This is our third visit to the PlayStation.Blog to give you some news and hang around afterwards to chat about it. Other than announcing the game this is probably the most exciting thing we’ve said – on Thursday 25th February Episode 3 of Blue Toad Murder Files will be available on the store free for one month. You (and many of our colleagues) might think this is crazy but we’re really proud of this episode and want as many people to play it as possible. You’ll need Episode 1 already installed to play Episode 3.

I know we had a few comments from Australian gamers about the lack of Blue Toad on their store – we’re sorry for the delay but we’re pleased that you will be able to play Episode 1 to 3 from 25th February too. And don’t worry you’ll still be able to take advantage of the third episode free as long as you purchase one first!

We’re around to answer your questions now so let us know whether you think this is genius or barking.

Thanks,

Jade

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Some of you may have noticed some strange happenings in the Presentation Podium over the last few weeks. Well, as of tomorrow, we can confirm that the blast door, (below) behind the jumbo screen will be opening for the very first time unveiling a brand new space – The Backstage Pass.

What will you find in The Backstage Pass? Well, your first task will be working out how to get through the next security door, which will only open once certain criteria have been fulfilled…

If you do manage to get through, you will be able to take part in the HEAVY RAIN: Evidence Analysis mini-game. We don’t want to give away too many clues, however check out the screenshots below to whet your appetite:

And that’s not all, those of you that do manage to successfully complete the (cerebrally challenging) Evidence Analysis, will receive a rather special reward! This prize is definitely one you HEAVY RAIN fans won’t want to be without…

If you fancy updating your T-shirt wardrobe, make sure to visit Alter Ego this week. For both males and females, you’ll find a bundle pack of 20 new shirts. These shirts feature animated scrolling slogans. Priced at €4.99, this bundle is fantastic value!

Episode 2 of our new Home TV feature arrives this week. Available to view in the Theatre, Home TV aims to highlight all the good things in PlayStation Home – in particular, the fun things you, the community, get up to. If you’re involved with running an event in Home, or participating in an event, and think Home TV should come along to report on it then make sure to let us know at HomeTV@scee.net. Perry, Home TV’s eccentric presenter, gives us a quick rundown of this month’s episode:

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Hi everyone – it’s time for the first ‘Four Days’ challenge to begin… If you’ve already registered, then you’re ready to embark on a unique series of three four-day challenges that will draw you into the universe of Heavy Rain. If you haven’t registered yet, then head over to www.HeavyRainPS3.com to sign-up (you’ll also get an exclusive PlayStation Home t-shirt when you do).

This week, you’ll find yourself looking into a dark and mysterious mind – follow, and see just how far their influence has already spread. The rain is already falling – start looking there for answers…

Four Days: The Heavy Rain Online Experience is a live online mystery which plays out in real time across three weeks. Between Tuesday and Friday every week there will be daily tasks for you to complete (leaving you the weekend to catch up if you fall behind). Each task will lead you onto the next part of the journey. At key stages you will be prompted, whilst on other occasions you will need to deduce the right thing to do. You will receive an instructional email at the beginning of each of the three weekly events, and you can always turn to the Facebook Fan Page Community for help and discussion.

Along the way, you may well discover some cool exclusive content – but just as importantly, it’ll be a fun experience, and you won’t find any spoilers that will ruin your experience of playing Heavy Rain itself!

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Hi and welcome to the second SingStore update of the year!

This week, why not add some black eyeliner and hairspray to the mix and rock out to ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ by The Cure or just paint a white stripe across your face instead and feel like ‘Prince Charming’ (just like Adam & The Ants)?

Also available for download, some more songs by Snow Patrol including the gorgeous ‘Set The Fire To The Third Bar’ with Martha Wainwright (duet anyone???), ‘Romeo’ by Basement Jaxx plus things from Avril Lavigne, No Doubt, The Script, Rainbow and Mr. Hudson feat. Kanye West.

There’s quite a few songs for all you Portuguese singers including Humanos with ‘Muda De Vida’ plus German and Italian tracks from the likes of Echt and Tiziano Ferro.

Nina x

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Hello everyone,

Please see below what’s new this week at the video store. Sorry it’s a bit light but we’ll have much more content coming next week so be sure to look out for that.

New To Rent:

• Funny People
• Band Slam

New To Buy

• 500 Days Of Summer
• Hardwired
• Sorority Row
• Whiteout
• Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
• Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball

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