Hello everyone,

This week I fell over playing football and hit my head on a brick, which, it turns out, meant I had to spend aaages lying down and playing the LittleBigPlanet 2 beta. What’s that, boss? No, still not quite better…

That’s a true story, by the way, and absolutely the thing I’ll be blaming my regular typos on this week. The good news is that it also means episode 29 of FirstPlay, out on the Store this Wednesday, features an in-depth look at what the insanely talented LittleBigPlanet community have been making with the tools from the upcoming sequel.

We’ve also got one last look at the awesomely frantic sci-fi shooter Vanquish before it’s released this Friday, plus a review of the PS3-exclusive HD update of classic shooter Medal Of Honor: Frontline, which comes packaged with the new game’s Limited Edition, and a review of Robin Hood on Blu-ray.

And there’s more – reviews of Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light and Worms 2: Armageddon, plus a look at the latest downloadable comics, and a new feature in which two members of the team clash over a hot gaming topic. This week: with the new games nearly upon us, has Modern Warfare 2 or Battlefield: Bad Company 2 ruled online this year?

Finally we’ve got our screenshot galleries, which this week feature upcoming puzzler Swarm, mucky pile-up Blood Drive, the huge Final Fantasy XIV and the brazen Def Jam Rapstar, a game which we’ll have much more on very soon.

That’s all just 99p, or less if you buy an £8.99 subscribe for 12 weeks.

We always eager to hear your thoughts and feedback (even with this constant ringing in my ears) 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.

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Hello!

I hope you all had a great weekend playing SingStar and of course rocking out to SingStar Guitar which was released last week? For all you guitar fiends I am happy to announce that this is the first time we’re including downloadable add-ons for songs on the store. You can see the full list below. We’ll be adding more in future updates so keep a close eye on the blog and the tracklistings.

Which leads me to the bit of information a lot of you have been asking for in the past few weeks. Pricing for add-ons in the store has now been confirmed at GBP 0.40 and 0.50 Euros per add-on. You can also check your respective SingStores for prices not in GBP/Euros.

The songs that will definitely make it on the playlist at my next SingStar party next weekend are: ‘Ma Baker’ by Boney M, ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ by Wheatus and Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell’s ‘You’re All I Need To Get By’. I’ll also be getting the guitars out for, well, probably all of them to be honest.

Our song pack this week is by the five lovely ladies who go by the name of Girls Aloud and it includes five of their biggest hits to date.

Rock on!

Nina xx

In English

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I’m Phil, Product Manager for Invizimals: Shadow Zone on PSP. As you may know, Invizimals is a PSP title that uses cutting edge augmented reality technology (a fancy name for combining real and virtual environments which are interactive in real-time).

I really wanted to share with you what happens when you use a large trap to view your Invizimals, instead of the one usually used with the game. This video shows the OCELOTL moving from a regular trap in my hand to a large 2×2 metre trap.

I’ve also got some behind the scenes videos that I’ll post over the coming weeks in the run up to Invizimals Shadow Zone launching in November.

Let me know what you think.

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Another busy week here on the PlayStation.Blog as we step into the October and November release madness as publishers look to get their games on shelves in time for Christmas. Get ready for next week when Vanquish, EA Sports MMA and Fallout: New Vegas will all be landing. Here’s your recap.

PlayStation.Blog.Europe Weekly Content Recap

• DC Universe Online – Intro Cinematic ‘Behind The Scenes’ Trailer – Find out how the elaborate Blur trailer for DC Universe Online came to life.
• TRON Evolution For PS3: Multiplayer Report, 3D Details, PlayStation Move Update - We find out how PlayStation Move is going to be implemented in the upcoming TRON Evolution.
• Introducing No Heroes Allowed - Some underground puzzling on PSP to look forward to.
• Section 8 50% Off On PSN, Prejudice Coming To PS3 In 2011 - Now is the perfect time to check out Section 8 in time for the sequel.
• FirstPlay Episode 28 - The latest reviews and features from the FirstPlay team.
• PlayStation Video Store Update – 12 October 2010 - A batch of new films to rent or buy.
• Duke Nukem Forever Interview - I finally get my hands on a game that’s 12 years in the making.
• PlayStation Plus Update: 12 October 2010 - Fallout 3 DLC heads up the latest PlayStation Plus update.
• Medal Of Honor Is Almost Here - Quite a few of you will be playing this right now. How is it?
• LOVEFiLM On PS3 - LOVEFiLM subscribers in the UK will soon be able to stream films via their PS3.
• ‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update (13th October 2010) - Mike Kebby gets sentimental about Sonic 4.
• Digital Comics Store Update (13th October 2010) - A new stash of comics to read on PSP.
• Gran Turismo 5 Release Update - The release of Gran Turismo 5 is to be delayed.
• October 11 – Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood Weekly News #3 - Gabe reveals a new multiplayer character and a new environment for the beta.
• PlayStation Home: Early Halloween Treats, Street Fighter 4 Alternates, Plus More! - PlayStation Home gets a bit spookier.
• VidZone Update: Launching Music Videos Into Your Eyes… - Ben Creasey brings us the latest from VidZone.
• Sound Of The Dead: Audio Design In Dead Nation - Download the Dead Nation soundtrack and read about its conception.
• Your Fallout: New Vegas PS3 Questions Answered: Hardcore Mode, Morality, Combat And More - The Fallout: New Vegas team answers the most common questions about the game.
• Sneak Preview Of Samurai Profile Cards For Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes - The first in a series of cards highlighting the characters of Songoku Basara: Samurai Heroes.
• The Music Sounds Better With Buzz! - Buzz! The Ultimate Music Quiz is coming soon with PlayStation Move support.
• Costume Quest Arrives Next Week! - I interview Tim Schafer and Tasha Harris about their upcoming Playstation Network title.
• The Friday Debate - Do you have to be good at games to fully enjoy them?

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Next time you’re looking down iron sights while strafing through a doorway, reloading and checking the HUD for enemies, take a moment to consider just how many processes your brain is dealing with, and the clinically co-ordinated jig that your fingers and thumbs are performing on the controller.

Now spare a moment for the hapless non-gamer, spinning wildly and firing into the empty sky when thrown into the latest FPS. When you think about it, the seasoned stick-jockey has developed a complex skill set over the years and reactions quicker than a greasy leopard. The question is…

Are you good? I mean, are you really good? If you were that person who still gets the lofted pass and shoot buttons confused in FIFA, or the one who plays MAG and tries to shoot enemies with the medical kit, would you enjoy gaming as much?

Speak your brains in the comments and don’t forget that you can also contribute to this poll in PlayStation Home. Just head to the Polling Booth in Home Square and register your vote.

Do it.

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