Decker

Maybe I got that game confused with Big Sky Infinity. I knew I had no interest in Karateka based on the reviews. It was those two cross buy games that I wanted to check out but couldn't.

Decker

Per the Blogcast, the next free PS Plus game is Closure (which, of course, I bought when it was on sale a couple of months ago). There is a deal for PS Plus members to get Critter Crunch for $1. It's a great fun weird little puzzler and it's well worth full price; for that price everyone should grab it.

Edison

I'll pick up Closure for free it looks like something I might like. I already have Critter Crunch from PS Plus that was free way back when I first joined (2010).

tlwizard

Did anyone pick up Knytt Underground and have anything to say about it?

Decker

Just a reminder: The two free Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale bonus characters are only going to be free for another week, then they'll be $2.50 each. So grab them now, whether you have the game yet or not.

Starhawk's Emmett Graves

Gravity Rush's Kat

Decker

PlayStation Plus Update: Vanquish Joins Instant Game Collection

+ Posted by Morgan Haro // Community Manager, PlayStation Digital Platforms

We’ve got a monster update to the Instant Game Collection today as not one, but two fantastic games are coming to PS Plus members for free! By now, you’ve got your hands on last week’s addition: Closure. Dungeon Defenders is still free in PlayStation Plus, and has a PS3 Community XP Event coming up this Thursday (register here for more info).

With tomorrow’s PlayStation Store Update, you’ll be able to download Vanquish and Mega Man Maverick Hunter X free if you’re a PS Plus member. We’ve got more including special content for Dust 514, and a launch week discount; so without further ado, let’s get to the goods.

Don’t have PlayStation Plus? Go to the PlayStation Store on your PS3 or PS Vita or click here to get access via the Sony Entertainment Network online store.
February 19th PlayStation Plus Update


Vanquish (PS3)

PSN Price: $19.99, Free for PS Plus members
Celebrate the release of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance by playing one of Platinum’s finest action titles: Vanquish. The same studio that’s bringing you Raiden this week, also delivered one of the finest sci-fi shooters in Vanquish. Check out its fast and fluid combat system, experience the visceral melee combat, and download this PS3 Full Game free as a PS Plus member.



Mega Man Maverick Hunter X (PSP and PS Vita Compatible)

PSN Price: $9.99, Free for PS Plus members
An enhanced remake of the classic Mega Man X, complete with 3D character models, remixed music, and all new unlockable features, this is classic Mega Man turned up to 11. When Sigma leads a group of Reploids in a revolt against mankind, it’s up to X and Zero to protect the world from ruin. You can download this title free as a PS Plus member and play it on your PS Vita, or PSP.




Dust 514 Starter Pack

PSN Price: $9.99, Free for PS Plus members
DUST 514 brings intense infantry combat, large-scale warfare, and deep character advancement to a free-to-play massively multiplayer shooter. Wage war in the next generation of first-person shooters, where a single victory could prove the crushing blow to a galactic empire of thousands of online EVE Online gamers. While the game is still in its beta phase, you can take advantage of this free Starter Pack. Remember, additional content you purchase in Dust 514 while it’s in beta will be carried over to your account when the game sees its full release. You can download Dust 514 now, and it’s free to play.

Urban Trial Freestyle (PS3 and PS Vita – No Cross Buy)

20% off for PS Plus members (PS3 Version: Original price: $14.99; PS Plus Price: $11.99 PS Vita Version: Original price: $9.99; PS Plus Price: $7.99)
Urban Trial Freestyle challenges players to push their risk-taking to the absolute limits and deliver maximum stunt rewards. The game`s nonstop action is complemented by a host of features including multiple game modes, leader boards, rider and bike customization, and much more. With slick urban detailed graphics and an innovative physics engine fine-tuned for fun pick-up and play, the game has been specifically engineered to get the most out of both PS3 and PS Vita versions.Learn more about the game from the PlayStation Blog’s coverage and download it this week!

XavierMike

Anyone know anything about the Mega Man game?

pinata242

I think it's an enhanced remake of the classic Mega Man X, complete with 3D character models, remixed music, and all new unlockable features, this is classic Mega Man turned up to 11. When Sigma leads a group of Reploids in a revolt against mankind, it’s up to X and Zero to protect the world from ruin. You can download this title free as a PS Plus member and play it on your PS Vita, or PSP.

slop101

It came out years ago - I got it for the PSP for $5 a while back. It's alright - I prefer the original SNES version with hand-drawn animation rather than the redone polygons in this one.

XavierMike

Thanks guys. That sounds like its worth checking out. Especially for free.

Decker

It's that time of year again:



It’s that time of the year again! Today, we have the pleasure of announcing this year’s lineup of great titles for the third annual PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards. As we have in previous years, we’re opening up the polls and hoping that you’ll make your voice heard to determine the best downloadable PSN titles. We’ll again have three nominees across 10 categories that will feature the top-rated and most popular games of 2012.

Starting later today through February 25th, you can visit PlayStation Store or the Sony Entertainment Network Online Store to cast your vote in any of the categories by downloading a free XMB theme. Remember, your votes will determine who wins in every category – not to mention that winning titles will then go on sale for a limited time.

Once you’ve cast your vote, check back here next Tuesday to see which titles came out on top. Starting later that day when the PS Store updates, the winning game in each category will be discounted in the PS Store for one week, with an even deeper discount for PlayStation Plus members.

Now onto business! The nominees for the 2013 Gamers’ Choice Awards are (drumroll, please):

Best PSN Exclusive

Journey (PS3)
Tokyo Jungle (PS3)
The Unfinished Swan (PS3)


Best PSN Game

Journey (PS3)
The Walking Dead – Season Pass (Episodes 1 – 5) (PS3)
Sound Shapes (Cross-Buy) (PS3/PS Vita)


Best Indie Game

Journey (PS3)
Sound Shapes (Cross-Buy) (PS3/PS Vita)
Rainbow Moon (PS3)


Best PS3 Full Game

Borderlands 2 (PS3)
Assassin’s Creed III (PS3)
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (PS3)


Best PS Vita Game

Gravity Rush
Super Stardust Delta
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack


Best PSP (PlayStation Portable) Game

Growlanser Wayfarer of Time (PSP)
Unchained Blades (PSP)
Ragnarok Tactics (PSP)


Best Classic Game

Legend of Dragoon (PS3/PSP)
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES (PS3/PSP)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS3)


Best minis Game

Velocity (PS3/PSP)
Wizorb (PS3/PSP)
Canabalt (PS3/PSP)


Best PlayStation Move Enabled Game

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 (PS3)
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (PS3)
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (PS3)


Best Competitive Multiplayer Game

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (PS3)
SkullGirls (PS3)
Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 (PS3/PS Vita)

Don’t forget to head into PlayStation Store later today to cast your vote and support your favorite titles!

Jcheckel

Check your messages on your Playstations. I just got a message from Sony with a $10 credit in it. Just enough to buy my Star Wars piinball tables next week

tlwizard

holy shit. thanks. I got it, too! crazy!

Decker

Me three!

dom56

Not me. I get no love from Sony.

XavierMike

Me either.

TheKing

Well, my main PS3 account got the $10, but none of my other accounts did.

Not really complaining, but that would have been awesome. Still, nothing wrong with $10 out of nowhere!

Obi-Wanma

I got nothing. Screw you guys.

DVDChris

Just curious, are those who aren't receiving the $10, are you PS+ members?

dom56

Nope. I'm guessing those who got the $10, must made a lot of purchase from the store. Unfortunely for me budget is really tight for me and had not made a purchase in about 6 months. That $10 would have been nice to have in my account.

Obi-Wanma

I am, and I got nothing. I never spend any money though. I only download the "free" stuff.

story

Wow, this is real? I got the message and assumed it was some sort of spam / virus message. Noice.

murray731

I got one yesterday. Hope Walking Dead is on sale next week, if not will probably get the Star Wars pinball tables.

ultimaton

My nephew got the credit and he's literally never made a PSN game purchase on his PS3. Reading online, it appears a lot of people that spend a lot of money on PSN were "skipped", so it looks like this was just completely random or (hopefully) is simply being sent out in waves and everyone will eventually get a credit.

mhg83

It's to soften the blow when you find out psn games wont transfer over to PS4