Games you are going to miss out if you are not a Plus member yet! (EXPIRED)

UPDATE: Last month's IGC has expired.

If you are still waiting for the March 2015 Instant Game Collection list and looking for any info about it anywhere -just like us-, then you're still out of luck. It seems PSN US/EU will announce the games tomorrow or even at the day when game list updates (March 3rd), which practically made US/EU PSN in the same league with PSN Asia/JP in revealing game list.

If you haven't noticed, PSN US/EU usually reveal the free to play games for the Plus members up to one week before the store updates. In this case it should have been revealed around February 24th. PSN Asia normally on the first day at the week when the updates happening, and this means tomorrow. And the last PSN to reveal their list is PSN Japan, which usually only reveal the full list in up to two days before the day of update. Although two of the titles for JP PSN is already leaked.

Well we try not to dwell into this matter too much. Let's hope each PSN give us the best games to enjoy. And before that, check these games that you will miss out if you are not a Plus subscriber and haven't claim them yet:

These games are in English
PS4 Transistor US/UK/HK
PS4 Apotheon US/UK
PS4 Escape Plan HK
PS4 Strider Hiryu JP
PS4 Rogue Legacy US/UK/HK
PS4 Steamworld Dig JP

PS3 Prototype 2 HK
PS3 Raiden IV OverKill JP (menu is in English, explanations are in Japanese)
PS3 Thief US/UK
PS3 Yakuza 4 US/UK
PS3 Rogue Legacy US/UK/HK
PS3 Dungeon & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara HK
PS3 Steamworld Dig JP
PS3 Luftrausers JP

Vita Tearaway JP
Vita Kick and Fennick US/UK
Vita Rogue Legacy US/UK/HK
Vita Escape Plan HK
Vita Steamworld Dig JP
Vita Luftrausers JP

English-support unknown
Vita Rayman Legend JP

These games are Japanese only
PS4 Akiba's Trip: Undead and Undressed JP
PS3 Clannad JP
PS3 E.X.Troopers JP
Vita/PSTV Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus JP
Vita/PSTV God Eater 2 HK

Click here to see the PSN IGC game page for the games above: US - UK - HK - JP 

*PSTV compatibility info is taken directly from PSN. Normally only HK/JP PSN provide this information, while US/EU PSN aren't. Some titles from US/EU PSN might be PSTV compatible but you need to try it yourself.

If you are not a Plus member yet, and want to claim a certain game(s) you can purchase Plus membership, go here for US, UK, HK, or JP.
30 days membership starts at $10 for PSN US, or $8.8 for PSN UK, or $5 for PSN HK, or $4.3 for PSN JP.

And I still recommend that now is the best time to subscribe Plus, since you are eligible to claim the February 2015 IGC, and eligible to get March 2015 IGC as well, and have some times to play them. Remember that you need to manually claim them though.

Please note that unlike on PS4 and PS3, switching between PSN region on PS Vita system requires factory reset of your Vita console and separate Vita Memory Card. Kotaku has written a detailed tutorial on how to change PSN region on PS Vita. If you think this is too much hassle, perhaps it is better to wait until the game is being offered in your region.

If you are wondering how to create four PSN region accounts for yourself, read our guide on how to set up all four PSN accounts straight from your PC. The registration is free and open to everyone everywhere in the world, not limited to any nationality or place you live, you can also check the FAQ if you are in doubt. 

You can start topping-up your account with codes purchased from play-asia to anticipate future deals. See also our guide on how to top up your account from PC.

If your PSN account is a sub-account, you can now upgrade it into master account, only if your age is over 18. See this blog post for detail.

Deals currently ongoing:

1. Vita Birthday sale, February Price Cut, and Digital Discount part 3 in UK PSN.
2. Get one year of PS4 online multiplayer for only US$29.99.
3. Play the addictive free game Fat Princess: Piece of Cake on your Vita or smartphone, finish level 15 and get the PS3 game Fat Princess free for life, available for US/UK/HK PSN account holder.
4. As an addition to the official IGC, Uncharted 3 is re-offered as IGC for UK PSN Plus members. Not available on US/HK/JP PSN.
5. Final Fantasy XIV (PS4/PS3) free to play for 14 days in UK and US PSN. 
6. Sing popular song in English, or perhaps even Anime/Game songs and K-POPs at affordable price. Read our guide for Joysound TV Plus. You need Japanese PSN top-ups for this service.

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Valentine Day 2015 Flash Sale is back in US PSN (EXPIRED)

NOTE: EXPIRED, the current sale in US PSN is here.

As predicted, the February Flash Sale is happening on this special Valentine day to celebrate with your significant other. And as usual, since it is a Flash Sale, the price offer is time-limited and will end at 16th 9AM PST. So you may want to grab the games quick (if there are any that you like). Let's check out the list, link to the sale placed after the list.

Crossbuy PS4/PS3
Sportsfriends $4.50

PSOne Classic (Playable on PS3/PSTV/Vita/PSP)
Street Fighter Alpha $1.20
Street Fighter Alpha 2 $1.20
Street Fighter Alpha 3 $1.20
Tekken $1.20
The King of Fighter ’99 $1.20

PS4
Divekick $4.00
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition $18.00
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions $9.89
Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-  $24.00
How to Survive: Storm Warning Edition $8.00
Knack $10.00
Lara Croft and the Temple of Orisis $8.00
Lara Croft and the Temple of Orisis + Season Pass $11.60
LittleBigPlanet 3 $24.00
Mercenary Kings $6.00
Rayman Legends $10.00
The Jackbox Party Pack $10.00
TowerFall Ascension $4.50

PS3
Air Conflicts: Vietnam $7.50
Arcana Heart 3 $6.00
Capcom vs SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 (PS2 Classic) $2.50
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends $12.00
Dead or Alive 5 $4.00
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate $10.00
Digimon All-Star Rumble $16.00
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions $9.89
Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- $20.00
Hard Corps: Uprising $6.00
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle $20.00
LittleBigPlanet 3 $24.00
PayDay 2 $10.00
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One $8.00
Rayman Legends $10.00
Ragnarok Odyssey ACE $12.00
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 $8.00
SoulCalibur V $8.00
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition $3.00
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition Complete Pack $4.00
Street Fighter x Tekken $7.50
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix $2.00
Tales of Xillia 2 $16.00
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 $10.50
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment $6.00
Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown Complete Edition $6.00
Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone $4.00

Vita (the PSP titles are also playable on PSP/PSTV)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift 2 (PSP) $2.00
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition $12.00
Def Jam: Fight For New York – The Takeover (PSP) $2.00
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus (PSP) $2.00
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R $3.00
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 $14.00
Me & My Katamari (PSP) $4.95
Monster Monpiece $9.00
Mortal Kombat: Unchained (PSP) $2.50
Ragnarok Odyssey ACE $12.00
Rayman Legends $6.75
Street Fighter x Tekken $10.00
Unit 13 $7.20

See the sale live on US PSN here. For members who have account at Canadian PSN go here.

Confused how to make a purchase from PSN webstore? Read our guide.

This time all the prices are priced at the same face value in US and Canadian dollar. So if you have a Canadian PSN account, it is cheaper to purchase from Canadian PSN store.

We bought Tales of Xillia 2 in this sale, another title that we wished were on sale is Bomberman Ultra (we were late to buy it -_-) and it is not on the list.

Found nothing you like? US PSN still got its usual weekly sale and there are SNK and NBA2K15 sale in US PSN this week. Also there are COD titles, Digital Discount part 2 in UK/EU PSN.

Note for Vita/PSTV users, Switching between regions on PS Vita requires a separate Vita Memory Card involving a factory reset on Vita devices. So if your PSN account on your Vita currently is not US PSN and you are feeling that there is too much hassle to switch, perhaps it is better to wait until the title you want is being offered in your region. Nobody knows when though. If you don't mind switching region, Kotaku has written a detailed tutorial on how to change PSN region on PS Vita, you can check it.

Interested to take advantage? Don't have US PSN account yet? Read our tutorial on how to set up a PSN account straight from your PC. The registration is free and open to everyone everywhere in the world, not limited to any nationality or place you live, you can also check the FAQ if you are in doubt.

If you were live on PSN sub-account before, you can now upgrade your sub-account into master account, after your age turned 18. See this blog post for detail.

To purchase Plus membership, go here for US, UK, HK, or JP.

30 days membership starts at $10 for PSN US, or $8.9 for PSN UK, or $5 for PSN HK, or $4.3 for PSN JP. However, no additional discount for Plus members in this sale.

You can purchase top-ups for your account from sites such as play-asia or pcgamesupply.

See also our guide on how to top up your account from PC.

Other ongoing deals:

1. SNK and NBA2K15 sale in US PSN.
2. COD titles, Digital Discount part 2 in UK PSN.
3. Do you have HK/JP PSN account? Read this post for some games recommendation.
4. Play the addictive free game Fat Princess: Piece of Cake on your Vita or smartphone, finish level 15 and get the PS3 game Fat Princess for free, available for US/UK/HK PSN account holder.
5. Play February 2015 IGC games for free if you are subscribing PS Plus. 
6. As an addition to the official IGC, Uncharted 3 is re-offered as IGC for UK PSN Plus members. Not available on US/HK/JP PSN.
7. Final Fantasy XIV (PS4/PS3) free to play for 14 days on UK and US PSN. 
8. Sing popular song in English, or perhaps even Anime/Game songs and K-POPs at affordable price. Read our guide for Joysound TV Plus.

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Japan PS Plus Feb'15 IGC revealed, a lot of Japan-only goodies.

PSN Japan has announced their own line up for February 2015 Instant Game Collection. Half of the line-up is surprising us as it is really varied compared to US/EU/HK line-up, although the other half are games that were offered last year. If you like Japanese games, the line-up may satisfy you. Let's see the list. All date and time here are in JST (GMT+9).

• PS4. Strider. Full English support, and French too. source 
• PS4. Akiba's Trip: Undead and Undressed. No English Support
• PS4. Steamworld Dig (crossbuy Vita/PSTV). All western indie games usually retain their English support
• PS3. E.X. TROOPERS. 4P coop shooter with Manga style. No English support. And will never see any western release.
• PS3. CLANNAD. Visual novel game. No English support.
• PS3. Raiden IV OverKill. As with the other Japanese arcade games, major parts of the games are presumed to be in English.
• PS3. Luftrausers (crossbuy Vita). Available 19th. Full English support
• Vita. Tearaway. Full English support. source
• Vita/PSTV. Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus. Fighting game. No English Support.
• Vita. Rayman Legend. No language information. Rayman origins doesn't support English though.

• Early Access title, only until 11th: Terraria (PS4)

In addition to these line-up JP PS Plus members also get an opportunity to join Battlefield Hardline Open Beta. However it is unknown whether one can join without Japanese Credit Card, since Japan has a strict law concerning FPS games. No age restriction, everyone can join.

And! In addition to the free games above, there are several PS1 Classic titles that you may be interested, free to play with JP Plus and only claimable until 17th:

• Advanced Variable Geo Fighting game, English menus.
• Motortoon Granprix USA Edition Kart-like racing, full English support.
• Cotton Original Cute Scrolling Shooter.
• Or check the full list here

Expiring from JP Plus on 4th morning (Tokyo time):

(Games in English)

PS4 Child of Light

PS4 Entwined

PS4/PS3/Vita Titan Attacks!

PS3 Resident Evil Revelations HD

Vita Final Horizon

(Part English Part Japanese)

PS3/Vita ASO II

(Games in Japanese only)

PS3 Deception IV: Blood Ties

Vita HIDEBOH TAP DANCE HERO

Vita/PSTV Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines

Vita/PSTV God Eater 2

Vita/PSTV Valhalla Knight 3 GOLD

To see the current IGC games above, click here.

Check out the other games that you will miss out if you are not member of US/EU/HK PSN Plus.

Click here to see the line-up in US/EU PSN, and here for HK PSN.

If you are reading this, want to take advantage, and don't have JP PSN account yet, read our tutorial on how to set up a PSN account straight from your PC. The registration is free and open to everyone everywhere in the world, not limited to any nationality or place you live, you can also check the FAQ if you are in doubt. 

To purchase Plus membership, go here for US, UK, HK, or JP.
30 days membership starts at $10 for PSN US, or $8.8 for PSN UK, or $5 for PSN HK, or $4.3 for PSN JP.

You can purchase top-ups for your account from sites such as play-asia or pcgamesupply.

See also our guide on how to top up your account from PC.
Other ongoing deals:

1. GTA and RE Sale on US PSN.
2. COD titles, Digital Discount part 2 in UK PSN.
3. Do you have HK/JP PSN account? Read this post for some games recommendation.
4. Play the addictive free game Fat Princess: Piece of Cake on your Vita or smartphone, finish level 15 and get the PS3 game Fat Princess for free, available for US/UK/HK PSN account holder.
5. Play January 2015 games for free if you are subscribing PS Plus. If you subscribe today, even only for 30 days, you are eligible to claim both January and February 2015 IGC line-up.
6. As an addition to the official IGC, Uncharted 3 is re-offered as IGC for UK PSN Plus members. Not available on US/HK/JP PSN.
7. Final Fantasy XIV (PS4/PS3) free to play for 14 days on UK and US PSN. 
8. Sing popular song in English, or perhaps even Anime/Game songs and K-POPs at affordable price. Read our guide for Joysound TV Plus.

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Asian PS Plus Feb'15 IGC Line-Up announced. Gives us mixed feeling.

After Instant Games Collection for European and American PSN PS Plus around the world has been announced, Asian PSN has up in the game and announced theirs too.

The line-up is giving us mixed feeling, while PS4 is getting Transistor just like the US/EU region, Apotheon is replaced with Escape Plan, a title that was offered in US/EU/JP last year.

No Thief or Yakuza 4, as PS3 only got one AAA title Prototype 2 which was last month offer in US/EU PSN. God Eater 2 that is already offered for 2 months is getting extended again for the third month.

Nevertheless while it seems Asian PSN only playing catch-up game and lack of creativity compared to the other PSN stores, it still has AAA title for PS3 and Transistor is one of the best game for PS4. The games will live on 5th around 12PM HKT and will stay for a month until March 4th. Let's check out the list!

• PS4 Transistor
• PS4 Escape Plan
• PS4 Rogue Legacy

• PS3 Prototype 2
• PS3 Dungeon & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
• PS3 Rogue Legacy

• Vita/PSTV God Eater 2 (Japanese language only - offered since December)
• Vita Escape Plan
• Vita Rogue Legacy

There is no information yet whether Asian PS Plus members may or may not join the 5 days free open beta of Battlefield Hardline. It is confirmed for US/UK/JP PS Plus members though. UPDATE: Asian PSN members may also join, see this post.

Expiring on February 5th
PS4 inFamous First Light
PS3 Resident Evil Revelations
PS4/PS3/Vita The Swapper
PS4/PS3/Vita Titan Attacks!

See the list for the current IGC live on HK PSN here.

Check out the other games that you will miss out if you are not member of US/EU/JP PSN Plus.

Click here to see the line-up in US/EU PSN. For JP PSN click here.

If you are reading this, want to take advantage, and don't have HK PSN account yet, read our tutorial on how to set up a PSN account straight from your PC. The registration is free and open to everyone everywhere in the world, not limited to any nationality or place you live, you can also check the FAQ if you are in doubt. 

To purchase Plus membership, go here for US, UK, HK, or JP.
30 days membership starts at $10 for PSN US, or $8.8 for PSN UK, or $5 for PSN HK, or $4.3 for PSN JP.

You can purchase top-ups for your account from sites such as play-asia or pcgamesupply.

See also our guide on how to top up your account from PC.

Other ongoing deals:

1. GTA and RE Sale on US PSN.
2. COD titles, Digital Discount part 2 in UK PSN.
3. Do you have HK/JP PSN account? Read this post for some games recommendation.
4. Play the addictive free game Fat Princess: Piece of Cake on your Vita or smartphone, finish level 15 and get the PS3 game Fat Princess for free, available for US/UK/HK PSN account holder.
5. Play January 2015 games for free if you are subscribing PS Plus. If you subscribe today, even only for 30 days, you are eligible to claim both January and February 2015 IGC line-up.
6. As an addition to the official IGC, Uncharted 3 is re-offered as IGC for UK PSN Plus members. Not available on US/HK/JP PSN.
7. Final Fantasy XIV (PS4/PS3) free to play for 14 days on UK and US PSN. 
8. Sing popular song in English, or perhaps even Anime/Game songs and K-POPs at affordable price. Read our guide for Joysound TV Plus.

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PS Plus Feb'15 line-up in US/UK PSN: Welcome Transistor, Thief, andYakuza 4!

Instant Games Collection for members of European and American PSN PS Plus around the world has been announced. And the line-up is looking good for PS4 and PS3! Let's check out the list for EU/US IGC. PSN Japan and PSN HK line-ups will be announced next week as usual.

• PS4 Transistor
• PS4 Apotheon
• PS4 Rogue Legacy

• PS3 Yakuza 4
• PS3 Thief
• PS3 Rogue Legacy

• Vita Kick & Fennick
• Vita Rogue Legacy

In addition, US and EU PS Plus members may join Battlefield Hardline Open Beta for free. The beta will start at the same time with the new IGC live on PSN, and will be available until 8th. The beta has been announced for JP PSN Plus members too but it is unknown whether it is possible to join without Credit Cards (due to Japanese law regarding Rated M games). No words on Asian PSN.

We are seriously excited with European and American PSN February IGC and we do recommend all the games for PS4 and PS3. If you are not a PS Plus member yet, we suggest you to subscribe now since it is the best time for subscribing, with just 30 days subscription you will be eligible to claim both January and February IGC games and still have some time to finish them. These are the games that will expire in the update next week.

• PS4 inFamous First Light
• PS4/PS3/Vita The Swapper 
• PS3 Prototype 2 
• PS3 DuckTales Remastered
• PS3/Vita Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition 
• Vita Woah Dave!

Link to the current IGC here.

Additional PS3 Game Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (this game is only available from the link included in our post, and only available in UK/EU store).

If you are reading this, want to take advantage, and don't have US/UK PSN account yet, read our tutorial on how to set up a PSN account straight from your PC. The registration is free and open to everyone everywhere in the world, not limited to any nationality or place you live, you can also check the FAQ if you are in doubt. 

To purchase Plus membership, go here for US, UK, HK, or JP.
30 days membership starts at $10 for PSN US, or $8.8 for PSN UK, or $5 for PSN HK, or $4.3 for PSN JP.

You can purchase top-ups for your account from sites such as play-asia or pcgamesupply.

See also our guide on how to top up your account from PC.

Other ongoing deals:

1. GTA and RE Sale on US PSN.
2. COD titles, Digital Discount part 2 in UK PSN.
3. Do you have HK/JP PSN account? Read this post for some games recommendation.
4. Play the addictive free game Fat Princess: Piece of Cake on your Vita or smartphone, finish level 15 and get the PS3 game Fat Princess for free, available for US/UK/HK PSN account holder.
5. Play February 2015 IGC games for free if you are subscribing PS Plus. 
6. As an addition to the official IGC, Uncharted 3 is re-offered as IGC for UK PSN Plus members. Not available on US/HK/JP PSN.
7. Final Fantasy XIV (PS4/PS3) free to play for 14 days on UK and US PSN. 
8. Sing popular song in English, or perhaps even Anime/Game songs and K-POPs at affordable price. Read our guide for Joysound TV Plus.

follow our twitter @psnworldupdates