Strong, witty, and a little rough around the edges, Ellie from The Last of Us played a tremendous role in making the critically-acclaimed PS3 game shine. Her endearing dialogue and emotional connection with Joel provide The Last of Us with several layers of narrative. But there’s more of her story to be told.
This week on Friday, The Last of Us: Left Behind arrives on PS3. The DLC explores Ellie’s past, along with her connection with close friend and confidant, Riley. This additional chapter in the world of The Last of Us bestows gamers with intimate insight into defining moments of Ellie’s past.
But there’s more coming this week to the world of PlayStation. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII launches on PS3, concluding Lightning’s chapter in the long-running JRPG series. Lightning Returns features a large, open world, tons of sidequests, and an elaborate customization system that will let players design their ideal fighter.
For a complete list of games coming this week, read on. And enjoy the Drop!
New PlayStation Releases This Week
PS2 Classic — Digital
Mutated clones have overtaken the battle platform known as the Honour Guard. With the crew dead, only John “Dutch” Cane can step in and stop them. Potentially while he enjoys a cigar.
Bundle: Borderlands 2 & Dishonored
PS3 — Retail
Two massive, critically-acclaimed games, now available in one package. Survive Pandora and hunt down amazing loot in Borderlands 2, or prowl the shadows and seek revenge in Dishonored.
PS Vita — Digital, Retail
A group of high school students are pulled into a deadly trial, judged by a murderous bear. Unravel the mysteries surrounding an unusual court in this quirky game of truth and lies.
Bundle: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim & BioShock Infinite
PS3 — Retail
Another herculean pairing comes to PlayStation with this package. Journey the icy forests and great halls of Skyrim, or plunge up into the lofty reaches of Columbia as Booker DeWitt to wipe away his dark past. RPG fans and shooter aficionados have more than enough game here to enjoy.
PS3 — Digital
Return to the start of the Far Cry series with this updated classic. Explore the beautiful but dangerous island environments of Far Cry with enhanced visuals, cutscenes, and a refined user interface.
Far Cry Compilation
PS3 — Retail
For gamers that missed out on the thrill of the Far Cry series, look no further than this Blu-ray collection that bundles Far Cry 2, Far Cry 3, and Blood Dragon into one package. See how the Far Cry series brought its own tremendous, open environments to the first-person shooter genre.
PS Vita — Digital
A pirate-themed tower defense game with unique ships, powerful bosses, and immense spells. Protect your fortress with towers as the battle boils on both land and at sea.
The Last of Us: Left Behind
PS3 — Digital (Available Friday)
Uncover an additional chapter of Ellie’s past, and her connection with her close friend, Riley. Explore a fragment of Ellie’s life before The Last of Us began, as the two teenage girls move through a shopping complex and peer into a world they never knew.
PS3 — Digital, Retail
The final chapter of Lightning’s story, Lightning Returns, brings the rose-haired warrior to a new world open to exploration. Customize Lightning’s weapons and attire, while saving lost souls teetering on the brink of the apocalypse.
PSone Classic — Digital
One of the most iconic video game characters of all time makes his retro return! Toc-Man has kidnapped Pac-Man’s friends and family. Now it’s up to Pac-Man to save the day.
PS Vita — Digital, Retail
A fantastical third-person action game from the team at Tecmo Koei. Take up the role of Slayer and stop the Oni menace from undoing the very fabric of humanity. Use the souls of fallen heroes to aid the Slayers in their fight.
PS Vita — Digital
A spiritual successor to the genre-defining, 90’s shooter Tempest, TxK packs in 100 levels of score-chasing play. Set to a pounding soundtrack, players can lose themselves in three different games modes for five minute bites or marathon sessions climbing the scoreboards.
PSone Import — Digital
Jump into a mech and get shooting. This high-speed platformer throws players into a futuristic struggle burning through Australia and New Zealand. Wield auto-cannons, grenade guns, lasers, and more in this explosive mission from the PSone generation.
PS3 — Digital
Stay alive during the zombie apocalypse by consuming just the right amount of Zombeer. This first-person shooter comes filled to the brim with crazy gags, film references, and — of course — zombie hordes. Don’t get turned!
The information above is subject to change without notice.
still no Tomb Raider Chronicles (Ps1 Classic ) ? what a shame!!
Hell Yeah! Lightning Returns CE & Toukiden tomorrow, can’t wait! ^_^
WHERE IS MERCENARY KINGS?! We know you have it SONY! Tribute games said as much so JUST RELEASE IT ALREADY! GAHL!
Left Behind on friday hu….I didn’t reckoned that and I can’t believe its already here…and also Lords of Shadow 2 demo?….oh I didn’t expected that….this week will be amazing can’t wait…thats THE drop ha.
Also I’m glad PS1 and PS2 classics are back weekly.Now you guys just need to step up your definition of classic.
Very Strong update
Sony fighting~
New Jeff Minter game for Vita!
Sold!
Great run down! Thanks Ryan
Finally Ellie is back!!
I hope Pac-Man is compatible with Vita.
Sucks we likely won’t see any native pac-man action on Vita.
Anyhoo, good day for my Vita. Two retail games I’m looking forward to.
Playing Toukiden first, besides will probably get here first.
And a tower defense game on Vita. We need more!
@genius527 I post here because that’s what I always do. And also, Hyper Crazy Climber is not a a brand new popular game. Just an old PS1 import that no one gives a crap about. I’m just curious why it wasn’t released on last week’s PSN update. I got my answer now. Stop being so obsessed with me, it’s like my reputation here got myself a fanboy.
@Teflon02 Darn, I thought you’ll never come back. I would be happy if you never show up again because I won’t miss you.
I’m hyped for the Vita releases. Great month to be a Playstation owner and Plus member. I swear I’m not a bot.
Only looking forward to Castlevania.
Oh also PLEASE BRING INTELLIGENT CUBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ SoylentPie: Hahaha! No, seriously, you think you sound like a bot? Bots try to tell us how their moms make a ton of money for only working a few hours a week from home.
It’s nice to see so many new people who just come in, make a nice comment and go on their merry way, rather than ripping on people or being negative.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying your Vita. I still love mine, but kinda thinking about buying that new Borderlands 2 bundle with the Slim and having two of them. Then I can have up to 200 icons, lol.
I swear I’m not a bot either… or on Sony’s payroll, though that’d be cool. Get paid to play games before release. Yes please. :)
I kinda regret buying a ps4 this early . Love the console, but its frustrating to see all this awesomeness that i cant play. Where is the ps4 love? My O.G. Ps3 died after 5 years of greatness and instead of replacing it i put that cash towards a ps4. Please dont tell me outlast is the only game im getting in February. My year of plus feels kinda pointless on ps4.
No PS4 love :-(
Danganronpa!! Well it’s a stopgap measure while waiting for Virtue’s Last Reward’s sequel… or the Vita port of 999. Hey, there’s nothing wrong in hoping, right? By the way I just realised that PS Store is now accessible on PC. I have no idea when it was released… sorry for not paying attention lol.
Cmon Sony…. When will we get PS Store midnight game and DLC releases? How difficult is that?