What's in the PS Store (5/31/16): Neon Chrome, Oxenfree, Primal, There Came an Echo, Plague Inc, & More!

Why is there a maximum amount of money I can have in my psn account? And that amount seems to be around $150, I just got a $50 gift card and I already have $115 in my account and it says I would exceed the maximum amount.. wtf..
 
[quote name='RockMySocks10']Why is there a maximum amount of money I can have in my psn account? And that amount seems to be around $150, I just got a $50 gift card and I already have $115 in my account and it says I would exceed the maximum amount.. wtf..[/QUOTE]

If you already have 115 why do you want to add 50 more? just hold on to the card...
 
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/05/the-drop-week-of-august-6th-2012-new-releases/

The Drop for this week:
PlayStation Network

Sound Shapes (PS Vita/PS3) – Play, Compose and Share in a unique take on the classic side-scrolling platformer where your actions make the music. Equal parts instrument and game, Sound Shapes gives everyone the ability to make music.

Play through a unique campaign that fuses music and artwork into a classic 2D platformer, featuring artwork by Pixeljam, Capy, Superbrothers and more, with music by I Am Robot and Proud, Jim Guthrie and Deadmau5. Create your own unique musical levels with all of the campaign content and share with the world. Sound Shapes creates an ever-changing musical community for everyone to enjoy at home or on the go.

Hyperdimension Neptunia MK2 – Nepgear, the CPU Candidate of Planeptune and younger sister to Neptune, sets out on her quest with IF and Compa to regain Gamindustri’s prosperity, stop the syndicate of evil that Arfoire created, and set her sister free! During her travels across the world, Nepgear will encounter friends new and old, meet the other CPU Candidates, and take care of any monsters that stand in her way in this classic JRPG tale of good versus evil!

The King of Fighters XIII – With the triumphant return of fan favorite characters like Mai, K’, and Vice, extensive refinement of the core fighting engine based on community feedback, and vastly improved network functionality, The King of Fighters XIII represents the HD entry in the series that fans have been waiting for.

minis

Farm Frenzy 3
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For PS+ this week:

Deals
Sound Shapes - $11.99 - Ends 8/14

Games
The Walking Dead Episode 1: A New Day
The Walking Dead Episode 2: Starved for Help
 
Disappointing for Plus imho. Have/are they going to announce the rest of August's Plus stuff, or is it going to be week to week announcements?
 
Aw crap, I guess I need to grab R-Type Delta...

This delisting crap is one of my biggest gripes with digital downloads. I mean, one of the big advantages is supposed to be that you can access games that stores wouldn't stock anymore.
 
That's not what he's talking about. He's talking about the concept of digital distribution being a place where games are not supposed to ever be taken down, but the reality of the situation is that companies shut down and their products inevitably have to come down with them as the rights to keep selling them are gone at that point. Retail stores suffer the same thing when that happens, as they sell their remaining stock and it's never restocked again.

If you want to get into a boring physical vs. digital discussion, then I'll stop it now because we all know the pros and cons so there's nothing to discuss.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']Stores don't stock copies of games that aren't produced anymore because the developer/publisher is dead either.[/QUOTE]

But Irem isn't dead, (I thought they had closed down too, but this isn't the case) they just don't have a US presence anymore...

http://www.irem.co.jp/menu/index.html

Their Japanese website was last updated on 8/3/12, so they pulled a Sunsoft and retreated to Japan solely. Doesn't make sense they killed their PS3 development (one 100% complete game, Disaster Report 4, and an very work in progress Bumpy Trot 2 aka Steambot Chronicles 2)
 
Deals
Infamous 2 - $39.99 - Permanent Price Drop
LittleBigPlanet 2 - $19.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Normaltanks - PS3/PSP - $0.99
Payday: The Heist - $13.99
Super Stardust HD Game Bundle - $7.99
Super Stardust HD - Solo Add-on Pack - $3.19
Super Stardust HD - Team Add-on Pack - $3.19
Two Worlds II Velvet Game of the Year Edition - $9.99

Games
Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 - $49.99 - 3.8 GB
The King of Fighters XIII - $29.99 - 2.18 GB
Payday: The Heist Wolfpack Bundle - $19.99 - 2.37 GB - Full Game + DLC
Papo & Yo - $14.99 - Pre-order w/Exclusive Theme - Ends 8/14 w/Release
Sound Shapes - $14.99 - 1.03 GB

Minis
Farm Frenzy 3 - PSP/PS3 - $4.99 - 32 MB

Add-ons
Adidas miCoach - Rugby Pack - $4.99
Darksiders II - Crucible Pass - $9.99
Darksiders II - Season Pass - $19.99
Dragon's Dogma - From a Different Sky Bundle Pack - $6.99
Dragon's Dogma - Notice Board Quests The Savvy - $2.99
Inversion - Map Verge - $1.99
Inversion - Map Riot - $1.99
Mass Effect 3 - Firefight Pack - $1.99
Payday: The Heist - Wolfpack - $9.99
Persona 4 Arena - Additional Colors Pack 1 - $1.99
Persona 4 Arena - Additional Colors Pack 2 - $1.99
Persona 4 Arena - Additional Colors Pack 3 - $1.99
Persona 4 Arena - Additional Colors Pack 4 - $1.99
Persona 4 Arena - Additional Colors Full Pack - $5.99
Persona 4 Arena - Glasses Pack 1 - $1.99
Persona 4 Arena - Glasses Pack 2 - $1.99
Persona 4 Arena - Glasses Pack 3 - $1.99
Persona 4 Arena - Glasses Pack 4 - $1.99
Persona 4 Arena - Glasses Full Pack - $5.99
Persona 4 Arena - Navigation 1 Teddie - $2.99
Persona 4 Arena - Navigation 2 Yosuke - $2.99
Persona 4 Arena - Navigation 3 Mitsuru - $2.99
Persona 4 Arena - Navigation 4 Aigis - $2.99
Persona 4 Arena - Navigation 5 Fuuka - $2.99
Persona 4 Arena - Navigation 6 Nanako - $2.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Right to the Blacksmith Pack 9 - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Bonus Point Pack 7 - $5.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Frensberge Specialty Pack 5 - $1.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Right to the Blacksmith Pack 10 - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Bonus Point Pack 8 - $6.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Extra Costumes 2 - $2.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - 3rd Extra Character - $2.49
Rock Band 3 - "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" by Cutting Crew - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Crawling in the Dark" by Hoobastank - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Still of the Night" by Whitesnake - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Anything" by An Endless Sporadic - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "(I’m the One That’s) Cool" by The Guild feat. Felicia Day - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "From the Blue/Point of No Return" by An Endless Sporadic - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "Romancing the Ordinary" by Rose of Jericho - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "The Ravenous" by I, Omega - $1.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Color Palette Add-on 6 - Free
Street Fighter X Tekken - SF Boost Gem Pack 9 - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - SF Boost Gem Pack 10 - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - TK Boost Gem Pack 9 - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - TK Boost Gem Pack 10 - $0.99
Street Fighter X Tekken - Boost Gem Trial Pack 4 - Free
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - Tournament Tickets x 10 - $1.99
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - Tournament Tickets x 20 - $3.49
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - Tournament Tickets x 50 - $7.49
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - Tournament Tickets x 200 - $24.99

Videos
Battlefield 3 Armored Kill Gameplay Premiere Trailer
Dyad Launch Trailer
Sound Shapes Introduces Beck & Pyramid Attack

Premium Themes
America City NYC Skyline - $2.99 - Dynamic
Anne Pirate 3 - $2.99 - Dynamic
Vampires Bloodletting - $2.99 - Dynamic
Vampires Eternal Blood Spell - $2.99 - Dynamic
Vampires The Deadly Departed - $2.99 - Dynamic
Vampires The Turning - $2.99 - Dynamic
Vampires What Lies Beneath - $2.99 - Dynamic

Wallpaper
Papo & Yo
Payday: The Heist (3)
Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends

Avatars
Magic 2013 Avatar Pack - $1.99
Rainbow Moon (10) - $0.49 each

Vita Games
Sound Shapes - $14.99 - 969 MB
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PlayStation Plus

Deals
Papo & Yo - $11.99 - Pre-order w/Exclusive Theme - Ends 8/21
Sound Shapes - $11.99 - Ends 8/14

Games
The Walking Dead Episode 1
The Walking Dead Episode 2

Avatars
Dragon's Dogma Avatar Bundle 2 - $0.99
 
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Hmm...did a quick search and couldn't find the sister thread to this in the deals section. Went to page 2 and didn't see it there, probably should have gone to page 3.

Anyway, I might get Super Stardust HD. I don't have that on my PS3, only on PSP and don't have a Vita yet.
 
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The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here are next week's releases:

Games
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+ - Pre-order w/exclusive theme - Ends 8/21
CSI: Fatal Conspiracy
Papo & Yo - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+

PS2 Classics
Shinobi - $9.99

Demos
Hustle Kings
Madden NFL 13
Papo & Yo

Add-ons
LittleBigPlanet 2
Quantum Conundrum

Vita Demos
Madden NFL 13

Coming to the Vita's PS Store:

PSP
MLB 2K12
Susume Tactics

Minis
Kaleidoscope

Deactivations on PSN:

PS1 Classics
Kyuiin - $5.99
Magical Drop F - $5.99
 
Does Deactivation mean it can't be download anymore or just that it can't be bought anymore?

Just got Kyuiin via the raptr giveaway. :lol:
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here are next week's releases:

Games
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+ - Pre-order w/exclusive theme - Ends 8/21
CSI: Fatal Conspiracy
Papo & Yo - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+

PS2 Classics
Shinobi - $9.99

Demos
Hustle Kings
Madden NFL 13
Papo & Yo

Add-ons
LittleBigPlanet 2
Quantum Conundrum

Vita Demos
Madden NFL 13

Coming to the Vita's PS Store:

PSP
MLB 2K12
Susume Tactics

Minis
Kaleidoscope

Deactivations on PSN:

PS1 Classics
Kyuiin - $5.99
Magical Drop F - $5.99[/QUOTE]

I thought CSGO's release date was the 21st.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here are next week's releases:

PS2 Classics
Shinobi - $9.99
[/QUOTE]

Broken controllers incoming, this is one of the most difficult games of last gen and has an end boss who took me 40 minutes to beat....its a rage inducing game at the end, hard as balls too. But awesome.

Nice to see we're finally getting some of the PS2 love that the UK already has.
 
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/10/july-2012-psn-top-sellers-the-walking-dead-takes-the-lead/
The Walking Dead returns! After dominating the top spot in May, the Telltale Games team took the top slot once again in the month of July when Episode 2’s Add-On spurred gamers to download the core game more than any other title last month.

Though Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is well-represented on the PS Vita charts, it was the augmented reality game Table Top Tanks that actually snagged the top spot in July. Escape Plan saw a boost, due in part to its new Underworld DLC, but I’m sure we’re all curious to see if Sound Shapes makes the charts next month.

Check out the others below, and let us know what you think in the comments!

Movers and Shakers

  • The Walking Dead – The release of the second episode, Starved For Help, spurred strong pickup for the Walking Dead, landing the apocalyptic title in the top spot for July.
  • Rainbow Moon – A potent debut for this well-liked PS3-exclusive strategy RPG. Who says Eastern RPGs are dead?
  • Batman: Arkham City – The release of Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises may have something to do with Arkham City’s nabbing the number 10 spot. Or maybe Batman is just awesome.
  • Dyad – The exclusive PSN racer/puzzle/shooter hybrid managed to debut at number 12 in July. Try it, you’ll like it!
  • Quantum Conundrum – The physics-based puzzler from one the driving forces behind Portal struck a chord with gamers in July, landing it at number 17.

Top 20 PSN and PS3 Full Games

  1. The Walking Dead – Episode 2 – Starved For Help
  2. Rainbow Moon
  3. inFAMOUS Festival of Blood
  4. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition
  5. Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
  6. Journey
  7. Shadow of the Colossus
  8. Fight Night Champion
  9. I Am Alive
  10. Batman: Arkham City
  11. Grand Theft Auto IV Digital
  12. Dyad
  13. Gotham City Impostors
  14. Crysis
  15. MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2
  16. The House of the Dead III
  17. Quantum Conundrum
  18. Castle Crashers
  19. The Amazing Spider-Man
  20. REAL STEEL

Top 10 PS Vita Games

  1. Table Top Tanks
  2. METAL GEAR SOLID: HD COLLECTION
  3. Escape Plan
  4. Gravity Rush
  5. Hustle Kings PS Vita
  6. Pure Chess PS Vita
  7. Plants vs. Zombies PS Vita
  8. PulzAR
  9. Pinball Arcade PS Vita
  10. Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition

Top 5 PS3 Add-Ons

  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Collection 2
  2. FIFA Soccer 12 – PREMIUM GOLD JUMBO
  3. Mass Effect 3 – Premium Spectre Pack
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Collection 1
  5. DC Universe Online – R&D Scanner Two-Pack

Top 5 PSone Classics

  1. LEGEND OF DRAGOON
  2. FINAL FANTASY VII
  3. FINAL FANTASY IX
  4. FINAL FANTASY VIII
  5. Crash Bandicoot

Top 5 PS2 Classics

  1. Need for Speed Most Wanted
  2. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
  3. BloodRayne 2
  4. Max Payne
  5. Odin Sphere

Top 5 PSP Games

  1. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable
  2. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin
  3. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
  4. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
  5. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/12/the-drop-week-of-august-13th-2012-new-releases/

The Drop for this week:
PlayStation Network

Papo & Yo – Papo & Yo is the story of a young boy, Quico, and his best friend, Monster. Monster is a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth, but that doesn’t scare Quico away from playing with him. That said, Monster does have a very dangerous problem: an addiction to poisonous frogs. The minute he sees one hop by, he’ll scarf it down and fly into a violent, frog-induced rage where no one, including Quico, is safe. And yet, Quico loves his Monster and wants to save him.

CSI: Fatal Conspiracy – CSI: Fatal Conspiracy features five connected cases that will allow players to experience an authentic crime-solving video game with real CSI characters, heart-pounding interrogations and enhanced graphics.

Demos

Papo & Yo
PS3 and PS Vita Madden NFL 13
Hustle Kings

PlayStation 2 Classic

Shinobi – Following a massive earthquake, Tokyo lies in ruin as mysterious forces seek out and obliterate what is left of the Oboro clan. In this rebirth of the classic SEGA action franchise, you take the role of Hotsuma, leader of the Oboro clan, as he battles through the demon-filled streets of a post-apocalyptic Tokyo in search of answers.

Using a unique stealth-dash technique, Hotsuma has the ability to move from enemy to enemy so quickly that a ghostly after image is left behind. This not only confuses Hotsuma’s enemies, but is also a key component in chaining attacks together to consecutively destroy hordes of enemies. “Ninja Magic” also provides Hotsuma with the upper hand in more desperate situations. In addition, Hotsuma has mastered the ability to run along walls, as well as scale buildings to reach hidden areas and special foes.
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This is what will be expiring for PS+ on Tuesday:

Deals
Mad Riders - $8.99
Sound Shapes - $11.99

Games
Hot Shots Golf 2 - PS3/PSP
International Track & Field - PS3/PSP
Just Cause 2
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Add-ons
Mad Riders - The Daredevil Map Pack

We'll find out what's being added on Monday.
 
Deals
Battlefield 3 - $39.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Best of Solitaire - PSP/PS3 - $3.99 - Permanent Price Drop
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend - Vita - $24.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Burgertime World Tour - $6.99 - Temporary Sale
Burnout Paradise - $14.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Caterpillar - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Dante's Inferno - $14.99 - Permanent Price Drop
DJ Hero - Domination Pack - $3.99 - Temporary Sale
DJ Hero 2 - Tiesto Mix Pack - $3.99 - Temporary Sale
Dr. Maybee and the Adventures of Scarygirl - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Gold Fever - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - $3.13 - Temporary Sale
Guitar Hero 5 - Blink-182 Track Pack - $2.75 - Temporary Sale
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock - Warriors of Rock 1 Track Pack - $9.99 - Temporary Sale
Guitar Hero: World Tour - $2.75 - Temporary Sale
Magic Orbz - $4.99 - Temporary Sale
Mass Effect 3 - $39.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Panda Craze - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Rocks N' Rockets - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Shapo - PSP/PS3 - $1.49 - Temporary Sale
Treasures of Montezuma Blitz - Lives Refill - $0.49 - Permanent Price Drop

Games
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $14.99 - Pre-order w/exclusive theme - Out 8/21, Ends 8/28
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fatal Conspiracy - $19.99 - 2.46 GB
Madden NFL 13 - $59.99 - Pre-order with exclusive theme & DLC - Ends 8/28
Papo & Yo - $14.99 - 1.3 GB

PS2 Classics
Shinobi - $9.99 - 1.24 GB

Demos
Madden NFL 13 - 2.06 GB
Papo & Yo - 1.3 GB

Add-ons
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Disney Princess Costume Pack 2 - $5.99 - Includes the four items below
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Ariel Costume - $1.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Belle Costume - $1.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Rapunzel Costume - $1.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Tiana Costume - $1.99
Persona 4 Arena - Challenge No. 30 Demonstration - Free
Quantum Conundrum - The Desmond Debacle - $2.99
Real Steel - Value Pack 2 - $9.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - Frensberge Specialty Pack 6 - $1.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - FreeRight to the Blacksmith Pack 11 - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Four Divine Beasts Pack - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Troglodyte Pack - Free
Record of Agarest War 2 - Additional Rough Gallery - $1.99
Record of Agarest War 2 - 4th Extra Character - $2.49
Record of Agarest War 2 - Bonus Point Pack 9 - $5.99
Rock Band 3 - "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Amaranth" by Nightwish - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Forever in Lies" by Strikken - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "The Final Act" by Strikken - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "Ashes" by Strikken - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "Grace Kelly" by The Motion Sick - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "I Like Trains" by Lil Deuce Deuce - $0.99
Rocksmith - Bass Expansion - $29.99
Saints Row The Third - Unlockable Pack - $1.99
Singstar - South Pacific Song Pack - $6.99
Sleeping Dogs - Retro Triad Pack - $1.99
Sleeping Dogs - Top Dog Silver Pack - $1.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Stage Pack 6 - $2.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Stage Pack 7 - $1.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Samurai Disguises 1 - $4.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Samurai Disguises 2 - $4.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Samurai Disguises 3 - $4.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - Original Wallpapers - $3.99
Warriors Orochi 3 - BGM Pack 4 - $1.99

Videos
Darksiders II – Behind the Mask Video – Your Death
Disney’s Epic Mickey 2: A Brief History of Oswald
Dust 514: Welcome to New Eden, Part 1 Trailer
Fireburst Environment Trailer 2
Metro: Last Light – E3 2012 Gameplay Video – Welcome to Moscow
Persona 4 Arena Full Trailer
Puppeteer GamesCom Trailer
Sound Shapes Launch Trailer
Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends Trailer
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception New Multiplayer Hats, Items, and Taunts Trailer

Premium Themes
Lolipop Chainsaw - $2.99 - Dynamic
Quantum Conundrum Blueprint - $2.99 - Dynamic
Quantum Conundrum Dimensions - $2.99 - Dynamic

Wallpaper
Lights, Camera, Party!

Avatars
Dungeon Twister (10) - $0.49 each
Malicious (12) - $0.49 each

Apps
Youtube

Vita Demos
Madden NFL 13 - 1.47 GB
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PlayStation Plus

Deals
Papo & Yo - $11.99 - Ends 8/21
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $11.99 - Pre-order w/exclusive theme - Out 8/21, Ends 8/28

Games
BloodRayne: Betrayal
Outland

Full Game Trials
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fatal Conspiracy - 2.46 GB
 
How new is the YouTube app, Frisky? Wondering if it's as broken for anyone else as it is for me - watch any music video hoste by Vevo (which typically have ads in front of them on YouTube), and it freezes the app before beeping three or four times and rebooting my PS3 automatically.
 
The new PS Blogcast is out now, so here are next week's releases:

Deals
Bulletstorm - $19.99 - Permanent Price Drop

Games
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $14.99, $11.99 for PS+
Crazy Strike Bowling
Deep Black
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure HD - $19.99
Legasista
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD
Michael Jackson: The Experience
Retro/Grade - $9.99
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Way of the Samurai 4 - $39.99

PS2 Classics
GunGrave: Overdose - $9.99

Minis
Chopper One
The Next Space
Top Trumps NBA All-Stars

Demos
Dragon's Dogma
NHL 13
Retro/Grade
Sleeping Dogs

Add-ons
LittleBigPlanet 2
Sleeping Dogs
Spec Ops: The Line

Vita Games
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD

Vita Add-ons
Cliff Diving

For PS+:

Betas
Dust 514
 
$20 for Jojo? No thanks.

Never played GunGrave. Any opinions? I was thinking of picking up Shinobi.

Also, out of curiosity, what were the last few PSOne Classics released and when? I feel like they're too far and few between anymore.
 
All i wanna know is will counterstrike have aim assist like fail of duty or spotting like battlefield?
 
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[quote name='mykevermin']$20 for Jojo? No thanks.

Never played GunGrave. Any opinions? I was thinking of picking up Shinobi.

Also, out of curiosity, what were the last few PSOne Classics released and when? I feel like they're too far and few between anymore.[/QUOTE]

I own both, the original is a bit better, but then again I like the concept and character (I own the anime and the art book).

It's a third person shooter (think a more action based Max Payne 1 without the slo-mo) that has a goofy, semi-confusing story, but if you look into the other media it makes a lot more sense, since they expand upon the story in the game, and retcon a few things in the process.

The gfx are cel shaded and the game can be rough at times, (difficulty wise) however the big kicker is during boss fights when a boss has been damaged enough you can use a super attack on them which Grave will whip out his coffin and go to town on the boss with the awesome Gungrave title theme blaring during this time.

The second game is more refined, however they locked it at 30FPS, Grave doesn't look like a cowboy anymore, and the story is still confusing, but has some really good voice acting in it, and music too, I love Rocket Billy's guitar licks, and a new version of the title theme which is really good upgrade to it. The final boss battle is over the top, but cool too.

If you haven't played it before I give it a wholehearted recommendation (as long as you know what you're buying, I think you'll enjoy it), it was one of the criminally overlooked titles Sega brought to the PS2 that nobody played, and then Mastiff brought out the sequel and nobody played that either (it had a limited release).

I'd suggest playing the original first if possible, then getting this one and playing through for a more enjoyable experience, nice to see some of the better Euro PSN PS2 games migrating over here as well to get more exposure. Be nice if Sega would get Blood Will Tell on PSN, everyone should play it, it's that good.
 
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/19/the-drop-week-of-august-20th-2012-new-releases/

The Drop for this week:
PlayStation Network

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron – With the stakes higher and scale bigger than ever, fans will control an unprecedented assortment of Transformers characters armed with authentic transformation designed around their unique abilities, including Grimlock’s nearly indestructible T-Rex form and the legendary Combaticons forming into the colossal Bruticus. Taking the franchise’s competitive online play to all-new heights, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron pits players head-to-head in blistering Autobot vs. Decepticon matches.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS3 and PS Vita) – Once underway, players take the role of a one-man army determined to stop a deadly high-tech weapon from falling into the hands of a highly elite resistance group known as Dead Cell. Users must once again utilize their skills in stealth, weaponry, and counter-terrorism to fight off the competing powers; and as they progress through a twisting storyline, eventually destroy the gigantic war machine, Metal Gear Ray.

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS3 and PS Vita) -- In the struggle to achieve world peace and world dominance in the Cold War period, rivaling governments are secretly developing weapons technology that could threaten the future existence of life. Destined to be the first, a race ensues to become the ultimate nation. A special elite tactical soldier is summoned to penetrate deep in the heart of enemy territory and obtain Intel about “Metal Gear”, a prototype weapon with nuclear capabilities. This is your mission and you must infiltrate alone. As “Naked Snake,” you must outsmart enemies with camouflage, close-quarters combat, stalking, interrogating, climbing, hunting and treating injuries in this critical chapter of the Metal Gear saga.

Retro/Grade – Retro/Grade stars ace fighter pilot Rick Rocket who has just saved the universe. Unfortunately, the massive destruction he left in his wake has caused a temporal anomaly that reversed the flow of time. You must assume control of Rick’s spacecraft and fight through the epic space battle … in reverse.

Michael Jackson: The Experience – He is the legendary King of Pop! Featuring an immersive and interactive experience for the Playstation Move that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson himself and re-live his most iconic moments through their own performance. The unparalleled tracklist features many of MJ’s biggest hits including Billie Jean, Beat It, Smooth Criminal and many more. There are an array of his awe-inspiring dance moves for players to learn and emulate within the game. Additionally, fans can sing along and test their vocal skills while immersed in the performance.

Deep Black – The unique underwater setting of Deep Black combines action-packed battles with an immersive story line that blends science-fiction, espionage and bio-terror. Realistic underwater physics add intensity to this third-person action thriller.

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure HD – Based on the popular comic book series, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure HD is an arcade fighter that lets you duke it out with your favorite characters from the comics. JoJo must travel to Egypt to find a cure for his sick mother. Each fighting character has his or her own Stand, a guardian spirit that aids in the battle. Unlike mortal humans though, Stands can reanimate quickly after defeat, so use this to your advantage as you try to defeat the evil Dio and his minions.

Demos

Sleeping Dogs
Dragon’s Dogma
EA Sports Central
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure HD
NHL 13
Retro/Grade

minis

The Next Space
Top Trumps All Stars

PlayStation 2 Classic

Gungrave: Overdose – Developed by Red Entertainment, Gungrave O.D. takes the carnage-based formula of the original, adds more characters and some new abilities to the mix. Expanding on its predecessor, it throws you in a cel-shaded world of exaggerated firefights and near delirious action sequences. In addition to franchise hero Grave, there are two additional fighters to choose from: Rocketbilly Redcadillac and Juji Kabane, who meet up with Grave at the beginning of the game. With the exception of the very first training battle, all three characters have the same set of missions to go through and deliver a different experience.
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For PS+ this week:

Deals
Adventures to Go! - PSP - $7.50 - Begins 8/21
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - $11.99 - Ends 8/27
Dust 514 - Mercenary Pack - $9.99 - Begins 8/21
Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl - PSP - $7.50 - Begins 8/21
Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley - PSP - $7.50 - Begins 8/21
Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon - PSP - $7.50 - Begins 8/21
Reel Fishing: The Great Outdoors - PSP - $7.50 - Begins 8/21

Betas
Dust 514 - Ends 9/4
 
While I'm writing this up, myke. They're $15 each on PS3 and $20 each on Vita, which I guess is how they account for the extra game on the PS3 collection.
 
Deals
Bulletstorm - $19.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Dead Space Super Bundle - $24.99 - Game + All DLC - Permanent Price Drop
Dead Space 2 Super Bundle - $39.99 - Game + All DLC - Permanent Price Drop
Galcon Labs - PSP/PS3/Vita - $1.49
Madden NFL 12 - $29.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Need For Speed Hot Pursuit - $19.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Plants vs. Zombies/High Stakes Poker Bundle - $17.49
Renegade Ops - $9.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Renegade Ops Bundle - $14.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Sonic Adventure - $4.99 - Permanent Price Drop
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 - $29.99 - Permanent Price Drop

Games
Counter Strike: Global Offensive - $14.99 - 2.3 GB - Move Compatible
Crazy Strike Bowling - $14.99 - 840 MB - Move Required
Deep Black - $14.99 - 4.75 GB
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure HD - $19.99 - 650 MB
Legasista - $29.99 - 1.56 GB
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD - $14.99 - 8.4 GB
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD - $14.99 - 9.4 GB
Michael Jackson: The Experience - $19.99 - 15 GB - Move Required
Retro/Grade - $9.99 - 303 MB - Guitar Controller Compatible
Retro/Grade + Soundtrack Bundle - $14.99 - Guitar Controller Compatible
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron - $59.99 - 8.45 GB
Way of the Samurai 4 - $39.99 - 4.8 GB

PS2 Classics
Gungrave Overdose - $9.99 - 3.65 GB

Minis
Chopper 1 - $2.99 - 34 MB
The Next Space - $2.99 - 34.2 MB
Top Trumps NBA All Stars - $2.99 - 16 MB

Demos
Dragon's Dogma - 3.44 GB
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure HD - 650 MB
NHL 13 - 1.43 GB
Retro/Grade - 303 MB
Sleeping Dogs - 2.39 GB

Add-ons
Dragon's Dogma - Notice Board Quests The Chosen - $2.99
Dragon's Dogma - Notice Board Quests Service Pack - $6.99
LittleBigPlanet 2 - Autumn Seasonal Creator Kit - Free
NCAA Football 13 - Recent Winners Pack - $4.99
NCAA Football 13 - 5 Star Quarterback - $2.99
NCAA Football 13 - Classic Players Pack - $4.99
Rocksmith - "Whipping Post" by The Allman Brothers Band - $2.99
Rocksmith - "Born on the Bayou" by Creedence Clearwater Revival - $2.99
Rocksmith - "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly - $2.99
Rock Band 3 - The Black Keys Pack 2 - $5.49 - Includes the three songs below
Rock Band 3 - "Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Howlin’ for You" by The Black Keys - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Tighten Up" by The Black Keys - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Hurricane" by The Cold Goodnight - $0.99
Rock Band 3 - "Don’t Ever Change" by Jerry Naylor - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Circus Black" by Amberian Dawn - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "War in Heaven" by Amberian Dawn - $1.99
Rock Band 3 - "Sampo" by Amberian Dawn - $1.99
Saints Row: The Third - Planet Saints Pack - $6.99
Sleeping Dogs - The High Roller Pack - $2.99
Sleeping Dogs - The Red Envelope Pack - $2.99
Sleeping Dogs - Top Dog Gold Pack - $2.99
Spec Ops: The Line - Co-Op Challenge Mode - Free
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron - Multiplayer Havoc Pack - $9.99
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - Various Add-ons (79) - $0.49 to $0.99 each

Videos
Assassin’s Creed III Commented Boston Walkthrough
Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation Accolades Trailer
Borderlands 2 – Wimoweh Trailer
Darksiders II – Death Comes For All Trailer
Disney’s Epic Mickey 2 – Opening Cinematic: The Story Begins
Disney’s Epic Mickey 2 – The Power of Story Telling
Dust 514: Welcome to New Eden, Part 2 Trailer
Expendables 2 Videogame Game Launch Trailer
Fireburst Launch Trailer
Legasista – Trailer 02
Max Payne 3 – Local Justice Pack Trailer
Max Payne 3 – Multiplayer Trailer Part 2
Rocksmith Rock Hits 2000S Preview Video
Rocksmith Rock Hits 4 Preview Video
WWE ’13 – Austin 3:16 Edition Trailer

Premium Themes
Alt Exclusive - $3.99 - Dynamic
Ant Farm - $2.99 - Dynamic
Argentina By Cherry - $1.99
Beckorama by Studio Output - $1.99
Brazil by Adhemas Batista - $1.99
Burners by Graffiti Kings PSP - $1.49
Burners by Graffiti Kings - $1.99
Comic Superheroes 2 - $2.99 - Dynamic
Finland by Ville Savimaa - $1.99
France by Hellohikimori - $1.99
Germany by Sonbr - $1.99
Holland by Joost - $1.99
Lost in Harajuku by Esther Kim PSP - $1.49
Lost In Harajuku by Studio Output - $1.99
Orbit by Erwin Kho PSP - $1.49
Russia by Mago - $1.99
Spain by Serial Cut - $1.99
UK by Graffiti Kings - $1.99
UK by JonBurgerman - $1.99
USA by Cody Hudson - $1.99

Music
Retro/Grade Soundtrack - $7.99

Apps
EA Sports Central - Free - 17 MB

Vita Games
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD - $19.99 - 1.6 GB
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD - $19.99 - 1.8 GB

Vita Add-ons
Cliff Diving - Additional Cliffs - $0.99
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PlayStation Plus

Deals
Adventures To Go! - PSP - $7.50
Counter Strike: Global Offensive - $11.99 - Ends 8/28
Dust 514 - Mercenary Pack - $10.00
Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl - PSP - $7.50
Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley - PSP - $7.50
Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon - PSP - $7.50
Plants vs. Zombies/High Stakes Poker Bundle - $8.75
Reel Fishing: The Great Outdoors - PSP - $7.50

Betas
Dust 514

Full Game Trials
Counter Strike: Global Offensive - Automatic Download only
Michael Jackson: The Experience

Ending on 8/28:

Deals
Counter Strike: Global Offensive - $11.99 - Ends 8/28
Foosball 2012 - $5.99
Foosball 2012 - Vita - $5.99
Malicious - $7.99
Resident Evil Chronicles: HD Collection Bundle - $24.29

Avatars
Dynasty Warriors 7
 
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The new PS Blogcast is out, so here are next week's releases:

Deals
Art of Fighting
The King of Fighters '94
The King of Fighters '95
The King of Fighters '96
Metal Slug 1
Metal Slug 2
Samurai Showdown
World Heroes

They aren't specific about the prices, but Jeff kind of says they may be about a buck. It also seems like it'll be most of the SNK games on sale along with the bundles for PS3/PSP.

Games
God of War Bundle - All Five Games - I'm not sure that it'll actually have God of War 3
Lights, Camera, Party! - Move Required
Madden NFL 13 - $59.99
Metal Gear Solid: Peach Walker - $19.99
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection - $39.99
Ratchet & Clank HD Collection - $29.99
Ratchet & Clank HD - $14.99
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando HD - $14.99
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal HD - $14.99
Record of Agarest War Zero
Rock Band Blitz - $14.99
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD - $14.99

PS2 Classics
Psychonauts - $9.99

Demos
Dungeon Twister
Rock Band Blitz

Add-ons
Mass Effect 3
Max Payne 3
Spelunker HD

Vita Games
Madden NFL 13 - $39.99


Coming to the Vita PS Store:

PSP
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

More details on PS1 Classics for Vita will be coming soon.
 
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/26/the-drop-week-of-august-27th-2012-new-releases/

The Drop for this week:
PlayStation 3

Ratchet & Clank Collection (3D Support) – This trilogy of Ratchet & Clank classics contains Ratchet & Clank, Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando, and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal – all remastered in 1080p for the PlayStation 3 with additional upgrades such as Trophy and 3D support.

Madden NFL 13 (Also on PS Vita Gamecard/Digital) – With physics you can feel, Madden NFL 13 delivers revolutionary gameplay in the ’013 edition of EA Sports’ football franchise. Powered by the all-new Infinity Engine, true player impact and authentic momentum transfer ensure that no two plays ever look or feel the same. Madden NFL 13 revolutionizes the way sports video game career modes are played with Connected Careers—a completely new and fully connected universe defined by deep gameplay, unique storylines and social integration. The game continues to evolve the sport sim experience with cutting-edge Infinity Engine technology, revolutionary Connected Careers and a complete audio and visual overhaul that delivers best in class presentation.

PlayStation Network

Rock Band Blitz – Designed for use with a standard controller, Rock Band Blitz is beat-match gameplay evolved…no instrument peripherals required! Rock Band Blitz is a new way to experience your favorite Rock Band songs, with fast-paced, multi-track arcade gameplay that encourages you to compete against your friends for the highest scores. Use insane power-ups like the note-obliterating Bottle Rocket or the Pinball strategically to boost your scores and top the leaderboards!

Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD takes the best elements of the classic THPS games and gives them a fresh update to create an all new skateboarding experience. Tapping into fans’ muscle memories, the gameplay in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD returns to controllers and focuses on the satisfaction of linking sick tricks for maximum points. Combining sharp visuals with the best controls ever in a Tony Hawk game, the feel is cutting edge yet timeless.

Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker – The era is the 1970s. Big Boss has stations his “Soldiers without Borders” in Columbia, South America, where he was approached by a visitor from Costa Rica, “a Nation without a Military.) In the wake of the Cuban Missile Crisis, as Latin America became a key to maintaining the power balance between East and West, Costa Rica has miraculously managed to maintain its peace and neutrality. However, in various regions of the country, a mysterious armed force seemed to be engaging in suspicious activities. Now, to preserve peace in this nation without a military, the “Soldiers without Borders” move into action. In time, they would come to be known as the founders of “Outer Heaven”…

Ratchet & Clank – Save the galaxy as Ratchet, a wrench-wielding Lombax, and his robot buddy Clank, in this action-adventure with a multitude of crazy weapons. It’s time to rip the galaxy a new one. With over 36 weapons and gadgets to choose from, it’s no wonder Ratchet and Clank have itchy trigger fingers in this massive platforming adventure. Think about it. You can choose from burning, bombing, exploding or obliterating your enemies. So go ahead, blow it up. Blow it all up. It isn’t the size of your weapons that count. It’s how many you have and better yet … How you use ‘em!

Ratchet & Clank : Going Commando – Ratchet and Clank return as heroes for hire in Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando, the second game in this action platforming franchise. A greedy race of aliens called the Blarg has ruined its own planet and now seeks to build a new homeworld, by stealing the choice parts of other inhabited planets and destroying the rest. Our heroic duo take up a job to find a stolen experiment for mega-corporation Abercombie Fitzwidget, meeting a large cast of characters who will help them along the way.

Ratchet & Clank : Up Your Arsenal – Developed by Insomniac Games, Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal incorporates new elements of gameplay not seen previously in the series, including online and offline multiplayer capabilities. To set things up Up Your Arsenal returns gamers to Planet Veldin, the setting of the original game, where the duo set off on a gripping new adventure through a multitude of diverse planets to fight for galactic peace. Players will be able to earn up to 20 weapons (including online and offline) with four levels of upgrades, plus new high-tech gadgets to help them through their journey.

Record of Agarest War Zero – Record of Agarest War Zero is a prequel that tells the story of what happened in the age before Record of Agarest War, detailing the rise of some to glory, and the fall of others, into darkness.

Lights, Camera, Party – Lights, Camera, Party! is a fast-paced and funny party game that is quick to set up and full of a variety of mini-games, challenges and Trophies for a fresh experience each time you play. You and your friends will step into the shoes of the Funzinis, a family forced to compete in an array of wild game shows to win a new home after the TV station’s satellite crash lands in their living room.

Demos

Dungeon Twister
Lights, Camera, Party
Pro Evolution Soccer
Rock Band Blitz

PlayStation 2 Classic

Psychonauts – A surreal action/adventure that stars a powerful young psychic cadet known as Raz, Psychonauts follows an interesting story: while working on his levitation merit badge, Raz discovers that someone is kidnapping psychic children and stealing their brains. In order to foil this evil plot and earn the title of Psychonaut, Raz must project himself into the minds of one bizarre character after another to battle their nightmares and mental demons. He does all this while continuing to earn psychic merit badges for Telekinesis, Clairvoyance, Pyrokinesis and more. Players run, bounce, float, climb, swing and sneak while defeating monsters, lunatics and demons with the Psi-Blast, a mental burst of energy that will banish nightmares.
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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012...ing-to-instant-game-collection-september-4th/

Here's the full post with the PS+ update for the next two weeks:
It’s been quite a week for PlayStation Plus since the last time we chatted. Earlier we announced that Plus will be coming to PS Vita and that it will also be getting an upgrade in Online Game Save storage (from 150MB to a beefy 1GB). We’ll have news for you on when these will hit and what these updates will be all about soon enough; until then, let’s take a look at some of the great discounts coming in at the end of the month, and let’s welcome PS3 Full Game Borderlands into the Instant Game Collection in September! It’s a lot to take in so without further ado, let’s get into the preview for the August 28th and September 4th PlayStation Plus updates.

August 28th PlayStation Plus Update

Lights, Camera, Party!

50% off for PlayStation Plus Members (Regular Price: $29.99, PS Plus Price: $15.00)

The essential party game for PlayStation Move owners is getting a giant discount for PlayStation Plus members. Fast-paced, funny, quick to set up, social and full of a variety of mini-games, challenges and Trophies, you’ll find an incredibly fun experience each time you play. Only one PS Move controller is needed to get everyone in on Lights, Camera, Party!

Space Channel 5: Part 2

40% off the Sale Price for PlayStation Plus Members (PSN Sale Price: $4.99, PS Plus Price: $2.99)

If you have yet to experience a Space Channel game, this is a great chance to do it. Space Channel Part 2 was released last year on PSN and took the remarkable rhythmic gameplay and charming story of the original Space Channel, and improved upon it in every way. It’s a steal at $2.99 for Plus members.

Spelunker HD (Game and DLC)

50% discount for PlayStation Plus Members (Regular Price: $9.99, PS Plus Price: $5.00)

A widely considered classic is remade in HD and is now on the ultra cheap for Plus members. Explore underground worlds, collect treasures, and fend off enemies with Spelunker HD’s addictive gameplay rooted in old-school gaming concepts. While you’ll find the game on sale at $5.00, you can also snag the game’s all new DLC hitting with this update for about $1 a pop. You’ll find all new areas and stages to download if you’re craving more of that Spelunker HD action.

September 4th PlayStation Plus Update

Borderlands

Free for PlayStation Plus Members; Add-Ons 50% off

Just in time to get set for the release of Borderlands 2 on September 18th, we’re happy to deliver the original Borderlands free for Plus members! Visit the wasteland planet of Pandora and embark on a quest for the elusive Vault. Featuring extensive co-op integration that seamlessly blends the single-player and multiplayer experiences, Borderlands allows players to freely join or leave each other’s games at any time for collaborative mayhem or the freedom to choose to play in full single-player mode to experience the world on their own. Borderlands also includes a groundbreaking weapon generation system that offers a near infinite variety of weapons to the player. Borderlands combines these features with addictive non-stop action to form a breakthrough experience that challenges the conventions of modern shooters and RPGs. We’re also throwing a sale on all the remarkable Add-Ons for Borderlands as well for 2 weeks. They will be all 50% off, including amazing expansions like Zombie Island and New Revolution. Or grab the Add-On Bundle for 50% off as well.

Daytona USA

40% off the Sale Price for PlayStation Plus Members (PSN Price: $4.99, PS Plus Price: $2.99)

Get your rolling start ready and pick up SEGA’s Daytona USA for only $2.99. The original game, redone in HD delivers the classic racing experience, and brings in new features including online play.

Greed Corp

50% off the Sale Price for PlayStation Plus Members (PSN Sale Price: $4.99, PS Plus Price: $2.50)

Greed Corp is an award winning, innovative turn-based strategy game, situated in a world inspired by the industrial revolutions and their destructive effects on the environment. Find the delicate balance between harvesting the land for resources and preserving it to stay alive. Will you defend your territory or sacrifice it to keep it out of enemy hands?

That’s it for now; check the PlayStation Store Updates for more details as they come, and we’ll see you again soon to deliver more PlayStation Plus goodness through September and beyond. See you in the comments!
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At 50% off, the add-ons will make it $20 total compared to the $15 that they charged for the GOTY bundle last year.

The Walking Dead Episodes 1/2 are going to be expiring with next week's update, so that's what Borderlands will be replacing.
 
For those interested in the expansion, if you know someone/can rent the GOTY edition that has the DLC on a disk, you can install it from the disk on multiple systems. I bought the GOTY, friend's bought the regular and chipped in to split the cost of the GOTY so we could all have the DLC (which I still haven't played, actually...)

Borderlands is great and all, but it makes yet another month of stuff I already have. Hopefully more will be added than just that game. Ah well, you can't win em all.
 
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