Sony Computer Entertainment's President and Group CEO Andrew House is reflected in the display screen of a PlayStation Vita handheld game console
Sony Computer Entertainment's President and Group CEO Andrew House is reflected in the display screen of a PlayStation Vita handheld game console as he speaks during an interview with Reuters in Makuhari, east of Tokyo September 18, 2014. Sony Corp's game division head said he hopes the unit can raise its profit outlook for a second time this financial year as sales of the latest PlayStation console and subscription services for games and other content far exceed expectations. Reuters/Yuya

PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita players of “Minecraft” can now enjoy the essence of BioWare’s sci-fi game “Mass Effect.” It is a new Mash-Up pack allowing “Minecraft” players to explore Mars Facility, create items and use new textures based from the sci-fi game trilogy.

‘Mass Effect’ Mash-Up Pack DLC For ‘Minecraft’

“Minecraft” for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita has a new DLC based from “Mass Effect” trilogy. According to PlayStation’s official blog site, the “Mass Effect” DLC has two packs - Mash-Up Pack and Pattern Texture Pack - and features the following fresh contents for “Minecraft” players:

- Enter and explore the Mars Facility based from “Mass Effect 3.”

- Create personalised worlds using textures based from “Mass Effect” trilogy.

- Craft new items based from “Mass Effect.”

- New themes user interface and menus.

- 36 new skins available.

- 22 music tracks for exciting battles.

- Decorate “Minecraft” worlds using the Pattern Texture Pack.

- Decorating worlds ranges from bright colours, beautiful patterns and knitted animals.

- Additional themed UI and stylised texture set also available from the Pattern Texture Pack.

- Applying personalised theme is possible for new or previously created “Minecraft” worlds.

According to IGN, “Mass Effect” Mash-Up Pack for “Minecraft” costs $4 while the Pattern Texture Pack costs $1 both available at the PlayStation Store. Xbox players can also purchase the Pattern Texture Pack for $1.

Spring Fever Week 4 Game And Movie Deals

It is the fourth week of Spring Fever at PlayStation Store with the launch of SNK Playmore’s “Metal Slug 3” for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. It is a recreation of the NEO-GEO classic with online gameplay, Cross-Play, Cross-Save and Trophies. PlayStation Store offers the game with 10 per cent discount from March 24 to March 30 at $13.49.

Several “God of War” game titles are also discounted at the PlayStation Store such as “God of War: Collection,” “God of War: Ascension Ultimate DLC Bundle” and “God of War II HD.” For movies, Spring Fever offers discounted prices of “Spider-Man” trilogy, “The Amazing Spider-Man” and “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” for both standard and high definition versions.

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