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PlayStation Store Update (08-12-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Aug 12, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for August 12, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now purchase a the popular title Surgeon Simulator Anniversay Edition.

Users of all 3 systems can now purchase the unique Hohokum as part of the 2014 PlayStation PLAY Program. Akiba’s Trip: Undead and Undressed are now available for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita while Disgaea 4: A Promis Revisited is available to users of PlayStation Vita.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and each week users will enjoy extra discounts on specific games. This week there is a pretty large sale on titles relating to Anime games/movies and PlayStation Plus users enjoy even bigger discounts.

PlayStation Store Update (8-5-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Aug 5, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for August 5, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now purchase a standalone version of the online co-op Killzone: Shadow Fall Intercept.

Users of all 3 systems can now purchase The Swapper as part of the 2014 PlayStation PLAY Program. There is also a sizeable class RPG sale going on including discounts on games in both the Persona and Final Fantasy series.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and the free titles this month include Road Not Taken (PS4), Metrico (PS Vita), and Crysis 3 (PS3). Keep reading to see a complete list of the updates for the store this month!

PlayStation Now Enters Open Beta on PS4, We Have Details on Pricing and Selection

by Trevor Rodenberger | Aug 2, 2014 | 2 comments

PlayStation Now, originally announced earlier this year, has entered Open Beta on the PlayStation 4. If you are unfamiliar with the service, PlayStation Now allows users to rent and stream select PlayStation 3 games to their PlayStation 4. There are currently over 122 games available on the service and each game has between 1 and 4 rental duration options including: 4 hours, 7 days, 30 days, and 90 days. Prices for these different options vary from title to title with prices as low as $2.99 and as high as $49.99. The available titles are varied and represent a large cross section of genres and experiences. Keep reading to see the entire list of both available games and their prices.

Sony Sees 2014 “As a Year of Investment” on PSN

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 31, 2014 | 0 comments

The PlayStation 4 has been quite popular with consumers since its launch in late 2013. Thanks to high demand, the PS4 along with Sony Pictures and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was able to help swing Sony into a surprise Q1 2014 profit. One of the things that’s made the PS4 popular has been a far more robust PlayStation Network that’s embraced gaming trends like live streaming to Twitch and Ustream from launch. These, among other features and a greater than expected number of PS4 users, are making Sony rethink their PSN strategy and to invest more into the platform.

PlayStation Plus Content Announced for August 2014

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jul 30, 2014 | 1 comment

Are you ready for more information about free games? If so, you are in luck because the PlayStation Blog has announced all of the free games that North American PlayStation Plus users will be able to download during August.

Each platform will receive at least two games and some platforms will receive even more if a game is cross-buy between multiple systems. One game PlayStation 4 users can look forward to receiving this month is the brand new roguelike puzzle game Road Not Taken. PlayStation 3 users will receive the beautiful shooter Crysis 3 along with several other titles thanks to cross-buy. PlayStation Vita gets a great this month with both the new platformer Metrico and the highly addictive brawler-RPG Dragon’s Crown.

As you may know Sony has recently changed their release schedule for PlayStation Plus games and members will now have access to all games on the first Tuesday of each month. However, the free games are only available for one month so do not delay in claiming your free games!

Keep reading to see a full list of free games available for August!

PlayStation Store Update (7-29-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jul 29, 2014 | 1 comment

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for July 29, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now purchase The Last of Us: Remastered and pre-order Madden NFL 15 and Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (also available for PS3).

Users of all 3 systems can now purchase the fantastic Rogue Legacy (see our review here). PlayStation Vita owners can also now enjoy the Ratchet & Clank Collection on the go. Also, a friendly reminder that the 2014 PlayStation Store PLAY program is in its first week. Find more details on this sale in our original post.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and each week there will be new sales. This week PlayStation Plus users can take advantage of a discount on Pure Pool for the PS4.

Should You Buy ‘Rogue Legacy?’

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jul 25, 2014 | 6 comments

Last year at Gamescom 2013, Sony announced that the PC hit Rogue Legacy would be coming to all 3 PlayStation platforms in 2014. I was thrilled when I heard the announcement as I was already a big fan of the game and with the release coming up next week on July 29th, I have been lucky enough now to play the game on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Playstation Vita! For those of you that don’t know, Rogue Legacy is a very challenging platformer that has many roguelike qualities and includes procedurally generated layouts in the dungeon. Keep reading to see whether the fun and challenge of this game translates well to the PlayStation platforms!

PlayStation Store Update (07-22-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jul 22, 2014 | 1 comment

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for July 22, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now pre-order all 4 of the titles available in the PLAY 2014 program (see more details here) as well as purchase Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty which the new take on the classic Abe’s Oddysee.

PlayStation 3 users can now purchase Entwined (also available now for the PS Vita) and PlayStation Vita owners can now purchase Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland (also available for PS3). Beyond the PLAY 2014 program, there is also a Super Hero Sale going on with deep discounts on titles in the inFamous and Batman series.

PlayStation Store PLAY 2014 Program Announced

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jul 22, 2014 | 2 comments

Today on the PlayStation Blog it was announced that the PlayStation Store PLAY 2014 Program would be kicking off after the PlayStation Store updates this evening. Just like in previous years, PlayStation has selected 4 upcoming titles over the next 4 weeks to take part in the program. This year they will be focusing on cross-buy (PS3, PS4, & PS Vita) indie games with the likes of PlayStation exclusive Hohokum and Rogue Legacy (be sure to be on the look-out for our review before release next week) being two of the participating titles. To sweeten the deal, those folks that pre-order or purchase more than one PLAY game will receive a voucher for PSN credit later. Keep reading to see the rest of the details and the other two participating titles!

PlayStation Store Update (07-15-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jul 15, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for July 15, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now pre-order Far Cry 4 Gold Edition (also available for PlayStation 3) which includes the game along with the Season Pass as well as purchase top-down dual stick shooter Crimsonland.

PlayStation 3 users can now purchase the Art Nouveau-styled, side-scrolling action game Abyss Odyssey and PlayStation Vita owners can now purchase One Piece Unlimited World Red. There is also a new 2-For-1 sale which features several sets of games where you can get 2 for the price of 1. Some of the more interesting options include Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (PS3) and Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD (PS3) for $19.99 and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and How to Survive for $14.99

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PlayStation Store Update- $0.99 Flash Sale (07-11-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jul 11, 2014 | 0 comments

Looking for a great deal on PlayStation games this weekend? If so, the PlayStation Store has you covered with a Flash Sale that has slashed prices to 99¢ on over 20 games for both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The sale ends Monday, July 14tht at 12:00 PM PDT , so act fast. The deals this month include: Legend of Dragoon for $0.99, Papa & Yo for $0.99, and The Cave for $0.99. Keep reading to see the rest of the deals!

PlayStation Store Top Sellers- June 2014 Edition

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jul 9, 2014 | 0 comments

The PlayStation Blog recently revealed the list of PlayStation Store Top Sellers for June. Unsurprisingly, Watch_Dogs led the way for PlayStation 4 while Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition continued to dominate for the PlayStation 3. The PlayStation Vita saw Rainbow Moon take the top spot for that system. Keep reading to see the entire list!

PlayStation Store Update (07-08-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jul 8, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for July 8, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now pre-order Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty as well as purchase Another World-20th Anniversary Edition and Mousecraft (Both of which are cross-buy with all 3 systems).

PlayStation 3 users have several new titles to select from this week including the final episode of the Wolf Among Us, Le Tour de France – Season 2014, One Piece Unlimited World Red, and Sacra Terra: Kiss of Death.

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PlayStation Store Update (06-24-14)

by Trevor Rodenberger | Jun 24, 2014 | 0 comments

Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for June 24, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can enjoy RBI Baseball 14, Valiant Hearts: The Great War (Also available on PS3) and the interesting looking on-rail shooter Blue Estate.

PlayStation 3 users have several new titles to select from this week including GRID Autosport, TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Dark Spark (Also available on PS4), and Atelier Rorona Plus w/bonus (Also available on PS Vita). The first week of the ‘Summer Blast Sale’ features discounts on several games including Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, Deception IV: Blood Ties (See our review here), and Dustforce.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Mutant Mudds Deluxe (PS Vita) for free along with many discounts on several games. Keep reading to see a complete list of content available on the PlayStation Store this week!

PlayStation Now FAQ

by Sohrab Osati | Jun 23, 2014 | 0 comments

PlayStation Now, the streaming game service from Sony is likely to make its debut in late summer on the PlayStation 4. For those not familiar, PlayStation Now will allow PS4 owners to stream PS3 games to their console with various methods which include purchasing, renting, and eventual subscription models. After the PS4 launch, Sony will bring PlayStation Now to the PS Vita, PS3, followed by Sony’s smartphone and tablets. In fact, Sony’s 2014 fleet of 4K televisions will get PlayStation Now built in. We previously had a chance to take PlayStation Now for a test drive at CES 2014 and were deeply impressed by its results.

With any such service, there is plenty of fine lines on what it offers. Sony is also offering lots of beta opportunities though their currently limited to the PS4. Sony has promised that PS3 owners will also be able to participate in the near future. To that end, after the break, we have an extensive PlayStation Now FAQ put together for your reading pleasure which breaks down all you’ve likely wondered about the impressive service.