LittleBigPlanet 3 Servers Are Down Indefinitely, Online Player Creation Access Unavailable
Sony has revealed that it has shut down the online servers for LittleBigPlanet 3 indefinitely on PlayStation 4. They were temporarily taken offline back in January due to a number of reported issues.
On Sony’s support page for decommissioned servers, Sony said that this decision was due to ongoing technical problems. As a result, all online services, including access to other players’ creations for LittleBigPlanet 3, are no longer available.
User generated content stored locally on your PS4 and offline features such as the campaign will still be accessible. The servers for the PS3 version of LittleBigPlanet 3 were taken offline permanently in 2021 because of DDOS attacks. However, the PS4 servers remained online, but now that’s not the case.
LittleBigPlanet 3 was released in November 2014 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. In GameSpot’s LittleBigPlanet 3 review, we said, “LittleBigPlanet 3 is the most difficult game in the series by virtue of its challenges. More complicated problems mean more tools to solve them, giving you a wide berth to choose your own path through Bunkum.”
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Is Over 50% Off For Star Wars Day
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is on sale for only $30 at multiple major retailers as part of the annual Star Wars Day festivities. The May 4 holiday–May the Fourth be with you–lands on weekend this year, so you could celebrate the holiday by playing Respawn Entertainment’s great action-adventure game. Survivor rarely sells for its list price of $70 these days, but it also doesn’t drop lower than $30 either. You can take advantage of this Jedi: Survivor deal for PS5 and Xbox Series X, but the game is starting to sell out at some retailers. Digital codes for the PC version of Jedi: Survivor on Steam, EA Play, and Epic Games Store are available for $31.49.
Star Wars Jedi Survivor (PS5) — $30 ($70)
Star Wars Jedi Survivor (Xbox Series X) — $30 ($70)
It’s worth noting that Xbox Series X|S owners don’t necessarily need to buy a copy of Survivor to play. Survivor was recently added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It’s also available to EA Play subscribers, which comes with Game Pass Ultimate. Survivor’s predecessor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, is also available on EA Play and Game Pass. You can get a 14-day free trial of Game Pass Ultimate if you’re a new subscriber. If you’re not eligible, the best value is a three-month Game Pass Ultimate subscription at Amazon for $45, which saves you two bucks per month compared to subscribing directly from Xbox. It’s also worth noting that other retailers have raised the price of three-month Game Pass Ultimate codes to $50, but Amazon is still selling them for $45.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PC) — $31.49 ($70)
Like the previous game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Survivor is a third-person action-adventure with metroidvania elements in its level design and weighty lightsaber combat inspired by Dark Souls. The game continues the story of Cal Kestis, who has become a seasoned Jedi Knight in the time between Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor. As you journey across the Outer Rim of the galaxy, he’ll become even stronger in the ways of the Force.
In GameSpot’s Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review, Jordan Ramée praised the game’s “Exhilarating lightsaber combat and physics-defying platforming puzzle challenges,” and lauded the game’s story about overcoming fear, survivor’s guilt, and self-doubt, calling it “the Jedi story I’ve wanted for a long time.”
Respawn’s Star Wars games aren’t available on Nintendo Switch, but that doesn’t mean Switch users can’t pick up a great Star Wars deal right now. Star Wars: Heritage Pack, a Switch-exclusive collection featuring seven classic Star Wars games, is on sale for $40 (was $60) at Amazon and Best Buy. The digital version of this collection costs $80, so this is a pretty nice deal, and all of the games except for two are preloaded on the cartridge:
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
- Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
- Star Wars Episode I Racer
- Star Wars Republic Commando
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
- Knights of the Old Republic (Downloadable)
- Knights of the Old Republic 2 (Downloadable)
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Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Preorders Are Officially Live
Disney Epic Mickey launched on Nintendo Wii way back in 2010. Now, nearly 15 years later, the game is getting a second life on Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X with Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a faithful reimagining of the old 3D platformer, complete with new abilities, enhanced graphics, and improved controls. The game doesn’t have a release date beyond “2024,” but preorders are already open at a variety of retailers.
Here’s a look at Epic Mickey: Rebrushed preorders, including all available editions and preorder bonuses. While you’re waiting for the game to launch, consider biding your time with Disney Illusion Island–which is every bit as visually stunning as Epic Mickey but lets three other players join in on the platforming action.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed preorder bonus
At this time, there are no announced preorder bonuses for Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. This could change once the game gets a firm release date, and we could also see retailer-exclusive bonuses at places like Best Buy and GameStop. We’ll update this article as soon as any new details are revealed.
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Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed is a big deal not just for being a new version of the classic Wii adventure on modern platforms, but also because it marks the first time the game will be available since the original was delisted from digital storefronts almost five years ago. Rebrushed seems to maintain the core gameplay, story, and art direction of the original game, while offering revitalized graphics and controls that developer Purple Lamp hopes will help the upcoming remake appeal to modern players.
Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed launches for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S sometime in 2024.
You’ve Never Seen Weird Al Like This: UHF Finally Comes To 4K Blu-ray
The 1989 cult comedy classic UHF, starring a young Wierd Al Yankovic, is finally getting the 4K Blu-ray treatment this summer to coincide with its 35th anniversary. The new release will include plenty of special features to enjoy along with the new 4K remastering. UHF’s 4K Blu-ray version drops on July 2, but you can preorder your copy now at Amazon.
$40
This 4K Blu-ray release includes both 4K and standard Blu-ray discs, with both discs featuring a completely new scan of the film from the original negative. Otherwise, the special features have largely been re-used from the previous home video releases: the audio commentary with Weird Al and the director, video from a retrospective panel at Comic-Con 2014, deleted scenes, Easter eggs and more.
$28
If you enjoyed UHF, you’ll almost certainly have a similarly good time with Weird: The Al Yankovich story, which stars Daniel Radcliffe in a completely made-up version of Weird Al’s life story. This release includes special features like an audio commentary from Weird Al and director Eric Appel, deleted and alternate scenes, featurettes, and video interviews with the cast.
This flick is currently a Walmart exclusive, though it’ll be available at Amazon and other retailers on July 2 for $40.
In UHF, Weird Al Yankovich plays the manager of a struggling local TV station, Channel 62, who manages to juice the ratings by putting on a bunch of random weird and stupid shows. When this tactic works spectacularly, a bigger rival station takes notice and then tries to take over Channel 62, leading to all sorts of fun hijinks. The movie has maintained a cult following in the 35 years since its release and is also notable as Yankovic’s first–and only–leading role in a movie.
A bunch of other cult flicks is getting 4K Blu-ray releases soon, including the American live-action version of the tokusatsu classic The Guyver and the often-overlooked RoboCop 2. Meanwhile, fans of irreverent comedies can preorder the upcoming 4K versions of The South Park Movie and Team America: World Police.
Preorder The Limited Edition Of Oliver Stone’s Vietnam Classic Platoon On Amazon
Oliver Stone’s 1987 anti-war epic Platoon, about the horrors of Vietnam, is getting a new, limited-edition release on 4k Blu-ray. The Platoon Limited 4K Steelbool edition will be available on June 4, but preorders are live now and discounted to just $28 at Amazon (normally $40).
$28 (was $40)
This isn’t the first time Platoon has seen a 4k re-release, but this limited-edition package will definitely look a little nicer on your shelf. It includes audio commentary tracks by writer-director Oliver Stone and military adviser Dale Dye, deleted and extended scenes, and documentaries about the production.
The best part, though, is that the Platoon Limited Edition is on sale in this preorder, down 30% from its usual price of $40. It’s eligible for Amazon Prime, and if the price drops further before its release on June 4, Amazon will automatically give you the better price.
$24
If you’d rather not wait for the new release, the earlier 4k version of the movie, Platoon – Collector’s Edition, is also available on Amazon for a little less–just $24–and it’s also Prime-eligible. While this version has different cover art and lacks the special steelbook case, it features many of the same special features as the new limited edition.
If you’re looking to fill out your classic war movie collection, Amazon also has deals on a selection of other 4K Blu-rays. Check out the list below.
Best 4k War Movie Deals On Amazon
Tetris And 7-Eleven Are Releasing A Handheld Gaming Device Together
Tetris and 7-Eleven have revealed that they are working on several merchandise products together, including one called the Slurpee + Tetris Handheld Game Device.
According to the product description on 7-Eleven’s website, it features an officially licensed Tetris title that plays in full-color on a 1.8 inch screen. It also has a built-in speaker with volume control. The device is powered by three AAA batteries or a USB-C cable.
It’ll cost $30 and there isn’t a set release date yet–the page only says that it’s “Coming Soon.” It also seems like the product is only going to be available in the United States, and it’s unclear if it’ll come to other regions as well. In addition to the game device, this collaboration also includes t-shirts, hoodies, hats, tote bags, and stickers.
Companies collaborating with video games have always been common. Most recently, Uniqlo worked with Nintendo to create a line of Zelda apparel, and Balenciaga collaborated with Fortnite a few years ago.
Fanatical Bundle Gets You 7 Games For Less Than $3 Each, Plus A Chance At Free Stuff
Another build-your-own-bundle is live on Fanatical with a variety of games on offer, and the more games you grab, the cheaper they all are. Nabbing three games in the Platinum Collection Build Your Own Bundle will cost you $10, putting the cost of each one at $3.33. Buy five or more games and the cost per game drops to $3, while adding seven or more games to your bundle drops the costs to $2.86 each.
Fanatical Platinum Collection Build Your Own Bundle May 2024
- Yooka-Laylee Deluxe Digital Edition
- The Chant
- Sprawl
- Corpse Factory
- A Little Golf Journey
- Circle Empires Rivals
- Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
- Doomblade
- Justice Sucks: Tactical Vacuum Action
- Liberte
- Endling: Extinction is Forever
- Power to the People
- Glitch Busters: Stuck on You
- Tails of Iron
- Buggos
- Everdream Valley
- Hell Pie
- Aces and Adventures
- Juno: New Origins
Leading off the May 2024 edition of the is Banjo Kazooie spiritual successor Yooka-Laylee, a colorful platformer in the early 2000s style. It’s a buddy comedy platforming game, where you control two characters who work together with different abilities. The Digital Deluxe version sports a 24-page digital manual and art book, as well as the game’s original soundtrack.
You’ve got some other 3D platforming options in this bundle as well, if you’re so inclined. Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is another cute and colorful game in the same vein as Yooka-Laylee, with gameplay that ranges from relaxed and chill to highly challenging. There’s also Hell Pie, another platformer that leans into the comedic as you take on the
Speaking of demons, you can also check out the demonically inspired metroidvania Doomblade. As Gloom Girl, you’ll go on a quest of vengeance with the Doomblade, a sentient sword that wants revenge against those who imprisoned it.
In addition to the savings you get from buying in the Platinum Collection bundle, you can also take advantage of Fanatical’s May Madness sale. For every $12 you spend on Fanatical during the sale, you earn a chance to spin a prize wheel as part of May Madness Spin to Win. The wheel includes things like discounts, free games, and other bonuses. It also sports the big Star Prize, the chance to walk off with a Razer Edge cloud-streaming handheld.
If you’re after more bundles, don’t forget about Fanatical’s Fallout Bundle, which comes with every Fallout RPG and is only $25. For even more budget-friendly deals, check out Fanatical’s game bundles hub.
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