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Featured Releases Now Available, Week of 1/21/14
Check out what’s new on Sony Entertainment Network’s ultimate entertainment services! Read more below.
Music Unlimited Highlights
- The debut from pop-rock breakout act A Great Big World, a mostly joyous album that also featured the surprise hit ballad, “Say Something (ft. Christina Aguilera)”
- Young the Giant’s sophomore effort, hoping to continue the momentum they’ve had in the alternative music world, despite a four year absence.
- The ambient companion to the blockbuster film Lone Survivor, composed by instrumental legends Explosions in the Sky & Steven Jablonsky (Transformers, Gears of War, The Sims)
- New singles from Beck (his first in almost six years), Rascal Flatts, Johnny Cash & more.
For further exclusive access to all the new album releases – see details here.
Video Unlimited Highlights
This week’s New Release Recap is all about survival. Tom Hanks stars in Captain Phillips, a film based on the true story of a 2009 ship hijacking by Somali pirates, and Legendary actor Robert Redford plays a shipwreck survivor lost at sea in All Is Lost. Enjoy these epic new films and more, plus new seasons of some of TV’s hottest shows now on the Video Unlimited service!
Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, Captain Phillips is based on the true story of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama. The film focuses on the Alabama’s commanding officer, Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), who surrendered himself to a group of Somali pirates so that his crew would be freed. Director Paul Greengrass distinctively highlights the relationship between Phillips and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage and how both men find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control. Watch this pulse-pounding thriller today on PlayStation Store.
The unlikely duo of Gotham City’s Batman and the intergalactic cop Green Lantern uncover an impending threat bigger and more deadly than anything the Earth has ever faced before. In order to survive, it will be a race to forge an uneasy alliance of the Earth’s greatest super powers! Together with Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Cyborg and teen super hero Shazam, the team prepares to meet evil head on and offer mankind its only hope! That is if they don’t self-destruct first. Don’t miss the latest animated feature from DC Entertainment, Justice League: War, available now on PlayStation Store before Blu-ray and DVD.
Academy Award winner Robert Redford stars in All Is Lost, the telling of one man’s battle for survival against the elements after his sailboat is destroyed at sea. Forced to rely on ocean currents, he uses what few tools he has to chart his progress in hopes of falling into a shipping lane where he may be able to hail a passing vessel. With the sun unrelenting, sharks circling, and his meager supplies dwindling, the ever-resourceful sailor soon finds himself staring his mortality in the face.
Want to get more Video Unlimited scoop on all the new releases? View further details here.
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Pre Order inFAMOUS Second Son before 03/21/14 to get upgraded to the inFAMOUS Second Son Limited Edition! Providing more for the same price as the regular retail copy of inFAMOUS Second Son, the Limited Edition packs additional in-game missions that reveal more about the events leading up to Delsin’s story. Completing these added missions will unlock an exclusive in-game jacket designed in honor of Cole MacGrath!
PS3 Games
GRID 2 Reloaded ($49.99)
Be fast, be first and be famous in GRID 2 Reloaded, featuring the full GRID 2 game expanded with over $50 worth of additional content including two new circuits – legendary Spa and fearsome Bathurst – and 25 extra cars, playable in split-screen, online and career mode. Experience aggressive wheel-to-wheel competition, advanced AI, stunning visuals and jaw-dropping damage in a new word of evolving motorsport.
PS Vita Games
OlliOlli ($12.99)
OlliOlli mixes addictive one-life gameplay with over 120 tricks and grinds across 50 deviously crafted levels, 250 Challenges, Spots Mode and Daily Grind. Not enough for you? Complete all challenges to unlock the super skilful RAD Mode!
PSOne
Lucifer Ring ($5.99)
Grab your long sword and get ready to conquer mythical monsters of epic proportions! Similar to the classic Golden Axe, Lucifer Ring is an import 3D side-scrolling fighting game that pits daring hero Cue Nash against an evil skeleton antagonist with multiple forms of evil at his disposal. Presented with flashy anime story sequences, this rare bash-em-up is headlined with numerous elemental spells, potions and a rich combo system that will please any brave gamer.
PlayStation Plus
Learn more and purchase online, or activate instantly on PlayStation Store. To learn more about this week’s Plus offerings, check out this week’s PS Plus post.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (PS3)
Worms: Battle Island (PS Vita)
PS Vita PLAY Sale
Title PS Plus Price Regular Price OlliOlli $10.39 $12.99Music Sale
Title PS Plus Price Original Price Rock Band Blitz $6.99 $14.99 Bon Jovi Greatest Hits $9.79 $19.99 The Doors Greatest Hits $9.79 $19.99 Aerosmith Greatest Dimension Pack $4.89 $9.99 Kickbeat PS3 (Cross-buy) $2.99 $9.99 Kickbeat PS Vita (Cross-buy) $2.99 $9.99 Sound Shapes PS4 (Cross-buy) $7.34 $14.99 Sound Shapes PS3 (Cross-buy) $7.34 $14.99 Sound Shapes PS Vita (Cross-buy) $7.34 $14.99 Everyday Shooter (PS3) $2.50 $9.99 Everyday Shooter (PS Vita) $2.00 $7.99 Retro/Grade $2.99 $9.99Demos
Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)
Toukiden: The Age Of Demons (PS Vita)
Price Changes
Title New Price Old Price Crysis 3 $19.99 $29.99 Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear $9.99 $19.99 SalesMusic Sale
Title PS Plus Price Sale Price Original Price Aerosmith Greatest Dimension Pack $4.89 $6.99 $9.99 Bon Jovi Greatest Hits $9.79 $13.99 $19.99 Everyday Shooter(PS3) $2.50 $4.99 $9.99 Everyday Shooter(PSP|PS VITA) $2.00 $3.99 $7.99 Kickbeat (PS3, Cross-buy) $2.99 $4.99 $9.99 Kickbeat (PS Vita, Cross-buy) $2.99 $4.99 $9.99 Retro/Grade $2.99 $4.99 $9.99 Rock Band Blitz $6.99 $9.99 $14.99 Sound Shapes (PS4, Cross-buy) $7.34 $10.49 $14.99 Sound Shapes (PS3, Cross-buy) $7.34 $10.49 $14.99 Sound Shapes (PS Vita, Cross-buy) $7.34 $10.49 $14.99 The Doors Greatest Hits $9.79 $13.99 $19.99Other Sales
Title Sale Price Original Price Demon’s Souls (PS3) $13.49 $19.99 God Mode (PS3) $4.99 $9.99 Zeno Clash 2 (PS3) $7.49 $14.99 Disgaea: Hour of Darkness (PS3, PS Vita, PSP) $4.99 $9.99 Rock of Ages $4.99 $9.99 PS4 Add-ons Killzone Shadow Fall- Red Star OWL Skin ($1.99)
- Victory 101 Spotlight Move Pack ($1.99)
- Operation Archangel VO Pack ($3.99)
- Starter Pack ($2.99)
- Aquaman Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Catwoman Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- DC Comics Costume Pack 3 ($5.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Green Lantern Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- KillerFrost Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Sinestro Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Aquaman Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Catwoman Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- DC Comics Costume Pack 3 ($5.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Green Lantern Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- KillerFrost Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Sinestro Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Weezer – Buddy Holly ($2.99)
- Weezer – Hash Pipe ($2.99)
- Weezer – Island In The Sun ($2.99)
- Weezer – My Name Is Jonas ($2.99)
- Weezer – Undone (The Sweater Song) ($2.99)
- Weezer Song Pack ($11.99)
- Aquaman Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Catwoman Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- DC Comics Costume Pack 3 ($5.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Green Lantern Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- KillerFrost Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Sinestro Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass)
- Killzone: Mercenary Helghast 2 Avatar ($0.49)
- All You Need Is Fire Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Anne Stokes: Summon The Reaper Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Dark Warrior Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Dynamic Galaxy Theme ($2.99)
- Dynamic Gangster Theme Mando ($2.99)
- Introversion Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Alabama Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Arkansas Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Auburn Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Clemson Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Florida State Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Florida Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Georgia Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Illinois Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Kansas Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Kentucky Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Louisville Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 LSU Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Miami Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- NCAA 2013 Michigan Varsity Dynamic ($2.99)
- No Guts No Glory Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
- Wild Felina Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
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OlliOlli is out today, exclusive to PlayStation Vita for $12.99. Those of you with a PlayStation Plus account will get a 20% discount on that price for the first week.
We’re super chuffed (yes, chuffed, we’re chuffed), we can’t wait to get your feedback and see what scores you post, especially on the Daily Grind. We’re giving you a five-day head start before Nikos, our senior coder, is allowed near a Vita and starts busting some serious high-scoring moves. You have been warned…
Once everyone has trained up enough and we start to see some ludicrous scores, we’ll be running a competition to see who can get the highest score on a particular day of the Daily Grind. The lucky winner will receive one of our exclusive (There’s literally only two of them!) OlliOlli Skateboard, Helmet, and MANDATORY First Aid Safety kit, but more about that soon!
We really hope you enjoy OlliOlli. We poured a lot of love, time, and devotion into this project, and we hope that shows!
If you fancy any tips and advice on how to rack up some radical scores, then do check out our Creative Director John Ribbins displaying his uber skills in these videos here.
For full details on all the modes, please check out our previous post and feel free to take a peek at our YouTube channel
Enjoy!
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On February 6, Japanese fans get their first taste of free-to-play, single-player Soulcalibur when Lost Swords arrives on PS3. The news comes via the game's Japanese site, but the English site still lists it as "coming soon." When approached, a Namco Bandai spokesperson told Joystiq there's no further info on the game's western window of 2014.
Namco unveiled Ivy for Lost Swords today, bolstering its roster with gaming's most notable dominatrix with the possible exceptions of Elexis from Sin and Sonic's Doctor Robotnik (is that one just us?) The white-haired whipper joins Pyrrha, Nightmare, Sophitia, Siegfried, Mitsurugi, and everyone's favorite giant slab of flesh, Astaroth.
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*BRRIIINNNGGG* Attention students, class is now in session. Visiting professor David from Prinny University here (AKA NIS America) to give you a little lesson on Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, which launches on February 11th in North America exclusively for PlayStation Vita.
Trigger Happy Havoc is a revamped edition of the very first Danganronpa that appeared on PSPs in Japan in 2010, and now includes updated graphics, touchscreen functionality, and a new game mode. Now get your thinking hats on, because murder’s afoot, and you’re going to need more than a #2 pencil to survive the tests this high school’s got in store for you.
Imagine attending the most elite high school in the country, Hope’s Peak Academy, where only the best students get their education. Your classmates include the Ultimate Swimming Pro, the Ultimate Fashionista, and the Ultimate Baseball Star. And then there’s our main character, Makoto Naegi, who’s not much of an Ultimate anything.
It’s hard enough trying to find your niche in a regular high school, but when it’s revealed that the students have been locked in by the headmaster of this school — a psychotic black and white bear named Monokuma — things get a little more complicated. The only way out is to murder someone and get away with it. However, if the other students unveil the murderer, he or she will have to endure a poetic death at Monokuma’s hands.
The gameplay utilizes the investigatory elements of the Phoenix Wright series with the dark storytelling of games like 999 and Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward. Throughout the game, you’ll gather clues and establish ties with other students. Once a murder happens, you’ll then enter the “Class Trial” period, which consists of a series of adrenaline-laced, timing- and rhythm-based games, shooting down falsehoods and shining the light of truth in the darkest corners of the school halls. On top of that, you’ll build relationships with the surviving students. But keep on your toes, because nothing is as it seems! It’s just like high school, except with crazy bears and murder.
So keep your friends close and your frenemies closer in this game of mystery and deceit. You’ll need your wits about you to reveal the killers and survive the deadliest high school you could imagine.
Thanks for taking this crash course in Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. Please keep your eye out for the game in February, and until then, this professor has some apples to polish. Prinny out, dood!
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Brothers stars a pair of siblings who must work together and solve environmental puzzles as they search for medicine for their sick father. The game boasts a unique control scheme that maps each brother to an analog stick, while the controller's shoulder buttons provide context-sensitive action. Think of it as Ico meets The Adventures of Cookie & Cream.
Brothers (also known as Bros: A Tale of Two Dudes) ranked in at #3 in Joystiq's editor-chosen list of 2013's best games. PlayStation Plus members also receive access to a selection of exclusive price drops starting tomorrow, including discounts for Sound Shapes, Rock Band Blitz, and Retro/Grade.
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MonkeyPaw Games is back for the second game in the Retro Rush lineup! What’s the Retro Rush? Each week, for six weeks, we’ll be releasing a new import PSone Classic on the PSN for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and PSP. The first week was Double Dragon, and now Lucifer Ring is the next stop for Week 2.
Lucifer Ring is another title that hasn’t seen a release outside of Japan and we are the first to bring it over the ocean and on to the PlayStation Network. It’s a 3D beat-’em-up that’s heavy on action.
You play as a young hero named Nash who is tasked with stopping a dark wizard from using the Lucifer Rings that will open the gates of Hell. Naturally, Nash will have to hack and slash his way through Centaurs, Goblins, Dragons and creatures named Bob to put a stop to the evil forces. There will be mini-bosses and multi-state level bosses to round out this adventure to put our hero to the test.
Dark wizards never let heroes get any rest, do they?
Lucifer Ring originally released in 1998 on the original PlayStation, which means this classic gem will see it’s first North American release 16 years after the original release in Japan. You’ll be able to play Lucifer Ring on your PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita or PSP starting January 21.
The Retro Rush will continue next week with an extremely quirky game that involves an unlikely combination of the RPG genre and firefighting in The Firemen 2: Pete and Danny. Want to give us a shout in the meantime? Find MonkeyPaw Games on Twitter at @MonkeyPawGames.
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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons was praised by game critics last year for its successful meshing of story and gameplay. Controlling the two brothers of the story with one analog stick each can take some getting used to, but you’ll find your rhythm as you solve puzzles with the end goal of saving your ailing father.
Starting tomorrow you can get your friends together and pit your wormy soldiers against each other in Worms: Battle Island on PS Vita. The adorable franchise has remained a favorite over the years with its classic turn-based strategy gameplay. With options like dressing your worms how you want and using oddball weapons like a Holy Hand Grenade, your fights will have plenty of pizzaz.
Finally, there’s a new PS Vita PLAY sale starting with OlliOlli. If you like music and rhythm games there’s also an entire sale dedicated to titles in those genres, so check out all the discounts below.
You can download Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and Worms: Battle Islands after the PlayStation Store updates tomorrow, 1/21.
Free for PS Plus members
Share in the epic journey of two brothers, as they set out to find a cure for their dying father. Travel across beautiful vistas, through dark and foreboding forests, down perilous rivers, up hazardous mountain sides and experience the wonders of Nordic mythology along the way. Use the unique control system to control each brother with a thumb stick, for concurrent gameplay throughout the adventure. Use both brothers cooperatively to solve puzzles, explore the environments and in boss encounters.
“10/10. Starbreeze’s fairytale adventure is so finely crafted, you’d be hard pressed to find many better games this year.” – Giant Bomb.
Worms: Battle Islands (PSP|PS VITA)Free for PS Plus members
Battle up to three other players offline or online on one of six landscape themes, using one of forty classic Worms weapons or some of your own creation in the weapons factory. With sixty single player challenges, five game modes, a powerful level editor and a massive selection of ways to personalize your worm army and customize your game experience, it’s a package sky-high on entertainment!
PS Vita Play Sale
OlliOlli $10.39Music Sale
Game Title PS Plus Price Original Price Rock Band Blitz $6.99 $14.99 Bon Jovi Greatest Hits $9.79 $19.99 The Doors Greatest Hits $9.79 $19.99 Aerosmith Greatest Dimension Pack $4.89 $9.99 Kickbeat PS3 (Cross-buy) $2.99 $9.99 Kickbeat PS Vita (Cross-buy) $2.99 $9.99 Sound Shapes PS4 (Cross-buy) $7.34 $14.99 Sound Shapes PS3 (Cross-buy) $7.34 $14.99 Sound Shapes PS Vita (Cross-buy) $7.34 $14.99 Everyday Shooter $2.50 $9.99 Everyday Shooter $2.00 $7.99 Retro/Grade $2.99 $9.99
Last Chance (Leaving on 1/28)
Instant Game Collection
URBAN TRIAL FREESTYLE (PS Vita)
Discounts
StreetKix Freestyle
OlliOlli
Rock Band Blitz
Bon Jovi Greatest Hits
The Doors Greatest Hits
Aerosmith Greatest Dimension Pack
Kickbeat (Cross-buy)
Kickbeat (Cross-buy)
Sound Shapes (Cross-buy)
Sound Shapes (Cross-buy)Sound Shapes (Cross-buy)
Everyday Shooter
Everyday Shooter
Retro/Grade
What’s your favorite content from this week’s update?
If you’ve got feedback on today’s Plus update make sure vote in the poll and leave a comment below. To discuss all things PlayStation, including this update, you can also head over to the PlayStation Community Forums where you’ll find topics you can contribute your thoughts to, or start one for yourself.
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Hello! Since 2014 is a brand new year, we wanted to introduce a brand new PlayStation Store program to start it off with a bang. I’m excited to announce PS Vita PLAY, our new four-week program featuring a rad lineup of PS Vita games, exclusive discounts for PS Plus members and special offers.
Each week for the next four weeks on PS Store, a new PS Vita game will be released as part of the PS Vita PLAY promotion. If you are a PlayStation Plus member, you will receive a 20% discount on each PS Vita PLAY game during the launch week of each respective game. As an added bonus, anyone who purchases two or more PS Vita PLAY games from January 21st through February 17th will receive a bonus SEN wallet credit.
- Buy any 4 PS Vita PLAY games to get $10
- Buy any 3 PS Vita PLAY games to get $6
- Buy any 2 PS Vita PLAY games to get $3
Over the next four weeks, you’ll get to skate like a pro, blast Kamehameha waves, clean the world in style and rock a colorfully modern take on a classic arcade shooter. What am I talking about?! Check the lineup below:
Title Launch Week PS Plus Launch Week Price Regular Price OlliOlli (1/21) 1/21 through 1/27 $10.39 $12.99 Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z (1/28) 1/28 through 2/3 $31.99 $39.99 Dustforce (2/4) 2/4 through 2/10 $7.99 $9.99 TxK (2/11) 2/11 through 2/17 $7.99 $9.99Want to know more? Let’s hear from the developers themselves:
OlliOlli – Tom Hegarty // Director, Roll 7“We’re stoked to be bringing OlliOlli to you guys, we’re a small team based in London and we’re actually skateboarders (at least we were in our youth) as well as huge gamers, so this project really has been a labour of love for us. We can’t wait to see what scores people start posting and we’re giving you a five day head start before we unleash our senior coder, Nikos onto the nearest Vita and he starts busting some serious scores. You have been warned. And remember, just don’t slam on your face…”
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z – Brandon Williams // Producer, Namco“Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z is a completely new DBZ game focused on team battles, letting you create your ultimate DBZ dream team and battling online head to head in teams of 4 vs. 4 or even up to 8 players simultaneously across the globe! The game follows the classic DBZ storyline and features many “what if” scenarios which are sure to please the fans. The graphical look of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z blends the best aspects of the manga and the anime creating visually striking action. Fans will also get a chance to play characters from the new movie “DRAGON BALL Z BATTLE OF GODS” for the first time! With massive co-op and competitive online battles, giant bosses waiting to be taken down, huge character roster and 60 unforgettable missions, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z will make you want to go Super Saiyan in no time! To try the demo, click here.”
Dustforce – Rey Jimenez // Producer, Capcom“Everyone at Capcom is thrilled to bring Dustforce, the critically-acclaimed PC title from indie developer Hitbox Team, to PS3 and PS Vita fans. Continuing the tradition of today’s boutique developers, Dustforce has an art style and soundtrack that’s utterly unique and addicting. Dustforce is a simple and pure platformer that asks only one thing of the gamer…Be the fastest you can be.”
TxK – Jeff Minter // Designer, Llamasoft“We bring 30 years of arcade design experience to bear in TxK, the latest and greatest evolution of the abstract arcade shooter style that we pioneered back in the 90s. TxK features beautiful vector graphics that look stunning on the Vita’s screen, an outstanding and extensive original soundtrack and absorbing, satisfying gameplay that’ll take you to tranced-out arcade nirvana. TxK is neon candy for your thumbs and your mind – come get your supply!”
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Get ready to rock…or maybe just nod your head a little because starting tomorrow and running through January 27th, we’re offering discounts of up to 50 % off on a great lineup of music-related games. PS Plus members can save even more with prices up to 75% off. There is also a huge selection of music-related movies on sale this week as part of the Music Sale.
And, if you need a little more music in your life, we’ve got an added bonus for you. When you purchase a music-related game or movie that is part of this sale, you’ll receive a 60-day free trial of Music Unlimited (new Music Unlimited members only).
From Kickbeat to Rock Band Blitz to Sound Shapes (which is Cross Buy for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita by the way), we’ve got you covered. Check out the full lineup of games below:
Title PS Plus Price Sale Price Original Price Aerosmith Greatest Dimension Pack $4.89 $6.99 $9.99 Bon Jovi Greatest Hits $9.79 $13.99 $19.99 Everyday Shooter (PS3) $2.50 $4.99 $9.99 Everyday Shooter (PSP|PS VITA) $2.00 $3.99 $7.99 Kickbeat (PS3, Cross-buy) $2.99 $4.99 $9.99 Kickbeat (PS Vita, Cross-buy) $2.99 $4.99 $9.99 Retro/Grade $2.99 $4.99 $9.99 Rock Band Blitz $6.99 $9.99 $14.99 Sound Shapes (PS4, Cross-buy) $7.34 $10.49 $14.99 Sound Shapes (PS3, Cross-buy) $7.34 $10.49 $14.99 Sound Shapes (PS Vita, Cross-buy) $7.34 $10.49 $14.99 The Doors Greatest Hits $9.79 $13.99 $19.99Don’t forget all the movies on sale too. Here’s the lineup:
Title SD Sale Price HD Sale Price SD Original Price HD Original Price 8 Mile n/a $9.99 $9.99 $15.99 Almost Famous $6.99 $11.99 $9.99 $15.99 Anvil! The Story of Anvil $4.99 n/a $9.99 n/a CB4 n/a $9.99 $9.99 $17.99 Dazed and Confused n/a $9.99 $9.99 $15.99 Detroit Rock City $4.99 $6.99 $9.99 $14.99 Empire Records $4.99 n/a $9.99 n/a Footloose (1984) $6.99 $11.99 $9.99 $17.99 Footloose (2011) $6.99 $11.99 $9.99 $17.99 Get Him to the Greek (Unrated) n/a $7.00 $9.99 $15.99 Hustle & Flow $6.99 $11.99 $9.99 $17.99 Justin Bieber: Never Say Never $6.99 $11.99 $9.99 $15.99 Katy Perry: Part of Me $6.99 $11.99 $9.99 $15.99 La Bamba $6.99 $6.99 $7.99 $14.99 Michael Jackson’s This Is It $6.99 $6.99 $12.99 $14.99 Pirate Radio n/a $9.99 n/a $15.99 Purple Rain $4.99 $6.99 $9.99 $14.99 Ray n/a $9.99 $9.99 $15.99 Rock of Ages $6.99 $9.99 $12.99 $17.99 Selena $4.99 $6.99 $9.99 $14.99 Sound City $4.99 $6.99 $12.99 $17.99 Spice World $6.99 $6.99 $7.99 $14.99 Still Crazy $6.99 n/a $7.99 n/a The Blues Brothers (Unrated) n/a $9.99 $9.99 $15.99 The School of Rock $6.99 $11.99 $9.99 $17.99 Velvet Goldmine $4.99 $6.99 $6.99 $9.99 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story $6.99 $6.99 $7.99 $14.99 Wayne’s World $6.99 $11.99 $9.99 $17.99*Movie pricing and availability is for US only. Canadian pricing and availability may differ.
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If there’s one thing that video games have taught us through the years, it’s this: don’t fall on your face. Really, just let that one sink in for a bit. Falling on your face hurts, it’s embarrassing, and more often than not it interrupts your score combo. Fortunately, a new, retro skateboarding game named OlliOlli is here to train you on avoiding faceplants. It launches this week on PlayStation Vita.
OlliOlli combines the fun of pulling off tricks with the thrill of one-life gameplay. In order to keep your score going, you’ll need to hit every single landing perfectly. No falling on your face. OlliOlli features more than 120 tricks and grinds to master across 50 brutally challenging levels. Train up, and you could even take on the Daily Grind — a worldwide, one-time-only challenge to earn a highscore in a 24 hour period.
For a complete list of games and demos coming to PlayStation this week, head below. And enjoy the Drop!
New PlayStation Releases This Week
Lucifer Ring
PSone Import — Digital
Following in the footsteps of classic beat ‘em ups like Golden Axe, this Japanese import features side-scrolling action and hordes of nasty baddies to fight along the way. Watch a story unfold through anime cutscenes, then jump into the action with elemental spells, potions, and a rich combo system. Face bosses, traverse huge environments, and take down that nasty skeleton lord. He looks mean.
OlliOlli
PS Vita — Digital
Prepare for a classic skateboarding challenge. Master more than 120 tricks and grinds in this hunt for high scores — and don’t forget to stick the landing. Skate through 50 fiendish levels, 250 challenges, and face the world in the Daily Grind where you have one chance to submit your score in a 24 hour period. You will slam on your face. Stay strong in the face of this great adversity.
Demos and Betas
Toukiden: The Age of Demons — PS Vita Demo
The information above is subject to change without notice.
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Guys guys guys guys, OlliOlli is out on Tuesday. It’s so close!
Ahem. Here are a few of this week’s highlights.
We’ve got a pretty killer 14 for ’14 sale going on right now, but you’d better get on it quick-like if you’re interested. Puppeteer is $7 for PlayStation Plus members! $3.75 for Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon! I daresay these deals may, in fact, be too good.
HBO GO is coming to PS3 soon, and PS4 after that. So, I guess it’s time to catch up on that there Game of Thrones so people stop yelling at me because I’ve never seen it. I hear it’s a pretty cheery, uplifting show so that’s good. The Last of Us’ single-player DLC draws ever-nearer, and we’ve got an insightful Q&A with Ashley Johnson — the voice of Ellie — to tide you over. Killzone Shadow Fall’s first pair of new (and free) multiplayer maps got an official unveil, along with a couple insider tips to help you not get dead. Toukiden, the popular Japanese demon-slaying action RPG, is getting a western release on February 11th. I can’t say I know a ton about this one, but our recent blog post has got my interest fully piqued.
What are you playing this weekend? I’m full-on addicted to Assassin’s Creed IV — sailing the open seas and wrecking any ship that has the gall to sail within my cannons’ reach is just too good.
- I’m playing: Assassin’s Creed IV, OlliOlli
- I’m watching: Her, the OlliOlli release date trailer on loop
- I’m listening to: Tearaway soundtrack (sooo gooood)
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Hello everyone! Scary clowns, abandoned circuses and explosions sound appealing? Well, dive on in…
Basement Crawl is a PS4 exclusive that allows you to play locally with friends, a feature that hasn’t been especially prevalent in games lately. Basement Crawl brings together retro gameplay, modern mechanics and grindhouse horror to create a completely addictive experience.
As soon as you dive into the game, you can face off against four players locally or eight players online in dynamic grid based arena mayhem. Even better, you can play 4-player local and 8-player online. There are a total of four different classes and nine arenas to choose from. Depending on the setting and your class, you will have to tailor your approach and style for each match. Beyond that, there are unique bombs and power ups granted to each character.
Basement Crawl focuses very very heavily on skill. We don’t care how many hours you grind in other games to progress and get the highest rank or unbeatable weapons. Here, it’s all about reflexes and strategy. If you are the more skilled player — whether you’ve played for a minute or a year — you will win.
Fast Paced, addictive and fun local or online multiplayer is what we really want to push with Basement Crawl. There are endless ways for players to refine their strategy and execution but the best players will always win. Skill beats grinding levels in this game, every time.
This is a great game to destroy your friends in — or to be destroyed by them. Speed, reflexes, strategic thinking and planning all play into the game. Combining all of these skills is the only way to become the champion.
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