Playstation Store Update (04-17-2012)

This week’s Playstation Store update has a couple of huge titles for everyone to enjoy, particularly the first home release of arcade shooter House of the Dead 4 on Playstation 3 and the release of Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention on the Playstation Vita. Short on cash this week? You can download a demo for physics-based pinball game Stardrone Extreme for PS Vita or free Vita app Paint Park, which lets players create and share sketches and drawings.

Playstation Plus members are also treated to exclusive early access to the beta for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, as well as a free download of Frogger Returns and 30 percent off House of the Dead 4.

Also available this week are downloadable content for Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception and a full download of Dead Rising 2: Off the Record for PS3.

Hit the jump to see the rest of this week’s Playstation Store update.

PlayStation Plus

Free Downloads: Frogger Returns
Full Game Trials: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
NHL 12
Free Avatars and Themes: THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4 GOLDMAN AVATAR
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4 JAMES AVATAR
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4 KATE AVATAR
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4 DYNAMIC THEME
Discounts: THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4
Sonic CD
Alien Syndrome
Super Monkey Ball Adventure
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Maps & Modes DLC Bundle
Betas Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier

PSN Games

The House Of The Dead 4 ($9.99)
Save the world from nuclear disaster while old enemies and evil creatures stand in your way in this exciting shooting game. Enhanced graphics, co-op play, and PlayStation Move motion controller compatibility bring an intense arcade experience right to your living room.
ESRB rated M
File size 3.97 GB

PS Vita Games

Stardrone Extreme (+ Trial) ($3.99)
StarDrone Extreme is a high-speed action thriller with a mix of arcade action, pinball, breakout, physics and collect-the-objects. Cause your attackers to crash with rapid speed while collecting gems and power-up enhancements.
ESRB rated E
File size 136 MB

Disgaea 3: Absence Of Detention ($39.99)
Take a field trip any time you want with Mao, Raspberyl, Almaz, and the rest of the Evil Academy gang when Disgaea 3 returns on the PlayStation Vita system! Feel the cool breeze blow through your hair as you Magichange while sitting at the top of a hill, looking down on the beautiful city below.
ESRB rated T
File size 2.04 GB

PS3 Full Games

Dead Rising 2 Off The Record ($19.99)
Dead Rising 2 Off the Record, sees photojournalist and original hero of Dead Rising’s Willamette incident, Frank West take center stage as players experience a reimagining of the Fortune City outbreak.
ESRB rated M
File size 5.34 GB

NHL 12 ($59.99)
Experience the glory of becoming a legend with NHL 12 by shattering the records of some of the greatest to ever play the game, including Gretzky, Lemieux, Howe, and more.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 6.9 GB

PS Vita Demos (Free)

Stardrone Extreme Demo
StarDrone Extreme is a high-speed action thriller with a mix of arcade action, pinball, breakout, physics and collect-the-objects. Cause your attackers to crash with rapid speed while collecting gems and power-up enhancements. Explore the level to find key power-ups and earn more points that will ultimately let you compete against the world on the StarDrone leaderboard.
ESRB rated E
File size 136 MB

PS3 Add-ons

UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Maps & Modes DLC Bundle ($29.99)
Grab this bundle and save on your favorite maps and modes for UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception multiplayer! Included are Flashback Map Pack #1, Co-Op Adventure Pack, Flashback Map Pack #2, Co-Op Shade Survival, and Drake’s Deception Map Pack!
File size 100 KB

MotorStorm RC Add ons (x3) (free – $0.49)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB

Disney Universe – Neverland – Level Pack ($4.99)
The Disney Universe adventure continues with a new downloadable level pack featuring Disney’s Peter Pan. Suit up and battle through magical Neverland in some of your favorite costumes, including Mr. Smee, Wendy, Michael, John and the mischievous lostboy, Slightly. Each costume comes with its own upgradeable tool.
File size 672 MB

Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning – Teeth Of Naros ($9.99)
In an epic new journey filled with tons of side quests, adventure through a paradise seen by few, and for good reason. Ascend to the floating city above Teeth of Naros and get a glimpse into the future of Amalur.
File size 1.46 GB

Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City – Echo Six Expansion Pack 1 ($9.99)
3 tough new Spec Ops missions. Spec Ops continue to hunt for evidence that proves Umbrella’s guilt in the outbreak. The missions take you across the city. First to City Hall and deadly USS sniper squads; then to Umbrella’s secret underground facility and a brutal encounter with the Nemesis; finally through the city sewers and a desperate rescue mission and battle with G-Birkin.
File size 983 MB

Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 DLC 74 – 87 (free)
Add on content.
File size 100 KB – 7.5 MB

Ninja Gaiden 3 Adds on(x7) ($1.99 – $9.99)
Various add on content.
File size 138 KB – 828 KB

UFC Undisputed 3 Add ons (x2) ($4.99 each)
Various add on content.
File size 2.5 KB

Breaking The Law By Judas Priest ($2.99)
File size 2 MB

Rocksmith
Living After Midnight By Judas Priest ($2.99)
File size 2.68 MB

Painkiller By Judas Priest ($2.99)
File size 4.86 MB

Judas Priest Song Pack (Bundle) ($7.99)
File size 9.55 MB

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

  • Funhouse – Pink ($1.99)
  • Get the Party Started – Pink ($1.99)
  • Sober – Pink ($1.99)
  • P!NK PACK 01 ($6.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: P!NK PACK 01. This pack includes Funhouse, Get the Party Started and Sober. By Pink

File size: 23 – 37 MB (singles), 117 MB (track pack)

Rock Band Network v2.0

  • Do Your Thing – Powerman 5000 ($1.99)
  • Furimmer Verloren – Anarchy Club ($0.99)
  • King of Everything – Anarchy Club ($0.99)
  • Welcome to the Skalocaust – Sunny Side Up ($0.99)
  • Scissorlips – Rishloo ($0.99)

File size: 27 – 44 MB (singles)

PS Vita Add-Ons

MotorStorm RC Add ons (x3) (free – $0.49)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB

Stardrone Extreme Skip ($0.99)
The Level Skip DLC allows player to skip any level to play further. It works only when there is a locked level following the current level. You have to buy the Level Skip DLC only once, during the first time you intend to use it. Once purchased it lasts forever. Please note that you still have to finish levels in order to score points and earn medals.
File size 100 KB

Ridge Racer Add ons (x5) (free – $6.99)
Various add on content.
File size 3.7 MB – 46.1 MB

Dynasty Warriors Next Add ons (x19) (free – $9.99)
Various add on content.
File size 635 KB – 11.37 MB

Avatars

The House Of The Dead 4 Zombie Avatar ($0.49)

Game Videos (free)

Bioshock Infinite: Heavy Hitters – Handyman Trailer

The House Of The Dead 4 Announcement Trailer

The House Of The Dead 4 Launch Trailer

Sleeping Dogs: Story Trailer

Lego Batman 2: Dc Super Heros Debut Trailer

PS Vita Videos (free)

Stardrone Extreme Launch Trailer

PS3 Themes

SSX: Defy Reality Theme (free)

NBA Dynamic Themes (x29) ($2.99 each)

Dynamic Pirates Theme ($2.99)

Bundles

Mercury Hg + Rare Earth Bundle ($4.99)
File size 127 MB

PS Vita Apps

Paint Park App
Compatible with PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system only.
Use easy touchscreen controls to make simple sketches and detailed drawings with Paint Park – the first exclusive art app for PlayStation Vita system.
Play alone or with friends and see what you can create.
File size 36.9 MB

[Via Playstation Blog]