Despite having no regular PlayStation Store update in Europe this week, the Store has still been updated with the first of January’s PlayStation Plus content. The first three of five new titles are now available to download from the Instant Game Collection, which includes Guardians of Middle Earth.
Eidos have confirmed that their upcoming Tomb Raider reboot will contain a previously unannounced multiplayer portion. The multiplayer mode was originally leaked by UK games retailer GAME, who listed multiplayer mode on it’s website, ahead of an official announcement.
Sony has stopped shipping the PlayStation 2 in Japan according to Famitsu. The console, which was launched back in 2000, has sold over 154 million units worldwide, and still remains the primary PlayStation console in certain territories. Its uncertain if Sony will stop shipments to other countries too, but with the rumoured PS4 reveal on the horizon, it’s likely to happen soon.
After spending weeks on top of the UK Chart, Call of Duty: Black Ops II has finally lost its top spot to Far Cry 3. After spending many week in the top 10, Far Cry 3 finally managed to beat off the competition and claim biggest-selling title for the last week of 2012. In fact, Black Ops II has dropped to third place, with FIFA 13 climbing to second position.
Just before the New Year, the US PlayStation Store was updated one last time with new content for gamers. In particular, PlayStation Plus subscribers are able to download two new titles added to the Instant Game Collection: NBA JAM On Fire for the PS3 and Chronovolt for the PS Vita.
New content is available on the North American PlayStation Store this week, including new games added to the PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection. New DLC, themes and game videos have also been added to the store this week, which is also the last update for 2012.
Lots of discounted titles are available on the US PlayStation Store this week, with up to 50% off many titles. New PlayStation Plus content has also been added to the store, adding Retro City Rampage to the Instant Game Collection. New DLC and PS3 themes have also been added to the Store.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II has continued selling well right through Christmas, staying in the top spot for another week. Call of Duty: Black Ops II is officially the number one Christmas game, beating off Far Cry 3 and Hitman: Absolution yet again.
Sony has a nice little treat for PlayStation Plus subscribers this Christmas. This week, the store was updated on Monday, since Tuesday was Christmas day, and Plus subscribers got an early Christmas treat as a result: Retro City Rampage. The game is now part of the Instant Game Collection, available for both the PS Vita and PS3.
The 12th and final Deal of Christmas is now available on the PlayStation Store in Europe. The final deal gives gamers over 50% off Far Cry 3, which has been reduced from £59.99/€69.99 to just £24.99/€34.99. The offer is available for the next 48 hours, until midnight on Christmas Eve (December 24th 2012).
