Commander Fury

First up, we have this brand new set of Marvel Heroes Costumes to reveal to you. LittleBigPlanet always needs heroes and we have two brand new costume packs heading your way containing a whole bunch of new Marvel Heroes to help save the day! This week we will be releasing Marvel Heroes Costume Pack 5 which contains Black Bolt, Black Widow, Iron Fist, Nova and Star Lord. Not only that, we will have Marvel Heroes Costume Pack 6 containing an additional five costumes coming early in the New Year. As an extra gift to you, we have also put together the rather nifty wallpaper that you can see above, so be sure to download it right away! More...

We’re gearing up for the holiday season and in the spirit of giving, we here at PlayStation are giving you some <a href="http://us.playstation.com/holidayessentials1">great discounts</a> on more than 40 titles over the next three weeks. Each week will highlight some of the best PS3, PS Vita and PSN games available in the PlayStation Store. From the trippy music/racing hybrid of <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/dyad-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Dyad</a>, PS Vita side-scrolling puzzler <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-escape-plan.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Escape Plan</a>, sure-to-become-classics like LittleBigPlanet 2 and Rayman Origins plus plenty more, we’ve got you covered. Starting today, you can save 30%—or up to 50% for PlayStation Plus members—on the hot games below that are sure to keep you entertained long into the new year. If the lineup below isn’t enough, we’ll be refreshing this list with a whole new batch next week (12/24) and the following week (12/31), so stay tuned. More...

Hey again, PlayStation faithful! Scott here from <a href="http://www.creatstudios.com/">Creat Studios</a> to remind you all that our next <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a> game, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/labyrinth-legends/">Labyrinth Legends</a>, comes out tomorrow in North America. Everyone here is very excited to bring you our new fast-paced, quirky, addictive, hackin’ and slashin’ dungeon crawling adventure. We’ve packed tons of hidden treasure and weapons, concealed traps, tricky puzzles, mummies, zombies and monsters into those ancient tombs to give you your $9.99 worth. Enjoy spanning the globe and unearthing the buried wealth of long-lost civilizations. You’ll discover a few fun twists, such as the professor companion to your daring adventurer. He’s an important part of solving some brain teasers, but he does have a tendency to wander off into trouble. Be sure to keep an eye on him. More...

Tomorrow, we're releasing a free App to support the addition of new audio Modes for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/ps3/accessories/higher-end-stereo-headset.html">PULSE wireless stereo headset – Elite Edition</a>. To make your listening experience more dynamic, BassImpact has been added to new Modes for games, movies and music. In some instances, the sound profiles of the original movie or music scores have been adjusted to emphasize certain sounds. As you know from watching our <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/09/26/pulse-wireless-stereo-headset-elite-edition-tech-tour/">video walkthrough</a> back in September there are currently six different default audio Modes available: Game, Shooter, Racing, Fighting, Music and Movie. This new app will add five new Modes to your already enhanced audio experience. More...

In the dusty, undeveloped wastelands of Western Mudos, cantankerous townsfolk find their settlements besieged by belligerent outlaws. Along comes Stranger, a tall, dark and enigmatic bounty hunter with a critter-firing crossbow. First released in 2005, Stranger’s Wrath has been passionately upgraded in HD and is coming to the PS Vita this week. Enjoy this week [...] More...

I’m so excited that it’s almost holiday break, mainly because I might actually be able to put a dent in my backlog of games! Anyway, it’s once again time for the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/psn-spotlight/">PSN Community Spotlight</a>. For the unfamiliar, this is where PlayStation gamers tell their unique stories/experiences/thoughts, as submitted to this section in the <a href="http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/PSN-Community-Meets-the-PS-Blog/bd-p/22802">PlayStation Community Forums</a>. Those that make it all the way to the PlayStation Blog will receive a $50 PlayStation Store voucher via private message on the forums. Last week we asked for your PlayStation stories, and gamer <a href="http://us.playstation.com/publictrophy/index.htm?onlinename=resven">resven</a> wrote in to tell us about how PlayStation games inspired him to learn English. More...

As the media have started to analyze what lead up to this horrific event, the blame game on gaming has already began. National Media are already honing in on the gaming habits of the man behind the shooting. How do you feel about this? Do you think games are in the crossfires for the wrong reasons?<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?a=e7ZGKufFCQk:O4RRuhVaOlA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?a=e7ZGKufFCQk:O4RRuhVaOlA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?a=e7ZGKufFCQk:O4RRuhVaOlA:Ly1H5S7uc7A"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?d=Ly1H5S7uc7A" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UrgentFuryUnleashed/~4/e7ZGKufFCQk" height="1" width="1"/> More...

First of all our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s, families and the Newtown, CT community in the wake of events that happened yesterday morning. As the media have started to analyze what lead up to this horrific event, the blame game has already began. National Media are already honing in on the gaming habits of the man behind the shooting. While I am no expert, I can tell you as an avid gamer I am not going around planning on how to destroy a classroom of helpless children because I spend 20 to 30 hours a week playing games such as Call of Duty, Medal of Honor, and Monopoly. While I do agree that the rating system has flaws, just as it is in all entertainment, it is the parents that are responsible for following these ratings. And to be honest the parents really are not telling their kids no when it comes to a title rated M for mature such as Call of Duty. Even while at our local GameStop event here in West Texas, there were plenty of kids under 17 picking up their games with parents and guardians. Now Call of Duty sold over 500,000 copies in the first week of sales, but do we see a half million players causing a tragedy such as this? No, tragic events are not the fault of games being released, they are at the fault of the person that is holding the guns. Could there be some factors from a game that contribute to the state of mind of this person, sure it is possible. Events like this trigger a gut reaction such as Gun Control, Removing Games from Shelves, etc. It is exactly that a gut reaction. Are there changes that should be made in the aftermath of a tragedy like this? Of course, we always learn from these events and make improvements to prevent events such as these. At the end of the day as an owner and member of a Gaming Community that is heavily involved with games rated M for Mature, our community is built around a motto of “Win with Honor, Lose with Dignity†instilling sportsmanship and respect in gaming. I learned my gun skills in the Boy Scouts and US Navy, not playing a game. How do you feel about this? Do you think games are in the crossfires for the wrong reasons? View the full article

<a href="http://www.zerodarkthirty-movie.com/">Zero Dark Thirty</a> is a Sony film that chronicles one of the greatest and most secretive manhunts in history: the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. In our partnership with Zero Dark Thirty and Sony we’re bringing you two <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/medal-of-honor-warfighter-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Medal of Honor Warfighter</a> multiplayer maps based on the areas in Pakistan where Bin Laden was hunted. You’ve probably already heard about Chitral and Darra in the Single Player missions as you were looking for the Cleric in Chitral and chasing targets through the back alleys of Darra. Now we’re opening up these areas and providing more opportunity to explore them in a multiplayer setting. When deciding on these locales we really wanted to find areas that were both visually interesting, and fit within the fiction of the Medal of Honor Warfighter Universe. More...

The critics have named their favorite games of the year -- <em>now it’s your turn</em>. We’re pleased to announce the first-ever <strong>PlayStation.Blog Game of the Year Awards</strong>, a chance for PlayStation fans to select the best of the best in PlayStation gaming for 2012. Voting is easy: Click on your pick from each of the nominee lists below. Don’t see the game you want to vote for? No problem! Just <strong>write in your selection</strong> by clicking the bottom option on any of the polls. We’ll reveal your winners next Wednesday, December 19th. More...

The holidays are just around the corner, and as a thank you to PlayStation fans, we’re excited to bring back our special <a href="http://us.playstation.com/playdays/">Play Days promotion</a> we introduced last holiday. Starting today through January 12th, you will be able to save up to 60% on select PlayStation 3 accessories. PS3 offers the best place to play and experience your favorite first and third party games and now is the perfect time to collect a few accessories to give you the best gaming experience possible. This year’s Play Days promotion includes a host of PS3 accessories to enhance your gaming experience. <strong><em>PS3 audio and video accessories to enrich Blu-Ray movies and deliver the ultimate auditory experience during gameplay:</em></strong> More...

It’s been an exciting December full of fresh <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/12/09/the-last-of-us-on-ps3-may-7th-2013-pre-order-bonuses-new-trailer-revealed/">The Last of Us news</a>. If you haven’t watched our brand new <a href="http://thelastofus.com/">The Last of Us</a> <a href=" ">Story Trailer</a>, you’re missing out some huge reveals. One of these reveals is a new character seen here, Joel’s partner, Tess. Read on to learn exactly who she is. <em>A hardened survivor living in one of the last remaining quarantine zones, Tess operates in the black market of a city under martial law. Partners with Joel, they have become known within the criminal underworld for their ruthlessness. Street smart and confident, Tess is a savvy strategist and negotiator. Her ability to generate intelligent plans to secure the contraband for their trade is second to none.</em> More...

Hi <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/">PlayStation Blog</a>, this is <strong>Skander Djerbi</strong>, executive producer of the half-Japanese, half-gaijin indie production <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/games/fuel-overdose/cid=EP4349-NPEL00498_00-DISCONLYPARENT00" target="_blank">Fuel Overdose</a> for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PlayStation 3</a> on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a>. The game launches on 21st December, and a demo is available right now. <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/31/fuel-overdose-a-tactical-action-racing-game-coming-to-psn/">Our previous post</a> focused on the racing gameplay pillar. Today we will talk about the 'action' aspect of the game, introducing all the cool gameplay mechanics that you can use against your opponents to attack, defend and counter-attack. Have a look in the new trailer below. More...

This week, the Music Unlimited service features <a href="http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/2012/12/11/new-releases-on-the-music-unlimited-service-121112/">new releases</a> from Bruno Mars and Green Day, as well as Big Boi, Boys Like Girls, Lifehouse, and Masta Killa. Also, we’re excited to release our <a href="https://music.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#channel/921baaf835adeb42e040007f01002bdf/Premium">Best of 2012 Premium Channel</a>, featuring the year’s best songs, hand-picked by the Music Unlimited staff alongside the tracks that got the most plays from our subscribers in 2012. Check out the details <a href="http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/2012/12/12/new-premium-channel-best-of-2012/">here</a>. And still it’s not too late! Our limited time <a href="http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/1-year-premium-plan/">Premium Music Unlimited One Year Subscription</a> is still available to <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> members at an insanely low price of $12… that’s $1 a month and savings of over $100 a year based off the normal price of $9.99 a month. More...

As you might have heard, the apocalypse is just a few short days away -- or so say our Mayan friends. However, in the upcoming post-apocalyptic shooter for PS3, <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/metro-last-light-ps3.html">Metro: Last Light</a>, you actually may have a few more months to prepare! According to the game, the world actually ends sometime in 2013 (hope this helps you sleep better). To better equip you to survive the toxic ruins of Moscow in Metro: Last Light, we are announcing a special offer for PS3 fans who pre-order the game. Starting today, all pre-orders of Metro: Last Light will get a free upgrade to the Limited Edition, which features essential items to fully immerse you in world of the Metro. More...

<blockquote><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 <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/playstation/55_Episode_055__To_Bioshock_Infinite.mp3">MP3 here</a> on PS3, PS Vita or PC (Right-Click->Save As)</li></ul></blockquote> A lot of good discussion on this week's show, starting with a roundtable discussion of BioShock Infinite (read my recent hands-on preview <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/12/07/hands-on-bioshock-infinite-for-ps3/">here</a>) and get some insight from Irrational Games Writer Drew Holmes. Then we shift to a brief discussion of some of our favorite games of the year (stay tuned for much more next week), before delving into next week's fully loaded North American <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store</a> lineup, a bevy of Listener Queries and Player Tips, and assorted hijinx. Join us! More...

As 2012 prepares to come to a close, many of us have taken a step back to reflect on the amazing game experiences we’ve enjoyed throughout 2012. One game in particular stands out above the rest: <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/journey-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Journey</a>. Since it was announced in June two years ago, critics and fans alike have been praising Journey’s heartfelt narrative, incredibly memorable visuals and emotional score. Once it launched back in March, it quickly garnered the attention and admiration of many, ultimately resulting in three big wins at the recent 10th Annual Spike TV Video Game Awards, including Best PS3 Game, Best Independent Game and Best Original Score. In addition, Journey, still the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/03/29/journey-is-psns-fastest-selling-game-soundtrack-coming-soon/">fastest-selling PSN game of all time</a>, has earned the first-ever Grammy nomination for a video game in the Recording Academy’s 55-year history, in the category of best score soundtrack for visual media, placing us in the ranks of legendary composers John Williams and Hans Zimmer. More...

Happy Holidays, everyone! The gift giving season is upon us, but we want to make sure that you're thinking ahead -- past the impending apocalypse and on to the upcoming release of <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-sly-cooper-thieves-in-time.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time</a>! Sneaking onto <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PlayStation 3</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> February 5th, 2013, the game is packed with all sorts of Sly Sweetnessâ„¢. Not only does Sly Cooper support Cross Buy -- which gives gamers who purchase the PS3 version of the title a digital download of the PS Vita version from PlayStation Network at no additional cost -- it also includes Cross Save as well as some <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/15/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-gamescom-trailer-cross-play-details/">very cool AR functionality</a> that lets you use your PS Vita to find treasures when playing the game on your PS3. We've also shown you how <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/10/31/new-sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-costumes-showcased/">Sly's costumes</a> will allow him to complete challenging puzzles in a variety of stages throughout time. More...

<a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/littlebigplanet-karting-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">LittleBigPlanet Karting</a> is packed to the brim with opportunities to customize the way you play, from dressing up your Sackperson in the latest Sack styles to decking out your Pod with all the trappings of home. With that in mind, we’ve collected this list of handy tips and tricks that you can use to get the most out of the <a href="http://www.littlebigplanet.com/downloadable_content_items/search?category=6">huge breadth of customization options</a> available to Karting fans. Fancy yourself the creative type? Leave your own tips and tricks in the comments! <strong>Basic Customization</strong> <ul><li>Stickers and Decorations can be positioned using <strong>Left Stick</strong> and rotated / resized using <strong>Right Stick</strong>. Using the two together allows you to place them pretty much wherever you’d like – with one exception…</li> More...

If, like me, you grew up in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s it’s likely that Ron Gilbert is responsible for many of your formative gaming experiences. While at LucasArts he was responsible for a red-hot run of bona fide adventure game classics, including Maniac Mansion, Zak McKraken and the beloved Monkey Island series. In January, he returns to the fray with <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/movies/the-cave-2005.html">The Cave</a>, a delightful Sega-published 2D romp that, in true Maniac Mansion tradition, sees you picking three characters from a wildly diverse line-up of seven oddballs and descending into the titular caverns for all manner of puzzle-centric adventure. From the brief section we’ve played, it’s clear that Gilbert has lost none of his flair for fiendish puzzle design, barmy dialogue and madcap storytelling. It’s shaping up to be a charming, challenging and wonderfully eccentric title that will both delight his core fans while being accessible enough to win plenty of new ones. More...

As some of you know, the fine folks at <a href="http://www.worldwidestudios.net/santamonica">Sony Santa Monica Studio</a> recently opened their doors to members of the gaming press -- the first such "open house" event in the studio's history. In addition to experiencing hands-on time with the upcoming multiplayer beta for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/god-of-war-ascension-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">God of War: Ascension</a> and two new characters coming to <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/playstation-all-stars-battle-royale-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale</a>, journalists experienced a rare inside look at one of the most accomplished and diverse game production facilities in the world. This is a place where developers of indie titles such as <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/the-unfinished-swan-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">The Unfinished Swan</a> and <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/journey-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Journey</a> and big-budget blockbusters such as God of War and <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/starhawk-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">Starhawk</a> proudly work shoulder-to-shoulder. More...

December sees yet another awesome addition to <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/littlebigplanet-2-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">LittleBigPlanet 2</a> -- the Cross-Controller Pack -- making LittleBigPlanet 2 the first game to support this exciting new feature! But what is Cross-Controller? Well, Cross-Controller lets you to use <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> as a controller for PlayStation 3, allowing the use of PS Vita-only features, like front and rear touch, in PlayStation 3 games. More importantly, it provides a whole second screen where action can take place! This allows for an unimaginable number of new ways to play, some of which you’ll experience with the LittleBigPlanet 2 Cross-Controller Pack! In the LittleBigPlanet 2: Cross-Controller Pack, Sackboy joins up with a group of lovable Space Pirates as they race to find a valuable treasure long thought lost to the Cosmos. More...

By now, we’re all familiar with the long, twisted story of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/metal-gear-rising-revengeance/">Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance</a>. First announced in 2009 as “Metal Gear Solid: Rising,†its production was ultimately handed over to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/platinum-games/">Platinum Games</a>, the studio behind legendary action epics such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayonetta">Bayonetta</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanquish_(video_game)">Vanquish</a>. Recently we attended the Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Boot Camp, where members of the press were able to go hands-on with a nearly complete version of the final game. I won’t talk much about the story, but it’s worth noting that a several years have passed since <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/metal-gear-solid-4-guns-of-the-patriots-ps3.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12">MGS4</a>, the Patriots no longer exist, cyborg technology is within reach of all who can pay for it, and Raiden belongs to a corporation protecting a very “important†someone in Africa. More...

We’d like to let all <a href="http://us.playstation.com/">PlayStation</a> fans know that <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/">Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas</a> is coming to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store</a> as a ‘PS2 Classic’ in today’s update. That means you can revisit the cities of Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas, as well as the surrounding countryside and mountains, exactly as they appeared on the PlayStation 2 back in 2004, on your <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a>. To help you prepare we’ve raided our archives for a video called ‘<a href="http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/47151/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-now-available-for-download-on-psn-w.html">The Introduction</a>’. This 20-minute prologue video highlights the action in the days before the story in <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-ps2.html">Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas </a>begins. The Introduction is told from various characters' viewpoints, which are intertwined together to reveal the network of organized crime forces operating throughout the state of San Andreas. More...

<em>Fighting with the strength of many men, The Black Knight must battle through a dark and unusual fairy tale world to rid it of an unexpected evil.</em> Black Knight Sword is an unusual game for unusual gamers. The idea is to send ourselves back to the 90’s, lock the door, forget the outer world and enjoy the pure gameplay. This traditional side-scrolling action game will provide us with uncountable trials, failures and the joy of beating the unbeatable. It is not hard to lay back on the couch and get lost in the world of the Black Knight. Suda51 and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasshopper_Manufacture">Grasshopper Manufacture</a> did a lot with the look and feel of the game. If you still want more, turn up the speakers and be enchanted by Akira Yamaoka’s composing and sound design. Not many contemporary titles have such a unique world like Black Knight Sword. More...