This week’s PlayStation Store update brought along this months issue of Qore, and two new downloadable games. Below you’ll catch the list of the update.
Qore
Qore Episode 08: January, 2009 ($2.99)
Episode 08 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network travels to the Netherlands to go inside Guerrilla and get an exclusive look at one of the new year’s most anticipated games, Killzone 2.
Price Update
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames – Blow It Up Again DLC Pack ($1.99)
Rock Band tracks: “Are You Dead Yet,” “Hay Poco Rock n Roll,” “Ready, Set, Go!”, “The Real World,” “Tempted,” “Tutto E Possible” ($1.99)
Downloadable Games
Cuboid ($9.99)
A stunning 3D puzzle game in which players navigate ancient ruins and lush environments, maneuvering a rectangular block through mystical exits. Cuboid’s 66 twisted levels will bend your mind with their addictive puzzles, and engage the senses with amazing graphics and soothing music, immersing you in a surrealistic puzzle world.
ESRB Rated E
Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom ($9.99)
The classic game comes to the PlayStation Network, combining the hottest features of Mahjong into a single game featuring a narrated story mode that whisks players away into a storybook adventure, revealing hand-illustrated ancient Chinese tales. Mahjong Tales delivers multiple game modes and features trophy support.
ESRB Rated E
Add-on Game Content
NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 6 (free)
Download Storm Pack 6 and unleash legendary ninja Anko as your support character in battle. The Storm Pack 6 also contains new Ultimate Mission to engage!
Tom Clancy’s EndWar Faction Elite Pack ($3.75)
Unlock the 3 most elite battalions and some of the most advanced unit upgrades of Tom Clancy’s EndWar. Exclusive battalions include the legendary JSF 15th Special Operations, Spetsnaz Alpha Brigade, and Enforcer Corps Battlegroup 1. This download also grants immediate access to 6 exclusive unit upgrades (2 per faction).
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 Roster Update ($4.99)
Four New Superstars and Six Alternate Costumes! Download this pack and play as WWE Superstars Evan Bourne, Ted DiBiase, Super Crazy and Charlie Haas. Also includes a masked version of Kane, Kelly Kelly and Maria in Mrs. Claus outfits and alternate attire for Chris Jericho, MVP, Edge, Rey Mysterio. For song credits, please visit http://www.thq.com/svr2009.
Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com
- “Por La Boca Vive El Pez” by Fito & Fitipaldis ($1.99)
- “Johnny” by Di-Rect ($1.99)
- “Degenerated” by Backyard Babies ($1.99)
- European Track Pack 02 ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Johnny” by Di-Rect, “Por La Boca Vive El Pez” by Fito & Fitipaldis, and “Degenerated” by Backyard Babies. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visitwww.RockBand.com.
- “Hymn 43″ – Jethro Tull ($1.99)
- “Space Truckin’” – Deep Purple ($1.99)
- “Funk #49″ – James Gang ($1.99)
- “Take Back the City” – Snow Patrol ($1.99)
Rock Revolution
For music credits, visit the Rock Revolution section of www.konami.com.
- “Cemetery Gates” ($1.50)
- “Mouth For War” ($1.50)
- “This Love” ($1.50)
- “5 Minutes Alone” ($1.50)
- “I’m Broken″ ($1.50)
- Pantera Pack Track Pack ($5.50) – The “Pantera Pack” includes cover versions of “Cemetery Gates”, “Mouth for War”, “This Love”, “5 Minutes Alone”, and “I’m Broken” made famous by Pantera. Expand your Rock Revolution track library by purchasing this track pack.
December 15
The reason why Tekken 6 went multi-platformMany Playstation 3 owners felt betrayed when they heard Namco decided to go multi-platform with the newest edition in the Tekken Franchise.
Having developed the game since the Playstation (1) Katsuhiro Harada, Game Design Manager tells us that he understand some fans are disappointed.
A great deal of fans who only have an Xbox and really want to play Tekken, which is the number one in the fighting genre. And we just had so many fans that said “we really want to get our hands on it, but can’t.” So we wanted to answer those fans. And it’s also the timing at this point – at the moment we have two high spec consoles on the market at the same time; the Xbox has a huge installed base in Europe and America. So it was more about trying to answer the fans’ requests and having as many as possible be able to get the game
The fighting system has been given a little upgrade, where you will be able to continue a combo once your opponent hits the ground to and bounces back or with perfect timing carry them to a wall and do more damage.
On the popularity of the game, Harada thinks that due to the big and varied fan base Tekken really separates them for their other big competitors in the genre. And by (finally) adding level changes when you hit somebody hard through a wooden floor, strategy gets a bigger role.
Another feature is the rage system, which we known from games like Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm where you will receive a boost in your attacking power when your health bar is almost depleted.
Add that with character customization Namco is doing everything to keep their fan demand pleased.
Expect the Playstation 3 version of the game to hit the shelves in the 3Q of 2009, though nothing is sure about this date as rumours have spread about a possible earlier release for the Xbox 360 version.
September 18
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Limited EditionYes, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm will be getting its own Collectors Edition. Pre-orders will begin on November. Here’s the full description, and details where you can pre-order it at:
The gorgeous PS3-exclusive anime fighter will be getting its own primo pack. It’ll come packaged in a deluxe SteelBook™ (it’s really trademarked) case featuring alternate artwork with a protective slip cover. Each Limited Edition bundle will include an exclusive soundtrack music CD featuring 18 original tracks, an individually numbered limited edition Laser Cell™ depicting Naruto and Sasuke in battle, and two exclusive limited edition collectible cards. The Limited Edition will go for a $10 premium, with a retail price of $69.99. It will be available through GameStop, Best Buy, GameCrazy, Amazon.com and other select retailers this November(not October, as previously announced).
At the Atari Press Conference in Leipzig, the CyberConnect2 President Hiroshi Matsuyama announced that downloadable content will be released for Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm on Day One. Nothing was detailed what will be included within the content.
A developer revealed that there will be no trophy support for Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm. The developer also went into what future downloadable content will hold.
For the DLC, we’re planning on giving you exactly what you asked for; some of them are compelling missions and awesome support characters that you can freely unleash as you wish.
The developer went as far as to hint that there might be a sequel to Ninja Storm.
…all I can say now is, enjoy STORM 1 and maybe, just maybe, we’ll give good news to our fans who is sure to get a blast from this game.”
Here’s 16 screenshots of Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm. The shots are from the latest Qore issue (2), from the trailer that was shown. Check them out after the break.
The latest issue of Qore features coverage on Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm and is believed to feature a whopping 25 characters in the game to choose from. According to the game designers, you can choose from 25 different characters in total with additional support characters.
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Screenshots.
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Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm is a Playstation 3 exclusive fighting game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco Bandai Games. Ninja Storm is due to be released fall of 2008.
Below are 22 in-game screenshots, so check them out!
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, a Playstation 3 exclusive fighting game by Namco Bandai Games. A demo of Naruto will be available on the 17th of July with other goodies available through July. To find out more, click here.
Here are 5 high resolution screenshots of Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, good enough to save as your wallpaper.
A playable demo of Playstation 3 exclusive fighting game, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm is to get a demo on the 17th of July 2008. Not only that but July will be packed with Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm goodies.
These include:
- Downloadable demo: A NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM demo will be available for free download from the PLAYSTATION Network for all users on July 17, allowing players to enjoy the game’s massive one-on-one 3D ninja battles before the game ships to stores this fall. Featuring single player and head-to-head multiplayer modes, the demo lets players do battle as Naruto or Kakashi with special ninja support characters.
- Consumer event appearances: NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM will be playable at Anime Expo 2008 (July 3-6, Los Angeles Convention Center) and Comic-Con International: San Diego (July 23-27, San Diego Convention Center), two of the summer’s biggest public events, allowing attendees to test their skills against other Naruto fans in multiplayer battles.
- Official Tournament: Starting at Anime Expo 2008 and Comic-Con International: San Diego, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. will be hosting an official NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM tournament at various public events throughout the summer. In a series of head-to-head matches, winners and runners-up will receive valuable and exciting prizes.
- Qore: NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM will be featured in the July installment of Qore: Presented by the PLAYSTATION Network, available for download on July 3. Featuring exclusive interviews and video content, this high-definition interactive lifestyle gaming program offers fans a behind the scenes look at the making of the game as well as early access to the downloadable demo.
“Developed by CyberConnect2, NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM will launch exclusively for the PLAYSTATION 3 system this fall”