PSPReview
March 10th, 2012, 12:01
Heres the latest news from the PSN Team:
Another week in the can. Motorstorm RC (http://eu.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item435267/?WT.mc_id=PDC_blog_g) has been a big discussion topic with colleagues comparing times and issuing challenges; I don’t think I’ve heard the verb ‘trousered’ used so often as I have in last seven days. Have you ever had a big gaming rivalry? Tell us about it.
Here’s your recap.
DUST 514 Will Be Free To Play On PlayStation 3 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/05/dust-514-will-be-free-to-play-on-playstation-3/) - DUST 514 is the first-ever game built from the ground up as a free-to-play MMOFPS on console, exclusively on the PlayStation 3. Download it now!
Billy Idol, Backstreet Boys And Hurts In The 7 March SingStore Update! (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/05/billy-idol-backstreet-boys-and-hurts-in-the-7-march-singstore-update/) - This week’s SingStore Update will have you saying, “I Want It That Way”!
Heads-Up PlayStation Plus Update – 7th March 2012 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/05/heads-up-playstation-plus-update-7th-march-2012/) - This month’s highlights include a 100% discount on Trine 2 and an early release for Journey.
Assassin’s Creed III’s First Trailer (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/05/assassin039s-creed-iii039s-first-trailer/) - Get this first official look at the new installment, featuring a rich backdrop provided by the American Revolution and a Native American protagonist named Connor.
ModNation Racers: Road Trip – Beverly Hills, That’s Where I Want To Be! (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/05/modnation-racers-road-trip-beverly-hills-thats-where-i-want-to-be/) - Join two members of the San Diego Studios team as they test out ModNation Racers: Road Trip’s check-in feature at some star-studded locations.
Super Stardust Delta Q&A (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/06/super-stardust-delta-qa-2/) - The devs of one of the best-received Vita launch games talk about the new handheld, challenges of development, and what’s new in this Stardust game.
Unit 13 Out Tomorrow For PlayStation Vita (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/06/unit-13-out-tomorrow-for-playstation-vita/) - Designed specifically for the Vita, Unit 13 puts a console-quality shooter experience in the palms of your hands by offering true dual analog stick controls, crisp, detailed graphics and always-on network connectivity.
PlayStation Home: We Dig Fossils (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/06/playstation-home-we-dig-fossils/) - Cheesy puns, high fashion, weddings, luxury airplanes, and some casual archaeology are all to be found in this week’s update.
Introducing Datura For PlayStation Move (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/06/introducing-datura-for-playstation-move-2/) - The creators of “Linger in Shadows” are back with a new game that uses PlayStation Move in a totally innovative way, coming out on PSN later this year.
‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 7th March 2012 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/07/heads-up-game-store-update-7th-march-2012/) - Trine 2, Mass Effect 3, a Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 Demo, and tons of special offers arrive this week in the PlayStation Store.
GDC 2012: Sound Shapes Hands On Tour (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/07/gdc-2012-sound-shapes-hands-on-tour/) - Check out gameplay video from upcoming PS Vita musical platformer Sound Shapes at this year’s Game Developers Conference.
Unit 13 Training Videos: Part 2 – Game Types (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/07/unit-13-training-videos-part-2-game-types/) - Part two of three in this training video series introduces you to the various mission types in Unit 13 and gives you advice on how to best approach them.
Get Under The Spell Of Sorcery From 23 May (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/07/get-under-the-spell-of-sorcery-from-23-may/) - Get ready for an an action-packed, magical adventure where the PlayStation Move is your magic wand and only you can harness the true power of magic to save a mystical realm.
Quantic Dream Unveil KARA (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/07/quantic-dream-unveil-kara-2/) - Watch the new video showcasing amazing new development technology from the creators of Heavy Rain.
Further Behind The Scenes With thatgamecompany (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/08/further-behind-the-scenes-with-thatgamecompany/) - This dev diary video delves behind the scenes in the creation of Journey, which is already receiving rave reviews from critics.
Mass Effect 3 Available Tomorrow (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/08/mass-effect-3-available-tomorrow/) - The war to Take Earth Back has begun! Only you decide how it ends.
Balancing Control And Combat In Wheels Of Destruction (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/08/balancing-control-and-combat-in-wheels-of-destruction/) - Wheels of Destruction’s gameplay strikes the perfect balance of smooth vehicle control and weapon mastery.
Starhawk Beta Update: 32 Players, Tanks, & Jetbikes! You In? (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/08/starhawk-beta-update-32-players-tanks-jetbikes-you-in/) - Beta Update 1.3 is out now! Get the lowdown on all the new features.
David Cage On Creating KARA (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/08/david-cage-on-creating-kara/) - The writer and director at Quantic Dream discusses the video demo that wowed the GDC.
Access Episode 24 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/access-episode-24/) - This week’s episode has got the latest news on Twisted Metal and Sleeping Dogs, plus a visit to Vita Rooms London and more.
PS Vita Video Walkthough: Music Unlimited And Videos From PlayStation Store (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/ps-vita-video-walkthough-music-unlimited-and-videos-from-playstation-store/) - With a global library of more than 15 million songs, the Music Unlimited service makes its way to PS Vita with some added features that take advantage of Vita’s unique capabilities.
VIDZONE UPDATE: Enter The VIP Zone With VIP Playlists Galore + Chiddy Bang Skateboard Competition (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/vidzone-update-enter-the-vip-zone-with-vip-playlists-galore-chiddy-bang-skateboard-competition/) - This week, Chiddy Bang’s giving away a signed motorized longboard, LMFAO are artist of the week, and some new hits come to the R&B Zone.
Co-Op Shade Survival Mode Detailed, Final Fortune Hunters’ Club DLC Coming In April (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/co-op-shade-survival-mode-detailed-final-fortune-hunters-club-dlc-coming-in-april/) - This new mode for Uncharted 3 is available on the PS Store Wednesday, March 14. You’ll be able to tackle some of the toughest enemies in the franchise with the help of your friends.
The Weekend Debate – Challenge Gallagher (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/the-weekend-debate-challenge-gallagher/) - Last year, readers challenged me to earn my first-ever Platinum Trophy…what can you come up with for me to tackle this year?
DUST 514 Vehicle Dev Blog: Part 2 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/dust-514-vehicle-dev-blog-part-2/) - Get the scoop on the roles and characteristics of the Marauder HAV, Force Recon (Dropship), and other vehicles in this awesome new free-to-play game.
Unit 13 Training Videos: Part 3 – Sharing And Competing (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/unit-13-training-videos-part-3-sharing-and-competing/) - This third and final video in the series covers Unit 13′s robust networking capabilities.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5005/5229154310_06118aeb97.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblogeurope/5229154310/)
Weekend Essentials 116 (http://eu.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item471497/Weekend-Essentials-116/?WT.mc_id=PDC_blog) – Begin the final battle in Mass Effect 3, prove yourself in Unit 13 and go on an unforgettable Journey this weekend with PlayStation.
Vote for your favourite PlayStation 3 game (http://eu.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item468545/Vote-for-your-favourite-PlayStation-3-game/?WT.mc_id=PDC_blog) – Let us know which PS3 title you’ve enjoyed the most over the past five years.
Hands on with Frobisher Says! (http://eu.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item470866/Hands-on-with-Frobisher-Says!/?WT.mc_id=PDC_blog) – Find out how Frobisher Says! will have you performing utterly bizarre and completely hilarious tasks on PS Vita.
Game Talk: Journey (http://eu.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item379858/Game-Talk-Journey/?WT.mc_id=PDC_blog) – Begin your epic adventure with this exclusive interview with thatgamecompany.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6289287800_941a2dae17.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblogeurope/6289287800/)
Meet the real Kara from Quantic Dream’s amazing PS3 tech demo (http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/03/08/who-is-kara/), actress Valorie Curry.
Find out more about the amazing Journey (http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/03/07/journey-interview/) in this interview with Austin Wintory.
Find out whether you should go into space with our Mass Effect 3 PS3 review (http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/review/mass-effect-3-review/).
How do you want to go? The ten best ways to die on PlayStation. (http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/03/09/the-10-best-ways-to-die-on-playstation/)
Assassin’s Creed 3 first trailer and screens (http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/03/05/assassins-creed-3-first-trailer-and-screens-reveal-new-character-connor-and-epic-american-revolutionary-war-era-hits/) reveal release date, new character Connor, and epic American Revolutionary War era.
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Another week in the can. Motorstorm RC (http://eu.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item435267/?WT.mc_id=PDC_blog_g) has been a big discussion topic with colleagues comparing times and issuing challenges; I don’t think I’ve heard the verb ‘trousered’ used so often as I have in last seven days. Have you ever had a big gaming rivalry? Tell us about it.
Here’s your recap.
DUST 514 Will Be Free To Play On PlayStation 3 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/05/dust-514-will-be-free-to-play-on-playstation-3/) - DUST 514 is the first-ever game built from the ground up as a free-to-play MMOFPS on console, exclusively on the PlayStation 3. Download it now!
Billy Idol, Backstreet Boys And Hurts In The 7 March SingStore Update! (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/05/billy-idol-backstreet-boys-and-hurts-in-the-7-march-singstore-update/) - This week’s SingStore Update will have you saying, “I Want It That Way”!
Heads-Up PlayStation Plus Update – 7th March 2012 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/05/heads-up-playstation-plus-update-7th-march-2012/) - This month’s highlights include a 100% discount on Trine 2 and an early release for Journey.
Assassin’s Creed III’s First Trailer (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/05/assassin039s-creed-iii039s-first-trailer/) - Get this first official look at the new installment, featuring a rich backdrop provided by the American Revolution and a Native American protagonist named Connor.
ModNation Racers: Road Trip – Beverly Hills, That’s Where I Want To Be! (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/05/modnation-racers-road-trip-beverly-hills-thats-where-i-want-to-be/) - Join two members of the San Diego Studios team as they test out ModNation Racers: Road Trip’s check-in feature at some star-studded locations.
Super Stardust Delta Q&A (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/06/super-stardust-delta-qa-2/) - The devs of one of the best-received Vita launch games talk about the new handheld, challenges of development, and what’s new in this Stardust game.
Unit 13 Out Tomorrow For PlayStation Vita (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/06/unit-13-out-tomorrow-for-playstation-vita/) - Designed specifically for the Vita, Unit 13 puts a console-quality shooter experience in the palms of your hands by offering true dual analog stick controls, crisp, detailed graphics and always-on network connectivity.
PlayStation Home: We Dig Fossils (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/06/playstation-home-we-dig-fossils/) - Cheesy puns, high fashion, weddings, luxury airplanes, and some casual archaeology are all to be found in this week’s update.
Introducing Datura For PlayStation Move (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/06/introducing-datura-for-playstation-move-2/) - The creators of “Linger in Shadows” are back with a new game that uses PlayStation Move in a totally innovative way, coming out on PSN later this year.
‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 7th March 2012 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/07/heads-up-game-store-update-7th-march-2012/) - Trine 2, Mass Effect 3, a Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 Demo, and tons of special offers arrive this week in the PlayStation Store.
GDC 2012: Sound Shapes Hands On Tour (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/07/gdc-2012-sound-shapes-hands-on-tour/) - Check out gameplay video from upcoming PS Vita musical platformer Sound Shapes at this year’s Game Developers Conference.
Unit 13 Training Videos: Part 2 – Game Types (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/07/unit-13-training-videos-part-2-game-types/) - Part two of three in this training video series introduces you to the various mission types in Unit 13 and gives you advice on how to best approach them.
Get Under The Spell Of Sorcery From 23 May (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/07/get-under-the-spell-of-sorcery-from-23-may/) - Get ready for an an action-packed, magical adventure where the PlayStation Move is your magic wand and only you can harness the true power of magic to save a mystical realm.
Quantic Dream Unveil KARA (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/07/quantic-dream-unveil-kara-2/) - Watch the new video showcasing amazing new development technology from the creators of Heavy Rain.
Further Behind The Scenes With thatgamecompany (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/08/further-behind-the-scenes-with-thatgamecompany/) - This dev diary video delves behind the scenes in the creation of Journey, which is already receiving rave reviews from critics.
Mass Effect 3 Available Tomorrow (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/08/mass-effect-3-available-tomorrow/) - The war to Take Earth Back has begun! Only you decide how it ends.
Balancing Control And Combat In Wheels Of Destruction (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/08/balancing-control-and-combat-in-wheels-of-destruction/) - Wheels of Destruction’s gameplay strikes the perfect balance of smooth vehicle control and weapon mastery.
Starhawk Beta Update: 32 Players, Tanks, & Jetbikes! You In? (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/08/starhawk-beta-update-32-players-tanks-jetbikes-you-in/) - Beta Update 1.3 is out now! Get the lowdown on all the new features.
David Cage On Creating KARA (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/08/david-cage-on-creating-kara/) - The writer and director at Quantic Dream discusses the video demo that wowed the GDC.
Access Episode 24 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/access-episode-24/) - This week’s episode has got the latest news on Twisted Metal and Sleeping Dogs, plus a visit to Vita Rooms London and more.
PS Vita Video Walkthough: Music Unlimited And Videos From PlayStation Store (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/ps-vita-video-walkthough-music-unlimited-and-videos-from-playstation-store/) - With a global library of more than 15 million songs, the Music Unlimited service makes its way to PS Vita with some added features that take advantage of Vita’s unique capabilities.
VIDZONE UPDATE: Enter The VIP Zone With VIP Playlists Galore + Chiddy Bang Skateboard Competition (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/vidzone-update-enter-the-vip-zone-with-vip-playlists-galore-chiddy-bang-skateboard-competition/) - This week, Chiddy Bang’s giving away a signed motorized longboard, LMFAO are artist of the week, and some new hits come to the R&B Zone.
Co-Op Shade Survival Mode Detailed, Final Fortune Hunters’ Club DLC Coming In April (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/co-op-shade-survival-mode-detailed-final-fortune-hunters-club-dlc-coming-in-april/) - This new mode for Uncharted 3 is available on the PS Store Wednesday, March 14. You’ll be able to tackle some of the toughest enemies in the franchise with the help of your friends.
The Weekend Debate – Challenge Gallagher (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/the-weekend-debate-challenge-gallagher/) - Last year, readers challenged me to earn my first-ever Platinum Trophy…what can you come up with for me to tackle this year?
DUST 514 Vehicle Dev Blog: Part 2 (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/dust-514-vehicle-dev-blog-part-2/) - Get the scoop on the roles and characteristics of the Marauder HAV, Force Recon (Dropship), and other vehicles in this awesome new free-to-play game.
Unit 13 Training Videos: Part 3 – Sharing And Competing (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/09/unit-13-training-videos-part-3-sharing-and-competing/) - This third and final video in the series covers Unit 13′s robust networking capabilities.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5005/5229154310_06118aeb97.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblogeurope/5229154310/)
Weekend Essentials 116 (http://eu.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item471497/Weekend-Essentials-116/?WT.mc_id=PDC_blog) – Begin the final battle in Mass Effect 3, prove yourself in Unit 13 and go on an unforgettable Journey this weekend with PlayStation.
Vote for your favourite PlayStation 3 game (http://eu.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item468545/Vote-for-your-favourite-PlayStation-3-game/?WT.mc_id=PDC_blog) – Let us know which PS3 title you’ve enjoyed the most over the past five years.
Hands on with Frobisher Says! (http://eu.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item470866/Hands-on-with-Frobisher-Says!/?WT.mc_id=PDC_blog) – Find out how Frobisher Says! will have you performing utterly bizarre and completely hilarious tasks on PS Vita.
Game Talk: Journey (http://eu.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item379858/Game-Talk-Journey/?WT.mc_id=PDC_blog) – Begin your epic adventure with this exclusive interview with thatgamecompany.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6289287800_941a2dae17.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblogeurope/6289287800/)
Meet the real Kara from Quantic Dream’s amazing PS3 tech demo (http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/03/08/who-is-kara/), actress Valorie Curry.
Find out more about the amazing Journey (http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/03/07/journey-interview/) in this interview with Austin Wintory.
Find out whether you should go into space with our Mass Effect 3 PS3 review (http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/review/mass-effect-3-review/).
How do you want to go? The ten best ways to die on PlayStation. (http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/03/09/the-10-best-ways-to-die-on-playstation/)
Assassin’s Creed 3 first trailer and screens (http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/03/05/assassins-creed-3-first-trailer-and-screens-reveal-new-character-connor-and-epic-american-revolutionary-war-era-hits/) reveal release date, new character Connor, and epic American Revolutionary War era.
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