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‘The Tester 2’ Reunion Premieres Today, Final Chance for Download & Win Sweepstakes
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in PlayStation Network, PSN, the tester on February 15th, 2011
As we announced last week, we’ve brought together several of the fan favorites from “The Tester 2” for a bonus Reunion Special to answer many of the questions submitted last month and talk about the season from their behind-the-scenes perspective. Here’s a short clip from the show that you don’t want to miss…
“The Tester 2” Reunion Special is now available in the video section of the PlayStation Store. You can also now watch the Reunion Special with your friends in PlayStation Home in Theater 7. Drop in to view the episode and unlock all of “The Tester 2” cast t-shirt rewards from this entire season!
Finally, we are holding one more “Download & Win” contest for a Limited Edition “The Tester” PlayStation 3 system signed by all the cast members. Download the Reunion Special from the PlayStation Store to be automatically entered in the drawing!
Thanks again for watching and supporting the second season of “The Tester!”
Get the Truth in ‘The Tester 2’ Reunion Show
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in PlayStation Network, PSN, the tester on February 8th, 2011
Ever since ‘Gaymer’ (Matthew Brown) was crowned the winner of “The Tester 2”, just seven weeks ago, we’ve received hundreds of questions from fans about this past season. From these submissions, we invited your favorite cast members back for a bonus episode. Today, we’re excited to announce “The Tester 2 – Reunion Special” will premiere next Tuesday, February 15. Here’s a sneak peek…
As you can see, top finalists Cheska, Gaymer and Scooter, fan-favorites Mo Chocolate and Tripplethreat, as well as special guest Big Fazeek, return to tell us more about what really happened in the PlayStation loft. With questions coming straight from the fans, this reunion special revisits key moments of Season 2 and reveals some never-before-seen footage from the exciting season finale. Don’t miss this entertaining reunion set to debut on PlayStation Network and Crackle next week.
We also wanted to congratulate Danny T. from San Diego, CA who brought home the grand prize of our Download and Win sweepstakes. He is now the owner of a brand new Sony Bravia 3D TV and ‘The Tester’ limited edition PS3 system signed by all the panelists.
We hope you enjoy this bonus Reunion Special next week and thanks to all the fans who supported another successful season.
To learn more about The Tester, produced exclusively for PlayStation Network, click here.
This Week in PlayStation Home: Treehouse Personal Space, Community Theater Update & More!
Posted by Locust_Star in konami, lockwood, PlayStation Home, PlayStation Network, PSN, the tester on January 12th, 2011
This Thursday, January 13th, we’ll see yet another addition to the long line of PlayStation Home personal spaces. The Treehouse, a fantastical estate perched high above a spectacular landscape, offers gorgeous vistas surrounding a truly zen-like setting. Check out the pics below for a peek of what to expect from this dazzling new personal space.
After you pick up your new Treehouse, be sure to head over to the Exclusives store to pick up the new Solitaire game, available in 5 different designs.
Also available this week from the PlayStation Home Mall: Military uniforms for the guys and gals as well as new hairstyles and accessories for both sexes courtesy of our friends over at Lockwood.
The PlayStation Home Community Theater receives a massive update this week. To start, HomeCast Rewind airs a new video where the staff takes a look at the new Mansion personal space, the recently-released Xi Museum, and the Lockwood Gift Machine, while also giving a run-down of December’s Top 5 items.
Hip Hop Gamer returns with a new episode of the HHG show focusing on the upcoming LittleBigPlanet 2, including Alex Evans and John Beech from Media Molecule, while the most recent episode of Replay with Doc features Mo Chocolate from The Tester 2.
If you head over the PlayStation Store you can become a true PlayStation Home real estate mogul with the new Estates Pack. Purchase this pack and receive 10 different personal spaces including: the Post Apocalypse Apartment, Planetland, Villain’s Lair, the Paris Clocktower, Anime Syle, Santorini Greece, Wizard’s Den, the Playground Apartment, Pharoah’s Tomb, and the Luxury Racing Box. It’s a $47.90 value, now available for $19.99 with this exclusive bundle!
Last but certainly not least, Konami is inviting all of you Castlevania: Lords of Shadow fans out for a special event this weekend. To participate, simply show up to the Konami space in your Castlevania: Lords of Shadow gear and earn extra points for each item you wear.
See you in Home!
A Life of Luxury in the PlayStation Home Mansion + New Hudson Spaces & Mall Update
Posted by Locust_Star in hudson gate, lockwood, PlayStation Home, PlayStation Network, PSN, the tester on January 5th, 2011
Calling all rock stars, leading ladies, big ballers, shot-callers and connoisseurs of all that is fine and all that is fun! This Thursday, January 6th you will finally get a chance to show the world your status as true members of the PlayStation Home elite when we release what is undoubtedly the ultimate gaming pad – the super-pimp and uber-posh Home Mansion. This epic estate is Home’s first expandable personal space (the first floor releases this week; additional levels and rooms will be available soon) comes complete with exclusive clothing items (check out the gold loungewear!), a built-in gifting machine (so you can spread the wealth and love amongst your friends), some of the finest furniture items money can buy (including a state-of-the-art Home TV), and even your own pet tiger (Markus – the head of the Home Mansion’s security team).
Check out this guided tour that my main man Magnus Keynes put together showcasing all the features that come with the new Home Mansion – available this Thursday, January 6th from the Estates store in the PlayStation Home Mall.
Two new Hudson Gate spaces are being unveiled this Thursday – the Bomberman Dome and the Hudson Theater. Within the Bomberman Dome you’ll find a new Bomberman- themed game, where you and your friends will take part in a survival challenge and race through a bomb-laden maze, collecting keys to unlock new levels while avoiding strategically-placed explosives.
In other news, the PlayStation Home Mall receives a huge update this week with classic games for your personal spaces (we’re talking multiple versions of checkers), male and female “Astronaut” costumes, everyone’s favorite fortune teller “Shandor” (because every house needs its own soothsayer), a slew of fashionable clothing items for the guys and the gals courtesy of our friends over at Lockwood (pictured below), a Dragon’s Lair personal space (huzzah!), and two new cat companion items for all you animal lovers (including the adorable Chairman Meow).
No week would be complete without an update to the GlassWalls’ Community Theater. Swing by this week to catch up on PS Nation’s game reviews, Hip Hop Gamer’s golden gaming commentary, and watch a brand new episode of GamerIndepth’s “ShoutOuts” (featuring Alex from Lockwood).
Last but certainly not least, we’ll be airing The Tester 2 marathon in the PlayStation Home Theater this week (complete with the famous “Game Over” rewards associated with each episode). Log in to PlayStation Home this week to watch through the entire season and collect all the rewards while you still have a chance!
Meet the Winner of ‘The Tester 2’
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in PlayStation Network, PSN, the tester on January 4th, 2011
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t watched the final episode of “The Tester 2″, stop reading and jump over to PlayStation Store to download the season finale and see for yourself who takes home the winning prize. Otherwise, look out below…
It was an exciting second season of “The Tester” and after the intense challenges, rivalries, and competitions, one victorious winner will soon be working for Sony Computer Entertainment America.
Please join me in congratulating Matthew Brown (aka Gaymer) on his victory! Throughout the series, Matthew demonstrated consistent performance and leadership, beating out the 11 other dedicated gamers who were all fighting for this unique opportunity to join the PlayStation family. His quick thinking and gaming skills in the season finale helped bring home the winning prize: a job at SCEA’s San Diego Studios as a Quality Assurance Tester, a $5,000 signing bonus, a limited edition ‘The Tester’ PlayStation 3 signed by all guest panelists, and a brand new 46” Sony Bravia 3D HDTV.
Brent Gocke caught up with Matthew after the conclusion of season to ask him about the experience, what the show was like, and what he’s most looking forward to on his first day of work. Check out the interview!
And, if you’re looking for more about Season 2, we’re getting select members of our cast back together for a special reunion episode, presented by Ford. We’ll relive favorite moments of the season and find out what they thought of the series. Look for more details on the reunion episode coming soon.
Matt will be following in the footsteps of several noteworthy players in the video game industry when he begins his career as a QA Tester. There are countless opportunities. We talked with a few folks that started in QA testing and found out where they are now.
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Will Powers |
“The gaming industry is a very strange beast. Most every position requires at least X amount of years experience within the industry. When it comes down to it, being a Tester in QA fulfills these qualifications and can be a very rewarding opportunity. My favorite aspect of the job was getting my hands on games more than 6 months before they are released. So, to anyone looking to break into the gaming industry that doesn’t know where to start, QA is a great option!”
Currently working on: Killzone 3, LittleBigPlanet 2, and Dead Nation |
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David Jaffe |
“Testing games was a stepping stone for me because it gave me access to the people who could allow me to design my own games, namely Sony game producers and executives. Once I was in, I used my creativity and my ambition to pitch ideas, design maps and suggest new games. Eventually, that caught the eye of a few producers within the company who promoted me out of test to be their assistant. From there, it was more of the same: hard work, not keeping quiet and working on designs for the company with no guarantee they would get made or even read. All of that eventually put me in enough ‘right place, right time’ moments that I was able to get my first game to design. I worked hard and long and brought all my abilities to the table and that, along with working with an amazing team, gave me a hit. After enough hits and enough good relationships, Sony rolled the financial dice on Eat Sleep Play and I am now the proud owner the company!”
Currently working on: Twisted Metal |
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Kyle Shubel |
“I was lucky enough to start my video gaming career by getting into QA. As a tester, I was able to leverage communication skills, not only through bug writing and email, but also through developing relationships with the development staff. Attention to detail and organization skills also proved to be indispensible once I moved from QA to production. I truly feel that my experience in QA has made me a better producer and a better game developer, and I wouldn’t trade that time for anything in the world.”
Currently working on: LittleBigPlanet 2 and Killzone 3 |
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Edward Kim |
“When other kids aspired to be astronauts or ninjas, I often dreamt of working in the video game industry since my early childhood. I got my first taste of the industry when I was 12 and became an unofficial tester for Tecmo providing feedback and reporting bugs for flagship titles such as, Tecmo Bowl and Ninja Gaiden 1 & 2. It was at this point that I realized that spending five hours a day playing videogames while my parents yelled at me to do my homework could actually lead to career opportunities.”
Currently working on: Resistance 3 |
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Sam Thompson |
“When I started testing for SCEA back in 1997, I was honestly shocked that Sony was going to pay me to break their games, and I really didn’t know what to expect. What I quickly realized was that getting into QA didn’t always require a College degree in computer engineering; you simply had to have an aptitude for gaming, be an effective communicator and thrive in a team oriented environment. Through it all, I still look back on those days with a sense of pride and accomplishment and to this day I still enjoy improving consumer experiences. As a Producer, in addition to managing a wide variety of aspects relative to the development process, we spend a lot of time sorting through player metrics, game play feedback, and applying different usability strategies in order to provide our development teams with useful data that will help them refine and improve the overall game play experience within our products. I can’t begin to express how incredible my job is; not only do I get to work on some of the greatest first party franchises in the industry, but I also get to work with industry leading development teams like Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, Sucker Punch Productions, Nihilistic, and Bend Studio. These experiences have been instrumental in defining my role in the industry and continue to shape the type of person I am today, and I couldn’t have accomplished any of this without the years I spent in First Party Quality Assurance.”
Currently working on: UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception |
Finally, one HUGE thank you to all of you who watched “The Tester 2″ this past season. We hope you enjoyed the season as much as we enjoyed producing it!
‘The Tester 2’ Season Finale Featuring Killzone 3 – Available Now on the PlayStation Network!
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in PlayStation Network, PSN, the tester on December 21st, 2010
Please keep your comments spoiler free. We’d like everybody to have a chance to enjoy this intense finale.
Seven weeks ago “The Tester 2” premiered on the PlayStation Network and 12 hardcore gamers embarked on a series of rigorous competitions, all for the chance to win a job working for PlayStation. Now, we’re down to three finalists: Ches-ka, Gaymer, and Scooter battle head-to-head in a Killzone 3 inspired finale which again concludes with amazing gameplay competition. The first to complete the jetpack-enabled ‘Frozen Shores” level in the upcoming Killzone 3 wins the grand prize – a job at PlayStation’s San Diego Studios, a $5,000 signing bonus, a limited edition ‘The Tester” PlayStation 3 system signed by all the panelists, and a brand new Sony 46” BRAVIA 3D HDTV.
Ches-ka. Gaymer. Scooter. Who will win it all? Do not miss this exciting Season Finale.
The Season Finale is a FREE download available now in the ‘Video’ section of PlayStation Store, and you can catch up on the season with Episodes 1 through 7 also still available. And, don’t forget to also jump into PlayStation Home’s “The Tester” Theater to watch with your friends and snag another ‘Game Over’ cast shirt.
We’re also releasing a compilation of the Extra Scenes on PlayStation Store for those of you who missed some of the additional behind-the-scenes fun from this season.
This Week’s Download & Win Grand Prize
The finale prize is the one that everyone has been waiting for. Downloading the season finale of “The Tester 2” will automatically enter you in the drawing for a gorgeous Sony 46” BRAVIA 3D HDTV and a ‘The Tester’ Limited Edition PS3 system signed by all the panelists from Season 2. See the official rules here.
And, congratulations to David D. from Pueblo, CO our Week 6 winner of the Gran Turismo 5 Collector’s Edition along with ‘The Tester’ Limited Edition PS3 system.
We hope you enjoyed Season 2. Thanks for watching and supporting the cast and the series. May the best gamer win!
Your PSN Questions—Answered
Posted by Susan Panico in hulu, nhl gamecenter, PlayStation Network, playstation plus, playstation rewards, PSN, the tester, vudu on December 16th, 2010
It’s been a busy few weeks on the PlayStation Network with several big announcements and new apps launching. In the month of November alone, we announced the launch of the NHL GameCenter Live application, the availability of Hulu Plus outside of PlayStation Plus, the VUDU app on PSN, and BBC America programming in the PlayStation Store. We’ve also shared a new episode of The Tester 2 each week and just last week we announced a number of new games on PlayStation Home, as we marked the 2-year anniversary of the platform. And, in addition to the PSN updates we’ve shared, there have also been a number of new updates for PlayStation Plus subscribers and new features in the PlayStation Rewards program.
There’s no doubt that PSN is in the midst of tremendous growth as we continue to expand our entertainment offering. We recently surpassed 60 million registered accounts worldwide – an increase of 53% in North America in just the last year – and we continue to see our users soak up the new entertainment content offerings. In fact, movies and TV series purchased on the PlayStation Network video delivery service increased 42% compared to a year ago and we’re seeing that our users are quite engaged, with well over 70% using PSN weekly.
It’s been busy and we’re certainly excited about how far we’ve come in a short time, but the busyness has also kept me away from addressing some of your questions and there have been some great ones. I wanted to take some time before we ended the year to look back at previous posts and address some of questions that you have. I’ve also cleared my schedule this afternoon to answer any further questions you might have on PSN and about some of our new services and partners, so drop your questions in the below comments and I’ll do my best to address them.
We’re lucky to have such loyal users. Thanks for continuing to come back and please keep on sending us your questions, thoughts and suggestions. They are important and we are listening!
PlayStation Plus
Q: Field Runners was in the July 6 and the upcoming December 14 publish. Will content continue to be recycled? – ExPresident (December 1, 2010 post)
A: PlayStation Plus has circulated a lot of great content since the service was launched in June and based on what we think our users want, we’ll look to bring back some of those popular items. This will not affect our goals to bring new experiences and discount options to PlayStation Plus subscribers.
Q: Are there any plans to add a digital rental service to PlayStation Plus? – JacobeAbam (December 1, 2010 post)
A: While we don’t have any news to announce around a digital rental service for PlayStation Plus, our goal is to include a full game trial each month when possible, which allows gamers to try out PS3 titles for up to one full hour. Recently, we’ve launched full game trials for Red Faction Guerrilla, Warhawk, inFamous, God of War I, ll and Prototype, and we’re looking forward to upcoming releases, like Borderlands. And, don’t forget your PlayStation Plus includes access to PSP minis and PSone games as part of your subscription.
Q: Europe received the Fallout 3 DLC and Sam & Max season for free when we receive older titles. When can we expect newer discounted or free content? – Vengeance88 (October 20, 2010 post)
A: Content for PlayStation Plus subscribers differ for each region and that is dependant on a lot of different variables that aren’t always determined by us. Sometimes it’s our publishers that make decisions on how many or where to share certain content and sometimes it’s simply a case of where it makes the most sense for a particular game or feature. Having said that, we’re always looking for ways to extend the content we offer across different regions and hopefully you’ve seen that in some of the recent content that we’ve released, like the December 14th publish that included the upcoming featured download of the Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse season.
Q: When does the free three month promotion end for PlayStation Plus? – eatthemall (PS+ FAQ post)
A: The promotion that currently adds three months to your 12-month subscription is ongoing and users who subscribe to the promotion will now get 15 months of PlayStation Plus for the 12-month cost. If you’re not yet a subscriber, what other promotional offers would help you make the decision to subscribe?
Q: Can we have a progress update on cross game chat and any other features that will be available for PlayStation Plus subscribers? – xKOROSHIYAx (PS+ FAQ post)
A: I don’t have any progress updates to share at this time, but I can tell you that we’re listening to the things you want and whether or not we can release them now, we take all of the features you’ve been asking for seriously.
PlayStation Rewards
Q: When will the PlayStation Rewards program be available to Canada? – Chowbacca (October 27, 2010)
A: The PlayStation Rewards program is currently in beta and only available to GAP members and PlayStation Plus subscribers (who have opted into marketing emails as of October 24). If everything goes well during the beta period, our plan is to extend the offering to Canada in Spring 2011.
Q: Will the PlayStation Rewards program be available in Europe? – Coheno (October 27, 2010)
A: The other regions have shown interest, but we haven’t announced any plans to expand in Europe at this time.
Q: Why do trophy counts not affect the PlayStation Rewards program? I think trophy level should determine a gamer’s status in the program. – Mirauder (October 27, 2010)
A: The PlayStation Rewards program is still currently in beta and will remain an evolving program post-launch. Currently, we have incorporated the use of trophies into the Quest system announced earlier this week. Quests tie into more than just games, giving PlayStation Rewards members opportunities to gain progress from all aspects of the PlayStation Network, such as PlayStation Home, original programming and more.
Q: How long is the beta period for the PlayStation Rewards program? – LightAce (October 27, 2010)
A: We are expecting PlayStation Rewards to come out of beta in April 2011.
Q: Will the PlayStation Reward levels be based on games we beat from this date? Or will it include the games/trophies we have already beaten/earned on PS3? – cdsly16 (October 27, 2010)
A: The PlayStation Rewards program is not retroactive. It will take into account all the new games that you have played since the launch of the program.
VUDU
Q: Correct me if I’m wrong, but wouldn’t Hulu, VUDU, Netflix, and the Store all be competing for purchases of the same content on each and every PS3? – JBracin70 (November 16, 2010)
A: Actually, no. There are quite a few differences in terms of the type of content provided across the different services, the window of availability of content, and the payment options, etc. The bottom line is that we’re extending our content offering with a choice of partners to bring you the entertainment experience you want.
Q: Isn’t this video service cannibalizing on Sony’s current PSN video service? – Neil (November 16, 2010)
A: No, actually all of the different options haven’t cannibalized the PSN video delivery service, as proven by the 42% year-over-year growth. The PSN wallet and the compatibility with the PSN cards on PlayStation Store purchases have proven to be a great solution of convenience that complements our other content offerings.
Hulu Plus
Q: When will the service be available to Canadians? – Jeanse27 (November 4, 2010)
A: At this point, we don’t have any news to share on the exact timing for bringing Hulu Plus to Canada, but I can tell you that we’re exploring ways to bring our Canadian friends more of the content we’ve released in the US. However, it does bear mentioning that these plans are also contingent on Hulu Plus and when they extend their services to Canada.
Q: Any chance we can get Move support for both the Netflix and Hulu Plus app down the road? – Philaroni (November 4, 2010)
A: While you can use the Move controllers to navigate through the XMB, we don’t have anything to announce today for full support of Netflix or Hulu Plus. VUDU has announced that they will support PlayStation Move motion control with their new UI, VUDU 2.0, which will automatically update to your PS3 sometime this month.
Q: Do I have to pay for the monthly service with my credit card or can I use my PlayStation Wallet? – Rene_Led (November 4, 2010)
A: At this time you will have to pay for your Hulu Plus subscription with your credit card on Hulu.com, but we’ll certainly share updates on payment methods as they become available.
The Tester
Q: Can you consider including Canadians in your contests or at least run Canada specific contests? – krae_man (November 2, 2010)
A: Great suggestion, and we’ll most certainly be thinking about ways to integrate Canada and/ or Canadian specific challenges into future Tester series. Please continue to share your suggestions as we evolve the series, contests and overall experience.
NHL GameCenter
Q: Will we see similar sports applications, such as the NFL Sunday Ticket or NBA League Pass, on the PlayStation Network? – TABBYG87 (November 11, 2010)
A: We’re focused on providing you with many choices for your entertainment needs. We’ll continue to expand the catalogue of content you have access to on the PlayStation Network, however today we don’t have any news to share specific to NFL Sunday Ticket or NBA League Pass.
Q: Will the free NHL GameCenter app go away after the PlayStation Plus subscription has ended? – Dagger_32 (November 11, 2010)
A: The app itself won’t disappear from your XMB, but the free access to the app will discontinue once your PlayStation Plus subscription has ended and you will need to purchase it. As with all of the other content offered through PlayStation Plus, only subscribers will have access to the exclusive, free or discounted offers within PlayStation Plus, which includes the NHL GameCenter app being free to subscribers.
Tons of Additions to the PlayStation Home Mall + Novus Prime Additions & Version 1.41 Update
Posted by Locust_Star in burn zombie burn, hellfire games, konami, novus prime, outso, PlayStation Home, PlayStation Network, PSN, sodium one, tales from space: about a blob, the tester on December 15th, 2010
Early this morning, PlayStation Home received yet another update to its core client. Available now, the 1.41 update includes many improvements that were requested by our community after the massive 1.4 release last month. Patch notes can be found HERE along with instructions on How to Update to Version 1.41.
Novus Prime, the recently released space combat game exclusive to PlayStation Home, also receives an update this week. Pilots who have earned the rank of Airman or Captain will receive pilot jacket rewards upon reporting for duty on Thursday, December 16th. Earth Fleet is also proud to announce the new Mini-Mech companion (there’s no longer any need to walk alone!).
Sodium celebrates its one year anniversary with a special sale and new rewards. Watch this video to learn more.
Konami is throwing their first event this weekend, and you are invited! Check out the Konami Penthouse in PlayStation Home this weekend for a Soccer-themed party. Wear your Konami gear and earn more points. The more Konami Soccer items you wear, the more points you get!
This Thursday, December 16th, the PlayStation Home Mall will receive an enormous update. Just in time for the peak of the holiday season, our friends over at Doublesix Games will release some hilarious Burn Zombie Burn costumes.
Speaking of the holiday items, Codename releases some festive tops for the guys and the gals as well as a White Christmas mini-game. And check out this ridiculously awesome “Santa on a Reindeer” costume from Codeglue!
Also available this week from the PlayStation Home Mall: New Ghostbusters and “Mad Scientist” furniture items (these can be found in the LOOT store), a musical “Ballerina Box” for your personal spaces, and nDreams’ epic “Bling Reaper” costume (also pictured below).
Those of you who pick up the full PlayStation Network game, Tales From Space: About A Blob, when it releases next year, will be able to unlock special rewards in PlayStation Home by successfully completing select levels in the game. See the below for a sneak peek of some of these exclusive rewards.
The PlayStation Home Community Theater receives another update this week, with episode 7 of Replay with Doc: CastOffs, now playing in-world (in this episode Doc interviews War Princess from the Tester 2). Also airing this week in the PlayStation Home Theater is a full episode of Buso Renkin, the popular anime show from Viz Media. Be sure to log in to PlayStation Home this week to watch these awesome videos and pick up rewards (including the new Tester 2 “Game Over” shirt, available from the Tester 2 Theater, and the PlayStation Home 2-Year Anniversary shirt, available in the Community Theater).
On that note, we want to invite all of you out to a live event in the PlayStation Home Theater with the finalists from The Tester 2 on Monday, December 20th between the hours of 6:00pm and 8:00pm PST (9:00pm and 11:00pm EST). Chat with the finalists of the latest season of The Tester and hear about their experiences firsthand, only at this exclusive PlayStation Home event.
Finally, I want to remind you all that the holiday celebrations continue in the mega-popular Winter Wonderland space, now accessible via PlayStation Home’s Navigator. Be sure to visit the Winter Wonderland daily between now and December 25th for new games, quests, and rewards.
See you in Home!
Who Will Make ‘The Tester 2’ Season Finale? Watch Episode 7 Today
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in PlayStation Network, PSN, the tester on December 14th, 2010
We’re down to the ‘final four’ gamers who have a shot at winning the job at PlayStation. Ches-ka, Gaymer, Mo Chocolate and Scooter compete this week in a high-pressure game show format challenging their PlayStation knowledge and problem solving skills. Who’s got the answers and the intelligence? Only the top 3 move on to next week’s Season Finale. So, be sure to check out Episode 7 of “The Tester 2.”
Visit the video section of the PlayStation Store now to download Episode 7 and later today when the games section updates. Also, visit PlayStation Home’s “The Tester” Theater to catch the new episode and receive the new ‘Game Over’ shirt on Wednesday.
This Week’s Prize Package
This week we have a special prize from our friends at Sony Electronics. A Sony HDR-CX110 HandyCam and ‘The Tester’ Limited Edition PS3 System are this week’s Download & Win prize package. Be sure to download Episode 7 by December 20 to be automatically entered into the Week 7 drawing. See the official rules here.
And, congratulations to ‘Julian L.’ from Decatur, Georgia – our Week 5 winner of the PlayStation Move starter bundle along with copies of Kung Fu Rider and The Fight: Lights Out.
Episode 6 Extra Scenes
After last week’s epic Episode 6, there were lots of extra scenes not in the episode including more from ‘Cyrus’ and ‘Nauseous’ during their visit at the loft. Check out what they had to say about life after The Tester – Season 1.
Chatting with War Princess
War Princess visited with the PlayStation LifeStyle crew this week to talk about her love for her PSP, her successful YouTube page, and her perspective about what happens when the cameras weren’t rolling. Check out her interview in the newest podcast.
And, don’t miss next week’s Season Finale (featuring Killzone 3!) when the winner of Season 2 will be determined. It’s going to be awesome.
Turning the Cast Loose in Episode 6 of ‘The Tester 2’, Now Available Only on PlayStation Network
Posted by Kevin Furuichi in PlayStation Network, PSN, the tester on December 7th, 2010
Do not miss this episode! It features a Gran Turismo 5 time trial competition, actual kart racing, a speed-eating contest, and the most dramatic elimination of the season when ‘Cyrus’ and ‘Nauseous’ from Season 1 join the panel. This week, quick decisions and pure gaming skills are tested when the gamers get behind the wheel of high-speed karts for a jaw dropping relay race.
Download Episode 6 from the video section of PlayStation Store and later today from the games section after the PlayStation Store update. Or, watch in PlayStation Home’s “The Tester” Theater starting on Wednesday and receive the new ‘Game Over’ shirt.
This Week’s Prize Package
The cast members aren’t the only ones getting in on the GT5 action. Download Episode 6 of “The Tester 2” before December 13 for your chance to take home a Gran Turismo 5 Collectors Edition and “The Tester” Limited Edition PS3 System. See the official rules here.
Congratulations to Adam B. from Little Rock, Arkansas our Week 3 winner, who snagged the Sony Noise Canceling headphones along with ‘The Tester’ Limited Edition PS3 system, and to Frank S. from Maple Shade, New Jersey our Week 4 winner, who received a copy of Medal of Honor Limited Edition and ‘The Tester’ Limited PS3 system both autographed by Greg Goodrich.
First 4 Episodes on PlayStation.com & More Extra Scenes
You can catch up on the first half of Season 2 by watching complete episodes now available on PlayStation.com. And, don’t forget about all the Season 2 ‘Extra Scenes’ in ‘The Clips’ section on the official “The Tester” website and on the PlayStation YouTube Channel under “The Tester” playlist.
Catching up with Tripple Threat
PlayStation LifeStyle hosted the self-proclaimed female Kratos, Tripplethreat, on its weekly podcast. Hear about her love for cosplay and what’s she’s been doing since competing on Season 2.
Thanks again for watching. Enjoy Episode 6.