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		<title>Get the Ultimate Deal With 10 New Ultimate Editions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 17:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pierre Gravereau</dc:creator>
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		<post_tag><![CDATA[playstation games]]></post_tag>
		<post_tag><![CDATA[ultimate deals]]></post_tag>

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		<description><![CDATA[For a limited time, to celebrate the introduction of these new Ultimate Editions, we’re offering them at up to 65% off with even more savings—up to 75% off—for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/" target="_blank">PlayStation Plus</a> members.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/8756183424/" title="Ultimate Deals May 2013 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8416/8756183424_af198af509_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="Ultimate Deals May 2013"></a></p>
<p>Tomorrow we’re debuting new <a href="http://us.playstation.com/ultimate-editions/index.html" target="_blank">Ultimate Editions</a> for 10 fantastic <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/" target="_blank">PS3</a> games paired with all their DLC, available only on <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/" target="_blank">PlayStation Store</a>. For a limited time, to celebrate the introduction of these new Ultimate Editions, we’re offering them at up to 65% off with even more savings—up to 75% off—for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/" target="_blank">PlayStation Plus</a> members.</p>
<p>Ultimate Editions bundle some of the best PS3 games with all of their add-on content to provide the complete game experience. Check out the new Ultimate Edition titles you can find on the PlayStation Store starting tomorrow.  </p>
<div style=background-color:#d8e6f5;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed III Ultimate Edition</strong><br />
The American Colonies, 1775. It’s a time of civil unrest and political upheaval in the Americas. As a Native American Assassin fights to protect his land and his people, he will ignite the flames of a young nation’s revolution.</p>
<p><em>Total Value of the Game with all DLC (Paid &#038; Free): $87.93</em><br />
<em>PSN Price: $69.99 ($62.99 for PlayStation Plus members)</em></div>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;><strong>Batman: Arkham City Ultimate Edition</strong><br />
No escape from Arkham City&#8230;the sprawling super-prison in the heart of Gotham City, home to its most violent thugs and infamous super villains. With the lives of the innocent at stake, only one man can save them and bring justice to the streets of Gotham City&#8230;The Batman.</p>
<p><em>Total Value of the Game with all DLC (Paid &#038; Free): $57.95</em><br />
<em>PSN Price: $28.99 ($23.19 for PlayStation Plus members)</em></div>
<div style=background-color:#d8e6f5;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Ultimate Edition</strong><br />
In the world’s darkest hour, are you willing to do what is necessary? Prepare yourself for a cinematic thrill-ride as only Call of Duty can deliver. Online, the definitive Multiplayer experience returns bigger and better than ever, loaded with new maps, modes and features. Co-Op play has evolved with all-new Special-Ops missions and leaderboards</p>
<p><em>Total Value of the Game with all DLC (Paid &#038; Free): $99.99</em><br />
<em>PSN Price: $69.99 ($62.99 for PlayStation Plus members)</em></div>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;><strong>DmC Devil May Cry Ultimate Edition</strong><br />
In a society corrupted by demons only The Order can see the world for what it really is. Join Dante in the ultimate experience of stylish action chain together combo after combo with panache and dispatch demonic spawn back to hell – reveal the truth behind the lies.</p>
<p><em>Total Value of the Game with all DLC (Paid &#038; Free): $74.96</em><br />
<em>PSN Price: $52.49 ($47.24 for PlayStation Plus members)</em></div>
<div style=background-color:#d8e6f5;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;><strong>Far Cry 3 Ultimate Edition</strong><br />
Journey into the heart of insanity.</p>
<p><em>Total Value of the Game with all DLC (Paid &#038; Free): $69.98</em><br />
<em>PSN Price: $55.99 ($50.39 for PlayStation Plus members)</em></div>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;><strong>Max Payne 3 Ultimate Edition</strong><br />
For Max Payne, the tragedies that took his loved ones years ago are wounds that refuse to heal. No longer a cop, close to washed up and addicted to pain killers, Max takes a job in São Paulo, Brazil, protecting the family of wealthy real estate mogul Rodrigo Branco, in an effort to finally escape his troubled past.</p>
<p><em>Total Value of the Game with all DLC (Paid &#038; Free): $69.99</em><br />
<em>PSN Price: $29.99 ($20.99 for PlayStation Plus members)</em>
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<div style=background-color:#d8e6f5;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;><strong>Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Ultimate Edition</strong><br />
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory by focusing on delivering an all-new action experience unlike anything that has come before.</p>
<p><em>Total Value of the Game with all DLC (Paid &#038; Free): $90.91</em><br />
<em>PSN Price: $63.99 ($44.79 for PlayStation Plus members)</em></div>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;><strong>Persona 4 Arena Ultimate Edition</strong><br />
Two months after the ending of the hit RPG Persona 4, a new threat has emerged in Persona 4 Arena!</p>
<p><em>Total Value of the Game with all DLC (Paid &#038; Free): $59.91</em><br />
<em>PSN Price: $39.99 ($27.99 for PlayStation Plus members)</em></div>
<div style=background-color:#d8e6f5;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;><strong>Starhawk Ultimate Edition</strong><br />
From the creators of Warhawk comes a frenetic third person shooter adventure that allows you to command the combat by using the innovative Build &#038; Battle system.</p>
<p><em>Total Value of the Game with all DLC (Paid &#038; Free): $66.83</em><br />
<em>PSN Price: $23.49 ($16.44 for PlayStation Plus members)</em></div>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;><strong>TRANSFORMERS: Fall of Cybertron Ultimate Edition</strong><br />
Experience the epic battles and the darkest hours of the war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS as they fight for control of their dying home world, ultimately culminating in their legendary exodus from Cybertron.</p>
<p><em>Total Value of the Game with all DLC (Paid &#038; Free): $89.99</em><br />
<em>PSN Price: $62.99 ($56.69 for PlayStation Plus members)</em></div>
<p>Don’t miss out on these great deals this week! Check out the PlayStation Store tomorrow and pick up these Ultimate Editions to round out your game library. After May 27th, these 10 new Ultimate Editions will be available at up to 40% off the total bundle value in the Ultimate Editions category of the PlayStation Store.  Which Ultimate Edition are you most excited for?</p>
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		<title>New Indie Games Category Coming to PlayStation Store Today</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/05/07/new-indie-games-category-on-playstation-store/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pierre Gravereau</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PS Vita]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With innovative gaming experiences now more diverse than ever, PlayStation and <a href="http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/" target="_blank">Sony Network Entertainment</a> are proud to stand behind indie-led development with the introduction of a new <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/" target="_blank">PlayStation Store</a> “Indie Games” category coming later today. ]]></description>
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<p>With innovative gaming experiences now more diverse than ever, PlayStation and <a href="http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/" target="_blank">Sony Network Entertainment</a> are proud to stand behind indie-led development with the introduction of a new <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/" target="_blank">PlayStation Store</a> “Indie Games” category coming later today. </p>
<p>This category builds on the support that PlayStation has offered independent developers in the effort to highlight some of the most unique gaming experiences on PlayStation platforms.  Most recently, we released four stellar independently developed games during our recent Spring Fever event on the PlayStation Store. We also showcased upcoming PS3 and PS Vita games from indie developers along with highlighting two new games coming to the PS4 during our recent Indie Arcade at GDC. </p>
<p>This new category will house all of our latest indie titles in one convenient place. </p>
<p>Be on the lookout for some of our greatest hits, including surreal puzzle title Unfinished Swan and award-winning PSN exclusive Journey. You can also find some of our newest indie games such as the colorful Metroidvania-style PSN game Guacamelee! and imaginative platformer Thomas Was Alone, both of which launched to great fanfare during our Spring Fever event. </p>
<p>And these are just a few of our exciting indie titles in this category. To celebrate this launch, we’re offering special deals on the following titles:</p>
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<li><a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-retro-city-rampage.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_RCR_sale_05_07_13" target="_blank">Retro City Rampage</a>: 50% discount to all from May 7th to May 21st</li>
<li><a href="http://us.playstation.com/games/papo-yo-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_Papo_sale_05_07_13" target="_blank">Papo &#038; Yo</a> promotional bundle containing the soundtrack and game: 40% discount (55% for PlayStation Plus subscribers) from May 7th to May 21st
</li>
<li><a href="http://us.playstation.com/games/zombie-tycoon-ii-brainhov-s-revenge-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_ZombieTycoon_plus_05_07_13" target="_blank">Zombie Tycoon II</a>: Free for PlayStation Plus subscribers for a limited time</li>
</ul>
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<p>Be sure to check back for new deals on select titles each week. What indie games are you looking to add to your digital catalog? </p>
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		<title>Spring Fever Hits PSN: Four New Titles, Day-One PS Plus Discounts</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/04/09/spring-fever-hits-psn-four-new-titles-day-one-ps-plus-discounts-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pierre Gravereau</dc:creator>
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		<post_tag><![CDATA[dragon fantasy book i]]></post_tag>
		<post_tag><![CDATA[guacamelee]]></post_tag>
		<post_tag><![CDATA[playstation games]]></post_tag>
		<post_tag><![CDATA[spring fever]]></post_tag>
		<post_tag><![CDATA[thomas was alone]]></post_tag>
		<post_tag><![CDATA[zombie tycoon 2]]></post_tag>

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		<description><![CDATA[We’re championing independent developers this year, with a new indie title coming each week. You may have noticed <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/03/25/gdc-wrap-up-indie-developers-choose-ps4-ps3-ps-vita/" target="_blank">during GDC</a> that we are focusing on bringing the best independent games to PSN, and we’re happy to reinforce our dedication to indie developers with this year’s Spring Fever. Each week during the month of April, we will bring a gaming experience from noteworthy independent developers, such as <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/drinkbox-studios/" target="_blank">DrinkBox Studios</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/frima-studio/" target="_blank">Frima Studio</a>.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/8633324468/" title="PSN Spring Fever 2013 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8633324468_6d890f6046_z.jpg" width="554" height="341" alt="PSN Spring Fever 2013"></a></p>
<p>With winter finally coming to an end, it’s time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with our annual Spring Fever promotion on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/" target="_blank">PlayStation Network</a>! </p>
<p>We’re championing independent developers this year, with a new indie title coming each week. You may have noticed <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/03/25/gdc-wrap-up-indie-developers-choose-ps4-ps3-ps-vita/" target="_blank">during GDC</a> that we are focusing on bringing the best independent games to PSN, and we’re happy to reinforce our dedication to indie developers with this year’s Spring Fever. Each week during the month of April, we will bring a gaming experience from noteworthy independent developers, such as <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/drinkbox-studios/" target="_blank">DrinkBox Studios</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/frima-studio/" target="_blank">Frima Studio</a>. Additionally, each title features Cross-Buy functionality for PS3 and PS Vita, and PlayStation Plus members get at least 20% off each title during launch week!</p>
<p>Spring Fever also offers sales on a number of games and add-ons from popular franchises each week, as well as some great deals on movies themed to each week’s sale, which you’ll learn more about in the PlayStation Store Update posts each Tuesday. </p>
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<h2>Spring Fever 2013</h2>
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<td style="width: 40px;"><strong>Date</strong></td>
<td style="width: 240px;"><strong>Game Title</strong></td>
<td style="width: 80px;"><strong>Normal Price</strong></td>
<td style="width: 80px;"><strong>PS Plus Price</strong></td>
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<td>4/9</td>
<td><strong>Guacamelee!</strong></td>
<td>$14.99</td>
<td>$11.99</td>
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<tr>
<td>4/16</td>
<td><strong>Dragon Fantasy Book I </strong></td>
<td>$9.99</td>
<td>$7.99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4/23</td>
<td><strong>Thomas Was Alone</strong></td>
<td>$9.99</td>
<td>$7.99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4/30</td>
<td><strong>Zombie Tycoon 2</strong></td>
<td>$9.99</td>
<td>Free</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3>Spring Fever Franchise Sale</h3>
<ul>
<li>4/9 – Borderlands</li>
<li>4/16 – Grand Theft Auto</li>
<li>4/23 – Resident Evil</li>
<li>4/30 – PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Heritage Sale &#8211; Includes PS All-Stars Game Sale and Game Sales for some of the big name characters in the game</li>
</ul>
<p>Check back each Tuesday for more info about that week&#8217;s releases. Let us know which indie games you’ll be downloading in the comments, and enjoy this year’s Spring Fever!</p>
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		<title>2013 PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards Winners, Big Discounts Starting Today</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/02/26/2013-psn-gamers-choice-awards-winners-big-discounts-starting-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pierre Gravereau</dc:creator>
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		<post_tag><![CDATA[gamer's choice awards]]></post_tag>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a frenzied week of voting on the PlayStation Store and the PlayStation Web Store -- drum roll please -- it’s time to announce the winners of the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/02/19/psn-gamers-choice-awards-2013-nominees-voting-opens-today/">2013 PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards</a>! This year’s awards recognized top-notch games from 2012 in 10 different categories, including Best PS3 Full Game, Best PSN Game, Best PS Vita Game, Best PSN Indie and plenty more.

All of the nominees for this year’s PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards were amazing titles that were picked based on their user-ratings. It was the fans who helped support these titles and recognized their genius by casting their votes. So before we announce the winners, we want to give a huge shout-out to our PlayStation community that has given these exceptional titles their dues by playing and rating these games!]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After a frenzied week of voting on the PlayStation Store and the PlayStation Web Store &#8212; drum roll please &#8212; it’s time to announce the winners of the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/02/19/psn-gamers-choice-awards-2013-nominees-voting-opens-today/">2013 PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards</a>! This year’s awards recognized top-notch games from 2012 in 10 different categories, including Best PS3 Full Game, Best PSN Game, Best PS Vita Game, Best PSN Indie and plenty more.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/8509094112/" title="PSN Gamers' Choice Award Winners 2013 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8509/8509094112_31052b062e_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="PSN Gamers' Choice Award Winners 2013"></a></p>
<p>All of the nominees for this year’s PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards were amazing titles that were picked based on their user-ratings. It was the fans who helped support these titles and recognized their genius by casting their votes. So before we announce the winners, we want to give a huge shout-out to our PlayStation community that has given these exceptional titles their dues by playing and rating these games!</p>
<p>Remember, starting later today when PS Store publishes, each of these titles will be discounted up to 50% in the PlayStation Store (up to 60% for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> members) through Monday, March 4th.</p>
<p>Without further ado, we present the winners of the 2013 PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards:</p>
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<h4>Best PSN Exclusive Game</h4>
<p><strong>Journey</strong> (Regular price: $14.99; Sale price: $10.49; PS Plus price: $7.34)</div>
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<h4>Best PSN Game</h4>
<p><strong>The Walking Dead – Season Pass (Episodes 1-5)</strong> (Regular price: $19.99; Sale price: $13.99; PS Plus price: $9.79)</div>
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<h4>Best Indie Game</h4>
<p><strong>Journey</strong> (Regular price: $14.99; Sale price: $10.49; PS Plus price: $7.34)</div>
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<h4>Best PS3 Full Game</h4>
<p><strong>Assassin’s Creed III</strong> (Regular price: $59.99; Sale price: $49.99; PS Plus price: $34.99)</div>
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<h4>Best PS Vita Game</h4>
<p><strong>Gravity Rush</strong> (Regular price: $35.99; Sale price: $24.99; PS Plus price: FREE)</div>
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<h4>Best PSP Game</h4>
<p><strong>Unchained Blades</strong> (Regular price: $29.99; Sale price: $20.99; PS Plus price: $14.69­)</div>
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<h4>Best PlayStation Classic</h4>
<p><strong>Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas</strong> (Regular price: $14.99; Sale price: $7.49; PS Plus price: $5.99)</div>
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<h4>Best mini Game</h4>
<p><strong>Velocity</strong> (Regular price: $4.99; Sale price: $3.49; PS Plus price: $2.44)</div>
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<h4>Best PlayStation Move Enabled Game</h4>
<p><strong>Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier</strong> (Regular price: $29.99; Sale price: $23.99; PS Plus price: $21.59)</div>
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<h4>Best Competitive Multiplayer Game</h4>
<p><strong>Counter-Strike: Global Offensive</strong> (Regular price: $14.99; Sale price: $10.49; PS Plus price: $7.34)</div>
<p>Be sure to check out our recently announced lineup of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/02/26/psn-march-savings-get-10-for-every-50-spent/">Day 1 Digital titles</a>. Also, don&#8217;t miss our current promotion (ending April 1st) that awards a voucher code for a $10 credit for your SEN Wallet for every $50 spent in the PlayStation Store or the <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/">PlayStation Web Store</a>.</p>
<p>We hope you enjoy the great savings we’re bringing you for the third annual Gamers’ Choice Awards, and thanks again for casting your votes! Tune in next year for another round of awards (and discounts!) on your favorite games.</p>
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		<title>PSN March Savings: Get $10 For Every $50 Spent</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/02/26/psn-march-savings-get-10-for-every-50-spent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pierre Gravereau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What a start we’ve had to 2013! We here at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a> have no intention of slowing down anytime soon, and we have a great new promotion and a number of great digital titles coming your way starting next month.

Starting February 26 and throughout the month of March, we’ll be offering you the chance to get $10 back for EVERY $50 you spend using your SEN Wallet! This means that if you spent $100 you’d receive $20 back at the end in April.  Everything from games, movies and TV shows -- anything that accepts SEN Wallet funds -- is fair game. If you were thinking of subscribing to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a>, now’s a great time to do it. Grab the 1-year membership for $49.99 to get the most of your <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/">PSN</a> experience, plus a little extra cash back.]]></description>
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<p>What a start we’ve had to 2013! We here at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a> have no intention of slowing down anytime soon, and we have a great new promotion and a number of great digital titles coming your way starting next month.</p>
<p>Starting February 26 and throughout the month of March, we’ll be offering you the chance to get $10 back for EVERY $50 you spend using your SEN Wallet! This means that if you spent $100 you’d receive $20 back at the end in April.  Everything from games, movies and TV shows &#8212; anything that accepts SEN Wallet funds &#8212; is fair game. If you were thinking of subscribing to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a>, now’s a great time to do it. Grab the 1-year membership for $49.99 to get the most of your <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/">PSN</a> experience, plus a little extra cash back.</p>
<p>We also have a number of brand new Day 1 Digital titles coming your way in March, and even better, they’re all available for pre-order starting tomorrow, February 26! Pre-ordering the titles gets you a free theme, and a number of the titles come with additional pre-order bonuses for PSN buyers.</p>
<p>Grabbing these titles is a great way to take advantage of this promotion, as every $50 you spend counts toward getting $10 increments back in April. See below for the full list of titles:</p>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;padding-top:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;>
<h4>March 5th</h4>
<p><strong>MLB The Show 13 </strong></p>
<li>Pre-order from 2/26 to 3/5 to get a free exclusive theme and an extra 120 million in Franchise Budget to jump start your team.</li>
<p><strong>Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk</strong></p>
<li>Pre-order from 2/26 to 3/5 to get a free exclusive theme</li>
</div>
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<h4>March 19th</h4>
<p><strong>The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct</strong></p>
<li>Pre-order from 2/26 to 3/19 to get a free exclusive theme</li>
</div>
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<h4>March 26th</h4>
<p>	<strong>Bioshock: Infinite </strong></p>
<li>Pre-order Bioshock Infinite or Bioshock Infinite+Season Pass from 2/26 to 3/26 to get a free exclusive theme, The Industrial Revolution Gear Pack for Bioshock Infinite, and receive the original Bioshock game as a bonus.</li>
<p><strong>Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 </strong></p>
<li>Pre-order from 2/26 to 3/26 to get a free exclusive theme and receive the world-famous the Els Club DLC course as a bonus</li>
<p><strong>Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel</strong></p>
<li>Pre-order from 2/26 to 3/26 to get a free exclusive theme and receive the Overkill Edition as a bonus</li>
<li>Overkill Edition content: Includes Exclusive Bonus Weapons (Day of the Dead, AK-47, Double-D Shotgun, TAH-9 handgun), Outfit/Mask Sets (Day of the Dead, Overkill and Polymer), Exclusive Overkillers Contracts (new missions designed for nonstop, frenetic co-op destruction)</li>
</div>
<p>We’ll be sending out your earned credit before April 12 via e-mail and XMB Message on your <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a>! Let us know what you’ll be buying this March in the comments, and make sure to get all your purchases through April 1. Happy gaming!</p>
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		<title>PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards 2013 Nominees: Voting Opens Today</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/02/19/psn-gamers-choice-awards-2013-nominees-voting-opens-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pierre Gravereau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s that time of the year again! Today, we have the pleasure of announcing this year’s lineup of great titles for the third annual PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards. As we have in previous years, we’re opening up the polls and hoping that you’ll make your voice heard to determine the best downloadable <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> titles. We’ll again have three nominees across 10 categories that will feature the top-rated and most popular games of 2012.

Starting later today through February 25th, you can visit PlayStation Store or the <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/">Sony Entertainment Network Online Store</a> to cast your vote in any of the categories by downloading a free XMB theme. Remember, your votes will determine who wins in every category – not to mention that winning titles will then go on sale for a limited time.]]></description>
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<p>It’s that time of the year again! Today, we have the pleasure of announcing this year’s lineup of great titles for the third annual PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards. As we have in previous years, we’re opening up the polls and hoping that you’ll make your voice heard to determine the best downloadable <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> titles. We’ll again have three nominees across 10 categories that will feature the top-rated and most popular games of 2012.</p>
<p>Starting later today through February 25th, you can visit PlayStation Store or the <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/">Sony Entertainment Network Online Store</a> to cast your vote in any of the categories by downloading a free XMB theme. Remember, your votes will determine who wins in every category – not to mention that winning titles will then go on sale for a limited time. </p>
<p>Once you’ve cast your vote, check back here next Tuesday to see which titles came out on top. Starting later that day when the PS Store updates, the winning game in each category will be discounted in the PS Store for one week, with an even deeper discount for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> members.</p>
<p>Now onto business! The nominees for the 2013 Gamers’ Choice Awards are (drumroll, please):</p>
<div style="background-color:#d8e6f5;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;text-align:center;"><strong>Best PSN Exclusive</strong><br />
Journey (PS3)<br />
Tokyo Jungle (PS3)<br />
The Unfinished Swan (PS3)</div>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;text-align:center;><strong>Best PSN Game</strong><br />
Journey (PS3)<br />
The Walking Dead &#8211; Season Pass (Episodes 1 &#8211; 5) (PS3)<br />
Sound Shapes (Cross-Buy) (PS3/PS Vita)</div>
<div style="background-color:#d8e6f5;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;text-align:center;"><strong>Best Indie Game</strong><br />
Journey (PS3)<br />
Sound Shapes (Cross-Buy) (PS3/PS Vita)<br />
Rainbow Moon (PS3)</div>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;text-align:center;><strong>Best PS3 Full Game</strong><br />
Borderlands 2 (PS3)<br />
Assassin&#8217;s Creed III (PS3)<br />
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (PS3)</div>
<div style="background-color:#d8e6f5;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;text-align:center;"><strong>Best PS Vita Game</strong><br />
Gravity Rush<br />
Super Stardust Delta<br />
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack</div>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;text-align:center;><strong>Best PSP (PlayStation Portable) Game</strong><br />
Growlanser Wayfarer of Time (PSP)<br />
Unchained Blades (PSP)<br />
Ragnarok Tactics (PSP)</div>
<div style="background-color:#d8e6f5;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;text-align:center;"><strong>Best Classic Game</strong><br />
Legend of Dragoon (PS3/PSP)<br />
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES (PS3/PSP)<br />
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS3)</div>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;text-align:center;><strong>Best minis Game</strong><br />
Velocity (PS3/PSP)<br />
Wizorb (PS3/PSP)<br />
Canabalt (PS3/PSP)</div>
<div style="background-color:#d8e6f5;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;text-align:center;"><strong>Best PlayStation Move Enabled Game</strong><br />
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 (PS3)<br />
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (PS3)<br />
Tom Clancy&#8217;s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (PS3)</div>
<div style=background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;text-align:center;><strong>Best Competitive Multiplayer Game</strong><br />
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (PS3)<br />
SkullGirls (PS3)<br />
Magic: The Gathering &#8211; Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 (PS3/PS Vita)</div>
<p>Don’t forget to head into PlayStation Store later today to cast your vote and support your favorite titles!</p>
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		<title>PSN&#8217;s 13 For ’13 Begins Tomorrow: Top Games &amp; Movies, Great Prices</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/21/psns-13-for-13-begins-tomorrow-top-games-movies-great-prices/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pierre Gravereau</dc:creator>
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		<post_tag><![CDATA[13 for 13]]></post_tag>
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		<description><![CDATA[Continuing our tradition of offering <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/16/introducing-playstation-networks-12-for-12-ps3-game-sale/">a great PSN sale</a> to start the year off right, we’re back in 2013 with the “13 for ‘13” sale on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a>. Starting tomorrow, January 22nd, and running through January 28th, we’re bringing you 13 great <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> games at 50% off their regular price, and <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> members can save even more with 75% off each title. Additionally, we’re upping the ante this year by bringing you 13 of the hottest, most critically acclaimed films of the previous year at great prices!

We’re always humbled at our fans’ dedication to all things PlayStation, and we made sure to pack the list of our “13 for ‘13” sale with some of the best PS3 games available. Take a look below for the full list:]]></description>
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<p>Continuing our tradition of offering <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/16/introducing-playstation-networks-12-for-12-ps3-game-sale/">a great PSN sale</a> to start the year off right, we’re back in 2013 with the “13 for ‘13” sale on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a>. Starting tomorrow, January 22nd, and running through January 28th, we’re bringing you 13 great <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> games at 50% off their regular price, and <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> members can save even more with 75% off each title. Additionally, we’re upping the ante this year by bringing you 13 of the hottest, most critically acclaimed films of the previous year at great prices!</p>
<p>We’re always humbled at our fans’ dedication to all things PlayStation, and we made sure to pack the list of our “13 for ‘13” sale with some of the best PS3 games available. Take a look below for the full list:</p>
<div style="background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;padding-top:1px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;border:3px solid #3e6fa3;">
<ul>
<li><strong>LittleBigPlanet Karting</strong> – Regular $39.99, Sale $19.99, PS Plus $10.00</li>
<li><strong>The Unfinished Swan</strong> – Regular $14.99, Sale $7.49, PS Plus $3.75</li>
<li><strong>Ratchet &#038; Clank</strong> – Regular $14.99, Sale $7.49, PS Plus $3.75</li>
<li><strong>Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy</strong> – Regular $7.99, Sale $3.99, PS Plus $2.00</li>
<li><strong>Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds Complete Collection</strong> – Regular $24.99, Sale $12.49, PS Plus $6.25</li>
<li><strong>Warp</strong> – Regular $9.99, Sale $4.99, PS Plus $2.50</li>
<li><strong>Shank 2</strong> – Regular $9.99, Sale $4.99, PS Plus $2.50</li>
<li><strong>NiGHTS into dreams…</strong> – Regular $9.99, Sale $4.99, PS Plus $2.50</li>
<li><strong>Jet Set Radio</strong> – Regular $9.99, Sale $4.99, PS Plus $2.50</li>
<li><strong>The House of the Dead: OVERKILL Extended Cut</strong> – Regular $19.99, Sale $9.99, PS Plus $5.00</li>
<li><strong>Psychonauts</strong> – Regular $9.99, Sale $4.99, PS Plus $2.50</li>
<li><strong>Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13</strong> – Regular $39.99, Sale $19.99, PS Plus $10.00</li>
<li><strong>Machinarium</strong> – Regular $9.99, Sale $4.99, PS Plus $2.50</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p>Don’t forget to check out these great deals on full SD and HD movies, featuring some of the best films of 2012! Here’s the full list of titles:</p>
<div style="background-color:#eaf2fb;width:540px;padding:15px;padding-top:1px;margin:auto;margin-top:15px;border:3px solid #3e6fa3;">
<ul>
<li><strong>Ted</strong>  – Regular (SD) $14.99, Sale (SD) $12.99, Regular (HD) $19.99, Sale (HD) $17.99</li>
<li><strong>Pitch Perfect</strong> – Regular (SD) $14.99, Sale (SD) $12.99, Regular (HD) $19.99, Sale (HD) $17.99</li>
<li><strong>The Cabin in the Woods</strong> – Regular (SD) $14.99, Sale (SD) $9.99, Regular (HD) $19.99, Sale (HD) $12.99</li>
<li><strong>Total Recall</strong> – Regular (SD) $14.99, Sale (SD) $12.99, Regular (HD) $17.99, Sale (HD) $12.99</li>
<li><strong>Beasts of the Southern Wild</strong> – Regular (HD) $14.99, Sale (HD) $12.99</li>
<li><strong>The Raid: Redemption (Unrated)</strong> – Regular (SD) $14.99, Sale (SD) $12.99, Regular (HD) $17.99, Sale (HD) $12.99</li>
<li><strong>Safety Not Guaranteed</strong> – Regular (SD) $14.99, Sale (SD) $12.99, Regular (HD) $17.99, Sale (HD) $12.99</li>
<li><strong>Arthur Christmas</strong> – Regular (SD) $14.99, Sale (SD) $12.99, Regular (HD) $17.99, Sale (HD) $12.99</li>
<li><strong>Pirates! Band of Misfits</strong> – Regular (SD) $14.99, Sale (SD) $12.99, Regular (HD) $17.99, Sale (HD) $12.99</li>
<li><strong>Safe</strong> – Regular (SD) $14.99, Sale (SD) $9.99, Regular (HD) $19.99, Sale (HD) $12.99</li>
<li><strong>Margaret</strong> – Regular (SD) $12.99, Sale (SD) $10.99, Regular (HD) $15.99, Sale (HD) $10.99</li>
<li><strong>The Do-Deca Pentathalon</strong> – Regular (SD) $12.99, Sale (SD) $10.99, Regular (HD) $14.99, Sale (HD) $10.99</li>
<li><strong>Bernie</strong> – Regular (SD) $14.99, Sale (SD) $7.99, Regular (HD) $19.99, Sale (HD) $9.99</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p>We hope you enjoy all the great offers available through PlayStation Network’s “13 for ‘13” sale.  The sale doesn’t last forever, so make sure to take advantage starting tomorrow. Let us know in the comments which games and movies you’ll be checking out!</p>
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		<title>Holiday Essentials: Last Chance to Scoop Up Must-Have Games</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/12/31/holiday-essentials-last-chance-to-scoop-up-must-have-games/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pierre Gravereau</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PS Vita]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PS3]]></category>
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		<post_tag><![CDATA[discounts]]></post_tag>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the New Year about to start, we’re setting up one last week of great discounts on your <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/holiday-essentials/">Holiday Essentials</a> – the games that you may not have played yet but wanted to try out. We’ve had two weeks of amazing games at awesome prices and this week is no different. With the last week of our Holiday Essentials sale, we’re bringing you the best of the best for your <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> to ring in the New Year. 

With this week’s lineup, you can feast your ears on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/sound-shapes/">Sound Shapes</a>, which features Cross-Buy, meaning that when you purchase either the PS Vita or PS3 version, you get the other version for free. You’ll also be able venture around superhero game <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/batman-arkham-city/">Batman: Arkham City</a>, and test your survival skills in action-packed Tokyo Jungle. 
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<p>With the New Year about to start, we’re setting up one last week of great discounts on your <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/holiday-essentials/">Holiday Essentials</a> – the games that you may not have played yet but wanted to try out. We’ve had two weeks of amazing games at awesome prices and this week is no different. With the last week of our Holiday Essentials sale, we’re bringing you the best of the best for your <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> to ring in the New Year. </p>
<p>With this week’s lineup, you can feast your ears on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/sound-shapes/">Sound Shapes</a>, which features Cross-Buy, meaning that when you purchase either the PS Vita or PS3 version, you get the other version for free. You’ll also be able venture around superhero game <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/batman-arkham-city/">Batman: Arkham City</a>, and test your survival skills in action-packed Tokyo Jungle. </p>
<p>Now’s your chance to save 30% — or up to 50% for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> members—on the final week of great games. But like the year 2012, these deals won’t last much longer, so head into the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store</a> and pick them up today! These discounts will only be good through 1/7/2013. You can find the full lineup below:</p>
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<ul>
<li><strong>AR PLAY</strong> (Sale: $6.25, PS Plus: $4.38, Regular: $8.94)
</li>
<li><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed 2 Deluxe Edition</strong> (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: $9.80, Regular: $19.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Batman: Arkham City</strong> (Sale: $20.99, PS Plus: $14.70, Regular: $29.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Bulletstorm</strong> (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: $9.80, Regular: $19.99)
</li>
<li><strong>inFAMOUS 2</strong> (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: Free, Regular: $19.99)
</li>
<li><strong>inFAMOUS Festival of Blood</strong> (Sale: $6.99, PS Plus: $4.90, Regular: $9.99)
</li>
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<li><strong>Lumines Electronic Symphony</strong> (Sale: $24.99, PS Plus: $17.49, Regular: $35.99)</del>
</li>
<li><strong>Shadow of the Colossus</strong> (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: $9.80, Regular: $19.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Skullgirls</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Sound Shapes</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Sound Shapes Vita</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
</li>
<li><strong>TOKYO JUNGLE</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Touch My Katamari</strong> (Sale: $17.99, PS Plus: $12.25, Regular: $24.99)
</li>
</ul>
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<p>Once you stock up, you’ll be set to start off the New Year right. See you in 2013 for more deals and discounts on some of your favorite games! 	 </p>
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		<title>Holiday Essentials: Week 2 of Awesome Deals on Essential Games</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/12/24/holiday-essentials-week-2-of-awesome-deals-on-essential-games/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pierre Gravereau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I hope you enjoyed your first week of deals on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> games for our <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/holiday-essentials/">Holiday Essentials</a> Sale. As I mentioned in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/12/17/holiday-essentials-huge-discounts-on-40-must-have-games/">our previous post</a>, we’re bringing you some of the best PlayStation games at great prices to help you stock up for the holidays.

This week we’re providing you with 16 awesome action/adventure games along with other essential PlayStation titles. For great prices you can take part in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/starhawk/">Starhawk</a>'s frenetic space combat and multiplayer battles, relive two of Kojima's most acclaimed titles in the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/metal-gear-solid/">Metal Gear Solid</a> HD Collection, or bend your mind with the award-winning Journey. In addition, PlayStation Plus delivers an extra special deal this week – we’re offering members Retro City Rampage for absolutely nothing.  Moreover, Retro City Rampage features Cross-Buy, which means that when you purchase either the PS Vita or PS3 version, you get the other version at no additional cost!
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<p>I hope you enjoyed your first week of deals on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> games for our <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/holiday-essentials/">Holiday Essentials</a> Sale. As I mentioned in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/12/17/holiday-essentials-huge-discounts-on-40-must-have-games/">our previous post</a>, we’re bringing you some of the best PlayStation games at great prices to help you stock up for the holidays.</p>
<p>This week we’re providing you with 16 awesome action/adventure games along with other essential PlayStation titles. For great prices you can take part in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/starhawk/">Starhawk</a>&#8216;s frenetic space combat and multiplayer battles, relive two of Kojima&#8217;s most acclaimed titles in the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/metal-gear-solid/">Metal Gear Solid</a> HD Collection, or bend your mind with the award-winning <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/journey/">Journey</a>. In addition, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> delivers an extra special deal this week – we’re offering members <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/retro-city-rampage/">Retro City Rampage</a> for absolutely nothing.  Moreover, Retro City Rampage features Cross-Buy, which means that when you purchase either the PS Vita or PS3 version, you get the other version at no additional cost!</p>
<p>As a reminder, you can save 30%—or up to 50% for PlayStation Plus members—on the action-packed lineup this week. On top of the titles below, we’ll have a whole new set next week to close out the sale and ring in the New Year. Don’t wait, though, because these games will only be on sale for one week—now through 12/30.</p>
<p>This week’s lineup:</p>
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<li><strong>Duke Nukem Forever </strong>(Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: $9.80, Regular: $19.99)
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<li><strong>Galaga Legions DX</strong> (Sale: $6.99, PS Plus: $4.90, Regular: $9.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Vita</strong> (Sale: $12.49, PS Plus: $8.74, Regular: $17.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Journey</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Killzone 3 Multiplayer</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Mafia II</strong> (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: $9.80, Regular: $19.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater</strong> &#8211; HD Edition PS3 (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
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<li><strong>Metal Gear Solid HD Collection PS Vita</strong> (Sale: $24.49, PS Plus: $17.14, Regular: $34.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Mortal Kombat</strong> (Sale: $20.99, PS Plus: $14.70, Regular: $29.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Papo &#038; Yo</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
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<li><strong>Ratchet &#038; Clank Future: Quest for Booty</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Retro City Rampage</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: Free, Regular: $14.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Retro City Rampage PS Vita</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: Free, Regular: $14.99)
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<li><strong>Simpsons The Arcade Game</strong> (Sale: $6.99, PS Plus: $4.90, Regular: $9.99)
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<li><strong>Starhawk</strong> (Sale: $27.99, PS Plus: $19.60, Regular: $39.99)
</li>
<li><strong>Unit 13</strong> (Sale: $18.49, PS Plus: $12.94, Regular: $26.99)
</li>
</ul>
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<p>The holidays may be coming to an end but that won’t stop you from keeping the spirit alive with your new Holiday Essentials games. So go ahead and stock up on these great games!</p>
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		<title>Holiday Essentials: Huge Discounts on 40+ Must-Have Games</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/12/17/holiday-essentials-huge-discounts-on-40-must-have-games/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pierre Gravereau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We’re gearing up for the holiday season and in the spirit of giving, we here at PlayStation are giving you some <a href="http://us.playstation.com/holidayessentials1">great discounts</a> on more than 40 titles over the next three weeks. Each week will highlight  some of the best PS3, PS Vita and PSN games available in the PlayStation Store. From the trippy music/racing hybrid of <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/dyad-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Dyad</a>, PS Vita side-scrolling puzzler <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-escape-plan.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Escape Plan</a>, sure-to-become-classics like LittleBigPlanet 2 and Rayman Origins plus plenty more, we’ve got you covered. Starting today, you can save 30%—or  up to 50% for PlayStation Plus members—on the hot games below that are sure to keep you entertained long into the new year. If the lineup below isn’t enough, we’ll be refreshing this list with a whole new batch next week (12/24) and the following week (12/31), so stay tuned.]]></description>
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<p>Here at PlayStation, we’re gearing up for the holiday season. In the spirit of giving, we&#8217;re giving you some <a href="http://us.playstation.com/holidayessentials1">great discounts</a> on more than 40 titles over the next three weeks. Each week will highlight some of the best <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> games available in the PlayStation Store. Featuring trippy music/racing hybrid <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/dyad-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Dyad</a>, PS Vita side-scrolling puzzler <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-escape-plan.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Escape Plan</a>, sure-to-become-classics like <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/littlebigplanet-2-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">LittleBigPlanet 2</a> and <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-rayman-origins.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Rayman Origins</a>, plus plenty more, we’ve got you covered. Starting today, you can save 30% — or  up to 50% for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> members — on a variety of hot games, listed below. If the lineup below isn’t enough, we’ll be refreshing this list with a whole new batch next week (12/24) and the following week (12/31), so stay tuned.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s this week’s lineup:</p>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Catherine</strong> (Sale: $27.99, PS Plus: $19.60, Regular: $39.99)</li>
<li><strong>Counter Strike Global Offensive</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)</li>
<li><strong>Dyad</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)</li>
<li><strong>Escape Plan</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)</li>
<li><strong>I Am Alive</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)</li>
<li><strong>LittleBigPlanet 2</strong> (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: Free, Regular: $19.99)</li>
<li><strong>LittleBigPlanet PS Vita</strong> (Sale: $24.99, PS Plus: $17.49, Regular: $35.99)</li>
<li><strong>Magic: The Gathering &#8211; Dules of the Planeswalkers 2013</strong> (Sale: $6.99, PS Plus: $4.90, Regular: $9.99)</li>
<li><strong>NHL 13</strong> (Sale: $41.99, PS Plus: $29.40, Regular: $59.99)</li>
<li><strong>Rayman Origins</strong> (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: $9.80, Regular: $19.99)</li>
<li><strong>Rayman Origins PS Vita</strong> (Sale: $20.99, PS Plus: $14.70, Regular: $29.99)</li>
<li><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong> (Sale: $13.99, PS Plus: $9.80, Regular: $19.99)</li>
<li><strong>Retro/Grade</strong> (Sale: $6.99, PS Plus: $4.90, Regular: $9.99)</li>
<li><strong>Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition</strong> (Sale: $10.49, PS Plus: $7.35, Regular: $14.99)</li>
</ul>
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<p>All of these titles will be on sale for one week only &#8212; December 18th to December 24th &#8212; so head into the PlayStation Store before these discounts melt away. And don’t forget to check back on PSN next week (12/24) and the following week (12/31) for more great discounts on other Holiday Essentials games.</p>
<p>Happy Holidays!</p>
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