This time next week, chances are, between us all we might have driven all of the 1000+ cars in Gran Turismo 5. I’d have to be unaware of the Internet to not realise how much you’re looking forward to the latest Real Driving Simulator and, on behalf of everyone at SCEE, I hope you enjoy it. I’ll be doing my best to send your excitement levels into overdrive with some GT5 posts next week, including live coverage from the launch event in Madrid on Wednesday evening. Having seen the itinerary, I’ll just say that it’s not to be missed. I’ll even go as far as to say it’s unmissable. Here’s your recap:
PlayStation.Blog.Europe Weekly Content Recap
- This Week On The SingStore (17 November 2010) - A new batch of songs in the SingStore.
- The Zombie Apocalypse Is 1 December - Dead Nation will be available from PlayStation Store on 1 December.
- Split/Second PSP Is Out This Week With New Features; See The Launch Trailer - Check out the portable version of Split/Second.
- BTMF Christmas Advent Calendar Theme - The team behind Blue Toad Murder Files produces a special, festive Dynamic Theme.
- Eat Them! Developer Diary: Part Two - The second part in this diary offering insight into the development of Eat Them!
- FirstPlay Episode 33 - The latest reviews and features from the FirstPlay team.
- ‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 17th November 2010 - Ross keeps his weekly appointment with you.
- Amazing Mid November Treats For Plus Members - Find out what mid-month bonuses PlayStation Plus members can enjoy.
- Digital Comics Store Update (17th November 2010) - World of Warcraft on the PlayStation.Blog? Surely not!
- PlayStation Home: SingStar Rooms Update, Shopping Centre Update, Plus More! - A new batch of updates arrive in Playstation Home.
- SingStar.com Launches A Brand New Website! - A new place to browse the SingStore and see what the My SingStar Online community is doing.
- LittleBigPlanet 2 Round-Up – Grabinator Featurette, Collector’s Edition, Home Space Update - Alex updates us on what’s happening in LBP.
- PlayStation Network Scheduled Maintenance - PlayStation Network underwent routine maintenance.
- Who’s That Flying?! Is Out Now! - The latest minis title from the creators of Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess is available now.
- Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Hits PS3 Today - Are you a racer or a cop?
- Watch The New Deus Ex: Human Revolution Gameplay Video - We see this exciting action game in full flow.
- LittleBigPlanet 2 Demo, Beta Trial Expansion And Sackboy’s Prehistoric Moves - More exciting times ahead for LittleBigPlanet fans.
- Under Siege – Watch The Intro Created By Axis Animation - An incredible intro video from the creators of the Killzone 2 opening movie.
- Make Watching TV A Social Experience: PlayTV ‘Live Chat Upgrade’ Now Available From The PlayStation Store - PlayTV gets an update for you socialites.
- Come And Party With SingStar in PlayStation Home! - There’s lots happening in the SingStar Rooms in PlayStation Home.
- Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood Is Out Now! - Are you playing it?
- The Friday Debate – Assaulting The Senses? - Are games too violent?












27 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 20 November, 2010 at 12:10 pm by Carnivius_Prime
pft to gt5. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’s the best racer of the year and I never thought I’d say that about a Need for Speed game. Is just so much fun!
Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 9:29 am by James Gallagher
I like NFS too.
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Posted on 20 November, 2010 at 12:34 pm by wbrinkman
How come them Frenchies get to buy the game already?
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Posted on 20 November, 2010 at 12:59 pm by ShoaibO
Finally GT5
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Posted on 20 November, 2010 at 2:19 pm by dgnfly
OMG i just read about the game Hyperdimension Neptunia on the U.S blog [DELETED] they are alrdy getting NIS avatars and we still only have the [DELETED] family avatars instead off gaming avatars
i think maybe whole off europe has 2 get a second american account and just stop buying in europe considering nothing ever comes out here.
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Posted on 20 November, 2010 at 2:40 pm by Lucreto
No plans on getting GT5. I have to cut back due to all the games next year. I might get Majin this year if the reviews are good.
LBP 2,Mass Effect 2 and Dead Space 2 are all in January.
Speaking of Dead Space 2 did EA get back to you on the collectors edition James?
Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 9:30 am by James Gallagher
No, nothing as of yet. I have to contact them about something else today though, so I’ll remind my contact there.
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Posted on 20 November, 2010 at 3:53 pm by HazelAM
so, beta invites are going out for dcu online, but still not a single word on whether europe will be in the beta, whether we will get any kind of preorder bonuses or if we’ll be getting the collectors edition.
kinda puts me off the game, i’m not keen on giving money to companies that don’t consider me worthy of even being acknowledged.
Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 9:33 am by James Gallagher
I just asked the product manager and Europe will definitely be in the beta, although there isn’t a nailed down date just yet. I also asked him to start thinking about a blog post around any pre-order bonuses.
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Posted on 20 November, 2010 at 4:33 pm by Pesico
I’m so exited for GT5, that I’m playing the PSP version. I might even try to find my PS2 to finally get 100% in GT4. I’m only one race away.
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Posted on 20 November, 2010 at 10:21 pm by Sp4reNL
After the billionth delay of GT5 I decided to delay GT5 on my to-play list too. So it will take some time before I have driven all those cars.
Right now? I’m way to busing getting gold (or at least, trying to) in all NFS:HP career races, and driving all -those- cars. Amazing game
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Posted on 21 November, 2010 at 1:46 pm by imajinetion
The US blog has shown of their Ad campaign for GT5, where is SCEE?
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Posted on 21 November, 2010 at 10:47 pm by bjgdave
is any one elses i player stopped letting you watch programs any ideas for sorting it?
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Posted on 21 November, 2010 at 11:14 pm by dgnfly
i was wondering if anybody could help me, my Ps3 just died YLOD sadly but now i can’t get my saves is there any way off transfering them 2 a new ps3.
or does it mean i have 2 go youtube style on it?
considering i read that sony erases all the data on the hard drive when they fix it makes it kinda pointless 2 send it in for repairs.
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Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 7:48 am by MrLopes
@dgnfly
Damn that is.. I will bleep it my self.. BLEEEPP!! Go youtube style on it cause there is no other way I can tell had the same problem.
Another week another blog recap.. another recap but nothings changed. Still no word on the video store, ps-one game release schedule, comic store including a ps3 reader, Playstation rewards program, Extended warranty plan and much more.
That gives us 5 weeks till the end of 2010… Give us the content and services that are promised SCEE..
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Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 8:31 am by MrLopes
Oh I almost forget different approach this time..
Another blog post same questions.. Hoping for a answer this time.
We all should be an interesting possible user base.. When will it be launched already.. It is taking like forever.. With no word.
You know what SCEE not communicating is equal to no understanding. Like I said before sharing is caring so share the info with us.
When:
Video store
Comic store
descend PSONE classics
Netflix/lovefilm type of services
Cloud saves
Xchat
And so many more that the fanbase/userbase is crying out for.
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Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 9:59 am by dgnfly
@MrLopes
i would for them 2 start that cloud storage system i could have used it right now with my ps3 dead.
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Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 10:13 am by dgnfly
@MrLopes
considering you did they same did it work going youtube style and i diden’t mean thrash the ps3 i meant getting it up and running again i’m alrdy planning on getting a ps3 slim now. just don’t see any usefull ps3 bundle they are all lame here
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Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 10:23 am by MrLopes
@dgnfly
I just made sure I got my game out I did not want to go through a big process of getting it fixed. I had a spare PS3 anyway. Maybe you can take it to some one that can fix it http://www.marktplaats.nl could come in handy.
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Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 11:14 am by dgnfly
@MrLopes
i got the disc out before it died on me. i think doing it myself should be pretty easy it’s like working on a pc the problem just is that the Cell is way down below in the ps3 should be a fun and interesting challenge i am just trying 2 get the save data i was playing Sengoku basara and Fist of the north star and i was so afar with character lvling up that i don’t wanna go through that and all those unfinished platinums that i was saving 2 finish some day.
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Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 11:21 am by MrLopes
@dgnfly I know how you feel I did not wanted to go through a lot of them either.. I just did not do it or had something like what te heck let’s play it again. I will wish you luck mate..
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Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 11:23 am by dgnfly
@MrLopes
i hope luck is on my side THX for your support.
P:S will be back online in a day or 2 untill i can decide what bundle 2 buy
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Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 11:54 am by MrLopes
@dgnfly
See you online then.
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Posted on 22 November, 2010 at 2:42 pm by MRAJPALMER
Are Sony going to do anything about the bugs reported on the playtv post?
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Posted on 23 November, 2010 at 7:48 am by MrLopes
Ignored completely well let’s hope this is not gonna be a trend..
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Posted on 23 November, 2010 at 11:53 am by MrLopes
Even in the dutch forums/my own country no reaction.. well I will need to seriously reconsider if Sony computer entertainment is worth my money..
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Posted on 23 November, 2010 at 12:56 pm by MrLopes
Really fed up by this.. I made a forum post in the English forums this time.. I will share it on the blog as well.
Given the fact that on the official EU blog I am being ignored and avoided I will try to get my message through here.
Just like a lot of other users I have been one of the early purchasers on release day, however as of now I am not feeling like I am getting the complete playstation experience. There are several great and very anticipated services whichseveral countries including mine are still waiting for.
If you ask what is taking so long all you get is: We honostly don’t know (well somebody knows right)
It is about time that someone from SCEE finaly stands up and tells the customers what is going on. Things just can’t keep going on like this I paid the same or maybe more for a compleet playstation experience.
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Posted on 23 November, 2010 at 12:56 pm by MrLopes
So Perhaps someone the forum can clear this up once and for all why the following services take such a long time to reach a lot of Europe. I think that we the people who don’t have these services are at least entitled to an answer. All we see are great new service launched all over.. In the UK in the US etc. I have the feeling right now that we are not being treated fairly and on top of that we have been turned the cold shoulder by SCEE. However, we pay the same or perhaps even more.
I have my concerns about the following services:
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Posted on 23 November, 2010 at 12:57 pm by MrLopes
* the PSN video store
* the PSN comic store preferably including a ps3 reader
* Decent and sound psone games list (resident evil, silent hill etc) there may be legal issues surrounding this but you can not keep selling us this if you really want it it can be done. I and with me several fans which complain on the EU blog want to be treated as eqauls.
* Our playstation+ content faulters compared to what is provided in the USA.
* There is a extended warranty plan in the USA.
* Playstation rewards program which we don’t have nor ever will get probably.
Thus there still is a lot to be done. I hope now for once I am not ignored because the boys on the BLOG. keep doging and avoiding me.
Hoping on a quick answer.
A disappointed customer
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Posted on 24 November, 2010 at 2:16 pm by MrLopes
pfffffffffffffffffffff
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