PlayStation Plus February 2012 Preview: Free Games and More!

[hunter316]

PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen is here with the PlayStation Plus February 2012 preview today, which offers a free Simpsons Arcade Game, Far Cry 2, Final Fantasy V and more detailed below!

To quote: February is nearly here, so it's time to have a look at what's coming to PlayStation Plus.

To start, we're excited to bring new release The Simpsons Arcade Game as a free offering for PlayStation Plus subscribers!

Releasing on February 7th, subscribers will be able to relive this classic title remastered in HD, complete with the online four-player cooperative play it's famous for.

To celebrate Valentine's Day, Plus subscribers will have access to download a bonus PS3 full game - http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=6562.

You're also going to want to check out the other free games coming throughout the month, including http://www.square-enix.com/na/'s PS one classic Final Fantasy V, two PlayStation minis, six additional PSN games, and the SEGA Genesis Bundle - timed with SEGA's two-week release and sale on the Store put back in Plus just in case anyone missed them.

In the discount department, PlayStation Plus subscribers will want to keep their eyes out for great sales on games like new release The House of the Dead III (30% Off) Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition (Bundle) (20% off), and Hamilton's Great Adventure (50% off PSN sale price).

There's plenty more we couldn't squeeze into this post, so keep your eye on the Store Update PlayStation.Blog posts in February to keep up with Plus updates as they come.

Finally, next Tuesday we'll release an early-access demo of The House of the Dead III exclusively for PlayStation Plus. Here's a trailer of this PSN exclusive arcade shooter with HD graphics, Trophies and full PlayStation Move support.

Some content and/or release dates outlined may change including the addition or removal of content. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or continue the discussion on the PlayStation Community forums in the Official PlayStation Plus Update thread.

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)


For PlayStation Plus in Europe:

From February 1st:

The Simpsons Arcade – 100% off

You save £7.99/€9.99

Final Fantasy V (PSone Classic) – 100% off

You save £7.99/€9.99

Hungry Giraffe (minis) – 100% off

You save £2.49/€2.99

Farm Frenzy (minis) – 100% off

You save £2.49/€2.99

Sonic Adventure – 50% off

You save £3.15/€4.00

Sonic Adventure DX Upgrade – 100% off

You save £3.19/€3.99

Rayman: Origins – 50% off until 08/02/12

You save £24.00/€30.00
Second Chance Offer!:

SEGA Megadrive Classics:

Sonic the Hedgehog – 100% off
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – 100% off
Golden Axe – 100% off
Streets of Rage 2 – 100% off
Altered Beast – 100% off
Comix Zone – 100% off

You save £24.00/€30.00

Jellybeans Dynamic Theme – 100% off

You save £1.59/€1.99

Skulls Dynamic Theme – 100% off

You save £1.59/€1.99

Rayman: Origins Globox Toe-Grab Avatar – 100% off
Rayman: Origins Darktoon Avatar – 100% off
Rayman: Origins Baby Dragon Avatar – 100% off

You save £1.20/€1.50
Still to come later this month:

Far Cry 2 – 100% off for one week

You save £15.99/€19.99

Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment – 75% off

You save £7.50/€9.75

House of the Dead 3 (Move) – 30% off for two weeks

You save £1.45/€1.79

Splinter Cell, Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory – 50% off for one week

You save £12.00/€15.00

Please note: additional offers may become available throughout the month. Keep an eye on the Plus section of the PlayStation Store and the weekly Store update posts for more information.


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[PS3 News]

I have promoted this to the main page now as well, and +Rep hunter316 for the news!

[HeyManHRU]

Looks like there are some great free classic games for Playstation plus members, way better than that "free game trial" crap they had, lol. Also "House of The Dead 3" looks like great fun with a PS Move controller, much better than "The Shoot" that was released a while ago.

[fostex]

this is bul'! i just bought GTA4 bundle for $30 at gamestop and I had no idea that ps+ was going to have a discount for it!!! I subscribe to their freaking newsletter and never got a heads up. I just found out barely today, 3 days after purchase, that GTA4 was on sale.

Shame on PSN for not letting me know ahead of time. I can't believe i have to go to a blog to find out what the real deal is for releases for ps+. my god PlayStation, get on the ball! you are going to lose me and my gf as loyal customers...