Sony Reveals PlayStation Response to Xbox Summer of Arcade
PlayStation Network Play is Go... (pardon the pun)
So, at long last, Sony is putting up some resistance to Microsoft's popular Summer of Arcade. Sony is introducing 'PlayStation Network Play' on August 24th.
The idea is that you order games in the PSPlay line-up and "with each pre-order from the PSPlay program made in PlayStation Store gamers will receive a theme for their PlayStation 3 system."
But there's more... yes, more, "PSPlay also offers gamers a separate gift with purchase for each order made throughout the duration of the program which ends on 20 September 2011. In addition, PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an automatic 20% off every PSPlay program purchase if they make their purchase on or before 20 September 2011."
But there's... more... "As a bonus gift, action fans that purchase all four PSPlay titles in the PlayStation Store on or before 20 September 2011 will receive a PSN voucher code for Sony Online Entertainment's Payday: The Heist, at no additional cost."
Games are detailed below, with more information right here.
August 24
Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition - This highly-anticipated action-fighting title from Capcom features 20 playable characters, HD graphics, more than 200 pieces of unlockable content, more than 100 trials and more than 100 challenges. When Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will be able to unlock GILL, the self-proclaimed god, without having to beat the game with every character, as day-one DLC. Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition will be €14.99 and will be available for pre-order until August 18.
August 31
The Baconing - The newest action-RPG title from Hothead Studios is the third in the popular DeathSpank series. Attempt to defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia. Discover exciting new worlds and battle hordes of enemies as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon. When The Baconing is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will receive an additional co-op character, Roesha - One Bad Mutha. The Baconing will be €12.99 and will be available for pre-order until August 25.
September 7
BloodRayne: Betrayal - This 2D side-scrolling platformer from Majesco Entertainment features 15 bloodthirsty levels where Rayne attempts to infiltrate a treacherous castle, take out a fiendish horde and stop an evil vampire massacre. When BloodRayne: Betrayal is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will receive a BloodRayne: Betrayal virtual item for their PlayStation Home avatar and an exclusive dynamic theme. BloodRayne: Betrayal will be €12.99 and will be available for pre-order until September 1.
September 14
Renegade Ops - This top-down, driving shooter from SEGA features a huge variety of vehicles, guns and endless enemies. The game features Sandbox-style missions, so there are many different ways to play. When Renegade Ops is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will receive a Vehicle & Character Pack with two new vehicles and special weapons. Renegade Ops will be €12.99 and will be available for pre-order until September 9.
The idea is that you order games in the PSPlay line-up and "with each pre-order from the PSPlay program made in PlayStation Store gamers will receive a theme for their PlayStation 3 system."
But there's more... yes, more, "PSPlay also offers gamers a separate gift with purchase for each order made throughout the duration of the program which ends on 20 September 2011. In addition, PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an automatic 20% off every PSPlay program purchase if they make their purchase on or before 20 September 2011."
But there's... more... "As a bonus gift, action fans that purchase all four PSPlay titles in the PlayStation Store on or before 20 September 2011 will receive a PSN voucher code for Sony Online Entertainment's Payday: The Heist, at no additional cost."
Games are detailed below, with more information right here.
August 24
Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition - This highly-anticipated action-fighting title from Capcom features 20 playable characters, HD graphics, more than 200 pieces of unlockable content, more than 100 trials and more than 100 challenges. When Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will be able to unlock GILL, the self-proclaimed god, without having to beat the game with every character, as day-one DLC. Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition will be €14.99 and will be available for pre-order until August 18.
August 31
The Baconing - The newest action-RPG title from Hothead Studios is the third in the popular DeathSpank series. Attempt to defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia. Discover exciting new worlds and battle hordes of enemies as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon. When The Baconing is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will receive an additional co-op character, Roesha - One Bad Mutha. The Baconing will be €12.99 and will be available for pre-order until August 25.
September 7
BloodRayne: Betrayal - This 2D side-scrolling platformer from Majesco Entertainment features 15 bloodthirsty levels where Rayne attempts to infiltrate a treacherous castle, take out a fiendish horde and stop an evil vampire massacre. When BloodRayne: Betrayal is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will receive a BloodRayne: Betrayal virtual item for their PlayStation Home avatar and an exclusive dynamic theme. BloodRayne: Betrayal will be €12.99 and will be available for pre-order until September 1.
September 14
Renegade Ops - This top-down, driving shooter from SEGA features a huge variety of vehicles, guns and endless enemies. The game features Sandbox-style missions, so there are many different ways to play. When Renegade Ops is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will receive a Vehicle & Character Pack with two new vehicles and special weapons. Renegade Ops will be €12.99 and will be available for pre-order until September 9.
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