Agent 47 is back from his long hiatus, as Hitman: Absolution is all pumped up to be launched this week along with other new PS3 releases. Sony’s extravaganza of a title, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale will also be coming out tomorrow for the PS3 as well as the PS Vita with cross-platform attributes. There are a number of the interesting titles that Sony’s devices will be receiving this week, so let’s have a look at them.
As most know, Hitman: Absolution is the fifth entry into the highly appreciated series of the games that are known for their difficult nature. Developer IO Interactive however has revealed beforehand that this title be slightly easier to play and more accessible to all gamers, but will still comprise hardcore settings that can be applied by fans. The stealth-based third-person antics of Agent 47 will be accessible to gamers from tomorrow onwards.
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale on the other hand, is Sony’s answer to Nintendo’s Smash Bros series. It’s a mash up of iconic PlayStation characters, and has its focus set on the fighting genre. It will of course feature single-player as well as multiplayer gameplay, whereas, being a Cross-Buy title, it will be made available for both the PS3 and the PS Vita at the same price if gamers purchase the former version. The game will also be released via PSN.
Next among this week’s PS3 releases is Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. It is a platformer with action-adventure elements. Further on, Sonic & All-Stars: Racing Transformed is revving up for launch as well. This kart-racing title kicks in a mash up of Sega characters, acting as a sequel to 2010’s Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing. Other titles that will hit retail tomorrow include Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game, History’s Legends of War: Patton and Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse.
And as far as PSN is concerned, The Walking Dead Episode 5 will be up for grabs at last. Persona 4: Golden and Jet Set Radio will be out for the Vita, whereas Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Tom Clancy’s Endwar, Sine Mora (also for Vita), F1 Race Stars and Clan of Champions will be released for the PS3 via PSN. Lastly, the week’s PS3 releases also include demos of DMC: Devil May Cry and Sine Mora. Those anticipating Hitman: Absolution can look forward to our review which will be published in the near future.