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<![CDATA[eu.playstation.com | News]]> http://eu.playstation.com ©2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe ©2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe <![CDATA[HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer Competition]]> http://au.playstation.com/psn/competitions/detail/item455316/HMZ-T1-Personal-3D-Viewer-Competition/?site_locale=en_AU Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:04:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/competitions/detail/item455316/HMZ-T1-Personal-3D-Viewer-Competition/?site_locale=en_AU 2012-02-06T04:04:00Z 2012-02-07T04:46:00Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/competitions/detail/item455316/HMZ-T1-Personal-3D-Viewer-Competition/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=455316 The Sony HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer offers a 'spectacular' new style of viewing for both 2D and 3D content in the luxury of your own living room. Perfect for use with the PlayStation 3 console (for both videogames and movies), the HMZ-T1 provides the user with the visual and audio experiences of being in an actual movie theatre. <img src="https://pinpoint.scee.net/flowms/media/r.4398950/preview.jpg" alt="" /> A harmonious culmination of Sony's technologies, the HMZ-T1 puts a cinema style virtual screen in front of the viewer's eyes, creating the equivalent of a 750-inch screen (virtual viewing distance 20m)complete with Sony's proprietary 5.1ch Virtual Surround Technology, adding the effect to the viewer of being virtually present in a 5.1 channel audio cinema. HMZ-T1 COMPETITION ENTRY We are giving away 2 of these amazing new devices to 2 lucky winners! To enter for a chance to win, simply answer the entry question below in 25 words or less. Goodluck all! Note: In order to enter the competition, you must be signed into PlayStation.com (using your PSN Online ID). If you don't already have a PSN Online ID, you can create one by clicking the Create PSN Account link above, on this page. ps3 455316 <![CDATA[First look: Darksiders II]]> http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item451865/First-look-Darksiders-II/?site_locale=en_AU Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item451865/First-look-Darksiders-II/?site_locale=en_AU 2012-01-31T12:00:00Z 2012-02-10T09:46:47Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item451865/First-look-Darksiders-II/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=451865 Death comes in many guises. The trick is trying to settle upon a form that does justice to such an enormous concept. Having already tackled the story of War - from the legend of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - in <a href="/psn/games/detail/item247284/Darksiders/" target="_self">Darksiders</a> on PS3, Vigil Games is set to tell an even more ambitious tale: that of Death himself. One of the men charged with the delicious irony of bringing Death to life in <a href="http://www.darksiders.com/" target="_blank">Darksiders II</a> is Vigil Games' art director, Han Randhawa. "Death was the character we considered for the original Darksiders, actually," he tells PlayStation.com. "He was always the coolest of the Four Horsemen, but there was something about him that our key audience may not have connected with immediately." There's no danger of that now. After battling through the premature Armageddon in the original game as War, it's time to saddle up as the force no living being can escape. Death arrives on PS3 to save Creation - here's how he'll do it. Deathly serious <img src="/media/bMMTZ6Kr/CMS-161/7097DarksidersII_Online_Wanderer.jpg" alt="" /> War as a warrior was "like a juggernaut". Death, on the other hand, is far nimbler, Randhawa explains. "The thing we didn't want to do was cover him in masses of armour, like we did with War," he says. "Death has to be relatively uncovered to enable him to be more acrobatic. As you get further into the game, you pick up loot and develop your armour, and you'll find Death slowly starts to evolve." Death will be clad in Slayer, Wanderer and Necromancer armour sets - and all will strictly be fit for his grim mission. "In other games, your character could start to look a little like a jester after hours of play." Death is clearly no laughing matter in Darksiders II. Don't fear the Reaper <img src="/media/77NW7j6Z/CMS-161/7090DarksidersII_Online_Dive.jpg" alt="" /> Hooded, eerily calm and unfailingly efficient, the Reaper is the spectre everybody and everything fears. In Darksiders II, it's an elaborate, clinical finishing move unlocked after clearing hordes of enemies using your scythe, claws and hammer. "String together a large enough combo and his terrifying true form is revealed," Randhawa reveals with a grin. Then he gets to the punchline. "To begin with, the Reaper form is a kind of teaser, a cherry on top of the cake. After you explore the game, level up and develop Death's wrath, you will eventually get to play in his full-blown Reaper form." Apocalypse on a new scale <img src="/media/vb_X6Asl/CMS-161/7089DarksidersII_Online_Boss Rush.jpg" alt="" /> Fittingly for such a colossal figure, the world Death crusades through is immense. As well as his quest to avert Judgement Day, there are several side missions which allow you to refine Death's skills and uncover powerful new tools. All of these take place in a vast, sprawling world of fiery lakes, crumbling grandeur and, surprisingly, lush green oases. "We need an element of free roaming, and you can't have that in an enclosed space," says Randhawa. "We have enormous dungeons and branching areas. Taking a modular approach to design has really opened the game up and allowed us to build much, much bigger environments. The fantastic thing is you're going to see a lot of variation: from angelic citadels to demonic pits." Armageddon may well be the stuff of nightmares, yet in Darksiders II, your mission to undo it looks certain to be a thrill ride you won't want to wake up from. The game is set to launch on PS3 in 2012. Make sure you keep an eye on PlayStation.com and <a href="http://blog.au.playstation.com" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a> for more news of the arrival of this most feared Horseman. PlayStation Australia has arrived on Facebook. Post comments and share all the latest PlayStation happenings along with the rest of the PlayStation community at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PlayStationAU" target="_blank">Official Australian Facebook Fan Page</a>. ps3,psvita playstation, 3, ps3, dark, siders, darksiders, ii, 2, thq, adventure, action, first, look, impressions, preview http://au.playstation.com/media/bMMTZ6Kr/161/7097DarksidersII_Online_Wanderer.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/Z3OojehX/161/7096DarksidersII_Online_Stalker%20Faceoff.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/bMMTZ6Kr/161/7097DarksidersII_Online_Wanderer.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/P3_RMF-N/161/7093DarksidersII_Online_Hammer.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/rHS_pkNj/161/7094DarksidersII_Online_Rideable%20Construct.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/e5DhrQbB/161/7095DarksidersII_Online_Slayer.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/0kILQJJq/161/7091DarksidersII_Online_Faceoff.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/5N4SiKMX/161/7092DarksidersII_Online_Ghorn%20Combat.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/vb_X6Asl/161/7089DarksidersII_Online_Boss%20Rush.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/77NW7j6Z/161/7090DarksidersII_Online_Dive.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/Z3OojehX/218/7096DarksidersII_Online_Stalker%20Faceoff.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/bMMTZ6Kr/218/7097DarksidersII_Online_Wanderer.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/P3_RMF-N/218/7093DarksidersII_Online_Hammer.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/rHS_pkNj/218/7094DarksidersII_Online_Rideable%20Construct.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/e5DhrQbB/218/7095DarksidersII_Online_Slayer.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/0kILQJJq/218/7091DarksidersII_Online_Faceoff.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/5N4SiKMX/218/7092DarksidersII_Online_Ghorn%20Combat.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/vb_X6Asl/218/7089DarksidersII_Online_Boss%20Rush.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/77NW7j6Z/218/7090DarksidersII_Online_Dive.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/8I7UvGli/404/Darksiders2_DeathLives.flv 451865 451793 <![CDATA[Augmented reality on PS Vita]]> http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item451616/Augmented-reality-on-PS-Vita/?site_locale=en_AU Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:44:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item451616/Augmented-reality-on-PS-Vita/?site_locale=en_AU 2012-01-30T14:44:00Z 2012-02-10T09:47:46Z http://au.playstation.com/psvita-ar/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=451616 Whether you're becoming a vengeful warrior in God of War, an expert racing driver in Gran Turismo or a creative level builder in LittleBigPlanet, video games offer you the chance to explore your imagination. Augmented reality adds another wonderful path for you to travel down in these worlds of fantasy. It changes your surroundings into an incredible virtual playground using computer generated images and lets you interact with them - through a TV screen, a camera... and now, <a href="/psvita" target="_self">PlayStation Vita</a>. Bring the world into play By merging the real world and the game world, augmented reality helps you discover a new way to play - and PS Vita is ready to take this augmented reality out of your home so you can take it wherever you want to go. <img src="/media/BnM67WDD/CMS-161/Realiry Fighters_fight_2.png" alt="" /> "Sony Computer Entertainment Europe always had an interest in augmented reality gaming," says <a href="http://www.worldwidestudios.net/liverpool" target="_blank">Studio Liverpool</a> producer John McLaughlin. "There were the EyeToy titles on PlayStation 2, then the Invizimals series on PSP, and Start the Party! and EyePet on PlayStation 3. With PS Vita we can take it that little bit further." From its launch on 23 February 2012, PS Vita will be charging full steam ahead into the exciting realm of augmented reality - and you'll be taken along for a journey that will change the way you look at portable gaming. When you buy a PlayStation Vita system, you're not just getting the cutting edge in handheld technology - you're also opening a window of augmented reality fun - bundled with the system are six AR Play Cards. The reality of WAAR "This is all possible with the new technology we've developed, called Wide-Area Augmented Reality [WAAR]," explains McLaughlin. "In most augmented reality games, gameplay is typically centred around a single card. WAAR gives us the ability to play with six cards. "So when you're playing a single marker augmented reality game, if you move away from the card, you move away from the action. WAAR gives us the chance to create a bigger augmented reality world by putting the markers in different places." Other excellent AR Play Cards titles are in the works to offer you great augmented reality fun across a variety of entertaining and gripping genres. And the best part is you won't need to buy new AR Play Cards to enjoy these titles - you can just keep using the same ones to gain fresh new gameplay experiences. Don't worry if you lose them, as you'll be able to print out AR Play Cards for free from PlayStation.com. Fighting round the world There are applications such as <a href="/ps3/news/articles/detail/item397854/PS-Vita-introduces-apps/" target="_self">t@g</a>, the free graffiti creator that lets you leave your mark wherever you go. Other t@g users can use the PS Vita system's powers of augmented reality to discover new t@gs. <img src="/media/TyGHwBdE/CMS-161/AboutStickerScreen.jpg" alt="" /> <a href="/psvita/games/detail/item376904/Reality-Fighters%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Reality Fighters</a> is another augmented reality game that makes great use of the PS Vita system's unique features. You can take a snap of your face - or your nearest and dearest's - and plant it on the mug of your brawler. Give them your own voice by speaking into the built-in microphone, customise their look and fighting style, and then throw them into battle... with just about anywhere in the world as your arena. It doesn't matter if it's the local park, an airport or even your kitchen table, by taking a picture of your environment using the PS Vita's rear camera, you can battle anyone, anywhere in Reality Fighters. Future fantasy meets reality <img src="/media/uEEZ2-df/CMS-161/20110808_092728_test_snapshot.png" alt="" /> This is only the beginning for augmented reality on PS Vita. The technology of the powerful portable system has developers looking to take advantage of the exciting new possibilities. "I think you'll start to see a lot more examples of augmented reality in games," says McLaughlin. "For example, we could do a Heavy Rain investigation type of game where you can use both of the PS Vita cameras to pan around an environment to find clues. "Or maybe you'll be taking pictures of some of the beautiful cars in Gran Turismo, placing them in your living room and driving them around like remote-controlled cars. You could create a racing track with hills and chicanes depending on where you place the AR Play Cards." Augmented reality means you literally have your hands on the gameplay, merging fantasy and real life into a seamless whole. With PS Vita this innovative experience can be taken everywhere you go - can you afford to miss out? Stay up to date on all the latest PlayStation Vita news by signing up to Inside PS Vita now at <a href="https://secure.eu.playstation.com/registration/ngp-sign-up/" target="_blank">au.playstation.com/psvita</a>, and keep reading au.playstation.com and <a href="http://blog.au.playstation.com" target="_blank">blog.au.playstation.com</a> for more on the handheld gaming revolution. PlayStation Australia has arrived on Facebook. Post comments and share all the latest PlayStation happenings along with the rest of the PlayStation community at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PlayStationAU" target="_blank">Official Australian Facebook Fan Page</a>. ps3,psp,psvita playstation, vita, psv, games, ps3, playstation3, move, motion control, motion controller, ps move, alternative gaming, augmented reality, interview, feature, table, football, fireworks, t@g, reality, fighters, tanks, ar, play, cards, cliff, diving, free, store, pss, network, psn, http://au.playstation.com/media/uEEZ2-df/161/20110808_092728_test_snapshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/JqI3A2NG/161/20110808_085345_test_snapshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/kUuShI78/161/20110808_083413_test_snapshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/pkdd6gE8/161/080.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/GsWxC6yS/161/072.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/Fs09cmAU/161/032.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/uEEZ2-df/161/20110808_092728_test_snapshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/nsPYvaEg/161/20100101_043909_test_snapshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/TyGHwBdE/161/AboutStickerScreen.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/_ieDJAVD/161/20110602_154459_fight_offline.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/HbpV0qIV/161/20110603_143818_fight_offline.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/BnM67WDD/161/Realiry%20Fighters_fight_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/h6suIah5/161/Realiry%20Fighters_fight_4.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/JqI3A2NG/218/20110808_085345_test_snapshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/kUuShI78/218/20110808_083413_test_snapshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/pkdd6gE8/218/080.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/GsWxC6yS/218/072.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/Fs09cmAU/218/032.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/uEEZ2-df/218/20110808_092728_test_snapshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/nsPYvaEg/218/20100101_043909_test_snapshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/TyGHwBdE/218/AboutStickerScreen.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/_ieDJAVD/218/20110602_154459_fight_offline.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/HbpV0qIV/218/20110603_143818_fight_offline.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/BnM67WDD/218/Realiry%20Fighters_fight_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/h6suIah5/218/Realiry%20Fighters_fight_4.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/jX0L2f0w/404/PS%20Vita%20-%20WAAR%20(Wide-Area%20Augmented%20Reality).flv http://au.playstation.com/media/LHGTgaGu/404/PS%20Vita%20-%20AR%20Suite%20Demonstration.flv http://au.playstation.com/media/MDWH0-qs/404/Reality%20FightersNGP_E32011_720_UK.flv 451616 449585 <![CDATA[Pick the right PS Vita launch game for you]]> http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item449156/Pick-the-right-PS-Vita-launch-game-for-you/?site_locale=en_AU Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item449156/Pick-the-right-PS-Vita-launch-game-for-you/?site_locale=en_AU 2012-01-19T17:00:00Z 2012-01-30T23:49:20Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item449156/Pick-the-right-PS-Vita-launch-game-for-you/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=449156 <a href="/psvita" target="_self">PlayStation Vita</a> hits Australian shores in a matter of weeks, and like the very best guests at any party, it'll arrive with a mixture of familiar faces and some you'll instantly want to get to know better. Ahead of its launch on 23rd February 2012, here's your essential guide to the Sony Computer Entertainment-published games that will line up alongside PS Vita. <a href="/psvita/games/detail/item376898/Uncharted-Golden-Abyss%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Uncharted: Golden Abyss</a> <img src="/media/2UsdAkwV/CMS-161/Drake&Dante_01.png" alt="" /> What is it? The unmissable blockbuster in the palm of your hand. Join Nathan Drake on a deadly voyage to Central America, as he bids to reveal the fate of a Spanish expedition that disappeared 400 years previously. Why it'll shine: The unique controls and crystal clear OLED screen of PS Vita help you dive right into treacherous jungles and ruins alongside the famed fortune hunter. Use the rear camera to uncover ancient riddles, and the touchscreen and rear touch pad to jump, swing and cheat death. Play it if you like: Turning your journey to work or school into a daring, danger-soaked epic. <a href="/psvita/games/detail/item376879/Little-Deviants%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Little Deviants</a> <img src="/media/gRM7KqIh/CMS-161/LD_OperaDeviant01.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? A gaggle of crazy mini-games which will help you save the Little Deviants from the evil Botz. Why it'll shine: If the alien world of Whoman looks strangely familiar, that's because the rear camera of PS Vita lets you play among your own, real-world surroundings. Play it if you like: Fiendish challenges that get even better the more you play, thanks to special gifts via the Near location service and challenges against friends. <a href="/psn/games/detail/item376479/WipEout%C2%AE2048/" target="_self">WipEout 2048</a> <img src="/media/FYziGT4w/CMS-161/WO_2.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? The ultimate adrenaline rush, wherever you are. Why it'll shine: Touch and tilt controls give you unrivalled control over futuristic anti-grav ships, perfect for taking on PlayStation 3 WipEout racers via cross-platform play. Play it if you like: Futuristic racing set to pumping beats – both electronic and cardiovascular. <a href="/psvita/games/detail/item376904/Reality-Fighters%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Reality Fighters</a> <img src="/media/BnM67WDD/CMS-161/Realiry Fighters_fight_2.png" alt="" /> What is it? The all-out fighting game that turns the environment around you into a seething battle arena. Why it'll shine: Augmented reality technology means you can pick any real location, create a brawler and then battle it out against a friend to take control of their own fighter. Build up an army of downright unhinged characters and rule your own streets. Play it if you like: Creating and sharing unforgettable combatants and fighting styles – and then dealing out knuckled justice wherever you choose. <a href="/psn/games/detail/item376203/Everybodys-Golf%C2%AE/" target="_self">Everybody's Golf </a> <img src="/media/1v0_OeYG/CMS-161/2011_11_18_12_11_56_00016.bmp" alt="" /> What is it? Intuitive, vibrant golfing action on some of the most colourful yet challenging courses ever devised. Why it'll shine: Outrageous holes-in-one, breathtaking birdies and extravagant eagles become par for the course courtesy of a dynamic new shot system and pinpoint touchscreen controls. Play it if you like: Surging to the fore of massive 30-player tournaments via PlayStation Network. <a href="/psn/games/detail/item376183/ModNation%E2%84%A2-Racers-Road-Trip/" target="_self">ModNation Racers: Road Trip</a> <img src="/media/R5Pr1aCQ/CMS-161/Dolor03.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? Fun-fuelled racing that's impossible to put the brakes on. Why it'll shine: As well as jostling among high-powered racing karts, you'll be able to design your own ingenious tracks with a few swishes of your finger. The rear touch pad also lets you manipulate terrain to create plunging straights and swooping bends. Play it if you like: Racing powered as much by creativity as speed. <a href="/psn/games/detail/item400626/Escape-Plan/" target="_self">Escape Plan</a> <img src="/media/MNa5oAAD/CMS-161/Escape Plan_GamesCom2011_02.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? A surreal tale of survival that'll test your mental dexterity. Why it'll shine: Hapless heroes Lil and Laarg are instantly loveable, and you'll want to guide them through a labyrinth of deadly puzzles to save them from a messy end. The rear touch pad lets you dodge booby traps, solve brain-teasers and move objects around. Play it if you like: Offbeat treats for your mind, stuffed with cartoon charm and thoughtful problem solving. <a href="/psn/games/detail/item435271/MotorStorm™-RC/" target="_self">MotorStorm RC</a> <img src="/media/IQZHOjkP/CMS-161/MSRC_Screens_06.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? Off-road racing on a whole new scale. Why it'll shine: You'll battle it out in extreme racing environments, using fast and agile radio-controlled vehicles. Even better, you can duke it out against PS3 gamers using cross-platform play, giving you more chances to settle rivalries against players from around the globe. Play it if you like: Riotous, arcade-style racing that's at home on both PS Vita and PS3. <a href="/psn/games/detail/item376918/Hustle-Kings/" target="_self">Hustle Kings</a> <img src="/media/BmfnN9XU/CMS-161/20110505_160132.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? Your shot at pool hall fame, wherever you are. Why it'll shine: Touchscreen and rear touch pad controls give your shots laser-focused precision. Top spin, swerve and perfectly weighted shots are simple to achieve with your fingertips, coming in handy when you challenge rivals over PlayStation Network. Play it if you like: Working the angles to sink impossible shots with real style. <a href="/psvita/games/detail/item376288/Top-Darts%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Top Darts</a> <img src="/media/yqZrYKn7/CMS-161/TopDarts_NGP_Screenshot (16).jpg" alt="" /> What is it? The dartboard you can take with you wherever you go. Why it'll shine: With nine classic darts games, a selection of traditional and bizarre dartboard designs and the ability to challenge up to seven players to take part in turn-based matches, the only things missing are chunky gold jewellery and an outsized nylon shirt. Play it if you like: Stepping up to the oche and throwing arrows with confidence. Keep an eye on <a href="http://blog.au.playstation.com" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a> and au.playstation.com ahead of the system's launch in February 2012 for the latest information on PS Vita. PlayStation Australia has arrived on Facebook. Post comments and share all the latest PlayStation happenings along with the rest of the PlayStation community at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PlayStationAU" target="_blank">Official Australian Facebook Fan Page</a>. ps3,psvita playstation, vita, ps, psvita, launch, game, games, new, top, darts, hustle, kings, uncharted, golden, abyss, wipeout, 2048, modnation, mod, nation, road, trip, motorstorm, rc, escape, plan, everybody's, golf, little, deviants, reality, fighters http://au.playstation.com/media/6pabe1pn/161/PSVita_FeaturedImage.jpg 449156 448410 <![CDATA[Game On]]> http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item457099/Game-On/?site_locale=en_AU Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item457099/Game-On/?site_locale=en_AU 2012-02-13T12:30:00Z 2012-02-14T05:44:46Z http://au.playstation.com/gameon/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=457099 What you may have missed: <ul> <li>Go behind the scenes of Naughty Dog's incredible looking PlayStation 3 survival action title, <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/ps3/games/detail/item438188/The-Last-of-Us/?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank">The Last of Us</a>, with some revealing new videos. </li> </ul> <img src="/media/h5cxplZl/CMS-161/2011_12_10_thelastofus_08.png" alt="" /> <ul> <li>Check out how cross-platform play is changing portable gaming on PlayStation Vita over at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/02/09/inside-ps-vita-cross-play-with-ps3/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a>.</li> </ul> Fun and games: <ul> <li>Love is in the air thanks to <a href="/psn/services/detail/item283135/PlayStation%C2%AEHome/" target="_self">PlayStation Home</a>, which is celebrating Valentine's Day with free treats. Head over to the thriving virtual community to grab a few loved-up gifts and take part in some romantic competitions. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Not enough romance for you? Then why not enjoy a sprinkling of Valentine's Day themed goodies for <a href="/ps3/games/detail/item76400/LittleBigPlanet%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">LittleBigPlanet</a> and <a href="/ps3/games/detail/item284959/MotorStorm%C2%AE-Apocalypse/" target="_self">MotorStorm Apocalypse</a> on PS3? Download them from PlayStation Store and beat Cupid to the punch. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Need some inspiration for your entry to our incredible <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/psn/competitions/detail/item452846/Win-fantastic-Resistance-3-prizes/?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank">Resistance 3 creative writing competition</a>? Then Mass Effect 3 developer BioWare can help you out. Visit the <a href="http://blog.bioware.com/2012/02/01/storming-the-sand-castle/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">BioWare Blog</a> where writer David Gaider has created a great guide on how to tackle the tricky task of writing in a pre-established universe. It's the perfect helping hand to make sure you get ahead of your peers in your goal to bag some great Resistance 3 prizes.</li> </ul> The Tweet on the Street: Take a look at some PlayStation related Tweets from the games industry, on Twitter: <ul> <li> Enjoy! "@theColster123: @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN Just finished MS2 from the HD Collection. Starting MGS3 today." - HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN (Metal Gear Solid creator and game designer)</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Just had a play on PS Vita version of FIFA. Absolutely loved it and would buy the system just to be able to play Career mode on the train - timothydclark (Tim Clark, games editor-in-chief at Future Publishing)</li> </ul> <img src="/media/qHhkbUp0/CMS-161/FIFA12_Vita_Rooney_run_WM.jpg" alt="" /> Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/PlayStationAU" target="_blank">@PlayStationAU</a> The Last Word Next week is the big one as PlayStation Vita launches in Australia and New Zealand. We can't wait! PlayStation Australia has arrived on Facebook. Post comments and share all the latest PlayStation happenings along with the rest of the PlayStation community at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PlayStationAU" target="_blank">Official Australian Facebook Fan Page</a>. ps3,psvita Ps3, playstation3, psp, playstation portable, psn, online, download, demo, demos, trailer, add-on, packs, themes, updates, weekly, playstation network, playstation store, downloadable content, dlc, competitions, win stuff, free stuff, prizes, games, games, play, fun, essentials, updates, ngp, vita, ps, week, twitter, facebook, youtube, events, monday, fun, catch-up, game on, gameon, tweet http://au.playstation.com/media/iTUHJzoY/161/2011_12_10_thelastofus_07.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/P628-jEo/161/2011_12_10_thelastofus_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/iTUHJzoY/161/2011_12_10_thelastofus_07.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/h5cxplZl/161/2011_12_10_thelastofus_08.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ix6eiH4y/161/2011_12_10_thelastofus_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/8HZ3hUwE/161/2011_12_10_thelastofus_12.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/qHhkbUp0/161/FIFA12_Vita_Rooney_run_WM.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/wFVCdo0R/161/masseffect.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/CpBhVJVo/161/me3_e3_screen_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/6zg5SUW4/161/me3_e3_screen_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/P628-jEo/218/2011_12_10_thelastofus_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/iTUHJzoY/218/2011_12_10_thelastofus_07.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/h5cxplZl/218/2011_12_10_thelastofus_08.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ix6eiH4y/218/2011_12_10_thelastofus_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/8HZ3hUwE/218/2011_12_10_thelastofus_12.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/qHhkbUp0/218/FIFA12_Vita_Rooney_run_WM.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/wFVCdo0R/218/masseffect.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/CpBhVJVo/218/me3_e3_screen_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/6zg5SUW4/218/me3_e3_screen_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/z_T9p5xc/404/t1_trailer_previz_new_intro_01_Md.flv http://au.playstation.com/media/RyNESnUT/404/t1-e3-teaser-v001-ref.flv http://au.playstation.com/media/YgfQRvOo/404/t1-vga-2011-teaser-initial-mocap-ref.flv 457099 451127 <![CDATA[Weekend Essentials 112]]> http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item455506/Weekend-Essentials-112/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item455506/Weekend-Essentials-112/?site_locale=en_AU 2012-02-10T12:00:00Z 2012-02-14T05:45:29Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item455506/Weekend-Essentials-112/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=455506 Take it to the court Try your hand at an iconic summer sport this weekend in <a href="/ps3/games/detail/item438823/EA-SPORTS™-Grand-Slam®-Tennis-2/" target="_self">EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2</a> on PlayStation 3. Pick up your PlayStation Move motion controller and take on sporting legends such as Boris Becker, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Get your copy today and serve up some ace tennis action. <img src="/media/N3HvnA3o/CMS-161/federer05.jpg" alt="" /> Explore the Kingdoms of Amalur Prepare to create your own destiny this weekend in <a href="/ps3/games/detail/item442988/Kingdoms-of-Amalur-Reckoning%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning</a> on PS3. This vast fantasy universe is packed with magical twists and turns that will keep you entertained long after the weekend is over. Pick up your copy and let your adventure begin. Meet Catherine... Unusual deaths and twisted nightmares are becoming all too common in the world of <a href="/psn/games/detail/item455930/Catherine™/" target="_self">Catherine</a> on PS3 this weekend. When the unsuspecting Vincent meets the beautiful Catherine on a night out, he has no idea that his life is about to be turned upside down. Download Catherine from PlayStation Store - if you dare - or pick it up at your local retailer later this month. Head to Gotham City - as never before The home of Batman is set to be invaded by some unusual characters this weekend as <a href="/psn/games/detail/item455801/Gotham-City-Impostors/" target="_self">Gotham City Impostors</a> comes to PlayStation Store. An army of home-made heroes has shown up to give the Bat a hand, whilst a pack of self-appointed Jokers is wreaking havoc on the streets, using everything from bear traps to bullets to cause trouble. Download the demo from PlayStation Store now, from within which you have the option to unlock/purchase the full game. <img src="/media/Se_2FPe9/CMS-161/Screenshot169.jpg" alt="" /> Can you rid the world of the evil MALICIOUS force? In the Kingdom of Santiville, dark forces are gathering. You must battle your way through waves of brutal fighters before facing the Keepers of the Power - colossal enemies who guard the special abilities you need to face <a href="/psn/games/detail/item455129/MALICIOUS™/" target="_self">MALICIOUS</a>. Are you ready? Download this mighty adventure from PlayStation Store to your PS3 and ready yourself for the final showdown between good and evil. <img src="/media/0UBEi3TH/CMS-161/img0186.BMP" alt="" /> Welcome back, Shank That's right, the ex-Mob hitman is back in <a href="/psn/games/detail/item453648/Shank%E2%84%A2-2/" target="_self">Shank 2</a>. Protect those closest to you with an arsenal of weapons and take on even bigger bosses. If you don't fancy going it alone, team up with a friend via PlayStation Network and take down enemies together. Download Shank 2 from PlayStation Store. Go back to Empire City Join a group of brutal American criminals in <a href="/ps3/games/detail/item296647/Mafia-II/" target="_self">Mafia II</a>, now available to download from PlayStation Store. This weekend you can get your hands on the game at a discounted price - don't delay in heading back to the golden age of the American gangster. <img src="/media/Ktqo1Fv-/CMS-161/mafia_ii_physx_explosion4.jpg" alt="" /> PS Vita is almost here... With the launch of PlayStation Vita just weeks away, gaming on the go will never be the same again. Get in on the action by signing up to <a href="/psvita" target="_self">Inside PS Vita</a>. <ul> <li>Keep an eye on <a href="http://blog.au.playstation.com" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a> for the latest PlayStation news.</li> <li>Join in with a variety of activities on the Official PlayStation Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PlayStationAU" target="_blank">facebook.com/PlayStationAU</a>.</li> <li>Follow us on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/PlayStationAU" target="_blank">twitter.com/PlayStationAU</a>.</li> <li>Join the conversation in the <a href="http://community.eu.playstation.com/playstationeu/?category.id=cANZ" target="_blank">official PlayStation Forums</a>.</li> <li>Visit <a href="https://store.playstation.com/login.gvm/?WT.mc_id=PDC_WE_reg" target="_blank">https://store.playstation.com/login.gvm</a> on PC to create a PSN account and opt in for email updates on PlayStation products and services.</li> </ul> Keep up to date with all of the latest PlayStation Vita info and sign up to the latest news via email with <a href="https://secure.eu.playstation.com/registration/ngp-sign-up/" target="_blank">Inside PS Vita</a>. Head over to <a href="/psvita" target="_self">au.playstation.com/psvita</a> and become part of a gaming revolution. PlayStation Australia has arrived on Facebook. 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