Commander Fury

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...

<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/wipeout/">WipEout 2048</a> on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> takes us 36 years into the future, offering a glimpse at the birth of anti-grav racing -- a fictional sport that has become synonymous with PlayStation. Take a look at our new trailer and pay close attention at the start for an impression of what two WipEout ships squaring up on the streets of modern Britain might look like. In keeping with the theme, here are a few words from Mick Hocking, Vice President for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/liverpool-studio/">Liverpool</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/evolution-studios/">Evolution</a> and London studios, on where he thinks gaming will be in 2048. Mick is largely responsible for the creation and development of such series as WipEout, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/motorstorm-rc/">MotorStorm</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/singstar/">SingStar</a>, and is well placed discuss where we have been and, crucially, where we are heading. More...

This week we’ve got great new PSN experiences to highlight, including new PSN Games, a great new way to access a killer multiplayer experience, and the return of a cult classic. This week also marks the start of the <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/gamers-choice-awards/">2012 Gamers’ Choice Awards</a>! Vote on your favorite PSN releases from 2011 by going to the PlayStation Store and select your favorite from each category. Each of the nominees were selected based on their ratings from you, the players. Voting is open for one week. Then next week, the winners of each category will go on sale. The power is in your hands; <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/gamers-choice-awards/">vote now</a>! Vote at <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/gamers-choice-awards/">psngamerschoiceawards.com</a> to select your favorite PSN Indie. Then check out the rest of the nominees on the PlayStation Store. More...

Welcome to winter. It's snowing in Fargo today and the northeast is about to get some of that white stuff too. But I hear Italy is lovely this time of year. Wouldn't you rather be seaside in some adorable little European villa? Picture it: Sitting in a small bistro, overlooking the sea, sipping something delicious...why, it's a little slice of paradise. Then you hear the WHUPWHUPWHUP of rotors overhead, and your exquisite view is obscured by smoke from a nearby grenade. Sorry, pal, you're not on vacation – you're in the thick of the conflict, because you're in Piazza, one of the two new <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3/">Modern Warfare 3</a> multiplayer maps that are reaching <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/11/08/call-of-duty-elite-ps3-walkthrough/">Call of Duty Elite</a> premium members today via the PlayStation Network. Now it's a little slice of paramilitary paradise. More...

Last week on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/the-tester/">The Tester 3</a>, we saw the gamers endure a rigorous challenge inspired by <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-golden-abyss/">UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss</a>. Their ability to overcome a demanding obstacle course and quickly adapt was tested. Nolan North also came by the PlayStation Loft to show off his new PS Vita title, and an unexpected double elimination caught everybody by surprise. If you missed it, watch it right <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/shows-and-tv-series/thetester/episode/2012-thetester-episode-3.html">here</a>. This week, the fight literally begins with <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/street-fighter-x-tekken/">Street Fighter X Tekken</a>. Not only will we see head-to-head competition in the upcoming new game, but each gamer’s creativity will be tested when they must create new game characters and choreograph fight scenes for guest panelist, Capcom Special Combat Advisor, Seth Killian. More...

In this edition of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/pulse/">Pulse</a> presented by PlayStation Network, host Christina Lee sets her sights on the first FPS for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/unit-13/">Unit 13</a>. With 36 tactical missions and nine high-value target battles, it’s the perfect showcase for PS Vita’s precise dual analog sticks. Other PS Vita previews include must-play sports titles <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-12-the-show/">MLB 12 The Show</a>, incorporating front/rear touch controls and cross platform play, and Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational. With <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mass-effect-3/">Mass Effect 3</a> dropping next week, this week’s Pulse also shows off the unique in-game Argus rifle and exclusive PS3 theme available for those who pre-order from PlayStation Store. Other “Only on PlayStation†content shown in this episode include a look at SSX’s Mt Fuji mountain and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/street-fighter-x-tekken/">Street Fighter X Tekken’s</a> exclusive character Cole MacGrath. More...

To celebrate <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/killzone-3/">Killzone 3</a>’s first anniversary, we’re releasing a standalone version of the game’s online component on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store</a> today. Dubbed “Killzone 3 Multiplayer,†it includes the Guerrilla Warfare, Warzone, and Operations game modes, as well as the original Killzone 3 maps and <em>all</em> Killzone 3 DLC maps. Best of all, it’s free to try – you can play any of the maps and modes until you reach the rank of Sergeant I. If you want to keep playing, attain higher ranks, and earn any of Killzone 3 Multiplayer’s four exclusive new Trophies, you can unlock the full version for only $15. Doing so will net you a 24-hour double XP bonus, three free unlock points, the ability to set up clans and custom games, and access to the Botzone mode to help hone your combat skills. More...

<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a> will undergo a significant maintenance period on Thursday, March 1st. Maintenance is expected to start at just after 8:00 am Pacific and will last for several hours, until approximately 10pm Pacific. Unlike typical maintenance events, consumers who are already signed-in to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> 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 <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/playstation-network/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a>, Account Management or play online. PSN enabled websites will not be able to service users, including this one. Please stay tuned to the <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/playstation">PlayStation Twitter feed</a> for a notice when PSN is fully back online. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. More...

We have another massive update coming your way this Wednesday, February 29th in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a>. From new challenges and rewards in the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/street-fighter-x-tekken/">Street Fighter x Tekken</a> Total Game Integration Event to free movies in the LOOT EOD to the awesome Iron Fusion Samurai and Geisha costumes to a special sweepstakes where you can win a trip to E3 2012 for you and a friend, this is a mandatory update for every <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PlayStation 3</a> gamer. Don’t believe me? Here are all the reasons you could possibly need to log in to PlayStation Home this week: <strong>Street Fighter X Tekken</strong> – New challenges and rewards await you this week in our exclusive Street Fighter X Tekken Total Game Integration event. For the first time in Home history, you can brawl using your avatars! Complete all 10 challenges to unlock Ryu and Kazuya costumes, which will allow you to throw fireballs and perform custom jump kick attacks. And if you pre-order Street Fighter X Tekken from Home you'll even receive the Boost Gem Trial Pack 1 bundle, which increases your Vitality, Defense and Cross Gauge meter build-up speed in Street Fighter X Tekken! More...

Primal grew from a warm, happy, and long-lost place where we were insanely fortunate enough to have an amazing team, an exciting new platform to build for (<a href="http://us.playstation.com/ps2/">PlayStation 2</a>!), and the freedom to make the game we wanted to make. Core influences were some of the awesome TV shows of the day: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Dark Angel to name the foremost. We wanted to build a game that captured the vibe of these shows whilst also showing off some of the cool technical and artistic things we thought we could achieve with the (then) new <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/ps2/">PS2</a>. The premise was a classic: pretty girl meets gargoyle, explores demon worlds, acquires demonic powers, and (spoiler!) has to kill her boyfriend to save the universe. We were lucky to hook up with our dream voice cast to bring these characters to life - Hudson Leick (best known from the Xena: Warrior Princess) and the fantastic and sadly missed Andreas Katsulas (whose work on Babylon 5 I so admired). Together they brought a truly unusual warmth to our main characters that stood out at the time, and remains quite special even to this day. More...