Soccer stars and a double dose of aliens lead the way for this week’s PlayStation Store update…
We start things off with FIFA 17 for the PS4 and PS3, the latest soccer simulation from EA Sports. This time around, the publisher has added a new story-focused career mode known as “The Journey,” where players take control a teenager trying to make it in the Premier League.
But if you’d prefer to battle an alien invasion, you’ve got two choices on the PlayStation Store this week. Firaxis and 2K will bring the tactical fighting of XCOM 2 to the PS4, while Konami will launch the original arcade version of Contra on Sony’s console.
Finally, players who’ve been following the King’s Quest saga will be able to check out Chapter 4: Snow Place Like Home on the PS4 and PS3 this week. In this episode, King Graham recounts the time he had to rescue Prince Alexander from Queen Icebella’s Frozen Castle.
More information about all of these games (and a few other new releases) can be found after the break. And, as always, a complete rundown of this week’s new add-ons and discounts is available at the PlayStation Blog.
PS4 + PS Vita Cross-Buy Games
Darkest Dungeon ($24.99)
Darkest Dungeon is an award-winning gothic roguelike RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, famine, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?PS4 Games
Contra ($7.99)
Contra is an action game released by Konami in 1987. Soldiers Bill and Lance work to stop the destruction of Earth and challenge an alien threat with incredible weapons and guerrilla tactics.FIFA 17 ($59.99)
FIFA 17 immerses you in authentic football experiences by leveraging the sophistication of a new game engine. Complete innovation in the way players think and move, physically interact with opponents, and execute in attack lets you own every moment on the pitch.Lichtspeer ($9.99)
Lichtspeer is an action arcade lightspear-throwing simulator based in an ancient Germanic future. In a land filled with Wurst Zombies and Hipster Ice Giants, survival is an art. Grab your lightspear, become a Germonaut, and traverse lands straight out of Germanic myths. Survive with style and expand your powers to fight for the glory and amusement of the almighty Gods.Mount & Blade: Warband ($19.99)
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it’s time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!Wand Wars
Wand Wars is a fast-paced magical sports game. Players ride brooms over ancient arenas, cast arcane spells and turn opponents into adorable chickens. Try to control a powerful sphere that bounces around the arena, increasing in speed and size over time. (Available September 28)XCOM 2 ($59.99)
Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity. Take command of the Avenger, an alien supply craft converted to XCOM’s mobile headquarters. You decide where to guide your strike team, how to expand your support, and when to combat enemy counter-operations.Zheros ($9.99)
Pure action fights in a sci-fi setting: the galaxy must be saved by the Zheros special agents, with punches and hi-tech weapons. Fight against the robotic army of Dr. Vendetta and mess up his plans to turn every living creature into an odd and hostile minion.King’s Quest – Chapter 4: Snow Place Like Home ($9.99)
In his latest adventure, King Graham recounts the time he had to rescue Prince Alexander from Queen Icebella’s Frozen Castle.PS3 Games
FIFA 17 ($59.99)
FIFA 17 immerses you in authentic football experiences by leveraging the sophistication of a new game engine. Complete innovation in the way players think and move, physically interact with opponents, and execute in attack lets you own every moment on the pitch.King’s Quest – Chapter 4: Snow Place Like Home ($9.99)
In his latest adventure, King Graham recounts the time he had to rescue Prince Alexander from Queen Icebella’s Frozen Castle.
