PlayStation.Blog.Europe Weekly Content Recap

We imagine you’re still reflecting on Square Enix’s big announcement yesterday (as we are!), but there was a lot of other great content this week, too. Check out the full list below, as usual. I’ll be away next week, but you’ll be in good hands and we’ve already got some really interesting content lined up throughout the week.

Have a good weekend — I’ll see you all on the 23rd!

• This Week On The SingStore (12 November 2009) — The latest new songs on the SingStar SingStore.
• New Rag Doll Kung Fu Characters Coming Soon — A pair of new Rag Doll Kung Fu characters are available now on the PlayStation Store.
• Vote For Your Most Wanted Uncharted 2 Multiplayer Playlist — Which Uncharted 2 playlist would you prefer?
• Interview: Dante’s Inferno’s Jonathan Knight — James Gallagher speaks to Jonathan Knight from Visceral Games about Dante’s Inferno.
• FINAL FANTASY XIII – A Special Announcement — A tease for Square Enix’s big announcement, which you can find below.
• Bubble Trubble, A New PSP mini From Creat Studios — The PSP minis series expands with Bubble Trubble from Creat.
• Comet Crash Free Update Available Now On PSN! — There’s a free Comet Crash update. Find out more details here.
• ‘Heads-Up’ PlayStation Store Update (12th November 2009) — This week’s PlayStation Store update.
• PlayStation Minis: The Story So Far — Missed out on any PSP minis so far? Have a look through the complete list and see if any catch your eye.
• Interview: Pandemic Studios’ Tom French on The Saboteur — An interview with Pandemic Studios’ Tom French about their upcoming title, The Saboteur.
• FINAL FANTASY XIII – The Time Has Come — Square Enix’s big announcement. Find out when you’ll be playing Final Fantasy XIII here.

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• Killzone 2 Soundtrack Released On iTunes — The Killzone 2 soundtrack arrives on iTunes.

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The PSB.Europe weekly reading list (week commencing the 2nd of November)

The closer we get to Christmas, the more games keep releasing. Which means we’re seeing a lot more reviews flying around the internets. You can find a good selection below, along with other interesting articles that have caught our eye, including a bunch of impressions posts from last week’s Eurogamer Expo.

As usual, tell us about your favourite links of the week in the comments below.

• PlayStation LifeStyle » PSLS Interview – David Cage From Quantic Dream
• The Magic Box – Final Fantasy XIII Preview (Page 1 of 1)
• Preview: Gravity Crash on PlayStation 3 – GameSpot
• Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier Review | Just Push Start
• VG247 » American McGee’s Alice gets 2011 release date, first teaser
• Rachet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time Review « GamingBolt.com
• Savvy shoppers buy MW2 for £25 News | Eurogamer
• Sony and PlayStation takes over UK retail | The Gaming Vault
• Little Big Planet Updated Hands-On – PSP Previews at GameSpot
• Dragon Age: Origins Review for PlayStation 3 – GameSpot
• LittleBigPlanet PSP: developer interview | Critical Gamer
• IGN: Dragon Age: Origins Review
• Review: Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier is one of the top games of the fall season
• Penny Arcade – Magic: The Gathering Tactics
• Jak and Daxter The Lost Frontier Review for the PSP from 1UP.com
• IGN: David Cage Talks Heavy Rain
• Auditorium flowing to XBLA, PSN and PSP next year | Joystiq
• Blue Toad Murder Files – we play Episode 1… | PS3 Attitude
• God of War III Hands On | PS3 | Eurogamer
• Heavy Rain Hands On | PS3 | Eurogamer
• David Cage at Eurogamer Expo 2009 News | PS3 | Eurogamer
• Blue Toad Murder Files Hands On | PS3 | Eurogamer
• SingStar Take That vs. Lips: Number One Hits Review | PS3 | Eurogamer
• Hands On: Blue Toad Murder Files – TheSixthAxis – PS3 and Xbox 360 News, Trophies And Opinion

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PlayStation.Blog.Europe Weekly Content Recap

Some great announcements this week. The Battlefield Bad Company 2 beta was unveiled as a PS3 exclusive, Half Minute Hero will be coming to Europe and another minis title joins the ever growing roster. Check out the full list of PlayStation.Blog content below.

• Golden Joysticks, And The Winners Are….. — Killzone 2 and LittleBigPlanet take away awards from this year’s Golden Joysticks.
• Blue Toad Murder Files Coming To A PS3 Near You This Year — Introducing Blue Toad Murder Files, from the creators of Buzz!
• Ratchet Week: James Interviews Insomniac’s TJ Fixman — Ratchet week kicks off with an interview between James Gallagher and Insomniac’s TJ Fixman.
• Half Minute Hero Coming To Europe In Early 2010 — Another quirky PSP title to add to your “Do Want!” list.
• Ratchet Week: Jem Interviews James Stevenson — Jem talks to Insomniac’s Community Relations Manager as part of Ratchet week.
• Unbound Saga – Going Digital (Plus Free Codes!) — The last in our weekly Unbound Saga feature.
• Take On The PSPgo: Team Trial In PlayStation Home Tomorrow! — News about this week’s Home update.
• This Is Football Management — This Is Football Management is a new minis title that does exactly what it says on the (virtual) tin.
• PlayTV Gets Even Better With 1.21 Update — This new PlayTV patch adds improved upscaling.
• ‘Heads-Up’ PlayStation Store Update (5th November 2009) — This week’s Playstation Store Update.
• VidZone Update: A Tale Of Prodigies, Slayers, Wolves And Their Mothers — The latest videos and playlists added to VidZone.
• Ratchet Week: Eurotrip Diary Part 1 — James Stevenson talks us through his recent trip around Europe, showing off Ratchet and Clank: A Crack In Time.
• Battlefield Bad Company 2 – PS3 Beta Begins 19th November 2009 — The Battlefield Bad Company 2 beta is just around the corner – and it’s exclusive to PS3.
• SingStar Take That Out Today! — The latest addition to the SingStar family arrived this week.
• Ratchet Week: Eurotrip Diary Part 2 — The second part of James Stevenson’s Eurotrip diary.
• Battlefield Beta – Creating The Trailer — An in-depth look at the Battlefield: Bad Company beta announcement trailer.

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The PSB.Europe weekly reading list (week commencing the 26th of October)

Check out what we’ve been reading from around the web this week. Did we miss something? Let me know in the comments below.

• Review: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (PSP) – TheSixthAxis
• Preview: Aliens vs. Predator Preview – ComputerAndVideoGames.com
• Trine Review for PlayStation 3 – GameSpot
• Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time Review for PlayStation 3 – GameSpot
• BioShock 2 – single-player trailer | EGTV
• Review: Locoroco Midnight Carnival (PSP) – TheSixthAxis
• Why there was nothing ‘natural’ about my EyePet’s death – Gamezine.co.uk
• Q-Games wants to make PixelJunk Monsters sequel
• PS3center.net – Story: Relentless working on two unannounced PS3 games for 2010
• News: GJ09: PlayStation GOTY – ComputerAndVideoGames.com
• News: GJ09: Family game of the year is… – ComputerAndVideoGames.com
• Cage defends Heavy Rain’s mature content News | PS3 | Eurogamer
• Battlefield: Bad Company 2 – Limited Edition
• Insomniac Games – Blog – How much does framerate matter?
• Destructoid – Ten Minute Taste: Uncharted 2
• GamesAid confirms their supported charities | PS3 Attitude
• Ratchet & Clank Future A Crack in Time Review for the PS3 from 1UP.com
• Critter Crunch Review for the PS3 from 1UP.com
• Destructoid – Review: Half-Minute Hero
• That VideoGame Blog » LittleBigPlanet PSP a “tremendous version” of the game, Media Molecule producer says
• Classy Gamer: Selvaria is back in Valkyria Chronicles 2! Box Art and new media.
• Vote: May the best pumpkin win | Joystiq

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PlayStation.Blog.Europe Weekly Content Recap

Lots of first party news this week, as we end on a high with some Uncharted 2 and God of War III news. The first Brutal Legend DLC was also announced to be free for two weeks — only on PS3. There’s a lot more to check out in the list below.

• This Week On The SingStore (29th October 2009) — The latest songs added to the SingStar SingStore.
• Motorstorm Arctic Edge – Beat The Developers — Did you play against the MotorStorm Arctic Edge devs at Big Big Games?
• Brütal Legend’s Tears Of The Hextadon DLC Launches For Free On PSN! — There’s some Brutal Legend DLC on its way, and it’ll be free for two weeks on PS3!
• VidZone Exclusive # 11: Jamie Cullum – Don’t Stop the Music — The postal strike hasn’t stopped VidZone getting its usual delivery of exclusives.
• LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Out This Week — Loco Roco Midnight Carnival is now available!
• Unbound Saga – Creating A Playable Comic Book — The second post in our weekly Unbound Saga series.
• Halloween Comes To PlayStation Home — Another big Home update this week, just in time for Halloween.
• Bienvenue Au PlayStation Blog En Français — Welcome the latest member of the PlayStation Blog family!
• WipEout HD Patch 2.10 Incoming — WipEout HD continues to get developer support with a new patch.
• A New Epidemic Starts On October 29 With Zombie Tycoon.. — The latest addition the the PSP minis series, Zombie Tycoon.
• Ratchet and Clank: A Crack In Time Release Date, Demo Info And More — Ratchet and Clank: A Crack In Time is out next week. Check out this post for more info.
• ‘Heads-Up’ PlayStation Store Update (29th October 2009) — This week’s PlayStation Store update.
• Trine Demo Now Available — Not sold on Trine yet? Try out the demo and have your mind immediately changed.
• Topatoi: The Great Tree Story – Price Is Now Reduced — Boolat announces a prices drop for Topatoi.
• God Of War III PSN Demo Voucher Code – Check Your Inbox This Weekend! — We’re sending out a load of God of War III demo vouchers this weekend. Did you get one?
• Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Celebrates Halloween With A Title Update And A Double Cash Weekend — The first Uncharted 2 Double Cash weekend begins today, plus the game gets patched.

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