A blast from the past done in HD and so much more in this week’s PlayStation Network releases.
Retro revivals are one of today’s gaming trends that whether for better or worse, introduces us to the history of a particular legend in our industry. This week as part of what’s new on the PlayStation Network, comes another such enhanced trip down memory lane with Galaga Legions DX.
Based on the classic 1981 arcade shooter from Namco, Galaga Legions DX, as with many other titles of its kind say Pac-Man Championship Edition DX (also from Namco,) reintroduces the simple gameplay of the original, but with a modern current generation twist. And in the case of Legions DX, players are given more than just a single shot laser to take down enemy aliens.
Galaga Legions DX features the inclusion of two satellites, which players use to control with the right analog stick to point and destroy opposing spacecraft. Now this is where the crux of the game’s mechanics come into place — because during many points in Legions you will be collapsed upon a insurmountable wave of aliens.
It’s here that you must figure our a way to position your two satellites, along with positioning your ship strategically, in order to defeat the countless hoards of enemies that fill the screen. Behold! The nightmarish terror that can be Galaga Legions DX!
The simple trick of course, and you’ll quickly notice it at the beginning of your space campaign, is to take out the one alien ship which controls the others. By eliminating that particular ship, it instantly wipes out all other ships tied to it.
An awesome effect that clears the level in a blitz of dazzling lights! The colors duke, the colors! Oh you might just go colorblind, kid! Toss in a techno-popping soundtrack, and at a reasonable $9.99 — you’ve got a sweet downloadable title that will keep the digital quarters rolling.
– PlayStation 3 –
Updates
- Auditorium HD – Sale (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
- Caterpillar – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.49, original price $4.99)
- Gold Fever – Minis – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.49, original price $4.99)
- Panda Craze – Minis – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now 2.49, original price 4.99)
- Rocks N’ Rockets – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.49, original price $4.99)
- Shapo – Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2.49, original price $4.99)
- Resident Evil 5 Versus Mode Dlc – Sale (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
- Resident Evil 5: Desperate Escape – Sale (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
- Resident Evil 5: Lost In Nightmares – Sale (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
- Resident Evil 5: Untold Stories Bundle – Sale (PS3) (now $5.99, original price $12.49)
Games
- Dragon Age: Origins Digital ($29.99) [Don’t forget about last week’s Dragon Age 2: Legacy DLC]
- Galaga Legions Dx ($9.99)
- Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team ($9.99)
- Section 8: Prejudice ($14.99)
Add-Ons
EA Sports Season Ticket ($24.99)
EA Sports Season Ticket is a paid subscription that gives you 12 months of premium benefits for popular EA SPORTS titles, including:
- 3-days Early Release of the full downloadable version of participating EA SPORTS titles before they arrive in retail
- 20% Discount on downloadable content for participating EA SPORTS titles
- Premium Web Content for free, beginning with FIFA Creation Centre
- Exclusive Membership Recognition badge that appears in-game and online at EASPORTS.com
- Brink: Agents of Change (Free)
- Dirt 3: Ken Block Special Pack ($1.99)
- Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 – Missions 01 – 06 ($0.99 each)
- Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 – Mobile Suit Pack 1 ($5.99)
- Red Faction: Armageddon – Path To War ($6.99)
- WWE All-Stars: Southern Charisma Pack ($2.99)
- Section 8: Prejudice Blitz Pack ($2.99)
- Section 8: Prejudice Overdrive Map Pack ($3.99)
- LittleBigPlanet 2 Buzz Lightyear Costume ($1.99)
- LittleBigPlanet 2 Toy Story 1 Costume Pack ($5.99)
- LittleBigPlanet 2 Hamm Costume ($1.99)
- LittleBigPlanet 2 Rex Costume ($1.99)
- LittleBigPlanet 2 Toy Story Level Kit (+ Alien Costume) ($5.99)
- LittleBigPlanet 2 Slinky Dog Costume ($1.99)
- ModNation Racers Oil Stain Mod and Kart ($1.75)
- ModNationTM Racers Oil Stain Mod ($0.99)
Rock Band 3
- “Make Some Noise” – ($1.99)
- “Barracuda” – ($1.99)
- “No Sleep Til Brooklyn” – ($1.99)
- “Super Bad, Pts 1 & 2″ – ($1.99)
- “Tell Me Something Good” – ($1.99)
- File size: 24 – 35 MB (singles)
Rock Band Network V2.0
- “Better Off This Way” – A Day to Remember ($1.99)
- “Dreamchaser” – Amberian Dawn ($0.99)
- “Hangman” – Drugstore Fanatics ($0.99)
- “Pressure Cooker” – Magnus ‘SoulEye’ Pålsson ($1.99)
- “Buried Cold” – Rose of Jericho ($0.99)
- File size: 28 – 38 MB (singles)
Avatars
- Under Siege Archer Avatar ($0.49)
Videos (Free)
- Bioshock Infinite – Full E3 2011 Playthrough Trailer
- Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team Announce Trailer
- Fast Draw Showdown Gunfighters Trailer
- Dragon Age 2 – Legacy Trailer
- Gatling Gears Teaser Trailer
- Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Launch Trailer
- Captain America: Super Soldier Launch Trailer
- GT Academy National Finals in Orlando
PS3 Themes
- Retro Stars Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
PS3 Wallpapers (Free)
- Section 8: Prejudice: Alert And Ready Wallpaper
- Section 8: Prejudice: Danger Close Wallpaper
- Section 8: Prejudice: Into The Fire Wallpaper
– PlayStation Plus –
Free PSN Game: Crash Commando
Free PS One Game: Destruction Derby
Free PSP minis: Dr. Maybe and the Adventures of Scarygirl, OMG-Z!
Exclusive Discounts: One Epic Game Mini– New Release 50% off, Farm Frenzy Mini – 70% off
Full Game Trial: Dragon Age: Origins
Free Dynamic Theme: City Dynamic Theme
Free Media: Qore, August Episode – Single Episode
– PlayStation Portable –
PSP minis
- One Epic Game – PSN Exclusive ($3.99)
- Monochrome Racing ($4.99)
Via: PlayStation Blog