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[Handleit_44]

E3 2012: PlayStation Plus Subscribers Will Get At Least 3 Free Games a Month, Says Sony

Sony said they plan to make good on Sony Computer Entertainment president Jack Tretton's promise to revamp their PlayStation Plus club by offering more top-tier games at no cost.

Sony announced they are bumping up their "Instant Game Collection" to 10 free titles this week and a promise to offer at least three more free ones a month. They will also offer a new "Game of the Month" feature every four weeks.

Some of the new games available this week include Virtua Fighters 5: Final Showdown, Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. PS Plus members will also be able to download new titles for free as well as free Blu-ray offerings including inFamous 2, MotorStorm: Apocalypse and LittleBigPlanet 2.

Tretton first announced the changes at Sony's E3 press conference earlier this week and awarded everyone in attendance with a free year voucher for the service. The rest of us will have to pay either $17.99 for three months or $49.99 a year.

:jizz:

[Buzzman]

The rich get richer baby!

[krulmichael]

Survey Hints at New PS Plus Features

The survey reads: “Imagine that as part of PlayStation Plus, every time you bought a game on either PS3 or PS Vita, you would be entitled to get the game on the other console absolutely free. So, if you bought Resistance on PS Vita, you could download Resistance on PS3 for free. Or if you got FIFA on PS3, you could download the PS Vita version for free.” The Resistance analogy is a little strange since there aren’t literal analogs on both the console and handheld like there is for FIFA, but it seems the focus is more on the idea than anything else.



A third question asked Mr. Latham to score how interested he’d be in buying various PS3 games in different formats, either as a “standard” Blu-ray or digitally via the PlayStation Store for a discount.

Survey also indicated a Gran Turismo Vita version...but the part that intrigues me the most is PS3/Vita deal where if you bought a PS3 version of a game you'd get the Vita version for free or vice versa. If that's as good as it sounds then I'm at this.

[Handleit_44]

PlayStation Plus


Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier Full Game Trial
Two Worlds II: Velvet Edition Full Game Trial
E3 Past Award Nominees Sale
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood; 50% off, PS+ Price $15.00
Red Dead Redemption; 40% off, PS+ Price $17.99
Limbo; 50% off, PS+ Price $7.50
PSN Games

Magic: The Gathering – Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2013 ($9.99)
Face a greater challenge in the latest version of this hit franchise. Play with friends or the AI, take on new encounters and opponents, and face up to three other players in the Planechase multiplayer format.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.37 GB
PS Vita Games

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes ($39.99)
The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 1.08 GB
PS3 Full Games

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier ($59.99)
There is nothing fair, honorable, or just about combat. There is only winning and losing—the dead and the living. The Ghosts don’t fret about even odds. They do everything in their power to overwhelm and obliterate the enemy.
ESRB rated M
File size 11 GB
Two Worlds II Velvet Game Of The Year Edition ($24.49)
The Two Worlds II Velvet Game of the Year Edition offers an amazing RPG adventure. The Velvet GotY Edition combines the thrilling storylines of both Two Worlds II and its expansion.
ESRB rated M
File size 4.02 GB
Game Demos (free)

Magic: The Gathering – Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2013 Demo
Download the trial version of Magic: The Gathering — Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 and face a greater challenge! Take on new encounters and opponents and face up to three other players in the Planechase multiplayer format.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.37 GB
PS3 Add-ons

Atelier Meruru: Makina Domain (free)
This will allow you to explore a mysterious land that appears suddenly in the farthest eastern reaches of Arls. Will the fascinated Meruru and her friends safely make their way through this foreboding labyrinth? “Makina Domain” will be added to the game map, allowing you to go gather there.
File size 111 KB
Battlefield 3 – Close Quarters ($14.99)
Battlefield 3: Close Quarters is a themed expansion pack bringing the team play of Battlefield 3 indoors. The frantic infantry combat is amplified by added persistence and new weapons, while HD Destruction lets players reduce entire locales to ruin.
File size 1.12 GB
Choplifter HD Huely Chopper ($0.99)
A heavily armored helicopter with superior firepower, the battle-proven Huely has great carrying capacity and extra-large fuel tanks for long runs into enemy territory!
File size 48 MB
DC Universe Online – The Last Laugh ($9.99)
Buy The Last Laugh DLC Pack now to get access to the new Shield weapon and jump in to new multiplayer battles! Experience new PvP maps and game modes, and fight to earn new gear and styles. Join Legends PvP with seven new iconic DC Comics characters! Purchase of this DLC pack requires an active game account.
File size N/A
Dragon’s Dogma: From A Different Sky – Part 5 ($0.99)
The fifth of the ‘From a Different Sky’ series, you will need your wits to clear all 10. Check the Pawn Guild to begin!
File size 707 KB
Dragon’s Dogma: Rift Crystal Value Pack ($4.99)
Be king of the rift with this pack of 15,000 Rift Crystals.
File size 129 KB
Dragon’s Dogma: Set Out For Adventure – A Great Defense ($0.99)
This armor pack will stock your item storage with sturdy armors for Fighter, Strider and Mage.
File size 129 KB
Dragon’s Dogma: Set Out For Adventure – The Best Offense ($0.99)
This weapons pack will stock your item storage with dependable weapons for Fighter, Strider and Mage.
File size 129 KB
Dragon’s Dogma: Set Out For Adventure – The Right Tools ($0.99)
This pack provides 2000 Rift Crystals, and an increased inventory at Aestella’s shop in Cassardis from game start.
File size 129 KB
LittleBigPlanet Solstice Costume (free)
File size 1.04 MB
Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles ($9.99)
Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles takes the critically acclaimed pinball series to uncharted territory. Each of the four tables in this brand new pack chronicles a blockbuster event in the Marvel Universe: Marvel’s The Avengers (based on the 2012 film from Marvel Studios), Fear Itself, The Infinity Gauntlet and World War Hulk. Avengers Assemble!
File size 248 MB
Pure Chess Forest Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features a calm forest clearing where a set of Lewis chessmen do battle on a carved wooden board.
File size 73 MB
Soulcalibur V add ons (x3) ($0.99 – $2.99)
Various add on content.
File size 133 KB – 13 MB
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Ultimate DLC Bundle ($29.99)
Become the ultimate warrior of the 41st Millennium with this collection of all DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. Includes custom armors for five different Space Marine Chapters and Chaos Space Marine legions usable in multiplayer, additional weapons for multiplayer, the CHAOS UNLEASHED co-op mode, and the DREADNOUGHT multiplayer mode. For the Emperor!
File size 1.27 MB
Warriors Orochi 3 add ons (x4) ($0.99 – $3.99)
Various add on content.
File size 11 MB – 282 MB
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “FIREFLIES” – Owl City ($1.99)
• “The Adventure” – Angels & Airwaves ($1.99)

File size: 23 – 35 MB (singles)
Rock Band Network v2.0

• “FAREWELL TO GOOD DAYS” – Seven Day Sonnet ($1.99)
• “FIELD OF SERPENTS” – Amberian Dawn ($1.99)
• “GHOSTLY ECHOES” – Amberian Dawn ($1.99)
• “GOODBYE, MR. PERSONALITY” – Less Than Jake ($1.99)
• “REAP (RADIO EDIT)” – The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus ($0.99)

File size: 19 – 54 MB (singles)
PS Vita Add-Ons

Pure Chess Forest Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features a calm forest clearing where a set of Lewis chessmen do battle on a carved wooden board.
File size 54 MB
Wipeout 2048 Wipeout HD add ons (x3) ($7.99 – $12.99)
Various add on content. All DLC will appear once the Online Pass is installed.
File size 268 – 566 MB
Updates

1942: Joint Strike (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $9.99)
Alice: Madness Returns (Ps3 Full Game) (Price Change) (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Assassin’s Creed Revelations (Ps3 Full Game) (Price Change) (PS3) (now $39.99, original price $59.99)
Bionic Commando: Rearmed (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Defenders Of The Mystic Garden – Minis (Psn Exclusive) (Price Change) (PSP) (now $2.49, original price $3.49)
Ninja Gaiden 3 – Ultimate Ninja Pack (Price Change) (PS3) (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
Power Stone Collection Legacy (Sale) (PSP) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Rocks N’ Rockets – Minis (Sale) (PS3) (now $1.49, original price $2.99)
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max (Sale) (PSP) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Saints Row: The Third (Sale) (PS3) (now $49.99, original price$59.99)
SOCOM Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 (Sale) (PSP) (now $29.99, original price $39.99)
Ultimate Ghosts N’ Goblins (Sale) (PSP) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Wolf Of The Battlefield: Commando 3 (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
Worms 2: Armageddon (Sale) (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Game Videos (free)

Dungeon Twister – Party In The Dungeon Trailer
Max Payne 3 Official Launch Trailer
Starhawk Build to Kill Trailer
Starhawk Official Launch Trailer
Starhawk Ride, Drive and Fly!
Starhawk Story Trailer
WWE Wrestlefest Trailer
PS3 Themes

Ace Of Space Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Digital Blasphemy New Dawn Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Dynamic 40′s Vintage Independence Day Theme ($2.99)
Dynamic Dragon Battle Theme 2 ($2.99)
Dynamic Pirate Theme 2 ($2.99)
Dynamic Statue of Liberty Theme ($2.99)
Dynamic USA Eagle Independence Day Theme ($2.99)
Pure Chess Staunton Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
The Sexy Ladies of SHOW Mag 2 Dynamic Theme ($3.99)
PSone Classics

Tomba ($9.99)
Tomba! is a truly unusual platform adventure. You’re a pink-haired, high-flying jungle boy out to retrieve his stolen golden bracelet from evil, diabolic pigs. This fast-paced scroller rewards with a blend of frantic action and creative sub-quests. The adventure is where the game really shines. Characters are packed with personality. Level designs are top-notch. Tomba! is full of fantastic gameplay.
ESRB rated E
File size 164 MB
Bundles

Alien Breed Trilogy ($22.99)
Music

PlayStation Move Heroes Soundtrack ($9.99)
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Original Soundtrack ($9.99)
PlayStation Store for PSP

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Kaleidoscope ($4.99)
ESRB rated E
File size 45 MB

[Bomberooski]

What you getting this week Handle? (and Twigg)

[Handleit_44]

What you getting this week Handle? (and Twigg)

Nothing from the Store but I am getting LEGO Batman 2 (PS3).

[Swarley]

Nothing from the Store but I am getting LEGO Batman 2 (PS3).

Let me know how that is. I always hear the LEGO games are pretty good, but haven't tried one yet.

[Handleit_44]

Let me know how that is. I always hear the LEGO games are pretty good, but haven't tried one yet.

This will be my first LEGO game and quite honestly, the only one that interested me. Reviews have been good and I love how they added voice acting to it!

[Buzzman]

I've always loved the Lego games. One of the most underrated co-op games.

[Buzzman]

I will say this looks to be the first time in at least a month I didn't buy something off the PSN, while in that same stretch haven't bought a single thing off the XBL marketplace. It used to be the other way around.

[Bomberooski]

May do Lego game tomorrow

[JayDizzle]

Only Tomba, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, and maybe BF3: CQ if you aren't buying premium.

[Buzzman]

I just updated my excel sheet with my expenses on the PSN. Fun Facts for you guys.

- I've Spent a total of $232.14 on PSN/PS1 Games (I'm not counting PS3 or PS3 DLC)
- The average amount I spent on a game is under $4
- I've gotten 32 games for free
- If you take away the free games, I spend about $6.25 for a game on the PSN
- I have never bought DLC for a downloadable game
- The most I've ever spent on a game is 14.99 (Braid) *Not counting the Walking Dead season pass*
- I've spent $10+ on only 5 games (Braid, Burn Zombie Burn, Zombie Apocalypse, Super Stacker and just today, PAYDAY) So yea that is very rare for me
- Of the 69 titles I have, I've technically only beaten 3 of them.
- The best game I own that nobody knows about is HOARD.

I'll update the 360 one tomorrow or later tonight.

[JayDizzle]

IGN gave LEGO Batman 2 an 8.5:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/19/lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes-review

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Other than the mini-map not zooming in and some pop-in when you reach an objective faster than the game can load it, the game sounds awesome.

Word is, the Vita version is a shitty DS port though

[jms493]

Word is, the Vita version is a shitty DS port though

yes i was going to to get it because I want something on my VITA besides baseball.....but i guess not. Fuck you Sony!