Kick off the new year with an action-packed line-up coming to PS Plus

Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand has today confirmed the hot January 2013 line-up for PlayStation®Plus including the critically acclaimed sequel to BioShock, BioShock 2.

The new titles will be available starting from 3rd January, and from today, fans can enjoy a 25% discount off the 1 year PlayStation Plus membership* from the 20th December 2012 to the 10th January 2013. Fans who are already PS Plus subscribers can also take advantage of the discount by extending their current membership.

Step back into the unforgettable world of Rapture in the next installment of the game that has won more than 50 Game of the year awards and sold more than 2.5 million units worldwide. BioShock 2 provides players with the perfect blend of explosive first person shooter combat, compelling storytelling and intense multiplayer.

On top of BioShock 2, PS Plus subscribers can also look forward to the arrival of Guardians of Middle Earth, from the creators of the greatest fantasy epics of all time Lord of the Rings. If that wasn't enough, PS Plus members can dive into the colorful follow-up to the platformer-slash-game design engine Knytt Stories, Knytt Underground, which will be available to subscribers from the 22nd December to the 23rd January 2013. Alternatively from the 17th January, PlayStation®Vita owners can express their artistic skills by tagging their way around Tokyo in the hit game Jet Set Radio. And, lastly, Pinball Arcade will be available for PS Vita users to try out from the 24th January as part of their PS Plus membership. PS Plus users will be able to download these blockbuster titles along with other great releases, directly from their PlayStation®3 and PS Vita system.

PS Plus guarantees members access to a constant library of 14 games and at least five new games a month, which means over 65 games a year for PS3 and PS Vita. Gamers also have access to great PlayStation®Store discounts as part of their subscription package.

PS Plus subscribers receive an array of exclusive features and access, including 2GB cloud storage (1GB for PS3 & 1GB for PS Vita) for game saves which will be welcomed by members keen to take advantage of the Instant Game Collection. Automatic update and beta access, as well as a huge collection of exclusive dynamic themes and PlayStation®Network avatars, makes PS Plus the place to be in 2013.

PS Plus is now available on PS Vita, extending the service to two platforms for a single price of NZD$89.95 (standard, non-discounted price) for a one-year subscription or NZD$24.95 for a 90 day subscription will give users the same fantastic features including exclusive access, special features and huge discounts.

*Price of 1 year subscription with 25% discount is NZD$67.45. For a limited time only.