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The official PlayStation Blog for news and video updates on PS3, PS4, PSN, PS Vita, PSPTue, 03 Mar 2015 20:09:41 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1PS Plus: Preview August’s Free Game Lineuphttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/07/30/ps-plus-preview-augusts-free-game-lineup/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/07/30/ps-plus-preview-augusts-free-game-lineup/#commentsWed, 30 Jul 2014 15:09:27 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=136443This month our PlayStation Plus members will receive two games free the day they release on PlayStation Store — Road Not Taken on PS4 and Metrico on PS Vita. In addition to these titles, members will receive other popular games like Fez on PS4, Crysis 3 and Proteus on PS3 and Dragon’s Crown on PS Vita.

PS4 owners can enjoy two puzzle games with very different mechanics. First up, there’s Road Not Taken, where you’ll aim to strategically maneuver through a forest as efficiently as possible with only a limited amount of stamina, all while saving lost children. Then you can don a fancy hat in Fez, as you jump around pixelated 2D levels housed in a 3D world. Shift your view of the landscape with the hit of a button and journey to find the pieces of a Hexahedron.

On PlayStation 3, Crysis 3 offers the sandbox first-person shooter world that made the franchise famous and there’s a new toy to play with – the Predator Bow. If you enjoy multiplayer, there’s a new mode here called Hunter where two players are pitted against a team of CELL agents with the goal of slowly turning all of them into fellow Hunters. Then, there’s the soothing experience of Proteus, where you’ll explore procedurally generated islands with a dynamic soundtrack.

Finally, PlayStation Vita owners will get their hands on the highly-anticipated puzzle-platformer Metrico and critically-acclaimed action RPG Dragon’s Crown. Traverse a world filled with infographics in Metrico, but don’t be fooled by the clean presentation – proceeding through these charts isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Invite up to three friends to join you in the dungeons of Dragon’s Crown, and thanks to Cross-Play you can even go adventuring with your buddies who have PS3s.

All of these games will be free for Plus members starting August 5th. If you want to see these titles in action, check out the video below.

August PlayStation Plus Preview

Free for PS Plus members

From the creators of Triple Town, Road Not Taken is a roguelike puzzle game about surviving life’s surprises. You play as a ranger adventuring through a vast, unforgiving forest in the aftermath of a brutal winter storm, rescuing children who have lost their way. Randomly generated levels deliver a limitless supply of possibilities to explore and challenges to overcome. Your actions will influence not only your own story, but that of the villagers you hope to befriend and the town you call home.

Free for PS Plus members

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives. Explore a serene and beautiful open-ended world full of secrets, puzzles and hidden treasures. Unearth the mysteries of the past and discover the truth about reality and perception. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.

Free for PS Plus members

Crytek’s highly-acclaimed sandbox gameplay shooter is back.

Seven Wonders of the Urban Rainforest – New York City has been contained in a giant nanodome and grown into a unique rainforest with seven distinct environments. Master the ultimate sandbox and turn it into your own personal hunting ground.

Assess, Adapt, and Attack – Crysis’s highly-acclaimed sandbox gameplay is back with more open levels to let players choose their path and approach. Your upgraded Nanosuit allows brute force or stealth, always giving you more than one option.

The Biggest and Most Explosive Arsenal in Franchise History – In addition to giving you an arsenal of human firearms, Crysis 3 lets you scavenge alien weapons and deploy an all-new Predator bow.

Free for PS Plus members

Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. The primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

Free for PS Plus members

Metrico is a new world. A living world filled with infographics that react directly to your movement, actions and input. Metrico invites you to explore, experiment, test your skills and most of all: think outside the box.
Immerse yourself in this experience, exclusive to PlayStation Vita system, and see if you have got what it takes!

Free for PS Plus members

Dragon’s Crown is a multiplayer hack and slash beat ‘em up game with breathtaking visual style, a design built around cooperative play and epic boss fights, and the ability to discover a new adventure in every play session. Dragon’s Crown allows up to four players to team up online to clear out monster-ridden dungeons, discover precious treasure, and destroy awe-inspiring bosses.

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]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/07/30/ps-plus-preview-augusts-free-game-lineup/feed/682http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bloghome_roadnottaken_072514-e1406729110651.jpg3.54Sr. Community Specialist6824PlayStation Blogcast 117: Under the Seahttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/04/20/playstation-blogcast-117-under-the-sea/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/04/20/playstation-blogcast-117-under-the-sea/#commentsSun, 20 Apr 2014 20:04:31 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=130177iTunes or RSS, or download here
A short, late show (sorry!) this week as half the team is wracked by sickness and general poor health. Nonetheless! We celebrate the cold, clammy embrace of Tuesday's PS4 release Octodad: Dadliest Catch, catch up on inFAMOUS Second Son's groundbreaking Photo Mode and FEZ's mindbending puzzle design, share an incredibly valuable Dark Souls II listener tip and reveal those coveted new releases for Tuesday, April 22nd.
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A short, late show (sorry!) this week as half the team is wracked by sickness and general poor health. Nonetheless! We celebrate the cold, clammy embrace of Tuesday’s PS4 release Octodad: Dadliest Catch, catch up on inFAMOUS Second Son’s groundbreaking Photo Mode and FEZ’s mindbending puzzle design, share an incredibly valuable Dark Souls II listener tip and reveal those coveted new releases for Tuesday, April 22nd. Enjoy!

PS3 Pre-Orders

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma is the newest title in the BlazBlue series, which includes new battle mechanics, a brand new story mode that continues from BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, and adds five new playable characters to the original cast, as well as two downloadable characters, the scientist Kokonoe and the villainous Terumi and the unlockable character Kagura Mutsuki.

PS4 Games

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives. Explore a serene and beautiful open-ended world full of secrets, puzzles and hidden treasures. Unearth the mysteries of the past and discover the truth about reality and perception. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.

Call of Duty: Ghosts Gold Edition, includes the full game download for Call of Duty: Ghosts as well as Onslaught, the first DLC pack for Ghosts. Onslaught features four new multiplayer maps, The Maverick, an all new dual-purpose Assault Rifle/Sniper Rifle and Extinction Episode 1: Nightfall, the first of a four part episodic series. As an added bonus, you also get The Wolf, a character skin that transforms your multiplayer Guard Dog killstreak into a Wolf. All for one great low price.

‘Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends’ introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in ‘Dynasty Warrors 8.’ In story mode, where you can immerse yourself in the vivid tales of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it is now possible to play as the mighty warrior ‘Lu Bu,’ and embark on a journey that depicts his way of life. Additionally, many new hypothetical scenarios to existing Romance of the Three Kingdoms battles have been added, as well as new playable characters, weapons types, growth/speedrun elements, and more! What’s more, a revamped Ambition Mode and completely new Challenge Mode offer whole new ways to enjoy the ‘Dynasty Warriors 8′ universe.

PS3 Games

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives. Explore a serene and beautiful open-ended world full of secrets, puzzles and hidden treasures. Unearth the mysteries of the past and discover the truth about reality and perception. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.

Call of Duty: Ghosts Gold Edition, includes the full game download for Call of Duty: Ghosts as well as Onslaught, the first DLC pack for Ghosts. Onslaught features four new multiplayer maps, The Maverick, an all new dual-purpose Assault Rifle/Sniper Rifle and Extinction Episode 1: Nightfall, the first of a four part episodic series. As an added bonus, you also get The Wolf, a character skin that transforms your multiplayer Guard Dog killstreak into a Wolf. All for one great low price.

‘Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends’ introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in ‘Dynasty Warriors 8.’ In story mode, where you can immerse yourself in the vivid tales of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it is now possible to play as the mighty warrior ‘Lu Bu,’ and embark on a journey that depicts his way of life. Additionally, many new hypothetical scenarios to existing Romance of the Three Kingdoms battles have been added, as well as new playable characters, weapons types, growth/speedrun elements, and more! What’s more, a revamped Ambition Mode and completely new Challenge Mode offer whole new ways to enjoy the ‘Dynasty Warriors 8′ universe.

Indulge your dark side and step into the role of the Devil’s Daughter as you mercilessly trap human victims on a quest for retribution. Choose from over 120 traps – including themed traps for each stage and enchanted moving trapmobiles – and hone your skills to connect your traps into ever more elaborate, sadistic, and humiliating combos.

Hunt with the pros!
* Bring home bigger game faster using advice from our pros, including Wade Middleton, Jim Shockey, and Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo.
* The most authentic hunting ballistics ever in a Cabela’s game!
* Traverse maps 4x the size of any previous Cabela’s Big Game Hunter game!
* Track, scout and target your trophy animal in all new ways!

The Swamp Witch Metallia summons you, the Hundred Knight, to do her bidding in this dark fantasy action RPG. Travel around the world and visit lush, gorgeous lands as you fight anything in your way, be they innocent or wicked. Learn the secrets of the witches and help to make your master the undisputed leader of the world by spreading her vile swamp far and wide!

Brought together by fate, the three adventurers in your party must work together to explore Vyashion fields, dungeons and towns, collect items, survive encounters with mythological beasts and ultimately defeat the evil Emperor Balor.

Three thousand years ago, a poet sang of heroes strong enough to stand alone against an army. In Warriors: Legends of Troy, experience the epic Trojan War from the perspective of both the Greeks and Trojans, as two great nations battle for the love of a single woman.

PS Vita Games

Destiny of Spirits is a free-to-play, location-based, social strategy game. Players from around the world work cooperatively in turn-based, RPG style action to battle fierce Chaos spirits in order to purify and save the world.

‘Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends’ introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in ‘Dynasty Warrors 8.’ In story mode, where you can immerse yourself in the vivid tales of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it is now possible to play as the mighty warrior ‘Lu Bu,’ and embark on a journey that depicts his way of life.

Indulge your dark side and step into the role of the Devil’s Daughter as you mercilessly trap human victims on a quest for retribution. Choose from over 120 traps – including themed traps for each stage and enchanted moving trapmobiles – and hone your skills to connect your traps into ever more elaborate, sadistic, and humiliating combos.

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives. Explore a serene and beautiful open-ended world full of secrets, puzzles and hidden treasures. Unearth the mysteries of the past and discover the truth about reality and perception. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.

PSone Classic

Apps

Get ready for another great season of Major League Baseball!!! Now you can watch live baseball games on your PS4 with a subscription to MLB.TV Premium. Watch HD Quality broadcasts of every out-of-market game live or on demand on your PS4. Choose Home or Away feeds, pause and rewind live game action with DVR capabilities. Sign up here. Also available on PS3.

Hulu Plus offers unlimited instant streaming of current hit shows like Family Guy, The Simpsons, Modern Family and Brooklyn Nine-Nine as well as original series including The Awesomes and The Wrong Mans for $7.99/month with limited advertising. Also available on PS3 and PS4.

Redbox Instant by Verizon is offering new subscribers a free month of movies. Subscribers can stream from a library of Hollywood hits on PS Vita and receive four DVD or Blu-ray rental nights every month for new releases at the Redbox kiosk. You can also purchase or rent the latest movies on demand in the digital store. Also available on PS3 and PS4.

App Updates

Amazon Instant Video
Watch season one of the Americans and Orphan Black on Amazon Instant Video now. The Americans is a period drama about the complex marriage of two KGB spies (Kerri Russell and Matthew Rhys) posing as Americans in suburban Washington D.C. shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected President. Their relationship is constantly tested by the escalation of the Cold War and the intimate, dangerous and darkly funny relationships they must maintain with a network of spies and informants under their control. Orphan Black is a BBC produced conspiracy thriller featuring a streetwise hustler (Tatiana Maslany) that is pulled into a compelling conspiracy after witnessing the suicide of a girl who looks just like her. Watch both on PS3 and PS4.

Qello Concerts
Play Qello Concerts’ March Madness and enter to win A PS Vita and one year of Qello All Access! You just pick what concerts you think will be the most watched on Qello Concerts in genres from classic rock, pop, country, and alternative/indie. Tip: Watch your picks often to help push them ahead in the brackets! Enter HERE before March 27th to be one of the eight winners (three are grand prize winners).

Hulu Plus
Childhood sucks. Imaginary friends rule. “Moone Boy” is a quirky comedy about 12-year-old Martin Moone and his bearded, sarcastic, imaginary friend Sean. Martin’s imaginary pal plays the banjo, writes bad love poetry, and helps Martin navigate the challenges of his eccentric childhood. This semi-autobiographical series, written by and starring Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids), was a critical hit in the UK and is now exclusively on Hulu. Available on PS3, PS4 and now PS Vita.

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/03/25/playstation-store-update-335/feed/147http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Store-Fez.jpg3.99Sr. Director, PlayStation Store1479Dimension-bender FEZ Out Today on PS4, PS3, Vitahttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/03/25/dimension-bender-fez-out-today-on-ps4-ps3-vita/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/03/25/dimension-bender-fez-out-today-on-ps4-ps3-vita/#commentsTue, 25 Mar 2014 15:00:14 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=126952Fez is finally available for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita. We can’t possibly be any more excited, as we have been working towards this release for a whole year!]]>

“Today is special day,” indeed: Fez is finally available for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita. We can’t possibly be any more excited, as we have been working towards this release for a whole year!

Let’s recap a few details:

Fez is a video game.

You play as fluffy white creature named Gomez who wears the eponymous fez, and needs to traverse the world two dimensions at a time in order to rebuild an ancient artifact.

There is a cross-save slot which shares your progress across PS3, PS4 and PSVita.

The regular price is $12.99, but if you are a PlayStation Plus member and purchase it before April 2nd, you get 25% off and pay $9.74 instead!

We hope that you will enjoy exploring the world of Fez for the first time, or that you’ll perhaps revisit its puzzles and charming locales once again — whether you prefer experiencing it on your home system with speakers blasting Disasterpeace’s delicious generative soundscapes, or on your PS Vita with headphones during the daily commute.

We would like to thank Miguel, Tony and everyone else at BlitWorks who worked hard on these releases and were always a pleasure to work with, Kert Gartner for the sweet PlayStation launch trailer, and the Sony developer relation teams for giving us the opportunity to be in the Spring Fever promotion alongside great titles like TowerFall and Luftrausers. And you too — thanks for your patience, and have fun!

The critically-acclaimed, head-scratching puzzler Fez arrives on PS3, PS4, and PS Vita this week. Living in a quaint 2D world, Gomez’s perspective is torn asunder when he learns that his world is in fact a 3D space, and it’s being shattered. Embark on a colorful and unique adventure wrought with rotating pixels.

Craving some JRPG goodness instead? The Witch and the Hundred Knight launches on PS3, bringing with it a century-long conflict between two warring witches. Resurrect a legendary demon and use its power to best the Forest Witch and cover the world in swamp mud.

For a complete list of games coming to PlayStation this week, read on. And enjoy the Drop!

New PlayStation Releases This Week

The sizzling 2D fighter comes roaring back. Featuring new battle mechanics and a brand new story mode, Chrono Phantasma adds five new playable characters to the varied and eclectic cast. Dive into one of fighting’s richest and most frantic experiences.

Bring home bigger game faster with advice from the pros. Delivering the most authentic hunting ballistics systems featured yet in a Cabela’s game, with maps four times the size of their predecessors. Track, scout, and target game in new ways.

As the Devil’s Daughter, indulge on the darker side of gaming and concoct deadly traps to slay human victims and fulfill a quest for retribution. Select from more than 120 traps and fashion new and humiliating ways to defeat enemies.

Build powerful spirits in this free-to-play, social strategy game. Work cooperatively with friends to defeat sinister Chaos spirits in turn-based battles. Unlock new spirits by traveling with PS Vita, and achieve great power through friendship.

Contains the original Dynasty Warriors 8, along with all the expanded content included in Xtreme Legends. Charge into battlefields thick with enemies and lay waste to the opposing forces with ancient martial arts and powerful weapons.

A dimension-bending puzzle platformer, Fez follows the charming quest of Gomez as he struggles in a rapidly changing world. Discover the award-winning experience with enhanced visuals and cross-save support.

Summon a legendary demon, equip five weapons simultaneously, and fight in the name of the Swamp Witch, Metallia. A dark fantasy, action RPG with colorful characters and tons of items. Cover the world in swamp mud!

Demos and Betas

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/03/23/the-drop-new-playstation-releases-for-march-25th-2014/feed/115http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fez-promo.jpg3.69Social Media Specialist11510FEZ Turns Heads on PS4, PS3, Vita March 25thhttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/03/03/fez-turns-heads-on-ps4-ps3-vita-march-25th/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/03/03/fez-turns-heads-on-ps4-ps3-vita-march-25th/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 15:00:47 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=125744PS3 version of Fez since day one, and we believe it was worth the wait. Blit took the time to make a solid C++ port of the game, which runs smoothly at native resolution on PS Vita, and 720p at 60 frames per second on PS3. The PS4 version is what we consider to be the best-looking and smoothest Fez experience you can get on a TV set, running at beautiful 1080p (and yes, 60fps too).]]>This is it. We’ve come to the end of development, and Fez is finally coming to PlayStation on March 25th! It’s been an incredible adventure, and we couldn’t have made it without the amazing work of BlitWorks and the support of Sony’s team. In the name of all of us at Polytron, thank you so much!

People have been asking for a PS3 version of Fez since day one, and we believe it was worth the wait. Blit took the time to make a solid C++ port of the game, which runs smoothly at native resolution on PS Vita, and 720p at 60 frames per second on PS3.

The PS4 version is what we consider to be the best-looking and smoothest Fez experience you can get on a TV set, running at beautiful 1080p (and yes, 60fps too). You wouldn’t think that upping the resolution would make a big difference in a game like ours, where the pixels are the size of Gomez’s fist… but it really does look even crisper and blockier — in a good way.

No one’s going to blame you for digging around, but you won’t find many big changes in these versions of the game. However, there are a few surprises… especially in the PS4 version: DualShock 4’s lightbar has been put to the task of bringing a little bit of Fez’s world into your own home, and you may not need to search for that dusty pair of red/cyan glasses to experience a very late-game easter egg… Funny story: to test the new 3DTV support, we spent a weekend running around computer shops to find a monitor that sports an integrated emitter. When we found one and started up Fez, our minds were forever expanded. I think we can see the fourth dimension now?

So the PS4 version is loaded with sexy features, but definitely don’t hold off from getting a dose of Fez on the go, especially with a cross-save slot shared across all three platforms! I sometimes idle the game in a puzzle room, transforming my PS Vita into an infinite Disasterpeace music generator. We’re excited to see what other ways people will find to enjoy the first portable version of Fez.

Let’s all enjoy the universe of Fez one more time (or for the first time) on PlayStation!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/03/03/fez-turns-heads-on-ps4-ps3-vita-march-25th/feed/70http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/fez.jpg3.88Producer, Polytron700Fez Set to Melt Minds on PS4, PS Vita, PS3http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/08/20/fez-set-to-melt-minds-on-ps4-ps-vita-ps3/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/08/20/fez-set-to-melt-minds-on-ps4-ps-vita-ps3/#commentsTue, 20 Aug 2013 19:10:59 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=113395PS Vita, PS3 and PS4. Making Fez happen has been such an incredible journey, and we are truly thrilled to see our game come to PlayStation platforms.]]>

Hi there! My name is Marie-Christine Bourdua, producer at Polytron, and I’m here today to announce that Fez is coming soon to PS Vita, PS3 and PS4. Making Fez happen has been such an incredible journey, and we are truly thrilled to see our game come to PlayStation platforms.

Fez development started six and a half years ago with Phil Fish’s ideas and Renaud Bédard’s programming skills. The Montréal-based studio was (and still is) very small, but very ambitious.

Only 100 days into development, we submitted a Fez prototype to the 2008 Independent Games Festival, and were awarded the Visual Arts award, which was a huge public awareness and morale boost. But we still had a whole game to make!

We failed to meet a million deadlines and had to overcome financial obstacles, but met amazing collaborators along the way, like the game’s composer, Rich Vreeland (aka Disasterpeace), and outstanding pixel artist Paul Robertson.

The game was taking shape, had a unique atmosphere and aura of mystery that we knew would find fans. As we were wrapping up development, James Swirsky and Lisanne Pajot (makers of the Sundance-nominated documentary Indie Game: The Movie) followed us through the joys and hardships of shipping a first game, and to another IGF ceremony four years later where we were awarded the Seamus McNally Grand Prize; and the game wasn’t even out yet!

Since the initial release in April 2012, we’ve been working on several versions of the game. We felt like Fez deserved to be on every platform that can run it, and PS Vita and PS3 are a natural fit. Fez lends itself perfectly to a “pick up and play” bite-sized mobile game experience on your way to work in the morning.

Development for these platforms is handled by Blit Software, a studio from Barcelona who is pretty much doing magic with the game. You may remember them as the guys who are making the Spelunky PS3 and PS Vita versions happen too, which we’re also much looking forward to! We’re working with them to provide a smooth, pixel-perfect version of Fez, with every bit of content to explore that the game is known for.

For those who may not know, Fez is a 2D platformer set in a 3D world. You play as Gomez, a charismatic and fluffy little white guy who wears a Fez. When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that takes him to the very end of time and space.

There are no enemies in Fez. No bosses, no combat; in fact, no conflict of any kind. It aims to create a non-threatening world rich with ambiance, a pleasant place to spend time in. And of course, with plenty of treasures to find and secrets to uncover.

If you’re going to Gamescom in Cologne this week, come to the PlayStation booth in Hall 7 and try out a work-in-progress version of Fez on PS Vita.