OK, we’re picking up on a vibe that some people have been less than impressed with the first couple of months’ content associated with Sony’s PlayStation Plus program. Games we all have (or don’t want), Europe not getting as much content as our US brethren, hell, even peer pressure reared its ugly head in the comments section of this particular post.
Well, time to buckle down the hatches, as the Official EU blog has just updated what’s coming in September for us (un)lucky Plusites. Brace yourself, here comes the shit-storm (maybe – I’m actually quite happy as I have virtually none of this content. But, hey, that’s just me.)
- Sam and Max: Devil’s Playground (entire season)
- Vector Tower Defense
- Echoes
- Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee
- Warhawk (with exclusive 50% discount for Plus members on purchase)
- Inferno Pool
- LBP: Ico and Shadow of Colossus costume pack – 50%
- Metal Gear Solid (PSOne) – 50%
- Warhawk – 20%
- Pixel Junk Shooter – 20%
- Exclusive UFC Undisputed 2010 DLC
- Dynamic themes: Exclusive PlayStation Move theme
- Exclusive ‘Fish Tank’ theme
- Premium avatars: Eye Pet Blue Goalie Avatar
- Eye Pet DJ Avatar
But that’s not all! Perhaps following the American route, expect some special treats mid-month. James Thorpe over on the blog states:
We’ve listened to your feedback on here so, rest assured, this is not all that will be available each month; look out for some more exclusive, surprise treats coming to Plus in August and September.
There. Better? No? Still unhappy? Ah well, they’ve got another nine months to make you happy. Has to happen sometime, right?
Update: Some people are questioning what the hell is going on with the Warhawk offers above. It looks like a typo has sneaked in and that 20% in the Exclusive Discounts section should match the 50% in the Trial area. This is still unconfirmed we should add though the blog’s James is looking into it. Finally, a Mafia II demo will be available to PlayStation Plus users 24 hours early on August 10th. It’s not much but hey – it’s better than a dead fish in your bed.
Source: Official EU PlayStation Blog
Eldave0
Brilliant timing guys! I was umm-ing and ahh-ing whether to get PS+ tonight (so I got Wipeout in time before it goes tomorrow) or whether to just get Sam and Max for 20quid.
After seeing that list, I’m definately going to become a member now so I can get Sam and Max, Wipeout, LBP and a discounted MGS. Thanks :)
DeathlyCrane
OMG THIS IS SO- …mhmmm i havn heard of the psn game or minis *wooo(with little emphasis)*
eirekun
Sam & Max, cool might not let my PS+ expire after next month! Now, the Ico & Shadow of the Colossus avatars, does that mean there’s a release date for the HD versions in Sept instead of next year?
bajere
I didnt take PSN+ and with these updates im hardly clambering to my wallet to change that… but if you are new to PlayStation i think PSN+ is the way to go.
Also, people should stop the moaning about it, no one has made you take out Plus, and the discounts along with the free stuff will end up more than £40 so you will still come out on top in the long run.
I do still think that the Plus service should run and you can download things from any update regardless of you sign up date. Seems to me more people would join if that was the case
nofi
Also: VectorTD is like the best thing in the world. I’ve only just got 3.40 mind, so I haven’t even been able to buy bloody PSN+ yet!
matty
Why are you so late on updating?
jonny_bolton
I got VecotrTD on your recommendation and I have to say it was excellent. I played it on my PSP on an 11 hour flight and it kept Crisis Core sitting in its case.
JoshHood
Keep up old boy, we’re on 3.41 now ;)
TSBonyman
This is the first month that has something i don’t have (sam and max)but still not enough to make me sign up.
tobo_56
Sam & Max entire season = sweet!
dude90
Hmm, Move dynamic theme. Still not entirely convinced….
hairfreax
Kerching. I was going to buy Wipeout and S&M (ooh er misses) before PS+, now ive got it im quids in. So everything over the next 9 months will be Free Free Free Haha. So before anybody says your paying for the free stuff Financially wise im not now. Yes the next offering may be crap but hey we will all bitch about that at a later date
adamguest1985
Looking good!