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Original Story:
Thanks to some leaks on the PlayStation Store, the July 2015 PSN Flash Sale in North America has been leaked ahead of time and it features Sci-Fi-themed titles.
Beginning on Friday afternoon (we’ll let you know once the sale is live) and running until Monday, July 20 at 11am PT/2pm ET, here’s the full list of titles expected to be in the Flash Sale, though keep in mind it is subject to change:
July 2015 PSN Flash Sale (Prices Revealed)
PlayStation 4 Games
- Alien Isolation + Season Pass Bundle
- Another World 20th Anniversary Edition (cross-buy)
- Aqua Kitty Milk Mine Defender DX (cross-buy)
- Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
- Final Horizon
- Futuridium EP Deluxe (cross-buy)
- Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved
- Infinity Runner
- Jamestown+
- Nom Nom Galaxy
- Pixeljunk Shooter Ultimate (cross-buy)
- Race the Sun (cross-buy)
- Shiftlings
- Starwhal
- Super Motherload (cross-buy)
- Switch Galaxy Ultra (cross-buy)
- Teslagrad
- The Swapper (cross-buy)
- Titan Attacks! (cross-buy)
- Yorbie
PlayStation 3 Games
- Alien Breed
- Alien Breed Trilogy
- Alien Isolation + Season Pass Bundle
- Aliens: Colonial Marines
- Anarchy Reigns
- Another World 20th Anniversary Edition (cross-buy)
- Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star
- BioShock Infinite
- Borderlands: Ultimate Edition
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
- Bulletstorm
- Crysis
- Crysis 2
- Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut
- Flashback
- Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved
- Mass Effect
- Mass Effect 2
- Mass Effect 3
- Master Reboot
- Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Ultimate Edition
- Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension
- Proteus
- Race the Sun (cross-buy)
- Raiden IV: Overkill
- Red Faction: Armageddon
- Red Faction: Armageddon Ultimate Edition
- Red Faction: Battlegrounds
- Red Faction: Guerrilla
- Resonance of Fate
- RIPD The Game
- Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Complete Bundle
- Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype + Soldner-X Himmelssturmer Bundle
- StarDrone
- Starwhal
- Super Motherload (cross-buy)
- Tales From Space: About a Blob
- Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
- Teslagrad
- The Swapper (cross-buy)
- Titan Attacks! (cross-buy)
PlayStation Vita Games
- Alien Breed
- Another World 20th Anniversary Edition (cross-buy)
- Aqua Kitty Milk Mine Defender DX (cross-buy)
- Bit.Trip Presents… Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
- Final Horizon
- Frozen Synapse Prime
- Futuridium EP Deluxe (cross-buy)
- Gradius Collection (PSP)
- Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart
- Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
- Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2
- Kick and Fennick
- Lumines Electronic Symphony
- Metrico
- Pixeljunk Shooter Ultimate (cross-buy)
- Proteus
- Race the Sun (cross-buy)
- Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Complete Bundle
- StarDrone Extreme
- Star Wars Battlefront 2 (PSP)
- Switch Galaxy Ultra (cross-buy)
- Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
- The Swapper (cross-buy)
- Titan Attacks! (cross-buy)
- TxK
Until the PSN Flash Sale, you can check out this week’s PlayStation Store deals over here.
[Source: PlayStation Store, Barry Johnson (Twitter) via Wario64]
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Crossovers
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10 Memorable PlayStation Crossovers
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Mortal Kombat
There are few series that are more beloved than Mortal Kombat. 2011's reboot was a fresh start in a lot of ways, including starting a trend of including some crazy crossovers via DLC. Not only could gamers play as Freddy Kruger, they could also play as Kratos from God of War! This was a dream come true for fighting fans.
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Ape Escape 3
While this wasn't the most memorable crossover that Ape Escape was involved in (more on that later), players experienced seeing a special Ratchet & Clank themed ape in the series third installment. This wacky cameo fits in with the sense of humor seen in Ape Escape, so we would love to see more of this if we finally get a new entry on PlayStation 4!
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PlayStation Move Heroes
Similar to PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, PlayStation Move Heroes is a game that is entirely built off being one giant crossover. This title, that was made to help sell PlayStation Move controllers, featured Sly Cooper, Ratchet and Jak. While the game ended up being less than stellar, fans got to see some fun cutscenes that saw the characters interacting.
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Street Fighter X Tekken
While Street Fighter X Tekken wasn't as well received as the other fighting game on this list, it did feature several awesome PlayStation crossovers. Three characters, most notably Cole from inFamous, were playable fighters in the game! Fans were even treated to seeing Toru & Kuro cosplaying as Ken and Ryu!
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Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
There have been a lot of crossovers in Hot Shots Golf. While everybody from Clank to Sackboy have appeared in the series, our favorite appearance has to be Kat from Gravity Rush. She golfs as well as she saves the day, and has some of the best birdie celebrations!
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ModNation Racers
ModNation Racers is one of the best examples to show how crossovers are used in the modern day gaming landscape. Instead of a fun extra, these crossovers are often tied to games as pre-order bonuses or paid DLC. In the case of ModNation Racers, it was both. Players could use Nathan Drake, Ratchet or Kratos if they pre-ordered the title from select retailers, or forked over some cash.
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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Few series balance serious plots with crazy side content as well as Konami's Metal Gear Solid. Solid Snake has even been spotted riding his skateboard, for crying out loud! One of the most memorable extras was seen in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, where Snake could try to capture several monkeys from Ape Escape.
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Ratchet: Deadlocked
The Ratchet & Clank series has always had some funny collectible skins, but Ratchet: Deadlocked took it to another level by including Jak. Yes, the protagonist from Jak and Daxter can join in the fun. It was a smart crossover that was a nice nod to fans, and one that we would love to see more of!
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Rocket League
While we can't say we expected to see a beloved PlayStation character in a soccer game with trucks, it happened. In fact, Sweet Tooth is a perfect fit for the frantic action seen in Rocket League. We're glad that our favorite clown is making an appearance on PS4!
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Shovel Knight
When it was announced that the critically acclaimed platformer Shovel Knight was on its way to PlayStation platforms, there were a lot of reasons to celebrate. One of these reasons was a PlayStation exclusive level that allowed players to pit their shovel against Kratos. This short, but sweet boss fight was challenging and fun!
