The Drop: Week of October 1st 2012 New Releases

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The Drop: Week of October 1st 2012 New Releases

On PS3 this week, blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2012. Resident Evil favorites Leon S. Kennedy and Chris Redfield are joined by new characters, including Jake Muller, to face a bioterrorist threat on a global scale. The narrative moves between North America, the war-torn Eastern European state of Edonia and the Chinese city of Lanshiang.

On PSN this week, you are a fantasy jester called NiGHTS and experience a heightened sense of gliding, spiraling, and looping through seven extraordinary worlds of Nightopia. When the “Nightmarens” from the neighboring dark world of Nightmare infiltrate the idyllic Nightopia, NiGHTS must defend the dream world to keep it safe for all dreamers. NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams will take you in a voyage filled with courage, hope and inspiration. Enjoy this week’s The Drop.

PlayStation 3

Resident Evil 6 (Also on PSN) — It has been ten years since the Raccoon City incident and the President of the United States has decided to reveal the truth behind what took place in the belief that it will curb the current resurgence in bioterrorist activity. Due to be by the President’s side is his personal friend and Raccoon City survivor, Leon S. Kennedy, but when the venue suffers a bioterrorist attack, Leon is forced to face a President transformed beyond recognition and make his hardest ever decision. At the same time, Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance member Chris Redfield arrives in China, itself under threat of a bioterrorist attack. With no country safe from these attacks and the ensuing outbreaks, the entire world’s population is united by a common fear that there is no hope left.

Resident Evil 6 promises yet another dramatic, frightening experience blending action and survival horror. In a first for the franchise, RE 6 sees series favorites Leon and Chris come together to face this unprecedented threat. They are joined by new characters, each with their own unique perspective and involvement, in this relentless outbreak enacted on a global scale.

NBA 2K13 (Also on PSN) — With more than 5 million copies sold worldwide and more than 25 Sports Game of the Year awards won, NBA 2K12 was another monster release for the biggest NBA video game simulation franchise in the world. This year, NBA 2K13 will represent all things basketball and take virtual hardwood to the next level. Featuring an enhanced My Player mode and all-new gameplay features, NBA 2K13 will let gamers pit the best players in NBA history against the new dynasty of talent.

PlayStation Network

Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 — LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 builds upon the magical gameplay, lessons and potion-making skills learned in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 to equip gamers with the tools necessary to challenge a host of new foes and some familiar ones. The game is action-packed from start to finish, including loads of new lessons, spells, and bonus content for hours of family friendly gaming.

New Little King’s Story (For PS Vita) — New Little King’s Story takes the form of a roaming role-playing title, with the player recruiting the isolated pockets of subjects into a unified army. Advisors and warriors will offer specific skills and attributes, adding skills to the growing army and enhancing their abilities. The game allows the user to move freely around the scrolling player in the search for recruits and for items that will aid the quest. The touchscreen of the PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system allows the player to control and arrange recruits and send them into battle or to search areas with simple finger movements, with groups of subjects easily marshaled and moved. The game world changes dynamically as Corobo’s army grows, confidence returns to the land, and the subjects return to their normal routines as the tide turns against the Nightmare.

NiGHTS into Dreams — Slip off into the dream world and go on an aerial adventure as NiGHTS in this classic Saturn remake. Collect Ideya (colored orbs), rack up points, and battle bosses to help Elliot and Claris save Nightopia from Wizeman the Wicked. With enhanced graphics, achievements, and leaderboards this beloved title is back and better than ever.

Sonic Adventure 2 — Sonic Adventure 2 features the world-famous blue hedgehog in a hyper-fast adventure where players can either save the world or conquer it in an action-packed showdown between Hero and Dark characters! You play as Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles and attempt to save the world — or play as Shadow, Dr. Robotnik, or Rouge and triumph over all who stand in your way. Mistaken for a villain and kidnapped by a military squad, Sonic must escape his captors and discover who is responsible for all his trouble. Jump into the action and check out Sonic’s new moves as he grinds rails, swings from poles, and somersaults past the bad guys. Get ready for Sonic action across more than 150 missions spread over 30-plus frenetic, action-packed stages.

Demos

  • Silent Hills Book of Memories
  • Sonic Adventure 2
  • Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward (For PS Vita)

PlayStation 2 Classic

Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon — Life is good for the residents of Heartflame Island, especially since new robots and automated machines do almost all of the work. But technology is a tool-not an answer to all problems. Maybe that’s why everyone is a little uneasy about the old stories of strange magic and a prediction that Flame Mountain will erupt and destroy everything. That’s why Dr. Hope, a caring and wise old scholar has sent you, his son on a journey to the ancient ruins to try and run a farm. It is your father’s dream that you will unlock the secrets of the ancient ruins and find the meaning of “life”. Grow crops, care for livestock, interact with the many villagers and explore a futuristic world as you try to unlock the many mysteries surrounding you.

Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Corporation — Its about to invade the Tyke System’s marketplace with a new genetic engineering marvel: the Piglot, a tender little pet destined to replace dogs and cats in every home. But before the Piglots can reach their final destination, the Vanocore cargo ships are forced to make emergency landings and their precious cargo is scattered throughout the planet of Endust.

[Editor’s Note: The following dates are subject to change. Game details are gathered from Press Releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

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162 Comments

  • Never played Nights before. Maybe I’ll try it. And obviously I’ll buy Resident Evil 6!

  • Woohoo, Sonic adventure 2, i loved that game!

  • lol wut?

  • Yay for RE6 and slight yay for sonic adventure 2

  • Please bring Capcom Vs SNK 2 to the US PSN. Please release Street Fighter x Tekken as downloadable (it is already on Xbox Live). Please bring Marvel vs. Capcom 3 as a downloadable (it is already on Xbox Live). Thanks.

  • nothing for me this week but just wanted to say resident evil 6 is horrible, you get a dozen guns, infinite health (i rushed and didnt die a single time in the whole demo) and practically thousand bullets and crazy machine guns, with this, the zombies can wield ak 47 drive cars dress up use machine guns etc, this game is cod in third person with the name resident evil on it.

  • thanks to trade ins I got 70 bucks to spend on psn. So probably will get RE6 but might also get Nights and Sonic Adventure 2!!!

  • Tempted to get RE6 and New Little King’s Story this week…

  • @ Yugzz911: You have absolutely no life whatsoever. People who comment with that word are losers.

    Anyway, hi PSN Blog team. Will NBA 2k12 and/or RE6 be midnight releases or be available for pre-downloading
    on Monday?

    Thanks.

  • Not a bad week! I can’t wait to pick up Resident Evil 6 and try out the Zero Escape demo. ^_^

  • How soon until PS2 Classics become playable on Vita?

  • Resident Evil 6 man it’s already upon us O____O

    definitely thinking about getting the RE games codes :P

    New Little King’s Story, Sonic Adventure 2, NiGHTS into Dreams, Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon

    amazing stuff :)

  • Again… PS2 Classics that no one asked for.

    This is what people need:
    – Dark Cloud
    – Dark Cloud 2
    – Digital Devil Saga
    – Digital Devil Saga 2
    – Dragon Quest VIII
    – Final Fantasy X
    – Final Fantasy X-2
    – Final Fantasy XII
    – Grandia 2
    – Rogue Galaxy
    – Shadow Hearts
    – Shadow Hearts: Covenant
    – Shadow Hearts: From the New World
    – Star Ocean 3
    – Suikoden IV
    – Suikoden V
    – Tales of Legendia
    – Tales of the Abyss
    – Valkyrie Profile 2
    – Wild Arms 3
    – Wild Arms 4
    – Wild Arms 5
    – Xenosaga
    – Xenosaga II
    – Xenosaga III

  • Is night on ps3 or vita????

  • Nothing for me this week,i was thinking about getting Re6 but after playing that horrible demo i gave up on the thought about getting it.

    Bring Def Jam Fight for NY to the store.

  • 7

    awww let me dip my cookies in your tears.

    grow up, it was a demonstration file.

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    (Obviously NOT excited about NiGHTS.)

  • cool drop.

  • nights into dreams is the only game thats interests me

  • Please guys, give us a demo for need for speed most wanted :3

  • All right sonic and RE6 can’t wait!!! :D although i wished they released sonic earlier… might be to busy with RE6

  • RE6 will have a midnight “store update” ? XD

  • Rey, you mentioned Nights: Journey of Dreams in the beginning of the post. Obviously, that’s an accident, however could that be a sign that PS3 will be getting that at some point soon as well, in addition to Nights: into dreams?

  • RE 6! Been waiting since the first trailer was revealed! I loved the demo. Quite honestly I am one of the few that doesn’t complain about the direction the series is going. I like it. Some may call me a sheep but I have not disliked a single RE game yet.

    Also, this will be a common post for me but…… The Digimon World series would be a great addition to the PS classics! =)

  • I’m looking forward to Resident Evil 6, Nights: Journey of Dreams, and Sonic Adventure 2. But I have one complaint. Why is there no DLC bundle for Sonic Adventure 1 and 2, since I don’t wanna buy a downloadable game in addition to DLC (I believe it should be together). I’m hoping PSN has a bundle (and not a temporary one).

  • eeeeh nothing for me this week. Resident Evil been milked to death. I still got Borderlands 2, Sleeping Dogs & Grand Theft Auto 3 to play and beat. Cant wait till next week for Dishonored !!

  • Who’s ready for survival action shooter 6

  • how much longer must we endure the crappiest “ps2 classics” that were never classics?

    I would kill for just one great rpg like Shadow Hearts or even a substandard one like Arc the Lad Twilight of the Spirits

  • Hm. Not sure if I should get RE6:Anthology or regular. Would be nice if Anthology was on PSN too(I mean it’s just an RE6 disc plus codes for PSN).

    Also does anyone know how NiGHTs compares to Wii sequel? I didn’t hate that, but didn’t find it amazing at the same time. Is the first a lot better?

    And futuristic harvest moon any good?

  • no psOne classics for vita AGAIN!!!!!!! man sony get it together where’s final fantasy X where’s Driver You Are The Wheel Man that game has been on EU store for a long time!

  • You failed to mention anything about Playstation Mobile, which launches this week.

  • someone knows if I buy Batman atretail, will I unlock the trophies that I already unlock with the PS+demo.

  • After playing the Resident Evil 6 demo, it seems pretty good, although no where near worth the $60 that they will be asking for it. Maybe I’ll pick it up when the price hits $25 or so. Also, New Little King’s Story seems pretty good. I will pick that up if the price is right. Also, how and who decides what PS2 classics get transferred to PS3? You might consider transferring titles that people will actually want to buy, such as Dragon Quest VIII, the Kingdom Hearts games, or the Final Fantasy games. Or does that make too much sense? Just curious. . .

  • Great update. Pre-ordered RE6 from gamestop, sorry PSN. I’ll be getting 2k13, Dishonored, or GTA3 in the near future.

    Also, #7 stop complaining. It’ll be great.

  • Resident Evil 6!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • hi does any1 kno if wwe 13 gonna b on psn for download?

  • I would buy RE6 in a second if it’s getting PS Move support. Otherwise, I’ll just get it on pc whenever that releases. New Little King’s Story and Sonic Adventure 2 are mine after I get my paycheck.

  • A demo for Zero Escape? Extremely nice of you but unnecessary. I have the game preordered already. Strange though, I keep throwing money at the screen but it’s not the 24th yet. I shall continue waiting I guess.

  • @31
    Actually if you care that much, do a little research 40 PSOne games are coming to PS Vita this week including
    All the Megamans available, all the Final Fantasy’s available and so on sadly nothing is coming for Crash and Spyro yet. (All I really want is Crash 2, warped and CTR on my vita right now >:()

  • hi does any1 kno if wwe 13 comin 2 psn 4 download?

  • Sonic Adventure 2! Oh god! That’s great! But ill be the original version of DREAMCAST or will be the second one, with a lot of stuff for local multiplayer?

    And a good game for ps2 classic are the others Shin Megame Tensei, like Devil Summoner, and Kingdom Hearts, and obviously everione wants those 3 offline Final Fantasy games to complete the FF Collection, FF X, FF X-2 and FF XII !!!

  • Again… PS2 Classics that no one asked for.

    This is what people need:
    – Dark Cloud
    – Dark Cloud 2
    – Digital Devil Saga
    – Digital Devil Saga 2
    – Dragon Quest VIII
    – Final Fantasy X
    – Final Fantasy X-2
    – Final Fantasy XII
    – Grandia 2
    – Rogue Galaxy
    – Shadow Hearts
    – Shadow Hearts: Covenant
    – Shadow Hearts: From the New World
    – Star Ocean 3
    – Suikoden IV
    – Suikoden V
    – Tales of Legendia
    – Tales of the Abyss
    – Valkyrie Profile 2
    – Wild Arms 3
    – Wild Arms 4
    – Wild Arms 5
    – Xenosaga
    – Xenosaga II
    – Xenosaga III

  • Maximo vs the Army of Zin, MDK 2: Armageddon, Okage: Shadow King, Medievil 2, Wild 9, Jersey Devil and MDK for PS1/PS2 classics please? :(

  • @25 I like the direction the RE series has been going since RE4 and since the game is called Biohazard in Japan it makes sense with the B.O.W’s and zombies in the game plus the game has always had action/shooting involved that isn’t new .I don’t care if people want to call me sheep I am buying RE6 and the series was getting stale so to me RE4 saved the series.

  • What’s the size of Resident Evil 6? The XBOX360 version is arround of 6GB

  • @25 is a sheep. just kiding

  • outside of Sonic Adventure 2, this week’s update is pretty weak. Especially compared to last week. I’m getting RE 6 on disk, since its still being charged full price on psn.

    I really hope the new free game for Plus Members tuesday is good. Its replacing Borderlands, so hopefully its a full retail game.

  • Where is wrestlefest? More PSone classics on PSN! PS2 classics on Vita already!

  • when Nights was first released, if you had a subscription to a magazine that I think was called Next Generation but I could be wrong. any ways, when I got my issue it didn’t have the game and I always suspected the mailman or someone else along the chain ganked my free copy >:( now i finally get to play it!

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