Another week brings another US PlayStation Store update, and as always there’s plenty of new content to keep you entertained for the days ahead.

There are no new PS1 classics which is a bit of a disappointment since a lot of people were expecting Parasite Eve 2 to make a very welcome appearance on the store this week. On a more positive note, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is on sale for a mere $7.49. Snap this gem up quickly (if you haven’t already) before it goes back to full price.

There’re two new downloadable titles this week - StarDrone and Red Faction: Battlegrounds. Both seem like solid, thrilling additions to your PSN library, and the former utilises the PlayStation Move in case you’ve been hankering for some motion controlled gaming of late.

A highlight for PlayStation Plus subscribers is a free copy of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. I gave it a spin this morning and it seems just as fun as the first one. The ability to save anywhere eliminates much of the frustration commonly associated with these types of platformers, and this time round there’s local and online multiplayer thanks to the introduction of a second protagonist by the name of Knuckles.

Finally, non-subscribers will be happy to know that the Socom 4 Multiplayer Beta is now available to everyone in the PSN community. So dust off your Sharpshooter and make a date with this awesome Beta.

The full list of content and price updates can be found below:

PlayStation Plus

• Featured Games
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
  • Duael Invaders minis (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
• Featured Qore Episode

  • Qore April Episode 35 (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $2.99)
• Discounted Games
  • StarDrone (PlayStation Plus price $4.00, regular price $7.99)
  • Hamsterball (Reg Price – $9.99, Sale Price- $4.99, Plus Price $3.99)

PlayStation Store

Updates

• Hamsterball – Sale – (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
• Angry Birds – Minis – Sale – (PSP/PS3) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)
• Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light – Sale – (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)
• Hannspree Ten Kate Honda SBK Superbike World Championship – Price Change – (PSP) (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
• Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype + Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Bundle – Price Change – (PS3) (now $14.99, original price $17.99)
• Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Complete Bundle – Price Change – (PS3) (now $12.99, original price $14.99)
• Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype – Price Change – (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $12.99)
• Age of Booty – Price Change – (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
• Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (Full Game) – Price Change – (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $6.99)
• Rocketmen: Total Uranus Bundle – Price Change – (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
• Wolf of The Battlefield: Commando 3 – Price Change – (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Qore

• Qore Episode 35 – April 2011 ($2.99)
• Qore Annual Subscription – April 2011 ($24.99)

Downloadable Games

• StarDrone ($7.99)
  • The PSN-exclusive StarDrone is a high-speed action thriller with a mix of arcade action, pinball, breakout, physics and collect-the-objects — and it supports PlayStation Move. 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.
• Red Faction: Battlegrounds ($9.99)
  • The signature destructive gameplay from Red Faction: Guerilla comes to the downloadable arcade with Red Faction: Battlegrounds! Jump into your favorite tank or mech using your Gauss Cannons, Rocket Launchers and Singularity Bombs to destroy the competition, and environment along with it. Battle your way through treacherous Martian deserts, terraformed enclaves and more in a variety of different multiplayer modes and single player challenges.

Game Demos (free)

• SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs Multiplayer Beta
  • SOCOM is back with an all new complete experience exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system. Be a part of this limited Multiplayer Beta as the elite Special Forces or the Insurgents as you battle together as a team in a variety of gametypes on 2 maps.

• Rush’N Attack: Ex-Patriot Demo

  • Continue Sid Morrow’s mission to retrieve Gibson and uncover the dangerous secrets looming in the shadows of the Cold War. Trapped behind enemy lines and armed with little more than a knife and your hand-to-hand combat training, you must find a way to survive and thwart the threat of global destruction.

• Red Faction: Battlegrounds Demo

  • The signature destructive gameplay from Red Faction: Guerilla comes to the downloadable arcade with Red Faction: Battlegrounds! Jump into your favorite tank or mech using your Gauss Cannons, Rocket Launchers and Singularity Bombs to destroy the competition, and environment along with it. Battle your way through treacherous Martian deserts, terraformed enclaves and more in a variety of different multiplayer modes and single player challenges.

Add-on Game Content

• EyePet Sea Life Pack ($2.99)
• ModNation Racers El Snake-O Mod And Kart ($1.75)
• ModNation Racers El Snake-O Mod ($0.99)
• ModNation Racers El Snake-O Kart ($0.99)
• Test Drive Unlimited 2: Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Edition ($0.99)
• Test Drive Unlimited 2: Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition ($0.99)
• Test Drive Unlimited 2: Audi RS 5 Coupé ($0.99)
• Test Drive Unlimited 2: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport ($0.99)
• Test Drive Unlimited 2: Caterham Superlight R500 ($0.99)
• Test Drive Unlimited 2: Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Special Edition ($0.99)
• Test Drive Unlimited 2: Ferrari 612 Sessanta ($0.99)
• Test Drive Unlimited 2: Ford Shelby GT500 ($0.99)
• Test Drive Unlimited 2: Jaguar XKR Speed Pack And Black Pack ($0.99)
• Test Drive Unlimited 2: Pagani Zonda Tricolore ($0.99)
• Mushroom Wars: Online Add-On ($2.99)
• Mushroom Wars : Duplex VII Map ($0.99)
• Mushroom Wars: Duplex VIII Map ($0.99)
• Mushroom Wars : Quadrex III Map ($0.99)
• Mushroom Wars : Quadrex IV Map ($0.99)
• Mushroom Wars : Triplex V ($0.99)
• Hyperdimension Neptunia: Black Heart Swimsuit Costume ($2.49)
• Hyperdimension Neptunia: Green Heart Swimsuit Costume ($2.49)
• Hyperdimension Neptunia: Level Cap +200 ($0.99)
• Hyperdimension Neptunia: White Heart Swimsuit Costume ($2.49)
• Stacking: The Lost Hobo King ($4.99)
  • In The Lost Hobo King, the first DLC pack for Double Fine’s Stacking, players journey to the hobo kingdom of Camelfoot in an attempt to pass three tests of valor to awaken the hobo blacksmiths of old. Overcome challenges, discover unique dolls and hi-jinks to reforge the lost crown for a new hobo king who will unite the fractured hobo people. Reclaim the crown of Camelfoot!
• Yoostar 2: Heroes Scene Pack ($6.99)
• Yoostar 2: Ben Stiller Scene Pack ($4.99)
• Yoostar 2: Spartans, prepare for glory! ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Double secret probation ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Toga! Toga! ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: What’s the last thing we remember? ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Slimer attacks! ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Batwing ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Keep your paws inside the vehicle ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Everyone and their mums ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Why are you dressed as Kick-Ass ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: I’m lookin’ and I’m likin’ ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Make It Out Of Here ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: No brakes! ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: I like my species the way it is ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Q, you are not God ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Fight the Gorn! ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: Splendid example of Homo sapiens ($1.99)
• Yoostar 2: I am in command here ($1.99)

Rock Band 3 DLC

• “Freeze-Frame” – J. Geils Band ($1.99)
• “Love Will Tear Us Apart” – Joy Division ($1.99)
• “We’re An American Band” – Grand Funk Railroad ($1.99)
• “The Loco-Motion” – Grand Funk Railroad ($1.99)

Game Videos (free)

• Pulse 4/5 Edition
• MLB 11 The Show Torture Trailer
• MLB 11 The Show What a Great Game Trailer
• MLB 11 The Show Pure Pitching Tutorial
• MLB 11 The Show Pure Throwing Tutorial
• MLB 11 The Show Pure Hitting Tutorial
• PlayStation Move Heroes Launch Trailer
• Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Story Trailer
• Dragon Age II Launch Trailer
• Fancy Pants Adventures Announce Trailer
• Fancy Pants Adventures – The World Of Fancy Pants Trailer
• Gatling Gears Trailer
• Dungeon Hunter: Alliance Trailer

PS3 Themes

• Aid Japan Theme (All proceeds to benefit Japan Society) ($2.00 – $50.00)
• Ar tonelico Qoga Custom Theme “Tree” ($0.99)
• Premier Manager Soccer Babe Themes (x3) ($1.49 each)
• MLB Dynamic Themes (x30) ($2.99 each)
• Sponge Bob Square Pants Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• Sports Illustrated 90′s Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• Sports Illustrated Swimsuits 2011 Dynamic Theme ($3.99)
• Tokyo Life Theme ($1.49)
• White Cliffs of Dover Theme ($1.49)
• Neon Theme ($0.99)
• Army ‘Best Ranger’ Dynamic Theme (US Only) (Free)
• Swarm Static Theme (Free)

PS3 Wallpapers (free)

• Best Ranger Wallpaper (US Only)
• Swarm Wallpaper 1
• Swarm Wallpaper 2
• Swarm Wallpaper 3
• Swarm Wallpaper 4

PlayStation Store for PSP

• PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)
• 3,2,1…SuperCrash! + Dr. MiniGames ($3.99)
• Fish Tank – Minis ($3.99)

Game Videos (free)

• Pulse 4/5 Edition

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

• Tokyo Life Theme ($1.49)
• White Cliffs Of Dover Theme ($1.49)

Source: Playstation.Blog