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<![CDATA[eu.playstation.com | News]]> http://eu.playstation.com ©2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe ©2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe <![CDATA[Weekend Essentials 126]]> http://ae.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item495930/Weekend-Essentials-126/?site_locale=en_AE Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 +0100 http://ae.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item495930/Weekend-Essentials-126/?site_locale=en_AE 2012-05-18T12:00:00Z 2012-05-18T17:19:15Z http://ae.playstation.com/weekendessentials/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=495930 Perform, Create, Share... Live Become a headline act in PixelJunk 4am, the PlayStation 3 game that lets you blend sounds together using your PlayStation Move motion controller. Take the stage in front of a global audience via PlayStation Network and mix rhythm, bass and synth effects together using the 3D Virtual Audio Canvas. Download PixelJunk 4am to your PS3 from PlayStation Store and create unique music every time you play. Feel the Payne Ex-New York cop Max Payne is a broken man. In Max Payne 3, you'll take to the streets of São Paulo to discover why he has hit rock bottom and how he'll exact explosive vengeance in a uniquely dramatic shooter from Rockstar. Master Bullet Time and an arsenal of weapons as you blast and wisecrack your way through the criminal underworld. You can even download the Max Payne 3 Rockstar Pass from PlayStation Store to get access to all game add-ons, including multiplayer maps, characters, challenges and weapons before they release and all at a special discounted price. New to download Take over the streets of Steelport as the outrageous Saints Row: The Third hits PlayStation Store. You'll mix cyberattacks with daring heists to plot the downfall of rival gangs in one of the funniest games on PS3. Swapping humour for speed, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4 Episode 2 sees the hurrying 'hog get closer to discovering the origin of the deadly Mad Gear. And revisit the scene of Resident Evil 2 and 3 in Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. More for your games Celebrate the return of Agents J and K to cinemas this summer by downloading the Men in Black Costume Kit for LittleBigPlanet 2 from PlayStation Store, and unlock Lightning and Snow as party members in Final Fantasy XIII-2 by playing the Lightning: Requiem of the Goddess and Snow: Perpetual Battlefield episodes. Finally, take on the formidable fighter Akuma in Asura's Wrath – Lost Episode 2 from PlayStation Store. From the vaults Fans of the epic Deus Ex: Human Revolution can get all of their questions answered on PS3 this weekend by downloading the original, legendary game from PlayStation Store. PlayStation 2 classic Deus Ex traces the story of JC Denton, an augmented special agent grappling with a world of human exploitation and crumbling social order. PlayStation Community <ul> <li>This weekend is your last chance to <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/psn/competitions/detail/item483760/Design-the-target-of-Sly-Coopers-greatest-heist-yet/?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank" title="create a treasure for Sly to find">create a treasure for Sly to find</a> in his next adventure, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time on PS3. You could win a PlayStation Vita system and the chance to see your design appear in-game – make sure you enter before 20 May 2012.</li> <li>Sign up for the Starhawk Showdown tournament before 23 May 2012 at <a href="http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/Starhawk/TOURNAMENT-Starhawk-Showdown/td-p/15998439?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank" title="http://community.eu.playstation.com">community.eu.playstation.com</a> and you could win exclusive prizes including the chance to play against the game's developer, LightBox Interactive.</li> </ul> More from PlayStation <ul> <li>Keep an eye on PlayStation.Blog at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_blog" target="_blank" title="blog.eu.playstation.com">blog.eu.playstation.com</a> for the latest PlayStation news. </li> <li>Visit <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/competitions/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_comps" target="_blank" title="eu.playstation.com/competitions">eu.playstation.com/competitions</a> for your chance to win great prizes. </li> <li>Follow us on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/playstationeu/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_twit" target="_blank" title="twitter.com/PlayStationEU">twitter.com/PlayStationEU</a>. </li> <li>Join in with a variety of activities on the Official PlayStation Facebook page at <a href="http://facebook.com/sonyplaystation/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_fb" target="_blank" title="facebook.com/sonyplaystation">facebook.com/SonyPlayStation</a>. </li> <li>Have your say in the official PlayStation Forums at <a href="http://community.eu.playstation.com/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_forum" target="_blank" title="community.eu.playstation.com">community.eu.playstation.com</a>. </li> <li>Sign up to Inside PS Vita at <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/psvita/services/detail/item413804/Inside-PS-Vita/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_ipsv" target="_blank" title="eu.playstation.com/psvita">eu.playstation.com/psvita</a> to be first with the news on the revolutionary handheld. </li> </ul> ps3,psvita,psp weekend, essentials, playstation, games, play, 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http://ae.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item494293/New-Portable-IDs-from-the-PlayStation-Community/?site_locale=en_AE Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 +0100 http://ae.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item494293/New-Portable-IDs-from-the-PlayStation-Community/?site_locale=en_AE 2012-05-17T12:00:00Z 2012-05-16T17:05:25Z http://ae.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item494293/New-Portable-IDs-from-the-PlayStation-Community/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=494293 Portable IDs are available exclusively from <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/psn/mypsn" target="_blank">eu.playstation.com/psn/mypsn</a> on PC and give you the chance to show off your favourite game, current mood and trophy collection to the rest of the PlayStation Community and beyond. In early 2012, to coincide with the release of PS Vita, we asked the PlayStation Community to design their very own Portable ID theme inspired by the mighty handheld. Here's our pick from the hundreds of entries submitted with comments from the creative team right here at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe: Ircoops, United Kingdom "We liked the look of this mischievous character. His personality shines through as he chomps on a PS Vita system." GiuliFleur. Russia "This design was favoured for its elegant Japanese style - the colour schemes match brilliantly." Show_Time111, United Kingdom "This magical creature is something unique to be added to the Portable ID collection. We like the softer colours used to enhance the theme." Fruttyman_RU, Russia "This beautifully designed black cat and the simple, solid colours convey an element of mystery." PL_subtag, Poland "A fun, retro design, this little character looks like he's on a universal quest for harmony." Mkilljoy, United Kingdom "There's a great deal of detail in this design which makes the character even more adorable." Visit <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/psn/mypsn" target="_blank">eu.playstation.com/psn/mypsn</a> on PC now to pick up any of these Portable IDs alongside our selection of themes for some of the hottest games around and designs exclusive to PlayStation Plus members. ps3,psvita,psp,ps2 portable, id, psn, network, trophies, trophy, show, display, ps3, 3, playstation, platinum, community, forums, competition, win, create, your, own, my, mypsn, yourself, gamer, tag, playstation, psv, ps, vita, win, forum, design, prize, official http://ae.playstation.com/media/kTik5WXG/161/portable-id-comp-featured-image.jpg 494293 490322 <![CDATA[Game On]]> http://ae.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item492885/Game-On/?site_locale=en_AE Mon, 14 May 2012 12:30:00 +0100 http://ae.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item492885/Game-On/?site_locale=en_AE 2012-05-14T12:30:00Z 2012-05-16T12:06:09Z http://ae.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item492885/Game-On/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=492885 What you may have missed: <ul> <li>Discover how Sorcery's story came together on PlayStation 3 over at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/05/08/the-making-of-sorcery-story/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a>. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Looking forward to Lost Planet 3 on PS3? You should be - find out why in our <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item487865/First-look-Lost-Planet-3/?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank">First Look</a>. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Become the fastest PlayStation Vita racer in town with our <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item489273/Top-Tips-WipEout-2048/?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank">WipEout 2048 Top Tips video</a>. </li> </ul> Fun and games: Are you good enough for the Starhawk Showdown? Think you're unbeatable in PS3 sci-fi shooter, Starhawk? Time to prove it. Head over to the official PlayStation Forums at <a href="http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/Starhawk/TOURNAMENT-Starhawk-Showdown/td-p/15998439" target="_blank">community.eu.playstation.com</a> and sign up to the Starhawk Showdown before 23 May 2012. You could win great prizes including the chance to play against staff at the game's developer LightBox Interactive. If you want to get the edge in the tournament, make sure you check out our <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item449117/Top-Tips-Starhawk-Beta/?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank">Top Tips for Starhawk</a>. Prepare for Payne with After the Fall If you're eagerly anticipating Max Payne 3 on PS3, then make sure you don't miss Max Payne 3 Issue #1: After the Fall, the first chapter in the three-part comic book series produced by Marvel Comics. Written by Dan Houser of Rockstar Games and Remedy's Sam Lake, and featuring cover art from Greg Horn and pencils and inks by Fernando Blanco, you can <a href="http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/comics/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">read the issue here</a>, or <a href="http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/img/global/maxpayne-after-the-fall.zip" target="_blank">download it as a PDF file</a>. A printed version will be available to buy in the coming weeks, although you can win a copy via the Rockstar Games Social Club over at <a href="http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/comics/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/comics/</a>. The Tweet on the Street: Last week we asked what your all-time favourite car from the Gran Turismo series was, and why. Here are two Tweets that revved our engines - and can you spot the reference to 80s smash movie, Back to the Future? <ul> <li>Mine has to be the Nissan GT-R, my dream car. My wife even got me an experience day to drive one. - IIIsolitaireIII </li> </ul> <ul> <li>That would be the DeLorean DMC12, though I'm always disappointed when I reach 88mph and nothing happens... - edrijver</li> </ul> Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/PlayStationEU/?WT.mc_id=/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">@PlayStationEU</a> The Last Word Movie blockbuster Avengers Assemble is currently smashing all box office expectations with its blend of mighty Marvel action and personal drama - and with other comic book movies such as The Amazing Spider-Man and The Dark Knight Rises around the corner, it's going to be a superhero summer. So which comic book video games on PlayStation have captured your imagination? Has it been the spectacular DC Universe Online? Or maybe the incredible open world of Batman: Arkham City? Tell us via our Twitter page at <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/PlayStationEU/?WT.mc_id=/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">@PlayStationEU</a> - the best Tweets will feature in next week's Game On. 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Now, its iconic blend of mysticism and outrageous combat is set to grace PlayStation Vita. Here, series co-creator Ed Boon explains how Mortal Kombat has been given a new lease of life on PS Vita. What appealed in bringing Mortal Kombat to PS Vita? We've had really good experiences with PSP. We worked on Mortal Kombat: Unchained and we were happy with the process. It made sense to have a look at making something for PS Vita. Once we got the details of the system, we realised how close we could get to bringing the Mortal Kombat we released on PlayStation 3 to PS Vita. We got really excited at the prospect of a handheld version of that game. And how has the team at NetherRealm found working with PS Vita? The experience has been very good. One of the big advantages has been the graphics environment. It's very similar to what we're able to run on PS3, which gives you an idea of how strong the handheld is. That let us hit the ground running and put content into the game right away. It was yet another positive factor that showed us it made sense to bring Mortal Kombat to PS Vita. Can you explain how Fatalities work on the touchscreen? We wanted to do something that took advantage of what is special about PS Vita, and the touchscreen really sets it apart. The reality is that when you hear "Finish Him!", the clock is ticking and there's a relatively complex button combination to master. As fun as it was to learn them, some players could not perform those moves. We just wanted to create an alternative method of performing Fatalities that was more accessible to people. Can people switch between button presses and touchscreen prompts? Yes, that's an option. Can you tell us a little more about the Challenge Tower mode specific to PS Vita? The Challenge Tower that we had in the original PS3 game consisted of 300 challenges; we created 150 new ones on PS Vita. One feature we wanted to highlight was the PS Vita system's motion sensors. We created a new mini-game where you have to balance by tilting the system while body parts are being thrown at you. If you get hit you fall into this pit where a really gruesome death awaits. Which PS Vita games have stood out for you so far? We always try to stay humble and acknowledge other games' accomplishments and Uncharted: Golden Abyss looks especially nice, as does Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. I do think that Mortal Kombat really shines among a lot of the games that are out. That's been a lot of the feedback we've had. Why do you think Mortal Kombat is so popular after 20 years? I feel it's because we haven't been afraid to introduce pretty radical changes to the formula. I'm a fan of a lot of our competition in the fighting game field, and some of them have come out with really solid experiences. However, although Mortal Kombat is something people will have played before to some extent, we've always tried to introduce something new to each game, something nobody has seen before. That's how we answer the "Why should I care?" question, and it can be attributed to why we're still releasing games that do incredibly well for us. Can you shed a little light on NetherRealms' Fatality meetings? Are you ever worried about what your staff are going away and thinking about? Yes, I am! For every Fatality that we use, we certainly leave a number of ideas deemed inappropriate or too big in scale on the cutting room floor. They usually require months of work for one special move. We're not going to pursue that kind of thing. You've already ventured down the mash-up route with Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe. What else would be on your wish list, if you had a free hand? We have the same wish list as the people who ask us that question. It'd be great if some day we could do Mortal Kombat versus Street Fighter. Those two are the fighting series with the biggest rivalry. Having guest characters is certainly fun but I think the novelty would soon wear off. Going back to the "Why should I care?" question, new features and great gameplay are more important than cameo appearances. Dare you enter the legendary fighting tournament of Mortal Kombat on PS Vita? Pick up a copy in-store or download it from PlayStation Store to your PS Vita now. psvita playstation, ps3, ps, 3, pss, store, download, dlc, add, on, pack, ed, boon, netherrealm, mortal, kombat, combat, brawlers, beat, em, ups, psvita, vita, psv http://ae.playstation.com/media/7bMfJ0Xk/161/GameTalk_MortalKombat.jpg 490497 490482 <![CDATA[Weekend Essentials 124]]> http://ae.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item489608/Weekend-Essentials-124/?site_locale=en_AE Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 +0100 http://ae.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item489608/Weekend-Essentials-124/?site_locale=en_AE 2012-05-04T12:00:00Z 2012-05-04T17:00:18Z http://ae.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item489608/Weekend-Essentials-124/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=489608 Go from gamer to racer with the GT Academy demo Are you planning on turning your gaming dreams into a reality with GT Academy 2012 on PlayStation 3? Make sure you're in pole position to leave your competition in the dust with the GT Academy 2012 demo, available to download now at no extra cost from PlayStation Store. Prepare for Kombat Take the fight to the streets this weekend as Mortal Kombat launches on PlayStation Vita. Experience all of the downloadable characters and content from the 2011 PlayStation 3 hit and put your skills to the test with a friend via PlayStation Network. Pick up your copy now. Change history with Sniper Elite V2 Take a trip to Berlin during World War II and experience its weapons, vehicles and uniforms as a military sniper on PS3. There are four war-torn multiplayer modes to experience via PlayStation Network - set your sights on Sniper Elite V2 and hunt down your copy this weekend. Are you ready to do what Frobisher says? Heading out this weekend? Download the hilariously addictive Frobisher Says! to your PlayStation Vita to keep yourself entertained on the move. Smash eggs, hunt down puddings and count kittens in outrageous mini-games. Frobisher says... download his game from PlayStation Store now at no extra cost! Plot your exit route with the Escape Plan demo If you haven't yet experienced the deliciously devious world of Escape Plan on PS Vita, check out the demo this weekend. Can you plan a road to safety over a whopping 17 levels? Download it now from PlayStation Store. Max Payne joins the PS2 Classics collection Are you excited for the release of Max Payne 3 later this month? Whet your appetite for Rockstar Games' epic shooter with the game that kicked off the series on PlayStation 2, Max Payne, available to download now to your PS3 from PlayStation Store. If you're a PlayStation Plus member, you can download this game at no extra cost throughout May 2012. Meet some fierce female fighters in Skullgirls Break the mould this weekend and try your fighting fists at Skullgirls, an arcade brawler with an all-female line-up. Experience action-packed competition, complete with awesome combos and an intriguing storyline. Download it now to your PS3 from PlayStation Store. Sensational sequels on PlayStation Store Continue some epic PlayStation adventures with PROTOTYPE 2 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Both are available to download from PlayStation Store to your PS3 now. Head into space with the Awesomenauts Join a powerful group of mercenaries this weekend in Awesomenauts on PS3. Storm the online arenas with friends via PlayStation Network and upgrade your Awesomenaut with unique items to suit different strategies. Download it today from PlayStation Store. Get stuck in the MUD Motocross fans will be delighted this weekend as MUD FIM Motocross World Championship is available to download from PlayStation Store to your PS3. Rev your engine for 14 bikes, 84 riders, 12 tracks and a whole host of game modes. If you prefer four wheels to two, speed, smash and crash your way around the demo for DiRT Showdown, also available to download now from PlayStation Store to your PS3. Dynamite downloads Take your gaming experiences to the next level this weekend with some fantastic PS3 add-on packs from PlayStation Store. An exclusive bundle pack combining Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Special Editions with Star Trek: The Original Series is available to download, along with a classic character pack for SSX. Level Up your PlayStation knowledge Great family games including The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy and Sorcery are set to release in May 2012, so this month's edition of Level Up is dedicated to family gaming. Tackle Level Up over at <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/levelup/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">eu.playstation.com/levelup</a> and show the world how smart you are. Teach the Little Deviants a lesson Want to give those pesky Little Deviants a good telling off? Try out our <a href="http://whackadeviant.eu.psvita.com" target="_blank">Whack a Deviant</a> mini-game and see how many you can bash before your time is up. The highest scorer will win a PS Vita system - what are you waiting for? Get whacking! <ul> <li>Keep an eye on PlayStation.Blog at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_blog" target="_blank" title="blog.eu.playstation.com">blog.eu.playstation.com</a> for the latest PlayStation news. </li> <li>Visit <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/competitions/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_comps" target="_blank" title="eu.playstation.com/competitions">eu.playstation.com/competitions</a> for your chance to win great prizes. </li> <li>Follow us on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/playstationeu/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_twit" target="_blank" title="twitter.com/PlayStationEU">twitter.com/PlayStationEU</a>. </li> <li>Join in with a variety of activities on the Official PlayStation Facebook page at <a href="http://facebook.com/sonyplaystation/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_fb" target="_blank" title="facebook.com/sonyplaystation">facebook.com/SonyPlayStation</a>. </li> <li>Have your say in the official PlayStation Forums at <a 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Want to know more about the game's main character, Kat? Beat the rush and start here... Coming up with Kat In Gravity Rush we challenged ourselves to create a strong yet introverted personality that is different from other video game characters. We wanted someone players could almost see as a friend, and whom they would want to support and cheer for. From a story point of view, we wanted to focus on a lead character who was initially lonely, yet soon gained skills, made friends and won people's confidence. We also wanted to create a character that players could get attached to, so we eventually decided that a young, clumsy yet endearing female would match our concept well and fit with the design of the game. The gravity of designing a heroine One of the most important things we wanted was to give our female lead universal traits that would be easy to relate to - a design that would be timeless and not just fit present-day trends. We were careful not to give her overly anime style expressions or obviously heroic features, which you sometimes find in some American comic books. We concentrated on removing any specific resemblance she might have with other people, cultures or eras to go with her unusual world perspective. And finally, we made an effort to design her in such a way that she would fit into the many situations - from light-hearted to the serious - that Gravity Rush has to offer. "A gleam of supernatural power..." When creating Kat from a playable point of view, we thought that a strong, exotic character type would be well suited to the game. We fashioned her in a ninja-like image, gave her a small frame and made her agile with various skills. We polished off her design by adding a visual touch of style typically seen in American comic book heroes - a gleam of supernatural power in her eye. A retro gravity groove Some of the elements we put into Gravity Rush, such as Kat having a cool rival, or having to complete undercover infiltration missions, were inspired by television series such as The Bionic Woman and anime from the 70s. We had a lot of fun and went to great lengths to create a game that was unlike others, easy to related to, childlike and yet mature all at the same time. That was the type of nostalgic feel we aimed for and we hope we succeeded. This is only scratching the surface of what the spectacular Gravity Rush has to offer - keep your eye on eu.playstation.com for the next look behind the scenes of Gravity Rush. 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