US PS Store Update, March 6 - Journey for PS Plus subs, GCA winner discounts, more

News by Brenna Hillier Contributor

Published on March 7, 2012

It's a pretty good week to be a PlayStation Plus member, but this week's US PlayStation Store update brings goodies for everyone.

One of this year's most anticipated indies, thatgamecompany's Journey, arrives for Plus members - the rest of you have to wait another week, I'm sorry to say. Plus members also get exclusive access to a Mass Effect 3 trial although everyone seems to have bought it already regardless.

Several new games release for Vita owners this week - Unit 13 looks pretty sweet, and Motorstorm RC is free for a limited time only.

The Gamer's Choice Awards are in and the winners are all discounted; Plus members again benefit with an added price reduction.

There's quite a lot of DLC out today - you'll note an increasing trend towards "pay to win" shortcuts for single-player games. Maybe we are buying too many games if we don't have time to play them, hmm? This is my life, all the time.

Get the full update below, courtesy of the US PS Blog:

PlayStation Plus

Exclusive:
- Journey Full Game (Early Access – $14.99)
- Mass Effect 3 Full Game Trial
- Tom Clancy’S H.A.W.X 2 Full Game Trial
- Qore Episode 46 (Early Access – Free)
Free Games:
- Sly Cooper and the Thievius Racoonus
- Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
- Bermuda Triangle mini
- Um Jammer Lammy – PS one Classic
Discounts:
- MotorStorm RC (PS Plus Price: $7.49)
- GCA Winner – Best PSN Game: Resident Evil 4 (PS+ Price $9.79)
- GCA Winner – Best Online Playable: Street Fighter 3 Online Edition (PS+ Price: $7.34)
- GCA Winner – Best 3D Game: God of War: Orgins Collection (PS+ Price: $19.59)
- GCA Winner – Best PS3 Full Game: Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (PS+ Price: $14.69)
- GCA Winner- Best PlayStation Move Game: Dungeon Hunter Alliance (PS+ Price $6.29)
- GCA Winner- Best PSN Exclusive: Infamous Festival of Blood (PS+ Price: $4.89)
- GCA Winner – Best PS One: Chrono Trigger (PS+ Price: $4.89)
- GCA Winner – Best Mini: Angry Birds (PS+ Price: $1.95)
- GCA Winner – Best PSP game: DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY (PS+ Price: $14.69)
- GCA Winner – Best Indie: Limbo (PS+ Price: $7.34)

PS Vita Games

MotorStorm RC PS Vita Presented by Scion (free)
MLB 12 THE SHOW ($34.99)
Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 ($39.99)
Unit 13 ($35.99)

PS Vita Demos (Free)

Super Stardust Delta Demo

PS Vita Add-Ons

Unit 13 Online Pass ($9.99)
MotorStorm RC Save Time! Full Game Pass ($1.49)
MotorStorm RC RARE Rally Cars (x2) (free – $0.99)
MotorStorm RC Save Time! RC Collection Pass ($0.99)
MotorStorm RC ELITE Add ons (x9) ($0.49 each)
MotorStorm RC Save Time! Access All Areas Pass ($0.99)
Blazblue: Cse – System Voice Arrange Litchi Type-A, Type-B (Vita DLC) ($5.99)
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 – Ancient Warrior Pack (Cross Play With PS3) ($1.99)
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 – Value Pack (Cross Play W/ PS3) ($19.99)
Dynasty Warriors Next Officer Cards (x16) ($0.99 each)
MLB 12 THE SHOW 6000 Road to the Show points ($4.99 each)
MLB 12 THE SHOW Heal Road to the Show Injury ($0.99)
MLB 12 THE SHOW Online Pass ($9.99)
MLB 12 THE SHOW Franchise Funds Increase ($0.99)
MLB 12 THE SHOW Road to the Show Training Points (1000) ($0.99)

PSN Games

MotorStorm RC ($9.99)
Start the Party! Save the World ($29.99)
Major League Baseball 2K12 (Digital) ($19.99)
Susume Tactics! ($4.99)

PS3 Full Games

Tom Clancy’S H.A.W.X. 2 ($19.99)

Game Demos (free)

MotorStorm RC
Start the Party! Save the World
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13

Add-on Game Content

MotorStorm RC Save Time! Full Game Pass ($1.49)
MotorStorm RC RARE Rally Cars (x2) ($0.99 – free)
MotorStorm RC Save Time! RC Collection Pass ($0.99)
MotorStorm RC ELITE Various Cars (x7) ($0.49 each)
LittleBigPlanet 2 Costumes (x4) ($0.99 each)
LittleBigPlanet 2 Deep Sea Adventures Costume Pack ($2.99)
Blazblue: Cse – System Voice Arrange Litchi Type-A, Type-B (PS3 DLC) ($5.99)
Rage Anarchy Edition – Store Release ($1.99)
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 – Ancient Warrior Pack (Cross Play With Vita) ($19.99)
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 – Value Pack (Cross Play W/ Vita) ($1.99)
Mass Effect 3 – From Ashes ($9.99)
Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 DLC 12 Add Ons (x18) (free – $1.99 each)
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Add on (x6) ($0.99 – $2.99 each)
MLB 12 THE SHOW Add ons (x8) ($0.99 – $9.99 each)
MLB 12 THE SHOW Online Pass ($9.99)
Rocksmith – Kryptonite By 3 Doors Down ($2.99)
Rocksmith – Loser By 3 Doors Down ($2.99)
Rocksmith – When I’m Gone By 3 Doors Down ($2.99)
Rocksmith – 3 Doors Down Song Pack ($2.99)

Rock Band 3

“Curl of the Burl” – Mastodon ($1.99)
“The Anthem” – Good Charlotte ($1.99)
“Santa Monica” – Everclear ($1.99)
“Blackbird” – Amberian Dawn ($1.99)
“Brodyquest” – Lemon Demon ($1.99)
“Hyperdrive” – Devin Townsend ($1.99)
“The Grinder’s Tale” – Wrong Side of Dawn ($0.99)
“Shipwrecked” – Alestorm ($1.99)

Updates

Resident Evil Code Veronica X Hd (Sale) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Space Ace (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Fancy Pants Adventures (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Just Cause 2 (Ps3 Full Game) (Price Change) (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $24.99)
Activision Hits Remixed (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Cabela’S African Safari (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Cabela’S Dangerous Hunts Ultimate Challenge (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Cabela’S North American Adventures (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Crash Of The Titans (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Crash Tag Team Racing (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Gun: Showdown (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Monster Jam: Path Of Destruction (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Rapala Trophies (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Swat: Target Liberty (Price Change) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Street fighter 3 online edition (Sale) (PS3) (now $10.49, original price $14.99)
God of War: Origins Collection (Sale) (PS3) (now $27.99, original price $39.99)
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (Sale) (PS3) (now $20.99, original price $29.99)
Infamous Festival of Blood (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Chrono Trigger (Sale) (PS one) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Angry Birds (Sale) (minis) (now $2.79, original price $3.99)
Dissidia 012 [duodecim] FINAL FANTASY (Sale) (PSP) (now $20.99, original price $29.99)
Limbo (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $14.99)
Dungeon Hunter Alliance (Sale) (PS3) (now $8.99, original price $12.99)
Jurassic Park: The Game (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
Resident Evil 4 (now $13.99, original price $19.99)