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Commander Fury

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  1. Commander Fury
    Hi! This is Alessandro from Forge Reply again. A couple of weeks ago we posted a lot of details about the main feature of In Space We Brawl: the 100+ combinations of spaceships and weapons! We spent those two weeks giving the last touches to the game and we’re proud to announce that In Space We Brawl will storm your local multiplayer gaming nights on PS4 and PS3 next week, with a release price of $11.99 and a 20% launch discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Moreover, the game is Cross-Buy so you can download it on your trusty PlayStation 3 if you have yet to jump on the PS4 train, obtaining the best version for free as soon as you do. Here’s our enlistment trailer: So, call your friends and prepare your gamepads for true cosmic mayhem. If they can’t join, don’t worry! We’ve prepared 21 single player challenges that you can face alone, trying to unlock all the content that the game has to offer. Beating them will get you the oddest ships and the most peculiar weapons, like the bio-vessel Nargoon or the Cosmic Spreader: a flamethrower that works also in the void of space! Plus, you’ll discover all the secrets behind In Space We Brawl’s spaceships and weapons, gaining an invaluable edge on your friends. When they’re finally ready to join you, the 100+ combinations of deadly vessels and tools of space destruction will be ready, so you can storm all eight battlegrounds, fighting in small Alpha sectors or navigating huge Gamma ones, and facing deadly space hazards like black holes, explosive asteroids and unpredictable solar wind. We spent an incredible amount of time fine-tuning all the aspects of the game, so tell us what you think in the comments! We will adapt the game following your suggestions, modifying parameters on the fly. Every match of In Space We Brawl is a mix of super-fast reflexes, well-played strategy and brutal action — so have fun with it! If you want to know more about the game, check the comprehensive wiki and our Tumblr: we will post GIFs of many spectacular kills and some unlucky crashes as well! View the full article
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    Hello again!! Powers: Learn More This is Brian Bendis, the executive producer of the PlayStation original series Powers and co-creator of the comic book series the show is based on. I am broadcasting to you from New York City where we are just a day away from our Powers panel at New York Comic Con. For those of you who don’t know, Powers is an original series that will be available free for PlayStation Plus members. And it’s produced by Sony Pictures Television, the talented studio behind Breaking Bad. Powers tells the story of homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, who are ordinary detectives working on cases that just so happen to involve people with extraordinary powers. As we speak, the show is filming in Atlanta under the showrunning genius of Charlie Huston, the critically acclaimed crime novelist. Every day I get to sift through the footage from the day before and every day I smile ear to ear because the show looks so good and the actors are giving amazing performances. I can’t wait to share this show with all of you – the comic book and gamer communities. So this Saturday at New York Comic Con, we’ll be debuting the very first trailer for Powers — including exclusive footage from the show! Tomorrow, the brilliant actor Eddie Izzard himself will give you insight into his role as one of the most terrifying villains you’ve ever seen on screen: Wolfe. As a special treat, here’s a sneak peek of Eddie as Wolfe, a Power who has been pushed beyond the edge of madness. So, for everyone coming to New York Comic Con we’ll see you this Saturday at 1:15pm Eastern for the Powers cast signing where you can get the brand-new, hot-off-the-press, exclusive Powers poster you see at the top of this post — for free! At 3:15pm I’ll take the stage for the very first time with Powers cast members: Game of Thrones’ Noah Taylor, Detective Deena Pilgrim herself Susan Heyward, Logan Browning who plays Zora, Olesya Rulin who plays Calista, the young girl at the heart of the series, and of course Eddie Izzard. I’ve been making comics and graphic novels for many years, so I can tell you firsthand that panels like this are a lot of fun. For those of you who can’t make it all the way to New York for our panel, you will be able to watch the panel streaming live on the PlayStation Twitch channel. Click here to stream it live! I know many of you are eagerly awaiting the show and have been all over social media telling us as much… thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you like what you see — just note that what we’re showing is only a teeny tiny taste of what we have coming. Be sure to check back after the show, when I’ll give you my wrap up report on everything that happened at New York Comic Con. View the full article
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    Minecraft fans, the wait is finally over! Minecraft PS Vita Edition will be available on PlayStation Store on Tuesday, 10/14 for only $19.99. The retail version will be available starting on 11/11 at the same price. With the portability benefits of PS Vita and its dual analog control system, you can now transfer your existing Minecraft PS3 Edition save to and from the PS Vita Edition, and continue to build, explore, and conquer anytime, anywhere. When you’re done, simply transfer your save to the PS4 Edition for the ultimate Minecraft experience! For those that already own PS3 Edition and have been eagerly waiting for the PS Vita Edition cross-buy, or are looking to join the Minecraft family for the first time, here’s how it works: About to purchase PS Vita Edition (PS Store) from 10/14On your PS3 or PS Vita, purchase Minecraft PS Vita Edition for $19.99. Once you have made the purchase, you’ll be able to download the PS3 Edition for free and upgrade to PS4 Edition for $4.99. About to purchase PS Vita Edition (Retail) from 11/11On your PS3 or PS Vita, enter the pack-in voucher code through PS Store and you’ll be able to download the PS Vita and PS3 Editions digitally, and upgrade to the PS4 Edition for $4.99. Existing PS3 Edition Owners (Disc or Digital)On your PS3 or PS Vita, simply log into PlayStation Store and find Minecraft PS Vita Edition and you’ll be able to download it for free. Existing PS4 Edition Owners (Disc or Digital)Only the PS3 and PS Vita Editions are eligible for the cross-buy offer. If you have any additional questions concerning the cross buy process, please reach out to @AskPlayStation on Twitter or our other Customer Support channels. View the full article
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    Today on the blogcast: hands-on impressions with Resident Evil, Vib-Ribbon, Alien: Isolation, and a heated discussion about spoiler culture. Plus new releases, listener letters, and more. Enjoy! Subscribe via iTunes or RSS, or download here Stuff We Talked About Resident Evil Vib-Ribbon Alien: Isolation Spoilers! Honeymoon Exotic Weapon Bounties Recent Episodes Episode 137: Woah Talion! Episode 136: Lord of the Borderlands Episode 135: The Life Exotic Send us questions and tips: blogcast@playstation.sony.com or leave a voice message! 650-288-6706 The Cast Sid Shuman – PlayStation Social Media Manager Nick Suttner – PlayStation Account Support Manager Justin Massongill – PlayStation Social Media Specialist Ryan Clements – PlayStation Social Media Specialist [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 descriptions.] Thanks to Cory Schmitz for our beautiful logo and Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. View the full article
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    Abandoned mansions. Window-shattering dogs. That iconic zombie moan. So many gamers have memories of the original Resident Evil. It is, after all, a legend in the gaming space and one of the forefathers of the survival horror genre. Fortunately for those who want to re-experience Chris and Jill’s original fight for survival, Capcom is bringing Resident Evil to PS4 and PS3 in early 2015. Last week I took a few nervous steps through the mansion for myself and was mauled almost immediately. Still had fun! To start, the upcoming remaster of Resident Evil is based on the remake from 2002, which was already a tremendous leap forward in visual fidelity. The fearless members of S.T.A.R.S. were remodeled, the environments were enhanced, and even the dialogue was re-recorded (R.I.P. Jill Sandwich). The upcoming remaster has been shined to an even brighter (Or darker?) polish, with 1080p visuals and 5.1 surround sound on PS4. Even the smallest details — like the flickering flame of a candle or the sway of overhead branches — have been touched up by the team. Resident Evil supports various display and control options, as well. Want to play in the original 4:3? Do it. Prefer a widescreen, camera-panning view? Resident Evil has that, too. The development team has even included the original “tank controls†for survival horror purists, though a simple selection in the options menu allows for modern movement control instead. Regardless of your preferences, Resident Evil remains a game of great detail. Listen for the fluttering of moths near lamplight, or the creaking steps of a zombie hidden just out of view. Note Jill’s reflection in the tiled floors, or the intricate design of a chandelier. Though the primary goal is survival (and the desperate collection of ink ribbons), it’s hard not to admire the smaller pieces that fit together into the larger puzzle. And somehow, Resident Evil’s high ceilings and tall windows still feel claustrophobic. Part of the fun is navigating these environments and recalling the same fear many of us felt while huddled under blankets in 1996. In fact, Resident Evil still lends itself extremely well to group play. The sudden scares, moment-to-moment inventory choices, and over-the-top story all pair well with a crowded couch — and optional beers, if the players are responsible adults of course. Like the foundation laid by the original, Resident Evil is not a wholly single-player game, but an experience to be shared, discussed, and enjoyed with friends. And really, we’ll take any excuse to witness the majesty that is Barry Burton. Resident Evil launches early next year on PS4 and PS3. View the full article
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    It’s really exciting to finally bring the Defense Grid franchise to the world of PlayStation! With the release of Defense Grid 2 on PS4, we now get to share the balance, polish, and creativity that has made Defense Grid famous. It’s considered one of the very best Tower Defense games ever built and we now get to share a new experience with a new set of players — and on a great next-generation platform. To take on this challenge, we looked closely at how Defense Grid 2 could be its very best on PS4. All the key game features are here, of course: the full story campaign with 21 levels, extensive challenge modes with hundreds of towers and aliens all active at once, smooth performance, great control and response, superfast load times, and dynamic music, voice acting and story that gives a Defense Grid campaign its character and ambiance. When we brought multiplayer to Defense Grid 2, its integration with the PlayStation Network really shined. Not only does Defense Grid 2 make it easy to invite a friend or search for a particular game type you’d like to play, but if that friend isn’t quite ready, or others aren’t yet looking for the exact same game type you want to play, we let you play the game while waiting, and give you an indicator saying that your game search is still ongoing in the background. Once a match is found, or your friend has joined you, we automatically save your single player game in progress and drop you right into your multiplayer game. PS4 supports all the modes we wanted to have in Defense Grid 2. There’s DG Fighter, our competitive mode that has two players simultaneously protecting their cores while sending defeated aliens over to the other player to deal with. It can become very competitive and very frantic quickly. Doubles mode sees you and another online player tackling any mode in the game together cooperatively. Coordinated Defense — our hybrid cooperative / competitive mode — also makes an appearance on PSN. Thanks to PSN, we were able to use certain cool features to create individualized friend leaderboards and show them to you on various menu screens. It’s easy to see if you’re first, second, or maybe even last amongst your group of friends on a particular map, mode, difficulty or type. There are thousands of ways to play a level in Defense Grid 2 and we have you covered with a leaderboard for every type and icons to show which difficulty mode a score was achieved on. Of course, two controller couch play is supported in Defense Grid 2. All the Doubles and Coordinated Defense modes are supported for couch play with both players playing on the same screen for fast performance and a fun two player experience. Take on the full campaign together just by activating the second controller as you play. It’s all very simple and elegant on PS4 and we had a fun time crafting the features to fit the platform perfectly. As you dive deeper into Defense Grid 2′s feature set, you’ll see that the extra memory and horsepower on PS4 helped us create dynamic maps where levels actually move and add in tower build squares as you play, or give you the option to spend resources to move sections of the map around or add in new places to build towers and fight back the incoming alien invaders. You’ll even see some new modes where we give you the power to augment your towers of destruction with a cursor that does damage to the aliens directly, but also ends up speeding them up as a side effect, perhaps getting them to the cores or the exit faster. Do be careful with all that power. We hope you enjoy playing Defense Grid 2 on PS4 as much as we have enjoyed building it for you, and we hope you have a tremendous amount of enjoyment and entertainment as you beat back the alien menace and protect the cores! – Jeff Pobst & John Daud View the full article
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    Hunters, shooter fans, giant monsters, unite! 2K and Turtle Rock’s multiplayer shooter Evolve is getting a closed “Big Alpha†test later this month. Do you enjoy the occasional, death-defying hunt through exotic alien jungles? Or do you prefer the confidence of a lumbering giant that hurls rocks at prey? Evolve caters to both play styles! The closed alpha test is happening on PS4 from October 31st to November 2nd. Please mark your calendars. Evolve’s been playable at select tradeshows earlier this year, but for many of you this will be your first and best chance to see what Turtle Rock has cooking before it launches. Evolve is still months out from its release date on February 10th, so getting in now is recommended if you’re impatient. Which is totally fine. Because this is a limited closed alpha test, you’ll need a code to register for a chance to participate. Fortunately, we have one for you below. Use before it expires and remember that you must have an active PS Plus membership to play. 63334-59648-17396 Use Referral Code: PlayStation4v1 Redeem the code at: http://evolvegame.com/bigalpha As a thank you to those that have already pre-ordered the game, those folks are guaranteed access to the Big Alpha. Anyone who pre-orders the game between now and October 21st can also guarantee themselves access. Smart. Please note: The countries listed here are unable to participate in the Big Alpha. View the full article
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    It’s definitely a big month for us over at Telltale! You might have caught our announcement last week about The Walking Dead: Season Two coming to PS4, PS3, and PS Vita at retail… well, we’ve got even more good news for fans today. The Wolf Among Us: A Telltale Games Series will ALSO be arriving in stores for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita on November 4th! For those who prefer to run more in the virtual world, the full season will be downloadable for PS4 and PS Vita as well (you can already get all 5 episodes via digital download for PS3). Not familiar with The Wolf Among Us? Check out the trailer we’ve prepared especially for this retail release. Experiencing scenes from The Wolf Among Us finale again as they’re put together in this trailer is kind of amazing for me — remembering this stuff still sends a shiver down my spine. It’s very tense, a little bit creepy, and a LOT of awesome. The series is based on DC/Vertigo Comics’ Eisner Award-winning comic series FABLES by Bill Willingham. In short, it follows the stories of fairy tale characters like Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf, living in exile in the modern era, trying to keep their society of Fables hidden in plain sight amongst the humans of New York City. The Wolf Among Us takes place long before the first comic, so whether you know the series or not, it makes for both a great introduction to the universe, and a critical and canonical prequel detailing the story one of Fabletown’s most grisly murder cases. As ever, thanks for reading, and be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments below! View the full article
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    I guess it’s not really surprising, but Destiny swept the charts for September! Commanding the number one spot on both PS4 and PS3, Bungie’s galactic trek has earned its place in consoles worldwide. Anybody finish the Vault of Glass yet? Minecraft PS4 Edition grabbed second place, with FIFA 15 and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor making confident entrances. Sword Art Online – Hollow Fragment sits atop the PS Vita charts, with newcomers Don’t Starve: Giant Edition and Danganronpa 2 debuting in the top 5. Lots of big games dropping in October — who’s going to take top honors this month? PS4 Games 1 Destiny 2 Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition 3 FIFA 15 4 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor 5 inFAMOUS First Light 6 Madden NFL 15 7 NHL 15 8 Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – UEE 9 The Last Of Us Remastered 10 Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition 11 Surgeon Simulator 12 Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 13 Outlast 14 Trials Fusion 15 EA SPORTS UFC 16 MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT 17 Metro Redux 18 The Golf Club 19 inFAMOUS Second Son 20 Battlefield 4 PS3 Games 1 Destiny 2 Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition 3 Grand Theft Auto V 4 FIFA 15 5 Need for Speed Most Wanted 6 Slender: The Arrival 7 Grand Theft Auto IV 8 Okami HD 9 Resident Evil 4 10 Borderlands 2 11 Madden NFL 15 12 Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – UEE 13 Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 14 Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen 15 Midnight Club Los Angeles Complete Edition 16 Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel 17 Mass Effect Trilogy 18 Fight Night Champion 19 Battlefield 3 20 Resident Evil 6 PS4 Add-ons 1 Destiny Expansion Pass 2 Call of Duty: Ghosts – Nemesis 3 Battlefield 4 Premium 4 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Season Pass 5 Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teeth 6 Call of Duty: Ghosts – Invasion 7 EA SPORTS UFC: Bruce Lee – Bundle 8 Outlast Whistleblower 9 Call of Duty: Ghosts – Devastation 10 Watch Dogs Season Pass PS3 Add-ons 1 Call of Duty: Ghosts – Nemesis 2 Call of Duty: Black Ops II Apocalypse 3 CoD: Black Ops II Nuketown Zombies Map 4 Dark Souls II Crown of the Old Iron King 5 Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Revolution 6 Call of Duty: Black Ops II Uprising 7 Dark Souls II Crown of the Ivory King 8 Dark Souls II Crown of the Sunken King 9 The Last Of Us Left Behind 10 The Walking Dead: S2E5 – No Going Back PS Vita Games 1 Sword Art Online -Hollow Fragment- 2 Don’t Starve: Giant Edition 3 Need for Speed Most Wanted 4 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair 5 WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate 6 Murasaki Baby 7 Terraria 8 Rogue Legacy 9 Cel Damage HD 10 ModNation Racers: Road Trip PS Classics 1 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 3 Bully 4 Mega Man X4 (PSOne Classic) 5 The Warriors 6 Mega Man X5 (PS3/PSP/PS Vita) 7 Grand Theft Auto 3 8 Midnight Club 3 DUB Edition Remix 9 Manhunt 10 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories View the full article
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    Hello everyone! I’m Yunn, the Lead Programmer of One Upon Light. For the past two years, our little team at SUTD Game Lab has been lovingly toiling away to bring this game to you. We are very pleased that we will soon be able to release our game on PS4! One Upon Light tells the story of an individual’s journey through what appears to be a large abandoned science facility. You control the protagonist – a scientist – as he makes his way through the labyrinth of chambers and malfunctioning science equipment. He soon finds out that he is extremely averse to light: exposure to illumination results in excruciating pain, followed shortly by death. Through the course of the game, you will uncover the mysteries behind the facility’s current state. At the same time, the scientist will learn more about his extraordinary condition — and perhaps even himself. The goal of every level is very simple: you need to move the scientist from one end of the map to the other. However, getting to the end of every level isn’t quite straightforward, because you need to be aware of that which harms him: light. Navigate rooms and corridors while avoiding lights, making use of objects to create shadows that form a safe path. Levels get harder and more complex as you progress through the game; you will soon find that not only do you have to figure out the solution; you also need to have the dexterity to time your actions perfectly! The greater the challenge, the sweeter the sense of satisfaction – that’s what we want our players to experience. Fear not, we do provide help to the scientist in the form of the trusty Shadow Echo device. You can get a look at it in action in this video. One question we get asked a lot is “Why One Upon Light? What’s up with the name?†Well, I’ll be glad to explain this one. First, some history: did you know the game used to be called Dying Light? It was perfect, because light is fatal to the protagonist. Alas, someone else beat us to that name. We decided to reference light (danger, harmful), and darkness (sanctuary, safe) in our new name. And One Upon Light actually does, in fact, refer to both elements in its own way. Consider the mathematical equation: 1 LIGHT This notation can be read as “1 upon LIGHTâ€, which also means LIGHT-1, or the inverse of LIGHT. The inverse of light, is none other than… darkness. We are a lab embedded within the Singapore University of Technology and Design called SUTD Game Lab.We’ve had our share of ups and downs during the journey of creating One Upon Light, and today it fills us with pride to finally see our baby grow up. I’m sure our fellow indie developers will be able to appreciate this sentiment! We aim to place this game in fans’ hands by early 2015. Meanwhile, feel free to leave us comments on this blog post. Thanks for reading! View the full article
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    Hi everyone. As many of you are already aware, the DRIVECLUB team has made the decision to postpone the release of the PlayStation Plus Edition due to multiplayer connectivity issues following the game’s launch yesterday in North America and today in much of Europe. See here for a full statement on the situation from Evolution Studios. The team is working around the clock to rectify these problems, and we apologize both for the delay in delivering the PS Plus Edition and for any difficulty that you may have connecting to the game’s multiplayer servers. For live updates on the situation direct from the studio, visit the team’s Facebook page and Twitter feed. View the full article
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    It’s finally time… time for two brand spakin’ new levels of Octodad: Dadliest Catch; the Shorts! After the great response Octodad received from y’all, we wanted to give back a little in thanks for your support. Everyone who currently owns Octodad: Dadliest Catch as well as anyone who grabs a copy in the future will get these levels FREE through the new v1.03 patch. The patch will download its way onto your PS4 on Octodad 14th. After completing the story of Octodad: Dadliest Catch you might be hungry for more. Maybe you’re curious how Octodad and Scarlet got along after their fateful meeting aboard the sailing ship “Cod of War?†Perhaps you’d like to know what shenanigans Stacy and Tommy get up to with their lavish amounts of free time? You can explore both of these questions in the Octodad Shorts “Dad Romance†and “Medical Mess!†Even if you don’t own Octodad yet, you’ll still get these levels for free when you purchase the game! We’re also putting the game on sale for 1 week (October 14th to October 21st) at 50% off. Be sure to pop back here once you’ve played the Shorts and let us know what you think! <3, Young Horses View the full article
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    Greetings and salutations! Pix the Cat is out now on PS4 and PS Vita, and it’s on the October PlayStation Plus line-up with cross buy support! We have previously introduced the ARENA and the NOSTALGIA modes and now it’s time to scratch that competitive scoring itch! The Arcade Mode is a seemingly endless descent through handmade levels at break-neck speed where quick thinking and faster fingers are well rewarded. If you’re into scoring and competing against yourself, your friends, and the world, you should feel right at home. There are many tricks and subtleties that will help you grow your score! Here are 10 tips that both beginners and advance users should find useful: 1.) Stay focused at all times! It sounds obvious but it’s mandatory to stay ultra-concentrated throughout the Time Attack. The entire Arcade Mode’s purpose in to get you sucked in from head to toe and always keep you on edge! Pix the Cat never stops! Neither should you! Take a deep breath, sit comfortably and dive in. 2.) Speed and Combo are one and the same. Your speed goes up constantly, and with it your combo multiplier. However, every mistake will slow you down. Missing a perfect, facing a wall for too long, trapping yourself or colliding with an enemy will all cause you to lose speed and with it your combo multiplier level. 3.) Getting a perfect is nice but keeping your Combo is nicer! It’s far better to fail a perfect than to trap yourself! You’ll soon learn that some mistakes are more costly than others. In the end you’ll have scored a lot more points by playing safe even if you miss a few perfects, than playing greedy and getting trapped. If you do happen to miss a perfect, adapt! Find the new optimal clearance path and move on! 4.) Having trouble getting a wall-boost? Turn earlier! Getting those sparks on every turn against a wall is a sure fire path to the leaderboards. Practice your timing until you don’t miss any, you’ll be surprised how much speed you gain through this. The deeper you are, the bigger the boost is! 5.) You can boost against your own duck-tail. When you get into the mindset of getting every boost you can without going too much out of your way, you’ll think of new ways to catch easy boosts! Boosting against your own duck-tail is one of them… 6.) Look ahead, use the best warp to get close to your next target. Some levels have more than one entrance, picking the right one is a huge time saver. Think in terms of distance and be smart. Some levels have warp entrances right next to each other but that end up on opposite sides of the level below. Going back up and down elsewhere is very useful. Use the dimensions to your advantage to cover distances much faster! 7.) Don’t focus only on the best path to pick up the eggs, finding the best drop off path is equally important! Think of each level as being built with two paths, one for pickup and one for drop off, don’t give up on saving time halfway through! 8.) Is now the best time to blast that skull? Maybe if you get it later you won’t have to go out of your way as much. When going for the skulls in Fever Time don’t forget everything else. Try to get them when they’re on the way to your next objective (warp / pick up / drop off). Optimal path-finding is the key to best the leaderboards. 9.) Don’t stay stuck in your old ways, keep innovating, you may have overlooked a simpler, more optimal path. Don’t be afraid to try new paths, they might be better than the ones you’ve been using. Some paths might be a few tiles longer but maybe you’ll pick up more boosts on the way which overall will make you faster. 10.) The ghosts are a great tool, use them as reference when trying new paths and see if you come out ahead! Ghosts are the perfect tool to find out if one path is faster than another — use and abuse them. Look at your friends’ or the developer’s ghosts as well, you might learn something. You also can progress a lot by challenging the Scoreboard Sensei! Which is basically the ghost of the player just above you on each Grid’s leaderboard. The Sensei will teach you tips & tricks until you reach the top. Hope to see you in the Grid of Infinity sometime soon! View the full article
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    Hello all! Have you ever had that feeling of wanting to share a game that’s really special to you with a best friend, and you can’t quite find the right words to communicate what’s so great about it, or why it has that certain charm? I know that I have friends who aren’t familiar with Kingdom Hearts just yet, and I’m always thinking about how I can make them see how magical the franchise is through the trailers we make and to help them get familiar with the deep, multi-game story behind Kingdom Hearts. The “Introducing the Magic Trailer†is something we’ve put together to help. It perfectly describes how everything that happens in Kingdom Hearts is connected. Or, if you’ve yet to play a Kingdom Hearts game or have no idea what it’s all about, then this is the perfect trailer for you too! This will help you get up to speed on the story, the characters, and the fun of Kingdom Hearts. Or if you haven’t played a Kingdom Hearts game in a while and need a quick refresher, we hope you enjoy. No matter where you are with Kingdom Hearts, this trailer will take you on a journey through the stories included in Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, and gets you reacquainted with your favorite friends and foes just in time for the release of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX on December 2nd, 2014, exclusively on PS3. The legacy of Kingdom Hearts continues with three magical journeys in one package in Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX: Kingdom Hearts II FINAL MIX Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (HD remastered cinematic) For more information about Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, please visit www.kingdomhearts.com. View the full article
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    We’re just one month from the launch of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare! Today, Activision announced that as an added benefit, for a limited time, all PS3 digital purchases of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare will also receive the PS4 version for free. In addition to this upgrade offer, if you purchase the PS4 version of the game, you will receive the PS3 version through our cross-buy program. This limited time-offer also applies to all DLC purchased for in-game use, including the Season Pass. Additionally, all stats and in-game progress upgrades will transfer for free, with no deadline. Below we’ve compiled answers to some common questions about the cross-buy offer. Click here for the full FAQ. Q: When I buy/redeem the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Digital Base Game, Digital Pro Edition, or Season Pass for PS3 or PS4, how do I get the other version? A: When you buy/redeem the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Digital Base Game, Digital Pro Edition, or Season Pass for PS3 or PS4 by March 31st, 2015, you can download the other version from the PlayStation Store for free by doing the following: Log into your console using the same Sony Entertainment Network Account (PSN ID) used to buy/redeem the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Digital Base Game or Season Pass. Navigate to the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare content page for the version of the game you want to download. Add the item to your cart and complete the transaction. Wait for the download to complete. Please Note: Season Pass content (which includes DLC 1, 2, 3 & 4) will only be available for full download once released. Q: I already pre-ordered the game, am I still eligible for this promotion? A: Absolutely! Simply follow the instructions in the first question above to access your content. Q: Will pre-loading work for both versions? When can I access the free version of the game? A: The game will pre-load for the console version you paid for. You can access the other version on November 3rd, 2014 by following the instructions in the first question. Q: When does this offer expire? A: For full game free upgrades, this offer expires on March 31st, 2015. This means that you must buy/redeem Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare digitally on or before this date to be eligible for the free upgrade. All DLC purchased for in-game use, including Season Pass, upgrades for free with no deadline. View the full article
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    Starting today, Grand Theft Auto V for PS4 is available for pre-order on PlayStation Store. Pre-order the digital version and get ready to explore Los Santos and Blaine County on November 18th. And since Grand Theft Auto V PS4 on PlayStation Store will take advantage of automatic pre-loading, you’ll be able to download the game before it launches, so that you can play right away. Last month, our friends over at Rockstar announced that all players that pre-order the game would receive $1,000,000 in-game cash to spend across Grand Theft Auto V ($500K) and Grand Theft Auto Online ($500K). Today, I’m excited to announce that if you pre-order Grand Theft Auto V from PlayStation Store by November 3rd, you’ll receive an additional $300K for Grand Theft Auto Online, so make sure you pre-order early! And remember, you can transfer your existing Grand Theft Auto Online characters and progress from PS3 or Xbox 360 to the PS4 version, too! And talk about good timing — you’ll get a $15 bonus credit when you spend more than $100 using your SEN Wallet on PS Store through October 28th. Pre-order Grand Theft Auto V for PS4 here. View the full article
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    PS4 Games Alien: Isolation ($59.99) DRIVECLUB ($59.99) DiveKick ($9.99) Dust: An Elysian Tail ($14.99) NBA 2K15 ($59.99) Spelunky ($14.99, Cross Buy) Styx: Master of Shadows ($29.99) Pix the Cat ($16.49, Cross Buy) Curve Digital PS4 Mega Bundle ($24.99) PS3 Games Alien: Isolation ($49.99) Vib-Ribbon ($5.99) NBA 2K15 ($59.99) Jet Car Stunts ($7.99, Cross Buy) Strider 2 ($5.99) Disney/Pixar Monsters Inc. 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Video Unlimited The Purge: Anarchy Million Dollar Arm Conversations With Creators Click here for more new releases on Video Unlimited. App Updates NHLThe 2014-2015 NHL season starts Wednesday, October 8th. Follow your favorite team by downloading the official NHL app on PlayStation. Watch live out-of-market regular season games in HD-quality. Pause and rewind the action with DVR controls and jump back to highlights you may have missed. Plus, get access to live in-game stats and play-by-play information. Available on PS3, PS4 and PS Vita in US, Canada and LATAM. US and LATAM users can sign up here. Canadian users can get more information about Rogers NHL GameCentre LIVE here. Amazon Instant VideoTransparent, Full Series now available (US). Crackle Blue Mountain State, Full Series now available (US/CA). Zombieland (CA) Sports Jeopardy, new episodes premiere every Wednesday (US/CA). EPIXEPIX Original Documentary, Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football HBO GOBoardwalk Empire season 5, episode 5, “King of Norwayâ€. Hulu Plus Mulaney, new episodes available now Bob’s Burgers, new episodes available now The Flash (starting 10/8) Supernatural, new episodes starting 10/8 Arrow, new episodes starting 10/10 Qello Concerts James Taylor – Pull Over Ben Folds Five – The Complete Sessions at West 54th Various Artists – We Don’t Care About Music Anyway Great Conversations: The Conductors – Feature Great Conversations in Music: The Composers Joe Williams: Jazz at the Smithsonian PS4 Add-onsAlien: IsolationCrew Expendable Bonus Content ($3.99)NBA 2K 15 15000 VC ($4.99) 200000 VC ($49.99) 35000 VC ($9.99) 5000 VC ($1.99) 75000 VC ($19.99) Trials FusionWelcome to the Abyss ($4.99)Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate Dwsf Costume – Jin ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dwsf Costume – Other 1 ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dwsf Costume – Other 2 ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dwsf Costume – Shu ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dwsf Costume – Wei ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dwsf Costume – Wu ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dynasty Trad Costume 2 ($0.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 10 ($2.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 11 ($2.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 6 ($2.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 7 ($1.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 8 ($1.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 9 ($2.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) PS3 Add-onsAlien: IsolationCrew Expendable Bonus Content ($3.99)AR Nosurge: Ode To An Unborn StarGeno Pack [shirotaka] ($4.99)Fairy Fencer F Additional Fairy Pack 1 ($1.49) Secrets Of Shukesoo’s Tower 2 (Free) Surpass Your Limits Set 1 ($1.49) Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm RevolutionVariety Pack 1 ($1.99)NBA 2K15 120000 VC ($19.99) 20000 VC ($4.99) 5000 VC ($1.99) 50000 VC ($9.99) Blue Diamond Bling Pack ($24.99) Gold Bling Pack ($4.99) Platinum Bling Pack ($9.99) Spanish Commentary Pack ($4.99) One Piece Unlimited World RedPrestige Pack ($29.99)Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Additional BGM 1 (Free) Additional BGM 2 (Free) Additional BGM: P3 Pack ($1.99) Additional BGM: P3F Pack ($1.99) Additional BGM: P3P Pack ($1.99) Additional Character 3: Margaret ($4.99) Boss Character Unlock ($2.99) Lobby Avatar Set 3: Mitsuru (Uniform) Akihiko (Uniform) Shinjiro ($0.99) Lobby Avatar Set 4: Yukari (Uniform) Junpei (Uniform) ($0.99) Lobby Avatar: Aigis (P3) (Free) Lobby Avatar: Margaret (Free) Narration & Round Call Unlock ($2.99) Navigation Set B ($19.99) Navigation: Akihiko ($2.99) Navigation: Chie ($2.99) Navigation: Elizabeth ($2.99) Navigation: Junpei ($2.99) Navigation: Kanji ($2.99) Navigation: Ken ($2.99) Navigation: Naoto ($2.99) Navigation: Yu ($2.99) Navigation: Yukari ($2.99) Navigation: Yukiko ($2.99) Persona 4 Arena Ultimax: Navigation: Labrys ($2.99) Rocksmith 2014 Audioslave Song Pack ($11.99) Audioslave – Be Yourself ($2.99) Audioslave – Cochise ($2.99) Audioslave – Show Me How To Live ($2.99) Audioslave – I Am The Highway ($2.99) Audioslave – Like A Stone ($2.99) Sacred 3 Underworld Story ($4.99) Z4ngr13f Weapon Spirit ($0.99) Sniper Elite 3Save Churchill Part 3: Confrontation ($7.99)Warriors Orochi 3 UltimateDynasty Trad Costume 2 ($0.99 , 3-Way Cross Buy) PS Vita Add-onsOne Piece Unlimited World RedPrestige Pack ($29.99)Muramasa RebirthGenroku Legends Collection ($14.99)Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate Dwsf Costume – Jin ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dwsf Costume – Other 1 ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dwsf Costume – Other 2 ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dwsf Costume – Shu ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dwsf Costume – Wei ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dwsf Costume – Wu ($4.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Dynasty Trad Costume 2 ($0.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 10 ($2.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 11 ($2.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 6 ($2.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 7 ($1.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 8 ($1.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Stage Pack 9 ($2.99, 3-Way Cross Buy) Avatars & Themes 16 Item Bundled Sale Pack 5 ($5.99) NFL: Cleveland Browns Avatar ($0.99) NFL: Washington Redskins Avatar ($0.99) Akako Ekittie Dynamic Theme ($3.49) Cat Dynamic Theme F1 ($3.49) Ghost Girl Dynamic Theme ($2.99) Nick Small: Jack O’ Lantern Tv Dynamic Theme ($2.99) Nick Small: Right On Frankenstein! Dynamic Theme ($2.99) View the full article
  18. Commander Fury
    PS4 Trials riders, you’ve trekked through the Rustlands. You’ve blasted through the Empire of the Sky. The time has come to further expand upon your Trials world. It’s time to dive deep into mysterious, underwater realms. The ruins of a forgotten civilization await riders in the Abyss. Can you piece together the mysteries of this underwater realm? Explore the depths, uncover stone relics that continue to glow with strange energies from unknown power sources. But be wary, not everything is what it appears to be. Eight tracks, one Skill Game, and an FMX tracks bring 24 new challenges and 5 Trophies into the challenging world of Trials Fusion. Track builders will find over 100 new editor items, including 15 new effects, which expand upon the boundless possibilities in bringing their creations from imagination to reality in Track Central. Welcome to the Abyss is available today and can be purchased for $4.99, while Season Pass holders can dive right into the Trials action. A Trials Fusion Season Pass costs $19.99 and includes Empire of the Sky, Riders of the Rustlands, Welcome to the Abyss, and 3 more DLCs to be released by May 2015. Welcome to the Abyss. View the full article
  19. Commander Fury
    The first major content update for Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition is coming today! We’re so excited to deliver patch 2.1.0 to PS4 and can’t wait for you to venture into The Vault, explore the murky corners of The Cesspools, level up your Legendary Gems, and find out just how far you can push your hero in Greater Rifts. So, what’s new and improved in patch 2.1.0? Let’s take a look! The “What’s New†ScreenA “What’s New†screen will now appear whenever a player logs into the game (and presses “Start†at the Main Menu) after a new patch has been installed. As the name suggests, this screen will provide a quick overview of new features included in the patch. The VaultWhenever Treasure Goblins are defeated, there’s now a chance they will spawn a new type of portal through which players can enter. Inside this mysterious new realm known as “The Vault,†mighty treasures await… along with Sanctuary’s newest boss: the Baroness Greed. For more information about The Vault, click here. Please note that portals to The Vault can only be accessed in Adventure Mode, and that they will not appear inside Nephalem Rifts or Greater Rifts. The CesspoolsWhen adventuring in Nephalem Rifts and Greater Rifts, players will have a chance to encounter a new randomized environment: The Cesspools. Originally designed as the sewers of Westmarch, this festering, dank underworld is ready to explore and plunder! Greater RiftsGreater Rifts are a special type of timed Nephalem Rift. There are an infinite number of Greater Rift levels, and each level will be progressively more difficult than the last. Upon completing a Greater Rift, players will be able to choose between one of two rewards: a chance to upgrade their Legendary Gems or (if they complete the Greater Rift level within its allotted time) the opportunity to move on to the next Greater Rift level. Players can continue progressing through Greater Rift levels so long as they complete the current Rift level before its timer expires. For more information about Greater Rifts, click here. Please note that Greater Rifts can only be accessed in Adventure Mode. Ramaladni’s GiftRamalandni’s Gift is a new Legendary item that will allow players to add a socket to any weapon that does not already have one. This item can drop randomly in the game world and will be consumed on use. For more information on Ramaladni’s Gift, click here. Legendary GemsLegendary Gems are a new type of gem that can drop in Greater Rifts and The Vault and will offer powerful abilities when socketed into Rings and Amulets. Players will have the opportunity to upgrade their Legendary Gems over time by completing Greater Rifts. For more information about Legendary Gems, click here. Good luck, nephalem. We wish you fortune and glory in your continued adventures across Sanctuary! View the full article
  20. Commander Fury
    PlayStation TV‘s North American launch is set for next Tuesday, October 14, so we wanted to get the ball rolling by providing a comprehensive resource for all topics related to PS TV. Though certain details are still being finalized, this FAQ will cover a range of topics about this sleek and compact new addition to the PlayStation family. Topics covered include everything from the system specs and benefits to accessories, PlayStation Plus features, the launch game lineup, differences from PS Vita, and much more. Please leave your questions in the comments. We will continue to update this FAQ leading up to launch, integrating new answers and additional details as they are confirmed. PlayStation TV System DetailsHow much does PS TV cost? When does it come out?The PS TV system will retail for $99.99 (MSRP) for the standalone system in the United States (and CAD $99.99 [MSRP] in Canada) when it debuts on October 14, 2014 across North America. There will also be a limited edition bundle version of the PS TV system with The LEGO Movie Videogame for $139.99 (MSRP) in the United States and CAD $139.99 (MSRP) in Canada. When does the PS TV digital store launch?October 13, 2014. When does PS TV come out in Europe?November 14, 2014. What comes in the standalone PS TV box at launch?PlayStation TV system, HDMI cable, AC adaptor, and AC power cord. Buy the PlayStation TV limited edition bundle What does the PS TV limited edition bundle include?PlayStation TV system, DualShock 3 wireless controller, 8GB memory card, The LEGO Movie Videogame Game Voucher, AC adaptor, AC power cord, HDMI cable, and USB cable. What input/output ports and connectivity features does PS TV support?HDMI OUT, Ethernet, and one USB 2.0 port. PS TV also features integrated 802.11 b/g/n (n=1×1) Wi-Fi for wireless internet connectivity and for DUALSHOCK 3 and DUALSHOCK 4 controller support as well as Bluetooth headset/headphone (A2DP, AVRCP, HSP) and keyboard (HID). Is a memory card required for gameplay?PS TV has 1GB internal memory, which can be used for game saves or small-sized downloadable content. However, you will need a separate memory card for those games that require game saves or have downloadable content with larger data. A memory card isn’t required for streaming services like PS Now or Remote Play. What are PS TV’s physical dimensions?PS TV measures approximately 13.6 mm (thickness) × 105 mm (height) × 65 mm (length). PS TV weighs approximately 110 grams (0.24 pounds). Here’s a photo comparison: What is the difference between PS TV and PS Vita?The following table highlights the feature differences between the two systems. ApplicationsThe following PS Vita applications are not available on PS TV: - near - map - welcome park - network operator - Remote Play (for PlayStation 3)The following applications are available on both PS TV and PS Vita, though with these differences: - Photos cannot be taken on PS TV’s [photo] app (PS TV does not have a camera). - When using voice chat on PS TV’s [party] app, users must use a separately sold Bluetooth headset (PS TV does not have a microphone). Network ConnectionPS TV supports both Wi-Fi and Ethernet.Video/Sound OutputPS TV outputs video/sound to a TV via HDMI cable.ControlsPS TV is controlled by DualShock 3 or DualShock 4.The touch pointer feature allows users to use right/left stick on a controller (DualShock 3 or DualShock 4) to perform touch operations like you would on a PS Vita system. In addition, users can also use a touch pad on a DS4 to perform touch operations. Users can use this feature in supported PS Vita titles or PS Mobile titles. [OPTIONS] and [sHARE] buttons on a DS4 will be assigned to [sTART] and [sELECT] button on a PS Vita system. Speaker and Stereo headset jack on a DS4 are not supported on PS TV. PS TV supports key input via Bluetooth keyboards (however, Sony Computer Entertainment does not guarantee compatibility with all Bluetooth keyboards). Game TitlesPS TV supports different titles from PS Vita.What color variations will you offer at launch?The model color at launch is black. What screen resolutions will PS TV support?PS TV will support 480p, 720p, and 1080i via HDMI output. Will PS TV support 4K content for video or gaming?No, the PS TV system does not support 4K output for games. Does PS TV support analog video or audio output? Does PS TV support standard-definition TVs?No. PS TV’s video and audio are transmitted using HDMI, a common digital connector found on most HD TVs. PS TV does not support standard-definition TVs. Will PS TV require a system software update at launch in North America? How will system updates work post-launch?Upon the North American launch, PS TV will require a system software update to add several new features. After you connect to the internet, you will need to sign into PSN, where you will receive a notification to update the system software. Click here for step-by-step instructions. Which PS TV features will be available at launch in North America?Popular features already available on PS Vita, like Remote Play, will be available when PS TV launches. Additional PS TV features will be rolled out in phases. Please read full details on what’s available following system software update 3.30, and follow PlayStation.Blog and PlayStation.com for further news. What is “LiveArea�Every game features a space called “LiveArea†where you can access new game information from Sony Computer Entertainment and third-party developers and publishers via PSN. You’ll also be able to view an “Activity†log that includes your PSN Friends. This log is constantly updated with accomplishments from users who are playing the same game, which in turn can trigger active real-time communication and gameplay among users. Does PS TV offer sub-accounts? How do they work?Yes. Click here for information about sub-accounts. Does PS TV offer parental control options to restrict content to younger users?Yes. PS TV provides the flexibility to manage console use by time and day, gameplay by ESRB rating, and block in-store purchases. Also, for each sub-account user, there are controls over the ability to use chat features, the ability to post and view user-generated media, and the ability to control a monthly spending limit for PlayStation Store purchases. For additional information on PS TV’s Parental Controls, click here. Can I block or unblock another user on PS TV?You can add users on the PSN with whom you do not want to communicate to your block list. Messages from people on the block list will not be received. Also, people on the block list will not be able to see your activities and friends list. You can also remove someone from your block list. Will PS TV support media servers or DLNA support in order to stream videos or movies from a home PC?No, the PS TV system does not support client functionality for media servers. PS TV Game LineupWhat type of game content can PS TV play?PS TV can play games from a range of PlayStation platforms, including compatible titles from: PS Vita PSP (PlayStation Portable) PS One Classics PlayStation Minis PS TV also supports PlayStation Now, allowing PlayStation 3 games to be played via streaming over an Internet connection. As with PS Vita, PS TV supports PS4 Remote Play, allowing PS4 users to continue playing a game enabled for remote play on a PS TV system in another room such as their bedroom. What PS TV games will be available at launch in North America?Click here to see a list of all compatible games. How do I purchase PS TV games?Customers can purchase supported PS Vita games at retailers, or purchase and download games from PlayStation Store to PS TV’s internal memory or a memory card. Customers can also purchase digital games through the Sony Entertainment Network online store via their PC. Will any PlayStation Store content purchased on PS3 or PS Vita systems be transferable to a PS TV system?Users who purchased PS Vita games that are compatible with the PS TV system will be able to download these titles, some of which feature enhanced graphics or improved features, to their PS TV system for no additional charge if they are using the same SEN account. Can PS TV and PS Vita users play together online?This functionality is technically possible and some developers may choose to support it for their titles. PS TV Peripherals and AccessoriesWill Gold Wireless Headset and PULSE wireless stereo headset – Elite Edition work on PS TV at launch in North America? What about other wireless headsets?PS TV will not support the Gold Wireless Headset, Silver Headset, and Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset – Elite Edition. PS TV generally supports Bluetooth headsets, speakers, and keyboards. Can I use my PS3 remote control on PS TV?Yes, PS TV supports BD remote control (CECH-ZRC1). Does PS TV support the PlayStation Move motion controller?No. Does PS TV support external HDMI-based game capture devices?PS TV supports HDCP (copy protection). HDCP cannot be turned off. DualShock 3 & DualShock 4 SupportHow can users charge DualShock 3 or DualShock 4 controllers? Does PS TV include a charge cable?The DualShock 3 controller, which is included with the PS TV bundle, can be charged using a USB mini-B cable. Users can charge the DualShock 4 controller on PS TV using a USB micro charge cable (available for purchase separately). Dedicated charging stations for both DualShock 3 and DualShock 4 are also available. How do the “Share†and “Option†buttons work on the DualShock 4 controller when used on PS TV?The “Share†button on the DualShock 4 operates like the “Select†button on the DualShock 3; the “Option†button on the DualShock 4 functions like the “Start†button on the DualShock 3. Please note, PS4’s ‘Share’ functionality is not available on PS TV. Is it possible to charge a DualShock 3 or DualShock 4 controller via my PS TV when I’m not playing?Yes, you can charge DualShock 3 or DualShock 4 wireless controllers when PS TV is in standby mode. How many DualShock 3 or DualShock 4 wireless controllers can I connect to my PS TV at one time?PS TV supports up to four DualShock 3 and DualShock 4 wireless controllers for local multiplayer experiences (The number of controllers that are supported will depend on individual titles/applications). Can PS TV and PS4 users voice chat together?PS TV and PS4 users will be able to communicate with each other via text messages and voice chat using the Party app and a supported Bluetooth headset. For cross-game Party Chat, how many players will PS TV support?As with the PS Vita system, PS TV will support up to eight users for cross-game Party Chat. The Party Chat feature works across PS TV, PS4, and PS Vita platforms. PS4 Remote PlayWhat is Remote Play?Remote Play will enable users to stream their PS4 gameplay to their PS TV system via the network, freeing up the television for other uses. Sony Computer Entertainment expects that most PS4 titles will support Remote Play unless the title requires a special peripheral such as PlayStation Camera during gameplay. Furthermore, Blu-Ray Disc titles and DVDs cannot be played, and content from some video services cannot be played either. When will Remote Play work best?Remote Play will work best when the PS TV system is located within close proximity to a Wi-Fi AP (access point) where the PS4 system is connected. We also recommend that PS TV be connected to the local area network via an Ethernet cable, and that the PS TV system be within close proximity to the Wi-Fi access point so the connection is free of interference. How will Cross Play function between PS4 and PS TV systems?Supported titles will allow the PS4 system and PS TV users to play together in the same game via online multiplayer (PlayStation Plus required for online multiplayer on PS4). Are there any other cross-functional capabilities between PS TV and PS4 users?Players can voice chat or text chat between the PS4 and PS TV systems using the Party application, even during gameplay. Users can also browse and compare each other’s Trophies. Text messages can also be sent/received between PS TV and the PS Vita and PS4 systems. PlayStation NowWhen will PlayStation Now launch on PlayStation TV?PlayStation Now’s Open Beta for PS TV is scheduled to launch on October 14, 2014 to consumers in North America. It is also scheduled be available on PS Vita at this time. Service not available in all areas. See us.playstation.com/playstationnow for details. What games will be available on PlayStation Now for PS TV?The Open Beta will launch with over 150 PS3 titles. See the games library page for the latest updates. What do I need to play PS Now on PS TV?Users will need a steady broadband internet connection ranging between 5-12 Mbps and a SEN Account and a DualShock 3 or DualShock 4 controller. How do I troubleshoot my connection?To maximize your connection we recommend: Hardwiring the PS TV via an Ethernet cable. Suspending other bandwidth intensive services (i.e., large downloads or streaming services). Running the connection test found in the Settings app on PS TV to ensure you meet the bandwidth requirements. Does PlayStation Now offer multiplayer?Yes, couch co-op and online multiplayer features are playable on PS Now as long as these features are supported by the game. Can I save and resume my game on PS Now?Yes. Your game saves are stored indefinitely in our cloud storage system, allowing you to pick up where you last saved. PS Store, Plus, Digital EntertainmentCan two people use my account’s content on two different PS TV systems at once?Yes, this is supported. Can I buy PlayStation Store content from other regions?We recommend that people buy from the PlayStation Store in the region in which they signed up in order to ensure the best experience and customer support. What entertainment services will be offered at the launch of PS TV?Video content such as movies and TV episodes available on PlayStation Store will be available at launch in North America. We will announce other entertainment services that will be available on Day One prior to launch. Check PlayStation.Blog and PlayStation’s social channels for further news and updates. What features will be available with PlayStation Plus on PS TV?The following benefits will be available only to PlayStation Plus members on PS TV: Instant Game Collection – Access to a regular, curated selection of titles made exclusively available to PlayStation Plus members at no additional cost. Discounts – Members will have access to exclusive discounts on PlayStation Store. Online Game Save – Members may automatically (or manually) upload game save files to Online Game Save Storage for safekeeping. Up to 1GB of cloud storage will be allocated to your PS TV save files. Other benefits – Early access to exclusive game content, automatic game patch downloads and installation, and more. Is PlayStation Plus necessary for multiplayer gameplay on PS TV?No. Does my Plus membership for PS4, PS3, or PS Vita systems still count for PS TV?Yes. One PS Plus membership will continue to grant benefits for your PS4, PS3, and PS Vita system, even after you pick up a PS TV. How does PlayStation Plus membership compare on PS4, PS3, PS TV, and PS Vita systems?Please refer to the following comparison chart: PS3PS Vita and PS TVPS4Online multiplayerFree on PSNFree on PSNPS Plus members only (certain free-to-play titles may allow online multiplayer)Automatic game patch downloadPS Plus members onlyPS Plus members onlyFree on PSNOnline game savesPS Plus members onlyPS Plus members onlyPS Plus members onlyAutomatic trophy synchPS Plus members onlyPS Plus members onlyFree on PSNAutomatic system software downloadsAll users who have updated to system software 4.50Will be available to all users after a future system software updateFree on PSNContent ServicesInstant Game CollectionPS Plus members onlyPS Plus members onlyPS Plus members onlyExclusivesPS Plus members onlyPS Plus members onlyPS Plus members onlyDiscountsPS Plus members onlyPS Plus members onlyPS Plus members onlyGame TrialsPS Plus members onlyN/AWill not be offered at PS TV launchWhat network services will be free on PS TV, without a PlayStation Plus membership?Some of the features users can enjoy for free include: Playing PS4 games remotely using the PS TV system (Remote Play). Comparing Trophy data with other users. Sending and receiving text messages from other users. Party (cross game voice chat). Will I be able to play MP3s on PS TV?Yes. PS TV can play MP3 music that is stored on the memory card. View the full article
  21. Commander Fury
    Alien: Isolation is out today on PS4 and PS3, and it’s designed to capture the style and horror of the 1979 sci-fi classic. To celebrate, two members of the development team join PlayStation.Blog for a look into the rich, complex process of bringing the iconic killer to Alien: Isolation. Animating the AlienMy name is Simon Ridge and I’m an animator on Alien: Isolation. My main focus while working on this game has been animating the Alien and helping to bring this character to life. At the beginning of every task in animation, I always start by researching, gathering influences, and surrounding myself with everything I can to do with that character. On Alien: Isolation we had an abundance of reference material; this helped massively in developing a good idea of the psyche of the Alien and the world it inhabits, and acted as a good grounding point if we ever strayed too far. 20th Century Fox kindly gave us brilliant information from their archives. When it came to creating a style of movement and physicality for the Alien, I had to look a bit further than just the films and artwork. During early tests for locomotion cycles, we found that if one direct influence was noticeable, it instantly felt wrong — it just wasn’t the “Alien.†If the arms or body swayed too much, it looked too human; too much tippy toe, it would look like Nosferatu, and too much plodding made it feel like a T-Rex. People’s interpretation of what they felt looked “right†for the Alien varied widely and so, what worked best was to take inspiration from lots of areas and mould them together. Our Alien needed to feel as creepy, almost unnervingly awkward as possible when moving at a slower pace (akin to Bolaji Bodejo’s — the actor who was under the alien costume — early screen tests) but still have the ability to go smoothly from this to lightning fast at any point. You’ll see when you play the game that when he’s moving slower, the Alien is higher up, his weight slightly back, the hands forward in an uncomfortable manner. As the Alien moves faster, it goes lower down, its arms are back and into a more streamlined shape, ready to pounce at you. When exiting vents it needs to feel and look like a smooth unfurling, the imagery from H.R Giger’s Necronomicon in the back your mind. We’ve worked hard to achieve that, and I really hope it shows through! It was imperative that this Alien never looked rushed or flustered, completely calm and in control of the situation, this is THE Xenomorph! Building the TechI’m Tobias Kleanthous, and I’m the animation programmer on Alien: Isolation. My main responsibilities on the project have been working on the technology for animation and the bridge between the lower-levels of AI and animation. Providing the foundations to achieve the levels of flexibility and fidelity we really wanted to achieve with the Alien has been a great challenge for all of us. Our greatest ambitions were to deliver an authentic feeling creature that felt close to what we felt we saw in the first film. It was very important to everyone in the team that we could make the creature both oppressively gargantuan and fast; he’s a relentless and methodical hunter, a threat that’s always going to be there and that you can’t escape from. The Alien has a high degree of freedom of movement aboard Sevastopol, from slow movements to sprinting around corners at speeds that Ripley could only imagine, to climbing into the vents ready to jump out and grab you when you least expect it! Nowhere is safe — remember that. As the Alien’s AI is heavily systemic and unscripted, we invested a lot of time in developing technology that allowed us to move him round with as few constraints as possible. For his general movement, we blended large numbers of animations in 3D to dynamically synthesise movement accurately in game, whilst preserving the artistic intent of the animators. We have many layers of animations and poses which we can dynamically alter to ensure consistency of presentation and better accuracy. For example, the AI relies on the Alien actually physically looking at something in order to detect it. So, we made sure that he could move many parts of his body, independently of others, in this case, to look where he thinks you may be hiding! I really hope we’ve brought him alive to all the players and gamers out there, as much as he’s come alive for us. We’re incredibly proud about what we’ve been a part of and really excited to finally let the Alien loose on the public! Alien: Isolation is available today on PS4 and PS3. View the full article
  22. Commander Fury
    LittleBigPlanet 3 is going to be the biggest, most awesomest, most amazingest adventure yet! So we’re proud to announce today that as a LittleBigPlanet first… our entire adventure will be fully voice acted! Long-time fans will already be well-accustomed to Stephen Fry’s dulcet tones as LittleBigPlanet’s ever-warm and loving Narrator. But evil is afoot for our otherwise pleasant world and the nefarious Newton is here to cause all kinds of trouble and mischief in this brand new adventure! But just who would be the dream voice to contest against Mr. Fry…? Introducing Hugh Laurie as the voice of Newton!That’s right! The mischievous Newton is being voiced by none other than Stephen Fry’s long-time comedic partner… Hugh Laurie! We have naturally always been big fans of Stephen Fry, so when it came to deciding upon a voice to act as his dastardly counterpart, we couldn’t help but think that bringing Hugh Laurie on as the voice of Newton would be just the perfect double act for LittleBigPlanet 3. We couldn’t be happier to have him on-board! More Stars Abound in LittleBigPlanet 3!That’s not all, though! Our brand new Adventure is filled with all kinds of wonderful characters, new Creator Curators, and more NPCs than ever before in a LittleBigPlanet game. So we needed a wonderful array of voices to help bring all these characters to life. We don’t want to get all spoiler-y before you even have a chance to discover Sackboy’s newest story for yourself, but we wanted to let you know that you will have the opportunity to listen out for the likes of top names Peter Serafinowicz (Shaun of the Dead), and Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge, Wimbledon), along with video game stalwarts such as Nolan North (UNCHARTED series, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor) and Tara Strong (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, The Fairly OddParents). Returning Voices!Last but by no means least, we have one final tease for you. We have some additional voices returning from a previous LittleBigPlanet adventure that will be making a very welcome return when they reunite with Sackboy in his latest escapade. Mum’s the word for now though. We’re already saying too much! Maybe, just maybe, one of your favorite characters will be making a return though. You can meet up with these returning voices; along with Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, and the rest of our amazing cast when LittleBigPlanet 3 launches on November 18th, 2014. We’re so excited to bring you Sackboy’s biggest adventure yet later this year, and we can’t wait to hear what you think of everybody that he and his new friends meet. View the full article
  23. Commander Fury
    Hello PlayStation fans! My name is Eduardo Ramirez, founder and lead developer at Green Lava Studios, a Costa Rican based indie game studio. As big PlayStation fans, we were very excited to make the announcement that Fenix Rage, our hardcore 2D action-platformer, would be coming to PS4 in early 2015. It’s been amazing to read all the comments from people looking forward to playing our game on PS4, and we’re getting great feedback from current players of the PC version on how to make improvements for the PS4 version. After reading several PlayStation blogs and forums asking us to make this game for PS Vita, I’m also very excited to announce today that we will also be bringing Fenix Rage to PS Vita — yay! Our plan is to have it available at the same time as the PS4 version early next year. We’re very early in the process of planning out what gameplay changes we want to make for both the PS4 and PS Vita version, as well as what types of new features we like to add. We definitely want PlayStation fans to enjoy the addicting fast-paced action of our game and perhaps even add new challenges – so please, leave comments on what you would like to see! Stay tuned to PlayStation.Blog for more Fenix Rage updates. View the full article
  24. Commander Fury
    Apologies to have kept you waiting… Hey everyone! If you saw our E3 Press Conference a few months back you may recall, amid all the great games and oversized hand gestures, that I gave a shout out to what I believe to be one of the most iconic games from PlayStation’s first generation: Vib Ribbon. I wanted to give Vibri some much-deserved, though belated, screen time as I felt this game really captured the crazy that PlayStation was keen to offer back then… and look to continue now with our outreach to the innovative and indie game community. I figured Vib Ribbon was a perfect example, and today I’m pleased to announce that Vib Ribbon will finally make a long overdue release in the US, Canada, Latin America and Japan this week, with Europe following next week. First, some quick backstory on a gaming legend. When Vib Ribbon first appeared in the PSone era, I was working for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe in London evaluating US and Japanese titles for possible release in Europe. One day we came upon a game developed by a team I admired very much: Masaya Matsuura and Nanaonsha. This is the crew that developed PaRappa the Rapper and veritably created the genre of rhythm-action gaming, and here they were with 2D, black and white vector graphics featuring a vibrating rabbit that turns into the Archangel Gabriel — or a slug — depending on your skills in traversing an oscillating spline that morphs to the beat of either the groundbreaking soundtrack or any CD the player happens to have around. There’s me thinking, “I’M IN!!!†But, curiously, marketing at the time was not a believer in this quirky game. What they did not understand was that Vib Ribbon, with all its retro madness, was also part of the new game continuum and, in fact, a very radical offshoot of that, which was worthy of praise. I could not get this into the hands of European gamers without having marketing support for the release. Luckily, we eventually got the greenlight to release Vib Ribbon in Europe. Sure, it didn’t go platinum and it didn’t make a ton of money. But it did show, again, that PlayStation is the place where everything innovative, challenging, new and somewhat off-course can come to find a fan, a market, and a home. The game released in Japan and Europe, but in the Americas not so much as a demo. Vib Ribbon is the “one that got away†and back then, when we still had that old-school thinking around regional lockout, there was no simple way for those outside of Europe and Japan to even encounter the game. It faded, lost to the chronicles of gaming history. Until E3. It was not my intention to rub salt in the Vib Ribbon wound, but to express my admiration for it as the genre-busting title it is and was. My mistake was that I had assumed that everyone who had been around in the original PlayStation era would have had their chance to play the game. I had forgotten that the American gamer was effectively denied the opportunity. To mention it at E3 was to delight some and to squirt lemon in the eyes of others. For this, I apologize. It was not my intent to dangle the delight of Vibri in front of those who longed for but could not have. It was to make a point about having the courage, and talent, to break the mold. To do what your heart demands. To me Vib Ribbon — well, to be honest, Nanaonsha for that matter — has always been committed to that ideal. An ideal I wish to celebrate. I would like to give you all the chance to celebrate this iconoclastic title by bringing to all fans, worldwide, the chance to experience the original Vib Ribbon. As a result of the “outpouring of love†at the E3 name drops, our engineers have developed a way to bring Vibri to life on PS3 and PS Vita (we’re still working on a way to make it available on PS4). We look to have both of them up on PlayStation Store tomorrow at a price attractive to both Vibri virgins and the rare few amongst you who found a way to experience the Singing Spline back in the day. As an added attraction to PS3 players, that version will retain the feature that allows you to create a unique level based on the audio CD of your choice. Your music makes the game. Sometimes games like Vib Ribbon require backing and belief that do not comport with the marketing wisdom of the day, or the forecasted financial upside. Sometimes you get behind a project because, well, you gotta believe. Vib Ribbon is finally making its way to North America, and the major catalyst was all of you who wrote, posted, blogged, tweeted that you wished to see this game come back and wanted your voice to be heard by the suits. Well, it has. Now I look to all of you experiencing this singular game for the first time. Let me know what you think! Best, shawn That’s me in the Vib Ribbon shirt… View the full article
  25. Commander Fury
    NBA 2K15 hits PS4 and PS3 tomorrow, showcasing 2K’s groundbreaking passion for the sport. And although you can take your favorite teams to the court or face off against competition from around the world online, you can also bring yourself into the game. Don’t have time to be a pro player in the NBA? No worries, 2K has you covered. In NBA 2K15, you can create MyPLAYER to represent you in your rise from an undrafted rookie to an NBA Hall of Famer. By using PlayStation Camera with PS4, you can scan in thousands of data points from your face, and NBA 2K15 will build your MyPLAYER with incredible results. And all you have to do? Sit there and turn your head! We wanted to try out this new feature for ourselves. As you can see from the images below, we had a blast building some pro players in our own (nerdy) image. If you want to put yourself on the court, here are a few tips when getting PlayStation Camera set up. 1.) Sit in a well-lit area, natural lighting preferred. 2.) Remove any eyeware and keep your face in the middle of the green square. 3.) Rotate your head slowly, about 30 degrees from one side to the other. 4.) Keep your face relaxed and eyes level with the camera. 5.) Use the player creator to sculpt and finetune the result. That’s it! Amazingly, it took us less than a minute to scan our faces in — and it’s taking hundreds of pictures in the process. Since PlayStation Camera is small and light, it was easy to hold for the whole scan, and its focal length is optimized for up-close, high-quality photos. Bonus: if you decide to grow a beard or shave your head during your career, you can always re-scan your face but keep your MyCAREER progress. NBA 2K15 hits PS4 and PS3 tomorrow. Get your head in the game (literally)! View the full article

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