Sony's PSN Apology Includes Free Games

[ShadowKatt]

Boy, this would be sweet.

IF I could download it. But every time I try to go to the Playstation Store, it's "Currently down for maintainance".

If they can keep it "down for maintainance" for the next 30 days, they don't actually have to give anything away.

 

[Therumancer]

Well, I must say this is pleasant news, especially given what I was saying earlier about no ETA on the store, and my suspicians that they were counting down the "free" plus membership.

 

[mysecondlife]

Darn, the only one out of all of the PS3 list I don't have is Dead Nation. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers.

Though for those who want some of those, I'd recommend inFamous and WipeoutHD+Fury. Both are fantastic, especially WipeoutHD with it's sublime presentation.

Since you said you have Super Stardust HD, and no one here seems to want it... how did you like that game?

If you enjoy anything like Geometry wars, you'd probably love SuperStardustHD. The music and tech-y kind of feel to it is great, but I have a hard time recommending it as it doesn't have too much replay value outside of just trying to beat your highscore over and over. I'd go for one of the more meatier games like inFamous, LBP, or Wipeout, but SuperStardustHD is still a good choice to go with.

Dead Nation and Wipeout seems like a popular combination.

I could also try and see if I can sign up for another account and get the rest.. worth a try!

Anyways, thanks for the reply!

 

[ScottocS]

Infamous and Wipeout HD Fury for me XD
(already own LBP and don't have an interest in Dead Nation and don't have a PSP).

It sucks for the people who have already bought said games, but if I can make the assumption you can afford to have bought them, wouldn't this time be a great opportunity to take advantage of the PSN+ discounts (depending on the offerings)? :S

 

[x-machina]

The only games that hold any real interest for me are killzone and infamous but I already bought them. But, I really can't complain about getting free games

 

[Jumplion]

Darn, the only one out of all of the PS3 list I don't have is Dead Nation. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers.

Though for those who want some of those, I'd recommend inFamous and WipeoutHD+Fury. Both are fantastic, especially WipeoutHD with it's sublime presentation.

Since you said you have Super Stardust HD, and no one here seems to want it... how did you like that game?

If you enjoy anything like Geometry wars, you'd probably love SuperStardustHD. The music and tech-y kind of feel to it is great, but I have a hard time recommending it as it doesn't have too much replay value outside of just trying to beat your highscore over and over. I'd go for one of the more meatier games like inFamous, LBP, or Wipeout, but SuperStardustHD is still a good choice to go with.

Dead Nation and Wipeout seems like a popular combination.

I could also try and see if I can sign up for another account and get the rest.. worth a try!

Anyways, thanks for the reply!

Apparently this offer is only for accounts made before April 20, so creating a new account would be useless, though I have no idea.

 

[mysecondlife]

Darn, the only one out of all of the PS3 list I don't have is Dead Nation. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers.

Though for those who want some of those, I'd recommend inFamous and WipeoutHD+Fury. Both are fantastic, especially WipeoutHD with it's sublime presentation.

Since you said you have Super Stardust HD, and no one here seems to want it... how did you like that game?

If you enjoy anything like Geometry wars, you'd probably love SuperStardustHD. The music and tech-y kind of feel to it is great, but I have a hard time recommending it as it doesn't have too much replay value outside of just trying to beat your highscore over and over. I'd go for one of the more meatier games like inFamous, LBP, or Wipeout, but SuperStardustHD is still a good choice to go with.

Dead Nation and Wipeout seems like a popular combination.

I could also try and see if I can sign up for another account and get the rest.. worth a try!

Anyways, thanks for the reply!

Apparently this offer is only for accounts made before April 20, so creating a new account would be useless, though I have no idea.

Yeah.. figured it would be something like that. *scratch head.

 

[zenoaugustus]

Not that I'm disappointed with free games, but I'd much rather have like $50 of free credit on the PSN. Not that I'll complain any further haha. I won't look a few gift games in the mouth. And I'll sure as shit take advantage of that free movie nonsense.

Honestly, I wasn't planning on leaving anyways, so I'm very happy with this.

 

[dibblywibbles]

Yay? I always wanted games I've already played or had little interest in. next time, let me pick the reasonably priced game.

 

[swenson]

That's actually pretty decent of them, after all the trouble their customers have gone through. Good on them for trying to make things right rather than pretend nothing happened.

 

[Kopikatsu]

Soooo...if I were to buy a PS3 and set up a PSN account tomorrow, would I be able to get in on this?

You need a pre-existing PSN account. AKA, one from before they were hacked.

 

[x-machina]

Does anyone know how much infamous and Little Big Planet trade in for at a place like EB Games?(I think EB Games is called gamestop in the US)

I might just turn this apology package into cash

 

[BGH122]

Sadly, a quote from their blog reveals the following:

Access to the 30 days free PS Plus subscription is only available for those countries where PS Plus is offered. You will have access to the PS Plus content planned for May for 30 days. Access to the free games and exclusive features finishes at the end of the 30-day subscription period. Anything you buy with exclusive discounts, dynamic themes and premium avatars are yours to keep forever.

Sounds like they're not giving the games to us at all, they're giving us 30 days free play. Much less enthusiastic now.

 

[Electrogecko]

Soooo...if I were to buy a PS3 and set up a PSN account tomorrow, would I be able to get in on this?

You need a pre-existing PSN account. AKA, one from before they were hacked.

Damn. And I was thinking about buying a PS3 a couple months ago too.
LBP and inFamous are 2 of my most wanted titles for the console, so this would've worked out perfectly.

 

[Kopikatsu]

Does anyone know how much infamous and Little Big Planet trade in for at a place like EB Games?(I think EB Games is called gamestop in the US)

I might just turn this apology package into cash

You can only get it from PSN, so it's impossible to trade it in.

 

[Lyri]

That's pretty sweet. I wonder what Australia will get as well...

Another 6 month localisation waiting time?

Ziiing.

 

[DesiPrinceX09]

I was hoping we would get free DLC as well (as part of this "apology" package) but oh well. I already have inFamous on disk (great game) so I think I'll get Dead nation and maybe LBP (never played it so I think it will be nice).

Also, this apology package sounds great and all but...when is PSN store going to come back for us to enjoy it?

 

[Ignatz_Zwakh]

Its bad that I already own the 2 full retail games on the PS3 list. But Dead Nation and WipeOut HD for free? Ain't gonna turn that up.

Amen to that. Both are games I've wanted for some time, but kept neglecting in favor of other purchases. It feels somehow karmic that they're being thrown our way...at least for me.

 

[kommando367]

Hmmm... I already have Infamous so I think I'll take LBP and check the demos for the other games before deciding.

 

[LittleChone]

Free games?
Free Games?!?