Commander Fury

The day has finally arrived! <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_slycooper_thievesintime_launch_02_05_13">Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time</a> goes on sale today in North America. We are so stoked with how the game came together; this is a very proud moment for the whole team! The game is available at retail, and also as a download from <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a>. You can get the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> version for $39.99, which includes the digital <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> version at no additional cost, or you can purchase the standalone PS Vita version for $29.99. We are so happy that players can finally experience the joy of Salim al Kupar's carpet ride and Tennessee Kid's Crack Shot as they follow the gang's adventure, twisting and turning through space and time. More...

Alien Breed, our new survival horror game, is due for release on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> on February 12th via PlayStation Store for $9.99, with a 20% launch discount available for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> members! Last year we celebrated the 21st anniversary of Alien Breed and brought the title to PlayStation Mobile. With the PS3 and PS Vita version we wanted to introduce more cool features, such as the ability for players to team up on either system via cross-platform play. More...

This is <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/author/bking/">Bobby King</a> from <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/farsight-studios/">FarSight Studios</a>, the makers of the <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/pinball-arcade-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_pinballarcade_twilightzone_02_05_13">Pinball Arcade</a> for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a>. We are super excited to announce that today, thanks to our fans, we’ll be releasing our re-creation of one of the greatest pinball tables ever – Twilight Zone! With the help of the pinball legend Roger Sharpe, who did the original table’s licensing deal for Williams/Bally, we were able to get the CBS-owned rights to the TV show. This deal was too expensive for us to make the numbers work, though. We would have lost money with the number of sales we were projecting. More...

A couple weeks ago, we asked you for <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=UP0006-NPUB30906_00-DS3HDDEFSNA00001">Dead Space 3</a> questions, which we'd forward along to Visceral Games for a future Q&A. Starting at 12:01AM Pacific time tonight, you'll be able to download the game on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> in North America, and it will be available at retail tomorrow, so we think now's a good time to revisit that. You mobilized and responded to our request in full force, so we had plenty to ask about when we tracked down John Calhoun, Associate Producer of Dead Space 3. When we finally caught up with him, we <del>threatened dismemberment</del> politely asked him a few of the questions you had, and he was happy to oblige. Read on to find out how <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/visceral-games/">Visceral</a> kept co-op scary, what Isaac's new locomotive abilities mean for the game, and what kinds of new horrors you'll face when Dead Space 3 launches tomorrow. More...

Twenty-five years ago, our company launched a game called Final Fantasy. It was the result of a lot of hard work and dedication. It was also the start of a franchise that would go on to capture the hearts of millions of players around the world. As we celebrate Final Fantasy’s 25th anniversary, we look back on a series that contains 14 installments, numerous spin-off games, and all sorts of merchandise. We are always impressed by the love our fans show for this franchise. To celebrate this amazing milestone in the history of Final Fantasy, we’ve put a number of Final Fantasy titles on sale on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a>. For the next two weeks, the following titles will be on sale in PlayStation Store for 50% off. More...

<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/zen-studios/">Zen Studios</a> has been making pinball games for nearly a decade now, and today is one of the most exciting pinball moments for our studio! We are extremely excited to announce that Star Wars is coming to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/zen-pinball-2/">Zen Pinball 2</a>! Zen Studios has been working closely with LucasArts to create an amazing collection of videogame pinball tables set in a galaxy far, far away! The first pack of tables include Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Beyond these exciting tables, there are seven others in production as we speak, all to be revealed as 2013 unfolds. Each table features a different iconic moment from the Star Wars universe, with interactive 3D characters and unique gameplay. If you have not yet downloaded Zen Pinball 2, it is pretty easy to do. More...

<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/metal-gear-rising-revengeance/">Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance</a> is, in essence, a best of both worlds. Combining the top-notch action expected from the over-the-top experts at <a href="http://platinumgames.com/">PlatinumGames</a> combined with the deep storytelling and rich narrative of <a href="http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/english/">Kojima Productions</a>, it plays to all its strengths. It is a return to form for some, with such classic Metal Gear appearances like Codec calls, Metal Gear Ray, High Frequency Blades and the titular character, Raiden, but infused with new elements like new villains, new allies, and the much-anticipated Blade Mode (try it out now in the <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/metal-gear-rising-revengeance-demo/cid=UP0101-NPUB90930_00-MGRDEMOLOCAL0001">demo available on PSN</a>). More...

Ah February, a month of blossoming love, the promise of spring and a massive <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a> sale from Namco Bandai Games! Starting tomorrow, Namco Bandai Games will be holding a four-week 50% off sale of selected digital games and downloadable content across the PlayStation family brand of systems. If you’ve been holding off on riding the high seas with One Piece: Pirate Warriors, unlocking the mysteries of the past in Dark Souls: Atorias of the Abyss, rolling around town in Touch My Katamari or stretching to new worlds in Noby Noby Boy, now is your chance. The sale will start Tuesday, February 5th and run until Tuesday, March 5th. The following list features the games and downloadable content featured in this month’s sale. More...

On February 10th, it will be Chinese New Year which marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake in China. To celebrate this popular festival, Sackboys and Sackgirls have just the perfect outfits to wear for this special occasion in our free Chinese New Year Costumes Pack. These wonderful oriental costumes will be released on the PlayStation Store this week and will be available for one week only, so make sure you don’t miss out on your chance to see these great costumes. To find out more about the Chinese New Year Costumes Pack and to take a look at all the other great DLC available for LittleBigPlanet, be sure to check out our <a href=" http://littlebigplanet.com/downloadable_content_items/">LittleBigPlanet Game Add-Ons Catalogue</a>. More...

For a series that’s always been at the bleeding edge of modern FPS design - both in terms of technical performance and muscular gameplay - it’s fair to say that expectations are sky high for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/killzone-mercenary/">Killzone: Mercenary</a> – the first <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> entry in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/guerilla-games/">Guerrilla</a>’s acclaimed franchise. Until <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/30/killzone-mercenary-hits-ps-vita-september-17th-new-trailer-and-screens/">last week’s reveal</a>, all the studio has shown off was a brief teaser clip at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/gamescom12/">Gamescom</a> last September. But earlier this month, in a very snowy Amsterdam, it finally took the wraps off the game, showing off big chunks of both the single and multiplayer modes. More...

Welcome to this week’s <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> update, where we’re excited to bring news that the Guardians of Middle Earth MOBA greatness will be coming free to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> for PS Plus members! If you’ve never tried this unique genre that’s taking the gaming community by storm, give Guardians of Middle Earth a download and see what all the excitement is about. While you’re at it, check out a handful of discounts on some pretty amazing games you may have missed out on for both PS3 and PS Vita. Friendly reminder: The deal is on through March 4th: purchase a one-year membership of PS Plus and get three bonus months free. Current members can stack this value on to their existing membership as well. Learn more about the offer <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/28/playstation-plus-sign-up-for-a-1-year-membership-get-3-months-free/">here</a>, or click the link below to go to the SEN online store. More...

<p style="text-align: justify;">Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time marks the franchise's biggest and most ambitious game yet with completely re-designed characters, worlds two times the size of those in previous Sly games, more vibrant and dense environments, and real-world physics allowing for a realistic gameplay experience. Staying true to the franchise's signature gameplay style of blending stealth, thievery, exploration, and combat, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time will take players on a thrilling journey around the world filled with epic boss battles, action-packed missions, engaging puzzle elements, new stealth moves and much more for both the PS3 and PS Vita.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Dead Space 3 is a Third-Person Shooter with Survival-Horror gameplay elements that challenges players to work singly, or with a friend to stop the viral/monster Necromorph outbreak. The game features the return of franchise hero, Isaac Clarke and the necessity of his weapons making abilities and precision skill in using them against in order to defeat enemies. Other game features include, drop-in/out co-op support, the additional character John Carver, evolved Necromorph enemies, a new cover system, side missions, and more. Enjoy this week's The Drop.</p> More...

Kratos made himself comfortable on PS.Blog this week, with not only an <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/02/01/from-ashes-god-of-war-ascension-live-action-trailer-explores-kratos-origins/">uncharacteristically heartfelt new trailer</a> for God of War: Ascension, but <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/31/god-of-war-ascension-legacy-bundle-includes-garnet-red-ps3/">his very own custom PS3 bundle</a>. <a href="blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/29/hitman-hd-trilogy-steps-out-of-the-shadows-and-onto-ps3/">Agent 47's earlier assignments went HD</a> on Blu-ray and PSN, DC Universe Online <a href="blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/29/dc-universe-online-home-turf-dlc-available-today/">got some new DLC</a>, we dove into <a href="blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/30/step-up-to-the-plate-mlb-13-the-show-hitting-enhancements-detailed/">some of the new enhancements</a> in this year's installment of MLB The Show, <a href="blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/30/tearaway-welcome-to-sogport/">Tearaway's new trailer</a> introduced the island of Sogport (and atoi, the game's adorable alternate protagonist), we rolled out <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/28/playstation-plus-sign-up-for-a-1-year-membership-get-3-months-free/">yet another great excuse</a> to pick up PlayStation Plus (if, for some reason, you've still been on the fence)... and we haven't even mentioned <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/29/soul-sacrifice-out-april-30th-box-art-pre-order-extras-revealed/">Soul Sacrifice</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/30/killzone-mercenary-hits-ps-vita-september-17th-new-trailer-and-screens/">Killzone: Mercenary</a> or <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/29/grand-theft-auto-vice-city-out-now-on-psn/">Vice City</a>. More...

Last Friday, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/author/cpeterson/">Cade</a> introduced our new twist on the Community Spotlight. Now it’s my turn to highlight something going on in the PlayStation Community. <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/25/this-week-in-the-playstation-community/">Last week</a> we showcased the creative and talented <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeliCosplay">moemarston</a>, but not all weeks will be related to creative fans. Sometimes we’ll get a chance to focus on those of us with a nice, healthy competitive streak. And this is one of those weeks! Starting today, and running all through the month of February, is the inaugural <a href="http://www.urgentfury.com/content.php/39-Urgent-Fury-and-FraggedNation-Present-Battle-Bowl-I-for-Call-of-Duty-Black-Ops-2">Battle Bowl</a>. Two of PlayStation’s biggest community-driven tournament sites have teamed up to bring us an epic series of tournaments called Battle Bowls. More...

Imagine that an all-knowing time traveller landed in 1986 in order to whisper the mysteries of 2013 to the startled mid-80s masses. Flying cars, powerful cell phones... a videogame sequel to Aliens? Now, 27 years after the theatrical release of James Cameron’s blockbuster, Gearbox Software is making the dream come true on PS3 this February 12th. Aliens: Colonial Marines is the sequel to Aliens that we always wanted but never got. You are a Colonial Marine sent to LV-426 to find out what happened to Ellen Ripley. If you’ve seen Aliens, you know that things with Ripley didn’t turn out so well, and you, with no idea what to expect, will find yourself entering hell, somewhere far, far away from planet Earth. More...

If you’re an ardent PlayStation fan, you’ve no doubt seen <a href=" ">the teasers</a>. Today, I’m extremely excited to share the final, full-length version of our “From Ashes†live action trailer for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games/god-of-war-ascension-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_ascension_live_trailer_02_01_13">God of War: Ascension</a>, featuring a special arrangement of Ellie Goulding’s “Hanging On.†This is just about the biggest production we’ve ever undertaken for a God of War commercial or trailer -- or for any <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> game for that matter. We are very proud of how it turned out, and we hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it. Everyone knows Kratos has anger management issues. More...

This week, we’ve added a number of new albums to the Music Unlimited service. You can get the entire download on the Sony Entertainment Network blog <a href="http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/2013/01/29/new-releases-on-the-music-unlimited-service-12913/">here</a>, here are this week’s highlights: <a href="https://music.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#album/680f8da92b5545d9b4fd4ccea90880c6/Justin_Bieber/Believe_Acoustic">Justin Bieber – Believe Acoustic</a> JBiebs has been riding a runaway train of success before he even hit 18, hitting platinum success across multiple countries and a staggering following of Beliebers who have helped him dominate most major music conversations. Amidst the whirlwind of the 2011 release of Believe, he managed to slow it down a bit and record acoustic versions of some of the album’s biggest tracks. More...

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We are getting closer to releasing Urban Trial Freestyle– and since we’ve focused on the PS3 version, we thought it was time to shed more light on the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> version. Both versions of Urban Trial Freestyle feature the same proprietary physics engine (called Elephant Engine), so in terms of being a trial biking experience, <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/" target="_blank">PS Vita</a> and <a href="http://us.playstation.com/ps3/" target="_blank">PS3</a> are quite similar. Both platforms also feature the same game modes, outfits and motorbike customization. PS Vita is a really powerful machine -- as a development team, we were able to include all the same features as those on the PS3 version. More...

As the players return to the ice for the 2012-13 hockey season, so does the latest NHL GameCenter application to give <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> users the ability to stream live out-of-market hockey games in full HD. And, just like last season, users in the United States and Canada can download the new NHL GameCenter application for free. Yup, that’s right. Even if you don’t have a subscription to <a href="https://gamecenter.nhl.com/nhlgc/secure/connect?device=playstation&cmpid=gcl-sonyps3-vanity">NHL GameCenter LIVE</a>, you can still view a wide range of NHL content through the NHL GameCenter application, including features such as post-game highlights, team schedules, standings, player stats and full NHL scoreboard. So, what do you get if you're already an NHL GameCenter LIVE subscriber? Pretty much everything an avid hockey fan can ask for. More...

We have some exciting news, fellow Spartans! In celebration of <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games/god-of-war-ascension-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_ascension_ps3_bundle_01_31_13">God of War: Ascension</a> hitting stores March 12th and to commemorate one of our most popular and epic franchises, we’re releasing a <a href="http://us.playstation.com/ps3/systems/ps3-gow-legacy-bundle.html?CMP=soc_us__hw_ascension_ps3_bundle_01_31_13">limited edition God of War: Ascension Legacy Bundle</a> for our die-hard fans! This bundle comes complete with a 500GB Garnet Red PlayStation 3 system, the entire God of War storyline including God of War: Ascension and <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/god-of-war-saga-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__gm_ascension_ps3_bundle_01_31_13">God of War Saga</a> (which includes all five of the previous games from the franchise) and a 30-day <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/?CMP=soc_us__gm_ascension_ps3_bundle_01_31_13">PlayStation Plus</a> trial membership. You can get your hands on this collector’s bundle when it hits stores on March 12th. More...

It's been a little while since we updated you on our progress making <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/tearaway/">Tearaway</a>, but that all changes today! We recently showed some new parts of the game to members of the gaming press, and their previews and coverage of that should start appearing today across the web. We introduced them to an area of the game we've been working on for quite some time, and today we'd like you to see it too! Just one of the stops you'll make as you go on your delivery adventure in the world of Tearaway is Sogport, a mysterious island marooned in a deep sea of glue, and inhabited by some very fishy folk with a fearful obsession with the island’s monstrous local wildlife. See for yourself… Last August we <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/14/media-molecules-new-project-revealed-tearaway-for-ps-vita/">introduced you to iota</a>, and today we're really excited to introduce atoi (pronounced like the French phrase a'toi - "ah-twa" ) More...

The floodgates have opened! Hands-on impressions from recent press events in Amsterdam, LA and Taipei have started appearing all over the web, and that means we can finally reveal additional details about <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/killzone-mercenary/">Killzone: Mercenary</a>. First things first -- the game is scheduled for a September 17, 2013 release in North America. We also have a brand-new trailer for you to enjoy. Killzone: Mercenary is a new first-person shooter in the Killzone series, developed specifically for the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PlayStation Vita</a> platform and powered by the stunning Killzone engine. Starting just after the ending of the original Killzone, and revisiting many of the events from the Killzone trilogy, the game puts players in the rugged combat boots of a mercenary named Arran Danner. Danner is a former UCA-soldier who has no qualms about taking on paid contracts from the ISA as well as the Helghast. More...

Hitting is such an important aspect in baseball, and it’s an area we continually strive to make as realistic as possible. Last year we introduced our True Ball Physics engine to the franchise for ultra-realistic ball physics. This year we’ve done even more work to really make this area of the game as dynamic as possible with true to life outcomes. Take a look at what we’ve done to make hitting in MLB '13 The Show more accessible to everyone. We really want to make hitting more streamlined for players. Beginner mode allows people who have never played The Show -- or have struggled with it -- to learn the fundamentals of hitting. It’s meant to teach you the basics of Plate Discipline, Pitch Recognition and Timing. This mode uses adaptive A.I. that only advances as you do. If you take longer to get the hang of hitting in The Show, you won't be forced to advance. The A.I. will only advance once you've passed a certain threshold at each level. More...

Defiance, the upcoming massive online third person shooter in development at Trion Worlds, will be available on PlayStation 3 Tuesday, April 2nd. In a mere matter of weeks, you and your friends will brave the wilds of the San Francisco Bay Area, hunting down precious arktech, taking down mutants and alien monsters, and battling with and against hundreds of other players. Not only will Defiance be available worldwide on April 2nd for gamers everywhere, our sister show on Syfy will launch the same month. Set in St. Louis, the series will chronicle the lives of humans and aliens in St. Louis. Since the show and game take place at the same time, both show and game will overlap the weeks pass. Defiance premieres Monday, April 15th at 9:00pm / 8:00pm Central. More...