North American PSN Update; July 17, 2012

Hello, gamers! Welcome to this week’s PlayStation Store Update. With us, we have Crysis 2: Maximum Edition in its digital form, complete with the Decimation and Retaliation add-on packs. Resident Evil fans can now access the Darkside Chronicles and The Umbrella Chronicles, each sold separately at the attractive price of $14.99. Dyad has finally shown its face on the PlayStation Network, available for $14.99 (or $11.99 for a limited time for PlayStation Plus subscribers). And Record of Agarest War 2 is now available as in the PS3 Ful Games section in the PS Store.

This update has quite a few price changes and  sales, so now’s the time to check out some games you might have missed!

PS3 Full Games

Crysis 2 – Maximum Edition (Includes Add-Ons) ($29.99)

Aliens are decimating New York City, with a full invasion force bent on the total annihilation of mankind. Neither paramilitary law enforcement nor the might of the US military can stand against the invaders. Only you have the technology to survive: with the unique Nanosuit 2, tackle the alien menace in ways a regular soldier could only dream of. The Crysis 2 Maximum Edition includes Crysis 2 and its 2 DLC Retaliation and Decimation.

ESRB: M

File Size: 6.36 GB

Record Of Agarest War 2 ($44.99)

Journey to the world of Agarest, a land teetering on the brink of destruction. Join Weiss, the main hero, and his descendents on a quest to save the world, restore a god, and perhaps even find true love. With a revamped battle system, HD graphics, mini-games and a completely new Agarest universe, Record of Agarest War 2 is a stunning addition to the hit series.

ESRB: T

File Size: 14 GB

PSN Games

Dyad ($14.99; PlayStation Plus Price $11.99, ends 7/24)

Descend into Dyad to experience ultimate sensory overload in this psychedelic racer. Blast through a reactive tube to create a harmonious synthesis of color and sound as you hook, graze and lance enemies to master Dyad’s 27 unique levels.

ESRB: E

File Size: 1.31 GB

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles ($14.99)

The latest Resident Evil guided shooting experience! Use the PlayStation Move motion controller or traditional wireless controller to take down zombies in HD re-mastered graphics for a new kind of Resident Evil horror experience. Survive a new horror-filled story and many familiar tales with classic characters in The Darkside Chronicles!

ESRB: M

File Size: 6.45 GB

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles ($14.99)

Get ready for a Resident Evil guided shooting experience! Use the PlayStation Move motion controller or traditional wireless controller to take down zombies in HD re-mastered graphics for a new kind of Resident Evil horror experience. Relive events from the original series through new perspectives with classic characters.

ESRB: M

File Size: 5.34 GB

PlayStation Plus

Free Games

-PS one Classic – International Track and Field

-PS one Classic – Hot Shots Golf 2

Discounts

-PSN Game – Dyad (20% off) – $11.99

-PS one Classic – XS Junior League Football (50% off) – $2.93

-PS3 Full Game – Fight Night Champion (50% off) – $14.69

-PS3 Full Game – Sports Champions (50% off) – $14.69

-PS3 Full Game – Top Spin 4 (50% off) – $14.69

-PS Vita Game – Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (50% off) – $17.63

-PS Vita Game – Hustle Kings (50% off) – $4.89

-PS Vita Game – Virtua Tennis 4 (50% off) – $19.59

-PSP Game – NBA 2K12 (50% off) – $9.79

-PSP Game – MLB 2K12 (50% off) – $4.89

-PSP Game – Madden 12 (50% off) – $9.79

-Full Game Trial PS3 Full Game – Record Of Agarest War 2

Last Chance (Leaving Plus This Week)

-Dyad (20% off) – $11.99

-Rainbow Moon (20% off) – $11.99

Game Demos

Escape Plan (PS Vita) (Now fixed)

From the producers behind Fat Princess comes a new touching adventure. Escape Plan takes advantage of the PlayStation Vita system’s multi-touch display, rear touch panel and motion sensor, putting the fate of Lil & Laarg in the palm of your hand. Only you can help them survive each deadly room before their captor, Bakuki, recycles them and turns them into his minions. Escape or die trying! Download the demo today!

ESRB: T

File Size: 541 MB

The Games Sale

Fight Night Champion (PS3 Full Game) (now $20.99, original price $29.99)

Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (Vita) (now $25.19, original price $35.99)

Hustle Kings (PS3 & PS Vita) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)

Madden 12 (PSP) (now $13.99, original price $19.99)

Major League Baseball 2K12 (PSP) (now $6.99, original price $19.99)

NBA 2K12 (PSP Version) (now $13.99, original price $19.99)

Top Spin 4 (PS3 Full Game) (now $14.69, original price $29.99)

Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition (PS Vita) (now $27.99, original price $39.99)

XS Junior League Football (PS One Classic) (now $4.19, original price $5.99)