Next month, Microsoft is actually giving away some pretty decent games through its Games for Gold service – with the highlight undoubtedly being Arkane’s rather excellent Dishonored. PlayStation Plus, meanwhile, has subjectively been getting worse and worse with each month. Will August make up for the previous few months of mediocrity?
According to a random Russian person on the internet (via Gamepur), the game’s that PlayStation Plus subscribers will be getting next month – in Europe at least – will be the eclectic mix that Sony promised. Here’s a look at what we’ll possibly be getting, via somebody who we have absolutely no reason to believe.
Leak PS+ August: PS4 Octodad, The Swapper, PS3 Saints Row 4, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, PSV 1001 Spikes, Atelier Rorona Plus
— Drew Sher (@gray_dev) July 22, 2014
Of course, this is all unconfirmed, unsubstantiated mumbling from the corners of the internet, and could well be a load of twaddle. There are a number of reasons to consider the list faker than Milli Vanilli; for one, Puzzle Game The Swapper is set to be released on August 6 and is part of Sony’s upcoming Play promotion. It’s available to pre-order on the Sony Online Network right now.
The second red flag is Atelier Rorona Plus, which was only released for the Vita a month and a bit ago; if it’s suddenly up for grabs, gratis, it’s going to annoy the heck out of those who have already purchased the game.
The PlayStation 3 offerings however, are quite plausible; Saint’s Row 4 and Blood Dragon are both old and awesome enough to be given away free.
Sony’s usually confirmed the PS+ content by now, but I suspect we’ll have some sort of proper confirmation later today.
Last Updated: July 29, 2014
Umar GAAAAHH!!!
July 29, 2014 at 08:06
I would be over the moon for Atelier Rorona, but I HIGHLY doubt a month old game would be part of the IGC……but……I do hope it is…..
http://shatterheart.net/render/finalfantasy/hope.jpg
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 08:55
When I read Atelier the first thing I thought was “Umar happy”.
Umar GAAAAHH!!!
July 29, 2014 at 09:14
Umar happy….Umar make happy face!!
Umar GAAAAHH!!!
July 29, 2014 at 08:06
I would be over the moon for Atelier Rorona, but I HIGHLY doubt a month old game would be part of the IGC……but……I do hope it is…..
http://shatterheart.net/render/finalfantasy/hope.jpg
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 08:55
When I read Atelier the first thing I thought was “Umar happy”.
Umar GAAAAHH!!!
July 29, 2014 at 09:14
Umar happy….Umar make happy face!!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 08:09
It’s part of a paid subscription service. If you don’t pay for that you don’t get them. Ergo – NOT FREE. I know I’m being pedantic but that annoys the crap out of me. It’s like those late night TV ads – buy this stuff & get this other thing free – IT’S NOT FREE.
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
July 29, 2014 at 08:21
Hehehehe, your pedagogical anal-retentive-ness amuses me.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 29, 2014 at 08:24
Ok how about this: Massive discount as all those games together add up to far more than your yearly sub isn’t it?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 08:25
Yes, that makes me happier.
Umar GAAAAHH!!!
July 29, 2014 at 08:28
We aim to please to you
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 08:29
I should hope so. Don’t make me haul out the can ‘o whoopass.
Umar GAAAAHH!!!
July 29, 2014 at 08:31
That can expired ages ago, time for a coup! Viva comrades VIVA
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 08:38
I’ll cut the first one who tries…
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 08:26
Agreed it isn’t free, it’s theft. One months games pays for the whole years subscription.
Skyblue
July 29, 2014 at 08:50
The games have been less than stellar of late. I also wish they’d adopt the M$ policy of once you’ve made the purchase it’s yours.
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 09:05
Well it’s yours as long as you pay the subscription, which you kinda need if you want to play online and have your saved games backed up on their storage facility. So there’s that as well. Oh and PS+ members get special discounts on games as well. But I see your point. I mean what if the internet dies for a month or two?
HvR - Still dislikes Random.or
July 29, 2014 at 09:11
Will still work as long as your subscription doesn’t expire during that 2 months
Skyblue
July 29, 2014 at 09:53
But the titles do expire after a period of time. Anyway, I’m not complaining too much. I was going to sell some of my disc based titles which appeared on the Playstore but now I’m hesitant. I’m not a hoarder but those exclusives are mine dammit.
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 09:55
They do expire unless you’ve purchased them. Then they are yours.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 08:56
Rubbish – its free! The marketers tell us so…
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
July 29, 2014 at 12:45
First 2 months’s games I got was worth more than my PS + sub. So everything after that is freeeeeee
PG Wackiest
July 29, 2014 at 14:36
I guess it all depends on how the individual regards the plus service, I for one pay for Plus for cloud saves. That is the reason I pay my sub. So with that in mind the IGC is kinda like a “free” bonus, as even without that incentive I would still be paying my sub.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 08:09
It’s part of a paid subscription service. If you don’t pay for that you don’t get them. Ergo – NOT FREE. I know I’m being pedantic but that annoys the crap out of me. It’s like those late night TV ads – buy this stuff & get this other thing free – IT’S NOT FREE.
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
July 29, 2014 at 08:21
Hehehehe, your pedagogical anal-retentive-ness amuses me.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 29, 2014 at 08:24
Ok how about this: Massive discount as all those games together add up to far more than your yearly sub isn’t it?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 08:25
Yes, that makes me happier.
Umar GAAAAHH!!!
July 29, 2014 at 08:28
We aim to please to you
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 08:29
I should hope so. Don’t make me haul out the can ‘o whoopass.
Umar GAAAAHH!!!
July 29, 2014 at 08:31
That can expired ages ago, time for a coup! Viva comrades VIVA
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 08:38
I’ll cut the first one who tries…
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 08:26
Agreed it isn’t free, it’s theft. One months games pays for the whole years subscription.
Skyblue
July 29, 2014 at 08:50
The games have been less than stellar of late. I also wish they’d adopt the M$ policy of once you’ve made the purchase it’s yours.
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 09:05
Well it’s yours as long as you pay the subscription, which you kinda need if you want to play online and have your saved games backed up on their storage facility. So there’s that as well. Oh and PS+ members get special discounts on games as well. But I see your point. I mean what if the internet dies for a month or two?
HvR - Still dislikes Random.or
July 29, 2014 at 09:11
Will still work as long as your subscription doesn’t expire during that 2 months
Skyblue
July 29, 2014 at 09:53
But the titles do expire after a period of time. Anyway, I’m not complaining too much. I was going to sell some of my disc based titles which appeared on the Playstore but now I’m hesitant. I’m not a hoarder but those exclusives are mine dammit.
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 09:55
They do expire unless you’ve purchased them. Then they are yours.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 08:56
Rubbish – its free! The marketers tell us so…
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
July 29, 2014 at 12:45
First 2 months’s games I got was worth more than my PS + sub. So everything after that is freeeeeee
PG Wackiest
July 29, 2014 at 14:36
I guess it all depends on how the individual regards the plus service, I for one pay for Plus for cloud saves. That is the reason I pay my sub. So with that in mind the IGC is kinda like a “free” bonus, as even without that incentive I would still be paying my sub.
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
July 29, 2014 at 08:19
BLAWD DRRRAAAAGAWWWN
Viking Of Science
July 29, 2014 at 09:33
I Predict that “Farcry 4: Blood Dragon 3 – Vietnam War II” Will be released April next year.
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
July 29, 2014 at 08:19
BLAWD DRRRAAAAGAWWWN
Viking Of Science
July 29, 2014 at 09:33
I Predict that “Farcry 4: Blood Dragon 3 – Vietnam War II” Will be released April next year.
Jonah Cash
July 29, 2014 at 08:37
If I can get Saints Row 4 on my PS3 I might just turn the poor thing on for the first time in months!!!
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 08:39
LOL same here.
Jonah Cash
July 29, 2014 at 14:55
The poor thing deserves way better from me….. Oh what am I saying, the PS4 makes me so happy 🙂
Sageville
July 29, 2014 at 09:12
Same for Blood Dragon, I knew my sloth would pay off!
Jonah Cash
July 29, 2014 at 14:54
Heard it was good, if it is free then I will try that as well!! Good on us for playing the long game!!
Jonah Cash
July 29, 2014 at 08:37
If I can get Saints Row 4 on my PS3 I might just turn the poor thing on for the first time in months!!!
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 08:39
LOL same here.
Jonah Cash
July 29, 2014 at 14:55
The poor thing deserves way better from me….. Oh what am I saying, the PS4 makes me so happy 🙂
Sageville
July 29, 2014 at 09:12
Same for Blood Dragon, I knew my sloth would pay off!
Jonah Cash
July 29, 2014 at 14:54
Heard it was good, if it is free then I will try that as well!! Good on us for playing the long game!!
Sageville
July 29, 2014 at 09:12
Blood Dragon! YAAAHHOOOO!
Sageville
July 29, 2014 at 09:12
Blood Dragon! YAAAHHOOOO!
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 09:22
I think Plus has been OK last few months – suppose it is personal taste but what I like about Plus is the fact we get games we may not be aware of and we can try for little risk. One of my favourite games so far has been Resogun – and perhaps I may not have paid the R200-R300 asking price if it wasn’t part of Plus.
And no question MS has upped its game on Gold.
Jonah Cash
July 29, 2014 at 14:57
Trine 2 blew me away!! I loved that game, and my 4 year old girl sat next to me every night for a week to yell at me where to go and what to do!!! The longest time she sat still ever….
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 09:22
I think Plus has been OK last few months – suppose it is personal taste but what I like about Plus is the fact we get games we may not be aware of and we can try for little risk. One of my favourite games so far has been Resogun – and perhaps I may not have paid the R200-R300 asking price if it wasn’t part of Plus.
And no question MS has upped its game on Gold.
Jonah Cash
July 29, 2014 at 14:57
Trine 2 blew me away!! I loved that game, and my 4 year old girl sat next to me every night for a week to yell at me where to go and what to do!!! The longest time she sat still ever….
Milesh Bhana
July 29, 2014 at 10:51
i really hope this isn’t true. SR4.. meh. Was hoping for something a little more awesome for PS3. Give us AC4 dammit! And still we wait for a retail title on PS4.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 12:21
Early days for PS4 – maybe need to wait until a year is up before we see that.
Milesh Bhana
July 29, 2014 at 13:09
first retail PSN+ will be DriveClub, but that’s effectively a demo.
I really hope that’s not a trend for future PSN+ IGC content.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 16:45
I will be buying my Driveclub but yeah it is a rather strange decision that one for Plus.
Milesh Bhana
July 29, 2014 at 10:51
i really hope this isn’t true. SR4.. meh. Was hoping for something a little more awesome for PS3. Give us AC4 dammit! And still we wait for a retail title on PS4.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 12:21
Early days for PS4 – maybe need to wait until a year is up before we see that.
Milesh Bhana
July 29, 2014 at 13:09
first retail PSN+ will be DriveClub, but that’s effectively a demo.
I really hope that’s not a trend for future PSN+ IGC content.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 16:45
I will be buying my Driveclub but yeah it is a rather strange decision that one for Plus.
Darksied
July 29, 2014 at 11:34
It seems we get the indie games that don’t sell good. Here’s an idea.. stop buying downloadable games and we’ll see ps+ worthy games like transistor and trials fusion a lot sooner. Tower fall and strider… really!?
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 12:21
Nothing wrong with Towerfall and Strider – both good games which you wouldn’t necessarily buy…so to get them for price of a one year ain’t half bad.
mrpete987
July 29, 2014 at 16:31
Both games are amazing. It’s sad how closed minded some gamers can be.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 16:45
It is actually – I get many people don’t like certain games but as a gamer you should be happy to be getting a chance to try something for “nothing.”
Stefan
July 30, 2014 at 06:50
Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean there aren’t others who don’t Mr Internet. Towerfall is amazing and Strider was decent.
Darksied
July 29, 2014 at 11:34
It seems we get the indie games that don’t sell good. Here’s an idea.. stop buying downloadable games and we’ll see ps+ worthy games like transistor and trials fusion a lot sooner. Tower fall and strider… really!?
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 12:21
Nothing wrong with Towerfall and Strider – both good games which you wouldn’t necessarily buy…so to get them for price of a one year ain’t half bad.
mrpete987
July 29, 2014 at 16:31
Both games are amazing. It’s sad how closed minded some gamers can be.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 16:45
It is actually – I get many people don’t like certain games but as a gamer you should be happy to be getting a chance to try something for “nothing.”
Stefan
July 30, 2014 at 06:50
Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean there aren’t others who don’t Mr Internet. Towerfall is amazing and Strider was decent.
mrpete987
July 29, 2014 at 16:22
I just don’t get the people who say Plus has been getting worse and worse. I’ve been having tons of fun, and have had tons to play. Too much, actually. Only way you’d say Plus has been sucking is if your gaming tastes are quite narrow and you think a game has to also be available in a box at Gamestop to be worth something.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 16:44
100%
Stefan
July 30, 2014 at 06:48
You hit the nail on the head – I am a PC gamer first, console gamer second and some of the indie stuff that has been coming out has been rather amazing of late (sure there are tons and tons of duds but that is what Steam and user reviews are for – no one forcing you to buy every new thing that pops on either store front).
I die a little every time I hear some console gamer rant on about not wanting indie crap on PS4 when ironically its the indie scene were all the innovation is happening and that if you were to measure crap by AAA standards you would have a landfill of garbage to deal with.
Also these idiots that think they gonna get a game like Killzone – Shadowfall or Knack or Tomb Raider so new into the new generation really ought to spend more time being educated than playing games.
mrpete987
July 29, 2014 at 16:22
I just don’t get the people who say Plus has been getting worse and worse. I’ve been having tons of fun, and have had tons to play. Too much, actually. Only way you’d say Plus has been sucking is if your gaming tastes are quite narrow and you think a game has to also be available in a box at Gamestop to be worth something.
CAE9872
July 29, 2014 at 16:44
100%
Stefan
July 30, 2014 at 06:48
You hit the nail on the head – I am a PC gamer first, console gamer second and some of the indie stuff that has been coming out has been rather amazing of late (sure there are tons and tons of duds but that is what Steam and user reviews are for – no one forcing you to buy every new thing that pops on either store front).
I die a little every time I hear some console gamer rant on about not wanting indie crap on PS4 when ironically its the indie scene were all the innovation is happening and that if you were to measure crap by AAA standards you would have a landfill of garbage to deal with.
Also these idiots that think they gonna get a game like Killzone – Shadowfall or Knack or Tomb Raider so new into the new generation really ought to spend more time being educated than playing games.
Stefan
July 30, 2014 at 06:48
You hit the nail on the head – I am a PC gamer first, console gamer second and some of the indie stuff that has been coming out has been rather amazing of late (sure there are tons and tons of duds but that is what Steam and user reviews are for – no one forcing you to buy every new thing that pops on either store front).
I die a little every time I hear some console gamer rant on about not wanting indie crap on PS4 when ironically its the indie scene were all the innovation is happening and that if you were to measure crap by AAA standards you would have a landfill of garbage to deal with.
Also these idiots that think they gonna get a game like Killzone – Shadowfall or Knack or Tomb Raider so new into the new generation really ought to spend more time being educated than playing games.
Milesh Bhana
July 29, 2014 at 21:58
well at least we know that a part of that rumour is false. The devs for Swapper have confirmed that their game will not be on IGC.
Milesh Bhana
July 29, 2014 at 21:58
well at least we know that a part of that rumour is false. The devs for Swapper have confirmed that their game will not be on IGC.