PlayStation Plus: December Preview

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PlayStation Plus: December Preview

GRID 2 launched to critical acclaim earlier this year for its successful mixing of arcade and simulator styles. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, on the other hand, is more of a kart racer, complete with power ups but the ever-shifting tracks means your badass kart can also transform into a plane or boat.

You can hop into Borderlands 2 for free later this month on PS3, and this game absolutely shines with co-op, so be sure to bring some buddies along with you while you blast away all the skags on Pandora. You can build out your vault hunter how you like – focus on damage or get some support skills to aid yourself & your friends.

Finally, Vita owners can scrape their knees up a bit with Urban Trial Freestyle. Successfully complete the tricks, customize your bike and then challenge your friends with the asynchronous Ghost mode.

PS Plus: December 2013

These games will hit the Instant Game Collection at various times throughout the month, so check back with us every Monday morning to see all the benefits of your membership.

There will also be a special Black Friday deal for PlayStation Plus at select retailers nationwide. Pick up 1 year of PS Plus for only $29.99* — that’s 40% off the regular price of $49.99. With PS Plus, you’ll get new games every month with Instant Game Collection. You’ll also get access to online multiplayer on the PS4 system. Best of all, one membership will cover you across your PS4, PS3, and PS Vita, for just $29.99*.

*A one-year PlayStation Plus membership will be $29.99 on Black Friday only

December PlayStation Plus Preview

GRID 2 (PS3)

PS Plus: Grid 2

Free for PS Plus members
Be fast, be first and be famous as you join the elite in ‘World Series Racing’ where the greatest cars, drivers and events come together in the search for a new motorsport icon. Experience aggressive racing against advanced AI and become immersed in the race with GRID 2’s new TrueFeel Handling system which powers edge-of-control exhilaration behind the wheel of every iconic car. An extensive, separate online campaign powered by RaceNet sets new standards in the genre. Welcome back to racing.

Borderlands 2 (PS3)

PS Plus: Borderlands 2

Free for PS Plus members
A new era of shoot and loot is about to begin. Play as one of four new vault hunters facing off against a massive new world of creatures, psychos and the evil mastermind, Handsome Jack. Make new friends, arm them with a bazillion weapons and fight alongside them in 4 player co-op or split-screen on a relentless quest for revenge and redemption across the undiscovered and unpredictable living planet.

Dyad (PS3)

PS Plus: Dyad

Free for PS Plus members
Descend into Dyad to experience transcendental sensory overload in this abstract psychedelic racer. Blast through a reactive audio-visual tube to create a harmonious synthesis of color and sound as you hook, graze and lance enemies to master Dyad’s 27 unique levels.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (PS Vita)

PS Plus: Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed

Free for PS Plus members
Sonic and the All-Stars cast line up on the starting grid once again to battle for supremacy in the ultimate race. It’s not just racing, it’s Racing Transformed! Bonus Edition also includes extra racer Metal Sonic, and bonus Outrun track!

Urban Trial Freestyle (PS Vita)

PS Plus: Urban Trial Freestyle

Free for PS Plus members
Don’t miss the ultimate urban trial freestyle game for PS Vita system! The city is your playground! Nothing will stop you on your freestyle trials bike. Use the urban landscape to pull spectacular tricks – backflips, 360s, wallrides, ollies, and more. Customize your bike to boost your performance in Time Attack or Stunt mode. Choose between speed and style, developing your own unique riding style.

If you’ve got feedback on PlayStation Plus make sure you take the poll above as well as leave a comment below. To chat about all things PlayStation, including this update, you can head over to the PlayStation Community Forums. You’ll also find other topics you can contribute your thoughts to, or you can start your own discussion.

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  • I see ppl have already said something about NO PS4 games next month that’s bad for over a million people that went out and supported Sony Thanks for looking out for the people the digging you out of that hole SONY!!!!!! On the upside I just bought the PS VITA bundle off Amazon.com Cant wait to get my hands on it.

  • Games are changed in the Instant Game Collection on Tuesdays when the store updates, so you’ll be able to add everything there the day before. Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen is leaving next, you don’t have to worry about any of the others leaving yet.

    PS4 has only been out two weeks, so I don’t think they need to change or add any PS4 games yet. Come January we’ll see. The PS4 library is small, and we got two PS4 games at launch, so I’m happy.

  • @Ecks So only Dragon Dogma is leaving next? That’s OK. I am interested in the PSVita games.As far as I observed on wikipedia,every PSVita game entered in the mid of the month.I just hope Oddworld and Soul Sacrifice don’t leave soo,and the others,cause some were added in November.The blog states when some games will exit the IGC? How can I find it out.Thanks :D

  • Knack would be appreciated for PS4 IGC

  • Hooray! BL2 and Dyad – going into IGC; thx PS+. Grid 2 is good addition , because we never got any racing so far if I’m not mistaken. So yeah nice PS+ month. Hopefully we’ll see a lot of discounts , Black Friday , Holiday and many more !

  • Mother of God, FOUR racing games? Are you kidding me? Both Vita games are RACING?! I literally just bought a year of PS+ and am instantly regretting it…at least I got it 40% off…

    November was great, but this…this…ugh. At least make it up with great discounts, this is a disaster…

  • Dude seriously guys where is the PS4 stuff._. Also what about the game crashe..s when are those going to be fixed? You have sadly disappointed me with the ps4 line up.

  • @ SSj4_Ryuk

    There are only 2 racing games, not 4. And both of the racing games – GRID 2 & Sonic – are top-notch fun games. High-quality stuff worthy of long-term spots in the IGC.

    Urban Trial Freestyle is not a racing game. It’s more of an obstacle course/technical challenge type of thing, and Dyad is… just… Dyad. It’s hard to explain, actually. You have to play it to understand, and while there are some racing aspects to it, it’s definitely not a traditional racer. For instance, if you jump out of GRID 2 and straight into Dyad, you won’t feel like you’re playing the same game at all.

    They’re all good games, believe me. I have all 4 of them and I don’t regret buying a single one.

  • GREAT MONTH!

    I was waiting the Borderlands 2 and GRID 2 for ages!
    And now my VITA has great games too! HOHO!

  • you guys really need to give the ppl who bought all the new games for ps3 a better selection rather than just a couple games that we can upgrade the game on the ps4 platform. I would pay 10.00 per game for at least 30 of my games to have them playable on the ps4.. one thing I wont be doing is going to buy them all again.

  • when will we see Black Friday deals on PSN today?

  • Sorry guys but i bought ps plus for the ps4 goods, and there is NOTHING for ps4.
    I’m very dissapointed.

  • Awesome couple of months for vita, glad the US PS plus is back on track =)

  • Where are the Black Friday deals??!!!

  • Why is it that the PS Plus membership deal is only available in the US? It’s digital, it seems like it should be pretty easy to make it available in Canada (and the rest of the world) as well… Not happy about that.

  • Drats! On Wednesday, I purchased Borderlands 2 at Sams Club for $6.71. Oh well, still a great price for a disc based game. Please make Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed available for PS3!

  • Not sure what all the PS4 fuss is about. New consoles generally have weak launch lineups. This one’s no different. I do prefer to see the suggestions coming in about which games you think they should give away rather than pointless venting. Frankly, there’s not much to give away. And there’s a lesson here: Let somebody else endure all the launch hassles. Buy new consoles quite a bit after launch. Lots more games, bugs fixed, etc.

    Happy for all those enjoying their new system, though. :)

    Got an e-mail today stating that the $30 Plus deal was available at GameStop, Amazon, Walmart, and a few others. I deleted the e-mail already but maybe someone else can post the full list here.

    Already bought 2 years worth for $60 at GameStop. Also bought Uncharted 3 GOTY for $15, GOW Saga (all 5 games) for $15, and Dishonored for $10 at Walmart. Yeah I could just DL U3 since it’s on the IGC, but I wanted a physical copy and didn’t want to DL 40GB.

    People have been begging for Far Cry 3 to join the IGC for months. Saw it at Walmart and Best Buy (probably others) for $15. Time to bust open the ol’ piggy bank, people.

  • when are they gone give some could deals on some good games plus they need to to add dragonball tenkaichi to ps store and add online

  • On the other hand, I found it a bit silly that both the PS3 store and the web store were down for maintenance this morning. Lol.

    Probably still prepping for the big PSN sale, but still. It’s Black Friday! You’re supposed to have it together right away, not hours later! Just sayin’.

  • People are really ignorant to be asking for a free game for PS4….you got 2 god damn games on the launch and you’re still asking for more?…ha what game do you expect them to give at this time?….if you want games so bad go outside and buy it.Complainers just wont stop….they’ll always find something new to complain about…Lame.

  • 3 racing games… wow… just wow… a item type racer a car racer and a dirt bike racer… way to go… also Borderlands 2 made up for it. but sadly i own it all ready… along with that sonic game. i like the sonic game better on vita then ps3. at least you can drive with X button then the R2 button smart move there.

  • Almost bought Boderlands 2, and was a little upset I missed it.

    A little glad I did, but at the same time upset, if it was a game worth keeping.

    Can’t actually say I am thrilled with the lineup (December and all), but definately not upset either.

    I already own Urban Trial, due to the sale, and think it is definately worth the IGC, as it kept me amused for not very long.(more like a mobile application)

    Either way with Rymdkapsul, Abes Boxx, and the PSP Ys collection, I am literally a happy camper.

  • Check back tomorrow on the PS Blog, there might be some news you’ll want to check out

    umm…….i dont see any sales

  • And something realy needs to be done to allow games in the IGC to be purchased.

  • And thumbs up Steel, appreciate the heads up on the sales.

  • Agreed (2nd post/IGC purchases) and you’re welcome. :)

  • PS Plus Made me fall in love with borderlands, and now they’re giving me the second, super best month

  • I actually wanted a racing game. Now I got two, thanks a lot :D

  • …where’s the Playstation 4 game? if the PS4 isn’t going to be a regular part of the instant game collection, you guys should have been a lot more clear about that.

  • also, i’m not sure why you’re undermining the port of borderlands 2 that the vita is getting. why would you expect anyone to buy that version when it’s being given away here, for free? i had been planning on buying it for vita, but now i’ll just play it on ps3 and save the cash.

  • I just got myself a year of PS Plus. I will enjoy theses games. Thank you guys
    .

  • Any games for PS4?

  • Not much genre variety for Vita this month, and only one game on sale for Vita for black friday? Seems Sony wants more people to buy Vitas but isn’t doing much to add incentive to it.

  • What are the PS+ for PS4 OWNERS?!

  • aw comon just bought grid 2 few months ago =s

  • Will Borderlands 2 download be playable with the saved game from playing on disc? and with the dlc already purchased and downloaded? Cuz i’d trade in my disc version to have the download one.

  • WHERE IS THE PS4 PLUS GAMES AT FOR DECEMBER

  • Wish I could trade Grid2 for Ni No Kuni :( , apart from that I’m happy for getting Borderlands 2

  • Plus member since March and this is the first time the IGC offers a game I already own (Borderlands 2). Pretty good track record for my experience. :)

  • lol, its funny hearing people complain about ps4 games not being on here, what did you expect? for them to just get developers who just released games for a console that’s not even a month old yet to agree on having there games for free to most of the ps4 community? its going to be a little while before we see multiple games for the ps4 every month on ps+ or did you guys think you would just buy a ps4 and have every launch title for free lmao!!

  • A great time to be a plus Member. I got Dyad when it first came out when it was on sale it was a great game and very fun and I loved those colors. ;)

    Borderlands 2 and Grid 2 look like nice games its nice to see a racer finally join the IGC yeah I know LBPK is considered a racer but not with real cars. Overall I like this month and I bought 2 more years with that 30 dollar sale on the plus cards. So now I am a member untill 2018 I hope the rest of the years will just get better and better. And I love how the Plus prpgram just embarases xbox live gold. The games with gold has been so terrible most of us 360 owners might even stop paying for gold once our subscription ends. At least I am thinking to stop subscribing due to the lack of deals and useful to the Live subscription.

  • i love playstation plus’ instant game collection =) alot of times i will have owned or played the offerings but its soooooo nice when they drop suprises i never see coming. heck, most of the time when its a game ive owned before, ill redownload because its always a good game. like Soul Sacrifice!! i beat it, loved it, traded it in but never did the DLC stuff…soooo playstation plus to the rescue!! i like getting games i know nothing about that turn out to be really cool like Sleeping Dogs etc..i know im rambling here but let me just say Good Job Sony! Thanks for making this a great deal in gaming thats actually worth every penny you spend. keep up the good work.

  • Just bought the PS+ subscription due to the Black Friday discount through Amazon. They send me the code, but it does not work. The PlayStation store says “an error has occurred”. Who can a talk to, to correct this? Is it through Amazon or through Sony??
    Please help.

  • just bought 2 more years of plus now will have it through june of 2019 love plus have yet to have a bad month of games

  • Hi.I am a little lost about the psvita games available through the PS4 with a PSPlus subscription .I remember with my PS3 have access to a lot of games. Now the only one that I see and only because it is a cross buy is FLOWER.Why we don’t have the same access than PS3 owners?

  • I bet Morgan have his fingers on this preview! Anyway, I alread have borderlands 2, grid 2 for free? sure, dont want to buy a racing simulator whitout a cockpit viewn.

  • Awesome month! Not only we’re getting 2 of the games EU is getting, but we’re still getting 1 more title than them and Borderlands 2! Now I can finally get back into that game again after failing to get on Black Friday of last year. I’ll still buy the Game of the Year Edition later on so I can get access to the DLC.

    @SSj4_Ryuk Do you know what is a disaster? Your face. I hope you get that changed with plastic surgery. People want at least a month of racing games and idiots like you are the reason why companies will never make you happy. Piss off.

  • Wow, I’m loving PS+

    I always wanted to play Grid 2 but never got around to it. I don’t care what anyone says, PS+ for just the free games alone is awesome. I got myself 2 years worth at the black Friday sale too so I’m all set until 2016 baby.

  • @ people complaining about no new PS4 PS+ games:
    Ya know, if you think about it, we were supposed to get DriveClub PS+ Edition and Resogun at launch. When DC was delayed, they gave us Contrast in its place. There’s a pretty good chance that Contrast was supposed to replace Resogun in December for PS+, but since we got them both at launch, we have to wait another month to get another free game. Makes perfect sense to me. And to all the people asking for Knack in the IGC? Go buy it. Seriously. If it sucks so bad that you didn’t buy it because all the reviews were negative, why do you even want it? It’s a retail launch title. Just… go buy it. Stop complaining. DC wasn’t even going to be the full retail version. Don’t expect to get ANY full retail games in the PS4 IGC until the second half of next year, at the earliest. If they come sooner than that, then we should consider ourselves lucky.

  • when is Grid 2 being released on PS+? im hoping december 3rd

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