The titles are rolling on yet another episode of The Simpsons, but this time it is not one of the tired antics of the past few years, but a classic from the past; The Simpsons Arcade. Co-Optimus already dropped the news that The Simpsons Arcade was coming to PSN and XBLA, but Sony have thrown in an extra bonus. If you are a member of the Playstation Plus scheme you can download the game for free from the 7th February. As for owners of Microsoft's gaming behemoth - no news yet on a release or pricing.
Alongside The Simpsons Arcade, PS Plus members are getting a bumper crop of retro titles for free this February, including; Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 2 and Golden Axe. The Simpsons Arcade is a classic 4 player co-op side scrolling beat-em-up that will feature the original game in both US and Japanese forms. There will also be a new survival mode, if this is survival of the fattest, my money is on Comic Book Guy.
The below offers are for US PSN, but similar offers are planned for PAL regions - check out the market place of your local region.
PlayStation Plus Content
Content and offers are available until March 7th, 2012, unless otherwise stated. Content may be added or removed, or move dates – please stay tuned to your weekly Store Update for the most up to date listings. Listed savings are approximate, based on SRP in Euros (may vary by currency) excluding Special Offer pricing and should be considered as a guide only:
From February 1st:
The Simpsons Arcade – 100% off
You save £7.99/€9.99
Final Fantasy V (PSone Classic) – 100% off
You save £7.99/€9.99
Hungry Giraffe (minis) – 100% off
You save £2.49/€2.99
Farm Frenzy (minis) – 100% off
You save £2.49/€2.99
Sonic Adventure – 50% off
You save £3.15/€4.00
Sonic Adventure DX Upgrade – 100% off
You save £3.19/€3.99
Rayman: Origins – 50% off until 08/02/12
You save £24.00/€30.00
Second Chance Offer!:
SEGA Megadrive Classics:
Sonic the Hedgehog – 100% off
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – 100% off
Golden Axe – 100% off
Streets of Rage 2 – 100% off
Altered Beast – 100% off
Comix Zone – 100% off
Source: Blog.us.playstation.com