Batman: The Telltale Series – Episode 1, Abzu, Ape Escape 2, more added to PS Store

Sony’s “PlayStation Store Play” promotion continues this week with the release of Abzu, a game from Journey Art Director Matt Nava that encourages players to explore “a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life” as they dive deeper into the ocean.

Elsewhere on the PlayStation Store, Telltale will launch the first episode of Batman: The Telltale Series this week for the PS4. The opening chapter of this Gotham City story is titled “Realm of Shadows,” and it’ll examine the lives of both Batman and Bruce Wayne in his quest to protect the innocent and punish the guilty.

Finally this week, Sony will expand their line of PS2-On-PS4 offerings with Ape Escape 2, a forgotten classic from the PS2’s early days.

More information on all of these games (and a few more new releases) can be found after the break. And a complete list of this week’s new add-ons and discounts is available at the PlayStation Blog.

PS4 Games

Abzu ($19.99)
From the artistic mind behind Journey, Abzu is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean.

PS2-On-PS4… Ape Escape 2 ($9.99)
Get ready to go bananas… the cheeky megalomaniac monkeys are back! Hikaru must track down the funniest and feistiest primates around before they can take over the world. But this time they’ve got some impressive new tricks down their pants…

Batman: The Telltale Series — Episode 1: Realm of Shadows ($4.99)
Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and discover the powerful and far-reaching consequences of your choices as the Dark Knight. In this gritty and violent new story you’ll make discoveries that will shatter Bruce Wayne’s world, and the already fragile stability of a corrupt Gotham City.

Breach & Clear: Deadline
A deadly new breed of human monster is on the rise, and it’s up to players to stop the infestation before it spreads. Breach & Clear: Deadline is the all-new follow up to Breach & Clear, the critically acclaimed hybrid tactical strategy game. (Available August 4)

Cannon Brawl ($9.99)
Pilot an airship, command powerful weapon emplacements like cannons, giant flamethrowers, and high-powered lasers. Destroy the very earth from under your enemies’ feet! Cannon Brawl is an exciting mix of RTS and artillery gameplay. It’s a whole new genre in strategy games!

Gal Gun: Double Peace ($59.99)
When Houdai is shot by cupid angel Ekoro, he becomes immensely popular and suddenly every girl at the academy becomes hot for him. But being irresistible is hardly a dream come true! Every love letter, shout of adulation, and advancing kisses drains his energy! And worse — if he doesn’t find his one true love by the end of the day, he will become cursed and forever alone!

Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart ($9.99)
Nightmares from the Deep is a classic adventure game that tells a gripping tale of undying love. Assume the role of museum curator Sarah Black and take control of your destiny to stop the undead Captain Remington and save your daughter’s life.

Overcooked ($16.99)
Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook, and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.

Risk: Urban Assault ($14.99)
Lead your troops to victory with Risk Urban Assault! In a post-apocalyptic world, rally your armies and march across some of the most famous cities around the globe. From Shanghai to New York, be cunning and play strategically to defeat your opponents.

Tricky Towers ($14.99)
With your brilliant robe and magic powers, it’s time to build some Tricky Towers! Stack your bricks to create a stable tower and try to topple those of your opponents. Cast magic to support your structure and fend off the dark spells of your rivals in this frantic physics party game.

PS3 Games

Risk: Urban Assault ($14.99)
Lead your troops to victory with Risk Urban Assault! In a post-apocalyptic world, rally your armies and march across some of the most famous cities around the globe. From Shanghai to New York, be cunning and play strategically to defeat your opponents.

PS Vita Games

Gal Gun: Double Peace ($39.99)
When Houdai is shot by cupid angel Ekoro, he becomes immensely popular and suddenly every girl at the academy becomes hot for him. But being irresistible is hardly a dream come true! Every love letter, shout of adulation, and advancing kisses drains his energy! And worse — if he doesn’t find his one true love by the end of the day, he will become cursed and forever alone!

Laser Disco Defenders ($9.99)
Join the Laser Disco Defenders on their quest to defeat the evil Lord Monotone and prevent him from using the coveted Mirror Moon to force the galaxy into dancing along to his, and only his, tune. In this self-inflicted bullet hell you must stay on your toes as each laser beam fired ricochets off walls and can hit you too!

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