Weekend Essentials - Issue 37

Get used to some Dog Days, experience a change of gravity and get your hands on some marvellous downloads this weekend.

New to PlayStation Store

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.

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 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.

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.

Fight for your faction

From 22nd 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 gone Karate Kid crazy with a stunning offer for you to enjoy. From 21st July 2010 until 4th 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.

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 over to PlayStation Blog 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.

Enter the competition before 25 July and become part of the game's history.

WIN an E Series VAIO

To celebrate the launch of the new VAIO Notebooks we're giving you the chance to win 1 of 2 E Series VAIO Notebooks valued at AUD$1,399 RRP each. The latest range of VAIO Notebooks let you remotely access and playback content on your PS3 from virtually anywhere in the world using Remote Play and also allow you to use it as a wireless keyboard and touchpad for PS3 via Bluetooth, making it easier to surf the web or send messages to your friends.

New to VidZone

Check out the latest VidZone chart, hot new videos by Sheryl Crow and Itch-E & Scratch-E, this week's Artist of the Week is Maroon 5, an exclusive interview with Ke$ha and heaps more. VidZone gives you a choice of more than 100 free pre-programmed music channels, specially selected and created to suit your mood and music taste.

Keep an eye on PlayStation Blog at blog.au.playstation.com for the latest PlayStation news as it happens.

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