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PlayStation Store Update (01-20-15)

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Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for January 20, 2015. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now take advantage of  the updated version of Saints Row IV Re-Elected, the intriguing Ironclad Tactics, and Motorcyle Club (also available on PlayStation 3).

PlayStation 3 users now have access to an updated version of the original survival horror game Resident Evil along with Best of Arcade Games (also available for Vita). PlayStation Vita users now have access to the fantastic, Atlus published RPG  Citizens of Earth (also available on PlayStation 4). There is also a very large sale this week which includes games for all 3 platforms along with classics from the PSP, PS1, and PS2 library.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and then are given discounts on extra content the rest of the month. PlayStation Plus users get discounts on Citizens of Earth and Ironclad Tactics.

Mandatory PlayStation Vita Firmware Update 3.36 Now Available

PS_Vita_Firmware_3_36If you’ve got a PlayStation Vita and want to take advantage of the PlayStation 20th Anniversary sale which features some ridiculously good deals then listen up. Sony has pushed out a mandatory PlayStation Vita firmware that’s required before being able to access the PlayStation Network. As of right now, it’s unclear what the PlayStation Vita firmware update 3.36 brings with it as Sony has yet to update their support site. Luckily the update weighs in at 124MB, making it an easy ordeal to download and install.

PlayStation 20th Anniversary Sale!

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Sony is celebrating 20 EPIC years of gaming with a huge PlayStation 20th Anniversary sales which gives users 75% off on the following games read for more!

PlayStation Store Update (01-13-15)

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Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for January 13, 2015. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now take advantage of the PlayStation Now Subcription Service which launches today.

PlayStation 3 users now have access to a few standalone Monopoly games and PlayStation Vita users can enjoy the new free-to-play game  Fat Princess: Piece of Cake. Users of all 3 systems can take advantage of massive sale commemorating PlayStation’s 20th Anniversary.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and then are given discounts on extra content the rest of the month. This week PlayStation Plus users receive an extra discounts on the 20th Anniversary Sale.

PlayStation Store Update (01-06-15)

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Happy New Year and welcome to the PlayStation Store update for January 6, 2015. We have a small, but great update this week packed full of new content and sales.

Beyond a sale involving Pinball Arcade content for all three platforms, the rest of the update this week revolves mainly around the new PlayStation Plus offerings for January. As you may know, PlayStation Plus users receive a minimum of 2 free games per platform each month and these offerings are changed on the first Tuesday. Some of the free titles this month include inFamous First Light for PlayStation 4 and the newly released Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.

Keep reading to see the entire PlayStation Store update for this week!

The New ‘PlayStation Now’ Subscription Program

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Sony’s premier game streaming service launches a subscription based program. Yes, you heard correctly. The big wigs at Sony haven’t ignored us gamers and what we have been asking for as they deliver a great experience at an affordable price. Continue reading to see all the games available, prices, and more. 

PlayStation has Released a Teaser Reel Showcasing Sony’s Big 2015 Releases

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Calling it 15 for ’15, PlayStation has released a teaser reel showcasing Sony’s big 2015 releases. Perhaps the big three are Bloodborne, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, and The Order: 1886. The post on the EU PlayStation Blog also made mention of big third-party releases like Mortal Kombat X and Batman: Arkham Knight, as well as Indies like Soma and N++. The full list after the jump.

After the jump, the teaser reel and list of games await you.

PlayStation Store Flash Sale Extended Till Dec. 31st, Holiday Sale Till January 6th

PSN_Everything_Must_Go Unless you happened to be visiting another country with no internet connection during Christmas, you’ve probably heard that PSN and Xbox Live were down for 2-3 days with intermittent service. Thanks to a group of ‘hackers,’ both services were hit with DDoS attack which resulted in a interruption of service for gamers. Just prior to the attack taking place, Sony had launched a holiday and flash sale that was set to end today. The sale included a number of fantastic deals like:

  • Battlefield 4 (PS4) – $12.00
  • Destiny (PS4) – 44.99
  • Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (PS4) – $6.80
  • The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (PS4) $6.25

Now, Sony has announced that the savings will continue with the Flash Sale extending till December 31st while the Holiday Sale will be live till January 6th. After the jump, we have the details of each sale which covers PS3, PS4, and PS Vita as well as TV shows and movies.

PlayStation Store Update (12-23-14)

Psn-UpdateHappy Holidays and welcome to the PlayStation Store update for December 23, 2014. After a few unavoidable weeks away ,we are back with a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now complete their journey as the original Trine
is released for the system in an updated version entitled Trine Enchanted Edition.

Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita users can now experience the amazing PlayStation 4 launch title Resogun and in a twist that makes it even better, Resogun is a 3-Way Cross Buy title meaning if you already own the game for PlayStation 4, you now own for the other systems as well.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and then are given discounts on extra content the rest of the month. This week PlayStation Plus users receive an extra discount in the final week of the PlayStation Store Holiday Sale.

PlayStation Store Update (11-25-14)

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Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for November 25, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now journey back to Prohibition in the unique Speakeasy and finally enjoy the immensely popular Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions (also available for PS3).

PlayStation 3 users now have access to the latest release from TellTales Games Tales from the Borderlands Episode 1- Zero Sum (also available for PS4)PlayStation Vita users get Pocket RPG and everyone on the network can take advantage of a sale on Co-op games.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and then are given discounts on extra content the rest of the month. This week PlayStation Plus users receive an extra discounts on cooperative games.

PlayStation Store Update (11-18-14)

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Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for November 18, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can now jump into the widely popular Grand Theft Auto V, the unique Never Alone, and join Sackboy and friends for his latest adventure in LittleBigPlanet 3 (also available on PS3) .

PlayStation 3 users now have access to the two new highly anticipated titles (both of which are also available for PS4): Dragon Age: Inquisition and Far Cry 4. PlayStation Vita owners also get into the Sackboy fun with LittleBigPlanet Vita Marvel Edition.

Finally, as you are probably aware PlayStation Plus users now receive all of their free games at the beginning of the month and then are given discounts on extra content the rest of the month. This week PlayStation Plus users receive an extra discount on Never Alone and Draw Slasher.

October 2014 – PlayStation Store’s Top Sellers

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Wondering if your favorite games landed on the coveted top 10 sales chart for October? Maybe you made a bet that Destiny would do better on PS3 than on PS4. If you find yourself having made any form of wager based on the top 10 selling October games on the PlayStation Store for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita, then you’ll be pleased to find the top 20 sales chart for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita after the jump.

PlayStation TV Can’t Compete with Apple TV Despite Some Neat Features

PlayStation_TV_Promo_ShotReleased nearly a year ago under the title PlayStation Vita TV in Japan, the latest console companion from Sony, now dubbed PlayStation TV, has been on US shores for nearly two weeks. Priced at $100, the PlayStation TV has a lot going for it with a price point that’s affordable and on par with similar devices like Apple TV and Roku. In fact, the PlayStation TV is the only device of its kind that has access to a meaningful array of games, over 700 to be exact, at launch. Still, like many Sony products, while the promise is there, the final execution leaves something to be desired.

After the jump we talk about what makes PlayStation TV unique and where the console is lacking.

PlayStation Store Update (11-4-14)

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Welcome to the PlayStation Store update for November 4, 2014. We have a great update this week packed full of new content and sales. PlayStation 4 users can jump back into the phenomenon with Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (also available for PS3) as well as Rocksmith 2014 and How to Survive: Storm Warning Edition.

PlayStation 3 users now have access to BlazeRush, Disney Infinity Revolution (also available for PS4), and Frozen Synapse Prime. PlayStation Vita owners now have access to the wonderful The Wolf Among Us (also available today for PS4) and Home – A Unique Horror Adventure.

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 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (PS4//PS Vita), Frozen Synapse Prime (PS3), and Escape Plan (PS Vita/PS4). Keep reading to see a complete list of the updates for the store this month!

Sony Releases PlayStation Silver Wired Stereo Headset for PS4, PS3 & PS Vita

PlayStation_Silver_Wired_Stereo_HeadsetAs of today, you can order the PlayStation Silver Wired Stereo Headset for PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita. Unlike the PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset, as the name suggests, the Silver model is bound by wire to your console of choice. Once connect, you’ll be able to enjoy 7.1 virtual surround sound and chat online via the retractable boom mic. Taking a cue from the Gold series, the Silver edition will also be compatible with the Headset Companion App which allows you to download custom modes created exclusively for PlayStation by developers that are specifically tuned to enhance the audio in your favorite games.