PlayStation.Blog Recap

“First off, I know that many of you have been asking about the status of PAYDAY: The Heist on here and via twitter. This game is published by SOE and I have been emailing them daily to try and get this information for you. At the time of writing, I don’t have a confirmed release date for the game but I have made SOE aware of the need for clarification and as soon as they lock down their date, we’ll post the news here on PlayStation.Blog.

In other news, I’m torn in two this weekend between playing Arkham City and binge-reading Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84. Our Weekend Debate was about heroes and Murakami is undoubtedly mine. On the subject of books, I had a discussion with a friend the other night about how many films are based on novels and yet so few games. I’ve always thought that Blindness by José Saramago (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindness_(novel)) would make for an interesting take on the zombie game genre. What are your suggestions?

Here’s your recap:

• SingStore Update (19 October) Including Kelly, Tinchy And Dusty – New tracks included in the SingStore Update and launch of DanceStar Party.
• Legend Of Heroes: Trails In The Sky Coming To PSP On 4 November – Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, the first game in a trilogy of Legend of Heroes games, hits PSP!
• Need For Speed The Run Demo Coming Tomorrow – Have a Need for Speed? Check out The Run Demo!
• Gran Turismo 5 DLC Out Today – Check out the five DLC Packs out for GT5.
• SOCOM: Special Forces DLC Packs Incoming – SOCOM brings back “Demolition” mode along with new maps, weapons and character skins.
• PlayStation Vita Launches From 22 February 2012 – PlayStation Vita coming to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia from 22nd February, 2012.
• ‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 19th October 2011 – Some new games & downloadable content for you to enjoy!
• Worms Crazy Golf Launches On PSN Today – Your questions about Worms Crazy Golf answered.
• Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Launches Today! – Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken is fully cooked, boiled and ready to serve up exclusively on PSN!
• PlayStation Store Now Available on Sony Tablet S – PSone classics available at the launch of the PlayStation Store for the Sony Tablet S.
• PlayStation Home: Spooky Specials – Spooky PS Home update including Halloween costumes coming after short maitenance.
• X-Men First Class Blu-ray Launch – X-Men First Class is now available to own on Blu-ray & DVD. (Note: submarine not included!)
• Beat Hazard Ultra – Gameplay & Trophy Guide – Exclusive insider gameplay, tactics and trophy tips for Beat Hazard Ultra (Now on PSN).
• Pinballistik Available from PSN Now – Test your mettle in the non-stop action of battle pinball in Pinballistik.
• VidZone Update: Nero Live Exclusive + Prepare For Something Special! – Nero Live Exclusive and hot new videos!
• Battlefield 3 Open Beta Recap – How your play time will help to make Battlefield 3 even better!
• Access Episode 5 – Episode 5 of Access is now online and available right here for your viewing pleasure.
• DanceStar Party: The Making Of – The time has come to get your party started for real because DanceStar Party is out now!
• The Weekend Debate: What Is A Hero? – What actions and personal attributes do you consider heroic, and which people or game characters possess them?
• PixelJunk Sidescroller Coming To PSN October 26th – PixelJunk SideScroller is not far from your hands – gear up for some really good old school fun.
• Sweet, Sweet Starhawk BETA News! – Sweet Starhawk BETA News for all you Warhawk fans out there!
• inFAMOUS: Festival Of Blood Swoops Onto PSN Next Week – Be ready to download inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood on the PS Store on Wednesday, October 26th across PAL!

• Weekend Essentials – Plunge into the madness of Arkham City, head out on an intergalactic adventure and get your party started on PlayStation this weekend.
• Developer spotlight: Rocksteady Studios – With the stunning Batman: Arkham City swooping down on PlayStation 3, developer Rocksteady Studios reveals what lies beneath the cape…
• PS Vita release date announced – The countdown begins as Sony Computer Entertainment Europe confirms when you’ll be able to get your hands on the ultimate handheld entertainment system.
• Demo Guide: DanceStar Party – Get down with this free demo from PlayStation Store as we count down to the release of DanceStar Party on PS3.
• New GT5 content races onto PlayStation Store – The Real Driving Simulator goes from strength to strength with the release of five new content packs on PlayStation Store.