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[Ocaso]

And yet it was used as an example of the awesome games EU Plus got and the reason why it was so much better by the US Plus people.



I like you. Exact same three reasons why I prefer PSN over retail titles on Plus.

That's because those games are only awesome when they're in EU Plus (you know, because EU Plus used to suck). In US Plus it just sucks.

Nah, I'm just kidding. Borderlands is a solid September freebie. Obviously it was a popular game so a ton of people have played it, but I happen to be in the camp that hadn't, so I'm happy.

I'm of the mind that downloadable games can be just as awesome as retail games. The only thing a retail release might have over the average downloadable game is the level of content, but even then there are extremely meaty PSN Plus games well worthy of attention.

 

[Uno Venova]

Honestly I'd rather have PSN games than retail games, for several reasons.

1. Large file sizes on retail games (take forever to download, eat up space).
2. Retail games can drop in price (I can get Borderlands for like $6 on Blu-Ray right now if I didn't already have it digitally), PSN games tend to stay at the price they launched at.
3. There's virtually nothing in PSN's selection of retail games that I want to play and haven't already. However there are a lot of PSN games I would like to play.

But I'm sure I'm in the minority here. Ah well. I honestly kinda miss the old PS+.

Good points, and personally I've been enjoying the PSN games that I've gotten since I've signed up, Outland and the two episodes of walking dead more than any of the free retail games that I've gotten, I got bored of JC 2 pretty quickly and the other retail games I've owned already.

I'm looking forward to trying out Borderlands when it drops though.

 

[Roto13]

And yet it was used as an example of the awesome games EU Plus got and the reason why it was so much better by the US Plus people.

Ha ha, yyuuuuup. People only want what they can't have.

 

[Number45]

PS+ is like getting christmas present from someone who doesn't know your tastes.

No, it's like Santa giving everyone the same present. You win some, you lose some.

 

[Cade]

We're not. Expect the other two games to be low-end PSN shit.

Oh well, I still can't complain.

 

[Brazil]

The third free game in a row I already have.

Meh.

(Buy Space Channel 5 Part 2, everyone.)

 

[netguy503]

(Buy Space Channel 5 Part 2, everyone.)

Only if it has platinum.

 

[zerokoolpsx]

Already own borderlands. Its good if you don't own it. It sucks if you already have it.

 

[KalBalboa]

The 1 Gig game save storage & Vita + features hit in September, right?

 

[Shig]

Only if it has platinum.

How about if it's a fantastic game? Does that metric enter your value equation at any point?

 

[Wario64]

How about if it's a fantastic game? Does that metric enter your value equation at any point?

Platinum games are fantastic.

 

[Dantis]

The 1 Gig game save storage & Vita + features hit in September, right?

I assume this is currently only confirmed for US? I haven't heard a peep about the EU Vita Plus.

 

[KalBalboa]

I assume this is currently only confirmed for US? I haven't heard a peep about the EU Vita Plus.

I think it was announced at Gamescom.

 

[graywolf323]

So that's the new trend? I don't like that just announce them all at once. That could mean the difference between me letting my sub run out one month or renewing so I hope they stop playing games with us.

it's been like that since the Rayman Origins discount debacle back in May

 

[SixStringPsycho]

If Borderlands doesn't include the expansions its a no good for me. Main game was finished but the expansions weren't

 

[Izick]

Platinum games are fantastic.

No, but PlatinumGames are.

 

[xKilltheMx]

But you didn't share the love of Battle Royale with me. (just kidding)

Edit: BTW, I have all the DLC and need help on that as well if you have it. Thanks bud.

Just checked I have all the DLC as well, but I don't think I ever really played it.

 

[rainking187]

That's a really weak update. I was expecting something huge since most people's 3 month subscriptions that they bought before E3 are running out and surely they'd want people to resubscribe, but I guess not. I already own Borderlands, so there's nothing of interest for me.

 

[Agent X]

I haven't played Borderlands yet, so I'm happy about this update.

 

[Saint Francis]

does anyone know the file size for Borderlands?
always have to move/delete stuff on my 80 gigger

 

[spwolf]

I think you need to download the demo and the activation tool, spwolf.

but i downloaded large EP1 from Plus section? I dont understand.. usually if it is separate activation then there is also a activation download listed in same space so you know to click on it.... anyone?

 

[xKilltheMx]

does anyone know the file size for Borderlands?
always have to move/delete stuff on my 80 gigger

Base is 3.3 Gigs but im pretty sure there is like a gig in a patch afterwards. And the dlc's total at about 4,5 or 6 gigs. Not 100% on those.

 

[OldJadedGamer]

Honestly I'd rather have PSN games than retail games, for several reasons.

1. Large file sizes on retail games (take forever to download, eat up space).
2. Retail games can drop in price (I can get Borderlands for like $6 on Blu-Ray right now if I didn't already have it digitally), PSN games tend to stay at the price they launched at.
3. There's virtually nothing in PSN's selection of retail games that I want to play and haven't already. However there are a lot of PSN games I would like to play.

But I'm sure I'm in the minority here. Ah well. I honestly kinda miss the old PS+.

I buy every half way decent downlaodable game on launch day. I buy more downloadable games than I do retail games actually.

 

[Dgott]

No, it's like Santa giving everyone the same present. You win some, you lose some.

Here lately it's been like being 10yrs old and opening all your gifts Christmas morning and finding only socks and underware.

 

[Massa]

Nice to see some discounts going but it's still far too little. Plus needs to offer way more sales than they currently do, just free games won't cut it for me. My sub runs out September 4 and since I already have Borderlands I won't be resubscribing anytime soon, there's no reason to.

 

[Carl]

The 1 Gig game save storage & Vita + features hit in September, right?

Yep. Probably early September.

I assume this is currently only confirmed for US? I haven't heard a peep about the EU Vita Plus.

Confirmed for EU. Was announced for EU in the first place.

 

[KalBalboa]

Nice to see some discounts going but it's still far too little. Plus needs to offer way more sales than they currently do, just free games won't cut it for me. My sub runs out September 4 and since I already have Borderlands I won't be resubscribing anytime soon, there's no reason to.

They did some 50% sales not to long ago and that awesome Square one where you could get FF7-8-9 for $4, which was great, but it really needs to be a once-a-month kind of thing and not once-a-season.

 

[Fuzzy]

Vita is getting PS+ next month. No details of what though. Probably an Instant Game Collection of PSP games and a few Vita games.

I bet it's just cloud saving coming to Vita games.

 

[KalBalboa]

I bet it's just cloud saving coming to Vita games.

Maybe a PS Store section that includes Minis and PSone games, too.

 

[Chinpoko_Master]

I'm satisfied with Borderlands for this month. I've played a little bit of it and it seems fun. I totally saw it coming though. With Borderlands 2 just around the corner, offering the first game as a freebie to Plus users will probably boost sales a bit.

I just hope games like Deus Ex are still coming down the pipe for the US later this year. I don't care about RDR since I already own a digital copy of it.

 

[Carl]

I bet it's just cloud saving coming to Vita games.

I wouldn't complain if that's what it was tbh. But i think it will be more than that.

 

[Spacebar]

Are they not doing free ps1 classics anymore?

 

[Carl]

Are they not doing free ps1 classics anymore?

Not really, although the EU content manager said they will include them if really good ones release.

 

[Dgott]

Are they not doing free ps1 classics anymore?

Oh no, of course not. Now that they will be playable on the Vita it's back to charging full price for them.

 

[Brazil]

Only if it has platinum.

You'll be missing out, then. Too bad.

Oh no, of course not. Now that they will be playable on the Vita it's back to charging full price for them.

Or will they?

 

[el retorno]

Is it possible to have both EU and US ps+ accounts on the same playstation?

 

[quest]

Well the free game in september is a disapointment for me. I am not really into FPS. Atleast the larger cloud game saves is coming to make up for it.

 

[coldfoot]

Is it possible to have both EU and US ps+ accounts on the same playstation?

Yes, many people had just that when Sony gave free PSN+ after they got hacked.

 

[toddhunter]

Is it possible to have both EU and US ps+ accounts on the same playstation?

I have it right now through vouchers. Have personally got more out of the us sub, but having both has been ideal.

 

[anonymous_abc]

the 25% off a years subscription fees starts next month right?
my psn wallet is ready

 

[vazel]

the 25% off a years subscription fees starts next month right?
my psn wallet is ready

Is this for US? Any more info?

Edit: I see it's for Europe.

 

[Dantis]

Confirmed for EU. Was announced for EU in the first place.

I meant it starting in September.

 

[graywolf323]

Well the free game in september is a disapointment for me. I am not really into FPS. Atleast the larger cloud game saves is coming to make up for it.

Borderlands isn't really a FPS

 

[Dantis]

Borderlands isn't really a FPS

...Yes it is.

 

[anonymous_abc]

Borderlands isn't really a FPS

its unarguably first person, and you shoot -a lot-, what else do you expect from a FPS?

 

[zerokoolpsx]

Borderlands isn't really a FPS

Fps, unless you're gonna melee in every battle. You got guns, tons of guns and you shoot them.

 

[Jawmuncher]

I love how when I leave PS+ suddenly decides to become awesome.
Oh well i'll be grabbing it when I get back, not to mention Sony likes to sometimes recycle some content for those who have missed out on it.

 

[graywolf323]

Borderlands is much more like Fallout 3 than Call of Duty so no I don't classify it as a FPS under the normal understanding of the term

edit: if I'm wrong just want to clarify I've only ever watched a former roommate play it plus it's now 5am and I haven't slept yet for some reason

 

[anonymous_abc]

Borderlands is much more like Fallout 3 than Call of Duty so no I don't classify it as a FPS under the normal understanding of the term

edit: if I'm wrong just want to clarify I've only ever watched a former roommate play it plus it's now 5am and I haven't slept yet for some reason

Borderlands is nothing like Fallout 3, except for the setting maybe...

its an FPS with Diablo mechanics if you will.

 

[el retorno]

I have it right now through vouchers. Have personally got more out of the us sub, but having both has been ideal.

Yes, many people had just that when Sony gave free PSN+ after they got hacked.

So it doesn't screw up the playstation confusing between the two acounts and the different free games?