Hi Everyone –

The second week of PlayStation Network PLAY is upon us with the release of The Baconing! This comical action RPG continues the story of Deathspank, this time with a sci-fi twist. As part of PSN PLAY, if you purchase The Baconing before 9/19/2011, you’ll receive a free DLC co-op character in the form of Roesha – One Bad Mutha. If you’re on the fence, download The Baconing demo which is also in today’s Store update. The following week’s PSN PLAY titles are still available for pre-ordering on the Store including BloodRayne: Betrayal and Renegade Ops.

For fighting game fans, you’ll want to check out the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection. Experience the original trilogy in an entirely new light featuring online play, leaderboards, and trophies. While the visuals have come a long way, the gameplay in these classics (klassics?) is still razor sharp and fun as ever.

PlayStation Plus subscribers also get access to some amazing content this week including first dibs on the God of War: Origins Collection demo. The demo hits all of PSN next week, but Plus subscribers will be some of the first to see how Kratos’ PSP adventures have made the HD transition to the PS3 before the game hits stores on September 13th. Also, in a special Store publish on 9/2, Plus subscribers will also be getting access to the Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Multiplayer Beta.

Lastly, Madden 12 is here and downloadable for PSP. Featuring all 32 teams, stadiums, and all your favorite players in the league, Madden NFL 12 on PSP is the best way to get the Madden experience on the go!

Check out all the content in this week’s update below and happy gaming!

Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:

PlayStation Plus

Free BETA Access: Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Multiplayer Beta (release date 9/2/11) Exclusive Demo: God of War: Origins Collection Demo PSN PLAY Discounts: Street Fighter III Third Strike: Online Edition, $11.99

The Baconing, $11.99

BloodRayne: Betrayal, $11.99

Renegade Ops, $11.99

Shock Troopers, $7.19

World Heroes, $7.19

Shock Troopers, PSP, $5.59

World Heroes, PSP, $5.59 Discounts: Wakeboarding HD, $3.99 Exclusive Avatar Bundle: Section 8: Prejudice PSN Avatar Pack (10 Avatars), Free

Downloadable Games

The Baconing ($14.99)

Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games. You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice. You must defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia.

Discover exciting new worlds and battle hordes of enemies as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon.

ESRB Rated T

File size 994 MB

Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection ($9.99)

The Original Arcade Trilogy together for the first time. Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 enhanced with online play, leaderboards, and trophies.

ESRB Rated M

File size 222 MB

4 Elements HD ($9.99)

The ancient kingdom is in peril! Evil forces have dried up the altar of life. Unlock ancient magic books and restore the land to life. The mix of addictive Match-3 gameplay, explosive bonuses, spectacular Full HD graphics and intuitive controls using PlayStation Move motion controller as well as DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller will give you a brilliant gameplay experience with 4 Elements HD!

ESRB Rated E

File size 168 MB

Ugly Americans: Apocalypseageddon + Trial ($9.99)

Discover the awesomely hilarious world of Ugly Americans and stop the evil plot to bring the end of days! Play online or locally for up to 4 player co-op dual stick shooting action. Play as Leonard (the drunken wizard,) Grimes (the tough cop,) Callie (the hot demon chick,) or Mark (the lucky human) and use their special abilities and the BSU-3000 to annihilate everything in sight.

ESRB Rated M

File size 1.64 GB

Shock Troopers ($8.99)

SHOCK TROOPERS, a run-and-gun shooting game featuring 8 mercenaries who face a terrorist organization, enlist for action on NEOGEO Station! Choose between two fighting styles, or a team of 3 soldiers in “TEAM BATTLE” mode. Run through the battlefield and choose the best routes!

ESRB Rated T

File size 77 MB

World Heroes ($8.99)

WORLD HEROES, the game that gathers 8 fighters from different historic eras comes to NEOGEO Station! Featuring two game modes, Normal and DEATH MATCH, a merciless mode full of traps! Choose your favorite hero from the 8 characters available and become the greatest warrior of all-time!

ESRB Rated T

File size 49 MB

Elevator Action Deluxe ($9.99)

You are a legendary super spy. Your mission: steal the documents and escape. But this isn’t the same game you remember from the arcades! New bad guys, new traps, and new challenges all await you. Are you good enough to survive ELEVATOR ACTION DELUXE? Contains the arcade original ELEVATOR ACTION for your retro enjoyment.

ESRB Rated T

File size 455 MB

Game Demos (free)

The Baconing Demo

Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games. You are DeathSpank, the ultimate Dispenser of Justice. You must defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia. Discover exciting new worlds as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon.

ESRB Rated T

File size 994 MB

Ugly Americans: Apocalypseageddon Demo

Discover the awesomely hilarious world of Ugly Americans and stop the evil plot to bring the end of days! Play online or locally for up to 4 player co-op dual stick shooting action. Play as Leonard (the drunken wizard,) Grimes (the tough cop,) Callie (the hot demon chick,) or Mark (the lucky human) and use their special abilities and the BSU-3000 to annihilate everything in sight. This is the trial version of the game.

ESRB Rated M

File size 1.64 MB

Add-on Game Content

LittleBigPlanet 2 Toy Story 3 Costume Pack ($5.99)

Download the Toy Story Costume Pack to dress your Sackboy up as your favorite Toy Story characters, including: – Mr. Pricklepants – Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear – Trixie – Dolly To download these costumes, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.

File size 110 KB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Mr. Pricklepants costume ($1.99)

The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.

File size 110 KB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Dolly costume ($1.99)

The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.

File size 110 KB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Trixie costume ($1.99)

The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.

File size 110 KB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear costume ($1.99)

The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.

File size 110 KB

No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise Bundle 1 ($1.49)

Check out the Motorbike and Sweet Berry Katana Bundle! Play as Travis Touchdown as you fight to become the world’s #1 Assassin! Ride down the streets of Santa Destroy and begin your meteoric rise to the top!

File size: 258 KB

No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise Motorbike 1 Add-On ($0.99)

For the first time ever, check out the Motorbike Add-on! Play as Travis Touchdown as you fight to become the world’s #1 Assassin! Ride down the streets of Santa Destroy and begin your meteoric rise to the top!

File size 129 KB

No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise Sweet Berry Katana Add-On ($0.99)

For the first time ever, check out the Tsubaki M-O-E Beam Katana Add-on! Play as Travis Touchdown as you fight to become the world’s #1 Assassin! Take on cat fights with a kitty themed katana that meows with every hit!

File size 129 KB

Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 – Mobile Suit Pack 3($5.99)

Unlocks Cherudim Gundam and its pilot Lockon Stratos as a playable character. An additional mission “Mission Plan: Ceasefire Negotiation” is also included in the pack.

File size 6.44 MB

Deadliest Warrior: Legends: Joan Of Arc DLC ($2.99)

The bloodlust continues with Joan of Arc joining the heat of battle! Joan comes with her own unique church environment. Think you’ve mastered all the characters? Then try Mac, the host of the new season as well as a playable chameleon character. The DLC pack also comes with a new Generals campaign for Joan.

File size 13 MB

Homefront – The Rock Map Pack ($4.99)

Command has issued orders to capture two new Homefront multiplayer maps –Alcatraz and Bridge – as well as two new Team Deathmatch (TDM) spaces. We’re going to take back San Francisco, one piece at a time.

File size 461 MB

Yoostar 2 – You Eat A Lot Of Red Meat ($1.99)

Beverly Hills Cop – Beverly Hills detectives stake out Axel Foley in an unmarked car.

File size 78 MB

Yoostar 2 – A Woman Who Will Arouse My Intellect ($1.99)

Coming To America – Semmi is enamored of Prince Akeem’s bride-to-be, but to his disbelief, the prince is not satisfied.

File size 89 MB

Yoostar 2 – Anatomy Lesson ($1.99)

Kindergarten Cop – Det. Kimble struggles to pass as an undercover kindergarten teacher.

File size 103 MB

Yoostar 2 – Live Long And Prosper ($1.99)

Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 3 – In the episode “Sarek,” Picard and ailing ambassador Sarek say farewell.

File size 129 MB

Rock Band 3

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

“By The Way” – Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)

“Californication” – Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)

“Look Around” – Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)

“Monarchy Of Roses” – Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)

“Otherside” – Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)

“Parallel Universe” – Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)

“Scar Tissue” – Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)

” The Adventures Of Raindance Maggie” – Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)

Artist pack ($13.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: I’m With The Chili Peppers Pack. This pack includes “By the Way,” “Californication,” “Look Around,” “Monarchy of Roses,” “Otherside,” “Parallel Universe,” “Scar Tissue,” and “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” by Red Hot Chili Peppers.

File size: 24 – 39 MB (singles), 240 MB (track pack)

Rock Band Network v2.0

“Bed Intruder Song (Feat. Kelly Dodson)” – Antoine Dodson & The Gregory Brothers ($1.99)

“Betus Blues (Retro Remix)” – dB soundworks ($0.99)

“Caves” – Chiodos ($1.99)

“Pray For Plagues” – Bring Me the Horizon ($1.99)

“Turning Sheep Into Goats/Systematomatic” – Rishloo ($0.99)

File size: 19 – 55 MB (singles)

Updates



Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 French Resurgence Package – Sale (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 French Stimulus Package – Sale (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Resurgence Package – Sale (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package – Sale (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack 1 Dlc – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack 2 Dlc – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Call Of Duty: World At War Map Pack 3 Dlc – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Call Of Duty: World At War Map pack Bundle – Sale (PS3) (now $12.49, original price $24.99)

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Deployment Network Theme – Sale (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $1.99)

Call Of Duty Classic – Sale (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Call Of Duty Classic French – Sale (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Wakeboarding HD – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Lord Of Arcana Digital – Price Change (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together Digital – Price Change (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)

The 3Rd Birthday Digital – Price Change (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $29.99)

Blue Toad Murder Files: Episode 1 – Price Change To Free (PS3) (now Free, original price $0.99)



Avatars

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy – Cloud Avatar ($0.49)

Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy – Feral Chaos Avatar ($0.49)

Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy – Gabranth Avatar ($0.49)

Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy – Gilgamesh Avatar ($0.49)

Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy – Kefka Avatar ($0.49)

Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy – Prishe Avatar ($0.49)

Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy – Sephiroth Avatar ($0.49)

Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy – Tidus Avatar ($0.49)

Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy – Zidane Avatar ($0.49)

Shadows Of The Damned Avatar Pack Bundle (10 Avatars) ($2.99)

Game Videos (free)

Summer Dew Tour 2011 – Ocean Cty – PSN 1 – 5

NBA 2K12 – NBA’s Greatest Reveal Trailer

FIFA Soccer 12 Accolades Trailer

FIFA Soccer 12 First Official Gameplay Trailer

FIFA Soccer 12 Player Impact Engine Teaser

Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Confidential Information Trailer

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Narrative Trailer

WWE ’12 – The Rock Is Back Trailer

WWE ’12 Debut Trailer

PS3 Themes

Destinations: Brooklyn Bridge Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Abstract: Bright Bubbles Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Animals: Monkey Business Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

100% Hot Static Theme ($1.49)

3D Shapes Static Theme ($1.49)

Abstract Rings Static Theme ($1.49)

Virtual Landscapes Static Theme ($1.49)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Madden NFL 12 ($39.99)

Madden NFL 12 continues the rich tradition of the storied franchise, bringing fans closer to the NFL than ever before. Featuring all 32 teams, stadiums, and all your favorite players in the league, Madden NFL 12 is True to the Game.

ESRB Rated E

File size 503 MB

Cladun X2 ($19.99)

Dive into the world of Arcanus Cella with a brand-new adventure! Take on the role of a wandering warrior trapped in a dangerous world filled with more monsters, more dungeons, and more danger than ever before.

ESRB Rated T

File size 328 MB

Shock Troopers ($6.99)

SHOCK TROOPERS, a run-and-gun shooting game featuring 8 mercenaries who face a terrorist organization, enlist for action on NEOGEO Station! Choose between two fighting styles, or a team of 3 soldiers in “TEAM BATTLE” mode. Run through the battlefield and choose the best routes!

ESRB Rated T

File size 37 MB

World Heroes PSP ($6.99)

WORLD HEROES, the game that gathers 8 fighters from different historic eras comes to NEOGEO Station! Featuring two game modes, Normal and DEATH MATCH, a merciless mode full of traps! Choose your favorite hero from the 8 characters available and become the greatest warrior of all-time!

ESRB Rated T

File size 17 MB

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Snowy: The Bear’S Adventures – Minis ($2.99)

File size 16 MB

Carnivores: Ice Age – Minis ($3.99)

File size 34 MB