Shown at Sony’s Gamescom press conference, Sega is bringing the latest in their hit tennis series to PlayStation 3. That’s correct! Virtua Tennis 4 is coming to PS3. No word on if it’s multiplatform quite yet. We do know that the PlayStation 3 version will support both 3D and PlayStation Move, though.
It’s out next year. Stay tuned.
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From arty flicks to Jeremy Kyle, with a hefty dose of arm-waving sporty gaming in between, the PlayStation 3 has it all. Sony has unveiled film streaming from Mubi, telly catch-up with ITV Player, and a new 320GB PS3 package complete with motion-sensing Move gear.
The film-streaming deal is aimed at your more rarefied PlayStation owner. Mubi is full of foreign, indie and arthouse films, from The Tin Drum to The Royal Tenenbaums. The service lets you rate films and discuss them in a no-doubt suitably hoity-toity forum, with your avatar wearing a monocle.
For more plebeian tellythrills, ITV Player will put Coronation Street, Jeremy Kyle and The X Factor on your PS3.
Film streaming and ITV catch-up begins in October. The services will appear on PlayTV’s XrossMediaBar — that’s the cross media bar user interface. Pricing is yet to be confirmed although we do know it will involve an ad-supported subscription plan.
Sony also confirmed the 160GB PlayStation 3 Slim and a Move package, also expected in October. The 160GB Slim replaces the 120GB model but keeps the 250 price tag. A new 320GB PS3 will come with Move webcam kit, one arm-waving Move controller, and Sports Champions game for 285.
Nintendo’s arm-flailing Wii became popular with Wii Sports, but Microsoft’s rival arm-waving Kinect system also arrives in November.
For more gaming news from button-bashing conference gamescom, our games-mad muckers from GameSpot are in Germany reporting on all the latest consolular comings and goings.
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Battle seven evil exes, win the NFL, become a made man and get ready for gamescom with PlayStation.
Touchdown!
Huddle up American Football fans because this week sees the launch of Madden NFL 11 on PS3, the brand new instalment of one of the most revered gridiron gaming series on PlayStation. This time it’s simpler, quicker and deeper: you’ll call plays like a coach with the all new play calling system, spend more time on the field and less in the huddle, and experience a game that’s rich in features. Hut, hut, hut!
Battle seven evil exes
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is set to be unleashed on cinema audiences across the globe in August 2010 and what better way to celebrate than by downloading the awesome Scott Pilgrim vs. the World game, exclusive to PlayStation Store for two whole weeks! An eye-popping four player side scrolling beat ‘em up, Scott Pilgrim sees you battle your girlfriend’s seven evil exes plus a whole host of other zany enemies. What are you waiting for? It’s time to face the world!
Download it now from PlayStation Store
The adventure continues
Dragon Age: Origins fans prepare for a quest fraught with danger in Dragon Age: Origins – The Golems of Amgarrak, the latest expansion pack for the epic BioWare swords and sorcery masterpiece that tasks you with uncovering the mystery behind a missing expedition to the ancient ruins of Amgarrak. Be warned brave warriors, great peril lies ahead…
Download it now from PlayStation Store and spend our weekend in Amgarrak.
Chop, chop!
Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption just got a whole lot more dangerous with the arrival of the Legends and Killers Pack. The latest in a huge array of new multiplayer content features nine new map areas, additional challenges, trophies, a tomahawk weapon and classic characters from Red Dead Revolver on PlayStation 2, including Red Harlow, Jack Swift and Ugly Chris. Yehaw!
Saddle up and download it now from PlayStation Store.
Mob rules
Get made with the Mafia II demo, a bloody, brutal and gripping teaser for what’s to come when the game launches on PlayStation 3 in August 2010. All you have to do is pay a visit to a chump that isn’t playing ball and make him see the error of his ways.
Download the gritty demo from PlayStation Store today.
NFL on the road
Madden NFL 11 for PSP lets you build the ultimate dynasty in the robust Franchise mode, change history in the Superstar Challenge mode, or simply take your NFL passion with you wherever you go.
Download it now from PlayStation Store.
Shin Megami Tensei Persona PSP
The gorgeous remake of the first game in the Persona series on PS one, Shin Megami Tensei Persona hits PlayStation Store this week featuring never before seen content and gameplay enhancements. For fans, it’s a way to experience Persona in a whole new light. For newcomers, it’s a PSP experience you’ll never forget.
Download it now from PlayStation Store.
PlayStation Home
To celebrate the upcoming launch of PlayStation Move motion controller, a cool new event space opened up in PlayStation Home this week, featuring team games and a hilarious PS Move outfit for you to parade around PlayStation Home in.
Wax on, wax off
Fancy kitting your PlayStation 3 out with a Karate Kid theme? Then click on the PS3 tab on our Facebook page and transform your PlayStation 3 today.
Visit the page at www.facebook.com/sonyplaystation to add a little kick to you PS3.
gamescom is coming!
Check out the PlayStation Blog at blog.eu.playstation.com and eu.playstation.com this week for a full update from gamescom including a whole host of new game trailers and juicy news. Plus, keep an eye out for a live chat on 19 August 2010 where you’ll get the chance to ask anything you want about stereoscopic 3D and PlayStation Move. There’s also a chance to win some Transformers goodies and a BMW with PS3 racing title blur. For everything PlayStation, they’re the only place to be this week.
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Square Enix titles The 3rd Birthday and Final Fantasy XIV are set to dazzle you on PlayStation – so why not dazzle the creators back with your blinding questions?
PlayStation will get a double dose of Square Enix role-playing game glory in the shape of the online RPG Final Fantasy XIV on PlayStation 3 and PSP action RPG shooter The 3rd Birthday, on PSP. Which means you’re in for a treat of cutting-edge visuals, memorable characters and cinematic storytelling.
In preparation for this fantastical feast of fantasy, eu.playstation.com has tracked down the creators of these titles for you to fire over your questions to them. So if you want to find out more about the mysterious The 3rd Birthday, or get inside information on Final Fantasy XIV, this is an opportunity you simply cannot afford to miss.
How can you get in on the action? Thankfully you won’t need to tackle any snarling monsters in random encounter battles to get your questions to the developers – just head over to the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com and leave your powerful posers there. The best ones will be selected for the development team to answer.
Check back to eu.playstation.com in the coming weeks to see if your questions were selected.
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Take a trip to gamescom 2010 without the hassle of travel, with PlayStation.
gamescom is one of the biggest videogame events in the year, where game developers and publishers show off their freshest and most exciting products to the world. Taking place at the Cologne Trade Fair Centre in Cologne, Germany, from 18 August 2010, gamescom 2010 promises to be a spectacular showcase of the newest titles you’ll be playing from this year into the next. And you can catch all the breaking PlayStation news right here.
eu.playstation.com will play host to a variety of news and in-depth interviews with the developers of the hottest new games on PlayStation 3 and PSP.
Over at blog.eu.playstation.com, you’ll be able to read updates from the show floor as well as watch video interviews. There will also be a live chat with special Sony Computer Entertainment Europe guests live from gamescom 2010 on 19 August which will let you pose your burning questions about stereoscopic 3D and PlayStation Move. Head over to community.eu.playstation.com and drop off your questions to make sure you don’t miss out on this tantalising opportunity.
PlayStation Home gets in on the act with the launch of the gamescom 2010 space on 19 August 2010. By jumping into this new space, you can immerse yourself in the gamescom experience without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Watch the latest trailers for games such as LittleBigPlanet 2 and Killzone 3, purchase funky gamescom 2010 related furniture and enjoy other activities.
Also launching in PlayStation Home a week earlier on 12 August 2010 is the PS Move space, allowing you to enjoy lots of PS Move related fun, including a unique PS Move costume to wear which lets you play as a PlayStation Move motion controller, the ability to play an addictive team game to win more costumes with coloured heads, the chance to purchase an extra special controller with special moves and a multicoloured sparkly head to use all around PlayStation Home, and other fun stuff to interact with for that perfect party atmosphere.
You can enjoy gamescom 2010 and all the PlayStation goodness it brings from 18 August 2010 – make sure you don’t miss a thing, right here.
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The man in charge of 3D games development at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe discusses this amazing new technology with eu.playstation.com.
Why is the team at Evolution Studios best suited to 3D development? We at Evolution have been messing around with 3D for about five years. What’s more, I employ two guys who were previously at British Aerospace, Ian Bickerstaff and Simon Benson, and they’ve been working on 3D for 16 years, building flight and F1 simulators. So we were pushing the technology before SCEE even started talking about making games in 3D. It was a nice coincidence that we were doing a bit of prototyping on a small scale and then we heard the company was actually interested in making 3D games, so it was very natural that we got all of our stuff converted first. And, because we had the knowledge, we were able to help educate everyone else about how to convert into 3D.
Having followed the technology for that many years why do you think it’s started to explode in the past year or so? What we have now is a convergence of very high quality displays at affordable prices that can show really high quality 3D combined with great content. What we’re seeing with the power and ability of PlayStation 3 is really high quality 3D stuff that’s going to make people want to go out there, buy the TVs, upgrade the console and enjoy the whole 3D experience. And I think that’s the first time we’ve ever been in that position.
The other factor is that many cinemas have been upgraded to digital in the past few years and that’s very good for the publishers as they can control the distribution of film now. Good quality 3D is compelling, it’s amazing to watch, people want more of it and we’re following it up with good quality gaming.
What was the “eureka” moment for you in terms of seeing this technology in games?The first time we got a driving simulator running in 3D, about five years ago, we came away absolutely amazed. Driving is one of those experiences where you need depth to really do it well; you’re perceiving speed, you’re trying to plan your breaking point, trying to find where to put your car in a corner. It’s no coincidence that all the F1 teams now train their drivers on 3D simulators.
What’s really amazing is that we are now starting to understand 3D in a creative as well as a technical sense. The games that you will see coming out in 3D are mind-blowing; we are really starting to exploit 3D and understand how to use it as a medium in the games and I find that really exciting.
What hurdles do developers face when creating a game in 3D?The main consideration is that we are already pushing PlayStation 3 to the maximum in terms of processor power and so a lot of optimisation has to be done on the games running in 3D. It’s not a significant amount of cost in terms of the rest of the development budget which is great for us because we can add 3D content to games and we don’t have to adjust the price to do that. Some games that have got a lot of pre-rendered content are more tricky in that they’ve got to have a 2D as well as a 3D version of the rendered content. So in that case, there probably will be a bit more of an impact on the development cost although we still don’t think it will be that significant.
What do you think of the possibilities of combining PlayStation Move with 3D?I think it’s very, very exciting. What we’ve done with PlayStation Move is to take that spatial control of gaming into a very accurate and very dynamic realm; it’s really taking it to a new level. You can just imagine the possibilities of controlling something in 3D outside of the screen and looking at it being controlled in 3D within the TV screen. What’s fantastic for us is that this is the first time this has ever been done. The games we’ve already converted are great fun and we’re still only dipping our toe in the water. Once we educate all of our teams on how to create 3D content and how they can use PlayStation Move in 3D, you can just imagine what they’re going to start producing.
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It’s seconds out for motion-sensing gaming system PlayStation Move — the CTA Ultimate Boxing Gloves could have you floating like a butterfly, stinging like a bee in the comfort of your own living room.
The gloves attach the PlayStation Move controllers to your hands when you play fighting games, with the Move camera translating your shadowboxing into movement by your character in the game. The gloves fasten securely to your wrists to avoid wild haymakers sending the controllers delivering a knockout blow to your expensive TV.
To our punch-drunk eyes, they’re not particularly ultimate: fingerless gloves with velcro bits rather than Punchout-style giant red fists of whup-ass. Still, we like the idea of firing up PlayStation fighting games and windmilling our arms around until someone drags us off, screaming, “Leave it — ‘e’s not wurf it!” Not to mention all the training montages…
Move arrives in the UK in September, entering the ring just ahead of Microsoft’s Kinect, and looking to leave its heavyweight rival Nintendo Wii out for the count. The pugilistic PlayStation peripherals will be available from Amazon in the US for $20 (12.50) shortly after, when they will spar with the 14 Crown PlayStation Move Boxing Glove Set already available for preorder from Amazon UK.
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Get used to some Dog Days, experience a change of gravity and get your hands on some marvellous downloads this weekend…
A Marvel to behold
Marvel Comics has teamed up once more with PlayStation 3 platform title LittleBigPlanet for another batch of costumes that can make your Sackboy a true hero. Marvel Costume Kit 2 gives you the chance to make Sackboy look like five legendary Marvel characters: Thor, Spider-Man, Elektra, Ghost Rider and Human Torch. Flame on!
Give your Sackboy a heroic new look now – download Marvel Costume Kit 2 from PlayStation Store.
Every dog has its day…
The unlikely couple of Kane and Lynch have made their way back to PlayStation 3 with the gritty sequel Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – and you can get a shot of the action in the PlayStation Store demo. Featuring documentary style visuals, this third person shooter for over 18s only is sure to get the blood pumping as you explore the dark world of two rather disturbed individuals.
If you’re a PlayStation Plus member, the Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days demo downloads automatically to your PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Store without you having to lift a finger – and days before everyone else gets the chance to play it. If you want to get ahead of the game (and everyone else) with the biggest game demos, make sure you subscribe to PlayStation Plus for all the latest titles, first.
There’s a certain gravity about this one
Want to take some classic arcade blasting with you wherever you go? Gravity Crash on PSP is sure to give you that stellar experience, all in the palm of your hand. Explore new worlds on a plane, blast through psychedelic looking enemies on the train and get that unbeatable high score on the go – it doesn’t matter where you are, Gravity Crash will take you on a fun journey.
Blast off with Gravity Crash now by downloading it from PlayStation Store.
Fight for your faction
From 22 July 2010, MAG developer Zipper Interactive will be treating fans of the game to a brand new feature. All of the maps from the Sabotage mode will be faction neutral, so if your chosen Private Military Corporation is SVER, you can take on Raven in a map that was previously owned by Valor. Simply log on to the game, select Sabotage mode and prepare for action.
It’s already set up and ready to go – what are you waiting for?
A kung fu compendium
To celebrate the cinematic release of star-studded martial arts movie, The Karate Kid, and the arrival of the classic original films on Blu-ray Disc, PlayStation Store has a stunning offer for you to enjoy. From 21 July 2010 until 4 August 2010, a variety of martial arts related games, packs and films will be discounted.
And don’t forget about PlayStation Home on PS3, where you can collect exclusive free martial arts themed avatars.
Fighting fit? Prove it – head over to PlayStation Store and enjoy some great special offers.
Name that tune
Fans of the eagerly anticipated Gran Turismo 5 now have their chance to get even closer to the heart-racing action. How? Drive your browser to gran-turismo.com and cast your eyes (and ears) over the new GT5 trailer, which features a composition by musician Daiki Kasho. All you need to do is think of a suitable title for the music that will provide the epic backdrop to thousands of action-packed racing hours. Kazunori Yamauchi, the GT series creator, will select the winner and their name will appear in the Special Thanks section of the game’s credits.
Go to gran-turismo.com before 25 July and become part of the game’s history.
The Friday Debate – This is Hardcore
After last week’s debut, The Friday Debate at PlayStation.Blog returns with a new intriguing topic for you to ponder over and discuss. This week delves into gaming labels and asks you to discuss the associations you have with being a hardcore gamer, casual gamer or something completely different. What category do you fit into?
Check out the debate and make yourself heard at blog.eu.playstation.com.
Contests of champions
You can be a winner in a variety of competitions at eu.playstation.com/psn/competitions. There’s still a chance to win a gold PSP in celebration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in the Gold PSP Limited Edition Competition; you can take a trip through time by winning a copy of Singularity on PS3 in the Singularity Competition; and enjoy some mechanised mayhem in the Transformers Competition where you can win a Transformers figure set and a copy of Transformers: War for Cybertron on PS3.
Keep an eye on PlayStation Blog at blog.eu.playstation.com for the latest PlayStation news as it happens.
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Enter the whacky world of Media Molecule and find out everything you need to know about LittleBigPlanet 2.
The world of LittleBigPlanet is evolving into something very special in LittleBigPlanet 2 on PlayStation 3. Not only will you be able to create your very own levels and share them with the world, you’ll also be able to conjure entire games using the powerful new tools available to you.
Now you can have your chance to talk play, create and share with Media Molecule by posing your questions to the game’s developers. So, to get in on the action you need to head over to the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com to leave your quirky questions. As always, the best ones will be picked and put to the team at Media Molecule.
Check back to eu.playstation.com in the coming weeks to see if your brain teasers were chosen for some Sackboy and friends banter.
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It’s a packed weekend on PlayStation with the arrival of PlayStation Plus, Tiger Woods, Everybody’s Tennis and a whole host of fantastic deals up for grabs on PlayStation Store.
PlayStation Plus is here
Want to get even more from your PlayStation 3? Then PlayStation Plus is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Joining PlayStation Plus opens the door to a whole of premium and exclusive features, including one-hour trials of PlayStation Network and Blu-ray Disc releases, and is your gateway to over £200 worth of cool content a year.
Plus, you’ll also receive the latest PS3 system software updates, game updates and game demos without lifting a finger! All you have to do is download the latest system software update and start subscribing. Welcome to a new dawn on PlayStation Network.
Become a PlayStation Plus member today.
Asteroids!
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of asteroid-blasting action winging its way to you, which must mean one thing: Super Stardust HD is celebrating its third birthday this week. In honour of this, you can download the full game plus two additional game packs – Solo and Team Mode – at a whopping great reduction until 7 July 2010.
So go on, sprinkle a little stardust on your PS3 and download it now from PlayStation Store.
A whole lot of woman
Everybody’s favourite chubby chick – the lovely Fat Princess – is getting the special treatment this week on PlayStation Store including a full game price reduction, additional avatars and a belly busting software update that includes same screen co-operative mode, clan tag functionality, password protected games and four free maps from previous fat game updates.
Oh, and if that’s not enough there’s the brand new Fat Princess Fat Roles expansion pack for you to download too. And if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber you get a 20 per cent discount on the pack and free exclusive avatars.
Fatten up on PlayStation Store now.
Seeing SingStars
This week sees a stage full of new features added to SingStar including SingStar Remote, that lets you connect to SingStar with a PSP and create a playlist of up to 20 songs while someone else is singing. There’s also player feedback, a SingStar Clubs upgrade (single clubs can now feature up to 1,000 members) and the awesome Online Battles mode where you can use your vocal talents to duel against friends in SingStar.
Time for tennis?
That’s right – Everybody’s Tennis is here; you can download it direct from PlayStation Store or snap it up on Universal Media Disc and start creating a racket on PSP. Get it? Packed with features including Wireless multiplayer modes, customisable characters, a slew of different courts, locations and opponents, it’s the best reason in the world to take up virtual tennis.
Download it now from PlayStation Store.
Putter up
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 tees off on PlayStation 3 this week, challenging you to lead your team of pro golfers to the top of the leaderboards in the prestigious Ryder Cup tournament on the Celtic Manor course, as well as a whole host of other renowned championship greens.
Cuckoo for Kaká
Fancy winning a Sony BRAVIA® 3D HD TV, as well as a Sony Surround Sound System? All you have to do is enter our fun competition starring Brazilian ace Kaká – the face of Sony’s 3D campaign – to be in with a chance. Check it out at eu.playstation.com/competitions.
Win a PSP Gold
There’s still time to nab a piece of World Cup history in the shape of a PSP Gold Limited Edition to celebrate the release of EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa on PSP. All you have to do is visit eu.playstation.com/competitions, sign in and submit your entry. It’s that simple! So go on, what are you waiting for?
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