Civilization Revolution joins the demo party this Thursday on the PSN [Update 3]
According to 2K Games, we will be getting a demo of Civilization Revolution this Thursday on the PLAYSTATION Store. Hopefully this doesn’t turn out like the NASCAR 09 demo from last week where EA Sports announced it was coming out but didn’t check with Sony first!
Either way, this Thursday is shaping up to be pretty great. In addition to the first ever episode of Qore (presented by PSN, but not a “paid subscription by Sony” as so many other gaming blogs falsely reported), the Civilization Revolution demo should join demos for Battlefield: Bad Company and NASCAR 09. We might even see a demo/full download for Fatal Intertia EX. (Update 1: Plus NOVASTRIKE) (Update 2: and Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3!)
Add on top of that the confirmed 6 Rock Band songs, a possible Army of Two FREE map pack, and the Guitar Hero III cross-promotional God of War song (Update 3: + Motorhead Track Pack), and you have quite a week shaping up!
Remember, this content is always subject to change (there’s definitely more content we haven’t heard about yet and some of the content could always be pushed back).
Full content list below -from my thread on the PlayStation.com Forums:
- Army of Two DLC - “Veteran Map Pack” | Rumor
- Two brand new co-op campaign maps
- One enhanced multiplayer map
- Update: Delayed at least 1 week
- Price: FREE
- Source: WorthPlaying :: IGN
- Battlefield: Bad Company [Demo] | Confirmed
- Demo includes both single player and multiplayer modes
- Gold Rush mode on the Oasis map includes land, sea, and air vehicles
- Reach rank 4 in the multiplayer section of the demo to unlock an exclusive in-game weapon
- Source: BadCompany.EA.com
- Civilization Revolution [Demo] | Confirmed
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- You can play the game (single player or multiplayer) up to the year 1250 AD
- Civilizations selection will be limited to Rome or Egypt
- Also includes tutorial for new players
- Demo size: 1.08 GB
- Update: 2K Administrator confirms GameSpot report that North American PSN will get the demo on June 5, 2008
- Source: Civilization Revolution Forums :: GameSpot
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- Fatal Inertia EX [Demo] & Full Game | Rumor
- Will be released in late May 2008 on PSN
- No retail release for this game (originally planned as launch game)
- This game has improvements over the version released for the other console
- Supports DUALSHOCK 3 and SIXAXIS motion controls
- There will be a demo available on the PLAYSTATION Network
- Demo will include 8-player online multiplayer
- Price: ~$29.99 USD
- Source: MTV Multiplayer :: Eurogamer
- Guitar Hero III DLC - God of War II Music & Motörhead Track Packs | Confirmed
- God of War II
- Title: “The End Begins (to Rock)”
- Price: FREE
- Motörhead track pack:
- “Motörhead”
- “Stay Clean”
- “(We are) The Road Crew”
- God of War II
- Source: GuitarHero.com
- NASCAR 09 [Demo] | Confirmed
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- Full game releases on June 11
- Demo out on [other console] last week
- There was a demo for NASCAR 08 last year as well
- Update: EA changed their website to show June 5 as the demo release date
- Source: Official NASCAR 09 Website
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- NOVASTRIKE [Full Game] | Confirmed
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- Free-roaming top-down arcade shooter
- Targeting a first-quarter 2008 release
- Update 1: NOVASTRIKE listed on ESRB.org for release on Playstation 3
- Update 2: Official Site Launched (from developer Tiki Games)
- Update 3: The game’s director posted on the PlayStation.Blog that the game will be released on June 5, 2008
- Source: NOVASTRIKE Official Site :: PlayStation.Blog
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- Qore - Episode 1 | Confirmed
- NOTE: Qore is “Presented by the PLAYSTATION Network” - keyword “presented” - and the content put up there are negotiated outside of the regular PSN Store group. SOCOM: Confrontation beta invite is similar to the MGS4 beta invites or accessing the Battlefield: Bad Company demo early. My understanding is that this is promotional, early demos will be released like normal on PSN, etc. Not sure why this is causing so much resistance.
- First ever episode of Qore, a monthly gaming lifestyle program
- Contents:
- Calling All Cars [Full Game] (for annual subscribers)
- Hidden “Easter Eggs”: Mini-game
- Incredible Hulk - Exclusive 6 minute trailer
- Secret Agent Clank - Exclusive preview
- SOCOM: Confrontation Upcoming Beta Invitation
- SOCOM: Confrontation Theme, Interviews, and Videos
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Exclusive pages from the graphic novel
- … plus more!
- Price: $2.99 per episode, $24.99 for every episode this year (13 episodes)
- Source: PlayStation.Blog :: PlayStation LifeStyle
- Rock Band DLC | Confirmed
- Jimmy Buffet pack ($1.99 USD each, $5.49 USD for all three):
- “Cheeseburger in Paradise” by Jimmy Buffet
- “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet
- “Volcano” by Jimmy Buffet
- Disturbed pack ($0.99 USD each, $2.99 USD for all three):
- “Indestructible” by Disturbed
- “Inside the Fire” by Disturbed
- “Perfect Insanity” by Disturbed
- Jimmy Buffet pack ($1.99 USD each, $5.49 USD for all three):
- Source: Rockband.com Forums
- Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3
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- Due out June 2008
- Update: Capcom announces the game will be out on June 5, 2008 on PSN
- Price: $9.99 USD
- Source: Wired :: PlayStation LifeStyle
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June 4, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Let me know if you guys like this! I keep it up-to-date over on the PlayStation.com forum, but I just thought I’d get you all the info with the new developments (Civilization Revolution demo).
June 4, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Awesome SS, Thank you so much for putting this on here, this will make a lot of people happy.
June 4, 2008 at 3:50 pm
I assume this is not the europe update.
We’d never get one this good. T_T
June 4, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Considering it has Qore on here, you are correct that it is not the EU update.
Europe got some good stuff the last couple weeks. I’m not really sure what’s in store for you guys. I was told by someone @ 2K games about a week ago you’d be getting the Civ Revolution demo this week, but now I’m not so sure since GameSpot and IGN actually make a point of saying North America only for PS3, Worldwide for XBOX 360.
You might just have to wait & see…
June 4, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Yeah, I guessed as much.
I’m still in two minds about Qore.
I understand that with demos coming out on via PSN, the official magazines have much less pull than they used to and this seems like a great solution to that. But, as a lot of people are speculating, it seems more like a move towards “the other console’s” online structure.
The exclusive content sounds interesting though, and if it works as a medium for new interactive media, I’d like to see a UK equivalent.
Still, $2.99 (£1.50) is a bargain!
June 4, 2008 at 4:28 pm
I really enjoyed the layout. Keep it up!
June 4, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Yes this would be good to continue it every week.
June 4, 2008 at 5:07 pm
I hope WipEout HD is hitting the European store this week!
June 4, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Nice job SS, man you guys are frikin awesome!
June 4, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Pretty good update. Already downloaded Fatal Inertia FX off of the Japan store. Its alright. Wont spend $30 for the full game. Will be getting Qore for the beta and see how the show is.
June 4, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Hey guys id like to know if you get an intie to the SOCOM beta even if you only buy the first episode and not the entire package, thanks.
June 4, 2008 at 5:51 pm
The way the Blog made it sound, it would be a yes. Can anyone confirm?
June 4, 2008 at 6:21 pm
@claas21,
I don’t know for sure - since I don’t work for Sony. But I think you are right. For more info on Qore - Episode 1, check out:
http://playstationlifestyle.net/2008/06/03/qore-what-can-we-expect-in-episode-1/
June 4, 2008 at 6:31 pm
this blog is starting to get better the the Official PS Blog, nice job guys.
June 4, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Haha I don’t know if I’d go that far… I think those guys could make it THE BEST BLOG EVER - but they’d get in trouble. That is, they know so much that would probably blow everyone’s minds, but it’s proprietary and there are a lot more steps they have to go through to release info to the public.
All that aside, thanks for the compliments!
June 4, 2008 at 6:41 pm
I have a question:
I live in Europe and does the content of Qore run on PAL PS3s ???
Thanks in advance.
June 4, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Frozen, sorry we dont know at this point. Qore isnt out yet. Maybe we will know more tomorrow.
June 4, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Awesomen3zz.
June 4, 2008 at 7:39 pm
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June 4, 2008 at 7:51 pm
just wanted to give you some more info on the update
you can add “Novastrike” to the list, the full game will be out tomorrow on PSN
LINK:
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/06/04/novastrike-invades-psn-this-week/
June 4, 2008 at 7:53 pm
you can add Novastrike to the list!
the full game releases tomorrow on PSN
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/06/04/novastrike-invades-psn-this-week/
June 4, 2008 at 7:57 pm
you can add Novastrike to the list!
Releases 5th June on PSN
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/06/04/novastrike-invades-psn-this-week/
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June 4, 2008 at 8:48 pm
bummer i bought calling all cars when it came out back in the day ………then again i buy everything……including Qore but god what a gay name why not core or kore but qore bummer
June 4, 2008 at 8:49 pm
@Giacomito,
Thanks! We’ve updated the post!
June 4, 2008 at 8:56 pm
@ ……………………………….
I actually like Qore I am very glad its not Kore, reminds me to much of the band Korn
June 4, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Personally, I think “Kore” is a terrible idea - replacing a C with a K is so cliche. The logo for Qore is interesting and definitely not bad enough to worry about.
June 5, 2008 at 12:21 am
Wow. This looks like a HUGE update for the store. I knew there would be a B:BC demo (pumped!), but I’m mostly impressed with a demo for the Civilization game– I really didn’t think there would be one. June’s already panning out to be an exciting month for us (ps3 owners).
June 5, 2008 at 1:55 pm
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June 5, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Updated to include Commando 3 & Guitar Hero 3 Motorhead track pack
June 5, 2008 at 4:14 pm
I’m a huge Civilization fan! I can’t wait for the full PlayStation version.
June 5, 2008 at 4:41 pm
We will also get an MP3 version of the God of War II track FREE.
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