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Might get Rochard and Rocketbirds. Okabu seems kind of pricey still. I had no clue what was going on in the video of Eufloria I watched.

I liked Rochard (Rock hard, baby) but couldnt even finish the demo. Couldnt get the freeze time mechanics in one of the puzzles just right to jump across. Game over.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/...-new-releases/

Here's The Drop for this week:

PlayStation Network Shadow of the Colossus – Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment’s team behind the critically acclaimed ICO. Players take the role of a young man seeking the truth of an ancient tale of power hidden in a mystical land. Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and destroy gigantic mythical beasts. With a trusty horse at your side, players explore the spacious lands and unearth each towering Colossus creature. The uneasy task of defeating a Colossus relies on intelligent puzzle solving and action oriented gameplay. Armed with strong wits, a mystical sword and a sturdy bow, players use cunning and strategy to topple each behemoth. This re-release of the classic adventure game Shadow of the Colossus has been remastered for HD resolution and 3D displays, and also offers full PlayStation Network Trophy support. ICO – In Sony Computer Entertainment’s exclusive adventure ICO, a young boy with horns is born in every generation to be traditionally sacrificed in order to cleanse the local community of evil spirits. This generation’s boy (and title character), however, tries to change his fate completely by fleeing from his would-be executioners and joining up with a captured princess to escape a gigantic castle. During his quest for survival ICO will have to make his way through vast environments overrun by challenging puzzles (including brainteasers and mazes) as he battles against an army of evil apparitions while leading his princess through the secluded fortress. This re-release of the classic adventure game ICO has been remastered for HD resolution and 3D displays, and also offers full PlayStation Network Trophy support. Amy – From the original creator of Flashback, Amy is an innovative survival horror title. The cooperative gameplay featured in Amy is a deep and unique system that requires players to strategize in order to protect Amy and keep both characters alive. Unlike other games with a secondary character, Amy is neither a super warrior, nor a docile character that follows along. Players must use Amy’s size and special abilities to their advantage by keeping her close in order to ward off the virus, and having her complete tasks that Lana can’t. For both to survive, Lana must stop at nothing to keep Amy safe. Zack Zero (PSN Exclusive) – Help Zack Zero save his beloved Marlene using the power of fire, ice and rock. Embark on an action-packed platform adventure that combines crisp 3D graphics with classic 2D platform action. Master 10 unique skills as you defeat enemies with a variety of creative attacks to reach Zack’s maximum power. Rise to the top of the online leader boards via PlayStation Network. Cars 2: The Video Game – Cars 2: The Video Game brings players inside the international training center CHROME (Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage), where they choose from more than 20 different characters and train to become world class spies. As part of their international training, they will participate in simulated hazardous missions using high-tech gadgets to evade and slow down adversaries. Crysis 2 – Whether played in 3D or standard 2D, Crysis 2 drops players into a devastated New York in the midst of an attack by a frightening alien species. The alien enemies are armed with deadly weaponry and exceptional sensory abilities that test players’ skill and push them to the limit. These terrifying invaders stalk the streets of New York, leaving the streets in chaos and the skyline in flaming ruin. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas – The stakes are high when the world’s most elite counter-terrorism unit enters Las Vegas, where over 36.7 million men, women and children visit each year. “Sin City,” the home of the famous Las Vegas Strip, flashy hotels, high-rolling casinos and world-famous celebrities, becomes the setting for a terrorist threat of global proportions. What happens when one of the world’s most famous cities is held hostage by terrorists? Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Double Agent – Veteran agent Sam Fisher is back. But he’s never faced an enemy like this before. To stop a devastating terrorist attack, he must infiltrate a vicious terrorist group and destroy it from within. For the first time ever, experience the relentless tension and gut-wrenching dilemmas of life as a double agent. As you infiltrate a terrorist organization in its American headquarters, you must carefully weigh the consequences of your actions. Kill too many criminals and you’ll blow your cover. Hesitate too long and millions will die. Do whatever it takes to complete your mission, but get out alive. Demos Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Castlevania: Harmony of Despair

Here's some footage of Zack Zero in case you've never heard of it, like most people:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9QDwZtjD6c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBfH6nEOUm0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfCFLlohbMs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3mLuSBxHLc

Check this post for prices of most of these games.

Glad they're splitting SOTC and ICO

Amalur demo and Zack Zero sound pretty sweet. Still waiting to hear the other six games in 12 for '12.

Stranger's Wrath HD will apparently be 30% off for Plus members as well.

The full 12 for '12 list has been posted.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/...ps3-game-sale/

• 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

Also, I just remembered... there's a link to my Sideway: New York review in my signature.

EDIT: Oh yeah, here's my Rochard review too: http://vghangover.com/2011/10/07/rochard-review/

Of the four platformers that are on sale, they're all good, but I'd recommend them in this order: Rochard, Rocketbirds, Sideway, BloodRayne.

Originally Posted by Fell Open Ian Stranger's Wrath HD will apparently be 30% off for Plus members as well.

Shit just got real...

Seriously, I was pissed it didn't get some sort of + discount at release. My patience has payed off

Originally Posted by anotherpoorgamer Okabu seems kind of pricey still. I had no clue what was going on in the video of Eufloria I watched.

Get the demo of Okabu. I was looking forward to it until I played it, then I couldn't delete it fast enough. The only good price is if they pay you to play it.

Also get the demo for Eufloria. It's a port of a web game, and I thought control was horrendous. Reviews are also really mixed.

I'm definitely picking up Sideway, and maybe Rochard.

I spent the whole day wanting the store to update so that I could check-out the Kingdoms of Amalur demo...then I realized that it was Monday.

I am therefore attacking Monday night with rum to show it what's what!

Originally Posted by Fell Open Ian I spent the whole day wanting the store to update so that I could check-out the Kingdoms of Amalur demo...then I realized that it was Monday. I am therefore attacking Monday night with rum to show it what's what!

All those appearances by the creators of Amalur on the different podcasts this past week has really gotten me pumped for the game. I'm hoping the demo does the game justice - RPG demos are always a little iffy.

I tried playing Amular demo the other night and think it is very bland and boring. But it may just be me.

Anyone having trouble signing into PSN lately? I keep getting timed out. My internet connection test works fine.....

Originally Posted by eldergamer Anyone having trouble signing into PSN lately? I keep getting timed out. My internet connection test works fine.....

do you have a wired or wireless connection? that happened to me alot when i was wired since i set up wireless it never does.

Originally Posted by lokizz do you have a wired or wireless connection? that happened to me alot when i was wired since i set up wireless it never does.

wireless. and it's been fine until the past couple nights.

Originally Posted by eldergamer Anyone having trouble signing into PSN lately? I keep getting timed out. My internet connection test works fine.....

I dont have trouble signing in, but 10 minutes after doin it I get an error message and signed out. Signs back in automatically and normally its fine after that.

Starhawk private beta members can launch the beta to update to the public beta build.

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Art of Fighting - $3.59
Baseball Stars 2 - $3.59
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Cubixx HD - $4.89
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Magician Lord - $3.59
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Rochard - $4.89
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken - $5.87
Samurai Showdown - $3.59
Shock Troopers - $3.59
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Anyone elses previously DLed titles list get super disorganized recently? It looks like they bumped all my PS+ items up to the day when it was supposed to expire (even though it didn't), and all the other items are just in a random order. It jumps from 2009, to 2011, and back. Very strange, and very frustrating if you are actually looking for something in that list.

My hard drive had to be formatted about a month ago and my file and all my game shares were doing the same thing. Hard to go through a list of 500 items when they are in different order every time you look

Originally Posted by nbballard Anyone elses previously DLed titles list get super disorganized recently? It looks like they bumped all my PS+ items up to the day when it was supposed to expire (even though it didn't), and all the other items are just in a random order. It jumps from 2009, to 2011, and back. Very strange, and very frustrating if you are actually looking for something in that list.