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For $50 per year (or cheaper if you can find a sale), you get up to 6 free games per month, depending on what PlayStation platforms you own: 2 games each for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita, and some of the games are "cross-platform," meaning you might net 4 PS4 games in a single month.
For me, these games are largely games I wouldn't have otherwise tried, but have had a chance to fall in love with, like the current month's offerings of Xeodrifter and Super Time Force Ultra.
Plus, you get deals frequently. I just picked up Metal Gear Solid 3 and Peace Walker for $10.50 total, thanks to my PS+ discount.
The shadows are his home and keeping Gotham's citizens safe is his sustenance. Darkness envelops his every move and his legend lives in the whispers of each passerby. Known by many names ~ the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, Batman ~ this man lives to protect. But by pitting himself against the criminals of a city, he has only made his laundry list of powerful enemies grow. One after another, a new and nefarious threat has risen up and one after another Batman succeeded in bringing them down. But what happens when those menacing masterminds join forces? Who will rescue Gotham when a deadly roster of depraved lunatics gangs up on the shadowed warrior? Who will save us all?The finale to the legendary Arkham series explodes onto your screen in the most adrenaline-pumping storyline yet. The Scarecrow has returned to Gotham City and he has united a terrifying team of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn. For the first time in the franchise, you get to step behind the wheel of the iconic Batmobile as you harness the power of Batman and scramble to outwit the wicked gang after your blood. Tear through the streets and soar across the skyline in heart-pounding gameplay that will suck you in and force you to ask yourself if you have what it takes to save Gotham. Do you have it within you to be the hero the city needs? Or will the villains of Gotham overtake the Dark Knight once and for all?
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I am about a quarter of the way through the story right now, but this is one of the best looking games on the PS4, the Batmobile is a blast and this game nails the feeling of being Batman. Also, the story is great (so far) and I look forward to seeing how it wraps up.
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inFAMOUS Second Son brings you an action-adventure game where superhumans, surrounded by a society that fears them, are ruthlessly hunted down and caged by the Department of Unified Protection. Step into a locked-down Seattle as Delsin Rowe, who has recently discovered his superhuman power and is now capable of fighting back against the oppressive DUP. Enjoy your power as you choose how you will push your awesome abilities to the limit and witness the consequences of your actions as they affect the city and people around you.
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This is the PS4 game I've been waiting for since the system was announced. While I liked the first two InFamous games well enough on PS3, I always felt the controls were stiff, Cole McGrath (the main character) was annoying and I wasn't attached to the story.
InFamous: Second Son has an interesting new main character in Delsin Rowe, and the new smoke and neon powers allow for fluid travel around Seattle. (Plus the other couple of powers, which I won't spoil here.) The game is super pretty, too.
There is also free, episodic DLC (downloadable content) that is added automatically. It's called Infamous Paper Trail, and causes you to find items in-game and study clues online to then connect back to the game. It's early on yet, but the story is really cool.
The only pitfall is that the karma system is a little bit dated...It touts "choice," but the only real choice you have is whether to play the game as a "good" guy or a "bad" guy. That designation does fundamentally change how you approach fights, and also impacts character dynamics, but it's basically a change in mentality for the entire game — there is no gray area.
My Best Buy number: 0020259518
My Best Buy number: 0020259518
What's great about it: Graphics, Powers, Free DLC, New Characters
The PS4 is a graphical powerhouse, able to deliver massive game worlds with impressive clarity and detail. 8GB of RAM allows for serious multitasking potential, complementing the great apps and features that make up the PS4 experience. The PlayStation brand of consoles has an impressive history of delivering world-class exclusive games, and the trend is sure to continue with the PS4. The growing blockbuster catalog is backed by a library of free-to-play and indie games, giving you flexibility in how you pay and play. The PS4 also acts as a social hub, with several built-in features that take advantage of the social networks you're already using. The controller's Share button opens up a world of video sharing, with the option to stream your gameplay live or record it to edit and post later. PlayStation Vita owners will enjoy the connectivity that ties the two devices together, from Remote Play, which allows you to play your PS4 games on your Vita's screen over a local Wi-Fi network, to Cross-Buy, which allows you to purchase a game digitally only once and play it on both your PS4 and your Vita. All PS4 consoles will need a firmware update and must be connected to the Internet to complete the update. While your console will not always need to be connected to the Internet, a one-time connection is required for the update. Online multiplayer requires a paid PlayStation Plus membership. Some features require a broadband Internet connection; ISP fees apply. PS3 games, controllers and some accessories are not compatible with the PS4.
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I love my PS4. Games look great. Everything loads and installs faster. The controller feels better, the camera is cool and sharing and streaming built into the console are neat. The PS4 is already great. And it has the potential to get even better through game streaming and other updates that we aren't even thinking of yet.
My Best Buy number: 0020259518
My Best Buy number: 0020259518
What's great about it: Responsive, attractive, fast switching between games and apps, priced right, and fun
What's not so great: Full capabilities of controller, camera not used at launch