Category Archives: PlayStation Plus
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 21:59 BST
US PS Store update, June 18: Uncharted 3: Ancient Multiplayer DLC, Chronicles of Mystara, more
Sony has updated the North American end of the PS Store. Get your update below.
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 01:53 BST
PS4: auto-update, social features free to all users
Some PlayStation 3 features currently restricted to PlayStation Plus subscribers will be free to PlayStation 4 owners.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 13:15 BST
PS4: Gara explains new PS Plus subs, cross-game chat & more
PlayStation 4 users will be required to pay for a PS Plus subscription if they wish to use multiplayer gaming on Sony’s new console, and Sony Computer Entertainment UK chief Fergal Gara has shed light on what the next-gen service will offer gamers.
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 06:29 BST
PS4: publishers decide if free-to-play multiplayer requires PS Plus
Not every multiplayer PlayStation 4 game will require PlayStation Plus; when it comes to free-to-play publishers will have the choice, and Sony Online Entertainment has decided against it.
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 15:13 BST
EU PS Store update, June 12 – Final Fantasy 13-2, Tekken Revolution, Project Diva F demo
Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store and you can find all your goodies for the week below.
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 02:15 BST
Sony not “defensive” or “apologetic” about paid PS4 multiplayer
The online experience of PlayStation 4 is a significant step above the PlayStation 3′s, SCE Europe boss Jim Ryan told us, and that’s why you’ll have to fork out for a PlayStation Plus subscription if you want to take advantage of it.
Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 22:18 BST
Music Unlimited Service discounted for Plus members
Sony has announced its Music Unlimited Service has been discounted for PS Plus members. Those who are subs to the service can pick up a premium subscription to Music Unlimited for $41.99. That’s 65% off the the regular price of $119.88. Those who don’t have a Plus membership can still take advantage of a special rate of $59.99 for the 12 month Premium subscription. Music Unlimited Premium subs have full access to every feature of the cloud-based music service and and entire catalog of more than 20 million songs. More information through the link.
Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 05:17 BST
PlayStation Plus required for multiplayer on PS4 games
That is the only caveat we’ve heard so far. Stay tuned for full quote. Upon launch of the PS4, PS Plus members will get access to Drive Club, free. So while you will have to have a Plus membership for multiplayer – you will still be getting free games.
Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 04:41 BST
PS4 no restrictions on used games and no online connection required
SCEA boss Jack Tretton took the stage at the Sony E3 press conference to state that PS4 will play used games; will allow trades; no was authentication required; and no check ins every 24-hours were required either.
Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 16:39 BST
PlayStation Plus: E3 2013 Sale: Dishonored, Assassin’s Creed 3, more
Sony is holding an E3 2013 Sale, which applies to both Plus and non-Plus members. Plusers still get a better deal, but a sale is a sale. Get the list below.
Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 16:15 BST
PS Plus: Uncharted 3, LBP Karting, XCOM: Enemy Unknown join the service next week
Sony has announced Uncharted 3, LBP Karting, and XCOM: Enemy Unknown will join the PS Plus Instant Game collection in Europe and North America next week.
Wed, Jun 05, 2013 | 14:47 BST
EU PS Store and Plus update, June 5 – Rayman Origins, Limbo, Crysis 3 multiplayer
Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store and Plus with Limbo, Rayman Origins for Plus members and more. Full update below.
Tue, Jun 04, 2013 | 13:49 BST
Sony hosting bi-weekly indie sale on PlayStation Store
SCEE has announced a bi-weekly indie sale starting June 5. Each of the following offers will run for two weeks and be replaced by another: Pid, (Was €9.99/£7.99, now €5.99/£4.79, additional 30% off for PS Plus members), Topatoi, (Was €9.99/£7.99, now €3.99/£3.19, additional 10% off for PS Plus members), and Zack Zero (Was €9.99/£7.99, now €2.99/£2.39, additional 25% off for PS Plus members). Head over to the EU PS Blog for more information.
Mon, Jun 03, 2013 | 23:05 BST
Deus Ex, Saints Row 3 and more headed to PS Plus in June
North American PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a treat this month. Over the course of June updates, Sony will add a number of games to the Instant Game Collection. On PlayStation 3, there’s the 2011 hit Deus Ex: Human Revolution; award-winning indie adventure Machinarium; and just flat-out fun Saints Row: The Third. For Vita, you’ll enjoy Orc Attack and Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward. Score! For more information, hit up the PS Blog.
Wed, May 29, 2013 | 15:12 BST
EU PS Store and Plus update, May 29 – Reckoning, Demon’s Souls, ICO, Shadow of the Colossus HD
Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store and Plus members are in for a treat this week with free downloads of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD, and Demon’s Souls. Elsewhere, you can grab Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance off the store, The Warriors from Rockstar as promised last week, and on May 31 Fuse will be available through the service. Diggs Nightcrawler, the Sony Wonderbook title, is also available today.
Get your full update below.
Wed, May 29, 2013 | 03:06 BST
US PS Store Update, May 28 – Fuse, The Warriors, The Last of Us pre-orders
This week’s North American PlayStation Store update is live, offering a couple of decent full games and the chance to pony up early for The Last of Us and its DLC season pass.
Thu, May 30, 2013 | 13:52 BST
US PS Plus update, May 28 – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend, various discounts
Sony has updated its offerings for North America subscribers to PS Plus, and along with various discounts and two themes, members can pick up BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend for free this week.
Wed, May 22, 2013 | 16:21 BST
EU PS Store and Plus update, May 22 – Men’s Room Mayhem, Ratchet & Clank QForce, more
Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store and PS Plus with 50% off Men’s Room Mayhem for Plusers, MotoGP 13 pre-orders, a demo for Call Of Juarez: Gunslinger, Far Cry 3′s Free Map Editor, and the availability of DC Universe Online Ultimate Edition. The Red Son skin pack and Red Son Scenario Unlock for Injustice: Gods Among Us is also available alongside Batgirl and the Killing Joke Skin Pack.
There’s plenty more below the break.
Wed, May 22, 2013 | 07:09 BST
PlayStation store update for the US
The US PlayStation store has posted a rather larger update, listing full games, ultimate editions, a preorder, some savings and bundles.
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Wed, May 15, 2013 | 15:26 BST
EU PS Store and Plus update, May 15: DUST 514, Manhunt, Resident Evil: Revelations demo
Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store with demos for Resident Evil: Revelations, Terraria, Mad Dog 2: The Lost Gold, and Star Wars Pinball. You can also pick up the Psycho character for Borderlands 2, pre-order FUSE, download DUST 514, and all other sorts of goodies. Get your full update below.


PlayStation boss pushing more “immediacy” for downloaded games