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

FriskyTanuki · Mar 13, 2012

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

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Key: * - New This Week, * - Expires With Next Update, * - Permanent Price Drop, * - Cross Buy (Vita/PS3), * - Demo or Full Game Trial Available

Storewide Promo - For every $50 ($49.99 works) that you spend in any part of the PS Store that uses the PSN wallet for purchases from February 26 at 12:01 AM PST to March 31 at 11:59 PM PST, you'll get $10 back for every $50 spent around April 12, 2013 via your PSN inbox and your email. Meaning if you spend $100, you'll get $20 back and so on above that.

Bundles
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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shadowkast · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='captaintek3304']Maybe the digital sales have something to do with people who get credit on PSN? I know there are a few ways to get some PSN cash, through gift cards obviously, but also GameStop's PUR program. I know not a solution, but I wonder how many people are in the boat of "Well...I have $60 in PSN bucks...and I was going to get Ass Creed 3 anyways..."

I don't think gamesharing has that much to do with it.[/QUOTE]

i usually only get psn $$$ when i cash in my speedway points, so you have a point

captaintek3304 · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='theflicker']Especially since they cut the number down significantly.[/QUOTE]

One gameshare I think can be shared by 4 people? Or something like that. I mean even if just two people are sharing an account, that's one lost sale. Maybe. I say maybe, because it's the same argument with piracy. People say piracy affects game sales, but there's no guarantee that someone who pirated a game was ever going to buy that game anyways. Just like with gamesharing, there's no promise that the accounts who are sharing would have ever bought that game on their own. All we can do is speculate though, so no argument will ever be right or wrong.

n64ra · Jan 10, 2013

99 cent sales are exactly what PSN needs!!

mpaullin · Jan 10, 2013

Siren coming as a PS2 classic Tuesday.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/10/crafting-the-horrifying-world-of-siren-out-on-psn-tuesday/

Never played it myself, and after reading a review or two, it seems like it pretty frustrating/slow paced. But someone might be happy about this..

Zonic505 · Jan 10, 2013

PS Store on the web for US coming later this month, automatic downloads in the works.

StrangeInStereo · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='Zonic505']PS Store on the web for US coming later this month, automatic downloads in the works.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for posting this! About time.

tylerh1701 · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='Zonic505']PS Store on the web for US coming later this month, automatic downloads in the works.[/QUOTE]

Excellent. I'm gonna waste so much time at work browsing it!

emperordahc · Jan 10, 2013

Grabbed Earth Worm Jim HD last night, even played some online multiplayer. As a game rebuilt from the ground up, it's pretty good. (No code was reused, etc.)

Thrinn · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='Zonic505']PS Store on the web for US coming later this month, automatic downloads in the works.[/QUOTE]

Finally! Glad to hear.

TooMuchCoolness · Jan 10, 2013

Where is my Gran Turismo 3 and 4 on PS2 Classics.!

breakfuss · Jan 10, 2013

Earthworm Jim HD for .99!!!! :whee:

Every masochist's favorite game. Probably get Dungeon Hunters as well since so many recommend it.

[quote name='dallow']UNO is the number one PSP game.

I wonder why?

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LOL. Also ironic that there's a massive Gameloft sale this week.

[quote name='gubmccargen']Thanks for the replies on the automatic updates. So I'm assuming that means it does the big startup beep? [/QUOTE]

No, it thankfully comes on without the beep. The only noise it sometimes makes is from the disc spinning.

Zonic505 · Jan 10, 2013

Wake-Up Club hitting PSN for Vita next Tuesday for free.

As someone who has to wake up every weekday at 7:30 AM, I might as well try this out, especially with free trophies. There'll also be themes like Journey & Tokyo Jungle for only 25 cents.

ChunLiBarbie · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='dallow']UNO is the number one PSP game.

I wonder why?

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Maybe it's playable on the Vita. O:)

ChunLiBarbie · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='mpaullin']Siren coming as a PS2 classic Tuesday.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/10/crafting-the-horrifying-world-of-siren-out-on-psn-tuesday/

Never played it myself, and after reading a review or two, it seems like it pretty frustrating/slow paced. But someone might be happy about this..[/QUOTE]

Hmmm... I have been thinking about getting that for $2.99 from GameStop across town. I wonder how much Sony will charge...

Zonic505 · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']Hmmm... I have been thinking about getting that for $2.99 from GameStop across town. I wonder how much Sony will charge...[/QUOTE]If it's like the other PS2 Classics, $9.99.

vherub · Jan 10, 2013

Great to see store shopping online, I will be less likely to miss out on sales now.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='erwos']I'm really quite tempted to burn a one month PS+ code and buy the VC2 bundle.[/QUOTE]
First, the VC2 bundle was taken down a while ago and there isn't any PS+ aspect of the VC2 price drop, so don't use it for nothing.

handsomepete · Jan 10, 2013

yeah wake-up club! see you bastards at 5am!

ChunLiBarbie · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='Zonic505']If it's like the other PS2 Classics, $9.99.[/QUOTE]

Hmmm... Guess I'll snag it retail, eventually.

JiveT · Jan 10, 2013

hey thats cool about Siren I hope they put Siren 2 up on the US store I think it was only released in Japan and Europe

tuffguycore · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']Hmmm... I have been thinking about getting that for $2.99 from GameStop across town. I wonder how much Sony will charge...[/QUOTE]

Just a heads up, I went to my Blockbuster when they were doing the half off sale(assuming you have any near you) and got one disc only for 2.50

TheHelix · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='handsomepete'] fuck

yeah wake-up club! see you bastards at 5am![/QUOTE]

I found my trophy boosting partner jk

tylerh1701 · Jan 10, 2013

From Blogcast, coming next week:

DMC (PSN & Retail)
Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition (Retail)
Angry Birds Trilogy (PSN, already on retail)
Corpse Party Book of Shadows (PSP, compatible on Vita)
Wake-Up Club (PS Vita App)

PS2 Classics:
Siren
Disgaea Hour of Darkness

(I think that was it, I was listening to it at work, then we closed down due to weather so I only heard the first 20 mins or so)

FriskyTanuki · Jan 10, 2013

The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here is the full list of next week's releases:

Deals
Derrick the Deathfin
Droplitz
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance - Vita
Orgarhythm - Vita - Permanent Price Drop
Rayman Origins - Vita
Sumioni Demon Arts - Vita

Games
Angry Birds Trilogy
DMC Devil May Cry - $59.99

PS2 Classics
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
Siren

Add-ons
Far Cry 3

Themes
Injustice: Gods Among Us

PSP Games
Corpse Party: Book of Shadows - $19.99 - Vita Compatible

Vita Apps
Wake Up Club - Free

gettinmoney662 · Jan 10, 2013

Sweet, I'm interested in the possible Deathfin and Suimoni deals. Also, glad to see Orgarhythm is getting a price drop.

judicar · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here is the full list of next week's releases:

Deals
Deathfin
Droplitz
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance - Vita
Orgarhythm - Vita - Permanent Price Drop
Rayman Origins - Vita
Sumioni Demon Arts - Vita

Games
Angry Birds Trilogy
DMC Devil May Cry - $59.99

PS2 Classics
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
Siren

Add-ons
Far Cry 3

Themes
Injustice: Gods Among Us

PSP Games
Corpse Party: Book of Shadows - $19.99 - Vita Compatible

Vita Apps
Wake Up Club - Free[/QUOTE]

Any word on the price for DH:A for the Vita?

Graff^ · Jan 10, 2013

I'm almost certainly going to pick up Book of Shadows, as I know a sale is unlikely to come any time even remotely soon (if ever) and boosting day-one sales helps groups like XSEED get more things greenlit.

As for the sales... I got Rayman last month, and I'm not sure about any of the others. I don't think Orgarhythm is for me (I should probably try the demo) and I've only heard awful things about Sumioni - which is a shame because it looks gorgeous. Maybe Derek the Deathfin...

tylerh1701 · Jan 10, 2013

Thanks Frisky, I guess I missed the whole part about deals and add-ons. I deleted my post.

Definitely interested in possible deals on Rayman, Dungeon Hunter, Sumioni, and the Orgarhythm price drop.

Has anyone played Sumioni, how is it? I know reviewers seemed pretty underwhelmed with it.

Hijinx · Jan 10, 2013

Sumioni Demon Arts looks interesting but I've never really heard any good (or bad) things about it. Anyone have any opinions on it?

FriskyTanuki · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='judicar']Any word on the price for DH:A for the Vita?[/QUOTE]
No.

gettinmoney662 · Jan 10, 2013

There's a Sumioni demo if you guys are interested.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 10, 2013

There are demos for all of those Vita games.

kanamit · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']Hmmm... Guess I'll snag it retail, eventually.[/QUOTE]
It may only be $2.99 but with Gamestop getting rid of PS2 games I wouldn't wait too long to pick that up. It's only available at a few places near me and unavailable online.

Komentra · Jan 10, 2013

Played some Dungeon Hunter Alliance the other night and there was plenty of people online playing. I didn't enjoy the Vita version that much but I really am enjoying the PS3 version.

Weird since it's the same exact game.

Easily worth 99 cents.

admiralvic · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='Hijinx']Sumioni Demon Arts looks interesting but I've never really heard any good (or bad) things about it. Anyone have any opinions on it?[/QUOTE]

I really liked Sumioni (as a person who likes the Japanese culture) and art form, so there is that. I also liked the combat and there were a fair number of stages, but there is virtually no replayablity past alternate paths. Ask yourself if a 5 hour 100% (trophies included) is worth it to you and then make a choice.

Graff^ · Jan 10, 2013

I'm playing the demo of Sumioni now and goddamn but it is beautiful. If it's less than 10 bucks for Plus I just might get it.

EDIT: Finished the demo. If it's $7.50 or less I'll definitely bite, if it's 10 I'll think about it pretty hard. I can see why the reviews are negative - it's chaotic and the controls are very loose, which I can see being frustrating when the difficulty ramps up. The presentation is just so fantastic though that I think I could overlook some sloppy gameplay. We'll see!

Tonnous24 · Jan 10, 2013

Is Quantum Conundrum no longer free for plus members? Shows up as full price for me.

Zonic505 · Jan 10, 2013

Probably should try the demos for Orgarhythm (especially since it was added recently) & Sumioni before they get discounted.

& huh, original Disgaea is being added to PS Store. Though for $5 more, there's an enhanced PSP version you can download on the Vita.

tylerh1701 · Jan 10, 2013

Seeing Derrick the Deathfin is going to be on sale reminded me that I picked it up a while ago in as part of a big trade with another CAG, but I never really checked it out. So I just played the first world right now and it's a really fun game. The controls are a tad floaty but pretty easy to get used to. I don't think it has a ton of content (I beat the first of 4 worlds in less than 30 minutes, but didn't get gold on every level) but sometimes it's nice to play a smaller game. And it just oozes personality, it's hard not to smile while playing the game.

TheHelix · Jan 10, 2013

Comeon Sony make a 99 cent DH Vita deal happen lol

KonohaShinobi · Jan 10, 2013

Less than $10 for rayman origins, PLEASE

PSN is giving vita so much love

AkariK · Jan 10, 2013

A free alarm app with trophies...? Oh man, this is gonna be an interesting grind.

Also, damn, Sumioni on sale too? I keep looking at the import one (hovering around ~$14 or so before fees/shipping/etc) and thinking that's too expensive for a no-plat game. One of these days I'll splurge and just grab it and Dokuro since I like physical carts.

Hijinx · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']I really liked Sumioni (as a person who likes the Japanese culture) and art form, so there is that. I also liked the combat and there were a fair number of stages, but there is virtually no replayablity past alternate paths. Ask yourself if a 5 hour 100% (trophies included) is worth it to you and then make a choice.[/QUOTE]

Cool! Sounds kinda interesting. I'm still playing Persona Golden & Dokuro but if its the right price ill probably bite. Thanks for the response

Graff^ · Jan 10, 2013

[quote name='KonohaShinobi']Less than $10 for rayman origins, PLEASE

PSN is giving vita so much love[/QUOTE]

I'd be surprised (and feel ever so slightly burned) if they put it on sale for less than the $14 and change it was for the holiday sale. I'd bet that would be what to expect though; $19 something for non-Plus and $14 something for Plus members.

Solori · Jan 11, 2013

I am so proud of myself for resisting the 99 cent games. I'm like a recovering sale-aholic. I played the demo for the dungeon game and just couldn't imagine it ever leaving backlog status so I just said no.

Also want to give Eufloria some love. I'm not a big rts fan, but Ireally enjoyed this game. I'm more a turn based strategy gamer so I liked the slower pacing and smaller scale simplicity of this game.

I wonder if the PS2 Siren release will prompt a sale on the PSN Siren? I've been waiting for a sale forever. I 100% the ps2 siren back in the day. Don't know if I would be able to do that these days. It took a lot of trial and error and huge amounts of patience to get through that game.

Woocls · Jan 11, 2013

Jetpack Joyride is super addictive. I should have never downloaded that game... my poor PSV won't get to play anything else for awhile.

erectiontown · Jan 11, 2013

So is the DLC for Valyria Chronicles 2 worth a damn? I saw that someone earlier mentioned the bundle with the game and DLC was pulled (why? :/), and now I see only the game itself and DLC pack 2. I want to get the game (finally), but I'd be pissed if the bundle came back with all the DLC at this price point.

boraaa · Jan 11, 2013

same here, would like to get the bundle if its offered again. about to play valkyria chronicle 1

mac101010 · Jan 11, 2013

[quote name='Tonnous24']Is Quantum Conundrum no longer free for plus members? Shows up as full price for me.[/QUOTE]

They cycle out games after a few weeks. In the future, make sure to add to cart and checkout to associate it with your account permanently for the duration of your PS Plus membership.

aaronrodgers · Jan 11, 2013

[quote name='Komentra']Played some Dungeon Hunter Alliance the other night and there was plenty of people online playing. I didn't enjoy the Vita version that much but I really am enjoying the PS3 version.

Weird since it's the same exact game.

Easily worth 99 cents.[/QUOTE]

Some games are just more fun on dat big screen

Lemme know if you're done for some co-op sometime

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