We told you that US-based PlayStation Plus subscribers would be getting the pretty damned good shooter BioShock Infinite next month for free as part of their subscriptions. You also know that indie scare-fest Outlast was also the free game for PlayStation 4 owners. Neither of those were explicitly confirmed for EU regions. they have been now…but there’s more.
Sony’s confirmed via the European PlayStation Blog that only do subscribers get those two games, they also get the pretty darned awesome Metro: Last Light as well. On top of that, PlayStation Vita owners get Modnation Racers: Road Trip (which is, frankly, a very poor man’s Mario Kart) and Dynasty Warriors Next, which I could skip as well.
You’ll be getting your new games on January 29th on the older platforms, and February 5th on PS4. Remember though, that leaves you with little time to make sure you’ve downloaded all of January’s games. If you have a Vita, make sure to get Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed. Yes, it’s a Mario Kart clone too, but it’s actually rather damned good, and better than Mod Nation i just about every way.
BioShock Infinite, as you know, is the third game in the series, and is a mind-bending shooter with a fantastic setting in the sky. I’m one f those people who enjoyed it, but found it a tad overrated; the “smart” gameplay from BioShock and system shock devolved into being a pure shooter, and I saw the ending coming from a mile away, so its impact was lessened.
Metro: Last Light, sequel to Metro 2033 was also great – even though it also took a few steps back from its predecessor. It’s far easier than 2033, though still rich with atmosphere. Make sure to play it in Russian with English sub-titles for the best experience.
Continuing its Indiestation label, the PS4 gets indie survival horror Outlast. I can’t recommend this game enough though; it’s polished, it’s intense, and it’s flipping frightening. It may not have the budget of AAA, so some models and environments won’t blow you away, but it’s been made by a bunch of people with experience making games like Prince of Persia, Assassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell and Uncharted.
In summary:
Leaving PS Plus
29th January: DmC Devil May Cry
29th January: Remember Me
29th January: Sonic and Allstars Racing Transformed
29th January: Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend
29th January: GTA Liberty City Stories PSP
5th February: Don’t Starve
5th February: RESOGUN
Entering PS Plus
29th January: Metro Last Light
29th January: BioShock Infinite
29th January: Dynasty Warriors Next
29th January: ModNation Racers: Road Trip
5th February: Outlast
Once again, Sony shows how its done. Yes, Microsoft stepped up recently by actually offering a proper game for the Xbox 360 in the way of the fantastic Sleeping Dogs, but with PlayStation Plus, there’s something great for everyone. Every single month. For the price of one new game per year. It still blows my mind – but it does leave me worrying that people are buying fewer games as a result.
If you have a PlayStation system, internet access and enough bandwidth, there’s really no excuse not to have PlayStation Plus.
Last Updated: January 23, 2014
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
January 23, 2014 at 07:50
I have all 3 but I don’t have Playstation Plus, and with the games listed there I’m regretting it.
Hammersteyn
January 23, 2014 at 08:02
R480 a year (last I checked) Pittance in relation to what they give you. Especially if you own all three platforms.
Pieter Kruger
January 23, 2014 at 08:15
Is this the future? Will the decision of which games are offered free ultimately decide the fate of not only those specific game developers but also the specific console? Why not make PSN and Live Gold R2000 a year and never pay for a game ever again? Or let the subscribers vote on what games they want for free?
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 08:44
Because they would all choose CoD? 🙂
Pieter Kruger
January 23, 2014 at 08:48
LOL!
Hammersteyn
January 23, 2014 at 08:17
Games that leave PS+ is still part of your library if you purchased it and you don’t have to download it straight away. I’m a bit confused why the remove the games in the first place though.
I’m still buying a game maybe two every month. I have already played Bioshock and Metro last year. It’s almost like they make titles available that were a hit to begin with.
Pieter Kruger
January 23, 2014 at 08:23
Maybe those developers, having made a killing in profit off these games already is asking less?
Hammersteyn
January 23, 2014 at 08:37
I dunno but it’s a massive bargain none the less. I mean if XBOX or Nintendo had a service like this instead of Sony I would buy those consoles rather
CaptainNemo42
January 23, 2014 at 10:56
I think I figured it out. They’ve already made most of the sales they were going to make. We all know that game sales take a sharp dive a month or two after the release of the game. This is basically to get you to play the game, enjoy it and maybe get the DLC…
Take Borderlands 2 for an example, I didn’t enjoy the first one that much for some reason, I started playing it coop with friends and I’m loving it. Even considering the DLC down the line.
Hammersteyn
January 23, 2014 at 11:04
However they are doing it, it works. Member for life!
JustAnotherGamer
January 23, 2014 at 11:21
It also keeps the multiplayer alive for the paying customers, and in that sense it’s a win-win for all involved.
Melasco
January 23, 2014 at 08:27
I have not played any of those, and I’ve got PS+, so I’m quite happy about this 🙂 My digital collection is massive for PS3…
TiMsTeR1033
January 23, 2014 at 08:29
I really need to get a Ps3 or Ps4 and Ps Plus!!
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 08:45
Ya man. Jason and I want to get a PS3, and with rumours there will be price drops in March we can!
TiMsTeR1033
January 23, 2014 at 08:49
I wonder how much of a drop they will be..
ALKi1234
January 23, 2014 at 08:33
The best of all…. i haven’t played this bioshock nor Metro. So basically the lesson here is if your willing to wait you can play most AAA games for free,busy downloading DMC. Thank U Sony.
Sageville
January 23, 2014 at 09:42
Same, I’m quite excited about Metro, PS+ is really worth it.
FoxOneZA
January 23, 2014 at 09:47
DmC and Remember Me are actually good games if you see them as games 😉
Martin du preez
January 23, 2014 at 08:34
Sony doing it again.
After all they are driven by the by gamers for gamers mantra all the while practicing the Live, Learn and Love lifestyle.
Thank you Sony and thank you Cerny,Yoshi & Kaz.
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 08:44
Wow that is pretty nice. I still need to get to Metro: Last Night, oh the backlog!
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 23, 2014 at 08:47
Hmm I still need to play all 3 of those.
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 08:49
There seems to be a lot of recent hate at Infinite which is total BS. It was loved when it first came out then they decided to follow the crowd. Worth getting.
TiMsTeR1033
January 23, 2014 at 08:51
Is Bs, I still want to get the game, I mean it got great reviews when came out. now bunch of idiots saying its a bad game.
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 08:52
I a not sure what happened to be honest. One moment it’s the flavour of the day, the next hated? Probably a bunch of 4Chan pansies raging because they didn’t understand the ending…
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 23, 2014 at 08:53
I’ve got it, just haven’t played it – you know how it goes on ye olde PC heh.
I don’t have Metro Last Light though – PROGRESS!
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 08:56
I do! 🙂 Oh, by the by, this weekend is a game dev thing at UCT, think William told you about it last time we saw you. If you are keen for lunch at Barrister’s on Sunday and want to pop up to UCT to have a look let me know. You can invite your plus one, you know, your MOM 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 23, 2014 at 09:00
Not even 5 minutes after I decided to be nice to people for the day I get a your mom comment. Sigh.
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 09:06
Tehehehe 😉 I still owe you a LAGZ shooter so get over it 🙂 You keen? It starts tomorrow, will probably also spend some time there on Sat.
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 23, 2014 at 09:09
Sun sounds good – I’d like to see how it all works.
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 09:11
Cool Bro, will let you know more when I do. The thing is a 48 hour development meaning some will actually be sleeping there. Also they offer food to those who have registered but they love people to come and have a look at what they are working on. I think Will is working on a space shooter game, he showed me some of his development the other day using something called Unity. He said ‘You can use this Y axis to create a drift…” and them my eyes crossed 0-O
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 23, 2014 at 09:16
lol yes I know that feeling. “….yes….okay….really?….uh-huh…wow…” Repeat until “conversation” ends.
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 09:22
Lol. Problem is the watering eyes and bleeding nose gives it away… That could just be last Friday though 😉
Hammersteyn
January 23, 2014 at 09:09
Agreed
Rock789
January 23, 2014 at 09:17
Couldn’t agree with you more. Loved it then – still love it now! 🙂 Seriously good game! With, what I thought, an ending worthy of such a mind-bending game. 🙂
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 09:22
Damn skippy it is. Have a look at my conversation with Trev above, let me know if you are keen too 🙂 Nice to catch up.
Rock789
January 23, 2014 at 09:27
Honestly – would love to! But me mum is in town visiting. With work and all, don’t get to see her nearly as often as I should or would like, especially since my dad passed, so it’s great to be able to spend time with her.
If I can get a few hours out, I may just join ya at Barristers. But will let you know. 🙂 We planning on going to Simon’s Town, etc. and having brunch at Imhoff Farm… So depends if we back in time. But would love to join ya.
If I don’t see ya, please tell Will I wish him all the best for the weekend – sure his game will blow some minds again (like last year). 🙂
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 09:31
Totally forgot she was down, my bad! Sure she will love Simon’s Town 🙂
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 23, 2014 at 09:33
lol – denied by a mom again.
RinceThis2014
January 23, 2014 at 09:52
Hint RECEIVED. Next it’ll be Denial by server…
Alex [SS] PsyChoPanthis
January 23, 2014 at 08:55
Ive played Metro and Bioshock already :'(
fred
January 23, 2014 at 08:59
Time to buy another year of ps+ before prices go up due to exchange rate.
DrKiller
January 23, 2014 at 09:00
Can someone please explain how Playstation Plus work? From what I’ve heard in the past, if I join PS+ now, then I have access to all the free games on there.. But this is the first time that I’ve heard about “leaving PS+”. Are all games just there for a limited time? And lets say I got DMC (the one that is leaving), can I then not play it anymore next month? Or can I play it as long as I got the game on the console or how does it work?
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 23, 2014 at 09:05
If you enter now, you can only download the games that are currently on rotations – so you’d be able to get the games that are there now – none of the games that were previously on. If you had plus, and “purchased” any of the free games over the past while, they’d be in your download list, waiting to be downloaded and played whenever.
DrKiller
January 23, 2014 at 09:07
Do you know how long games remain free on PS+?
Spathi
January 23, 2014 at 09:08
It differs from game to game.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 23, 2014 at 09:12
Generally, they’re up on rotation for a month.- but the games are free to you as long as you have an active subscription. For less than R500 a year, it’s a flippen no brainer.
DrKiller
January 23, 2014 at 09:15
I agree that PS+ is a no brainer, but getting a console with a shitty controller seems to be standing in my way 😛
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 23, 2014 at 09:17
One gets used to it.
DrKiller
January 23, 2014 at 09:18
Thats like saying you get used to McDonalds food.. no no no! I’m a man with standards 😛
Rock789
January 23, 2014 at 09:21
Are you sure? I mean you do own a Mazda… :p
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 23, 2014 at 09:21
Standards, and no free games. 😛
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
January 23, 2014 at 10:14
Do yourself a favour. Go to a store that is demoing the PS4, or a friend’s place and see how you like the controller after an hour.
I love it.
DrKiller
January 23, 2014 at 10:20
I had both PS4 controllers and Xbox One controllers in my hand before… The Xbox One controller is perfect 🙂
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
January 23, 2014 at 10:29
But you don’t need a controller for X1!! YOU CAN USE KINECT OMG!
Spathi
January 23, 2014 at 09:07
Also, for long as you have an active subscription, you’ll be able to play all the games you’ve purchased, even if they are not currently on rotation. If your subscription ends, you can’t play them until you have resubscribed. Any discounts you get through PSN+ is obviously not affected by your subscription ending.
TL;DR – Get PSN+
Edit: Was supposed to be for DrKiller 🙂
DrKiller
January 23, 2014 at 09:17
I dont have a PS, so can’t just “get PSN+” 😛 I’ll see what happens in the future.. Its just that controller!!!
Spathi
January 23, 2014 at 09:21
Buy the grips for R 50 and the trigger extensions for R 20 or something and you’ll be fine, not that the controller bothers me personally!
Milesh Bhana
January 23, 2014 at 09:39
yeah, compared to the xbox controller, the PS3 is kinda shite. (especially for FPS games)
I ended up buying on of these.
http://www.gioteck.com/products/playstation-3/controllers-ps3/gc-2/
Massive improvement imo.
DrKiller
January 23, 2014 at 09:42
It’s good to see there is atleast one person that understands me! 🙂
Do you get something like this for the PS4 as well? And where would you buy these things?
FoxOneZA
January 23, 2014 at 09:44
Yes. Buy a PS+ sub you mean?
DrKiller
January 23, 2014 at 09:46
No, this controller that Milesh was speaking of
FoxOneZA
January 23, 2014 at 09:49
BT Games or Musica. It’s like R300. The triggers are like the 360’s but just the feel is a bit flimsy. Still better than the PS3 controller.
CAE9872
January 23, 2014 at 09:56
I understand the PS3 controller issue – I am a big racing fan and it sucked using the L2/R2 triggers. BUT got me some grips and it truly is the best thing I did….R50 or so. Hell got 2 different ones to see what I liked (both work). Works just as nicely for FPS games.
However, the PS4 controller, if you wondering is MILES ahead of the PS3 one. It just works!
Rikus
January 23, 2014 at 10:00
You wouldn’t need anything like that for the PS4. The controller is great…well except for battery life, so you might want one as a spare.
Pieter Kruger
January 23, 2014 at 09:07
As long as you keep paying your PSN+ subscription you will always be able to play those games as I understand it!
Milesh Bhana
January 23, 2014 at 09:20
Awesome list this month!
Another tip: If you don’t have a PS4 yet, you can go to the website and “buy” the PS4 games so that you already own them when they go out of rotation. So when you do have a PS4 you’ll already own those games.
(Going to the PS Store from a PS3 only shows you PS3/Vita games, so you need to use the website to accept the PS4 freebies)
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 23, 2014 at 09:24
good tip! 🙂
ALKi1234
January 23, 2014 at 09:32
The link: https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-za/home/games
rooislangwtf
January 23, 2014 at 13:39
I have Resogun egging me on to buy a PS4 🙁 but I have a strict don’t buy launch consoles policy thanks to the 360.
FoxOneZA
January 23, 2014 at 09:40
It might be true that people are buying fewer games. Look at the last round of gaming specials. Most of the year old games were sitting at R400+.
ALKi1234
January 23, 2014 at 09:44
Truth be told. I’ll “purchase” all the free PS+ games on offer but i barley play 10% of them.
Rikus
January 23, 2014 at 09:45
Guys, are you sure Sonic and Allstars Racing Transformed is free on PS+? Maybe I am just blind or in dire need of coffee, but I cannot seem to find it. The only one I find is the full price one.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 23, 2014 at 09:49
It’s the Vita version only.
Rikus
January 23, 2014 at 09:52
I am looking at the VIta version, but mine shows R449.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 23, 2014 at 09:52
Odd..cos I grabbed it off PS Plus. Got a ZA account.
Rikus
January 23, 2014 at 09:54
Funny because I also have a ZA account. Will access the store via the Vita tonight. Maybe something is a bit fishy on my account.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 23, 2014 at 09:55
Worth a shot, because it was /definitely/ free.
CaptainNemo42
January 23, 2014 at 11:04
I grabbed it as well. Just wondering, is it worth it?
fred
January 23, 2014 at 10:22
I got it for free about 2 months ago
CAE9872
January 23, 2014 at 09:52
Remember its the Vita version that’s free. The PS3 version is probably full price.
FoxOneZA
January 23, 2014 at 09:52
PS+ sub and a 2mbps uncapped package from Incredible Connection for R99 is all you need.
Rock789
January 23, 2014 at 10:00
Speaking of great specials, have you seen this week’s XBox Live specials for Gold members? I have a UK account, but sure they apply for all: (prices in pounds)
Dark Souls – 4.49 (about R81.00)
The Witcher 2 – 3.49 (about R63.00)
Final Fantasy XIII-2 – 3.49 (about R63.00)
Those first 2 are just insane! I think the Witcher 2 one must be the bargain of the century! 🙂 Too bad I already own the top 2…
Lydon McG
January 23, 2014 at 10:19
I’m worried about Outlast…I’m a big wuss 😛
SevenSith
January 23, 2014 at 10:21
Can’t wait!
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
January 23, 2014 at 10:27
I honestly plan on just playing PS+ games if I ever get a PS4
Micha
January 23, 2014 at 10:40
Any idea why PS+ EU dropped from 3 ps3 games to 2?
veggiesaurus ZA
January 23, 2014 at 10:41
nooooo…. resogun leaving ps+…everyone had better grab it ASAP
veggiesaurus ZA
January 23, 2014 at 10:43
Aren’t all PS+ games (other than new releases such as Don’t Starve, Outlast etc) supposed to be +70% on metacritic?
Rikus
January 23, 2014 at 11:28
are there games on PS+ that received a lower score?
Mathias
January 23, 2014 at 11:06
Wow, can this dead horse handle any more beating?
Rikus
January 23, 2014 at 11:11
Seems like either you don’t have PS+ or a Playstation at all. I, and many other people here, like knowing which games are coming to PS+.
Mathias
January 23, 2014 at 11:16
I’m not referring to your inhability to google stuff, but to the headline and the “Yes, Sony’s the best ever!” attitude. I mean, we all know Sony’s been doing great with its plus subscription after the hacking, and I respect it because it offers a wide variety of games for people that might not be able to purchase them, but it’s bad enough with the fanboys already as it is to keep giving them “hey, look, Sony still cares for you: THE GAMER!” headlines…
And no, I don’t have either PS+ or Xbox Live Gold, in case you care that much. I quit paying on consoles a long time ago, after they ran out of exclusives I gave a damn about. Maybe when Dark Souls 2 arrives I’ll pay for a month of any online subscription to play while it arrives on PC, and if that’s the case I’ll let you know!
Rikus
January 23, 2014 at 11:22
My ability to Google, or lack thereof, has nothing to do with it. This is a gaming site reporting on gaming news and the stuff coming to PS+ is news some people care about.
Also, I don’t think it is a matter of Sony is the best ever, it is a matter of showing gamers what great value PS+ really is.
Also also, sorry to hear you quit playing consoles. You are missing out on some great titles, but that is only a matter of opinion.
Also also also, it seems like you took my comment personally. It really wasn’t aimed at an insult. Neither is this one. It is only my opinion and you have the right to have yours.
Mathias
January 23, 2014 at 11:28
Nah, I don’t take comments personally. I used to, though, a long time ago. But still, I think it’s great people realize the great value of PS+, I just don’t agree with presenting it as “They know what they’re doing” or “Ha! Microsoft Games with Gold could learn from this!”, because 1) Won’t happen and 2) It doesn’t help at all with the almost hopeless console war.
And I played consoles until GTA V, playing The Last of Us and Gears of War: Judgement (which I regret), and really there’s no other game I care about apart from Dark Souls 2. And yes, they’re opinions, and I think it’s great that Sony’s doing this. I just don’t think it should be presented as a competition every month.
FoxOneZA
January 23, 2014 at 11:37
It’s typical sensationalism to attract the crowd. I can already predict next month’s PS+ headlines -____-
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
January 23, 2014 at 11:44
Meanwhile on Xbox Live… a single tumble-weed blows across a dusty road!
However, one thing I don’t like about PSN+ is that you must connect your devices to the internet, once in a while. In other words, it has to “call home” for your apps to work, otherwise your games just doesn’t work. I found this out the hard way while gallivanting along the South coast, with nothing but a pair of board-shorts and my PSVita.
Remember when Microsoft took flack for their “call-home” DRM? Yeah… Sony snuck it in ever so quietly.
http://gifs.gifbin.com/052011/1304618376_tumbleweed-gif.gif