Commander Fury

June proved to be another great month for PlayStation gamers seeking out the latest in downloadable gaming. Our congrats go to Wizards of the Coast’s Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 for taking the top spot in June! The venerable world of Magic: The Gathering is alive and well in this year’s critically acclaimed edition. Featuring amazing artwork and easy to grasp yet deep tactical gameplay, fans summoned this download more than any other in June. On the PS Vita side, the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection proved that 25 years of Metal Gear is not nearly enough as fans downloaded this collection featuring two of Snake’s finest missions: Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3. More...

It's a stellar week to get new great content on the PlayStation Store! New PS3 Full Games, some great perks for PlayStation Plus, and anticipated PSN Releases make their way to your hands with today’s update. Designed by Kim Swift (one of the original developers of the classic game Portal) , Quantum Conundrum is an all-new first person puzzler which gives you the power to hop through different dimensions, manipulating the very physical traits of the world around you in real time on a quest to save your inventor Uncle, Professor Fitz Quadwrangle! Check out PlayStation Blog’s interview with developer Kim Swift from E3, and then download your copy of Quantum Conundrum today from the PlayStation Store. More...

Hello out there! Oh man, this is it! The time has finally come for Quantum Conundrum to be released on this, the most superb of days. The team and I are extremely excited for the game’s launch and we worked rather hard to bring our handiwork to the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> catalog. In case you have no idea what I’m excitedly prattling about, here’s the low down. So, <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/quantum-conundrum-ps3.html">Quantum Conundrum</a> is an environmental puzzle game where you have the ability to change dimensions on the fly between alternate universes existing in the same space. Gotta move the couch so you can vacuum under it? Just switch to Fluffy Dimension and that heavy couch will become an oh-so-cute pink ultra-cushy version of itself. In addition to being adorable, that couch and the whole world around you, in fact, will become ten times lighter. So you can easily pick up that couch and finish your chores with skill and alacrity—and then take a nap. Everything just looks so comfortable… In Quantum Conundrum, you play as a kid dropped on his Uncle’s doorstep by his parents for the weekend. As it so happens, your Uncle is actually a brilliant scientist and inventor, Professor Fitz Quadwrangle. During the course of the game you’ll gain access to his latest invention called the Inter-Dimensional Shift Device which will allow you to shift to four different dimensions—Fluffy, Heavy, Slow-Motion and Reverse Gravity. More...

We’re very happy to announce the return of <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psnplay2012">PlayStation PLAY</a>, our annual summer program showcasing a diverse lineup of great PSN games and special offers. PSN PLAY begins July 24 on PSN when the first game in the lineup becomes available for pre-order, and we have all the info on this summer’s offering. You may remember <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/05/psnplay/">my announcement last summer</a> that PLAY would become an annual program. Guess what? It has returned and we do have a stellar line-up of titles for you this year. We’re again offering 20% off each title for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> members for a limited time, and as a bonus this year, we’re giving you cash vouchers to redeemed on PSN for purchasing any two or more of the awesome <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psnplay2012">PSN PLAY</a> titles. Check out what you could get after buying PSN PLAY games: More...

For a small developer like <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/sidequest-studios/">SideQuest Studios</a>, it's really a special event when one of our games finally hits the store following almost two years of development. We have already received amazing feedback from players in Europe, where <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/rainbow-moon/">Rainbow Moon</a> was released a few days earlier, and we are very excited to finally bring the game to the North American <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-store/index.htm">PlayStation Store</a>. To further spark your interest, I have brand new stuff to show you today, including a new launch trailer and another episode of our development diary video series. I will also tell you more about <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/rainbow-moon-ps3.html">Rainbow Moon</a>'s main characters. In total, there are six main characters you will come across during your journey. You start your adventure with Baldren, a classic "tank and spank" fighter and the main hero of our story. Not far into the game you will meet Trisha, who has excellent bow skills and perfectly completes your party with her ranged attacks. Trisha can also slow down enemies and is a fast, nimble fighter. More...

Baseball fans - it’s that time of year again… <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2012/">Major League Baseball’s Midsummer Classic</a>, where the best and brightest will battle it out for bragging rights and home-field advantage in the World Series. To find out which team, the American League or National League, will come out on top, we’ve tapped the most authentic gaming resource available - <a href="http://www.theshownation.com/">MLB 12 The Show</a>. So, what was the outcome you ask? After simulating tomorrow night's 2012 All-Star Game, the win will go to the NL All-Stars, who will make it three in a row after a 13-year winless streak, hanging on to beat the AL by a score of 3-2 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. More...

This Wednesday, July 11th, brings a ton of summer fun to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a>. Here’s your weekly to-do list: <strong>1. Juggernaut Steampunk Adventure Pack</strong> Juggernaut Games introduces the Steampunk Adventure pack bundle that includes clothing, furniture, a companion, a clock that tells real time (using only three furniture slots) and an animated clockwork table (only two slots). Adventure awaits! <strong>2. Crystal Seashores Personal Space and Clubhouse</strong> Members of x7 were able to check out and pick up this stunning new personal space and clubhouse design last week, but it is making its public debut this Wednesday. Reminiscent of classic European estates, the Seashores Personal Space and Clubhouse evokes an Old World charm that is destined to put you at ease. More...

Today, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/dyad/">Dyad</a> was approved by the U.S. Fun and Diversion Administration to administer extreme doses of sensory stimulation. It is absorbed directly into gamers' cerebral cortex via their optical, audial and touch receptors. The game was approved for use in all patients in North America who are in possession of a PS3 console and $14.99, and who are not adversely affected by excessive synaptic activity. Research on Dyad began in 2008 in TRNT by <a href="http://gamasutra.com/view/news/34511/Interview_Dyads_Shawn_McGrath_On_Making_Games_Without_Art.php">Shawn McGrath</a>. After TRNT officials observed test subjects wholly absorbed in euphoric trances and reviewed testimonies of transcendental interactive experiences, TRNT halted development of Dyad and expelled Shawn. More...

Picture this: A Walker grabs you and leans in for a taste of flesh! You struggle against his weight but can’t quite fight him off. His rancid breath is thick in the air between you as his mouth opens for a bite. Mustering all of your strength you push just hard enough to get a few inches of separation and then… You jam the blade of your knife through his temple and he slumps to the ground at your feet amid an explosion of blood and brain! After taking a final look around, you see that no others Walkers realize you’re there. You slip out of the store and continue toward your destination. This is the world of The Walking Dead, a world where you can never feel safe because any moment may be your last. This is life, dealing with the constant threat of the Walker invasion.ion of blood and brain! After taking a final look around, you see that no others Walkers realize you’re there. You slip out of the store and continue toward your destination. More...

Joining myself and Simon on the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/littlebigplanet/">LittleBigPlanet</a> Community Team, Michael from San Diego Studios will be here to help with the community management of Sackboy’s upcoming karting adventure, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/littlebigplanet-karting/">LittleBigPlanet Karting</a>! <h4>Welcome our new LittleBigPlanet Karting Community Coordinator</h4> Michael may be better known to some of you as <a href=" http://lbp.me/u/ConfusedCartman"> ConfusedCartman</a> (Or as <a href=" Valeview05">Valeview</a> suggested should that be Confused<strong>K</strong>artman now?), the former administrator of the massively popular <a href="http://lbpcentral.com">LBPCentral.com</a> fansite. Michael will be a great asset to the community team and should be able to help you with all your LittleBigPlanet Karting needs. More...

<p style="text-align: justify;">For <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> and as a full digital download on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> this week, experience the pride and pageantry of gameday Saturday like never before. Go from high school superstar, to top college player, to head coach in Road to Glory and Dynasty modes. With a new passing system, new team-specific traditions, and the Heisman Challenge, make an impact by leading your team to the National Championship with*NCAA Football 13.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> excluisve,*Rainbow Moon is a Strategy-RPG from the makers of the hit Soldner-X franchise. Cursed by his long-time enemy, Baldren founds himself warped to Rainbow Moon. Baldren isn't only stranded in an unknown place – he has also opened a dimensional gate, out of which troops of monsters are crawling, turning this once peaceful planet into a real hell.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Also on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a>,*Quantum Conundrum arrives and*Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse is a PSone classic, both ready for download on this week's <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/the-drop/">The Drop</a>.</p> More...

I'm not typically a huge fan of watching other people play videogames; I'd rather have a controller in my hand. But that hasn't stopped me from getting sucked into watching <a href="http://evo.shoryuken.com/">EVO</a> this year. I'm a big fighting game fan, but the participants there compete at such a high level, that it can be amazing to watch. The Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, Mortal Kombat and Super Street Fighter IV finals take place later today. Click here to <a href="http://evo2012.s3.amazonaws.com/live/index.html">watch them live</a>. <strong>The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Week of July 2, 2012)</strong> <ul> <li><A HREF="http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/7/6/3141933/only-veteran-borderlands-players-can-unlock-these-borderlands-2-skins" ADD_DATE="1341718433" PRIVATE="0" TAGS="">Only veteran 'Borderlands' players can unlock these 'Borderlands 2' skins - The Verge</A></li> <li><A HREF="http://www.psnstores.com/review/review-dungeon-twister/" ADD_DATE="1341718400" PRIVATE="0" TAGS="">Review: Dungeon Twister - PSNStores</A></li> </ul> More...

This weekend marks one of my favorite times of the year: The <a href="http://evo.shoryuken.com/">EVO Championship Series</a> set in sun-drenched Las Vegas! It represents a chance for the greatest international fighting game competitors to gather and settle their differences, but it's also rapidly <em>evo</em>lving into a showcase of the future of fighting games. This year, Namco Bandai Games, Capcom, NetherRealm Studios, Atlus, and our good friends at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/superbot-entertainment/">SuperBot Entertainment</a> have gathered to give the tens of thousands of attendees some hands-on play with the next wave of fighters: <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/tekken-tag-tournament-2/">Tekken Tag Tournament 2</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/03/02/persona-4-arena-brawling-to-ps3-this-summer/">Persona 4 Arena</a>, and of course <a href="<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-all-stars-battle-royale/">PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale</a>">PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale</a> are all here and playable, months ahead of their releases. Of course, the world finals remain EVO's biggest draw -- luckily, you can watch the action live right <a href="http://evo2012.s3.amazonaws.com/live/index.html">here</a>. Who are you rooting for? More...

This weekend the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/superbot-entertainment/">SuperBot</a> team and I are here in Las Vegas at the annual <a href="http://evo.shoryuken.com/">Evolution Championship Series</a>. In addition to checking out some of the best fighting games in the community and the heated competition between the fans, we’re also here to make a very special announcement. Tonight during an Exhibition Presentation, we are excited to announce two new challengers in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-all-stars-battle-royale/">PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale</a> - Heihachi Mishima and Toro Inoue! For those of you who are here in Vegas participating in the tournaments, you can now go hands-on with these new characters at our booth in the Tournament Hall starting Saturday morning when the booth opens at 8AM. So be sure to swing by. More...

My fellow LittleBigPlanetians, I'm happy to report to you all that the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/littlebigplanet-karting/">LittleBigPlanet Karting</a> Beta will begin next Tuesday, July 10th. Those of you lucky enough to be selected will start receiving codes next week, and we will be sending out vouchers to more people as the test continues through Tuesday, July 31st, so if you haven’t registered yet, make your way over and sign up ASAP right <a href="http://us.playstation.com/lbp-karting-beta/ ">here</a>. In related news, we recently had a really amazing group of LBP creators join us for an entire week here at SCEA's San Diego Studio where they were able to get their hands dirty experimenting with LBP Karting's Create tools. I think it's safe to say that a good time was had by all, and the participants gave us invaluable feedback on some tweaks that will end up giving you all really great experience when LBP Karting hits store shelves later this year. The LBP franchise has always had a strong community element so it was great to have the people we're making the game for in our studio face to face talking through their creative ideas and processes. At the end of the day, this level of interaction helps us make a better game. More...

It's only been a few weeks since E3, and the Internet has been set ablaze with anticipation for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale! We announced new fighters Nathan Drake and Big Daddy, and that PlayStation All-Stars will have a PlayStation Vita release when it launches later this year – so you’ll be able to take the battle with you on the go, or experience cross-platform matches against your friends whether you're playing on PS3 or PS Vita. We’ve been thrilled to hear all of the great responses to the news about the game so far, and have been reading all of your questions and comments on the blogs and forums. More...

This week, the Music Unlimited service features new releases from Chris Brown and Flo Rida, as well as titles from artists including Prodigy, Mike Patton, Daughter, Doug Benson, and many more. Plus, few labels have shaped the sounds of music like Sub Pop Records, so we’re excited to bring you our brand new Sub Pop Records Premium Channel! Make sure to check it out in the Premium channels section on the Music Unlimited service. On the video side, the gang is back together and Jim, Oz, Michelle, and Stifler promise to keep the laughs coming in American Reunion. Own it today on the Video Unlimited service before it hits DVD shelves! More...

A lot of people are calling The Pinball Arcade the greatest pinball simulation ever created. At FarSight, we take great pride in our work and we take this distinction very seriously. We are focused on adding a steady stream of great pinball tables into The Pinball Arcade for both PS3 and PS Vita. It’s always a pleasure to get feedback from hardcore pinball fans telling us how much they appreciate the attention to detail we put into each table. We actually own a real, physical machine of each table, which we re-create digitally. Our studio’s rec room and half of our conference room are already full! So full, in fact, that I’ll be moving my favorite machine -- Creature from the Black Lagoon -- into my office to make room for the some others that we just bought! More...

We know fans have been hungry for more information about <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-all-stars-battle-royale/">PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale</a> after <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/E312/">E3</a>, so it’s time to deliver! We’re excited to announce that we will be participating in the annual Evolution Championship Series (<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/evo/">EVO</a>) taking place this weekend from July 6-8 at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. As PlayStation’s premier crossover fighting game, we will be participating in a number of activities throughout the weekend. If you’re going to be in town, we’d love for you stop by and join us to check out the latest and greatest from <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/playstation-all-stars-battle-royale-ps3.html">PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale</a>. First up, on Friday, July 6th, we will be showcasing the game on the main stage of the tournament hall at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time. You won’t want to miss this special presentation as we’ll be unveiling our newest All-Stars (along with a few other surprises) in a live exhibition by the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/superbot-entertainment/">SuperBot</a> team! We also invite you to join us for our panel presentation on Saturday, July 7th at 2:00 p.m. Straight from the developer, <a href="http://www.superbotentertainment.com/">Superbot Entertainment</a>, Omar Kendall, Paul Edwards, Tommy Ho, Artavan Mhkikian, Edward Ma, and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/author/dmaniago/">Daniel Maniago</a> (that’s me!) will be discussing the finer points of the game engine as well as answering fan questions. More...

As we begin the journey to the launch of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/god-of-war-ascension'>http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/god-of-war-ascension">God of War: Ascension</a> on March 12, 2013, we want to further explore all aspects of the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/god-of-war">God of War</a> universe to give you deeper insight into the creation, lore, design, and gameplay that's being poured into the game. Welcome to our first "Monsters of Ascension" feature. In God of War: Ascension, we are introducing an <a href="http://blog.godofwar.com/become-a-gladiator-of-the-gods/">epic, unprecedented multiplayer experience</a>. You will become a Champion of the Gods, but not before you encounter and conquer one of the biggest Titans seen in the entire God of War series — Polyphemus. More...

Last time we were here, Tieg (a.k.a. Matt Tieger, Game Director) talked about the epic scale of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, embodied in our riveting story, variety of gameplay, monster bots, and highlighted our very own walking city: Metroplex. In this new trailer, you'll get to see Metroplex in action! This is a treat for me personally, as I was a big Metroplex fan growing up. I recently visited my parents and even found my original Metroplex toy, which sadly looked like it had endured too many (mostly) imaginary battles, Minnesota winters and stress tests with fireworks. More...

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Commander Fury gives us an Urgent Fury: DUST (Bravo 2 Deployment) SITREP, and then talks to AkilleezMight….Season 3 winner of The Tester! <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jHggIt7jYyHrR9ab2TQ7ZLoHuLw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jHggIt7jYyHrR9ab2TQ7ZLoHuLw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jHggIt7jYyHrR9ab2TQ7ZLoHuLw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jHggIt7jYyHrR9ab2TQ7ZLoHuLw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?a=nb3bXIsyVGQ:I_ZDFGwvf24:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?a=nb3bXIsyVGQ:I_ZDFGwvf24:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/UrgentFuryUnleashed?a=nb3bXIsyVGQ:I_ZDFGwvf24: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/nb3bXIsyVGQ" height="1" width="1"/> More...

Friends of the Blog of PlayStation, ‘Tis a week -- nay, why not call it an entire month -- of celebration! Those of you who hath recently vanquished thy terrible foe known as “school†are now celebrating as much sloth and inactivity as your parental figures are willing to permit. Those of you who work for a living are looking forward to pleasant possibilities of the vacational variety, hoping some pool/beachside lounging is in your immediate future. The United States and Canada both celebrate their Independence Days. More...

With Independence Day on the horizon, we’re happy to break out some fireworks of our own to celebrate great new games and content coming to the PlayStation Store this week! Download the critically-acclaimed third person shooter Spec Ops: The Line from the PlayStation Store this week and jump into a provocative and gripping game designed to challenge players' morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations where unimaginable choices must be made. Set in a war-ravaged Dubai, you'll use the tactical squad-based Delta Force gameplay throughout a horizontally and vertically-oriented world, complete with devastating sandstorms that have serious impact on combat. More...