PlayStation.Blog Recap

Everyone enjoying their weekend? Managing to squeeze in a bit of gaming? I do hope so. Heaven knows there’s enough great stuff to be getting on with. Borderlands 2, Tokyo Jungle, FIFA 13, New Little King’s Story, F1 2012… yep, the annual Autumn games rush is finally upon us.

I hope the Blog has done a good job of informing you what’s happening on planet PlayStation this week – and if you feel a little out of the loop, now’s a good time to play catch-up.

This week saw news on Joe Danger 2: The Movie, a multi-version digital release for Starhawk, Wonderbook: Book of Spells‘ impending release and a closer look at Ubisoft’s rather brilliant guitar tutor Rocksmith. On top of that, we’ve had interviews with the folks behind Puppeteer, Tokyo Jungle, Soul Sacrifice and PSone Classic Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee. See the list below for a full list of links.

As ever, please make sure to contribute to the Weekend Debate – there’s more great swag up for grabs this week. See you back here on Monday – we’ve got some great stuff planned for you next week, starting with a massive Resident Evil 6 interview.

Community Update: Gangnam, Gatherings And Gunplay – Help the community get GangNam Style by PSY added to DanceStar Party DLC. If successful, the moderation team have promised to perform it!
Sack It To Me: It’s Time To Launch! – LittleBigPlanet PS Vita has hit stores across the globe. Have you got your copy yet?
SingStore Update: Jessie J, Three Days Grace And More – Nina’s back again with your bi-weekly SingStore update and this week she has all the songs from the ‘Brit Girls’ song pack as singles for you!
Hands-On With Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation – Last week, Ubisoft gave members of the gaming media an opportunity to go hands-on with Assassin’s Creed III for PS3 and Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation. Liberation’s 31st October release is now only weeks away
Calling All Budding Game Developers… – It’s an incredibly exciting time to be an upcoming developer in the UK and with the imminent launch of PlayStation Mobile small development teams. Even bedroom coders can create great games for the platform
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist – Introducing The Fifth Freedom – Splinter Cell is a franchise that has always been grounded in realism, and the latest installment of the game features a story ripped straight from today’s headlines
PlayStation Home Update: Do The Locomotion – With the Home 1.7 update comes the ability to equip inventory items that affect the way that your avatar moves and more
Starhawk Storms PSN Tomorrow – Players around the world have been asking for a digital download version packed with every awesome update since the initial release – well.. here it is
Gran Turismo 5: Academy Edition And New DLC Out Today! – This week we saw the launch of a brand new set of DLC for Gran Turismo 5. Not only that, but also Gran Turismo 5: Academy Edition. Va va voom!
PS3 Essentials Coming To The PlayStation Store Today – PlayStation Store is home to an amazing selection of incredible games, and now you can get even more value for your money with PS3 Essentials. Check it out
Table Ice Hockey Skates Onto Vita Today – Take direct control of any one of five players out on the ice, putting together fast flowing moves and end-to-end game action on XDev Studio’s latest great arcade-style game – Table Ice Hockey
‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 26th September 2012 – Looks like this will be a busy week for gamers – We’ve got FIFA 13, Tokyo Jungle and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD, all arriving this week!
TOKYO JUNGLE: The Story Behind 2012-s Most Eccentric Action Game – The keenly-anticipated digital release of one of the most off-the-wall games you’ll play this year. Take a look at the story behind 2012’s – TOKYO JUNGLE
Joe Danger 2: The Movie Roars Onto PSN With Exclusive Content! – Hello Games are excited to announce that Joe Danger 2: The Movie is coming soon to PlayStation 3 with exclusive new content. Keep your eyes peeled on the blog in the near future for more info
The Studio Unveils New LittleBigPlanet Dynamic Theme – To get your arty taste buds tingling – Ian Wright has created just some of Sackboy’s many faces out of beads in his studio, but this week he has photographed them at different stages especially for you to see
Derrick the Deathfin Swims Exclusively Onto PSN Next Month – Another creative blog for you – Different Tuna have been working hard to bring you the world’s premier underwater papercraft action game. Check out their latest blog and ‘making of’ video right here
Killzone HD: How Guerrilla Restored An FPS Classic – When Killzone HD drops on 24th October, the original Killzone will be one week short of eight years old. For all you original fanboys (and girls), we hear from Guerrilla Technical Director Michiel van der Leeuw and Senior Programmer Frank Compagner, who were there when Killzone was first released
Puppeteer: Behind The Scenes With The Weird, Wild PS3 Adventure – Puppeteer’s Gamescom reveal last month was a real joy to behold – a bright, bold new PlayStation IP promising primary-coloured platforming fun with some deliciously dark trimmings. See how I got on with my first play of the game.
New Little King’s Story Marches Onto PS Vita Today – New Little King is back and better than ever and now available for PlayStation Vita. Featuring a brand new storyline and online functionality one can have a right royal gaming experience
The New PlayStation 3 Arrives In Stores Today – If you haven’t already, I’d suggest popping down to your local store to see what all the fuss is about. It’s lighter, it’s slimmer – it can only mean one thing… NEW PS3!
Access Episode 51: Far Cry 3! Assassin’s Creed III! The New PS3! – Latest episode of Access TV with goodies including ACIII and a feature on our brand new PS3
Rocksmith Powerslides Into Stores Today – Ever fancied becoming a REAL rockstar? Well, now you can! Learn how to play some of your favourite songs on guitar and/or bass with Rocksmith
Best Of Both Worlds: Stage Mashups In PlayStation All-Stars – Drawing upon nearly two decades of PS lore, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale assembles a dream roster of legendary fighters plucked from the annals of PS history. But the characters are only half the story:
Soul Sacrifice: Inafune On Creating The Ultimate PS Vita Action Game – Of all the titles on show at Sony’s booth, which boasted the longest line? Yes, PS Vita action title Soul Sacrifice, with show-goers having to wait well over an hour for a chance to try it out.
Behind The Classics – Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee – This week’s instalment in our on-going Behind The Classics series takes us to the weird and wonderful land of Oddworld.
PSP Comic Store Comes To A Close In October – From the 30th Ocotober 2012 you will no longer be able to download new content from the Digital Comics store.
Weekend Debate: What Makes A Perfect Kids’ Game? – Your thoughts? I’d especially like to hear from any parents out there! What kind of games do your kids respond to, and what games do they get bored of quickly?
Platinum Games Talks Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance – During this year’s Tokyo Game Show, we got hands-on time with the latest Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance playable demo and spoke with three members of Platinum Game.

Weekend Essentials 145 – Win a trip to Silverstone, take to the pitch in FIFA 13 and rock out with Rocksmith on PS3 this weekend.
Fun for all the family with PS3 Essentials – Find out more about the greatest gaming experiences at the best value with PS3 Essentials.
Explosive action hits PS3 Essentials – Discover the blockbuster hits you can enjoy in the value packed PS3 Essentials range.
Grab these essential games for your PSP – If you’re looking to stock up your PSP game collection with great titles at an even better price, look no further than PSP Essentials.
Game On – Missed the big news from Tokyo Game Show 2012? Catch up and give your week the perfect PlayStation start.