I'm glad I kept my PSP all these years... Oh wait... Did the star wars battlefront game use PSN? I think it did...
Sony's PSN Apology Includes Free Games
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well, lets take a look at what we are getting. everybody is getting 30 days of ps+ and people who already had it are getting an extra 30 days on top of that. They are offering 5 free games for both the psp and the ps3. and on top of that we are getting identity protection for a year that covers up to one million dollars.A Mad Monk 2 said:
now, keep in mind this is all for 70 million people.
I feel pretty good about it. stop being so ungrateful, they didn't need to do anything.
Interesting, because my "slim" PS3 stopped reading Blu-rays a few months ago. Between that and the downtime, I played a bit of Fat Princess / Castle Crashers, and my daughter finally beat Costume Quest, but for the most part I've been using it as a PS1 with near-infinite "memory cards".. and I've realized that for the most part, the old games are just better. I don't even really miss the damn Blu-ray anymore.
..except for LBP 2 (and, by extension, LBP.. but I can't really go back to its inferior "create" mode now that I've cut my teeth on the cool stuff.. can I?)
Should I take advantage of a free LBP download, since it'll run fine off the hard drive, knowing that I'll probably just start jonesing for the sequel, and likely end up blowing the money on restoring the Blu-ray capability? Or should I wash my hands of modern consoles and keep going as I have been lately: spending my gaming-time and -money on cool card games and board games which bring me together with friends and family?
If they were offering LBP2 for free download instead of the first one, it'd be easy: shelve or sell my other PS3 games, frak the gorram Blu-ray, and have some cake and eat it too.
Uh, but yeah.. regardless of my insignificant "problem", I guess this is a reasonably cool way to "make it up" to people. Infamous is supposed to be pretty good, right? I never really understood why everyone felt so betrayed by the downtime (it was pretty damn easy for me to get a new credit card), but if almost a month of online gaming is so important to people that they'd turn their backs on their liege-lord Ser Sony, I figure a couple of free games will bring them back on bended knee. So, uh.. good job?
..except for LBP 2 (and, by extension, LBP.. but I can't really go back to its inferior "create" mode now that I've cut my teeth on the cool stuff.. can I?)
Should I take advantage of a free LBP download, since it'll run fine off the hard drive, knowing that I'll probably just start jonesing for the sequel, and likely end up blowing the money on restoring the Blu-ray capability? Or should I wash my hands of modern consoles and keep going as I have been lately: spending my gaming-time and -money on cool card games and board games which bring me together with friends and family?
If they were offering LBP2 for free download instead of the first one, it'd be easy: shelve or sell my other PS3 games, frak the gorram Blu-ray, and have some cake and eat it too.
Uh, but yeah.. regardless of my insignificant "problem", I guess this is a reasonably cool way to "make it up" to people. Infamous is supposed to be pretty good, right? I never really understood why everyone felt so betrayed by the downtime (it was pretty damn easy for me to get a new credit card), but if almost a month of online gaming is so important to people that they'd turn their backs on their liege-lord Ser Sony, I figure a couple of free games will bring them back on bended knee. So, uh.. good job?
"Infamous" and "Wipeout HD Fury" for me heheheh!
i've just noticed there's also FREE MOVIE RENTAL !!! where is this ?
i've just noticed there's also FREE MOVIE RENTAL !!! where is this ?
Guess they forgot to cross-check your games list before coming up with a list of free games to give to their millions of customers.Debatra said:
This is actually quite nice. I've been looking everywhere for my physical copy of inFamous, and had almost considered buying a new one; thanks for saving me a trip to the store, Sony. I'll probably pick up Wipeout HD while I'm at it.
I just realize this whole thing is gonna cost Sony billions of dollars if every one on the psn participated , Sony is really really sorry.
I sure as hell hope they change the list up at least a little bit for Australia. I've already got LBP (and LBP2), Dead Nation and Infamous.Sammyjb17 said:
Damn, now I feel like a sucker for buying Dead Nation
I just read some of the T&C and now I feel really sad.
For Germany, InFamous and Dead Nation will be replaced with Super Stardust HD and Hustle Kings. I really feel sorry for any germans looking for these offers, they're really getting the shit end of the stick.
And it's even worse when it comes to PSP games. Instead of Pursuit Force and Killzone Liberation, they get Everybody's Golf and Buzz Junior Jungle things.
Man, and I thought my government was a bunch of strict bastards.
For Germany, InFamous and Dead Nation will be replaced with Super Stardust HD and Hustle Kings. I really feel sorry for any germans looking for these offers, they're really getting the shit end of the stick.
And it's even worse when it comes to PSP games. Instead of Pursuit Force and Killzone Liberation, they get Everybody's Golf and Buzz Junior Jungle things.
Man, and I thought my government was a bunch of strict bastards.
well i have a psp so i know im gonna try LBP for it.
but the other 3 i really have no clue about. i really don't know which one i'll pick
but the other 3 i really have no clue about. i really don't know which one i'll pick
So...if I bought a PS3...would I still get inFamous and LBP? If so, I will be at my local Best Buy...
Seriously, though, I applaud Sony for this move. Giving their best games away for free? Brilliant.
Seriously, though, I applaud Sony for this move. Giving their best games away for free? Brilliant.
Just my 2c on the choices.
The US PS3 lineup has some real gems in it. For those who have never played it, the original PS3 LBP is easily one of the best games ever released for the system. A true classic platformer with a look and feel and sense of fun that has almost never been equaled. Probably the best game single game on that list. Infamous comes up at #2. Another true classic. Wipeout HD is essentially the Pod Races from the Star Wars prequel, Hover racers through tunnels and such. But really really well done. Well worth the effort. I have never really looked at Dead Nation or Super Stardust so I can't speak for them.
On the PSP side Modnation Racers is probably the stronger of the games (at least that I am familiar with). LBP on the PSP is a good game, but it pales in comparison to the full blown PS3 version. If you have to make a choice get LBP on the PS3.
And yeah it really would have been nice if they offered up some classic options like Tactics Ogre or FF Tactics.
The US PS3 lineup has some real gems in it. For those who have never played it, the original PS3 LBP is easily one of the best games ever released for the system. A true classic platformer with a look and feel and sense of fun that has almost never been equaled. Probably the best game single game on that list. Infamous comes up at #2. Another true classic. Wipeout HD is essentially the Pod Races from the Star Wars prequel, Hover racers through tunnels and such. But really really well done. Well worth the effort. I have never really looked at Dead Nation or Super Stardust so I can't speak for them.
On the PSP side Modnation Racers is probably the stronger of the games (at least that I am familiar with). LBP on the PSP is a good game, but it pales in comparison to the full blown PS3 version. If you have to make a choice get LBP on the PS3.
And yeah it really would have been nice if they offered up some classic options like Tactics Ogre or FF Tactics.
Wow.
You know, there isn't really any question that Sony screwed up big time, and the sad thing is that, regardless of how well they reform their security, the only way this little incident will be fully made up for in the public mind is for it to never happen again. And forever is a long time.
But this is an extremely generous incentive, and as far as working your way back into gamers' good graces goes, Free Stuff is a pretty damn good start. I know what two games I'll be getting, and I'll be grateful for them. Stay classy, Sony.
And stop hiding your keys under your doormat.
You know, there isn't really any question that Sony screwed up big time, and the sad thing is that, regardless of how well they reform their security, the only way this little incident will be fully made up for in the public mind is for it to never happen again. And forever is a long time.
But this is an extremely generous incentive, and as far as working your way back into gamers' good graces goes, Free Stuff is a pretty damn good start. I know what two games I'll be getting, and I'll be grateful for them. Stay classy, Sony.
And stop hiding your keys under your doormat.
I too would rather see DLC too. I'd love to play the Stacking expansion. Either that or be able to get a PSOne game, that way I could get SotN a FOURTH time!wooty said:
Anyway, I suppose that deal is good enough, though I do already own the two games that would interest me.