Official PSN discussion thread

[bluntside]

I'm going to have to get hot on trying some of these games. I could use a new, good fix.

[wingsfan77]

What reason is that? And I just said to download the demo.

Because I buy a game to play on-line with you and you play it a handful of times and move on (Borderlands GOTY is the perfect example) and then I end up not playing the game since I have nobody else to play with.

[Twigg4075]

Because I buy a game to play on-line with you and you play it a handful of times and move on (Borderlands GOTY is the perfect example) and then I end up not playing the game since I have nobody else to play with.

I assure you that when I get through this recent glut of games (Uncharted, Batman, Battlefield, MW3) I will be back on Borderlands.

[padman59]

The upcoming Jurassic Park game will be free for anyone who gets a year of PS+ from 11/1 - 11/8.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/31/get-jurassic-park-the-game-free-with-1-year-of-ps-plus/

Behind the scenes look of Jurassic Park if you want some info on the game.

[Twigg4075]

The upcoming Jurassic Park game will be free for anyone who gets a year of PS+ from 11/1 - 11/8.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/31/get-jurassic-park-the-game-free-with-1-year-of-ps-plus/

Behind the scenes look of Jurassic Park if you want some info on the game.

So, you have to sign up for a new subscription?

[padman59]

So, you have to sign up for a new subscription?

You can also extend your current subscription for a year and get the game too, but it has to be done by the 8th. Since my PS+ is up in December, I'm probably going to jump on this.

[Twigg4075]

FYI, I haven't heard good things about the Jurassic Park game. Every podcast I've listend to that has played the game says it's a serious missed opportunity.

As for this weeks other releases, I see that they released a "definitive" edition of Hydrophobia, which was initially only on XBLA. It's a $10 game but FREE for PS+. I bought it for $5 on XBLA and thought it was pretty good. You definitely can't beat free.

I also saw the Uncharted Fortune Hunter pass on there again. It says that there will be SIX multiplayer packs and some other weapons, skins and such. I thought they initially only said four packs so this sounds like a much better deal.

[padman59]

FYI, I haven't heard good things about the Jurassic Park game. Every podcast I've listend to that has played the game says it's a serious missed opportunity.

What were the complaints?

I figured it would be a point-and-click game since Telltale is making it, and I've read that people are disappointed it's not a shooter or another action genre.

[Twigg4075]

What were the complaints?

I figured it would be a point-and-click game since Telltale is making it, and I've read that people are disappointed it's not a shooter or another action genre.

I can't remember specifically but I remember several outlets saying that it was boring and mostly QTE's.

[padman59]

I can't remember specifically but I remember several outlets saying that it was boring and mostly QTE's.

If they feel the story is bad, I can understand the criticism, but it sounds like they were disappointed that it's a point-and-click game (which definitely isn't for everyone).

Back to the Future is pretty good from what I've played (which reminds me that I need to go back and finish the last couple episodes). I'm still probably going to extend my PS+ this week anyway. At worst, I'll have nothing invested in the game that I wasn't already willing to pay, and at best, I'll get to play through another good series from Telltale for free essentially.

[Twigg4075]

If they feel the story is bad, I can understand the criticism, but it sounds like they were disappointed that it's a point-and-click game (which definitely isn't for everyone).

Back to the Future is pretty good from what I've played (which reminds me that I need to go back and finish the last couple episodes). I'm still probably going to extend my PS+ this week anyway. At worst, I'll have nothing invested in the game that I wasn't already willing to pay, and at best, I'll get to play through another good series from Telltale for free essentially.

Oh, trust me, they all know what point and click adventures are and how they play. One of the ones I remember was Giant Bomb and Brad Shoemaker in particular loves the Telltale games, but said JP was severely lacking when he saw and played it.

But if you're renewing anyway, it doesn't really matter because a free game is a free game. Especially when it's $30.

[Handleit_44]

Off the top of my head, I know at least two of you (Twigg/KNUBB) will appreciate this...

I downloaded the Official PlayStation App (had to create a UK iTunes account, though).

You can view who is online and what they're playing, view your trophies/trophy card, which trophies for which games you have attained, compare trophies with friends, read the Euro PSN blog, read the Euro playstation.com site, and there is a YouTube/Twitter share & discuss functionality.

[padman59]

The 12 for '12 sale starts tomorrow through the 23rd.

• PixelJunk SideScroller – Regular $9.99, Sale $6.99, PS Plus $4.89
• PAYDAY: The Heist – Regular $19.99, Sale $13.99, PS Plus $9.79
• Dungeon Defenders – Regular $14.99, Sale $10.49, PS Plus $7.34
• Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection – Regular $9.99, Sale $6.99, PS Plus $4.89
• Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition – Regular $14.99, Sale $10.49, PS Plus $7.34
• Eufloria – Regular $9.99, Sale $6.99, Plus $4.89
• BloodRayne: Betrayal – Regular $14.99, Sale $10.49, PS Plus $7.34
• Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken – Regular $11.99, Sale $8.39, PS Plus $5.87
• Cubixx HD – Regular $9.99, Sale $6.99, PS Plus $4.89
• Sideway New York – Regular $9.99, Sale $6.99, PS Plus $4.89
• Rochard – Regular $9.99, Sale $6.99, PS Plus $4.89
• Okabu – Regular $14.99, Sale $10.49, PS Plus $7.34

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/16/introducing-playstation-networks-12-for-12-ps3-game-sale/

Probably going to get Rochard and maybe PixelJunk SideScroller.

[JayDizzle]

Rochard and SideScroller might be the only ones worth getting unless you dig fighting games or run with a crew boosting for trophies.

If I wasn't so cheap (READ: Poor), I'd recommend PAYDAY.

Then again, there's FAR better team shooters to buy out there.

[Twigg4075]

The 12 for '12 sale starts tomorrow through the 23rd.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/16/introducing-playstation-networks-12-for-12-ps3-game-sale/

Probably going to get Rochard and maybe PixelJunk SideScroller.

Great sale! Finally, Payday on sale and it's super cheap.

I'll be getting Rochard, PixelJunk, Payday and probably MK Arcade.

Payday is a no-brainer if you have PS+.