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The PlayStation Rewards program will not officially roll out in April, but is delayed indefinitely.
I did get an e-mail from them yesterday and will receive a t-shirt, so I had to make sure my address in my account info was correct.
IOU - Did you get that Sony e-mail?
Nope, I was never in the Rewards beta because I didn't get the email for that, either.
FWIW, I don't recall seeing anything about Rewards either.
FWIW what we did see will probably it, I bet Sony ditches it.
From Joystiq:
The PlayStation Blog has revealed the next round of perks lined up for PlayStation Plus subscribers, including free games, some exclusive deals and one big full game trial. First up, the free stuff: The Trophy-supported version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will be free to Plus members as of next Tuesday, April 5, as will Duael Invaders, the PSN minis shmup. Members will also get a free "Men of Yakuza 4" theme and a Crane Dance theme, both on April 12.
Sony's also offering up discounts for Plus members, including Stardrone for $4, Hamsterball for $3.99 and the upcoming Dungeon Hunter: Alliance action RPG for $9.74, a few bucks off the standard $12.99 price. Finally, on April 12, Plus members will have access to a full game trial of the first Assassin's Creed, just in case you've never played Altaοr's original adventure. (Spoiler: it's good, but the sequels are much better.)
From PS's Twitter, PS+ gets the Killzone 3 DLC for free!
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Killzone 3: Steel Rain DLC hits PSN on 4/12 in the US, adds 2 new MP maps for $5: http://bit.ly/eoX1Px PS+ gets it free!
That may be the first free thing I ever pass on. 1 Warzone and 1 Guerrilla Warfare map? :D
We better get some goodies, especially those who are in this. And also, there should be a re-up bonus for continued loyalty.
FYI you guys may already know this but the Plus membership is set to automatically renew itself when it expires. It can be disabled in the account management section if you don't want it to. I was messing around the other night and found it.
I'm going to renew, I just want to know when it will.Quote:
Originally Posted by skipwondah33
It will show when it expires on there. I'm on the fence if I'll renew. I've only used it twice to download Wipeout and Stackers, oh and to download a theme. Other than that don't think I've used it for much.
I'll have to check that out then. I know there was three months free for a year subscription when I signed up, and two months free for PSN being down, but I don't remember when this program started.Quote:
Originally Posted by skipwondah33
I have no card attached to PSN so I can't be recharged.
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Think mine expires the 29th of June officially but with Sony adding time they will take it September.Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHuskers
That might put me at December possibly, did you sign up right away Skip?
No I waited a few weeks to get it. Judging from my post looks like I was right as to when it should expire originally.Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHuskers
Edit: It took the time stamp away but I posted that on the 30th of June
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Originally Posted by skipwondah33
Some good stuff for free today in PS+ I'm stoked to play some Bomberman Ultra:
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•Bomberman ULTRA (Free with Plus, a $9.99 value)
•Me Monstar: Hear Me Roar (Free and Exclusive Plus)
•Medievil PS one title (Free with Plus, a $5.99 value)
•Alien Zombie Death mini (Free with Plus, $3.99 value)
•MotorStorm Apocalypse Outlaw Vehicle Pack (PlayStation Plus price $1.99; a 20% discount)
Some good stuff coming in September, including the great Plants vs. Zombies.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.c.../09/psplus.jpg
Wow, that is some good stuff.
Tomb Raider Underworld and Marvel Pinball for free highlight December's PS+
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6...6bbb3e0e_z.jpg
Think my subscription ends near the end of this month. I didn't really use it much but 1-2 games. Though I'd love to keep it for the Resident Evil games, Tomb Raider and Altered Beast.
Just renewed mine for a year (since it was expiring Wednesday).
So I contacted Sony support with a question about Playstation Plus, specifically about something that used to be offered free but now shows no discount. The support guy, while noticeably typing with poor grammar, has basically come up with the answer that I should have been able to get it when it was free previously, but if it's not now, then something must have changed. But he doesn't seem to have any idea what.
I think I'll just pay the $2.99 rather than continue to go back and forth.
Those discounts end anywhere after one week to a month or two.
There is a "Last Chance" section in PS+ for deals that end the next Tuesday.
From IGN: Sony says people saved $1200 in the past year with Playstation Plus....
Sony Unveils PlayStation Plus Data For 2011
$1,200 in savings for the year? That's a lot of money.
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PlayStation Plus, Sony's optional PlayStation Network-centric subscription service, has plenty of supporters and detractors alike. Supporters eagerly point at all of the freebies and discounts they get, and the fact that PSN is still inherently free, while detractors tout the fact that you're essentially paying for the right to get those discounts.
But regardless of which side you fall on, it's hard to ignore the numbers. Sony today revealed that PlayStation Plus offered gamers over $1,200 in perks in 2011. That's 24 times the yearly investment necessary to be a PlayStation Plus member.
Sony offered PlayStation Plus gamers 17 separate free games in 2011, and discounted a staggering 132 more. In addition, Sony offered PS+ users 43 exclusive "Full Game Trials," which allow players to try a retail-style digital game for an hour before deciding if they want to purchase it or not.
More intangible offerings not included in Sony's monetary proclamation include access to four exclusive betas and six exclusive demos.
It's unknown what 2012 will hold for PlayStation Plus subscribers, though you can see what's waiting for you right now by checking out December's offerings for PlayStation Plus users.
Well, I was asking about a certain episode of Qore. I was not aware that those had any expiration (and, taking a quick glance down the list of episodes, it's not consistent).Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHuskers
Ah, okay. Not sure on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffHCross
Content for January:
PSN Game: Back to the Future The Game Full Series 1/3
Sword & Soldiers 1/3
minis: Stick Man Rescue 1/10
PS one Classics: Syphon Filter 1/3
Syphon Filter 2 1/3
Syphon Filter 3 1/3
Full Game Trials: Toy Story 3: The Video Game 1/10
Cars 2 1/17
Media: Qore Episode 44 January 1/10
Avatars and Themes: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Felyne Fighter Avatar 1/10
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Lance Avatar 1/10
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Poogie Avatar 1/10
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Avatar Bundle 3 1/10 (PS+ Price $0.99)
Abstract Art Dynamic Theme 1/17
Assassins Creed Revelation Dynamic Theme 1/24
PSN Games: Rocket Knight 50% off 1/3 (PS+ Price $7.50)
Burnout Crash! 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $4.89)
Crysis 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $10.49)
Deathspank 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $6.99)
Fancy Pants Adventure 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $4.89)
Gatling Gears 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $4.89)
Risk Factions 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $4.89)
Capcom Super Pack Discount 75% off 1/24 (PS+ Price $10.00)
Add-Ons: Dantes Inferno DLC Bundle 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $10.49)
Dead Space 2 DLC Bundle 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $10.49)
Dragon Age 2 Legacy Pack 20% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $6.39)
Dungeon Defenders: Quest for the Lost Enternia Shards: Part 1 75% off 1/17 (PS+ Price $1.00)
Need For Speed Hot Pursuit DLC Bundle 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $20.99)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 Birdie Pack 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $7.69)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 Eagle Pack 30% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $17.49)
PS3 Full Games: Dantes Inferno Super Bundle 25% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $14.99)
Darksiders 20% off 1/3 (PS+ Price $15.99)
Dead Space 2 Super Bundle 20% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $35.99)
Shift 2 Unleashed Bundle 20% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $39.99)
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Super Bundle 20% off 1/10 (PS+ Price $39.99)
Some AWESOME news coming through today:
PS Plus Subscribers Will Get The Simpsons Arcade Game for Free this February http://fun.ly/1fahq
I LOVED playing The Simpsons Arcade game in grade school.
Here's the full February lineup:
PS3 Full Games: Far Cry 2 – 2/14 (V-Day Special One Week Offer)
PSN Games: The Simpsons Arcade Game – 2/7
Sega Genesis Bundle – 2/21
Altered Beast – 2/21
Comix Zone – 2/21
Golden Axe – 2/21
Sonic 1 – 2/21
Sonic 2 – 2/21
Streets of Rage 2 – 2/21
Battle Fantasia – 2/14
Fatal Inertia – 2/14
Hamsterball – 2/14
Inferno Pool – 2/7
Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom – 2/14
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket Powered Battle Cars – 2/14
minis: Hungry Giraffe – 2/7
Gold Medalist – 2/7
PS one Classics: Final Fantasy V – 2/7
Full Game Trials: Grand Theft Auto IV – 2/14
Deus Ex: Human Revolution – 2/21
Tom Clancy’S H.A.W.X 2 -2/21
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 -2/28
Early Access Demo: The House Of The Dead III Exclusive Playstation Plus Demo – 2/7
Media: Qore Episode 44 – February – 2/7
Avatars and Themes: The House of the Dead 3 Dynamic Theme
Start The Party 2 Dynamic Theme – 2/21
The House Of The Dead III – Agent G Avatar
The House Of The Dead III – Lisa Avatar
The House Of The Dead III – Z1 Avatar
PSN Games Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition (Bundle) – 2/14 (PS+ Price: $23.99)
The House of the Dead III – 30% off Crazy Taxi & SEGA Rally Arcade – Drive Me Crazy Bundle – 20% off – 2/21 (PS+ Price $9.59)
Sonic Rivals 1 – 25% off – 2/21 (PS+ Price $5.99)
Sonic Rivals 2 – 25% off – 2/21 (PS+ Price $5.99)
Sar – Search and Rescue Mini – 20% off – 2/21 (PS+ Price $TBD)
Hamilton’s Great Adventure – 50% off Sale Price – 2/21 (PS+ Price $2.50
Awwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeesssssssssooooooommmmmme.Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHuskers
Though PS Plus offering games I've already paid for freely ... less awesome. Oh well, get what I deserve.
EDIT: Never mind, they're re-offering games I've already gotten for free. Don't mind that.
Yeah I am so stoked about The Simpsons Arcade.
It seems so obvious to me that so many companies could cash in on old arcade games ... but I guess it potentially takes a lot of $$$ to port those, and other than the obvious (Simpsons, TMNT), there probably aren't too many arcade games that could easily make money today.
But still! It would be awesome!
Really, Jeff, going from watching my uncle do it from god knows what programming language (Python maybe) to making a pretty respectful reincarnation of a pretty classic Commodore 64 game in C++, I don't see how it can cost so much to port a game over, when you have the code already. He did it all by himself in about 6 months, pretty much starting from the ground up. Now, granted, it was a fairly simplistic game, but, none-the-less, he did it from the ground up trying to make as accurate of remake of the game as possible (going as far as counting pixels and such), but it seems to me that for $300,000 or so, one of these companies could hire a few programmers for 2 or 3 months and bang it out pretty damn well. Seems a bit ridiculous to me that more companies aren't doing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffHCross
Well just off the top of my head...TMNT, X-Men, a ton of Sega arcade games, Simpsons, it's been done quite a bit lately.
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Ignoring that there's a few mathematical problems here ... the reality is that you're right, $300,000 should be plenty. HOWEVER, how many arcade games, released today, would make $300,000? That's the rub. Plenty of companies (if they're still solvent) could make ports of old games ... but would they make profit? I'm not so sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by morsdraconis
Yeah, I guess I was ignoring the Sega games (though I thought those were mostly Genesis, not arcade), and I did totally forget the Neo-Geo collection (I'm not sure how). But, for example, they made TMNT: In Time, but not the original game (and I was much more of a fan of the original game).Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHuskers
The reality statement is that there are a bunch of games that I used to load up on MAME that I would love to load up on my PS3 and play that way. HOWEVER, there are much fewer of them that I can imagine making profit.
I'd LOVE someone to port over the arcade version of NARC.
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Trine 2 free in May for PS+ members, along with Awesomenauts, and two great Castlevania PS1 titles....a very good month.
If a report on Eurogamer is any indication, Sony is set to reveal a massive revamp of PlayStation Plus at its E3 press conference, which occurs on the evening of Monday, June 4th in Los Angeles, California.
“Multiple sources have indicated” to Eurogamer that Sony wants to “convince more people to sign up to the premium subscription service” by dedicating a segment of its E3 conference time to PlayStation Plus. Part of the new functionality of Plus is rumored to be much-awaited functionality with PlayStation Vita. “Plus on Vita will offer Vita exclusive titles and DLC and cloud services that mean you won’t have to connect the handheld to a PlayStation 3 or a PC to back-up saves and other content,” Eurogamer’s source said.
Courtesy: IGN
I don't think that will interest many people. They screwed themselves over by making cross game chat available to anyone on the Vita. If they were wise, they would've made it Plus exclusive.