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.

Index
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.
N/A

 
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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I tried looking some pages back and didn't see MGS Portable Ops vs Portable Ops Plus comparison. Is the basic breakdown:

Portable Ops:
Has 1P story mode.
Has MP with possibly closed servers.

Portable Ops Plus:
Has 1P Infinite mode (random missions).
Has expanded MP with possibly closed servers.

Is this right? And which are recommended?
 
I liked the story in Portable Ops. If the servers for both are closed, you'd be better off just getting Portable Ops. Plus was geared more toward multiplayer
 
[quote name='@FIF']Only money is in the way, not time. Newborns dont care much about your day/night cycle. You'll be up at all hours for the first few weeks. I got in a lot of gaming with Number 1.[/QUOTE]

It can still be hard, though. My first child wanted to be held constantly, which made playing games hard. I got pretty far on Xbox Bejeweled Infinte mode though, lol.
 
[quote name='dgwillia006']I liked the story in Portable Ops. If the servers for both are closed, you'd be better off just getting Portable Ops. Plus was geared more toward multiplayer[/QUOTE]
After doing a little research, which I technically should I done, it appears that PO and PO+ servers were shut down last year. Guess I'll go PO for the story, thanks. It does make me wonder why PO+ is there, if multiplayer is gone...
 
[quote name='PrinnyJ']It can still be hard, though. My first child wanted to be held constantly, which made playing games hard. I got pretty far on Xbox Bejeweled Infinte mode though, lol.[/QUOTE]

I can still find time to game while watching my little one, but the deep immersive games like Skyrim are harder to do. And any game with cutscenes that can't be paused can be really frustrating (your child is guaranteed to wake up and start crying at just the wrong moment!).

I've found my Vita to be wonderful for squeezing in game time while watching my child. You can always pause any game and a lot of portable games are designed for pick-up-and-play. I just got a Vita a month ago and I LOVE it. I almost think Sony should actively market it to Dads!
 
[quote name='AkariK']BBCSE has none of that. It's likely the easiest FG to handle aside from Tekken and the cheap PSN ones like VF2/5 and Sonic Fighters. The challenges are extremely easy (well, as required for the trophies) since you need to do so few, and then you have people with BS crap like Ragna that any scrub can use and be strong with (god I hated playing Ragnas online).

Basically, if you just want simple inputs, it's fine. There's very few of those 1-2 frame links from SF, insane motions like KOF, or super situational combos like MvC. They exist, but you can enjoy yourself plenty without ever needing to learn them.[/QUOTE]

Great to know, thanks for the input. Just bumped it off near the top of my Vita backlog in that case. I can actualy do okay in MvC thanks to the one-button super combos (or whatever they're actually called).
 
[quote name='Tonitus']I can still find time to game while watching my little one, but the deep immersive games like Skyrim are harder to do. And any game with cutscenes that can't be paused can be really frustrating (your child is guaranteed to wake up and start crying at just the wrong moment!).

I've found my Vita to be wonderful for squeezing in game time while watching my child. You can always pause any game and a lot of portable games are designed for pick-up-and-play. I just got a Vita a month ago and I LOVE it. I almost think Sony should actively market it to Dads![/QUOTE]

i was thinking the vita might be absolutely perfect for the situation. as you said, easy to pause, etc, and the screen won't be lighting up the room, etc.
 
Are there any PS3 games out there that come with a free Playstation Plus trial period? I thought I saw 1 in one of my game collection (over 120 PS3 games), but after going through most of them (I couldn't find the others lying somewhere around the house), I couldn't find that free trial codes. Thanks.
 
[quote name='Investor']Are there any PS3 games out there that come with a free Playstation Plus trial period? I thought I saw 1 in one of my game collection (over 120 PS3 games), but after going through most of them (I couldn't find the others lying somewhere around the house), I couldn't find that free trial codes. Thanks.[/QUOTE]

God of War Saga I think, I believe one of the collections did anyways. I also know the Walmart edition of All-Stars did too.
 
[quote name='Investor']Are there any PS3 games out there that come with a free Playstation Plus trial period? I thought I saw 1 in one of my game collection (over 120 PS3 games), but after going through most of them (I couldn't find the others lying somewhere around the house), I couldn't find that free trial codes. Thanks.[/QUOTE]

I know most of the HD collections had them, and Heavy Rain Director's Cut did for at least a little bit. The GoW Saga is the only other one I can think of, but I know amazon offered codes with a ton of first party PS3 games for a while, but I can't find that page anymore.
 
[quote name='Guerrilla']After doing a little research, which I technically should I done, it appears that PO and PO+ servers were shut down last year. Guess I'll go PO for the story, thanks. It does make me wonder why PO+ is there, if multiplayer is gone...[/QUOTE]
Local multiplayer for the two people in the world that do that.
 
Thanks, you two!

[quote name='admiralvic']God of War Saga I think, I believe one of the collections did anyways. I also know the Walmart edition of All-Stars did too.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='MrNinjaSquirrel']I know most of the HD collections had them, and Heavy Rain Director's Cut did for at least a little bit. The GoW Saga is the only other one I can think of, but I know amazon offered codes with a ton of first party PS3 games for a while, but I can't find that page anymore.[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='PrinnyJ']It can still be hard, though. My first child wanted to be held constantly, which made playing games hard. I got pretty far on Xbox Bejeweled Infinte mode though, lol.[/QUOTE]

What a douche, he/she should have been considerate of your video game needs.
 
my kid loved zero escape virtue's last reward. he would touch the screen to advance the text and loved listening to the voice acting. i dont think he understood the plot (lol) but alot easier to play slow games or games with not much action compared to playing blops 2 with baby trying to grab analog sticks and eat my fingers etc, lol. babies are awesome. oh yeah and vita is awesome too.
 
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/05/05/the-drop-week-of-may-6th-2013-new-releases/

Here's The Drop for this week:
PlayStation 2 Classic

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly – Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly project started relatively soon after the first project concluded. Since we received lots of feedback that players got too scared to complete the game, we shifted our attention to making the storyline more interesting, to encourage such players to overcome the scariness in wanting to see the end of the story. Read More.

Demos

Fuse

PSone Import

Motto Trump Shiyouyo! – Motto Trump Shiyouyo! is the sequel to the previously released Trump Shiyouyo!, but this time around there are even motto (more) games! These include the following: Daifugo, Shichinarabe, Seven Bridge, Dobon, Page One, Shinkeisuijyaku, Poker, Blackjack, Napoleon, Klondike, Free Cell, and Speed.

Zero Kara No Mahjong Mahjong – Tamago-Gumi

Zero Kara No Mahjong Mahjong – Tamago-Gumi 2 Taikai E Ikou!
Click to expand...
 
Ha, I actually thought I might win one of those Zen twitter giveaways. Like, I legitmately tried a couple of times. *cue @gettinmoney insult*
 
[quote name='gettinmoney662']What a douche, he/she should have been considerate of your video game needs.[/QUOTE]

Lol! I know, right? That's why I sit on his lap while he tries to play Minecraft. ;)
 
[quote name='slidecage']was hoping some games on sale.. or are sales just once a month[/QUOTE]
The Drop is for new releases, not sales. We'll see what's on sale with the PS+ update tomorrow and the full PS Store update post on Tuesday.
 
sorry if it has been posted but i cant find it here or in the save compat thread, but anyone know if the retail saves from sleeping dogs works with the digital version?

im at like 90% completion, just need to do a few things to get plat, but im so lazy. i have it locked in at $16 on amazon, but i dont want to send it and then start the whole game over. ill try to rush through it, but iv also got to rush through tomb raider before my $34 tiv expires. argh. rough first world problems. thanks tho if anyone knows.


oh and i finally listened to a bunch of cagcasts. shipwreck is having a baby! oh awesome!
im gonna love to hear him complain about having to spend less time on games and more time on diapers/baby/rubbing wife's feet. lol. too fun

at this rate cag is gonna stand for cheap adult gamer soon enough. cheapyd's almost 40!
 
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[quote name='breakfuss']Ha, I actually thought I might win one of those Zen twitter giveaways. Like, I legitmately tried a couple of times. *cue @gettinmoney insult*[/QUOTE]

Oh wow, they actually dropped quite a few. They had done 2 over the first 3 days, so I stopped paying attention.

Still, fuck 'em.
 
I managed to snag a Star Wars Pinball code for my fiancee really easily the other night. The trick is to have a twitter client that streams in new tweets, like Tweetbot, and just keep an eye on your timeline. I do this any time I'm trying to pick up code drops, and I generally get one within a few attempts. I'm also gonna go ahead and say that even if you don't manage to get a code you should probably go ahead and buy the pack if you enjoy pinball. All three tables are excellent, and they sport a ridiculous amount of variety between them. I've hardly touched any of my other tables since I bought these three.
 
PSone Import

Motto Trump Shiyouyo! – Motto Trump Shiyouyo! is the sequel to the previously released Trump Shiyouyo!, but this time around there are even motto (more) games! These include the following: Daifugo, Shichinarabe, Seven Bridge, Dobon, Page One, Shinkeisuijyaku, Poker, Blackjack, Napoleon, Klondike, Free Cell, and Speed.

Zero Kara No Mahjong Mahjong – Tamago-Gumi

Zero Kara No Mahjong Mahjong – Tamago-Gumi 2 Taikai E Ikou!
Click to expand...
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this is just getting silly. A mahjong game...and its sequel.
 
[quote name='Tonitus']I can still find time to game while watching my little one, but the deep immersive games like Skyrim are harder to do. And any game with cutscenes that can't be paused can be really frustrating (your child is guaranteed to wake up and start crying at just the wrong moment!).

I've found my Vita to be wonderful for squeezing in game time while watching my child. You can always pause any game and a lot of portable games are designed for pick-up-and-play. I just got a Vita a month ago and I LOVE it. I almost think Sony should actively market it to Dads![/QUOTE]

Totally agree with this. I was a little disappointed in my VITA before my first child arrived two weeks ago. Now I pick it up all the time.
 
[quote name='Slade']Maybe Sony should market Vita as the definitive gaming device for parents with newborn babies.[/QUOTE]

I'll do a true life testimonial for it as I'm living it right now.
 
Congrats to all the new dads roaming around here. My son just turned 7 months and I got a Vita about two weeks ago. It is definitely easier to get some gaming in on it than on the TV. The ability to suspend a game at anytime is a godsend.
 
[quote name='letskissthesky']I'll do a true life testimonial for it as I'm living it right now.[/QUOTE]

Amen. And second screen capability has me stoked for the PS4. I hope, hope, hope and hope some more that its as robustly supported as the launch event suggested it will be. But I fear it will be a total bust like remote play.
 
Does Fatal frame require the ps eye camera? I thought I saw someone say it required the ps2 camera when it came out (which I didn't know existed).
 
[quote name='filmthedead']Does Fatal frame require the ps eye camera? I thought I saw someone say it required the ps2 camera when it came out (which I didn't know existed).[/QUOTE]

Nope. Doesn't use it. You use the Camera Obscura in game so that may be what they meant.
 
[quote name='Tonitus']I can still find time to game while watching my little one, but the deep immersive games like Skyrim are harder to do. And any game with cutscenes that can't be paused can be really frustrating (your child is guaranteed to wake up and start crying at just the wrong moment!).

I've found my Vita to be wonderful for squeezing in game time while watching my child. You can always pause any game and a lot of portable games are designed for pick-up-and-play. I just got a Vita a month ago and I LOVE it. I almost think Sony should actively market it to Dads![/QUOTE]

They do. Kevin Spacey on House of Cards plays PlayStation all the time. They mention it like every episode. Technically, his character isn't a dad, but he is a DILF.
 
[quote name='@FIF']Amen. And second screen capability has me stoked for the PS4. I hope, hope, hope and hope some more that its as robustly supported as the launch event suggested it will be. But I fear it will be a total bust like remote play.[/QUOTE]

From what I understand, remote play was dependent on developers taking advantage of it while with the PS4/Vita, it's built in the firmware so it'll always be there, requiring no extra effort from developers.

With that said, I'm not 100% sure and history has shown that it is a feature that will fall to the way side so I understand the skepticism.
 
[quote name='mpaullin']Congrats to all the new dads roaming around here. My son just turned 7 months and I got a Vita about two weeks ago. It is definitely easier to get some gaming in on it than on the TV. The ability to suspend a game at anytime is a godsend.[/QUOTE]

The PSP Go can do this as well. (Of course, once you load your suspend state, it's gone. So really only load it, if you know you'll be able to create a "real" save soon. )
If the Vita ever gets to $150 or below I'll pick one up.
I'm just using the PSP for RPGs right now, and it works perfect.

I have three kids. None of them have the attention span or focus to game with me, and they all think the TV is theirs and theirs alone.
 
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...eping-dogs-joins-the-instant-game-collection/

Welcome to the PlayStation Plus preview for May! Read on to see what’s coming to the Instant Game Collection this month, as well as this week’s discounts.

Please extend a warm welcome to Square-Enix’s thrilling crime drama Sleeping Dogs, joining the Instant Game Collection tomorrow! You’ll also find a sweet discount on the award-winning indie, Papo & Yo. There’s more where that came from, so read on. As always, let us know what you think in the comments.

May Preview

The following games are slated to be free to PS Plus members through the Instant Game Collection in the month of May.

Sleeping Dogs (PS3)

PSN Price: $49.99, Free for PS Plus members

Welcome to Hong Kong, a vibrant city whose exotic locations hide one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in the world: the Triads. You play Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads from the inside. Heralded on several Game of the Year lists, this version of Sleeping Dogs comes with not only the full game, but also 3 premium DLC packs including the Retro Triad Pack, the Red Envelope Pack, and the Street Racer Pack.

Knytt Underground (PS3, PS Vita – Cross Buy Enabled)

PSN Price: $14.99, Free for PS Plus members

With an array of thrilling quests, unique zen-like gameplay and plenty of dynamic characters to meet and guide you on your adventure – Knytt Underground delivers a captivating and unparalleled experience. Download today and begin your journey to ring the six bells of fate and save this vibrant and enchanted underground world before it’s too late.

Germinator (PS Vita)

PSN Price: $9.99, Free for PS Plus members

Germinator twists the bubble genre, wiping away old school match-three games. Crash germ bubbles into those of the same color. Combine and grow them until they explode in a splattering goop. Trigger power-ups to pop them all and mess up the screen. Timing and accuracy are the keys to solving puzzles and preventing the germs from rising too high. It’s a great title for all ages, and will be downloadable free in PlayStation Plus later this month.

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (PS Vita)

PSN Price: $24.99, Free for PS Plus members

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND is the definitive version of the Continuum Shift series, which includes character balance tweaks, a new character, Relius Clover, story modes for all previous three DLC characters: Platinum, Makoto, Valkenhayn, new modes, and improved online multiplayer! Watch for it later this month.

Pinball Arcade (PS3, PS Vita – Cross Buy Enabled)

PSN Price: $9.99 Free for PS Plus members

It’s pinball action on the go with Pinball Arcade on PS Vita. You’ll find great pinball tables likeTales of the Arabian Nights, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Theatre of Magic, and Black Hole available from within the game. There are other tables available to download if you’re looking to augment your Pinball Arcade experience.

Leaving PS Plus In May
May 7th – Demon’s Souls
May 14th – Mega Man 9 & 10 Combo Pack
May 21st – Tekken 6 PSP
May 21st – Darksiders
May 28th – Zombie Tycoon 2

Entering PS Plus in May(in no particular order)

Sleeping Dogs (PS3)
Knytt Underground (PS3, PS Vita – Cross Buy Enabled)
Germinator (PS Vita)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (Vita)
Pinball Arcade (PS3)

April 7th PlayStation Plus Update

Sleeping Dogs (PS3)

PSN Price: $49.99, Free for PS Plus members

Welcome to Hong Kong, a vibrant city whose exotic locations hide one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in the world: the Triads. You play Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads from the inside. Heralded on several Game of the Year lists, this version of Sleeping Dogs comes with not only the full game, but also 3 premium DLC packs including the Retro Triad Pack, the Red Envelope Pack, and the Street Racer Pack.

Papo & Yo Bundle(PS3)

25% Discount – PSN Price: $11.99, $8.99 for PS Plus members

Papo & Yo is an adventure that follows the tale of a young boy named Quico and his best friend Monster, a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth and an addiction to poisonous frogs. The minute Monster eats a frog he goes into a violent rage that’s bad news for everyone around. And yet, Quico isn’t afraid to make a dangerous journey to find a cure for his best friend. As Quico, you’ll need to build your friendship with Monster by solving puzzles with his help as you adventure through a magical, imaginative world in which you can conjure solid objects from thin air. You’ll need to learn to use Monster’s emotions, both good and bad, to your advantage if you want to complete your quest and find a cure for your scary pal! This bundle also includes the soundtrack.

Remember, check back every Monday to learn when BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (PS3), Germinator (PS Vita), Knytt Underground (PS3, PS Vita – Cross Buy Enabled), and Pinball Arcade (PS3) are arriving to PS Plus members. You’ll also find more discounts and other exclusives that we weren’t able to detail here just yet. Remember: the month preview is subject to change.

Thanks for reading this week’s update along with the month outlook. You’ll find all the content detailed above with their Plus benefits active when the PlayStation Store updates tomorrow. Got more questions on Plus? Leave your comments below, or, if you’re looking to engage with more of the PS community, head over to the PlayStation Community Forums to discuss this week’s news more, find other topics to contribute your thoughts to, or start one for yourself. See you in the comments!
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Sweet, I had a feeling there would be a 5th game. Germinator will be the only game I get to look forward to this month, but at least there's one now. (Not that Sleeping Dogs, Knytt, or Pinball are bad. Just that I already own all of them).
 
Really pleased by the free games this month. I am certainly interested in Blazblue for the Vita, that'll be a fun game to try. Also pleased about Knytt Underground, glad I didn't buy it last month when I believe it was on sale.
 
[quote name='DemonsMaster']Blazblue is a typo it's supposed to be the vita version, not ps3 version.[/QUOTE]

I'm starting to wonder if it is actually the PS3 version. :(

Two PS3 retail games are leaving the service.

Germinator is a Vita only game now announced. They don't usually do two.
 
[quote name='Yanksfan']I'm starting to wonder if it is actually the PS3 version. :(

Two PS3 retail games are leaving the service.

Germinator is a Vita only game now announced. They don't usually do two.[/QUOTE]
They usually add two games for the Vita each month.
 
Do the first-of-the-month PlayStation Plus previews tend to be accurate about which of the free games release for each week? For example, this month Sleeping Dogs is listed first and Pinball Arcade last, so will we see Pinball Arcade at the end of the month?
 
[quote name='eldergamer']The PSP Go can do this as well. (Of course, once you load your suspend state, it's gone. So really only load it, if you know you'll be able to create a "real" save soon. )
If the Vita ever gets to $150 or below I'll pick one up.
I'm just using the PSP for RPGs right now, and it works perfect.

I have three kids. None of them have the attention span or focus to game with me, and they all think the TV is theirs and theirs alone.[/QUOTE]

Haha, when you get around to picking up a Vita, you will be pleased. I held off waiting for a drop also, but looking on Craigslist there were a fair amount of people willing to sell in that range. Picked up the system, a 4GB card and LBP for $130. Keep an eye out.
 
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[quote name='whitereflection']Do the first-of-the-month PlayStation Plus previews tend to be accurate about which of the free games release for each week? For example, this month Sleeping Dogs is listed first and Pinball Arcade last, so will we see Pinball Arcade at the end of the month?[/QUOTE]

No.
 
[quote name='mpaullin']Haha, when you get around to picking up a Vita, you will be pleased. I held off waiting for a drop also, but looking on Craigslist there were a fair amount of people willing to sell in that range. Picked up the system, a 4GB card and LBP for $130. Keep and eye out.[/QUOTE]

I was able to get one off CL about a year ago for 150; 3G version with memory card and Ninja Gaiden Sigma. The Vita is an incredible piece of hardware. I love being able to pause Persona 4 Golden on the fly and look something up on the Vita's browser (class questions, grrr). I practically bought a laptop for that gaming purpose and now I don't even use it, haha.
 
[quote name='whitereflection']Do the first-of-the-month PlayStation Plus previews tend to be accurate about which of the free games release for each week? For example, this month Sleeping Dogs is listed first and Pinball Arcade last, so will we see Pinball Arcade at the end of the month?[/QUOTE]
It specifically says it's not in any particular order.
 
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