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Tonight marks the beginning of our advertising campaign for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/">UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception</a>. I’m really excited to get to share with you loyal PlayStation.Blog readers a special sneak peek at our first television spot for the campaign that will “kick off†tonight. And where exactly would be the best place for a kick-off? Well, how about during the 2011 NFL Kickoff game tonight between the Packers and Saints? This UNCHARTED 3 spot was created 100% from in-game footage - what do you think? Be sure to let us know in the comments. More...

The wait to experience Eric Chahi’s award-winning strategy game, From Dust is almost over. We’re happy to announce that From Dust will be coming to the <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/">PlayStation Network</a> on September 27th. In a little less than three weeks, players will get a chance to experience the winner of Game Critic’s Awards Best Strategy Game of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/e311/">E3</a> and what Game Informer called “a breath of fresh air.†From Dust puts players in control of The Breath, a mysterious power used by a primitive tribe to battle against the forces of nature. Players will use this power to help the tribe regain the knowledge of their ancestors. However, regaining this knowledge won’t be an easy task for players as the world of From Dust hosts volatile natural elements, including volcano eruptions and tidal waves. More...

PlayStation Network is scheduled to undergo maintenance today, from about 9am until approximately 11am Pacific time. During this time, the PlayStation Store, registration and Account Management will be inaccessible, including the password reset process. While some users may experience difficulty signing in to PSN, the majority of consumers will be able to play online as well as sign in to external sites that require PSN authentication (like this one). Stay tuned to the <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/playstation">PlayStation Twitter feed</a> for up-to-the-minute updates and a notice when maintenance has concluded. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. More...

Hi everyone! We’re excited to announce today that we’ve partnered with <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/pax11/">Penny Arcade</a> to bring you an exclusive new poster for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/">UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception</a> that you’ll get for free when you pre-order the game from GameStop. Created by the talented folks at Penny Arcade and inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster look and feel of UNCHARTED 3, this 17" x 24" poster brilliantly depicts Drake, Sully, Elena, Chloe, and our new villain Katherine Marlowe in a way that not only captures their core personalities, but also manages to reflect a lot of what’s happening between them in UNCHARTED 3. Exclusive to GameStop, this poster will be a pre-order bonus in addition to the already announced Creepy Crawler Multiplayer Medal Kickback, and is redeemable for preordering in Standard Edition and the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/25/uncharted-3-drakes-deception-collectors-edition-unboxed/">Collector’s Edition</a> flavors at GameStop. You’ll get this pre-order bonus for both in-store and online orders. More...

This Thursday, September 8th will see a new <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resistance-3/">Resistance 3</a> space invade Home, bringing its own public space complete with mini-games, rewards and more. What better way to celebrate the launch of Insomniac’s well-reviewed shooter than to suit up, win some rewards, and deck out your personal space with the spoils of war? Home is also updating several core spaces, including Central Plaza (check it for a heavy surprise), and arcade cabinets for the Theater. Magnus returns with a very interesting mixed bag of goodies ranging from a Monster Lizard Outfit to some cute Kitsune ears to the new Sweet Treats furniture bundle. Check out these sweet deals! More...

Hello Assassins, Since the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/assassins-creed-revelations/">Assassin’s Creed Revelations</a> Beta is going so well, at 10:00 am tomorrow (PST) we have decided to open it up to ALL <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a> USERS!! The <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/17/coming-to-playstation-plus-resistance-3-multiplayer-beta-and-assassins-creed-revelations-multiplayer-beta/">Beta</a> is scheduled to end on the 11th of September, so get started on that download ASAP so you don’t miss even a moment of the action! More...

Greetings Sackboys and Sackgirls. We're back to bring you regular weekly updates from the world of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/littlebigplanet-2/">LittleBigPlanet</a>, including news, community updates, major announcements, or just fun insider tidbits. <h4>LittleBigPlanet 2 now $39.99, tell a friend</h4> Forgive us for sounding like a late-night infomercial, but...now for an amazing low price of $39.99, you can own LittleBigPlanet 2, and experience a whole new world that millions of people love, plus discover over 5.2 million user-generated games! All with Sackboy at your side! If you haven't picked up LBP2...what are you waiting for! <h4>LittleBigPlanet 2: Now Move-enabled</h4> Earlier this week, many of you downloaded the latest free update for LBP2, but did you know you can NOW control your Sackboy with a <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-move/">Move</a> controller in one hand and a Navigation controller in another? Check out the video below to see another fun way to play LBP2. More...

Hey everyone. With <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/god-of-war-origins-collection/">God of War: Origins Collection</a> due to hit stores next week (September 13th!), I thought it would be fun to share my recollection of what went down at the Game Directors Live round table discussion last year prior to the launch of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/god-of-war-ghost-of-sparta/">God of War: Ghost of Sparta</a>, but before I do, here's a quick teaser trailer of the event. Remember the full video is part of the bonus content that is included in God of War: Origins Collection, along with a Legionnaire Kratos skin and the Forest of the Forgotten combat arena, all on the same Blu-ray Disc. Now back to the event...it was September 1st and we were deep into the final stages of completing Ghost of Sparta when the taping occurred. Do they even use tape anymore? Anyway, it was apparently the only time when all five of us could be in the same place at the same time. So, Ru and I drove up to the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood from the Ready At Dawn office, tired and battered, but ready for what would be an interesting evening. When we pulled up to the theater, there were already fans lined up outside waiting for the doors to open. More...

<a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/skydrift-ps3.html">Skydrift</a> combines the speed and intensity of air racing with the action of vehicular combat, and it just hit <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN</a>! Give it a shot - we think it’s a unique, exciting racing title. In <a href="http://skydriftgame.com/">Skydrift</a>, your task is simple: beat your opponents at all costs. You can outmaneuver them on the course, or try to get the upper hand by deploying one of six different power-ups, from missiles and aerial mines to turbo boosts and repair kits. Your opponents will also be gunning for you and trying to take you down by any means necessary, so stay on your toes. When developing the tracks for the game, we wanted to create courses that would be both visually compelling and offer players unique challenges. The exotic locations in Skydrift include a tropical paradise, a frozen glacial setting, and a sprawling mine area. You can even race some of these tracks in a backward variant for an extra shot of variety. Skydrift also offers up eight different planes, each one controlling differently and catering to a different play style than the others. There are also 32 different skins that players can use to customize their plane, personalizing the experience even more. More...

It’s another great week for PSN games as the third week of PlayStation Network PLAY starts today with the release of BloodRayne: Betrayal! Developer WayForward takes the franchise in a bold new tough as nails 2D direction, and a beautiful art style that shines in HD. If you haven’t pre-ordered yours already, give the demo a spin. And as part of the PLAY event, if you purchase before 9/20, you’ll receive an exclusive <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/02/bloodrayne-betrayal-for-psn-all-the-bloody-details/">BloodRayne: Betrayal</a> Dynamic Theme, as well as an exclusive PlayStation Home shirt! NFL fans have reasons to rejoice as well with <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/nfl-sunday-ticket/">DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket</a> now available on PlayStation Network! Get access to live streaming video of every out-of-market Sunday NFL game and access highlights, stats, standings, and schedules. The subscription also includes the Red Zone Channel, which gives you live coverage of Sunday’s most exciting moments. Purchase NFL Sunday Ticket on your PlayStation 3 in the Store; you can find it under the Media section. More...

Story by Johnny Cullen @ VG247.com. Its been announced that Resistance 3 will get its first DLC pack next month. The pack, called Survival, will feature a new multiplayer mode called Invasion, where humans and Chimera need to capture multiple control points as long as they can. There’ll also be a Survival skin for MP and XMB theme. Survival launches on October 4 for $3.99. The game itself is out now in the US and Friday in the UK. Get the reviews so far here. Thanks, Eurogamer. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Brenna Hillier @ VG247.com. September’s PS Plus update brings a wealth of goodies to US subscribers, including a number of free games, and a two-week Resident Evil celebration. As detailed on the US PS Blog, the freebies kick off with today’s network update, delivering a free copy of PopCap’s smash hit tower defense titles, Plants vs Zombies, as well as Astro Tripper and Altered Beast, PSOne Classic Jet Moto, and Minis release Bashi Blocks. In the same update, expect early access to the latest Qore, several free avatars and one free theme, and a number of discounts. Three Minis have been reduced by 20 percent – Alpha Mission, T.N.K. III, and Vanguard II – as well as 25 percent off The Impossible Game and 40 percent off Armageddon Riders. On September 13, you’ll have access to a free copy of the Minis title Jellypops and a full game trial for BulletStorm. The MotorStorm Apocalypse Premiere Pack Bundle will be discounted by 20 percent, and you’ll nab some more free avatars. The big story is the Lucas Arts PSP sale though – 50 percent off Star Wars PSP DLC. Moving on to September 20, Capcom celebrates Resident Evil’s 15th birthday with a 50 percent off sale on Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica. On top of that, Resident Evil Director’s Cut, Resident Evil 2 and Resident 3 will all be offered for free. Saints Row 2 and Bolt will appear as full game trials, and Cubixx HD will be 30 percent off. There’ll also be another couple of avatars and a theme for free. The final update of the month, on September 27, brings a full game trial of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12, the free Minis title Street Smarts, and one last free theme. Thanks, Joystiq. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Luke Plunkett @ Kotaku.com. A Japanese promotional poster for the upcoming Battlefield 3contains a few extra details we weren’t aware of before. Like, say, the fact the Xbox 360 version of the game will ship on two discs. That’s all the info that can be gleaned from the pic, so there’s no idea just what content is spread across the two discs, or whether the poster is even accurate. At a guess, though, I’d say one disc would have to contain the “campaign” stuff (singleplayer and co-op) while the other would have all the multiplayer content on it. Anything else would be bananas. While the fact the Xbox 360 is becoming increasingly unable to keep games to a single disc is a pain in the ass, at least in this case it’s not too big a deal. It’s not like you’ll be changing discs in between multiplayer maps. We hope. We’ve contacted EA for clarification, and will update if we hear back. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Stephany Nunneley @ VG247.com. Housemarque has announced new DLC content for Dead Nation called Road of Devastation, which is to be made available exclusively on PSN. Continuing where the original game left off, the DLC sees players waking up in a laboratory with only one way out. Once outside, the player must choose which of the three directions presented to them to take – each one with new environments, challenges and enemies along with new tools and equipment to dispose of them with. “We’ve been working hard since the launch of Dead Nation to bring exciting new content to the fans of the game,†says Housemarque CEO, Ilari Kuittinen. “Since the launch of the game, Dead Nation has been a top selling PSN title having fans all around the globe. After being included in the Welcome Pack offering, the game has reached over 3.8 millions downloads, which is simply mindboggling and unheard of for a PSN game.†Pricing and the release date will be announced soon. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Happy Resistance Day! The September 6 edition of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/pulse/">PULSE </a>kicks off with <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resistance-3/">Resistance 3</a>, of course, and also features the latest games in the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/psn-play/">PlayStation Network PLAY</a> program - <a href="http://www.majescoentertainment.com/games/playstation-network/bloodrayne-betrayal/">BloodRayne: Betrayal</a> and <a href="http://www.sega.com/games/renegade-ops/">Renegade Ops</a>. This edition also features a preview of the September episode of Qore with Veronica Belmont and looks back at the Top 10 downloads of August. The new video releases section includes Hanna, starring Cate Blanchett and Eric Bana, and Red State, directed by Hollywood bad boy Kevin Smith. Watch the full episode of PULSE right here, and in <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a>, or download in HD to your PS3 (SD to your PSP) when the PlayStation Store updates later today. More...

It’s with a lot of pleasure that I write today’s post. It has been nearly three years since you last played <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resistance-2/">Resistance 2</a>, and in a studio where we keep up a game-a-year schedule, that seems like a very long time to wait. I’m very happy to announce the release of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resistance-3/">Resistance 3</a> in North America today, as well as the release across Europe over the next 2-3 days. The team here has poured three years of their lives into bringing you the heroic survival of Joseph Capelli on his cross-country trip to New York. This brutal alternate 1957 America is our most polished take on the Resistance universe yet. Along the way, you’ll see the dust storm from a Chimeran Terraformer, a flooded town, young rebels fighting to take back St. Louis from the Chimera, haunted mine towns and a snow packed New York City. To make it even better, you can experience the whole game in 2-player co-op, either split-screen or online. Still not sold? Check out the launch trailer –which gives you the first-ever glimpse at the 12th and final R3 weapon: The Cryogun: More...

We hereby announce exciting news for Dead Nation players around the globe! We've been hard at work creating a new downloadable expansion called "Road of Devastation"! Before we say more, we’ll take this moment to acknowledge an epic milestone in the number of zombies killed worldwide: over 11,700,000,000 - and counting! To put that number in perspective, that's more than 1.5 times the entire world's population of today (though the game takes place in the near future where Earth's population has grown much bigger...so don't worry, there's still plenty of zombies left). From the ashes of the apocalypse, an organization has worked in the shadows, tampering with the human gene, modifying and improving upon it to create the perfect soldier, the ultimate zombie-killing machine - you! Continuing from the events where the original game left off (or, is it actually the other way around...), Road of Devastation will put your skills to the ultimate test. You'll find yourself waking up in a laboratory with only one way out. Outside the door you're presented with a choice - a crossroads leading to three different paths, each with their own unique environments, challenges and enemies waiting for you. If you manage to overcome the challenges, just when you think it's over, you'll make a startling revelation... More...

We recently announced our <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/17/directv-and-playstation-bring-nfl-sunday-ticket-to-ps3/">partnership with DIRECTV</a> to bring their most popular sports subscription service, <a href="http://www.directsattv.com/directv/NFL_Sunday_Ticket.html?mm_campaign=dfdf1626a0ce18eb0630d0fbe6648740&keyword=NFL%20sunday%20ticket&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=nfl+sunday+ticket&utm_campaign=NFL+Sunday+Ticket&utm_mt=e&gclid=CJa-usuJ16oCFRRggwodOUZZ8g">NFL SUNDAY TICKET</a>, directly to you via your <a href="http://us.playstation.com/ps3/">PlayStation 3</a>. Starting later today, you can access the direct link in the My Channels category under the TV/Video Services icon on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) or head over to the media category of the <a href="http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-store/">PlayStation Store</a> to download the app in anticipation of the new 2011 NFL season. More...

Qore Episode 40’s lead story provides an in-depth preview of Insomniac’s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/ratchet-clank-all-4-one/">Ratchet and Clank: All for One</a>. Jump right into this true 4 player experience that features a brand new co-op mode with tons of those crazy weapons we’ve come to expect. Don’t miss the weapons guide gallery to get a peek at all the gear you’ll want to enjoy when the game drops on October 18th. If you enjoyed Qore’s profile of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/05/qore-episode-38-journey-captain-america-ted-price-no-more-heroes/">Ted Price back in July</a>, we hope you’ll also enjoy the quality time Veronica Belmont spent with Naughty Dog creative director Amy Hennig. Qore profiles the career of this industry leader from her beginnings as an artist/animator to how the PS3 system allowed her to realize her vision for the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/">UNCHARTED</a> series. Qore also checks out Neverdead and subscribers have access to an exclusive ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection theme. More...

Challenge of the Week #27 is an NL East match-up. The Phillies' recently acquired Right Fielder faces the Atlanta Braves' veteran pitcher. Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can for a chance to win a $250 <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB.com</a> gift card. Week #27 begins on <strong>Monday, September 5th at 5:30am Pacific Time</strong> and ends <strong>Monday September 12th at 4:30am Pacific Time.</strong> To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu. This week kicks off a new August monthly prize period - $2000, cold hard cash. Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points. More...

Read MoreBefore we get to what’s coming to PlayStation Plus, we wanted to let you know that starting today, we’re making a slight change to how we communicate PlayStation Plus updates. Instead of posting twice per month on what’s coming to Plus, we’re going to be making one post that gives an overview of all the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/05/playstation-plus-september-offers-10-free-games-including-plants-vs-zombies/"></a> More...

A few weeks ago we <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/27/modnation-monday-show-us-what-you%E2%80%99ve-got/">challenged</a> you to build us a waterpark track using the recent Water World DLC. Just in time for Labor Day (U.S.) you delivered some really fun, wet ‘n wild waterparks that we might actually pay admission to visit in the “real†world! It seems as there is no challenge that the genius of the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/modnation-racers/">MNR</a> community cannot handle. Our Top Tracks this week feature five of our favorites. Dive in and treat yourself to some really fun racing! More...

<p style="text-align: justify;">Arm yourself with the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-move/">PlayStation Move</a> and a pair of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/01/stereoscopic-3d-on-ps3-updated-list-of-all-3d-games-and-movies/">3D glasses</a> and join the resistance when Insomniac Games drops <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resistance-3/">Resistance 3</a> on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> this week. Naughty Dog combines their award winning greatest hits titles; UNCHARTED: Drake’s Fortune and UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/31/uncharted-greatest-hits-dualpack-in-stores-september-6th/">on a single blu-ray</a>, to help all new (and current) <a href=" ">Nathan Drake fans</a> catch up on his previous two adventures before they embark on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/">UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception</a>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Greek mythology’s man in white and lover of war, gets ahead of himself and dishes out a <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PSN demo</a> for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/29/god-of-war-origins-collection-demo-on-psn-this-week/">God of War: Origins</a>, continuing our first party domination this week.*<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/03/25/dead-island-trailers-and-entrails/">Dead Island</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/02/bloodrayne-betrayal-for-psn-all-the-bloody-details/">Bloodrayne: Betrayal</a>, a quintuple of minis and a PSone Japan import, is the barbecue sauce on your*succulent*PlayStation ribs this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy this week’s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/the-drop/">The Drop</a>.</p> More...

Hope you're enjoying the long Labor Day weekend. It looks sunny out, but currently, I can't tear myself away from Deus Ex. <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/30/long-live-play/">LONG LIVE PLAY</a>! A good week coming up with the release of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resistance-3/">Resistance 3</a> on Tuesday. I'm curious to hear what you all think; I've played through the campaign and it's my favorite in the series. After that, <a href="http://tgs.cesa.or.jp/english/">Tokyo Game Show</a>! A story or two related to that in the list below. Going to be a strong PS Vita presence there. I wish I had one for the 12-hour flight out there... <strong>The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Week of August 29, 2011)</strong> <ul> <li><a title="Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Cargo Plane Demo - Giant Bomb" href="http://www.giantbomb.com/uncharted-3-drakes-deception-cargo-plane-demo/17-4821/">Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Cargo Plane Demo - Giant Bomb</a></li> <li><a title="New Section 8: Prejudice maps hit PSN September 13 - Destructoid" href="http://www.destructoid.com/new-section-8-prejudice-maps-hit-psn-september-13-210395.phtml?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Destructoid+%28Destructoid%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">New Section 8: Prejudice maps hit PSN September 13 - Destructoid</a></li> <li><a title="DC Universe Online gettin' some free DLC Sep 6th - Destructoid" href="http://www.destructoid.com/dc-universe-online-gettin-some-free-dlc-sep-6th-210476.phtml">DC Universe Online gettin' some free DLC Sep 6th - Destructoid</a></li> <li><a title="Xseed's Mystery PSP Game Is Indeed Corpse Party - Siliconera" href="http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/01/xseeds-mystery-psp-game-is-indeed-corpse-party/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+siliconera%2FMkOc+%28Siliconera%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Xseed's Mystery PSP Game Is Indeed Corpse Party - Siliconera</a></li> More...

Read MoreThis week saw new details for PSN’s upcoming horror game Amy, Resistance 3′s orchestral score, the final phase in PlayStation Home’s Dead Island infestation, a preview of The House of the Dead: OVERKILL – Extended Cut‘s second PS3-exclusive level, a new Resistance 3 developer diary focusing on Chimeran weapons, an update on Dyad‘s music-gameplay fusion, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/03/the-playstation-recap-long-live-play-edition/"></a> More...