PlayStation Store Update: Lumines, LittleBigPlanet Metal Gear DLC, Suikoden and More

The weekly PlayStation Store update is here a bit earlier than normal, with Sony opting to deliver seasonal cheer now instead of waiting for the...

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The weekly PlayStation Store update is here a bit earlier than normal, with Sony opting to deliver seasonal cheer now instead of waiting for the usual Thursday update.

Notable additions to the PlayStation 3's online store include Q Entertainment's musical-puzzler Lumines Supernova, the promised Metal Gear Solid Level Pack for LittleBigPlanet--complete with the new Paintinator weapon!--and a downloadable re-release of Konami's PSOne RPG Suikoden, playable on both PS3 and PSP.

Of course, you've also got your regular Rock Band and Guitar Hero DLC, along with some price drops and other assorted downloads. The full list follows below:

Downloadable Games

LUMINES Supernova ($14.99)

Indulge in the fusion of puzzle, lights and music! The latest installment to the blockbuster franchise from Tetsuya Mizuguchi and Q Entertainment is packed with brand new skins and modes, exclusive to the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Puzzles, block-dropping beats and video entertainment combine to create a pulse-pounding experience that will keep you playing day after day!

ESRB Rated E

File size: 669 MB

Price Update

Jeopardy (permanent price drop to $9.99)

Add-on Game Content

BUZZ! Quiz TV National Geographic: Undersea ($7.99)

The world famous National Geographic archives brings you the ultimate quiz on aquatic trivia. This BUZZ! Quiz TV quiz pack features over 500 new questions about everything undersea to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz TV game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge your friends and family with new questions and "Show 'em Your Trivia!"

File size: 340 MB

High Velocity Bowling: Patches Pack One (free)

It's time to bowl--High Velocity style! Add this free downloadable Trick Shot Pack to your High Velocity Bowling selection, and get another opportunity for a gold star and some of those tough patches.

File size: 100 KB

High Velocity Bowling: Gutter Bird Ball (free)

It's time to bowl--High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool custom "Gutter Bird Ball" bowling ball, complete with a turkey inside cooked to a delicious golden brown. Download this free bowling ball today.

File size: 1.20 MB

Hot Shots Golf New Character Toro (free)

Happy Holidays everyone from your friends on the Hot Shots golf development team. As a gift from us to you, please enjoy this new playable character "Toro". Toro is a fun loving character who likes to do things the easy way especially in the ways he plays golf.

File size: 100 KB

LittleBigPlanet - Solid Snake Costume ($1.99)

The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this costume to dress up like Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid.

NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.

File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Meryl Silverburgh Costume ($1.99)

The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this costume to dress up like Meryl Silverburgh from Metal Gear Solid.

NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.

File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Screaming Mantis Costume ($1.99)

The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this costume to dress up like Screaming Mantis from Metal Gear Solid.

NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.

File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Raiden Costume ($1.99)

The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this costume to dress up like Raiden from Metal Gear Solid.

NOTE: to download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.

File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet - Metal Gear Solid Costume Kit($5.99)

The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this costume kit to dress up like Screaming Mantis, Meryl Silverburgh, Raiden or Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid.

NOTE: to download these costumes, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.

File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Metal Gear Solid Level Kit ($5.99)

Send Sackboy into a covert world of stealth and intrigue with this downloadable collection of Metal Gear Solid goodies.

NOTE: to download this Level Kit, you must already own LittleBigPlanet.

File size: 1.04 MB

PAIN: Ao No Kutsu Character ($0.99)

Say hello to PAIN’s biggest launchee yet (literally), Ao No Kutsu! Sumo wrestler by day, and Rock & Roll idolizer by night, "The King of Sumo" is available now to serve up the PAIN in mammoth portions.

File size: 100 KB

Disgaea 3 Adell DLC ($1.99)

This package file adds a new custom character called Adell from Disgaea 2.

File size: 100 KB

Disgaea 3 Disgaea 2 Character Pack ($4.99)

This package file adds a new custom characters Adell, Rozalin, Nekomata. You also receive the Disgaea 2 Main Char Theme for free with purchase!

File size: 100 KB

Disgaea 3 Nekomata DLC ($0.99)

This package file adds a new custom character called Nekomata.

File size: 100 KB

Disgaea 3 Rozalin DLC ($1.99)

This package file adds a new custom character called Rozalin from Disgaea 2.

File size: 100 KB

LUMINES Supernova Holiday Pack (free)

This free LUMINES Supernova download pack contains 20 special holiday-themed skins! Seasons greetings from Q Entertainment!

File size: 148 MB

Guitar Hero World Tour

For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com

  • "Because of You" by Nickelback ($1.99)
  • "Light It Up" by Rev Theory ($1.99)
  • "Use Me" by Hinder ($1.99)
  • Hard Rock Track Pack ($5.49) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring "Light It Up" by Rev Theory, "Because of You" by Nickelback, and "Use Me" by Hinder.

  • Reggae Rock Track Pack (free) - Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring "Your Face" by Pepper, "Jimi" by Slightly Stoopid, and "Sacrifice" by Expendables.

File sizes: 38 MB - 44 MB (singles), 118 MB - 123 MB (track packs)

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2

Expand your Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 library by purchasing these tracks.

  • In the Air Tonight ($1.49)
  • Time Of The Season ($1.49)
  • Too Little Too Late ($1.49)

File sizes: 18 MB - 29 MB

Rock Band

Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

  • "DOA" - Foo Fighters ($1.99)
  • "This is a Call" - Foo Fighters ($1.99)
  • "Times Like These" - Foo Fighters ($1.99)
  • Foo Fighters Pack 1 ($5.49) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Foo Fighters Pack 01. This pack includes: "DOA," "This Is A Call," and "Times Like These" by Foo Fighters.

  • "Blue Christmas" - The Pretenders ($0.99)
  • "Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You" - Billy Squier($0.99)
  • "Hanukkah Blessings" - Barenaked Ladies ($0.99)
  • Rockin' the Holidays 2008 Pack ($2.99) - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Rockin' the Holidays 2008 Pack. This pack includes: "Blue Christmas" by The Pretenders, "Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You" by Billy Squier, and "Hanukkah Blessings" by Barenaked Ladies.

File sizes: 15 MB - 35 MB (singles) 65 MB - 94 MB (track packs)

Shaun White Snowboarding Glamour Pack - Regular Edition ($4.99)

Get ready for new gear that's guaranteed to turn heads on the mountain! With new boards, jackets, pants and a bunch more, we will get you outfitted from head to toe in style with this first Shaun White Snowboarding gear pack. Not compatible with the Target Edition. The Target Edition version of this pack is available separately--please be sure to download the correct one for your edition of the game.

File size: 44 MB

Shaun White Snowboarding Glamour Pack - Target Edition ($4.99)

Get ready for new gear that's guaranteed to turn heads on the mountain! With new boards, jackets, pants and a bunch more, we will get you outfitted from head to toe in style with this first Shaun White Snowboarding gear pack. Only compatible with the Target Edition. The regular edition version of this pack is available separately--please be sure to download the correct one for your edition of the game.

File size: 44 MB

Game Demos (free)

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest Demo

Download The Lord of the Rings: Conquest online multiplayer demo and choose your side! Fight for either Good or Evil in the battle for Middle-earth!

File size: 1.28 GB

Game Videos (free)

PULSE 12/23 Edition

PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network is a free high definition video showcase of what’s happening right now on PlayStation. Featuring new game releases, demos, movie and television arrivals available for your PS3 and PSP systems, PULSE is a fast-paced new source to keep you connected and informed about the world of PlayStation. Hosted by Christina Lee.

File size: 184 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Disgaea 2 Character Theme ($0.99)

File size: 1.38 MB

The Dark Knight: Batman Theme ($1.99)

File size: 2.37 MB

The Dark Knight: Harvey Dent Theme ($1.99)

File size: 1.92 MB

The Dark Knight: Joker Theme ($1.99)

File size: 2.36 MB

Resident Evil: Degeneration Theme (free)

File size: 7.59 MB

University of Virginia ($1.99)

File size: 5.20 MB

School Girls ($1.49)

File size: 4.82 MB

Digital Blast ($1.49)

File size: 5.92 MB

Bikini Photo Shoot ($1.99)

File size: 5.29 MB

Alpine Winters ($1.49)

File size: 6.16 MB

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

Savage Moon Wallpaper 1

File size: 223 KB (HD) 949 KB (1080)

Savage Moon Wallpaper 2

File size: 198 KB (HD) 953 KB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games

* Suikoden ($5.99) (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Enter an ancient world full of bravey, mysticism, and romance as you discover your true destiny in this epic RPG. Head up the Liberation Army and gather up to 108 companions to join your struggle, and call the shots in large-scale warfare. Download this PS one classic today!

File size: 332 MB

Chris Faylor was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

From The Chatty
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    December 23, 2008 4:22 PM

    Suikoden? That's fucking awesome. Now get the fuck on giving us the games that had US releases back in the day, and are already on the Japanese PSN, like Xenogears, SaGa Frontier, etc.

    • reply
      December 25, 2008 10:13 PM

      saga frontier is about all i play on my ps3 haha

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      January 2, 2009 11:31 PM

      yea, bring Xenogears and FF-VII to PSN Sony.

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