PlayStation Plus update for April 16: free game Malicious, GTA sale

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 20, 2013

PS Plus News: PS3 gamers in North America are set to get Malicious this week along with discounted PlayStation 3 and PS Vita games in the Grand Theft Auto series.

Malicious is free for PS3 PlayStation Plus subscribers

Sony revealed on Monday what North American PlayStation Plus users can expect to receive in this week’s PlayStation Plus update. The free title this week comes from the PlayStation Network and is titled, Malicious. For those unaware, the premise for Malicious is below:

“Take control of the Spirit Vessel and battle waves of brutal fighters and colossal enemies to rid the world of the evil force of Malicious. Gain new weapons, build your powers and perform devastating combo attacks as the final showdown between good and evil draws near.”

In addition to Malicious being free, you also have the chance at buying Dragon Fantasy Book I at a reduced price. PlayStation Plus members can get this new PSN game for $7.99 and this title is cross-buy enabled. All you have to do is purchase the PS3 version of this title and you will get the Vita version for free. Not a bad deal, right?

In addition to those deals there is also a massive Grand Theft Auto sale this week on the PlayStation Network. This Grand Theft Auto sale includes:

Grand Theft Auto 3 (PS2 Classic) - $6.99 (PS Plus - $4.89)

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (PSP; PS Vita Supported) - $13.99 (PS Plus - $9.79)

Grand Theft Auto 4 (PS3) - $13.99 (PS Plus - $9.79)

Grand Theft Auto 4: The Ultimate Edition (PS3) - $20.99 (PS Plus - $14.69)

Grand Theft Auto 4: Episodes from Liberty City (PS3) - $13.99 (PS Plus - $9.79)

Grand Theft Auto 4: The Ballad of Gay Tony (PS3) - $13.99 (PS Plus - $9.79)

Grand Theft Auto 4: The Lost and Damned (PS3) - $6.99 (PS Plus - $4.89)

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2 Classic) - $10.49 (PS Plus - $7.34)

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (PSP; PS Vita Supported) - $13.99 (PS Plus - $9.79)

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2 Classic) - $6.99 (PS Plus - $4.89)

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (PSP; PS Vita Supported) - $13.99 (PS Plus - $9.79)

This GTA sale only lasts one week so be sure to take advantage of these sale prices while they last. Mega Man Maverick Hunter X (PSP; PS Vita Supported) will also be leaving the Instant Game Collection on April 23 so be sure to download that before it is gone.

What do you think about this week’s update? Will you take advantage of the big GTA sale? Tell us what you think below.