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PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2017

Editorial Team

It’s that time of the month again, when Sony unveils their next line-up for PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2017.

On the PlayStation 4, there’s Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, the next installment in Solid Snake’s adventures following Ground Zeroes and a prequel to the original Metal Gear titles. Also, there’s Amnesia: Collection, a 2-in-1 which includes the original 2010 survival horror The Dark Descent, and the 2013 title A Machine for Pigs.

For the PlayStation 3, there’s Monster Jam: Battlegrounds, where players race and crush their way to victory in behemoth monster trucks. And Hustle Kings, the billiards title which is also compatible with the Move controller and includes 3D functionality to truly feel like you’re at a pool hall.

Finally, on the PlayStation Vita, there’s Hue, the award winning puzzle adventure involving a journey through a grey land and discovering colored fragments. And Sky Force Anniversary, a revamp of the classic vertical-scrolling shoot em up arcade game. Hue is a cross-plat with the PS4, while Sky Force Anniversary is a cross-plat with both the PS4 and PS3.

Also, RIGS Mechanized Combat League for the PlayStation VR, which was offered as a free download for PlayStation Plus members last month, continues to remain available if you haven’t yet added it to your collection.

Among the PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2017, Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, Amnesia: Collection, and Monster Jam: Battlegroundsย have Platinum trophies to unlock. Among them, Monster Jam: Battlegrounds is by far the easiest, requiring only 5 hours of gameplay. Amnesia: Collection is not too difficult if following a guide to find all those collectibles, and requires roughly 15 hours. Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain is of average difficulty, though will require well over 100 hours.

Also, while Hue can be tricky at times, less than 10 hours is required to unlock 100% of the trophies. Sky Force Anniversary needs some good shoot em up skills, though all trophies can be locked in 10-15 hours, depending on your abilities. Hustle Kings is perhaps the most challenging game to acquire 100% of the trophies, needing not only skills, but a lot of luck on your side.

PlayStation Plus Free Games September 2017

Editorial Team

Despite the PlayStation 4 titles already being leaked, Sony has officially released their full lineup for PlayStation Plus Free Games September 2017 available for download on Tuesday, September 5.

For the PlayStation 4, there’s inFamous: Second Son, the third major installment in the inFamous series as the story continues through the electric-weilding protagonist Delsin Rowe in this action-adventure title. And Strike Vector Ex where players take control of super powered aircraft and engage in first-person aerial combat.

On the PlayStation 3, there’s Truck Racer, a racing game involving indestructable trucks that can be customized and raced down the track in both single player and online multiplayer. And Handball 16, a Handball simulation sports game with the three most prestigious leagues in Europe.

Finally, for the PlayStation Vita, there’s We Are Doomed, a twin-stick shooter where players use a super laserbeam to destroy polygons. And Hatoful Boyfriend, a Japanese visual novel about a teenage human girl who attends St. PigeoNation’s Insttute, a school for talented birds. Both We Are Doomed and Hatoful Boyfriend are cross-plat with the PS4.

Among the PlayStation Plus free games September 2017, inFamous: Second Son, Strke Vector Ex, Truck Racer, and Handball 16 all have Platinum trophies to unlock. Both Infamous: Second Son and Strke Vector Ex are perhaps the easiest, both requiring only 15 hours of gameplay. Truck Racer has some time trials that can be rather tricky, but its Platinum is overall doable and requires roughly 10 hours, depending on skills. Also, since Hatoful Boyfriend is a visual novel, it’s quite easy to unlock 100% of the trophies if following a guide.

PlayStation Plus Free Games for August 2017

Editorial Team

It’s that time of the month again! Sony has unveiled their next line-up of PlayStation Plus free games for August 2017, which will be available for download on Tuesday, August 1.

For the PlayStation 4, there’s Just Cause 3, a third-person action adventure set in an open world in the fictional Mediterranean republic, where the protagonist attempts to restore freedom from a military dictatorship. And Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry, a stand-alone DLC from Assassin’s Creed IV where, after being shipwrecked in Haiti, Adewale joins a group of freedom fighters to free slaves.

On the PlayStation 3, there’s Super Motherload, a co-op “digging” adventure with sci-fi horror elements, where players search to collect gems and minerals Mars. And Snakeball, the 2007 remake of the classic Snake, updated in 3D and with flashy disco graphics.

And for the PlayStation Vita, there’s Downwell, a vertically scrolling platformer in which players explore the depths of a well that is inhabited by monsters. This game is also a cross-plat with the PS4. And Level 22, a comical stealth adventure with puzzle elements, where Gary attempts to sneak back to his office desk after being late for work.

Among the free games in August’s line-up, only Just Cause 3 and Downwell have Platinum trophies to unlock. Just Cause 3 is fairly average in terms of difficulty, though will require roughly 60 hours to complete. Also, both Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry and Level 22 are fairly easy to collect 100% of the Trophies if following a guide, and only needs about 5 hours each. It should also be noted that since Snakeball was released in 2007 before Trophy Support, the game has no Trophies to unlock.

Free PlayStation 4 Multiplayer Event This Week

Editorial Team

Sony just announced they are holding a free PlayStation 4 multiplayer week, which will allow anyone to access online multiplayer modes on any PS4 game, even without a PlayStation Plus membership.

“Hop on to PSN during the free week with your favorite multiplayer game,” said James Hallahan, from the PlayStation Plus North American team. “No membership commitment is required during this period.”

The free multiplayer week will begin in North America from Friday, February 17 at 12:01am PT until Thursday, February 23 at 11:59pm PT. And in Europe, from Wednesday, February 22 at 10am until Sunday, February 26 at 11:59pm.

Normally, multiplayer on the PlayStation 4 is only available to PlayStation Plus members, which also includes access to the Instant Game Collection as well as discounted prices. As of April 2016, there were close to 21 million PlayStation Plus subscribers. Subscriptions cost $9.99 USD / ยฃ5.99 for one month, $24.99 USD / ยฃ14.99 for three months, and $59.99 USD / ยฃ39.99 for 12 months. A 14-day trial in North America and Europe is also available.

Trophy hunters without a PlayStation Plus membership may wish to take advantage of this free multiplayer week, as a chance to unlock any missing online trophies.