PlayStation.Blog.Europe Weekly Content Recap
It has been a week of ups and downs on the PlayStation Blog: we kicked off by saying hello to LittleBigPlanet 2 and finished by saying goodbye to a great colleague. In-between, MUBI was revealed, Chico ‘graced’ our pages and PlayStation Home was flooded with Indiana Jones lookalikes. Here’s the recap:
- LittleBigPlanet 2 Unveiled – Sackboy is leaping onto PlayStation 3 once again and I can’t wait to see what you geniuses come up with this time.
- KINGDOM HEARTS Birth By Sleep Coming This September – The popular SQUARE ENIX / Disney crossover gets a release date.
- This Week On The SingStore (19 May 2010) – My mother whoops as ABC and Depeche Mode come to the SingStore.
- The SOCOM Forces Revealed… - We see who will be joining Cullen Gray in the upcoming SOCOM game on PS3.
- The Mods Escape To Sydney, Australia – Those lucky mods take a tour of Sydney but fail to get a decent tan.
- PS3 + MUBI + YOU – We introduce a fantastic new movie service for PS3 that will surely be a big hit among cinephiles.
- FirstPlay Episode 7 – More news, reviews and previews from the FirstPlay team.
- Be Part Of History As Vidzone Launches Faithless Pay Per View Event On PlayStation3 – VidZone delivers yet another exclusive with the dance legends.
- ‘Heads-Up’ PlayStation Store Update (19th May 2010) – Mike Kebby brings you this week’s PlayStation Store updates then has his weekly appointment with your comments.
- Hustle Kings: Breaking News… - We hear more about the imminent snooker DLC and I get excited.
- Digital Comics Store Update (19th May 2010) – Pete Stott updates you on the latest additions to the Digital Comics Store.
- PlayStation Home: New Minis Event In The Observatory, Plus Star Wars And Indiana Jones! – You call him Dr. Jones.
- Want Tickets To The 2010 FIFA World Cup Final In South Africa? – Bag yourself tickets to the greatest football match on the planet.
- Cannes You Dig It? MUBI, MUBI, MUBI! – Barry soaks up the atmosphere in Cannes for the launch of MUBI on PS3.
- 2 VIDZONE EXCLUSIVES: Chico – “It’s England Time” and Don Fardon – “I’m Alive” – Two more exclusives from the ever generous VidZone team.
- AU Video Store Arrives – Celebrated By Exclusive OZ Community Event – Australia celebrates the launch of its own Video Store.
- Moving On – Jem says farewell. Judging from the kind comments, you guys will miss him as much as we will.
- LBP ‘Turbo! Pack’ Development Diary 11 and 12: ‘Plane Stupid’ – Another interesting glimpse at the nuts and bolts of developing LittleBigPlanet levels on PSP.
- ModNation Racers Social Event – A Massive thankyou to everyone who helped raise money for the IT4CH Charity in honor of the new racing title ModNation
13 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 22 May, 2010 at 12:10 pm by DANNY3194
Just isn’t the same with out Jem
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Posted on 22 May, 2010 at 1:02 pm by Ragnarok-NZ
Welcome to the EU Blog Mr. Gallagher
I trust that you will keep us as informed of new updates as well as your predecessor, Mr.Jem Alexander did.
I have a question for you [think of it as a welcoming gift
]
When the Minis program was launched back in 2009, there were a few games that were announced but seem to have drifted off into limbo.
In particular, Pac-Man championship edition was being touted as a major Mini release – whatever happened to that game?
Perhaps one of the tasks you can do as part of your initiation as content producer would be to inquire of said games existance.
It would be appreciated
Again, welcome to the blog.
Posted on 22 May, 2010 at 8:39 pm by James Gallagher
OK, I think I know the person to ask and it seems a good time to do so, given it’s the little yellow dot’s 30th anniversary.
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Posted on 22 May, 2010 at 2:08 pm by almighty-slayer
Lol. James has been here for ages, he just doesn’t post much anymore
Posted on 22 May, 2010 at 8:43 pm by James Gallagher
You’re very right. My actual job is to write for eu.playstation.com but I help out on the blog during the busy periods like E3 and gamescom. I’ll be picking up the E3 coverage for this year and I can promise some exciting stuff… I’m not just saying that, I’ve already written exciting stuff and I can’t wait for the gag to be removed!
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Posted on 22 May, 2010 at 5:24 pm by vonhammer
Any chance we’ll get KZ3 screens this week,or do you have to wait until that magazine is officially released?
Also seeing as it’s developed in a SCEE region,can we actually get interviews posted here,LBP2 is a british game but the US blog seemed to get loads more interviews and blod replys.I found a little strange EU blog seemed to miss out.
Posted on 22 May, 2010 at 8:49 pm by James Gallagher
I can promise that we’ll have exclusive interviews with top EU developers before and during E3. In four weeks time I reckon you’ll be on here saying: ‘Jeez, what a month’.
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Posted on 22 May, 2010 at 6:26 pm by Psyschock
I will question this as long as I get an answer. Will the LBP GOTY edition that came out in the US and UK EVER come out in the rest of Europe?
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Posted on 23 May, 2010 at 2:32 am by vonhammer
Cheers James.
I sort of confused the US Blogs FAQ for a interview,memory fail :\
Posted on 23 May, 2010 at 2:55 am by James Gallagher
It’s a fair point – they’re a European developer and we will totally try to get all the interviews, FAQs and all other bells and whistles here first.
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Posted on 23 May, 2010 at 2:37 am by almighty-slayer
Thanks James, enjoyed your interviews and things last year; looking forward to more from you next month
Posted on 23 May, 2010 at 3:00 am by James Gallagher
It’s going to be a blast, hopefully. And let’s face it: if our coverage is boring you have the majestic wonderment of a World Cup to embrace.
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Posted on 23 May, 2010 at 2:43 am by xZeekDaGeek
What about Metal Gear Solid 4 Trophies? Do them you lazy bums!
Posted on 23 May, 2010 at 2:57 am by James Gallagher
To be honest, I doubt Konami would do them now… But it’s MGS, so who knows, right?
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Posted on 23 May, 2010 at 5:52 am by Ragnarok-NZ
lol omg total fail on my part, I had assumed that you were a new member of the staff – I think I’ve actually commented on some of your interviews before; I think this is partially because most of us are still recovering from the shock of losing Jem
That said, I’m glad you’re looking into the Pac-man C.E. situation, seemed perfect for Namco to release the game on his 30th dontcha think?
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Posted on 23 May, 2010 at 11:47 am by Lucreto
Hi what day and time will Sonys conference be on and how long will it be. I need to know so I can book the day off or just take a half day.
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Posted on 23 May, 2010 at 5:23 pm by vonhammer
@Lucreto
June 15 11:30AM PT,I think that’s 7:30 GNT
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Posted on 23 May, 2010 at 8:22 pm by taurus82
So Mr Gallagher, would you happen to know if Amanita Design’s Machinarium will be gracing our humble PSN (or any PSN)?
Any word on a EU release of the Shatter soundtrack?
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Posted on 25 May, 2010 at 8:52 am by ninja_tom
Hi,
Would it be possible to announce all competitions that are on eu.playstation.com on the blog as its easy to miss one that looks interesting?
Thanks!
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