Playstation Plus News, Playstation Plus Features

Kingdoms of Amalur, Demon's Souls, and more up for grabs

There’s a bit of a medieval theme to next month’s European PlayStation Plus offering. Sony has confirmed that Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning will be available for free from 29th May. It’ll be joined around the, er, round table by Demon’s Souls and the unmissable ICO & Shadow of...

Demon's Souls also joining the fun

Sony has announced that two of the greatest games of all time will be available for free as part of the European Instant Game Collection next month. The company has confirmed that PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download a complimentary copy of the ICO & Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection in...

Proudly adding to your backlog

Few would argue that PlayStation Plus represents great value for money, but have you ever stopped to consider just what a steal the service actually is. One dedicated Reddit user has collated all of the content from a full year of the premium tier, which included a whopping 68 free games in North America. That’s...

Pinball Arcade and Knytt Underground also up for grabs

After being severely stomped by its European counterpart for a number of months, SCEA has responded with a bumper PlayStation Plus offering for May. Announced during the latest episode of the PlayStation Blogcast, those of you that are subscribers will be able to feast on as many free pork...

Enormous PlayStation All-Stars sale, too

Dig out your gas masks, because Frima Studio’s undead strategy title Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge represents this week’s big new addition to the Instant Game Collection. PlayStation Plus subscribers in North America will be able to download the PlayStation 3 and Vita versions of the title without...

Bandwidth buster

With summer still some way away, Sony’s turning up the temperature early for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Next month’s European Instant Game Collection update is brimming with content, with murder simulator Hitman Absolution leading the charge. You’ll be able to download the beautiful stealth title for free from 1st May –...

Dragon Fantasy: Book I also discounted

North American PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download Alvion’s malevolent PlayStation Network adventure Malicious for free this week. The title – which recently spawned a PlayStation Vita port in Japan – sees you assume the role of the Spirit Vessel, a mysterious protagonist sent by the...

High-profile freebie

Sony’s charm offensive on European PlayStation Plus subscribers is set to continue next month, with likeable murder simulator Hitman Absolution set to join the Instant Game Collection in May. The platform holder confirmed the news on Twitter, adding that the remainder of the update will be revealed next week. Premium members...

A ray of sunshine

The weather may still resemble December outdoors, but that’s not stopped Sony from launching its Spring Fever initiative in North America. This year’s seasonal PlayStation Network promotion finds four indie games featured, with each of the titles boasting cross-buy compatibility. PlayStation Plus subscribers will secure a 20...

Alliterated adventure leads the charge

North American PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to get lost in Creat Studios’ dungeon crawler Labyrinth Legends this week. As previously promised, the crafty digital download will join the Instant Game Collection from tomorrow, providing you with a wealth of catacombs to explore without the...

Malicious, Labyrinth Legends, and more up for grabs

From Software’s devilish Demon’s Souls will be available for free for North American PlayStation Plus subscribers from later today. The title – which ordinarily retails for $19.99 – will have you tossing your DualShock 3 around the house for the grand sum of nothing. Fortunately, for those...

War in the North, Virtue's Last Reward, and more up for grabs

Sony’s clearly not ready to put the brakes on its epic PlayStation Plus offerings just yet. While last month saw the introduction of Mass Effect 3, Dead or Alive 5 and more in Europe, the platform holder has followed up with an equally outrageous offering including

Tekken 6 and lots of discounts also up for grabs

North American PlayStation Plus members may need to dig out their hardhats and fluorescent tabards, as this week’s update grants you free access to The Cave. The quirky Double Fine-developed platformer-cum-adventure game sees you fill the steel-toe cap boots of seven different archetypes, as you...

Plus, oodles of Ubisoft discounts

North American PlayStation Plus subscribers will be given the opportunity to star in Joe Danger 2: The Movie this week, when the enjoyable arcade adventure is added to the Instant Game Collection. You’ll be able to download the madcap motorcycle title for free from tomorrow, as well as the recently announced S

Joe Danger 2: The Movie, The Cave, and more also up for grabs

Evidently weary of all of the complaining, whining, and general bad blood, Sony has decided to adapt the way that it discusses PlayStation Plus content in North America, opting for a full monthly rundown rather than a weekly update. There will still be regular PlayStation Blog posts...

Subscription service a core part of Sony's next generation system

Sony’s popular subscription service PlayStation Plus will continue to play a “pivotal role” on the PlayStation 4, according to SCEE executive Jim Ryan. Chatting with the PlayStation Blog, the suit explained that the platform holder is “very happy with the service” and that...

Limited offer to promote upcoming release

Evidently SCEE doesn’t think that it's spoiled its European PlayStation Plus subscribers enough. February already offered complimentary copies of Sleeping Dogs and F1 Race Stars, but the platform holder’s also decided to give away God of War HD just to round out the month in style. The re-mastered...

Plus, huge PlayStation Vita discounts

Plants vs. Zombies will bring some much needed vegetation to the Instant Game Collection this week, when the PlayStation Vita version of the quirky strategy game shares its seeds with North American PlayStation Plus subscribers for free. The enjoyable tower defence title will be joined by sharp discounts on...

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection and Puddle up for grabs on Vita

The season of goodwill continues for European PlayStation Plus subscribers, with a wealth of stellar updates in the pipeline. Starting from 6th March, you’ll be able to download BioWare’s controversial space shooter Mass Effect 3 for free, as well as Tecmo Koei’s busty brawler...