American PSN Store updates for July 19th
by Jem Alexander 
{ Jul 19th 2007 at 6:35PM }
The EU PSN got updated earlier today with a demo of The Darkness. All very exciting. Until we see what's up on the US store. Oh how we cried with envy. Seriously, lots of tears. Anyway, here's the list of updates for this week:- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night PS1 game for PSP/PS3 ($9.99)
- inFAMOUS E3 Trailer (free)
- Two Gran Turismo 5 Prologue E3 Trailers (free)
- Ratchet and Clank: Future Trailer (free)
- Heavenly Sword Making-of video (free)
- The Brothers Solomon Movie trailer (free)
- Resident Evil: Extinction Movie trailer (free)
- I Am Legend Movie trailer (free)
- The Big One Movie trailer (free)
- Underdog Movie trailer (free)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
RPG @ Jul 19th 2007 6:38PM
I own SotN already, thank you...
humpty @ Jul 19th 2007 6:39PM
HOLY F*CK YEA.... WAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Andy @ Jul 19th 2007 6:43PM
No Darkness demo. Maybe next week.
"Two Gran Turismo 5 Prologue E3 Trailer"
Isn't there only one?
Sal @ Jul 19th 2007 6:46PM
That really pisses me off. What the hell Sony? XBOX Live is literally getting like 4 demos a week and we haven't gotten one demo in 3 weeks. How bout' working a little closer with your third parties to get them to give you a demo so we can be happy?
I already have SOTN and a new PSone game shouldn't even count as a new release because it's already out. Thanks Sony, just thanks. You could of at least thrown us a demo of Heavenly Sword or Lair or Ratchet & Clank, or any of your other 120 upcoming games.
Sal @ Jul 19th 2007 6:47PM
Here is a list of those 120 upcoming games:
http://www.ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=86124
Solace @ Jul 19th 2007 6:52PM
@Sal
Nucleus demo came out last week. if you love XBL so much, then great - go pay for your service. i'll enjoy my free PSN account, TYVM...
Sal @ Jul 19th 2007 6:54PM
@Solace
Well, I do have a 360 Gold Account too, but all the demos and stuff on XBOX Live are free, so there is no difference in that. Even with a silver free account, I can get the same things I can with the gold. Not trying to start an argument, but Sony is my favorite console and they need to step their game up to win.
upz @ Jul 19th 2007 6:58PM
Aren't demos on XBL free though? As in, you can download them with a Silver membership? I also have to admit that the numerous XBL demos have me a bit jealous. I was hoping for Heavenly Sword, but looks like no luck this week.
I'm not getting SotN since I'll be buying Dracula X for PSP which includes SotN, but this is a great sign nonetheless. I think this is the first third party PS1 game on the US PSN, meaning more is likely to come. FFVII anyone?
Solace @ Jul 19th 2007 7:03PM
well it was already announced that Heavenly Sword demo's coming next week, so...
it takes time to make games and demos. i'd rather them have a kick arse E3 like they did and put polish on their games than waste that time throwing together some half-baked demo. it's not "5 guys programming in their basement" anymore.
heck, Nintendo doesn't give demos at all, and you had to subscribe to a magazine or buy your demoes for the PS2.
not trying to argue either, but it just seems a little much to expect demos every single week so early into the PS3's lifespan.
GodisaMyth @ Jul 19th 2007 7:03PM
We've got to give Sony more time, they will have the demos out..I know they will.
Sony WTF Heavenly Sword demo is done, it should have been release YESTERDAY!!!!!
Stop pussyfooting around and give us the fracking demos NOW.
Jldowning @ Jul 19th 2007 7:12PM
I would LOVE to have FFVII, VIII, and IX on my PSP!! That would just be so great!
We can only hope!
Jldowning @ Jul 19th 2007 7:13PM
Either way, Demos are cool, but I'd rather Sony keep up its incredible line up of PS1 games for my PSP, and all the pretty cool PSN arcade games, they all seem to be QUALITY, even if they are few and far between.
Darren Tilley @ Jul 19th 2007 7:38PM
@Andy "no darkness demo"
I guess you haven't checked the European store yet then. ;)
humpty @ Jul 19th 2007 8:21PM
WTF? CSoN is $11.00 CDN.. hmmm .. why is it not budget priced like everything else.. ive never played it.
knickf2j @ Jul 19th 2007 9:07PM
you guys...do realize you can get anything in the euro store by pretending you live in london, right?
Broken Haiku @ Jul 19th 2007 9:36PM
I would love to have Symphony of the Night (again), I'll just wait a few years until it makes its way to the European PSN store.
Andy @ Jul 19th 2007 9:50PM
"you guys...do realize you can get anything in the euro store by pretending you live in london, right?"
It isn't worth it. The Darkness doesn't really appeal to me but a good demo would convince me
philmoon80 @ Jul 19th 2007 10:20PM
The SoTN download is a 100% copy of the original game, unlike the Xbox Live version (I know, as I have it.)
Given that this is the first PS1 download I've bought, I'm still impressed that it is not only an exact copy, but it is so exact that it reads my old save file. Any word on if the Japanese version is available on the Japanese PSN store?
Bulldog007 @ Jul 19th 2007 10:24PM
knickf2j....... thanks! I didn't know this! Got myself the demo! (1 GB, jeez!)
Kinetic @ Jul 19th 2007 10:40PM
Okay nerds (those who defend sony at all costs) listen up!
I own all three next gen consoles so let me be clear when I say that XBOX Live (even the free silver accounts) offer way more than PSN. In my opinion PSN is a complete joke!
You wanna know what I did on my 360 last week? I downloaded about 6 demos for UPCOMING games! I downloaded a few movies and four episodes of "lil bush"! I'm playing a new ace combat demo as we speak (free - as is all the other demos on XBL). So how the hell can you defend sony not stepping their game up and offering us some demos and some decent content ON A REGULAR BASIS?
I have several friends who own both PS3 and 360. These are not the type of gamers who even understand the term "fanboy". They don't go to PS3fanboy.com or ps3forums to find out why the PS3 store is 95% crap. These are regular gamers who expect something from their next gen console and are pissed when they do not recieve it. These are the type of gamers who make up the majority of the gaming market...not the folks on this forum.
I personally don't care what Sony's excuse is for lowering the bar on what is supposed to be "the complete digital entertainment experience". I don't care about what sony's plans for the future are. All I know is that right now my $600.00 weekly letdown is collecting dust and losing the console war.
Step your game up Sony. Give the people what they want - when they want it. Consistent Content Sony!
upz @ Jul 20th 2007 1:25AM
Okay Captain Obvious, listen up. If you'd actually just take a minute and read what people here have to say, you'd realize that many of us have expressed the same sentiment as you. Only difference is that do it without sounding like whiney little girls.
Consolcwby @ Jul 20th 2007 1:44AM
Even though this week is kinda a letdown for playables, I'm quite looking forward to next week... And as far as the 360 is concerned, fuck that shit. Get your ass on over to THAT fanboy site and post that shit. I'm sick of hearing from dual console owners who obviously aren't adult enough to have patience or pleasure with an adults toy.
johnxmzzhang @ Jul 20th 2007 5:08AM
Kinetic
If you own all 3 next gen consols than why would you fuss about spending that 600$ on a ps3??? I mean it would seem that u have the money. And besides.... xbl is monthly subscription fee.... Compared to free wifi on ps3 playing games or not... U are being leeched by ur xbox every month, sooner or later it will add up... And that commetn about time, good things take time to produce where as half fast content can be easily whipped out into the public. I think u shud consider Sony's point of view on this one. Its the next gen, were tired of last gen content. Good things come to people who wait...
drdre74 @ Jul 20th 2007 9:07AM
I agree with Kinetic. I'm getting more and more upset that my ps3 is just sitting there with no demos to play. When I see demos going to 360 for the same games that are suppose to be on ps3 and we don't get jack. Its messed up. Well see how many of you are screaming next week if the heavenly sword demo doesn't come out like people think it is.
Popfrogs @ Jul 20th 2007 8:20AM
Wow, XBL has more content than the PSN?
I guess something being released A YEAR EARLIER makes a difference.
Jesus, some people have no concept of time. BTW I bought Castlevania yesterday and played it for hours. Next to Aria of Sorrow, that's one of the best Castlevania games of all time. Being able to collect money, items and powerups and buy new stuff in the shop is a big part of SOTN. If anyone likes 2d Castlevania games, go ahead and get it, $10 is cheap for one of the best 2d side-scrollers of all time.
James @ Jul 20th 2007 9:37AM
I'm with TheSh0wstopper. I'll also point out to Popfrogs that XBL has existed for way longer than a year - it was on the original Xbox.
I've been pretty satisfied with Sony so far - and for those who haven't figured it out yet, you should create three PSN names - one for JP, one for UK, and one for US. This way you get access to everything each store offers. And the content works across logins I believe, so in reality, there's no reason not to do it. In fact, other than maybe language barriers and currency exchange, there's no reason to have 3 seperate stores. I hope that Home does away with that kind of thing, cause it's just ridiculous.
CFICARE @ Jul 20th 2007 9:49AM
Digital is not including any Hi-Def cables with your high def system for your 7.1s and 1080ps.
Digital is actually a way data is stored and transferred, as opposed to an analog signal.
Digital is rumble. I get so pissed when I get shot in RFOM and don't feel it. Rumble is a last-gen feature, though - eh Sony?!
Digital is a unified community experience. Not having to hop back to the system screen every time you want to see if a friend is online.
Digital is background downloading WHILE you watch a movie, or play an offline game.
Lil Smurth @ Jul 20th 2007 9:50AM
Hey, I own all three consoles. Non the less, when Xbox 360 came out, they were already releasing downloadable content including demos, arcade games, movie trailers, etc. There is no excuse for Sony to not be doing the same thing. Give me something for the $450 I spent on your 60gb New console
kineticvision @ Jul 20th 2007 9:52AM
See this is the type of defend at all costs BS I was talking about. I showed this tread to a few people who are scratching their heads like WTF? These guys are defending Sony?
For the record I am not a "fanboy". I just call it the way I see it. Also just because I can afford something does not mean I want to "waste" money on something. I pay for my XBL subscription once a year because I get an excellent value from it. There isnt one week when my 360 goes unused. So how is that being a fanboy? Truth hurts doesn't it?
Furthermore Why do I care that sony came out later? Ever hear of hitting the gate running? Do you really think Sony started working on PS3 a year after the 360 came out? They had plenty of time to get a good plan in place and make it happen for launch. They had plenty of time to make sure that we were getting the most out of our consoles at launch with several good launch titles. They had plenty of time to make sure that they had a plan in place for demos and betas BEFORE a game's release. And they Microsoft set the bar so why not one up them?!!
I mean come on...it's SONY we are talking about here! They can make a kickass movie in under a year! You really think its a lack of capability that stops them from making us happy RIGHT NOW? Its some pencil neck executive's idea. Its just laziness. (By the way...HS Demo has been complete for some time now. Why not put it on the friggin PSN?)
Point is if you don't stop defending this crap and demand better they will continue to screw with their customers. Hense the term "fanboy". Be a man and demand better from the companies you purchase from.
By the way TheSh0wstopper - EXCUSES are like assholes. There seem to be enough assholes at sony.
kineticvision @ Jul 20th 2007 10:27AM
TheSh0wstopper
In you earlier post you gave a (very weak) defense of sony and the ps3 thus far. That is why I called you a fanboy.
Look the questions are simple -
1) Is sony capable of delivering better right now if they really wanted to? (YES)
2) Should Sony be delivering better? (YES)
3) Are they doing the absolute best they can? (NO)
4) Are they, as of today, delivering the best content (games, demos, betas, or digital video) on any of the 3 next ge consoles (Heeeeell to tha NO)
Okay...looks like we have our answer on Sony. When (or if) they do better I'll sing their praises. But today they just suck. I wont gve them priases for what they are capable of doing or what they might do in the future. Thats like me saying the George W. Bush is a great president because somewhere deep down inside he has the capabillity to a good president. Right now he sucks so I'm gonna say he sucks.
What really pisses me off is instead of shipping a complete console with complete software,they keep doing these little piss ant updates (from 1.8 - 1.82). WTF!! Why did you release a console that was not ready???.... Nevermind. Another subject for another day.
upz @ Jul 20th 2007 11:04AM
Kinetic, are you dense?
Showstopper's point (and mine before him) was that you're right on many accounts, but the way you rant and whine like a hobo on the Fourth of July is the reason no one listens to you. There are certainly people that will defend Sony at all costs, but plenty of others are level-headed enough to openly admit that the PSN needs a lot of work.
And for the record, if we are indeed to believe that Heavenly Sword will be released in September, it makes much more business sense to release the demo closer to the retail release date. I'd love to see the game in motion as much as you, but the reality is that Sony is in this industry to make money. Don't kid yourself for a second that Sony, or Microsoft for that matter, are in this just to keep you fat and happy.
Popfrogs @ Jul 20th 2007 12:23PM
Wow. TheSh0wstopper steps in and finally says something nice about Sony, and it turns into another internet pissing match. From what I've seen, he wins, but ultimately it doesn't matter.
pete @ Jul 20th 2007 1:13PM
@kenetic
"WTF!! Why did you release a console that was not ready???"
oh yeah you got sony their realesing hardware with 1% failure rate. why they rush everything WHY.
and the 360 oh yeah now thats a spanking console right there. 33% failure rate, rrod no problem 3 year warranty baby, ms is so nice either that or they where avoiding many a class action lawsuits, i think they did it cuz their nice thougth. MS ftw
pete @ Jul 20th 2007 1:15PM
oh and stupid updates, how dare they add functionality to my console in what seems a monthly basis, BASTARDS.
RPGJock @ Jul 20th 2007 1:33PM
Its funny how no one mention that David Jaffe's Calling All Cars is on sale at $7.99. I am thinking about picking that one up as soon as I upgrade my hard drive....
Andy @ Jul 20th 2007 3:28PM
Well
knickf2j @ Jul 21st 2007 2:07AM
The Darkness demo is pretty sick actually. My only concern is having to constantly go stealth and check out the area with my darkness demon heads. And on that subject, these guys don't have any response to my demon heads zeroing in on them about to eat their face? It seems as if I can just go up to anyone and eat their face off to my heart's content with no risk involved. Nevertheless, the opening was sick, as is the gameplay, but a first person shooter that doesn't focus enough on shooting (besides shooting lights) doesn't warrant a $60 purchase for me.
Plus I just got Sigma, which of course owns.
Kedaro @ Jul 23rd 2007 5:13AM
Yea Castlevania is cool and all, but I paid $60 for mine when it first came out on PS1, as much as I'd love to buy this for my ps3/psp it would have been nice if it was the same price as the other psone games Sony is offering on the PSN, instead of 4$ more expensive, I can't justify spending $10 on a game I already own, and spent $60+ on, now if it was 6.99 like the others are for me up here, then I'd be considering it, and probably still be a hard purchase seeing as I own it already, if it was 4.99 or lower, then you'd have gotten an easy $5 out of someone who already spent 60$ on the very same game, just so he could play that game on his psp... $10.99 is outrageous when I do all the math, and weigh everything out. for someone who doesn't own this game it's a helluva bargain, too bad Sony hasn't given us a way to port our own ps1 games to the psp, homebrew's done it... why can't Sony? I'd pay 30-100 for a program like that, and they truly should work out a proof of purchase scheme where if someone owns the psone game already they can send the upc symbol of the game, and get a discount off the title on the PSN... idunno something ... anything, I want this game... but can't spend that much on a game I already own.
wainair @ Jul 26th 2007 4:51PM
WTF? If I wanted to play castlevania I would have kept my ps1. Why can't we get the Darkness demo instead of some old POS ps1 game? Really Sony W.T.F?