This week’s highlight was the chance to go along to the BAFTAs where two of my favourite PS3 games, Heavy Rain and God of War III, were given the recognition they thoroughly deserve.
Following on from a conversation I had with some of you via twitter, I’ve decided I’m going to make a concerted push for my first Platinum trophy and was thinking of documenting that mission with diaries here on the blog. The first step is deciding on the game and I’m currently thinking Yakuza 4. Any other suggestions?
Here’s your recap.
PlayStation.Blog.Europe Weekly Content Recap
- DC Universe Online Coming Soon To PSN! - The superhero MMO will soon be available for download.
- New Operation Flashpoint: Red River Trailer - We check out the latest trailer of the tactical FPS.
- This Week On The SingStore (16 March 2011) - Nina brings a new batch of tracks to warble to.
- inFAMOUS 2: Limited Release UGC Beta Details - Certain Plus members will be able to get a feel for the mission creation tools in inFamous 2.
- PlayStation Official Magazine UK Issue 56 - We get a sneaky glimpse at the cover of this month’s OPSM.
- MUBI Update: 15 March 2011 - David updates us with his classic film picks this month.
- Introducing StarDrone - We’re introduced to a new upcoming PSN game.
- God Of War III Director: “It’s An Honor” For Kratos To Appear In Mortal Kombat - Stig gives his stamp of approval on Kratos’ appearance in Mortal Kombat.
- PlayStation Plus Mid Month Treats For March - A few new special offers for Plus members.
- ‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 16th March 2011 - Ross’ regular digital update.
- Digital Comics Store Update (16th March 2011) - Pauline brings another bumper comics update.
- Jill Valentine And Shuma-Gorath Soar Into Marvel Vs Capcom 3 - Two new characters are available.
- Get Your Groove On In SOCOM: Special Forces - It turns out you’ll be doing more than shooting in SOCOM…
- PlayStation Home: Welcome To Aurora - A beautiful new archipelago arrives in Home.
- VIDZONE UPDATE: J-Los, Live Shows And Bands From The 8-0-s - The VidZone team brings all that is new in the world of music.
- Premier Manager Transfer Window Update Pack – Available Now - Keep your squads up to date with this DLC for the football management sim.
- Heavy Rain And God Of War III Celebrated By BAFTA - Two of PS3′s best win big at the annual awards ceremony.
- Gamocracy Dev Diary: Week Four - The Bearded Ladies provide another excellent update to their community game design project.
- Chime Super Deluxe – Make Music. Play - A new music game is coming to PSN.
- LittleBigPlanet 2 – Upcoming downloadable goodness, and new behind the scenes documentary - New costumes and an excellent documentary.
- David Cage Reflects on Heavy Rain’s BAFTA Success and Discusses Quantic Dream’s Next Project - I speak with the Heavy Rain writer and director on the back of Quantic Dream’s BAFTA success.
- Japan Tsunami Appeal On PSN- You can donate to the ongoing relief efforts in Japan via PlayStation Store.
- Weekend Essentials 70 - Spend your weekend at war in Homefront or on the tennis court in Top Spin 4. Read on to see what else is new on PlayStation this weekend…
- Demo Guide: PlayStation Move Heroes - Step into the action with the PlayStation Move Heroes demo, available to download from PlayStation Store for free.
- Game Talk – SOCOM: Special Forces - Travis Steiner, lead game designer at Zipper Interactive, chats to eu.playstation.com about the latest outing of SOCOM on PlayStation 3.
- The People vs: PlayStation Move Heroes - Put your questions to Nihilistic Software and find out how the biggest icons on PlayStation are joining forces for the first time.
- Top Tips: GT Academy 2011 - Stake your claim for pole position in GT Academy with these top tips from previous winners Lucas Ordóñez and Jordan Tresson.
- Demo Guide: Mortal Kombat - Beat your friends to the punch in the ferocious Mortal Kombat demo on PlayStation 3, available to download for free from PlayStation Store.
12 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 12:02 pm by GRB20
Yakuza 4 is a great, fun game, even more interesting than Yakuza 3 (was my favourite game of last year). Everyone should play it if they are into JRPGs
Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 1:35 pm by James Gallagher
I just finished the first part and am loving it. Got a few funny looks in the office from people walking past and seeing me sorting out my hostess’ make-up!
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Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 12:40 pm by Battery-Acid-
Another good week, thanks for the recap.. but was this really posted on the 18/3..?
I’m looking forward to those upcoming diaries.
I suggest trying a more challenging game – it’s far more satisfying when you get the Platinum.
I thoroughly enjoyed gaining 100% in Red Dead Redemption and I recommend it.
Although, my first was Drake’s Fortune which is a little less time consuming & perhaps more interesting to document on the Blog.. maybe an Uncharted game?
Good luck though, James!
Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 1:36 pm by James Gallagher
It was supposed to go live on Saturday but it didn’t, for some reason. I was trying to set it so that it didn’t knock the Japan appeal from the top spot and kind of messed it up.
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Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 12:45 pm by almighty-slayer
You should try and platinum Mirror’s Edge! Haha
Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 1:36 pm by James Gallagher
I already broke one controller playing that game.
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Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 12:45 pm by MrLopes
Yesterday Got my KZ3 platinum.. So if you are a shooter fan James G maybe that one is for you.. Others Uncharted 1 or 2.. Heavy Rain or God of war 3 since they are part of your favorite games..
How about a MK masterclass on the BLOG when it launches? (survival guide)
Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 1:38 pm by James Gallagher
Hmm, I’m not so good at shooters. My style of game is your slower action adventures with lots of exploration and puzzles. If the original Resident Evil or MGS games had Trophies, I’d be going for those.
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Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 12:50 pm by MrLopes
@ almighty-slayer
now that is just mean.. :p
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Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 1:07 pm by mikeck
Come on James, give yourself a REAL challenge…how about trying to Platinum Demon’s Souls
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Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 2:15 pm by Skookie30
if you want a dead easy plat you can’t go wrong with burnout-paradise.
don‘t belive what mikeface says DS is a bastard of a Game. :/
Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 5:27 pm by James Gallagher
A few people have recommended that but I don’t want to go for one of the easiest as I’ll probably get slammed on here!
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Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 3:12 pm by mikeck
I only suggested Demon’s Souls as I want it to break James’s resolve as he goes for his first platinum trophy…or is that too mean
I think Yakuza 4 is of course the perfect game to use in your mission James!
Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 3:22 pm by James Gallagher
My resolve is strong but I’m pretty honest with myself and I know I’m only good at certain genres… Yakuza 4 is a pretty good for for me, although a couple of the trophies worry me, such as eating everything on every menu in Kamurocho and possessing 10,000,000 Yen, although finding my first casino will no doubt make that easier, along with some cunning save tactics.
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Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 5:52 pm by zerolaff
If it’s the same as Yakuza 3, you won’t have to be *every* food item. There was a special magazine you could buy which unlocked extra menu items when you had it equipped. Grab those and you’ve got your trophy..
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Posted on 21 March, 2011 at 9:51 pm by Project2insanity
I’d like to say Killzone 2 but that ain’t gonna happen…
Arkham Asylum? Very satisfying platinum and a belter of a game to boot!
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Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 1:59 am by BigBoss587
(1st time commenting on the blog ! Yay !
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What 10 said. Arkham Asylum is a very easy platinum. If you don’t want to go for that, I would suggest inFAMOUS, Call Of Duty: Black Ops and the Uncharted’s.
Also, James could you tell us when to expect some info on the inFAMOUS 2 Beta sign-ups ? I was thinking of becoming a Plus member just for the opportunity to enter…
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Posted on 24 March, 2011 at 12:54 pm by MrLopes
Yo James G,
After taking a good look @ the US Blog, I have to say we need graphical updates.
The US Blog just looks awesome and next gen.. compared to us..
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