Official PSN discussion thread

[padman59]

Awesomenauts' release is postponed indefinitely with the news that DTP Entertainment (the publisher) is bankrupt.

http://uk.games.ign.com/articles/122/1223990p1.html

I was actually looking forward to downloading this tomorrow.

UPDATE: False alarm. Sony just tweeted that Awesomenauts will still release tomorrow.

http://twitter.com/#!/PlayStation/status/197029238640087040

[Twigg4075]

All PixelJunk games are only $1 this week. Insane.

[Handleit_44]

[Twigg4075]

I have to admit, Starhawk looks damn awesome.

[JayDizzle]

Just finished the demo for Spec Ops: The Line...

If you strip away the story, you're looking at a vanilla squad tactics/3rd Person Shooter.

One layer up and you're made to make choices that will affect your NPC squadmates' opinion throughout the game; specifically, it could be as small as shooting out some windows to make use of the terrain to your advantage.

It could also be something as huge as either saving a group of civilians about to be executed or allowing them to be put to death so you can avoid a larger conflict later on.

The story is written so you see what happens when the Chain-of-Command breaks down and the wrong people take charge; very 'Apocalypse Now.'

Also, there's supposed to be a MP component involved when the game is released but it looks bland as well without context of what's going on.

[JayDizzle]

Not that anyone is still playing it but PSN is offering free DLs for UC2.

The Drake's Fortune MP pack, Golden Weapons, Playstation Heroes Pack, Sidekick Skin Pack, and the Siege Expansion Pack... ALL FREE.

[JayDizzle]

For this Tuesday:

PlayStation Network

PixelJunk 4am – Utilizing the PlayStation Move motion controller and its full range of motion, players can use PixelJunk 4AM’s unique Virtual Audio Canvas to mix tracks and experiment with audio effects to create breathtaking compositions they can share and broadcast to anyone and everyone!

Prototype 2 (w/ Radnet Access Pack) – Prototype 2 continues the shape-shifting, open-world action franchise, this time focusing on Sgt. James Heller and his mission to destroy Prototype’s original anti-hero, Alex Mercer.

Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II – Available exclusively via download, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II continues the addictive side scrolling action that Sonic fans love in an all-new 2D adventure. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II comes complete with a totally reworked physics engine and all-new character animations as it expands the Sonic 4 storyline with new areas to speed through and new challenges to face.

Goldeneye 007 Reloaded (PS Move Compatible) – You are Bond, James Bond. Your mission is to recover the key to a devastating Soviet orbital weapon, GoldenEye. This reimagining of the action classic GoldenEye allows players to channel Daniel Craig’s lethal and gritty James Bond in an innovative, modern take on the legendary Bond adventure, GoldenEye. GoldenEye 007: Reloaded improves on the Wii hit with HD visuals and realistic environments running at 60-frames per second.

Jam Live Music Arcade – Jam Live Music Arcade offers a new approach to the music genre with a real-time live music sandbox that allows the player to immediately build and customize their very own tunes. Starting with any one of the 30+ licensed songs featured in the game (including hits from Modest Mouse, Fallout Boy, Fatboy Slim, Rise Against, Atmosphere and more), you get to jam with and remix all aspects of the song — guitar, bass, drums, synth and vocals — to experiment with the song and re-create it to their own personality.

Rock of Ages – Two castles stand opposed, bridged by an uneven, narrow pathway. One is yours, and you’re quite fond of it. See how the parapets catch the sunlight ever so stylishly? The other is your enemy’s; they’re a jerk, and their crappy crenellations are driving down your property values. Also, their castle sucks, justification enough to try crush it using an enormous rolling stone. Unfortunately, they’ll have a chance to plan and build up some security, doing everything they can to derail your razing rock.

PS3 Demos

PixelJunk 4am
Rock of Ages
Sonic The Hedgehog Episode II

minis

Velocity

PSone Classic

Myst – A direct port of the PC hit, MYST is a classic puzzle and exploration game. The premise is simple: the player must explore the island of Myst, researching the notes of a mysterious man, Atrus, and tracing his exploration of several distinct worlds. Through Atrus’ notes, players find solutions to puzzles that open gateways to these worlds, which they then explore to unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Atrus and his two sons. The majority of the game is simply walking around the various locales, making connections between the cryptic information given and the puzzles presented. In this sense, MYST demands a great deal from the player careful attention must be paid to the slightest details. This game is more about observation and the ability to think outside the normal logic you might be accustomed to using. If you’re looking for a superb intellectual challenge, then MYST is exactly what you need.

PlayStation 2 Classic

Red Faction 2 – Red Faction II is the sequel to the popular first person shooter, Red Faction, which debuted on the PC and PS2 in 2001. Red Faction II is run on an enhanced version of Volition’s Geo-Mod engine and incorporates an in-depth storyline. Players will go on multi-objective mission with a whole arsenal of weapons and items at their disposal. Players are able to control a variety of vehicles and fight with elite squad members at their side. Red Faction II introduces refined graphics, advanced AI, customizable computer opponents for multiplayer and even new multiplayer game modes.

[padman59]

Sony may introduce a tiered PS+ system at E3. (full article in the link)

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One of the ways Sony will do this is by giving subscribers top tier games for free, and implementing proper integration with PS Vita. Plus on Vita will offer Vita exclusive titles and DLC and cloud services that mean you won't have to connect the handheld to a PlayStation 3 or a PC to back up saves and other content.

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One possible tier would offer 61 new "A" quality games a year, but with only one PS3 release a week. Sony's suggested price would be a $7.99 (about a fiver) monthly fee, with three-month and yearly price plans also available. Another option offers 80 games a year, mostly "C" and "B" quality, for $10 a month (about £6). Titles would be at least a year old, although 10 full PS3 releases would be offered every week.

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http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-05-29-sony-prepping-playstation-plus-revamp-with-top-tier-free-games-expansion-to-vita

[jms493]

The slow move to a subscription based video game service.

[Buzzman]

Sony may introduce a tiered PS+ system at E3. (full article in the link)



http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...ansion-to-vita

Can someone sum this up? It confused the fuck out of me.

[padman59]

Can someone sum this up? It confused the fuck out of me.

What I got out of it:

-possible PS+ for Vita owners featuring only Vita games and DLC
-one tier that allows access to only "A" quality games and occasionally some release day
-another tier that allows access to "B" and "C" quality games that are over a year old
-the last grants a mix of "A", B", and "C" quality games over a year old

(screencap from IGN regarding a survey at the beginning of the month)

[Handleit_44]

How anyone can say Plus is not worth the $50 is beyond me.

[JBauerisGod]

How anyone can say Plus is not worth the $50 is beyond me.

:jizz:

[padman59]

Too bad my fucking hard drive is at capacity right now. I'm going to have to figure something out.

[Handleit_44]

Too bad my fucking hard drive is at capacity right now. I'm going to have to figure something out.

There HAS to be games in your GAME DATA folder that you could delete!