or modified in the ‘Presidential Editor’ to play with them in Saints Row IV.
Tip: You can download your Saints Row: The Third characters to update them for Saints Row IV. Browse an online gallery to view thousands of shared community characters.

Thunder Wolves
The world is in danger! Diabolical terrorists are planning total destruction and absolute chaos. However, their plans fail to account for the Thunder Wolves, elite helicopter pilots who fight evil and defend law and order.

PS Vita Demos

A-Men
A-MEN, the military strategy title for PlayStation Vita, unfolds at A-Corp, the world’s biggest producer of the robot soldiers, where a massive explosion at the factory has accidentally released hundreds of lethal A-Droids. Get rid of them before they cause chaos around the globe.Embark on a journey through a series of vividly different worlds, featuring multiple challenges with many ways to pass a level and resolve puzzles.

Open Me!
An addictive augmented reality puzzle game for the PS Vita system that challenges players to think “outside the box”. The goal is simple: open the box and collect the items inside. But be prepared – each box has its own unique traps that require you to think creatively.

PS Vita Add-ons

BreakQuest: Extra Evolution
100 Balls + Bonus ($1.99)
200 Balls + Bonus ($2.99)
500 Balls + Bonus ($3.99)
All Shuttles Unlock ($2.99)
Infinite Ball Unlock ($6.99)

Fruit Ninja
Fruit Ninja Star Fruit 1 ($0.99)
Fruit Ninja Star Fruit 2 ($2.99)
Fruit Ninja Star Fruit 3 ($4.99)
Fruit Ninja Star Fruit 4 ($9.99)
Fruit Ninja Star Fruit 5 ($24.99)

LittleBigPlanet PS Vita
Tearaway Competition Pack (Free)

Open Me!
Pack 1 ($0.99)
Pack 2 ($0.99)
Pack 3 ($0.99)
Pack 4 ($0.99)
Pack 5 ($0.99)
Pack 6 ($0.99)
Pack 7 ($0.99)
Pack 8 ($0.99)
Pack 9 ($0.99)
Pack 10 ($0.99)
Pack 11 ($0.99)
Pack 12 ($0.99)
Super Pack 1 ($5.49)
Super Pack 2 ($5.49)

Orgarhythm
Music Pack Fan Edition (Free)

PS3 Add-ons

Dishonored
The Brigmore Witches ($9.99)

Dynasty Warriors 8
BGM Pack 2 ($1.99)
Custom Theme Set ($1.99)

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory
CPU Candidates (Free)
Gamindustri Memories (Free)
Get The Treasure!! ($0.99)

Injustice: Gods Among Us
Zatanna ($4.99)

LittleBigPlanet 2
Tearaway Competition Pack (Free)

PS3 Avatars

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Adon ($0.49)
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Cody ($0.49)
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Dan ($0.49)
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Dee-Jay ($0.49)
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Fei-Long ($0.49)
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Hakan ($0.49)
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Juri ($0.49)
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Oni ($0.49)
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Yang ($0.49)
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition – Avatar III Bundle ($0.99)

PS3 Themes

Abstract: Glistening Lights Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Amazing Earth: Above the Clouds Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Amazing Earth: Calm Beach Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Anne Stokes Static 1 ($1.99)
Anne Stokes Static 2 ($1.99)
Anne Stokes Static 3 ($1.99)
Dynamic Shifen Waterfall Theme ($2.99)
Final Fantasy XIV Static Theme (FREE)
Military Fighter Jet Missiles Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Shooting Star Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

PSP Themes

Burial Ground Face Food ($1.49)
Burial Ground Hard to Kill Again ($1.49)
Burial Ground Leader of the Pack ($1.49)
Burial Ground Student Body ($1.49)

PS3 Videos

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Caribbean Open-World Gameplay
Chaos Code Trailer
Thief – Garrett The Master Thief Trailer

[source blog.us.playstation.com]