Feb Holy crap, I’m posting on the PlayStation.Blog. I’ve been reading this thing for years and saying “Shut up, Jeff and Sid; I can write that better than you!” And here I am. I’ve made it. Beyond.
Anyway, IGN.com is this website I work for, and it’s the Internet’s No. 1 source for video game news, previews, reviews and videos. My Podcast Beyond cohost Colin Moriarty and I sat down not too long ago, and hashed out the 25 PSN games we’d recommend to folks with a PS3. Gameplay, graphics, story – it all factored in here. But there’s something different about this iteration of the list.
Namely: this is the last year we’re going to make it.
We’re not done covering PlayStation Network, we’re not saying nothing’s coming out this year – we’re saying that PSN games are so good that there’s no point in treating them differently. There’s no point in not letting them compete with the biggest boxed games. Journey was IGN’s 2012 Game of the Year; clearly, these titles are good enough to just be considered “PlayStation 3 games.” Plus, it goes the other way; PS3 games are available digitally now on PSN, so what’s the point in differentiating? Great games are great games.
So, this list is it. The best PSN games you can possibly buy. Did your favorites make the cut? Click on over, read the article, and leave an insightful comment. If you do, you’re entered to win a PSN voucher code that will get you all 25 games. That’s right: go comment on the IGN article and you have a chance at walking away with all 25 PSN games.
I am also told that leaving a comment on this here PlayStation.Blog post before 11:59pm Pacific Time tonight will enter you in a random drawing to score the same 25 PSN games. Not bad, right? The giveaway has ended and the winner has been contacted!
Beyond!
(Average: 4.29 out of 5)
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+ TubaDude49 on February 28th, 2013 at 2:28 pm said:
But, if you wanted the record for comments you’d have to break 20,314
+ Greg Miller on February 28th, 2013 at 3:01 pm said:
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang!
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+ saab01 on February 28th, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:
Amazing give away I know Journey would of been the top PSN game since I have heard so much good things about it. Some of those games I have yet to play yet like Shatter, Unfinished swan, and a couple others. Its great how some of those games were given to us Plus members it makes me feel good that some of the top rated games were given to us for being a plus member. Good luck to everyone in this contest.
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+ nv_Los on February 28th, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:
BY THE BEARD OF ZEUS!
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+ GodzGift on February 28th, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:
Free Games is why I am here. And about time Greg was on the blog.
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+ Mox007 on February 28th, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:
Beyond!
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+ blackiemist88 on February 28th, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:
Greg!!! Crazy to see you on the blog hopefully this will be a constant thing. BEYOND!!!!!
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+ Vocor_Kane on February 28th, 2013 at 2:36 pm said:
Welcome to the PS blog, Greg. IGN is a great site for gaming news.
Solid list. Color me stoked if I win the code for all 25!
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+ Sena_chin on February 28th, 2013 at 2:37 pm said:
Yo Greg. You should diet.
+ Greg Miller on February 28th, 2013 at 3:01 pm said:
Nah. I’m no quitter.
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+ Cullen_Amp on February 28th, 2013 at 2:38 pm said:
Yeah, the digital stuff should be considered on the same ground as the store bought. Just as the indie stuff should have the same consideration as the main stream publishers.
(Not saying that isn’t the case at IGN, mind you; just wanted to have something posted that went a little beyond just a me-too! for free stuff)
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+ soundandvision77 on February 28th, 2013 at 2:40 pm said:
Beyond Greg- nice to see you on the PS Blog. I think it’s cool that you are combining the PS3 lists. It’s been getting hard to distinguish between PSN and full PS3 titles for last couple of years now. Great stuff on PSN.
Keep up the good work on Podcast Beyond!
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+ Pabloo1010 on February 28th, 2013 at 2:41 pm said:
Who let Greg in here? :D BEYOND
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+ Cysquatch813 on February 28th, 2013 at 2:41 pm said:
Awesome to see you on the blog, Greg! :D And a great list too.
BEYOND!!
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+ ABNJ on February 28th, 2013 at 2:43 pm said:
I absolutely l
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+ pOcHo_OX on February 28th, 2013 at 2:43 pm said:
Greg on Playstation blog? this is getting better and better… closure and journey both are great games…. by the way Greg BEYOND!!!!
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+ WHITE_PR on February 28th, 2013 at 2:43 pm said:
Super Stardust = #1
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+ AvoidTalkingMice on February 28th, 2013 at 2:43 pm said:
BEYOND SIR!
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+ megacarlos on February 28th, 2013 at 2:43 pm said:
Now if ign joined ps blog I would save so much time instead of visiting both Beyond!
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+ acomputer55 on February 28th, 2013 at 2:44 pm said:
i love these games
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+ cmkify on February 28th, 2013 at 2:44 pm said:
BEYOND!
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+ I_want_games on February 28th, 2013 at 2:44 pm said:
dregg, please reply to me BEYOND!!!
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+ ABNJ on February 28th, 2013 at 2:44 pm said:
I absolutely love that the game shown above the post happens to be “Beyond: Two Souls.” Coincedence? I think not.
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+ mturismo on February 28th, 2013 at 2:49 pm said:
Great to see you over here Greg. You’re one of my favorite gaming personalities. Love the Podcast… Beyond!!
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+ WR311 on February 28th, 2013 at 2:53 pm said:
BEYOND!!
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+ four24twenty on February 28th, 2013 at 2:54 pm said:
Holy Moly! The Internet’s Greg Miller!
Welcome, buddy!
You should stop by more often!
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+ four24twenty on February 28th, 2013 at 2:54 pm said:
BEYOND!
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+ reesysbaby on February 28th, 2013 at 2:55 pm said:
I’m glad PSN games are finally being recognized as games and not something second tiered like iOS or Android mobile games. Hooray for equality! This is good for gamers as a whole as it will be motivation for the big companies and producers to make better games in light with how cool and fun indie developer games have become.
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+ Manslayergoku on February 28th, 2013 at 3:00 pm said:
BEYOND!
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+ crusher915 on February 28th, 2013 at 3:00 pm said:
*Trophy unlocked: “Respond to everyone*
Second trophy locked: “Spoil the ending of Infamous 2″
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+ Jayrad25 on February 28th, 2013 at 3:00 pm said:
My #1? – Dead Nation!
Housemarque on PS4 can’t wait!
Greg, Colin, Powerhouse (he is and always will be), Goldfarb, Pandamusk – BEYOND!
+ Greg Miller on February 28th, 2013 at 3:01 pm said:
A very good pick.
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+ TwinDad on February 28th, 2013 at 3:05 pm said:
While you might not achieve the record number of replies/posts, you are certain to have the record number of times “Beyond” has been posted.
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+ Faythi on February 28th, 2013 at 3:08 pm said:
Holy crap it’s Greg. Didn’t expect that, BEYOND! And I just send over my Darksiders email for Trophy Wars :)
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+ solace357 on February 28th, 2013 at 3:08 pm said:
Greeings senior fartknocker.
& beyond.
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+ lm239 on February 28th, 2013 at 3:09 pm said:
Beyond!!!!
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+ Miacosa on February 28th, 2013 at 3:10 pm said:
Nice selection of titles!
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+ vikebone on February 28th, 2013 at 3:10 pm said:
Man I can’t wait to play Journey. I finally picked it up since it’s on sale this week.
Great list of games here! I haven’t played many of them, but the ones I have played all deserve to be on this list.
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+ rodrigo1UP on February 28th, 2013 at 3:11 pm said:
Great list, I didn’t know about some of the games listed on it, i might be picking up some of them :-)
BEYOND!
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+ BurnOutBright on February 28th, 2013 at 3:11 pm said:
DUDE!
this is unreal, congrats.
BEYOND!
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+ vikebone on February 28th, 2013 at 3:11 pm said:
I know that it was hard to narrow it down, but I would have liked to have seen Stacking and Outland on this list. Those are also excellent PSN games.
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+ EternalCyclone on February 28th, 2013 at 3:13 pm said:
Ah Playstation, how I love Thee! yes we’ve had our ups and downs but like any good relationship you have to push pass the BS and remember that you put too much money in to quit now XD Playstation for life by the way good to see you on the boards Greggy boy keep up tha good work!
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+ mariogash on February 28th, 2013 at 3:14 pm said:
I really need to try Journey.
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+ Peregrinatio on February 28th, 2013 at 3:14 pm said:
Great to see two of my favorite PS3 sites together at last! Truly Beyond!
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+ UltimaDestroyer on February 28th, 2013 at 3:16 pm said:
Can’t pass up a chance for free games!
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+ Zemus101 on February 28th, 2013 at 3:16 pm said:
What a fantastic list of games. I agree that there isn’t much differentiating PSN games from full on PS3 games. I’m quite excited to see what the future holds for downloadable experiences! Beyond, Greg Miller, Beyond!
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+ LordRaziel on February 28th, 2013 at 3:17 pm said:
Man I would like those 25 games. I already have a few of them.
BEYOND!!!!
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+ four24twenty on February 28th, 2013 at 3:20 pm said:
As I live and breathe….Colin Moriarty too!
You two should hook-up with Morgan Haro on here, he seems like a legit dude as well.
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+ IzoGray on February 28th, 2013 at 3:20 pm said:
BEYOND!!
Can’t wait for Soul Sacrifice, last of us and GoW A
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+ bluetooth27 on February 28th, 2013 at 3:22 pm said:
BEYOND! Great video guys. My favorite PSN game so far is The Walking Dead followed by Super Stardust & Pacman.
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+ iarwainB on February 28th, 2013 at 3:23 pm said:
BEYOND!
Also, no Outland :(
Also, maybe free stuff!
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+ FATMAN4731 on February 28th, 2013 at 3:24 pm said:
You rock Greg, BEYOND!
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+ ChryZo on February 28th, 2013 at 3:25 pm said:
nice line up!