Unfortunately, I don't think those days are coming back, partly because of the rumors that certain publishers are unhappy with the Instant Game Collection. Despite the fervor for next-gen consoles, retail software sales were in decline for most of last year. Publishers would rather you buy their new games and remaster than add to your back log for a modest cash in with PlayStation Plus payout.

I assume it's easier for Sony to cut a deal with up and coming indies than to cut through all the red tape of the AAA publishers.