Good morning all. I hope you’re having a relaxing weekend, and enjoyed 2013′s first full week of PlayStation Blogging. It started off sleepily enough, but we ended on a bang with a couple of pleasing PS Vita reveals – an EU release for dashing platformer Sumioni, and a first look at Velocity Ultra from high-achieving indie Futurlab.
On top of that, we also took the wraps off LittleBigPlanet 2: Extras Edition, launched the new God of War: Ascension beta and debuted a fresh Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time trailer. Not a bad week, I’d say.
There’s lots more good stuff in the pipeline for next week too. Look out for a guest post from Retro City Rampage creator Brian Provinciano, word on a handful of new PS Vita titles, and plenty more besides. Oh, and we’ll be welcoming irrepressible Derrick the Deathfin developer Gordon Midwood back onto the Blog too! See you back here tomorrow!
- Video Store update 7th January 2013 – Check out the three new releases to hit the Video Store this week.
- Whet your appetite for DmC Devil May Cry with new trailer – Take a look at a brand new CG action trailer for Capcom’s revamped series.
- Music Unlimited – your “Best of 2012″ revealed – Your favourite tunes of 2012 ahve been collated into a new MU playlist – find out what made the cut.
- PlayStation Mobile spotlight: Life of Pixel – An old fashioned platformer with modern twists and puzzle elements, now available in PlayStation Store.
- PlayStation Home update: Happy New Year! – This week in PS Home: Avalon: The Village of Hexalon, a Big Science Expansion in Home Tycoon, a new High Roller’s Lounge in the Casino, and more.
- PlayStation Home: Introducing Peakvox Ninja – A new, fast-paced, free-to-play action game out now in PlayStation Home, and the European debut for Japanese publisher O-Two.
- PlayStation Store January Sale starts today – The first wave of deals include savings on Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Spec Ops: The Line, Mafia 2 and Borderlands.
- New F1 Race Stars DLC hits the road today – Three new track packs are available now.
- Official PlayStation Community Awards 2012: Your nominations please! – Place your votes!
- PlayStation Mobile spotlight – Haunt the House: Terrortown – A spooky, bite-sized new adventure title for portable gamers.
- ‘Heads-up’ PlayStation Store update 9th January 2013 – Auditorium HD, God of War: Ascension multiplayer beta, and more debut this week in PlayStation Store.
- Brand new Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time trailer sneaks in – Sly and the gang are back on the 27th March – whet your appetites with a brand new gameplay video.
- PlayStation Store PAL charts: December 2012 – As always, December’s Store charts make for some interesting reading…
- God of War: Ascension PS Plus beta starts today – More details on what to expect from Kratos’ multiplayer try-out.
- Top T@g tips – how to make your mark in the PS Vita app – Now that you’ve got to grips with t@gging, we thought it was time to give you some tips on how to get ahead of your rivals!
- VidZone update: Hold on to your face, it’s the bass edition! – The new Maximum Bass Zone features Neosignal’s remix of Noisia’s Stigma – and that’s just one new addition this week in VidZone.
- MUBI update 11th January 2012 – In this week’s MUBI, Danny shares some special films to kick off 2013, including ‘We Can’t Go Home Again’ and ‘Don’t Expect Too Much’.
- Access episode 64: Ni No Kuni! BioShock Infinite! Anarchy Reigns! – BioShock creator Ken Levine and Japanese animation heroes Studio Ghibli star in the first Access episode of 2013.
- Sumioni: Demon Arts paints a picture on PS Vita next week – It’s official: Acquire’s action-packed PS Vita platformer is slated for release on 16th January.
- LittleBigPlanet 2: Extras Edition coming soon! – Grab LBP2 and a booster pack of goodies and bonus content from next month!
- FuturLab reveals Velocity Ultra for PS Vita – A native PS Vita version of the multiple award-winning PS minis game Velocity is on the way!
- Weekend Debate: New Year’s resolutions – What would you like to change about your gaming habits in 2013? Share your thoughts for a shot at a Borderlands 2 goodie bag.
- The Weekend Playlist – 12th January 2013 – Share your weekend entertainment picks in our new weekly feature.
- Weekend Essentials – God of War: Ascension, Anarchy Reigns and the January Sale… enjoy another fine PlayStation weekend.
- Demo Guide – God of War: Ascension – Learn how to fight as if you were taught by Kratos himself in the God of War: Ascension Multiplayer Beta, exclusive to PlayStation Plus.
- Game On – It’s your last chance to get a big chunk off PlayStation Plus membership, and BioShock’s Big Daddy is remodelled as a blockhead.
- The best of 2012 on PlayStation – Relive the best of 2012, PlayStation style.
- The top 10 best PS3 games of 2013 – the names you need to watch this year
- This is how you do Assassin’s Creed 4 – Chinese-set fan art sells the Orient hard
- The 10 best PS2 games of all time – the biggest sellers on PlayStation 2
- Dark Souls 2 – 6 ways to make it accessible without ruining it
- 8 reasons to own a PS Vita in 2013 – the best portable games this year
40 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 11:17 am by A_Nonny_Moose
Should be a good week for the Vita. Looking forward to EDF the most (hopefully there isn’t a horrible surprise in the pricing), but Sumioni is a nice surprise. I stopped asking about it months ago because the answer was always “no news”. Jet Set Radio for Plus too, should be good.
I do have a couple questions, as always.
1. Sly 4. Can you reveal anything about the price? Or will that be happening later? I’m sure you’re aware that the US blog announced the PS3 version would only cost $40.
2. Are there any plans for Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus to make it’s way, translated an uncensored, to the EU Store? It’s a bizarre novelty but I’d have no shame in buying it just to support the practice of localising any and every game possible.
Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 5:07 pm by Fred Dutton
Senran Kagura – that might be a longshot, but you never know. You’ll need to start petitioning Marvelous!
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 11:25 am by abdirizak007
Goodmorning Fred
Can’t we get the Sly demo please! The US got the demo like 1 Year ago so come on Fred my Frend? Please :’(
Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 5:05 pm by Fred Dutton
The Sly demo is on its way to the EU. I don’t have a date to announce today, but we’ll have more news on that (and pricing) here on the Blog soon.
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 11:58 am by chrisboers
Gordon! That should be the highlight of next week for sure!
Excellent week it has been, great to see the blog back in action after the holidays !
Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 5:07 pm by Fred Dutton
He has promised to be on good comedic form
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 12:14 pm by Lunastra78
How much will Demon’s Souls cost when its released on PSN this month?
I’m up for platinuming it a second time (only got the NTSC plat) and if the price is right I’ll get the downloadble version.
Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 5:11 pm by Fred Dutton
I *think* 19.99 – but I will double check on Monday.
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 12:20 pm by Lucreto
Sad that Ni No Kuni was delayed a week. I can’t wait for it. Even thought I am still going through Assassin’s Creed 3 and still have to play Sleeping Dogs and Dishonored.
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 1:07 pm by declan__watson
Hello Fred
Nice first week of blogging and school for me, I cannotnwait for the weeks and months to come esspecially excited for the Destination PlayStation event, which is rumoured to be the reveal of the next gen PlayStation console which makes alot of sence as ps3 has been going for 6 years now. Alot of spectacular games coming too, alot which I am very excited for.
Continuing from next gen console talk even of ps4 is announced I think ps3 will lightly last as long as ps2 did I mean I watched a vid on youtube typed in ps2 unboxing and people in 2011 unboxing ps2s so ps3 will still be valuable in another 6 years after ps4 is released.
Thanks for your time Fred
LongLivePlay. Sony
– make.believe
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 1:42 pm by fi8767
Unlikely to be a PS4 reveal anytime before E3… If then.
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 2:25 pm by novcze
Still no feedback from Sony/SCEE regarding SingStar icon you want to share with us Fred?
Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 5:11 pm by Fred Dutton
Alas not.
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 4:02 pm by jin_kazama56
any chance of us seeing more ps2 classics like champions of norrath?
Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 5:12 pm by Fred Dutton
Sure, always a chance. Jawad would know more about this though.
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 4:24 pm by THE_FORCE
@5 (Lucreto).
I’m also gutted that we have to wait till Feb. 1st for Ni No Kuni, though Namco have offered us a free ‘Draggle’ familiar to download on launch day as way of compensation.
Better late than never mind!
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 5:22 pm by supersmith2500
Fred, are you sure RCR is definitely confirmed for Wednesday? I heard it’s a great game and is there any news on DLC for All-Stars Royale and also R&C QForce for Vita soon?
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 6:39 pm by becky902
Can’t we get dog’s life on playstation store ?
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 6:41 pm by Ghillie_Tactics
Is there any possibilites to get Dog´s life on playstation store in the future? One of my favorite games when I played as a child
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 7:09 pm by Phantom_Blaze
Hi Fred,
Please can you add the Assassin’s Creed 3 Avatars to the PS Store, as America has had them since June last year.
Also, why is it taking so long for Wake Up Club, America had it this week, it’s an app made by you, so what’s the hold up?
Adam.
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 7:37 pm by bitbydeath
Hi Fred,
Can we get any confirmation on if SingStars downloaded tracks will be compatible with the PS4?
I’d feel a lot more confident buying them if that were the case.
Also it’s missing a lot of great artists like Matchbox 20, Blink-182, The Killers, Kanye West, Green Day, Linkin Park, Live etc. More rock less old stuff
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 8:13 pm by SilentShadowX2
ps4 lol
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 8:58 pm by Anilusion
Regarding the January sale, are you planning on putting Motorstorm RC on sale any time soon?
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 9:03 pm by ryannumber3gamer
Fred please tell us we will be getting the PS All-Stars costumes next week and will there be costume packs? The USA has had them since December. 2.Will the Sly demo be out this month. 3.Is there any news on the vita version of R&C Qforce.
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 9:13 pm by ryannumber3gamer
I meant to say Will we be getting getting the PS All-Stars costumes next week.
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 11:25 pm by THE_FORCE
Wow. Two different PSN members asking for an obscure PS2 title called ‘Dog’s Life’ to be put on the store within two minutes of each other.
What’s the odds on that?!
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Posted on 13 January, 2013 at 11:44 pm by R_a_z_i_e_l
Still no news about the supposed *New Year Vita Sale?* =/
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 12:34 am by AeonsDead
Following up on 21′s post, when that Vita New Year Sale happens, can we get Pinball Arcade DLC on offer to coincide with it being put on the Instant Game Collection?
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 8:51 am by Vannaa_Girl
Is good to have thre blog back and active again
am looking forward to Sly cooper, i never tried one before but this one seems a good place to start
ohhh
Senor Gordon,
i hope they have not given him his medication, it will be a good Monday
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 9:40 am by TINTINTB303
@ Vannaa_Girl
I’m confused! The blog never went away!?!?
As for Sly Cooper. I highly recommend picking up the HD trilogy. Still 2 months until Thieves in Time is released over here in the EU so I’m sure you could get through those 3 before then
If you are a trophy hunter then Sly 1 & 2 both have pretty easy Platinums too!
Sly 3 being a little trickier due to some additional time trials.
@ FORCE
Haha what gave it away matey?? The two Danish (I think it’s Danish) flags?
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 9:50 am by TINTINTB303
@Fred
Is Gordon the one from Tuna based games based company?
I can’t quite put my finger on it but there is something fishy about about that guy…
*sorry I couldn’t resist!!
Derrik the Deathfin is a great little game and EXCELLENT value for money (about £3 I think it was with the PS+ discount).
I REALLY REALLY hope he is planning a project for the Vita and if he is then Sony should get behind it 100% even help finance the project if money is an issue.
I know that isn’t your call Fred but I’m sure you can lean on a few people
*I think I maybe jumping the gun just a tad?!?
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 9:59 am by TINTINTB303
@ AeonsDead
The Vita is getting Pinball Arcade for one of its PS+ games this month.
It will be interesting to see if it is just the base game or a couple of DLC tables thrown in as well!?
If it is just the base game then I am hoping for the DLC to be quite heavily reduced in price and if it isn’t then I’ll just be taking the PS+ offering and leave any extra tables until they are put into a sale at some point in the future.
Maybe Chris Howe can shed some light on this.
@Chris Howe ^^^ can you shed any light on the above please
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 10:06 am by Vannaa_Girl
@ TINTINTB303
i just mean to see the blog so active after the long Christmas and new year
thank you for this advice, i shall have a look on psn when i finish work at the HD versions.
i am still currently addicted to Monster hunter freedom unite on my Vita and someone bought me Skyrim….urggh soo addictive
i will try to get through all 3 though, Señor
i just looked on utube and they look verry good
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 10:09 am by Vannaa_Girl
ohh
yes on you other commment, i thought Derrik the deathfin was alot of fun, it should get a Vita version.
If only Sony could help more, Vita is a great platform for Indie titles and they should push that as much as possible
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 11:24 am by monoliet
very relaxt after weekend
only good week whith hobby = good games ore good news !
so info on next tings
ragnorak odysee / soulsacrefice / teraria
dlc dragons dogma / skyrim
news if u are working to get next games = minecraft
stil talking whith capcom to get mhp3 hd to europe ore other mh game to ps3/ vita . i not need online = only sp + some trophies
next ting i wil have big smile = diablo 3 on ps3
restile of xmb + optional icones like app .
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 11:26 am by monoliet
forget 4 tings
facebook – utube-@gmail +psm in benelux please .
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 11:56 am by Falcon1991
Yes! Bring on Gordon Midwood!
Best blog replier in forever.
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 12:55 pm by flinniboy
are the toca racing games coming to the store please let me know thanks
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 3:33 pm by Player42791
@Monoliet
Minecraft’s developer signed an exclusivity deal with microsoft so there’s no chance of minecraft showing up on psn.
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 4:15 pm by monoliet
Player42791
ok tanks , i am very happy u give answord instead of sony
= whath i mean stat update ore give peopel info . + 100Player42791
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 4:36 pm by ridster3
Hello,
Please could you clarify if Jade Cocoon will ever be released on the PSN like it was in Japan five years ago?
I just gave Jade Cocoon to a friend and would love to have a permanent copy.
Jade Cocoon would also be a really good game for people looking to buy Ni No Kuni due to the art style which was done by Katsuya Kondo who is lead character design of Jade Cocoon and member of Studio Ghibli being the same.
Thank you very much.
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 5:15 pm by supersmith2500
Fred, when are you going to reply to the winners for the Recap?
Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 5:27 pm by Fred Dutton
Sorry – I’ve had a manic day. I’ll get to this first thing in the morning. Apologies!
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Posted on 14 January, 2013 at 11:40 pm by bousin24
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Posted on 15 January, 2013 at 2:59 pm by hayzink
Posting this here as I dont want to go off topic on other posts and dont want to be disrespectful to the devs/publishers that are posting.
I’m starting to get concerned that the vita is becoming a destination for ports of tablet/smartphone games at inflated prices, I bought the console because of the versatility it offered to developers and the great potential it offered for one of a kind games that were not able to be done on other platforms, now as we fast approach its western 1 year birthday I keep seeing ports and nothing revolutionary on the horizon other than tearaway. The vita needs more original titles that are made by first party developers if the machine is to be a success, yes it’s nice to have physical buttons on these tablet ports but not at twice the price.
Plus is great but even the 2 games this month are ports(great games dont get me wrong) Nintendo pushes original content on the 3ds that you cant play anywhere else and far more frequently than Sony has on vita, we need more original content take my money I’ll buy it.
Rant over
Signed
Disillusioned vita owner
Posted on 15 January, 2013 at 3:12 pm by Fred Dutton
Sorry to hear you’re feeling that way
All I can say is that there is some great stuff in the pipeline. Retro City Rampage, Orgarhythm, Earth Defense Force and Sumioni are all out tomorrow if you need a quick fix. The phenomenal Persona 4 Golden follows in a few weeks. We’ve got Tearaway, Killzone, Soul Sacrifice, Sly Cooper and Ratchet & Clank all on the radar. Dead or Alive, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Dokuro, Velocity Ultra and Ragnarok are inbound, and there’s cool stuff coming out of Japan such as Muramasa, Devil’s Crown, God Eater and Toukiden that will hopefully head west. And that’s all off the top of my head.
It’s only January – there’ll be plenty of announcements over the coming months. Hold tight!
Also, thanks for posting in the right place!
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Posted on 15 January, 2013 at 3:14 pm by Izorpo
Hayzink
have to agree, its also extremely disappointing that we have to wait around 6 months or longer for vita games coming out in the US
also the cost of memory cards for the vita or excessive especially as seemingly vita titles are moving to download only. The whole issue of downloading games wouldn’t be so problematic if they would somehow sort the download list demo, ps2, psn, ps3, psp, avatar, theme, vita. Having over 800 items in the download list to sort through is a chore at best and nightmare at the most extreme
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Posted on 15 January, 2013 at 5:28 pm by hayzink
@Fred
Thanks Fred I had forgotten about persona I’ll no doubt give that a go as I see handhelds as the perfect destinations for rpgs and no doubt e3 could hold some surprises.
Sorry about the moan, rough week
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