Big update this week for the PAL PlayStation Store, as Sony not only cut the price on a ton of great PSN titles and dropped a Gran Turismo 5 demo, but also let PSP owners enjoy a little Metal Gear.
Yes, in addition to the endless list of discounted games and DLC, there are GT5 demos both for those countries eligible for the GT Academy and those that aren't, and a PSP demo for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker should keep Kojima's acolytes busy over the run-in to Christmas.
Oh, and no, your eyes do not deceive you; that's Braid, finally available on the PAL PSN after an inexcusably lengthy delay.
PS3 STORE
Special Offers (Until the 7th of January)
* Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (was – ?19.99/29.99 now – ?14.99/19.99)
* Burn Zombie Burn! (was – ?6.29/7.99 now – ?3.19/3.99)
* Bomberman Ultra (was – ?7.99/9.99 now – ?3.99/4.99)
* Battlefield 1943 (was – ?9.99/12.99 now – ?6.29/7.99)
* Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge (was – ?7.99/9.99 now – ?5.19/6.49)
* High Velocity Bowling (was – ?6.29/7.99 now – ?3.99/4.99)
* Lemmings (was – ?3.99/7.99 now – ?3.19/3.99)
* 3 on 3 NHL Arcade (was – ?6.29/7.99 now – ?3.19/3.99)
* Burnout Paradise (was – ?24.99/29.99 now – ?13.99/17.99)
* Burnout Paradise – Big Surf Bundle (was – ?27.99/34.99 now – ?19.99/24.99)
* Fight Night Round 4 – Champions Pack (was – ?3.99/4.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Skate 2 – Maloof Money Cup Pack (was – ?1.59/1.99 now – ?1.19/1.49)
* Skate 2 – Time is Money Pack (was – ?3.19/3.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Skate 2 – Filmer Pack (was – ?4.79/5.99 now – ?3.19/3.99)
* Skate 2 – Dyrdek's Fantasy Plaza Pack (was – ?3.19/3.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Skate 2 – San Van Classic Pack (was – ?3.19/3.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Dead Space – Scorpion Pack (was – ?3.19/3.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Dead Space – Obsidian Pack (was – ?3.19/3.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Dead Space – Military Pack (was – ?3.19/3.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Dead Space – Tank Pack (was – ?3.19/3.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* The Godfather 2 – The Corleone Bundle (was – ?7.99/9.99 now – ?4.79/5.99)
* Burnout Dominator (PSP) (was – ?17.99/24.99 now – ?11.99/19.99)
* Burnout Legends (PSP) (was – ?14.99/19.99 now – ?11.99/14.99)
* Def Jam Fight for New York: The Takeover (PSP) (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?7.99/9.99)
* EA Replay (PSP) (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?7.99/9.99)
* Crash Team Racing (PSone Classic) (was – ?3.99/4.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Kula World (PSone Classic) (was – ?3.99/4.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
Permanent Price Cuts
* Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords ROTPL (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?7.99/9.99)
* Puzzle Quest Galactix (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?7.99/9.99)
* Texas Cheat'em Poker (was – ?9.99/12.99 now – ?7.99/9.99)
* The Cube (PSP) (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Dead Head Fred (PSP) (was – ?14.99/19.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Practical IQ (PSP) (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (PSP) (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?4.79/5.99)
* Super Pocket Tennis (PSP) (was – ?7.99/9.99 now – ?4.79/5.99)
Downloadable Games
* Blue Toad Murder Files? Episode 1 (?6.29/7.99)
* Blue Toad Murder Files? Bundle (Episodes 1 & 2) (?9.99/12.99)
* Braid (?7.99/9.99)
* Star Trek D-A-C (?6.29/7.99)
Demos
* Army Of Two: The 40th Day Demo
* Gran Turismo? 5 Time Trial Challenge
* GT Academy 2010 Time Trial
PSP minis
* Pachisi (?2.49/2.99)
* Route 66 (?3.49/3.95)
Add-On Game Content
* Blue Toad Murder Files? Episode 2 (?6.29/7.99)
* Brutal Legend – Hammer of Infinite Fate Pack (?3.99/4.99)
* NBA Live 10 – Holiday Shoe Update (Free)
* PAIN – Kato-San Character (Free)
* Red Jimmy Character (?0.79/0.99)
* Buzz! – US Sports Quiz (?3.99/4.99)
* EyePet – Lucky Dip Styling Pack 9 (free)
* Rock Band
o Christian's Inferno by Green Day(?0.99/1.49)
o Last Of The American Girls by Green Day (?0.99/1.49)
o Viva La Gloria by Green Day (?0.99/1.49)
o Green Day Pack 02 (includes the three tracks above) (?2.49/3.99)
o Gives You Hell by All-American Rejects (?0.99/1.49)
o Kings And Queens by 30 Seconds To Mars (?0.99/1.49)
o This Is War by 30 Seconds To Mars (?0.99/1.49)
* Rock Band: The Beatles
o Girl (?0.99/1.49)
o In My Life (?0.99/1.49)
o Michelle (?0.99/1.49)
o Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (?0.99/1.49)
o Nowhere Man (?0.99/1.49)
o Run For Your Life (?0.99/1.49)
o The Word (?0.99/1.49)
o Think For Yourself (?0.99/1.49)
o Wait (?0.99/1.49)
o What Goes On (?0.99/1.49)
o You Won't See Me (?0.99/1.49)
o Rubber Soul (Album) (?9.19/11.25)
* Guitar Hero 5
o Cut Your Hair By Pavement (?1.59/1.99)
o Hi-Speed Soul By Nada Surf (?1.59/1.99)
o Sister Jack by Spoon (?1.59/1.99)
o Indie Rock Track Pack (includes the three tracks above) (?4.39/5.49)
Applications
* SingStar – Media Viewer (Free)
Videos
* Aliens vs Predator Alien Reveal Trailer
* Aliens vs Predator Marine Reveal Trailer
* Assassin's Creed 2 Short Movie 02
* Assassin's Creed 2 Short Movie 03
* Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition Trailer
* Blue Toad Murder Files Launch Trailer
* Blue Toad Murder Files Teaser Trailer 2
* Dante's Inferno Heresy Trailer
* Inferno Pool Endurance Trailer
* Inferno Pool Nominations Trailer
* Inferno Pool Skill Shots Trailer
* Inferno Pool Swerve Tutorial
* Polar Panic Features Trailer
* Polar Panic Gameplay Trailer
* Hustle Kings Trailer
* PixelJunk Shooter Trailer
* Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time Time Trailer
* Just Cause 2 No Ordinary Mission Trailer
* Just Cause 2 The Grapple Mini Documentary
* R.U.S.E. Pump Fake Strategy Trailer
Themes
* Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Theme
* Digger Theme
Wallpapers
* Dante's Inferno Heresy Wallpaper
PSP STORE
Special Offers (Until the 7th of January)
* Burnout Dominator (PSP) (was – ?17.99/24.99 now – ?11.99/19.99)
* Burnout Legends (PSP) (was – ?14.99/19.99 now – ?11.99/14.99)
* Def Jam Fight for New York: The Takeover (PSP) (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?7.99/9.99)
* EA Replay (PSP) (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?7.99/9.99)
* Crash Team Racing (PSone Classic) (was – ?3.99/4.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Kula World (PSone Classic) (was – ?3.99/4.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
Permanent Price Cuts
* The Cube (PSP) (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Dead Head Fred (PSP) (was – ?14.99/19.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Practical IQ (PSP) (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?2.39/2.99)
* Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (PSP) (was – ?15.99/19.99 now – ?4.79/5.99)
* Super Pocket Tennis (PSP) (was – ?7.99/9.99 now – ?4.79/5.99)
Downloadable Games
* Buzz! Quiz World (?16.99/26.99)
* The Sims 2 (?15.99/19.99)
* Warriors Orochi 2 (?23.99/29.99)
* MAWASKES (?15.99/19.99)
Demos
? Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker