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<a href="https://us.playstation.com/ps4/?CMP=soc_us__gm_PS4_PSBlog_11_21_13" target="_blank">PS4</a>’s North American launch heralds the dawn of a new gaming generation, and today we’re upping the ante with an interactive event called First to Greatness. Using DualShock 4’s Share button, you’ll capture and upload videos of your conquests across 64 challenges detailed on the <a href="https://playstation.firsttogreatness.com/" target="_blank">First to Greatness</a> site (see the full list <a href="https://playstation.firsttogreatness.com/video-grid/" target="_blank">here</a>). The challenges are spread across a who’s who of PS4 launch titles. More...

It’s been less than a week since <a href="https://us.playstation.com/ps4/?CMP=soc_us__gm_PS4_PSBlog_11_21_13" target="_blank">PS4</a> launched with <a href="http://www.twitch.tv" target="_blank">Twitch</a> broadcasting functionality, and the feedback we’ve been getting from new broadcasters has been phenomenal! To help new streamers ease into the Twitch community - which is already 45 million members strong - here are some tips for first-time broadcasters. More...

<em>Subscribe via <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/official-playstation-blogcast/id483223024?mt=2" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheOfficialPlaystationBlogcast" target="_blank">RSS</a>, or <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/playstation/99_Episode_099__Best_of_a_Generation.mp3" target="_blank">download here</a></em> Today's show is momentous! With PS4 in the wild in North America, we take a look back at the best of a generation. Two PlayStation legends, Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida and Worldwide Studios America Senior Vice President Scott Rhohde, name their 10 favorite games of the PS3 generation! More...

Hi, I'm Maciej Jamrozik, the Lead Technical Artist at Techland, developer of the upcoming first-person, action survival-horror game <a href="http://us.playstation.com/ps4/games/dying-light-ps4.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_DyingLightTech_PS4_11_21_13" target="_blank">Dying Light</a>. Light and shadow play a crucial role in Dying Light. They affect not only the gameplay and its day-and-night cycle, but also the visuals. More...

VidZone is gearing up for the Holiday Season, but before we jump right into the holiday spirit we have some great music treats for you! We have awarded <strong>Justin Timberlake</strong> the coveted Artist of the Week title and we are showcasing <strong>Linkin Park’s</strong> latest remix venture. There is yet ANOTHER <strong>Miley Cyrus</strong> collaboration and a fiery new release from the <strong>Avenged Sevenfold</strong> camp. More...

We have some videos highlighting our latest game on PS Vita. Blackgate is a 2.5D Metroidvania take on the popular Batman: Arkham series. The game itself takes place three months after the events of Batman: Arkham Origins, where Batman is sent in to investigate a riot at Blackgate Prison. More...

Hey, everyone! It's Derek once again. First off, thank you for your tremendous support of <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games/spelunky-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_Spelunky_DailyChallenges_11_20_13" target="_blank">Spelunky</a> on PS3 and PS Vita. But I'm really here to talk about our first update, which is out now. Of course, every game launches with some number of bugs, and Blitworks has been working hard to fix as many of those as possible. The slowdown in certain areas of the game was probably the biggest issue, and that's been addressed. They also fixed a bug that was preventing certain Trophies from being earned. More...

With two short weeks away from the launch of <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games/gran-turismo-6-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_GT6_MercedesAMG_11_20_13" target="_blank">GT6</a>, we are excited to unveil the first Vision GT project – the Mercedes- Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo, made specifically for everyone to virtually experience on 12/6. More...

Every Tuesday, there are new games, apps and updates added to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/playstation-mobile/" target="_blank">PlayStation Mobile</a>. <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/11/19/trucks-skulls-coming-to-playstation-mobile-today/" target="_blank">Trucks and Skulls</a>, our featured game of the week, and Vacation Vexation were released this week. We also have an update to Aqua Kitty, Cytus Lambda and Forevolution. We even have price changes for Magic Planet Snack Deluxe and Brg. More...

When you log in to PlayStation Home, you'll notice a new tool. We have been hard at work to bring you the News Viewer: the one-stop-shop for the latest goings on in PlayStation Home and the PlayStation Home Community. Now you can browse the latest news, watch some trailers or see what's new in the store. If you see something you like, you can even jump straight there. More...

We're nearly there! Tearaway is out this Friday. We're really looking forward to you folks finally getting your hands <em>in</em> our new game -- it's so great to be this close. More...

Later today, the next system software update for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps4/">PlayStation 4</a> (version 1.51) will be available. With this minor required update, stability of system software has been improved. In addition, minor refinements to elements of the system UI (such as clearly indicating when a user downloads a game and a game patch at the same time) have been introduced. More...

Excited by <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/11/14/uncharted-on-ps4-the-last-of-us-left-behind-dlc-revealed/" target="_blank">The Last of Us Story DLC announcement</a> last week? Well now you can pre-order “Left Behind†so you’ll be all set when the content releases later this year. There’s also a few new games on the market to pick up like NBA Live 14 on PlayStation 4 and Need for Speed Rivals on PlayStation 3. There are plenty of other PS3 titles as well, including Contrast, Soulcalibur II HD Online, Stick It To the Man, and Young Justice: Legacy. More...

Set after the events of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker but before those of the upcoming MGS5: The Phantom Pain, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/metal-gear-solid-v-ground-zeroes/" target="_blank">MGS5: Ground Zeroes</a> gives the player total control over how, where, and when to execute espionage-focused operations. Playing as Snake, aka Big Boss, players will sneak into enemy encampments, stalk targets, interrogate enemy agents, and recover secret intel while piecing together the game’s story mission by mission. The result is an open, fluid adventure that will play out a little differently each time. More...

BandFuse: Rock Legends takes everything that was great with plastic guitar games -- addictive gameplay, the music you love, instant playability -- and makes it work for real instruments on your PS3. If you ever wanted to sing, play bass, or guitar, and wished all those hours of pressing red, red, green could translate into real music, look no further. More...

Appy Entertainment is excited to bring our award-winning physics puzzler, Trucks & Skulls, to Playstation Mobile later on today. This is a subtle game that invites you to explore your feelings and pick pretty flowers, a game that firmly positions itself at the center of the games-as-art debate, a game that... More...

The last video in our little Tearaway miniseries is all about us: Media Molecule, the studio behind Tearaway and our first game LittleBigPlanet. More...

We've been playing with the PlayStation 4 for a while, because we’ve been preparing <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-sound-shapes.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_Sound_Shapes_PS4_DLC_Art_Packs_11_19_13" target="_blank">Sound Shapes</a> for this screaming fast new machine. Sound Shapes doesn’t exactly push the hardware, but it sure looks sweet! We’ve also added new functionality with DualShock 4's touchpad, light bar, and speakers. It also takes advantage of PS4's social features, like the new Share button that allows you to easily livestream your game with friends and share vids of your levels. More...

Back in 2007 when we started to work on the first version of Farming Simulator, no one at GIANTS Software would have expected to have this huge success. This week, the success story continues with the launch of Farming Simulator in the United States. More...

Our first-ever single player DLC, <a href="http://www.thelastofus.com/leftbehind" target="_blank">The Last of Us: Left Behind</a>, was unveiled last week in New York during the PS4 launch event. If you haven’t seen the teaser, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/11/14/uncharted-on-ps4-the-last-of-us-left-behind-dlc-revealed/" target="_blank">check it out now</a>. There are some cool hints as to what kind of gameplay you’ll be seeing in the video. More...

This generation, your epic moments are meant to be shared, and the Share Button makes it easier than ever to show the world your greatness. <a href="http://us.playstation.com/ps4/games/kill-zone-ps4.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_TakeTheOath_ShadowFall_11_18_13" target="_blank">Killzone Shadow Fall</a> has evolved for the new generation, and will be exploding with stunning graphics and intense heroic moments that you can capture and share with your friends and the gaming community. More...

The good folks over at <a href="http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?82379-LBPC-Eye-Candy-%28Non-Crown-Contest%29" target="_blank">LBPCentral.com</a> recently held a competition that tasked the community with using their creative skills in either <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games/littlebigplanet-2-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_LBPUpdate_EyeCandySnapshots_11_18_13" target="_blank">LittleBigPlanet 2</a> or <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-littlebigplanet-playstation-vita.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_LBPUpdate_EyeCandySnapshots_11_18_13" target="_blank">LittleBigPlanet PS Vita</a> to create a single scene of pure, visual eye candy. More...

Wow! It has been a great week here at Zoink: years of sketching, painting, story writing, puzzle coding and voice-acting have come to an end, and this week you can all <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/stick-it-to-the-man/" target="_blank">Stick It to The Man</a> on your <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/" target="_blank">PS3</a>. And it actually looks like we did something right. Reviews are popping up all over the place and it’s looking good, actually amazingly awesome! Mostly 9 out of 10! Check out this review from <a href="http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/review/stick-it-to-the-man-review-screwing-officials-one-gag-at-a-time/" target="_blank">Official PlayStation Magazine</a>. More...

Chances are, if you picked up a <a href="https://us.playstation.com/ps4/?CMP=soc_us__gm_PS4_PSBlog_11_18_13" target="_blank">PlayStation 4</a> last week you’re still enjoying our PS4 <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/?CMP=soc_us__pn_psblog_dotcomplus_11_18_13">PlayStation Plus</a> titles, RESOGUN and Contrast, and that’s totally cool. However, if you’re anxiously waiting for your PS4 to arrive later this holiday season, we’ve got you covered with a new <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/" target="_blank">PlayStation 3</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/" target="_blank">PS Vita</a> game this week. Binary Domain, a futuristic third-person squad-based shooter, is hitting the PS3 Instant Game Collection tomorrow. Morality meets gunfire, Binary Domain’s Consequences System means you’ll need to be aware of your actions - how your squad views you can impact the game as well as how the storyline progresses. More...

We’re thrilled to announce that Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is coming to North America on March 18th, 2014. We also have a brand new trailer to show off. Want more of that nostalgic feeling rushing back? You can check out the extended version of the trailer on our official website. But ladies [...] More...