PSN Weekly Deals - 8/27: PAX Indie Sale, DJ Hero/2/GH Sale, Spelunky $11.99, Pinballistik is Free!, and Machinarium Vita Free for PS+!

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Welcome to the best thread for all of the deals on games, add-ons, and other stuff in the PlayStation Store both on and off of PSN.

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Current Deals
Upcoming Deals & PlayStation Plus Schedule
Free Games
PlayStation Plus Preview
Persistent PlayStation Plus and Alternate Deals
Frequently Asked Questions
History of Free PlayStation Plus Games

Current Deals (Full Update Here) - Store Updates Every Tuesday, Usually Between 4-8 EST

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Key:
N - New This Week
X - Expires With Next Update
P - Permanent Price Drop
C - Cross Buy (Vita/PS3)
D - Demo or Full Game Trial Available

Pre-orders


Battlefield 4 - $59.99 - Ends 10/29 [customspoiler='Bonuses']China Rising Expansion & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
Battlefield 4 - Premium - $49.99 - Ends 10/29
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse - $14.99 X [customspoiler='Bonuses']Original Genesis game, Avatars, & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
Diablo III - $59.99 X [customspoiler='Bonuses']Infernal Helm DLC Pack & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
FIFA 14 - $59.99 - Out 9/24 [customspoiler='Bonuses']24 FUT Gold Packs & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]

Grand Theft Auto V - $59.99 - Out 9/17 [customspoiler='Bonuses']75% Discount on a Rockstar PSN Title, Atomic Blimp, & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]

NHL 14 - $59.99 - Ends 9/10 D [customspoiler='Bonuses']24 HUT Gold Packs & Exclusive Theme[/customspoiler]
Rain - $14.99 - Ends 10/1 [customspoiler='Bonuses']Avatars, Dynamic and Static Themes, & Musical Montage[/customspoiler]
 
Bundles

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon & Call of Juarez Gunslinger Bundle - $24.99 - 17% Off ND

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rainslick Precipice of Darkness Episode 1 & 2 Bundle - $7.49 - 50% Off NX

Pinballistik + DLC Bundle - $4.99 - 38% Off NP

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Complete Bundle - $5.99 - 54% Off - [customspoiler='Includes']Full Game + The Last Chapter Add-on[/customspoiler]

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype + Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Bundle - $6.99 - 53% Off - [customspoiler='Does Not Include']Last Chapter Add-on for X2[/customspoiler]

PS3

Amy - $1.99 - 33% Off
Closure - $7.49 - 50% Off NXD
Dragon Fantasy Book I - $4.99 - 50% Off NXC

Dyad - $7.49 - 50% Off NXD

flOw - $5.59


Flower - $6.99 D



Journey - $7.49 - 50% Off NXD

Limbo - $7.49 - 50% Off NXCD

Madden NFL 13 - $29.99 - 25% Off NP
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - $29.99 - 25% Off NPD
Pinballistik - Free NP
Retro City Rampage - $4.99 - 66% Off NXC
Retro/Grade - $4.99 - 50% Off - Compatible with Guitar Controller NXD
Skullgirls - $7.49 - 50% Off NXD
Tokyo Jungle - $7.49 - 50% Off NX
Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer - $3.99 - 50% Off



Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype - $4.99 - 50% Off
Wicked Monsters Blast! HD - $4.99 - 50% Off- Move Compatible
Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge - $4.99 - 50% Off NXC


 

PS2 Classics

Raiden III - $5.99 - 40% Off
Add-ons




DJ Hero - Jay-Z vs. Eminem Pack - $3.99 - 50% Off N
DJ Hero 2 - Hard Edge Mix Pack - $2.99 - 50% Off N
DJ Hero 2 - Ultra Mix Pack - $3.99 - 50% Off N

Dragon's Crown - Storyteller Voice Pack - Free X



Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - Classic Rock Track Pack - $3.13 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - Coldplay Track Pack - $3.13 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero 5 - Avenged Sevenfold Track Pack - $2.75 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero 5 - Rock 1 Track Pack - $5.49 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock - Linkin Park Track Pack - $5.99 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock - Rocky Horror Picture Show Track Pack - $2.75 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero World Tour - Classic Rock Track Pack - $2.75 - 50% Off N
Guitar Hero World Tour - Queen Track Pack - $2.75 - 50% Off N
Rocksmith - "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Fat Bottomed Girls" by Queen - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Keep Yourself Alive" by Queen - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Killer Queen" by Queen - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "My Sharona" by The Knack - $1.99 - 33% Off NX
Rocksmith - "Stone Cold Crazy" by Queen - $1.99 - 33% Off NX

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype - The Last Chapter - $2.49 - 50% Off

 

PS1 Classics - All of these are compatible with PS3 and PSP unless otherwise noted. Check this thread for Vita compatibility.
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Minis - All of these are compatible with PS3 and PSP unless otherwise noted. Check this thread for Vita compatibility.
1000 Tiny Claws - $1.75 - 50% Off
Blimp: The Flying Adventures - $1.49
Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess - $2.49 - 50% Off

Who's That Flying?! - $2.49 - 50% Off

 
PSP Games - Check this thread for Vita Compatibility
N/A
 

Vita Games

Dragon Fantasy Book I - $4.99 - 50% Off NXC

Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable - $19.99 - 50% Off N

Limbo - $7.49 - 50% Off NXCD

Need for Speed: Most Wanted - $19.99 - 33% Off NP

Retro City Rampage - $4.99 - 66% Off NXCD

Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge - $4.99 - 50% Off NXC
Vita Add-ons

Dragon's Crown - Storyteller Voice Pack - Free X
 
PlayStation Plus

PS3 Deals



Closure - $3.75 - 75% Off NXD
Dragon Fantasy Book I - $2.50 - 75% Off NXC

Dyad - $3.75 - 75% Off NXD




Grid 2 - $53.99 - 10% Off X



Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds Complete Collection - $19.99 - 20% Off - Move Compatible
Journey - $3.75 - 75% Off NXD

Limbo - $5.99 - 60% Off NXCD
Ms. Germinator - $7.99 - 20% Off XC
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rainslick Precipice of Darkness Episode 1 & 2 Bundle - $3.75 - 75% Off NX
Retro City Rampage - $3.74 - 75% Off NXC
Retro/Grade - $2.50 - 75% Off - Compatible with Guitar Controller NXD
Skullgirls - $3.75 - 75% Off NXD

Spelunky - $11.99 - 20% Off NXC
Tokyo Jungle - $3.75 - 75% Off NX
Wicked Monsters Blast! HD - $1.00 - 90% Off - Move Compatible
Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge - $2.50 - 75% Off NXC

Vita Deals

Dragon Fantasy Book I - $2.50 - 75% Off NXC
Draw Slasher - $3.00 - 50% Off N
Limbo - $5.99 - 60% Off NXCD
Ms. Germinator - $7.99 - 20% Off XC

Muramasa Rebirth - $20.99 - 30% Off X

Retro City Rampage - $3.74 - 75% Off NXCD

Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge - $2.50 - 75% Off NXC
 
Add-on Deals
Bit.Trip Presents…Runner2: Future Legend Of Rhythm Alien - Good Friends Character Pack - $2.39 - 20% Off
Subscriptions

Music Unlimited Premium One Year Subscription - $41.99

Free Games (Don't Argue About This, Please)

Bit.Trip Presents... Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien - 769 MB

Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower - PSP/Vita - 657 MB

Gravity Rush - Vita - 1.4 GB

Hitman: Absolution - 16.1 GB X - [customspoiler='Includes']Full Game, Deus Ex Disguise DLC, Deus Ex Zenith Handgun, and Discount on Sleeping Dogs[/customspoiler]

Jet Set Radio - 1.1 GB
Knytt Underground - PS3/Vita - 857 MB

LittleBigPlanet Karting - 7 GB

LittleBigPlanet Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves - Requires Move
Machinarium - 183 MB

Machinarium - Vita - 329 MB N

Metal Slug XX - PSP/Vita - 166 MB
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee - 1.2 GB
Pinball Arcade - PS3/Vita - 115 MB
Saints Row The Third - 7.2 GB - Free CheapyD Pack
Uncharted: Golden Abyss - Vita - 2.9 GB
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - 30 GB
Wipeout 2048 - Vita - 1.6 GB

XCOM: Enemy Unknown - 7.6 GB

Zen Pinball 2 - Star Wars Pinball - PS3/Vita - 783 MB N [customspoiler='Includes']Standalone Star Wars Pinball game[/customspoiler]

Themes
[customspoiler=PS+ Themes]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[/customspoiler]

Avatars
[customspoiler=PS+ Avatars]Armageddon Riders (3)
Cool Cat
Daytona USA (5)
Dead Cloud
Double Dragon Neon (7)
Fat Princess (2)
God of War: Ascension
Green Hamster
Hell Yeah! (4)
The House of the Dead III (3)
The House of the Dead 4 (3)
Jet Set Radio (6)
LittleBigPlanet (2)
Mutant Skull
Pink Hamster
PlayStation B-boy (1, 2, 3)
Resident Evil 5
Section 8: Prejudice Bundle
Squirrel
Stick Up Kid
Street Fighter X Tekken
Street Fighter 2
Tank Commander
Top Dawg
Under Siege
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown (20)[/customspoiler]

Feel free to provide feedback for ways to improve this thread. Thanks.



 
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[quote name='affa']and just think, the PS4 is built from the ground up to work with it. can't wait.[/QUOTE]

It'll be pretty awesome if they can get devs on board, but that would really require the Vita to be selling better from the looks of it, and that would require a price drop.

Come on Sony, my money is waiting!
 
[quote name='Jack_Frost']didnt sony say the same thing about the psp when it first came out?[/QUOTE]

yeah, but that never actually worked well enough. The Vita is clearly already capable of doing it on PS3, so it should work even better whenever PS4 hits:bouncy:

But I suppose it could all fall apart, but I'm trying to be optimistic:D
 
[quote name='MrNinjaSquirrel']It'll be pretty awesome if they can get devs on board, but that would really require the Vita to be selling better from the looks of it, and that would require a price drop.

Come on Sony, my money is waiting![/QUOTE]
From what I've read, Sony requires every PS4 game whose controls can work on Vita to submit a Vita control scheme because supporting Remote Play will be required for those titles.
 
[quote name='Tronny']So, weird question, I got my $10 credit message but I can't click the link. I can't even highlight the link portion of the message. Anybody else have this problem?[/QUOTE]

I felt likt an idiot too since I couldnt redeem it. And I got no email. Figured out that you cant redeem it if you are currently on a game. So go to the initial ps3 home screen and then redeem it.
 
[quote name='Blabadon']Remote Play barely works well on the PS2 HD Collections, I highly doubt Sony will pull through with the option on the PS4.[/QUOTE]

it wasn't baked into the ps3 like it is with the ps4, so that's apples and oranges. and 'ps2 HD collections' has nothing to do with it... it's not like the Vita (or PSP for that matter) are processing anything of import when using remote play. it's the console providing the horsepower.
 
Kind of off topic but with the Vita talk...It's funny to me how long it's taking for handhelds and tablets to basically merge. Great graphics and such of the Vita with the apps and functions of the iPad is pretty clearly where things are going but it's just taking so long to get there.

It annoys me that the tech is obviously out there today in millions of peoples hands and they just aren't really combined yet. Still.
 
[quote name='Jack_Frost']so remote play has been pretty useless this gen basically[/QUOTE]

I think it's been extremely useful to me. It's just been tragically under-implemented.
 
[quote name='Jack_Frost']so remote play has been pretty useless this gen basically[/QUOTE]

Well, mostly for me, yes. But there are some games that work incredibly well with the feature. Of the top of my head, Retro/Grade and Pixel Junk's Shooter. If Sony can pull this off next gen, it'll be a huge plus (haha, plus...get it?).
 
[quote name='breakfuss']Well, mostly for me, yes. But there are some games that work incredibly well with the feature. Of the top of my head, Retro/Grade and Pixel Junk's Shooter. If Sony can pull this off next gen, it'll be a huge plus (haha, plus...get it?).[/QUOTE]

I don't, please explain.
 
[quote name='tylerh1701']It's a math joke.[/QUOTE]

I believe he's actually trying to be pun-ny, I mean funny. Since its playstation 'plus' etc.... Could be wrong tho
 
[quote name='ShockandAww']Kind of off topic but with the Vita talk...It's funny to me how long it's taking for handhelds and tablets to basically merge. Great graphics and such of the Vita with the apps and functions of the iPad is pretty clearly where things are going but it's just taking so long to get there.

It annoys me that the tech is obviously out there today in millions of peoples hands and they just aren't really combined yet. Still.[/QUOTE]

It's simple; if my iPhone or iPad had buttons and an analog stick I wouldn't need a vita

There's just no way for hardcore gaming to work on touchscreen only devices unless they are all menu based games like an old school rpg
 
[quote name='FlyingMonkey9']It's simple; if my iPhone or iPad had buttons and an analog stick I wouldn't need a vita

There's just no way for hardcore gaming to work on touchscreen only devices unless they are all menu based games like an old school rpg[/QUOTE]

personally I don't want people to try and make it work. I like my console games on my console, and cool mobile games like Cut the Rope, MegaMall Story, and Tiny Wings on my phone/tablet. The vita is the best of both worlds, but people keep trying to put these games on iPad. I just hate virtual buttons...so much...
 
[quote name='Velo214']Thanks to the cag who said to backup your 'The Cave' save before updating.
I did so, updated and yeah no save found. so i just restored my cloud save.
Thank you again and as a future note to others.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for bringing that up. I completely forgot to give my thanks to whoever brought that up (come forward and claim your praise). Was on my very last run, too, so I would have been extremely sad to find out I would have to do everything again to 100% the trophy list.

Definitely would have preferred the multiple runs if the "in-between" stage sequences were skippable (or randomized). Also wish the character powers actually meant something outside of a character's personal level.

Let's just say, I snatched that key from the knight's level using the time traveler without opening the door, and it makes no difference for the story. Seemed lazy to me.

Edit (found it)
[quote name='6er']HEADS UP TO THE CAVE PLAYERS:

_I just loaded it and was welcomed to a title update. After.install, it nuked my save data. I had to use my cloud backup, which works fine[/QUOTE]

Props to 6er for the much needed warning.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']You had to spend money from your PSN wallet, not redeem a code for PS+ subs.[/QUOTE]

oh then that's OK then I should have known it had some stupid caveat that was nowhere to be found on the big banner ad that said only "Spend $50 get $10"
 
[quote name='FlyingMonkey9']It's simple; if my iPhone or iPad had buttons and an analog stick I wouldn't need a vita

There's just no way for hardcore gaming to work on touchscreen only devices unless they are all menu based games like an old school rpg[/QUOTE]
The lack of stability in the iOS and Android platforms is what kills them as a serious gaming platform for me. The constant iteration of the hardware means that I have to keep investing in new hardware to make sure that the games I bought continue to be playable. There's too much bullshit there for me to keep tolerating at least the iOS ecosystem.

Traditional handheld systems are very stable platforms that only require the initial investment to have all of your games performing well, with exceptions, for the entire life of the system. That's the main reason why I'm more than willing to support the 3DS and Vita with my money than mobile devices.
 
[quote name='mrclutch']Has there been any further word on the what the Resident Evil sale will be next week?[/QUOTE]
It'll be a sale on Resident Evil games. There are a bunch of them on PSN, so most of them will probably be on sale.
[quote name='JiveT']oh then that's OK then I should have known it had some stupid caveat that was nowhere to be found on the big banner ad that said only "Spend $50 get $10"[/QUOTE]
Not unless you don't know how to read:
Starting February 26 and throughout the month of March, we’ll be offering you the chance to get $10 back for EVERY $50 you spend using your SEN Wallet! This means that if you spent $100 you’d receive $20 back at the end in April. Everything from games, movies and TV shows — anything that accepts SEN Wallet funds — is fair game. If you were thinking of subscribing to PlayStation Plus, now’s a great time to do it. Grab the 1-year membership for $49.99 to get the most of your PSN experience, plus a little extra cash back.
Click to expand...

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/02/26/psn-march-savings-get-10-for-every-50-spent/
[quote name='Geco17']Anyone think possible sale on Soul Sacrifice on release week?[/QUOTE]
Probably just the typical 10% discount for retail games on PSN. You probably won't see a PS+ launch discount.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']The lack of stability in the iOS and Android platforms is what kills them as a serious gaming platform for me. The constant iteration of the hardware means that I have to keep investing in new hardware to make sure that the games I bought continue to be playable. There's too much bullshit there for me to keep tolerating at least the iOS ecosystem.

Traditional handheld systems are very stable platforms that only require the initial investment to have all of your games performing well, with exceptions, for the entire life of the system. That's the main reason why I'm more than willing to support the 3DS and Vita with my money than mobile devices.[/QUOTE]

one could say the same of PC gaming, but I don't think we really want to go there:drool:
 
Started playing Guacamelee today and got the platinum. Fun game, not as easy a platinum as some people make it out to be (some people were calling it a 2...), but still solid experience.
 
[quote name='admiralvic']Started playing Guacamelee today and got the platinum. Fun game, not as easy a platinum as some people make it out to be (some people were calling it a 2...), but still solid experience.[/QUOTE]

if you got it in one day, I'd say that's pretty easy;) I wish more PSN games had platinums, it would give me a lot more incentive to finish getting the trophies.
 
[quote name='MrNinjaSquirrel']one could say the same of PC gaming, but I don't think we really want to go there:drool:[/QUOTE]
Not really. If your PC can play certain games now, it'll always be able to play them barring catastrophic accidents. You can even make upgrades to improve the system if you wish, which you can't do at all on mobile devices. I've had mobile games get updates that disabled them from being playable on my iPod Touch, which is a low that no platform touches.
 
[quote name='waldo21212']"Buy" a $10 Sony Entertainment card instead - does the same exact thing, but is not technically the same item on Sony Rewards.[/QUOTE]
Great idea! Thanks, doing that now. :D
 
[quote name='Geco17']Anyone think possible sale on Soul Sacrifice on release week?[/QUOTE]

Doubtful. You hardly see any significant release date sales on handheld releases at all.

I'll most likely rent it and opt to keep it from Gamefly effectively getting the new game for about $32 or so instead of the $40.
 
[quote name='Slade']Doubtful. You hardly see any significant release date sales on handheld releases at all.

I'll most likely rent it and opt to keep it from Gamefly effectively getting the new game for about $32 or so instead of the $40.[/QUOTE]

I kinda want it. Hopefully the demo gives a real taste of it. I've been playing lots of Japanese games lately, and have been enjoying them thus far.
 
[quote name='FlyingMonkey9']It's simple; if my iPhone or iPad had buttons and an analog stick I wouldn't need a vita

There's just no way for hardcore gaming to work on touchscreen only devices unless they are all menu based games like an old school rpg[/QUOTE]

if my iphone or ipad had buttons and an analog stick and was made by sony or nintendo, maybe. but after around a year playing ipad games i never want to touch another one. i absolutely despise what the itunes store + inapp purchases have done to the quality of games (especially intentionally breaking balance in an otherwise solid game to encourage iaps). Plus, i really appreciate 'big' games like P4G, Soul Sacrifice, etc.

plus everything said about the ipad's lack of... consistency. my older ipad grows more useless by the day as they update games to be unusable on it.
 
[quote name='affa']if my iphone or ipad had buttons and an analog stick and was made by sony or nintendo, maybe. but after around a year playing ipad games i never want to touch another one. i absolutely despise what the itunes store + inapp purchases have done to the quality of games (especially intentionally breaking balance in an otherwise solid game to encourage iaps). Plus, i really appreciate 'big' games like P4G, Soul Sacrifice, etc.

plus everything said about the ipad's lack of... consistency. my older ipad grows more useless by the day as they update games to be unusable on it.[/QUOTE]

I agree with several of your criticisms, however I think if the iphone/ipad had analogue controls, more of those big games would find their way over to the system. This would encourage players who only feel comfortable with analogue controls to move into the iOS demographic, which in turn may effect the overall iap/pricing strategy. I suspect it would still be more lucrative to sell games through piecemeal iap, and until that changes iap aren't going away.
 
[quote name='admiralvic']Started playing Guacamelee today and got the platinum. Fun game, not as easy a platinum as some people make it out to be (some people were calling it a 2...), but still solid experience.[/QUOTE]

Unless hard mode proves to be much more of a challenge, I would say it's not much higher than that. I cleared normal with 100% a little while ago and 2-3 for difficulty seems ok. The only actual challenge was in a couple jumping sections but after all my frustration, they didn't take more than ~10 minutes each anyway (Orb in Tule Tree and Sierra Malone).

I'll burn through hard mode tomorrow and see.

Opinion-wise, enough people have sang the game's praises, but I have only 2 words to add: Henry Hatsworth. The combat system is similar enough, and LOADS of fun. It's too bad that the 300 combo trophy is so easy to cheat, I would have enjoyed finding an actual combo for it (which would have proved QUITE hard since there's probably only a few arenas in the game that have enough enemies for it naturally).

Edit: Plat get, 3/10 difficulty is about fine.
 
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[quote name='Stellar Inertia']I felt likt an idiot too since I couldnt redeem it. And I got no email. Figured out that you cant redeem it if you are currently on a game. So go to the initial ps3 home screen and then redeem it.[/QUOTE]

That worked, thanks, never even occurred to me. I never got an email also.
 
[quote name='Jacoblee23']Holy crap guacamelee is awesome. I am seriously impressed.[/QUOTE]

They have a sequel already?

[Sorry for all the periods in stupid places. It's a phone/browser incompatibility issue with certain mobile format forums. ]

A note for those with NFS:MW. It's not cross save, exactly, but you do have access to your autolog score and the cars you unlock. I had
it on Vita first. I found 60ish jackspots and unlocked 30ish cars, and then I played the Wii U version for the first time. I could jump into.any of the cars I unlocked on.the Vita version with the upper left screen menu (easydrive?), and I could see the jackspots on my map, and unlocked all the most wanted races I had access to on the Vita. Although oddly, as I drove to the jackspot on the map I "found.it" and got speed points all over again for the other game. Same with breaking gates and billboards. After finding a few more jackspots on the Wii U I went back.to Vita and had my new SP total. Only part that stinks is Vita doesn't have the DLC. So the races and cars and jackspots are tied to origin, not the console. The "achivements" are tied to.console, not origin.


I'm tearing through my PS Plus backlog. Mainly, if I don't gain interest in 30 min, I move on.


My thoughts on a few.

I somehow missed what battle fantasia was. A fantasy JRPG themed fighter? Very odd. And bored me very quickly.

The Cave was a nice surprise, platformers have.to be pretty good and interesting to.keep my interest. Simple reflex testing doesn't do it. The narration was great. Graphics were well above par and.detailed for a.simple short game.

Rochard was good, got repetitive last few hours. I.appreciated all the graphical detail, it looked nice. Story was underdone imo.

Choplifter HD was mindless fun, but the last few "chapters" explode in difficulty with no warning. I'm not saying its very hard, its just the previous parts are so easy its a jarring jump.

NBA Jam isn't as fun as the original, IMO.
 
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i love all the praise for Guacamelee but reading about 1-2 day plats means i can wait til it's $7.50 or ps+ freebie. iv got backlog for ages. the praise for a psn game platinum is great too.

which brings me to my other point, wtf happened with borderlands 2 dlc trophies? the first game had like 10 trophies per dlc and even trophies for level 51, 61 etc. The borderlands 2 dlcs have 3 trophies each, and the level upgrade pack has no trophies. Did they just forget how to make dlc trophies or is this just a money grab or what? I was down to get the dlc but if the base game is 20, all the dlc even on sale is 27.50. that's crazy ill just wait for a bigger sale. thanx frisky great thread.
 
[quote name='alwayscheaper']Agree with the wait for cheaper even with the $10 back.[/QUOTE]

I'm in the same boat. Sounds amazing but I've got enough to play right now, might as well wait for it to go on sale.
 
So I think I'm going to pick up one Soldner game but I can't decide whether to get the first one or pick up the sequel + DLC, is the sequel $2.40 better than the original? Watching some of the gameplay videos the first one seems to have catchier BG music is that an accurate assessment? Or is the DLC a dud and I should just pick up a the 2 pack of the base games?
 
Does anyone know what would make my PC suddenly stop recognizing the Vita is connected via Content Manager? It was working fine 4 days ago, then suddenly, nothing. I switched it to wireless transfer mode for now but this is rather annoying. The only change I can think of is the new vita firmware...
 
[quote name='guardian_owl']So I think I'm going to pick up one Soldner game but I can't decide whether to get the first one or pick up the sequel + DLC, is the sequel $2.40 better than the original? Watching some of the gameplay videos the first one seems to have catchier BG music is that an accurate assessment? Or is the DLC a dud and I should just pick up a the 2 pack of the base games?[/QUOTE]

Not sure about the DLC but I had a ton of fun playing X-2 - the original not so much.
X felt a bit amateurish. X-2 felt refined. Highly recommend the sequel over the original.
 
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/04/14/the-drop-week-of-april-15th-2013-new-releases/

Here's The Drop for this week:
PSN

Injustice: Gods Among Us (PS3, Blu-ray and PSN) – What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat? From the indomitable DC Comics and the makers of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat comes Injustice: Gods Among Us, a bold fighting game featuring a large cast of favorite DC Comics icons. Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.

A deep, original story compliments the fighting action that pits many of the great heroes and villains from the DC universe against each other — Batman, Harley Quinn, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman and many others lose their allegiances and fight for Injustice!

Dragon Fantasy Book I (PS3/PS Vita Cross-Buy) – Experience an all-new old adventure! Fight your way through hordes of strange, silly, and scary monsters! Explore the caves, castles, and dungeons of an ancient evil! Meet warriors, princes, pirates, zombies, and crazy old woodsmen in a huge world of epic retro adventure! Read More: PSNNation.org

Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 (PSN) – Takes the bulls-eye precision of its best-selling predecessor to new and exciting heights. Powered by CryEngine 3 technology, the missions of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 are graphically stunning and more challenging as you once again step into the ghillie suit of a special ops sniper to take down the enemy.

Mad Dog 2: The Lost Gold – It’s up to you, partner! Stop Mad Dog and his vicious henchmen and get that gold! But it won’t be easy Choose the wrong path, and you could end up in a shootout where you don’t stand a chance. But play your cards right and you’ll make it to the final showdown where you’ll let Mad Dog know who rules the territory!

Sacred Citadel – Sacred Citadel is an intense side-scrolling arcade brawler for up to three players. Set in the realm of the RPG saga, the game reinvents the familiar arcade feel of classic hack-and-slash brawlers with sophisticated game design, complex RPG elements and luscious graphics.

The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. Lord Zane’s evil Ashen Empire empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it. Three warriors set forth to battle this evil — only when these heroes unite and use their skills to support each other they will stand a chance! Prove yourself as a warrior by riding terrifying mounts, acquiring earth shattering skills and looting powerful weapons and valuable treasures. So grab your friends and join the resistance!

Demos

Mad Dog 2: The Lost Gold
Sacred Citadel
Soul Sacrifice

PlayStation 2 Classic

RPG Maker III – Let your imagination run wild! RPG Maker 3 gives you all the tools you need to design and create your own role playing games Create an elaborate 3-D world, choose from more than 3,000 animation and art styles. Features tile-based map editor, set events, quest and story elements, graphics, effects, and a large cast of characters and monsters
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[quote name='Velo214']
which brings me to my other point, wtf happened with borderlands 2 dlc trophies? the first game had like 10 trophies per dlc and even trophies for level 51, 61 etc. The borderlands 2 dlcs have 3 trophies each, and the level upgrade pack has no trophies. Did they just forget how to make dlc trophies or is this just a money grab or what? I was down to get the dlc but if the base game is 20, all the dlc even on sale is 27.50. that's crazy ill just wait for a bigger sale. thanx frisky great thread.[/QUOTE]

Something weird is going on at Gearbox. It's almost like they just want to make a game that people enjoy just for the fun of it. As we all know, the only true reason to play is to increase trophy count. Personally, I wish these game developers would just stop all this game creating non-sense and just start selling trophies on PSN.
 
[quote name='WNYX585AM']Something weird is going on at Gearbox. It's almost like they just want to make a game that people enjoy just for the fun of it. As we all know, the only true reason to play is to increase trophy count. Personally, I wish these game developers would just stop all this game creating non-sense and just start selling trophies on PSN.[/QUOTE]

You know that Gearbox outsourced the DLC and the DLC has an overall negative opinion, so I have no clue what you're going on about...

[quote name='Velo214']i love all the praise for Guacamelee but reading about 1-2 day plats means i can wait til it's $7.50 or ps+ freebie. iv got backlog for ages. the praise for a psn game platinum is great too.

which brings me to my other point, wtf happened with borderlands 2 dlc trophies? the first game had like 10 trophies per dlc and even trophies for level 51, 61 etc. The borderlands 2 dlcs have 3 trophies each, and the level upgrade pack has no trophies. Did they just forget how to make dlc trophies or is this just a money grab or what? I was down to get the dlc but if the base game is 20, all the dlc even on sale is 27.50. that's crazy ill just wait for a bigger sale. thanx frisky great thread.[/QUOTE]

I don't think Gearbox really cares, I mean they have always claimed the level cap increase was not their intention (despite the trophy / achievement name). I also believe trophies cost money to implement (sorry there isn't any official source to verify / source), so they probably wanted to keep costs down too.
 
[quote name='admiralvic']You know that Gearbox outsourced the DLC and the DLC has an overall negative opinion, so I have no clue what you're going on about...



I don't think Gearbox really cares, I mean they have always claimed the level cap increase was not their intention (despite the trophy / achievement name). I also believe trophies cost money to implement (sorry there isn't any official source to verify / source), so they probably wanted to keep costs down too.[/QUOTE]

My comment was sarcasm in an attempt to prove a point. My point was that he seems to be significantly weighting his decision for purchase based on the number of trophies available. Obviously everyone is entitled to their opinion and preference, but a lot of people seem to be so consumed with the idea of trophies/achievements, they lose sight of the fact that the purpose of gaming is to have a good time. I'm sure there is more to his specific decision of Borderlands 2 and DLC, but I was simply making a point to the overall issue.

Regarding Borderlands 2 specifically, I have found the DLC to be a lot of fun. It seems to be pretty close to the same level of quality that the main game has.
 
[quote name='WNYX585AM']but a lot of people seem to be so consumed with the idea of trophies/achievements, they lose sight of the fact that the purpose of gaming is to have a good time. [/QUOTE]


for some people, the good time is in getting the trophies.

i can relate a bit. i've been gaming for ages, never paid attention to trophies after plat'ing Uncharted when it first got them, then about a year after that got 'the trophy bug'. and now i like to get them, even though i wish i didn't because it
a) gets me doing things i don't actually enjoy
b) gets me to play games longer than they deserve based on quality/enjoyment
c) gets me to quit games once i plat that i'm still actually enjoying.

i can't explain it. but as someone who disliked trophies to begin with, and now play with them in mind... it just is what it is. in rare cases, i actually appreciate the trophies (when they're well thought out).

ultimately, a plat makes me feel like i'm 'done', even if i wish it wasn't so. but the urge to get them, once i caught the bug, is undeniable. (it actually started because i wanted to do every last thing in Demon's Souls, actually, and after that i started paying attention to them.)
 
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