A video that leaked out yesterday, before being summarily pulled by Sony, showed what games our friends in the US would be getting as part of their PlayStation Plus Subscriptions next month. It’ll very likely mirror the games we in European territories will be getting. Here’s a quick look at November’s PlayStation Plus games. Those hoping for AAA should steel yourselves for disappointment. Again.
According to the video, the The PS Plus games for PS4 in November are the previously confirmed The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth – which is genuinely addictive, fantastic rogue-like adventuring stuff. Also joining the PlayStation 4 instant games line-up is another indie Gem, Steamworld Dig, a “mining platform action-adventure game”
PlayStation 3 owners will be on the receiving end of the PS3 version of Vita turn-based tactics game Frozen Synapse Prime and Vlambeer’s rather awesome Luftrausers, both of which should feature cross-buy with their PlayStation Vita versions. They won’t be the only games for Vita owners, who’ll also received The Hungry Horde, and the delightfully dark puzzle adventure for the Vita, Escape Plan.
For many, these will be seen as yet another disappointing collection of games, making up another disappointing month of PlayStation Plus Instant game collection offerings. I’m quite happy to be getting The Binding of Isaac’s shiny new remake and Luftrausers, but I can understand gamers’ frustrations. When PlayStation Plus debuted – and for months afterwards – the “free” games were barely old, AAA titles. Now, it’s mostly indie titles, and while many of them are exceptional games in their own right, they’re just not the stuff many consumers want – especially on the PS4, which has seen nothing even close to a retail game on offer in the year the system’s been available.
DriveClub’s PlayStation Plus Edition was meant to change that, but the game’s pervasive server issues have prevented its release. Many gamers have been hoping that some of the system’s launch titles, like Killzone, Knack and the oft-rumoured Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag would have been made available by now. What do you think of this month’s games? Does PlayStation Plus still scream “Value” to you, or is it becoming more and more of a grudge payment?
Last Updated: October 30, 2014
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 30, 2014 at 08:11
Personally this will never become a grudge payment, as its an annual payment. Regardless of the games, the price of all the games will at the end of the day be more than what you pay for PS+. That said, this is a meh month besides Binding of Isaac…
Man, I was reading some forums and people are pissed, wanting to sell their PS4s because of the crap line-up…Jeez, is this really what gaming has become?…..So I guess we’re gonna send death threats to our own consoles now?
“Better give me some good games you hear, lest you want me to unplug you while you’re updating”…
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 08:12
I don’t think the voice commands of the Xbone responds well to threats.
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 30, 2014 at 08:17
True, who knows what shit is lurking in the cloud
Rock789
October 30, 2014 at 08:22
Lol… “I don’t respond well to threats, JJ… Perhaps you’d like to rephrase that?” **Kinect eye starts turning red** 🙂
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 08:25
*Unplugs kinect.
Rock789
October 30, 2014 at 08:35
**AI turns itself back on with ‘kinetic’ energy it saved up** 😉
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 08:37
O_O
Rock789
October 30, 2014 at 09:09
“What’s the matter JJ? You said you loved me” **Kinect red eye winks**
😉 🙂
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 09:12
http://vetassisting.careercollege-programs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/aFrightenedCat.jpg
Rock789
October 30, 2014 at 08:21
“send death threats to our own consoles”. I lol’ed a lot at that… 🙂
Totally agree with you though. Over the course of 12 months, you are bound to like more than a few of the PS+ titles (if you like none of them then, I’m sorry to say, you’re not a gamer!). And, more than likely, the cost of those titles would add up to (or exceed) your actual PS+ subscription. So, on that basis, it’s more than worth it.
Don’t get why so much hate… I honestly get the feeling that some people just simply are never satisfied… If we were getting AAA titles all the time, like Killzone, Knack, etc., you’d probably find those same people would STILL be complaining, saying things like “but I already own this!” or “if you giving it away, what’s the point?”. Seriously, there is simply just no pleasing some peeps.
CAE9872
October 30, 2014 at 08:23
Yeah I own almost all those games listed – but no regrets with my Plus sub.
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 08:24
I’m going to give an objective opinion here as a pc gamer, but if I understand PS+ correctly it sounds like a nice way to be exposed to all kinds of games. I can honestly say I do see the value in it.
AAA or not, doesn’t mean anything to me, if it’s a good game, it’s a good game.
Rock789
October 30, 2014 at 08:28
Exactly – a good game is a good game. One of the first PS+ games on PS4 was Outlast. It’s technically and indie game. And, to this day, it’s probably the best survival horror on the console (although I think Alien Isolation gives it a damn good run for its money!). That, alone, was worth the subscription. Since then, been some great titles on PS+ that I’ve loved. Quite happy to give Sony my money every 12 months.
Skyblue
October 30, 2014 at 08:34
I agree with your sentiment. I knew after 3 minutes of playing Dust last month that it definitely wasn’t for me but at least I know this now and won’t pick it up in future. That said, I love gaming which includes the whole spectrum so if it appeals to me, I play it, regardless of whether it’s an indie or AAA.
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 30, 2014 at 08:28
Exactly this, its ridiculous, honestly…Seriously, to add to your example, I saw people complaining that they want Knack, and just a few comments later, someone said “Sony is probably gonna give a shit game like Knack next month….” Lol, don’t know anymore dude
CAE9872
October 30, 2014 at 08:22
I am glad you not the only one that feels very disappointed and despondent by our fellow gamers attitudes. I 100% can see people saying they slightly disappointed, but price of Plus (even with the massive increase) is still going to outstrip price of games given.
I just do not get this whole “we demand” mentality anymore – you getting games for a much much lower price-point – a situation which is WAY better than we have ever had before. You should be happy with that surely?
When did gamers start to stop celebrating our hobby…
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 30, 2014 at 08:26
“When did gamers start to stop celebrating our hobby…”
^This X 100000000
Its like all you hear these days are endless complaints…ALL THE TIME….And whats really frustrating, all these indies games…are really amazing. Binding of Isaac is so flippin good, I would be, actually I am, happy to get that game for free….
Rock789
October 30, 2014 at 08:33
Exactly this! When did they stop just enjoying the games and start demanding more (and when they get more, demand even more without even playing what was previously demanded!). Makes me truly sad to see the attitudes of some people who partake in my favourite pastime…
RinceThis
October 30, 2014 at 08:26
HAHAHA! Gamergate death threats!
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 30, 2014 at 08:29
Lol Thats what we do now,right? Sad times
RinceThis
October 30, 2014 at 08:33
Yeah. Totally with you man. Also, horror movie coming up (maybe). You going to make it?
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
October 30, 2014 at 08:34
Anna?
RinceThis
October 30, 2014 at 08:42
No, that was last Thursday. It’s another one almost with the same name actually 0_O
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 08:42
Banana?
RinceThis
October 30, 2014 at 08:47
He doesn’t exist…
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 08:57
Oh yes. Of course.
Rock789
October 30, 2014 at 09:11
That’s why it’s a horror… I mean think about it – if Banana doesn’t exist, it means he could be anywhere… He could be anyone… He could be a she!!
Ok, now I’m freaking myself out!!
**runs away screaming**
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 09:14
LOL
RinceThis
October 30, 2014 at 11:05
He/she/it’s after you!
Sean Carbutt
October 30, 2014 at 08:37
The PS+ is good value for money, no question. The issue is that you have to have it for your PS4, kind of like the Borg in Star Trek. You have to plug into the collective. The downside is that Sony have not really offered any AAA games, mostly Indie games, which by themselves are pretty good, but these are typically not what the mainstream gamers want. Flipside is that there are not really a lot of 1 year old PS4 games that can be used, well not yet. There is always other free stuff like Warframe etc which can be played for niks.
Hammersteyn
October 30, 2014 at 08:54
Most of them probably hopped over from XBOX, or they sold their PS3s when they bought the PS4. They saw all the AAA games the PS3 got.
HvR
October 30, 2014 at 08:57
You are a bit of a dumb-ass if you thought you are going to get free AAA titles in the 18 to 24 months on the PS4.
Hammersteyn
October 30, 2014 at 09:00
Agreed
Brady miaau
October 30, 2014 at 15:32
Have you me the internet?
HvR
October 30, 2014 at 15:40
I know, but sometimes I need to get rid of all the frustration caused by the internet and just scream
http://treasure.diylol.com/uploads/post/image/528679/resized_mr-t-meme-generator-dumbass-i-pity-you-7fd209.jpg
Brady miaau
October 30, 2014 at 15:33
I cannot recall seeing more upvotes on a single post.
Well written AND it makes sense.
CAE9872
October 30, 2014 at 08:16
“There”??? Hmmmm….Geoff?
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
October 30, 2014 at 08:17
Man. I’m sitting here with a head cold, sniffing my face off doing stuff, and my personal editor is away on a secret business trip. 🙁
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 08:20
Secret business trip, ey? I’m guessing it’s more in the line of Grandma’s secret recipe than Archer’s secret mission (not that he would keep it secret). ;P
CAE9872
October 30, 2014 at 08:24
LOL – hope you better soon! And grammar returns…
FoxOneZA
October 30, 2014 at 08:42
Is a P.E. like a P.A.?
Rock789
October 30, 2014 at 09:13
Secret business trip? They’ve just run down the road to get coffee, haven’t they? 😉
eXpZA
October 30, 2014 at 08:18
I’ve loved the indie titles, as I would never have played them otherwise. I understand the frustration of people wanting AAA, but the current gen consoles don’t exactly have a massive AAA library at the moment. Sure, KZ / Tomb Raider / ACBF could be released, but they’re less than a year old. You’ve also then set everyone up to expect an AAA title every month now. We can’t have Shadow of Mordor becoming a free game next year May. It’s too soon, and might actually hurt the developers (“Why bother buying it, it’ll be free in 9 months”). PS3 had it easy as there was a MASSIVE bank of AAA titles to give away, a decades worth. Some big hitters made it in (Bioshock Inf) but most were excellent, yet old, AAA titles (Red Dead Redemption). PS4 doesn’t have the luxury of ancient, yet excellent games. They’ll come. Eventually.
CAE9872
October 30, 2014 at 08:25
100%
Nikola
October 30, 2014 at 13:07
Could not agree more I would have never played them if it were not for PS+ previously I would never even look at an indie game but since then with PS+ opened my eyes that indie games are wort giving a go!!
AbyssWalkerX8
October 30, 2014 at 08:21
I’m just here to read the rage comments.
WitWolfy
October 30, 2014 at 08:21
As much as I loathe this months game choices, I cant help but feel I got more than my money’s worth so far in my 3 year membership so far. One or two bad months aren’t so bad, are they? I remember a time when PS+ only gave away PSX and PS mini games each month so this is still good.
Skyblue
October 30, 2014 at 08:31
I’ve already put in almost 100hrs on Binding of Isaac on Steam so I’m not really looking forward to wrestling with a controller after playing it on a keyboard. The same applied to Spelunky, I played on PC with an X360 controller and it was far better to play on that controller than a PS4 one.
Is all pretty meh imo but still better than Chariot on Xbone, that game was just kak boring.
CAE9872
October 30, 2014 at 08:32
I haven’t played Chariot yet – its co-op game isn’t it? Heard next to nothing of it otherwise – I downloaded it but haven’t started as yet.
Skyblue
October 30, 2014 at 08:39
I tried it once for 5 minutes, and it was enough. I’m old and grumpy so I know what I like and what doesn’t appeal.
FoxOneZA
October 30, 2014 at 08:44
It’s a SP centric platform puzzle game. The quality of the game itself is fantastic and there’s bis from Rayman and LBP in there.
CAE9872
October 30, 2014 at 08:46
I love Rayman so may love this more than Skyblue does! Clearly I mis-read then as I was sure I read it was local co-op but maybe just one or two modes.
CAE9872
October 30, 2014 at 08:31
Oh yes Escape Plan! I have kept watch on that over the last year waiting for price-drop but this is even better!
FoxOneZA
October 30, 2014 at 08:48
The heyday of PSN+ is fast approaching the narrow end. I read so many negative comments about the service as a whole, users not renewing their subs and with DriveClub PSN edition being a non-starter, after endless delays, you can understand the frustration of gamers.
CAE9872
October 30, 2014 at 09:07
Not sure its reaching an end – but Sony do need to look at what made it so popular and with many perhaps Xbox owners now PS owners they do need to keep that goodwill.
I do agree with you on the Driveclub fiasco which has not helped Sony here and Plus subs. I wonder what has happened to that anyway? But ship has probably sailed for Driveclub unfortunately – if you not in there correctly within first 2 weeks or so, unlikely to win people back as other games come thick and fast now.
FoxOneZA
October 30, 2014 at 08:50
Oh and if you want to stock up on a full Sony AV setup, best you hurry up before Sony closes their South African TV, HiFi and camera division http://www.htxt.co.za/2014/10/29/sony-to-close-south-african-tv-hifi-and-camera-division/
HvR
October 30, 2014 at 08:56
Still going to be available only Sony will not be the direct distributors anymore.
Hammersteyn
October 30, 2014 at 08:56
At the end of the day, the games still more than compensates the cost of the yearly subscription. If people are really that sour but a PC and wait for steam sales while you torrent your games.
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 09:01
There will be no torrenting.
Only sales. 🙂
Hammersteyn
October 30, 2014 at 09:07
Yeah sure, no one torrents on PC.
*tin foil hat engaged
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 09:09
Well, to be honest, that’s pretty much what things like the Steam sales have done. People don’t bother torrenting anymore (at least the people I know), they rather get it on sale.
Hammersteyn
October 30, 2014 at 09:18
you know good people, unlike me.
Captain JJ the pout
October 30, 2014 at 09:20
Yea, sometimes they’re a bit too good, actually. Feels like everything you do is judged. That’s why I also know people like Rince and Trevor who judge you, but at least tells you about it. Gives me a nice balance. 😉
Pieter Kruger
October 30, 2014 at 09:28
Sony stumbling over their big egos once more? That being said, now watch MS Games with Gold hit back with Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis and Kabuki Warriors……..????
Sageville
October 30, 2014 at 10:05
…. dunno if anyone can “hit-back” with “Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis”
Is it awesome or Aquamanish?
Pieter Kruger
October 30, 2014 at 10:08
Fixed it! ????
FoxOneZA
October 30, 2014 at 10:14
Do you drink wine every month when the PSN+ freebies are unveiled? 😛
Pieter Kruger
October 30, 2014 at 10:25
Yep, right up until the Games with Gold freebies are announced……????
Sageville
October 30, 2014 at 09:59
I believe that when PS+ first came out on PS3, there were no big AAA titles for free, that came much later.
I’d imagine the same for PS4, which will be lucky to get a AAA title so early upon release. That being said I was expecting Driveclub, so I’m kinda disappointed from that perspective, also I do think Knack will probably be the first “Real” AAA title to hit PS+.
I’m still happy with PS+, it’s introduced me to some awesome indie games I normally would never have come across, but I do think PS will need to push a non-indie title soon on the PS4 to appease the PS-Hordes.
Ross Woofels Mason
October 30, 2014 at 10:29
I am just laughing that they up the pricing and their releases get worse =p
Can’t have AAA title releases every month and seeing as I dont have a ps4 yet, no need to + anymore honestly.
People are over reacting and being spoilt brat’s again as per usual, but in all honest PS+ has been pretty crap the last 3 odd months compared to what it was like for awhile.
Jivesh Hanoomaun
October 30, 2014 at 12:32
Considering that you pay once a year for PS Plus and you get games across all 3 platforms I don’t see how this will ever become a grudge payment. PS Plus may not always give us AAA titles but some of indies I’ve gotten this year have been some of the best games that I’ve played in a long while.