More than 20 blog posts + two flights + one huge party = a tiring week, and that doesn’t even include the late nights I’ve been having thanks to Gran Turismo 5. In case you haven’t heard, it’s out now. However, there have also been some other games release this week and you can read about all of them in Weekend Essentials, written by my good friends at eu.playstation.com. Here’s your recap.
PlayStation.Blog.Europe Weekly Content Recap
- What’s Under The Bonnet of the Gran Turismo 5 Signature Edition? - I slip on a pair of white gloves to open the Gran Turismo 5 Signature Edition and open a floodgate of stick from my colleagues.
- Envisager Visits SingStar HQ - One of the biggest SingStars in the community visits our offices to meet the SingStar Team.
- New LORD Of ARCANA Trailer - A New trailer for the upcoming PSP RPG.
- 20% Discount On Dead Nation For PlayStation Plus Members - The zombie apocalypse is a little cheaper for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
- FirstPlay Episode 34 - The latest reviews and features from the FirstPlay team.
- Jamiroquai Rocks Take 40 Party In OZ, Courtesy Of SingStar - Our Aussie team reports from an exciting event in sunny down-under. They’re also going to lose in The Ashes.
- The Best Films Of… 2011? - The MUBI team provides an insight into what’s big in the world of film.
- TV Superstars: Behind The Scenes Videos - Go behind the scenes of the upcoming PlayStation Move party title.
- Gran Turismo 5 Is Here! - You know what this is.
- ‘Kung-Fu LIVE’ Gets An Official Launch Date And Trailer! - The energetic PlayStation Eye enabled Kung Fu game gets a release date.
- Kazunori Yamauchi Greets GT5 Fans In Madrid - The father of Gran Turismo meets his biggest Spanish fans at the game’s launch.
- ‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 24th November 2010 - Ross brings you up to speed with what’s happening in the Store.
- Digital Comics Store Update (24th November 2010) - A new batch of comics to curl up in front of the fire with.
- minis Round-up: 24 November 2010 - There’s a new bunch of snackable games available from PlayStation Store.
- Dead Nation – Turning Up The Heat - It’s nearly here…
- PlayStation Home: Modular Stage Set, Lake House, Zombie Companions, & More! - Check out the latest PlayStation Home content update.
- We’re At The Gran Turismo 5 Launch Event In Madrid - I bring you pictures live from the lavish GT5 launch event in Madrid.
- New LittleBigPlanet 2 Featurette – The Controlinator! - A new trailer for the the game that you’re going to make brilliant.
- VIDZONE UPDATE: Gorillaz Invade VidZone, Prizes To Be Won! - VidZone’s Ben talks music.
- Double VGA Nominations, Double XP And A MNR European Tournament! - ModNation Racers celebrates two award nominations with a double XP weekend.
- MUBI Content Update; Win A Free 30 Day Subscription! - See which classic films are being added to MUBI this week.
- PlayStation Official Magazine UK Issue 52 - See the GT5 cover gracing OPSM this month.
- The Friday Debate – Welcome To The Third Place - Did you know that PS2 turned 10 this week? Check out these classic TV ads and vote for your favourite.
15 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 27 November, 2010 at 1:45 pm by Raider197
Disappointed there was no post telling us PS2 was ten years old on Wednesday. Also disappointed that GT5 is “good but not as good as everyone was hoping”, but still a good week.
Posted on 29 November, 2010 at 10:24 am by James Gallagher
We were all super busy with the GT5 launch in Madrid on Wednesday so I decided to devote the Friday debate to ‘PS2 turns 10′.
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Posted on 27 November, 2010 at 3:11 pm by Carl-G
WHY OH WHY is the ‘Gran Turismo 5′ saves ‘Copy Protected’ for?
I know i will be spending hours playing that game(I LOVE IT so far)but it won’t allow me to back up my saved game so if i lose my PS3 then i will lose all my hours of hard work :-/ (like i did with the KillZone 2 + Heavy Rain saves in the past) PLEASE CHANGE IT;)
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Posted on 27 November, 2010 at 3:43 pm by Sp4reNL
Any news from EA about the Dead Space 2 CE?
Posted on 29 November, 2010 at 10:21 am by James Gallagher
No nothing has come in to me yet.
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Posted on 27 November, 2010 at 9:31 pm by DAYDANNY666
why is the ps3 web browser so crap and why dose it allways crash the ps3 and it can`t be updated is it becauce NetFront browser by Access Co is made for moblie devies if it`s internal built in the ps3 could someone show me where it is so I can rip it out and set it on fire (CAN WE HAVE FIREFOX) and when is the ps3 getting new features not application new features like cross game chat and to capture pictures and video in any game plus says new features but where are they why dose PS move not support every game
OH AND PS PLUS IS GUNNA RUN OUT OF CRAP TO GIVE US THEY HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPEATING SOME OF THE CRAP WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN BORROWING US.
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Posted on 28 November, 2010 at 2:24 am by Ivan_Krazy
http://www.examiner.com/console-gaming-in-national/call-of-duty-black- ops-ps3-owners-asking-for-full-refund
One reason I got it for the xbox 360, plus online is way better on the xbox as well as the controls.
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Posted on 28 November, 2010 at 6:25 am by NRX1000
I’m not sure why some people are moaning about GT5 not being what “they” expected it to be. Yes, it spent far too long in development which allowed some people to get over excited, but the final game as a whole is very good. It’s Gran Turismo, anyone who has played the previous versions of the game knows what a Gran Turismo game is, and what it isn’t. The only thing I don’t like about the game is the NASCAR stuff, but I’m not going to complain about it, I’ll just avoid NASCAR races whenever possible and enjoy the rest of the game.
@DAYDANNY666
I agree the PS3 needs a new browser but a WebKit based browser would be better than Firefox. Not only does WebKit power the browsers on Apple’s iDevices, it also powers Google Chrome. Firefox is a good browser but it really wouldn’t be the best choice for the PS3.
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Posted on 28 November, 2010 at 9:52 am by j0nn0_b0y2x0
i think sony has done a good job i think they should have a day when everythings free
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Posted on 28 November, 2010 at 9:58 am by j0nn0_b0y2x0
I think sony is good at like playstation but i think home could be better with a big city or somthing and i want like a home free day to celabrate chirstmas we would be really gratfull and my club the HELGANS but if a sony staff replys back ill give u some great ideals to make u the best conol in the planett
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Posted on 28 November, 2010 at 10:37 am by Sp4reNL
@NRX1000
you do NOT want google chrome if you care the smallest bit about your privacy. Webkit based is fine by me but not if it was build by google. You should better use Chromium or Iron if you want that engine.
And I think any other up-to-date browser engine will do fine and it doesn’t matter if is Presto, webkit, Gecko or whatever.
But I really don’t see SCE* putting it in a firmware update, hence even when I (and others) say that I would rent PS+ services if they added features like a new browser that was kept up to date and on-line backup option for save-games then are still far from eager…
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Posted on 28 November, 2010 at 1:59 pm by NRX1000
@Sp4reNL
WebKit is also open-source, so Sony shouldn’t have to worry about any licensing costs.
I agree, I just pointed at Chrome as an example of its WebKit use, I wouldn’t suggest dropping a copy of Chrome into the PS3
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Posted on 28 November, 2010 at 8:01 pm by DAYDANNY666
are they even reading the PlayStation.Blog they have not reply to know one
Posted on 29 November, 2010 at 10:23 am by James Gallagher
I have weekends off and then check in the recap first thing on a Monday.
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Posted on 28 November, 2010 at 9:15 pm by Project2insanity
@DAYDANNY666: It’s the weekend, even Mr Gallagher can enjoy days off. Secondly, this is a recap, it generally doesn’t receive many replies if any at all. You shouldn’t get worked up if you don’t get a reply, the guys have more to do than just this blog.
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Posted on 29 November, 2010 at 12:11 pm by Raider197
Think we’ll ever see an Epic Mickey port James? Considering the game didn’t even chart in the top 40 on the multi-platform, or in the top 10 on the Wii charts, I hope it’s likely.
Posted on 29 November, 2010 at 1:17 pm by James Gallagher
I’ve not heard anything at all on this front.
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Posted on 30 November, 2010 at 8:52 am by MrLopes
Just putting it out there how about an HD metal gear solid collection.. That would be a dream come true..
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Posted on 30 November, 2010 at 11:19 am by MrLopes
Hi James,
Quick question.. Out of curiosity the move was able to sell 1.5 million units in Europe.. against a small amount of 400k in the US.
We are the most profitable region for Sony on this nice place I like to call planet Earth.
Some how I do not get the feeling.. that even though we are we don’t get the love we should..
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