Weekend Essentials 83

Harry Potter signs off in style, wage war against evil as Marvel's First Avenger, EA serves up a feast of bargains, PlayStation Plus turns one and more on PlayStation this weekend.

It all ends here for Harry Potter

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2: The Videogame is the thrilling finale to one of the biggest entertainment series of the past ten years. The downfall of Voldemort is the priority in this gripping, emotional farewell to the boy wizard who came of age throughout a magical series of books, movies and video games. Join the fight now on PlayStation 3.

Captain America hits PS3

As we wave goodbye to one icon in Harry Potter, another comes crashing in. Captain America: Super Soldier places the US patriot into a fight for his nation's future against the massed ranks of HYDRA. It's a titanic battle that can be witnessed in impressive stereoscopic 3D when it launches on PS3 this weekend.

Gamocracy shows the sense of Community

Introducing Gamocracy One: Legend of Robot, the result of a unique project to get the official PlayStation Community involved in developing its very own game. H-7 is the robot hero, mankind's survival the goal, and across 20 breakneck levels - including Los Angeles and the South American jungle - you'll witness the ingenuity of your fellow PlayStation fans in this minis game. Download it to your PS3 and PSP, only from PlayStation Store.

EA Store Specials

Head to PlayStation Store where you'll find the EA Specials sale taking place. There's 30 per cent off a host of downloadable games, including the classic puzzler Tetris, the scribbled delights of The Fancy Pants Adventures and the PlayStation Move enabled shocks of Dead Space: Ignition. The sale runs until 20 July 2011, so download some bargains today.  

Stay warm with the Video Store of PlayStation Store

Download a fantastic new selection of movies at discounted prices, courtesy of the Video Store of PlayStation Store. Some you'll want to keep forever, while others are available for rental so you can save room for exciting new content. You'll be able to clap eyes on blockbuster films for your PS3 and PSP throughout the winter at great prices.

Happy 1st anniversary, PlayStation Plus

It's only been 12 months since PlayStation Plus launched, on 29 June 2011 - and in that year subscribers have been showered with incredible beta trials and exclusives, PlayStation Network titles, minis, PS one Classics, fantastic discounts and more. To celebrate the 1st anniversary, we're offering even more value with two great sign up deals to choose from.

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