PlayStation®Plus turns up the heat this July

SYDNEY, Monday 24^th June -  Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) has confirmed the July line-up for PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus) will include hit titles Battlefield 3™ for PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus for PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita), available to members from July 4^th in Australia.

Step into the role of an elite U.S. Marine in Battlefield 3™ on PS3 and experience heart-pounding single player missions and competitive multiplayer action across diverse locations from around the globe. Tackle combat on claustrophobic streets, metropolitan downtowns, and varied landscapes in the US, Europe, and Middle East. Powered by the innovative technology of Frostbite 2, Battlefield 3 takes the thrill of a first person shooter to a whole new level.

With PAYDAY™ The Heist, you are tasked to ‘cash in before you cash out’ in this action filled first person shooter game for the PlayStation®Network. Players take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”. Navigate diverse urban settings with three partners in crime—controlled by either A.I. or your best buddies in co-op multiplayer. Load out with an array of weaponry and equipment as you embark on a spectacular crime spree through six high-stake heists, including banks robberies, prisoner extractions and armoured car hijackings.

Enter gang territory in open world action-adventure Saints Row: The Third on PS3. Years after taking Stilwater for their own, the Third Street Saints have evolved from street gang to household brand name with Saints sneakers, Saints energy drinks and Johnny Gat bobble head dolls all available at a store near you. The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute. Refusing to kneel to the Syndicate, you take the fight to a new city.

If it is gaming on-the-go you’re after, grab your PS Vita and get stuck into one of the highest rated action games of all time that is now back and better than ever. Experience a new way to play Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus with motion and touch controls, lots of content, and new challenges to test even the toughest ninja. For centuries, the Dragon Ninjas have protected the world and kept safe the most powerful weapons: the Dark Dragon Blade and the Dragon Sword, but now a powerful evil arises that will test the might of the ninjas. Take Dragon Sword in hand as the young Ryu Hayabusa, and journey to the farthest reaches of the world and beyond to cut down the malevolent fiends!

Prepare to join the ultimate special forces squad in Unit 13™ on PS Vita. Your next deployment could take you anywhere, at any time. Play through scenarios that echo real-life news headlines and infiltrate some of the most challenging war zones a soldier can ever face. Offering dual analog control, Unit 13™ delivers constant pinpoint precision in the heat of battle. With a new mission sent to your PS Vita system every single day, there’s always a fresh challenge waiting to be met head-on.

PS Plus provides members with access to top-rated games* on PS3 and PS Vita throughout the course of their subscription.  PS Plus members also receive an array of exclusive features and access, including 2GB cloud storage (1G for PS3 & 1G for PS Vita ) for game saves which will be welcomed by subscribers keen to take advantage of the Instant Game Collection. Automatic updates and beta access, as well as a huge collection of exclusive dynamic themes and PlayStation®Network avatars, makes PS Plus the place to be in 2013.

A PS Plus subscription is AUD$19.95 for a 90 day subscription or AUD$69.95 for a one-year subscription.

*Top-rated is based on a meta-critic rating of 70+

Make it an even better June with PlayStation®Plus

SYDNEY, 16^TH May 2013 - Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) has today announced the June line-up for PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus) subscribers including hit title Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, as well as two excellent new catalogue releases Demon's Souls and ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection. These brand new additions will be available to download from May 30^th.

Immerse yourself in the ancient world of Amalur and its 10,000 years of magical history in the action-packed tale Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, created by acclaimed New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore. Take destiny into your own hands as you combat your way through this vast and vibrant world as envisioned by the visionary creator of Spawn and much-admired artist, Todd McFarlane.

In Demon's Souls you are summoned by a mysterious maiden as the last hope for humanity to take on a mighty demon horde that has taken over the kingdom of Boletaria, after a terrible curse was mistakenly unleashed by King Allant the XII whilst in search of greater powers. Prepare for a battle that has so far defeated all other realm champions as you set out on this epic journey to save the Kingdom from a fate worse than death.

ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection brings two exciting worlds to PS Plus ready for fans to explore. Adopt the role of ICO, a young boy who finds himself imprisoned by the people of his village inside the walls of a menacing castle before joining forces with a young girl named Yorda as she attempts to escape in ICO. Take on the role of a young man named Wander in Shadow of the Colossus as you journey through an enchanted land, battling 16 enormous beasts known as the Colossi in order to restore the life of a girl named Mono, whose soul is trapped in this haunting world.

For gamers on-the-go, grab your PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) and transport yourself to lush forests in the cartoon-quality action title Rayman Origins. Alternatively, weave through airborne mazes as you avoid falling coconuts in Coconut Dodge HD, both available on PS Plus from 6^th June.

PS Plus provides subscribers with access to top-rated games* on PS3 and PS Vita, extending the service to two platforms for a single price of AUD$69.95 for a one-year subscription. Additionally, 90 day subscriptions are also available at AUD$19.95 giving users access to the same fantastic titles and great PlayStation®Store discounts.

PS Plus subscribers receive an array of exclusive features, including 2GB cloud storage (1G for PS3 & 1G for PS Vita ) for game saves which will be welcomed by subscribers keen to take advantage of the Instant Game Collection. Automatic updates and beta access, as well as a huge collection of exclusive dynamic themes andPlayStation®Network avatars, makes PS Plus the place to be in 2013.

Whats news for Playstation Plus for May

SYDNEY, 18^TH April 2013 - Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) has today confirmed the May line-up for PlayStation^®Plus (PS Plus) subscribers which features impressive titles such as Hitman: Absolution, Catherine and MALICIOUS heading your way on May 2^nd, when each of thesePlayStation^®3 (PS3) titles will be available to download.

Take on the moral dilemma of Agent 47 in Hitman: Absolution as he is faced with the most complex contract of his career. Forced to choose between the wishes of his agency or the life of his acquaintance, he’ll need to use all of his skills to survive and uncover the truth.

After several unexplained deaths in the city, things begin to take a dark turn for Kevin in the psychological horror adventure Catherine, when he has a strange encounter with an irresistible woman and his nightmares turn into a dreadful reality.

Enter a world of chaos in the unusual action title MALICIOUS in which the Kingdom of Santville lies in pieces and traitorous King Eldrake's forces have been slain. You are a spirit vessel summoned by the prophets to battle the dark force that has emerged and come to be known as the MALICIOUS.

If you like to game on the go, then grab your PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) and enjoy the unique shoot 'em up hit Sine Mora, which will be available on PS Plus from 9^th May. Alternatively, prepare to be impressed by the ultra-sharp and stylish visuals in the innovative space-age shooter Velocity Ultra HD,available from the 16^th May.

PS Plus provides subscribers with access to top-rated games* on PS3 and PS Vita throughout the course of the subscription. Gamers also have access to great PlayStation®Store discounts as part of their subscription package.

PS Plus subscribers receive an array of exclusive features and access, including 2GB cloud storage (1G for PS3 & 1G for PS Vita ) for game saves which will be welcomed by subscribers keen to take advantage of the Instant Game Collection. Automatic update and beta access, as well as a huge collection of exclusive dynamic themes and PlayStation®Network avatars, makes PS Plus the place to be in 2013.

PS Plus is also available on PS Vita, extending the service to two platforms for a single price of AUD$69.95 for a one-year subscription or AUD$19.95 for a 90 day subscription will give users the same fantastic features including exclusive access, special features and huge discounts.

Mass Effect 3 confirmed for March PlayStation Plus content‏

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) has confirmed that from 7^th March, for one month only, PlayStation Plus subscribers will have the opportunity to download acclaimed action RPG Mass Effect 3 as part of their Instant Games Collection.
 
Developed by the very talented team at Bioware, this title completes the franchise in stunning form. The game plunges you into an all-out galactic war to take back earth from a terrifying enemy. In addition, SCE has teamed up with publisher EA to offer great discounts on both Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 for both Plus members and standard users.
 
Also available to download from 7^th March is the beautifully designed fighter Dead or Alive 5 from Tecmo Koei. Featuring a range of game modes, the game picks up two years after the destruction of the tri-tower – headquarters and symbol of DOATEC. Helena Douglas has begun the task of rebuilding DOATEC, this time with the aim of using its technology for peaceful ends. Now in the same position once held by her father, Helena has announced that she intends to hold the fifth Dead or Alive tournament.

Entering PS Plus in March:

·        7^th March: Mass Effect 3 ·        7^th March: Dead or Alive 5 ·        7^th March: Joe Danger 2 ·        14^th March: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection ·        21^th March: Puddle