Even if you have the game on the PS3 or the 360, I highly recommend picking up the Vita version at that price. It's the same game (minus local co-op), but it looks incredible and plays magnificently. It's by far the best platformer on the system and perfect for quick gaming sessions.

Chess,


FWIW, I tried the Hitman game a couple of months ago, it was free with my videocard, and I just couldn't like it. It was my first Hitman game though. I basically just played the beginning, first 10-30 minutes.

OTOH I loved The Last of Us.

I appreciate the intel Raul3, and I'm 100% sure that I'll play TLoU at some point this year despite all of the sneaking around. Naughty Dog are probably the best storytellers in the business at this point, and they get the benefit of the doubt.

But Hitman just doesn't look like it's for me.

I'm definitely in for Hitman Absolution, and the Star Wars Pinball this month. I came close to picking up Hitman a couple times when it was on sale, but never could pull the trigger.

Decided to give The Cave a spin last night. Pretty cool little puzzle/adventure game. Kind of a cool twist controlling three characters.

Finished the Knight and Adventurer's quests. I'm now on the Time Traveler's, the last of my original three. I assume it'll let me choose from the others after I finish these three?'

I don't recall this getting much attention, but wow, it's fun. Thanks PS+.

Don't feel bad though, the PSN trophy values are higher (e.g. like beating an episode netting you a gold trophy). The disc version has the SAME set of trophies PLUS a platinum trophy, but the trophy value is lower. However, overall trophy value is pretty much the same.

The trophy values are the point system to level up your gamer tag.

Yes, it's a pretty fun game, love the story of the twins . But my favorite game from PS+ is Closure, it's the only game I beat without looking up the internet, got all of the trophies too.

That's my favorite part of +. There's been so many games that I've enjoyed that I wouldn't have even looked at before they showed up as part of it.

The recently-released PSN version of MLB : The Show 13 Home Run Derby has dropped to free today (for everyone, not just PS Plus). Don't know why and there's no mention of it on the PS Blog, but hey, for that price, why not pick it up?

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwo...B13THESHOWHRDD

Spent the last few days finishing up Guacamelee. I had stopped when the patch screwed up stuff. I even picked up the 2 DLCs, still have to complete the challenge rooms. I do admit to going with the unmatched version to get the hard difficulty trophies, not because it was too hard, but because I didn't feel like doing another full playthrough. Easily one of my favorite downloadable games of the year.

If you really want to, you can earn both trophy sets, getting the higher values from the download, AND the platinum from the disc. Though it does mean buying and playing through the game twice.

I've thought about picking up the disc version at some point just to do that, but never found it at a price worth double dipping at.

EDIT: As a side note, having to free up 32 GB to install a 16 GB game is annoying. As others have said, I really hope this is no longer necessary on the PS4.

I got the hard playthrough trophy but said screw it on trying to get some of those orbs. I guess this is a platinum that I'm just not willing to get frustrated enough to earn.

The tree orb was driving me crazy before I stopped playing, I got it in about 10 minutes this time. The one with the disappearing platforms drove me nuts though.

Even though I own the full game, I ended up downloading this as well. Easiest and fastest 100% in my collection. I got all 4 trophies in less than 5 minutes.

I thought that was an exaggeration. But I had a few minutes this morning, so I checked it out :


100%
Gold

Hang a Louie

Attained:92 minutes ago

Hit a home run to Left Field. Only earned if playing an uninterrupted game against the CPU, without switching sides or fast forwarding.

Gold

Straight as an Arrow

Attained:94 minutes ago

Hit a home run to Center Field. Only earned if playing an uninterrupted game against the CPU, without switching sides or fast forwarding.

Gold

Hang a Ralph

Attained:91 minutes ago

Hit a home run to Right Field. Only earned if playing an uninterrupted game against the CPU, without switching sides or fast forwarding.

Bronze

Back to Back

Attained:92 minutes ago

Hit 2 (or more) home runs in a row. Only earned if playing an uninterrupted game against the CPU, without switching sides or fast forwarding.

So that's somewhere between three and four minutes to net 100%. Ridiculous. And completing Bioshock Infinite on Normal (which took me weeks) got me a Bronze trophy, BTW.

I just banged all four out in less than 2 minutes. Thanks Sony for the free and easiest golds in my life!

Hitman Absolution is live. MLB : The Show 13 Home Run Derby also says limited time only, so if you really want it you might at least want to purchase it while it's free.

Thanks Decker, wouldn't have noticed that.

Did anyone play Datura? I got it when it was on sale, $2.50... If you like short and immersive games, you will like Datura. It's a weird game...

I'm crying. Just found out that Shadow of the Colossus was on sale last month, $5 for plus members.

I've been looking for a sale on that game/pack for a long time, and for some reason or another it always evades me.

August 12th PlayStation Plus Update



Bit.Trip Presents…Runner2: Future Legend Of Rhythm Alien (PS3)

Regular Price: $14.99, Free for PS Plus members
Runner 2
Runner2 is a rhythm-music, auto-running platformer. Players will run through fantastic environments, using brand new moves, to amazing new soundtracks as they run, jump, slide, kick, and soar toward the goal of tracking down the Nefarious Timbletot who has un-fused CommanderVideo’s reality. Runner2 features 5 exciting worlds, 125 tantalizing levels and 5 death defying BOSS battles! Play as 8 different characters and find secret areas to unlock new and zany costumes!

Tomb Raider Bundle (includes Quantum Conundrum)

Regular Price: $44.99; PS Store Sale Price: $22.49; PS Plus Price: $20.24
Tomb Raider
The Tomb Raider Digital Edition bundle includes:

The full Tomb Raider game.
3-pack bundle of the weapons Agent 47 uses in Hitman: Absolution.
Shanty Town multiplayer map, which is a ramshackle area that features steep climbs, multiple ziplines for quick escapes, and deadly traps to set for your enemies.
Tomb Raider Outfit Pack (A 3-pack bundle of outfits for Lara — the Hunter, Aviatrix and Guerilla outfits.)
Quantum Conundrum Full Game

Runner2: Good Friends Character Pack

Regular Price: $2.99; PS Plus Price: $2.39
Runner 2 Good Friends
In most instances, “DLC” stands for “downloadable content.” With the Good Friends Character Pack, however, it stands for “downright lovable characters.” Featuring the likes of Josef (Machinarium), Spelunky Guy (Spelunky), Razputin (Psychonauts), Dr. Fetus (Super Meat Boy), Quote (Cave Story), and Invisible CommanderVideo (duh), it’s a virtual tour de force of indelible indie awesomeness. It’ll run you (pun intended) about as much as a cup of coffee, and is scientifically proven to give you an energy boost equivalent to about eight pounds of espresso beans. Your heart might start beating dangerously fast, but your eyes and ears (and maybe even your nose – why not?) will most definitely thank you.
PS Vita Japanese Games Sale (PS Vita)

Various Discounts
PS Vita Japanese Games Sale
Over the next two weeks we’re celebrating Japanese-developed games on PS Vita by giving you sweet discounts on some of their best titles. Starting tomorrow, we’re offering discounts on a great collection of PS Vita games, with discounts up to 50% off! PlayStation Plus members get an added bonus, receiving up to 75% off.
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Last Chance (Leaving on 8/20)

Instant Game Collection
Gods Eater Burst
Malicious

Discounts
Tomb Raider Bundle
Street Fighter X Tekken
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus
Guilty Gear Accent XX Core Plus R
Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer Of Arland
Silent Hill: Book Of Memories
Ridge Racer PS Vita
Touch My Katamari
Escapevektor
Superfrog
Soul Sacrifice
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Discounts

Spoiler:

Game Title Normal Price Sale Price Plus Price

Street Fighter X Tekken


$39.99


$27.99


$19.59

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus


$39.99


$27.99


$19.59

Guilty Gear Accent XX Core + R


$14.99


$10.49


$7.34

Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland


$39.99


$27.99


$19.59

Silent Hill: Book of Memories


$29.99


$14.99


$7.50

Ridge Racer PS Vita


$24.99


$12.49


$6.25

Touch My Katamari


$14.99


$7.49


$3.75

Soul Sacrifice



$35.99


$24.99


$17.49

Gravity Rush


$35.99


$24.99

Free

Sorry about the crappy formatting of the Vita sale stuff. There's more cheap Vita games coming next week too. It's a shame nobody has the memory space for all this stuff -- there are some great game deals there (in time for the price drop/Target sale next week)

Wow, that's a pretty Vita list! I will get Little King even though I have no room on my memory card, hahaha.

did I miss the free release of Star Wars Pinball somewhere?

It's coming for free in August. Not today, so either 8/20 or 8/27. Stay tuned...