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PlayStation Plus Retail Cards Are Fizzling Out

Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger 0 Comments
PlayStation Plus retail cards

In a bit of hardly surprising news, it sounds like Sony’s opting to get rid of the PlayStation Plus retail cards found at really any grocery store or gas station.

News of the potential fizzle out of physical retail cards was spotted by Polish site XGP. The site noted that until recently, you could buy subscription cards from both official sources like the PlayStation Store and third-party retailers like Walmart and Best Buy. Now, though, in the US, no codes are at major chains, it seems.

Granted, retailers are still selling cards to add scratch to your PS wallet, but that’s about it.

This is no doubt on purpose considering the new structure Sony’s taken with PlayStation Plus, offering two new tiers. If you think about it, it’s a smart move as this could wind confusing consumers greatly if Sony had to implement new PlayStation Plus retail cards for each tier and associate that with each cycle.

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Physical Release of Bridge Constructor Portal Coming Soon

Christopher D. Anderson 3 Comments
Bridge Constructor Portal

Earlier this year there was an interesting crossover with the Portal and the Bridge Constructor series. Aptly named Bridge Constructor Portal, the game made for a surprisingly good combination and did pretty well with critics and fans alike.

Just announced today in a press release, you’ll be able to get your hands on a physical pretty soon. Plus it comes a couple extra goodies. For $29.99 you’ll be able to get a physical edition of the game that also includes the first game in the series, Bridge Constructor, and Bridge Constructor Stunts. If you’re into realistic physics and puzzle based gameplay this might be a good time to check it out if you haven’t already.

Bridge Constructor Portal takes the same concept of bridge building series; to get a vehicle from point A to point B. It then takes features from the Portal series. We’re talking lots of lasers, robots, and more importantly, portals. This game has Portal written all over it, including the original voice of GlaDOS.

  • GLaDOS Voice Actor – Ellen McLain, the original voice of GLaDOS, guides players through the tutorial and accompanies them through tricky physics adventures;
  • Portal Gadgets – Iconic components of the original Portal franchise are at players’ disposal to solve complicated tasks, including portals, aerial faith plates, propulsion gel, repulsion gel, and more;
  • Portal Dangers – Designing structures to avoid death traps is critical, requiring players to outmaneuver sentry turrets, emancipation grills, laser fields, and acid;
  • Aperture Science Labs – Players can create complex constructions in the Aperture Science labs, learning all the tips and tricks that make a true Aperture Science employee. The bridge is a lie!

Check out the trailer below to get a better idea.

There is no exact release date yet but Bridge Construction Portal will be on store shelves sometime late summer.

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