UPDATE: The PS3 Firmware (v3.00) update is now live. You can use this update to upgrade your system software to version 3.00.
Just in time for the official launch of the 120 GB PlayStation 3, PS3 Firmware (v3.00) will be available shortly. As detailed during gamescom 09, 3.00 will introduce a number of great features, including “What’s New,” a redesigned status indicator and Friends List, and support for new avatars and dynamic themes.
We look forward to your feedback once the update goes live.
Alright PAIN Nation, we told you to start practicing those Double Pits to Chesty moves, now it’s time to show us what you’ve got. The Sony Computer Entertainment America and AXE “Do the Move” PAIN contest is on. This is your chance to earn some bragging rights for your Double Pits to Chesty combination while also putting yourself in the running for some cool Sony and AXE prizes.
The contest is simple, launch AXE’s Smooth Jarvis character into any PAIN area, then execute the Double Pits to Chesty move. Then, use PAIN’s in-game video capture feature to record, edit and post your combination to your YouTube account – making sure to use the tag “PAIN AXE Jarvis.” If your combination is funnier and more challenging than the rest, you could be in the running to win the grand prize – which includes a new 42” Bravia LCD HDTV to enjoy PAIN and your other favorite PS3 games on, as well as a sweet PAIN AXE Jarvis Maquette and some other cool AXE prizes.
The contest starts tomorrow, September 1st at 12:01 AM PST and runs through September 30th. Don’t delay the PAIN! The first 250 contestants to earn the AXE trophy in game will also win a PAIN t-shirt. Check out www.PAINPS3.com and the video below for complete contest details!
Just last week, one of our Senior Character Artists, Hanno, and I hopped on a plane to head over to Cologne, Germany, to work at Europe’s biggest videogames show, gamescom. It turns out that we absolutely had no idea what we were getting ourselves into.
This was the first European show for Hanno and myself, as we had never been to the Leipzig Games Convention in the previous years. We weren’t prepared at all on how huge gamescom was – not only in importance, but in sheer physical size. There were four different halls at the Koelnmesse where games were being shown and EACH hall was about the same size of an airplane hangar. The PlayStation booth was probably one of the biggest booths we’ve ever seen and was split into four main sections representing racing games, family games, social entertainment and an 18+ area.
We were looking forward to going to Germany since we were hand-carrying over something really special with us – a fresh set of Blu-ray disks that would allow anyone at gamescom to have the first hands-on gameplay ever with the single player campaign of UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves! After we got all of our stations setup, we took some photos of the booth and over the next two days had the chance to take even more photos and video to give you an idea of what it was like for us down on the show floor.
We kicked off the week attending the PlayStation press conference, which was filled to capacity and then some, where SCEE President Andrew House introduced a brand new trailer for UNCHARTED 2 which we put together just for gamescom. Then, Hanno and I spent the first two days of the show with a very full slate of back to back interviews with European press and some US press. You can read some of the interviews here.
We also set aside some time for behind-closed-doors meetings with press, which we used to demo a brand new area of the game where Nathan Drake and a Tibetan companion, Tenzin, must work together to explore and overcome a variety of obstacles inside a frozen cave deep in the Himalayan mountains. We caught a few articles about these demos here.
The rest of the days, gamescom was open to the public and hundreds of thousands of people attended to check out all the games being shown. As you can see from the gamescom Flickr page, there were TONS of attendees throughout the public days.
Over the weekend, we were extremely proud to learn that we were awarded the gamescom 2009 Award for Best Console Game! There was some tough competition at the show by some excellent games coming out this year and early next year, so winning this award means a lot to us at Naughty Dog.
Of course, this won’t be the only time we’ll be giving our fans a chance to get hands-on time with our single-player campaign. This weekend, PlayStation and Naughty Dog will be at the Penny Arcade Expo 2009 in Seattle and we’ll be bringing the single-player campaign code you may have heard about from gamescom and the Fan Expo in Canada!
The fans spoke and we listened.
For those that recall the God of War survey conducted earlier this year, an overwhelming amount of the community suggested the PlayStation 2 experiences of Kratos be brought forth to the PlayStation 3.
Thanks to your feedback, we are excited to announce the God of War Collection for this Holiday Season. Now fans and newcomers to the series can experience the epic journey of God of War and God of War II in 720p HD form. Both titles have been remastered with anti-aliased graphics, running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience, only on the PS3 system. Additionally, the Blu-ray Disc compilation will bring the PlayStation Network (PSN) trophy support to the franchise for the very first time.
This is your chance to experience God of War is its true form before the chaos of God of War III hits store shelves come March 2010.
Here’s the full press release:
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES
GOD OF WAR® COLLECTION, A NEW COMPILATION OFFERING FOR PLAYSTATION®3
Exclusive God of War® and God of War® II Blu-ray Disc Compilation
Available This Holiday Season
FOSTER CITY, Calif., September 1, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today a new and exclusive PlayStation®3 (PS3™) offering for the critically acclaimed God of War® franchise, God of War® Collection. Scheduled for release this holiday season, God of War Collection will feature reworked versions of both God of War® and God of War® II on a single Blu-ray Disc™ at full 1280 x 720 resolution. Both critically acclaimed games, which were originally developed for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, have been remastered with anti-aliased graphics running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience on the PS3 system. Additionally, the Blu-ray Disc compilation will bring PlayStation®Network (PSN) trophy support to the franchise for the first time (included for both games). God of War Collection offers substantial value to PS3 consumers, the compilation of both best-selling games costing just $39.99 MSRP.
Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, Santa Monica Studio, the God of War series brings epic mythological battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos, the triology’s main character, at the center of carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him. God of War® III is scheduled for release exclusively on the PS3 in March 2010.
“We are excited today to announce God of War Collection,” said Scott Rohde, vice president, Worldwide Studios America. “Our fans spoke and we listened; thanks to our partnership with Bluepoint Games, fans and newcomers to the series can experience the epic God of War and God of War II saga in stunning 720p on PS3. This Blu-ray Disc compilation brings Kratos to PS3 even earlier than expected.”
SCEA – God of War®Collection Announced for PS3
God of War Storyline
Set in the dark world of ancient Greek mythology, players take on the role of Kratos, a Spartan warrior. Plagued by the nightmares of his past, the ash covered warrior would do anything to be free of his debt to the Gods and the memories that haunt him. For ten years he has labored for Olympus, now on the verge of losing all hope, the Gods have given him one last task. Destroy Ares, the God of War. Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, Kratos will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes.
God of War II Storyline
God of War saw Kratos, a mortal warrior, set upon an epic quest to dethrone a God. But his journey did not end there. In God of War II, Kratos sits atop his Olympus throne, as the new God of War – far more ruthless than Ares ever was. To end his continued torment, Kratos must journey to the far reaches of the earth and defeat untold horrors and alter that which no mortal, or god has ever changed… his fate. God of War II sets an epic stage for a devastating mythological war to end all wars.
Acclaim for the God of War Franchise
God of War releases have set the bar for the action-adventure genre and been acknowledged by some of the videogame industry’s key publications, which include PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Editor’s Choice Award), Game Informer (Action/Adventure Game of the Year and Handheld Game of the Month Award), GamePro (Editor’s Choice Award), Electronic Gaming Monthly (Best PS2 Game), IGN.com (Editor’s Choice Award and Game of the Year Award), and four nominations in the Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, including Overall Game of the Year and Console Game of the Year. The franchise has also been awarded with several honors including several E3 Best of Game Awards (given by several online publications), numerous Game of the Year and Best Action Game Awards (given at Spike TV’s Video Game Awards, Golden Joystick Awards, PSX Extreme Awards and the 3rd Annual G-Phoria Awards, and by PAX, GameZone, GameDaily, GameSpot), to name just a few.
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SCEA – God of War®Collection Announced for PS3
About Bluepoint Games, Inc.
Bluepoint Games, Inc. is a highly experienced team of seasoned gaming industry veterans whose work includes six titles that have sold over a million copies each. Bluepoint Games’ first title, Blast Factor™ (2006), made exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, was one of the first titles available at the launch of the PlayStation®Store. Located in Austin, Texas, they continue their mission to produce high quality video games with a lasting appeal that are fun to play.
For more information, email info@bluepointgames.com.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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Hi all!
Welcome to the SingStore blog post! Nina is on vacation this week, so I’ll be updating you on the new downloads on the store. My name is Erin and I am the Associate Product Marketing Manager here in the U.S. for SingStar.
If you didn’t crave all of the songs in the exclusive Coldplay 2 SongPack a couple of months ago, here’s your chance to pick your favourites and get a hold of them individually. You can see the full tracklisting of the update below.
We have also put together a Blondie SongPack including classics such as ‘Call Me’ and ‘Heart Of Glass’ plus ‘Rapture’ which is an exclusive track for the SingStore.
Enjoy and until next time,
Erin
In English
In Spanish
In Portuguese
Blondie SongPack
In just a few days’ time, we’ll be up in Seattle for Penny Arcade Expo 2009 (the kids call it “PAX”). Who among you will be attending? We hope to see you there.
Courtesy of Ken Chan
God of War III Developers Speak Out! – Check out the exclusive Developer interview video on GodOfWar.com!
Courtesy of Cindy “Abigale” Bowens
Hi everyone! We have been talking about EyePet for quite some time now, and I’m happy to let everyone know that we now have a US release date for all you pet lovers who are anxious to get their hands-on EyePet. Just in time for the holidays, EyePet will be available in stores across North America beginning on November 17 for $39.99. For those of you who don’t have a PlayStation Eye, we will be offering a special bundle for $59.99, which will include EyePet and the PS Eye.
If you aren’t familiar with EyePet, it’s basically all the fun of owning a pet without the mess! Featuring next generation augmented reality, EyePet delivers an interactive lifelike, virtual pet right into your own living room using the PS Eye. He will respond and relate to movements in your own world. Pet him, and he will purr. Tickle him and he will laugh. Roll a ball to him and he will chase it. You get the point.
EyePet is also customizable, letting you modify fur length, color and pattern, as well as the ability to outfit your pet with more than 250 unique collectible items. Using the included “Magic Card,” owners can also bring drawings and objects to life by simply sketching things like an airplane or car, and make them your pet’s own three-dimensional toy.
Describing it is one thing. Seeing it is another. Please check out the video featuring Developer Nic Doucet giving a demonstration as to how EyePet works.
We’ll have more to come on EyePet between now and November. So make sure to check back with us here on the PSBlog.
During E3, we showcased a prototype for a new controller launching next year. We know you probably have a lot of questions, so we sat down with Richard Marks and Anton Mikhailov, two of the main brains behind the new controller, to get some insight on the E3 demo, the back-story behind development, and the future of this new technology.
Today, you’ll get an inside look at our R&D team—more specifically, who they are, what they do and how they took camera technology to the next level with the new controller. Check out the video below.
We’ll be posting more interviews with Rick and team over the next few weeks. Expect more info here soon…
Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.
Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao ($14.99)
The Evil Overlord must be stopped! Perform devastating combos, swift dodge maneuvers and punishing finisher moves on waves of ruthless minions to protect the Star of Destiny. Enjoy a variety of modes like Endurance and Time Trial in addition to the action packed story mode! Travel to a variety of beautiful locations while rocking out to the funky 70’s soundtrack. Play cooperatively with a friend at home or online and teach your foes the true meaning of pain. Feel closer to the action than ever before as the 3D features thrust the action right into your living room.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 263 MB
CoolBoarders 2 ($5.99)
Head to the slopes to test your courage, skills, and boards. Enjoy all the classic moves plus an additional 40 maneuvers!
Rated E
File size: 136 MB
Tomb Raider 2 ($5.99)
Returning for her highly acclaimed second adventure, Lara is back in search of the fabled Dagger of Xian. Her adventures take her from China, to Europe and across the globe as she battles a group of fanatics seeking unimaginable power. New characters, moves and weapons are just the beginning in Lara’s second exciting adventure.
Rated T
File size: 197 MB
SimCity 2000 ($5.99)
SimCity 2000 is the second title in the revolutionary SimCity franchise. Design, build, and customize the city of your dreams with the ultimate city simulator. Watch as your city comes to life, and help it grow as you deal with education, health issues, and crime, and manage traffic, the city’s budget, and the needs of the citizens.
Rated E
File size: 36 MB
WET Demo
A highly-stylized third person shooter than seamlessly blends gun play, swords skills and over-the-top acrobatics to create the ultimate interactive action experience. The game allows you to shoot anywhere. Anytime. You have the freedom to shoot while running, sliding down ladders, sliding across the floor, or performing any number of acrobatic moves. Featuring an ironic mix of humor, violence, and unique retro visual treatment.
Rated M
File size: 766 MB
DiRT 2 Demo
Play the DiRT 2 demo now! Experience the new standard in off-road racing in this exhilarating two event, two vehicle demo. Featuring 8 player head-to-head online racing!
Rated T
File size: 860 MB
NHL 10 Demo
NHL 10 builds off of its ‘Best in Class’ momentum by delivering an enhanced gameplay experience that features more innovation, With more than 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill, power, strength, and finesse of authentic NHL action, plus a new Battle for the Cup mode, an evolved GM Mode, and improved Be a Pro and EASHL modes, your chance to prove you’re tough enough begins now with this demo.
Rated E10+
File size: 860 MB
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Demo
Download the demo today and play highlights from F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. A routine mission turns into a fight for survival when an explosion of unknown origin decimates the city and unleashes the wrath of Alma Wade, whose terrifying power threatens to surge out of control unless Special Forces Sgt. Michael Becket and his squad can find a way to destroy her.
Rated M
File size: 588 MB
Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Maps & Characters DLC ($9.99)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen gets BIGGER with new characters, maps, achievements and Expert mode. Enter battle in single player and multiplayer with 11 new characters from the movie & Generation One series. Three new multiplayer maps take the online battle to new locations. Expert mode makes the single player campaigns more challenging for experienced users – including new leaderboards.
File size: 318 MB
LittleBigPlanet Artist Vera Bee Sticker Pack ($1.99)
Want new stickers to decorate your LBP levels? Check out this set of great stickers designed by artist and animator Vera Bee!
File size: 1.04 MB
Crash Commando Add-On Bundle ($4.99)
Download this bundle to add 2 new maps, the new Heist gameplay mode, and 6 new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando! Please reboot Crash Commando after in game purchase to activate the new
map pack.
File size: 268 MB
Crash Commando Heist Map Pack ($2.99)
Download this add-on to add 2 brand-new maps and the new Heist game mode to your copy of Crash Commando!
File size: 268 MB
Crash Commando Character Pack 1 ($1.99)
Download this add-on to add two new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando!
File size: 117 KB
Crash Commando Character Pack 2 ($1.99)
Download this add-on to add two new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando!
File size: 117 KB
Crash Commando Character Pack 3 ($1.99)
Download this add-on to add two new playable characters to your copy of Crash Commando!
File size: 117 KB
Cross Edge Add TP ($1.99)
Boost your abilities however you want with this hardcore stat set!
File size: 111 KB
Cross Edge Add G ($1.99)
Boost your abilities however you want with this hardcore stat set!
File size: 111 KB
Cross Edge Add EP ($1.99)
Boost your abilities however you want with this hardcore stat set!
File size: 111 KB
Cross Edge Add PP 1 ($1.99)
Boost your abilities however you want with this hardcore stat set!
File size: 111 KB
Cross Edge Add PP 2 ($1.99)
Boost your abilities however you want with this hardcore stat set!
File size: 111 KB
Fight Night Round 4 Champions Pack ($4.99)
Download the Fight Night Round 4 Champions Pack and unlock new boxers including Oscar De La Hoya, Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko, James Toney, and George Foreman.
If you have previously purchased content and need to download it again, please quit the game and check your Download List.
File size: 100 KB
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
File sizes: 23MB – 46 MB (singles)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Tatooine Mission Pack ($9.99)
Go beyond the evil ending of The Force Unleashed and take the Apprentice
to Tatooine to intercept important data.
File size: 906 MB
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 Wolf Creek ($4.99)
Visit the canyons of Mesquite and play the lush green fairways and desert terrain. Test your skills on one of the unique holes on the course like the number two box that is perched 11 stories above the fairway. The panoramic view from the 2nd tee gives you a taste of what is to come.
File size: 265 MB
PULSE 8/27 Edition
Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network. This edition features Batman: Arkham Asylum, Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao, the ZEN Pinball Street Fighter II Tribute Table and Critter Crunch. We also reveal the top video downloads so far this summer and feature Syfy’s quirky hit series, Eureka.
File size: 209 MB (HD), 345 MB (1080)
Crash Commando Heist Map Pack Add-On Trailer
File size: 91 MB (1080)
Madden NFL 10 Accolades Trailer
File size: 28 MB (HD)
Madden NFL 10 Season in Reverse
File size: 37 MB (HD)
Madden NFL 10 Network Trailers (x8) (includes AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, AFC West, NFC East, NFC North, NFC South, NFC West)
File size2: 30 – 38 MB (HD)
White Knight Chronicles GamesCom Trailer
File size: 93 MB (HD) 157 MB (1080)
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time – Ratchet Trailer
File size: 71 MB (HD) 120 MB (1080)
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time – Clank Trailer
File size: 79 MB (HD) 133 MB (1080)
ModNation Racers Create A Track Trailer
File size: 65 MB (HD)
LittleBigPlanet History Pack Trailer
File size: 75 MB (HD) 126 MB (1080)
Heavy Rain Gamecom Trailer
File size: 82 MB (HD) 141 MB (1080)
MAG “Choose Your Loyalties” Trailer
File size: 62 MB (HD) 106 MB (1080)
AST Dew Tour 2009 Videos (x8)
File sizes: 25 MB – 128 MB (HD)
WET Video Short 1
File size: 132 MB (HD)
Batman Theme Pack (free)
File size: 1.18 MB
Fractal Fire Theme ($1.49)
File size: 4.41 MB
Mythical Creatures Of Pandora Theme ($1.49)
File size: 4.95 MB
The Punisher: No Mercy Wallpaper 1
File size: 372 KB (SD) 1.37 MB (1080)
Punisher No Mercy Comics Wallpaper 2
File size: 333 KB (SD) 1.29 MB (1080)
Zen Pinball Shaman Wallpaper
File size: 400 KB (SD) 1.61 MB (1080)
Zen Pinball ZP Wallpaper
File size: 461 KB (SD) 2.25 MB (1080)
Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)
Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
File sizes: 13 MB – 19 MB
PULSE 8/27 Edition
File size: 37 MB
Mythical Creatures Of Pandora PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 361 KB
Fractal Fire PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 380 KB
Cosplay Girls PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 382 KB
Metal Battalion Maidens PSP Theme 5 ($0.99)
File size: 632 KB
Metal Battalion Maidens PSP Theme 6 ($0.99)
File size: 636 KB