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Commander Fury

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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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($9.99) One Piece UWR Prestige Edition ($59.99) PS Vita Games Pix the Cat ($16.49, Cross Buy) Jet Car Stunts ($7.99, Cross Buy) Curve Digital Triple Features – Action Pack Bundle ($23.99) Curve Digital Triple Features – Adventure Pack Bundle ($29.99) One Piece UWR Prestige Edition ($49.99) Vib-Ribbon ($5.99) Pre-Orders Grand Theft Auto V ($59.99, PS4) WWE 2K15 ($59.99, PS4) WWE 2K15 Digital Deluxe ($79.99, PS4) October’s Free PS Plus GamesPS4PS3PS VitaBecome a PlayStation Plus member PS Plus DiscountsTitlePlatformPlus PriceRegular PriceDRIVECLUBPS4$49.99$59.99Styx: Master Of ShadowsPS4$26.99$29.99Vib-RibbonPS3$4.79$5.99PS Plus Discounts Ending 10/14VIB-RIBBONFUTURIDIUM EP DELUXEFUTURIDIUM EP DELUXEFLOCKERSWORMS BATTLEGROUNDSRUN LIKE HELL!THE SWAPPERTHE SWAPPERTHE SWAPPERTITAN ATTACKSTITAN ATTACKSTITAN ATTACKSMOUSECRAFTMOUSECRAFTMOUSECRAFTSTEALTH INC ULTIMATE EDITIONSTEALTH INC: A CLONE IN THE DARKSTEALTH INC: A CLONE IN THE DARKTHOMAS WAS ALONETHOMAS WAS ALONEPROTEUSPROTEUSLONE SURVIVORLONE SURVIVORVELOCITY ULTRAWeekly DealsSalesTitlePlatformSale PriceRegular PriceAce Combat Infinity: Stocked Fuel (10 Units + 1 Free Unit)PS3$7.49$8.99Ace Combat Infinity: Stocked Fuel (50 Units + 10 Free Units)PS3$35.99$44.99Grand Theft Auto V: Bull Shark Cash CardPS3$4.99$9.99Grand Theft Auto V: Great White Shark Cash CardPS3$9.99$19.99Grand Theft Auto V: Megalodon Shark Cash CardPS3$49.99$99.99Grand Theft Auto V: Red Shark Cash CardPS3$1.49$2.99Grand Theft Auto V: Tiger Shark Cash CardPS3$2.49$4.99Grand Theft Auto V: Whale Shark Cash CardPS3$24.99$49.99Price ChangesTitlePlatformNew PriceOriginal PriceGrid: AutosportPS3$29.99$49.99Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing PerfectionVITA$29.99$39.99Mugen Souls ZPS3$29.99$49.99Ragnarok Odyssey AceVITA$29.99$39.99Ragnarok Odyssey AcePS3$29.99$34.99The Guided Fate ParadoxPS3$19.99$39.99The Witch And The Hundred KnightsPS3$29.99$39.99Way Of The Samurai 4PS3$19.99$29.99Click here to see all this week’s deals PlayStation Now Saints Row 4 Fighting Vipers Nights Into Dreams House of the Dead 3 Sega Bass Fishing New on Sony Entertainment NetworkMusic Unlimited John Lennon Signature Box Weezer Everything Will Be Alright In The End Tove Lo Queen of the Clouds Click here for more new releases on Music Unlimited. 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). 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Dynamic Theme ($2.99) View the full article
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    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
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    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
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    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
  12. 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
  13. 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
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    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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Commander Fury
    It’s almost Driveclub day! But before we race ridiculously expensive cars, let’s look back at the biggest PlayStation news from the last week. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is out now, and word is it’s pretty darn good. October’s PS Plus lineup got a full reveal (download ‘em all on Tuesday), Spelunky hits PS4 Tuesday, PS Vita’s got sweet, sweet themes now, and we’re teaming up with Taco Bell to give away a PS4 every 15 minutes. After our livestream of Driveclub earlier in the week, I may or may not have taken the game home and kept playing, taking only a couple breaks to run through Destiny’s Vault of Glass and weekly Nightfall Strike. Oh, and Alien Isolation launches Tuesday! I’m going to need to take some vacation time… What are you playing? I’m playing: Driveclub, Destiny, Shadow of Mordor I’m watching: Destiny streams I’m listening to: Aphex Twin (for the first time!) This Week’s Top 10 Posts Preview October’s Free Game Lineup NBA 2K15: MyPARK and PS4 Exclusives Detailed PS Vita Themes Tomorrow with System Software Update 3.30 PlayStation and Taco Bell: A Chance to Win a Limited Edition PS4 Destiny Bundle Try Battlefield 4 for Free on PS3 Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare: Legends of the Lawn Out 9/30 Which Wheels Work with Driveclub? GTA Online: The Last Team Standing Update Now Available Get $15 for Spending $100 or More on PS Store Skullgirls Encore: Eliza, PSN Avatars Out Today This Month’s Free PS Plus Games This Week’s PlayStation Store Update Most-Watched Video of the Week PlayStation Blogcast 137 View the full article
  18. Commander Fury
    Three extraordinarily different games headline this week’s new releases, filled to the brim with socially connected racing, survival horror, and world-class basketball (Can you guess which one’s which?) It’s a tremendous week of gaming at PlayStation, and it caters to all sorts of gamers. First up: DRIVECLUB. Built by the racing aficionados at Evolution Studios, DRIVECLUB hits PS4 exclusively with jaw-dropping visuals and a near-insane attention to detail. Race on tracks around the world with a bevy of meticulously modeled cars, and join up with friends in clubs to race for fame. Clamoring for something more? Survive the universe’s deadliest killer in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror that pays homage to the iconic low-fi, sci-fi series. Or hit the court in one of gaming’s most realistic basketball simulations with NBA 2K15. For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation this week, read on. And enjoy the Drop! New PlayStation Games This Week Alien: Isolation PS4, PS3 — Digital, Retail Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger. Fifteen years after the events of Alien, Ellen Ripley’s daughter, Amanda, enters a desperate battle for survival, on a mission to unravel the truth behind her mother’s disappearance. Divekick PS4 — Digital Divekick is the world’s firstâ€ever two ­button fighting game! It made a splash with the press and fighting game community for not using a stick, yet still retaining the strategic gameplay & spacing techniques used by pro fighting game players. DRIVECLUB PS4 — Digital, Retail DRIVECLUB is all about you and your friends. It’s about teamwork, it’s about everyone fighting for one another and earning rewards together in a Club — and more importantly, it’s about sharing in the sheer thrill of every race. It permanently connects you, your friends and your Club, always allowing you to share your experiences. Dust: An Elysian Tail PS4 — Digital Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond. At your disposal is the mythical Blade of Ahrah, capable of turning its wielder it into an unstoppable force of nature. Jet Car Stunts PS3, PS Vita — Digital (Cross Buy) Feel the thrill of supersonic racing, miles above the ground. Jet Car Stunts series makes its first appearance on PlayStation Network. Drive a Jet Car, a hybrid between a race car and a jet, and race your way through the most devious tracks full of jumps, loops, free falls, and sharp turns. NBA 2K15 PS4, PS3 — Digital, Retail Take your MyPLAYER on an epic journey from undrafted rookie tryout, to MVP, to NBA Hall of Famer. Park Mode lets you ball against the world’s toughest 2K competitors in cutthroat multiplayer pick-up games. Every jersey and juke is brought to life with unrivaled realism. To top it off, NBA 2K15′s music has been curated by famed producer and musician, Pharrell. Pix the Cat PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross Buy) An intense arcade game designed to boost your heart-rate! Rescue forsaken ducklings from the nested levels of the infamous GRID of INFINITY. Perfect your skills to SPEED and COMBO UP until you reach the explosive FEVER TIME! Defeat friends at home in the ARENA and compete online with the GHOST feature. Spelunky PS4 — Digital (Three Way Cross Buy) Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure. Go solo or bring up to three friends to join you in cooperative play or frantic deathmatch! Strider 2 PSone Classic — Digital The reincarnated Hiryu, youngest member of the ninja-like Striders, is tasked with stopping the evil dictator Grandmaster any way he can. Styx: Master of Shadows PS4 — Digital Embrace the shadows, reveal your past. Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe. Guide the goblin assassin Styx through the vertical and multi-layered Tower of Akenash, home to the World Tree, source of the Amber — a powerful and magical golden sap. Demos and Betas DRIVECLUB — PS Plus Demo for PS4 Spelunky — PS4 Trial The information above is subject to change without notice. View the full article
  19. Commander Fury
    How can we possibly hold ourselves over until DRIVECLUB launches next week?! How about an interview with the team behind Woah Dave! And Sid continues to rave about Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Enjoy the show. Subscribe via iTunes or RSS, or download here Stuff We Talked About Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Woah Dave! Driveclub Alien: Isolation Spelunky PS4 Shlooters / dream crossovers Extra Life PS Vita Themes Recent Episodes Episode 136: Lord of the Borderlands Episode 135: The Life Exotic Episode 134: It’s Destiny, Baby 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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    Saturday, September 27 was opening night for our A Tribute to Naughty Dog: 30 Year Anniversary show at Gallery Nucleus. We expected to have a good turnout but the response was truly unbelievable. That was the line nearly an hour before the show started. Once inside it was even crazier: We can’t express enough how awesome all our fans are and we thank everyone who visited the gallery or joined the conversation online via #NDMemories or #ND30. We asked one of the opening night attendees, a PlayStation MVP, @SanchoWest, to tell us about his experience there. Here’s what he had to say: “Art meets Art. In many ways, this sentence totally nails what Naughty Dog’s 30 Year Anniversary Art Show at Gallery Nucleus is all about. The video games we experience everyday are, in fact, interactive, artistic expressions. The visual concept art from these games hanging next to fan art within an art gallery just made a lot of sense. I wondered – why don’t other developers do this? Naughty Dog is constantly showing us that the root of great games is art. When I was at the exhibit, it was like seeing old friends again. Remembering the time spent with Nathan Drake, going through the jungles, trekking across the desert and scaling the mountains for lost loot to remembering the pain, anguish and despair I felt with Ellie in The Last of Us. A particular art piece stood out to me called “A Portrait of a Happy-Go-Lucky Girl†and it featured a woman infected by the Cordyceps virus. The artist, Matthew Woodson, captured her last human moments before turning into a “Clickerâ€. It was haunting and sorrowful. While a very powerful image, I never thought a game could inspire such wonderful art. But, give credit to Naughty Dog for welcoming this medium and championing it. I assumed that I was going to see impactful pieces and relive gaming memories. One thing I did not expect came from a The Last of Us installation. It was very simple. It was a looping video of various The Last of Us Game environments, similar to a screensaver. This is where I found myself lost; lost in the attention to detail. I was entranced with a post-apocalyptic world filled with empty buildings. Vegetation invaded concrete jungles. Buildings looked worn and tired. It was surreal and very unexpected because these feelings came from taking a brief moment to stop and reflect on images I had seen a million times while playing The Last of Us. Overall, the event was very inspiring and showed, in the abundance of fans pouring into Gallery Nucleus, and in the elated faces of the Dogs, 30 years well spent. I’m really looking forward to Naughty Dog’s future. Their recent events, like One Night Live and 30 Year Art Gallery, along with the new Naughty Dog Online store, are creating a stronger bond between us fans and the Dogs. Do yourself a favor and visit this exhibit, and experience some lasting, memorable art.†The show runs until October 12. If you want to buy some amazing fan art act now. Select pieces are still available online. Also, for a limited time, Gallery Nucleus is the only place you can get our The Art of Naughty Dog Limited Edition book as well as other cool Naughty Dog merchandise. On October 4, from 1-5pm PST, Naughty Dog artists will hold a Concept Art Workshop at the gallery for a limited audience. The following weekend, on October 12, a 3D Character Modeling Workshop featuring a character modeling demo from our artists and a 3D Printing Demo by 3D Systems will be happening from 1-5pm PST. These events are first come, first serve, so show up to the gallery early to get a seat. Hope to see you at the gallery or hear your stories about the show and our anniversary during the next few weeks. Share your thoughts with #NDMemories and/or #ND30. We’ll be re-tweeting and sharing our favorites. Onto the next 30 years! View the full article
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    Hey! This is Jakub from Grip Games, and I’m here to finally announce the release date of our upcoming game Jet Car Stunts that we have been teasing for quite some time. And it’s going to be released really soon! The PS3 and PS Vita versions are launching next week, on October 7th. They will cost $7.99 and will support cross buy. So, buying the PS3 version lets you download the PS Vita version and the other way around. The PS4 version will follow shortly. It will also have cross buy support, so if you buy the PS3 or PS Vita version now, then you’ll be able to download the PS4 version, once it arrives, for free. If you haven’t seen any of the news about the game that we posted here on PlayStation.Blog, then you should know that Jet Car Stunts is a high-speed, adrenaline-fuelled hybrid between a racing game and a platformer. You’ll control a jet-engine-enabled car and will have to race against time — and other players — on the craziest tracks you have ever seen, containing loops, falls, obstacles, and mile-long jumps. See the trailer to get an idea of what Jet Car Stunts looks like and plays like. The Jet Car Stunts series is around for a few years, but this is the first time it is coming to PSN, with new game modes, new cars, and new features, so we hope that you really like it! I will be around in the comments section, so feel free to ask me anything you would like to know about the game. Have fun! View the full article
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    Hola PlayStation Nation! Back in 2009 I took the challenge of bringing the world of PlayStation to Latin America, and began offering our gamers unforgettable experiences found nowhere else. The last 6 years have exceeded all of my expectations, and it has been my privilege to see PlayStation expand to 18 countries in Latin America, including the simultaneous launch of the most successful console in PlayStation history, PS4. But none of this would have been possible without you, the Gamers. Together we’ve shown the world that gamers in Latin America are some of the most passionate, and dedicated in the globe. Your continued enthusiasm and energy proves there has never been a better time to be part of the PlayStation family. Vive en Estado Play is more than just a brand promise. It is our mantra, and one that every member of the PlayStation team lives by. It means being adventurous, living in the moment, and being open to new opportunities. And thus the time has come for me to take on a new challenge, one that will take me to uncharted destinations, and allow me to spend more time with my family. PlayStation Latin America is a family of passionate Latin American professionals whose sole mission is to ensure that PlayStation continues being the #1 destination for gamers. But the heart of PlayStation will always be YOU, the Gamer. Thank you for your passion and support… it has been an honor to have shared the past 6 years with you. View the full article
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    As card-carrying gamers we spend an impressive amount of time impersonating champions within the games that we play. So today, the team at Extra Life is inviting you to actually be a champion for sick and injured local kids. Since 2008, Extra Lifers have raised more than $8 million dollars for 169 local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by simply binging on their favorite activity. In 2013 alone we partnered with the mighty PlayStation community to raise more than $4 million dollars. Runners run. Bikers bike. We game.Extra Life works a lot like traditional run, walk, or bike ride fundraisers. You sign up, choose a hospital to support, and gather donations from your network of friends and family. It’s at this point that the Extra Life experience begins to veer off the rails from those traditional fundraising events. Instead of showing up at a starting line, putting on a paper number, and avoiding getting trampled, Extra Lifers wake up on game day, mosey into their living rooms, and play games. Extra Life is so easy, it may be the only fundraiser you can complete in your underwear, at least legally. You’re the boss.If you’re going to lend your voice, your credibility and your time to a cause, you should always know where the money goes. With Extra Life, you know exactly where it goes, because you are the decider. There are over 170 CMN Hospitals in North America and Canada, and whether you pick the one nearest you, or a hospital that has special meaning to you that’s clear on the other side of the continent, everything you raise goes to that hospital to support them in their fight to save their pint-sized patients. We’re super flexible.Not available for a game marathon on October 25th? No worries! Do your thing on a different date that works for you. Can’t do 24 hours? Cool. Do 12. Do 2. Do what you can. It’s going to raise funds and awareness for a children’s hospital, and help save kids’ lives. Be the champion.You’ve played a champion on your console. You’ve conquered lands, wielded magical items, saved a prince or princess. Today I’m asking you to be an even more important champion, IRL. Follow this link to register for Extra Life 2014. Thank you to all of you in the PlayStation community for all you’ve done to support us in the past, and to all of you that answer the call this year. You are truly the definition of Greatness. In loving memory of Victoria Enmon. View the full article
  24. Commander Fury
    Okay, so maybe you’ve heard of Rollers of the Realm, the Pinball RPG from ATLUS and Phantom Compass; and maybe you even know that it’s going to be cross buy for PS4 and PS Vita for just $9.99. But what I’m sure you’re still unclear on is “how the heck will this game work?†Well, fortunately for you, we put together this handy little guide for the good folks at PlayStation.Blog. First, the basics: Rollers of the Realm blends the physics-based gameplay of pinball with all your favorite RPG mechanics. And we’re not joking, you have a whole party of characters that have unique abilities (in the form of pinballs, naturally). For example, your Rogue — who can steal gold from villagers or deal backstab damage on foes — is the lightest pinball in your arsenal and can be used to squeeze through tight spaces to unlock hidden areas. She also can summon her canine companion, that acts as a multiball to really clear out enemies quickly. In contrast, there is the larger, heavier, drunken Knight who is less… accurate, but can smash through boxes or other barriers to allow access to new areas on the board. Oh, and his massive size makes it easy for him to bowl over foes, and since he’s a knight, his special ability protects the gutter areas, preventing any pinball from falling. As you gain new party members in your travels, you’ll find yourself switching between them on the fly to overcome a variety of obstacles. Whether they be carefully constructed blockades, mazes requiring deft agility, or waves of foes blocking your way, picking the right pinball will be crucial to your success. Especially the healer, who can both revive fallen pinballs and repair damage to your flippers. And of course, it wouldn’t be a proper RPG without treasure chests! Each level in the Realm has a chest and a corresponding key, but acquiring their goods will test your mental acuity and mastery of physics. While it may present a challenge to unlock, each chest squirrels away some amount of gold, or even character upgrades, for those skilled enough! The Realm opens up on PS4 and PS Vita in November, 2014! View the full article
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    You’ve only got one life, use it wisely. The Last Team Standing Update introduces powerful weaponry, tactical gear, high-performance vehicles and all-new Creator features to celebrate Grand Theft Auto Online’s most high stakes mode. Today’s update features 10 new Last Team Standing Jobs spread out across Los Santos and Blaine County plus additional gameplay changes to allow for a greater range of game types and enhanced matchmaking. Take enemies down with brutal force when you equip the new Heavy Shotgun. Visit Ammu-nation to expand your arsenal with a pair of potent new firearms: the Heavy Shotgun delivers serious stopping power in close quarters, and the Marksman Rifle can drop targets from long range with lethal accuracy. Plus, suit up your team with new Outfits, along with new Masks, Tops, Pants, Bulletproof Helmets and more. The Hakuchou and Innovation lead the Furore GT here on the Great Ocean Highway. Rule the road with two new Motorcycles – the Shitzu Hakuchou sport bike and the LCC Innovation chopper. Or, for those with more sophisticated tastes, show off your elite style in the fiery Lampadati Furore GT. All new tactical gear including bullet proof helmets are now available in shops. This update also presents the launch of the Last Team Standing Creator Mode. You can now design original GTA Online Jobs in this strategic and deadly mode that pits teams against one another with no second chances. This Creator update features a new option for building even more dynamic matches across other modes – with the ability to add Rounds to Captures and Last Team Standing Jobs. Or raise the stakes by adding rounds to Rockstar Created LTS, Captures and Versus Missions. And be sure to take advantage of the new Forced Weapon setting, allowing you to limit weapons for specific options like “Snipers-Onlyâ€. View the full article

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