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Battle mythical creatures as the legendary Thor this weekend on PlayStation.

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Unleash your rage with Thor on PlayStation 3

It's hammer time - Marvel's mighty Norse god, Thor: God Of Thunder, explodes onto PlayStation 3 this weekend to coincide with the release of the hugely anticipated movie adaptation of the comic book character.

Using Thor's sacred hammer, Mjolnir, battle an array of mythical monsters across a series of jaw-dropping worlds inspired by the character's rich history in the Marvel Universe in an epic story written by the award-winning author, Matt Fraction.

AFL Live out now on PS3

Lead your AFL team to glory and win the Premiership flag in AFL Live on PS3 - see and feel every big play motion captured from real players. Tackle, bump, fend and spoil, or take massive specky's! Kick miraculous bananas from the boundary and unleash mighty torpedos. You can view all the action via multiple camera settings and dramatic replays. The game also features expert commentary by Dennis Cometti and Brian Taylor, and has dynamic on-the-fly interchanges.

A huge PSP bargain

There has never been a better time to get your hands on PSP. Not only has the PSP Essentials range just expanded, but the recommended retail price of PSP has been reduced to AUD$189.95RRP, so if you want amazing, portable gaming at a great price, head to the shops this weekend.

We've also introduced Mega Minis Volumes into the range which each contain 5 great snack-size 'minis' games which have previously only been available to download from PlayStation®Store. The Mega minis selection is available on UMD for PSP in three volumes - Mega minis Volume 1, Mega minis Volume 2 and Mega minis Volume 3.

Hit your target every time

Stay sharp with pinpoint precision as you hit every single target, every single time. Command the battlefield with the unrivalled accuracy of PlayStation Move. The Sharp Shooter accessory for PlayStation Move is available in stores now.

Go mobile with the PlayStation Official App

Want to know how the world of PlayStation has become bigger and yet can still be taken around in your pocket? Welcome to the PlayStation Official App (version 1.0) - a brilliant and free new application which lets you access your Sony Entertainment Network account and a number of other features, all from the convenience of your mobile device.

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

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