PSN Today: Madden NFL 25, Final Fantasy XIV, Lost Planet 3, more

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A quintet of new PS3 releases have made their way to the PlayStation Store on the same day as their retail release.

The games include Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, Square Enix’s second shot at an MMORPG; Lost Planet 3, the latest entry in Capcom’s alien ice planet action series; Hatsune Miku Project Diva F, a rhythm game from Sega; Killer Is Dead, the latest game from Suda 51; and Madden NFL 25, EA Sports’ annual prfessional football simulation.

Also available this week is Spelunky, a quirky platformer that comes to the PSN and PS Vita as a Cross-Buy title, and Sweet Fuse: At Your Side, a PSP game where you play as Keiji Inafune’s niece. Sure, why not?

More information on all of these titles (and several others) can be found after the break. And, as always, a complete list of this week’s new game add-ons can be found at the PlayStation Blog.

PS3 Full Games

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn ($39.99)
Be amongst the first to explore a land embraced by Gods and forged by Heroes. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and save the realm of Eorzea.

Lost Planet 3 ($59.99)
With numerous multiplayer modes and a highly engrossing cinematic single player experience, Lost Planet 3 delves deeper into the Lost Planet universe, uncovering hidden truths within the unique environment of E.D.N. III.

Hatsune Miku Project Diva F ($49.99)
Join Hatsune Miku, the world’s most famous digital singer, in an all-new Rhythm video game featuring selections from her popular songs! Experience Miku’s music like never before as you test your skills by tapping the buttons to the beat! Choreograph and create your own Miku videos in Edit Mode, and spend time with your favorite characters in their own customized Diva Room!

Killer Is Dead ($49.99)
Hunt down bizarre and powerful criminals from around the globe in this latest offering from the demented mind of celebrated game creator, Suda 51. Stylish cel-shaded visuals set the mood in this gritty, bloody, ultra-violent world of the near future where biomechanical augmentations increase the power of criminals and ‘executioners’ alike. Play as Mondo Zappa, a newly recruited executioner who wields a Japanese sword in his right hand and the crushing power of biomechanical engineering in his left as you take on contracts and execute your targets with style.

Madden NFL 25 ($59.99)
Celebrating 25 years of innovation, Madden NFL 25 unlocks the power, precision, and creativity of the NFL ball-carrier. Whether you’re a slashing running back, dual-threat QB, or ball-hawking safety, unleash 30 new moves and string together devastating combos with the all-new precision modifier in Madden NFL 25.

PS2 Classics

Crimson Sea 2 ($9.99)
Creatures known as the Menace are attacking the Theophilus Star System. It’s up to the lone warrior Sho to stop them in this action-packed sequel.

PSN / PS Vita Cross-Buy Games

Spelunky ($14.99)
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure. Go solo or bring up to three friends to join you in cooperative play or frantic deathmatch!

PS Vita Games

Floating Cloud God Saves The Pilgrims in HD! ($3.49)
Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims in HD! is a remake of the popular PlayStation Portable game. Recreated with high-definition visuals and PlayStation Vita exclusive features, this is the definitive version of one of 2012′s best-loved PlayStation Portable games.

The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character ($2.99)
The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character is a vibrant, joyful remaster of the popular PlayStation Portable game. Recreated in high-definition with PlayStation Vita system exclusive features, this is the definitive version of one of 2011′s highest rated PlayStation Portable games.

PSP Games

Sweet Fuse: At Your Side ($24.99)
Sweet Fuse: At Your Side stars Saki Inafune, niece to legendary game developer Keiji Inafune. Saki’s famous uncle opens an amusement park and Saki attends the opening ceremony, but things really heat up when Count Hogstein—a malevolent pig—takes over the park, and holds everyone hostage. Saki, along with seven sexy men, decides to enter Count Hogstein’s deadly game in order to save her uncle and the other hostages. Will she be able to solve the complex puzzles that Count Hogstein and his merry henchmen have in store? And most importantly, which steamy bachelor will Saki choose?

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