Commander Fury

Originally written by: *Sebastian Moss BF3*wasn’t only*a success in the UK, where it outsold all previous*Battlefields*combined, but worldwide sales beat out other EA powerhouses like FIFA and Madden. EA proudly announced that BF3 sold-through (that’s actual sales, not just shipped figures) 5 million units globally, based on internal estimates, making it the fastest-selling game in the publisher’s 29 year history. It’s also important to note that, while*Battlefieldreleased on Tuesday in the US, it released later in most of the rest of the world, meaning that the game was available to purchase for less time. Since launch*Battlefield 3*players executed 73M savior kills, 48M revives and destroyed 67M vehicles. Patrick Soderlund, Executive Vice President of the EA Games Label, said: From Tokyo to Los Angeles, Sydney to London, millions of fans have been playing all weekend long — we are overwhelmed by the global response to Battlefield 3. It is extremely gratifying to deliver an entertainment experience that delights our fans, and to have the opportunity to introduce new people to the franchise. Already, we are seeing unprecedented play times and online activity which is very rewarding. This launch solidifies Battlefield as a leading entertainment brand. In comparison,*Call of Duty: Black Ops*sold nearly 5.5 million copies in 24 hours. More...

First, we wanted to let you now that you can now watch <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/pulse/">PULSE</a> right on the "What's New" section of the XMB. Check it out later today when the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store</a> updates. With today's release of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/">UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception</a>, the 11/1 edition of PULSE begins with Nathan Drake's latest adventure and includes a look at PlayStation Home's Total Game Integration with "Fortune Hunter." Also new, Jeff Rubenstein from this very blog joins host Christina Lee, offering tips on how to fill your coffers in UC3's multiplayer mode. This edition also includes a look at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/26/prepare-for-war-with-ptoms-modern-warfare-3-multiplayer-expose/">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3</a> releasing next week along with the new Elite Service. In <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> news, there's free DLC to be had for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/dungeon-defenders/">Dungeon Defenders</a> (we're talking exclusive in-game familiars), and still time to get a discount on classic Daytona USA. More...

In this episode….Commander Fury returns after a much-needed summer vacation just in time for the 2011 Urgent Frequency Halloween Special. He welcomes Call Of Duty “blades only” phenom & YouTube sensation…ONLYUSEmeBLADE. We’ll tell you how you can help support our wounded warriors just by buying a T-Shirt. Plus, we serve up chills with “The Devil Is not Mocked”. A terrifying tale based on the short story by Manly Wade Wellman. More...

If you find yourself anywhere near as excited for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/modnation-racers-road-trip/">ModNation Racers: Road Trip</a> on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/">Vita</a> as we are then I am very surprised any of us are getting much work done. I personally spend most of my day roaming the hallway panting heavily with my eyes bulging wide-open like a dog when rumors of the new game code gets passed around the developers offices. Yep, It’s going to be that good! Don’t just take my word for it, take a look at these early first hand impressions from <a href="http://psp.ign.com/articles/121/1210332p3.html">IGN</a> and <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/modnation-racers-road-trip-is-better-with-touch-controls-206307.phtml">Destructiod.</a> Enjoy some of our favorite Halloween-y tracks. Please be advised these tracks are best played with the lights on and/or with a friend in the room. We also cannot be responsible for any “dry-cleaning†needs due to the sure fright and horror these track may induce. More...

We love to be scared. There’s something so primal and universal about fear, and a good horror story can really bring out the best of it, making our hearts race and our minds veer toward the darkest recesses of the human psyche. And we just keep going back for more! Yet by the same token, horror has become so passe that we barely even react when we encounter imagery of skeletons, zombies, witches, bats, vampires and ghouls. True primal fear is hard to come by in the modern world, and this applies to video games as well. When you hear the term “horror game,†what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? Probably “zombies†since that seems to characterize much of the horror genre nowadays. Most modern horror games assault you with wave after wave of zombies, and you can typically one-shot them back to their graves. They may look scary, but when’s the last time you were actually frightened in a zombie shooter game? Maybe you had an exciting time playing one, and jumped at a handful of startling moments, but the mere fact that you’re able to defend yourself – that you have a means of fighting back – makes just about every entry in the genre less horror than action. More...

We’re happy to announce a limited time subscription bundle that will not only get you one year of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a>, but also includes a free download of Jurassic Park: The Game – Full Series (Episodes 1-4); the new PSN adventure from the masters of episodic gaming: Telltale Games. This is a great chance to get in on all those free games, great discounts on new and classic titles, and access to exclusive features and game content. Click <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+PlayStation+Plus+12-Month+Subscription+Code/1416004.p?id=1218256568827&skuId=1416004&srccode=cii_6553221&cpncode=21-12606826&ref=psplus&loc=12">here</a> to purchase a one-year subscription online. Jurassic Park: The Game releases November 15th to PSN. Launching in four separate episodes, or available as one bundle, this journey brings you dangerously close to the prehistoric inhabitants of Isla Nublar while exploring stories of mankind visiting some of nature’s most powerful and fearsome creatures. The result is an unforgettable journey that manages to capture the spirit of what made the films so special. More...

The response so far to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/infamous-festival-of-blood/">inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood</a> has been amazing, and we're thrilled people are enjoying Cole's new horror-themed adventure. Just to add some digital chocolate to your Halloween haul we're putting up an insider movie to show off the coolest powers and enemies you'll go up against in inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood. On top of that <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-move/">PlayStation Move</a> is now part of the inFAMOUS world. You can play inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood with PS Move...and coming soon you will be able to play <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/infamous-2/">inFAMOUS 2</a> with Move as well via a free update. So check out the video and have a freaktastic Happy Halloween. Stay tuned to <a href="http://infamousthegame.com/country-selector.html">infamousthegame.com</a> and join our forums on <a href="http://suckerpunch.com/">SuckerPunch.com</a> for future updates on inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood. Also follow us on Twitter, <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/SuckerPunchProd">@SuckerPunchProd</a>, and check out our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/suckerpunchproductions">Facebook Page</a>. More...

It's time once again to have a look at upcoming <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> content! PlayStation Plus is a subscription service that gives you access to free games, discounts on new and classic titles, and access to exclusive features of the network, all for just over $4 a month. And this November, we're rolling out access to amazing content that you'll want to be a part of. To learn more about this, or get access to PlayStation Plus, either <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus/">click here</a>, or go the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store</a> on your PS3 console and go to the PlayStation Plus category. Starting 11/1, enjoy free access to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/28/hydrophobia-prophecy-hits-psn-tuesday-with-playstation-move-support/">Hydrophobia Prophecy</a>! Note that this is day and date with the release of the game. Free for the entire month for Plus subscribers, this action adventure uses the power of HydroEngine - the world's first fluid dynamics engine for games - to engage in mind blowing flow combat and incredible physics based puzzles. This is also the definitive version of this title complete with PlayStation Move support, a redone backstory, a dramatic new ending, improved voice acting, and <a href="http://hydrophobia-game.com/features.php">a ton of additional features</a>. More...

Hello again, PlayStation community! As you might recall from <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/23/the-next-evolution-for-playstation-home-coming-fall-2011/">my previous post</a>, I revealed the big plans we had in store for a complete redesign of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a>—including a brand new Hub, genre-based districts, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/12/playstation-home-announces-uncharted-3-drakes-deception-total-game-integration/">Total Game Integration</a>, and a new questing system that turns Home itself into a game. Now that we're getting close to launch, I thought the best way to show off all the new features we've packed into the upcoming new core experience would be to give you a tour of the redesign. Check out the above video for a rundown on some of the most exciting new features you’ll be experiencing soon in PlayStation Home. As you can see, PlayStation Home's new genre-based districts include a number of diverse and exclusive games that cater to players' different interests and styles. For example, in the Action District, you'll be able to enjoy the free and exclusive first-person shooter game that runs inside Home itself, Bootleggers '29. We’ll also be bringing back some of your favorite Total Game Integration events here such as Dead Island and Killzone 3, as well as feature teleporters to popular games such as Sodium. More...

A truly great book is hard to find. Once you find one, it may lead you on some wild adventures. A good strategy for those adventures is even harder to find, so we teamed up with <a href="http://piggyback.com/en/">Piggyback</a> to give you some help. Beautifully designed and thoughtfully written, the UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Complete Official Guide will be a secret weapon in your gameplay strategy, giving you a deeper understanding of the game and adding to your overall experience. The standard edition is available with a complete game walkthrough, hi-res maps, in-depth extras, and a full 64 pages on the multiplayer mode alone. The hardbound collector’s edition is a massive 272 pages with an exclusive 16-page Naughty Dog Cast Gallery, access to the Piggyback in-game multiplayer emblem, and a free CD with ten tracks from the official <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/">UNCHARTED 3</a> music score. The guides are designed to be spoiler controlled, so you can read them with peace of mind as you embark with Nathan Drake in his quest to uncover the truth. The official guide is <a href=" http://piggyback.com/en/#/en/guides/where_to_buy/index.php?id_guide=57">available now</a>. If you’d like to check out what’s included in the guide before you order, you can visit the Piggyback <a href="http://piggyback.com/en/">website</a> and check out a free downloadable 24-page PDF preview. More...

Story by: CritiKiL Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3*doesn’t come out until Nov. 8. But pirates have already obtained the video game — one of the most-anticipated of the year — VentureBeat has learned.*The PC version of the game, or at least part of it, has been circulating among pirates in the U.S., who illegally copy and share it without paying Activision Blizzard or its retailers. That’s a big problem, as Activision Blizzard is expected to*sell more than 20 million copies*of the game in 2011 alone, according to Arcadia Research. That amounts to more than $1.2 billion in sales at retail.*Piracy has always been a problem with video games, especially for PC titles. But the pirates go after Call of Duty because it’s the big prize. Every year, a cat-and-mouse game ensues. Activision Blizzard closely monitors manufacturing in the weeks leading up to shipment, since it only takes one stolen disk to set off the viral spread of pirated copies. But it’s hard to stop inside jobs. Evidently, pirated discs began to spread quickly after an employee at a shipping warehouse (run by a huge shipping company) in Fresno, Calif., stole one disc. It’s not clear how many full copies spread this way, as the disc that was stolen was apparently Disc 2 of a two-disk set for the PC. Security may have been too tight for the thief to steal the other disc.*The same course of events happened before last year’s launch of*Call of Duty Black Ops*and the year before that with*Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. But sales of the franchise keep climbing. Investigators are using the same tactics as last year, knocking on doors around the country and asking people nicely to turn over and delete their pirated copies of Modern Warfare 3. Rather than face fines, many complied.*A Modern Warfare pirate who was caught posted a message (below) yesterday on Craigslist. In it, the person warns others not to buy MW3 before the release date because “they will come get you.†The post says “you will be fined $5,000 More...

One of *<a href="http://us.playstation.com/">PlayStation's</a> iconic heroes, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/">Nathan Drake</a>, returns for his third globe trotting adventure in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/">UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception</a>. Find out this week why game journalists around the globe are <a href="http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1210241p1.html">calling Drake's Deception a masterpiece</a> and one of the <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-uncharted-3-drake-s-deception-214385.phtml">best gaming experiences of all time</a>. Four noteworthy games arrive on the PS3 and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> with unique <a href="http://us.playstation.com/ps3/playstation-move/">PS Move</a> gameplay and precision, including a demo for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/21/medieval-moves-deadmunds-quest-strikes-gold/">Medieval Moves: Deadmunds Quest</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/20/pinballistik-brings-battle-pinball-to-psn-in-november/">PSN exclusive*Pinballistik</a> arrives and Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe delivers a devasting uppercut to the man in blue spandex. PlayStation 2 classics return with Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland and the original Bloodrayne leading the pack. Follow me to the*Atlantis of the Sands in this week's <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/the-drop/">The Drop</a>.</p> More...

Story by: CritiKiL I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago but it was vague in nature. This time I’m bringing you all the Full Story, about how this project got started and who the participants are who helped make the ‘Ultimate Battlefield: 3 Simulator’…come to life. In the UK, Channel 5 has a program called The Gadget Show and they cover in-dept how this awesome Simulator started.*On paper, what they’ve done sounds like a simple gimmick that will get plenty of people thinking “it’ll never workâ€. But the results were quite*surprising when it all came to life! First off, in order to build the Ultimate Gaming Experience The Gadget Show used an “Igloo Vision Dome†to potentially offer full 360 degree immersion, tie that in multiple High Definition projectors, a roller driven “omni-directional treadmill†which tracks the users actual movement, a Kinect, a massive array of paintball guns to simulate being shot and an awful lot of software that damn near*literally*puts you into the action of Battlefield 3. For more information on the contributors who helped to make this simulator happen: MSE Weibull [Omni-Directional Treadmill and Motion Tracking] ~*http://www.mseab.se/ Igloo Vision [Projection and 360-degree Dome] ~*http://www.igloovision.com/ aps events and media Ltd [Visual Manipulation] ~ http://www.thinkaps.com Extra Dimensional Technologies [Ambient Lighting] ~*http://www.extradmt.com/site Running in the Halls [Kinect Hack] ~*http://www.rith.co.uk/ Robo Challenge [Paintball Marker Control System] ~*http://www.robochallenge.co.uk Yoyotech [Gaming PC] ~*http://www.yoyotech.co.uk/ The full story of The Gadget Show‘s FPS gaming simulator build originally premiered on Channel 5 in the UK at 8pm on Monday October 24th 2011. The video we’re showing in this article contains mostly the highlights, so just checkout the video (below)*and leave us a comment with your thoughts… More...

This week's reading list might as well be renamed the Review Roundup, as you'll find critics' takes on PixelJunk Sidescroller, Battlefield 3, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, and UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception (which is only 2 days away). No shortage of things to play right now, which is exactly how I like it. I've been all over BF3 Multiplayer this weekend (Engineer) - what about you? <h3>The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Week of October 24, 2011)</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://kotaku.com/5853740/at-age-29-a-game-developer-now-battles-back-from-a-stroke">At Age 29, a Game Developer Must Battle Back from a Stroke - Kotaku</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/blogs/editors/b/gikyle_blog/archive/2011/10/29/nathan-drake-a-leader-in-womens-fashion.aspx">Nathan Drake: A Leader In Women's Fashion - www.GameInformer.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2011/10/10-pixeljunk-sidescroller-on-the-ps3-is-a-warm-hug-from-your-shooter-past.ars">$10 Pixeljunk Sidescroller on the PS3 is a warm hug from your shooter past - Ars Technica</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.gamesradar.com/pixeljunk-sidescroller-review/">PixelJunk SideScroller PS3 Review- GamesRadar</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.1up.com/reviews/pixeljunk-sidescroller-ps3">Pixeljunk SideScroller Review - 1UP.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://kotaku.com/5853448/the-best-way-to-get-around-in-infamous-2-started-out-as-a-bug">The Best Way to Get Around in Infamous 2 Started Out As a Bug - Kotaku</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-pixeljunk-sidescroller-214774.phtml">Review: PixelJunk SideScroller -Destructoid</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-out-november-8-in-us-214614.phtml">Metal Gear Solid HD Collection out November 8 in US - Destructoid</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/extra-life-marathon-raised-1-1-million-for-cmn-hospitals-214748.phtml">Extra Life marathon raised $1.1 million for CMN Hospitals - Destructoid</a></li> More...

Story by: CritiKiL The war for the military FPS game of the year has begun, and*Battlefield 3*has fired the first shots. *The attention to detail and care that DICE has put into its Frostbite 2 engine shows (which is ‘also’ incorporated in NFS: The Run racing game!), and leaves gamers with a highly polished and addictive shooter. In the campaign mode you’re in the shoes of Henry Blackburn, a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps who’s being interrogated and as he tells his side of the story, you play through ‘his’ events and end up playing as a few different characters watching the story unfold from their individual perspectives (much like the*Call of Duty franchise).*It is clear that DICE tried too hard to capture the*Call of Duty*audience, but overall it owns up to having it’s on individuality.*That’s what*Battlefield*is all about though, watching tanks battle and etc. But there’s a scene *that’s a skydiving mission and that is Awesome. *The Co-Op mode is not bad either. However, it is the Multiplayer mode which steals the Show! It reminds me of the Socom we used to love but now hate. Don’t miss it at all.*The squad based combat encourages teamwork and coordination. We have the choice of four classes; Assault, Engineer, Recon, and Support. Each class has its own set of abilities that aid the team. The Assault class can drop med kits to heal your comrades, the Engineer can repair damaged vehicles, the Recon class can spot targets and mark them, and with Support you can replenish your teammates’ ammo. *There are also a variety of customization options for each class with dozens of primary weapons and secondary weapons to choose from, and camouflages to earn for your soldier. Unlocking new weapons, attachments, camouflage, vehicle upgrades are dependent on your performance and how well you work with your team. We’re just not awarded for kill, but assists help us unlock equipment and weapons. Unlocking new items to customize our character is the heart of the multiplayer, and these rewards will keep you coming back for more. So, if you’re looking for a deep multiplayer experience where working as a team is encouraged,*Battlefield 3*is the game you have waited for. The campaign mode is nice, but the multiplayer is so fun and addictive that you can easily overlook the campaign’s shortcoming.*Battlefield 3*will have your attention for months on end with its sharp graphics, amazing sound effects and team-based multiplayer. DICE once again shows that it knows how to make an enjoyable multiplayer experience. More...

I'll be keeping today's Recap short and focused -- I have to throw together a Halloween costume in time for a party tonight! This weekend, I think it's fair to say that the imminent launch of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/">UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception</a> (this Tuesday!) is dominating the minds of most gamers. I know it's dominating mine... This weekend also marks the beginning of Halloween festivities. Are any PlayStation.Bloggers attending Halloween get togethers this weekend? Anyone brave enough to dress up as a PlayStation character? Let us know in the comments! This week saw a new <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/28/dancer-diary-get-a-workout-with-everybody-dance/">Dancer Diary</a> for Everybody Dance, an <a href="blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/28/get-enshrined-in-our-hall-of-play/">opportunity to join</a> one of PlayStation's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdWkKKSckNk">most celebrated commercials</a>, first details on Mass Effect 3's four-player <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/27/mass-effect-3-co-op-report-all-4-one/">"Galaxy at War" co-op</a>, a <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/27/the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-first-look-at-the-witch-king/">first look at the Witch-king</a> in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, a <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/24/coming-soon-cars-2-the-video-game-for-psp-and-the-ea-sports-fifa-soccer-12-and-cars-2-the-video-game-psp-entertainment-pack/">new PSP bundle</a> starring FIFA 12 and Cars 2: The Video Game, a look at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/25/soulcalibur-v-interview-sharpening-the-blade/">Ezio's guest turn</a> in Soul Calibur V, a <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/26/shinobido-2-revenge-of-zen-to-assassinate-enemies-on-ps-vita/">new PS Vita launch title</a> from Namco Bandai Games, and launch celebrations for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/26/pixeljunk-sidescroller-live-on-psn-your-questions-answered/">PixelJunk SideScroller</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/25/zombie-apocalypse-never-die-alone-infests-psn-today/">Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone</a>, and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/25/invizimals-shadow-zone-brings-augmented-reality-creatures-to-psp-today/">inviZimals: Shadow Zone</a>. More...

Hello! You may remember Doublesix Games from 2009’s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/burn-zombie-burn/">Burn Zombie Burn!</a> We’re clearly not done murdering zombies. In our upcoming arcade-RPG <a href="http://www.allzombiesmustdie.com/">All Zombies Must Die!</a> the idea is simple: you kill all zombies. It’s one of those ‘it does what it says in the title’ kind of things. The game is a mix of weapons-based arena combat and light RPG elements and pits a Gamer, a Girl, a Mad Scientist and an Alien against six billion zombies to defend the world’s supply of delicious, supple brains. All Zombies Must Die! drops up to four players into the town of Deadhill, where they must mow their way through ranks of brain-hungry monsters with a variety of weaponry while completing quests served up by the game’s gripping storyline. We’re combining elements of action and role-playing, including character leveling, weapons crafting and numerous quests. The graphics reflect the silly yet sinister nature of the gameplay with a bright, comic style. All Zombies Must Die! will be hitting the PlayStation Network later this year. But before the game releases, we’ve got something special in the works for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a> folks, just in time for Halloween. More...

Launching a game is always a frantic, exciting time, especially when you are a small, close-knit team. The PlayStation Network launch of Hydrophobia Prophecy on November 1st is no exception; in fact we're even more excited than usual to have it launch as Game of the Month on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a>, and we're really grateful to PlayStation for getting behind the game. For those of you unfamiliar with the game, Hydrophobia Prophecy is third-person action adventure with a sci-fi twist and a unique dynamic feature; our custom HydroEngine fluid dynamics technology. It's a full physics simulation for flowing water – the only one of it's kind in games, which allows water to wash dynamically around the environments, carrying objects and characters along with it. If you're a sucker for water or game physics, then it really is a sight to behold – we're very fortunate here at Dark Energy to have some incredibly talented tech-heads! HydroEngine allows us to deliver dynamic and unique physics-based gameplay. Shoot out a window or weakened wall and water will crash through, wiping out any enemies that stand in the way. You can also shoot environmental hazards like barrels to unleash floating oil fires (which can become a weapon or a hazard depending on the emergent flow behavior) or fuse boxes and cables to electrocute enemies. More...

<strong>Surfer Blood </strong> is offering an exclusive version of their new EP, <a href="https://music.qriocity.com/#album~ed5c233a84de4fe5a044f2c10d2af766/Surfer_Blood/Tarot_Classics_Commentary_Version_">Tarot Classics</a>, just for premium subscribers of the Music Unlimited service! Listen as the track-by-track commentary guides you through the songs of this much-anticipated follow up their 2010’s critically-acclaimed full-length, <a href="https://music.qriocity.com/#album~7a49f8d699c24326983a64d6732b6d23/Surfer_Blood/Astro_Coast">Astro Coast</a>. Surfer Blood heads out on the road with <a href="https://music.qriocity.com/#artist~046d726110fb405db02b7bdd28cfdaef/Pixies">Pixies</a> this week! Listen to the <a href="https://music.qriocity.com/#album~ed5c233a84de4fe5a044f2c10d2af766/Surfer_Blood/Tarot_Classics_Commentary_Version_">exclusive album </a>to prepare yourself for an amazing show! More...

We hope that you’ve been enjoying <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/everybody-dance/">Everybody Dance</a> since the game’s launch last Tuesday! Now that you’ve had a chance to start working up a sweat on the dance floor, we wanted to share our newest Dancer Diary video—Dance Workout. Following up on last week’s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/18/everybody-dance-launches-today-check-out-party-play-with-the-49ers-cheerleaders/">Party Play video</a> featuring the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleaders and the previous week’s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/14/everybody-dance-video-series-creating-choreography-with-the-dance-creator/">Dance Creator tutorial</a>, the Dance Workout Dancer Diary takes us back to the studio with Glenn Douglas Packard and his group of professional dancers. Check out the video above for a Dance Workout walkthrough. <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/everybody-dance-ps3.html">Everybody Dance’s</a> workout mode is a great way to stay fit while having fun! The interface is simple. It lets you to pick various song sets, all of which are set at different paces and difficulty levels, so you’ll be able to find the perfect workout routine to fit your personal style. As you play through a set, a display in the top corner of the screen keeps track of the calories that you’re burning. Finally, the Dance Workout mode records your progress over time in an easy to read chart. Pick up a copy today so you can stay fit and monitor your progress throughout the party-filled holiday season! More...

Greetings PlayStation Nation! Your dedication to the PlayStation experience is something we take seriously. To date, close to 10 million of you have already seen our recent “<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdWkKKSckNk">To Michael</a>†short film on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/PlayStation">YouTube</a>; and shared in the excitement of PlayStation’s greatest game characters celebrating and recognizing the players who make it all possible – YOU! “<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/30/long-live-play/">Long Live Play</a>†hit the airwaves with our stalwart executive Kevin Butler returning to the gaming helm and word (or rather views) has spread like wildfire. In addition to the nearly 10M YouTube views, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PlayStation">Facebook</a> has seen a similar number of Likes and over 1300+ comments! More...

This is <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/ccp-games/">CCP</a> Lin, and I am a Server Architect on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/dust-514/">DUST 514</a>. In this devblog, I would like to cover at a high level some of the online technical aspects of <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/dust-514-ps3.html">DUST 514</a>, including the challenges we have met, and the approaches we take to handle them. As a Server Architect on the project, I am responsible for integrating the DUST FPS multiplayer battles into the EVE universe, as well as optimizing the DUST battle servers to perform even better. Unlike normal FPS multiplayer games, <a href="http://www.dust514.com/en/home/">DUST 514</a> has heavy MMO elements. And unlike normal MMO FPS games, DUST has heavy interaction with one of the most successful MMO space games – EVE Online! This imposes challenges on what technologies we should use in order to have this level of interaction with EVE, while keeping FPS gameplay as smooth as possible. More...

Yesterday, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/ubisoft/">Ubisoft</a> hosted its second annual Digital Day where we showed off a handful of our upcoming digital products, including new <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a> titles. Last year, Ubisoft released some great PSN titles, such as <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/from-dust/">From Dust</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/outland/">Outland</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/might-magic-clash-of-heroes/">Clash of Heroes</a> and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/beyond-good-evil-hd/">Beyond Good & Evil HD</a>. We’re looking to build on that momentum with a diverse portfolio of digital games. <ul> <li>I Am Alive</li> <li>Shoot Many Robots</li> <li>Babel Rising</li> <li>Project Hate</li></ul> More...

A few weeks ago I gave you a run-down on our new 2D fighter, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/02/meet-the-skullgirls-the-next-generation-of-psn-fighters/">Skullgirls</a>. Last time I discussed the game’s story and its characters, and exclusively revealed Ms. Fortune. This week we’ll be talking about the really important part: the gameplay. As I noted last time, Skullgirls’ lead designer and programmer is Mike “Mike Z†Zaimont, a noted tournament fighter and (regretful) creator of the <a href=" ">“real soviet damage†internet meme</a>. While our art team strives to make the game look amazing, gameplay always comes first. Mike’s impetus to create <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/skullgirls/">Skullgirls</a> was to make a game that was as fun to play as Marvel vs. Capcom 2, but addressed the system and balance problems that kept that game from being competitively viable. More...