
Hi everyone! It’s that time of the month again where we update you on all the new PlayStation Plus updates coming your way in March.
There are three new PS3 game and two for PS Vita in the line-up for March, as well as awesome titles such as F1 Race Stars, Quantum Conundrum and Wipeout 2048 that are already available.
Coming soon on PlayStation 3
We are very happy to announce that as of 6th March, for one month only, you can download acclaimed action RPG Mass Effect 3 as part of your PlayStation Plus subscription!
Developed by the very talented team at Bioware, this title completes the franchise in stunning form. The game plunges you into an all-out galactic war to take back earth from a terrifying enemy. It’s truly a first class RPG experience so make sure you check it out.
And if that’s not enough Mass Effect action for you, we’ve teamed up with our friends at publisher EA to offer great discounts on both Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3, for both Plus members and standard users. We’ll confirm details shortly.
Also dropping into the service on 6th March is the beautifully designed fighter Dead or Alive 5 from Tecmo Koei.
Featuring a range of game modes, the game picks up two years after the destruction of the tri- tower – headquarters and symbol of DOATEC. Helena Douglas has begun the task of rebuilding DOATEC, this time with the aim of using its technology for peaceful ends. Now in the same position once held by her father, Helena has announced that she intends to hold the fifth Dead or Alive tournament.
Your final PS3 offering for the month is the incredibly fun Joe Danger 2: The Movie. Picking up where the chart-topping, award-winning original left off, JD2 takes the world’s most determined stuntman to Hollywood. You’ll have to out run an avalanche as a skiing secret agent, take on laser spewing robots whilst flying a jetpack, or even become a water-skiing, sky-diving, quad-biking, dinosaur-dodging jungle adventurer.
Coming soon on PS Vita
First up for PS Vita on 13th March is Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. Bundling together the second and third games in Hideo Kojima’s beloved series, this is surely the definitive handheld Metal Gear experience, boasting well over 30 hours of gameplay.
And last but certainly not least, on 20th March addictive puzzle platform title Puddle will join the PS Vita service. Conserve as much liquid as possible when crossing a variety of obstacles such as burning passageways, carnivorous plants and electric currents as you guide a puddle of fluid through 49 levels using the system’s rear touch pad and tilt functionality.
As usual, over the coming weeks you can also expect exclusive PS Plus discounts on lots of other products, including discounts on Dead or Alive 5 and Big Sky Infinity DLC. From 27th February we also have a 40% discount on the brilliant Far Cry 3 courtesy of our friends at Ubisoft, and we’ll also be offering you the Dust 514 Starter Pack DLC for free for two weeks! We’ll update you on these offers and more in the weekly Store posts.
In summary
Leaving PS Plus in March:
- 6th March: Sleeping Dogs
- 6th March: Vanquish
- 6th March: LIMBO
- 13th March: Wipeout 2048
- 20th March: Lumines Electronic Symphony
Entering PS Plus in March:
- 6th March: Mass Effect 3
- 6th March: Dead or Alive 5
- 6th March: Joe Danger 2
- 13th March: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
- 20th March: Puddle
If you are not currently a Plus member, visit our PlayStation Plus site to find out more about the service. Here you’ll learn all you need to know about the Instant Game Collection, which gives members access to at least 14 games at any one time and up to 65 games across the course of a 12 month subscription – all for a one-off payment of just £39.99.
Remember, if you’ve not got access to your PS3 or PS Vita then you can also buy through our online store.














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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:28 pm by Prem-aka-Prince
Wow, for once my own reaction upon reading the post was negative while meanwhile the comments are so positive. That’s actually changed my mind. Nevermind that I’ll be playing none of these games, they all have their merits and a lot of other people will get a lot out of them.
And, seeing as how it’s a pretty high quality line-up I’m still looking forward to the forseeable future with Plus on PS3.
Cheers
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:30 pm by bussle
@26 In the link you provided it states Ps Vita only then further down the page it states
1 player(s)
2685KB Minimum
Touchscreen
Rear Touch Pad
Dual Analog Sticks
Cross-platform play (PS3™)
which is it? vita only or cross platform play (PS3)?
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:47 pm by Chris Howe
it is cross play not cross buy meaning you would need to purchase the PS3 version to use this function
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:30 pm by monkelus
Metal… Gear!?! I think I love you right now… now if you could convince Bioware to add a discount for the original Mass Effect, I would happily make that love physical!
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:32 pm by Golwar
I think that was the first time ever that nobody complained about the offered content within the first 50 comments!
Well besides our Canadian friend, who falsely claimed that they’d only receive PSN titles.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:33 pm by bussle
My Bad, misread it as Cross-buy not Cross-platform Play …
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:34 pm by vivan000
“Big Sky Infinity 5 DLC”
5 DLC? Or Big Sky Infinity 5 o_O? Or typo?
Anyway, what are those DLC would be? And what about actually fixing the game (I’m talking about Tolkienesque trophy)?
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:51 pm by Chris Howe
This is a typo in the upload process, I have requested it be changed. It is Big Sky Infinity DLC discounts
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:35 pm by Shi_Neko
Someone above mentioned Kingdoms of Amalur – it would be really awesome if you could manage to pull it off!
And a discount for ME2 – great. Will there be any price change for MGS1 (psx) and/or Peace Walker (psp) as well?
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:37 pm by Silent_Gig
This is really amazing, i havent even touched this months PS+ games yet. This is really wow.. i think im going to cry!
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:38 pm by pinkplaybunny
I do worry about the future of plus though if the ps4 will not be backwards compatible, what will happen to our libary of free games. No one really wants to have two gens of console under the tv..
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:38 pm by PFC_Hudson
R_a_z_i_e_l Said:
“Son Of A…I Bought MGSHD like a week ago, Serves me right for buying PSN Games. Also Puddle ? meh pretty average month for Vita Owners.”
Really? You can that average? You’re weird
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:42 pm by salvogdaze
U.n.b.e.l.i.e.v.a.b.l.e.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:43 pm by FBZ1501
Great news on ME3 and MGS for Vita…. Already got JD but will have a go on Puddle.
Another great plus month, the Vita Plus games have all been top quality games so far and I really hope Plus helps drive Vita sales as it deserves it!
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:45 pm by farfromsane
Another great month of games
I am a very Happy PS3 and Vita owner
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:47 pm by Keitaro004
This is perhaps the best month ever… I already got Mass Effect 1+2 on PC, and now I get the third one for free!? Dead or Alive is a superb addition to this set (It is pretty new too!) and the Metal Gear HD collection could not make my Vita any more happy. This is like getting a late birthday present!!!
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:47 pm by DjangoDiabolik
Is there any chance of seeing any of the Metal Gear Solid PSP games on discount?
I really want to get Portable Ops and Metal Gear Acid on my Vita, but wouldn’t pay full price as I already own them on my PSP.
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:54 pm by Chris Howe
Not at the moment I am afraid but hopefully we will be able to sort out some sort of PSP sale in the near future
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:48 pm by croze343
Words can not describe how epic playstation+ is.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:49 pm by Nexadt
This is awesome, thank you PlayStation.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:51 pm by hotshot995
Wow Mass Effect 3, Dead or Alive 5, Joe Danger 2, these are amazing games, can’t wait to play them all
thanks!11
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:53 pm by RandyVie86
Mass Effect? You guys ROCK!!! Thanks PS+!!!
Anny change that we’ll ever get Heavy Rain, Demon Souls, Dark Souls, Bayonetta, Lollipop Chainsaw, Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed, or Uncharted 2,3 ?
I’m thinking about buying these games, but allmost every PS+ update has games that bought just a little before they where PS+, and thats getting frustrating :p
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:55 pm by Chris Howe
Unfortunately Heavy Rain and Uncharted 3 are not available on the store at the moment so these are not in the plans. You never know on the rest though!
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:54 pm by dav13
was scrolling down thinking meh poor month for me. got ME3 , no interest in DoA, joe danger was ok but then mgs HD and the month more than makes up for itself. was going to get MGS HD soon so its saved me money, pity peace walker isnt included in the collection.so glad ive experienced plus from the start and hopefully will do for many years on ps4 and beyond.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:56 pm by zalwelgoedgaan
Bravo Sony, Dead or Alive 5 will be mine! :] How do you guys do negotiate, anyway? The game isn’t even a year old, do you blackmail them with naughty pictures or something? XD
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:57 pm by Envirasu
This is easily the best PS+ month I’ve seen so far, and I’ve been subscribing (on and off, admittedly) since the service began. I’ve been hoping to play ME3 for ages, and I’ve also been eager to try out a DOA game in anticipation of the upcoming Vita title. I own the PS3 MGS collection but I’ll be getting that Vita one as well. You’ve really spoiled us this month. Great work.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:58 pm by PIREDERAS
I am truly amazed by the PS Plus offerings for March! Although I had beaten Mass Effect 3 twice in May last year (sold it some 5 months ago), I may download it to play it again. I already own the PS3 Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, and I will try the Vita version. Dead or Alive 5 is a game I have been wanting for months, and I will certainly play it, maybe even purchase the Vita Version too!!! The smaller games, Puddle and Joe Danger, are nice additions to the IGC!
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:58 pm by CookieMonsterES
Impressive, Chris.
I’m not sure how do you guys do it, but the Plus updates are more spectacular every month. You can feel proud of your good work.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 1:59 pm by jochemb
those are some great games.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:01 pm by CloudBelmont
Hey can i play DOA 5 for Vita with crossplay with plus version of DOA? If this happening…
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:05 pm by Chris Howe
yes this will work
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:02 pm by omega_alpha-619
@ pinkplaybunny
The Ps4 will never play Ps3 games natively, including Ps3 digital games. This is just the way it is.. if you want to keep playing those games you better get used to the idea of holding onto your Ps3.
Seriously.. it’s not even an issue.
Deal with it.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:03 pm by L_Alive_7
CHris you Are the best Keep It UP
hopefully next month will this great as well
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:04 pm by appie17
Thank you so much for these games guys!!!
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:05 pm by vicentecarro
Great
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:06 pm by ulisej
Wow, nice update, some great games
Hey Chris, will we get some Jrpg-s in near future for playstation plus? cuz im a big fan of jrpg-s, sumfin like Hyperdimension Neptunia or similar digital release, please respond
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:09 pm by Chris Howe
Yeah we are always looking at varying the games in the service so we are looking into Jrpg’s at the moment
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:07 pm by CloudBelmont
@Chris Howe; You, you made me so happy! Very Thanks.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:09 pm by jens108
this must be the holy grail of ps+ updates
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:11 pm by TheMART
Wow very good month for both PS3 and PSVita.
Thanks for that great month for both.
Still I’d like to see a good PSVita sales deal like USA got for Xmas, not the weak one EU got few weeks ago.
But gotta give applause for this PS+ month upcoming, good one!
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:11 pm by ari_ps
this week has been awesome…first ps4(loved the killzone demo)and now this.
awesome work guys….last month update was amazing,i would have never thought sleeping dogs to be that good.this month u did it again.congrats to the whole eu ps blog team.
i already have mass effect 3 but i am excited for the dlc’s discount.it is one of the few game one should not miss.
i have heard some great things about joe danger 2 and dead or alive.
and please tell whether me3 will contain the multiplayer or we will have to purchase it.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:11 pm by stathmos
Another GREAT month! MGS HD WOOOOOOOOHOOO!
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:12 pm by Cloud_AC
Nothing new for me yet again. Not renewing PS+ for sure until you change this retail game policy. I want PS Store games, not retail ones. Give us the choice.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:14 pm by Splutterbug
You remember that post last week asking what type of stuff we want on plus? THIS KIND OF STUFF! Great choices, great value.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:14 pm by cosmic_uk
Uncharted 3 will replace 1 of Infamous 2, LBP2, Motorstorm: Apocalypse in June… Just a guess, but a nice addition round E3 when a good chance of Uncharted 4 being announced for PS4 for release sometime in 2014.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:16 pm by zxRATTLExz
Pretty decent. I’ll defo be getting Joe Danger 2. Almost bought it not long back but figured it would probably end up in the IGC. DOA5 is a nice change. Will probably have to play that when the missus goes to bed though hehe or she’ll think i’m a perv. As for Mass Effect 3……all done and dusted on xbox.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:17 pm by ChemicalBacon90
Another great month for PS+.
Will there be any discounts on Mass Effect 2 DLC?
Cheers
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:25 pm by Chris Howe
Unfortunately not, we were not able to secure this
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:18 pm by RustySpoon80
Any chance you could give us a sneaky, sneak peak at April’s possible content. Perhaps even just the genre’s.
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:26 pm by Chris Howe
haha, and ruin the surpise???????
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:18 pm by ari_ps
i just read the post agin and found out that there are no discount on me 3 dlc’s….come on guys some discount would be a very good idea.
those discounts on dishonored were great.please see if u can manage some discounts on the dlc’s.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:18 pm by Huono_peleis
Really disappointed that there’s no Mass Effect DLC discounts. They are quite heavily overpriced. Not going to pay 15€ for max. 2hrs. gameplay.
…and hasn’t there been enough fighters already? Whole genre is so generic that if you have played 1 you have played them all,
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:20 pm by BiosNova
I don’t understand, why get PS+ members a discount on ME3 if we are getting it for free…
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:27 pm by Chris Howe
as explained above, the ME2 and ME3 discounts are for all PSN users not Plus specifically but as a plus member you do not have to worry about buying ME3
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:23 pm by aaron101
just wow words are not enough
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:23 pm by KaoticKibz
I’m loving this content guys, keep up the great work.. It’s better than last years. ^__^
Despite me not having a PS3 I benefit greatly from the PS plus using my Vita.
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:24 pm by jens15
Are there any plans of bringing a Lego game (Lego batman 2, Lego Lord Of The Rings,..) to Instant games? What about Mafia 2 or Max Payne 3?
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:29 pm by Chris Howe
Nice suggestions, we will look into them.
would like to get a litle more feedback from everyone on the Lego titles, is this something that you would like?
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:25 pm by r00usku
Wow excellent content!!! thanks
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Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:30 pm by runtime
It’d be really great if “Jeanne d’Arc” (PSP) could find it’s way to the PSN store, the publisher is SCEA. It’s a Level 5 RPG which for one reason or another was never released in the UK / Europe despite critical acclaim. I think it’d make a great addition to the PS Vita library.
Perhaps something Chris / Jawad could follow up?
Posted on 22 February, 2013 at 2:31 pm by Chris Howe
I’ll ask Jawad to look into this one
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