Killzone 2 DLC, MvC2 demo lead PSN update

Two months after Killzone 2 made its long-awaited debut on the PlayStation 3, Sony and Guerrilla Games have released the critically acclaimed sci-fi shooter's first downloadable map pack. Titled Steel & Titanium, the add-on has been added to the PlayStation Network today for $5.99 and contains two...

Two months after Killzone 2 made its long-awaited debut on the PlayStation 3, Sony and Guerrilla Games have released the critically acclaimed sci-fi shooter's first downloadable map pack. Titled Steel & Titanium, the add-on has been added to the PlayStation Network today for $5.99 and contains two new maps. The first is set aboard the ISA tech cruiser New Sun, while the second has gamers straddling two high-speed Helghast freight trains.

Following the not-so-surprising announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 earlier this week, a demo for the madcap fighter is now available on the PSN. The sample includes six characters (Ryu, Chun-Li, Strider, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Wolverine), seven backgrounds, and options to play local multiplayer matches.

The Killzone 2 map pack and the MVC2 demo are joined by a host of other DLC for a number of PS3 titles this week. EA and Criterion have released the Burnout Paradise Cops and Robbers pack for $9.99, and the Little Big Planet Egyptian Mini Pack is available for $2.99. Disgaea 3 has three new character packs available: the Action Prinny and Mid-Boss packs are running at $1.99, while the Dragon character costs 99 cents.

As revealed by EA earlier today, Need for Speed Undercover picked up two packs today. The Challenge Series add-on is free of charge and adds new modes, cars, and events, while the Boss Car Bundle includes eight rides for $4.99.

Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band both received an allotment of new playable tunes this week. Activision's rhythm game has been updated with a trio of tunes from Nirvana: "Sappy," "Stay Away," and "Very Ape." As previously revealed, the long-awaited Jane's Addiction album Nothing's Shocking is rocking MTV Games and Harmonix's rhythm title.

On the PSP store, a Patapon 2 demo is now available in advance of the game's May 5 launch. PSP gamers can also pick up the Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero? Li'l Asagi Comes Home add-on pack, which updates the side-scrolling beat-'em-up with a new stage and boss character. The Prinny pack is available for $3.99.

60 Comments

  • TheArcade

    Posted May 5, 2009 1:33 am PT

    @xXZak-ataKXx

    Why do people always compare Killzone 2 to Halo 3? Has that become the measuring stick for shooters or something?

  • allotheabove123

    Posted May 4, 2009 7:01 pm PT

    @Tht KiD404

    Killzone 2 kicks so much ass that it is unbelivable if you have a ps3 and not killzone then it should be considered a crime

  • xXZak-ataKXx

    Posted May 4, 2009 8:04 am PT

    @Tht KiD404

    Killzone 2 is the BEST fps. PERIOD. if u havnt already,go and get it. (yes it is better that CoD and halo3)

  • Tht_KiD404

    Posted May 4, 2009 7:01 am PT

    Is Killzone 2 Good? I heard from sum ppl it was g00d but from other ppl it wasnt so good.

  • maverick_76

    Posted May 3, 2009 4:37 pm PT

    Not bad for the map pack, I was guessing $5-$10. I remember downloading the map pack for COD4 for $10, this is a pretty good deal.

  • ultimatecrysis

    Posted May 2, 2009 8:04 am PT

    I thought the KZ2 DLC would be free, but six dollars isn't that bad either. But I would have liked it more if it was a little cheaper because three dollars per map doesn't seem like its worth it.

  • allotheabove123

    Posted May 2, 2009 7:13 am PT

    look i love killzone 2 but there are just to many awesome games coming out this year for me to buy this map pack and fully enjoy it

  • Xecutar101

    Posted May 1, 2009 3:14 pm PT

    Just to warn you all MVC2 Demo is only local play.
    no single player
    or online

  • kz1den

    Posted May 1, 2009 2:13 pm PT

    Being one of the few that has never played MVC2, it SEEMS to be a pretty cool game, but some schmuck of infinite wisdom thought it was a good idea to release a demo sans the single player experience. Nice way to introduce the series to newcomers, Capcom. Very nice indeed.

  • lamprey263

    Posted May 1, 2009 1:34 pm PT

    well, MVC2 demo will be cool, and the Patapon 2 demo... I should download that before work

  • cejay0813

    Posted May 1, 2009 1:08 pm PT

    wow cheapskates....its not like you pay for a monthly subscription for PSN or anything

  • totaleklypse

    Posted May 1, 2009 10:17 am PT

    top level of train + fast moving low overhead = ouchie

  • sk8oridie44

    Posted May 1, 2009 10:15 am PT

    The MvC2 demo is strictly for two players.

  • ratm247

    Posted May 1, 2009 9:11 am PT

    the mvc2 demo is crap. i cant even play it until someone comes over. the killzone 2 maps are ok, i think theyre overpriced.

  • claykenobi

    Posted May 1, 2009 9:03 am PT

    The new maps are fun and original! Freight train was one of my favorite levels on campaign so I'm really glad they designed a multiplayer map of it. Wasn't expecting that! Keep rockin, Guerrilla!

  • IvanKavinski

    Posted May 1, 2009 8:38 am PT

    Just paying for the bandwidth, $6 is a pretty sweet deal. Xbox Live requires a subscription fee, plus has a similar price point for its DLC.

  • Hoski0999

    Posted May 1, 2009 7:51 am PT

    the maps are great, just need more people to get on buying them and we'll be set

  • Altiar25

    Posted May 1, 2009 6:13 am PT

    The maps are ok. Shoulda made it a fiver and added a 3rd level though

  • ayouk

    Posted May 1, 2009 5:54 am PT

    Big Fan of MVC2, but why did they have the demo only for local multiplayer? Why can't I play against a cpu player? Seems weak, luckily my dreamcast is still hooked up.

  • backatcha

    Posted May 1, 2009 4:54 am PT

    K2Z Maps!!!

  • jofy

    Posted May 1, 2009 4:29 am PT

    I'm buyin right now

  • Generalmojo

    Posted May 1, 2009 3:51 am PT

    cant wait to download kz2 maps

  • Solidus35

    Posted May 1, 2009 2:03 am PT

    the kz2 maps are awesome, worth the 5.99 IMO, lots of replay value.

  • glenn2709

    Posted May 1, 2009 1:49 am PT

    Meh I'm not going to buy it thought the kz2 DLC would be free.

  • gandalf_storm

    Posted May 1, 2009 1:46 am PT

    no demo on the uk store, unless its on there today ??

  • JackHoleFace00

    Posted May 1, 2009 12:54 am PT

    It's cool that they have new maps but this release is weak. I'm upset because well before they releaseed Killzone 2 the news was that they were going to release DLC free and on top of new maps, it'd have new weapons and vehicles. They also mentioned it might include a co-op mode. And this is none of that. Just two maps. I mean, even if they changed their minds on the price, where's the other stuff? I'd still pay $10 or maybe a little more for all of those things than $6 for two measly maps. Love the game and prob play more than I should, but I think this is really disappointing and I'll at least pass for now.

  • SPD_WeBmAsTaH

    Posted May 1, 2009 12:01 am PT

    I'll wait for my credit card to come to get the KZ2 map pack. Marvel vs Capcom 2 demo was so damn stupid I wanted to punch a baby. You can only play 2 player which requires a second controller(I have one) but you need another person to play with you so I just say there beating up a retarded lifeless enemy for 30 seconds and I got so damn bored that I wanted to run over the guy who thought of that stupid frigging idea. Mind you I have a very big and heavy truck that tears apart the road underneath.

  • Sadek

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 11:47 pm PT

    yay!! New maps for Killzone 2.... I'm buyin right now...

  • FallenOneX

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 11:03 pm PT

    Big ups and congrats to Sony for getting the demo on this one. I have a 360 and have to stick to my Dreamcast for a bit longer.

  • wallywallas

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 10:44 pm PT

    Wow. $6 for 2 maps for a great game is considered expensive? Wow, harsh.

  • ratavaquera

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 10:03 pm PT

    pff... it isnt free , have fun playing it ...

  • REA24409

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 9:35 pm PT

    @ RavenSoS
    It's about that for most of DLC. I know the variety pack for COD4 was 10 bucks and there was 3 maps, so it's about three a pop also. It's a reasonable price, they aren't going to make it a dollar or 2 for a couple maps, that's reality. Now if you wait a long time, their could be a price cut in the future, but that's about it.

  • bumpies

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 9:09 pm PT

    metalkid9

    Trust me DONT!!! i made the same mistake and i traded it in for
    midnight club la was worth it

  • Urimind_basic

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 9:08 pm PT

    Are the trains moving? That would be awesome.

  • nephili232

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 9:00 pm PT

    The new maps for Killzone are awesome!

  • metalkid9

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 8:56 pm PT

    man im so tempted to get undercover, regardless of the bad reviews. I think I'm gonna wait for it to get cheap cuz I really miss playing nfs games.

  • Bermbuster176

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 8:50 pm PT

    RavenSoS

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 7:21 pm PT

    "Is one multiplayer map really worth $3? Give me a break. This is ridiculous."

    Haha really, you think it is ridiculous that for the same price of a value meal from burger king that you can get two brand new maps to a great game that will supply countless hours of entertainment. I don't know where your from but a ferrari must be worth $100

  • thekey

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 8:35 pm PT

    @TheArcade

    PSN has been on a roll for quite some time now.

  • tjoeb123

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 8:04 pm PT

    Update isn't all that great....talking only about the PSP side; I don't have a PS3

  • joshrocks2245

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 7:42 pm PT

    I thought the Killzone 2 DLC would be free, oh well no new maps for me

  • aaaaaa12

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 7:27 pm PT

    gonna get the kz2 pack looks great.

  • RavenSoS

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 7:21 pm PT

    Is one multiplayer map really worth $3? Give me a break. This is ridiculous.

  • joseph_mach

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 7:07 pm PT

    Nice update for PSN this week. Hopefully the trend continues and with E3 around the corner, who knows what little extra goodies might pop up.

  • TheArcade

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 6:58 pm PT

    PSN seems to be on a roll.

    EDIT: Just re-read the article. MvC2 only has local multiplayer?! o_O What is up with that! I coulda sworn Gamespot reported it would have online multiplayer last time...that's so LAME! That's almost as bad as them only offering local play in Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix with the option of only 2 playable characters.

  • solidusScott

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 6:55 pm PT

    Prinny dlc ftw!

  • arcelonious

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 6:52 pm PT

    I can't wait to get home from work and download the MvC2 demo.

  • AngryFingers

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 6:41 pm PT

    Darn...I'm glad MvC2 will have online matches, but there's no HD remix

    I guess, you can't mess around with what's already a classic (probably why every new Chrono Trigger game that comes out, looks the same).

  • SPYDER0416

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 6:38 pm PT

    I'm glad the Killzone DLC isn't $9.99, cuz I'm tired of paying 1/6 the games price for a couple of maps. I'm ok with $5.99. Yep.

  • Generic_Dude

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 6:30 pm PT

    @doolz: Nice to hear... I'm going to pick it up eventually, I'm just addicted rather badly to MLB 09 The Show right now so I haven't gotten around to it. But I was wondering what people thought of the new maps, thanks.

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