Dark fantasy quests and Cold War operations join together in a massive week of gaming, with tons of new games joining the PlayStation family this Tuesday.
Malthael, the Angel of Death, has invaded the world of Sanctuary in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition on PS4 and PS3. Wade into battle with the new Crusader class, and tackle Act V in one of the most iconic action RPGs in gaming history. Uncover legendary loot, unlock powerful spells, equip awe-inspiring weaponry, and horde mountains of gold in Blizzard’s latest chapter in the Diablo series. And for those that already began a quest on the original Diablo III on PS3, carry over hero progress into Reaper of Souls without missing a step.
But that’s just the beginning. Keep the world’s super powers at bay in Counterspy — a stylized action game set in the Cold War — on PS4, PS3, and PS Vita. Infiltrate enemy positions, use wit and cunning, and keep the governments of the world from tearing each other to pieces.
For a complete list of games coming to PlayStation this week, read on. And enjoy the Drop!
New PlayStation Games This Week
Arcade Archives Rygar
PS4 — Digital
RYGAR is a video game created by Tecmo in 1986 and originally released for arcades in Japan as Warrior of Argus. It’s a scrolling platform game where the player assumes the role as the Legendary Warrior.Arcade Archives is faithfully reproduced in the masterpiece of the arcade game.
Counterspy
PS4, PS3, PS Vita — Digital (Cross Buy)
Combining the spy mythology and bold aesthetics of the 1950’s and 1960’s and set during the Cold War, CounterSpy focuses on the rogue third spy agency, C.O.U.N.T.E.R., that keeps the world’s super powers at bay.
Crimsonland
PS Vita — Digital (Cross Buy with PS4 Version)
Crimsonland is an intense, top-down, dual stick shooter where your screen is filled with literally hundreds of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more. Complete sixty quests to unlock an array of weapons and abilities, then unleash your arsenal in five survival modes with leaderboards.
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls — Ultimate Evil Edition
PS4, PS3 — Digital, Retail
This Ultimate Evil Edition contains both Diablo III and the Reaper of Souls expansion set, together in one definitive volume. Rise as one of humanity’s last defenders and collect legendary loot while mastering devastating new powers and abilities.
Gravity Badgers
PS Vita — Digital
Step into the space suit of valiant gravity badger Captain T Bayback as he ventures into the deadly depths of deep space to save his friends, family, and the universe itself from the threat of the deadly Evil Honey Badgers, aka the Hellsett.
Hotline Miami
PS4 — Digital (Three Way Cross Buy)
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay, and skull crushing close combat. Set in an alternative 1989 Miami, you will assume the role of a mysterious antihero on a murderous rampage against the shady underworld at the behest of voices on your answering machine.
Kung Fu Rabbit
PS3 — Digital (Cross Buy with Vita Version)
Life in the temple of rabbits hangs by a thread. Universal Evil has struck again and kidnapped all of your disciples. Only you managed to escape. They let you live… They’ll soon regret it! Use your agility and combat skills to save your disciples!
The Last Tinker: City of Colors
PS4 — Digital
A joyous platformer frequently compared to Jak and Daxter, The Last Tinker is a colorful adventure set in Colortown, a world built upon creativity, emotion and collaboration.
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare
PS4, PS3– Digital, Retail
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare digs into the trenches with an explosive new Co-op and Multiplayer action experience. Blast zombies and plants across a mind-blowing world that delivers the depth of a traditional online shooter blended with the refreshing humor of Plants vs. Zombies.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment
PS Vita — Digital
With its VRMMO-like genre and world, Sword Art Online: Hollow fragment is an RPG that offers players solid gameplay where combo attacks, execution speed, and knowledge of the opponent will be mandatory to survive.
Tales of Xillia 2
PS3 — Digital, Retail
Continue the epic journey from the first Tales of Xillia game in the worlds of Rieze Maxia and Elympios! Shape the course of events through the choices you make as Ludger while exploring beautiful landscapes, lively towns, and challenging dungeons. Customize character appearances and more to truly own the experience!
Demos and Betas
Crimsonland — PS Vita Demo
The information above is subject to change without notice.
I have SAO Chinesse version whit english subs and dont have multiplayer online,only ad hoc. Damm i cant wait for tales of xillia 2!
The Last Tinker: City of Colors and SOA is what im aiming for but i need to pay for that DisneyInfinity 2.0 collectors ver. I’ll try to swing all three but time will tell, i want those games…
Although I’m going for DIII only, that is a big week for PS4!
Diablo 3 UEE and SAO Hollow Fragment for me
i pre ordered Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare cant wait to get the game sooo much FUN
Looking forward to CounterSpy. I’ll have to pick up SAO later on, too. All my gaming money is going towards Destiny Limited Edition (PS3).
Hey Ryan! any info about FIFA & PES preordering??
Well drat. I preloaded CounterSpy hoping it would be available at midnight but it doesn’t look like I can play in until one in the afternoon tomorrow. So that got me looking at other preorders and Destiny won’t be playable until 3AM in my time zone. I thought one of the perks of preordering and preloads on PSN would be getting to play games first without having to go to the store for the midnight launch, but now it looks like that’s the best option for major releases. Oh well. Should’ve done my homework before spending the money.
How’s this gonna be on the PS3 version?
Sword Art!! Yay!!! I cant wait! Too bad my head is too big to fit inside my Vita screen :(
Thats how IRL Virtual Reality works right? …
Hey PSN staff ..about comment no’95…No answer for me / us…big nhl fans …:so sad :(
I’m really happy!!!, I was waiting for Sword art online!!!!
Cool news about Rygar. Is Arcade Archives a Sony led initiative to port classic arcade games to PS4?
Don’t forget to let your friends know about Diablo III
The more of your friends list have it the better the rewards from the new Nemesis System!
May your loot go BEYOND! what you expected.
Sword Art Online, at least there’s one big Vita game this week.
I don’t understand the problems people are having trying to pre-load Diablo and pvz they both worked for me.
OMG!! Rygar!!!! Now I finally can come to terms with my 10 year old self that sold it to save for a Sega Genesis! Thanks for the great classics! Now if only Ninja warrior would be remade
SWORD ART ONLINE!
Plants VS Zombies
Can Tuesday hurry up please….
Why is it that i can play PVZGW @ 9pm est but i have to wait til 12am my time to play D3?
I’m not doing this to troll, but my preload of Diablo 3 worked fine, it’s installed already and counting down.
I’m liking the cross buys that are coming up, but until the Vita memory price drops my digital game purchases are all going to Steam.
we want Minecraft PS4!
Can’t wait for diablo tonight!
Can some one tell me what the Hell is going on with Diablo 3 I have downloaded this game along time ago and now im hearing Diablo 3 RoS what is this is this a DLC for ppl like me that pay $59.99 for the full game or is it a new game I don’t understand it
$59.99 + 39.99 = $99.97 I still don’t understand :( I hope we get this DLC for only $19.99 or free because im not paying $39.99 for a DLC or for a game I have
Love the drops but quick question when will ps4 get better games with plus?
CounterSpy already predownloaded,and lm getting SAO lm a VITA guy.
Very interested in Counterspy but IGN’s Colin Moriarity wrote a hands on preview in august of last year saying the game looked great but played terribly. Anyone seen a review of Counterspy yet or read if controls issue has been addressed? Hope the game is good.
Rygar?! Jumping Jack on a pogo stick! I haven’t played that cabinet in nearly 20 years, that’ll be an instant buy for me. Cheers Sony!
I CAN’T WAIT FOR SWORD ART ONLINE. I been waiting for that game, Thank you guys <3
Any idea what time these games will hit psn (trying to decide if I wanna wait up to play hollow fragment)
Is it just me or is Diablo 3 getting more attention than Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare. As a person that pre ordered PVZ out of so much anticipation for waiting so long for the PS version I feel that Diablo is overshadowing PVZ. Did I pick the wrong game to pre-order?
Anyone know the price of Rygar? Hope it isn’t too expensive because I would like to get it. Also, does anyone know about trophy support?
Anyone know what time the drop will be, which time zone?
2pm pacific, 5eastern usually for the blog post the store will be updated piece by piece
Wheres minecraft ps4?
Does anyone know if SAO is dropping in the am tonight, or will it be sometime tomorrow?
When will I be able to pre order madden nfl 15 on the ps3 PlayStation Store?
That reminds me, I still have to finish Tales of Xillia 1. I got a few hours in and lost interest for some reason.
Am really excited to be able to play Rygar for the first time in many, many years. But am confused as to how and why it is appearing on PS4. First, why this game of so many others that could have been re-released? And second, is this one of many games to be released or is there others that I have no idea how to purchase nor where they are located to purchase? Whatever the case may be, I will be buying for the sake of nostalgia in way back when NES days. Thank you.
^ “Will be buying” depends on price and if it follows the pricing model of PS Now rental games… No No NOPE! Cheaper to go buy the original… :|
Waiting for psn to update store so I can get Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment!!!
I thought Counterspy released today, but a message appeared when I tried this morning and said “This application has not reached its start date and is not available yet.” So when is its start date?
Riding on the same boat as LeonBallard. When WILL the PS Store be updated to include games that are released today? Skipping work just to DL and play SAO:HF, but it’s not there yet.
I am looking for Sword Art Online Hollow Fragment since it was supposed to be released today. Anyone know when PSN will have it available??
I’ve been waiting for Sword Art Online for a few months and now that the release date is finally here PSN won’t update… :( Come on. I really want to play this game.
I’ve been waiting for hotline Miami. Why is it not up yet?
For some reason I can’t wait till Minecraft comes out for the Vita.
Waiting fon the release of SAO, I hope it doesn’t take to long the update.
Please update PSN so I can get my SAO fix on! :)