Fresh mess

After a somewhat slow start to the year, the North American PlayStation Store is officially back into the swing of things. The first update of February is a real wallet drainer, with the likes of Dustforce, King Oddball, and Surge Deluxe all vying for your attention. Elsewhere, PlayStation Plus members will be able to obtain Outlast for free, while Dark Souls II and South Park: The Stick of Truth are both available to pre-order.

PS3 Pre-Order

Dark Souls II ($59.99)
Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, Dark Souls II is the highly anticipated sequel to the punishing 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward. Dark Souls II brings the franchise’s renowned difficulty & gripping gameplay innovations to both single and multiplayer experiences.

South Park: The Stick of Truth ($59.99)
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park: The Stick of Truth.

Tales of Symphonia Chronicles ($39.99)
Experience the complete Tales of Symphonia adventure like never before with Tales of Symphonia Chronicles.The original Tales of Symphonia series has been remastered with enhanced visuals, additional content and a dual audio track including both English and Japanese voices and the original Japanese theme songs.

PS4 Games

Outlast ($19.99)
In the remote mountains of Colorado, horrors wait inside Mount Massive Asylum. A long-abandoned home for the mentally ill, recently re-opened by the “research and charity” branch of the transnational Murkoff Corporation, the asylum has been operating in strict secrecy… until now. Outlast is a true survival horror experience which aims to show that the most terrifying monsters of all come from the human mind.

PS3 Games

Adam’s Venture Chronicles ($11.99)
Join Adam Venture in this epic journey set in the roaring 1920’s. Together with Evelyn they are on a quest to find ancient artifacts in this exhilarating non-violent adventure game. Solve ingenious puzzles and embark on breathtaking platform challenges to outsmart the evil Clairvoix Corporation.

Castlestorm Complete Edition ($14.99)
The clouds bring rumors of war…It’s Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controlling the battle in real time, players will harness the power of medieval artillery, manage a fearsome ground attack, and cast powerful spells! CastleStorm features a story-driven solo campaign, a custom castle editor, online multiplayer, co-op modes, and more. Building castles and knocking them down has never been so much fun!

Truck Racer ($39.99)
Take control of five tons of metal and power, and floor it until you reach the finish line!
Drive fully destructible trucks in Championship, Time Attack, Elimination and Quick Race. Get rid of opponents trying to block your way and make a reputation for yourself! Customize your vehicle from the engine to the paint, choose among 48 tracks and face your friends in Online or Local multiplayer for maximum destruction!

Dustforce ($9.99)
Clean up the world with style! As an acrobatic janitor, you are an adept force against dust and disorder. Leap and dash off walls and ceilings, and deftly traverse precarious environments. Cleanse each level swiftly and thoroughly to achieve mastery in this 2D sweep-’em-up platformer.

Furmins + Stardrone Extreme Bundle ($8.99)
We are proudly presents Furmins and StarDrone Extreme in a single bundle only on PS Vita: Furmins is a unique blend of physics based set-up-and-go puzzle gameplay and real-time interactions. StarDrone Extreme is a high-speed action thriller with a mix of arcade action, pinball, breakout, physics and collect-the-objects.

PS Vita Games

Dustforce ($9.99)
Clean up the world with style! As an acrobatic janitor, you are an adept force against dust and disorder. Leap and dash off walls and ceilings, and deftly traverse precarious environments. Cleanse each level swiftly and thoroughly to achieve mastery in this 2D sweep-’em-up platformer.

King Oddball ($5.99)
End the world with boulders! The King swings a boulder back and forth with his tongue and you get to release it by pressing a button. Time the release accurately and crush as many targets as possible with each boulder. Simple but addictive!

Surge Deluxe ($4.99)
A new energy source provides humanity with enormous electrical power, but by-product materials build up fast, and must be constantly cleared to keep pressure levels in check. Shatter the dangerous by-products by routing electrical surges between matching blocks, and then vent pressure in huge blasts to buy you more time! Surge Deluxe puts sizzling electrical energy at your fingertips!

PS2 Classic

Trapt ($9.99)
Princess Allura must save her kingdom by luring her enemies into traps she has set. Chain together the perfect snares to outsmart her foes.

PSOne Classic

Gex: Enter the Gecko ($5.99)
After a few years in solitude, Gex is called out of his home to go up against his nemesis, Rez, who is out to control the world yet again.

Beta

Ace Combat Infinity
The Ultimate Flight Shooting Game. Put yourself into the pilot seat of real aircraft and tear across realistic skies! Fly around freely and shoot down all the enemies you see!

Beta Test Version
Two missions can be played in both ‘Online Co-Op Missions’, in which players collaborate online to take down enemies, and ‘Campaign’ which follows a set story. Aircraft types available to the rank of Second Lieutenant can be obtained. (This is the highest rank that you can achieve in this version).

Demos

Dustforce (PS Vita)
Dustforce (PS3)
King Oddball (PS Vita)
Ethan: Meteor Hunter (PS3)

PS4 Add-ons

Killzone Shadow Fall
Athena VO Pack ($3.99)
Groovy OWL skin ($1.99)
Zebra OWL skin ($1.99, Free for Season Pass)

PS3 Add-ons

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
Private Paradise Set ($24.99)

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate: Core Fighters
Ayane’s Private Paradise ($2.99)
Christie Private Paradise ($2.99)
Costume Catalog 09 (Free)
Helena’s Private Paradise ($2.99)
Hitomi’s Private Paradise ($2.99)
Kasumi’s Private Paradise ($2.99)
Kokoro’s Private Paradise ($2.99)
Leifang Private Paradise ($2.99)
Lisa’s Private Paradise ($2.99)
Mila’s Private Paradise ($2.99)
Momiji’s Private Paradise ($2.99)
Rachel’s Private Paradise ($2.99)
Tina’s Private Paradise ($2.99)
Tropical Sexy Ayane ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Christie ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Helena ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Hitomi ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Kasumi ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Leifang ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Lisa ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Mila ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Momiji ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Pai ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Rachel ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Sarah ($1.99)
Tropical Sexy Tina ($1.99)

Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness
Eclair ($2.99)
Gig ($2.99)
Human Priere ($2.99)
Nisa ($2.99)
Overlord Priere ($2.99)
Plume ($2.99)

Rocksmith 2014
R.E.M. – Überlin ($2.99)
R.E.M. – Everybody Hurts ($2.99)
R.E.M. – Shiny Happy People ($2.99)
R.E.M. – The One I Love ($2.99)
R.E.M. – What’s The Frequency Kenneth? ($2.99)
R.E.M. Song Pack ($11.99)
Straightener – From Noon Till Dawn ($2.99)
Straightener – Rocksteady ($2.99)

The Wolf Among Us
Episode 2: Smoke & Mirrors ($4.99)

PS3 Themes

Anne Stokes: The Blessing Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Calendar: Alpine Summer Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Calendar: Cherry Blossom Warrior Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Calendar: Colorful Bounce Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Calendar: House of the Spirit Blade Dynamic Theme ($1.99)
Calendar: Night Reflection Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Calendar: Zombie Pirates Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Contact Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Invaders Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Moon Reaver Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Paranormal Activity 3 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Paranormal Activity 4 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Paranormal Activity Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Revenge of the Gherkinoids Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Witch’s Lair Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

[source blog.us.playstation.com]