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As announced yesterday, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/03/03/playstation-network-scheduled-maintenance-on-sunday/">PSN will be in maintenance</a> for the 2nd half of the day (Pacific time). The good thing is, everything should be tip-top for Super Tuesday. No, not talking about the Republican primaries, but the release date for Mass Effect 3, four big PS Vita games, and, <a href="http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1219878p1.html">if you're a Plus subscriber</a>, Journey. Today's probably a good day to work on those single-player campaigns; I expect to see a lot of Trophies hitting Facebook when everyone syncs back up. <strong>The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Week of February 13, 2012)</strong> <ul> <li><a href="http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1219641p1.html">Journey Review - PlayStation 3 Review at IGN</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.delicious.com/redirect?url=http%3A//www.destructoid.com/talking-sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-with-sanzaru-games-223075.phtml%3Futm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2BDestructoid%2B%2528Destructoid%2529">Talking Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time with Sanzaru Games - Destructoid</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.delicious.com/redirect?url=http%3A//www.siliconera.com/2012/03/02/sumioni-demon-arts-is-only-20-in-north-america/%3Futm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bsiliconera%252FMkOc%2B%2528Siliconera%2529%26utm_content%3DGoogle%2BReader">Sumioni: Demon Arts Is Only $20 In North America - Siliconera</a></li> More...

Just typing the date "March 6th" gives me goosebumps! This Tuesday marks the release of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mass-effect-3/">Mass Effect 3</a>, the long-anticipated finale to BioWare's RPG space opera that's coming to Blu-ray <em>and</em> <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/21/mass-effect-3-available-for-psn-pre-order-today-with-exclusive-bonuses/">PSN</a>. As a series devotee, I'm dying to see how my storyline plays out, especially how it will build upon the (often poor) decisions I made in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mass-effect-2/">Mass Effect 2</a>. If you want to hear more early impressions for Mass Effect 3, listen to our discussion on the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/03/01/playstation-blogcast-014-street-fighter-x-tekken-x-journey-x-mass-effect-3/">new episode</a> of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-blogcast/">PlayStation Blogcast</a>. In other news this week, Namco Bandai Games confirmed a March 13th <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/03/02/ridge-racer-for-ps-vita-drifting-around-the-corner-on-march-13th-with-free-dlc/">US release date</a> and free DLC for Ridge Racer on PS Vita, Q-Games announced a <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/03/02/pixeljunk-4am-out-this-spring-play-it-in-sf-next-week/">Spring release date</a> for PixelJunk 4am (and a San Francisco <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/263324033747615/">community play session this Tuesday</a>)... More...

As you may recall, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/27/playstation-network-regular-scheduled-maintenance-on-thursday/">we had postponed</a> our scheduled PlayStation Network maintenance session from last Thursday to a time to be announced. It is now determined that maintenance will take place tomorrow (Sunday, March 4). This significant PSN maintenance period is expected to start at just after noon Pacific and will last for several hours, until approximately 2am Pacific on Monday, March 5. Unlike typical maintenance events, consumers who are already signed-in to PSN will be signed-out, and consumers will be unable to sign in for the duration of the maintenance window. During this time, users won’t be able to access the PlayStation Store, PlayStation Home, Account Management or play online. PSN enabled websites will not be able to service users, including this one. More...

Introducing: Long Live Play – PSN Community Spotlight: This new weekly blog series is designed to give you, the gamer, a voice in the world of PlayStation. This is your chance to tell your PlayStation story. Oh and if bragging rights from being featured on the PlayStation Blog wasn’t enough, if you’re selected, we’ll send you a voucher for a $50 credit in the PlayStation Store. We’ve created a <a href="http://community.us.playstation.com/community/playstation_network/psn_community_meets_the_ps_blog">new space in the PlayStation Community Forums</a> for members of the PSN Community to create posts on whatever they’re passionate about with PlayStation. Each new post is considered your own entry to take the spotlight. I and other members of the PS Community Mod Team will be reviewing the entries every week and pick one lucky winner to be posted every Sunday on the PlayStation Blog. More...

My fellow Ridge Racing elite, how are you? Those of you that have been following along on the PlayStation Blog know that we at NAMCO BANDAI Games have been very active here with updates on our titles for the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PlayStation Vita</a>, including <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/touch-my-katamari/">Touch My Katamari</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/shinobido-2-revenge-of-zen/">Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen</a>. But, as many of you have been asking me, what’s up with RIDGE RACER? It’s out in Japan, and my friends in Europe are already racing… but when are we finally going to get behind the wheel, and when exactly in the ‘Launch Window’ are we going to hit the road with Reiko again? WHAT’S THE DEAL!? We know, we know. Launch days and RIDGE RACER usually are one and the same, and while our friends abroad are already racing, the teams have been taking every ounce of feedback into consideration for a full-throttle launch in North America. Thankfully, today we can confirm that the game will officially become available in on March 13th for $29.99 at retail and $24.99 for digital download from the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store</a>. More...

Alright MLB The Show fans, it is time to get off the couch. This year with <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-12-the-show/">MLB 12 The Show</a>, you now can play the entire game (Pitching, Batting, Fielding, and Base running) using the PS Move motion controller. When we designed the controls, the overall goal was to make it as intuitive and natural as possible. Once you play it and become familiar with the controls, you will start to feel a natural connection between playing our game and playing baseball as if you were out on a diamond. <h3>On the Hill</h3> When we designed the pitching controls, the idea was to promote going through the actual motion of throwing a pitch. In order to do that, we decided to tie the velocity of the pitch to how far you reach back (away from the PS Eye) to set your “potential power†and how fast you swing your arm through to determine your “actual powerâ€. This way, if you try to pitch by just flicking your wrist, sure you can get the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-move/">Move</a> to recognize that speed, but since you do not pull back during the wind-up, you will not be able to use 100% of your potential power. The difference could be a 93MPH vs a 98MPH fastball. Your accuracy is tied to the on-screen pitcher’s release point. The closer you release the trigger on the Move to that release point, the more accurate the location of the pitch will be. The result is a system that feels very natural and recognizes how much effort you are putting into each pitch and recognizes a very natural release point. There is a definite feeling of satisfaction in “painting the black†that you didn’t feel before. More...

<a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/trophies/">PlayStation Network Trophies</a> have been around <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/06/30/firmware-v240-walkthrough-part-2-trophies/">since 2008</a>, engendering legions of “Trophy Hunters†(I’ve heard a other names as well). The most elusive prey for these digital treasure seekers is the Platinum Trophy. For the uninitiated, most “full size†retail games reward players who completely unlock a long list of in-game accomplishments with a Platinum Trophy attached to your PSN ID. At a glance, it’s the quickest way to suss out a fellow gamer’s skill - while anyone can rack up the bronze Trophies, most Platinums require a mix of skill and dedication. Out of the <a href="http://us.playstation.com/publictrophy/index.htm?onlinename=jeffps">2000+ trophies I’ve earned</a>, only 3 are Platinum. It’s still more than <a href="http://us.playstation.com/publictrophy/index.htm?onlinename=shumanji">Sid</a>. A few weeks ago, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-blogcast/">PlayStation Blogcast</a> listener John M. asked us: Are you able to tell us the top 5 or 10 games that have been “platinum’d†or competed 100%? More...

Just days after the official release of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/escape-plan/">Escape Plan</a> on February 22, 2012, the Fun Bits crew was invited to Lake Placid, NY to watch the <a href="http://www.fibt.com/index.php?id=561">2012 FIBT World Championship</a> (for Bobsled & Skeleton). As avid fans of the high-speed event, it was awesome to be there and witness USA-1 barreling into the finish to win Gold…with a big fat Escape Plan sticker on Steven Holcomb’s helmet. Steven Holcomb (2010 Olympic Champion and 5-time FIBT World Champion) is a total video game junkie and it was brilliant to see his massively prominent support for our “Lil†game. After receiving his <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">Vita</a> last week, he told us: “Escape Plan is awesome. It’s all about trial and error and I can definitely relate to that, as crashing at 85mph is sometimes as unforgiving as the mishaps of Lil & Laarg in this game.†More...

Heya guys, ^^/ Next week during GDC, <a href="http://pixeljunk.jp/">PixelJunk</a> is collaborating with <a href="http://super7store.com/">Super7</a> to host a FREE GDC Kickoff party in San Francisco. You can expect: <ul> <li>A public preview of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/pixeljunk-4am/">PixelJunk 4am</a> available to play for anyone not going to GDC! </li> <li>Super7’s INSERT COIN COLLECTION T-shirt range launch. </li> <li>Prizes for the 'best jam sessions' on 4am. </li> <li>Free drinks, music, giveaways & fun! </li> </ul> PixelJunk 4am Art & Music Director DJ Baiyon will be on hand to deliver a performance at 6pm to kick things off, followed by free play for everyone. Attendance is free, so if you're unable to make GDC but still want to checkout PixelJunk 4am, come down and say "Hi" to us. <strong>Where:</strong> Super7 Store, 1427 Haight St (@ Masonic) <strong>When:</strong> Tuesday March 6th @ 6pm <strong>RSVP <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/263324033747615/">here</a></strong> More...

In*preparation*for the release of Street Fighter X Tekken BradyGames is hooking you up with a sweet prize package that includes the Mad Catz Street Fighter X Tekken FightStick and on top of that an autographed copy of the Official BradyGames Strategy Guide. To get entered into the contest visit: the*BradyGames*Facebook Page Prizes: 1.There is one Grand Prize, one First Place Prize and three Second Place Prizes available to be won, as follows: * The Grand Prize winner will receive a Mad Catz Street Fighter X Tekken FightStick Pro (a choice of either Xbox360 or PS3 controller to be provided by winner when responding to winner notification), and a copy of the strategy guide published by BradyGames for the Street Fighter X Tekken game produced by Capcom Entertainment, Inc. and signed by the authors (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) = $180.00). * The Second Place Prize winner will receive a Mad Catz Street Fighter X Tekken FightPad S.D. (a choice of either Xbox360 or PS3 controller to be provided by winner when responding to winner notification), and a copy of the strategy guide for Street Fighter X Tekken signed by the authors (ARV = $60.00). * Three Second Place winners will each receive a copy of the Street Fighter X Tekken strategy guide signed by the authors (ARV = $20.00 each). Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Look, I’m just going to come out and say it: this summer, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/atlus/">ATLUS</a> is bringing <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/persona-4-arena/">Persona 4 Arena</a> to a <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PlayStation 3</a> computer entertainment system near you (and if it’s near you we’re going to go ahead and assume you own it). One of the most successful, highest-rated RPG franchises of the last few years is our very own Persona series. The two most recent games, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/persona-3-portable/">Persona 3</a> and Persona 4, were hailed for their memorable casts of characters, plots that defied many established clichés, and mechanics and visual designs that stood apart from their competitors. More...

This week, the Music Unlimited Service welcomes <a href="http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/2012/02/28/new-releases-on-the-music-unlimited-service-22812/'>http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/2012/02/28/new-releases-on-the-music-unlimited-service-22812/">new releases</a> from WZRD, Jason Mraz, Anders Parker, Jay Farrar, Will Johnson and Yim Yames, well as featured titles from Usher, The Cranberries, Carrie Underwood, Estelle, and Too $hort. Fresh off the Academy Awards, the Video Unlimited Service offers Hugo in New Releases, while Justice League: Doom and all five seasons of the classic 90’s X-Men animated series are for rent. This week’s “Own $5 Films†focuses on Thriller movies including Taxi Driver, Wild Things, District 9, Cloverfield, and the Underworld series for just 5 bucks in SD. More on this week’s update <a href="http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/2012/02/28/new-on-the-video-unlimited-service-this-week-228/'>http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/2012/02/28/new-on-the-video-unlimited-service-this-week-228/">here</a>. Finally, back by popular demand, “Theatrical Throwdown†returns! Head over to the <a href="http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/">Sony Entertainment Network Blog</a> this Sunday, March 4, at Noon Pacific to vote for the movie you want to see for 99 cents the following weekend. The initial battles pits Tower Heist vs. Drive. More...

Hello again, everybody! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm after <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/16/journey-takes-its-first-steps-this-march/">we announced the release date</a> for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/journey/">Journey</a> as March 13. It’s really the juice that has kept us going over these last three years. We're anxiously awaiting the time when we'll be able to see you all online and hear what you think of Journey. So we are bundles of nerves and energy right now! The <a href="http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1219641p1.html">first reviews</a> of the game are starting to hit, and we’re extremely excited that reviewers <a href="http://www.gamesradar.com/so-last-night-i-had-one-most-amazing-gaming-experiences-my-life-what-happened/">seem to understand</a> what we set out to achieve. To help distract us from the pre-launch jitters, we recently had a small wrap party, in the same we did for flOw and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/flower/">Flower</a> – by hosting a house party at the home of our former USC game design professor, and now friend, Tracy Fullerton. We like this kind of celebration because it’s just a friendly gathering for friends, family, and of course, Journey. More...

February has been a month flush with new information about <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/the-last-of-us/">The Last of Us</a> trickling out from a variety of websites, magazines and more that have visited the Naughty Dog studio over the past three months. One of the more in-depth looks at The Last of Us came from the US publication Game Informer, who put together a <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/p/lastofus.aspx">cover story hub</a> for all the OTHER information they managed to squeeze out of us from a very, very short visit. The most important part of their visit, to me, was that we were able to show a well-polished, nearly fifteen minute game demo of <a href="http://www.lastofus.com/agegate.html">The Last of Us</a>. The gameplay demo starts with Joel and Ellie driving down a highway congested with abandoned vehicles, eventually encountering another survivor who looks hurt and is limping towards their pickup truck. Surprisingly, Joel hits the accelerator and just before he barrels into the survivor, he pulls out a gun and shoots at Joel – missing Joel and only breaking the windshield. With this immediate threat behind them, Joel doesn’t have time to react as another survivor in the group rolls a bus downhill towards Joel and Ellie, broad siding them and sending the truck careening into a long-abandoned convenience store. More...

Show Fans - We’re proud to make claim that <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">MLB The Show</a> on <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> is the highest-rated sports game on the market for the past 4 years. With only days left before <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-12-the-show/">MLB 12 The Show</a> hits store shelves, we know many of you plan to not only pick up the PS3 version but are anxious to pick up the all-new <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> version as well. One of the most important goals for us each year is to listen to our consumers and try our best to address their concerns. Over the past several weeks, we’ve heard you loud and clear – consumers who purchase both should be rewarded with a discount - and we agree. Starting on March 6th, we’ll be offering a $20 instant discount, for anyone who purchases both MLB 12 The Show on <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> and on PS Vita, together during the same transaction at checkout. More...

This week we welcome esteemed fighting game guru <a href="http://twitter.com/sethkillian">Seth Killian</a> to the show. Capcom's Special Combat Advisor digs deep into Street Fighter x Tekken, including exclusive characters for PS3 and PS Vita, how characters are picked for the game, the very origins of Street Fighter, and how he made the transition from <a href="http://illinois.edu/">Illini</a> Philosophy professor to <a href="http://www.capcom-unity.com/s-kill">International Street Fighter Ambassador</a>. That actually happened. We also share first impressions of Journey and Mass Effect 3, as well as the most-Platinum-ed games in the history of PSN. And of course, we reveal what's coming to the PlayStation Store next week. Prepare your auditory canal - it's all on this week's PlayStation Blogcast! <blockquote><strong>Subscription Links:</strong> <ul><li>Subscribe via <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-official-playstation-blogcast/id483223024">iTunes</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/14_Episode_014__Street_Fighter_X_Tekken_X_Journey_X_Mass_Effect_3.mp3">MP3 here</a></li></ul></blockquote> More...

Earlier this week, Rey and I visited Foster City-based <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/sanzaru-games/">Sanzaru Games</a>, the developers of this fall’s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time/">Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time</a>. As the first original <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> entry in the classic PS2 thieving series, and the first to be developed outside of <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/sucker-punch/">Sucker Punch Studios</a>, Thieves in Time represents a long-awaited return to form as well as a natural entry point for series newcomers. Where <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/sly-2-band-of-thieves-ps2.html">Sly 2</a> and <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/sly-3-honor-among-thieves-ps2.html">Sly 3</a> let you slip into the roles of Sly’s partners in crime, Thieves in Time expands upon that concept by granting you control of Sly’s infamous ancestors -- the Cooper Clan members named in the hallowed pages of the <a href="http://slycooper.wikia.com/wiki/Thievius_Raccoonus">Thievius Racoonus</a>. In one chapter set in ancient Japan, I played as Riochi, Sly’s sushi-slinging ninja ancestor. Slinking past sleeping guards while searching for a special set of sushi knives, I used Riochi’s Leaping Dragon ability to soar through laser fences and other high-tech traps designed to derail the Cooper Clan’s devious destiny. More...

Good news everyone! Although we nearly got lost in our time-travelling adventures here at Lesta Studio, we finally made it to the finish line – <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/time-machine-rogue-pilot/">Time Machine: Rogue Pilot</a> will be launched in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a> in less than two weeks. You guys will get a chance to get your hands on the game on March 13, and we’re all looking forward to hearing your comments. And we’ve got more good news: Those of you who are not quite sure if our game is good enough to spend a couple of bucks on it will be able to try the game demo – it will go live along with full game on March 13th. Still not enough? How about Trophies? Time Machine: Rogue Pilot features a total of 11 Trophies, including bronze, silver, and gold. Below you will find the complete list of our Trophies. Be careful of spoilers, and please do leave your thoughts in the comments! More...

SOF Studios announced today they are currently developing “an Entertainment Industry first†*by using hand selected personnel from the world’s most elite Special Operations units. On their new webpage, SOFs shares that the characters in their untitled Tactical Shooter will be profiled from actual Army Special Operations, Army Ranger, Army Special Force and Nave SEAL veterans. We understand that more *about each member’s profile will be revealed in stages and there are hints of character visuals to be added as well. Unlike the normal process that developers follow, SOFs is planning on offering an extremely high level of transparency as the project progresses. The first step in this process is by encouraging shooter fans to head to their website and “Jump In†by filling out a profile*questionnaire. This gives Gamers a personalized voice directly with the team at SOF Studios. To help reach out to Shooter Fans, SOFs has built alliances with Long Standing Communities like The Sea Snipers, TheRealSocom.com and Urgent Fury as well as the up and coming Happy Thumbs Gaming YouTube Channel. It is alliances like this that will make this game very likely to be a*truly*Fan-Driven game. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Greetings PlayStation Nation! Today, the team at Irrational Games is proud to announce that <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/bioshock-infinite/">BioShock Infinite</a> will be released on PS3 this October 16th, 2012. Our President and Creative Director <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/iglevine">Ken Levine</a> has been talking about the game for years now and, like the rest of the Irrational Games team, he's thrilled that we can finally share the game's final release date. “After BioShock, we had a vision for a follow up that dwarfed the original in scope and ambition,†he told me. “BioShock Infinite has been our sole focus for the last four years, and we can’t wait for fans to get their hands on it.†The game will support the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-move/">PlayStation Move</a> motion controller and we'll have further details to share on how it will work soon. In addition, you will get a free copy of the original BioShock on the game’s Blu-ray Disc. In the meantime, you can visit <a href="http://irrationalgames.com/">IrrationalGames.com</a> to learn more about the game, or pre-order to ensure you get your copy on October 16th. BioShock Infinite will be available on PlayStation 3 internationally on October 19, 2012. More...

The best way to describe Binary Domain would be to say it is a third person Tactical Shooter that meets iRobot. Now keep in mind I had not really even heard about this game until I found out there was going to be a BradyGames*strategy e-guide for this title. I had the pleasure to play through Binary Domain start to finish and was pleasantly impressed by the game mechanics. The story line sends the main characters Dan Marshall and Roy Boateng on a mission for the IRTA to investigate the Amada corporation on breaking international laws by developing human-like robots. Your first mission is to meet up with your international counter parts while trying to keep a low profile, but nothing is that simple. Right away you are recognized as a threat by the enemy robot force as you have been dropped in Japan which is already in conflict between humans and robot forces. Throughout the campaign you pitted against varying opponents from basic assault shooters, Grand Lancers, Jarheads and more. There are over 30 different types of enemies to put our skills against. With over 25 weapons in the game, your standard issue SOWSAR-17 ASSAULT RIFLE SBMOD Assault Rifle is more than adequate against most of the enemies in the game you can pick up enemy weapons and even visit shop terminals to purchase weapons, ammo, health, upgrades and skill upgrades. These ATM like devices are scattered throughout the and actually stop all gameplay while you are accessing the terminals. Along the way you will find intel items called SECUR-COMs which are glowing data tablets that when obtained unlock one or more IRTA Reports. If you head over to the BradyGames YouTube channel we have teamed up with them to create a five part series walking you through picking up all 40 SECUR-COMs. Check out the first video in the series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iRun0nMT9c&hd=1 For all of you trophy hunters out there, Binary Domain rewards you with 50 different achievements scattered among the campaign and multiplayer. The game graphics and sound are amazing as I played on my Samsung LED television with surround sound. There are plenty of cinematic cut scenes throughout the campaign, but is well balanced with the amount of game play. The campaign is well laid out and keeps you on the edge of your seat as you race to find Yoji Amada, the founder of the mada*Corporation. [TABLE=class: gdmultitable] [TR=class: mtrow row-even] Concept[TD=class: mtstars][/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: mtrow row-odd] Graphics[TD=class: mtstars][/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: mtrow row-even] Sound[TD=class: mtstars][/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: mtrow row-odd] Playability[TD=class: mtstars][/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: mtrow row-even] Entertainment[TD=class: mtstars][/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: mtrow row-odd] Replay[TD=class: mtstars][/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: gdtblmuravg] [TD=colspan: 2][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Overall I give this game a 8.83 out of 10 and we are going to label Binary Domain as a sleeping giant in the shooter category for 2012. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

If you're going to go up against the world's deadliest foes you're going to need every advantage that you can get. Fortunately for you we've got inside tips on how to best tackle <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/unit-13/">Unit 13's</a> numerous missions, game types, connectivity features and more straight from developer Zipper Interactive. Over the next week, we’ll be rolling out a three-part in-depth video series to teach you everything from the core fundamentals of how to play the game to tips on how to tackle each mission type and even how to fully take advantage of Unit 13's networking features. Part 1, "How to Play", shows you what it will take to run with the best-of-the-best. It covers everything from a complete control breakdown to tactical combat strategies to Unit 13's in-depth scoring system. This is as close to a Unit 13 boot camp as you'll get. The next two videos in the series, "Game Types" and "Sharing and Competing", will be released in the near future right here on the PlayStation.Blog, so check back then for more insider tips on Unit 13. More...

Hello everybody! We’ve been hard at work since we first unveiled <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/papo-yo/">Papo & Yo</a> last summer, and the game has come a long way in the past few months. As we get ready to (finally!) show off more of the game next week at the <a href="http://www.gdconf.com/">Game Developers Conference</a> in San Francisco, I wanted to take the opportunity to tell you all a little bit about how Monster – a character very important to both the story and to me personally – has evolved since my initial concept into the Monster you see today. If you’ve been following Papo & Yo, you may remember that Monster represents my father, a man I had a difficult relationship with. To tell the story I wanted to tell – my story – I knew that this character had to show the positive aspects of the man I loved… and the negative aspects of the man I feared. This turned out to be challenging – I knew who Monster was, but not what he looked like. Luckily, I’m extremely fortunate to have friends like Nilo Rodis, a man who has worked on the art for movies ranging from Pixar titles to Star Wars, and the man who helped me find my father in Monster. More...

Yo….PlayStation Blogoshere! As most of you know, Starhawk is a frenetic 3rd person shooter with a ton of toys to play with. Its got a strong solo story campaign, deep 32 player head-to-head and even co-op! You can run, fly and drive almost anywhere you want. Its vehicular combat at its finest. The most popular [...] More...

A lot of you have been wondering about a North American release date for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/gravity-rush/">Gravity Rush</a> on PS Vita, which released to <a href="http://andriasang.com/comztk/gravity_daze_score/">great response</a> in Japan on February 9th under the name “Gravity Daze.†Today, we’re pleased to confirm that Gravity Rush will come to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> in North America on June 12th, as both a digital release on PlayStation Store and a game card at retailers nationwide. If you’re not yet familiar with this epic action-adventure game, read on for a quick overview. In the world of Gravity Rush, a futuristic world is under attack from unknown forces: So-called “gravity storms†have begun appearing in the sky, wreaking havoc while strange creatures terrorize the population. Amidst the mayhem, a young girl named Kat wakes up with a phenomenal new ability to control gravity. More...