Brace yourself. It’s an absolutely massive week in the world of PlayStation, as assassins, soldiers, shadow lords, and wrestlers roar onto the scene in a varied torrent of gaming goodness. Stock up on snacks, friends. You may be playing for a while.

Leading the pack is the hotly anticipated return of the Assassin’s Creed series, with all its intoxicating intrigue and wide-open play. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag makes its PS3 debut, and sends gamers on a wild adventure piercing the heart of the Caribbean. Play as the cunning Edward Kenway as he sails into danger and fortune. Experience yet another piece in the great puzzle that is the Assassin Templar war.

But Black Flag isn’t the only continuation of a long-running series this week. Battlefield 4 is launching on PS3, bringing with it the sizzling visuals and immense action that fans have come to expect from the developers at DICE. Tackle a character-driven campaign from Shanghai and beyond, or immerse yourself in the detailed multiplayer competition with tremendous destructible environments.

And there’s much more coming to PlayStation this week, including WWE 2K14 and some new betas and demos. Check below for a complete list of games, and enjoy the Drop!

New PlayStation Releases This Week Angry Birds Star Wars PS3, PS Vita — Digital, Retail Restore freedom to the galaxy! Features two new multiplayer modes, 20 exclusive levels, and plenty of hidden items to unlock. Send those Pigtroopers packing. Who else will defend the Force, after all? Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag PS3 — Digital, Retail Fill the boots of the daring Assassin Edward Kenway, Captain of the Jackdaw and an ambitious pirate sailing the Caribbean. A massive open-world game rife with weapons, contracts, ale, and treasure. Battlefield 4 PS3 — Digital, Retail The explosive first-person shooter series continues, packed to the brim with its renowned destructible environments and a massive multiplayer suite. Prepare for battle. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow — Mirror of Fate HD PS3 — Digital Plunge into the sequel of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow to reveal the story of the Belmonts as they battle darkness across the generations. Includes an intense Boss Rush mode — compare your best times online. Crazy Market PS Vita — Digital Endure your crazy boss in this free-to-play supermarket challenge. 110 levels, 12 boosters, and 108 different items. Can you survive three whole months of this insane employment? Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires PS3 — Digital, Retail (Already Available) Unite all of China under your banner in this fusion of ancient combat and strategic conquest. Open-ended play allows for a variety of character customization, with plenty of reasons to return to the field of battle. OMG HD Zombies! PS Vita — Digital It’s you and your rifle against a global armageddon. Fight your way through 100 levels of zombie gore and earn dozens upon dozens of upgrades. Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures PS3 — Digital, Retail Join Pac-Man and his two best friends, Spiral and Cylindria, as they protect their home from a looming threat. It’s an all-new adventure for a new generation of Pac-Man fans. Proteus PS3, PS Vita — Digital Immerse yourself in a world of exploration and imagination, where you need only pass through the world to interact with it. Each procedurally generated island you explore is host to a variety of creatures and wonders. Cross buy supported. WWE 2K14 PS3 — Digital, Retail Become immortal in 2K Sports’ latest entry in simulation entertainment. Enter the ring and experience the WWE on PS3. Demos and Betas Castlevania: Mirror of Fate HD Demo
Starlight Inception Beta

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