US PlayStation Store Update 5/8

[Gorvi]

It's Thursday again, and as usual, we have another PS Store update, from the PlayStation Blog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/05/08/playstation-store-update-33/#comment-60251):

PS3:
PixelJunk Monsters: Encore ($6)
Haze Demo
Bourne Conspiracy Demo
GRID Demo
Weekly Rock Band DLC

PSP:
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 2 Demo

Nice to see PJM get expanded, I still need to grab the original. But a SOCOM: FTB2 demo? Really? The game came out 18 months ago......

[bapenguin]

If I get time after the Wings game tonight, I'd really like to try the Haze demo co-op.

[violentp]

It was a long shot but considering that Suikoden was recently listed on the ESRB website for PSP/PS3, I was hopeful.

[Greeble]

This is a very nice update. Finally we get to see if Haze is any good and my wife and I have been looking forward to the PJM expansion since we first heard about it.

[futhamucka]

I'm very excited to play the GRID demo, especially after seeing some videos of it. I grabbed the Haze demo from the UK store last night. I'm not that interested in shooters generally, but the online co-op in the demo is interesting.

[Cyndair]

I'm anxious to try out Haze. I want to see if all the "mehs" have been founded or not.

[mkelehan]

Disappointed that the Siren remake trailer that's on the EU marketplace isn't out here. I'm going to guess that, like Siren 2, it'll only be in Japan and Europe. Good thing PS3 games are region-free, and the NTSC/PAL distinction doesn't make a lick of difference when you're in HD.

[UnderHero5]

I will be downloading the PJM expansion after work tonight. My fiance and I have been waiting for it for a while now!

Such a fun coop game.

[Evil Avatar]

I was just on the PS3 store a few minutes ago and the Haze demo wasn't live yet.

[futhamucka]

How about GRID?

[Xerxes]

Haze demo is something ot look into I guess. Otherwise, nothing. I do need to get the PS3 Echochrome although I'm only on line B of the psp version.

[lost]

PSN download speeds are ridiculous.

I disagree with paying for online services in which I then pay for other stuff BUT in the time it took to download the GRID demo from Live I got 20% of the Haze demo.

Going to steal the Bourne demo from your country, doesn't appear us Europeans are allowed it at the same time.

[brokenFUN]

Looks like SCE is finally rolling in the goods after there 3 weeks of drought.

[brokenFUN]

Nice to see PJM get expanded, I still need to grab the original. But a SOCOM: FTB2 demo? Really? The game came out 18 months ago......


I don't understand your criticism at all. This is a good thing. Just because the game isn't the latest breed of game doesn't mean they shouldn't realest free content for it.

[Spigot]

But a SOCOM: FTB2 demo? Really? The game came out 18 months ago......
Sounds like a rush job for the Playstation Online team :)

[Gorvi]

Looks like SCE is finally rolling in the goods after there 3 weeks of drought.
Drought? echochrome came out last week.
I don't understand your criticism at all. This is a good thing. Just because the game isn't the latest breed of game doesn't mean they shouldn't realest free content for it.
I'm just saying it's odd that they put the demo up for a game that's a year and a half old, that's all. The demo has been out there for a while, though, so I guess it's good that it's finally available on the PSN. Maybe this means that all the demos that came out before they started doing PSP releases on the PSN will go up too.

[Anthony W]

Cool, guess I will check out Haze.

[Evil Avatar]

Haze is available now on the PS3 store, it is like 1.4 GB!!!

I'll be online really late tonight if anyone wants to do some co-op. My PS3 user ID is Agent Red.

[Evil Avatar]

Drought? echochrome came out last week.

Is that any good? I'm thinking about trying the demo for the PSP.

[Xerxes]

Is that any good? I'm thinking about trying the demo for the PSP.

I love it and I've only been working the first 8 puzzles over and over again trying to beat my previous time. I got my A course speed to about 2 minutes. I tried the second row of 8 this morning and that shit took me 16 minutes. I think the control for making the blocks snap doesn't do exactly what I see that it should. Also the guy ALWAYS favors his left so sometimes he'll be on the wrong path.

[youngballa14]

OMG OMG the new Bourne Conspiracy Demo is out yessss. i love all the movies and the game better rock..

[bapenguin]

Haze is available now on the PS3 store, it is like 1.4 GB!!!

I'll be online really late tonight if anyone wants to do some co-op. My PS3 user ID is Agent Red.

You know what - I don't have you on my PS3 friends list. LOL

[Xerxes]

You know what - I don't have you on my PS3 friends list. LOL

My ps3 Friends list is empty. Hmm... Another reason I need to turn my PS3 on sooner or later.

[mister_slim]

WipeOut HD looks fucking beautiful. Nice remix too. That series has me wrapped around it's little finger.

[ReaverX]

Haze is available now on the PS3 store, it is like 1.4 GB!!!

I'll be online really late tonight if anyone wants to do some co-op. My PS3 user ID is Agent Red.

Sent you an invite.

My ps3 Friends list is empty. Hmm... Another reason I need to turn my PS3 on sooner or later.

Sent you one as well.

[rein]

I started the Haze download but it is unlikely it will be finished in time for me to play it tonight. If I do get on it tonight I will be up for some coop.

[Codicier]

Played Haze single player.

Nectar was kinda cool but overall the game was very meh. I expected the effects of Nectar to be much more trippy and alter my perception of the game reality more but it's mostly just like a powerup effect. I also pictured the effects of wanting nectar to be much more jarring. Overall the main gimmick doesn't feel all that compelling and without that mechanic the game is just another shooter.

Dialog was ok though, or at least it wasn't profoundly stupid. I sort of see what they're going for with the story but it just doesn't seem like the execution is all there imho.

[Purple Santa]

My PS3 should be back from repair tomorrow, so i'm looking at the demos of Haze and Grid. I need to d/l PixelJunk monsters.

[violentp]

I hear co-op?

[Rogue_hunter]

co-op sounds good, just need to download the demo. check my sig for my PSN ID.

[Mashidar]

It was a long shot but considering that Suikoden was recently listed on the ESRB website for PSP/PS3, I was hopeful.

Man how I would love to get details about a new Suikoden game for the PS3. Also I think there was a version in japan for the PSP that was Suikoden one and two on the same disc so I wonder if the PSP version is this.

If so that would be really nice.

[lost]

Unimpressed with the Haze demo.

Generic-city.

[violentp]

Man how I would love to get details about a new Suikoden game for the PS3. Also I think there was a version in japan for the PSP that was Suikoden one and two on the same disc so I wonder if the PSP version is this.

If so that would be really nice.

I own an original copy of Suikoden and have yet played it. I might sell it if this turns out to be true. I just haven't been able to validate the high cost of Suikoden 2 to finish my collection. I'd rather spend it on a mint Phantasy Star 2.

[Gorvi]

I own an original copy of Suikoden and have yet played it. I might sell it if this turns out to be true. I just haven't been able to validate the high cost of Suikoden 2 to finish my collection. I'd rather spend it on a mint Phantasy Star 2.
I actually had 2 copies of Suikoden 2 at one point, both found in the same EB Games at seperate times in absolute pristine condition for $15. Just sayin'. ;)

[violentp]

I actually had 2 copies of Suikoden 2 at one point, both found in the same EB Games at seperate times in absolute pristine condition for $15. Just sayin'. ;)

Don't talk to me dude. Also I noticed you said "had". May I inquire?

[Gorvi]

Don't talk to me dude. Also I noticed you said "had". May I inquire?
I sold one last year when I realized it wasn't really going to go up in value anymore.

I actually have the entire Suikoden series sitting on my shelf other than V, but I've been thinking of just selling them off recently. I started the first game maybe 6 months ago, got 15 hours in, and really lost interest. I want to go back and finish it, but I just can't get myself to do it.

[Spigot]

Sadly, my copy of Suikoden II is scratched to the point where my PS1 and PS2 can't read past the section where I am. I think I had about 70 stars at that point too. Grr...

[violentp]

I sold one last year when I realized it wasn't really going to go up in value anymore.

I actually have the entire Suikoden series sitting on my shelf other than V, but I've been thinking of just selling them off recently. I started the first game maybe 6 months ago, got 15 hours in, and really lost interest. I want to go back and finish it, but I just can't get myself to do it.

Funny, I've tried to play the first one a few times and it doesn't quite grip me. Suikoden 3 on the other hand was amazing.

[lost]

Also unimpressed by Bourne.

I can make my own action, you don't have to script it all for me.

[Dukefrukem]

anyone play Haze yet?? how is it??

[Dukefrukem]

Played Haze single player.

Nectar was kinda cool but overall the game was very meh. I expected the effects of Nectar to be much more trippy and alter my perception of the game reality more but it's mostly just like a powerup effect. I also pictured the effects of wanting nectar to be much more jarring. Overall the main gimmick doesn't feel all that compelling and without that mechanic the game is just another shooter.

Dialog was ok though, or at least it wasn't profoundly stupid. I sort of see what they're going for with the story but it just doesn't seem like the execution is all there imho.

I was expecting a reaction like this. :-\

[Codicier]

I was expecting a reaction like this. :-\

and............?

[boratika]

Words can not express how much I need more PixelJunk Monsters. Credit Card is coming out!