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PlayStation Plus Free Games April 2018

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Sony has just unveiled their next line-up of PlayStation Plus free games April 2018, which seems to be a mix of gems and dusty stones.

On the PlayStation 4, we have Mad Max, the action-adventure open-world based on the popular anti-hero from the Australian film series, as Max seeks revenge on dangerous raiders while also engaging in vehicular combat to survive the post-apocalyptic world. And TrackMania Turbo, a racing game that has players zooming across 200 different tracks across four different locations while performing stunts for those extra points.

For the PlayStation 3, there’s In Space We Brawl, a twin-stick shooter featuring space battles with up to four players. And Toy Home, another racing game, this one involving a toy car in a search for coins and hidden medals while performing stunts and reaching the next checkpoint before the timer runs out.

And on the PlayStation Vita, there’s 99Vidas, a brawler with references to 80’s and 90’s culture in a classic 18-bit style. And Q-Bert Rebooted, the classic arcade game which features new enemies, power-ups, and playable characters as you hop your way clearing blocks while avoiding enemies. Both 99Vidas and Q-Bert Rebooted are cross-plat with the PS3 and PS4.

Among the freebies for April, Mad Max, TrackMania Turbo, and 99Vidas have Platinum trophies to unlock. Mad Max is fairly average in terms of difficulty, though will require around 70 hours of gameplay. Also, it should be noted that since Toy Home was released in 2007 before trophy support, the game has no trophies to unlock.

PlayStation Plus Free Games March 2018

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Perhaps it was a means to ease the blow of Sony‘s earlier announcement regarding dropping PS3 and Vita games from their list of freebies, or a way to boost those memberships at the end of the fiscal year (which traditionally ends in March, here in Japan). Whatever the reason, Sony has some great titles for their PlayStation Plus free games March 2018.

For the PlayStation 4, there’s Bloodborne, the action RPG set in a Gothic, Victorian era by the same makers as the Dark Souls series. And Ratchet & Clank, the platforming action sci-fi adventure and remake from the original PS2 title.

On the PlayStation 3, we’ve got Legend of Kay Anniversary, a remaster of the original PS2 title featuring martial art combat, platforming, and puzzle solving as we follow the exploits of a hotheaded young cat named Kay. And Mighty No. 9, a 2D side-scrolling action shooter set in the same classic style as the Mega Man series. Mighty No. 9 is also a cross-plat with the PS4.

Finally, the PlayStation Vita will be getting Claire: Extended Cut, a story-driven psychological horror, where the protagonist Claire is on her way to visit her sick mother when she inadvertently finds herself in a dark world filled with mystery. And Bombing Busters, an action battle game in the spirit of Bomberman, where players help a scientist dispose of the random critters by blowing them up. Both Claire: Extended Cut and Bombing Busters are cross-play with the PS4.

Excluding Bombing Busters, all free games for March 2018 have Platinum trophies to unlock. Among them, Ratchet & Clank is by far the easiest, particularly for those with experience in the series, requiring about 20 hours of gameplay. Also, Claire: Extended Cut is not particularly difficult if following closely to a guide, and needs only 5-6 hours. Also, both Mighty No. 9 and Legend of Kay Anniversary is rather average in terms of difficulty and requires 30 hours. While Bloodborne is a fantastic title, expect some rather challenging trophies and about 60-70 hours of your time.

Sony is Dropping Free PS3 and Vita Games from PlayStation Plus

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PlayStation Plus members should be receiving an email notification announcing that Sony is dropping free PS3 and Vita games from PlayStation Plus, which will take effect next year in February 2019.

Sony stated that in February 2019, PlayStation Plus members will continue to receive two PS4 titles each month – but no other titles. Previously downloaded freebies will not be lost, however.

“Many of our fans are playing on the PS4 platform,” stated Sony. “With the increasingly vast number of PS4s in homes around the world. We’ll continue to prioritize the benefits you receive through your PS Plus membership, such as online multiplayer, online game save storage, PS4 monthly games, and exclusive PS Store discounts across content and network services.”

This may come as a blow to trophy hunters who enjoyed those occasional easy Platinum trophies on the PS3 and Vita. However, while Sony didn’t specify, we may anticipate the occasional free PlayStation VR title in the mix, based on their recent pattern.

PlayStation Plus Free Games February 2018

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Spring is in the air (in some countries, anyway) and so too, is the next announced line-up for PlayStation Plus Free Games February 2018, with loads of Platinum trophies to keep us trophy hunters busy. These titles will be available on Tuesday, February 6.

On the PlayStation 4, there’s Knack, a platforming action-adventure and one of the original launch titles on the PS4, where players control a golem-like creature that can grow in size through the power of ancient relics, in order to combat the invading goblin army. And RiME, a puzzle adventure where a young boy finds himself washed-up on the shores of a mysterious island ripe for exploration.

For the PlayStation 3, there’s Mugen Souls Z, a J-RPG with anime “hentai” qualities, and part of the Mugen Souls series. And Spelunker HD, the classic 80’s title brought back in HD with its platforming fun and one-hit death challenges as you explore caves in search of treasure.

Finally, on the PlayStation Vita, we have Exiles End, a side-scrolling action adventure involving a mercenary sent down to a remote mining planet in search of a missing descendant to a vast corporation. And Grand Kingdom, an RPG where a troop of mercenaries have gotten involved in a great war with whichever nation pays the most handsomely. Grand Kingdom is also a cross-plat with the PS4.

With the exception of Exiles End, ALL PlayStation Plus Free Games February 2018 have Platinum trophies to unlock. Among them, RiME is by far the easiest and only requires 6-10 hours, depending on whether or not you follow a walkthrough. Also, while Spelunker HD requires more patience and memorization than skill, its Platinum can be earned in 18-20 hours. Also, unlocking 100& of the trophies on Exiles End is not particularly challenging and only needs about 8-10 hours of gameplay.

PlayStation Plus Free Games January 2018

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New Year’s is upon us, and Sony has some great titles lined up for the PlayStation Plus Free Games January 2018 with a blend of triple-A titles and easy Platinums, to keep us busy over the holidays. The free games will be available on Tuesday, January 2.

For the PlayStation 4, there’s Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the 2016 cyberpunk first-person shooter where Adam Jensen uses his augmented abilities to stop a terrorist organization. And Batman: The Telltale Series, the point-and-click graphic adventure where a stolen encrypted data drive leads Batman on a spiral of trouble for both him and his alter ego Bruce Wayne.

On the PlayStation 3, there’s Sacred 3, the 2014 hack-and-slash where players select from a variety of classes and set out to defeat the oppressive ruler of Ashen Empire. And The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, a comical point-and-click fantasy adventure where a gnome, human, elf princess, and a strange creature must work together to defeat whatever magical force is turning castles into dollhouses.

And for the PlayStation Vita, there’s Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness, a visual novel set in a dystopian future Tokyo where a personality scanner known as the Psycho-Pass is able to predict the tendency of someone committing a crime. And Uncanny Valley, a survival-horror involving the exploration of an isolated facility. Both Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness and Uncanny Valley are cross-plat on the PlayStation 4.

In addition, PlayStation Plus members will also be able to get the PS VR title Starblood Arena for free. This game will remain a free download until March 6.

Among the PlayStation Plus Free Games January 2018, all titles have Platinum trophies to unlock, with the exception of Uncanny Valley. Of these, Batman: The Telltale Series is by far the easiest, since the Platinum is guaranteed simply for playing the game from beginning to end, which only takes roughly 8 hours. Also, both The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 and Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness are easy Platinums if following a guide, each requiring about 20 hours.

Meanwhile, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided shouldn’t prove too difficult for those who already experienced unlocking the Platinum in the prequel, requiring only a guide, some skills, and about 45 hours of your time. Also, unlocking 100% of the trophies on Uncanny Valley is not too difficult, and requires less than 8 hours of gameplay.

Sacred 3 however, has some online trophies which can be challenging and time consuming without boosting.