Build and battle your way to victory as Starhawk lands on PS3 and discover the intriguing Datura this weekend.

Shoot for the stars

Intense intergalactic shooting action with a twist explodes onto PlayStation 3 this weekend in the form of Starhawk. Prepare for non-stop action as gunslinger Emmett Graves fends off the rampaging Outcasts in an epic single player campaign, then hook up with friends offline or online via PlayStation Network to confront the enemy together.

Explore an ever-changing battlefield this weekend in Starhawk on PS3.

Move into a new world

Download Datura from PlayStation Store this weekend and embark on a voyage of mystery. Compatible with the PlayStation Move motion controller, this engrossing experience pitches you into an eerie forest where you’ll need to come up with answers to some pretty big questions if you’re to make it out in one piece.

Who are you? Where are you? And, what will you do next? Find out now by picking up Datura from PlayStation Store

New to download

On PlayStation 3, pick up Sega’s futuristic shooter Binary Domain from PlayStation Store this weekend – and if you’re after some fresh entertainment on the go for PSP and PS Vita, dive into intense multiplayer match-ups in THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’96 plus team up for classic action shooting in METAL SLUG 2.

Try before you buy

Download two fresh PS3 demos from PlayStation Store this weekend. First up, pick your way through a war-torn city in the Spec Ops: The Line demo, then get a taste of some classic platforming action in the Zack Zero demo. Get both demos now from PlayStation Store at no extra cost.

More for your games

Fans of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 are in for a treat this weekend as two new maps deploy onto PlayStation Store. Battle through a fantastical aerial setting in Elite Drop 7 – Sanctuary and discover the decommissioned concrete factory that makes for the perfect combat zone in Elite Drop 8 – Foundation.

Elsewhere, add exclusive powers, skins and upgrades to PROTOTYPE 2 in the Colossal Mayhem Pack and download new cars and tracks to RIDGE RACER on PlayStation Vita.

From the vaults

Rediscover gaming classics at PlayStation Store this weekend: on PS3, save the world as special agent Rico Rodriguez in PS2 Classic Just Cause, or battle and trade your way to success in original PlayStation classic Arc Arena: Monster Tournament, which is also compatible with PSP.

PlayStation Community events

Sign up for the Starhawk Showdown tournament before 23 May 2012 at community.eu.playstation.com and you could win great prizes including the chance to play against the game’s developer LightBox Interactive.

The PlayStation Community is getting into the spirit of UEFA EURO 2012 by hosting a virtual championship ahead of the big kick-off in Ukraine and Poland in June 2012. Follow the action at community.eu.playstation.com.

More from PlayStation

Keep an eye on PlayStation.Blog at blog.eu.playstation.com for the latest PlayStation news.

Visit eu.playstation.com/competitions for your chance to win great prizes.

Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/PlayStationEU.

Join in with a variety of activities on the Official PlayStation Facebook page at facebook.com/SonyPlayStation.

Have your say in the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com.

Sign up to Inside PS Vita at eu.playstation.com/psvita to be first with the news on the revolutionary handheld.

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Looking for a great PS3 game to play this weekend? FIFA Street, Journey and Twisted Metal are out now – which means you can stay in.

The Journey begins

Discover a beautifully compelling world combined with an emotional experience that you won’t forget on PlayStation 3 this weekend in Journey. The latest title from the makers of Flower and flOw is available to download from PlayStation Store and gives you the chance to immerse yourself in a world full of mystery and intrigue as you cross a vast and awe inspiring landscape to discover the history of an ancient civilisation.

Experience a mesmerising adventure on PS3 now. 

Free your game

Inspired by street football styles and stars from around the world, FIFA Street on PS3 promises to be the most authentic street football game ever made. Enjoy a unique and fun-filled experience where everything from the environments to the music is true to the sport and its culture.

Take it to the streets on PS3 this weekend.

Release your road rage in Twisted Metal

The most insane motoring tournament on PlayStation 3 has arrived. Twisted Metal, dreamed up by lethal lunatic Calypso, invites you to test your racing skills in its carnival of high-speed chaos as a member of the Holy Men, Skulls, Clowns or Dolls gangs.

Tokyo’s final hope

The popular Yakuza series branches out in a new direction in Yakuza: Dead Souls on PS3. As one of four characters, it’s down to you to eliminate the undead hordes causing havoc in the Japanese capital using a wide variety of guns and upgrades.

Plan your escape

Head over to PlayStation Store this weekend to download Warp, a puzzle–based, stealth action game where you play as Zero, a little orange alien with a big score to settle. Have you got what it takes to help Zero flee the underwater research facility where he is held captive using his arsenal of unique abilities?

The ultimate Uncharted challenge

Download the Co-op Shade Survival Mode pack for Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception from PlayStation Store this weekend and prepare to face some of the toughest enemies in the Uncharted series to date. Team up with up to two friends via PlayStation Network and tackle wave after wave of incoming enemies, using astute teamwork to survive.

Shoot down the robot apocalypse

The side-scrolling shooter genre gets a mischievous makeover in Shoot Many Robots this weekend. Download it now from PlayStation Store to your PS3 system and team up with up to three friends via PlayStation Network to stamp out the robot invasion with a wacky assortment of weapons and costumes.

Level Up your PS3 knowledge

PlayStation 3 turns five on 23 March 2012, so what better way to celebrate the upcoming celebrations than to test your knowledge in our PS3 themed edition of Level Up, the official PlayStation quiz. Tackle Level Up over at eu.playstation.com/levelup and show the world how smart you are. While you’re at it, head over to the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com and you can send in your very own birthday messages to the mighty home entertainment system.

Keep an eye on PlayStation.Blog at blog.eu.playstation.com for the latest PlayStation news.

Visit eu.playstation.com/competitions for your chance to win great prizes.

Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/PlayStationEU.   

Join in with a variety of activities on the Official PlayStation Facebook page at facebook.com/SonyPlayStation.

Have your say in the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com.

Sign up to Inside PS Vita at eu.playstation.com/psvita for exclusive updates on the games and features of PS Vita.

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Find out the best games of 2011 as voted for by the PlayStation Community.

At the start of the year, we asked you, the PlayStation Community, to tell us which games rocked your PlayStation 3 and PSP systems in 2011 over at community.eu.playstation.com.

We’d like to thank you all for sending in your nominations and voting for your favourites. You can view the full list of winners below.

PS3 Game of the Year: Uncharted 3: Drake´s Deception

“Uncharted won a crushing victory. Keep up the good work Naughty Dog and you´ll have more success and great sales in the future.” (javi_vcl, Spain)

Best Multiplayer: Battlefield 3

“Great result for Battlefield 3. It´s a real pleasure to play on its servers.” (AIPadrino, Spain)

Best PlayStation Network Service: Official PlayStation Forums

Most Anticipated PlayStation Game of 2012: The Last of Us

“There´s great expectation for The Last of Us. I’m really looking forward to something new from Naughty Dog after the success of Uncharted.” (AIPadrino, Spain)

Best PlayStation Video Game Art and Design: Uncharted 3: Drake´s Deception”With three wins, Uncharted 3 is the big winner.” (Aluai, Portugal)

Most Wanted Trophy: Uncharted 3: Drake´s Deception platinum “Naughty Dog has proved itself again this year.” (d1capo, Netherlands)

Downloadable Content of the Year: Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand

Downloadable Game of the year: Limbo

“I’m very happy for Limbo.” (curre, Italy)

Best Video Game Character: Nathan Drake

“Nathan Drake had a clear victory over the other candidates.” (Midgar_01, Spain)

Most Anticipated PS Vita Game: Uncharted: Golden Abyss

“In my eyes it’s well deserved. This is also the reason why I pre-ordered my PS Vita.” (steven_dutch, Netherlands)

PSP Game of the Year: Patapon 3

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Download The Duke, see Naughty Dog’s latest vision and win great prizes with PlayStation this weekend.

Duke on demand

Planet Earth is under threat once more, its women the subject of a devious kidnap plot on a giant scale. As the gum-chewing, bullet-spewing Duke Nukem, it’s up to you to leave your boot print on extraterrestrial Cycloid behinds and save 3 billion ladies.

Take a shortcut to stopping the Cycloids. Download Duke Nukem Forever straight to your PlayStation 3 system from PlayStation Store today.   

Delve into The Darkness IIBattle your demons while putting them to work for you in The Darkness II. As possessed mobster Jackie Estacado, you can wreak havoc with four arms: your own pair plus two unearthly Demon Arms.

Give a new meaning to the term “criminal underworld”. Play The Darkness II demo, available to download to PS3 from PlayStation Store for free now.

Can you become the Undisputed champ?

Submissions, takedowns and clinical knockouts. Clearly, the UFC Octagon is no place for the uninitiated. So why not download the demo? That way, you can get a taste of dynamic new moves and bouts before committing yourself to a world of hurt.

Step into the Octagon in the UFC Undisputed 3 demo on PS3, available to download for free from PlayStation Store.

Us against the world

Uncharted developer Naughty Dog is working on brand new PS3 title The Last of Us – a powerful tale of survival in a plague-ridden, post-apocalyptic America.

Get an advanced look at the challenging world heroes Joel and Ellie call home by downloading an exclusive The Last of Us theme to your PS3 system from PlayStation Store.  

Win the ultimate PlayStation Vita bundle

How would you like to get your hands on the portable gaming revolution? Sign up to Inside PS Vita and you could be in with a chance of doing just that, by winning a PS Vita system and seven fantastic games. You’ll also get all the latest news and updates ahead of the system’s launch on 22 February 2012.

Head to eu.playstation.com/psvita  to sign up to Inside PS Vita and put yourself in with a chance of success. 

Feel the Fury

Assassin’s Creed Revelations star Ezio Auditore can soon rest easy in your home. Well, a superbly detailed statuette of the Renaissance hitman could, thanks to our competition.

Head to eu.playstation.com/competitions and find out how you could win your very own, strictly limited edition figurine.

Obsess, confess and win

Angry Birds could be yours to download to your PS3 and PSP systems if you tell us what’s got you most excited about the launch of PlayStation Vita and why, in our Obsession Confessions competition. All you have to do is head to eu.playstation.com/competitions and talk about what you’re looking forward to trying out the most.

Shout about the best of PlayStation

Over at community.eu.playstation.com, the voting for the finest PlayStation offerings of 2011 is entering its final phase. The PlayStation Game and Community Awards 2011 lets you praise your favourite games and community members of 2011, so make sure your opinion is counted before 3 February 2012.

While you’re there, help your fellow Battlefield 3 fans out by letting them know how you achieved a platinum trophy. The best and most helpful responses will be published as part of Trophy Cabinet: Battlefield 3, right here on eu.playstation.com in February 2012.

Sackboy’s spectacular 6 million!

LittleBigPlanet keeps on growing, and it’s all thanks to you. The number of user-generated levels available to play has now smashed through the 6 million barrier, and the creativity shows no sign of slowing. Visit littlebigplanet.com for added inspiration.

What’s more, LittleBigPlanet 2 owners can now download the Muppets Premium Level Kit to your PS3 system from PlayStation Store and give Sackboy two additional mini-games and five extra story levels to explore, plus a Rowlf costume to dress up in.

Keep an eye on PlayStation.Blog at blog.eu.playstation.com for the latest PlayStation news.

Visit eu.playstation.com/competitions for your chance to win great prizes.

Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/PlayStationEU.   

Join in with a variety of activities on the Official PlayStation Facebook page at facebook.com/SonyPlayStation.

Have your say in the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com.

Sign up to Inside PS Vita at eu.playstation.com/psvita to be first with the news on the revolutionary handheld coming to PlayStation in 2012.

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Are you the proud owner of a new PlayStation system? Now’s the perfect time to explore a world of great entertainment with PlayStation Store.

PlayStation Store is your one-stop online shop for a massive range of downloadable PlayStation 3 and PSP products. Home to a brilliant range of content such as games, free demos and trailers, PlayStation Store offers stunning entertainment for everyone – and you don’t have to pay a penny to access it.

You can browse PlayStation Store on your PlayStation 3 and PSP systems, as well as via Media Go on your PC- and if you want to download anything you just need a PlayStation Network account. It’s quick, safe and fun, so take a look at what’s in store:

Games:

PlayStation Plus: Get more from your PlayStation 3 with PlayStation Plus, a subscription service that offers an incredible variety of premium and exclusive features.

Latest: Discover the freshest content on PlayStation Store. You can browse by categories such as games, demos and format – including minis and PS one Classics – and find recent price drops for a bargain.

Top Sellers: The biggest hits can be found here, including specially selected Staff Picks that you can’t afford to miss.

All Games: Take a look at all the games, demos and add-ons available on PlayStation Store. What will you download today?

Game Franchises: If you enjoy big series such as Uncharted, Grand Theft Auto and Final Fantasy, then this is the place for you.

Demos: Try before you buy with a great selection of free PS3 and PSP demos.

Themes & Avatars: Add a little bit of personal style to your XMBTM Menu.

Media & Apps: Download game soundtracks, stay up to date with PlayStation related events and access the brilliant variety of video features and applications, including VidZone, Filmy and PlayTV.

Video:

New Arrivals: Grab some popcorn and dive into the newest films available to rent or buy, as well as the freshest film trailers.

Top Sellers: What’s hot in the movie world right now? Take a look at the most popular flicks to rent or buy.

Available in HD: Bring stunning picture quality into your home with all the High Definition movies available on PlayStation Store in one handy place.

Offers & Collections: Grab a bargain or turn your weekend into a film fest with a collection of much-loved series or a set of related movies.

Rent: Renting films is quick and easy on PlayStation Store, and you have a full 48 hours to enjoy your movie as many times as you want once you’ve started watching it.

Films: Browse through all the films available on PlayStation Store.

TV: You don’t have to stick to the big screen – PlayStation Store is home to some excellent TV shows as well. Download your favourites here.

Studios & Channels: The biggest and brightest shows from some of the best movie studios and television channels are yours to own and enjoy.

If you’re a big fan of related PlayStation Network shops and sites, such as the SingStore, you’ll be happy to know that you can use your PSN account to download content from them, too. PSP owners can also use their PSN account to download the Digital Comics Reader, which lets you buy a variety of excellent comic books from PlayStation Store, for a great read on the go.

You can also link PlayStation Store with your Facebook profile so you can proudly show off your hard-earned trophies, browse your PSN Friends list and more. Your PlayStation Store activity will be published to your Facebook newsfeed, without you lifting a finger.

PlayStation Store is updated with a variety of fresh content every Wednesday, so keep up to date by checking the PSN Store Heads-Up blog post on PlayStation.Blog at blog.eu.playstation.com.

Why not start your PlayStation Store journey now with a PlayStation Network Card? Pick them up in £25 and £35 denominations from high street retailers and add credit easily to your PlayStation Network wallet without the need of a credit card. They’re an easy way to purchase all your PlayStation Store goodies – and the perfect gift. Give them a try now and join the millions enjoying PlayStation Store.

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Ring in 2012 with some amazing PlayStation entertainment and make it a New Year to remember.

It’s nearly time to see in the New Year, so gather all the party essentials: food, drinks and an unbeatable selection of PlayStation entertainment to start 2012 with a bang.

20:00

The snacks are in the oven and your guests are on the way – so it’s the ideal time to plan your evening. Hop on to VidZone and organise your perfect party playlist. There are plenty of free music videos to choose from to suit any mood, so pick some great tunes and personalise the way you say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012.

You can keep any little ones happy in the meantime with EyePet & Friends on PlayStation 3, which uses the magic of the PlayStation Eye camera to bring two adorable little EyePets into your home.

21:00

Get the party started and your friends and family warmed up with the competitive spirit. Blast your brain cells with Buzz!: The Ultimate Music Quiz on PSP to put your music knowledge to the test, and then get everyone off the couch with

Brunswick Pro Bowling and After Hours Athletes on PS3. Both titles use the PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye camera to bring some sporting genius to your evening.

And don’t forget about the kids – you can free up the TV by switching their EyePet fun over to EyePet Adventures on PSP before bedtime. Then they can take their magical best friend wherever they go.

22:00

With things in full swing, the energy levels should be reaching a high point, which is the perfect time to whip out DanceStar Party on PS3 to see who has the groove to match 40 foot-stomping hits, including We No Speak Americano, OMG and Born This Way.

If your guests are still in the dancing mood, then bring the smooth criminals out to play with Michael Jackson The Experience. The PS3 title lets you dance to hits such as Thriller and Dirty Diana using PlayStation Move, while crooning to the lyrics thanks to the Wireless SingStar Microphones. Who’s Bad?

23:00

Before you start the big countdown, take advantage of the singing mood by unleashing the SingStar Party Pack. Not only does it come with two Wireless SingStar Microphones, it also has voucher codes to download SingStar and 20 tracks of your choice from the SingStore, meaning everyone gets the chance to belt out a song they love.

00:00

With the music blasting, don’t forget to ring in the New Year – it’s time to slam on your VidZone party playlist to celebrate in style. If Santa delivered a BRAVIA 3D TV and some compatible glasses down your chimney, you can watch the televised New Year fireworks in a new dimension and enjoy the incredible eye-popping display without the outdoor chill.

01:00

It’s 2012, so make sure you keep your PlayStation Eye camera out and wish all your loved ones on your PlayStation Network Friends List a very Happy New Year with the voice and video chat feature on your PlayStation 3. Party poppers and hats are optional…

New Year’s Day

The dust has settled, the party has rocked and a new year has dawned – so why not treat yourself to a few classic movies from the Video Store of PlayStation Store? Or put your feet up and grab some of your favourite TV shows via the selection of great catch-up TV channels that PS3 has to offer.

You can also spend a little of your leftover Christmas money to become a PlayStation Plus subscriber with a massive 20 per cent off a year’s subscription. Then you can take advantage of a variety of discounts and brilliant games at no extra cost. How’s that for getting the New Year off to a great start?

Enjoy New Year’s Eve 2011 and have a great 2012.

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Have a fantastic festive weekend, treat yourself to some new games from PlayStation Store and ring in the New Year with PlayStation.

Question witnesses in L.A. Noire

Explore the gritty underworld of 1940s Los Angeles without even leaving the house this weekend on PlayStation 3. Rockstar Games’ blockbuster, L.A. Noire, is now available to download from PlayStation Store so you can solve cases inspired by real-world crimes. Start analysing your suspects now.

Take a strange trip to Oddworld

Outlaws and criminals are on the run in Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath. Play as Stranger, a bounty hunter on a mission, and find hidden items, unlock extras and discover some unusual secrets in this bizarre adventure. Download it now from PlayStation Store to your PS3.

Defend your dungeon

Tower defence meets role-playing games in Dungeon Defenders this weekend on PlayStation 3 – prepare to take part in epic battles, pick up loads of items and trade in animals to defeat your foes. Download this quirky title now from PlayStation Store and head to war.

Discover more of Arkham City

Want to go even deeper into the mean streets of Batman: Arkham City? Download the Challenge Map Pack for free from PlayStation Store and swoop into The Joker’s Carnival, The Batcave and The Iceberg Lounge as Batman himself or any of the playable characters you’ve downloaded.

Do you want to be a millionaire?

Got the family round over the festive period? Take them on and see who’s the smartest – and the richest – with Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Special Editions. This weekend, you can expand your collection and download Who Wants To Be A Football Millionaire? and Who Wants To Be A Music Millionaire? from PlayStation Store. Try your hand at over 600 new questions and win that virtual million.

Win a PS3 system with Disney Universe

Get yourself over to eu.playstation.com/competitions and you could win a copy of Disney Universe on PlayStation 3, along with a PS3 system and some other great Disney goodies.

Great gaming gifts

If you haven’t already filled your loved ones’ stockings with PlayStation treats, check out our gift guides for some inspiration. Whether it’s for a fighting fanatic, a radical racer or a fun-loving family member, there’s just enough time to get everyone the perfect PlayStation present. Just search for “Gaming Gifts 2011″ on eu.playstation.com.

We’ll be back on 6 January 2012 – until then, enjoy the festive content on eu.playstation.com. Keep your eyes peeled for our New Year’s Eve party guide, find out what industry figures have enjoyed in 2011 and discover why people are so excited about the launch of PlayStation Vita. Have a wonderful Christmas.

Keep an eye on PlayStation.Blog at blog.eu.playstation.com for the latest PlayStation news.

Visit eu.playstation.com/competitions for your chance to win great prizes.

Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/PlayStationEU.

Join in with a variety of activities on the Official PlayStation Facebook page at facebook.com/SonyPlayStation.

Have your say in the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com

Sign up to Inside PS Vita at eu.playstation.com/psvita to be first with the news on the revolutionary handheld coming to PlayStation in 2012.

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Watch our final video of 2011 and catch up with all the latest minis news.

Small and snackable, minis titles provide great entertainment at a low price. They’re all available to download from PlayStation Store to your PlayStation 3 and PSP, so check out our latest video for an update on all the latest and greatest titles.

This month we’ll be taking a look at Rumble Trucks, Where is My Heart? and Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain.

Watch the video, then head to PlayStation Store and dive into a huge world of bite-sized minis entertainment.

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