3 new PlayStation Store releases you need to check out this week

With the new year comes the first PlayStation Store update of 2018. The year starts off with flashbacks from the past on PlayStation Store, with the arrival of classic arcade fighting game The King of Fighters ’98 and a selection of old favourites in the Atari Flashbacks Volume 3 compilation. Get into some retro action and enjoy these classics on your PS4!

Not only that, but Dissidia Final Fantasy NT also launches its open beta this weekend. Pick your favourite Final Fantasy character and fight online in intense three-vs-three matches full of surprises, twists and turns!

1. Dissidia Final Fantasy NT open beta

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is the perfect opportunity to settle, once and for all, any debate with your friends over the age old question: who’s your favourite Final Fantasy character? With its complete roster taking in every entry of the series and its intense 3-vs-3 combat gameplay, fight it out and show them why your favourite Final Fantasy character really is the best one!

• Why you should play it: Rediscover what made the iconic series so popular from a new perspective in this fast-paced, strategic brawler.
• Beta opens: 12th January

2. ACA Neo-Geo The King of Fighters ’98

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, The King of Fighters ’98 is probably the most well-known iteration of the KOF series. Replay the faithfully reproduced arcade original, compete in the online leaderboards and master this Neo-Geo gem!

• Why you should play it: Relive this arcade classic on PS4 and enjoy the KOF episode that received such high praise from fans around the world.
• Available: 11th January
  

3. Atari Flashbacks Classics Volume 3

Atari Flashback Classics Volume 3 brings yet another selection of classic Atari 2600 and 5200 arcade games. Kick, fight, dunk, race and blast your way through 50 games from Atari’s huge library of hits.

• Why you should play it: Compete to reach the leaderboards and challenge other players online in these timeless classics!
• Available: 9th January