Hi Guys, here is another fantastic mid-month treat for October in addition to the content you are getting in November.

Later today, you will be able to download the latest DLC for Red Dead Redemption, ‘Undead Nightmare’, and Plus members can enjoy it with an exclusive 20% discount.

Here’s what they are saying about this great piece of DLC:

“In addition to this epic new single-player adventure, The Undead Nightmare Pack also features brand new gameplay mechanics, weapons, zombie animals, mythical creatures and even a brand new secret location.”

Also, from 3 November you will be able to try out the God of War I and II HD remakes as Full Game Trials and then buy the God of War Collection bundle afterwards, also with a 20% discount.

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Hello everyone,

The blood dripping down the walls and the sickly aroma of toffee apples can only mean that it’s Halloween. Or at least that it’s close enough to Halloween for us to make episode 30 of FirstPlay, up on the Store from this Wednesday, into a spooky special.

That means we’re previewing the hottest upcoming PS3 horrors including F.3.A.R. and Shadows Of The Damned, checking out the meanest video nasties on the PSN Store, and playing through three of your scariest LittleBigPlanet levels. And we’ve also got a special feature asking the FirstPlay and Official PlayStation Magazine teams to talk about their scariest ever gaming moments.

Not Halloween-themed but just as scary is our review of grappler sequel WWE Smackdown! Vs Raw 2011, and we’ve also got our verdict on Fallout New Vegas, an in-depth interview with FreeStyleGames about the making of their hip-hop hit DJ Hero.

And there’s more – our regular galleries, including the bloodiest screenshots we could find, and a reviews round-up – and it all comes for just 99p, or less if you buy an £8.99 subscription for 12 weeks.

Enjoy! And have a wicked Halloween. See you next week.

We’re always eager to hear your thoughts, feedback, and ideas for terrifying sweets out of elderly neighbours, and you can get in touch on Twitter at @firstplay_uk, FirstPlay@futurenet.com, or the official EU forums. And don’t forget you can sign up for the FirstPlay newsletter at http://www.firstplay.co.uk/register to have regular news and content updates delivered directly.

See the Future of PS3. First.

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Earlier this month, we unveiled our “Origins” trailer providing a few details about Kratos’ dark past and offering a glimpse of his journey to find his long lost Brother, Deimos. Find out what other secrets remain unseen as our marked warrior sets forth on his quest for redemption.

God of War: Ghost of Sparta will be available across mainland Europe from 3 November, in Australia and New Zealand from 4 November and in the UK and Ireland from 5 November for a RRP of €29.99 / £24.99.

Stay tuned for further updates on God of War: Ghost of Sparta.

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A high pile of games arrived at my desk today as the October release madness continues, including all of this week’s releases, the Borderlands Game of the Year Edition and, mysteriously, another copy of GTA IV. It has left me with a compelling dilemma for this evening: Vanquish or Fallout: New Vegas? What would you go for? Here’s your recap.

PlayStation.Blog.Europe Weekly Content Recap

• Squaring Up To A Giant Invizimal - See what happens when the Invizimals trap is replaced with a giant replica.
• This Week On The SingStore (20 October 2010) - A new set of tunes for your SingStar parties this weekend.
• FirstPlay Episode 29 - The latest reviews and features from the FirstPlay team.
• Introducing Urbanix - Check out this recent addition to the minis category on the PlayStation Store.
• Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood Weekly News #4 - The latest update as we all anticipate getting our hands on Ezio again.
• ‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 20th October 2010 (And A Goodbye) - Mike Kebby says farewell.
• The God Of War Collection Is Coming To PlayStation Store - Download two loads of Spartan fury very soon.
• Digital Comics Store Update (20th October 2010) - A bumper update from the Digital Comics team.
• PlayStation Home: Spooky Invasion! - It’s gets dark and spooky in Home Square this week.
• Introducing Worms: Battle Islands - Those plucky worms are set to make another appearance on PSP.
• Time Crisis: Razing Storm Release Date - Find out when you can get your hands on the PlayStation Move shooter.
• Talking Def Jam Rapstar With Jamie King - One of the founders of Rockstar talks about bringing Def Jam to PS3.
• The Friday Debate - Have you ever learnt anything from a game?
• More Top-Notch Voice Talent To Already Star-Studded Cast For DC Universe Online - Yet more well-known voices are contributing to DC Universe Online.

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So, as you may already know, Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy are already on board (voicing The Joker and Batman respectively). Plus, we can now confirm that four new actors have been added to an already top-flight cast of voice talent for DC Universe Online (DCUO). The new cast additions include Arleen Sorkin (Batman: The Animated Series), Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Corey Burton (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Dwight Schultz (The A-Team, Star Trek: The Next Generation).

“The addition of these actors to our existing cast reaffirms our commitment to gamers to deliver the most fun and authentic DC Universe experience possible,” said Sony Online Entertainment executive producer John Blakely. “They’re all experienced and talented performers and we’re excited for players to hear their work when they encounter them in the game.”

In addition to her career achievements as an actress, television host, writer and producer, Arleen Sorkin will again reprise her role as the Joker’s off-kilter girlfriend/henchman Harley Quinn, considered by many to be the most popular villainess on Batman: The Animated Series.

Wil Wheaton lends his skills to DCUO voicing Robin, the Boy Wonder. As author, blogger and champion of geek culture, his successful acting career began in 1986 with acclaimed roles in Stand By Me and Toy Soldiers. Recently he’s appeared on Criminal Minds, NUMB3RS and Batman: The Brave and the Bold as the voice of Ted Kord, the Silver Age Blue Beetle.

Joining the cast as the voice of Brainiac, Corey Burton began his voice-acting career over 35 years ago, studying the craft of radio drama with the legendary Daws Butler, the voice of Yogi Bear. As one of the last authentically old school “voice men” in America, the San Fernando Valley native has voiced sound alikes and original characters for hundreds of entertainment and educational productions.

With forty years of acting experience to his credit, Dwight Schultz voices The Flash in DCUO. Schultz is best known for his portrayals of ‘Howlin’ Mad Murdock’ from Stephen J. Canell’s The A-Team and ‘Reg Barclay’ from Star Trek: The Next Generation. His voice credits include many popular videogames, TV and film animation projects such as Vampire Hunter D, Princess Mononoke, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, and most recently, chef ‘Mung Daal’ from the hit cartoon series Chowder.

In DC Universe Online, players will be thrust headlong into an action-packed multiplayer online world based on the heroes, villains and landmarks of the DC Universe. In the game, players will step into the role of the next legendary superhero or villain and will be given the choice to save or rule the universe online. Along the way, players will fight alongside or against iconic DC characters as well as other players for the fate of the DC Universe.

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