Sony Beefs Up Day One Downloads

Sony said today eight titles releasing this October are available digitally the same day as retail. PlayStation Plus members can get some of the games cheaper if they pre-order them.

The new program is called "PSN Day 1 Digital" and includes the following games:

• Resident Evil 6 (October 2 – $59.99)
• NBA 2K13 (October 2 – $59.99/$53.99 for PS Plus members, with pre-order)*
• Dishonored (October 9 – $59.99/$53.99 for PS Plus members, with pre-order)*
• DOOM 3: BFG Edition (October 16 – $39.99/$35.99 for PS Plus members, with pre-order)*
• 007: Legends (October 16 – $59.99)+
• Medal Of Honor: Warfighter (October – $59.99)
• Need For Speed: Most Wanted (October 30t – $59.99/$53.99 for PS Plus members, with pre-order)*
• Assassin’s Creed III (October 30 – $59.99)*

* Available for pre-order
+ 10% discount for PS Plus members during first week of availability

No word yet if Sony plans to do a similar roll out for November and the following months.

[Source: PlayStation Blog]