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As brutal fighting game Mortal Kombat nears its PlayStation 3 release, tell the PlayStation community which of the iconic series’ Fatalities have gruesomely speared your memory.
With its no holds barred fighting and devilish sense of humour, the Mortal Kombat series has entertained with some of the most memorable martial arts moves in beat ‘em up history. The unforgettable finishers, known as Fatalities, ushered in a whole new way to humiliate your opponent at the end of a gruelling fight. Whether it was by spikes, acid, spears or any other number of horrific ends, players thrilled at the words of “finish him!” which prefaced every ferocious Fatality.
Here’s your chance to tell us which Fatality is your favourite. Which finishing move made you squirm? Or maybe you preferred the hilarious Babality and Friendship finishers that were introduced during the early part of the series? Whatever your favourite Fatality is, get over to the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com and tell all.
Don’t miss your chance to tell the world your Mortal Kombat Fatality favourites at the official PlayStation Forums. The most popular choices will be published in an article here at eu.playstation.com with quotes from the community.
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Relive these classic movie scenes featured in Yoostar 2 In the Movies on PlayStation 3.
When Yoostar 2 In the Movies arrives on PS3 in March 2011 you’ll be able to re-enact some of the most memorable TV and movie moments ever. With a huge roster of classic scenes from films such as The Matrix, Shaun of the Dead and The Terminator, Yoostar 2 In the Movies is fun for film fans, family and all your friends. Check out our favourite scenes from some of the movies featured in the game. Lights, camera, action!
The Terminator (1984): “I’ll be back” Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career catchphrase was first uttered in the 1984 science fiction thriller, The Terminator, to an unsuspecting police officer at the front desk of a police station. Moments later, the unstoppable cyborg from the future launched a devastating attack on the station in search of Sarah Connor. Well, he did say he would be back.
300 (2006): “This is Sparta!” This classic scene is taken from Zack Snyder and Frank Miller’s 300, as King Leonidas and his army of Spartans battle the one million strong army of Persian King Xerxes. This scene unfolds when a messenger arrives at the gates of Sparta demanding King Leonidas and his people bow to Xerxes. Leonidas refuses and kicks the messenger into the Pit of Death before screaming the immortal line – “This is Sparta!”
Superman Returns (2006): “Don’t be alarmed, it’s absolutely normal”Unfortunately it’s not, at least not in this movie, Superman Returns. Intrepid reporter, Lois Lane is about to be shot into orbit on a plane attached to a space shuttle. Luckily for Lois, Superman decides to make this the moment he reveals his return to Earth, after a five-year hiatus in search of Kryptonian life. The Man of Steel intercepts the plane and lowers it to safety on a Metropolis baseball field. Phew.
The Blues Brothers (1980): “It’s 106 miles to Chicago…”"…we got a full tank of gas” says Elwood Blues to his brother Jake in John Landis’ smash hit comedy musical, The Blues Brothers. “Hit it”, responds Jake, before the duo take off into the night with assembled forces of law and order and a crazed ex-girlfriend hot on their heels as they try to save their old orphanage from demolition.
Kindergarten Cop (1990): “It’s not a tumour!” He’s back, and this time he’s an undercover police officer posing as a teacher in Kindergarten Cop. Yes, it’s time for another classic Arnie moment. In this scene Schwarzenegger has to deal with the absurdly morbid Lowell, a little boy obsessed with the darker side of life who makes the automatic assumption Schwarzenegger’s headache is a tumour. Guess what? “It’s not a tumour!”
Frankenstein (1931): “It’s alive!” It’s arguably one of the greatest terror tales ever told and James Whale’s 1931 monster classic, Frankenstein, is chock-full of stunning scenes. In Yoostar 2 In the Movies you’ll get the chance to act out the moment the monster awakens on Doctor Frankenstein’s operating table and the doctor screams the classic line: “Look! It’s moving. It’s alive. It’s alive… it’s alive, it’s moving, it’s alive, it’s alive, it’s alive, it’s alive, IT’S ALIVE!”
The Karate Kid (1984): “Wax on, wax off”Every movie fan remembers 1984′s The Karate Kid, so it’s no surprise that the uplifting tale about Mr Miyagi teaching Daniel Larusso that there is more to martial arts than fighting has found its way into Yoostar 2 In the Movies. Now you can star in the moment where Daniel learns his first lesson from Miyagi – waxing on and waxing off.
The Wizard of Oz (1939): “You’re going to see a wizard?” It’s the moment Dorothy meets The Scarecrow in Victor Fleming’s 1939 magical epic, The Wizard of Oz, and you can be in it too. All you need is a copy of Yoostar 2 In the Movies, a pair of red shoes and a PlayStation Eye camera. Just watch out for The Wicked Witch of the West. The red shoes are, of course, optional.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987): “Resistance is futile” Fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation are going to get a kick out of this clip. Included in the game is a scene from Season 3 of the series that starred the acclaimed British actor, Sir Patrick Stewart, as Captain Jean-Luc Picard. In it, you perform as a Borg version of Picard in the episode The Best of Both Worlds.
Slap Shot (1977): “The finer points of hockey” You’ll need a hockey stick to pull off this scene from the 1977 film, Slap Shot, or at least something that resembles one. In it, Denis Lemieux demonstrates – in hilarious fashion -the finer points of illegal moves on the ice to TV presenter, Jim Carr. Be sure to take care if you’re acting this one out with a friend when waving that stick about.
Experience these classic scenes and many more in Yoostar 2 In the Movies on PlayStation 3 in March 2011. You can also download some of these great movies and more from the PlayStation Store Video Store today.
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Box with Fight Night Champion, download Call of Duty: Black Ops First Strike and rev your engines for GT Academy with PlayStation this weekend.
Throw down with Fight Night Champion Ding! Ding! The champ returns to the ring on PlayStation 3.In Fight Night Champion you can now create your very own online gym with your friends via PlayStation Network and battle your way through an epic single player campaign filled with blood, sweat and right hooks. Hit the canvas this weekend with Fight Night Champion on PS3.
Another blast of PixelJunk brilliance PixelJunk Shooter 2 fires its way onto PlayStation Store this week with a whole new set of levels, enemies, weapons and a dynamic lighting system. Download it today and shoot it out in a subterranean world on your own or in offline two player mode.
Call of Duty: Black Ops First StrikeThe first downloadable game pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops has arrived and it’s jammed with all new multiplayer maps for you to test your mettle on. New maps include the Berlin Wall, Discovery, Stadium and Kowloon. Lock ‘n’ load and download Call of Duty: Black Ops First Strike from PlayStation Store today.
Get severed with Dead Space 2Finished Dead Space 2 yet? Tingling for more terror? Tingle no more because Dead Space 2: Severed for PS3 is here. The game pack features two single player chapters to slice and dice your way through, in a story that runs parallel to the events of Dead Space 2. Scare yourself this weekend and download Dead Space 2: Severed.
FINAL FANTASY II and Legacy of Kain on PS StoreTwo PS one Classics arrive on PlayStation Store this weekend. First up is the acclaimed role-playing game, FINAL FANTASY II, followed closely by the action-packed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver from developer Crystal Dynamics. Download them both from PlayStation Store today for a taste of PlayStation nostalgia.
Rev your engines for GT Academy The GT Academy Time Trials are taking place right now, and you can turn your dream into a reality with Nissan and PlayStation in 2011 by becoming a certified racing driver. Yes, you read that right. What are you waiting far? Fire up your copy of Gran Turismo 5, then access the Seasonal Events mode to take part in the GT Academy Time Trials today.
Become a part of the Gamocracy Ever wanted to make your own game? Then head to community.eu.playstation.com and take part in this historic event where you can have a say in the brand new game coming in 2011 from The Bearded Ladies Consulting. The best ideas will be posted on facebook.com/TheBeardedLadies where a public vote will decide which idea will be used.
Can you survive the Apocalypse? The spectacularly destructive MotorStorm: Apocalypse is almost here and in celebration of the latest game in the series, a brand new website dedicated to all things MotorStorm has launched. Race over to www.motorstorm.com and get your festival fix this weekend.
Visit eu.playstation.com to win, win, win! Don’t forget to check out eu.playstation.com/competitions this weekend for a whole host of PlayStation themed entertainment. We’re giving you the chance to get your hands on a copy of the mighty Killzone 3 on PS3. There’s also a chance to bag a voucher code to download a copy of Tales from Space: About a Blob and a T-shirt, so there’s something for everyone to win on eu.playstation.com this weekend.
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Fight alongside Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in DC Universe Online this weekend.
The next legend is you
Shazam! The electrifying comic book adventure of DC Universe Online has arrived on PlayStation 3 to take you on an epic journey. Create your own legendary superhero or villain with a choice of powers, allegiance and costumes, then jump onto PlayStation Network to join thousands of other players in a massive superpowered environment. Where will you go? Who will you battle? What heroic or villainous deeds will you perform? And what is it like to go toe-to-toe or fight side by side with the likes of Superman and The Joker
Get up to super speed with DC Universe Online by checking out our handy primer feature and a behind the scenes look at the game’s creation – no x-ray vision required.
The Chronicles of Lara
PS one Classic Tomb Raider Chronicles transports you to a cold, dark, rainy memorial service… the last resting place of Lara Croft, presumed dead from a perilous quest. Play through an exciting recollection of Lara’s past adventures retold by her colleagues. Download Tomb Raider Chronicles from PlayStation Store for PSP and PlayStation 3 and unearth a gem of a game…
Music, maestro!
Buzz!: The Ultimate Music Quiz puts your trivia knowledge to the test on PSP! Choose the rounds you want to play and the subjects you want to smash, and give your poptastic know-how a challenging boogie. Up to six players can face the music, so download Buzz!: The Ultimate Music Quiz for PSP from PlayStation Store or pick up a copy from your local shop and give your friends a musical beat down.
Are you game for a drive?
PS3 racing sensation Gran Turismo 5 has some speedy new mini-games to test drive via the GT Facebook app. Speed off with Golden Lap, Shot in the Dark and the all new Fantasy Circuit where you create your own fantasy track using sections of various circuits available in GT5. Go for a spin over at facebook.com.
A wonderful winter offer
Don’t leave your Facebook profile page yet – you can grab yourself a free copy of popular minis puzzler Arctic Adventures: Polar’s Puzzles by taking a trip over to facebook.com/SonyPlayStation. All you have to do is visit the site and follow the instructions to slide into some Arctic action. This special offer closes at the end of January 2011, so act now and make sure you don’t get left out in the cold…
Make everyone else green with envy
Win an incredible 3D cinema screening of Seth Rogen’s explosive new film, The Green Hornet, for you and your friends by entering our competition over at eu.playstation.com/competitions. And if you want to make others even more envious, be the first of your friends to download the PlayStation Official App for your mobile device. Available for iPhone and iPod Touch with OS 4 and above or most Android compatible devices with a minimum of OS 1.6, you can check out your PlayStation Network trophies, discover all the latest games and more, all while on the move.
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Turn your city destroying exploits into an unstoppable monster mash with these fiendish tips from Fluffy Logic, developer of Eat Them!
Getting into the monster mode
Create a range of monsters that are specifically designed for each game mode:
In Destruction and Maximum Destruction game modes, causing damage quickly is crucial, so combinations of the most powerful weapons will reap benefits.
In Race modes, speed of movement and extra jump height are more beneficial than powerful weapons.
In Survival mode, having long-range weapons that can take out more advanced enemies is useful, as is having high Max Power and low Power Drain stats.
Stick, smash and move
Keep moving to avoid taking too much damage; the monster is harder to hit whilst moving and the defence forces won’t be able to converge on its position so easily.
Monster mix-up
By having a mixture of indirect weapons and melee weapons, monsters can often deal damage to multiple targets at once.
A head for destruction
Roar heads are more useful in earlier missions where the majority of defence forces will be human. For later levels where vehicles will lead the defence, monsters are better off with weapon-equipped heads.
Don’t be afraid to hide under the bed
Losing a monster will heavily impact on your chances of achieving Gold: whatever the game mode, don’t let your monster die!
Be a beast
Attacking the ground floor of buildings is often the most efficient way to flatten them as any floors above are destroyed automatically.
Everything is a weapon
Picking up objects takes time, but striking buildings with them causes masses of damage so can be well worth the effort – large vehicles are the best choice.
Go for gargantuan Gold
Make sure you score Gold in early missions as this will unlock bigger and better monster parts which will help in later levels.
Make time for more mayhem
Scoring Gold in the final mission Comeuppance will award the Time Slide backpack. When activated, this slows everything around you for a short time, which is essential to achieve the very best scores.
You’ve got the tips, so now get smashing! Download Eat Them! from PlayStation Store and put your monstrous skills to the test.
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Make sure your festive season goes with a bang with these essential items that won’t break the bank.
For that special someone…
What better way to get the family together and work off some of the festive feast than getting active with the PlayStation Move starter pack? Everyone can take part and try their hand at seven great demos: become an athlete in Sports Champions, blast your way to big screen stardom in The Shoot and make a new furry friend with EyePet: Move Edition.
If you really fancy splashing out, there are also some great accessories and peripherals to make your PlayStation Move experience even better. The PlayStation Move shooting attachment is a great way to turn your PlayStation Move motion controller into a weapon to take down enemies in PS3 shooting titles such as Time Crisis: Razing Storm. Don’t forget the PlayStation Move charging station to make sure you stay fully charged over the festive season!
For the person who has everything…
For the person who you never seem to get the right gift for, PlayStation Network Cards are the perfect surprise. They can be used to buy a whole host of content from PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 and PSP.
Full games, minis titles, goodies for the exclusive online community PlayStation Home and even SingStar tracks from the SingStore can be purchased with PSN Cards, so they are guaranteed to keep everyone happy. Look for them in-store today.
For the PSP lover…
Add a great title to someone’s PSP collection with the PSP Essentials range. Packed with a great variety of titles that cover everything from high-speed car chases to mind-boggling quizzes, PSP Essentials are fantastic games at pocket money prices. Wrap one up for Christmas.
For the traveller…
Know someone who’s off to see friends and family over the winter holidays? They’ll no doubt be taking their PSP to keep them entertained on their travels, so make sure it’s safe and secure with our great range of cases. Available for both PSP-3000 and PSPgo, there is a snazzy selection of leather and hemp cases to choose from that protect and shield, whether you’re in the airport departure lounge or your own lounge at home.
If you’re buying for someone travelling longer distances, check out the Play ‘n’ Style Kit and the Carry ‘n’ Style Kit. Each come with a stylish leather case, a wrist strap and extras to ensure your screen is clean and ready for gaming.
For fighters, drivers, singers and quizzers…
Are you looking for something really specific? Maybe someone is hooked on a certain game and just can’t stop playing it?
For first person shooter fans, why not treat them to a Wireless Headset? Perfect for titles such as Call of Duty, Medal of Honour and MAG, the Wireless Headset lets players chat online games and is ideal for strategic planning and barking orders on the battlefield.
For the Gran Turismo connoisseur, you should pick up a Driving Force GT steering wheel; the official wheel of Gran Turismo. Complete with pedals, gears and 900 degrees of wheel rotation, this gift will guarantee a driving experience like no other.
Buying for a social gamer? Get your hands on some Wireless Buzz! Buzzers or a set of Wireless SingStar Microphones so they can enjoy a gaming experience with no restrictions! They may even let you join in the fun, too.
Whoever you’re buying for this Christmas, give them a PlayStation Christmas.
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Find out which minis titles hit PlayStation Store in November 2010.
Save some cities
Following the success of their first title, Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess, Mediatonic have returned with their second addition to the minis category; Who’s That Flying. Take control of the Guardian of Light and use super-moves to take down enemies that threaten the planet’s most important cities.
Earn loads of awards, unlock more modes and defeat all the bosses.
Get behind the wheel
If you love fast, furious, adrenaline-fuelled mayhem, you should get your hands on 3, 2, 1…SuperCrash. Armed with only your unicycle, you’ll have to manoeuvre down treacherous tracks, filled with all sorts of wacky obstacles. Aim for the human-shaped holes in the walls and change your position to pass through them and earn loads of points.
An island of mysteries…
Feeling adventurous? Take a trip to a place filled with secrets in Jewel Keepers: Easter Island, and help Professor H to discover the mystery behind a puzzling letter. Discover over 40 challenges and unravel an exciting story about the island.
War: what is it good for?
Arriving less than a year since its prequel, Fort Commander II: Counterattack will provide you with some tower defence action. Set in the Mogul era, this minis title will see you commanding your troops and expanding your empire until your two opposing kingdoms are defeated. Take on 14 different missions in three game modes.
Poker Face
Take a trip to the casino and place some bets in classic card games in Card Shark. Try your hand at Texas Hold’em, Blackjack and Five Card Draw – and try not to lose everything.
Time is running out
Brace yourself – you have just six short hours to find all the pieces of a mad scientist’s puzzle in Epyx’s Impossible Mission. Avoid deadly robots and black orbs as you work your way through this action-packed challenge. Choose from three different versions of the game and begin your mission.
All of these great titles can be downloaded now from PlayStation Store. Don’t forget to look out for our next minis update published on the first day of every month.
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Enter the apocalyptic world of ENSLAVED: Odyssey to the West and have your questions answered.
Two lives, two fates, one legendary journey: the time is drawing nearer for you to experience the brand new cinematic adventure from Ninja Theory, the creators of Heavenly Sword. ENSLAVED: Odyssey to the West features an original tale co-written by Alex Garland (The Beach, 28 Days Later), dramatic cutscenes co-directed by Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings, King Kong) and a haunting musical score composed by Nitin Sawhney.
Now you can find out everything you need to know about this epic journey by posing your questions to the game’s star and co-director, Andy Serkis. To get in on the action all you need to do is head over to the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com and post your questions. As always, the best ones will be chosen.
Check back to eu.playstation.com in the coming weeks to see if your questions were chosen and embark on a journey to the West.
Don’t forget to download the demo for ENSLAVED: Odyssey to the West from PlayStation Store today to get a taste of the action.
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Take to the skies, don a super suit, relive an epic adventure and have your say with PlayStation this weekend.
Chronicles to remember
Take your PSP into the stunning world of Valkyria Chronicles II, where you can experience a heady mix of distinctive visuals, addictive gameplay and a compelling story of adventure and peril.
Pick up your copy of Valkyria Chronicles II in stores this weekend or download it from PlayStation Store – and while you’re there, you can also download mission packs to keep the voyage going.
So, what are you waiting for? More chronicles await.
Top guns
The skies are no longer safe; only you can change that in the explosive aerial action of Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 on PlayStation 3. As a member of the ultra-secret H.A.W.X. 2 squadron, you are one of the chosen few; the truly elite. Use your finely honed reflexes, bleeding-edge technology and ultra-sophisticated aircraft to dominate the skies.
Jump into the cockpit of Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 on PlayStation 3.
Nice suit
Suit up, lock ‘n’ load and take to the stars in the playable demo of Sega’s third person shooter, Vanquish. With giant robots; rocket propelled super suits and a huge arsenal of weaponry, it’s the ultimate primer for the full game, which explodes on to PlayStation 3 in October 2010!
Get in on the action for free and download the demo from PlayStation Store.
Lara is back!
This weekend, why not relive some old school videogame memories with Tomb Raider? The PS one classic is available to download from PlayStation Store, and sees you embark on a series of exciting missions as the iconic British archaeologist, Lara Croft.
Head over to PlayStation Store and start an epic adventure all over again…
Sam and Max hit the road again
Everyone’s favourite dog and rabbit police partnership has returned to PlayStation 3 – you can now download Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Episode 5 from PlayStation Store. Titled The City that Dares Not Sleep, the end of The Devil’s Playhouse season is nigh. Dare you miss the shocking conclusion to this fiendish adventure?
Go on, be a devil and download it today from PlayStation Store.
Deception never felt so good…
This weekend you’ll be able to practise your trickery tactics in anticipation of the release of R.U.S.E. on 10 September 2010 with the deception filled demo, available to download now from PlayStation Store.
Get in character
Fancy getting your mitts on some cool Uncharted 2: Among Thieves avatar packs? There are two up for grabs, which feature characters such as Gabriel Roman, Elena Fisher, Eddy Raja and Daniel Pinkerton.
Slip into character and download the Uncharted avatar packs now from PlayStation Store.
New in PlayStation Home
Love the bulbous headed Bomberman, star of Hudson Soft’s Bomberman series? Then PlayStation Home is the place to be as an explosive new public space has launched, offering information on Hudson Soft titles. The store features Bomberman outfits and even games to try your hand at. There’s also the chance to take part in races featuring the loveable Dolphy creatures, and purchase the Dolphy Apartment where you can raise your very own Dolphy.
Check out the Hudson Gate public space in PlayStation Home and have blast with Bomberman this weekend.
Friday Debate
Have you voiced your opinion in the Friday Debate yet on PlayStation Blog? The weekly discussion prompts users to talk about various videogame topics, such as game lengths, gaming labels and art in games.
This week, the discussion will centre reviews, and if they influence your purchasing decisions. Would you buy a game after reading a terrible review? Or do you prefer to make up your own mind?
Head over to blog.eu.playstation.com and start sharing your views with other blog readers now.
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