Welcome to the first episode of PlayStation LifeStyle’s PSN Store Weekly Deals Top Picks for 2016 — although we wish we were coming to you with better wares.
Kicking things off on more of a whimper than a bang, Sony’s latest sale leaves much to be desired. But with a forgotten platforming gem in The Last Tinker: City of Colors and an early discount on Aramture’s space shooter Dead Star, there’s still something worth salvaging.
For a title-by-title breakdown, you can head on over to PlayStation Store. Keep in mind all of these promotions will be valid right up until Tuesday, January 12 at approximately 9am PT/12pm ET.
What do you make of this week’s sale? Satisfied? Disappointed? Leave us your impressions using the comments or contact us directly via tips@playstationlifestyle.net.
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Essential Reading:
- Amplitude Review – Synthesized Rhythm (PS4)
- Editor’s Letter: PlayStation LifeStyle in 2015 Hit New All-Time Highs!
- Top 5 Things We Don’t Want to See on PS4 in 2016
Now Loading...New Year Gaming Resolutions
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Now Loading...New Year Gaming Resolutions
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Michael Briers
Seeing a game through to the credits. It sounds silly, but it's a habit that I've developed over the past year or so when playing in my spare time and I'm really keen to nip it on the bud. It's a symptom of modern life, really, and something I'm sure we can all empathize with. But still, there's a difference between tossing a game on the ol' pile of shame and not actually finishing a game because of one reason or another. Providing it's not some god awful car crash or an all-consuming RPG like Fallout 4 or The Witcher 3, in 2016 I'd like to finish as many games as possible. Games like SOMA or Everybody's Gone to the Rapture that I can plough through in a weekend or so for a satisfying dose of closure.
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Ben Tarrant
Be sure to at least try out the games on PS+ collection, too many times do I download them and forget about them. They're a great (and free) way to try out things I'd otherwise never buy.
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Alex Co
Well, for me, it's the usual "finish every game before I start a new one" resolution that I can't seem to keep. I think I also want to start finishing more single-player games starting this year.
My main issue is, which shouldn't surprise the staff or anyone who's my friend on PSN, is that I love multiplayer shooters. With me having kids and all that, I need quick fixes and shooters supply that fix. But yeah, I really ought to play and finish more single-player games.
I promise I'll do it for real this time...no, really.
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Cameron Teague
Something I say every year and I probably won't do it, but I want to try and complete more games. I have a horrible habit of getting deep into a game and then just not finishing it before I move on. I would also say to try series I usually skip, but let's be honest, I skip them for a reason.
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Zarmena Khan
Give more genres a chance, including JRPGs. 2015 was the year that took my RPG virginity away, and I've quite enjoyed them. I want to continue that this year and play a wider variety of games. Other than that, I think I'm going to finally buy an Xbox One and see what all the exclusives are about.
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Stephen Bitto
I'd like to play more new releases at the time of their release. Felt like I was always a step behind in 2015.
I'd like to move on from PS3 this year. I think there are 3-4 more PS3 games I'd like to experience before moving on.
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Mack Ashworth
I'm guilty of investing way too much time into multiplayer shooters, ignoring the huge number of great single-player games being released. This year I'll try to ignore the call of the grind, and instead experience the best solo adventures that the PlayStation 4 and Vita have to offer.
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Chandler Wood
As with most everyone here, I need to finish games. Most particularly, I need to go back to games after I review them and do trophy runs, cleanup playthroughs, and actually play them to enjoy them beyond the review.
I fell out of touch with trophy hunting in 2015, and that's something I look to get back to big time. It's an investment, but it's something I haven't been as strongly dedicated to this past year, and I want to renew that drive.
