Sony's seemingly still making final arrangements for March's anticipated PlayStation Plus update, as the company still hasn't revealed the contents of next month's Instant Game Collection refresh. Rumours overnight suggested that OlliOlli 2 would be part of the roster, but nothing has been confirmed at this point.
Way back on Wednesday, the organisation suggested that the announcement would be live this week, but that hasn't panned out. It later said that it was still "dotting 'i's and crossing the last few 't's". It would appear, however, that it's had its work cut out with that menial task, as there's still no word on when we'll find out the final roster.
"Sorry to keep you good folks waiting," said a calm Fred Dutton on the European PlayStation Blog. "I appreciate that you're all really keen to see the line-up, and that it's frustrating having to hang on a bit longer than usual. Alas, we're still not quite ready to make the announcement. I can't give you a firm time at present as to when the post will go live, but we're working to get it to you as soon as possible. It may well be next week at this stage."
With the West Coast only just waking up, there's still a slim chance that we'll learn about the lineup later today – or even tomorrow. However, there's an equally good chance that you could be waiting until after the weekend. Sigh.
[source blog.eu.playstation.com]
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My guess is the lineup is all indies but they are afraid of coming out and saying it because of what happened last time that was the case.... maybe they are finalizing a deal for a PS4 AAA game to be included in April and want to be able to announce that along with March lineup to soften the blow
Seems like Sony apologizing quite a lot lately, aren't they? Maybe they should get their act together and heighten their standards a bit.
Here comes the flood of whining and complaing.
I really get the feeling that the line-up will be great with atleast one game that got an psychical release for each platform.
Maybe Sony had a change of plan after seeing Xbox's GwG line up for March....
Amuses me that these are "complex negotiations" that are sorted "months in advance" yet just before reveal day they always have a last minute of "dotting 'i's and crossing the last few 't's" before announcing the lineup. They should have just said "taking longer than usual, probably won't be til Monday, apologies" and it's all sorted rather than saying something different each day. Or, better yet, don't reveal them until the day they're up for download.
@BAMozzy An under-performing Rayman that has one brilliant level and then loads of worse-than-meh? Bet they're shaking in their boots... The day Rayman is a highlight is a sad day indeed. I'll kick PS+ when it needs it but it has never been that bad it's had to rely on that buffoon.
The way I see it is that they probably have a big name title on the list that they're wanting to surprise us with..
Hopefully La-Mulana EX will be one of the free PS+ games for March.
OK obviously something happened at the last minute that screwed things up.
Maybe it's just one game on any platform that is holding them...now they are trying to get a replacement or something...
Come on...I want to be HYPED.
Its gonna be a big one here comes...... Wait for it...... Its....... Final fantasy type zero woooooooo. Wakes up
@rastamadeus
What are you talking about Rayman Legends is one of the greatest games of all time, its only problem are the annoying Murphy Levels
Somewhat sickening that people have to invent conspiracy theories for stuff they know nothing about.
@themcnoisy I don't even need type-o. Just give me episode duscae for free and I will call it a win.
#inmydreams
@get2sammyb
I worry about you sometimes.
@rastamadeus rayman legends is a great game, huge replayability and the art on display is freaking gorgeous. 1 level? Which one? There's like a gazillion or something.
@Punished_Boss_84 - Commenting on Sammy's TS obsession while you're sportin' that new (to me) animated Trunks avatar is pretty funny.
@DualWielding - "its only problem are the annoying Murphy Levels"
Those levels were actually pretty fun multiplayer on the Wii U, as they were probably intended - Wii U Gamepad and multiplayer. I could barely even play the demo on PS3, can't imagine going thru the entire game on it.
Dreadful Line up, i want my money back(just getting ready for the Announcement)
I'm wondering if Helldivers was gonna be a Plus game, but then they backed out last minute. It would make sense. Why else would they let people think that they were gonna be a free title until the last minute? It would have to hurt sales. I think Sony is now scrambling to get another title in time.
God I hope that White Night will be one of the Plus games!
Just put Knack in it instead of an indie and I will be fine. Forget Metacritics.
My prediction is that they will surprise us with the line up.
They will announce that March's games will include DriveClub and The Last Guardian.
In other news George RR Martin will announce he has finally finished The Winds Of Winter.
@rastamadeus Well Rayman Legends has generally been well reviewed and certainly a step up from the usual offerings on GwG. However they are also offering Tomb Raider and Bioshock Infinite on the XB360. All 3 games are well established franchises, have received high praise and scored well in reviews.They sure beat the rubbish indie titles we have been seeing of late.
My point was though that all the offerings (not just Rayman) are big names in the gaming world and lets be honest if Sony were offering these, we would all be quite pleased - obviously though you can't please everyone...
All I am saying that 'maybe' Sony changed (or are trying to change) their line-up for this month to include at least 1 or 2 big titles after seeing what Xbox are offering.
I am not criticising either PS+ or GwG as I have both and I actually benefit from the competition between brands. If Sony (in this case) are negotiating to offer a better line-up than they had previously planned because of GwG then we all benefit...
not buying anything on PSN till I know the final lineup dont want to shoot myself in the foot.
@rjejr
That comeback stings... Like Beerus. The Pain.
@Punished_Boss_84 - I really need to watch those movies some day. I've seen all of DB and Z, skipped GT, which seems like it barely exists anyway, but some of those movies actually seem good.
I did watch this live action one about 10 years ago. This photo of Oloong pretty much sums it up. I'm still scarred.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D91lTP-ACcU
Every month someone says Knack LOL seems funny so many bashed this great platformer game but now want it as a Plus game!
@Jaz007 exactly what I thought. I reckon that someone backed out, and Sony have a bit more class than to shame the devs by telling us.
@rjejr
Oh I almost forgot: Do. Not. Watch. Dragonball Evolution. You'll thank me.
@Punished_Boss_84 - Thanks. I've been saving it for the zombie apocalypse bunker, to scare the zombies away.
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