Commander Fury

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...

It’s time to make your voice heard! Today, we’re excited to announce a great lineup of nominees in ten different categories for the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/gamers-choice-awards/">2012 PSN Gamers’ Choice Awards</a>. Just like last year, the Gamers’ Choice Awards put you in the driver’s seat, allowing you to decide which titles will be named the best downloadable games on <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/">PSN</a>. We’ve got six new voting categories this year, bringing the total to 10, featuring the games released in 2011 that you gave high user ratings. <strong>Starting tomorrow</strong>, head into the <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-store/index.htm">PlayStation Store</a> to cast your vote for your favorite games in nine of the 10 categories and receive a free Gamers’ Choice Awards XMB theme for each vote cast. New this year, you can also cast your vote online in one special community category, Best PSN Indie, and you’ll receive a voucher code to be redeemed in the PlayStation Store for a free exclusive XMB theme. Your votes exclusively pick the winners in every category, and your award winners go on sale. More...

We are just a few weeks away from launch and I'm here to unveil the Trophies that you can look forward to collecting during your <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/journey/">Journey</a>. In a few short weeks, you will be able to earn all 14 trophies, a few of which fans of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/thatgamecompany/">thatgamecompany</a> games will be sure to recognize. Be warned: the Trophy list below could contain spoilers! As we venture closer to the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/16/journey-takes-its-first-steps-this-march/">game’s release on March 13th</a>, we'll be bringing more news and updates, as well as sharing the insights <a href="http://www.thatgamecompany.com/">thatgamecompany</a> had in creation this one-of-a-kind interactive experience. We hope you are as excited about the upcoming release as we are, and I look forward to seeing you online! More...

Wow, here we are! <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/modnation-racers-road-trip/">ModNation Racers: Road Trip</a> is out and the feedback from gamers who’ve played the game sounds like they are loving it. Personally, I must confess to being a little more than enamored with the game and my <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PlayStation Vita</a>; so much so that I couldn’t wait any longer to get my copy of the game. I actually purchased mine at retail a week early because… well, “I’m not only the Community Manager for ModNation Racers, but I’m also a clientâ€! lol. True, but lol. I honestly don’t think you can beat the gaming value found in <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-modnation-racers.html">ModNation Racers: Road Trip</a>. For $29.99 you have in your possession well over a lifetime of great, and most importantly, fun kart racing experiences. I could go on and on singing the game’s praises ad-nauseam (too late!) but no expensive, highfalutin, big city words can describe the experience until you have the game in your hands. In our ModNation Labs research we found the term “Wow!†came closest to an accurate description. More...

<p style="text-align: justify;">The most talked about demo on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> finally arrives in its full glory and with exclusive access to Mount Fuji, when <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/27/ssx-mt-fuji-details-and-reviving-a-genre/">SSX</a> returns and performs a "front-side switch ollie" onto your <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The unique multiplayer experience of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/killzone-3/">Killzone 3</a>, sheds the single-player campaign and arrives solo onto the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Store</a>.*<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/the-drop/">PS Vita</a> demos come in fours this week, with <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/touch-my-katamari/">Touch My Katamari</a> and Reality Fighters leading the pack. And PlayStation 2 classics brings Primal to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy this week's The Drop.</p> More...

This week's stories are - surprise - all about PS Vita. Now that the first 25 launch games are out the door and in the store, it's already time to look forward to the next batch of titles. March 6th is the date you should circle on your calendar, when <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-12-the-show/">MLB 12: The Show</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/22/motorstorm-rc-comes-to-ps-vita-ps3-on-march-6th/">MotorStorm RC</a>, and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/unit-13/">Unit 13</a> ship out for the new system. That's only 9 days away, so I hope you'll have made a dent in your Vita gaming backlog by then. <strong>The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Week of February 13, 2012)</strong> <ul> <li><a href="http://vividgamer.com/2012/02/25/super-stardust-delta-review/">Super Stardust Delta Review - Vivid Gamer</a></li> <li><a href="http://vividgamer.com/2012/02/25/review-uncharted-golden-abyss/">Uncharted: Golden Abyss Review - Vivid Gamer</a></li> <li><a href="http://vita.ign.com/articles/121/1219447p1.html">Plants vs. Zombies Vita Review - PlayStation Vita Review at IGN</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.delicious.com/redirect?url=http%3A//gamerfitnation.com/2012/02/mlb-12-the-show-interview-with-cc-sabathia/">MLB 12 The Show Interview with CC Sabathia - Gamerfitnation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.delicious.com/redirect?url=http%3A//www.gamesradar.com/so-last-night-i-had-one-most-amazing-gaming-experiences-my-life-what-happened/">So last night I had one of the most amazing gaming experiences of my life - GamesRadar</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.gamesradar.com/launchies-playstation-vita-launch-awards/">The Launchies: PlayStation Vita launch awards - GamesRadar</a></li></ul> More...

Crazy week! With <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> officially in the wild, and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mass-effect-3/">Mass Effect 3</a>'s PS3 release looming just over the horizon, my free time is destined to become scarcer than Element Zero. But for now, I'm content to best Jeff and Rey's <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/13/super-stardust-delta-for-ps-vita-dlc-and-new-screens-revealed/">Super Stardust Delta</a> scores (Casual difficulty is for sissies!), crush <a href="http://blog.latam.playstation.com/author/lgrajales/">Lorenzo</a> (from the <a href="http://blog.latam.playstation.com/author/lgrajales/">Latin American Blog</a>) in Tekken 6, and continue exploring PS Vita's <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/24/ps-vita-our-9-favorite-tips/">many nooks and crannies</a>. In other news this week, we learned how the ever-intriguing Sumioni: Demon Arts will <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/23/master-ps-vitas-many-inputs-with-sumioni-demon-arts/">help you master PS Vita</a>, Evolution Studios revealed a <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/22/motorstorm-rc-comes-to-ps-vita-ps3-on-march-6th/">March 6th release date</a> for the adorable PS3 and PS Vita racer MotorStorm RC (complete with a new gameplay trailer), the PlayStation Home team revealed a way to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/22/win-a-trip-to-e3-in-playstation-home-street-fighter-x-tekken-event-weekly-update/">win a trip to E3 2012</a>, Starhawk's multiplayer beta opened wide for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/21/starhawk-beta-open-to-all-psn-users-today-get-top-tips/">all PSN users</a>, and SCEI's President and CEO Andy House shared his thoughts on PS Vita's <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/20/andy-house-interview-gearing-up-for-ps-vita/">historic launch</a>. Also, be sure to keep reading today's Recap to see some important UNCHARTED 3 multiplayer news. More...

Team warfare has been an element of great multiplayer games for a long time. But as soon as we introduced team multiplayer combat to Wheels of Destruction, we realized that players want to feel like an individual, a dynamic asset on the battlefield, which led us to creating a tried-and-true class-based system. With Wheels of [...] More...

Head over to the new <a href="http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/">Sony Entertainment Network Blog</a> today for the latest updates on new movies, music and more! This week, the Video Unlimited service adds <strong>J. Edgar</strong>, starring Leonardo Di Caprio. Plus, <strong>Justice League: Doom</strong> hits Movies a week before it’s available on DVD and Blu-ray, and find great adventure movies like <strong>Commando</strong>, <strong>Dragonball: Evolution, Top Gun, Cliffhanger, and Shooter</strong> in <em>Own $5 Films</em> . See this week’s update <a href="http://blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/2012/02/21/new-on-the-video-unlimited-service-this-week-22212-new-on-the-video-unlimited-service-this-week-22212/">here</a>. More...

If you’ve picked up <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> then you’ve probably been too busy plowing through the dense launch line-up to have spent much time browsing the Settings menu. Luckily, you don’t need to – we’ve spent plenty of time with PlayStation’s new crown jewel and we’ve put together a few favorite tips and tricks we wanted to share. Of course, this is just a start: We want your tips, too! If you’ve discovered any favorite <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/">PS Vita</a> functions, please share them in the comments for all to enjoy this weekend. <strong>1. Order in the court!</strong> By now, you've probably figured out how to move your game and app bubbles around the Home Menu by pressing and holding one using the front touchscreen, enabling you to drag it around into different frame. You can even change the background color or image by tapping the theme icon in the bottom right of each frame. Get creative and design your own background images (which you can transfer to your <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/ps-vita-2/">PS Vita</a> via <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a>) like James Gallagher from the EU PlayStation Blog did here. More...

Now that gamers are <em>livin’ la Vita loca</em> (wince), today’s episode is dedicated to tips, tricks, and interviews focused on the newest member of the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation">PlayStation</a> family. During <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita’s</a> big launch bash in New York City, our own <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/author/jrubenstein/">Jeff Rubenstein</a> caught up with SCEA President and CEO <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/author/jtretton/">Jack Tretton</a> to discuss early reactions, what’s in store for the next six months -- even Tretton’s favorite strategies for boosting his <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/hot-shots-golf/">Hot Shots Golf</a> leaderboard placement. More...

Ice Cream Anyone? The longest running franchise in Playstation history is back! After a huge announcement at E3 2010 Twisted Metal has been on everybody’s radar and wish list since then but does it live up to the franchises name? Will it satisfy your “Sweet Tooth?†Read on to find out! Singleplayer: Your wish is granted! The Twisted Metal is greatly knows for its crazy characters and ridiculous (or in TM Black’s case dark) endings and has never disappointed with them and have always been in great quantity. They did it a bit differently in this game though. Instead of the usual pluthera of characters there are only three. Sweet Tooth, Mr.Grimm, and Doll Face. Instead of being able to pick whichever character you’d like it goes in that order. To make up for it though you can choose whatever vehicle you want in each level and unlocked more and more as you progressed in the game (Sweet Tooth’s icecream truck is still my favorite though). In each level you can choose three vehicles and if one is low on health you can run to a garage and change (or find Calypso’s mobile health truck to completely restore your health). Also instead of the usual carton cutscenes they are all in live action. One of my favorite additions. The biggest change in Twisted Metal’s single player is complete destructibility. All but the largest of buildings you can completely demolish by running through them. Nuking the Statue of Liberty was an awesome moment and something I never thought I’d do in a game. Like I said earlier you have to play the characters in a certain order and each characters levels are harder than the last. I don’t mind some difficulty but there’s a fine line between difficult and throwing your controller across the room and breaking it (one level made me do it and I don’t ever rage!). Bottom line the singeplayer had a lot of good parts but it didn’t have the heart of the last games. Multiplayer: This is where this game really shines. The online area in Twisted Metal has already shown massive potential. I don’t think this multiplayer will be the type people play for around a week then go to (insert mainstream shooter here). After the patch shortly after launch has fixed almost all network issues so you should have no trouble getting into a match. The AI in single player are fun to face but it’s even better going up against your friends and fellow Twisted Metal fans. The multiplayer has a nice set of game modes set across raked and non ranked matches this multiplayer will prove its worth within minutes of play. Earning experience also unlocks special rewards in ranked matches, such as unlocking new cars, sidearms, and skin packs. And if you play enough you can even unlock augmented techniques to employ in the match. When it comes to Twisted Metal I have few complaints but the controls throw you a steep learning curve because of how different they are from any other car combat game. The lock on system is also frustrating when you are in a high speed chase and it picks the wrong target by clicking the L3 button this causes a target switch which helps but it costs you valuable seconds in a battle. Also the faster cars like Crimson Fury and Reaper will not survive long in a multiplayer match. Even though they have super speed they have next to no armor. You may be able to keep them alive for a awhile but death comes quickly to these weaker vehicles. Bottom Line: Just like its predecessor 15 years ago Twisted Metal gives gamers fast paced crazy action that any gamer will have a blast with. It has an enjoyable singleplayer and incredible multiplayer. It only falters with its story telling, and annoying lock on system. Any game that lets you turn an ice cream truck into a giant ass kicking robot deserves some respect. 8.5/10 More...

The much anticipated launch of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> is finally here, and gamers can now get their hands on the most robust handheld platform ever to enter the gaming space. The introduction of new technology often brings a multitude of questions, and while several were answered in the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/16/ps-vita-the-ultimate-faq/">PS Vita Ultimate FAQ</a>, we’re still getting additional questions related to the 3G feature set and how this “play anytime and anywhere†approach to gaming will change the way that we consume content and compete with friends via the PS Vita. Check out the following FAQ regarding the always connected 3G compatibilities of the PS Vita and how to best take advantage of the features it offers. <strong>1) How can I activate my 3G data service on my PS Vita?</strong> Activating the 3G data service doesn’t require going to an AT&T store or even being at a computer. From right on the PS Vita’s home screen, touch the icon entitled “Network Operator†to launch into the process. More...

So <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/22/playstation-vita-is-now-available-in-the-us/">PS Vita is officially out</a>! Many of you are probably holding it in your hands right now, basking in that “new system smell†and lovingly polishing that beautiful screen to a glossy sheen. I know I am! Still, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> is dauntingly new and different from what I’m used to as a gamer. The touchscreen and the rear touch pad are like strange creatures to one such as I, having played mostly <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psp/">PSP</a> titles since 2006. Even brief stints with other touchscreen devices couldn’t have hoped to prepare me for the subtle sensitivities and nuances of PS Vita – to say nothing of the way it harmoniously mixes its multi-touch functionality with traditional analog stick and button controls. As more and more PS Vita games utilize these unique features (and game designs get more and more complex and challenging in the process), learning to switch between analog controls and touchscreen actions on the fly, or learning when and how to get the most out of the rear touch pad, will become absolutely essential to your gaming survival. More...

With <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/'>http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a>’s launch week in full effect, we wanted to give <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/">PlayStation.Blog</a> readers just <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/26/shinobido-2-revenge-of-zen-to-assassinate-enemies-on-ps-vita/">one</a> <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/06/shinobido-2-developers-discuss-the-sounds-of-assassination/">more</a> <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/12/19/first-video-shinobido-2-revenge-of-zen-for-ps-vita/">slice</a> of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/shinobido-2-revenge-of-zen/">Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen</a>. Have any of you elite assassins picked up both <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/">PS Vita</a> and this stealth-action game? My good friend from Acquire, Hiroshi Watanabe, wanted to share his experiences in developing <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-shinobido-2-revenge-of-zen.html">Shinobido 2</a> for PS Vita. More...

Ladies, gentlemen, princes, and cousins – How are you enjoying the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/22/playstation-vita-is-now-available-in-the-us/">PS Vita launch today</a>? Those of you that have been following our crew over here at <a href="http://www.namcobandaigames.com/home">Namco Bandai Games</a> know that we’re out in full force on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a>, and today we’ve set forth on an all-new adventure with The King of All Cosmos himself. You can see what the critics are saying in the launch trailer below, but we think we want to hear what YOU have to think? Have you picked it up yet? Have you picked up EVERYTHING yet? Let us know, we want to hear from you! More...

Today is a very exciting day for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/">PlayStation</a>, all of our loyal fans and the entire gaming industry. The highly anticipated <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PlayStation Vita</a>, our next generation handheld gaming device, is now officially available here in the US. We celebrated this momentous occasion from coast to coast last night, kicking off at a midnight event in New York where over 1,000 members of the PlayStation Nation came to get their PS Vita units. More...

When I say that <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/borderlands/">Borderlands</a> changed my life, it's no exaggeration. It was the way that the game rewarded each and every action that got me. Every enemy I gunned down, every chest I opened brought a feeling of accomplishment and progression. So when I had the opportunity to join the team at <a href="https://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/gearbox-software/">Gearbox Software</a>, I moved halfway across the country without a moment’s hesitation. Ever since, I’ve been seeing things that amaze me, things I know our fans will absolutely love. Things I haven't been able to talk about... until today. Because today, we're blowing the lid off of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/borderlands-2/">Borderlands 2</a>. We've got a new trailer, and if you haven't already skimmed down and hit Play, let me tell you what you're in for. More...

It's a fantastic day for <a href="http://www.funbits.com/">Fun Bits Interactive</a> and our good friends at S<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/13/escape-plan-a-touching-adventure-for-ps-vita-escape-plan-a-touching-adventure-for-ps-vita/">CEA Santa Monica Studio</a> as we celebrate the official launch of PS Vita with a brand-new launch trailer for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/escape-plan/">Escape Plan</a>. Check it out below! We also want to take this opportunity to thank all the lucky people who grabbed the game last week for the pre-order bundle release on Feb 14th. So far, the response has been fantastic and we really appreciate your support for the game! More...

<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/motorstorm-rc/">MotorStorm RC</a> has very humble beginnings. It started out as a simple concept we were playing around with during lunch times, a pet project to challenge each other to set the fastest times, originally using post-its on the wall as a low-fi leaderboard! Through a lot of love, care, and attention, MotorStorm RC has been transformed into the most exciting and addictive racing game we’ve ever created. It gives me great pleasure to finally be able to share that experience with you all -- MotorStorm RC will be available on March 6th for both <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> from the North American PlayStation Store. More...

Today marks one of the biggest content releases in the history of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a>, and we’re inviting you to come in and experience all the gaming glory for yourself. From the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/street-fighter-x-tekken/">Street Fighter x Tekken</a> Total Game Integration Event (where you can unlock a ton of exclusive SFxTK virtual items and bonus content in the game) to the brand new Wardrobe Wars (where you can enter to win a trip to E3 2012), this week’s update is simply not to be missed. To get you started, here are the top 10 raddest, baddest, most awesomest things going on in PlayStation Home right now: <h4>1. Street Fighter x Tekken</h4> Square off against friends and foes alike in PlayStation Home's 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! Learn more about these boosters <a href="http://iplaywinner.com/news/2011/12/14/sfxt-gem-preview-who-needs-esports-when-you-have-gems.html">HERE</a>. More...

With the official launch of PS Vita at hand, we're augmenting last week's PS Store launch on PS Vita with another stellar update as well as some new PS3 Full Games, world class demos and one pre-order opportunity you won't want to miss. To start, one of the biggest games of the year is coming straight to PSN, the same day it’s available at retail. <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/21/mass-effect-3-available-for-psn-pre-order-today-with-exclusive-bonuses/">Mass Effect 3 will be available to download on March 6th</a> and to celebrate, we’ve partnered with EA to bring you a special pre-order on the PlayStation Store. Pre-order on the PlayStation Store now and get the M-55 Argus Assault Rifle and the Mass Effect 3 - Take Earth Back Theme. More...

Last week’s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/twisted-metal/">Twisted Metal</a> inspired episode of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/the-tester/">The Tester 3</a> really pushed our gamers as the two teams scrambled to build a replica of Sweet Tooth’s ice cream truck under the intense scrutiny of David Jaffe. If you missed it, catch the full episode right <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/shows-and-tv-series/thetester/episode/2012-thetester-episode-2.html">here</a>! Week 3 tests their ability to overcome obstacles and stay focused in a challenge inspired by <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-golden-abyss/">UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss</a> for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a>. Golden Abyss’ creative director <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/author/jgarvin/">John Garvin</a> visits from Sony Bend Studio to evaluate each team’s performance in the most demanding challenge of the season thus far. And this week, the winning team gets to spend some quality time with Nathan Drake himself, Nolan North. But the fun and games abruptly end during this week’s intense elimination. More...

It’s been one week since our <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mass-effect-3/">Mass Effect 3</a> demo became available and everyone at BioWare is incredibly pleased with the response. If you haven’t already checked out our <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/demos/mass-effect-3-demo.html">single-player and multiplayer demos</a> (the latter is completely spoiler free and a bit addicting!), I suggest you try them to see what all the fuss is about. Our development team worked hard to ensure that Mass Effect 3 is available at the same time for PS3 as it is for other platforms, a development milestone we’re happy to celebrate with the PlayStation community! Today, I want to let you know about an exclusive offer for anyone who pre-orders Mass Effect 3 via the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a>. When the PlayStation Store updates later this afternoon, you’ll be able to pre-order to download a digital copy of the game (available 3/6 in the US) and receive the M55 Argus rifle to complement your in-game experience. More...

Hello again, PlayStation.Blog fans! I know it’s been over a year since we last spoke, and I am sorry about that. I’ve just been really busy and haven’t had time to write, and I swear I have not been cheating on you with the Xbox blog or anything. Anyway, now that the awkwardness is out of the way and we’re friends again, I am here to tell you that I have another exciting announcement for you! <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/plants-vs-zombies/">Plants Vs Zombies</a> is coming to your brand-spankin’ new <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">PS Vita</a> today! Yay! If you have never played our action-puzzler -- that pits a horde of horticultural heroes against a mob of fetid, undead, brain-eating zombies – there is no better time than now. The PS Vita version is darn near the most perfect version of Plants Vs Zombies yet, taking advantage of the handheld console’s touchscreen and internal motion sensors. And if you have played it before, well, why not play it again? Think of it as training for the real zombie apocalypse, which, not to be too much of a bummer here, could be coming any day now. Why be one of the unfortunate ones who end up in some undead guy’s brain sandwich? Do the responsible thing and prepare now with our game! Your loved ones will thank you later. More...