15w ago - PlayStation Digital Platforms Community Manager Morgan Haro has announced today that Guardians of Middle Earth is free and Karateka is half off for subscribers this week.

To quote: Welcome to this week's PlayStation Plus update, where we're excited to bring news that the Guardians of Middle Earth MOBA greatness will be coming free to PS3 for PS Plus members!

If you've never tried this unique genre that's taking the gaming community by storm, give Guardians of Middle Earth a download and see what all the excitement is about. While you're at it, check out a handful of discounts on some pretty amazing games you may have missed out on for both PS3 and PS Vita.

Friendly reminder: The deal is on through March 4th: purchase a one-year membership of PS Plus and get three bonus months free. Current members can stack this value on to their existing membership as well. Learn more about the offer here, or click the link below to go to the SEN online store.

Don't have PlayStation Plus, or just want to add more time to your existing membership? Go to the PlayStation Store on your PS3 or PS Vita or click here to get access via the Sony Entertainment Network online store.

17w ago - Crytek Producer Mike Read has announced today that the Crysis 3 PS3 Beta kicks off this January 29th on PSN.

To quote: Hey PlayStation Nation! We're a few weeks away from the release of Crysis 3, the premier sandbox shooter of 2013. In order to give those fans that can't wait any longer a preview of what's to come, we're launching a worldwide cross-console beta.

The Crysis 3 beta will be available for download on PlayStation Network on Tuesday, January 29th and lasting until February 12th. Get ready to suit up!

The beta is designed to give you a taste of the full Crysis 3 multiplayer experience, and help the development team collect your feedback. Read on for answers to some common questions regarding the Crysis 3 Beta, and for more information visit www.crysis.com.

What modes will be playable in the beta?

Hunter Mode: This multiplayer game mode is all about survival of the fittest. There are two teams, initially comprised of two permanently cloaked "Hunters", and up to 14 CELL troopers awaiting extraction.

Each trooper slain respawns on the Hunter team to prey on their former allies, building to a frenetic climax. If any of the troopers survive the round, the hunters lose. Whichever way you play,...

17w ago - Sony PlayStation Digital Platforms Community Manager Morgan Haro has outlined this weeks PlayStation Plus updates, which include up to 75% off many acclaimed titles, free Foosball, and details on PSN's 13 for 2013 which begins tomorrow.

To quote: Ee're excited to bring you plenty of discounts this week as part of the 13 for '13 sale starting tomorrow in the PlayStation Store!

In addition to the sale, which offers a 75% discount for PlayStation Plus members on all the featured games, we've also got an addition to the Instant Game Collection for both PS3 and PS Vita with Foosball 2012.

Read on to find out all the details this week for PlayStation Plus members and then let us know what you think with the poll, as well as the comments.

January 22nd PlayStation Plus Update

13 for '13 Sale
75% off Featured PS3 Titles for PS Plus members

We're not done ringing in the New Year yet! Kick off 2013 with some of the best games available on PSN. PlayStation Plus members get the best deals on these with an astounding 75% off on all the featured titles.

Amazing titles like the critically acclaimed The Unfinished Swan, Warp and even the classic Psychonauts will be all on sale. Check out the full list below and get in on the 2013 celebration...

17w ago - Bethesda Softworks Global Community Lead Matt Grandstaff has shared a video today announcing that the Skyrim add-ons land on PS3 in February 2013 with 50% off for one week.

Below are the details, to quote: Today we're excited to announce that, next month, we'll be releasing all of Skyrim's add-on content on PlayStation Store.

The 1.8 title update will also release just prior to the launch of Dragonborn. We'll keep you posted as release dates get finalized both on our end and with Sony for each and its various languages. Last but not least, each add-on will be 50% off during its launch week on PSN.

Ready to learn more about the content you'll be playing? Here's a quick overview:

Dragonborn

In Dragonborn, you'll journey off the coast of Morrowind, to the island of Solstheim. Encounter new towns, dungeons, and quests, as you traverse the ash wastes and glacial valleys of this new land. Become more powerful with shouts that bend the will of your enemies, and even tame dragons. Your fate, and the fate of Solstheim, hangs in the balance as you face off against your deadliest adversary - the first Dragonborn.





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17w ago - Sony PlayStation Digital Platforms Community Manager Paul Sullivan has announced today that they will be offering a free PlayStation Mobile Game every Wednesday for six weeks!

To quote: We're still in a giving mood long after the holidays have come and gone. To prove it, we're giving away six PlayStation Mobile games. Each week for the next six weeks, you'll be able to pick up one PlayStation Mobile title for free - that's a new free title each week.

To kick off this party we needed to find a title with a lot of punch, and we couldn't think of anything more appropriate than Samurai Beatdown. This fast-paced, side-scrolling slash-em-up pits your samurai rhythm skills against waves and waves of evil demons.





Download the game for free from the PlayStation Mobile Store on your PS Vita or PlayStation Certified Device. It's free now, so be sure to jump in and pick up your copy today.

Then check the Store Update post each Tuesday between now and February 19th to see which new PlayStation Mobile game will be free that week! One new game will be listed as free each Wednesday.

If you've never downloaded a game from the Mobile store, now's...