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Hi everyone. At last, after more than three years of hard work, we finally get to launch Puppeteer today for PS3. It’s a true labor of love, and we can’t wait to see what you all think of it. Take a look at the launch trailer for a taste of what's to come. When I started with Puppeteer, the idea was to take a lot of inspiration from Japanese culture and mash it up into a crazy game. I really like that old look, but I'm glad we decided, as a team, to move the art direction to where we are now. Mixing both Western and Japanese influences and moving more towards a darker, grimmer fairy tale. Besides, it would have been hard to be as creative and crazy with the characters and the world if we had stuck to the original look. More...

After almost two years, four PAX showings (as well as GDC, E3, etc) it’s almost bittersweet to be finally announcing this. It was just over a year ago that we first announced this game was coming to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/" target="_blank">PSN</a>. But you can’t understand why that is until you look at what <em>really</em> went into this game... More...

Players who purchase Killzone Mercenary on PlayStation Store will receive the “Blackjack's Briefcase†pre-order bonus, which includes an in-game cash bonus and 48 hours of Double XP. (Please note that you must be online for the Double XP bonus to count.) Next Tuesday, September 17th, the offer goes away and users who purchase on PSN will only get the game. If you’re keen to go digital, take advantage before it’s too late! More...

Scrooge McDuck pogoed to the top of the PS3 charts in WayForward's HD remaster of Capcom's classic DuckTales. We saw strong debuts from Payday 2, Madden NFL 25, and Saints Row IV as well. Dragon's Crown took over the PS Vita charts last month, but Rayman Origins almost took it out (leading into this month's release of its sequel, Rayman Legends). Spelunky and The Walking Dead both launched last month and earned their spots in the top 10, as well. More...

Carnivores HD is a realistic hunting simulator that brings you to an ancient environment and lets you hunt for the most dangerous creatures that have ever existed. More...

Believe it or not, the day is finally here: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix is available for purchase! We're proud to celebrate the launch of this Kingdom Hearts game with a fantastic new launch trailer, as well as a bunch of new screenshots. For all you fans of Sony out there, the launch of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix is a proud moment for us for a number of reasons. More...

There are new Star Wars Pinball tables on the way! Star War Pinball: Balance of the Force will be available later this fall, featuring three brand new tables: Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, Starfighter Assault and a tribute table based on the notorious Darth Vader. The fate of the galaxy is in your hands! Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force will be available as DLC for Star Wars Pinball and Zen Pinball 2 on PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 and PS Vita. More...

With a small build, dainty crown, and a sword too big too wield, Aurora is an unlikely heroine for an adventure. And yet how perfect a character, and champion, for Ubisoft's upcoming JRPG tribute, Child of Light. This dazzling array of fantasy aims to open the gates to the world of JRPGs for all gamers, welcoming both long-time enthusiasts and complete newcomers. It's disarmingly beautiful, lacquered in charm, complexly elegant, and even a little haunting. It's scheduled for launch sometime in 2014, on PS3 and PS4. More...

Starring our first ever female playable assassin, Aveline de Grandpré, Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation has received a comprehensive overhaul in preparation for its debut on consoles. Aveline has quickly become a fan favorite within the Assassin’s Creed universe, and we're excited to bring her machete-swinging, poison-dart blowpiping, whip-snapping, and pistol-wielding action to a broader audience! More...

Ubisoft has revealed one of their latest projects built on UbiArt Framework -- known for its use in the marvelous Rayman games. Titled Valiant Hearts: The Great War, this puzzle adventure will follow five characters from different countries as they struggle to survive one of the most devastating events in human history: the first World War. Ubisoft Montpellier is handling development of Valiant Hearts, and aims to launch on PS3 and PS4 sometime next year. In Valiant Hearts, the five characters are drawn together by one common cause: reuniting a young German soldier with his lost love. More...

We love to see the sheer creativity of our community bursting out from the screen and LittleBigPlaye’s series of LittleBigPlanet SpeedArt videos captures this perfectly, as they show you their entire painting process when they break out their artistic skills with the PlayStation Move Paint Tool! We think that all of his speed paintings are amazing, so head on over to LittleBigPlaye’s YouTube Channel to check out the rest of his brilliant LittleBigPlanet Speedarts and if you feel that you’re a skilled Move Paint artist yourself, tweet us your creations @LittleBigPlanet because we would love to see them! More...

The PlayStation 4 launch is almost-kind-of-near-but-still-3 months-away, and we hope you’re excited for it as much as many of us are over here. If you caught word of how things went at Gamescom and PAX, we had a lot of great news and announcements -- particularly the tease of a brand new power and reveal of a new character for Infamous Second Son! Coming early next year, the team over at Sucker Punch Productions is excited to keep talking to you about the game over the next few months, and show you even more leading up to our launch. More...

Prepare to destroy some aliens -- Galaga Legions DX can be downloaded for free with Instant Game Collection access this week. This arcade classic shoot-‘em-up pits you against waves of aliens called Galaga, but they’re basically space bees (<a href=" " target="_blank">“NOOOOOO! NOT THE BEES!!!!â€</a>). <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/08/19/ps-vita-summer-select-four-new-indies-get-ps-plus-discounts/" target="_blank">PS Vita Summer Select</a> is ending this week with Dragon Fantasy Book II, the sequel to, you guessed it, Dragon Fantasy Book I. Finally, there’s a ton of Call of Duty content on sale, including Modern Ware & Black Ops bundles, so check it out. More...

This morning in Tokyo (starting at 11:00pm tonight, Pacific Time), <a href="http://www.jp.playstation.com/" target="_blank">Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia</a> is holding a press conference to make some announcements of interest to Japanese gamers. The presentation is tailored specifically for the Japan and Asian regions, and much of the news here will not necessarily be relevant for North American gamers. Nonetheless, we're happy to host a livestream of the event here in case you wanted a glimpse into what's next for PlayStation fans in the East. More...

On PS Vita this week, Killzone: Mercenary makes full use of the PS Vita’s input and graphics capabilities. It enhances the familiar dual-stick FPS control scheme with touch controls for actions such as brutal melee, and with tilt controls for accurate sniper aiming. The game even uses the powerful Killzone 3 engine to bring its massive environments and impressive set pieces to life. On PS3 Blu-ray and PSN, Puppeteer is a set in a magical puppeteer’s theatre, introducing you to a strange and fantastic world, where the environment is constantly changing. Players will enjoy a rich, dark fairytale where surprises lurk around every corner. Enjoy this week’s The Drop! More...

This was a heavy week for new releases -- <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/09/03/diablo-iii-out-today-on-ps3-with-exclusive-items/" target="_blank">Diablo III</a>, Rayman Legends, Kickbeat, Brothers and more are ready for downloadin' on PlayStation Store. Better get to it too; we're inching ever closer to Grand Theft Auto V, and PS4's November 15th launch will be upon us before we know it. More...

<strong>Subscription Links:</strong> <ul><li>Subscribe via <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/official-playstation-blogcast/id483223024?mt=2">iTunes here</a></li> <li>Subscribe via <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheOfficialPlaystationBlogcast">RSS here</a></li> <li>Download the MP3 <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/playstation/Episode_088__Beyond_the_Infamous_Shadow_Fall.mp3">here</a> on PS3, PS Vita or PC (Right-Click->Save As)</li></ul> Three directors, one show! Beyond: Two Souls director David Cage joins us to talk Beyond: Two Souls, director Nate Fox details inFAMOUS Second Son, and director Steven Ter Heide primes up Killzone: Shadow Fall in three never-before-revealed interviews. Plus: new releases for September 10th, 2013, first-time PAX attendees sound off on their favorite games, new listener letters and more! More...

Last night we brought the dark and magical theatre of Puppeteer to the streets of San Francisco. What an event! We had a great crowd joining us to see the bizarre and wondrous world of Puppeteer. Volunteers from the crowd jumped on stage to put their own spin on Kutaro’s adventure. We saw Kutaro donning multiple puppet heads and taking on General Rat and General Dog from the Moon Bear King’s army. More...

Check out what’s new on the Music Unlimited service this week! Read the highlights and browse new albums & singles below. More...

Thanks to everyone that played the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/driveclub/" target="_blank">DRIVECLUB</a> demo at Gamescom! There were some blindingly quick racers, and even though my team weren’t the fastest overall, we earned the most fame points to win the challenge. So that means that the Gamescom trailer plays out with â€Like A Boss†winning, which I’m obviously very happy about! Also, in case you were wondering, the music track is Be Here Now by Hybrid (The Qemists remix). ;-) More...

Hey, doods! Once again, it’s David from NIS America with news on the latest in our fan-favorite, strategy-RPG series, Disgaea. Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness is set to launch for PS3 on October 8th in North America. Also, for the first 30 days from the launch of Disgaea D2, a costume DLC pack for Laharl, Etna, and Flonne will be available as a free download on PlayStation Store! Isn’t that something? Now, without further ado, let’s get into all the juicy new details of Disgaea D2. More...

Today we can confirm that the Beyond: Two Souls demo will be available on Tuesday, October 1st on PlayStation Store. There will be opportunities for a few of you to get in on September 24th -- we'll be announcing those soon. More...

<ul><li>Subscribe via <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/official-playstation-blogcast/id483223024?mt=2" target="_blank">iTunes here</a> </li> <li>Subscribe via <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheOfficialPlaystationBlogcast" target="_blank">RSS here</a></li> <li>Download the MP3 <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/playstation/Episode_087__PAX_Attacks.mp3" target="_blank">here</a> on PS3, PS Vita or PC (Right-Click->Save As)</li></ul> Okay, I'll fess up. I'm late. But at least our long-awaited live PAX show is finally here, in portable (and re-listenable!) form. PlayStation Vice President of Developer and Publisher Relations Adam Boyes and Retro City Rampage creator Brian Provinciano join us to talk PAX favorites, new releases for September 3rd, and tips for breaking into gaming. More...

We’ve had a great summer at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/bungie/" target="_blank">Bungie</a>, and many of you have a been a big part of that. On the heels of your first glimpse at our new frontier, we journeyed far and wide to introduce the world to Destiny. Our adventure truly began on stage at <a href="DmoZAPDV3ew" target="_blank">PlayStation's E3 Press Conference</a>, where we revealed the gameplay that awaits you and other brave Guardians. Then, we voyaged to Germany to bring the mission to fresh eyes at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/gamescom13/" target="_blank">gamescom</a>. Every step of the way, gamers like you have been the wind at our backs. More...

One of the most striking trailers to come out of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/e313/" target="_blank">E3</a> this year was that of <a href=" " target="_blank">Transistor</a>, <a href="http://supergiantgames.com/" target="_blank">Supergiant</a>'s upcoming <a href="https://us.playstation.com/ps4/" target="_blank">PS4</a> action RPG. After watching it a few hundred times, I made it my personal mission to go hands-on with it at this year's <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/pax13/" target="_blank">PAX Prime</a> -- and after waiting in <a href=" " target="_blank">one of the longest lines at the show</a>, I did just that. More...