PSN: What’s worth it? June 15-21, 2010

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Jun 162010
 

What’s worth it this week on PSN?

Catan
Available on the Xbox 360 for over three years, Catan comes to PSN with the same loveable gameplay that has destroyed many a bachelor’s degree in higher education camps around the world. The game is one of land possession and resource trading; based on the board game of the same name you’ll attempt to seize control of your opponents land by building roads and settlements to earn points. Trade resources to make bold moves and win the game. Catan is notable for introducing the phrase “I’ve got wood for sheep” to modern parlance. Continue reading »

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Sony rolls out PSP Greatest Hits, includes 3 free games with PSP Go.

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Jun 012010
 

In an effort to capture some summer traffic and drive sales of the PSP-3000 and PSP Go, Sony has added a host of first and third party titles to the Greatest Hits $9.99 catalogue. These older titles represent some of Sony’s best-selling franchises on the portable system, drastically reducing the cost of entry to new customers, and providing existing customers with some solid savings. Continue reading »

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May 4th, 2010 PSN Update: Stimulus, Bad men, more cake.

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May 042010
 

It’s a big day for the PSN. The Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package map pack is dropping today for $15, ending the timed exclusive window it enjoyed on the Xbox 360. This pack features three new maps and two maps from Modern Warfare. Players have been highly critical of the price of this pack, especially in light of the recycled content. The protests have been answered by Activision and Infinity Ward’s repeated defense that players will enjoy many hours of play on all of the maps included. Continue reading »

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The Force is weak: PSN Dark Forces is broken.

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May 012010
 

PS3 and PSP owners were thrilled earlier this week when they learned that the LucasArts classic Dark Forces was coming to PSN on Thursday. The classic FPS launched a franchise for LucasArts and created a hero of their newcomer protagonist, Kyle Katarn. It was disappointing to many to learn that the game was released with a show-stopping bug on some PlayStation units. Continue reading »

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PSN Update 4/29/10 – Dark Forces and plenty of PixelJunk

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Apr 292010
 
Dark Forces blasts onto PS3/PSP

Dark Forces!

The PlayStation Network update came early today and brought with it some great news: the PS1 classic Star Wars: Dark Forces is now available for $4.99. This first person shooter tells the story of how Kyle Katarn acquired the Death Star plans for the Rebellion, and then went on to eliminate the Empire’s other super weapon: a robotic army called the “Dark Force”. The best part about this deal? For $5 you can play it on your PS3 and on your PSP/PSP Go. In short: it’s worth it!

The Spring Fever sale continues, this week focusing on PixelJunk titles at 50% off. The best deal, by far, is the PixelJunk 3-in-1 bundle; for $9.99 you get PixelJunk Racers, Eden, and Monsters – an actual savings of 66% of the retail price of each title. For just $4.99 more you can pick up PixelJunk Shooter, bringing your total to $15 for all four PixelJunk games. Verdict? Absolutely worth it on all counts.

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