A powerful Empire on the precipice of war. A military academy brimming with hope. And a group of students ready to transcend the boundaries of political class. A rich story and deep mechanics take the spotlight in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, coming to PS3 and PS Vita this week.

Trails of Cold Steel follows the critically-acclaimed Trails in the Sky, but tells a self-contained story set in the military powerhouse of the Erebonian Empire. Build links between the students of Class VII and do battle with the new Arcus units for easy access to abilities and customization. With cross save support, players can take their quest from home out onto the road.

For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation this week, read on. And enjoy the Drop!

New Releases: December 22nd, 2015

Fantavision (PS2)

PS4 — Digital

Watch an explosive display of brilliant pyrotechnics that you control. Sounds pretty simple. But once you get the hang of it, it gets faster, tougher, and more fantastic than you could ever imagine.

Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star

PS4, PS Vita — Digital



The loveable birds of Hatoful Boyfriend are back in the remastered holiday-themed sequel Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star! Travel to fantastically styled worlds, meet interesting new chickadees, and find romance in the elegantly designed winter wonderlands.

Infinifactory

PS4 — Digital



Infinifactory is a sandbox puzzle game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infiniminer. Build factories that assemble products for your alien overlords, and try not to die in the process.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

PS3, PS Vita — Digital, Retail

At the elite Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best and brightest learn everything from the art of war to the liberal arts. Rean Schwarzer, a new student, learns that he’s been selected as a member of the newly-minted Class VII, made up of students from both noble and commoner backgrounds.

Never Alone

PS3 — Digital (Out 12/23)

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is the first game developed in collaboration with the Iñupiat, an Alaska Native people. Nearly 40 Alaska Native elders, storytellers, and community members contributed to the development of the game. Play as a young Iñupiat girl and an arctic fox as they set out to find the source of the eternal blizzard which threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

The Treasures of Montezuma 4

PS4, PS3, PS Vita — Digital (Three-way cross buy, trials available)

The fourth edition of this renowned series offers even more interesting levels and amazing special effects. Help Anna find her dream country and rebuild the ancient Aztec temple. Collect rows of identical tokens and pass all the tests to discover the truth about the fate of your beloved character.

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

PS4 — Digital

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is a 3D platforming game of action, puzzles, and adventure. Experience a fairytale world of breathtaking sceneries and face a myriad of physics-based puzzles, wonderful contraptions, dangerous foes, and enchanting creatures.

The Martian

The Intern

Sicario

Homeland — Season Finale, December 20th at 9/8c (Available on SHOWTIME)

The Affair – Season Finale, December 20th at 10/9c (Available on SHOWTIME)

Teen Titans Go! – The True Meaning of Christmas, Airs throughout December (Available on Cartoon Network)