Archive for the ‘Inside PlayStation’ Category
Pulse 12/21 Out Today: echochrome ii, Dead Space 2 demo, The Tester Finale
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in Inside PlayStation, news, PSN, PULSE on December 21st, 2010
If you’re hunkering down for winter break, PULSE previews the perfect downloadable games, demos and videos from PlayStation Network for you to enjoy. There’s the PlayStation Move enabled puzzle fun of echochrome ii, the cell-shaded monster rampage of Eat Them!, a taste of LittleBigPlanet 2′s wide-open gameplay with the game’s new demo, and the creepy Dead Space 2 demo. Host Christina Lee also shares the Top Ten downloaded demos in recent weeks, and some must-have PlayStation Home games and spaces.
In new video releases, check out Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, and Angelina Jolie. Plus, a preview of the exciting Season Finale of The Tester 2 – featuring Killzone 3!
Watch it now above, or download to your PS3 in full HD after today’s PlayStation Store update..
UNCHARTED 3: Premiering Drake’s Deception at our VGAs Viewing Party
Posted by Rey Gutierrez in Events, Inside PlayStation, meetup, naughty dog, PlayStation Community, PS3, UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception, vga10 on December 14th, 2010
“All men dream…” My first day joining the PlayStation family was July 19th – it was the day my life changed and it was also when I was told I’d be working on unannounced projects like UNCHARTED 3 and Resistance 3, the latest installments in what are easily some of my favorite video game franchises. My dream just became a reality.
Fast forward to the first moments when I saw the final cut of the UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception reveal trailer, and my excitement turned into an obsession. The warm glow emanating from Jeff’s laptop couldn’t keep the chills running up my spine at bay from the mere thought of knowing exactly what I was about to experience. This wasn’t just any trailer folks, the two minutes that followed represented years of design, coding and writing from a pack of Dogs that meticulously create worlds and adventures we can all be Naughty in.
I was immediately grabbed by its simplicity and elegance, which met every expectation that built up in my mind a little more every time I’d hear a whisper or two of Naughty Dog’s progress. The more rewarding experience was being able to share that excitement with you, the PlayStation community at our VGA viewing event which we co-hosted this weekend with Capcom.
The air was alive with the sounds of Marvel vs Capcom 3 on PS3, and Uncharted 3 speculation was flowing like the endless amount of soda and food we were handing out. I couldn’t decide which proved to be more difficult, keeping a crowd of 300 gamers entertained (as I manned the microphone hosting the evening’s festivities) or keeping every imprinted frame and moment from the trailer a secret long enough not to ruin the surprise. I found comfort (and pizza) when I would sneak away and ran to the makeshift Naughty Dog kennel that Will Powers and I constructed in the back of the Kim Sing Theatre. There, I would make new friends among the Dogs where they’d reveal how they pulled off the new sand physics, story and most importantly, the challenges that lay ahead to meet their 11.1.11 deadline.
The fruit of their labor came from the eruption of screams of excitement that rocked their kennel when the trailer was finally revealed. If you weren’t there, not only did you miss one hell of a party, but you may have missed out on one of the most important milestones in the development of UNCHARTED 3, the very moment Naughty Dog got to witness the reaction and fanfare to their countless hours of work. You, the PlayStation community, with every high-five and cheer that followed Naughty Dog’s speech, have become their second wind. Exciting, huh?
But now I turn the spotlight to you. If you had a chance to make it out to the Kim Sing Theatre on Saturday night, what were some of your favorite moments of our event and of the VGAs? Hit us up on the comments. If you have any photos or videos you’d like to share, make sure to drop us a link! We’d love to see them.
Our viewing party wouldn’t be the end of our UNCHARTED revelations for the weekend, as we next faced a new audience, the gaming and mainstream media. To be continued…
PlayStation vs Capcom VGAs Viewing Party this Saturday
Posted by Jeff Rubenstein in capcom, Events, Inside PlayStation, marvel vs. capcom 3, meetup, vga10 on December 7th, 2010
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working with our good friends at Capcom on getting PS3s down to LA for the soon-to-be-legend-wait-for-it-dary Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Food Fight. It’ll definitely be the place to be leading up to the Spike Video Game Awards on Saturday evening.
You know, the VGAs where you’re going to see the debut of the new Resistance 3 trailer (I haven’t even seen it yet), where God of War III will be contending for Game of the Year, and where who knows what other awesome things will happen? Those VGAs?
Well, like last year, we’re holding a VGAs viewing party in LA, and you’re invited [pointing at you]. We think fun experiences are best shared with friends – friends who are picking up the tab. So we’ve teamed up with Capcom to transition their Food Fight into a viewing party for the VGAs broadcast. So please, drop by, play Marvel vs Capcom 3 on PS3, eat delicious food, and watch the World Premieres* unfold among friends. Be sure to RSVP here!
What more do you need? Oh, how about the details:
Where: Kim Sing Theatre, 722 N. Figueroa Street, Downtown LA
When: Saturday, December 11 from 4pm – 8pm
Cost: FREE. I mean, come on! All ages welcome.
RSVP: On our Facebook Event page.
It’s going to be a fun event, and we’ve got lots of room, so bring the family. See you there!
*Term trademarked by Geoff Keighley
Pulse 12/7 Available Today: Kung-Fu LIVE and TRON: Evolution
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in Inside PlayStation, news, PSN, PULSE on December 7th, 2010
With the holiday season upon us, this edition of PULSE highlights the latest in games, add-ons and new video releases to enjoy right now. Step inside a comic book world of martial arts foes in Kung-Fu LIVE, check out a Tier 1 arsenal with the Medal of Honor Multiplayer Shortcut Pack, and fly through the grid of lightcycle action in TRON: Evolution.
We’ve also got the top PlayStation Move titles for your holiday wish list, and Veronica Belmont previews Episode 31 of Qore. In new video releases, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christopher Nolan tweak perception in Inception as Nicholas Cage whips up another blazing performance in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
So watch now, or download to your PS3 in full HD after today’s PlayStation Store publish.
Pulse 11/23 Available Today: Sly Cooper, Meet Sly Stallone
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in Inside PlayStation, news, PSN, PULSE on November 23rd, 2010
In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, this edition of PULSE features some of the great deals coming to PlayStation Store during their “Stock Up For Winter” sale. Also, join Christina Lee for a look at the moving action of The Sly Collection (three re-mastered classics with support for stereoscopic 3D and PlayStation Move) and the exclusive Beat Sketcher. We’ve also got a list of the Top Ten games we are thankful for so far this year. What about you? What title are you most grateful for in 2010?
On the video side of things, another Sly is back (maybe not up-rezzed, but definitely pumped up) along with his other action hero buddies in The Expendables.
Download to your PS3 in full HD after today’s PlayStation Store publish.
It Only Does Revolutionary Racing Experiences
Posted by Peter Dille in ads, gran turismo 5, Inside PlayStation, kevin butler, PlayStation Games, PS3 on November 18th, 2010
PlayStation Nation,
In just six short days, the franchise that revolutionized the racing category as we know it will be making its exclusive debut on PlayStation 3. Gran Turismo 5 will be racing onto store shelves this coming Wednesday, November 24. This highly anticipated installment will no doubt raise the bar on the franchise’s unparalleled graphics, presentation and gameplay – bringing you an experience so life-like you’ll find it hard to distinguish from a live race.
While we think features such as the all-new Course Maker, an expansive online racing community built right in, stereoscopic 3D compatibility and more than 1,000 cars from the world’s top manufacturers, including karts and select NASCAR cars, speak for themselves, we still couldn’t resist giving one of our most anticipated and loved franchises the “Kevin Butler” treatment. In this latest ad, we find Kevin Butler taking a call from a devoted Gran Turismo fan anxiously waiting for the game’s release. In between showing off his own real-life GT garage and some serious stuntman skills, Kevin fills us in on just how many amazing features were added to GT5 in order to bring you the greatest racing game of all time.
As always you’re the first to see the new ad here but you can also check it out when the Indianapolis Colts take on the New England Patriots on CBS this Sunday as well as on some other great NFL match-ups and many of your favorite shows in the weeks to come.
With the holidays just around the corner, we couldn’t be more excited to welcome GT5 into a robust product lineup that includes PlayStation Move and an exciting roster of Move titles, UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Game of the Year Edition, The Sly Collection, and much more. There’s something for everyone so spread the word and get PS3 on as many holiday shopping lists as you can.
See you in stores on Wednesday and more importantly online in GT5!
Smooth then Sweet: The 8th Annual Gran Turismo Awards
Posted by Rey Gutierrez in Events, gran turismo, Inside PlayStation, PlayStation Games, polyphony digital, PS3 on November 17th, 2010
We’re officially a week away from the launch of one of the biggest games of the year, Gran Turismo 5 speeds onto store shelves on November 24th. Days before we announced the new launch date, PlayStation hosted the 8th annual Gran Turismo Awards in Las Vegas during the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, which recognizes and rewards automotive enthusiasts. SEMA Show participants were invited to submit their cars for consideration in the GT Awards, and a select panel of judges from the car enthusiast industry picked the top winner for each of the five categories — Domestic, Truck/SUV, Hot Rod, Asian Import, and European Import.
With video camera in hand and help from our San Diego video team, I followed Kazunori Yamauchi (creator of the Gran Turismo franchise) and filmed him carefully and meticulously inspecting each vehicle and their performance followed by a brief history lesson from each of their owners. Filming Kazunori at play? Man, do I love my job.
Every year, only one car can drive away with the coveted top honor. In the end, the Best in Show award went to Mark Stielow for his red 1969 Chevy Camaro. His gorgeous red muscle car will be digitally re-created and converted into a playable car in Gran Turismo.
Before and after the awards, attendees had a chance to test drive past GT Award winning cars brought to life in Gran Turismo 5. And to end the night in style, attendees were treated to a set by DJ Diplo followed by a special live performance by 30 Seconds to Mars.
For the official Gran Turismo Awards recap and photo gallery, visit the Gran Turismo 5 website now!
See inFamous 2 on Cover of PlayStation: The Official Magazine
Posted by Gary Steinman in infamous 2, Inside PlayStation, PlayStation Games, playstation: the official magazine, PS3, sucker punch on November 12th, 2010
Some days I like my job. Other days, I really like my job. But today? I love it. Why? Because we just got back from the printers a big box of the Holiday issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine — and it might be my favorite one yet.
For starters, there’s our spectacular cover story: inFamous 2. We spent a full day with the fine folks at Sucker Punch, seeing aspects of the game that no one outside of the studio has ever witnessed, and getting a chance to go hands-on with Cole MacGrath in new areas of the New Orleans-inspired setting. All the electrifying details are revealed inside our lavish 10-page feature, along with world-exclusive screens, juicy new tidbits about the story, and a guided tour of New Marais’ first island.
We’ve also scored a big scoop with the first hands-on with Mass Effect 2 on PS3, including details on how developer BioWare will ease us PlayStation gamers into their epic sci-fi RPG (since the original game wasn’t released on PS3). Nifty stuff.
And it wouldn’t be a holiday issue if there wasn’t a gift guide. Our whip-cracking managing editor rounded up 49 of the coolest games, gadgets, Blu-rays and more, then doled them out to the PTOM staff in order to prod us to finally hit our deadlines. Find out how you too can win allies and influence gamers with this totally unique gift guide.
As if that weren’t enough, we have our biggest reviews section ever, with most of the holiday hits covered; playtests of some of the biggest 2011 releases; and must-read interviews with everyone from Twisted Metal’s David Jaffe to My Chemical Romance. It’s all in our Holiday issue, on stands November 23, and hitting subscribers as you read this.
To keep up with the goings-on at PTOM, be sure to follow us on Twitter. Or you can follow me directly. Enjoy!
PlayStation in Latin America: Live in a State of Play
Posted by Mark Stanley in Inside PlayStation, latin america, news on November 10th, 2010
Hola PlayStation Nation. It’s a huge treat to share with you today all the exciting news we have for PlayStation in Latin America. Today marks a momentous milestone as we launch our first official advertising campaign for the region and have the great privilege of unveiling the first two TV commercials with you, our most loyal fans. As some of you may know, we formally launched the PlayStation business in Latin America early last year and today we are officially operating in 19 countries across the region. We’re thrilled at the opportunity to extend the same access to the full breadth of PlayStation products and services to our consumers in Latin America as we’ve been doing in the US and Canada for many years. This means that when North American consumers are able to experience first-hand the array of immersive and revolutionary PlayStation Move games, Latin America consumers are also sharing in that experience on the same day. We’re also spending a lot of time focusing on bringing customized and localized experiences for our Latin American PlayStation Nation. Over the past few months we’ve released customized gamer kits that offer all-in-one solutions with huge savings for new gamers and families looking to upgrade their entertainment experience.
Today, we’re also unveiling continued efforts to bring tailored product offerings for this region with customized bundles this holiday that include a Konami Pro Evolution Soccer bundle for PS3, PS2 and PSP systems, in addition to a EA Sports FIFA 2011 bundle for PS3, PS2 and PSP systems, and a few others that will be announced in the coming months. Beyond the customized bundles, we’ll also be offering one of our best holiday line ups yet with Gran Turismo 5 for PS3 and the full range of brand new PlayStation Move games such as The Fight: Lights Out, The Shoot, EyePet and many more.
And with the help of our friends at Saatchi & Saatchi Latin America, we’re also looking to promote and foster a one to one dialogue with our consumers through a brand new advertising campaign to build awareness of PlayStation as a comprehensive and multimedia entertainment solution. To do this, we took a very unique approach to remind consumers of what it is to be truly entertained. The first commercial which hits TV networks across Latin America today features a baby as a depiction of the emotions that are often associated with the purest form of entertainment. It reminds us of a time when even the smallest actions, sights and sounds can provoke unhinged and constant entertainment. In the second TV commercial, which will air later this week, you’ll see similar treatments being used to promote the pure fun involved with the PlayStation Move experience. PlayStation is a brand that is constantly pushing the envelope of entertainment and we wanted to encourage and challenge our consumers to live in a constant state of play through this campaign. We hope you enjoy the commercials and we look forward to hearing your feedback.
As you can see, it’s been a busy and exciting time for the Latin America region and we look forward to bringing you more updates about our continued growth and momentum!
Muchas Gracias y Saludos!
PULSE 11/9 Edition is Available Today: Singing, Fighting, Kratos and Knives
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in Inside PlayStation, news, PSN, PULSE on November 9th, 2010
Time for another edition of PULSE, presented by the PlayStation Network. In the 11.09 edition, Christina Lee checks out the latest titles for the PlayStation Move including SingStar Dance and The Fight: Lights Out, the return of Kratos in God of War: Ghost of Sparta, plus Top 10 downloads of the 10th month of the 2010. What do you think is #1 for October? Plus, Knives Chau is now available as a butt-kickin’ add-on for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game. And, if you missed the movie in theaters, it’s now available on the Video Side of PlayStation Store.
Watch Pulse here now, or download to your PS3 in full HD after today’s PlayStation Store publish.