http://eu.playstation.com ©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe ©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item612728/10-of-the-Best-PlayStation-Mobile-games/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item612728/10-of-the-Best-PlayStation-Mobile-games/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-17T16:09:00Z 2013-05-22T07:32:21Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item612728/10-of-the-Best-PlayStation-Mobile-games/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=612728 <p><b>Surge</b></p> <p></p> <p>Test your finger precision with the fluorescent lasers and electronic beats of Surge. Match coloured blocks to maximise your score and tap adjacent valves to relieve building pressure to survive. Compete against the world using the online global leader boards. Download Surge from PlayStation Mobile.</p> <p><b>Penguin Party</b></p> <p></p> <p>What does every penguin need to throw a party? Fish, obviously. This eccentric puzzler has you navigating your penguin party-goers around boulders, through icey water and past sharks to reach the fishy goal. Take on the additional challenge of collecting party balloons to ace each level and really test your puzzle solving might. You can also pay for penguin customisation: why not put your penguin in a top hat?</p> <p><b>Reversi Multiboard</b></p> <p>Play the strategic board game that has been challenging players for generations. Challenge a friend or test your skill against the computer, with varying difficulties to choose from. You can even create your own boards and upload them to the internet or download user-created boards for even more variety.</p> <p><b>Switch Galaxy</b></p> <p></p> <p>Speed across the galaxy, upgrading your ship to go faster, accelerate quicker and dodge barriers and enemy ships at an ever more rapid pace. Shift from lane to lane collecting coins for upgrades and avoid obstacles to set the best times. Bite-sized, bargain priced and adrenaline pumpingly fast.</p> <p><b>Castle Invasion</b></p> <p></p> <p>Fight off hordes of invaders with your one man defensive force. Shoot arrows and throw spears at oncoming attackers to stop your castle being ransacked. Rack up the highest score possible as the intensity increases over 30 levels. Six enemy types and weapon unlocks as well as levels that involve objective-based play bring an interesting twist to the tower defence genre.</p> <p><b>Lemmings</b></p> <p></p> <p>These reckless little scamps have been digging, building and exploding their way to freedom since 1991; now they've arrived on PlayStation Mobile and suit touch controls perfectly. What's even better is that the first eight levels are absolutely free. Want more? The Standard and Special map packs have got you sorted with over a hundred more levels to test your puzzling skills. Yippee!</p> <p><b>Radiant Flux</b></p> <p></p> <p>If you like the difficulty of your games to be in the upper stratosphere then this side-scrolling shoot-'em-up is for you. Retro graphics and a screen full of enemies will have you dying and smiling because of it before loading up and going again.</p> <p><b>Haunt the House: Terrortown</b></p> <p></p> <p>Take control of a ghost, escape the bell tower and use your poltergeist powers to haunt a museum, a cruise ship, a hospital and a theatre. The cartoon styling of this great little puzzler hides a sinister underbelly as you frighten people into leaving and can even cause them to have little accidents. You can take control of spirits of people you've scared to death to clear out the remaining residents.</p> <p><b>Meltdown Moon</b></p> <p></p> <p>Take control of an astronaut that looks suspiciously like US President, Barack Obama, and boost through space to match coloured moons together. Arcade colour-matching puzzlers don't get much more frenetic than this. Melt down moons to increase your score, dodge asteroids and grab power-ups to stay alive to beat the top score.</p> <p><b>Rebel</b></p> <p></p> <p>Evade your captors for as long as you can on a deserted island. Dodge and weave past your enemies, drawing their fire towards one another for mutual destruction. Blow up turrets, tanks, even helicopters without firing a single bullet. Earn coins to unlock new game modes and customisation options and power-ups in this escape 'n' evade thumb twiddler on PlayStation Mobile.</p> <p>Check out all these games and more through PlayStation Mobile.</p> psvita playstation, mobile, games, ps, vita, cheap, bite, size, sized, small, app, apps, lemmings, d3t, haunt, the, house, terror, town, terrortown, ghost, possess, scare, sfb, imperative, castle, invasion, defence, defense, invade, invader, game, meltdown, moon, thomas, hopper, puzzle, quick, fast, speed, space, radiant, flux, 8bit, 8-bit, shooter, shoot-em-up, em, up, shmup, them, 'em, rebel, island, prison, prisoner, desert, tank, turret, escape, evade, surge, music, electronic, beats, psvita, xperia, penguin, party, xmpt, switch, galaxy, atomicom, android, futurlab, pompom, indie, developer, psm, http://au.playstation.com/media/Lbpzn7ww/161/10OfTheBestPSM_FeaturedImage.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/EbdvmyPZ/161/meltdown%20moon1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/YtoBtkfR/161/radiant%20flux%202.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/7yeb94O2/161/untitled.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/zsTgCyid/161/castle%20invasion%202.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/KCnnqYcq/161/Switch_Galaxy_PSM_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/MQ806nwd/161/screenshot_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/zt-41u7T/161/screenshot_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/AgUl_1P5/161/screenshot_9.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/E2Ioeer1/161/screenshot_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/EbdvmyPZ/218/meltdown%20moon1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/YtoBtkfR/218/radiant%20flux%202.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/7yeb94O2/218/untitled.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/zsTgCyid/218/castle%20invasion%202.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/KCnnqYcq/218/Switch_Galaxy_PSM_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/MQ806nwd/218/screenshot_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/zt-41u7T/218/screenshot_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/AgUl_1P5/218/screenshot_9.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/E2Ioeer1/218/screenshot_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/73RUv9LQ/404/Vita%20Eng-Kiosk%20720p.flv 612728 612708 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item610221/Top-Tips-Jacob-Jones-and-the-Bigfoot-Mystery/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item610221/Top-Tips-Jacob-Jones-and-the-Bigfoot-Mystery/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-17T12:00:00Z 2013-05-20T09:05:02Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item610221/Top-Tips-Jacob-Jones-and-the-Bigfoot-Mystery/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=610221 <p>Something strange is happening at Camp Eagle Feather – and in Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery on PS Vita, it's down to you to help Jacob and his huge hairy sidekick Biggie investigate the murky goings on in the forest.</p> <p>The game is packed with ingenious and fiendish puzzles to test even the smartest summer campers, so the team at Lucid Games have provided some helpful hints to make sure you don't get stuck.</p> <p><b>Don't forget to tilt</b></p> <p>As Mr Grimmel will tell you, there's a reward for picking up any litter around Camp Eagle Feather. For every soda can you find, you'll receive a credit so you can phone for some help if you get stuck in a particularly tricky puzzle. The more credits you spend, the better the hint you'll get.</p> <p>Some soda cans are out in the open, but if you tilt your PS Vita, you may find some hidden on top of or behind other items. There are 130 soda cans hidden around the game, so finding them all won't be easy.</p> <p><b>Make a note</b></p> <p>A pen and paper are always handy for making notes, so in Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery we've given you a memo function to make notes as you play.</p> <p>Your memo can be a very handy tool indeed for solving the trickiest of puzzles; there are plenty of drawing tools, pen sizes, colours and even magnets to play around with and use to leave yourself on-screen notes and reminders.</p> <p><b>If you're stuck, you can always pass</b></p> <p>There's no shame in being stuck on a puzzle, our brains all work in different ways after all. So if something just isn't clicking, you've used all of your hints, and there's no one around to point you in the right direction, then go to the hints menu and use a pass. But remember, you've only got three passes available throughout the game, so use them wisely.</p> <p><b>Explore</b></p> <p>You don't need to complete every puzzle to finish the game, so there's a chance you might have missed some brainteasers along the way. Don't forget to explore the camp, even go back to some places you might have visited earlier – you never know what you might find if you look hard enough.</p> <p>Think you're ready to venture off into the great outdoors with Jacob and Biggie and start solving some puzzles? You can buy Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery exclusively for your PS Vita <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com" target="_blank">from our online store today.</a></p> psvita games, play, hints, tips, cheats, pro, expert, professional, guides, top, like, a, pro, walkthrough, tutorial, game, advice, inside, knowledge, handy, how, to, playing, the, hint, cheat, tip, what, do, guidelines, guideline, jacob, jones, bigfoot, mystery, ps, vita, psvita, puzzle http://au.playstation.com/media/3CN00pe3/161/TopTips_JacobJones_EN.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/lSZXyB5m/161/_bmUploads_2013-05-13_2369_Highres_Screenshot_00782.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/81ktyXBu/161/_bmUploads_2013-05-13_2370_JJ_General_6.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/WnD2YhKR/161/_bmUploads_2013-05-13_2366_Highres_Screenshot_00414.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/QDo5TALT/161/JJ_Adventure_Forest.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/n-9N6MBg/161/JJ_Puzzle_Shelf_Life.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/lSZXyB5m/218/_bmUploads_2013-05-13_2369_Highres_Screenshot_00782.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/81ktyXBu/218/_bmUploads_2013-05-13_2370_JJ_General_6.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/WnD2YhKR/218/_bmUploads_2013-05-13_2366_Highres_Screenshot_00414.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/QDo5TALT/218/JJ_Adventure_Forest.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/n-9N6MBg/218/JJ_Puzzle_Shelf_Life.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/vI8j9bxJ/404/JJ%20Teaser%20Australian.flv 610221 609442 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item606966/The-best-downloadable-soundtracks-on-PlayStation/?site_locale=en_AU Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item606966/The-best-downloadable-soundtracks-on-PlayStation/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-15T10:00:00Z 2013-05-20T09:05:55Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item606966/The-best-downloadable-soundtracks-on-PlayStation/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=606966 <p>Epic music always adds an air of spine-tingling drama, euphoric triumph or chilling terror to any great game – here are some of our favourite PlayStation game soundtracks of recent times, all available to download from our online store.</p> <p><b>Soul Sacrifice</b></p> <p></p> <p><b>Perfect for</b>: Setting out on an epic adventure.</p> <p>Recorded on the world-famous Skywalker Sound stage in California, the soaring orchestral soundtrack that accompanies Soul Sacrifice on PlayStation Vita is written by acclaimed composer Yasunori Mitsuda. Backed by a full chorus line adding their impressive vocal power to the expert musicians, this original score blends the power of classical instruments with the game's dark and mystical storyline to produce over an hour of breathtaking soundscapes that perfectly match the pace and action of Soul Sacrifice.</p> <p><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-gb/search/f=^soundtracks|bucket~games" target="_blank">Start your adventure now by downloading the Soul Sacrifice soundtrack.</a></p> <p><b>Journey </b></p> <p></p> <p><b>Perfect for</b>: A little artistic appreciation and relaxation</p> <p>The hauntingly uplifting Journey soundtrack is just the ticket for some thoughtful relaxation and is the perfect accompaniment to the dreamlike world featured in one of the most talked about PlayStation Network titles of all time. Featuring the talents of critically acclaimed composer Austin Wintory, the Journey soundtrack is one of the best-selling albums across the globe on iTunes, too.</p> <p><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-gb/games/addons/journey-soundtrack/cid=EP9000-NPEA00388_00-GJOURNEYOR000001" target="_blank">You can kick back, relax and download the Journey soundtrack today from our online store.</a></p> <p><b>Starhawk</b></p> <p></p> <p><b>Perfect for</b>: Creating the ideal rustic atmosphere</p> <p>Refreshingly different for a video game soundtrack, Starhawk's score combines sweeping, orchestral melodies with the Wild West twang of guitars and harmonicas. The result is a powerful complement to the PlayStation 3 shooter's action. Stirring and memorable, composer Christopher Lennertz takes you away to a hostile yet romanticised sci-fi Western landscape for over 45 minutes - and you'll love every second of it.</p> <p><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-gb/games/addons/official-starhawk-soundtrack/cid=EP9000-NPEA00398_00-GSTARHAWKS000001" target="_blank">Pilot your way over to our online store to download the Starhawk soundtrack.</a></p> <p><b>The Uncharted series</b></p> <p></p> <p><b>Perfect for</b>: Going on a mysterious road trip</p> <p>The Uncharted series on PS3 and PlayStation Vita provided some of the most critically acclaimed games of all-time – alongside their wisecracking fortune-hunting hero Nathan Drake. With each of the games wowing audiences everywhere, it should come as no surprise that each game in the series has a special soundtrack to match its action-packed adventures, creating an atmosphere that's exotic, heroic and exhilarating.</p> <p><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-gb/search/q=uncharted%20soundtrack" target="_blank">If you want to feel like a daring adventurer, you can hunt them down now on our online store.</a></p> <p><b>The Unfinished Swan</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b>Perfect for</b>: Getting lost in a dream world</p> <p>The Unfinished Swan uncovers a magical land packed with unique puzzles, hidden secrets and characters packed with personality – as well as a soundtrack that added a splash of colour to the surreal world.  The game's original score features 15 compositions from Joel Corelitz that give a sense of mystery and wonder to a land locked within an unfinished painting. The dazzlingly effective simplicity of the game is mirrored in each track to create an atmosphere that is hauntingly beautiful and emotionally charged throughout.</p> <p><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-gb/games/addons/the-unfinished-swan-soundtrack/cid=EP9000-NPEA00432_00-GTHEUNFINI000001" target="_blank">Step in to a picture-perfect sonic experience and download the soundtrack here.</a></p> <p><b>The God of War series</b></p> <p></p> <p><b>Perfect for</b>: Conquering your fears</p> <p>Drums, horns and dramatic chanting - it can only be the music that accompanies the epic God of War series. The games which broke new ground for the action adventure genre see anti-hero Kratos rip through Greek myth and legend on a rampaging romp of revenge. So it's only fitting that his soundtrack is full of epic, chest-thumping orchestral energy.</p> <p><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-gb/god-of-war-trilogy-soundtrack/cid=EP9000-NPEA00276_00-GGODOFWART000001" target="_blank">Whether you're pumping yourself up for a skydive or getting ready to take down Zeus, the God of War Trilogy Soundtrack will make you feel as powerful as Kratos himself.</a></p> <p><b>Datura</b></p> <p></p> <p><b>Perfect for</b>: Creating an air of mystery</p> <p>Datura invites you to lose yourself in an eerie, otherworldly forest where little is ever as it seems. Part game, part interactive art experience, the original soundtrack to Datura fits this mood perfectly, mixing ambient soundscapes with tense, edgy tracks that carry you along on a wave of mystery and suspense.</p> <p><a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-gb/games/addons/datura-soundtrack/cid=EP9000-NPEA00434_00-GDATURAORI000001" target="_blank">Best of all, it's available to download now for no extra cost, so head over to our online store and immerse yourself in the depths of your own consciousness. </a></p> <p>All of these soundtracks – and many more besides – <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-gb/search/f=^soundtracks|bucket~games" target="_blank">can be downloaded from our online store</a>, or direct from PlayStation Store on your PS3 or PS Vita.</p> ps3,psvita music, soundtrack, theme, tune, track, song, orchestra, play, playstation, ps3, ps, psvita, vita, soul, sacrifice, far, cry, blood, dragon, journey, starhawk, uncharted, unfinished, swan, god, war, datura, epic, sing, singer, download, store, psn http://au.playstation.com/media/92OkZMND/161/Bridges_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/TGpk7ucv/161/_bmUploads_2013-04-16_1995_soulsacrifice_screens_general_introanimation_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ZijWzWAc/161/OMEGA_door_NO_LOGO_GOLD.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/WHqhf7bm/161/garden_island_profile_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/fBvobVBg/161/050.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/MtFhORHH/161/Starhawk1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/jhBBfLus/161/drake%20looking.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/92OkZMND/161/Bridges_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/238213/161/GodOfWar3_sc010.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/TGpk7ucv/218/_bmUploads_2013-04-16_1995_soulsacrifice_screens_general_introanimation_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ZijWzWAc/218/OMEGA_door_NO_LOGO_GOLD.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/WHqhf7bm/218/garden_island_profile_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/fBvobVBg/218/050.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/MtFhORHH/218/Starhawk1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/jhBBfLus/218/drake%20looking.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/92OkZMND/218/Bridges_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/238213/218/GodOfWar3_sc010.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/tzxEVhwg/404/SoulSacrifice_Mitsuda_720_UK.flv http://au.playstation.com/media/4n7vJzsz/404/Starhawk_ST_HD720p_YT.flv http://au.playstation.com/media/obhrIE0a/404/soundtrack_Uncharted_HD720p_YT.flv http://au.playstation.com/media/WS4OHB3K/404/soundtrack_GodofWar_HD720p_YT.flv 606966 606357 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item607460/10-of-the-Best-game-add-ons/?site_locale=en_AU Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item607460/10-of-the-Best-game-add-ons/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-09T10:00:00Z 2013-05-20T09:03:16Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item607460/10-of-the-Best-game-add-ons/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=607460 <p><b>LittleBigPlanet PS Vita Marvel Arcade Pack</b></p> <p></p> <p>LittleBigPlanet PlayStation Vita still has us bouncing, grabbing, swinging and grappling through amazing worlds using all the touchy-feely magic of PS Vita. The Marvel Arcade Pack adds to the fun with three new game modes that let you play as characters from the Marvel Universe. Spend the coins you earn as you play to get special stickers and decorations to give your pod that comic-book finish.</p> <p>If you want to give your levels a Marvel makeover, take a look at <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP9000-PCSF00021_00-LBPDLCMARVVB0001" target="_blank">the Marvel Arcade Pack at the online store</a>.</p> <p><b>PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale MediEvil Level Plus Isaac Clarke and Zeus Bundle</b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p>Surely as King of the gods, you'll be able to trounce any opponents in battle? This is your chance to find out, as Zeus from God of War and Isaac Clarke from Dead Space have both been added to the character roster for PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale. This pack also adds a new map, a mash-up of the PS one classic MediEvil and hauntingly beautiful The Unfinished Swan.</p> <p>If you're looking for more ways to knock the snot out of your friends in the ultimate PlayStation dust-up, <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP9000-BCES01436_00-CHARLEVELBUND002" target="_blank">add these two new characters to your game now</a>.</p> <p><b>Big Sky Infinity Retro Mode</b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p>The add-on for this frenetic twin-stick shooter will take you back to the Old Skool. With one stick to steer and one button to shoot, Retro mode turns Big Sky Infinity into a side-scrolling shooter as you blast through four different eras of gaming.</p> <p>Action-packed and different every time you play, pick up <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP4337-NPEB01040_00-BSIDLC02RETROMD0" target="_blank">Big Sky Infinity Retro Mode from our online store now</a>.</p> <p><b>Gravity Rush Spy Mission Pack</b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p>Gravity Rush is available right now to all PlayStation Plus subscribers at no extra cost. The Spy Mission Pack adds a new outfit for Kat as well as two new missions and two challenges to the excellent Gravity Rush. The Spy Mission Pack sees Kat don a special spy costume to go undercover, infiltrate a street gang and defuse a bomb scare and is <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP9000-PCSF00024_00-PDEUAC000SPYPACK" target="_blank">available to purchase from our online store</a>.</p> <p><b>Everybody's Golf Bundle</b></p> <p></p> <p>The Everybody's Golf Bundle for PlayStation Vita brings three new courses to add to the massive selection already available. What's most exciting for us though is that Kat from Gravity Rush comes as a playable character in this brilliant add-on. You might even drop a few shots on purpose just to see how angry she gets at a poor performance. <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP9000-PCSF00006_00-EGCOURSECHARBUND" target="_blank">Download the Everybody's Golf Bundle now</a>.</p> <p><b>Zen Pinball 2: Star Wars</b></p> <p></p> <p>Ever since Disney bought LucasFilm, the internet has been buzzing with anticipation over what possible Star Wars games and films are on the horizon. To tide you over until the new film in 2014, pick up the stunning Star Wars pack for Zen Pinball 2; three tables with themes from the original movie trilogy, the Clone Wars cartoon series, as well as our personal favourite, the Boba Fett table.</p> <p>Each table includes special missions to boost your score to the top of the leader board. You can <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP4042-PCSB00094_00-ZENPINBALL2SWPK1" target="_blank">find it now in our online store</a>.</p> <p><b>WipEout 2048 Complete Game Pack</b></p> <p></p> <p>Predicting the future has always been the hobby of crazy old guys like Nostradamus and the Mayans. With WipEout, however, you can play the future we all secretly want: anti-gravity, high speed, combat racing.</p> <p>Over 20 new tracks to speed along and more than 30 new ships to pilot are added with this game pack to make WipEout 2048 one of the PlayStation Vita system's best games. This pack also grants access to WipEout HD and WipEout HD Fury at no extra cost. <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP9000-PCSF00007_00-W2048COMPLETE001" target="_blank">Get it now from our online store</a>.</p> <p><b>Guardians of Middle-earth - Frodo</b></p> <p></p> <p>Join the battle as one of the most famous Hobbits in the history of Middle-earth. As a Striker, Frodo packs a real punch that will help bolster the attack of your five-man team. Use his special invisibility power to sneak up and strike the evil forces of the likes of Sauron and Saruman before they can hit you back. Frodo is a <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP1018-NPEB01085_00-DLCUNLOCK0000011" target="_blank">downloadable character available now</a>.</p> <p><b>Gran Turismo 5 Complete Pack</b></p> <p></p> <p>This bumper pack is in fact four add-ons bundled together, adding 11 cars, three karts, and three new tracks. You can also customise your car and racer to dazzle your opponents as they eat your dust. A stack of special paints and a host of famous helmets and racing suits from the likes of Tony Stewart and Sebastien Loeb will set you apart from the crowd each time you start a race.</p> <p>Check out the <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP9001-BCES00569_00-DLZ0010000000000" target="_blank">Gran Turismo 5 Complete Pack in our online store</a>.</p> <p><b>SingStar - Jessie J Who's Laughing Now?</b></p> <p></p> <p>Grab your mic, load up SingStar from the XMB Menu and sing out Jessie J's UK top 20 hit Who's Laughing Now?; cat suit optional - <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP9000-BCES00216_00-130SJ80000000000" target="_blank">downloadable from our online store</a>.</p> ps3,psvita playstation, ps, 3, ps3, vita, psvita, game, games, best, ten, of, 10, bargain, bargains, cheap, pss, psn, network, store, dlc, download, singstar, sing, star, jessie j, song, gran, turismo, 5, car, track, helmet, helmets, racing, suit, guardians, of, middle, earth, middle-earth, Frodo, wipeout, 2048, fury, furry, hd, complete, zen, pinball, 2, wars, everybody's, everybody, everybodys, everybodies, golf, kat, gravity, rush, mission, spy, big, sky, infinity, retro, mode, twin, stick, shooter, side, scrolling, scroller, allstars, all, stars, battle, royale, zeus, Isaac, Clarke, medievil, medieval, unfinished, swan, bundle, pack, littlebigplanet, littlebigplanetvita, little, big, planet, marvel, hulk, incredible, iron, man, thor, storm, x-men, hot, shots http://au.playstation.com/media/SddJpTT1/161/10OfTheBestDLC_FeaturedImage.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/H6gYRtfG/161/Wipeout2048.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/8HdZNfPh/161/EBG_DLC_thumb_1024_BUNDLE.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/IY2Xgo2m/161/SingStarXMB.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/eClwzWJQ/161/PSAllStarsBR_screenshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/wTvN_BuE/161/MarvelPack_screenshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/3G_IHE4Y/161/GuardiansOfMiddleEarth_Frodo.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/xkWAyRIm/161/GravityRushSpyMission_sc002.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/OGuBYEVw/161/PREVIEW_PCSB00094_STARWARSPINBALLDLC_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/9zkCM2D0/161/Prev_PCSB00168_BigSkyInfinityRetroDLC2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/XDP1RNby/161/img_x2011-aventador-scirocco.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/H6gYRtfG/218/Wipeout2048.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/8HdZNfPh/218/EBG_DLC_thumb_1024_BUNDLE.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/IY2Xgo2m/218/SingStarXMB.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/eClwzWJQ/218/PSAllStarsBR_screenshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/wTvN_BuE/218/MarvelPack_screenshot.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/3G_IHE4Y/218/GuardiansOfMiddleEarth_Frodo.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/xkWAyRIm/218/GravityRushSpyMission_sc002.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/OGuBYEVw/218/PREVIEW_PCSB00094_STARWARSPINBALLDLC_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/9zkCM2D0/218/Prev_PCSB00168_BigSkyInfinityRetroDLC2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/XDP1RNby/218/img_x2011-aventador-scirocco.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/vbkxgqDS/404/LBP_MarvelDLC_ANZ.flv 607460 606640 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item609150/Publish-your-own-PlayStation-Mobile-games/?site_locale=en_AU Thu, 09 May 2013 09:30:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item609150/Publish-your-own-PlayStation-Mobile-games/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-09T09:30:00Z 2013-05-13T04:52:55Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item609150/Publish-your-own-PlayStation-Mobile-games/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=609150 <p></p> <p>We thought even more talent would flock to the PlayStation Mobile development community by waiving the fee to publish games. So we did.</p> <p>PlayStation Mobile is the cross-platform mobile gaming service that works across a number of Sony handheld devices as well as a variety of Android smartphones and tablets.</p> <p>Check out the PlayStation Mobile section of the store on PS Vita or download the PlayStation Mobile for Android app to see what's available right now. Gamers are getting their hands on a range of affordable games by developers that are just like you, so why not join in?</p> <p>With the PlayStation Mobile Software Development Kit you can develop games and applications for this exciting platform. Apply for a licence to publish the games you create. Head over to the <a href="https://psm.playstation.net/portal/en/index.html" target="_blank">PlayStation Mobile Developer Portal</a> to get started.</p> psvita playstation, mobile, software, developer, development, develop, kit, code, java, play, station, vita, android, xperia, htc, one, sony, tablet, p, s, acro, arc, evo, arrows, zeta http://au.playstation.com/media/BQpTvC1X/161/PSM_featured-image-with-lemmings.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/sqcSTuAB/161/screenshot_3.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/nzzdQnRV/161/PS-Mobile-Featured-image.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/sqcSTuAB/218/screenshot_3.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/nzzdQnRV/218/PS-Mobile-Featured-image.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/_KbfzV8k/404/Phone%20Eng-Kiosk%20720p.flv 609150 608825 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item597059/Life-of-Pi-journeys-onto-PlayStation-Store/?site_locale=en_AU Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item597059/Life-of-Pi-journeys-onto-PlayStation-Store/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-08T08:00:00Z 2013-05-08T08:35:16Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item597059/Life-of-Pi-journeys-onto-PlayStation-Store/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=597059 <p>Prepare yourself for an epic adventure which challenges you to believe the unbelievable. The Oscar-winning Life of Pi is now available to own on Blu-ray Disc and as a download from the <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-au/movies/life-of-pi/cid=UV0010-NPVA66971_CN-0000000000175566" target="_blank">online store</a>. Winning four Academy Awards including the Best Director and Best Original Score gongs, the acclaimed movie is based on the best-selling novel from Yann Martel, brought to life by director Ang Lee.</p> <p>Immerse yourself in a spectacular voyage of hope, wonder and survival as you follow Pi Patel, a young man who is marooned on a lifeboat with only a hulking and hungry Bengal tiger for company. Hurtled into a journey of adventure and discovery, Pi and his majestic companion make an amazing and unexpected connection as they face the unknown...</p> <p>Buy Life of Pi on Blu-ray Disc for PlayStation 3 at your local retailer or by <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-au/movies/life-of-pi/cid=UV0010-NPVA66971_CN-0000000000175566" target="_blank">purchasing a digital version for your PlayStation 3 or PlayStation Vita at our online store now</a>.</p> ps3,psvita playstation network, playstation store, exclusive, online, movies, films, life, pi, ang, lee, oscar, award, winning, adventure, tiger, richard, parker, patel, crouching, tiger, hidden, dragon, brokeback, mountain, best, director, picture, http://au.playstation.com/media/AZu6utQ9/161/LOP_1_rgb.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/CKY89Sj9/161/LOP_068_rgb.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/idezkV3k/161/SOREL_PI_16462_rgb.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/eFE7qPLF/161/093sg030LUT0299paint_rgb.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/AZu6utQ9/161/LOP_1_rgb.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/CKY89Sj9/218/LOP_068_rgb.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/idezkV3k/218/SOREL_PI_16462_rgb.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/eFE7qPLF/218/093sg030LUT0299paint_rgb.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/AZu6utQ9/218/LOP_1_rgb.jpg 597059 596557 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item606263/COD-Black-Ops-II-Uprising-DLC-coming-to-PS3-on-May-17/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:03:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item606263/COD-Black-Ops-II-Uprising-DLC-coming-to-PS3-on-May-17/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-04-26T02:03:00Z 2013-04-29T02:27:45Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item606263/COD-Black-Ops-II-Uprising-DLC-coming-to-PS3-on-May-17/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=606263 <p>Uprising includes four new multiplayer maps, plus "Mob of the Dead", a bone-chilling new Zombies experience that takes players to the notorious prison island of Alcatraz. Several of Hollywood's most iconic actors round out the cast of Prohibition-era mobsters, including Ray Liotta, Michael Madsen, Chazz Palminteri, and Joe Pantoliano to bring this horrifying adventure to life.</p> <p>Following the tradition of the original Call of Duty: Black Ops fan-favourite Zombies mode "Call of the Dead", <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item502328/Call-of-Duty%C2%AE-Black-Ops-II/" target="_self">Call of Duty: Black Ops II</a> Uprising's wildly creative new "Mob of the Dead" Zombies experience puts players on the island of Alcatraz, in the shoes of four Prohibition-era mobsters: Billy Handsome (Liotta), Al "The Weasel" Arlington (Pantoliano), Salvatore "Sal" DeLuca (Palminteri), and Michael "Finn" O'Leary (Madsen). All four are serving time in Alcatraz Prison, only to discover that being behind bars is the least of their problems. In order to survive, players must work their way through the steel cells and aging concrete buildings while fighting off a multitude of zombified prisoners and guards trapped on the island with them.</p> <p>Uprising also debuts four new diverse multiplayer maps, each set around the globe: </p> <ul> <li><b>Magma</b>: Set within a modern Japanese village, volcanic eruptions carve multiple paths throughout the town</li> <li><b>Encore</b>: Taking place in the aftermath of a deserted London music festival, Encore leaves numerous opportunities for run-and-gun, close quarters combat</li> <li><b>Vertigo</b>: A futuristic high-rise mega-structure located in India featuring dizzying vistas and multi-tiered pathways</li> <li><b>Studio</b>: A contemporary re-imagining of "Firing Range", the fan-favourite multiplayer map from the original Call of Duty: Black Ops. "Studio" is a Hollywood movie back lot with a variety of cinematic themes that range from Sci-Fi to the Old West</li> </ul> <p>Fans can purchase Uprising as a standalone Map Pack from PlayStation®Store starting 17 May 2013, for a suggested retail price of $20.95. Call of Duty: Black Ops II PS3 game is sold separately, and is required to play this Map Pack.</p> ps3 call of duty: black ops ii, uprising, dlc, downloadable content, activision, treyarch, mob of the dead, Call of the Dead, zombies, psn, playstation network, store, online, map pack, add-on http://au.playstation.com/media/NagmD3Ah/161/BlackOps2_FeaturedImage.jpg 606263 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item603420/Exciting-new-line-up-coming-to-PS-Plus-in-May/?site_locale=en_AU Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item603420/Exciting-new-line-up-coming-to-PS-Plus-in-May/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-04-18T00:00:00Z 2013-04-18T05:20:25Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item603420/Exciting-new-line-up-coming-to-PS-Plus-in-May/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=603420 <p>Take on the moral dilemma of Agent 47 in <a href="http://au.playstation.com/ps3/games/detail/item414046/Hitman-Absolution/" target="_self">Hitman: Absolution</a> as he is faced with the most complex contract of his career. Forced to choose between the wishes of his agency or the life of his acquaintance, he'll need to use all of his skills to survive and uncover the truth.</p> <p>After several unexplained deaths in the city, things begin to take a dark turn for Kevin in the psychological horror adventure <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item455930/Catherine%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Catherine</a>, when he has a strange encounter with an irresistible woman and his nightmares turn into a dreadful reality.</p> <p>Enter a world of chaos in the unusual action title <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item455129/MALICIOUS%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">MALICIOUS</a> in which the Kingdom of Santville lies in pieces and traitorous King Eldrake's forces have been slain. You are a spirit vessel summoned by the prophets to battle the dark force that has emerged and come to be known as the MALICIOUS.</p> <p>If you like to game on the go, then grab your PlayStation®Vita and enjoy the unique shoot 'em up hit <a href="http://www.sinemoragame.com" target="_blank">Sine Mora</a>, which will be available on PS Plus from 9th May 2013. Alternatively, prepare to be impressed by the ultra-sharp and stylish visuals in the innovative space-age shooter <a href="http://www.futurlab.co.uk/games/velocity-ultra" target="_blank">Velocity Ultra HD</a>, available from 16th May 2013.</p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/playstationplus/" target="_self">PlayStation Plus</a> provides subscribers with access to top-rated games* on PS3 and PS Vita throughout the course of the subscription. Gamers also have access to great PlayStation®Store discounts as part of their subscription package. PS Plus subscribers receive an array of exclusive features and access, including 2GB cloud storage (1GB for PS3 & 1GB for PS Vita) for game saves which will be welcomed by subscribers keen to take advantage of the Instant Game Collection. Automatic update and beta access, as well as a huge collection of exclusive dynamic themes and PlayStation®Network avatars, makes PS Plus the place to be in 2013.</p> <p>PS Plus is also available on PS Vita, extending the service to two platforms for a single price of AUD$69.95 for a one-year subscription or AUD$19.95 for a 90 day subscription, giving users the same fantastic features including exclusive access, special features and huge discounts.</p> <p><i>*Top-rated is based on a meta-critic rating of 70+</i></p> ps3,psvita playstation plus, ps plus, psn, network, store, Hitman: Absolution, Catherine, MALICIOUS, sine mora, Velocity Ultra HD, Instant Game Collection, free, http://au.playstation.com/media/YayEmJDk/161/HitmanComingSoon_BoxPromo.jpg 603420 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item601648/PS4-Recap-David-Perry-Speaks/?site_locale=en_AU Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item601648/PS4-Recap-David-Perry-Speaks/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-04-17T12:00:00Z 2013-04-26T15:17:56Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item601648/PS4-Recap-David-Perry-Speaks/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=601648 <p>You may not know who David Perry is, but he knows that you love playing video games. He also knows your time is incredibly precious, and that lots of video games are even better when your friends are involved. That's why his company, <a href="http://www.gaikai.com/" target="_blank">Gaikai</a>, is now part of the PlayStation family. The technology his teams have developed will play a key role in powering <a href="http://au.playstation.com/ps4/" target="_self">PlayStation 4</a>, and, as we found out when Perry took the stage at PlayStation Meeting 2013, that means you'll be able to play instantly, anywhere you like, with the people you value the most. Here's how.</p> <p><b>Try whatever you want</b></p> <p>Experience every game on PlayStation Store instantly. No need to see if the game you're itching to play will launch with a demo, and no waiting around for that demo to download before you can dive in. As Perry said at the unveiling of PS4 in New York, he's "always liked the concept of 'try it for free, share it if you like it and pay only for the games that you fall in love with'."</p> <p></p> <p>When a game catches your eye on PlayStation Store, you'll be able to immediately start playing at the tap of a button (<b>1</b>). If playing it wasn't enough to help you make up your mind, you'll also see how many PlayStation Network friends have downloaded it (<b>2</b>), as well as a host of other content such as shared videos of your mates actually playing the game (<b>3</b>).</p> <p><b>Spread the news</b></p> <p></p> <p>You know that moment when you finally beat the last, toughest boss at the tenth time of asking? When you punch the air but realise there's no one around to share in your moment of glory? Well, thanks to partnerships with some of the most influential social networks around, such as Facebook and Ustream, you won't have to keep it to yourself. Post a video clip of your personal triumph (<b>1</b>). Pick up the gauntlet thrown down when a friend beats your score (<b>2</b>). Or be the first of your social group to discover a new world – and snap a screenshot to prove it (<b>3</b>).</p> <p><b>Invite the world</b></p> <p>"Wouldn't it be cool, if you were stuck on a difficult level, to ask a friend on the internet who had finished the game to take over your controller and assist?" Perry asked at PlayStation Meeting 2013. PS4 has the answer.</p> <p></p> <p>Pressing the "SHARE button" on the DUALSHOCK 4 lets you broadcast from your game to your friends, live (<b>1</b>). If you feel you're about to meet your match, you can ask a friend to jump in and help out (<b>2</b>), or give you helpful items such as health packs. Your friends can also post comments to your screen (<b>3</b>), giving advice or even just brutally honest assessments of your skill – if you invite them to, of course. You don't even have to be playing the same game to chat.</p> <p><b>Go beyond your TV</b></p> <p>Remote Play lets you enjoy PlayStation 4 games on your PlayStation Vita via a wireless internet connection; with the aim to make almost every PS4 game playable on PS Vita this way. Perry called PS Vita "the ultimate companion device for PS4". When your main TV is used for something other than playing video games, you can simply transfer the game over to the portable system and carry on playing.</p> <p></p> <p>You can stay up to date with everything that's going on in your circle of friends with your tablet or smart phone, too. Your full name will be used (<b>1</b>) as well as your online ID – just as it would on your favourite social networks – and you'll be able to see what your friends are currently enjoying (<b>2</b>). Every time your friends achieve something cool, there'll be a list of clips and images to check through, too (<b>3</b>).</p> <p>"'Everything, everywhere' is the challenge that PlayStation has put before our teams," Perry concluded before the world's gaming press. It's a challenge PS4 looks more than capable of meeting. Excited about the future of PlayStation? Make sure you keep apace of breaking PS4 news at <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/ps4/?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank" title="eu.playstation.com/ps4">au.playstation.com/ps4</a> and <a href="http://blog.au.playstation.com/" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a>.</p> <p><b>Please note</b>: These are work-in-progress images and do not represent the final product. Features and locations will be rolled out over time. An Internet connection will be required for the PlayStation Network experiences, and services offered will be based upon the quality of each individual's Internet connection.</p> playstation, ps4, 4, new, york, announcement, orbis, next, gen, generation, hardware, machine, console, pictures, images, specs, games, titles, sony, sce, controller, share, dualshock, gaikai, david, perry, cloud, gaming, network, streaming, demos http://au.playstation.com/media/1tAto98x/161/936x528_Lightbox_Image_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/1tAto98x/161/936x528_Lightbox_Image_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/1tAto98x/218/936x528_Lightbox_Image_01.jpg 601648 599355 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item601813/Demo-Guide-Injustice-Gods-Among-Us/?site_locale=en_AU Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:57:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item601813/Demo-Guide-Injustice-Gods-Among-Us/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-04-10T14:57:00Z 2013-04-15T06:11:09Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item601813/Demo-Guide-Injustice-Gods-Among-Us/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=601813 <p><b>Harnessing the power at your fingertips</b></p> <p>Before you leap into action faster than a speeding bullet you need to know the basic controls. The X button performs a fast attack, the square button is for medium strikes, while heavy hits are assigned to the triangle button. And unlike NetherRealm Studio's previous Mortal Kombat games, there's no block button - simply pull back on the Left stick to deflect your opponent's blows.</p> <p></p> <p>The circle button is a character specific ability - for example, it lets you switch between Wonder Woman's golden lasso and her sword and shield. When you're near something useful, the R1 button lets you interact with your background with a special attack or dodge. The L1 button throws or grapples your opponent, and pressing the L2 button and R2 button together activates your super move if your power meter at the bottom of the screen is full.</p> <p>Familiarise yourself with these controls and learn a few of the more complex attacks via the Move List in the pause menu. If you have a second wireless controller, you can train with a buddy in the Multiplayer mode or if you don't have a friend nearby just go a few rounds against an static enemy so you can get a feel for the game.</p> <p><b>Become a hero... or villain</b></p> <p>When you're starting off, choose Batman as your fighter - he's quick, agile and has a variety of moves to get you going. Be sure to keep your enemy within close range, however, as the Dark Knight has only a handful of long range attacks.  </p> <p></p> <p>Lex Luthor is more of a tank type brawler - he's heavy, slow and hits hard. Lex also has the ability to create temporary armour which absorbs one hit before he takes damage, making him ideal if you like to relentlessly assault your enemy.</p> <p>Wonder Woman is tricky to master yet flexible once you grasp her various abilities. Her golden lasso is perfect for fast and long range attacks, while her sword and shield stance allows a slower, more defensive variety of moves.</p> <p><b>"Be mindful of your surroundings"</b></p> <p>Use the environment as it can mean the difference between winning and losing. When you're near something which you can interact with, the R1 button icon will flash next to your character's life bar. This means you can kick or punch your opponent into something or bound off the object near you.</p> <p></p> <p>Keep an eye out for use objects such as the passing helicopter and the water tower, as you can use each one to your advantage. Be aware that Batman isn't strong enough to yank heavy objects off the ground, so he's more likely to use the weightier background items defensively.</p> <p>Each object takes time to grab, depending on its size and weight, so don't try using them unless you're a decent distance from your opponent.</p> <p><b>Comic book combos</b></p> <p>Combinations are key to any fighting game, and Injustice: Gods Among Us has a rich combo system that can turn you into a devastating whirlwind of superpowered mayhem. Work out which moves can be linked together - typically start with a fast or jumping attack.</p> <p></p> <p>Slamming your foe off the backgrounds is also effective for starting a short combo or continuing a longer one, so use the R1 button when prompted or pull back and press the X button to knock your rival flying. Sometimes a heavy attack will smash your opponent through a series of walls and objects, causing extra damage.</p> <p>If you're down to your last energy bar and press forward and the X button during your rival's combo, you'll start a clash where you can gamble up to 33 per cent of your character's remaining energy. You can stake up to four sections of your power meter - bet more than your opponent to win. If you started the clash and claim victory, you gain health. Defending against a clash successfully inflicts extra damage on your foe.</p> <p><b>Doomsday... is here</b></p> <p>The monstrous wrecking machine from the planet Krypton is your end of demo boss and he lives up to his fearsome name and reputation. 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Soak up the sights and sounds of Diagon Alley™, where witches and wizards go for everything they need, and hop aboard the Hogwarts™ Express for a journey with fellow students.</p> <p>In between visiting the likes of Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions and Eeylops Owl Emporium, try your hand at a series of brand new mini-games! Here are some hints from the makers of Pottermore at PlayStation Home to get you started.</p> <p><b>Linking to your Pottermore.com account</b></p> <p></p> <p>Before beginning in Pottermore at PlayStation Home, you'll be given the opportunity to link your online ID with your account on <a href="http://pottermore.com" target="_blank" title="Pottermore.com">Pottermore.com</a>, the free-to-use website from J.K. Rowling. Simply enter your <a href="http://pottermore.com" target="_blank" title="Pottermore.com">Pottermore.com</a> username and password using the App on the PlayStation Home Navigator, and you'll unlock additional content and spaces in Pottermore at PlayStation Home.</p> <p>Once you have progressed past the Sorting Ceremony found in Chapter Seven of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone™ on <a href="http://pottermore.com" target="_blank" title="Pottermore.com">Pottermore.com</a> and are a member of one of the four Hogwarts houses, you'll find some special items in Pottermore at PlayStation Home that are only accessible to those who have linked their accounts. There will also be additional interactive content and spaces in the future that will only be accessible to those who have linked their <a href="http://pottermore.com" target="_blank" title="Pottermore.com">Pottermore.com</a> account.</p> <p><b>Book Herding</b></p> <p></p> <p>Head down one of the passageways in Diagon Alley and you'll come across the Book Herding mini-game for two to four players to take part in. Crates of enchanted books have spilled out across the square here and it is your job to round up as many of them as you can.</p> <p>That's easier said than done, for these books are determined to escape your clutches and your rivals will do everything they can to disrupt you. A handy little tip is to save your Dungbombs – which will send the books flapping away – for the really opportune moments. For instance, if someone casts Alohomora to free the books from their cages, a cleverly aimed Dungbomb will scatter the books all over the place. When used at the right time, this can be brilliantly effective.</p> <p><b>Pottermore Trading Cards</b></p> <p></p> <p>There are more than 100 Pottermore Trading Cards to be acquired, found and traded throughout Pottermore at PlayStation Home.</p> <p>Whilst you can search every nook and cranny of Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express or sit down at a trading table to fill up your Pottermore Trading Card album, you can also earn cards by competing in mini-games. Your performances in mini-games such as Book Herding and Wizard's Duel will affect your chances of earning a card, so gathering up the most books in Book Herding nets you a higher chance of a card than finishing fourth.</p> <p><b>Wizard's Duel</b></p> <p></p> <p>In the doorway of a Hogwarts Express carriage stands a lookout, keeping an eye open for any teachers or Prefects who might interrupt students secretly practising their duelling skills. 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Head over there now on your PS3 to find out more about the Harry Potter stories.</p> <p>Stay up to date with the latest news and updates from Pottermore at PlayStation Home right here at au.playstation.com and over at <a href="http://blog.au.playstation.com/" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a>.</p> ps3 ps3, playstation, 3, psn, online, download, network, harry, potter, j, k, rowling, books, stories, hogwarts, express, magic, spells, wizards, witches, diagon, alley http://au.playstation.com/media/Qk5VgEoO/161/Pottermore_PS_Home_feature.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/esLqMShT/404/Pottermore_Trailer1_ON_UK.flv 597606 597595 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item597513/Top-Tips-BioShock-Infinite/?site_locale=en_AU Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item597513/Top-Tips-BioShock-Infinite/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-04-04T12:00:00Z 2013-04-04T06:05:06Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item597513/Top-Tips-BioShock-Infinite/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=597513 <p>Booker DeWitt is a man who owes favours, and to wipe his slate clean, he's tasked with rescuing a young woman named Elizabeth. 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Users can also visit the Doctor Who-themed LOOT Space Station Theater for additional video content from BBC Worldwide and shop for Doctor Who items - both virtual and real - via LOOT's Entertainment on Demand system.</p> <p>"We're really excited to be bringing this much-loved series to social and virtual worlds," said Simon Hutson, senior vice president digital development at BBC Worldwide. "Discovering new ways to engage with our fans is incredibly important to us, especially as we approach Doctor Who's 50th year."</p> <p>"We are committed to preserving the spirit and aesthetic of Doctor Who while introducing this historic franchise to PlayStation®Home" said David Sterling, vice president of business development, LOOT Entertainment. "It's the same Doctor Who millions have loved for almost 50 years - with a virtual, interactive and social twist."</p> <p>In celebration of the series' 50th Anniversary, additional Doctor Who themed virtual goods, environments and social experiences will be added to Doctor Who in PlayStation Home throughout 2013.</p> <p><b>Get a taste of what to expect with Doctor Who in PlayStation Home <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uMRWqaOAtc" target="_blank">trailer 1</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdDjtMCp1_A" target="_blank">trailer 2</a>.</b></p> ps3 http://au.playstation.com/media/W6atOjF6/161/drwho_pshome_feature.jpg 597420 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item583198/Bring-James-Bond-home-today/?site_locale=en_AU Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item583198/Bring-James-Bond-home-today/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-03-27T00:00:00Z 2013-04-01T23:36:32Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item583198/Bring-James-Bond-home-today/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=583198 <p>Can't wait to get your hands on one of the greatest action movies the world has ever seen? 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Or test out the strengths of Farin, Andriel or Eradan as you battle through the iconic Middle-earth universe in <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item361180/The-Lord-of-the-Rings-War-in-the-North/" target="_self">The Lord of the Rings: War in the North</a>. If you're still hungry for adventure, descend into the ancient and mysterious depths of <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item580060/The-Cave%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">The Cave</a> and embark on an epic journey to discover where the most desired treasures can be found. All three titles will be available to play from 4th April 2013 onwards.</p> <p>To take advantage of the fantastic offer, which allows you to buy a year's subscription and get 90 days for free, fans can redeem a one year PS Plus subscription online or via PlayStation®Store until 11th April 2013. 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Taking its cue from the Disney cartoon series of the same name, DuckTales Remastered follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck as he explores differently themed worlds to collect their treasures and become the world's richest duck.</p> <p>DuckTales Remastered has seen the development team take the levels and layout from the original 1989 release as a foundation before expanding upon them to significantly enhance the gameplay experience - but where this update truly impresses is its graphics and sound. All of the visuals from the 8-bit game have been beautifully re-created as hand-drawn and animated sprites, across a backdrop of luscious, re-envisioned level backgrounds. Furthermore, original Disney Character Voices talent, including some from the cartoon TV series, bring in-game characters to life with charm and wit, while the classic melodies of the original soundtrack are given a modern twist.</p> <p>Further additions to the original include an all-new tutorial level where players can get familiar with the iconic pogo jump and cane swing; while Scrooge McDuck's Museum allows players to track all their stats and compare their progress with others via global leaderboards.</p> <p>A Disney Interactive licensed property, DuckTales Remastered is being developed for Capcom by WayForward and is scheduled for release digitally on PlayStation®3 this year.</p> <p><b>Check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gdmYUXkGDU" target="_blank">DuckTales announcement trailer</a>.</b></p> <p>As the first modern role playing game, the Dungeons & Dragons franchise from Wizards of the Coast gave birth to numerous products including two arcade titles from Capcom, <i>Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom</i> and its sequel <i>Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara</i>. Both these titles are now being re-released with updated HD graphics and a wealth of other enhancements as a definitive double pack entitled <b>Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara</b>. Scheduled for release digitally on PlayStation® 3 in June, the title is being developed for Capcom by Iron Galaxy.</p> <p>Just as in the arcades, up to four players will select their character class before doing battle against the mythical beasts from the Dungeons & Dragons' universe with a mix of melee, range and magic attacks. But now, thanks to GGPO, there's no need to jostle for position around a cabinet as Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara offers seamless drop-in/drop-out online gameplay in one of two modes. In addition to the classic arcade mode with its branching paths and multiple endings, players can utilise the all-new House Rules feature and customise gameplay for a completely different experience.</p> <p>The new extras don't stop there. The Character Visualizer lets players track which characters they and their friends use most often and can help create a more balanced multiplayer dungeon party, or point out which characters are most under-used; with further gameplay stats tracked via a global leaderboard. Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara also includes a Challenge system that sets players in-game goals in return for level-ups and coins which can be spent in the Vault: a treasure trove of unlockables and gameplay loot.</p> <p><b>Check out the </b><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EggndeyM_80" target="_blank"><b>Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara</b> announcement trailer</a>.</b></p> <p><b>Stay tuned for more info over the coming months.</b></p> ps3 capcom, ducktales, duck tales, Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara, Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom, Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara, sequel, nes, nintendo, Nintendo Entertainment System, SCROOGE McDUCK, PAX East convention http://au.playstation.com/media/hCIt3A3x/161/ducktales_feature.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ovqkn_ST/161/ducktales_scr_07.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/WIVnYuwA/161/ducktales_scr_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/G24a1bfc/161/ducktales_scr_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ynBUJRGM/161/ducktales_scr_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/qymea2ki/161/ducktales_scr_06.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/1gZ92dk8/161/ducktales_scr_04.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/FISC70N8/161/ducktales_scr_05.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/0ldWtjEi/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_10.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/etQppkkT/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_09.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/SYTMjZhq/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_06.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/A571Cp1r/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_11.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/irFpqDgw/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_05.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/savGSEyD/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_08.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/qKxSt69o/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_07.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/AAHQvR27/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/_2Z9yLNJ/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_04.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/_RzgAwfE/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/Whg2gtW9/161/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ovqkn_ST/218/ducktales_scr_07.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/WIVnYuwA/218/ducktales_scr_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/G24a1bfc/218/ducktales_scr_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ynBUJRGM/218/ducktales_scr_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/qymea2ki/218/ducktales_scr_06.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/1gZ92dk8/218/ducktales_scr_04.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/FISC70N8/218/ducktales_scr_05.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/0ldWtjEi/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_10.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/etQppkkT/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_09.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/SYTMjZhq/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_06.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/A571Cp1r/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_11.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/irFpqDgw/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_05.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/savGSEyD/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_08.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/qKxSt69o/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_07.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/AAHQvR27/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/_2Z9yLNJ/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_04.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/_RzgAwfE/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/Whg2gtW9/218/dungeons_dragons_chroniclesmystara_02.jpg 594710 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item594708/Deadly-Premonition-The-Directors-Cut-to-release-exclusively-for-PS3-on-May-2/?site_locale=en_AU Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:17:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item594708/Deadly-Premonition-The-Directors-Cut-to-release-exclusively-for-PS3-on-May-2/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-03-25T00:17:00Z 2013-03-25T02:13:49Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item594708/Deadly-Premonition-The-Directors-Cut-to-release-exclusively-for-PS3-on-May-2/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=594708 <p>Also, from now through to its release, fans who pre-order the highly anticipated title (from participating retailers) will receive the exclusive "Espresso Suit" downloadable content. The "Espresso Suit" is a suit for the player-character York that increases his tolerance to hunger and tiredness.</p> <p>In addition, Rising Star Games is really excited to be working closely with <a href="http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/au-en/home/" target="_blank">Sony Entertainment Network</a> for a digital preorder incentive. For gamers who have yet to subscribe to PlayStation®Plus, Rising Star Games has teamed up with Sony to offer customers a free 30 day trial membership of PlayStation Plus. This will be available on a limited run of Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut and is exclusive to boxed retail copies.</p> <p><b>Check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8MjfceB-2I" target="_blank">Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut trailer</a>.</b></p> <p><a href="http://www.risingstargames.com/game.aspx?sku=deadly-premonition-ps3" target="_blank">Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut</a>, the award-winning suspense-horror, action-adventure game gives players an open-world experience featuring detailed interactions with Greenvale locals, as well as numerous side quests and mini games to help solve the murders and uncover hidden town secrets.</p> <p>New Features for Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut:</p> <ul> <li>New Scenario - Surprising new scenario from the game's director, Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro that will please new and hardcore fans</li> <li>HD graphics - complete graphic overhaul with new HD textures</li> <li>Improved Controls - reworked control system and a customisable layout allow for an even better combat experience</li> <li>Downloadable content - Expand the mystery beyond the original game and let Agent York (and Zach) live it up in Greenvale</li> </ul> <p>Playing as special agent Francis York Morgan (just call him York - everyone else does), players must investigate the brutal murder of a young local beauty. Amidst the backdrop of soaring mountains and a small American town, York must solve the mystery of the Red Seed Murders and stay alive in a place where supernatural creatures and a killer seek to end his investigation.</p> <p><b>Learn more about <a href="http://www.deadlypremonitionthegame.com/" target="_blank">Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut</a>. The game is yet to be classified by the <a href="http://www.classification.gov.au" target="_blank">Australian Classification Board</a>. 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For the complete experience, users will be able to access additional interactive content and spaces by linking their PSN ID with their Pottermore.com account.</p> <p>The first release in April will allow users to step inside Diagon Alley™ and board the Hogwarts™ Express, where they can experience those environments first-hand, communicate with friends and play four new exciting mini-games: users can experience the mayhem of Book Herding, test their knowledge in a Pottermore quiz, share and collect Pottermore Trading Cards, and take part in an illicit Wizard's Duel. Additionally, users will be able to purchase a companion from a selection of 14 owls, cats and toads, and dress their avatar in a wide variety of clothing options, from uniforms and house robes to more casual wizard outfits.</p> <p>On the collaboration between Pottermore and Sony, Charlie Redmayne, CEO of Pottermore, comments: "Pottermore reaches across multiple digital platforms, and Sony's partnership has allowed us to forge this exciting connection with PlayStation Home, creating the most immersive experience possible within that space and giving users wonderful new ways to explore locations from the Harry Potter stories".</p> <p>Make yourself at Home in Sony Entertainment Network's free 3D gaming community. Whether you like action, adventure, sport, or casual games, <a href="http://au.playstation.com/ps3/services/detail/item283135/PlayStation%C2%AEHome/" target="_self">PlayStation Home</a> has it all. Customise your world by personalising your avatar and apartments with thousands of rewards and purchasable items. Join hundreds of thousands of gamers around the world - all you need is a <a href="http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/au-en/home/" target="_blank">Sony Entertainment Network account</a> and you can sign in right under the PlayStation Network tab on your PS3 system's XMB™ Menu absolutely free.</p> <p><b>View the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xlUO_b_7P8" target="_blank">Pottermore at PlayStation Home trailer</a>.</b></p> ps3 pottermore, harry, potter, j, k, rowling, hogwarts, magic, spells, home, space, mini, ps home, playstation home, Charlie Redmayne, Sony Entertainment Network, sen, http://au.playstation.com/media/Qk5VgEoO/161/Pottermore_PS_Home_feature.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/OmiNwv8-/161/WizardsDuel2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/DFUhJBz_/161/Diagon-Alley-Spawn-character.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/xif4F8ng/161/Book-Herding3.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/Sy-qbI7T/161/Book-Herding2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/4shLbrSv/161/Companions.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/8N-d8kOi/161/cards4.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/NdCFed6W/161/Hogwarts-Express-3.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/uq1e2vuF/161/cards5.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/Vm4xB4DD/161/Eeyelops-characters.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/OmiNwv8-/218/WizardsDuel2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/DFUhJBz_/218/Diagon-Alley-Spawn-character.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/xif4F8ng/218/Book-Herding3.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/Sy-qbI7T/218/Book-Herding2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/4shLbrSv/218/Companions.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/8N-d8kOi/218/cards4.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/NdCFed6W/218/Hogwarts-Express-3.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/uq1e2vuF/218/cards5.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/Vm4xB4DD/218/Eeyelops-characters.jpg 593066 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item592848/The-Unfinished-Swan-your-questions-answered/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:52:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item592848/The-Unfinished-Swan-your-questions-answered/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-03-15T11:52:00Z 2013-03-19T00:49:21Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item592848/The-Unfinished-Swan-your-questions-answered/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=592848 <p><b>Top three questions:</b></p> <p><b><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item500848/The-Unfinished-Swan%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">The Unfinished Swan</a> is a very emotional game about an orphan child. Where did you get the idea? (</b><b>Akdenir)</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p>The original inspiration for the story was a basic design problem: how do we explain why there's a world that's entirely white? What sort of place could that be? I hit on the idea of an unfinished kingdom and then spent a while thinking about all sorts of unfinished things.</p> <p>It seemed to me that the most unfinished thing in the world is a child whose parents will never have a chance to finish raising them. So that's where the backstory came from. It's something that I'd also thought about a lot when I was a child. It's a pretty horrible thing on both sides which is why I think it still resonates for me so strongly now that I'm at an age where I could have kids myself.</p> <p><b>Are there going to be additional downloadable stories for The Unfinished Swan? (AGT-EU)</b></p> <p>We don't have any plans for downloadable content. Since just about everything we really wanted to put in the game got in, there isn't a big push for us to do extras. We're a small team, so we'd rather put that energy into making our next game.</p> <p>However, if you've got a copy of PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, there's a battle arena based on The Unfinished Swan that you can download, so you should definitely check that out.</p> <p><b>What's been your greatest achievement in the game during its development? (Sam_Boi9)</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p>What I'm personally most proud of is that we were able to create a game that encourages players to explore it at their own pace. The challenging part was making it feel open without actually being truly open. We found in playtests that if we didn't give players clues about where to go then they'd wander around aimlessly for hours, which sounds fun but ends up being really tedious. Finding the right balance where players instinctively had a sense of where to go but didn't feel like we were telling them took a lot of tuning but I'm really happy with the result.</p> <p><b>Runners-up questions:</b></p> <p><b>What was it like to work without colour the whole time? (Blackangel320)</b></p> <p>It felt a little numb to be looking at a black and white world all the time. That's why, towards the end of development, we ended up spending a lot of time making things like ripples in the water, swinging signs and creatures, to give the world some life. That's also part of the reason that we made the story about a world that was uninhabited, since everything already felt desolate.</p> <p><b>What feelings are you hoping to awaken in the player with The Unfinished Swan? (Mykau_Mk) </b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p>I hope that players learn to see the world in a new way. And I hope they come away with a couple of really memorable moments that are like snapshots from an impossible vacation. Our goal was to create a sense of curiosity and wonder. To do that we tried to fashion a space where players had no idea what to expect and were in a state of constant discovery. It's a chance for players to experiment with how it feels to confront the unknown.</p> <p><b>What were some of the crazier ideas you guys thought up that didn't make it into the final game? (Syph33r)</b></p> <p>The biggest idea that didn't make it was a river painting mechanic where your water balls would create puddles that were 10 feet deep. We spent six months, on and off, trying to make that interesting but we never found any gameplay that used it, so we scrapped it.</p> <p><b>Which other forms of art and entertainment inspired you whilst making the game? (josh_shift)</b></p> <p>Alice in Wonderland was definitely the single biggest inspiration for us. We also looked a lot at Shel Silverstein, Harold and the Purple Crayon, plus Edward Gorey for how to tell stories that connect with children and adults. Time Bandits was our biggest movie reference, though Jim Henson's Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal were close seconds. Oh, and Spirited Away. Architecturally we were heavily influenced by Escher, Piranesi's etchings of Rome and the surreal French animated film The King and the Mockingbird.</p> <p><b>After working on such a beautiful and touching video game, what do you have in store for your future projects? (JMTP92)</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p>Hopefully we'll be able to talk about that soon! We've started working on our next game and so far all we can say about it is that it's definitely unlike anything players have seen before.</p> <p>Thanks to Ian Dallas for answering the above questions.</p> <p>Don't forget, you can experience the magical wonder of this BAFTA award-winning game by <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=EP9000-NPEA00395_00-UNFINISHEDSWBUND" target="_blank">buying a copy from our online store now</a>.</p> ps3 playstation, ps3, 3, latest, ask, and, win, people, vs, versus, competition, prize, prizes, free, freebies, stuff, sen, account, sony, entertainment, network, unfinished, swan, giant, sparrow, ian, dallas, studio, interview, community, forums, information, developer, ask, questions, users, members, feedback, bafta, http://au.playstation.com/media/3w3w4W_l/161/PeopleVs_UnfinishedSwan.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/63i0I7P1/161/garden23.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/0cpdwEXA/161/garden37.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/5JJANTm4/161/garden7.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/rCGFwtBN/161/garden17.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/THQXUptk/161/garden27.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/uLMqI8Mg/161/garden16.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/SqE0MAXs/161/garden19.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/WHqhf7bm/161/garden_island_profile_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/9jntk6aC/161/garden13.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/BIRgYnHk/161/garden40.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/GaAn3oTC/161/garden33.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/xbgzGLd7/161/garden22.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/63i0I7P1/218/garden23.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/0cpdwEXA/218/garden37.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/5JJANTm4/218/garden7.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/rCGFwtBN/218/garden17.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/THQXUptk/218/garden27.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/uLMqI8Mg/218/garden16.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/SqE0MAXs/218/garden19.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/WHqhf7bm/218/garden_island_profile_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/9jntk6aC/218/garden13.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/BIRgYnHk/218/garden40.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/GaAn3oTC/218/garden33.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/xbgzGLd7/218/garden22.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/zv704aYX/404/UnfinishedSwan_PAX_OFLC.flv http://au.playstation.com/media/HhTjJvW2/404/1249TheUnfinishedSwan_720_OFLC.flv 592848 592431 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item590761/Cross-platform-features-on-PS-Vita-explained/?site_locale=en_AU Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:28:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item590761/Cross-platform-features-on-PS-Vita-explained/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-03-11T16:28:00Z 2013-03-14T00:37:29Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item590761/Cross-platform-features-on-PS-Vita-explained/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=590761 <p>Did you know that your <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita" target="_self">PlayStation Vita</a> and <a href="http://au.playstation.com/ps3" target="_self">PlayStation 3</a> systems can interact, connect and share content with each other? This perfect PlayStation partnership can unleash staggering gameplay possibilities. Here are all the ways you can enhance your gaming experience:</p> <p><b>Cross-Play</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b>What does it mean?</b></p> <p>Want to take on your PS3 owning mates while you're on the move on PS Vita - or vice versa? Go head-to-head in simultaneous Cross-Play online multiplayer modes. If you can't get online at the same time as your pals, certain titles use turn-based Cross-Play which gives you the chance to post top scores and challenges via PlayStation Network for your friends to tackle whenever they want.</p> <p><b>It's ideal for... </b>battling your mates and creating new friends whenever you want, wherever you want.</p> <p><b>Cross-Controller</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b>What does it mean?</b></p> <p>Your PS Vita can be used as a PS3 wireless controller in selected games, giving you the edge by using the PS Vita system's unique touch based features.</p> <p><b>It's ideal for... </b>when you don't have a spare wireless controller to hand, or if a friend or family member has borrowed it for longer than you'd like.</p> <p><b>Cross-Save</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b>What does it mean?</b></p> <p>When there's not enough time to finish off a tricky level, Cross-Save is your best friend. 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http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item588990/Are-you-a-passionate-gamer-and-a-creative-genius-Show-us-your-wayofplay/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=588990 <p>A competition hosted by <a href="http://www.talenthouse.com/" target="_blank">Talenthouse</a> is looking for creative submissions that illustrate favourite online multiplayer moments.</p> <p><b>It's called <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wayofplay&src=typd" target="_blank">Way of Play</a> (#wayofplay)</b></p> <p><i>n. pl.</i> <b>Ways of Play</b><br />A gaming mantra, related to different aspects of online gaming life, that exemplifies why playing online against - or alongside - real living, breathing people rather than computer AI is where gaming comes to life. For example:</p> <ul> <li>Couples who slay together, stay together</li> <li>There's no I in goooooooal!</li> <li>Actions speak louder than smack-talk</li> </ul> <p>SCEE is inviting creative gamers to submit films, photographs or artwork inspired by their <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wayofplay&src=typd" target="_blank">#WayOfPlay</a>. Competition entrants can use PlayStation's #WayOfPlay mantras for inspiration or create their own. It could be reaping glorious vengeance over a best mate? The friendly tips that have helped you level up? Shedding a tear over a departed companion in Journey or proposing to your partner via the medium of LittleBigPlanet. Or maybe it was that time you wagered a week's lunch against a colleague on the outcome of a game of FIFA - and won (or lost!).</p> <p>The 10 best entries (1 of which will be the 'People's Choice' winner voted for by the public) will receive €1,000 cash (or equivalent in local currency) and will have their work broadcast across PlayStation's websites and social media pages. Additionally, ten runners up will win a <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita" target="_self">PlayStation®Vita</a> and a year's <a href="http://au.playstation.com/playstationplus" target="_self">PlayStation®Plus</a> subscription.</p> <p>All submitting artists must <a href="http://www.talenthouse.com/be-a-creator-for-playstation#description" target="_blank">read the brief</a> and upload an original piece of their own work by April 7; this can be in the form of a short film (recommend no more than 2mins) a photograph or design work. The ten winners will receive €1,000* each and feature on <a href="http://au.playstation.com" target="_self">PlayStation</a>'s official online channels.</p> <p>Participating territories: Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Nordics, Benelux, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Russia.</p> <p>Talenthouse is an influential online community where artists and creatives express their passions and collaborate on unique projects with leading artists and brand, sharing their work and growing their influence. Talenthouse is thrilled to be working with PlayStation, sharing this fantastic creative career opportunity with the global network of artists.</p> <p>For more info go to: <a href="http://www.talenthouse.com/be-a-creator-for-playstation#description" target="_blank">Create for PlayStation</a>.</p> <p>TWEETS - <b>#WayOfPlay</b> @Talenthouse @Playstation</p> <p><i>*or the equivalent in local currency, such as Australian Dollars, calculated on the exchange rate of competition draw date in the United Kingdom.</i></p> ps3 competitions, competitions, giveaway, giveaways, prize, prizes, win, creative, way of play, wayofplay, #wayofplay, talenthouse, scee, sony computer entertainment europe, http://au.playstation.com/media/AjBeneDm/161/WayOfPlay_FeaturedImage.jpg 588990 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item585428/Trophy-Cabinet-Gravity-Rush/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:30:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item585428/Trophy-Cabinet-Gravity-Rush/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-03-01T16:30:00Z 2013-03-04T11:45:00Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item585428/Trophy-Cabinet-Gravity-Rush/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=585428 <p>Free-flowing and very topsy-turvy, <b>Gravity Rush</b> is one of the most stylish adventures on PlayStation Vita – and it's available to download at no extra cost to PlayStation Plus members until 17 July 2013. It provides a truly dizzying platinum trophy hunt, so find your centre of gravity with these expert tips from the PlayStation Community.</p> <p></p> <p>"A wonderful game, I fell completely in love with it. My advice? Play the game to enjoy the story and explore its boundaries. Almost all the trophies are linked to the story, so the more you explore the town of Hekseville and upgrade Kat – the heroine – the higher your trophy count becomes." <b>(Magiia, Italy)</b></p> <p>"The idea of the mysterious couple in the 'Lost in Time and Space' trophy is great: a scientist's experiment goes wrong and sends his wife into another dimension. The couple pop up once in each area, usually in a far-flung corner or quiet, secluded spot. Find and listen to them whenever you enter a new area to hear the whole tale." <b>(gameshero46, France)</b></p> <p></p> <p>"The most difficult trophy for me was 'Burning Game Hunter', set in a giant fiery arena. You must dodge this rare, angry Nevi's attacks, yet you must be careful not to let Kat glide into the walls, otherwise you'll burn her. It's a good idea to upgrade the Gravity Kick skill to gain the upper hand – or foot." <b>(ShadowhunterrX, Netherlands)</b><br /><br />"Gravity Rush is one of the most beautiful gaming experiences of the last year and I enjoyed playing it to get the platinum trophy. I can only recommend that everyone try to enjoy the game fully even if some of the challenges cannot be mastered straight away. It might even be better to leave the challenges until you have completed the game, as by that point Kat will be at the peak of her skills." <b>(ENIX87, Germany)</b></p> <p>"Awesome game, it's really well designed and a perfect fit for PS Vita. The art style, music and sense of speed and movement are amazing. One thing I really like about the trophies, and it's not necessarily related to chasing the platinum trophy, is how the trophy icons in each PlayStation Store add-on pack combine to make up an image of a special costume, if you scroll from top to bottom." <b>(CassyChan, UK)</b></p> <p></p> <p>"I really enjoyed the 'All That Glitters' trophy, which asks you to achieve a gold medal in every challenge. It's a nice idea that makes you want to revisit the game to beat both your own best scores and those of your PlayStation Network friends. It's a good idea to download the three add-ons – the Spy Pack, Maid Pack and Special Forces Pack – which each come with two new challenges. These are quite a bit trickier than the challenges from the main game. Luckily, you can also bump up Kat's powers in each new pack to give you a better chance of landing the 'All That Glitters' trophy." <b>(Alaruusi, Finland)</b></p> <p><b>Next time...</b></p> <p></p> <p>We plant our feet firmly on the ground in <b>Sleeping Dogs</b> on PlayStation 3, the story of an undercover cop's infiltration of the notorious Hong Kong Triads. Head to community.eu.playstation.com and tell your fellow gamers how you rounded up every trophy in the game. We'll publish the best advice right here. <br /><br />Need a little friendly advice about trophy hunting? Then put your questions to the experts in the official PlayStation Community at <a href="http://community.eu.playstation.com/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank" title="community.eu.playstation.com">community.eu.playstation.com</a>. 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God of War: Ascension is classified R18+ by the <a href="http://classification.gov.au/" target="_blank">Australian Classification Board</a> and contains high impact violence.</p> ps3 god of war: ascension, demo, single player, kratos, ps3, playstation 3, psn, playstation network, store, http://au.playstation.com/media/gJUWPH_6/161/GOWA_FeaturedImage_EN.jpg 586091 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item545234/Get-a-taste-of-PlayStation-Plus/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:00:00 +0000 http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item545234/Get-a-taste-of-PlayStation-Plus/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-02-22T18:00:00Z 2013-04-02T02:25:01Z http://au.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item545234/Get-a-taste-of-PlayStation-Plus/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=545234 <p><b>Free to play</b></p> <p></p> <p>Thanks to PlayStation Plus, millions of gamers can enjoy top-rated* PS3 and PS Vita games at no extra cost. We add new titles regularly as well as providing you with tons more special offers on some of the hottest titles around.</p> <p>* Top rated is based on a Metacritic rating of 70+.</p> <p><b>Cloud storage</b></p> <p>With PlayStation Plus, you can save up to 1GB of PS3 and 1GB of PS Vita game saves so you won't lose your progress. If you're at a friend's house, you can access your data to pick up playing where you left off.</p> <p><b>Automatic downloads</b></p> <p></p> <p>Tired of waiting for game and system software updates to download to your PS3 or PS Vita system? 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We asked Toshio Suzuki, a producer at Studio Ghibli, if he could help create the animations for our upcoming project, and we were thrilled that he said yes. Studio Ghibli is one of Japan's leading animation studios, so to create something with its team was an honour. LEVEL-5 has aimed to create titles that appeal to a broader audience in recent years, so in that sense we also wanted to learn about the techniques Studio Ghibli uses in its films.</p> <p><b>How did the partnership work? </b></p> <p>In terms of the process, Studio Ghibli's director of animation Yoshiyuki Momose drew some concepts, storyboards and character designs based on my written descriptions. We didn't make any specific requests; all we asked of them was that their designs have the famous Ghibli-like style.</p> <p><b>Did Studio Ghibli come up with ideas for specific story elements, characters or monsters?</b></p> <p></p> <p>Yes. In terms of the animation, Mr Momose created the storyboards, which included everything from staging to the dialogue, based on the written materials we provided. In terms of the in-game event scenes, Mr Momose supervised everything from frame compositions to direction during the motion capture sessions. We're quite confident players will sense this Ghibli-like nature throughout the entire game – not just in the animation.</p> <p><b>Were there any doubts or worries from either side about how you might work together?</b></p> <p>I wouldn't say there were any doubts. We were very excited about working on a project with Studio Ghibli. I suppose it was difficult figuring out how to explain what might be different about catering to a gaming audience. Movies last at most two or three hours, but games can run anywhere from ten to over 100 hours. The process is a bit different in terms of keeping the player interested or evoking emotion.</p> <p>I feel that Studio Ghibli's team found game production to be a fresh experience, and overall I think they enjoyed it. They've kindly informed us that it was invigorating to work with such a young and eager crew of creators.</p> <p><b>Did LEVEL-5 have any particular Studio Ghibli movies in mind when developing the game?</b></p> <p></p> <p>We were very conscious about making our scenes in the same style as Studio Ghibli. The development team was constantly playing Ghibli films on the production floor throughout the project, not simply to reference the way characters walk, run or talk, but to absorb the feel of their worlds.</p> <p><b>And did Studio Ghibli look to any other video games for inspiration? </b></p> <p>We discussed a number of games and communicated the appeal of role-playing games. It was Mr Momose's first time being involved in the production of a game, and he showed a lot of interest in the medium and ended up playing a very active role.</p> <p><b>What did the team at LEVEL-5 learn from working with Studio Ghibli? </b></p> <p>We learned how important it is to show the little habits of everyday people. Before this project, we tended to move the camera to create the coolest composition possible, or we'd exaggerate character movements for added effect. But the Studio Ghibli animators only move the camera when it's necessary, and instead compose scenes so that the natural movements of the characters are easy on the eye. In fact, if the motion doesn't look perfectly natural, they prefer not to show it at all. Not only does this provide the viewer with a greater sense of realism, but the level of empathy is totally different. </p> <p><b>Might this be the start of an ongoing partnership? </b></p> <p>LEVEL-5 would of course love the opportunity to work on a project with Studio Ghibli again. If we could adapt one of its films into a game, Castle in the Sky would be interesting. I'm a huge fan of the film.</p> <p>Find out what Akihiro Hino had to say when the PlayStation Community put their questions to him over at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/02/15/ni-no-kuni-akihiro-hino-answers-your-questions/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a>. Want to know what Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is like to play? Then find out in our <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item527123/Ni-No-Kuni-Wrath-of-the-White-Witch/" target="_self" title="preview">preview</a>. 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