Massive Sale on US and UK PlayStation Stores; 'Destiny,' 'Call of Duty,' 'FIFA' And More Deeply Discounted
One of the best things about being a modern gamer is the never-ending deluge of cheap games. Whether it is via the Humble Bundle or a Steam Sale, there are always cheap games available somewhere. Sony's U.S. and U.K. blogs have both announced a spate of PlayStation sales that are likely to have gamers reaching for their wallets and complaining about their backlogs.
The U.S. and U.K. PlayStation Store's have put up a massive list of AA blockbusters and indie titles for sale. The discounts are deep and varied; and can span PS3, PS4 and PS Vita. Here is a breakdown of some of the biggest games available on PS4.
"Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Day Zero Edition" The newest entry in Activision's blockbuster "Call of Duty" franchise, "Advanced Warfare" shakes up the series significantly. Players are strapped into mechanically powered exo-suits and enlisted by a shadowy private military corporation run by megalomaniacal CEO, Jonathan Irons. The title is available on PS4 and PS3, at a reduced PS Plus price of U.S. $39.59.
"Destiny" Bungie's follow-up to "Halo puts players in the shoes of a Guardian, fighting to push back the tide of the rising darkness. A fast-paced and addictive first-person shooter with tight controls and gorgeous visuals. "Destiny" is on sale on PS4 and PS3 at a reduced PS Plus price of US $39.59.
"Far Cry 4" Ubisoft's latest addition to the "Far Cry" series takes players to the snowy mountaintops of Kyrat in the Himalayas. Equip a wing suit, load up on some ammo and wage war against a corrupt regime. Far Cry 4 is an open-world first person shooter with a sense of humour and a lot of attitude. It's on sale for PS4 and PS3 at a reduced PS Plus price of U.S. $39.59.
"Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition" a 2014 remaster of Lara's 2013 reboot, it runs and looks better than the original release. The game reintroduces Lara Croft as a more believable, more nuanced character than previous games. Combat takes more of a central focus than usual and while there aren't quite as many tombs to raid and puzzles to solve as in classic "Tomb Raider," it is nevertheless a great time. "Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition" is on sale on PS4 for a price of £11.99/€14.99 until Feb 25.
That is not all about PS4 titles on sale though, you will also be able to pick up "Dragon Age: Inquisition," "Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls," "FIFA 15" and many more at a reduced price. It's also a great chance to pick up smaller, critically acclaimed games like "Hohokum" and "The Walking Dead."
As Push Square states, the U.K. sale is particularly welcoming to PS Vita owners, who just might need to invest in a bigger memory card. In total there are nearly 200 games available, including titles like PS Vita gems like "Luftrausers," "Gravity Rush" "Persona 4: Golden," "Tearaway" and much, much more. PS3 owners also have a wide range of titles to choose from, highlights include "Batman: Arkham City," "Child of Light," "Catherine" and a raft of other titles.
This is just a sampling of the games available during this absolutely massive sale, so be sure to check out the full list of titles for sale on the U.S. Store and the U.K. Store. Game Informer reports that there are also a number of movies on sale on the U.S. PlayStation Store. While the U.K. PlayStation Store isn't offering movies, there are a lot more games posted for sale.
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