PSN Weekly Deals - 3/26: Huge Square Enix Game/DLC, THQ, PixelJunk, and Worms Sales!

FriskyTanuki · Mar 13, 2012

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BioShock Infinite & Season Pass Bundle - $79.99 **
Patapon Bundle - PSP/Vita - $14.99 -

Includes Patapon, Patapon 2, and Patapon 3

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Sega Fight Pack - $9.99 -

Includes Fighting Vipers, Sonic the Fighters, and Virtua Fighter 2

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Sega Vintage Collection: ToeJam & Earl - $6.99 -

Includes ToeJam & Earl and ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron

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Tales of Graces f: Knight Edition - $54.99 -

Full Game + 13 DLC items

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Pre-Orders
Defiance - $59.99 - Ends 4/2

PS3
Amy - $1.99 *
Costume Quest - $7.49 ***
Darksiders II - $34.99 **
de Blob 2 - $7.49 ***
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - $9.99 **
Foosball 2012 - $4.99 - Move Compatible ***
Game of Thrones - $24.99 *
Jeopardy! - $14.99 **
Just Cause 2 - $9.99 **
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - $7.49 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - $9.99 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - $7.49 ***
MX vs. ATV: Alive - $14.99 ***
Page Chronica - $6.99 **
PixelJunk 4am - $4.99 - Move Required *
PixelJunk Eden - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Monsters - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Racers: 2nd Lap - $3.49 *
PixelJunk Shooter - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Shooter 2 - $4.99 **
PixelJunk SideScroller - $4.99 **
Red Faction: Armageddon - $9.99 ***
Red Faction: Battlegrounds - $4.99 ***
Red Faction: Guerrilla - $9.99 ***
Red Johnson's Chronicles - $3.99 ***
Sleeping Dogs - $24.99 -

Includes Retro Triad Pack, Red Envelope Pack, and Street Racer Pack

Includes Swimsuit DLC

- Ends 4/16
Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable - $29.99 *
escapeVektor - $4.99 *
Foosball 2012 - $4.99 ***
Persona 4 Golden - $29.99 *
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - $19.99 **
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz - $14.99 **
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition - $14.99 *

Free Vita Games
Cliff Diving - Free
Ecolibrium - Free
Fireworks - Free
Frobisher Says! - Free
Jetpack Joyride - Free
PlayStation Home Arcade - Free -

Includes Ice Breaker, Wipeout 2D, and Scribble Shooter Demo

Abstract Art - Dynamic
Assassin's Creed Revelations - Dynamic
Cuckoo - Dynamic
Daytona USA
Double Dragon Neon - Dynamic
Dragon - Dynamic
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit - Dynamic
The House of the Dead III - Dynamic
The House of the Dead 4 - Dynamic
I Am Alive - Dynamic
Infamous Festival of Blood - Dynamic
Jet Set Radio - Dynamic
Leap Year - Dynamic
Mesh - Dynamic
Mexican Skulls - Dynamic
PlayStation Plus - Dynamic
Robot - Dynamic
Samurai - Dynamic
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 - Dynamic
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II - Dynamic
Stripe Shift Part 2 - Dynamic
Tales from Space: About a Blob
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown - Dynamic

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admiralvic · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='Bumslie']Thanks Admiralvic for reminding me about this. I need to play FFA so I can get the offer for the US.[/QUOTE]

I believe the offer is linked to disc benefits (like the Vita version is) and won't be useable till the Vita version is out. Not sure sure how they're doing it on EU (since they're sending the Motorstorm RC voucher to people), but I doubt they're just going to give it to anyone that plays the game.

rpg · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']I believe the offer is linked to disc benefits (like the Vita version is) and won't be useable till the Vita version is out. Not sure sure how they're doing it on EU (since they're sending the Motorstorm RC voucher to people), but I doubt they're just going to give it to anyone that plays the game.[/QUOTE]
Maybe u get Motorstorm if u purchase it on the psn store?

update he says

The way we calculate who is eligible is by tracking who’s played the PS3 version of Q&C: QForce online. We’ll be doing another data collection for R&C: Gladiator, and at that stage we’ll work out who’s been online since we distributed MotorStorm RC so you will receive both.
Thanks,
Ross

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/02/22/ratchet-clank-qforce-ps-vita-update-2/#comment-352729

tylerh1701 · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']Not sure if someone mentioned it, but they also updated Ratchet and Clank FFA in EU. Apparently they're getting both the upcoming Ratchet game (same as US) and a voucher code for Motorstorm RC. Between that and their month of plus... I really hope US brings something good. I normally don't mind this stuff, but it's seriously getting too vast to ignore.[/QUOTE]

~~Where does it say they're getting Deadlocked? From what I could tell all they're getting is Motorstorm RC.~~

EDIT: Oh, apparently it's called Gladiator over there. My bad, that threw me off.

I guess life just isn't fair sometimes, huh guys?

Bumslie · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']I believe the offer is linked to disc benefits (like the Vita version is) and won't be useable till the Vita version is out. Not sure sure how they're doing it on EU (since they're sending the Motorstorm RC voucher to people), but I doubt they're just going to give it to anyone that plays the game.[/QUOTE]

I didn't know if you needed to have played the game so it's linked with your account and they knew about the early adopters. Have you heard how Sony is determining this? I know the Vita version was delayed just wanted to make sure not to miss Deadlocked.

Stellar Inertia · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']Not sure if someone mentioned it, but they also updated Ratchet and Clank FFA in EU. Apparently they're getting both the upcoming Ratchet game (same as US) and a voucher code for Motorstorm RC. Between that and their month of plus... I really hope US brings something good. I normally don't mind this stuff, but it's seriously getting too vast to ignore.[/QUOTE]

Wait how exactly does this work. I know it was originally supposed to come with a Vita Cross Buy FFA copy. But since they are now including both additions (im assuming you mean Deadlocked and Vita FFA) does this mean I can still go buy a new copy today and receive both the extras? Or did the game have to be purchased close to release. I always meant to get this game but had been waiting since Im mainly interested in the vita copy.

admiralvic · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='rpg']Maybe u get Motorstorm if u purchase it on the psn store?

update he says

The way we calculate who is eligible is by tracking who’s played the PS3 version of Q&C: QForce online. We’ll be doing another data collection for R&C: Gladiator, and at that stage we’ll work out who’s been online since we distributed MotorStorm RC so you will receive both.
Thanks,
Ross

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/02/22/ratchet-clank-qforce-ps-vita-update-2/#comment-352729[/QUOTE]
Ah didn't read the comments, good catch.

thefurrypanda · Feb 22, 2013

will probably actually play the game on ps3 a bit so I can hopefully still get deadlocked eventually x.x

renique46 · Feb 22, 2013

Most likely GoW3 or Origins becomes free for US to promote Ascension now that i think about it

FlyingMonkey9 · Feb 22, 2013

Entering PS Plus in March:

6th March: Mass Effect 3
6th March: Dead or Alive 5
6th March: Joe Danger 2
13th March: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
20th March: Puddle

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/02/22/playstation-plus-your-march-update/

new1 · Feb 22, 2013

So EU to get For PS3 there's Mass Effect 3, Dead or Alive 5, and Joe Danger 2: The Movie, Vita to get Puddle and Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. All through March... So maybe a lingering hope some of those are coming here? Looking at you Sleeping Dogs...

thefurrypanda · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='renique46']Most likely GoW3 or Origins becomes free for US to promote Ascension now that i think about it[/QUOTE]
I'd love origins. Only game I dont have lol

breakfuss · Feb 22, 2013

Yes, @admiralvic, YES!!! Join us.

crunchewy · Feb 22, 2013

This PS+ thing is great, except that it does make me think twice about buying games, for "fear" that they'll later show up for "free". Seems like there's some negatives in this for Sony. It might sell hardware, but perhaps limits game sales to AAA titles that are less likely to show up on PS+.

Tsel · Feb 22, 2013

Looks like March is the month I use up my EU PS+ free trial. Definitely wanna play Dead or Alive 5 and Metal Gear Solid HD Collection.

waldo21212 · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']Not sure if someone mentioned it, but they also updated Ratchet and Clank FFA in EU. Apparently they're getting both the upcoming Ratchet game (same as US) and a voucher code for Motorstorm RC. Between that and their month of plus... I really hope US brings something good. I normally don't mind this stuff, but it's seriously getting too vast to ignore.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the reminder - went a head and bought the full price version of FFA from the store. Usually wouldn't do that, but with both a Vita version of FFA + Deadlocked included later on it seems like an ok deal at worst (guessing Deadlocked is going to go for $10 regular price).

AoA · Feb 22, 2013

Ooh, all these comments made me figure out what I'll spend my free $10 on. R&C FFA and Ill get Deadlocked for FREE!!! (that offer is still going on for USA, right?)

mpaullin · Feb 22, 2013

No blogcast, huh? Curious if there is anything I will be buying next week besides Star Wars Pinball (so stoked!).

realit3y · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='Tsel']Looks like March is the month I use up my EU PS+ free trial. Definitely wanna play Dead or Alive 5 and Metal Gear Solid HD Collection.[/QUOTE]

you can't play on your profile MGS HD it is only for Vita.

zeldaking · Feb 22, 2013

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection WTF!!!!! Bring to USA!!!

tylerh1701 · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='Tsel']Looks like March is the month I use up my EU PS+ free trial. Definitely wanna play Dead or Alive 5 and Metal Gear Solid HD Collection.[/QUOTE]

Reality already beat me to it, but the process of playing games from other regions on your Vita is a pain in the ass, and I don't believe it's possible at all to play games from other regions on the Vita using a US account.

[quote name='mpaullin']No blogcast, huh? Curious if there is anything I will be buying next week besides Star Wars Pinball (so stoked!).[/QUOTE]

Maybe they'll churn one out today and discuss the PS4, but more than likely they've all been busy with the PS4 event and won't do one this week.

Tsel · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']Reality already beat me to it, but the process of playing games from other regions on your Vita is a pain in the ass, and I don't believe it's possible at all to play games from other regions on the Vita using a US account.
.[/QUOTE]

So the Vita versions are the ones being free? I was just assuming it was the PS3 versions.

ShockandAww · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='FlyingMonkey9']Entering PS Plus in March:

6th March: Mass Effect 3
6th March: Dead or Alive 5
6th March: Joe Danger 2
13th March: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
20th March: Puddle

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/02/22/playstation-plus-your-march-update/[/QUOTE]

Nothing I'm too excited about honestly but still they're some pretty decent games.

I've never played Mass Effect at all. Would it be stupid to just randomly jump into the 3rd and hope to have some fun with it?

ShockandAww · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='Tsel']So the Vita versions are the ones being free? I was just assuming it was the PS3 versions.[/QUOTE]

If you're referring to the MGS HD Collection, it is free for EU+ for Vita, not for PS3. If it were free for PS3 I would have been thrilled. Want to play it but not enough to pay for it.

breakfuss · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='ShockandAww']

I've never played Mass Effect at all. Would it be stupid to just randomly jump into the 3rd and hope to have some fun with it?[/QUOTE]

Yes.

ShockandAww · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='breakfuss']Yes.[/QUOTE]
Bleh figures, hope the US has something I actually want for next month.

FlyingMonkey9 · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='ShockandAww']Nothing I'm too excited about honestly but still they're some pretty decent games.

I've never played Mass Effect at all. Would it be stupid to just randomly jump into the 3rd and hope to have some fun with it?[/QUOTE]

Yes. If anything start with 2, its best in series IMO

Me1 is amazing but a little rough around the edges

Stry-ker · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='ShockandAww']Nothing I'm too excited about honestly but still they're some pretty decent games.

I've never played Mass Effect at all. Would it be stupid to just randomly jump into the 3rd and hope to have some fun with it?[/QUOTE]

Wheres some PS+ love for the US ???

ShockandAww · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='Stry-ker']Wheres some PS+ love for the US ???[/QUOTE]

Well we finally got Vanquish! So we've got that going for us, which is nice. Hopefully they keep giving at least one good game a month. They've got some catching up to do imo.

gettinmoney662 · Feb 22, 2013

I'll admit, I'm a little jealous they got Joe Danger 2.

Tsel · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='ShockandAww']If you're referring to the MGS HD Collection, it is free for EU+ for Vita, not for PS3. If it were free for PS3 I would have been thrilled. Want to play it but not enough to pay for it.[/QUOTE]

Bummer. Looks like a pass for me after all.

QuarterRoy00 · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='mpaullin']No blogcast, huh? Curious if there is anything I will be buying next week besides Star Wars Pinball (so stoked!).[/QUOTE]

I think Runner 2 is supposed to be out next week too.

handsomepete · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='crunchewy']This PS+ thing is great, except that it does make me think twice about buying games, for "fear" that they'll later show up for "free". Seems like there's some negatives in this for Sony. It might sell hardware, but perhaps limits game sales to AAA titles that are less likely to show up on PS+.[/QUOTE]

If that's really a concern for you (that a game might show up free at some point in the future in PS+) wouldn't it just mean that you probably don't want to play it all that bad and you're better off not buying it regardless? If anything they've accidentally introduced a program that enforces a modicum of self-restraint.

ShockandAww · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='gettinmoney662']I'll admit, I'm a little jealous they got Joe Danger 2.[/QUOTE]
I would just tell you join EU+ as well as US, but it isn't nearly as easy as I thought it'd be to actually sign up for the EU service (everything else was simple). IF you have no problem purchasing an EU+ sub or a code for one then I highly recommend it.

Blaan · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='breakfuss']Yes.[/QUOTE]

Counterpoint: No.

Multiplayer is fun.

WNYX585AM · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='alwayscheaper']Any impressions on the vita copy of Urban Trial whatever it's called? The demo was kinda fun but I question the replayability or variability of gameplay.[/QUOTE]

Is there really a demo? I didn't see a demo at all on both the Vita store or the PS3 store. Also, Playstation's website specifically says there are no demos for this game:

http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/demos/urban-trial-freestyle-demo.html

rpg · Feb 22, 2013

vita demo enjoy 164mb

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...demo/cid=UP2081-PCSE00051_00-UTFPSVUPGRATRIAL

TheHelix · Feb 22, 2013

Hope Sony has a one year Vita sale next week.

WNYX585AM · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='rpg']vita demo enjoy 164mb

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...demo/cid=UP2081-PCSE00051_00-UTFPSVUPGRATRIAL[/QUOTE]

Sorry, I was looking at the PS3 version. I don't understand why only the Vita version would have a demo. I'm glad to see it, though. I have been on the fence about getting it for Vita so now I can make a more informed decision.

FYI, The few reviews I have seen on it have been fairly positive indicating it is fun, but not quite as good as the Xbox Trials games.

gettinmoney662 · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='ShockandAww']I would just tell you join EU+ as well as US, but it isn't nearly as easy as I thought it'd be to actually sign up for the EU service (everything else was simple). IF you have no problem purchasing an EU+ sub or a code for one then I highly recommend it.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, but I don't care that much to go through the hassle. Plus, I never download the retail games and they seem to be more focused on that.

gravel · Feb 22, 2013

The one thing I would want from that list is Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, but it isn't something I would rush out to buy, obviously. I'm sure there will tons of complaining about Mass Effect 3, even though it's be available for very cheap. People will also probably complain about DOA, even though they complain about fighting games.

WNYX585AM · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='ShockandAww']Nothing I'm too excited about honestly but still they're some pretty decent games.

I've never played Mass Effect at all. Would it be stupid to just randomly jump into the 3rd and hope to have some fun with it?[/QUOTE]

I think you could definitely enjoy it. Obviously, having played the first two will greatly enhance the experience more than it would playing the 3rd game in a lot of other series.

Pravado · Feb 22, 2013

If that metal gear hd collection is vita only I am not renewing my ps+. Since christmas I haven't really gotten anything worthwhile that I didn't have already. Really angry that they keep releasing awesome games, but only a vita version. How about a free vita game AND a free ps3 game ffs.

Sorry if I sound so upset. It just seems like all the good deals came before I got ps+ and everything I"ve gotten so far has been meh.

affa · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='ShockandAww']Nothing I'm too excited about honestly but still they're some pretty decent games.

I've never played Mass Effect at all. Would it be stupid to just randomly jump into the 3rd and hope to have some fun with it?[/QUOTE]

i got by doing ME2 then 3 because 2 (on the ps3) had a backstory comic.
i felt fine doing that.

but 3 without 1 or 2... yea, i just don't see it making any sense, and i think the lack of emotional attachment to some of the npcs (that used to be controlled by you in previous games) will -severely- impact the game.

affa · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='Pravado']If that metal gear hd collection is vita only I am not renewing my ps+. Since christmas I haven't really gotten anything worthwhile that I didn't have already. Really angry that they keep releasing awesome games, but only a vita version. How about a free vita game AND a free ps3 game ffs.

Sorry if I sound so upset. It just seems like all the good deals came before I got ps+ and everything I"ve gotten so far has been meh.[/QUOTE]

huh? they generally follow the same pattern every month in the US -- ps3 games, then vita towards the end of the month. they haven't lessened the number of ps3 games that we get that i've noticed, just added vita into the cycle.

rpg · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='Pravado']If that metal gear hd collection is vita only I am not renewing my ps+. Since christmas I haven't really gotten anything worthwhile that I didn't have already. Really angry that they keep releasing awesome games, but only a vita version. How about a free vita game AND a free ps3 game ffs.

Sorry if I sound so upset. It just seems like all the good deals came before I got ps+ and everything I"ve gotten so far has been meh.[/QUOTE]
Metal gear is for Europe at this time.

FriskyTanuki · Feb 22, 2013

A sequel to Rainbow Moon was announced today. I posted info in a thread over here.

As a little plug for contest lovers here, my March Madness contest is now live.

breakfuss · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='affa']i got by doing ME2 then 3 because 2 (on the ps3) had a backstory comic.
i felt fine doing that.

but 3 without 1 or 2... yea, i just don't see it making any sense, and i think the lack of emotional attachment to some of the npcs (that used to be controlled by you in previous games) will -severely- impact the game.[/QUOTE]

Agreed. I don't understand how anyone could recommend playing ME3 in good conscious without having at least played ME2. This is a series that, up until the last 10 minutes of its polarizing conclusion (..lol..), prided itself on a strong narrative. The multiplayer in ME3 is competent enough, but if you're not in it for the character and plot development, it seems rather pointless. That said, ME1 is still my favorite, though the gameplay is definitely all kinds of wonky. ME2 improves significantly in this area, but loses a lot of its "rpg" charm.

handsomepete · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']A sequel to Rainbow Moon was announced today. I posted info in a thread over here.

As a little plug for contest lovers here, my March Madness contest is now live.[/QUOTE]

Awesome news, that must mean that Rainbow Moon didn't do too bad. Glad to see a specific mention of it coming to 'handhelds' too.

tylerh1701 · Feb 22, 2013

[quote name='ShockandAww']Well we finally got Vanquish! So we've got that going for us, which is nice. Hopefully they keep giving at least one good game a month. They've got some catching up to do imo.[/QUOTE]

We've definitely received more than 1 good game this month here in the US.

Blabadon · Feb 22, 2013

MGS HD is the only game(s) I've been playing the past month on my Vita.

I tried starting with MGS1, but it's aged so badly it wasn't worth it. MGS2 is ridiculously cutscene heavy and at the end, the story introduces so many asinine twists and turns, it's insulting to any player who was trying to keep up with the already convoluted plotline. There's some other camera, technical, and gameplay issues as well, but it's not the worst game. At this point though, even if you're able to play it on the go, I don't see how anyone who's not a massive MGS fan call it anything but decent.

MGS3 is fun(ner) so far. I wish it controlled like PW and MGS3D does, but it looks pretty great on the Vita.

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