http://eu.playstation.com ©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe ©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item614344/Dying-Light-coming-to-PS4-and-PS3/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 24 May 2013 06:45:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item614344/Dying-Light-coming-to-PS4-and-PS3/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-24T06:45:00Z 2013-05-24T07:44:28Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item614344/Dying-Light-coming-to-PS4-and-PS3/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=614344 <p>Currently under development by <a href="http://www.techland.pl/?id=home&lang=en" target="_blank">Techland</a>, the game will be available in 2014 for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3.</p> <p>During the day, players will traverse an expansive urban environment overrun by a vicious outbreak, scavenging the world for supplies and crafting weapons to defend against the growing infected population. At night, the hunter becomes the hunted, as the infected become aggressive and more dangerous. Most frightening are the predators which only appear after sundown. Players must use everything in their power to survive until the morning's first light.</p> <p>"We are excited to partner with Techland on Dying Light, which is an original gaming experience for next-generation consoles," said Kevin Kebodeaux, Senior Vice President, Sales and Operations, Americas, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "The partnership with Techland allows us to combine their successful development capabilities with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's one-of-a-kind publishing expertise to deliver on this title."</p> <p>"The next-gen technology allows us to create a truly dynamic open world that features a game-changing day-night cycle," said Paweł Marchewka, CEO of Techland. "Inventive free running mechanics also allow for nearly unrestricted exploration and weapon-crafting to further enhance the action survival experience."</p> <p>For the latest news and updates on Dying Light, please visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DyingLightGame" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/dyinglightgame</a>.</p> ps3 dying light, announces, announce, announcement, ps4, playstation 4, development, developer, develop, next gen, next-gen, nextgen, playstation four, new playstation, ps4 release, ps4 news, sony playstation 4, ps4 games, ps4 console, new playstation 4, new ps4, playstation 4 news, ps4 announced, techland, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment http://au.playstation.com/media/MBLRiuSk/161/dyinglight_feature.jpg 614344 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item614336/GTAV-Special-Edition-and-Collectors-Edition-available-for-pre-order/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 24 May 2013 04:24:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item614336/GTAV-Special-Edition-and-Collectors-Edition-available-for-pre-order/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-24T04:24:00Z 2013-05-24T06:20:14Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item614336/GTAV-Special-Edition-and-Collectors-Edition-available-for-pre-order/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=614336 <p>In addition, consumers who pre-order the <a href="http://au.playstation.com/ps3/games/detail/item429539/Grand-Theft-Auto-V/" target="_self">Grand Theft Auto V</a> Special Edition, Collector's Edition or the standalone retail version now will be ensured access to the <b>Atomic Blimp</b> in-game vehicle. With every pre-order, players gain the ability to pilot the most iconic and leisurely aircraft in the Los Santos skies.</p> <p><a href="/media/-LBVhbKj/gtav3.jpg" target="_blank"><br /></a><i>Click image for enlargement</i>.<a href="/media/-LBVhbKj/gtav3.jpg" target="_blank"></a></p> <p><b>The Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition includes:</b></p> <ul> <li>Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V <ul> </ul> </li> <li><b>Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork:</b><br />Features custom color and metallic treatments to bring out the detail of the Michael, Trevor and Franklin artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook <ul> </ul> </li> <li><b>Blueprint Map</b><b>:</b><br />Exclusive, 21.5" x 26.75" map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County <ul> </ul> </li> <li><b>Special Ability Boost</b><b>:</b><br />Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster <ul> </ul> </li> <li><b>Stunt Plane Trials</b><b>:</b><br />Single-player Stunt Plane Trials let players take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County <ul> </ul> </li> <li><b>Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More</b><b>:</b><br />Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County <ul> </ul> </li> <li><b>Additional Weapons</b><b>:</b><br />When visiting Ammunation stores in single-player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer <ul> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><a href="/media/vU3Avx41/gtav1.jpg" target="_blank"><br /></a><i>Click image for enlargement</i>.<a href="/media/vU3Avx41/gtav1.jpg" target="_blank"></a></p> <ul> </ul> <p><b>The Grand Theft Auto V Collector's Edition includes the contents of Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition plus:</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Grand Theft Auto V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key:</b><br />Inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75" x 8.5" money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window <ul> </ul> </li> <li><b>Grand Theft Auto V New Era 9FIFTY™ Snapback Cap:</b><br />This exclusive New Era 9FIFTY™ cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer's left side, a Grand Theft Auto 'V' logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit <ul> </ul> </li> <li><b>Custom Characters for Grand Theft Auto Online:</b><br />Get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation System <ul> </ul> </li> <li><b>Unique Vehicles and Garage Property:</b><br />Players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single-player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930's style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car </li> </ul> <p><a href="/media/3mOauVM1/gtav2.jpg" target="_blank"><br /></a><i>Click image for enlargement</i>.<a href="/media/3mOauVM1/gtav2.jpg" target="_blank"></a></p> <ul> </ul> <p>The Grand Theft Auto V Collector's Edition comes packaged in a collectible outer box featuring a foil embossed Grand Theft Auto V logo on the top and finished with a matte, scuff-resistant film lamination housing all of the contents.</p> <p>The Grand Theft Auto V Collector's Edition and Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition are the perfect way for fans to celebrate the return of this acclaimed series, with special digital content and exclusive Grand Theft Auto V physical items. Grand Theft Auto V Collector's Edition will retail for $169.95, while the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition will retail for $119.95. All versions are now available for pre-order until September 17, 2013 while supplies last.</p> ps3 rockstar games, grand theft auto v, 5, collector's edition, collectors, special, pre-order, preorder, pre order, Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle, Los Santos, australia http://au.playstation.com/media/iZsdlcBU/161/gta5_FeaturedImage.jpg 614336 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item614331/FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-A-Realm-Reborn-release-date-and-pre-order-details-announced/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 24 May 2013 03:12:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item614331/FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-A-Realm-Reborn-release-date-and-pre-order-details-announced/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-24T03:12:00Z 2013-05-24T04:00:10Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item614331/FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-A-Realm-Reborn-release-date-and-pre-order-details-announced/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=614331 <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/ps3/games/detail/item291084/FINAL-FANTASY%C2%AE-XIV-A-Realm-Reborn/" target="_self">FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn</a> is scheduled for release on 27 August 2013 for PlayStation®3. Monthly subscriptions for the game will start at $19.95.</p> <p>As well as the FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn game disc, fans who pre-order the standard or Collector's Edition of the game will receive the following exclusive in-game content:*</p> <ul> <li>Early Access: Access the game servers ahead of the official launch. Get your head start and make your mark in the realm of Eorzea!</li> <li>Cait Sith Doll Minion: On sabbatical from Shinra Inc. and looking for adventure, Cait Sith will join your party as a non-combat pet.</li> <li>Mog Cap: Show your love of FINAL FANTASY and strut around the world of Eorzea in this Moogle themed hat. Kupo!</li> </ul> <p><b>Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Limited Edition:</b></p> <p>The ANZ Limited Edition includes the Helm of Light Helmet in game item, allowing you to become one of the fabled warriors of light.</p> <p><b>Collector's Edition:</b></p> <p><a href="/media/e85V5BM2/FFRealm_Preorder_Large.jpg" target="_blank"></a></p> <p><i>Click image for enlargement</i>.</p> <p>The FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector's Edition will include:</p> <ul> <li>Collector's box designed by Yoshitaka Amano, legendary FINAL FANTASY artist</li> <li>80-page "Art of Eorzea" hardcover art book featuring never-before-seen concept art</li> <li>"The Waning of the Sixth Sun," a special bonus video disc that takes a cinematic look at the events that led up to the realm being reborn</li> <li>"Sounds of Eorzea" album that features musical scores by renowned FINAL FANTASY series composers</li> <li>Five collectable character art cards</li> <li>A FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn-branded security token to secure user accounts</li> <li>In-game bonus items: Helm of Light, Baby Behemoth Minion, Coeurl Mount and Behemoth Barding </li> </ul> <p>"It gives me great pleasure to announce the release date of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. It has been a long road from the game's inception to the beta, but thanks to your fervent support and invaluable feedback, the world of Eorzea will soon complete its journey of rebirth. We have endeavoured to make the game affordable so that adventurers will be able to experience the vibrant world of Eorzea. We have also prepared a collector's edition version of the game, which includes a veritable assortment of premium items. The new adventure begins on 27th August, 2013. I hope to see you all then!"</p> <p><i><b>- FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Producer & Director, Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P).</b></i></p> <p>FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is a standalone title; new adventurers will not need to purchase the original FINAL FANTASY XIV title in order to play FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.</p> <p>Learn more about <a href="http://au.playstation.com/ps3/games/detail/item291084/FINAL-FANTASY%C2%AE-XIV-A-Realm-Reborn/" target="_self">FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn</a>.</p> <p><i>* participating retailers only</i></p> ps3 FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, release date, pre-order details announced, preorder, pre order, ps3 exclusive, square enix, collector's edition, collectors, special edition, australia, new zealand, limited edition http://au.playstation.com/media/0JX5KndV/161/FFRealm_feature.jpg 614331 http://au.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item613626/EA-announces-Battlefield-4-for-PS4/?site_locale=en_AU Wed, 22 May 2013 04:16:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item613626/EA-announces-Battlefield-4-for-PS4/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-22T04:16:00Z 2013-05-24T06:20:40Z http://au.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item613626/EA-announces-Battlefield-4-for-PS4/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=613626 <p>Powered by the advanced Frostbite™ 3 engine, <a href="http://www.battlefield.com/au/battlefield-4" target="_blank">Battlefield 4</a> delivers a genre-defining all-out war experience brought to life with unmatched visual and audio fidelity, superior character animations and dynamic destruction that ensures no two matches are alike.</p> <p>Battlefield 4 offers players a glimpse into the future of interactive entertainment - a future that is more human, dramatic and believable than anything before it. With more than 65 million players worldwide, the Battlefield series has consistently been praised by critics for its world-class multiplayer gameplay and is recognised as the only game that allows players to own land, sea and air.</p> <p>Battlefield 4 is a seminal moment for the Battlefield series as more award-winning, multiplayer game design elements are incorporated into the single-player campaign. In single-player, gamers will experience huge environments, a playground of destruction, access to an arsenal of vehicles and the ability to direct squad mates. Taking a page from the social aspect of multiplayer gaming, the single-player mode will now track players' progress, adding an element of persistence and friendly competition to the campaign.</p> <p><b>Battlefield 4 will be available in Australia on 31st October 2013 for PS3</b><b><b>™</b>, and will follow soon after on PS4™.</b></p> EA announces Battlefield 4 for PS4, playstation 4, playstation4, electronic arts, dice, announces, announce, announcement, ps4, playstation 4, development, developer, develop, critically acclaimed, next gen, next-gen, nextgen, playstation four, new playstation, ps4 release, ps4 news, sony playstation 4, ps4 games, ps4 console, new playstation 4, new ps4, playstation 4 news, ps4 announced, http://au.playstation.com/media/CjG3wIwK/161/battlefield_4_feature.jpg 613626 http://au.playstation.com/psvita/news/articles/detail/item613624/Amazing-portable-gaming-at-a-new-low-price/?site_locale=en_AU Wed, 22 May 2013 03:11:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psvita/news/articles/detail/item613624/Amazing-portable-gaming-at-a-new-low-price/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-22T03:11:00Z 2013-05-23T07:27:33Z http://au.playstation.com/psvita/news/articles/detail/item613624/Amazing-portable-gaming-at-a-new-low-price/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=613624 <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita" target="_self">PlayStation Vita</a> offers uncompromised portable gaming experiences and provides the convenience of a small yet powerful device that you can use on the go. And now you can get some of the greatest PS Vita games at a new low price.</p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita/games/detail/item376898/Uncharted-Golden-Abyss%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Uncharted: Golden Abyss</a><br />Join Nathan Drake on an epic journey through undiscovered lands as he makes his debut on PS Vita - now only $39.95RRP.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita/games/detail/item399143/Resistance-Burning-Skies%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Resistance: Burning Skies</a><br />Experience day one of the Chimera invasion of the United States of America through the eyes of everyday hero and New York City fireman, Tom Riley - now only $39.95RRP.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita/games/detail/item376459/LittleBigPlanet%E2%84%A2-PlayStation%C2%AEVita/" target="_self">LittleBigPlanet PlayStation®Vita</a><br />Take Sackboy with you on a quirky new adventure that mixes classic LittleBigPlanet platforming with innovative touch-based mini-games - now only $29.95RRP.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita/games/detail/item500916/PlayStation%C2%AE-All-Stars-Battle-Royale/" target="_self">PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale</a><br />Control some of the greatest ever PlayStation characters including PaRappa the Rapper and Kratos in an explosive brawler - now only $29.95RRP.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita/games/detail/item376479/WipEout%C2%AE-2048/" target="_self">WipEout 2048</a><br />The future of racing at your fingertips - get the ultimate adrenaline rush with low-level racing through the streets of Nova State City - now only $29.95RRP.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita/games/detail/item433372/Unit-13%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Unit 13</a><br />Play through scenarios that echo real-life news headlines and infiltrate some of the most challenging war zones a soldier can ever face - now only $29.95RRP.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita/games/detail/item398705/Gravity-Rush%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Gravity Rush</a><br />Enter the mystical city of Hekseville and discover your gravity defying powers in this epic adventure - now only $29.95RRP.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psvita/games/detail/item376189/Smart-As-%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Smart As...</a><br />Experience a new way to play using the innovative features of PS Vita in 20 brilliant brain training games and augmented reality challenges - now only $29.95RRP.</p> <p></p> <p><i>*recommended retail prices; games are available at selected retailers</i></p> psvita ps vita, playstation vita, games, software, cheap, price drop, discount, reduction, reduced, affordable, new low price, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Resistance: Burning Skies, LittleBigPlanet PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, WipEout 2048, Unit 13, Gravity Rush, Smart As... http://au.playstation.com/media/i9UGkvxc/161/psvitapricedrop_feature.jpg 613624 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item613275/SCE-supports-Australian-game-developers-of-tomorrow-with-launch-of-PlayStation%C2%AEFirst/?site_locale=en_AU Tue, 21 May 2013 06:37:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item613275/SCE-supports-Australian-game-developers-of-tomorrow-with-launch-of-PlayStation%C2%AEFirst/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-21T06:37:00Z 2013-05-21T07:25:54Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item613275/SCE-supports-Australian-game-developers-of-tomorrow-with-launch-of-PlayStation%C2%AEFirst/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=613275 <p><a href="http://www.worldwidestudios.net/about-us/playstation-first" target="_blank">PlayStation®First</a> is the Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and SCE World Wide Studios Academic Partnership Programme designed to inspire innovation across the suite of PlayStation platforms. PlayStation®First establishes partnerships with higher education organisations deemed to be at the cutting edge of development and research.</p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com" target="_self">Sony Computer Entertainment Australia</a> has selected the <a href="http://www.aie.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academy of Interactive Entertainment</a> (AIE) as the first Australian participant in the company's PlayStation®First Academic Partnership Programme. As part of the global program, which sees the AIE awarded PlayStation®First status, the educator will receive six PlayStation®Vita development kits for its students and will feature PlayStation game development as part of its syllabus.</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/11TMkuW" target="_blank">Check out the launch of PlayStation®First at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)</a>.</p> <p>PlayStation®First status is awarded by invitation only to leading university courses, educational organisations and talent incubators around the globe. As the leading educator for the Computer Game Development and 3D Digital Arts Industries, the AIE was the perfect partner for PlayStation®First's Australian debut. The AIE will roll out the initiative across its Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne campuses offering all students the opportunity to learn, create and innovate using the PlayStation Vita as the initial platform of choice.</p> <p>The driving force behind PlayStation's talent initiatives is Dr Maria Stukoff, Head of Academic Development for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. "PlayStation®First is about integrating the latest PlayStation developer kits into the curriculum to ensure students have cutting edge industry tools," commented Dr Stukoff. "Our first academic partnership in Australia, with the AIE, allows us to foster the next generation of game developers and to support the wider video games industry in this country."</p> <p>"The opportunity to work with the PlayStation suite of platforms ensures our students are getting industry relevant skills to step confidently into the video game development sector," said Neil Boyd, Director of Business Development and Marketing at the AIE. "The students are eagerly anticipating the access they will get to this leading platform, and having it built into the heart of their curriculum really adds to the possibilities for their future careers."</p> <p>The PlayStation®First Academic Partnership Programme is designed to champion the highest quality of university game development through the PlayStation tools licensing programme, student talent initiatives, game jams and exclusive incubation labs. PlayStation®First offers platform specific licences for academic development covering: PlayStation®3, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), PlayStation®Vita, as well as software agreements for Move.me™ and PlayStation®Mobile.</p> ps3,psvita,psp,ps2 developer, developers, australia, australian, sce, sony computer entertainment, aie, Academy of Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation®First Academic Partnership Programme, PlayStation First, PS First, educational, education, syllabus, PlayStation game development, Computer Game Development, 3D Digital Arts Industries, Dr Maria Stukoff, doctor, Head of Academic Development, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, developer kit, kits, Neil Boyd, Director of Business Development and Marketing http://au.playstation.com/media/w0dIOJWY/161/playstationfirst_feature.jpg 613275 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/ps3/news/articles/detail/item610146/The-biggest-new-names-in-Skylanders-Giants-listed/?site_locale=en_AU Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item610146/The-biggest-new-names-in-Skylanders-Giants-listed/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-16T16:00:00Z 2013-05-22T04:39:03Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item610146/The-biggest-new-names-in-Skylanders-Giants-listed/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=610146 <p><b>Crusher</b></p> <p></p> <p><b>What's his story?</b> Smashing rocks, pulverising stones, disintegrating minerals. As long as Crusher has his giant, home-made hammer in his hands and a boulder in his sights, he's happy. However, discovering that the Arkeyan king was melting down rocks to forge weapons of war made him unhappy. Furious, in fact. So, he decided to take his hammer to the Arkeyan robot army instead.</p> <p><b>Killer move:</b> The Hammer Daddy attack makes Crusher's hammer morph into the face of his father for increased damage.</p> <p><b>Bouncer</b><br /><br /><b>What's his story?</b> A star Roboto Ball player in his day, Bouncer got bashed on the head one too many times and had to retire. Working as a security bot in the crystal mines, he encountered a group of his biggest fans enslaved by the evil Arkeyans – and so, not wanting to let his supporters down, he joined the Skylanders and turned his lasers towards the Arkeyan king.<br /><br /><b>Killer move:</b> Bouncer's Fists of Destruction skill launches rocket-powered punches at enemies.</p> <p><b>Swarm</b></p> <p></p> <p><b>What's his story?</b> Growing up as a member of an insect royal family some 9,000 bees strong, Swarm was never allowed outside of his teeming hive. But when he grew far bigger than his siblings, he had no choice but to leave his colony for the world beyond – where his strength would cause a real buzz among the Giants.</p> <p><b>Killer move:</b> In his powerful special form, the Bee Cleaver lets Swarm brandish a giant axe.<br /><br /><b>Tree Rex</b><br /><br /><b>What's his story?</b> Once living in a peaceful, majestic forest, Tree Rex became a fearsome warrior after his soil was poisoned by a nearby Arkeyan war factory. Determined to protect Skylands against anything that threatens nature, Tree Rex's bark is definitely stronger than his bite. <br /><br /><b>Killer move:</b> Tree Rex's Sun Skewer is a powerful photosynthesis cannon that vaporises enemies.</p> <p><b>Hot Head</b></p> <p></p> <p><b>What's his story?</b> When this short-tempered fire giant accidentally discovered some magical oil, the results were explosive – so much so that a small island was obliterated as Hot Head tried to cool off in the ocean. Now, with an endless supply of fuel, he's ready to torch anything that gets in his way.</p> <p><b>Killer move:</b> Hot With a Chance of Meteors, a deadly shower of huge space rocks.<br /><br /><b>Thumpback</b><br /><br /><b>What's his story?</b> A former sailor aboard the most feared pirate ship in Skylands, Thumpback actually preferred fishing to raiding. But the catch that got away – the Leviathan Cloud Crab – ended up taking him with it, although it would help Thumpback become a mighty Giant. <br /><br /><b>Killer move:</b> Thumpback's Ultimate Anchor is a heavy-hitting iron weight.</p> <p><b>Eye-brawl</b></p> <p></p> <p><b>What's his story?</b> After a staring contest between a headless giant (with no eyes) and a flying eyeball (with no eyelid) lasted a hundred years, the two decided to join forces and become one of the most formidable warriors in Skylands.</p> <p><b>Killer move:</b> The Bouncy Bouncy ability, which launches an explosive eyeball at enemies.<br /><br /><b>Ninjini</b><br /><br /><b>What's her story?</b> Trapped in a bottle by a jealous sorceress, Ninjini somehow managed to perfect her dual sword technique within the confines of her tiny prison. Her strength continued to grow until she was finally able to break free and join the Giants, helping those in need and carrying a shard of the bottle with her as a symbol of resilience.<br /><br /><b>Killer move:</b> Ultimate Wishblade, a whirling attack which deals critical damage.<br /><br />Jump into the world of Skylanders Giants on PlayStation 3 with the Starter Pack, featuring a copy of the game and three Skylanders figurines. If you've already begun your adventure, why not complete your Giants line-up by picking up all of the Skylanders in shops now?</p> ps3 playstation, ps3, ps, 3, play, station, skylanders, giants, figures, figurines, portal, of, power, starter, pack, new, heroes, thumpback, ninjini, tree, rex, hot, head, eye, brawl, swarm, crusher, bouncer, spyro http://au.playstation.com/media/9Dom2F1M/161/SkylandersGiants_Featuredimage.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/gkI4ZfFq/161/4149Skylanders_Giants_Thumpback_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/0Uzl42UQ/161/4148Skylanders_Giants_Thumpback_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/D1TNlUeC/161/4146Skylanders_Giants_Eyebrawl_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/9nMm-WmQ/161/4145Skylanders_Giants_Eyebrawl_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/fb0HJh6v/161/4259Skylanders_Giants_Ninjini_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/gkI4ZfFq/218/4149Skylanders_Giants_Thumpback_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/0Uzl42UQ/218/4148Skylanders_Giants_Thumpback_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/D1TNlUeC/218/4146Skylanders_Giants_Eyebrawl_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/9nMm-WmQ/218/4145Skylanders_Giants_Eyebrawl_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/fb0HJh6v/218/4259Skylanders_Giants_Ninjini_1.jpg 610146 607051 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item611678/Make-it-an-even-better-June-with-PS-Plus-as-a-whole-new-line-up-comes-to-PS3-and-PS-Vita/?site_locale=en_AU Thu, 16 May 2013 03:51:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item611678/Make-it-an-even-better-June-with-PS-Plus-as-a-whole-new-line-up-comes-to-PS3-and-PS-Vita/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-16T03:51:00Z 2013-05-16T04:32:26Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item611678/Make-it-an-even-better-June-with-PS-Plus-as-a-whole-new-line-up-comes-to-PS3-and-PS-Vita/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=611678 <p>These brand new additions to <a href="http://au.playstation.com/playstationplus" target="_self">PlayStation Plus</a> will be available to download from 30th May 2013.</p> <p>Immerse yourself in the ancient world of Amalur and its 10,000 years of magical history in the action-packed tale <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item442988/Kingdoms-of-Amalur-Reckoning%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning</a>, created by acclaimed New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore. Take destiny into your own hands as you combat your way through this vast and vibrant world as envisioned by the visionary creator of Spawn and much-admired artist, Todd McFarlane.</p> <p>In <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item289906/Demons-Souls%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">Demon's Souls</a> you are summoned by a mysterious maiden as the last hope for humanity to take on a mighty demon horde that has taken over the kingdom of Boletaria, after a terrible curse was mistakenly unleashed by King Allant the XII whilst in search of greater powers. Prepare for a battle that has so far defeated all other realm champions as you set out on this epic journey to save the Kingdom from a fate worse than death.</p> <p><a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item383484/ICO-Shadow-of-the-Colossus-Classics-HD/" target="_self">ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection</a> brings two exciting worlds to PS Plus ready for fans to explore. Adopt the role of ICO, a young boy who finds himself imprisoned by the people of his village inside the walls of a menacing castle before joining forces with a young girl named Yorda as she attempts to escape in ICO. Take on the role of a young man named Wander in Shadow of the Colossus as you journey through an enchanted land, battling 16 enormous beasts known as the Colossi in order to restore the life of a girl named Mono, whose soul is trapped in this haunting world.</p> <p>For gamers on-the-go, grab your PlayStation®Vita and transport yourself to lush forests in the cartoon-quality action title <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item433606/Rayman%C2%AE-Origins/" target="_self">Rayman Origins</a>. Alternatively, weave through airborne mazes as you avoid falling coconuts in <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item278801/Coconut-Dodge/" target="_self">Coconut Dodge</a> HD, both available on PS Plus from 6th June 2013.</p> <p>PS Plus provides subscribers with access to top-rated games* on PS3 and PS Vita, extending the service to two platforms for a single price of AUD$69.95 for a one-year subscription. Additionally, 90 day subscriptions are also available at AUD$19.95 giving users access to the same fantastic titles and great PlayStation®Store discounts.</p> <p>PS Plus subscribers receive an array of exclusive features, 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 updates and beta access, as well as a huge collection of exclusive dynamic themes and PlayStation®Network avatars, make PS Plus the place to be in 2013.</p> <p><i>*Top-rated is based on a meta-critic rating of 70+</i></p> ps3,psvita playstation plus, ps plus, free, freebie, freebies, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Demon's Souls, ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection, Rayman Origins, Coconut Dodge, subscription, ps3, playstation 3, ps vita, playstation vita http://au.playstation.com/media/WShZhw_-/161/psplusjunecontent_feature.jpg 611678 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item611668/Gran-Turismo%C2%AE6-is-coming%21/?site_locale=en_AU Thu, 16 May 2013 00:47:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item611668/Gran-Turismo%C2%AE6-is-coming%21/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-16T00:47:00Z 2013-05-16T01:09:18Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item611668/Gran-Turismo%C2%AE6-is-coming%21/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=611668 <p>The news was revealed by legendary Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi at an event held at Silverstone (UK) to celebrate 15 years of the 70-million-selling series.</p> <p><b>View the <a href="http://bit.ly/12vWOwX" target="_blank">Gran Turismo 6 announcement trailer</a>.</b></p> <p>GT6 for PlayStation®3 will bring new levels of authenticity to 'the Real Driving Simulator' as well as introducing stunning new tracks and cars and a revised user interface. A new compact game engine will improve operation and increase the flexibility to expand it with downloadable content. Meanwhile, the game is also set for expanded connectivity with other devices such as smart phones and tablets and increased social and community functions.</p> <p>All of the cars and tracks from Gran Turismo®5, which has sold over 10m copies since launching in 2010, will be retained in GT6. But notable new additions to the already impressive line-up of historic cars, road cars and the latest race cars, brings the total car list to 1200 at launch, with new cars set to be continually added online. Several thousand aerodynamic parts and custom wheels will be available for almost all cars, and players can personalize their own custom cars in game to the greatest ever level possible.</p> <p>The UK's famous Silverstone Circuit will be just one of seven new locations in Gran Turismo 6, taking the total to 33, with 71 different layouts available, 19 of them brand new. There will also be regular additions of new tracks set to be made available online. The improved course maker function will provide gorgeous scenery spanning several tens of square kilometers including the magnificent backdrop of Andalucía.  </p> <p>The theme of Gran Turismo's innovative collaborations with partner companies will increase with the inception of GT6. A number of exciting new projects that blur the line between the virtual and real will be announced in the run up to the game's launch. Not least of these is GT Academy, a collaboration with Nissan to unearth real racing driver talent that first ran in 2008. It was announced during the event that the competition returns to participating territories for its biggest ever year in 2013, with the entry mechanic set to take place on an exclusive GT6 demo in July.</p> <p>Other notable partnerships in the development of GT6 have been with tyre manufacturer Yokohama Rubber and suspension company KW Automotive. Both companies are active in the commercial car industry and in racing, and they have acted as technical development partners for the game's new physics engine, for its tyre and suspension kinematic modeling, creating an even more realistic experience for GT fans.</p> <p>"It is amazing to think that it is 15 years since we first released Gran Turismo," explained Kazunori Yamauchi, during the announcement at Silverstone Circuit. "Things have changed a lot since then and now Gran Turismo 6 is a further evolution of my dream.  We're pleased to deliver GT6 to PlayStation 3 as we have a very loyal community on that platform. However, we have refactored the game to make it very flexible and expandable, with a view to making many future developments. I am very pleased with everything about the new game and the new additions, but the launch will be only the beginning for GT6. The game will continue to develop throughout its life. I already have many ideas for things I want to achieve in the next 15 years of Gran Turismo!"</p> <p>The celebration of 15 years of Gran Turismo event at Silverstone included a demo of GT6 featuring the famous circuit. Guests were able to play the game in the familiar circular Gran Turismo race pods before having a chance to take to the real track in cars provided by Audi, Ford, Jaguar, KTM, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Toyota.</p> <p>Further news about Gran Turismo 6 will be revealed at the forthcoming E3 and Gamescom events and on www.gran-turismo.com. #GT6iscoming</p> ps3 gran turismo 6, gt6, gt 6, polyphony digital, the Real Driving Simulator, Kazunori Yamauchi, Silverstone, 15 years, year, anniversary, announce, announcement, http://au.playstation.com/media/RGubwxpD/161/gt6_feature.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/4tNuA_5K/161/gt6_3.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/DBO9Qwww/161/gt6_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/fwOaBInr/161/gt6_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/3NZM7Ewi/161/gt6_4.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/zr4Ooipf/161/gt6_6.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/nGkvsYvI/161/gt6_5.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/n4IJ3T06/161/gt6_7.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/4tNuA_5K/218/gt6_3.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/DBO9Qwww/218/gt6_2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/fwOaBInr/218/gt6_1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/3NZM7Ewi/218/gt6_4.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/zr4Ooipf/218/gt6_6.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/nGkvsYvI/218/gt6_5.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/n4IJ3T06/218/gt6_7.jpg 611668 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item610205/Buckle-up-for-Gran-Turismo-6/?site_locale=en_AU Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item610205/Buckle-up-for-Gran-Turismo-6/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-15T17:00:00Z 2013-05-17T15:23:32Z http://au.playstation.com/gt6news/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=610205 <p>If you think you know The Real Driving Simulator, it's time to step up a gear. Gran Turismo 6 is going full throttle on PlayStation 3, and you're in the driving seat for spectacular racing that will fuel all your motorsport passions.</p> <p>Unveiled by legendary Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi at the 15th anniversary event at Silverstone, UK, Gran Turismo 6 has a staggering amount of features under its glossy bonnet. All the cars and tracks from Gran Turismo 5 are joined by even more historic classics and the latest engine revving racers, bringing the total line-up to over 1,200, with new content to be added via add-ons. Multiple aerodynamic parts and custom wheels will be available for most of these vehicles, plus you'll also be able to create your very own personalised in-game car to race with.</p> <p>The UK's Silverstone Circuit is among the seven new locations from a total of 33 available to speed through, with 71 different layouts and more to be added via PlayStation Store at a later date. If you want to mix things up, an improved course designer lets you race against your mates across your own creations. And we're just scratching the surface of what Gran Turismo 6 will offer.</p> <p>If you want to get your hands on Gran Turismo 6, you won't have long to wait. An exclusive demo will launch on PlayStation Store during July 2013 in which you'll be able to try the game and also enter the prestigious GT Academy 2013 competition. A release date will screech into sight later in 2013.</p> <p>In the meantime, be sure to keep checking back with <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/home/events/detail/item607995/Gran-Turismo-15th-Anniversary/?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank">eu.playstation.com</a> and <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a> to keep up with all the latest information on this shiny, new racing experience.</p> ps3 gran turismo, gran turismo 6, gt6, gt, driving, simulator, real driving simulator, Ferrari, lamborghini, bugatti, polyphony digital, game, gran tourismo, gran torismo, torismo6, granturism6, granturismo, granturismo 6, 6, academy, 15, anniversary, kazunori, yamauchi http://au.playstation.com/media/UpuoaWxe/161/GT6_FeaturedImage.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/8zbiJEcG/161/X-BOW_R_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/zuBH2urR/161/tz3_stradale_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/cYpRzPN_/161/tesla_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/PDvvB5bH/161/tesla_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/s91XDzqz/161/rocket_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/4LhK7W4C/161/dino_246gt_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ucdORZYg/161/dino_246gt_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/8zbiJEcG/218/X-BOW_R_01.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/zuBH2urR/218/tz3_stradale_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/cYpRzPN_/218/tesla_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/PDvvB5bH/218/tesla_02.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/s91XDzqz/218/rocket_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/4LhK7W4C/218/dino_246gt_03.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ucdORZYg/218/dino_246gt_01.jpg 610205 610167 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/psvita/news/articles/detail/item611682/Tearaway-pre-order-extras-revealed/?site_locale=en_AU Mon, 13 May 2013 07:46:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/psvita/news/articles/detail/item611682/Tearaway-pre-order-extras-revealed/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-13T07:46:00Z 2013-05-17T05:34:53Z http://au.playstation.com/psvita/news/articles/detail/item611682/Tearaway-pre-order-extras-revealed/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=611682 <p>Embark upon a new adventure from the creators of LittleBigPlanet™, with your new friend; a plucky papery messenger from another dimension with a unique message to deliver - to YOU! Only on PlayStation Vita.</p> <p>Pre-order your copy of <a href="http://au.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item522593/Tearaway/" target="_self">Tearaway</a> now and you'll get:</p> <ul> <li><b>A collectable iota Sackboy Key Ring</b></li> </ul> <ul> <li><b>The Jukebox Pack, which contains:</b><br /><br /> <ul> <li>Splendiferous iota and atoi Avatars for use on the PlayStation Network</li> <li>Resplendent PlayStation Vita wallpaper</li> <li>Audiolicious Tearaway soundtrack with bonus track</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><b>The Special Delivery Pack, which includes:</b><br /><br /> <ul> <li>Oppulent iota and atoi costumes for LittleBigPlanet</li> <li>Exclusive skin for the in-game rideable pig, and printable papercraft plan to match</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><br /><i>*Designs are not final and subject to change</i></p> <p>We sat down with Media Molecule's Lead Designer, Rex Crowle, to learn about <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ineirm2GwIU" target="_blank">the origins of Tearaway</a>.</p> <p><b>Tearaway </b><b><b>is available to pre-order now at EB Games and JB Hi-Fi, and </b>will be available on shelves and on PlayStation Store on 23rd October 2013.</b></p> psvita tearaway, media molecule, lead designer, Rex Crowle, pre-order, preorder, pre order, extras, extra, bonus, free, content, dlc, downloadable content http://au.playstation.com/media/8gG6vwny/161/Tearaway_FeaturedImage_PVWIMG.jpg 611682 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item609497/Gaming-panellists-announced-to-join-Naughty-Dog-Inc-developer-at-Vivid-Ideas/?site_locale=en_AU Mon, 13 May 2013 01:49:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item609497/Gaming-panellists-announced-to-join-Naughty-Dog-Inc-developer-at-Vivid-Ideas/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-13T01:49:00Z 2013-05-13T06:19:14Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item609497/Gaming-panellists-announced-to-join-Naughty-Dog-Inc-developer-at-Vivid-Ideas/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=609497 <p>Ricky Cambier, Game Designer from Naughty Dog Inc., will be joined by Cam Shea, Senior Editor of <a href="http://au.ign.com/" target="_blank">IGN Australia</a>, and Patrick Lagana, <a href="http://au.playstation.com" target="_self">SCE Australia</a>'s Head of Marketing Communications. Each having their own distinct views and experience of the gaming industry, the panel will delve into the process of bringing a bestselling game to the Australian market, focusing on elements from the critically acclaimed PlayStation®3 exclusive title, <a href="http://thelastofus.eu.playstation.com/en_AU/" target="_blank">The Last of Us™</a> by <a href="http://www.naughtydog.com/" target="_blank">Naughty Dog Inc</a>.</p> <p>California native Ricky Cambier's skill for storytelling stems from a theatre pedigree ranging across the US and Europe. Since 2005, his career portfolio spans the launch of eight titles including The Sims Stories, The Force Unleashed II and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception™.</p> <p></p> <p>"From the genesis of an initial story, through the development process, to the marketing campaign and the overall critical reception, this is set to be an insightful, explorative discussion, looking at the journey to market for a blockbuster title like The Last of Us," said Cambier. "I am excited to see how the panel discussion will unfold as each panelist brings a unique perspective of the entire process to the conversation."</p> <p>Set 20 years after a pandemic has radically changed known civilisation, The Last of Us is a genre-defining experience blending survival and action elements to tell a character-driven story about a population decimated by modern plague. Combining gripping and suspenseful narrative with stunning graphics, The Last of Us has already been awarded multiple accolades and has been praised by critics.</p> <p>Cam Shea has been commenting and writing about the games industry in Australia for over 15 years. Previously the editor of HYPER magazine, Cam currently leads the editorial team at IGN AU while regularly contributing to a variety of News Limited outlets.</p> <p>During his 14 years with SCE Australia, Patrick Lagana has launched award-winning titles and franchises with SCE Aust. such as Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy, Gran Turismo, God of War, among many others. Patrick has also played a key role in launching the extensive PlayStation hardware and services portfolio to the Australian market, including PlayStation®2, PSP (PlayStation®Portable), PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Vita.</p> <p>In addition, Stephanie Bendixsen (Hex) from ABC's television show <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/tv/goodgame/" target="_blank">Good Game</a>, will introduce and co-host the panel discussion, with Jess Scully, Festival Director of <a href="http://www.vividsydney.com/ideas/" target="_blank">Vivid Ideas</a>. Hex who has a cult Australian gaming fan base of her own, will lead the Q&A discussion.</p> <p><b>THE MAKING OF... a blockbuster game</b> panel will be held as part of the Vivid Ideas Exchange at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia - Forum, Level 6, on Tuesday 4th June 2013 from 9pm. Tickets are available to purchase from <a href="http://vividsydney.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=34810" target="_blank">Vivid Sydney's website</a>.</p> <p>Please note, this is an 18+ event.</p> ps3 vivid Ideas Sydney, the last of us, Naughty Dog Inc., festival, Ricky Cambier, Game Designer, opera house, mca, museum of contemporary art australia, THE MAKING OF... a blockbuster game, light, music, ideas, event, industry experts, Jess Scully, Festival Director, ps3 exclusive, Destination NSW, Events Calendar, Vivid Ideas Exchange, tickets http://au.playstation.com/media/u0h0USd1/161/TheLastOfUs_feature.jpg 609497 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item609048/Batgirl-confirmed-as-DLC-character-for-Injustice-Gods-Among-Us/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 10 May 2013 02:48:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item609048/Batgirl-confirmed-as-DLC-character-for-Injustice-Gods-Among-Us/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-10T02:48:00Z 2013-05-10T03:34:27Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item609048/Batgirl-confirmed-as-DLC-character-for-Injustice-Gods-Among-Us/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=609048 <p><b>Check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI1UDamsxkA" target="_blank">all-new trailer revealing Batgirl</a>.</b></p> <p>Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, <a href="http://au.playstation.com/ps3/games/detail/item521065/Injustice-Gods-Among-Us/" target="_self">Injustice: Gods Among Us</a> introduces a new franchise in the fighting game genre and a brand new story created in collaboration between NetherRealm Studios, DC Entertainment and comic book writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti.</p> <p>As the story unfolds, players will experience the power, gadgetry and unparalleled strength of some the most popular DC Comics heroes and villains, such as Batman, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, The Joker and others, as they engage in epic battles in a world where the line between good and evil is blurred.</p> <p>Batgirl will be available to purchase as DLC from PlayStation®Store soon.</p> ps3 bat girl, Batgirl confirmed as DLC character for Injustice: Gods Among Us, downloadable content, add-on, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, wbie, NetherRealm Studios, DC Entertainment, comic book, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, DC Comics, heroes, villains, Batman, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, The Joker, psn, ps store, playstation network, playstation store http://au.playstation.com/media/4CsWWXuN/161/batgirl_feature.jpg 609048 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item609045/KINGDOM-HEARTS-HD-1-5-ReMIX-limited-edition-available-for-pre-order/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 10 May 2013 02:15:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item609045/KINGDOM-HEARTS-HD-1-5-ReMIX-limited-edition-available-for-pre-order/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-10T02:15:00Z 2013-05-10T02:47:15Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item609045/KINGDOM-HEARTS-HD-1-5-ReMIX-limited-edition-available-for-pre-order/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=609045 <p>Fans who pre-order <a href="http://au.playstation.com/ps3/games/detail/item585808/KINGDOM-HEARTS-HD-1-5-ReMIX/" target="_self">KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX</a> will be able to choose from a standard edition, or from selected retailers, a special limited-run art book edition, full of lovingly crafted artwork for each of the titles.</p> <p></p> <p>Fully remastered in HD, and updated with enhanced gameplay mechanics, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX includes the critically acclaimed KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX and KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories, never previously available in Australia. In addition, it will feature HD cinematic story videos from KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days, as well as PlayStation®3 system trophies.</p> <p>Players can now relive the origins of the celebrated franchise with Sora, Riku and the colorful cast of Disney characters, including Mickey, Donald and Goofy.</p> <p><b>KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX will be released in Australia on 12th September 2013.</b></p> <p><b>Check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMWps9lG-t8" target="_blank">KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX trailer</a>. Learn more about <a href="http://kingdomhearts.com/" target="_blank">KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX</a>.</b></p> ps3 KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX pre-order details, limited art book edition, special edition, collector's edition, ps3 exclusive, KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories, KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days, Sora, Riku, Disney characters, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Square Enix Ltd. http://au.playstation.com/media/DKcv0tRC/161/10184KH1.jpg 609045 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/ps3/news/articles/detail/item608104/15-years-of-Gran-Turismo/?site_locale=en_AU Wed, 08 May 2013 17:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item608104/15-years-of-Gran-Turismo/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-08T17:00:00Z 2013-05-09T00:33:48Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item608104/15-years-of-Gran-Turismo/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=608104 <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApSznsEuHls" target="_blank">Something big is happening at Silverstone on 16 May 2013</a><b>. Sony Computer Entertainment will host a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the real driving simulator at the world-famous Silverstone Circuit.</b></p> <p>Back in 1998, the box art for <a href="http://www.gran-turismo.com/au/" target="_blank">Gran Turismo</a> on PlayStation featured a mysterious supercar covered in cloth. Beneath that cover was the start of the most successful series in PlayStation history; one that would redefine the driving genre with ultrarealistic graphics and handling.</p> <p></p> <p><b>Gran Turismo</b> fused the excitement of arcade racing with the realism of a simulation and boasted nearly 200 cars – far more than any other racing game at the time. Players could test their skills to obtain the racing licences that allowed them to compete in events, and prize money could then be spent on the world's most luxurious cars plus new parts to tune their performance. This level of detail had never been seen before and soon <b>Gran Turismo</b> was the talk of the real-life racing world as well as the gaming one.</p> <p><b>The evolution of a driving experience</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b>Gran Turismo 2</b> followed two years later, upping the stable of cars to an astonishing 650, thanks to the enthusiasm of the series' creator, Kazunori Yamauchi. As a connoisseur of cars both classic and new, he helped forge a close bond between developer Polyphony Digital and the car manufacturers themselves.</p> <p>"Relationships with manufacturers have always been very important," explains Yamauchi. "And that's because the cars which we cover in the game are something that is open to society. <b>Gran Turismo</b> is always looking to communicate with the world outside of the games industry."</p> <p>PlayStation 2 arrived in 2000 and the world waited to see how Polyphony would use the new hardware. The answer came a year later with <b>Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec</b>, a game that would make casual observers do a double take when they found out they were watching a video game rather than a real race.</p> <p><b>Speeding up</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p>Before <b>Gran Turismo 4</b> arrived there was <b>Gran Turismo 4 Prologue</b>, which gave a taste of the next major evolution in the series. Launched in 2005, <b>Gran Turismo 4</b> included more than 700 cars from 80 manufacturers, from the 1886 Daimler Motor Carriage to concept cars looking as far ahead as 2022.</p> <p>The game also introduced B-Spec mode, allowing players to move away from the driving seat and into the role of race manager. Driving missions were another new addition to <b>Gran Turismo 4</b>, challenging drivers to perfect certain racing skills such as slipstreaming.</p> <p>Gran Turismo players started their first online races in 2008 thanks to Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on PlayStation 3. It was the first game in the series to include network features such as online racing, leader boards and GT-TV, a service that allowed players to watch motorsport programmes in-game.</p> <p><b>Take it to the track</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p><b>Gran Turismo 5 Prologue</b> also unearthed a potential star in Lucas Ordoñez. The winner of the inaugural GT Academy - a search for the fastest GT players - went on to earn his racing licences, compete in the Dubai 24 Hour Endurance Race as his prize and then became a professional racing driver as a result.</p> <p>GT Academy represents a particularly proud moment for Yamauchi: "It was a dream I had when I first started developing a driving simulator, especially because I was confident that one day it would come true. And when it really came to be in the 2008 GT Academy, it was incredibly exciting."</p> <p>Polyphony Digital switched lanes in 2009 with Gran Turismo on PSP. Speeding onto the handheld entertainment system with over 800 cars and 35 tracks, as well as multiplayer racing and player-to-player car trading, the depth and thrills of an authentic driving experience quickly became a fast favourite for gamers on the move.</p> <p><b>A new industry standard</b></p> <p><b><br /></b></p> <p>The hotly anticipated <b>Gran Turismo 5</b> arrived on PS3 in November 2010, once more shifting the realism of its cars and tracks into a higher gear. Over 1,000 cars featured, from classic automobiles and family runarounds to stunning supercars like the Bugatti Veyron. Real-life racetracks were painstakingly recreated, with classic circuits such as Germany's Nürburgring featuring alongside the sort of inner-city tracks that dreams are made of, allowing drivers to race through the streets of Rome, London and Tokyo.</p> <p>Building on the introduction of online play in its Prologue, the 16 player racing modes featured in <b>Gran Turismo 5</b> were just the beginning. Special timed and seasonal events provided an ever-growing roster of challenges to enter, while the Course Builder mode allowed players to build their own raceways to share with the online community.</p> <p></p> <p>The real world of motorsport was brought ever more into <b>Gran Turismo 5</b>. Racing heroes such as Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel and NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon made cameo appearances, while popular motoring programme Top Gear featured its famous test track. And since its inception in 2008, <b>GT Academy</b> has gone from strength to strength, uncovering six winners and putting together a team that placed 2nd in the SP3 class at the Dubai 24 Hour Race.</p> <p>Fifteen years on, it's clear that <b>Gran Turismo</b> hasn't just changed the face of driving games, but of the racing industry as a whole. So it seems fitting to leave the last words to the man responsible for it all, Kazunori Yamauchi:</p> <p>"I sort of consider<b> Gran Turismo</b> to be a movement. 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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/ps3/news/articles/detail/item608361/BEYOND-Two-Souls-special-edition-details-revealed/?site_locale=en_AU Wed, 08 May 2013 06:36:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item608361/BEYOND-Two-Souls-special-edition-details-revealed/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-08T06:36:00Z 2013-05-08T08:16:41Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item608361/BEYOND-Two-Souls-special-edition-details-revealed/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=608361 <p>The Special Edition will include plenty of bonus content, most notably an additional 30 minute playable scene. The full breakdown of the content in the Special Edition are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Exclusive steel book premium packaging</li> <li>Additional playable scene (30 minutes of gameplay)</li> <li>Behind the scenes videos</li> <li>Game soundtrack</li> <li>PS3 Dynamic Theme</li> <li>PSN Avatar Bundle</li> </ul> <p></p> <ul> </ul> <p><b>BEYOND: Two Souls launches on PS3 in October 2013 and is available to pre-order now from EB Games and JB Hi-Fi.</b></p> <p>Watch the latest <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6pP3u_2SMI" target="_blank">BEYOND: Two Souls trailer</a>, taken from the Tribeca Film Festival after it was chosen as an Official Selection.<b><br /></b></p> <p>Learn more about <a href="http://au.playstation.com/ps3/games/detail/item500170/BEYOND-Two-Souls%E2%84%A2/" target="_self">BEYOND: Two Souls</a>. The game is yet to be classified by the <a href="http://www.classification.gov.au" target="_blank">Australian Classification Board</a>. Please check the classification closer to its release.</p> ps3 BEYOND: Two Souls special edition, pre-order, preorder, pre order, quantic dream, http://au.playstation.com/media/ZUkn1Sz8/161/beyondtwosouls_feature.jpg 608361 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item607981/First-You-Can-centre-opens-in-Perth/?site_locale=en_AU Tue, 07 May 2013 00:26:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item607981/First-You-Can-centre-opens-in-Perth/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-07T00:26:00Z 2013-05-07T01:32:32Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item607981/First-You-Can-centre-opens-in-Perth/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=607981 <p>The centre is the first of its kind in the country and is specifically for adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 25 who have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently falling through the gap in our health care system.</p> <p>Currently:</p> <ul> <li>One in 100 Australians are diagnosed with cancer before the age of 25</li> <li>In the last 30 years, there has been little improvement in survival outcomes for the 15-25 age group</li> <li>Young people are more likely to receive much more inconsistent care due to their dispersion across paediatric and adult sites across metropolitan, regional and rural Australia</li> <li>The creation of age-specific youth cancer centres virtually guarantees an increase in the survival rate through the collaboration of experts, the development of specialised treatments and the opportunity for young people to be amongst peers in a dedicated, encouraging environment</li> </ul> <p>The centre has been funded by a $1.8 million donation from <a href="http://www.sonyfoundation.org.au/" target="_blank">Sony Foundation</a> and $1.2 million from the Federal Government. <a href="https://www.canteen.org.au/" target="_blank">CanTeen</a>, in partnership with the government, is funding the services that will operate from the centre. The <i><a href="http://youcan.org.au/" target="_blank">You Can</a></i> facilities include group and recreation spaces, counselling spaces, computers and other technology as well as a refurbished 4 bed inpatient ward, so that young people can receive treatment and support in youth appropriate spaces.</p> <p></p> <p>The unique space has been designed with input from an advisory group of youth to reflect their needs; technology, design and colours to enable the social aspect of their life while still maintaining quality healthcare.</p> <p>The WA Youth Cancer Service, based in the <i>You Can</i> Centre, and managed by the <a href="http://www.scgh.health.wa.gov.au/" target="_blank">Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital</a>, is a specialist, multidisciplinary team that aims to support each young person diagnosed with cancer in WA with both medical and psychosocial needs. The centralised service will ensure that all young people diagnosed with cancer in WA have access to specialist inpatient and outpatient treatment and support services. The WA Youth Cancer Service is a significant expansion of work previously undertaken through the WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network as part of the partnership with CanTeen.</p> <p>Perth, and in particular Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, will become the leader in cancer care for adolescents and young adults in Australia. It will set the standard upon which other <i>You Can</i> centres will be based.</p> <p>This is a very exciting time for <i>You Can</i> and for WA Health as they work together to improve cancer care in Australia.</p> <p><b>About <i>You Can</i>:</b><br /><i>You Can</i> is a national fundraising campaign established in 2010 by Sony Foundation and CanTeen. It aims to address the gap in care that currently exists for cancer patients aged 15-25 by funding specialised services and age-specific centres around Australia.</p> ps3,psvita,psp,ps2 sony foundation, canteen, you can, charity, cancer, perth, australia, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth http://au.playstation.com/media/0g_bxjKH/161/youcancentre1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/anhKHdZh/161/youcancentre3.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/0g_bxjKH/161/youcancentre1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/UmY4Wy08/161/youcancentre4.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/NuEvEgC5/161/youcancentre6.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/j6Pd20-1/161/youcancentre10.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/JHKO5qCS/161/youcancentre9.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ghgM99-e/161/youcancentre8.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/QKLts3Lv/161/youcancentre7.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/bHGqsEgA/161/youcancentre5.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/pC5bVNyN/161/youcancentre2.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/anhKHdZh/218/youcancentre3.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/0g_bxjKH/218/youcancentre1.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/UmY4Wy08/218/youcancentre4.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/NuEvEgC5/218/youcancentre6.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/j6Pd20-1/218/youcancentre10.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/JHKO5qCS/218/youcancentre9.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/ghgM99-e/218/youcancentre8.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/QKLts3Lv/218/youcancentre7.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/bHGqsEgA/218/youcancentre5.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/pC5bVNyN/218/youcancentre2.jpg 607981 http://au.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item606878/PS4-Recap-DUALSHOCK-4-hands-on/?site_locale=en_AU Fri, 03 May 2013 15:00:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item606878/PS4-Recap-DUALSHOCK-4-hands-on/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-03T15:00:00Z 2013-05-16T00:48:00Z http://au.playstation.com/ds4/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=606878 <p>When PlayStation 4 was announced in February 2013, the world got its first glimpse of a new way to play; DUALSHOCK 4 is the most advanced PlayStation controller yet, promising greater precision, touch-based controls, instant sharing and a brand new shape.<br /><br />Watch developers including Scott Rohde, senior vice president, product planning and senior producer Nicolas Doucet talk you through the exciting features of DUALSHOCK 4 and how they'll affect the games you play.<br /><br />And when you've seen what DUALSHOCK 4 can do, read this at-a-glance guide to find out how the controller will do it.</p> <p><b>SHARE your finest moments</b></p> <p></p> <p>A quick tap on the "SHARE button" lets you instantly share gameplay footage and images to popular social networks. Whether you've just lobbed the goalkeeper from outside of the box or pummelled an end-of-level boss without taking any damage, you'll be able to show your friends in the blink of an eye. "SHARE button"? "Yeah!" button, more like.</p> <p><b>Tap, slide, pinch, play</b><br /><br />Your next success is just a fingertip away, thanks to the touch pad on the DUALSHOCK 4. On the top of the controller, you might use it to flick objects around or perhaps draw a path for a character to follow, opening up even more in-game possibilities.</p> <p><b>Look at the light</b></p> <p></p> <p>When a group of friends are playing together, you'll be able to quickly identify which controller is which thanks to coloured light bars which match the on-screen action. Not only will you spot when an ally has taken major damage, you'll also notice each portion of the TV screen swap places in split screen multiplayer modes to match that player's position in the room.</p> <p><b>Standout details</b><br /><br />For the first time, a PlayStation controller features an in-built speaker so that you can catch every single detail of the action. Plus, DUALSHOCK 4 has a headphone jack so that you can chat with connected friends using a headset.</p> <p><b>A new shape</b></p> <p></p> <p>Designed to sit even more comfortably in your hands, DUALSHOCK 4 features a new look that means your fingers can take the strain whether the bullets are flying or your rivals are hot on your tail. The dual sticks along with the L2 and R2 buttons have been remodelled to provide even greater precision.</p> <p>Keen to know more about PS4? Then make sure you register for updates at <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/ps4" target="_blank" title="eu.playstation.com/ps4">eu.playstation.com/ps4</a> and you'll get the latest news and exclusive content straight to your inbox.</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, dual, shock, cloud, gaming, network, streaming, demos, ds, pad, share, touchpad, redesign http://au.playstation.com/media/4iFfQTPb/161/controller.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/4iFfQTPb/161/controller.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/4iFfQTPb/218/controller.jpg http://au.playstation.com/media/RKaNY61u/404/_bmUploads_2013-04-24_2052_PS4_Dualshock4_1080_UK.flv 606878 606532 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item607067/Call-of-Duty-Ghosts-announced-for-PS3-and-PS4/?site_locale=en_AU Thu, 02 May 2013 01:06:00 +0100 http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item607067/Call-of-Duty-Ghosts-announced-for-PS3-and-PS4/?site_locale=en_AU 2013-05-02T01:06:00Z 2013-05-02T04:23:45Z http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item607067/Call-of-Duty-Ghosts-announced-for-PS3-and-PS4/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=607067 <p>Check out the <a href="http://bit.ly/11DmC8n" target="_blank">Call of Duty: Ghosts launch trailer</a>.</p> <p>Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., and developed by Infinity Ward, the studio that created the original Call of Duty and the seminal Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series, Call of Duty: Ghosts ushers in the next generation of the franchise. The new title delivers a riveting all-new gameplay experience built on an entirely new story, setting and cast of characters, all powered by a new Call of Duty engine that redefines the series for the next generation.</p> <p>"Infinity Ward set the gold standard for first-person action for a generation, and they're going to do it again with Call of Duty: Ghosts," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, Inc. "Ghosts delivers an all-new story, all-new characters, an all-new Call of Duty world, all powered by a next generation Call of Duty engine, which is a leap forward for the franchise. Infinity Ward is going all-in to create the next generation of Call of Duty worthy of the world's greatest fans."</p> <p>"Everyone was expecting us to make Modern Warfare 4, which would have been the safe thing to do. But we're not resting on our laurels," said Mark Rubin, executive producer of developer Infinity Ward. "We saw the console transition as the perfect opportunity to start a new chapter for Call of Duty. So we're building a new sub-brand, a new engine, and a lot of new ideas and experiences for our players. We can't wait to share them with our community."</p> <p>Starting today, fans can begin pre-ordering their copy of Call of Duty: Ghosts at retail outlets.</p> <p>"There's no other video game property like Call of Duty. It's the biggest game franchise on the planet that has had some of the biggest game entertainment launches in history," said Tony Bartel, president of GameStop. "We are very excited for the launch of Call of Duty: Ghosts, as we transition to next generation consoles."</p> <p>Call of Duty: Ghosts will release on PlayStation®3 on 5th November 2013. 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