Paul Sullivan
Community Manager, PlayStation Digital Platforms
29Author Replies
Welcome to June’s edition of the PlayStation Plus preview. At the start of every month we let you know what you can expect to hit the Instant Game Collection, and we’ll also detail the current week’s discounts. I’ll be sitting in for Morgan once again this week, but don’t worry, he’ll be back soon.
I’d like to introduce Square Enix’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution to the Instant Game Collection. With discounts on Portal 2, Let’s Fish! Hooked On, and GRID 2, you’re sure to find a deal worth picking up this week. After that, check out the hefty update we’ve got in store for the Instant Game Collection in June. Catch all the details below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
June Preview
The following games are slated to be free to PS Plus members through the Instant Game Collection in the month of June.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3)
PSN Price: $19.99, Free for PS Plus members
To save his life after a deadly attack, Adam Jensen had no choice but to become physically augmented with cybernetics. Driven by his need for answers, he soon finds himself chasing down leads all over the world. The choices he makes, as he unravels a vast conspiracy, will help determine the fate of humanity.
Machinarium (PS3)
PSN Price: $9.99, Free for PS Plus members
IGF – Excellence in Visual Art Award
DICE Awards Finalist
Gamasutra – Best Indie Game Of The Year
VGChartz.com – Best Indie Game Of The Year
PAX10 Finalist
90% Destructoid / Adventure Gamers
Saints Row: The Third (PS3)
PSN Price: $39.99, Free for PS Plus members
Years after taking Stilwater for their own, the Third Street Saints have evolved from street gang to household brand name, with Saints sneakers, Saints energy drinks and Johnny Gat bobble head dolls all available at a store near you. The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute. Refusing to kneel to the Syndicate, you take the fight to a new city.
Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward (PS Vita)
PSN Price: $34.99, Free for PS Plus members
Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward is a suspense-driven visual novel/puzzle game and spiritual sequel to the hit, 999. Zero has kidnapped nine people and placed them in a warehouse to play the deadly Nonary Game. These seemingly nine strangers have bracelets that will kill them if they don’t play the game correctly. However, how can they trust each other, and do some have ulterior motives? Play as Sigma and decide who to trust and who to betray in this plot twisting visual novel! Who is Zero, why has Sigma been brought here and who exactly are the others? With fully voiced dual language support, mind-bending puzzles and more, solve the mystery that is Zero!
Gods Eater Burst (PSP, Compatible on PS Vita)
PSN Price: $19.99, Free for PS Plus members
In GODS EATER BURST, the earth is plagued by altered beasts known as Aragami. The player is a new member of an elite force created to wield the God Arc (the only weapon capable of killing the Aragami) and devour the hostile gods. The player’s mission is to defeat the Aragami and gather material from them for research, but the player soon will realize they are being drawn into a giant conspiracy that will irreversibly alter the fate of humanity.
Leaving PS Plus In June
June 4th – Sleeping Dogs
June 11th – Closure
June 11th – Ratchet & Clank All 4 One
June 11th – inFAMOUS 2
June 11th – LittleBigPlanet 2
June 18th – SOULCALIBUR: Broken Destiny
June 25th – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND
Entering PS Plus in June (in no particular order)
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3)
Machinarium (PS3)
Saints Row: The Third (PS3)
Orc Attack (PSN)
Gods Eater Burst (PSP, compatible with PS Vita)
Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward (PS Vita)
June 4th PlayStation Plus Update
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3)
PSN Price: $19.99, Free for PS Plus members
To save his life after a deadly attack, Adam Jensen had no choice but to become physically augmented with cybernetics. Driven by his need for answers, he soon finds himself chasing down leads all over the world. The choices he makes, as he unravels a vast conspiracy, will help determine the fate of humanity.
Let’s Fish! Hooked On (PS Vita)
50% Discount – PSN Price: &19.99, $10.00 for PS Plus members
Cast-off on a fun fishing adventure with Let’s Fish! Hooked On, the first full-scale fishing game on PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system . Select your favourite character, unlock the latest lures and enhance your skills as you progress through Amateur, Professional and Master Class tournaments in your bid to win the World Tour!
Portal 2 (PS3)
40% Discount – PSN Price: $15.99, $9.59 for PS Plus members
Portal 2 draws from the award-winning formula of innovative gameplay, story, and music that earned the original Portal over 70 industry accolades and created a cult following. Portal 2 is now available for digital download with PlayStation Move motion controller support along with new motion DLC.
GRID 2(PS3)
10% Discount – PSN Price: $59.99, $53.99 for PS Plus members
Be fast, be first and be famous as you join the elite in ‘World Series Racing’ where the greatest cars, drivers and events come together in the search for a new motorsport icon. Experience aggressive racing against advanced AI and become immersed in the race with GRID 2’s new TrueFeel Handling system which powers edge-of-control exhilaration behind the wheel of every iconic car. An extensive, separate online campaign powered by RaceNet sets new standards in the genre. Welcome back to racing.
Portal 2 In Motion (Add-on)
40% Discount – PSN Price: $7.99, $4.79 for PS Plus members
Portal 2 In Motion is a DLC campaign for Portal 2 designed by Sixense for use with the high-performance motion tracking of the PlayStation Move motion controller. Building on the characters and world from Valve’s Portal 2, Sixense created Portal 2 In Motion to provide the most intuitive motion control experience ever seen.
Be sure to check back every Monday to learn when June’s Instant Game Collection updates are arriving for PS Plus members. You’ll also find more discounts and other exclusives that we weren’t able to detail here just yet. Remember the month preview is subject to change.
Thanks for reading this week’s update along with the month outlook. You’ll find all the content detailed above with their Plus benefits active when the PlayStation Store updates tomorrow. Got more questions on Plus? Leave your comments below, or, if you’re looking to engage with more of the PS community, make sure you head over to the PlayStation Community Forums to discuss this week’s news more, find other topics to contribute your thoughts to, or start one for yourself. See you in the comments, and this time I won’t be late!
A quick update for you all: the “Orcs Attack” entry was mistakenly included this week; its information was incorrect and we’ve deleted it from this month’s Plus lineup.
All great games for the PS3, but I already own all of them. I wish you would put more recent or not so popular stuff, like these Vita games, specifically Virtue’s Last Reward, which is fantastic.
What a month waooo love it love it sooo much, i already have Deux Ex but come on its a great game SR3 awesome and machinarium i was so close to buying it thanks a lot guys you’re stepping up. Now just wait for the 10th when the big news are coming
Thank God for the Vita’s games this month, Virtue’s Last Reward and Orc Attack, because I either already own the other games on the PC (Deus EX:HR, Saints Row The Third, and Machinarium)…
Hey, you guys alright? 2 AAA ps3 full games in one month,what? Anyway, I am excited for this update, I already own Deus Ex on 360, and SR3, but I have been dying to own Deus Ex on PS3, I just wish the DLC was on sale again, or even free. / I look forward to the other games too. Fantastic update
YES! Having not played either big games I am very happy with this news! Plus the classic 3 games are going down which means they will release new games :P
Sony seems to think Americans mostly like shooters and fighting games. I really feel like activating a European account instead. I really wanted Kingdom of Amalur and Ico/Shadow of the Colossus. :\
I can agree that the 38 Studios title is a compelling one, and you’re certainly not alone in asking for Shadow of the Colossus. Both (all three?) suggestions noted!
Deus Ex Human Revolution and Saints Row The Third for free? Hell yeah. I’ll even give Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward a try for my Vita. Sounds like an easy platinum anyway. Awesome, awesome update. Plus it’s super early. =)
Was does the PlayStation 3 get better games then the PlayStation Vita for PlayStation Plus members. I only have my PlayStation Vita cause my PlayStation 3 crashed. I would love to see the sonic racing game for free on the PlayStation Vita not what is coming out this month I never even heard of them games. And I still can’t download pinball arcade please fix it i really want to download and install it on my PlayStation Vita. Thanks PlayStation is the greatest video game system ever.
Great month. But im a little concerned that we’re losing 7 games and only gaining 5….will something else be announced as permanent/long-term replacements for inFamous 2, LBP2 and Ratchet?
Nice to see what’s entering the IGC this month.
Also interesting to see that LBP2, R&C and inFamous are leaving the IGC. I believe this is cause E3 is coming up, Sony will want to show off an all new list for the IGC, so they may beef it up to show off the value of PS+.
Oh and anyone noticing that Finally inFamous 2, LBP2 and Ratchet & Clank A4O being rotated out. Perhaps at E3 they will announce the new games. Put in your predictions people I say
Starhawk
Playstation All Stars Battle Royal
Metal Gear Solid 4
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Sweet Great Game .Any Free DLC?
A quick update for you all: the “Orcs Attack” entry was mistakenly included this week; its information was incorrect and we’ve deleted it from this month’s Plus lineup.