I’m Joey Payne, you may remember me from such blog post’s as “Everybody’s Tennis – The Helghast are coming!” and “WipEout HD Fury Coming to Blu-ray“.

Now I’m here to tell you about Q Music Unlimited and what it can do for you.

Firstly, I’m pretty sure nearly everyone reading this article has a PlayStation Network ID, right (what self respecting gamer doesn’t)?

Well, if you already have one then you are one step closer to discovering all the fantastic features Q Music Unlimited has to offer.

So lets get started, you want music? You got it! Over Seven million tracks are live on the service right now from Major Labels including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music group and EMI; plus, and this is the cool bit, you can access these from a whole host of Internet enabled Sony devices (including PS3) as well as any PC connected to the net, anytime, anywhere.

Awesome, right?

You can create your own playlists from the tracks available too, so personalising your listening experience is easy.

Also, using Sensme, Music Unlimited can select tracks based on your mood. Didn’t get that promotion at work? Rock out to some Thrash Metal! Spending an evening with that someone special? Mellow out with some smooth R&B.

Like Latin or Jazz? There’s a channel for that! Genre channels contain the best of a genre, selected to give you a great listening experience

Charts are also a feature of Q Music Unlimited with top 100 Global artists, Top Dance Artists and country specific charts to name but a few.

You can even sync your existing music library with Q Music Unlimited, so you can have access to your own tracks wherever you go on your Sony network connected device.

And another thing, Q Music Unlimited does not have interruptions or advertisements that can spoil your listening experience.

If you activate your Music Unlimited account now, you will get a Free, (yes free!) 30 day trial of the Premium service, and be able to experience everything Music Unlimited has to offer.

Plus, we are offering you the chance to attend an exclusive secret gig in London, featuring some top artists, cool DJ’s and a hands-on chance with all the available interfaces, just head to the competition page to be in with a chance, good luck !

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Hello, remember me? It gives me great pleasure to return to the blog with some news from SEGA HQ.

As you are no doubt aware Yakuza 4, the next instalment in our beloved Yakuza franchise, is just around the corner (March 18th here in the UK) and to help you celebrate we’ve launched a competition to get your creative juices flowing.

The full details can be found on the SEGA blog but the main gist is that we want you to arm yourself with your medium of choice and submit something which shows just how much of a Yakuza fanboy, or fangirl, you are – or in other words, how far would you go to express that. How much ‘like a dragon’ are you?

You could express that in the form of a picture (crayon drawings would personally be most welcome!), a photo of you playing Yakuza somewhere unusual, a video, a piece of creative writing… you could even make a macaroni picture, the only limit is your imagination! Well, okay, you have to make sure it’s not contravening any rules, or laws (please don’t join the actual Yakuza and send proof of your membership)!

The full rules and competition guidelines are on the SEGA blog, but all you really need to know is; the competition is open now, and you have until 12.00pm on Thursday the 17th March to send your entry to LikeADragon@sega.co.uk.

Of course you’re now asking, what are the prizes? Well, let me tell you: we will select our favourite three entries, and each creator will receive the ultimate in Yakuza 4 versions – the limited edition Kuro Edition steelbook along with the Ichiban box (normally only available in Australia) which contains a variety of other goodies such as a Yakuza 4 bowl and chopsticks set. One of these lucky people will also be crowned the grand prize winner and take home a few extras on top of that (no, not tat from the back of our cupboards) with the main item being a very limited Yakuza licensed Japanese zip-up sweatshirt. A prize that every Yakuza fan would be proud to call their own, I would say.

Before I go, I want to remind you that you can get hold of the demo from PlayStation Store to not only prepare for the game’s full release, but to inspire you for your competition entry. We’re also pleased to say that you can now grab yourself PSN ID avatars of the four main characters from the game (Kazuma, Akiyama, Saejima and Tanimura) as well as one of the infamous hostesses, in the form of the lovely Rio.

I’ll be back on launch day to post the winning entries for you to gaze longingly at and, of course remind you all to go out and buy the game. If you’ve got any questions then we all know the drill by now; leave a comment and I’ll reply where I can.

See you in Kamurocho!

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For the more forgetful among you, we recently announced a competition in which you and a friend can win an expenses paid trip to California where your faces will be scanned in preparation for a triumphant appearance in Resistance 3.

All you have to do is head to http://eu.playstation.com/resistance3competition and submit a photo of yourself looking ready for the Chimera invasion and tell us why you deserve to be a survivor. You have to get your submissions in by 8 March 2011 and here are a few of the entries so far for inspiration.

Real men don’t need guns, just bullets and a case of Red Bull.

Good to see people putting their design degrees to good use.

The standard of hairdressing in the SRPA plummeted drastically as the war intensified.

Get your entries in at http://eu.playstation.com/resistance3competition and win this once in a lifetime chance to appear in one of the games that everyone will be talking about at this week’s Game Developer Conference (GDC).

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Enter an amazing money can’t buy competition and appear as a survivor in Resistance 3 for PS3!

Hey guys,

In a one of a kind, money can’t buy competition, PlayStation is giving you the chance to appear as a survivor in humanity’s epic battle against the Chimera in the hugely anticipated PlayStation 3 exclusive – Resistance 3!

Two lucky winners will not only become gaming legends, but will also receive an all expenses paid trip to San Diego, California along with a friend to have their faces scanned and inserted into the next chapter of the epic Resistance series.

The winners will also get the chance to meet the development team at Insomniac Games and get a hands on with the game before anyone else. Here are a few words from the guys to encourage you to get involved.

To be in with a chance of wining this awesome prize simply head over to http://eu.playstation.com/resistance3competition and upload a photo of yourself in the middle of a Resistance style battle (or looking like you have just survived one) – the more props you use, the better!

Once you have uploaded your photo, fill in the details required on the Resistance 3 competition page, then tell us why you deserve to be one of our Resistance 3 survivors and click Submit.

Ten selected finalists will have their entries showcased across Europe right here on the PlayStation Blog before two winners are hand-picked by Insomniac Games. But you’ll need to be quick – the competition closes on 8 March 2011

Terms and conditions apply – see http://eu.playstation.com/resistance3competition for more info.

Join the resistance with a new hero, Joseph Capelli, on his journey as he battles to survive a desolate and harrowing planet Earth left ravaged by the Chimera invasion when Resistance 3 arrives later this year. Visit eu.playstation.com/ to find out more or, if you haven’t already, check out our announcement trailer below:

Good luck!

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On February 10th ISA Ultimate Recruit training opens – a hands on, interactive bootcamp to help you prepare for the launch of Killzone 3 and really get to know your enemy.

Recruits will take instructions from a ferocious ISA Marine, Instructor McCain.

First up is theory – over the course of training you will hone your intelligence gathering skills in order to locate and track Helghast activity.

Initially you need to locate the enemy by collecting the hidden Helghast symbols. Then you need to complete four training simulations using the internet, your phone and, most importantly, your wits.

The top 500 recruits to make the grade will win a place on the Live Fire Range, where they will have the chance to fire a real Helghast weapon over the internet.

The cream of the crop will be in with the chance to go to E3 in Los Angeles.

Enrol now at ultimaterecruit.killzone.com now and enter your details to be notified when recruitment opens.

ISA Ultimate Recruit – will you make the grade?

Please note: recruits must be 18 or over. The Live Fire and E3 Prize is only open to UK residents.

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