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PlayStation Store Update- EA Flash Sale (3-28-14)

flash sale marchLooking 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 on several different titles for the PlayStation 3 (Sorry PlayStation 4 or Vita folks, no luck this time!). The sale ends Monday, March 31st at 12:0o PM PDT , so act fast. The deals this month are on EA games and include: Madden NFL 25 for $24.99, Battlefied 4 for $24.99, and Need for Speed Rivals for $29.99. Keep reading to see the rest of the deals!

PlayStation Plus Content Announced for April 2014

playstation-plus-01Are 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 April.

As we discussed earlier this week, the 2D action game Mercenary Kings is free for the PlayStation 4 this month. PlayStation 3 users get several new games this month with the lead title easily being the fantastic Batman: Arkham City. PlayStation Vita continues to get lots of attention as well with Pixeljunk Monsters Ultimate HD being one of 3 titles coming to the platform in April.

Sony has not announced which week subscribers will be receiving the games, but as always you can expect to receive at least one new release on a weekly basis.

Keep reading to see a full list of free games available this month!

The 2014 PlayStation 4 Games List

2014 ps4 gamesSince its release in November, the PlayStation 4 has received a ton of new game announcements. All of these announcements can be hard to keep track of, but luckily the PlayStation Blog has put all of the information into one easy to follow list. They have compiled every PlayStation 4 game that has either released already or will release at some point this year. Obviously this list is subject to change, but it seems pretty comprehensive. A few notable games that jump out to are Mercenary Kings (which may or may not be next month’s free PS Plus game), The Elder Scrolls Online, Dragon Age: Inquisition, the recently announced Assassin’s Creed Unityand Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition. Keep reading to see the entire list!

PlayStation Store Update (3-25-14)

Psn-UpdateWelcome to the PlayStation Store update for March 25, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. The Spring Fever Sale ends this week and the headline with the highly anticipated indie title Fez which is cross-buy for all three platforms. Burial At Sea: Episode 2 which is the final DLC for BioShock Infinite also releases today.

PlayStation 3 users receive a few new titles including the Action RPG The Witch and the Hundred Knight and Deception IV Blood Ties (which also comes to PS Vita). There are also several sales this week including titles in the BioShock franchise. Tomb Raider: The Definitive Edition for the PS4 and Thief for both the PS3 and PS4 are also discounted to $29.99. 

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PS Vita/PSP)  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!

Is ‘Mercenary Kings’ the PS4 PS Plus game for April?

playstation-plus-01Today the Hong Kong version of the PlayStation Blog announced several new updates for the Hong Kong PlayStation Store. While we do not normally provide coverage for the PlayStation Store outside of the United States, there was interesting tidbit that we could not ignore. Do we now know what PlayStation 4 game will be free with PlayStation Plus for April? Keep reading to see what we think!

PS Vita 3.10 Update Coming Today (3-24-14)

5-18-2012ps-vita-whiteThe PlayStation Blog has announced that the PlayStation Vita Software Update 3.10 will be going live later today. This update brings several new and useful features to the system. One of the biggest features included in this update is an increase to 500 maximum apps displayable on the Vita’s home screen. When compared to the current maximum of 100 apps, it seems likely that larger memory cards may be coming to the Western market soon (Japan currently has a 64GB memory card). Keep reading to see all of the other updates coming to your Vita today!

PlayStation Store Update (3-18-14)

Psn-UpdateWelcome to the PlayStation Store update for March 18, 2014. Even though the delay wasn’t quite as lengthy as last week, the store still failed to miss it’s targeted 2 PM PDT update time by almost 12 hours. Hopefully the team updating the store works out whatever technical issues they are having and future updates will be back on a more regular schedule. Delay or not, we have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. Even though it does not release until March 21st, the PlayStation 4 exclusive inFamous Second Son is easily the biggest release for the week.

Both PlayStation 4  and PlayStation 3 users receive Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes which this week. Final Fantasy X/X2 HD Remaster is also now available for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The spring fever sale also continues this week with major sales on titles in the Grand Theft Auto franchise.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Unit 13 (PS Vita) and Thomas Was Alone (PS3 & 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 Store Update (03-13-14)

Psn-UpdateWelcome to the PlayStation Store update for March 13, 2014. As you know this update normally comes on Tuesdays, but due to some technical issues the update was pushed back almost 48 hours. Even though it is late, we  still have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 3 receives the punishing Dark Souls II today.

PlayStation 4 users now have access to the highly anticipated Towerfall Ascension featuring fast paced local multiplayer archery combat. There are also deep sales on many games in the Call of Duty franchise. Speaking of promotions, Sony has brought back the popular $10 for $60 promotion. This entitles you to receive a $10 store credit when you spend $6o on the store.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Lone Survivor The Director’s Cut (PS3/Vita Cross Buy) 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 Store Top Sellers-February 2014 Edition

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The PlayStation Blog recently revealed the list of PlayStation Store Top Sellers for February. Strider led the way for PlayStation 4 while Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition continued to dominate for the PlayStation 3. The PlayStation Vita saw Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z take the top spot with Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc (see our recent review here) taking 6th place. Keep reading to see the entire list!

Jack Tretton Steps Down as President of SCEA

Jack-TrettonJack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America and one of the division’s earliest executives when it was founded in 1995, is stepping down at the end of March, according to a press release from Sony Computer Entertainment International. Tretton, who has been the face of PlayStation in North America, and worked at PlayStation through all of the company’s console launches up to and including last year’s record-breaking launch of the PlayStation 4, will serve his last day on March 31. His replacement, Shawn Layden, will assume Tretton’s responsibilities on April 1. Layden currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Office of Sony Network Entertainment International, which encompasses the PlayStation Network, Music Unlimited, and Video Unlimited services.

PlayStation Store Update (03-04-14)

Psn-UpdateWelcome to the PlayStation Store update for March, 4 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 receives two new games this week in Awesomenauts Assemble! and Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition (Free for PS Plus Members).

As we reported yesterday, the Spring Fever promotion returns to the PlayStation Store this month and is focused on indie titles. New indie titles for all platforms will be released weekly and at a discount for PlayStation Plus Members. This week the PlayStation 3’s indie title is Master Reboot and users will also be able to buy the highly anticipated South Park: The Stick of Truth. Episode 2 of The Walking Dead: Season 2 is also available for download on the PlayStation 3 today. 

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition (PS4) and Tomb Raider (PS3) 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 Store Sneak Peek – Spring Fever 2014 Edition

spring fever 2014Are you ready for some great prices on PlayStation games? Luckily the PlayStation Blog has announced the return of their Spring Fever promotion for the month of March. This promotion features great sales and focuses on several new indie titles for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.

Every week this month will feature two new indie titles at discounted prices for PlayStation Plus members. A few of the featured titles include: Awesomenauts Assemble (PS4) Fez (PS3, PS4, PS Vita Cross-Buy),  and TowerFall Ascension (PS4). There will also be several sales featuring popular video game franchises. Finally, there will be several sales on movies and television shows as well.

Keep reading to see a full preview!

PlayStation Plus Content Announced for March 2014

ps plus march 20134Are 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 March.

PlayStation 4 owners will soon be able to enjoy one of the best twin stick shooters to come out for the PlayStation 3 as Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition will be coming for free in March. This edition comes with enhanced visuals and new features taking advantage of the PlayStation 4 Share button. PlayStation 3 users will receive Tomb Raider while the PlayStation Vita will receive both Unit 13 and  Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite.

Sony has not announced which week subscribers will be receiving the games, but as always you can expect to receive at least one new release on a weekly basis.

Keep reading to see a full list of free games available this month!

PlayStation Store Update (02-25-14)

Psn-UpdateWelcome to the PlayStation Store update for February 25, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. The highly anticipated Thief comes to both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 today. The PlayStation 3 also gets both Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 and Tales of Symphonia Chronicles today.

As we reported yesterday there are two major sales hitting the store today. The first sale is the “Back to 2013” sale which features several great titles from last year at a deep discount. The second sale is in celebration of the Vita’s second birthday and discounts several Vita titles.

Finally, PlayStation Plus users will be receiving ModNation Racers Roadtrip (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 Store Sneak Peek–Two Big Sales (02-24-14)

backto2013 saleAre you ready for some great prices on PlayStation games? Luckily the PlayStation Blog has announced two new sales coming to the PlayStation Store tomorrow.

The first sale is entitled “Back to 2013” and features some of the great games that came out last year that you may have missed.  Some of the discounts are pretty deep including: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch for $9.99 ($6.99 for PS Plus members), Diablo 3 for $39.99 ($35.99 for PS Plus members), and Super Motherload (Cross Buy) for $7.49 ($3.75 for PS Plus members).

The second sale celebrates the PS Vita’s second birthday with a “PS Vita Anniversary Sale” and consists of a ton of great Vita titles. A few examples of the sales include: Proteus (Cross Buy) for $6.99 ($4.19 for PS Plus members), Hotline Miami (Cross Buy) for $4.99 ($2.50 for PS Plus members), and Killzone Mercenary for $24.99 ($17.49 for PS Plus members).

Keep reading to see a full preview of both sales!