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<![CDATA[eu.playstation.com | News]]> http://eu.playstation.com ©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe ©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe <![CDATA[Weekend Essentials]]> http://ae.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item614080/Weekend-Essentials/?site_locale=en_AE Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 +0100 http://ae.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item614080/Weekend-Essentials/?site_locale=en_AE 2013-05-24T12:00:00Z 2013-05-24T17:29:58Z http://ae.playstation.com/weekendessentials/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=614080 Call for the QForce Searching for interstellar adventure? Dying to get your hands on crazy weapons such as the explosive Thundersmack? Then Ratchet & Clank: QForce is the game for you – and now it's available to <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com" target="_blank" title="buy on PlayStation Vita">buy on PlayStation Vita</a>. What's more, if you already own the game on PlayStation 3, you'll be able to download it to your PS Vita at no extra cost and vice versa courtesy of Cross-Buy. Intergalactic crime lords don't take weekends off, so give Ratchet and Clank a hand with their rescue mission on PS Vita. Resident Evil rides the waves A vast, deserted ocean liner is the setting for a terrifying manhunt in Resident Evil Revelations on PS3. Join Jill Valentine in her frantic search for former partner Chris Redfield aboard a ghost ship in the Mediterranean Sea; once you've uncovered some disturbing truths, pair up with a PlayStation Network friend to take on the bullet-ridden Raid mode. Raise anchor this weekend on a claustrophobic prequel that'll shed new light on the notorious Resident Evil zombie outbreaks. Visit our online store to <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/games/resident-evil-revelations/cid=EP0102-NPEB01187_00-HDDBOOTBHRUE0001" target="_blank" title="download your copy now">download your copy now</a>. New to download from PlayStation Store <ul> <li><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com" target="_blank" title="Pool Nation">Pool Nation</a>: Perfect your trick shots in this slick, stylish recreation of eight-ball pool on PS3.</li> <li><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com" target="_blank" title="Men's Room Mayhem">Men's Room Mayhem</a>: As the caretaker of a chaotic public lavatory on PS Vita, you must keep everywhere sparkling, direct patrons to cubicles and make sure no nasty accidents happen...</li> </ul> More for your games <ul> <li><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com" target="_blank" title="Far Cry 3 – Map Editor">Far Cry 3 – Map Editor</a>: Create brand new single player levels and then add lethal wildlife, weapons and vehicles, along with characters including pirates and mercenaries.</li> <li>Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut: Unlock a garage full of gleaming cars in the <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com" target="_blank" title="Transporter Pack">Transporter Pack</a> and a wardrobe of sharp outfits in the <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com" target="_blank" title="Suit-Up Pack">Suit-Up Pack</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com" target="_blank" title="LittleBigPlanet Mass Effect Costume Pack">LittleBigPlanet Mass Effect Costume Pack</a>: Sackboy has a new mission: to disguise himself as Commander Shepard, Garrus Vakarian, Liara T'Soni or Urdnot Wrex using this latest costume pack. </li> </ul> <ul> </ul> Get your PS4 fix Have you caught the PlayStation 4 teaser video yet? Check it out at the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjXU1anoC5Y" target="_blank" title="PlayStation Official Channel on YouTube">PlayStation Official Channel on YouTube</a>. After that you're bound to have some questions, so why not put them to Shuhei Yoshida, president of SCE Worldwide Studios? You could win a PS Vita system or a copy of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time on PS Vita. More from PlayStation For all the latest PlayStation news, head over to PlayStation.Blog at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/" target="_blank">blog.eu.playstation.com</a>. Visit <a href="http://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/" target="_blank">account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com</a> to create an SEN account and opt in for email updates on PlayStation products and services. Don't forget to check out our Game On feature every Monday to get in shape for your gaming week ahead. ps3,psvita,psp weekend, essentials, playstation, games, play, fun, favourites, top, round, up, round-up, picks, highlights, best, latest, new, releases, something, for, the, psn, network, store, blog, competition, win, prizes, ps3, 3, psp, vita, psvita, forum, forums, competitions, official, demo, demos, free, dlc, ratchet, and, clank, qforce, q, force, resident, evil, revelations, pool, nation, men's, room, mayhem, deadly, premonition, director's, cut, far, cry, 3, map, editor, mass, effect, costume, pack, littlebigplanet, little, big, planet, lbp, 4, ps4, ask, win, shuhei, yoshida http://ae.playstation.com/media/0S9xUDt5/161/WeekendEssentials_RatchetClankQForce_EN.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/yvHsHWzL/161/ep8_1_002_bmp_jpgcopy.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/li50Fq-M/161/ep7_1_002_bmp_jpgcopy.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/n2yNHAQ_/161/ep9_2_003_bmp_jpgcopy.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/OKLDmoMN/161/PoolNation_Screenshot05.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/rqlENd0U/161/PoolNation_Screenshot06.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/0ET6Ibcd/161/DeadlyPremonition_TheDirectorsCut_10.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/xuy69t8a/161/DeadlyPremonition_TheDirectorsCut_02.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/zYHjvNqf/161/QForce_Phoenix_Heroes.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/eReA0Rot/161/Balkai_02.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/FU91z_rQ/161/E301logoMTLscreenshot20110531_82287208475_2822.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/yvHsHWzL/218/ep8_1_002_bmp_jpgcopy.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/li50Fq-M/218/ep7_1_002_bmp_jpgcopy.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/n2yNHAQ_/218/ep9_2_003_bmp_jpgcopy.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/OKLDmoMN/218/PoolNation_Screenshot05.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/rqlENd0U/218/PoolNation_Screenshot06.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/0ET6Ibcd/218/DeadlyPremonition_TheDirectorsCut_10.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/xuy69t8a/218/DeadlyPremonition_TheDirectorsCut_02.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/zYHjvNqf/218/QForce_Phoenix_Heroes.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/eReA0Rot/218/Balkai_02.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/FU91z_rQ/218/E301logoMTLscreenshot20110531_82287208475_2822.jpg http://ae.playstation.com/media/eXPa3CQ2/404/Deadly_Premonition_Launch_Trailer_EU_Ver.flv http://ae.playstation.com/media/BkMh0GFh/404/PoolNation_LAUNCH_TRAILER_HD_720p.flv http://ae.playstation.com/media/CluEbBso/404/Ratchet%20and%20Clank%20720%20UK.flv 614080 613650 <![CDATA[Buckle up for Gran Turismo 6]]> http://ae.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item610204/Buckle-up-for-Gran-Turismo-6/?site_locale=en_AE Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 +0100 http://ae.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item610204/Buckle-up-for-Gran-Turismo-6/?site_locale=en_AE 2013-05-15T17:00:00Z 2013-05-17T15:23:16Z http://ae.playstation.com/gt6news/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=610204 If you think you know The Real Driving Simulator, it's time to step up a gear. Gran Turismo 6 is going full throttle on PlayStation 3, and you're in the driving seat for spectacular racing that will fuel all your motorsport passions. Unveiled by legendary Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi at the 15th anniversary event at Silverstone, UK, Gran Turismo 6 has a staggering amount of features under its glossy bonnet. All the cars and tracks from Gran Turismo 5 are joined by even more historic classics and the latest engine revving racers, bringing the total line-up to over 1,200, with new content to be added via add-ons. Multiple aerodynamic parts and custom wheels will be available for most of these vehicles, plus you'll also be able to create your very own personalised in-game car to race with. The UK's Silverstone Circuit is among the seven new locations from a total of 33 available to speed through, with 71 different layouts and more to be added via PlayStation Store at a later date. If you want to mix things up, an improved course designer lets you race against your mates across your own creations. And we're just scratching the surface of what Gran Turismo 6 will offer. If you want to get your hands on Gran Turismo 6, you won't have long to wait. An exclusive demo will launch on PlayStation Store during July 2013 in which you'll be able to try the game and also enter the prestigious GT Academy 2013 competition. A release date will screech into sight later in 2013. 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Tearaway, from the creators of LittleBigPlanet, will be out in October. <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/05/09/tearaway-pre-order-extras-revealed/" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a> has details on what you'll enjoy along with your pre-order. Two words: rideable pig. <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/05/09/tearaway-pre-order-extras-revealed/" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/05/09/tearaway-pre-order-extras-revealed/" target="_blank"></a> Knights. Magic. Wizardry. If these words get you excited then you need to check out the <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-gb/knights-and-witches-sale/cid=STORE-MSF75508-KNIGHTS_WITCH_CH" target="_blank">Knights and Witches sale on PlayStation Store</a>. If guns and bling are more your thing, there's still time to take advantage of the <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/05/08/grand-theft-auto-sale-roars-onto-playstation-store-this-week/" target="_blank">Grand Theft Auto sale</a> until 15 May 2013. Just missed it? Read on for a bit more GTA fun and games. Fun and games: Fifteen years behind the wheel A little over 15 years ago a small Japanese studio headed up by Kazunori Yamauchi embarked on a journey that would enrich the lives of millions of gamers. Yes, Gran Turismo is 15 and this Wednesday we're throwing a party. Keep your browser locked to <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/05/08/celebrating-15-years-of-gran-turismo/" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a> to see how we celebrate in style. Catch up with the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2013 Grand Final Titans battled. Epic matches raged. A victor crowned. Catch up with the Grand Final of the tournament that had over 2.5 million competitors, 115 million goals and 2.2 million red cards. All the videos you need to see are over at <a href="http://www.fifa.com/interactiveworldcup/index.html" target="_blank">fifa.com/fiwc</a>. The Tweet on the Street: These Tweets from in and around the games industry are starting conversations on Twitter. Why not add your voice to the debate? <ul> <li>"Having a ton of fun working on the music for @soundshapes dlc release trailer. Get your ear-holes ready, new sound packs next week!" - <a href="https://twitter.com/robotandproud" target="_blank">Shaw-Han Liem</a>, co-creator of Sound Shapes</li> <li>"Since I was on red eye, I only got to see "Silver Linings Playbook" as they turn the lights off. Plus not so many new unseen movies found." - <a href="https://twitter.com/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN" target="_blank">Hideo Kojima</a>, Developer of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain</li> </ul> Last week we asked you to tell us what three items you couldn't do without if you were faced with surviving the apocalypse. Here's what you Tweeted in response: <ul> <li>"1. Toilet Paper 2.Bottled Water 3. Baseball Bat." - Stormy2k</li> <li>"PS3, PS+ subscription and beer... bring on the apocalypse!" - ps3mutt</li> <li>"SPAS12 Shotgun (Protection), Box of Star Bars (Food) and my PS Vita (Entertainment)!!" - Rallyeboy</li> </ul> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/PlayStationEU" target="_blank">@PlayStationEU</a> Caption This While we look forward to the gaming mayhem of Grand Theft Auto V, why don't you get into the spirit of things and caption this recently released screen: Head over to our official Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SonyPlaystation" target="_blank">facebook.com/SonyPlayStation</a> and leave your caption in the comments section. Make sure it's funny, clean and safe to print. The best captions will feature in next week's Game On. 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Beneath that cover was the start of the most successful series in PlayStation history; one that would redefine the driving genre with ultrarealistic graphics and handling. Gran Turismo fused the excitement of arcade racing with the realism of a simulation and boasted nearly 200 cars – far more than any other racing game at the time. Players could test their skills to obtain the racing licences that allowed them to compete in events, and prize money could then be spent on the world's most luxurious cars plus new parts to tune their performance. This level of detail had never been seen before and soon Gran Turismo was the talk of the real-life racing world as well as the gaming one. The evolution of a driving experience Gran Turismo 2 followed two years later, upping the stable of cars to an astonishing 650, thanks to the enthusiasm of the series' creator, Kazunori Yamauchi. As a connoisseur of cars both classic and new, he helped forge a close bond between developer Polyphony Digital and the car manufacturers themselves. "Relationships with manufacturers have always been very important," explains Yamauchi. "And that's because the cars which we cover in the game are something that is open to society. Gran Turismo is always looking to communicate with the world outside of the games industry." PlayStation 2 arrived in Europe in 2000 and the world waited to see how Polyphony would use the new hardware. The answer came a year later with Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, a game that would make casual observers do a double take when they found out they were watching a video game rather than a real race. Speeding up Before Gran Turismo 4 arrived there was Gran Turismo 4 Prologue, which gave a taste of the next major evolution in the series. Launched in 2005, Gran Turismo 4 included more than 700 cars from 80 manufacturers, from the 1886 Daimler Motor Carriage to concept cars looking as far ahead as 2022. The game also introduced B-Spec mode, allowing players to move away from the driving seat and into the role of race manager. Driving missions were another new addition to Gran Turismo 4, challenging drivers to perfect certain racing skills such as slipstreaming. Gran Turismo players in Europe started their first online races in 2008 thanks to Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on PlayStation 3. It was the first game in the series to include network features such as online racing, leader boards and GT-TV, a service that allowed players to watch motorsport programmes in-game. Take it to the track Gran Turismo 5 Prologue also unearthed a potential star in Lucas Ordoñez. The winner of the inaugural GT Academy - a search for the fastest GT players in Europe - went on to earn his racing licences, compete in the Dubai 24 Hour Endurance Race as his prize and then became a professional racing driver as a result. GT Academy represents a particularly proud moment for Yamauchi: "It was a dream I had when I first started developing a driving simulator, especially because I was confident that one day it would come true. And when it really came to be in the 2008 GT Academy, it was incredibly exciting." Polyphony Digital switched lanes in 2009 with Gran Turismo on PSP. Speeding onto the handheld entertainment system with over 800 cars and 35 tracks, as well as multiplayer racing and player-to-player car trading, the depth and thrills of an authentic driving experience quickly became a fast favourite for gamers on the move. A new industry standard The hotly anticipated Gran Turismo 5 arrived on PS3 in November 2010, once more shifting the realism of its cars and tracks into a higher gear. Over 1,000 cars featured, from classic automobiles and family runarounds to stunning supercars like the Bugatti Veyron. Real-life racetracks were painstakingly recreated, with classic circuits such as Germany's Nürburgring featuring alongside the sort of inner-city tracks that dreams are made of, allowing drivers to race through the streets of Rome, London and Tokyo. Building on the introduction of online play in its Prologue, the 16 player racing modes featured in Gran Turismo 5 were just the beginning. Special timed and seasonal events provided an ever-growing roster of challenges to enter, while the Course Builder mode allowed players to build their own raceways to share with the online community. The real world of motorsport was brought ever more into Gran Turismo 5. Racing heroes such as Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel and NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon made cameo appearances, while popular motoring programme Top Gear featured its famous test track. And since its inception in 2008, GT Academy has gone from strength to strength, uncovering six winners across Europe and putting together a team that placed 2nd in the SP3 class at the Dubai 24 Hour Race. Fifteen years on, it's clear that Gran Turismo hasn't just changed the face of driving games, but of the racing industry as whole. So it seems fitting to leave the last words to the man responsible for it all, Kazunori Yamauchi: "I sort of consider Gran Turismo to be a movement. 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Watch developers including Scott Rohde, senior vice president, product planning and senior producer Nicolas Doucet talk you through the exciting features of DUALSHOCK 4 and how they'll affect the games you play. And when you've seen what DUALSHOCK 4 can do, read this at-a-glance guide to find out how the controller will do it. SHARE your finest moments A quick tap on the "SHARE button" lets you instantly share gameplay footage and images to popular social networks. Whether you've just lobbed the goalkeeper from outside of the box or pummelled an end-of-level boss without taking any damage, you'll be able to show your friends in the blink of an eye. "SHARE button"? "Yeah!" button, more like. Tap, slide, pinch, play Your next success is just a fingertip away, thanks to the touch pad on the DUALSHOCK 4. On the top of the controller, you might use it to flick objects around or perhaps draw a path for a character to follow, opening up even more in-game possibilities. Look at the light When a group of friends are playing together, you'll be able to quickly identify which controller is which thanks to coloured light bars which match the on-screen action. Not only will you spot when an ally has taken major damage, you'll also notice each portion of the TV screen swap places in split screen multiplayer modes to match that player's position in the room. Standout details For the first time, a PlayStation controller features an in-built speaker so that you can catch every single detail of the action. Plus, DUALSHOCK 4 has a headphone jack so that you can chat with connected friends using a headset. A new shape Designed to sit even more comfortably in your hands, DUALSHOCK 4 features a new look that means your fingers can take the strain whether the bullets are flying or your rivals are hot on your tail. The dual sticks along with the L2 and R2 buttons have been remodelled to provide even greater precision. Keen to know more about PS4? Then make sure you register for updates at <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/ps4" target="_blank" title="eu.playstation.com/ps4">eu.playstation.com/ps4</a> and you'll get the latest news and exclusive content straight to your inbox. Please note: These are work-in-progress images and do not represent the final product. Features and locations will be rolled out over time. 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Now you can learn from the best with the 2008 and 2012 FIFA Interactive World Cup Champion, Alfonso Ramos. Lofted pass "I usually use the lofted pass to get the ball up to my strikers. Look out for when your forward is level with the last defender and then use a lofted pass to take out the defender and get your player into a good goal-scoring position." Formation "Picking the right formation can be a deciding factor and I have three to four formations which I vary depending on my opponent. The main one I use is 4-1-2-1-2; this is a balanced formation which is hard for opponents to overcome given the central defensive midfield pairing." Team Choice "Along with the correct formation, picking the right team is equally as important. Whichever one you choose, make sure you get to know it and its strengths really well. My favourite team is Real Madrid and I always try to have the fastest players in my starting line-up as speed can be one of the most decisive factors in winning a game. When I have two players to choose from, I always pick the faster one." Adapting tactics "Even with a good team and a good formation, you must be able to react to whatever your opponent does on the pitch. For example, if I play an opponent who focuses on defence, I use a 4-4-2 formation as this gives me more options to break him down. I even adapt my tactics during the game – if I'm behind, for example, I'll switch to a more attacking formation to try and get back in the game." Double pass "In the game, the double pass, which can be done by pressing the L1 button whilst passing the ball, is very important. It is especially effective between the striker and the attacking midfielder, as it enables the midfielder to run into open space and receive the ball back from the striker." Crossing "Crossing in FIFA 13 is not so easy; however, you can find a lot of space down the wings and this is where faster players such as Arjen Robben and Neymar are most effective. It is important to note that even if you are unable to score from a cross, you can use wingers to dribble the ball or to make a pass, which can be just as effective." Tricks "In one-on-one situations, I usually try to pass rather than using tricks. Nevertheless there times when you cannot manage without tricks. You should perfect at least two or three tricks, which you can use in special situations. My personal favourites are the roulette and the scissor move." Ball control "Being able to control the ball at close quarters is a great way to put pressure on the opposition in their area. Press the L2 button to control the ball and combine this with a quick burst of speed to gain an advantage on your opponent. Bear in mind though that picking the right pass at the right moment will often reap more rewards than a solo run." Defend in numbers "I will usually press the R1 button to instruct a computer-controlled teammate to close down an attacker. That means that I can focus on intercepting any pass with the player I am controlling." Set pieces "Try to make the most of free kicks and corners as these provide an excellent opportunity to score. It's worth going to the training arena to improve your set pieces, especially as the new free kick mode showcases lots of ways to take a free kick which can catch your opponent unawares." So there you have it - ten top tips from the great Alfonso Ramos, winner of two FIFA Interactive World Cup titles. If you fancy putting his advice to use, fire up FIFA 13 on your PlayStation 3 and prepare to rub shoulders with the world's best virtual footballers. 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