|  |  |  | | | | | PlayStation Blog | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hi Everyone – Happy E3! Obviously there's a LOT going on throughout the show and we're sure you're busy reading all the great coverage here on PlayStation Blog, but we haven't forgotten about bringing you the latest PlayStation Store releases. We'll have an update today, as well as additional content arriving on Wednesday and Thursday. Watch the blog for these subsequent updates. 
New release Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown is here and brings the definitive version of the popular Virtua Fighter 5 series, developed by AM2. With two new playable characters, over hauled fighting mechanics and dynamic and interactive fighting arenas this edition also unleashes console-only features such as a robust Training Mode, eight-player Online Room Match Mode and a match record feature to replay, save, and upload fights. Oh and by the way, it's free for the entire month of June, up until July 3rd in PlayStation Plus! 
While we're on the subject of Plus, you'll see that with today's update is the all new PlayStation Plus instant game collection, now available with today's update. As mentioned, Virtua Fighter 5 is included, as well as 6 PS3 Full Game greats such as inFAMOUS 2, LittleBigPlanet 2, Saints Row 2, Just Cause 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. We're also bringing great PSN Games like Lara Croft: Guardian of Light, Sideway New York, and Hard Corp: Uprising, all free in Plus! Check out the full details below and look forward to more PlayStation Plus news in the future. You'll also want to check out some new E3 trailers including the recently unveiled BEYOND: Two Souls E3 trailer and the new LittleBigPlanet Karting trailer! We've also got great new E3 pages so you can follow all the gaming excitement from some of the most exciting games from the show including God of War: Ascension, Dust 514, and Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time! 
You may want to jump on some great deals hitting some of the earlier Sly games. They're on sale now, so it's a great time to experience the originals in preparation for Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time arriving later this year. Additional gaming is also landing with Bang Bang Racing and PS3 Full Game Madagascar 3! In Bang Bang Racing, drive high-speed, pumped-up racing cars through cones and exploding barrels! Be one step ahead of your competitors, finding shortcuts, repairing your car in the pitlane, and dominating your opponents from the top-down view. In Madagascar 3: The Video Game, adventure with the entire cast of Madagascar including Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe while you find a way home under the perfect cover: a traveling circus. Make sure you check out all the details below and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update: PlayStation Plus 
PSN Games 
BANG BANG RACING ($9.99)
Bang Bang Racing is a brand new, top-down arcade car racer for the whole family! Choose from 20 sleek racing cars, eight different skins and nine exotic reversible and variable tracks around the world.
ESRB rated E
File size 209 MB
 Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown ($14.99)
This definitive version of the VF5 series includes overhauled fighting mechanics, new characters, new single player & online multiplayer modes and more.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.91 GB
PS3 Full Games  Madagascar 3: The Video Game ($39.99)
In Madagascar 3: The Video Game, adventure with the entire cast of Madagascar including Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe.
ESRB rated E
File size 3.84 GB
 LittleBigPlanet 2 ($39.99)
Join Sackboy in a completely new adventure – filled with new abilities, new gameplay rules, innovative tools and a smarter LBP Network, evolving the whole PLAY CREATE SHARE experience.
ESRB rated E
File size 4.7GB
Game Demos (free) BANG BANG RACING DEMO
Bang Bang Racing is a brand new, top-down arcade car racer for the whole family! In the demo version, choose from two sleek racing cars, two different skins and two variable tracks, one in Europe and one in Japan. Cones and exploding barrels will put your driving skills to the test. In the demo, you can play alone against the AI or in 2-player split-screen multiplayer!
ESRB rated E
File size 209 MB The Pinball Arcade Trial
You can now play exact recreations of the all-time greatest pinball tables from Williams, Bally, Stern Pinball, and Gottlieb together in one game. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 207 MB Sorcery Demo
Sorcery is a fast-paced action adventure where your PlayStation Move controller is transformed into a powerful magic wand, immersing player in a unique fantasy adventure like never before. As the sorcerer's apprentice Finn, it is up to you to master the arcane arts and defeat the Nightmare Queen. Use an intuitive spell-casting system to master an arsenal of different spells and combos. Collect rare ingredients and return to your alchemy bench to brew your own powerful magic potions.
ESRB rated: E10+
File size: 597 MB PS Vita Demos (Free) The Pinball Arcade Trial
You can now play exact recreations of the all-time greatest pinball tables from Williams, Bally, Stern Pinball, and Gottlieb together in one game. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 115 MB PS3 Add-ons Atelier Meruru: Hanna ($3.99)
The General Store owner Hanna joins the team! She’s ready to follow Meruru and go out in search of new gathering locales! This will allow you to recruit the in-game character Hanna into your party and experience all-new character-related events.
File size 111 KB Dragon’s Dogma: From A Different Sky – Part 3 ($0.99)
The third of the ‘From a Different Sky’ series, you will need your wits to clear all 10. Check the Pawn Guild to begin!
File size 707 KB Dynasty Warriors 7 – Original Costume Pack 6 – 9 ($4.99 each)
Various costume packs.
File size 28 MB – 38 MB Sniper Elite V2 Assassinate The Fuhre ($9.99)
One bullet can change history. The Ultimate Mission. The Ulimate Shot. Kill Hitler.
File size 309 MB Soulcalibur V add ons (x4) ($1.99 – $2.99)
Various add on content.
File size 133 KB – 25 MB Street Fighter X Tekken Add ons (x12) ($0.99 – $17.99)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB each Test Drive Unlimited 2 Add ons (x3) ($4.99 – $8.99)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB each Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Add ons (x21) ($4.99 – $14.99)
Various add on content.
File size 76 MB – 163 MB Worms Ultimate Mayhem: Customization Pack ($4.99)
The Worms Ultimate Mayhem "Customization Pack" features hilarious new additions to extend the already vast array of customization options available in the game, including a number of crazy new hats, glasses, gloves, x5 new speech-banks and x5 new gravestones. The "Customization Pack" also includes x5 new weapon payloads for the Weapons Factory.
File size 212 KB Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. - “DOG DAYS ARE OVER” – Florence and the Machine ($1.99)
- “POWER AND THE PASSION” – Midnight Oil ($1.99)
- “TEEN ANGST (WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW” – Cracker ($1.99)
File size: 28 MB – 46 MB (singles) Rock Band Network v2.0 - “APOLOGY REJECTED” – These Hearts ($1.99)
- “EXAMINATION” – I Am Abomination ($1.99)
- “IN A HURRICANE” – Blame Ringo ($0.99)
- “RIDDLE ME THIS” – Anarchy Club ($0.99)
- “THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAILS” – Aesthetic Perfection ($1.99)
File size: 20 MB – 35 MB (singles) PS Vita Add-Ons Ridge Racer Add ons (x2) ($1.99 – $2.99)
Various add on content.
File size 1.26 MB – 5.36 MB Updates Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Ps3 Full Game) – Price Change (PS3) (now $29.99, original price $39.99)
Final Fantasy Iv: The Complete Collection Digital – Price Change (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
Hamsterball (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (Digital) (Price Change) (PS Vita) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (PSP Digital) (Price Change) (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
M.O.Z.O.X. Space Salvager – Minis (Price Change) (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $1.49)
Need For Speed: The Run (Price Change) (PS3 Full Game) (PS3) (now $29.99, original price $39.99)
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Sly 2: Band of Thieves (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Smash Cars (Sale) (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)
Wakeboarding Hd (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99) Game Videos (free) Alien: Colonial Marines Suspense Trailer Assassin’s Creed III Gameplay Reveal Trailer Batman: Arkham City – Harley’S Revenge Trailer Darksiders 2 – Behind The Mask: Deaths Story Disney Pixar Brave: The Video Game Announcement Trailer MAD RIDERS DARREN BEERCLOTH VIDEO DIARY MAD RIDERS MASTERS OF MOVEMENTS POWERED BY DEGREE MEN MAD RIDERS MILES DAISHER VIDEO DIARY MAD RIDERS TRAVIS RICE VIDEO DIARY Skullgirls Launch Trailer Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Dev Interview Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Trailer 1 Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Trailer 2 Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Trailer 3 PS3 Wallpapers (free) Mix Superstar Wallpaper Bundles Icon’S 5-In-1 Minis Collection ($4.99)
ESRB rated E
File size 112 MB Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Complete Edition ($29.99)
ESRB rated T
File size 3.84 GB  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hello PlayStation Blog readers! First, I wanted to thank everyone for reading my last post announcing Soul Sacrifice. We have received a lot of positive feedback from fans and I can’t wait to share more information about this game with you all! As we all know, E3 starts today and I’m very excited! But if you couldn't make it out to the Los Angeles Convention Center for the show, don’t worry! Here is the brand new trailer the team has specifically created for E3.
If you did not see my last post and are wondering, "what is Soul Sacrifice?" then let me enlighten you! It’s a PS Vita game being produced by the legendary Keiji Inafune of Comcept and MarvelousAQL. Famed composers Yasunori Mitsuda and Wataru Hokoyama are also on board working on the music and soundtrack. The theme of this game is “reality blended experience.” Cruelty is a reality in our life, and we have to make sacrifices and pay costs on a daily basis. Inafune-san wanted to blend this "reality" theme into a fantasy world filled with magic, and create a new type of gaming experience that relied on the player making sacrifices in order to obtain great power. Another key feature of the game is the concept of "sacrifice." In order to use sorcery during fierce battles, you must be willing to make a sacrifice – ranging from personal belongings to a limb, maybe even a life. If you simply think of this game as a "dark fantasy," then your expectations will be betrayed – but in a good way. Stay tuned to the Playstation Blog for more info about Soul Sacrifice!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | So you've loaded your HDD (err…brain) up with all the exciting PlayStation news that was announced in our 2012 E3 Press Conference and have moved into that phase where you anxiously watch the countdown clock tick on towards the release of top PlayStation titles. But there's no need to stand by idly waiting for the newest PS3, Vita, and PSN games to hit the proverbial shelves, when you can get hands-on in the 2012 virtual E3 Experience, now live in PlayStation Home! Here are some shots of the virtual booth, just prior to the doors opening:  
 
 
Journey through our special E3 quest, hosted by Christina Lee, and unlock exclusive rewards from the hottest games like God of War: Ascension, Assassin's Creed III, PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, LittleBigKarting (and LittleBigPlanet: Vita, of course), Borderlands 2, and more! Get up-close and personal with CCP's free-to-play AAA shooter Dust 514 in our special Total Game Integration event, and get a head start on all your friends before this highly-anticipated title hits PSN later this year. Collect all the content from the main floor and you'll gain access to the VIP area where you can learn more about and get exclusive content from PlayStation Home's upcoming MMORPG Mercia! 
Even if you are reading this from the Los Angeles Convention Center, you need to set a reminder to log in to PlayStation Home this week and check out the 2012 Virtual E3 Experience. This content can only be accessed on your PS3 and will never be available again after we shut the virtual doors… What are you waiting for?  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The press conference has concluded, the cats are out of their respective bags, and you've had your minds blown – some might say literally – by The Last of Us. Now the real fun begins. Over the next 3 days, we'll be broadcasting live demos of the biggest and best games at E3 for PS3 and PS Vita. If you saw it on the stage – Beyond: Two Souls, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, God of War: Ascension, The Last of Us – you'll get to meet the creators today, and experience 'director's cut' demos with live commentary. (If you just see a white space above this sentence, please refresh the page to load the video player.) Today's Schedule (Pacific Time): - Meredith Molinari with David Cage, Jack Tretton, and new Pulse Headset – 11:30am -12:00pm
- The Last of Us – 12:00pm – 12:30pm
- Sports Champions 2 – 12:30pm – 1:00pm
- PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale – 1:00pm -1:30pm
- Unfinished Swan – 1:30pm – 2:00pm
- DUST 514 – 2:00pm – 2:30pm
- LittleBigPlanet Karting – 2:30pm – 3:00pm
- Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation – 3:00pm – 3:15pm
- When Vikings Attack – 3:15pm – 3:30pm
- Soul Sacrifice – 3:30pm – 4:00pm
- God of War: Ascension – 4:00pm – 4:30pm
- LittleBigPlanet PS Vita – 4:30pm – 5:00pm
- Far Cry 3 – 5:00pm – 5:30pm
- PULSE LIVE: Day 1 Highlights – 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Have a question you want read live on the air? Hit us up on Twitter. And don't fret if you miss any of these sessions live – we'll be archiving them all on the PlayStation YouTube page. Video games!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hello from E3! We know you're excited and following all of the great stories coming out of the show this year, we just want to briefly touch on some of the DUST 514 news that we've announced this week and we'll be focusing on at the show.
First and foremost, we have details on our first Beta event of the summer. We know many of you are eagerly anticipating your chance to try out DUST 514, and we're happy to announce that we’ll be doing a big wave of invites for our first summer Beta event on June 29, 2012, and will run throughout that weekend. This will coincide with an update to the Closed Beta containing what we’ve got on show at E3 and more, you can see it in action in our latest trailer (link below). If you haven't already, you can register at www.DUST514.com/beta, and players will be chosen at random to participate. But don't worry if you don't make it into this first round; this is just the first of several Beta events scheduled for this summer, and we're going to announce lots of info and chances to join the action in the coming weeks. If you are already in the DUST 514 Closed Beta as of today, you will have “All Access” to the Beta events over the summer. Next, starting this week as a part of Sony's Virtual E3 experience, DUST 514 will be fully integrated into PlayStation Home. Our DUST 514 Home Space is a great way for you to get up close and personal with the New Eden universe, and we're really proud of how it's turned out. Its a War Barge cantina in the EVE Universe, you can learn about the history of New Eden, hang out, earn awesome stuff like companions and armor for Home, play multiplayer Slay – the incredible strategic board game – and much more. In addition, we're very excited to let you know that we are making available a wave of 10,000 “All Access” Closed Beta invites that visitors to the DUST 514 Home Space can earn by completing all the activities inside, with access to all the DUST 514 Beta events over the summer. So hurry and get yours before they’re gone! That said, the DUST 514 Space will remain live, and new content will be added, so Home users can definitely look forward to additional Beta keys to be distributed through the DUST 514 Home Space in the future. Finally, we're ready to talk a bit more about the DUST 514 companion app on the PlayStation Vita, DUST 514: Neocom. The app brings the feel and functionality from DUST 514 on PS3 to Vita, focusing on customization, communication and trade. Every character you use can be customized via DUST 514: Neocom, so you can create and edit customized fittings (load-outs) with a ton of different dropsuits, weapons, vehicles, items and more. You'll also be able to use Neocom to access the in-game Mail system and Friends List, as well as use the Market to get new stuff for your character from the DUST 514 Marketplace using either ISK (in-game earned currency) or Aurum (purchased currency). DUST 514: Neocom is rolling out this year alongside DUST 514. That's it for now. Be sure to check out the new trailer we've released for E3 which features all new footage of Beta gameplay. Please watch for DUST 514 updates at and after E3! Thanks! We look forward to seeing you on the battlefield!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Greetings Playstation.Blog readers! I'm excited to share our latest trailer for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron with you, fresh from E3 2012. And I'm here to take your questions: Optimus Prime, Shockwave, Bruticus, Grimlock, and now Metroplex…we have a ton to talk about! You may know High Moon Studios from our work on Transformers: War for Cybertron back in 2010. With War for Cybertron we had to work hard to prove that Transformers games could be good; with Fall of Cybertron we've set out to show how they can be great. Big words indeed. How we back that up is with the scale and variety of the game we've built in Fall of Cybertron. Transformers needs to have a wide variety of unique characters and a rich assortment of big environments to use their transforming gameplay. We've assembled a big cast of playable characters, each one bringing very unique skills to the battle. Transforming, tight shooting controls, melee, flying, combining, stealth, grappling – we have all these gameplay elements and they all feel right for the Transformers. Another key focus for us has been story. We wanted a story worth telling and one that felt right to real Transformers fans. What could be more compelling than exploring the fall of the Transformers legendary home planet? A great story, epic setting, and gameplay variety these are what we have set out to offer in Fall of Cybertron. And oh yes, we have Dinobots. With this latest trailer I might add that its great to unveil a city-sized Transformer (Metroplex) when you want to make a big impression. We are talking multiplayer features for all you PSN players, and you might even see something playable on PSN before the game launch….but more on that at a later time. I'm online to answer your questions today, so ask your questions in the comments below. You'll see more of us before Fall of Cybertron hits PS3 on August 28. For now, enjoy the trailer!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | It's finally here PlayStation Assassins! Just watch, we can talk after you've seen it…
Assassin's Creed III will deliver fluid gameplay and furious combat set against the incredibly evocative backdrop of the American Revolution. Our new Assassin Connor finds himself embroiled in a bloody battle between two forces, but with allegiances that run beyond the color of a soldier's coat… Son of a Native American mother and British father, Connor's motivation derives from a desire to preserve his people's freedom at any cost. Moving practically unseen, as a truly lethal assassin should, through the roiling, bloody fields of battle, Connor will alter the course of history and become the spark that ignites a revolution. As a special bonus for our beloved PlayStation Assassins, we’ll include EXCLUSIVE unlockable content available only on the PS3. Just for choosing to play Assassin’s Creed III on the PS3 you’ll be able to download four additional single-player missions at launch! 
We have been working for over two years to bring Connor's struggle to life, overhauling the entire game engine and refining AnvilNext into an unprecedented technological workhorse, capable of breathing life into hundreds of artificially intelligent characters simultaneously. It's beyond anything I've seen from this team in the four years I've had the privilege of working with them.
And we are not finished yet! Ignite the revolution!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Starting with today's PlayStation Store update, PlayStation Plus will deliver an instant game collection to all members! 
Starting with 12 blockbuster titles worth over $260 – including inFAMOUS 2, LittleBigPlanet 2, Saints Row 2, Just Cause 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – PlayStation Plus members will now have a library of games to play in addition to exclusive features like online game saves, automatic updates, priority access to betas, and the best discounts on games, DLC, and other content on the PlayStation Store – all for less than $5 a month. New games will be introduced all the time, so you'll never run out of awesome titles to play! 
Purchase PlayStation Plus in the PlayStation Store on your PS3, or purchase online and get a redeemable voucher code instantly. Click HERE to join PlayStation Plus today! Below is the full list of games that will be available free to all PlayStation Plus members beginning today. Let us know your thoughts on the PlayStation Plus powered instant game collection in the comments below as we'll be continuing to listen to your thoughts on the best value in gaming! As always, it's only going to get better. 
Don't have PlayStation Plus? Click here to purchase your membership today!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Just a few moments ago we brought our annual E3 press conference to a close, which marked the official kick-off of E3 and one of my favorite times of the year. As I've said previously, gamers are PlayStation's lifeblood and we will do everything in our power to continue to entertain and amaze you. Nearly four months after the U.S. launch of PlayStation Vita, we continue to be overwhelmed by the positive response from our gaming community. As demonstrated a few moments ago, we've only begun to scratch the surface of PS Vita's capabilities and gameplay. With new titles like Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation, Call of Duty Black Ops Declassified and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, in addition to a deep lineup of more than 60 titles that will be available before the end of the year, we continue to build PS Vita's content library with jaw-dropping titles that demonstrate its full power and unique features. The next few months will be extremely exciting for PS Vita and our fans. In the home, PlayStation 3 continues to deliver rich, immersive games that can only be found on our platform. PS3 provides developers with the industry's most powerful palette to create from, and our extremely talented team at Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios is taking full advantage. We will bring more of what you love with hard-hitting adventures, fast-paced action and suspense-filled mysteries in four new PS3 exclusive titles: Beyond, God of War: Ascension, Last of Us, and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Words can't do justice to these titles, so be sure to watch the new content we shared tonight. Our publishing partners also demonstrated some amazing content, including Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed 3 and Far Cry 3, both of which will offer exclusive DLC for PlayStation customers. In addition to the core games you love, we also introduced Wonderbook, a completely new experience for PS3 unlike anything you've ever seen. Wonderbook puts a physical book in your hands, and when paired with a PS Eye camera, brings to life stories and adventures that allow you to interact with them like never before. We've been working with one of the most popular book franchises in the world for our first title: WonderBook: Book of Spells is a collaboration between PlayStation and J.K. Rowling, creator of the magical world of Harry Potter. Book of Spells will feature exclusive and new original writings from J.K. Rowling, and will utilize PlayStation Move – in the form of a magic wand, to help gamers learn and master the art of spell-casting. All of our platforms are enhanced by the industry's most robust online entertainment network, PlayStation Network. We strengthened our offering for you tonight by announcing a free new library of games for PlayStation Plus members. PS Plus members now have immediate and instant access to an ever-expanding lineup of great titles that can be downloaded anytime. At launch, the game collection will feature 12 games, including inFAMOUS 2, LittleBigPlanet 2 and Saints Row 2. All of these games will be available to members starting tomorrow, and new games will be rotated in all the time. PlayStation Suite – which as of today will be called PlayStation Mobile – is about delivering the world of PlayStation to open operating system-based portable devices. It's our goal to make sure that wherever you are and wherever you go, PlayStation's quality content is always available for you to enjoy. Tonight we announced that HTC will be our first non-Sony group partner to have its smartphones PlayStation-certified, which will help expand the PlayStation experience to even more devices and entirely new audiences. PlayStation Nation has made PlayStation the global leader that it is today and I thank you for your support. As I said onstage just a few moments ago, our one wish for all of you is that you never stop playing. Keep pushing us. Keep driving us. We will continue to do everything in our power to meet and exceed your expectations, providing a gaming universe where you always feel welcome, challenged and amazed. It's an exciting time to be part of the PlayStation family…and the best is yet to come. Jack Tretton  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hopefully many of you will have seen that we’ve just announced the much anticipated next title from Quantic Dream, the makers of Heavy Rain. BEYOND: Two Souls is an interactive psychological action thriller starring Oscar nominee Ellen Page (Inception, Juno) in the lead role of Jodie Holmes. Yes, I know, Ellen Page — pretty awesome! Ever since she was born, Jodie has always been different from everyone else. She possesses supernatural powers through her psychic link to an invisible entity she calls Aiden, and this gift has changed her life forever. In BEYOND: Two Souls you will experience the most striking moments of Jodie’s life as your actions and decisions determine her fate. You’ll also be able to take full control of both Jodie and the entity in spectacular action and adventure scenes. And as Jodie traverses the globe, you will face incredible challenges in emotionally charged events never before seen in a video game. BEYOND: Two Souls also features a brand-new game engine and will be one of the best-looking games ever seen on a PS3. Don’t take my word for it, watch our E3 trailer above! And a couple of screenshots below showing Jodie in action:  
We’ll have lots more to come in the coming weeks and months, so do stay in touch.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hey PlayStation fans, we hope you're excited about all of the latest news and updates we unveiled just moments ago. We're always striving to create new ways for you to enhance your PS3 gaming experiences and this year is no different as in addition to the news that we shared with you today at the press conference we would like to officially announce the availability of the all new PlayStation Move Racing Wheel, a brand new peripheral for PS3. 
The all new PlayStation Move Racing Wheel transforms your PlayStation Move motion controller into the ultimate racing experience, supporting any vehicle you choose to drive. Highlighted features include: - Precise motion tracking for responsive handling of your vehicle
- An innovative folding grip design will allow you to switch between racing a sports bike to a high-octane supercar
- Feel the intense vibration feedback of your vehicle as you trade paint with the competition
- Experience realistic gameplay action using the race car paddle shifters and motorcycle twist throttle controls
 
Available this fall for $39.99 (MSRP), the PlayStation Move Racing Wheel will support upcoming racing games like Little Big Planet Karting, in addition to PS3 racing favorites like Gran Turismo 5, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, BurnOut Paradise, MotorStorm Apocalypse, and more. Stay tuned for more details on PlayStation Move and the PlayStation Move Racing Wheel right here on the PlayStation Blog.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
In the weeks that have followed the PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale reveal, we've been asking you all to stay tuned for more exciting announcements. Well it's finally time to deliver! We're very pleased to announce that in addition to coming to the PS3, PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale will also be available on the PS Vita with full Cross Play support! Equally exciting is that Nathan Drake of the famed UNCHARTED series and Big Daddy from the amazing Bioshock universe join us as the latest additions to the PlayStation All Stars roster! 
The pick-up and play nature of PlayStation All Stars and the portable power of the PS Vita seem to be made for each other, so bringing the two together was a no-brainer. With Cross Play support, owners of the PS3 and PS Vita versions will be able to play against each other seamlessly, via both local and online play. Both versions of the game feature identical gameplay at a blazing-fast 60 frames-per-second, offering the complete PlayStation All-Stars experience. PlayStation All- Stars PS Vita takes advantage of many of the unique Vita features, including "near" functionality and both front touchscreen and rear touchpad support.  
Equally exciting of course is the announcement of two new characters: UNCHARTED's Nathan Drake and BioShock's Big Daddy. Nathan Drake is a true PlayStation star known to never miss an opportunity for adventure, making him a perfect addition to our roster. Big Daddy's introduction may come as a surprise, but we think he's a character that typifies the celebration that is PlayStation All-Stars. This deep sea giant packs a serious punch when he's angry, offering a fun play style that's fresh and exciting.  
E3 week is always an exciting time, and we're really excited to be sharing this news with you all. If you make it out to E3, sure to stop by the Sony booth to check out PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Vita featuring Cross Play, as well as our two new characters, Nathan Drake and Big Daddy. And of course, stay tuned for more feature announcements leading up to PlayStation All Star's release this Holiday season.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | As you may have heard, PlayStation had some exciting news to reveal tonight. For some time now, we have been working on a project called Wonderbook – an interactive book that uses Augmented Reality technology and PlayStation Move products to bring stories to life before your eyes. The AR in Wonderbook has been developed by London Studio – the team behind EyeToy and EyePet. We believe that this is the most advanced AR out there, not least because it utilizes brand new technology which enables enhanced fidelity. Wonderbook is a physical book that will act as a platform for a range of different titles that the whole family will enjoy. Games, reading experiences, adventures – the possibilities are endless for Wonderbook, and we can't wait to tell you more about the exciting things you can look forward to on this peripheral. It truly is one book, with a thousand stories. In North America, Wonderbook will be available for $39.99 for both the book and Blu-ray game.  
The first story is one we are extremely proud to announce. Wonderbook: Book of Spells is a title developed by London Studio, with brand new writing from one of the world's most popular authors – J.K. Rowling.
From the world of Harry Potter, Book of Spells is an enchanted textbook written over 200 years ago by Miranda Goshawk. Open the book and you are immediately transported to the Hogwarts library, where your lessons will begin. Chapter by chapter, you will be able to read about and practice 20 spells, picking up valuable experiences and lessons along the way – as well as house points – just like a student at Hogwarts. We are proud to have the support and involvement from J.K. Rowling herself, who described the experience in her own words: "Wonderbook: Book of Spells is the closest a Muggle can come to a real spellbook. I’ve loved working with Sony's creative team to bring my spells, and some of the history behind them, to life. This is an extraordinary device that offers a reading experience like no other."  
From interactive reading experiences to dueling, spell-casting, and exciting new content, there's so much to discover. We're particularly proud of the Augmented Reality technology, and how we have used it to take storytelling to a whole new level. Over the coming months we'll be bringing you dev diaries, behind the scenes previews, and much more – so watch this space. We can't wait to tell you all about it – from what the artists have been working on, to how we brought J.K. Rowling's background stories of the spells to life, so stay tuned for more on one of our most exciting titles this year.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Bet you didn't see this one coming, eh PlayStation Assassins? It's with a great deal of pleasure and a substantial amount of pride that we announce Assassin's Creed III Liberation for PS Vita! Liberation introduces an all-new assassin named Aveline, and takes place in the rich, varied and vibrant environments of 18th-century Louisiana. For a better idea of how Aveline operates in the more populated urban areas, and to see just a tiny tease of Aveline's stealthy activities in the bayou, you should totally check out the announcement trailer:
During 1765, Aveline stands directly in the path of Spanish forces seeking to overrun and take Louisiana while the rest of the coastal colonies are occupied with the American Revolution. Aveline is a uniquely effective assassin, employing tactics from her mixed French and African lineage and using weapons like the machete, poison-dart blowpipe and dueling pistols. You should take a moment to better acquaint yourself with Aveline by watching this video:
Illustrating greater depth and dimension in a period of history that would ultimately help shape the world, Assassin's Creed III Liberation expands the Assassin's Creed universe to give a broader portrait of this pivotal era.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Did you catch the PlayStation press conference livestream? Notice when it went all black? We wanted to set a proper mood, tone, and stage for our debut of The Last of Us gameplay. The venue, as well as the hard work of the press conference production crew, afforded us a fantastic setup. It was an amazing opportunity to showcase our blood, sweat, and pixels on the massive video screen in the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena this Monday night. We're amped by the response we've received so far and looking forward to a very busy, very fun E3. If you didn't catch the livestream or would like to see unadulterated, pure images of the gameplay watch this video. At this point in the story Joel and Ellie are attempting to get to the bridge and out of the city. They are tourists in an area that's controlled by hunters. They are hunted and yet they too are hunters. Everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to survive. What you'll see is something that we're calling Balance of Power AI. Enemies will react realistically to whatever situation your combat style forces them into. Playing as Joel, Ellie's help and whatever weapons you can scavenge are your best shot at progressing in this brutal, violent world. Check it out:
The Last of Us is a game like no other. We've just begun to show you what's in store for Joel and Ellie as they travel across the post-pandemic United States. The drive to preserve humanity against the infection creates tension that pushes the limits of what constitutes being human. The story will explore the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie, and themes of loyalty, love, and redemption in ways never before experienced in entertainment. It's an emotional rollercoaster that plunges and twists into the depths of what it means to be human and what it takes to survive. So buckle up and brace yourself. Our ride is just getting started.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | God of War fans, our journey to Ascension begins now! We just showcased the worldwide premiere of our single-player experience for God of War: Ascension on the grandest E3 stage of them all – the PlayStation E3 press conference. The story behind God of War: Ascension tells the journey of Kratos' redemption from his past sins and the rise of his rage to break free from Ares bond. Our team is excited to explore the tormented past and psyche of Kratos and showcase his journey with a bevy of signature gameplay features, combat advancements, and epic "bigger than life" moments. We've been tucked away working hard here at Sony Santa Monica, and we are super excited to inform you that God of War: Ascension will be unleashing on PS3 on March 12, 2013. We've got a long road ahead of us, but the whole team here at Sony Santa Monica Studios is dedicated to making this the biggest and best God of War yet. Be sure to follow our journey at www.godofwar.com. Now about that single-player demo… 
In the single-player demo we showed off some of our new gameplay mechanics and combat systems. We've evolved our combat system to be more immersive and powerful than ever with a new tether system allowing you to sling enemies around as a wrecking ball, while maintaining a blade attack at the same time, in the air and the ground. Our new world weapon system also allows Kratos to steal enemies' weapons to use against them. Now you can now easily switch back and forth between the blades and sub-weapons mid combo. Also, if you watched the demo closely, you'll notice that we've replaced some of our QTE mini-game button prompts with a new prompt-less free-form system. While in the mini-game, you'll need to focus when to attack or dodge based off of the enemies actions, instead of an indicated button prompt. We also showcased our new Life Cycle mechanic. Kratos can use this new ability to control the flow of time on various objects in the environments to solve puzzles, and freeze enemies during combat. Watch the demo for a better illustration of this. For those of you with 3D-compatible TVs, you'll be able to feel up close and brutally personal with Kratos as God of War: Ascension is going with 3D. We are creating the game in an intelligent way for 3D and not just a converted experience. You've heard us mention time and time again that single-player is the heart and soul of the God of War franchise. While we are excited to deliver a kick-ass multiplayer experience no one has ever seen before, we are devoting more time, effort and resources than ever into the single-player experience to ensure we exceed everyone's expectations. Our team is committed to delivering yet another epic God of War experience to you. 
If you're going to be amidst the E3 craziness, don't leave the LA Convention Center without stopping by the Sony booth to check out God of War: Ascension. This will be the first time that anyone, press or otherwise, will be getting their hands on our multiplayer game. We're pumped to get people's first impressions and feedback. If you want to catch a glimpse of God of War: Ascension throughout the week of E3, you can start by tune into SPIKE tonight at 8:00pm Pacific Time for an interview and peek at what fans can look forward to getting their hands on at the PlayStation booth. We will also be kicking off G4's live E3 coverage on Tuesday at 1:00pm , and will be appearing in various LIVE shows on IGN, GameSpot, Machinima, the PlayStation.Blog, and of course collating every bit of God of War news at www.godofwar.com, throughout the week. We'll have some more details to spill, so be sure to tune in and follow us. 
Last time around for God of War III, our Ultimate Collector's Edition took our fans by storm, so we are pleased to announce a truly special Collector's Edition again for God of War: Ascension. We know you've been asking for the ultimate collectible, a Kratos statue, that will be the prized 8" centerpiece of this edition. The CE is also jam-packed in a premium steel book game case, with the official game soundtrack (digital version), a PS3 dynamic theme and PSN avatar pack, double XP points for multiplayer (more on that later), and a DLC pass to unlock all future DLC releases at no additional cost. The team is working hard on a dedicated post-launch multiplayer experience, XP and DLC are going to be treasures you will want. Get started with the Collector's Edition. You'll be able to pick up the Collector's Edition for just $79.99 on March 12 next year. We'll have more information and pictures of the content in the near future, so hang tight. The Collector's Edition will be limited, so make sure you pre-order it early. We would hate for you to miss out on it! For pre-ordering either the standard or Collector's Edition, you'll be able to pick up our Mythological Heroes Multiplayer DLC Pack as well. This is a universal pre-order item, so you can pre-order at any participating retailer and get the DLC pack. We've got a long E3 week ahead of us, but we always love reading what our fans worldwide have to say. Your passion is incomparable! We're stoked to hear your feedback and comments, or just flat out excitement. Follow and tweet to me @ToddPapy or @SonySantaMonica for all the latest, and definitely hit up our website. The countdown to March 12th begins now! 
Like us over on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest GOW news and community updates or join us at www.godofwar.com.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | This is it: the 2012 PlayStation E3 Press Conference! News, trailers, reveals, and live demos are coming your way, and you can watch it any way you want: On the web, through Facebook, on the PS3 XMB (Look in the What’s New section), anywhere you take your PS Vita via the free Nico Nico app, or RIGHT HERE: (If you just see a white space above this sentence, please refresh the page to load the video player.) Festivities start at 5.30pm Pacific/8.30pm Eastern/1.30am London/9.30am Tokyo. We’ll lead off with a live pre-show featuring new, exclusive gameplay demos, interviews, and previews of the press conference. We’ll wrap up with a sneak peek of the PlayStation E3 booth, which you won’t want to miss. The press conference is just the beginning of the packed live E3 programming! SPOILER! We’re loading the schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with over 30 live gameplay demos for PS3 and PS Vita, featuring brand new and unannounced titles from Sony Computer Entertainment’s vast Worldwide Studios team, as well as publishing partners such as Ubisoft, Square Enix, Capcom, NamcoBandai, and Atlus. We’ll drop in Tuesday’s schedule after the show. OK, I’ll shut up now. Watch and enjoy!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hi everyone! Today, we have some Battlefield 3 news for you straight from this year’s Electronic Arts press conference at E3. 
On stage at E3, DICE Executive Producer Patrick Bach unveiled a whole year of great Battlefield 3 content. If you didn’t catch the press conference yourself, we’ve got the details for you right here! Our biggest news is the launch of our massive content offer, Battlefield 3 Premium. If you buy Battlefield 3 Premium, you’ll also be able to download and play our latest expansion pack Close Quarters today. That’s two weeks earlier than non-Premium members on PlayStation 3, and one week earlier than Premium members on other platforms thanks to the early access that PlayStation 3 players are getting! Here’s the Battlefield 3 Premium launch trailer hot from E3:
Battlefield 3 Premium:
So what does Premium get you? Well, purchasing Premium will give you all five themed expansion packs for Battlefield 3, including two weeks’ early access (except – of course – for the Back to Karkand pack that we released in December last year!). You’ll also get a number of unique in-game items, like the new ACB-90 knife, a set of Premium dog tags, weapon camos, soldier camos and more.  
 
At E3 today, we also showed the complete line-up of expansion packs for Battlefield 3. 
1. Back to Karkand Giving you four fan favorite maps from Battlefield 2 with enhanced destruction (Strike at Karkand, Sharqi Peninsula, Gulf of Oman, and Wake Island) and 10 new weapons, this expansion pack also offers new vehicles like the US VTOL fighter jet, new Assignments, Trophies, and dog tags 
2. Close Quarters Close Quarters brings the Battlefield indoors. The shift in environment means gameplay is fast and frantic, combining instant-action with the tactical squad play Battlefield has always been known for. Four new maps are included, and Close Quarters also adds what we’re calling “HD Destruction” – meaning you can destroy just about everything in the game by firing your normal rifle bullets at them 
3. Armored Kill Coming September 2012
In September, it’s all out vehicle warfare. Armored Kill includes four new maps (including the biggest Battlefield map ever) and a number of new vehicles including tank destroyers (a new tank class somewhere in-between Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Main Battle Tanks), mobile artillery, an ATV and an all-new gunship.  
4. Aftermath and End Game Coming late 2012 and early 2013 respectively
Stay tuned for more! That’s it for now! Battlefield 3 Premium is available today at the PlayStation Store and the Battlefield 3 in-game store for $49.99. Thanks for reading, and let us know what you think in the comments section below. I’ll also be happy to answer any questions you might have on Premium or the first three expansion packs!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hey Everyone! Look, E3 is here, and we know there's all kinds of hot news coming at you from everywhere. So over here at Queasy HQ, we've decided to kick things off a little early with pretty much the biggest announcement we're allowed to give you right now: Sound Shapes is coming to PSN on August 7th. That's… like… a few weeks away! Are you breathing into a paper bag right now to avoid hyperventilating? We are, which is making it kind of hard to type. And if you're not, you should be, because we're also taking this opportunity to sneak out the fact that Sound Shapes is, day-and-date, also coming to PS3. Yes. That thing you have under your TV, or maybe beside it (or possibly on top, but that sounds kind of dangerous, man!). And no, we haven't been looking in your windows; we've been too busy making Sound Shapes and pricing it at $14.99 for BOTH VERSIONS. Buy it on PS Vita or PS3, and enjoy it on either system! We know. We're freaking out too! 
Through the magic of crossplay, you'll be able to share content between the two systems without even having to really think about it. It's all thanks to the "cloud" which floats above us like a benevolent data god. Save your campaign data up in the cloud, and download and resume on either platform. Maybe you'll start creating a song at home on the PS3, but then decide that it's not really the place to compose your latest masterpiece! Just download it to your PS Vita and make some beats on the bus. Then get off the bus several stops late, in a part of town you don't know that well, and make some beats there! Then get another bus home, probably. Oh, and the community is completely shared, so if a friend only has a PS3, or you only have a PS Vita (or any permutation of that) they can still see the levels you've made on the other system. And you can therefore see ALL the levels everyone has made and uploaded. Which will hopefully be a ton of levels. We're really looking forward to what you guys do. In fact, let's talk about this a bit: You might be aware that we've been collaborating with visual artists and musicians for our campaign levels, and most recently revealed that our pals Superbrothers and Jim Guthrie provided the art and music for Corporeal, a four-song concept album that explores the way in which music can free us from the corporate machine… if it doesn’t crush us first. It's been a lot of fun working with those guys and we're really happy with the way the levels have turned out. They mix up the gameplay and offer a classic Jim Guthrie soundscape that's a fun contrast to other campaigns. And while the levels themselves are cool, it's super fun to play with all of the music and graphics in the editor–everything, and we mean everything, from the campaign records can be mixed and mashed up with other records to create your own tunes and levels.  
Anyway, here’s a video we made in Jim's basement where he attempts to clear the levels in his own album (spoiler: he dies). There is also a demo of how the loop-based music system works for remixing campaign tracks in the editor mode. Also featured: One of Jim's, like, 18 cats. He likes cats.
Is it too late to change the album title to "Chicken Dinner?" The answer is yes. Yes, it is too late. If you're coming to E3, we hope you come by and check out Sound Shapes. We'll have both PS Vita and PS3 on the floor with content from four of our campaign records and we'll be showing the cross functionality between the two versions. If you can't make it to E3, that's okay because if you didn't notice the game is out on August 7th. Just spend that time regulating your breathing with a paper bag and you'll be fine. Alright, back to it. ALMOST DONE! (Seriously, we are almost done making the game.) Want to see the PS3 version of Sound Shapes in action? Be sure to tune into our E3 2012 livestream — we'll be showing it off live at 5:30pm Pacific Time during the countdown to PlayStation's E3 press conference!
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Look, E3 is coming up fast, and we know there's all kinds of hot news coming at you from everywhere. So over here at Queasy HQ, we've decided to kick things off a little early with pretty much the biggest announcement we're allowed to give you right now: Sound Shapes is coming to PSN on August 7th. That's… like… a few weeks away! Are you breathing into a paper bag right now to avoid hyperventilating? We are, which is making it kind of hard to type. And if you're not, you should be, because we're also taking this opportunity to sneak out the fact that Sound Shapes is, day-and-date, also coming to PS3. Yes. That thing you have under your TV, or maybe beside it (or possibly on top, but that sounds kind of dangerous, man!). And no, we haven't been looking in your windows; we've been too busy making Sound Shapes and pricing it at $14.99 for BOTH VERSIONS. Buy it on PS Vita or PS3, and enjoy it on either system! We know. We're freaking out too!
Through the magic of crossplay, you'll be able to share content between the two systems without even having to really think about it. It's all thanks to the "cloud" which floats above us like a benevolent data god. Save your campaign data up in the cloud, and download and resume on either platform. Maybe you'll start creating a song at home on the PS3, but then decide that it's not really the place to compose your latest masterpiece! Just download it to your PS Vita and make some beats on the bus. Then get off the bus several stops late, in a part of town you don't know that well, and make some beats there! Then get another bus home, probably. Oh, and the community is completely shared, so if a friend only has a PS3, or you only have a PS Vita (or any permutation of that) they can still see the levels you've made on the other system. And you can therefore see ALL the levels everyone has made and uploaded. Which will hopefully be a ton of levels. We're really looking forward to what you guys do. In fact, let's talk about this a bit: You might be aware that we've been collaborating with visual artists and musicians for our campaign levels, and most recently revealed that our pals Superbrothers and Jim Guthrie provided the art and music for Corporeal, a four-song concept album that explores the way in which music can free us from the corporate machine… if it doesn’t crush us first. It's been a lot of fun working with those guys and we're really happy with the way the levels have turned out. They mix up the gameplay and offer a classic Jim Guthrie soundscape that's a fun contrast to other campaigns. And while the levels themselves are cool, it's super fun to play with all of the music and graphics in the editor–everything, and we mean everything, from the campaign records can be mixed and mashed up with other records to create your own tunes and levels.
Anyway, at the top of this post you can watch a video we made in Jim's basement where he attempts to clear the levels in his own album (spoiler: he dies). There is also a demo of how the loop-based music system works for remixing campaign tracks in the editor mode. Also featured: One of Jim's, like, 18 cats. He likes cats. Is it too late to change the album title to "Chicken Dinner?" The answer is yes. Yes, it is too late. If you're coming to E3, we hope you come by and check out Sound Shapes. We'll have both PS Vita and PS3 on the floor with content from four of our campaign records and we'll be showing the cross functionality between the two versions. If you can't make it to E3, that's okay because if you didn't notice the game is out on August 7th. Just spend that time regulating your breathing with a paper bag and you'll be fine. Alright, back to it. ALMOST DONE! (Seriously, we are almost done making the game.) Want to see the PS3 version of Sound Shapes in action? Be sure to tune into our E3 2012 livestream — we'll be showing it off live at 5:30pm Pacific Time during the countdown to PlayStation's E3 press conference!
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PTOM's cover may be looking a bit more ragged than usual this month, but we think it perfectly represents the slice 'n' dice awesomeness of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. We've got exclusive screenshots and chat with Hideo Kojima, Atsushi Inaba, and other members of the Platinum Games/Kojima Productions dev team to get the inside scoop on this new more action-oriented turn for the Metal Gear franchise. And FYI: The game's slicing mechanic works suh-weeeeet! 
We also take an in-depth look at 2K Games' new combat shooter Spec Ops: The Line. Yes, another combat shooter. But Spec Ops focus on the dark, mind-twisting psychological effects of war is intriguing and could offer a new twist for the familiar genre. On a lighter note, we take a look at 20 Insane Trophies that we dare you to attempt. 'Cause there's no way we're ever gonna manage to earn 'em. Let us know how you do. In our early looks and previews, we've go info on God of War: Ascension (OMG! Kratos!), PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, Crysis 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Dishonored, DmC: Devil May Cry, Resident Evil 6… Can we stop now? Is that enough gaming goodness to suffice? Well, don't worry about it—there's more. Rockstar Game's Max Payne 3 leads off this month's review section, which also includes our final verdicts on big titles like Starhawk, Prototype 2, Dragon's Dogma, Dirt Showdown, and Mortal Kombat for Vita. But the surprise performers this month? Check out our thoughts on Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and two notable PSN games: Closure and the first episode of The Walking Dead. Not a bad month for games at all… It's also not a bad month to pick up the July issue of PTOM, arriving on newsstands on Tuesday, June 5 (The first day of E3!).  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 
On Blu-ray for PS3, Inversion is a third-person co-op shooter that combines hard-hitting, adrenaline-pumping action with a revolutionary gravity manipulation engine. Featuring the Grappler weapon, players will be able to manipulate gravity for their own purposes. On PSN, Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown contains a full overhaul of Virtua Fighter 5′s mechanics, balance and animations, along with new game modes, new dynamic fighting arenas, a massive collection of customizable character items and new characters. 
 PlayStation 3
Inversion – Set in the near future, the tranquil peace enjoyed by mankind shatters with an unforeseen invasion by an unknown enemy called the Lutadore. Armed to the teeth with futuristic gravity-controlling weapons, the Lutadore easily overrun the city’s defenses. Unbeknownst to all, mysterious anomalies have surfaced in conjunction with the invasion. Random regions in the city have entered zero gravity or have suffered vector changes, throwing the world into topsy-turvy chaos. Assuming the role of Davis Russel, a hotheaded 28-year-old cop, or Leo Delgado, Davis' neighbor, players will embark on a journey through the disorienting war-ravaged, gravity twisted streets of their home town and beyond, to find Davis’ missing child. 
PlayStation Network  Virtua Fighter 5 Showdown: Complete Edition – The fifth entry in SEGA’s advanced, realistic fighting game series. Once again, the realtime level of visual detail and character animation has been upped to the most advanced levels, with next-generation lighting and detail on the fighters and environments. Players will be able to customize their characters by selecting from various patterned costumes and a wide range of attachable items that can be placed onto each fighter’s various body parts. Players will not only achieve victory by defeating highly-skilled opponents, but will also compete for prizes and earn in-game money through the match to buy many items at an in-game shop.
 Bang Bang Racing – Bang Bang Racing is an arcade-style racing game focused not only on the speed but also on the technical driving skills. The intuitive control system and the exciting tracks provide endless fun for everyone in the family.
This racer delivers fast-paced racing around every corner and down every straight. Drive high-speed, pumped-up racing cars through cones, tires and exploding barrels! Be one step ahead of your competitors, finding shortcuts, repairing your car in the pitlane, and dominating your opponents from the top-down view.  Madagascar 3: The Video Game – Madagascar 3: The Video Game, players must help Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe find a way home while working for a traveling circus. In single or two player co-op mode, players will travel across Europe to promote the circus by completing challenging and zany missions given by the Penguins, performing amazing publicity stunts on some of Europe’s most notable landmarks, and dazzling the crowd with fun circus acts fit only for a Madagascar-style circus extravaganza! All the Madagascar friends are along for the ride in this comedic circus adventure including King Julien, Maurice and Mort, the chimps Phil and Mason, the Penguins, plus their new circus pals Stefano the sea lion, Vitaly the Siberian tiger and Gia the jaguar.
PS Vita Demos PS3 Demos - Bang Bang Racing
- The Pinball Arcade
minis - Icon's 5-In-1 Minis Collection
[Editor's Note: The following dates are subject to change. Game details are gathered from Press Releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Kind of a slow week, news-wise. But that won’t last, of course. We’re about to blow the lid off E3 2012 starting tomorrow evening, and we want you to watch along with us, or join us in person, if you’re able. There’ll be a ton to talk about, and we look forward to doing just that. I think there’ll be a hell of a lot more links here next week. The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Week of May 28, 2012)  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Not much time to talk this week — we’re getting set for E3 2012! Will you be watching us live on the four-day livestream starting this Monday at 5:30 Pacific? In the lead-up to E3, what are you playing to pass the time? 
Most-Watched Video of the Week: Battlefield 3 E3 2011 Q&A The 10 Most-Viewed Posts of the Week PSN Introduces Ultimate Editions – A huge discount on PS3 Full Game favorites including DLC, but it ends this Tuesday morning. Act quickly! PlayStation Store Update – Gravity Rush demo, PS3 Ultimate Edition discounts, Mad Riders, Rayman Origins, Resistance: Burning Skies and more. PlayStation at E3 2012: Watch Live, Attend the Press Conference – Two shots at experiencing E3 live, whether it’s part of our four-day livestream or actually attending the PlayStation E3 2012 press conference! Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault Coming to PSN This Fall – Insomniac Games unveils tantalizing first details of the next Ratchet game, which will land on PSN. YouTube Coming Soon to PS Vita – A highly requested addition is finally confirmed for the end of June. Introducing the Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset – Elite Edition, Coming This Fall – See first images and details for PlayStation’s high-end wireless headset, now with higher fidelity sound and a host of new features. Pure Chess Out Tomorrow for PS3 and PS Vita – A timeless game makes the jump to PSN. Who’s tried out Pure Chess? Nico Nico: Social Video Service Coming Today to PS Vita – This social video sharing app will carry a beta livestream of PlayStation’s E3 2012 livestream. Resistance: Burning Skies Hits PS Vita Today, Watch the Launch Trailer – The first dual-analog stick mobile shooter lands on PSN and PS Vita Game Card with a new trailer in tow. Guacamelee! PS3! PS Vita! Pub Fund! Chickens! – The creators of Mutant Blobs Attack announce a new PlayStation exclusive, and it’ll scratch your Metroidvania itch.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hello again and welcome to this edition of PSN Community Spotlight. As the only place to get your PlayStation story featured on the PlayStation.Blog, we review the dedicated space on the PlayStation Community Forums to find PlayStation stories and commentary that have moved your world. As usual, we then deliver a $50 PlayStation Store voucher code to the winner every week! 
This week's spotlight is from PSN member echogridlock. Anyone with siblings can tell you that growing up with them is often riddled with fights. Echogridlock looks back on how gaming replaced fighting and led to a reconnection with his brother thanks to PlayStation. Reconnecting with My Little Big Brother When I was growing up, my little brother and I would get into the worst fights. It was the stuff of mother's nightmares. To paint a better picture, I once ran a sewing machine needle through his right index finger and the needle tip broke off into his finger. As a trade, he broke my nose which healed crooked and to this day I have one large nostril and one tiny one that I can’t breathe out of. It gets better I promise… One Christmas when I was 12 (my brother was 10) my parents bought us a video game system and the violence stopped. The time spent knocking each other's teeth out was replaced with game time and talking smack about each other's video game skills. We were hooked; we worked together to buy all the games and systems we could get our hands on. Between the two of us we had close to 400 hundred games and over 13 different systems across the years. We started doing everything together like, going to the library and the park after school, we even went over to each other's friend's houses to do what else but play video games. We were inseparable. I have to chuckle every time I hear or read a story from the news saying that video game violence causes children to be violent. In our case, it may have very well saved one of our lives; no joke, it was that bad. When I left home for college my brother not only grew taller than me, we grew apart. When I came home from school he was often nowhere to be found. Then he started college and I didn't see him for a few years. He sold off all his video games then he dropped out of school and went walking across the country. In that time, I moved out, married and had two children, and sold my games because I didn't really have anyone to play them with; however I kept the PS2 and later bought two PS3s. My brother eventually got bored, moved back to my parent's house and decided to continue his college career at a school just outside my neighborhood. This last weekend, my brother needed some time away from my parents and wanted to spend the weekend with my family. At first, he just played with my son (age 2) and daughter (age 3) for a few hours. After awhile, my kids got bored and we fired up the PS3. He quickly became so addicted to Burnout Paradise, I couldn't get him to put the controller down. My son walked in and sat on the floor listening to the music. He started to get tired and climbed into my brother's arms and fell asleep. His sister soon fell asleep as well. After we put them to bed for a nap, we went back into the living room and I told him "You have to try this game Uncharted 3". He asked "Does it have multiplayer? I mean can we both play together?" I said "Yes and we can play together online." He went "Oooo." It was as if we picked up where we left off 8 years ago. He started talking smack how skilled he was and how old age is making me slower. Every time our grouped wiped out in a match, I told him it was his fault. Which it was. The PS3 provided me with some time well spent with my brother doing something we used to both love, playing games together. For one weekend we were young brothers again. After this spring semester, he will be moving south to Tennessee. Who knows when I will see him again? But maybe I'll buy him a PS3 this Christmas so we can play online.
Congrats to echogridlock, who is now the recipient of a $50 voucher redeemable in the PlayStation Store! Send in your stories here, and feel free to read echogridlock’s original submission right here.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hello everyone! As some of you may already know, the wonderful team at PlayStation is giving us an opportunity to show off a brand new demo for Papo & Yo at their booth next week during E3. We’re thrilled to have another opportunity today to give you an early peek at some of what attendees will be playing during the show, as well as a few parts of the game that have never been seen before. With that, I’d like to present the latest Papo & Yo trailer, which we’re calling “the Changing World!”
We hope you like it, and keep an eye out for some great stories about Papo & Yo from Los Angeles over the next week!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 
E3 2012 is just days away, and we’ve got one more way for you to get in. It won’t be easy, but it’s definitely going to be fun. With the upcoming PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale featuring the biggest names in PlayStation history clashing in battle, we’re celebrating with an E3 cosplay contest outside the Los Angeles Convention Center. This Tuesday, June 5th at 12:00pm, come dressed as your favorite PlayStation All-Stars character for a chance to win a three-day pass into E3. You could also win a PS Vita or even a trip to San Diego Comic-Con 2012! You need to be 18 years old to participate and be ready for us to capture you on video for broadcast on the PlayStation Network during our live E3 coverage. So come dressed as your favorite All-Star (or any of the PlayStation characters – we love them all!) and make sure to arrive at the corner of Figueroa and Pico before 12:00pm this Tuesday to be part of the Day 1 fun of E3 2012. What: PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Cosplay Challenge (i.e. a chance to get into E3!)
Where: The corner of Figueroa & Pico in downtown Los Angeles (by the Convention Center South Hall Entrance)
When: 12:00 Pacific Time, Tuesday, June 5th
Who are the All-Stars?: Kratos, Sly Cooper, Sweet Tooth, Fat Princess, PaRappa, Colonel Radec
We look forward to see you there. If you can’t make it, look for the results during our livestream coverage from E3 next week!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | It's that time of the year: Next week, hordes of gamers will descend upon the Los Angeles Convention Center for the 2012 E3 Expo, and if you don't have your plane tickets booked, hotel room reserved, and show passes in-hand, chances are you are half a pint of ice cream deep into a deep, dark depression, resigned to a fate where you will once again be left scouring sites for a glance into the biggest games event in North America. Don't despair, my friends – the PlayStation team has your back.
Starting this Monday, June 4th, you can log into PlayStation Home and get your daily fix with our virtual E3 experience. Begin by watching the PlayStation E3 Press Conference LIVE in our special E3 Theater on Monday, June 4th at 6:00pm Pacific/9:00 PM Eastern (that's 7:00pm MDT and 8:00pm CDT, BTW). Then on Tuesday, June 5th at 12:00pm Pacific/3:00pm Eastern, we will open the doors to the virtual E3 booth and let millions of players into a gaming event unlike anything you've ever experienced before! Embark upon a quest hosted by Christina Lee where you will check out the newest PlayStation games, unlocking tons of exclusive content from the top titles that we will be showing on the floor. Collect them all to gain access to the VIP area, where you can get hands-on with an unreleased game and get access to even more PlayStation content. The best part? You don't even have to leave your couch – the 2012 virtual E3 experience in PlayStation Home is 100% free to all PlayStation gamers and delivered to you from the comfort of your PS3. See you there!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  
E3 is just around the corner, and we hope you're as excited as we are about all of the games that will be unveiled and the upcoming announcements we have in store for you. Before we get to the big week, we've decided to curb your appetite by giving you a sneak peak at the newest addition to the PlayStation accessories family. Last year we introduced the Official PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset, and this year we're amplifying your audio experience with the brand new Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset – Elite Edition, featuring "BassImpact" technology.
BassImpact technology translates bass sounds into 'pulses' around the earpads of the headset. Pulse – Elite Edition combines 7.1 virtual surround sound with BassImpact to deliver an unprecedented level of immersion, while sharpening your perception on the battlefield or anywhere else you play. This is truly the ultimate audio advantage. Additionally, Pulse – Elite Edition incorporates all the great features of the Wireless Stereo Headset and these new features: - Higher fidelity speaker drivers for dynamic sound
- Preset Modes to optimize your audio experience for select gaming genres, movies, and music
- Hidden noise-cancelling microphones deliver crystal clear voice chat and allow for a more streamlined design
- Compatible with your PS3, PS Vita, favorite mobile device or MP3 player (connects via built-in 3.5mm audio jack and included auxiliary cable)
Available this fall for $149.99 (MSRP), this headset is an incredible value, giving you a great sound experience for gaming at home on PS3, or on the go using your PS Vita or mobile device. As promised, we will be releasing a new PS3 firmware update to address the unintended effects in certain games that were created by the "Sidetone" feature introduced with the PS3 system software update (v4.10). Thanks for your continued patience. Stay tuned for more updates on "PULSE" headsets, right here on the PlayStation.Blog.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Over the past couple of weeks we've taken you through the controls and cross-platform features, so this time we're going to dive into the multiplayer and single-player modes. Real-world table football is the most fun when you play it with friends, and that's something we definitely took into account when developing Foosball 2012. Up to four players can play locally at the same time, whether that's two for each team or other combinations like 1 vs. 1 or 2 vs. AI or 2 vs. 1 and so forth. It's also possible for some of the players to play with PlayStation Move and others with DualShock 3. Online multiplayer is also present, of course. You can play alone, or join up with a friend locally and take on the world together. Every victory nets you experience points and boosts your global ranking, so be sure to check the leaderboards to see whether your friends are above or below you. If you do prefer single player, the game's World Tour mode lets you face off against 29 A.I. controller opponents. World Tour mode is where you can unlock all of the game's tables, balls, and foosmen customisations, as well as the national flags and team banners that you can select to represent you. There are nine different table types, six ball types and each will affect the gameplay in a specific way. Keep an eye out for some of the crazier options like hotdog foosmen, or a snowball. ;-) Foosball 2012 will be released soon on the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita and buying the game on one platform means that you get the other version for free. For more information about the game, visit our official site, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Thank you for watching our Developer Diary videos. I'm looking forward to meeting you all online while playing Foosball 2012!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | This week, the Music Unlimited service features new releases from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero and Rebecca Ferguson, as well as new singles from Scissor Sisters, 12 Stones, The Walkmen, and Julia Stone. If you're an iPhone or iPod touch user, head over to the App Store and download the new Music Unlimited service iOS application which is now available. The app is getting great reviews from the media and was recently featured as Gizmodo's "App of the Day." In video, Man On A Ledge, starring Sam Worthington, is available for purchase this week in both HD and SD, as well as Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. There are a couple of ways you can own this movie: own it in 3D or as a movie bundle in which Ghost Rider and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance are yours for as low as $18.99! Finally, we bring you a variety of comedies for just five bucks in Own $5 Films. Own hilarious flicks like Jackass: The Movie, She's Out Of My League, Nacho Libre, School of Rock, and many more. Get the full details on this week's highlights here. 
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hello everyone! I’ve got some great news. A few weeks ago, Soul Sacrifice for PS Vita was announced in Japan and I’m sure many of you are wondering about the status of a North American release. I’m happy to announce that Soul Sacrifice is coming to North America! The legendary Keiji Inafune of Comcept is leading this project with MarvelousAQL, with Yasunori Mitsuda and Wataru Hokoyama working on the music and soundtrack. The theme of this game is “reality blended experience." You may wonder what that means, exactly. In celebration of the announcement in North America, Inafune-san has kindly sent us a description along with his comments. 
What I wanted to illustrate in this game was a “reality blended into a fantasy world." The word “fantasy” normally points to a story that is fictitious; however, with Soul Sacrifice I wanted to illustrate a “reality” within a fantasy that wasn’t sugar-coated. It’s not about focusing on the strange, but to flip the commonly held concept of what a fantasy theme should be with the concept of “reality." Cruelty is a reality in our world, and we have to make sacrifices and pay costs on a daily basis. I wanted to blend this “reality” theme into a fantasy world, one filled with magic, and create a new type of gaming experience that relied on the player making sacrifices in order to obtain great power. There is a “dark pleasure” lying in between fiction and reality that none of us knew was there. If you simply think of it as a “dark fantasy," then your expectations will be betrayed – but in a good way. Please look forward to Soul Sacrifice. It will be a game that players around the world will surely enjoy. –Keiji Inafune, Comcept
 
Another key feature of this game is the concept of “sacrifice." In order to use sorcery during fierce battles, you must be willing to make a sacrifice – ranging from personal belongings, a limb, maybe even a life. How much would you be willing to sacrifice to gain ultimate power? We’ll have more info to come at E3, so please stay tuned. For now, check out the video interview from Inafune-san talking about the two main themes of “reality blended experience” and “sacrifice” for Soul Sacrifice.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 
Hi everyone! PS Vita was developed with the idea of creating and delivering compelling content for gamers. With the recent announcements of applications such as nico nico, Treasure Park, Wake-up Club, and Skype, we're continuing to build out PS Vita's portfolio of applications. Today, we're very excited to announce the latest application addition to PS Vita – YouTube! Coming at the end of June, YouTube will be available as a free downloadable application for PS Vita via the PS Vita Store. With the YouTube application on PS Vita, you can watch millions of YouTube videos on the stunning 5" OLED screen, from comedy to gaming tips to today’s viral trends. The YouTube application features many of the functions you're already familiar with – you can easily search for videos, choose favorites and make comments, and your personal YouTube account is available right on your PS Vita. As we move further into 2012, we look forward to introducing you to more unique, social and immersive experiences only available on PS Vita. How will you use YouTube on PS Vita?  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Subscription Links:
E3 2012 is only days away and the pressure is on! Today we’re joined by special guest Gary Steinman, editor-in-chief of Games Radar and noted E3 judge, who lays out a compelling case for his most-anticipated games of the show. His list is voluminous and thought-provoking, spanning a wide array of games: Assassin’s Creed 3, Far Cry 3, Devil May Cry, The Last of Us, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Ni No Kuni, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and many more. Given that today’s episode is focused squarely on upcoming E3 games, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss if you’re counting down the seconds to the big show. Of course, we also share first details on PSN’s new game lineup for next Tuesday, June 5th, answer new user questions and share new user tips. What E3 game are you most looking forward to? Stuff We Talked About  
 
The Cast Sid Shuman – PlayStation Sr. Social Media Specialist Jeff Rubenstein – PlayStation Sr. Social Media Manager Rey Gutierrez – PlayStation Sr. Social Media Specialist Gary Steinman – Games Radar Editor-in-Chief [Editor's note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game
details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating
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MonkeyPaw Games strives to bring you excellent content from Japan. Today we're announcing the anticipated digital download release of Class of Heroes II on the PlayStation Network. The digital release, playable on PSP and PS Vita, will give users a chance to play the game with a beautifully localized adaptation, care of our partners at GAIJINWORKS. The game is set to debut this fall. The game is a charming take on the Wizardry-style dungeon crawl games with a twist – all the party members are drawn from a pool of newly-enrolled students at a Sword and Sorcery School. It features 10 classes to choose from: Novice, Fighter, Swordsman, Ranger, Monk, Ninja, Sorcerer, Puppeteer, Idol, and one Mystery Class. Once the party is created, quests are offered and the party can choose their adventure path, unlocking ever more distant and dangerous areas to conquer as they grow in power and confidence. 
Monster parties can be more than one level deep in a single combat episode, leading to epic encounters of up to 12 or more monsters at a time, where managing a party's ranged and melee skills can be the difference between victorious life and an ignominious death. There are over 200 dungeon maps and more than 100 monsters to conquer as the story unfolds. The school that serves as a base of operations is populated with professors and staff that can be helpful, mysterious, or provide comic relief – like the Professor of Alchemy and Cosplay, Giorgio. 
Class of Heroes II makes full use of PSP's wireless capabilities, enabling players to swap items with friends who also have the game and have their PSP in wireless range. Japanese RPGs have a strong following in North America and Europe as we've discovered with our stable of hit PSN releases such as Vanguard Bandits, Alundra and the Arc the Lad series. These games had a common thread in that Working Designs was the North American publisher and localization house. Their reincarnation has brought us into contact with Victor Ireland and GAIJINWORKS and we're pleased to have them working with us on this game as well. Fans of their work will feel right at home with the charming, engaging localization and characters in Class of Heroes II. We hope everyone has a chance to play Class of Heroes II, as its rejuvenated release is streamlined with a more robust experience. We believe our fans will appreciate how the game has elevated and what a premium localization can do for a deep game like this. It is a pleasure to be a part of this effort and to have our stamp on a series that will attain the same plateau of excellence in the West as it has in Japan.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 
 
A few weeks ago, we traveled to Sao Paulo, Brazil to meet with our fellow PlayStation bloggers in Brazil and to attend the debut of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013. This was the first time we had an opportunity to play the game, and some members of the development team were there to answer our questions. A few games later, here’s what we learned: This year, the PES team has lots of new people onboard who are sure to inject new life into this soccer simulation game, which already has millions of fans around the world. In addition to all-new AI that I noticed after just a few games, PES 13 has implemented many new features in direct response to fan feedback, including better control that gives you more freedom, such as manual passing and full manual shooting, giving you more control over your actions. It is a bit difficult to use at first, but highly rewarding once you master it. In the short time I used this feature, I obviously couldn't master it, and so I had to resort to traditional shooting.. Other improvements include more natural dribbling and defensive moves, especially when lines are arranged depending on your play. There are also goalkeepers with all-new animations who are more effective and have the ability to manually pass the ball for more precise counterattacks. Now for what I liked best… the Player ID. The Player ID is the digital representation of some of the top players in the world of soccer. This means that players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Ribéry, and Neymar can run, shoot, and dribble the ball just like they do in real life, reflecting the individuality and authenticity of the stars they are. PES 13 will have approximately 40-60 players using a Player ID, including forwards, the defensive line, and goalkeepers. Ranging from famous players to promising younger players, we were shown a video highlighting how the actions of various players were reproduced identically in the game. I must say, it looked fantastic in action. The Player ID is a major feature for PES. After all, people go to soccer games to see the stars of the team, and it really makes a difference when you have a star on your team in PES 13. PES 13 is still a game that requires decisions, from what to do with the ball when it reaches your feet to making a pass, running and facing your opponent, shooting at the goal, or simply freezing. If you do nothing, you lose possession of the ball. Fortunately, you can learn to make the best decision after a short time of playing, and become an expert in the sport, even if you never were before. We spoke with Senior Producer Naoya Hatsum and Marketing Producer Manorito Hosoda to learn more about PES 13. 
PlayStation.Blog: You mentioned that you are not working on a PS Vita version this year, but are you at least planning some kind of PS Vita connectivity? For example, you could play on your PS3 and use your PS Vita for making changes or something in gameplay without pausing the game? PES Team: We are thinking about adding connectivity on tablets and mobile communication tools, but not PS Vita at this time. PSB: We know that the Americas are a huge market for you right now: Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and so on. Are you working to get any new licenses from this region? The US licenses for example? You know, soccer is growing in the US… PES Team: We wish we could say something related to licenses, but we can't… at least not until E3! Of course we do understand that licensed teams are very important for Latin America market, for countries like Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, as well as the US major clubs. There’s no simple way to express how Latin America is important to PES. It is a very important market and we're focus on it in different ways. What we can say at this moment is: Latin America is one of the most important market this year, and that’s why we have been here [in Brazil] in February and we are back here now. You know, it's a pretty long flight from Japan! [laughs] And that's something we indicated in the last few years. For example, we included the Copa Santander Libertadores about two years ago. That was an example of how important Latin America market is for the PES series.
PSB: You said there is going to be among 40 to 60 players replicated in PES 2013 using Player ID. Are you planning to include more players via DLC in the future? PES Team: At this moment we don’t have any plans for additional players through DLC. However, if there’s a very huge demand from users or community asking for it, we may have to think of it. And if we do something like that, we don’t know if people would pay for it. Would you? PSB: Well, that's a very good question. [laughs] But yes, I think I'd pay for it. Talking about community, you mention that user feedback is very important this year. So how are you collecting and implementing that feedback into PES 2013? PES Team: Yes, community feedback is very important to us. Of course, listening to the opinions from fans is one thing, and that is going to satisfy users. But we also are creators, and there are features we want to offer that cannot be obtained through feedback from the users, because they are looking to the current product, and we are looking into the future. So, in a sense, we would like to surprise the players. That's something we also want to do. There should be a good balance between what we want to do and user feedback. And we highly value user feedback because, depending on what they want, the actual gameplay may vary greatly. For example, Brazilian players can see football as something different from people in other parts of the world. So we would like to know these nuances, if there are any, by collecting all this feedback from users, because our game is intended for a worldwide audience, and we have to think about all these elements. PSB: Playing soccer is about decisions, I think. For example, if you’re playing in real life, when you receive the ball, you have maybe a split of a second to think what to do – you may pass, you may shoot to the goal, maybe you can faint… How do you translate that into a videogame? I mean, PES is like super hardcore, it’s a game with a very difficult learning curve, but when you understand it, it’s so fluid, it’s so fast. How do you transfer the complex elements of soccer to the controls? PES Team: As you mentioned, it is quite hard to translate that split-second movement from the real game, because a soccer videogame requires a controller. What we aim is to do is make players feel as if they are in the real field when playing with a controller. That’s always our ultimate goal. And we try to reach that goal by continuously adjusting the AI and tweaking other elements of the game and the gameplay itself. It’s something very hard to express with simple words.
 
PSB: Any chance we'll be seeing 11 players online this year? PES Team: We can probably talk about that next year. [laughs] PSB: You said in the presentation that Shingo “Seabass”Takatsuka-San is busy with another project, but at the same time he is still part of the team. So, how is he involved with PES 2013? PES Team: We cannot detail what Seabass is doing at the moment. The only thing we can say is that he is working in a new project. As for PES 2013, he actually supervises the production of the game and is deeply involved with the main improvements we're making this year. PSB: You mention a lot of new improvements like Full Manual Passing, and Pro-Active AI, but is there any improvement made on player customization? Because that’s a feature a lot of people love. They like creating players and playing with their own custom team. Are there any improvements in this area? PES Team: Well, there are no major improvements or changes for the Edit features this year. PSB: Up until now, all your DLC for PES has been free, for example new sneakers, new balls, player customization itens… With the market constantly changing, have you ever thought about offering paid DLC in the form of a huge DLC pack with new modes or seasons or tons of new features? PES Team: As for this year, there will be no paid DLC, there is no plan for it. However looking at the situation, of course, we got the feedback from you that you would be pretty much happy to pay for additional Player ID, for example. So we may think of introducing something as paid DLC in the future. PSB: PES is evolving every year, but talking about the future, where do you see PES maybe in three or five years? Do you want to be more social, do you want to see better graphics, improve AI or something entirely different? PES Team: We believe people’s life style has been changing drastically, because of things like the new mobile gadgets and tablets, and cloud storage is also one factor… The game user itself has been changing because of the development of the mobile devices, so what we are trying to do is cater to all possible potential users. That’s what we want to do in the future. So not just reach console gamers, but also any potential user, including those using these new kind of devices.
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | San Diego Studio and Zindagi Games were blown away by the success of the multi-million unit-seller Sports Champions and with the newly announced Sports Champions 2, we're looking forward to providing new experiences for everyone to enjoy with an expanded sporting lineup featuring Skiing, Boxing, Tennis, Golf, Bowling, and a fully updated Archery experience. Get a sneak peek in our newest trailer:
Sports Champions 2 revives favorite features, including the surprisingly deep and challenging single-player Cup Play and the customizable Free Play mode, plus fun arcade Challenge rounds for each event. We've made a ton of improvements, too: Three-point PS Move calibration is no longer required (and it won’t sacrifice gameplay; player avatars can be created and customized per event; a new profile system enables everyone in the house to play together with their own avatars and settings; and the photo booth is more customizable and easier to use.  
There's also an all-new Party Play mode that I can't wait to show off because it's the perfect way to play with your friends and family on game night. You can play matches from any combination of events, including Challenge Rounds, and add up your score to see who reigns as the party champion. You can create your own match playlist, see photos and voices from each player during the game, and draw something humiliating (or nice!) on the hapless loser.  
We can't wait to show more on Sports Champions 2, coming to PS3 this fall. Check back soon on PlayStation.Blog for more updates!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  
With E3 less than a week away, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide a quick update on what you’ll be seeing at the show in Los Angeles. We’ll be unveiling our multiplayer mode, which supports one to four players offline and one to eight players online, and I'm sure you'll be reading plenty of hands-on reports from the press during E3 week. I can tell you that it’s addictively fun — you won't want to put the controller down! We’ll also be showing off more of the single-player campaign that users will be able to explore, as well as some of the additional non-racing experiences that are unique to LBP Karting, so get ready! Secondly, I wanted to quickly thank our friends in the press who have spoken highly of Sackboy’s newest karting adventure. As IGN put it…”LittleBigPlanet Karting is already an incredibly promising step up and a great new direction for the LittleBigPlanet franchise.” To give you a sense of the recent impressions out there so far, here are a few links— Chicago Tribune, Forbes, IGN, 1UP, Kotaku, Game Informer, GameTrailers, Destructoid, Digital Trends, GameSpot, Games Radar, Polygon, GameFan, etc. Lastly, I wanted to pass along a quick reminder about our pre-order bonus offer. Those who pre-order the game through Amazon or GameStop will receive a bonus voucher code that grants access to the Kevin Butler DLC Pack, which includes the Kevin Butler Sackboy Costume and Executive Golf Kart. Here’s a look… 
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Hello good-looking, internet-savvy PlayStation.Blog readers. Now that you've been buttered up a bit, DrinkBox Studios is excited to announce that our new Mexican-themed co-op-multiplayer dimension-swapping Metroid-vania beat-em-up platformer, titled Guacamelee!, will be released through the PlayStation Pub Fund program! If you have never heard of Guacamelee! the best thing to do is to open your mind, relax, and watch the below trailer:
I know what you are probably thinking…"What is this 'Pub Fund'? And what does this mean for ME?" Well it simply means that you can expect Guacamelee! to exclusively launch on the PlayStation®Network for both the PlayStation®3 and the PlayStation®Vita. That's a lot of ®'s! You can also expect the game to take advantage of the special features offered by each of the platforms (details of these to come later – stay tuned). 
 
Set in a world inspired by Mexican culture, Guacamelee! features a down-on-his-luck agave farmer named Juan Aguacate, who sets out to save the world when El Presidente's Daughter is kidnapped by an Evil Charro Skeleton. The story takes place in and around a small village in Mexico, and has the player travelling through "The World of the Living" and "The World of the Dead" on his quest to rescue the girl he loves. We'll be showing the game next week at E3 running on both the PS3 and the PS Vita. And for up-to-date development news, make sure to follow us on Twitter @DrinkboxStudios, and check out our blog here. Also, feel free to shoot us any questions you have in the comments below, and we will try to answer them the best we can! Finally, we leave you with a chicken. 
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The good people of Insomniac Games are preparing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ratchet & Clank, which is coming up later this year. An HD remaster of our classic PS2 Ratchet & Clank games is something our fans have requested for a long time, and we're looking forward to granting their wishes this summer with the Ratchet & Clank Collection. But we've also heard a lot of community requests to develop a new Ratchet & Clank game, one that returns to the classic third-person Ratchet & Clank camera. We listened to your requests, and this holiday season Insomniac will release our new Ratchet & Clank game as part of our 10th Anniversary Celebration. I'd like to officially announce that Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault will be coming soon to a PS3 near you. 
Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault is a fun-sized Ratchet adventure which will be available for download exclusively on the PlayStation Store. We've returned to the series' classic feel, camera, controls and weapons, while innovating and giving you a whole new way to play. Even better, the addition of online features means you can experience Full Frontal Assault with your friends, so stay tuned! We're really excited about this game, and we hope even these small tidbits about it get you excited too. 
We've been hard at work on Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault and now we're giving you a sneak peek at this first piece of art to give you a taste of what we have in store for you when the game launches later this year. In the meantime, we hope you pick up the Ratchet & Clank Collection when it comes out this summer. We'll have some more news on the Collection's release date and a special surprise for North American fans coming in the next couple of weeks.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | We're less than a week away from E3 2012! This is what we're feeling right about now. 
First, I'm uber-hyped to share details about our ambitious livestreaming plan. Once again, we'll be streaming E3 to you live, worldwide, over four jam-packed days. The live E3 broadcast begins this Monday, June 4th at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern with the PlayStation E3 2012 Press Conference, the most exciting (and most Tweeted-about) event on the PlayStation calendar. We'll then continue the live broadcast through the rest of the week with live gameplay demos for hot upcoming PS3 and PS Vita games — 25 to 30 new game demos in all. We'll even be snagging your questions from Twitter and posing them to the developers. Make 'em count! You'll find the livestream here on PlayStation.Blog, as well as PlayStation Home, PlayStation.com, Facebook, Google Plus, and Ustream. And, for the first time, you'll be able to watch E3 live directly on your PS3 — a handy icon will be located under the What's New section on your XMB. PS Vita's even getting in on the E3 action, with the new Nico Nico video app supporting a beta feed of our E3 livestream. Technology! 
If you live in the Los Angeles area, though, we've got an even better offer. How would you like to attend the PlayStation E3 2012 Press Conference? I'm holding close to 200 seats at the LA Sports Arena for you — all you have to do is show up (and cheer). It won't be hard. Deal? Here's what you need to know. You're Invited: PlayStation E3 2012 Press Conference Date: June 4th, 2012 Time: Get there no later than 3:30pm for check in. We can only admit 200 people max, and it'll be first come, first served! Location: Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
3939 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037 Parking:
Self parking will be available for any guests who are driving their personal vehicles. Please enter Parking Lot 5 on MLK Boulevard at Hoover and when you arrive please tell the lot attendant that you are attending the Sony Press Event. Restrictions: You must be at least 21 years old to attend. We will be checking IDs! Look for this sign! 
Note that we'll need you no later than 3:30pm, because you'll be helping us out with our pre-show festivities. But worry not – we'll have food and drink to keep you fat and happy. The weather is looking perfect, the games will be awesome, and I hear we serve the best sliders in town. Hope to see you there!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Good news! Each year, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (ITP) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) present the Into The Pixel art exhibit, a collection of videogame artwork hand-picked by experts from the traditional fine art world and the interactive entertainment industry. This year, we're excited to share that art from four exclusive PlayStation titles is included in this year's list of winners – The Last of Us (PS3), Journey (PSN), Gravity Rush (PS Vita) and wipEout 2048 (PS Vita) were chosen for this year’s collection. This is a true honor for SCEA and our developers. Browse the gallery below to see the award-winning pieces (click to see the high-resolution versions) and read a few words from their creators. Congratulations all around! The Last of Us Developed by Naughty Dog, Inc.
"Broken Overpass" by Shaddy Safadi Early in the pre-production of The Last of Us we all gravitated toward the idea of “beautiful decay” and “nature reclaiming the Earth.” We also knew that if we were going to go for survival action we had to push it a different direction. Certainly there would have to be moments of darkness and fear, but as much as possible we wanted to capture the awe and mystery that inherently comes from seeing something man-made being slowly overtaken by nature. There is an insane love of detail at Naughty Dog…not just a desire for detail but a LOVE for it. The way a rust texture creates a pattern on a disused soda machine, the way light bounces and reflects through leaves, and the story behind how these things got the way they are. In this piece, we had started with no overpass and giraffes instead of deer! Our thought was that they escaped from the zoo, but after some iteration we realized that the idea looked silly. We ended up with deer, and the overpass was a last minute add-in to give some movement to the piece; but it ended up being the focus. We also tried three or four placements of Joel and Ellie, coming in from the foreground, coming in from the right and in the end I decided showing their small scale was the most compelling. I love the way this game is shaping up and I’m grateful for this incredible honor from Into the Pixel. –Shaddy Safadi, artist 
Journey Developed by thatgamecompany
"The Call to Adventure" by Matt Nava I’m glad this piece was chosen as this was taken directly from the game. This art piece is a collaboration between Art Director Matt Nava and Lead Engineer John Edwards, and one that captures the mood and essence of Journey. –Jenova Chen, Creative Director, thatgamecompany 
Gravity Rush Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Studio
"Gravity Daze" by Takeshi Oga This is the scenery of Vendecentre, the biggest downtown area of Hekseveille in PS Vita's upcoming open-world adventure Gravity Rush. I designed a great deal of scenery surrounding the city for this project. What I tried to achieve in this piece of art was to capture the best part of Hekseville and its surrounding atmosphere. The game itself is a series of intense action sequences; however in this image for a brief, quiet moment, our protagonist looks over her shoulder and sees the view. When I was working on this piece, I had no idea that it would be used for the package art. I'm so pleased that our team found it to be such a defining representation of the game that they selected it for the cover. Concept artists from overseas have always influenced me and that’s how I started working in this industry. I was not sure if my concept art would be accepted and valued overseas; so I am extremely happy and honored that my artwork was chosen for the Into the Pixel collection. I feel fortunate to be able to work on such a great title as Gravity Rush that inspires your imagination endlessly. –Takeshi Oga, Artist 
wipEout 2048 Developed by SCE Studio Liverpool
"The 2048 Grid" by Darren Douglas // Art Directors Lee Carus and Marcus Tanner The team has created a bunch of start-grids over the years in various Wipeout titles, and while it’s not something we usually get to explore in game too much, we all get excited and brainstorm ideas for just how those little pilots get into the ships and just how exciting it would be to be in that arena as the ships are being prepped for the race – the sounds, the smells, the anticipation. We always get carried away. This time, the race takes place on real city streets so we decided to have the ships and the pilots brought into the arena with much more fanfare in larger drop-ships and deposited on the race grid while the crowd looks on. This image came as a bit of a surprise to me, it started off as a simple study of the unfolding gantry that holds the ship in check while doubling as the gangway for the pilot to get from the drop-ship to his or her racer….it ballooned into something a bit more intense, and once again, I got carried away. I added a city backdrop I’d created for an earlier image just to give it a little context. Now that I’d done the job of showing off the mechanism I realized I could put that version to one side and make another image which sacrificed the clarity of the mechanism for some real ground level intensity, something akin to the prepping of fighter jets on an aircraft carrier or the classic sci-fi launch sequences we all loved as kids. So I duped the ship fore and aft and was able to get some depth and chaos into the image. In a previous concept I’d added large strips of intense red lighting on the ground that would change to amber, then to green as the race kicks off. This justified the intensity of the red under-glow that adds a little energy to the scene. So pretty quickly I’d wound up with a pic that seemed to sell a little of the drama of the race grid world. This is why I love the versatility of working on a computer, although I still can’t seem to drop that pencil for the initial stages. I’m pleased that this image has been accepted by ITP. It’s a good feeling when an image seems to work out – it more than makes up for all the ones that don’t! – Darren Douglas, artist // Art Directors Lee Carus and Marcus Tanner 
For more information on Into the Pixel, please be sure to visit their official website.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hi Everyone - It's looking to be another stellar week in the PlayStation Store, with great content coming for both your PS Vita and PS3 systems today!
We start with the launch of Resistance: Burning Skies for PS Vita, which ushers in a new era of portable first-person shooters. With dual-analog control, robust multiplayer features and amazing weapon functionality, this is one chapter in the Resistance universe you won't want to miss, so be sure to download your copy today from the PlayStation Store. 
RipStone's Pure Chess offers something for players regardless of skill level. If you think of yourself as a chess master, match your wits against the genius AI. With gorgeous looks, asynchronous multiplayer, and amazingly detailed environments to play in, this timeless game finds a whole new life. This awesome game is available today on the PlayStation Store for both PS Vita and PS3. There's even more must-have downloads for PS Vita owners this week, with the new Nico Nico app and the Gravity Rush demo. With Nico Nico, watch videos from both professional and enthusiast broadcasters. Go to niconico.com to learn more and be sure to download this free app on to your PS Vita today. 
You can also get your first hands-on playtime with the highly-anticipated PS Vita action-adventure game Gravity Rush. Try this game our for free before it hits shelves on June 12th by heading to the PlayStation Store today. For those looking to build up your game collections, we've got great news: This week we introduce PS3 Ultimate Editions, and to kick things off we're having a sale on a variety of PS3 Full Games, which come complete with all of their DLC. Choose from hits like inFAMOUS 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Just Cause 2, Mortal Kombat and more, all available at 30% discounts (50% for PlayStation Plus members)! Keep a look out for other great content on the PlayStation Store today including the PSN game Mad Riders and the PS2 Classic Rayman Arena. Make sure you check out all the details below and let us know your thoughts in the comments or join the discussion on the PlayStation Community forums in the Official PlayStation Store Update thread. Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update: PlayStation Plus 
Don’t have PlayStation Plus? Click here to purchase your membership today! | Full Game Trial | Assassin’s Creed Revelations Full Game Trial
Rayman Origins Full Game Trial | | PS3 Games | Rayman Origins (PS Plus Price: $23.99) | | PS3 Ultimate Edition Bundles | MotorStorm Apocalypse (PS Plus Price: $35.34)
Bioshock 2 Complete Edition (PS Plus Price: $19.59)
Call of Duty: Black Ops Bundle (PS Plus Price: $46.54)
inFAMOUS 2 Complete Edition (PS Plus Price:$23.79)
Just Cause 2 Ultimate Edition (PS Plus Price:$14.69)
L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition (PS Plus Price: $19.59)
Mafia II Bundle (PS Plus Price:$14.69)
Mortal Kombat Bundle (PS Plus Price:$24.49)
Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare Collection (PS Plus Price:$19.59) | | Avatars | Rayman Origins: Globox Toe-grab avatar (PS Plus Price: FREE)
Rayman Origins: Baby Dragon avatar (PS Plus Price: FREE)
Rayman Origins: Darktoon avatar (PS Plus Price: FREE) | | Theme | Robot Dynamic Theme (PS Plus Price: FREE) | PSN Games  Mad Riders ($9.99)
Mad Riders is an adrenaline-fueled off-road arcade racing game that sets new standards for the racing genre on PlayStation Network.
ESRB rated E
File size 1.25 GB
 Pure Chess ($7.99)
Experience the game of chess like you’ve never seen it before. Download Pure Chess to see how stunning and beautiful chess can really be, and find out if you are a Grandmaster in the making.
ESRB rated E
File size 365 MB
PS Vita Games Pure Chess ($7.99)
Experience the game of chess like you’ve never seen it before. Download Pure Chess® to see how stunning and beautiful chess can really be, and find out if you are a Grandmaster in the making.
ESRB rated E
File size 347 MB  Resistance: Burning Skies Full Game ($35.99)
As New York fire fighter and National Guardsman Tom Riley, you’re about to come face to face with the brutal Chimeran invasion force in this blistering shooter built from the ground up for the PlayStation Vita.
ESRB rated M
File size 2.84 GB
PS3 Full Games  Assassin’s Creed Revelations ($59.99)
In Assassin's Creed Revelations, master assassin Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a journey of discovery and revelation.
ESRB rated M
File size 7.8 GB
 Rayman Origins ($29.99)
The critics have spoken – “Rayman Origins is Living, Breathing Perfection” -Gamefan. 9.5/10 – IGN, 9 /10 – PlayStation The Official Magazine, 9/10 – Destructoid, 5/5 – Joystiq, 4.5/5 – Gamepro.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 1.42 GB
Game Demos (free) Mad Riders
Download the demo for Mad Riders now! Mad Riders is an adrenaline-fueled off-road arcade racing game that sets new standards for the racing genre on the PlayStation®Network. Perform aerial stunts, use your boost wisely, and open shortcuts to dominate your friends on 45 tracks in stunning tropical locations across the globe.
ESRB rated E
File size 1.25 GB PS Vita Demos (Free) Gravity Rush
Manipulate gravity to save your world from destruction. Gain a new perspective as you take on the role of Kat, a strong-willed girl seeking the means to protect her future in a world that's crumbling to pieces. Tilt and move the PlayStation Vita, taking gravity into your own hands to deliver devastating attacks, uncover the secrets to your past and explore a mysterious world.
ESRB rated T
File size 472 MB Resistance: Burning Skies
As New York fire fighter and National Guardsman Tom Riley, you’re about to come face to face with the brutal Chimeran invasion force in this blistering shooter built from the ground up for the PlayStation Vita. The latest installment in the hugely successful franchise focuses on the initial days of the assault by overwhelming Chimeran forces on the U.S. eastern seaboard and intense multiplayer. Download the trial today and experience portable shooting redefined!
ESRB rated M
File size 2.84 GB PS3 Add-ons Mass Effect 3: Rebellion Multiplayer Expansion
The Rebellion Multiplayer Expansion opens two new fronts against the Reapers: Firebase Jade's jungle reservoir and Firebase Goddess on Thessia.
File size 145 MB Atelier Meruru add ons (x2) ($2.99 – $3.99)
Various add on content.
File size 111 KB – 135 KB Batman Arkham City – Harley Quinn’S Revenge ($9.99)
As the dust settles in Gotham, Batman is lured back into Arkham City by its last remaining super-criminal; Harley Quinn. Now more dangerous than ever and leading a homicidal gang of her own, she is hell-bent on taking her revenge against the Dark Knight.
File size 818 MB Dragon’s Dogma add ons (x2) ($0.99 – $2.99)
Various add on content.
File size 707 KB – 11 MB Elevator Action HD – Additional Stages -5 ($1.99)
New DLC for ELEVATOR ACTION DELUXE has arrived! This update gives you five new stages to explore and master. Sneak or fight? Disguise is the key to success in these stages! Put an end to the enemy’s ambitions! Will you rise to the challenge?
File size 11 MB LittleBigPlanet 2 Starhawk Minipack ($2.99)
Download the Starhawk Costume Minipack to dress your Sackboy in these exciting costumes: – Emmett – Cutter – The Outlaw To download this costume pack, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 110 KB MotorStorm RC add ons (x3) ($0.25 – $0.49)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB each Prototype 2 Excessive Force Pack ($4.99)
Introducing the "Excessive Force" Pack, the most insanely over-the-top pack Radical Entertainment® has ever created!! "Excessive Force" is about to become your middle name.
File size 5.04 MB Pure Chess Park Game Pack ($1.99)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features an Autumnal park and an ornate set of park animal chess pieces.
File size 79 MB Rocksmith – My Chemical Romance Song Pack ($7.99)
File size 9.63 MB Rocksmith – Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na) By My Chemical Romance ($2.99)
File size 2.6 MB Rocksmith – Planetary (Go!) By My Chemical Romance ($2.99)
File size 3.12 MB Rocksmith – Welcome To The Black Parade By My Chemical Romance ($2.99)
File size 3.91 MB Test Drive Unlimited 2 add ons (x9) ($0.99 each)
Various add on content.
File size 101 KB each Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. - “SCREAM AIM FIRE” – Bullet for My Valentine ($1.99)
- “TEARS DON’T FALL” – Bullet for My Valentine ($1.99)
- “YOUR BETRAYAL” – Bullet for My Valentine ($1.99)
- "BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE PACK 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE PACK 01. This pack includes “Scream Aim Fire”, “Tears Don’t Fail” and “Your Betrayal”. By Bullet for My Valentine.
File size: 31 MB – 35 MB (singles), 97 MB (track pack) Rock Band Network v2.0 - “DESCONOCIDO” – Leche de Tigre ($0.99)
- “HALF CAB” – Quartered ($0.99)
- “I AM S/H(IM)E[R] AS YOU AM S/H(IM)E[R] AS YOU ARE ME AND WE… ” – Giraffes? Giraffes! ($0.99)
- “MARTYR TO SCIENCE” – Deadlock ($0.99)
- “THE FALL OF PSILANTHROPY” – Chaotrope ($0.99)
File size: 20 MB – 50 MB (singles) PS Vita Add-Ons Hustle Kings add ons (x2) (Free – $1.99)
Various add on content.
File size 1 MB – 21 MB MotorStorm RC add ons (x3) ($0.25 – $0.49)
Various add on content.
File size 100 KB each Pure Chess Park Game Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features an Autumnal park and an ornate set of park animal chess pieces.
File size 76 MB Resistance: Burning Skies Online Pass ($9.99)
Various add on content.
File size N/A PS Vita Apps Nico Nico (free) Updates Fate Unlimited Codes (Price Change) (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Prinny 2 – Digital (Price Change) (PS3) (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
Under Siege – Exclusive (Price Change) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $13.99)
Phantom Brave (Price Change) (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Casino (Price Change) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99) Avatars Assassin's Creed III Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
Ridge Racer Avatar Pack 01 – 03 ($2.49 each) Game Videos (free) Dishonored Debut Trailer
Hell Yeah! Gameplay Trailer
London 2012 – The Offical Video Game Of The Olympic Games
Metro: Last Light – Enter The Metro Short Film Trailer
Rocksmith My Chemical Romance DLC Trailer
Spec Ops: The Line – Damned Vs Exiles Trailer
Super Street Fighter Iv Arcade Edition Trailer PS3 Themes Assassin’s Creed III Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Bianca Beauchamp Glam Goddess Theme ($1.99)
Bianca Beauchamp Latex Queen Theme ($1.99)
Burial Ground Maggot Head Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Axe Girlfriend Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Dead in the Water Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Handy Snack Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Burial Ground: Zombie Rain Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Girls Gone Wild Static Theme ($1.49)
Prong Tattoo Model 2 ($1.99) PS2 Classics Rayman Arena ($9.99)
Hop into the arena or race to the finish against your opponents in this Rayman-themed party game.
ESRB rated E
File size 923 MB Bundles Call of Duty Black Ops Ultimate Edition ($66.49)
inFAMOUS 2 Ultimate Edition ($33.99)
Mafia II Ultimate Edition ($20.99)
Mortal Kombat Ultimate Edition ($34.99)
Motorstorm Apocalypse Ultimate Edition ($50.49) Music Resistance 3 Original Soundtrack from the Video Game ($9.99)  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 
Hi everyone! Gravity Rush launches exclusively on PS Vita on June 12 — not long from now! Today, we'll be giving you a sneak peek at what's to come with a new demo which will be available later today on PlayStation Store. The Gravity Rush demo introduces you to our protagonist, Kat, as she awakens with no memory in the mysterious city of Hekseville. You'll get a chance to help Kat discover new powers while testing out the game's unique gravity mechanics which utilize PS Vita's motion sensors. Then you can explore a bit of the Gravity Rush's vibrant open world environment and try your hand at defending Kat and the city of Hekseville from an array of attacking Nevi enemies.  
Be sure to check out the Gravity Rush demo on PSN later today! Also, don't forget that the full game will be available in stores for $39.99and *and on PSN for $35.99 on June 12.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hey PlayStation fans! Nico Nico is a social video networking service that allows you to view and overlay time stamped comments on live or uploaded videos. I'm excited to announce that a PS Vita dedicated Nico Nico application will be available on PlayStation Store starting today. With more than 27 million subscribers worldwide, Nico Nico consistently ranks within the top 15 most-viewed sites in Japan, so we're looking forward to expanding the Nico Nico community by bringing this app to PS Vita owners in North America.  
With June 4th just around the corner, you'll want to keep up with all of the exciting news and games that will be unveiled at this year's PlayStation E3 2012 press conference. Nico Nico will be the only service that enables you to watch a beta livestream of the PlayStation press conference directly on your PS Vita. Personally, I can’t think of a better way to watch all of the latest and greatest from PlayStation at E3 on the go than on your 5" OLED screen. Future updates to the app will allow you to broadcast directly from your PS Vita, as well as upload and view your own videos. Stay tuned for more updates on PlayStation apps right here on PlayStation Blog.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 
With the MLB season now in full swing, I have great news for baseball fans. Starting May 28th, you can head to your local Taco Bell, grab a Big Hitter $5 Buck Box, and download the Taco Bell mobile app to play the mini MLB Home Run Derby game. Then, for a limited time you can challenge your friends via Facebook Connect to see who the heaviest hitter is and after you battle it out, you’ll unlock the Home Run Derby Online mode for MLB 12 The Show on PS3. And if you want to get the upper hand against your friends, bring your camera enabled smartphone to participating Taco Bell restaurants for more ways to play. Just pick up a Big Hitter $5 Buck Box to unlock cool features like the ability to play as MLB 12 The Show cover athlete Adrian Gonzalez. You can also search in-store to scan other MLB 12 The Show branded items to help you rack up extra points. Win or lose, Home Run Derby Online for MLB 12 is yours, just for playing via Facebook Connect – but you have to go to Taco Bell before July 9th if you want to get it first. 
What is Home Run Derby Online, you ask? It’s an entirely new way to compete with other players on PSN. You can play against one or seven other users online (two to eight players simultaneously) for a chance to be crowned the Home Run Derby champion and earn extra XP. Users can enter into a “Random Match” against the community or “Play with Friends.” All players will see and be able to swing at pitches at the same time and watch each hit, which is represented by multi-colored hit ribbons that stretch from home plate to wherever the ball lands. The on-screen, in-game, real-time leaderboard lets you know who the leader is and where you stand so you're always aware of how you're doing against the competition. Pretty cool, right? Also, be sure to check out MLB 12′s latest Challenge of the Week and related prize. This week, you can compete for a chance for a signed Limited Edition Josh Hamilton game cover. For more on MLB 12 The Show, visit our official site. Welcome to The Show!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | I'm proud to announce that Snapshot, our 2D puzzle platformer, is coming to PS Vita and PS3 (with cross-platform saves) this fall. In Snapshot, you control a robot named Pic. Pic carries a high-tech camera that can "capture" and remove objects and parts of the environment. You can then paste the picture back into the world causing all the objects to come tumbling back out. If you're looking for a new puzzle game with a twist, keep reading! The game begins with Pic powering on for the first time in a dusty abandoned laboratory. Uncertain about his purpose and why he was built, he wanders into the forest that surrounds the laboratory. This is where you'll first start to use your camera to take photographs of objects. The first chapter of the game will hit you with a series of puzzles involving moving objects around within the levels, and it's easier than you think. If you want to reposition a box, simply snap a photo to capture it, then paste the picture back into the world and watch the box fall back out of it. 
 
As you progress through Snapshot you'll use the camera in new and interesting ways, like taking photographs of light and using it to interact with physics. Your camera even captures an object's momentum. This, combined with the ability to rotate photographs as you paste them, leads to more complex and interesting gameplay. For example, if a snowball is falling when you snap a photo, the snowball will hurl upwards if you paste that photograph back into the world upside-down. You can even use this to take photographs of enemy projectiles and aim them right back at them! Snapshot is the first game developed by our small indie studio, Retro Affect. The sounds of Snapshot are created by the amazing Jordan Fehr, and the incredible music is composed by Wil Whitlark. Leave any comments or questions you may have in the comments below and I hope to bring you more Snapshot related news both here and at our official site as we get closer to our PSN launch later this year!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The wait is over! Resistance: Burning Skies hits store shelves and PSN today, ushering in a new era of portable first-person shooters. Dual-analog control isn't the only thing going for Resistance: Burning Skies though. In addition to the multiplayer features and weapon functionality we've introduced over the last few months, Resistance: Burning Skies brings a new hero into the war between man and the Chimera – and Tom Riley's story is one you won't want to miss. Take a peek at the debut of our Resistance: Burning Skies launch trailer! 
This isn't all we have to share with you today though. You'll remember back in April when we talked about Resistance: Burning Skies' multiplayer modes we mentioned that through "near," Resistance: Burning Skies introduces a new social perk which rewards players with XP multipliers that you can carry into multiplayer battle. Today we're going to shed a little more light on exactly what that means. So, as you play through the multiplayer experience in Resistance: Burning Skies, there's a chance that you will become "infected" with a form of the Chimera virus. Although being infected with the Chimera virus didn't end too well for Nathan Hale, these particular strains of the Chimera virus actually give you a bonus to your in-game XP multiplier. That means that you can have double and in some cases up to triple XP for a limited amount of time to gain levels and to unlock upgrades more quickly.  
The really interesting part is that once you're infected, through "near" you can spread the virus to your friends or drop it off as a gift to a fellow PS Vita player. Conversely you can also pick up the virus that's been left behind by other Resistance players via "near." If you're a shooter fan and enjoy portable gaming, get out there and pick up Resistance: Burning Skies today and join the fight against the Chimera on PS Vita!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Wednesday, May 30th delivers another update to PlayStation Home. Lockwood freshens up their Showcase with a Fool Throttle Fantasy update, Konami releases new Anime Outfits, and Granzella brings you School Uniforms. There's much more to share about this update, so let's get started. Lockwood Publishing releases their Fantasy Update to the Fool Throttle line this week. As part of Lockwood's epic Fantasy Update, the Showcase has had a Fool Throttle makeover. However, before Locky could complete work on the Showcase, Brinsop the Evil Dragon descended and started wreaking havoc! Locky managed to trap him behind bars, but Brinsop could escape at any moment and he's already trying to raise a brood of evil dragon hatchlings to take over PlayStation Home. Head to the Showcase and join the fight! 
x7 members should swing by the club this Wednesday to check out exclusive items like the Raver Bundles and more clothing from Billabong.  
Konami brings the cute this week with their Anime Outfits – including hats, hairstyles and outfits.  
Granzella is also adding to their collection this week by bringing in School Uniform pieces, and three colors of Mountain Prairie Dresses. Check 'em out! 
Some of you might have already discovered Codeglue's new U Love Green clothing line. Those of you that haven't come across these new styles yet should look for them in the PlayStation Home Mall this week. 
There's plenty more in the update, so be sure to visit the PlayStation Home Mall and see what you can find that suits your style best. Then you should head on over to Midway, because the Cash Carnival keeps rolling along. This Wednesday will mark Week 3 of the Carnival, and the prize is a silver Sony Cyber-shot 16.2-Megapixel Digital Camera. You don't want to miss out on a chance to win! See you all in Home!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | On Tuesday, May 29th, the PlayStation Store delivers Ultimate Editions to the PlayStation Nation! We're bundling terrific PS3 Full Games with all of their DLC and offering these Ultimate Editions at great prices with even bigger discounts for PlayStation Plus members! There is truly no better time to beef up your game collection. Choose from these awesome titles: 
Red Dead Redemption with Legends and Killers, Liars and Cheats and Undead Nightmare
- Rockstar's open-world Western with DLC offering nine new multiplayer maps, over 25 new multiplayer characters, additional new multiplayer weapons and new trophies. Oh, zombies, too!
- $27.99 ($19.59 for PlayStation Plus Members!)
InFAMOUS 2 Complete Edition
- Cole MacGrath returns in SuckerPunch's action adventure hit. Help save New Marais from the Beast, and itself.
- $33.99 ($23.79 for PlayStation Plus Members!)
BioShock 2 with Exclusive Character Pack, Minerva’s Den, The Protector Trials, Rapture Metro and Sinclair Solutions
- This survival horror shooter from 2K Games picks up eight years after the ending of the first BioShock. The DLC brings you an increased multiplayer rank (up to 50), 4 new multiplayer characters, 6 new multiplayer maps, 6 new trials maps, new weapons, trophies and trials.
- $27.99 ($19.59 for PlayStation Plus Members!)
MotorStorm Apocalypse
- This intense racing game from Evolution Studios gives you over 40 tracks based in The City, on the west coast of the United States. Play through the Festival solo, in couch co-op, or online multiplayer.
- $50.49 ($35.34 for PlayStation Plus Members!)
Call of Duty: Black Ops with First Strike, Escalation, Annihilation and Rezurrection Packs
- Treyarch's latest CoD installment speaks for itself. We've added all four Map Packs to this Ultimate Edition, bringing you over 20 new maps and new playable characters.
- $66.49 ($46.54 for PlayStation Plus Members!)
L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition
- Help Cole Phelps clean up 1947 Los Angeles in this captivating open-world crime adventure from Rockstar. This Ultimate Edition includes plenty of additional cases for you to solve.
- $27.99 ($19.59 for PlayStation Plus Members!)
Mafia II with Betrayal of Jimmy, Greaser Pack, Jimmy’s Vendetta, Joe’s Adventure, Renegade Pack, Vegas Pack and Hero Pack
- 2K's third-person action-adventure sequel offers a gritty mid-century gangster experience you're sure to enjoy. DLC adds new missions, new clothes and new cars.
- $20.99 ($14.69 for PlayStation Plus Members!)
Just Cause 2 Ultimate Edition
- This Avalanche Studios title places you in the fictional Pacific island of Panau, giving you an open-world adventure experience you're sure to remember. This Ultimate Edition includes new weapons and vehicles for you to enjoy.
- $20.99 ($14.69 for PlayStation Plus Members!)
Mortal Kombat with the Warrior Bundle and Klassic Skins Pack 1
- Get the latest version of this 2D fighter classic along with Klassic Costumes for Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Reptile, Mileena, Kitana, Ermac and Jade. Add in new warriors Skarlet, Kenshi, Rain and Freddy Krueger and you have this unbeatable Ultimate Edition.
- $34.99 ($24.49 for PlayStation Plus Members!)
These are deals that simply cannot be passed up. And check out the extra savings for PlayStation Plus members – there's never been a better time to join! Make sure that you check out the PlayStation Store this Tuesday for the Ultimate Editions and round out your game library with these amazing collections.  | | | | | | | | | |  | |  | |  |
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