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A Parent’s Guide to PlayStation Plus

by Stephen Duetzmann August 14, 2022

Sony has released an upgrade to the PlayStation Plus program. The new version of the program offers a number of features and benefits that are sure to appeal to parents and gamers alike. In this article, we will discuss all the details of the new PlayStation Plus program so that you can decide if it is right for your family. We will cover topics such as price, content, and how the program works. So whether you are already a PlayStation Plus member or are just considering signing up, read on for all the information you need!

PS+ has been around since 2010. During that time it has delivered a ton of free games and discounts to subscribers.

The program has always been optional, but it was a requirement for anyone who wants to play online multiplayer games on their PlayStation console. The vast majority of PS+ members are happy with the service and don’t mind paying $60/year for it, but there are some that feel like they’re being forced into it. Forced or not… PS+ is a key part of the PlayStation ecosystem so you need to know how it works in order to make the most out of your console.

Classics Catalog
Game Trials
Cloud Streaming

PlayStation Plus is divided into three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium.

PlayStation Plus Essential	PlayStation Plus Extra	PlayStation Plus Premium
Monthly Games	Monthly Games	Monthly Games
Online Multiplayer	Online Multiplayer	Online Multiplayer
Exclusive Discounts	Exclusive Discounts	Exclusive Discounts
Exclusive Content	Exclusive Content	Exclusive Content
Cloud Storage	Cloud Storage	Cloud Storage
Share Play	Share Play	Share Play
PlayStation Plus Collection	PlayStation Plus Collection	PlayStation Plus Collection
Game Help	Game Help	Game Help
	Game Catalog	Game Catalog
	Ubisoft Classics	Ubisoft Classics
		Classics Catalog
		Game Trials
		Cloud Streaming

This chart shows a quick view of the benefits of each tier.

PlayStation Plus Essential

“Enjoy all the core PlayStation Plus benefits: join your friends in online multiplayer, add new games to your collection every month, get incredible deals from PlayStation Store, and more.”

Monthly Games
Online Multiplayer
Exclusive Discounts

PlayStation Plus Essential also includes:

The PlayStation Plus Collection*
Share Play
Game Help*
Cloud Storage
Exclusive Content

PlayStation Plus Extra

“Get all the great benefits included in the PlayStation Plus Essential plan, as well as access to the Game Catalog, featuring hundreds of games from genre-defining blockbusters to innovative indies, with new titles added regularly.”

Game Catalog
Ubisoft+ Classics

PlayStation Plus Extra also includes:

Monthly Games
Online Multiplayer
Exclusive Discounts
The PlayStation Plus Collection*
Share Play
Game Help*
Cloud Storage
Exclusive Content

PlayStation Plus Premium

“Enjoy all the core PlayStation Plus benefits, hundreds of games in the Game Catalog, as well as exclusive benefits like game trials, cloud streaming, and the Classics Catalog.”

PlayStation Plus Premium also includes:

Game Catalog
Ubisoft+ Classics
Monthly Games
Online Multiplayer
Exclusive Discounts
The PlayStation Plus Collection*
Share Play
Game Help*
Cloud Storage
Exclusive Content

How Much Does PlayStation Plus Cost?

	1 Month	3 Month	12 Month
PlayStation Plus Essential	$9.99	$24.99	$59.99
PlayStation Plus Extra	$14.99	$39.99	$99.99
PlayStation Plus Premium	$17.99	$49.99	$119.99

This table shows the subscription price for each tier of PlayStation Plus.

Advice

If you own a PlayStation 5 and want to play games online (with a few exceptions like Fortnite), then you’ll need to buy one of the plans to do so.

At that point, it is just a matter of choosing which of the three plans you want to buy into. The Essential plan works just like the PSPlus did at launch. It grants access to online play, discounts, two free games a month (determined by Sony), the PlayStation Plus Collection, and a few other minor benefits.

The Extra plan is an extra $5 a month (or $40/year). That extra cost gives you everything from the Essential package but includes access to a catalog of PS4 and PS5 games at no extra charge.

The Plus Premium plan is only a few dollars more a month and adds access to the classics catalog. This is a collection of older PlayStation titles like Dark Cloud and Ape Escape. This is a great move if you have nostalgia for these older PlayStation titles, but have gotten rid of your older PlayStation consoles.

Other Guides

There are a ton of other premium video game services out there so we wrote guides for all of them. Take a look below:

A Parent’s Guide to Xbox Live Gold

A Parent’s Guide to Xbox Game Pass

A Parent’s Guide to PlayStation Now

The new PlayStation Plus program is definitely worth a look if you are in the market for a gaming subscription service. With its low price and wealth of content, there is something for everyone in this program. Not to mention, the added features make it an even more appealing option for families. Be sure to check out all the details on Sony’s website so that you can decide if PlayStation Plus is right for you! And don’t forget to let us know what you think about the new program in the comments below.

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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from November 18 -24 2018

by Stephen Duetzmann November 19, 2018

written by Stephen Duetzmann

Here are all the video games rated E-T that are being released the week of November 18-24, 2018.

Tuesday, November 20

Beat Saber- PS VR
Farming Simulator 19- Xbone
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Turf Wars DLC- PS4
Squishies- PS VR
Storm Boy- Switch
Wreckfest- PS4, Xbone, PC
Youtuber’s Life OMG Edition- Switch

Wednesday, November 21

Desktop Soccer- Switch

Thursday, November 22

ATV Drift & Tricks- Switch
Adventures of Bertram Fiddle: A Bleaker Predicklement- Switch
Battery Jam- Switch
Bibi & Tina: Adventures with Horses- Switch
Bibi Blocksburg: Big Broom Race 3- Switch
GEM Crash- Switch
Ms. Splosion Man- Switch
Nidhogg 2- Switch
Panda Hero- Switch
Please, Don’t Touch Anything- Switch
Steamburg- Switch
Zeus Quests Remastered- Switch

Friday, November 23

Forever Forest- Switch

What do you think? Sound off in the comments and let us know your thoughts!

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There Were Some Great PlayStation VR Games at E3 2018!

by Stephen Duetzmann June 20, 2018

written by Stephen Duetzmann

Sony invested a lot of money in their PlayStation VR platform before it was launched, but it hasn’t exactly set the world on fire. The headset has underperformed against modest sales expectations and many people in the industry suspected that it would be absent at E3 this year. I know I wouldn’t have been surprised if it wasn’t there either. We were all wrong though. Sony had a massive booth at the show this year that had a TON of games in it. Below is a list of games that the EFG Staff enjoyed.

Editor’s Note: VR Games are not encouraged for younger gamers. The PSVR platform is specifically recommended for gamers age 13+.

The PSVR Games

Astro Bot: Rescue Mission

Developer: Sony Japan Studios

Platform: PSVR

Release date:Fall 2018

We got an opportunity to play this rather unique platformer utilizing the PS4 dualshock controller and the VR headset. Moving Astro Bot around the environment to rescue is tiny robot friends was very similar to most other platformers and it took me a little while to realize what I was missing by not just simply turning my head to look around. They made sure to use every inch of space in order to make you look around to find the correct way to get access the spots where they hide your goals. So really if you are a platform junkie with a soft spot for cute robots this might very well be the one for you.

Ghost Giant

Developer: Zoink

Platform: PSVR Exclusive

Release Date: TBD

This is a beautiful puzzle game coming to PSVR, you play a literal giant ghost who has been sent to help and protect a lonely, bullied boy named Louis. You interact with the world using a series of levers, knobs, and picking things up and moving them to solve problems and assist Louis. Get used to looking at everything and everywhere to find your solution.

Beat Saber

Developer: Hyperbolic Magnetism

Platform: PSVR, Oculus, HTC VIBE, Windows Mixed Reality

Release Date: TBD on PSVR, Out everywhere else

SPT: Space Pirate Trainer

Platform: Steam, Oculus, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality and PSVR

Developer: I-lllusions Game and Media Development

Release Date: Currently Commercially Available (Arcade licenses only)

Do you want to be Starlord? In 2018 you can with SPT, seriously, it is Galaga in VR and the enemies shoot back at you. Space pistols for everyone!!!!!

Creed: Rise to Glory

Platform: PSVR

Developer: Survious

Release Date: 2018

Guess what, boxing makes you tired, and so will Creed on PSVR. The gameplay was solid and fluid and really did force you to use the whole virtual experience. Just be careful of the cords as the last thing you want to do is rip the audio plugs out while trying not to get knocked to the canvas.

This one is VR. Just Not PSVR

HAVER (Hyper Arena VR)

Developer: Hyperbook Studio

Platform: Steam

Release Date: TBD

Tron… It’s Tron and it is just as zany and wacky as one would think a game that ostensibly looks and feels like playing in the first Tron movie. Our team really enjoyed the dynamic movement and the speed that you could play at once you are used to the environment and controls. I mean really who does not want to hit their friend in the head by bouncing a laser-powered disk off the floor into their face.

What do you think? Sound off in the comments and let us know your thoughts!

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E3 2018 PlayStation Showcase

by Stephen Duetzmann June 14, 2018

written by Stephen Duetzmann

Sony held their E3 2018 PlayStation Showcase on Monday June 11th at 6pm PST. They had previously announced that they were going to focus on four larger releases: Spiderman, Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding, and The Last of Us Part II. It became readily apparent within a few minutes of the beginning of their presentation that they weren’t going to stick to that promise. Below is a list of the announcements that they made.

Ghost of Tsushima
Last of Us Part 2
Black Ops 4
God of War New Game +
Black Ops 3 on PS+
Tetris Effect
Days Gone
Twin Mirror
Ghost Giant
Beat Saber
Destiny 2: Forsaken
Control
RE2 remake
Trover saves the universe
Kingdom Hearts 3 (Pirate World)
Death Stranding
Nioh 2
Spiderman
Deracine

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News Updates

The Mouse from Moss Is Learning ASL (And Everyone Loves it!)

by Stephen Duetzmann August 9, 2017

written by Stephen Duetzmann

Richard Lico, the lead animator for Moss, has revealed on Twitter that he is teaching his little mouse friend ASL as part of the upcoming PSVR game Moss. Ok. I suppose “Teach” is a strong word, but he is using ASL when animating the mouse.

We already raved about this one when we got a chance to play it at E3 2017. Moss is a third person action adventure game that uses the PSVR headset in an interesting way. Each stage in the game is essentially a 3D diorama. Players control Quill (the mouse) and explore the environments. Quill can see you as a benevolent spirit, but she can’t speak. In previous versions of the game all she could do was squeak and gesticulate. That’s all going away now.

Lico stated in an interview with Kotaku that he had the idea to animate Quill speaking using ASL on a whim and that it only took a few days to get some of the basics down and make a brief animation. He tweeted it out to a few hundred people who already followed him and quickly wracked up 10s of thousands of likes. Which doesn’t really surprised me considering how cool it is. Take a look below. Tell me that isn’t super cute!

Since she can only squeak, I figured I’d play around with ways she can communicate with the player. Also a great perk for our deaf players. pic.twitter.com/BAiPc8CUMO

— Richard Lico (@Foofinu) August 3, 2017

It’s a pleasure to meet you, my name is Quill. from Richard Lico on Vimeo.

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E3 Hands On – Tiny Trax

by Guest Writer July 17, 2017

written by Guest Writer

Guest Writer: James Pisano

Take a minute and commune with 8 year old you. I’ll wait.

Ok, so remember all the commercials from the 80s for Matchbox race cars and track? They promised that your cars would fly through the air, doing impossible stunts, all from the comfort of your living room, only to disappoint when you finally tried it. Obviously… we are talking about plastic and die case metal toys here…

Enter Tiny Tracks… a VR game in development by (insert studio) and being published by (Sony?). Through a 3rd person VR perspective and Dual Shock control scheme, you’re greeted by a kind of racing room where you will ultimately accumulate trophies and awards. It’s there that you pick your track and car. Keep in mind at this point in development, the cars are pretty generic. No current plans as far as we know to license existing toy car lines, but that would add a certain flair to the game.

Once your car and track are selected, you’ll see one of several themed tracks, from tropical islands to a volcanic underworld. The tracks are filled with twists, turns and dynamic props. The more accurately you steer, the more boost you build up. Hug the turns and slam the boost on the straightaways, and you’ll be a champ in no time. So whether you’re a kid wanting to dive into VR and conquer the course, or a gamer parent wanting to realize the imaginations of your inner 8 year old, Tiny Tracks is a great choice for VR entertainment.

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News Updates Playstation 4

E3 2017 Hands on Preview: Moss an Epic Adventure Game from Polyarc Games

by Jesse Hennessey June 22, 2017

written by Jesse Hennessey

I stood in line for the better part of three days, and played a lot of games at E3. Every one of them was fun, some more than others. I played every game knowing what to expect and was not disappointed, though some failed to impress. Except once when I strapped on a PlayStation VR headset and was blown away.

Instantly evoking a feeling of mystery and adventure reminiscent of classic bedtime tales. Moss brings an almost perfect balance of elements to create an experience greater than the sum of its parts.

Moss gives you the classic fairy tale type settings but in 3D. Each area beautifully rendered to enhance the overall ambiance and feel of the game. It is very easy in a virtual reality game to detract from the experience if the environment distracting, poorly laid out, unresponsive or just plain ugly. Moss avoids the typical problems by using a fixed point of view for each area. You will not need to jump, spin or otherwise potentially destroy your living room to adventure alongside Quill. It may sound silly, but the number one complaint about VR is motion sickness and headaches. I felt like this design will be an easy entry point that will minimize the potential for both.

Moss has easy to use and intuitive controls to guide Quill through her adventures and combat her enemies. Some games require a user manual and a cheat sheet for their controls, this is not one of them. The combat system is simple and easy to grasp, and no button mashing required. Unless Polyarc has something greater or more in-depth planned for the release. Personally I would enjoy more depth in the combat system, but Moss is not a fighting game and a non-complex system keeps it more family friendly.

Did I mention Moss has puzzles as well? The puzzles make excellent use of the 3D virtual reality environment. Solving these puzzles will require both you and Quill. You might be thinking, of course it requires me; I am using the controller to move Quill. While that is true Moss takes it a step further which is the part that really made it stand out from the other games. Quill navigates through and interacts with her environment as expected, but she can’t accomplish all the required tasks on her own. You must reach out into the game environment and manipulate it to aid Quill in overcoming these challenges. It may sound simple, but that division makes you feel more a part of the game.

On top of all of that I had the opportunity to meet the guys from Polyarc Games who were at E3. Every single person I talked to had an abundance of enthusiasm for creating family friendly games that are engaging and fun. Moss hits that mail solidly on the head. We here at EFG will be keeping in contact with them and hopefully hearing more from them in the future.

The unfortunate truth of game demos at conventions like E3; they are limited in time and scope. In that short period of interaction though Moss made itself stand out so much so that it was my choice for game of the show. Moss is scheduled to be released this holiday season. Make sure you have your PS4 and VR gear ready. I just ordered mine.

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