Welcome to our May edition of The Hottest Downloads on PSN. Pull up a chair and have a gander through this month’s fine selection. Be sure to also check out our article on the PlayStation Plus June 2014 lineup to make sure you’re taking full advantage of being a PlayStation Plus member. Click here For more information.
New Releases:
Wolfenstein: The New Order (PS3 & PS4)
Take control of the legendary BJ Blazkowicz as he fights to topple the world wide Nazi regime that has emerged from the ashes of World War II. Utilise a unique arsenal of weapons to take on massive mechs, genetically enhanced soldiers, and an army of unstoppable might, as you fight to free the planet from the grip of the Third Reich.
Watch Dogs (PS3 & PS4)
Ubisoft’s hacking themed open-world game has finally been released, and has been treated to some pretty good reviews too. Watch Dogs casts you as Aiden Pearce, a vigilante hell-bent on avenging the death of a close family member. To achieve this goal he uses a suite of hacking abilities to turn the entire city of Chicago into a weapon from which there is no hiding. You can check out our review of Watch Dogs over here.
Transistor (PS4)
From the folks who brought you the widely acclaimed Bastion comes Transistor, a sci-fi themed action RPG that sees you exploring a vast world to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Transistor… A weapon that possesses the power to change the entire world around you. From the unique art style, to the great soundtrack and one of a kind RPG battle system, you’re bound to find something to love here.
Drakengard 3 (PS3)
A prequel to the original Drakengard, Drakengard 3 centres around the story of six sisters who wield special magical abilities and are known throughout the realm as the ‘Intoners.’ These sisters have managed to bring peace to the earth with their power magic. This peace is soon disrupted however when, Zero the eldest of the six attempts to murder one of her sisters with the aid of the magical dragon, Mikhail. As the story unfolds, players will start to unravel the mystery of Zero and learn her true motives.
Borderlands 2 (PS Vita)
Borderlands 2 has now made its way to the PS Vita! Players can now shoot and ‘n’ loot their way through the entire game on the go. The PS Vita version also boasts all the major DLC pieces released for the for the game up until now, which includes:
• Psycho Character Pack.
• Mechromancer Character Pack
• Captain Scarlett and her Pirate’s Booty
• Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage
• Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 1
• Collector’s Edition Pack
Demos
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle
Get a glimpse of what is on offer in this new fighting game from Asura’s Wrath developer CyberConnect2. Based on the long running Manga and Anime JoJo’s Bizarre adventure offer’s up a fast paced one-on-one fighting game overflowing with style and flair. Grab the demo to sample a bit of the arcade mode.
Ragnarok Odyssey ACE
Sample the life of a mercenary in this brief intro to Ragnarok Odyssey Ace. The demo version includes a variety of classes, quests, and locales available from the full game. Ragnarok Odyssey originally released on the PS Vita, but is now making it’s way over to the PS3 in an updated version that includes a lot of new content and updated visuals.
MXGP Demo
Try out the demo for MXGP to see what you can truly get up to when let loose on a variety of faithfully recreated motocross tracks from across the world. The demo provides a chance to get to grips with the dual stick controls that the game utilises to give the player control over both the rider and bike.
Batman 75th Anniversary Sale/May Madness Sale:
Titles on sale right now:
PS3:
Batman: Arkham Asylum – R45
Batman: Arhkham City – R45
Batman: Arkham Origins – R172
Battlefield 1943 – R45
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 – R65
Birds of Steel – R95
Brothers a Tale of Two Sons – R45
Burnout Paradise – R65
Capcom vs SNK 2 – R45
Castle Crashers – R65
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow/Mirrior of Fate HD – R45
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night – R45
C&C Red Alert – R25
C&C Red Alert 3 – R45
Crysis 2 – R65
Darksiders – R45
Darksiders 2 – R99
Dirt: Showdown – R55
Dragon Age: Origins – R65
Dragon Age 2 – R65
F1 2012 – R40
Grandia – R35
Guardians of Middle-earth – R55
How to Survive – R70
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – R32
Lego: Harry Potter – R99
Lego: Pirates of the Caribbean – R99
Lego Batman 2: DC Superheroes – R70
Limbo – R45
Lord of the Rings: War in the North – R99
Mass Effect – R65
Mass Effect 3 – R75
Medal of Honor: Frontline – R45
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD – R65
Mirror’s Edge – R45
Resident Evil 4 – R95
Sleeping Dogs – R99
SoulCaliber V – R65
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 – R65
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified – R99
The Darkness 2 – R70
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes – R75
The Walking Dead Season 1 – R75
Injustice: Gods Among Us: Ultimate Edition – R99
Worms – R55
Worms 2: Armageddon – R55
Worms: Ultimate Mayhem – R55
XCOM Enemy Within – R99
PS4:
Injustice: Gods Among Us: Ultimate Edition – R204
Add-Ons
Batman: Arhkham City Bundle – R32
Batman: Arhkham City Harley Quinn’s Revenge – R25
Batman: Arkham City Robin Bundle – R18
Batman: Arkham City Nightwing Bundle – R18
Batman: Arkham Origins Initiation – R18
Batman: Arkham Origins Deathstroke Challenge Pack – R15
Please note: Content may only be available in certain regions.
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