This week on PlayStation®Store ASIA

Grab a special Fighting title Street Fighter 3 Third Strike: Online Edition bundle at the full game price of MYR 58 from 23 to 29 August which gives you the full game plus 10 avatars for free! If you are a PS Plus member, you’re in for a premier download and try-out of Resistance™ 3 Beta from 25 August, while non-members can only do so from 30 August!

Release date	Game	Platform	Catagory	Price
08/24	Street Fighter 3 Third Strike: Online Edition	PS3™	Game	MYR58
08/24	Under Siege™	PS3™	Game	MYR59
08/25	MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES COMPLETE EDITION	PS3™	Game	MYR38
08/25	Resistance™ 3 Multiplayer Beta (PlayStation®Plus member)	PS3™	Beta	Free

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SETS NEW PRICE FOR PLAYSTATION®3 FOR ASIA

 PlayStation®3 Available at an Attractive New Price of MYR1,029

Starting August 22 for Malaysia

 

Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited (SCEH) today announced that the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system with 160GB hard disk drive (HDD), currently available at a suggested retail price (SRP) of MYR1,199, will be available at a very attractive new SRP of MYR1,029 for Malaysia. SCEH will also reduce the price of the PS3™ system with 320GB HDD, currently available at a SRP of MYR1,249, to SRP of MYR1,079. The new pricing will be effective starting August 22, 2011 for Malaysia.

 

Since its release in 2006, PS3 has gained tremendous support from fans around the world and its cumulative worldwide sales reached a milestone of 50 million units as of March 29, 2011. Equipped with future proof cutting–edge technologies including the sophisticated processors, Cell Broadband Engine™ and RSX®, as well as the Blu-ray disc™ (BD) player and HDMI terminal, PS3 has continuously enhanced its value to consumers through system software updates to support new features and services including stereoscopic 3D content playback and support for the PlayStation®Move motion controller. With the breadth and depth of services and content available for the PS3 system, including its impressive BD software line-up and the expansive portfolio of more than 60,000 games and video content^*1 available on PlayStation®Network, the new price will make the platform more accessible than ever and will appeal to a wider audience looking to buy the best entertainment system for their home. 

 

With strong support from software developers and publishers, as of June 30, 2011, the worldwide cumulative number of BD software titles for the PS3 system exceeds 2,495 titles and downloadable PS3 games available on PlayStation®Store exceeds 3,100 titles^*2. Of these titles, more than 120 titles^*3 are stereoscopic 3D supported and 200 titles^*3 are PlayStation®Move dedicated or supported. In addition to this extensive software title line-up, exciting and attractive new titles are expected to be released from software developers and publishers as well as from SCE Worldwide Studios, including NBA 2K12 from 2K Sports, FIFA 12 from Electronic Arts, Driver® San Francisco from Ubisoft®, Resistance® 3, ICO, Shadow of the Colossus and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception™ from SCE and more.

 

Through these price reductions, the upcoming line-up of blockbuster software titles for the PS3 system and the industry’s strongest offering of entertainment services, SCE will continue to expand the PS3 platform and deliver a world of computer entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation.

 

^*1 As of the end of July 2011. The number includes downloadable PS3 games, game demos and video content.The number does not include PSP content, game add-on or themes.

^*2 As of the end of July 2011.Number of downloadable PS3 games including classics. The number does not include game demos.

^*3 As of the end of July 2011.

5 New Release Game for you to get!!

Make a date to check out these upcoming PS3 titles that wowed the crowds and media at gamescom 2011.

Assassin's Creed Revelations

The next chapter in the blockbuster series from Ubisoft on PlayStation 3 follows Ezio Auditore Da Firenze on another epic adventure as he explores a brand new story and environments in the footsteps of his mentor, Altaïr.
Ezio is armed with a fresh set of weapons and abilities to help him overcome another band of ruthless Templars and traitors. His famous Eagle Vision has been heightened, and he now possesses an even more powerful Eagle Sense which highlights past events along with enemies and secret passageways.
The vast weapon wheel now holds two types of ammunition; knives, guns and blades can be found in the primary one, while a secondary wheel holds bombs and explosives. In addition, the acclaimed multiplayer mode introduces many new characters, each with their own back story and history.
NeverDead

Easily one of the most refreshingly innovative titles of gamescom 2011, Konami's NeverDead has a premise rarely explored in video games – an immortal hero. Demon hunter Bryce has been cursed with the ability to survive all manners of fates that would kill a normal human being and uses these deadly injuries to help him stop a demonic invasion.
If Bryce burns in fire, he can blast off flaming bullets from his gun. Electrocute him and he can use his body as a conduit to electrify his foes. Even losing limbs doesn't faze Bryce – he can simply recollect his body parts by rolling over them, or use them as weapons.
With its dark gallows humour, NeverDead is memorable and inventive. It will change the way you look at the typical action adventure when it launches on PS3 late 2011.
Borderlands 2

In development since 2009, Borderlands 2 is not "just a bunch of new levels" in the words of the studio's Steve Gibson; rather, as an update to one of the surprise hits of the last couple of years on PS3, Borderlands 2 has been revamped throughout, with brand new weapons, vehicles and computer-controlled characters.
The result is a humorous, Mad Max style tale set in a richly detailed, distinctive world that is brought to life using a heavily inked, almost comic book, art style that really sets it apart from other titles in the first person shooter mould. Added to this, little environmental touches such as smoke trails, distant waterfalls and fluttering flags help to create a sense of a world that is constantly evolving around you.
You'll be able to delve deep into this world as missions evolve and lead you across the landscape, taking down enemies along the way. Other innovations include smarter enemies, an on-screen mini-map and updates to the co-op multiplayer mode.
Prey 2

Shown behind closed doors at gamescom 2011, Prey 2 on PS3 wowed anyone lucky enough to set eyes on its futuristic thrills. You control an amnesiac bounty hunter Killian Samuels in a mission to discover why he was abducted and the reasons behind his memory loss.
The alien world of Exodus is a sandbox of strange creatures, where you can explore, talk to its inhabitants and apprehend dangerous criminals. Prey 2's Blade Runner style presentation works to make it a visual masterpiece, drawing you into Exodus with lush environments and freakish aliens. Hover boots, threat detecting visors and other technological wonders are yours to play with.
It's an epic journey where your actions and decisions have powerful consequences on your quest for identity. Impressive and engaging, first person shooters rarely come prettier or more involving than Prey 2.
Lollipop Chainsaw

Another title reserved for media only, the latest outing from acclaimed game maker Goichi Suda – aka Suda51 – introduces gamers to Juliet Starling, an 18-year-old high school cheerleader turned zombie hunter.
The undead have overrun San Romero High and it's up to you as Juliet to use a dizzying array of athletic moves to see them off in this high-kicking action adventure that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Oh, and of course there's a certain chainsaw to get to grips with, all of which makes for a fresh take on the action adventure genre that is sure to bring a smile to your face when it hits PS3 in 2012.

10 Statement of Deus EX that need to be know.

Delve into the world of the futuristic thriller on PS3 with game director Jean-Francois Dugas and producer David Anfossi.

1. Hacking
The hacking mini-game in Deus Ex: Human Revolution is deep, original, engaging and quite tense. There are also plenty of rewards for completing certain hacks, so it's up to you to decide whether you want to go that extra mile to get those rewards. You'll end up reading insightful emails and gain access to security systems to disarm cameras, turrets and even robots.
2. Augmentations

Augmentations are the stars of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. They offer you a unique gameplay experience. Augmentations support the four pillars of the game: combat, stealth, social and hacking. They also tie into the overarching theme of the game: transhumanism. A favourite augmentation of mine is Smart Vision, which allows you to see through things. This augmentation ability is great for allowing you to plan your next move.
3. The look
We definitely feel like we managed to craft a beautiful, credible and original world in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. When we were thinking about how to revive the Deus Ex series, we knew we wanted the game to look different, and never thought we would do it as deeply as we did. Take the time to explore every corner, back alley and office; there is always something or someone telling a story about the people that inhabit those spaces.
4. Story
We like to think that with Deus Ex: Human Revolution we managed to craft a deep storyline that hooks you until the end. Our characters are fleshed out, nothing is ever what it seems and the premise of the story touches on subjects that, as people, we care about. Even though the story is quite epic in scope, we believe it's still a very personal and emotional one.
5. Takedowns

We don't know why, but in Deus Ex: Human Revolution they always feel satisfying, even after repeated use. This is probably because each one is so brutal, in addition to the fact that we have so many. What we did find is that takedowns tend to stay fresh in the long run.
6. Choices and consequences
The story in Deus Ex: Human Revolution is somewhat linear, although how it unfolds hinges on your actions. Not all choices are clearly mapped out in front of you. Most are inherent to how you deal with certain situations and encounters. This makes for an incredibly personal experience. It also adds to replay value, which means you'll be able to play through the game a number of times in different ways and experience multiple outcomes.
7. Genre blender
Deus Ex: Human Revolution mixes four different types of gameplay: combat, stealth, hacking and social. Each one is engaging and rewarding in its own right. What we are most proud of is how we managed to mix these mechanics elegantly together into one cohesive experience.
8. Stealth

It's incredibly satisfying to sneak around enemies without being seen in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Try to take them down from behind while avoiding detection or eavesdrop on conversations - this is a great way to gain hints. Stealth is really engaging and makes you feel like you've outsmarted every enemy. It's definitely a more demanding approach to playing the game, but the payoff is worth it.
9. Fridges
Yes, you read that right - fridges. Not only can they can be picked up and used to access hard to reach areas or thrown at annoying characters, they're also great portable cover. Although we mention just the fridges here, there are lots of other objects in Deus Ex: Human Revolution that act as portable cover. Look out for them.
10. Side missions

Side missions in Deus Ex: Human Revolution are actually quite lengthy and play a part in the overall story arc. They allow you to learn a great deal about different characters, organizations and the themes in the game. We like to think of them as fleshed out stories that, even on their own, are as compelling as the main storyline. They're not easy; they involve tough decisions that you're going to have to make, and in the world of Deus Ex: Human Revolution nothing is ever black and white.
Pick up a copy of Deus Ex: Human Revolution on PlayStation 3 on 26 August 2011 and embark on a thrilling adventure into the future.

New Games Line Up For Playstation Move

A fantastically varied line-up of PlayStation Move games is just around the corner. Get a sneak preview here...

DanceStar Party
So you think you can dance? DanceStar Party on PlayStation 3 will give you the opportunity to prove it alongside some of the biggest pop acts on the planet, with 40 of the catchiest tunes accompanied by original music videos. There are 160 body-rocking dance routines to master, and you'll earn extra points by hooking up SingStar microphones and recruiting your friends to belt out those choruses.

Fine-tune your performance using the precision of PS Move, and get ready to tear up the dance floor on PS3.
Resistance 3

War with the Chimera has left 1950s America devastated in Resistance 3 on PS3. As Joseph Capelli, arm yourself with the ultimate secret weapon as you join up with pockets of human resistance: the PlayStation Move sharp shooter.

Pin down and destroy the brutal alien invaders with unparalleled accuracy, as you wield a range of new weapons in the fight for humanity's survival, including the Bullseye and the Marksman. Join the fightback on PS3 on 9 September 2011.

LittleBigPlanet 2 Move
Sackboy is on the move in his latest and most extensive downloadable content yet. The LittleBigPlanet 2 Move pack features exciting new Play mode missions as well as a raft of new tools and materials to inspire you in Create mode.

Use the Brain Crane to levitate objects, create levels and mini-games using the Movinator and take advantage of the PS Move motion controller to give your creativity a huge boost when the LittleBigPlanet Move pack hits PlayStation Store in September 2011.

Medieval Moves

Epic adventure runs through the very bones of Medieval Moves on PS3, as the dashing Prince Edmund becomes the skeletal Prince Deadmund. He's not about to let being dead scupper his plans to reclaim his castle from the evil sorcerer Morgrimm, however.

Seamlessly transform your PlayStation Move motion controller into a sword, a bow and throwing stars with a flick of your wrist as you battle through an undead army in this vibrant fantasy. 

EyePet & Friends
Nurturing and befriending your own pet was the enchanting purpose of EyePet Move Edition. Now, you'll see why two cheeky pets are better – and more of a handful – than one in EyePet & Friends on PS3. The intuitive control of PS Move lets you interact with your pair of pets and earn rewards for everything you do, helping you to create toys, outfits and special items for your new friends.

Teach your pets tricks and, best of all, watch as they play with you and each other, forming strong bonds along the way.
Carnival Island

A mysterious carnival has lost its magic, its attractions left forgotten and forlorn. It's your task to revive it in Carnival Island on PS3, using the PS Move motion controller to play classic fairground games such as Ring Toss, Hoops and Shooting Gallery.

As you master each game and all its variants you'll unlock new abilities and improve your skills, breathing life back into this once great funfair.

Move Fitness
Get into fighting shape with PS Move, as Move Fitness kick-starts an intensive fitness schedule on PS3 under the guidance of your own expert trainer. Use two PS Move motion controllers to get fit in your own living room with boxing-based routines and compete with your friends online via PlayStation Network to see who is making the most progress.  

Let off steam and beat stress in this knockout exercise experience on PS3.

Start the Party: Save the World
Battle through more than 20 mini-games against your friends in a bid to reveal the hero on your sofa in Start the Party: Save the World on PS3. Journey into outer space, under the sea and through time as you race to save a world in peril, alongside or against your friends in thrilling multiplayer modes.

Turn your PS Move motion controller into a ray gun, a mallet and even a baby dinosaur in the quest to rescue the planet on PS3.

And that's not all...
More games are on the horizon, ready to immerse you as never before thanks to full PS Move support. The House of the Dead: OVERKILL Extended Cut is the gory tale of a fight for survival in the zombie-infested city of Bayou, brought to life on PS3 with stellar stereoscopic 3D visuals.

Another familiar name, James Bond star Daniel Craig, is back on PS3 in GoldenEye 007: Reloaded. The classic Bond game, GoldenEye, is updated and lets you turn your PS Move motion controller into 007's famous Walther PPK.

And prepare to head to Columbia in 2012, the city in the sky featured in BioShock Infinite, as you attempt to save a girl named Elizabeth from the ominous Songbird. A special PS Move peripheral is being produced that will draw you even deeper into this stunning vision of a parallel future.

News from Sony - Latest Info updates!!

PS3 price drop, a brand new PSP and more PS Vita details revealed at gamescom - get the full run-down here.

PlayStation Vita

• New features announced which make the most of the revolutionary handheld's social connectivity, including bespoke versions of social applications Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Skype.
• Location based leader boards will let gamers see how they rank with others nearby as well as taking part in location specific challenges for prizes.
• Near, the location based service powered by PlayStation Network and developed specifically for PS Vita, will be pre-installed on PS Vita.
• Similarly, Party will let gamers chat via voice and text with others during online gameplay or when using other applications.
• On the software front, PS Vita outings for Resistance, LittleBigPlanet and Reality Fighters were shown, along with the innovative and quirky Escape Plan.

PlayStation 3

• A new trailer for Resistance 3 inspired by the art of powerhouse artist Olly Moss was shown.
• inFamous Festival of Blood, a new, nightmarish twist to this visually-stunning game, was revealed. 
• New footage was shown of the most eagerly anticipated game of the year, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.
• The PlayStation branded 3D display confirmed for SCEE territories.
• A new, lower price for PS3 of just €249.99 was confirmed across Europe, making amazing and unique gaming experiences more accessible than ever.

PSP

• A new PSP, PSP-E1000, that will retail for just €99.99 was revealed.
• PSP-E1000 plays the entire PSP catalogue of games, but without access to Wi-Fi. 
• New additions to the PSP Essentials range including Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, LittleBigPlanet and MotorStorm Arctic Edge.

PlayStation Move

• One new game announced - Move Fitness, a unique fitness title - and more details revealed for DanceStar Party, the latest from the acclaimed makers of SingStar

New Upcoming Release

Want to discover a fresh series to get your pulse racing? Take a peek at some of the brilliant PlayStation 3 and PSP games that are outside the usual mould.

With so many exciting titles hitting PlayStation 3 and PSP in 2012, you'd be forgiven for losing track. Never fear - eu.playstation.com is on-hand to highlight some of the most enticing new series due in late 2011 and during 2012.
XCOM - PS3
Alien warfare just became even more intense. Step into the war-torn shoes of FBI agent William Carter who is battling an extraterrestrial threat determined to bring humanity to its knees. The latest instalment of a much-loved and respected strategy series, XCOM is a tactical first person shooter which promises deep, thrilling action where your choices dynamically affect the gameplay.
The Mystery Team - PSP
Ready for a good old-fashioned mystery? Well you're in luck - The Mystery Team is recruiting! Using your PSP, you can become a fearless reporter on an adventure across Europe where you uncover clues, solve brain-teasing puzzles and question witnesses to crack the cases.
Hitman Absolution - PS3
Okay, so this isn't entirely new to PlayStation - budding assassins have been waiting for this since Hitman: Blood Money way back in 2006 on PlayStation 2. However, Hitman Absolution brings the cold-blooded Agent 47 bang up to date to revamp the series. This time the hunter has become the hunted, and now this deadly assassin must unearth the truth of a dark conspiracy. Set up elaborate traps and stretch your stealth skills to the limit.
Dragon's Dogma - PS3
The creators of survival horror classic, Resident Evil 4, are developing an action role-playing game to stun the globe once more. Dragon's Dogma opens up a fantasy world where you have the freedom to explore its mysteries. Goblins, griffins and dragons await you in an epic adventure of swords and sorcery.
Geronimo Stilton and The Kingdom of Fantasy The Videogame - PSP
The hit children's books become a video game on PSP - join intrepid editor and reporter Geronimo Stilton on a colourful quest through the Kingdom of Fantasy. Action-packed challenges and brain-teasing puzzles are the order of the day, designed to entertain children and parents alike.
Asura's Wrath - PS3
With relentless action, planetary sized bosses and a story which fuses Asian mythology with sci-fi, Asura's Wrath is already a game which is sure to stick within memory. Taking the episodic form of a TV drama series, this blistering action beat 'em up even has you controlling main character Asura during its cinematic cutscenes.
Overstrike - PS3
Want to know what Resistance and Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac has up its sleeve? Overstrike is the answer. Offering four player co-operative action, you and three friends control a team of elite agents called Overstrike 9. Their aim? To bring down a global terrorist group trying to destroy mankind. Teamwork is the key to Overstrike - can you master their high-tech gadgets and impressive weapons to succeed?
Metro: Last Light - PS3
Survival horror and first person shooter gameplay meet head-on in Metro: Last Light. Prepare yourself for post-apocalyptic warfare in the ruins of Moscow, where horrific mutants hunt the remnants of mankind. As Artyom, you are the shining light of hope against this savage foe. Ready yourself for a sprawling dose of stealth and combat in humanity's darkest hour.
Tomb Raider - PS3
Like Hitman, PlayStation fans will be no strangers to the Tomb Raider titles. Although this is Lara Croft like you've never seen her before - rebooting the world-beating series and throwing you into the daring boots of a 21-year-old Croft who has been stranded on an island. Wounded and lost, the relic hunting rookie must scavenge for food, water and tools to survive. Intense action and puzzle solving will feature heavily in the gameplay which will shine a new light on the Tomb Raider series.
Amy - PS3
Exclusive to PlayStation Store, Amy is a survival horror which will send a shiver down your spine. It's your job to escort a strange eight-year-old girl called Amy out of a disease-ridden city overrun by gruesome creatures. Poor Amy can only communicate by expressions and gestures, so you'll need to keep an eye on her at all times if you wish to survive. Scared yet? You will be...
Prey 2 - PS3
Sequel to the hit 2006 game on PC, Prey 2 tasks you to hunt down rogue alien criminals on the planet Exodus. Shame you can't remember who you are. Playing as amnesiac bounty hunter Killian Samuels, this is a futuristic first person shooter where an open, alien world is your playground. Happy hunting.

Great Game List That Become Movies

Delve into the world of Hollywood's obsession with our favourite games.

Loosen up your thumbs, grab your wireless controller, ready your Blu-ray Disc Remote Control and feast your eyes on some of the best games that made the triumphant leap from PlayStation classic to big screen blockbuster.
STREET FIGHTER
Capcom's astronomically popular Street Fighter series has Dragon Punched its way to the silver screen not once, but twice with 1994's Jean-Claude Van Damme starrer, Street Fighter, and again in 2009 with Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. The series that helped put feuding fighters Ryu and Ken on the map has also been the subject of a number of anime movies including Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie and Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind. Check them out on Blu-ray Disc and DVD today.
RESIDENT EVIL

Resident Evil is the second Capcom series to make it into our list thanks to an eerie mansion full of films that started out with Paul W.S. Anderson's 2002 terror trip, Resident Evil. While the game series is famous for turning the walking dead into superstars, Anderson's films have transformed its leading lady, Milla Jovovich, into one of the biggest female action stars in cinema. Check out Jovovich's latest high-kicking adventure, Resident Evil: Afterlife, in stunning stereoscopic 3D on Blu-ray Disc now.
PRINCE OF PERSIA
Jordan Mechner's sprawling PlayStation 2 epic, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time exploded onto screens in 2010 with a superstar cast including Jake Gyllenhaal, Ben Kingsley and former Bond girl, Gemma Arterton. The first in a planned trilogy, the film closely follows the storyline of the critically acclaimed game that has been recently re-released in glorious High Definition and stereoscopic 3D on PlayStation 3. Pick up a copy of the film on Blu-ray Disc and then download the classic game from PlayStation Store.
RED FACTION

THQ's sci-fi action adventure, Red Faction: Armageddon on PlayStation 3 found itself as the driving force behind a two hour long TV movie on the SyFy channel in 2011 called Red Faction: Origins. The film, starring Terminator 2's Robert Patrick, serves as a bridge between 2009's Red Faction: Guerrilla and Red Faction: Armageddon, delving into the backstories of both games' main characters and how they connect the PlayStation series together.
TEKKEN
TEKKEN is another famous PlayStation brawler that's made the successful transition from game screen to big screen over the years. 2010's live action beat 'em up, TEKKEN was followed by the recently revealed TEKKEN Blood Vengeance. This latest iteration is a CGI movie that you'll be able to get your hands on exclusively with TEKKEN Hybrid on PlayStation 3. The exclusive release features the film plus TEKKEN Tag Tournament and TEKKEN Tag Tournament 2 Prologue all on one Blu-ray Disc and in eye-popping stereoscopic 3D. Pre-order your copy today.
MORTAL KOMBAT

The bloodiest beat 'em up on PlayStation has battled its way to the screen not once, but twice and conquered the small screen with its own TV show, a cartoon and, more recently, a live action web series called Mortal Kombat: Legacy. The original 1995 movie, directed by Resident Evil's Paul W.S. Anderson, earned over 100 million dollars and held the number one spot in the United States for three weeks at the time of its release. Check out both Mortal Kombat and its sequel, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation on Blu-ray Disc to see how Ed Boon's world was brought to life for film fans.
TOMB RAIDER
Lara Croft's adventures have been the subject of a temple full of PlayStation classics since the days of PS one. Her first big screen outing came in 2001 starring megastar Angelina Jolie as gaming's greatest virtual heroine. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider remained the highest grossing video game to film adaptation until June 2010, when it was surpassed by Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. A sequel, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, followed suit in 2003 alongside the release of Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness on PlayStation 2.
SILENT HILL

Konami's haunting PlayStation series has terrified gamers for years, so it's hardly surprising that Hollywood came calling in 2006, borrowing elements from the first three games in the long running spooky saga. Written by Pulp Fiction co-writer, Roger Avary, and directed by the famous French director, Christophe Gans, Silent Hill brought the horrors of the town's dark secrets to life like never before. If you think you've got the nerve to make it through the director's descent into the depths of Silent Hill, pick up a copy on Blu-ray Disc today.

Uncharted 3 Stun Critics at E3

Find out more about the title that had all the critics talking at the biggest gaming event of the year

E3 is without a doubt one of the largest, most exciting and eagerly anticipated events in the gaming calendar. Thousands of critics flock to the Los Angeles Convention Centre every year to witness the biggest and best releases and announcements while gamers around the world tune in to see what they've got to look forward to for the year ahead.

This year Nathan Drake made his explosive return in Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception at Sony's Press Conference. The audience was gripped as they watched Drake stealthily disarm guards, dodge falling cargo and contend with rapidly rising water levels as he escaped from a sinking cargo ship.

His efforts seem to have paid off. The critics gushed...

"The five months between me and Uncharted 3 are going to be far too quiet to bear." Joystiq

"Uncharted 3 is offering some of the most astounding gameplay on the entire E3 2011 show floor" CVG

Uncharted 3 also managed to sweep up enough E3 awards to fill a sizeable treasure chest! Here are just a few:

• IGN - "Best on PS3"
• Shortlist - "Best Action Adventure Game"
• Gametrailers - "Best Graphics"
• Videogamer - "Game of the show"    
• Gamespy - "Best PS3 game"
• Gameinformer - "Best on PS3"
• Machinima - "Best Action Adventure"

Why not see for yourself by checking out the latest trailer here.

Be sure you don't miss out on what is sure to be this winter's hottest title when it hits stores on November 2nd. Grab it on day one by preordering now!

When .hack//The Movie Comes Out On Blu-Ray, It Will Include A PS3 Game

Tekken Blood Vengeance is on what Namco Bandai calls a hybrid disc. The Blu-ray movie also includes game content, Tekken Tag Tournament HD and Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue Version.



.hack//The Movie will also be released as a hybrid disc with some kind of game content. Details about the game have not been revealed. CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama shouted to his Twitter followers that the game is more than a freebie.



Before the movie shows up on Blu-ray, .hack//The Movie will debut in Japanese theaters in January 2012.



Update: Impress Watch, which covered the event live, retracted the statement about .hack//The Movie being a hybrid disc, stating there was a mix up with Tekken Blood Vengeance, which is a PS3/movie hybrid disc. Thanks to Chris at dothackers for the heads up.

Hideo Kojima Now Testing Metal Gear Solid 3 In PS3/Xbox 360 HD Collection

Hideo Kojima Now Testing Metal Gear Solid 3 In PS3/Xbox 360 HD Collection

Since the hidden pinup posters were imported using the original data, this version of Metal Gear Solid 3 has HD pictures of Yumi Kikuchi.

Kojima took close up screenshots of the mangrove scene and Snake with a crocodile cap with his iPhone.

The version of Metal Gear Solid 3 in Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, which means players also get Metal Gear 1 and Metal Gear 2​ on disc. It’s unclear if the Snake vs. Monkey bonus game will be included too since it features monkeys from Sony’s Ape Escape series.



Metal Gear Solid HD Collection will be available in North America on November 8.

Dark Souls ESRB Rating Reveals Multi-Headed Dragon Boss

The ESRB deemed Dark Souls a game for players 17 years old and up. From Software’s title was rated "M" for blood and gore, partial nudity, and violence. For comparison’s sake, Demon’s Souls also received a "M" rating for blood and violence.

More interesting is the description, which lists some of the monsters and bosses waiting to send your character back to a bonfire.



This is an adventure role-playing game in which players must battle monsters and collect souls to lift an undead curse across the land. Players use swords, axes, and magic arrows to kill zombies, demons, giant spiders, and other fantasy creatures in both ranged attacks and melee-style combat. Players can also use stealth attacks (e.g., stabbing) to dispatch enemies at close range. Battles are accompanied by slashing sounds, cries of pain, and large splashes of blood. Blood pools may also appear on the ground, and some environments depict flaming bodies impaled on spikes. Boss battles include instances of dismemberment and decapitation (e.g., cutting off a gargoyle’s tail, slicing multiple heads off a dragon). During the course of the game, one female enemy’s breasts are barely obscured by strands of hair; some bird-like humanoids are also depicted with exposed buttocks.



Dark Souls will be available for PlayStation 3​ and Xbox 360 on October 4 in North America and October 7 in Japan.

MotorStorm Apocalypse Updated! Play, Create & Share

The racing party at the end of the world recently introduced a hot new track and fresh Weekly Challenges for you to play. Now, I’m excited to be able to bring you news of another larger-than-life update, which will empower you to create, share and get much more out of your action racing experience than ever before.

Before I go on to share with you an overview of the features, changes and improvements at the heart of the latest update, I should tell you that it is available right now! Simply fire up MotorStorm Apocalypse from your XMB while connected to PSN and you’ll be prompted to update.

Design Your Own Game Modes

The Mode Editor allows you to create your own fun game modes within the MotorStorm template and then play them straight away with other players (online and offline).

The possibilities are vast: Tweak the standard Race mode so that vehicle attacks are disabled for clean racing...or set-up a 5 round Eliminator mode, on mirrored tracks, for 15 Monster Trucks and 1 Buggy, with moon gravity, infinite boost and no brakes for absolute mayhem...or do something completely unexpected – we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Share Your Customised Vehicles

Customise and share your proudest vehicle designs with your friends via motorstorm.com, and download any that you like the look of from the website to apply to any of the vehicles in your collection – they automatically work across all vehicle types.

Sharing your personalised vehicles is simple: upload them from MotorStorm Apocalypse to your personal Profile area on motorstorm.com and other players can view them immediately.

Downloading shared vehicles from other players is just as easy: find one you like the look of on motorstorm.com, sign in with your PSN Online ID and download it – it will be waiting for you when you next go into Customisation in the game!

Get Behind the Wheel

Several PS3 steering wheels are now fully supported in MotorStorm Apocalypse (including customisable configurability options), so you can get even closer to the racing action with a more tactile and realistic control set-up.

Supported steering wheels include: Logitech G25, Logitech G27, Logitech Driving Force GT and Logitech Driving Force Pro.

I’ve been lucky enough to experience the game using a Logitech G27 force feedback wheel, on a 3DTV with surround sound set-up, and I can honestly say it’s the most exhilarating gaming experience I’ve ever had. Pumping the accelerator and gripping the wheel as you drift your muscle car through a tight city corner at break neck speeds feels incredible, and when an apocalyptic earthquake aftershock kick in and tears open the ground beneath your wheels – while you’re trying to avoid gangs of crazy looters and rivals throwing their weight around in monster trucks – it ups the ante even more. If you can, you absolutely must experience MotorStorm Apocalypse like this. Words just don’t do it justice.

Enjoy Further Improvements to Online Play

In response to continued feedback from MotorStorm players, the update also includes additions and improvements such as; new racer ‘clan tags’, changes to wagering (bets are now won when a rival is disconnected or disqualified), and changes to lobby privacy (so that private rooms can only be joined by invitation).

Keep Up to Speed With MotorStorm Wherever You Are

The community section of the website has also been updated to include player profiles which show off player activity, stats, performance over the last 10 races and shared vehicle designs. The update also includes a mobile version of the website which lets you use any internet enabled mobile devices to keep up to speed with the latest MotorStorm activity (and your friends) wherever you are.

There's a lot to keep you rocking the party at the end of the world! If you’d like to keep up with the latest on Apocalypse, or learn more about the game, make sure to keep tabs on motorstorm.com. Thanks for your time - Cheers!

MotorStorm Apocalypse Primiere Pack Add On OUT NOW !!

The "Premiere Pack" add-on for MotorStorm Apocalypse is now available on PlayStation®Store in Europe (£1.19/€1.49). This add-on features two bespoke vehicles to race with and two challenging event packs which offer up a mouth-watering bounty of 60,000 chips each!

TWO HOT NEW VEHICLES

Slip into the very fast lane with two amazing vehicles that boast totally unique liveries and bespoke body-work: the swift Wasabi Kimachi Supermini and the rapid Italia Areto Superbike.

TWO EVENT PACKS WITH BIG REWARDS

Face down exciting Race, Chase and Eliminator events in your new Italia Areto (Gold Joker event pack) and Wasabi Kimachi (Red Joker event pack); where Rookie, Pro and Veteran challengers are ready to destroy your dreams of seizing two mouth-watering bounties of 60,000 chips.

Dragon's Dogma Technical Review ( 2012)

Dragon's Dogma (ドラゴンズ ドグマ Doragonzu Doguma) is an upcoming action adventure game that is being developed by Capcom for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game has an open world fantasy setting and is planned to be released in North America on March 27, 2012 and sometime in early 2012 for Japan.

Gameplay

The player will be able to select between various types of characters, of which three have been revealed so far: the attack-focused fighter, the magic-focused mage, and the speedy strider. Gender choice and appearance settings will also be available.

While the player's party is exploring the world, the three party members who accompany the main character will be controlled by artificial intelligence, but the player can issue orders like "Go", "Help" and "Come to them". One of the party members is a non-playable character (NPC) and belongs to the main character's world. The other two party members are NPCs borrowed from other players by connecting online, but the game will not require an internet connection. However, the player can only borrow the NPCs from other players, not their main character. The party members will talk, seek out the main character's help, and will even provide information about enemies. The player will need to work on strengthening not only the main character but the party members also.

The game will feature a "grab" action, where the main character can grab on or cling to enemies. The player can use this feature for more advanced attack means. For example, the main character can either grab on to a giant griffon's legs and attack it directly, or climb up to reach the top of its head for a more lethal blow. "In a lot of action games, with big enemies the tendency is just to have you hacking away at the shins. You don't get the full effect of fighting a giant boss," Itsuno, the director of Dragon's Dogma says. "With this game you can climb all over it. If it has a body part, you can attack it." The ability to climb enemies has drawn comparisons to Shadow of the Colossus.

In addition to the large open world, Dragon's Dogma will also feature a large main city environment with over 200 NPCs who will move about according to their own time schedules. The player will be able to communicate with the residents in full voice.

The game is being designed to be playable even by those who aren't too skilled at action games. These types of players can recruit strong NPCs and let them do the fighting during combat as they watch over the battlefield.[4]

Players can look forward to anywhere between 30 and 100 hours of game time from Dragon's Dogma, with the former figure for normal play with the latter figure for those who wish to dig in to the game.

Finally, a Monster Hunter game's coming to PS3

Remember when Monster Hunter Tri was supposed to be a PlayStation 3 game before Capcom jumped ship for the Wii, likely on the grounds that it was cheaper to develop for and had a larger install base? I remember, and it looks like Sony remembers, too, because they're finally getting their PS3 Monster Hunter game.

But it's not Tri, oh no. Rather, it's an HD version of the PSP-native Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, unimaginatively titled Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Version. It'll sport HD graphics, be compatible with 3D (!), and will allow users already playing the PSP version to share and transfer their save data between platforms. Online play will still be available via Ad Hoc Party.

There's some good news in this announcement for folks not into Monster Hunter as well, for this game is the first in the new Sony "PSP Remaster" series, a line of PSP games that will be tarted up and customized for re-release on the PSP. If this works out, a lot of folks who missed out on some great games because they were too stubborn to pick up a PSP may yet get a chance to play them on the beefier home consoles.

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Roars Onto PS3 In August

For Japan, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. is likely the biggest title in Sony’s PSP remaster series. This line brings PSP games to PS3 with HD graphics and other special features.

Capcom set August 25 as the release date for Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver., but don’t sell your copy of Monster Hunter Portable 3rd just yet. You can import save data from the PSP game into the PlayStation 3 version. Capcom made a significant tweak too. Since the PS3 controller has two analog sticks players can manually move the camera with the right stick. The game supports AdhocParty for multiplayer, but does not have an online mode of its own.



Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. will retail for 4,800 yen ($60). While that may appear high, it’s actually less than Monster Hunter Portable 3rd. When the PSP game launched in December 2010, stores sold it for 5,800 yen ($71). Watch this video to see the PS3 version in action.

Capcom USA “Pushing Very Hard” For Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver.

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd hasn’t been announced for an overseas release, but the PSP Remasters version, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver., has a better chance of making it over.

Capcom’s Christian Svensson commented on the game in the company’s “Ask Capcom” video Q&A this past week:



“We mentioned the Sony issue around the PSP-to-PS3 line [PSP Remasters] that Sony Japan is doing. I’m still pushing very hard on that…I’d like for that to happen. In the absence of that, at some point in time, we will have some additional news.”

Monster Hunter Successor : Dragon Dogma?

Dragon’s Dogma is an exciting new franchise which redefines the action genre from the team that produced some of Capcom’s greatest action games. Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma offers an exhilarating and fulfilling action combat game with the freedom to explore and interact in a rich, living and breathing world. Alongside your party of three, you set out to track down and destroy a mysterious dragon.
Your teammates fight independently of you, demonstrating prowess and ability they have developed based on traits learned over time from you and your actions. Dragon’s Dogma offers a near endless opportunity to help develop partner characters to fight alongside you. With an epic story and incredible action, Dragon’s Dogma is set to be one of Capcom’s newest hit franchises.

Highly Stylized Action Combat – The creators of this game were responsible for the action hits – Resident Evil 4 and Devil May Cry 4.
Fight With Ability – The soul of combat comes down to how the game is played, where you strike the enemy, and how you react to their attacks.
Accessible Depth – Bringing an unprecedented level of depth to the action genre, every decision has an effect on gameplay in an intuitive way that does not require micromanagement. The weight of your weapon, the material of your armor – even the length of your legs – plays a role in how you fight your battles, but does not interrupt the flow of the action.

Epic Adventure – Dragon’s Dogma is built from the ground up as an action experience for consoles with a continuous, epic storyline that stands alone in style, scope and substance.
Open World – Utilizing Capcom’s proprietary MT Framework engine and the groundbreaking graphical styles and lighting effects used in Resident Evil 5 and Lost Planet 2, Dragon’s Dogma expands the environment to create a vast, richly detailed world, ripe for exploration.
A Rich Population – In addition to interacting with hundreds of fully voiced NPCs, you’ll be able to fight a large variety of creatures, from goblins to griffins and dragons. Each enemy requires a different strategy and provides a unique experience.

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