James Thorpe has swanned off somewhere or other this week so it’s down to me to tell you about the mid-month PlayStation Plus treats that he has arranged for March. Luckily, many of you seem to get the two of us confused so it should be a smooth transition.
Speaking of smooth transitions: from the Prince of PlayStation Plus to the Prince of Persia, from today you can get your hands on an exclusive bundle including The Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones for €29.99/£23.99 – that’s three for the price of two.
The second treat is something I know a lot of you have been waiting for. From today, you will be able to get MAG at 50% discount and the Escalation and Interdiction expansion packs at a 25% discount. MAGnificent.
Finally, a reminder to download the SOCOM: Special Forces beta on 23 March. I’ll be playing it but a small warning if I’m in your squad: I don’t do orders.
The other James will be back on 6 April to introduce next month’s content but feel free to ask me any questions.















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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:01 am by superste2201
Awesome thank you guys.
Nice to see that MAG is still getting some love, it’s only the best fps out…. lol.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:03 am by antikewl
Nothing for me here.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:07 am by Chocobo115
/yawn
final fantasy 13 PS+ Exclusive avatars, pleeeease?
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:08 am by MrLopes
Nope nothing for me.. but I got my MK demo..
P.s: wrong topic how about the the Crysis 2 MP demo..?
Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:07 pm by James Gallagher
It’s coming in today’s Store update.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:09 am by killzonexx
so where are the treats?
seen 2 things that i cant count as treats.. this is serious everything??
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:09 am by Bumblebee
SOCOM 4! Please be more like SOCOM 2 and less like every SOCOM since…
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:09 am by SpiderMike_X
@2 antikewl
Same for me. Already got the three PoP games, don’t play MAG and the SOCOM beta is more like an end month treat seeing as it’s still a week away.
Ah well. There’s always the regular store update, which comes with Resident Evil today. YAY!
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:09 am by killzonexx
@ MrLopes probably when store update is ready usa have it so probably tonight.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:12 am by Tiran21
I still think that Hogs of War is what we really need!
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:16 am by YobRenoops
Three for the price of two? More like Three for the price of Five. I can get the PoP Trilogy at Zavvi for 14 quid I think!
Whilst I understand the need to differentiate between retail prices and online to support the boxed business, to try and badge this offer as anything other than extortionate is ridiculous. I know that bandwidth needs paying for but come on.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:17 am by MrLopes
@ Killzonexx
Yes I think so to.. but if James G can confirm that would be great.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:17 am by AntWise
its a shame that no one plays the MAG DLC, i bought it full price when it came out and didnt get to play a single game!
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:19 am by beri00
Hi thanks for the update. Can i request the same discounts US Plus got for the Gamers Choice Winners? i.e castle crashers, dead nation.
Many Thanks
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:19 am by MrLopes
@ Skookie..
How do you know.. you can not use a debit card from outside of the states to make purchases directly on the us store.
You will have to buy US PSN cards.
Well if what you are saying is true it would be a real waste not to get Resident Evil!!
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:21 am by sannie-boy
I still don’t see why I should have PS Plus!
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:21 am by Carnivius_Prime
Well nothing for me there. Any idea when Streets of Rage 2 will be available non Plus for free? Yeah ok I have it on Mega Drive collection but I wanna have trophies on it to collect (the MD Collection version is one of the few games on it which didn’t even get a trophy) and I really want online 2 player on it.
Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:09 pm by James Gallagher
I imagine you’ll be hearing about it when t’other James gives me his major Plus update for the 6th of April.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:22 am by MavSkipper
Unrelated to PS Plus… can we expect Hard Corps Uprising today?
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:29 am by almighty-slayer
Thanks Mr Thorpe (wink wink), but there’s nothing for me this week
Look forward to SOCOM next week though!
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:29 am by Alf13W4llac3
Hi James!
Awesome!/Boring!/When can we expect herp derp? (delete where appropriate)
*works every time*
Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:29 pm by James Gallagher
herp derp has been indefinitely delayed. The developers had a power cut and it turned out that they had all forgotten to save their progress throughout the project. True story.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:31 am by xchris2008x
weak
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:35 am by bravo9zero
Any chance on a PS+ discount for Resident Evil 1 (directors cut)
When it’s released?
£7.99 is way to much for a old PS1 game.
)
£4 is the perfect price for me (or FREE!
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:37 am by killzonexx
@ MrLopes i have all resident evil game salready from usa store been to new york while ago and bought some cards.
i played every resident evil game on psone and such had a awesome time old resident evil games where the best
but now i have them again on ps3 and you know what i played it mabey 30 min total and it dont give me that same feeling i had back in those days.
if they would redone them in hd it would be the best games ever, i would play them 24 hour long, but with these graphics in 2011, i cant be hyped anymore, and thats a shame because the game deserves more.
they can make god of war tombraider to hd and the games that people really want the just port over to psn
we have full hd plasma led lcd 3d tv home cinema sets with the best audio you can get and then you have to play resident evil that supports 2.0 with old graphics
if the make resident evil 1 2 3 in hd i would pay 50 euro but now it already cost you around 25 30 euro
a few would like the game but alot will agree with me in a while time will tell.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:38 am by ShadowhunterrX
Ahh 2 weeks after i buy escalation for mag and now its 50 % discount
aw well too bad
Thanks for the mid goodies
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:38 am by sephiroth180
James Gallagher: “If I’m in your squad: I don’t do orders”
You will bow down before me!
Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:10 pm by James Gallagher
…or dance on your fallen body!
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:43 am by brotherzac
Is there any bonus for signing up to 12 months Playstation Plus any more?
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:46 am by SpiderMike_X
@ 28 – CLOUD STORAGE!!!
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:47 am by Skookie30
@Mrlopes my friend says you can i‘m was really thinking of how easy to get a debit card I‘m Sick of sorry excuses we also promise the Ps1 classics list it be intresting to compare that list to the other 2 region.
but i know it wont be very intresting read that why delay as Long as possible.
as a commet on thesixthaxis you can play NSTC games on a PAL ps3 like i thought with-out any problems so that a other excuse they cant USE.
in the end i ended up getting a card i bought my last £25 PSN card they can set a new limit on card but not getting content.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:48 am by almighty-slayer
…
Well said, Spider
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:49 am by FemmeFox
Any news on the Okami Avatars and Dissidia Duodecim Prologus for the EU?
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:54 am by MrLopes
@ Killzonexx
You might be right..
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:56 am by Death_Seaker3000
yes im a proud member of ps plus.
i,ve just renewed early this morning. but nothing for me 4 ps plus today.
Hey James i,ve contacted Sony bout a psn card problem i,ve entered the code all day yesterday n nothing. error code 80023156 on my console. Can u explain to me what happens so confused bout it :’(
Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:17 pm by James Gallagher
That code means that you have exceeded the number of attempts allowed when entering a voucher code. The advice I have here is to wait 24 hours and try again. Let me know if it doesn’t help and I’ll get you in touch with customer services.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:56 am by nicolajNN
Not sure if I should ask you, the other James or Ross or someone else, and I don’t think I will get an answer
But will Free Realms be coming to Europe too?
Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:17 pm by James Gallagher
I am chasing SOE to get an answer on this and when I know something, it will be on this blog.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 11:57 am by Murphy2k8
50% Discount on the MAG DLC would be good but nobody plays it. I can’t even be bothered to patch the game to the latest update because of the stupid update system Zipper use.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:01 pm by SpiderMike_X
I post here to comment on the service. I actually voted this a 2/5 as I already have the content I want and the rest doesn’t interest me, so that punches a nice big hole in your brown-nosing theory. Lol. It seems trolls always bring that term into play for ANYONE who is dissatisfied but doesn’t rant like a child. If I have a disinterest or a disagreement then I state my case in a clear, concise and well-mannered fashion. I don’t feel the need to play keyboard cowboy because an open forum gives me the license to speak my mind.
You clearly have no respect for others so why should Sony have any respect for your demands.
I encourage others to report this degenerates’ posts. After a few removals and then a suspension I’m sure he will pipe down.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:03 pm by green_shorts
Very exciting plus treats we’ve got this month personally i wouldnt wipe my arse on them tbh pop trilogy can be had for about 15quid online, the socom beta will be a big download then another big update just like socom confrontation very nice treats compared to what the yanks got as usual
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:04 pm by ShadowDoGGG
P.S Do NOT get Prince of Persia pack. £12 odd at Zavvi
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:05 pm by Death_Seaker3000
Well said comment 37
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:09 pm by brotherzac
Thanks spidermike, didn’ trealise cloud storage was now a feature. What I really meant though was any sign up bonuses. When psplus started I think you got a free game for 12 months signup(LBP which I already have). Can’t see anywhere what the current offers are.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:09 pm by X201
If you’re James, and he’s James. Which one of you is Ross?
Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:19 pm by James Gallagher
He’s the one that wishes he was a James.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:09 pm by Yeroon
Hmmmm, no real mid month treats.
Discount is not a treat.
But hey, this month i’m happy enough with the online storage.
So you’re forgiven.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:10 pm by Jaxb1978
here here #37. How about the moderators do a little house-tidying and remove the filth from the page. The only thing that puts me off coming to these boards is users like that. Ill-mannered, ill-tempered and uneducated. Getting worked up because stuff isnt coming out or costs too much. How about you wait if its late or buy it where you see it cheaper. Ungrateful savage.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:13 pm by PFC_Hudson
@ Skookie30 = Temper, temper!
All you ever do is moan on this blog, doesn’t anything every make you happy?
Fact is, whether you like it or not, there are people out there who are more than happy with PS+ and the content and quantity has made them feel their £40 was well spent.
Now if you’re not happy with PS+ that’s your opinion but please try to make your opinion is a constructive way and not the tirade and abuse filled rants you usually submit. Also, remember the word ‘opinion’ – Just because someone’s else’s opinion differs from yours doesn’t make them wrong in any way and it certain;y doesn’t give you any right to insult them.
Liking Sony products, including PS+ does NOT automatically make a person a fanboy, suck up, brown nose or anything else. You need to seriously consider some form of anger management.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:15 pm by SpiderMike_X
Yes I do have a problem. Your profane language. And there’s no “flame” or whatever here. Unlike some, I maintain the ability to hold a conversation like an adult.
@42 brotherzac – Go to playstationplus.com and the top box usually gives you everything that is included in the package for that month. No full exclusive games but more than enough to justify a purchase. Especially with what has been offered this month so far. It’ll pay for itself in two months.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:16 pm by MrLopes
Thanks for confirming James G..!!!
Crysis 2 here I come after work.. that is.
Ha can’t wait for april James.. wonder if I will see you online would like to see the moves you have with Jhonny cage..!!
In other words I want a match against you.. Hmmm if you manaage to beat me flawless victory and do a fatality.. stage or normal does not matter.
I will never speak ill on this blog again.. and if I do you can remind me of these words..
how about that..
Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:23 pm by James Gallagher
Wow, now that’s an offer! I’ve moved onto Scorpion the more I have played the demo, although I reckon a lot of people will be playing as him. Definitely going for Kratos on my first play!
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:19 pm by Do-_One
im just waiting for socom now this month been pretty poor to be honest
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:20 pm by Del_007
Get Capcom to join in on the Plus fun and get the Resident Evil PSOne Trilogy along with Dino Crisis duo on there but yeah push for Resi
PS. Roll on the Socom beta
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:21 pm by KAP
Does anyone still play MAG? a mate of mine went on it the other day and only saw a dozen people online…. good game im sure but overshadowed by blackops
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:21 pm by SpiderMike_X
@ James – seeing as how you’re doing the rounds.
How about a little moderation on some of the comments posted here. This IS a family orientated service. I don’t feel I should have to supervise my children when they want to browse for fear of some foul-mouthed users not keeping their hormones in check.
All I ask is for the reported posts to be looked into and acted upon.
Thanks.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:22 pm by eviroboy_1981
Hmm, I picked up the Prince of Persia HD Trilogy for £9.99 from play.com.
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Posted on 16 March, 2011 at 12:23 pm by eviroboy_1981
Forgot to add, for that price I also got a plastic case, a manual and a shiny disc thrown in, for free! ^___^
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