It's that time of the month again. As the final Wednesday of June arrives, Sony has confirmed the trio of games headed to the cheapest and most popular tier of its revamped PS Plus lineup - and they're well worth their weight in gold.
The headliner, obviously, is Alan Wake Remastered. Its inclusion couldn't be more perfectly timed, with the release of the much-anticipated Alan Wake II slated for October. This 2021 remaster of Remedy Entertainment's acclaimed game offers an ideal opportunity to dive into the original narrative. Set in the eerie town of Bright Falls, players follow thriller novelist Alan Wake on a heart-pounding quest as he searches for his missing wife. The remastered edition, which came out in 2021, has 4K visuals, along with cutscenes, bonus DLC episodes "The Signal" and "The Writer", and an added commentary track by writer Sam Lake. It's the complete package, making the wait for the sequel more bearable and far more thrilling.
Not too far behind in terms of ideal timing is Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. As the war of words between Microsoft and Sony as well as Activision Blizzard and Bethesda, all take place as part of the Microsoft vs. FTC trial, the game serves as a reminder of the type of game that Sony is vehemently opposed to leaving exclusive to a singular platform. Ironically, we've heard rumblings that Treyarch, the developers of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, might end up releasing their next entry this year or next year. In any case, this Cross-Gen bundle, available for both PS4 and PS5, ensures an immersive and unforgettable gaming experience.