Gran Turismo Behind-the-Scenes, Beyond the Apex

+ Posted by Greg Harvey // Creative Director, WebRidesTv.com

I never imagined that being a serious auto enthusiast and a hard core gamer would ever amount to anything life altering, except carpal tunnel syndrome and continuously suspended driver’s license. Until the day I got a call from SCEA asking me if I would like to produce a documentary on the latest version in [...]

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Filed: Title Spotlight

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PlayStation Store Update

+ Posted by Grace Chen // Senior Manager, PLAYSTATION Store

Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.
Game Demos (free)
Condemned 2: Bloodshot Single Player Demo
It’s been a year since a ruthless serial killer terrorized the city, but once again the bodies are piling up. As renegade special agent Ethan Thomas, you are society’s last defense against the darkness threatening to consume us [...]

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Filed: PlayStation Network

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Resistance 2 First Look: Multiplayer Classes

+ Posted by James Stevenson // Community Relations Manager, Insomniac Games

We’ve got a new Full Moon Show podcast up on the Insomniac Games site that readers of the PlayStation.Blog just might take an interest in ;-). This week’s show focuses on the process of going from concept to reality in Resistance 2.

We’ve also posted a couple of new concept art pieces for you to take [...]

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Firmware v2.20 bringing BD-Live to PS3

+ Posted by Eric Lempel // Director, PlayStation Network Operations

Hi again everyone. Here’s a quick preview of the next PLAYSTATION 3 system software update coming up in the next few days. Firmware v2.20, introduces a number of features to further enhance your PLAYSTATION 3 as the hub of your entertainment center.
Most notably, the update enables the PS3 to support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0, also [...]

Tagged // firmware, ps3

Filed: Hardware, PlayStation Network

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EYE OF JUDGMENT Tip: How to Build a Deck

+ Posted by Mark Valledor // Marketing Manager, SCEA

In any trading card game, deck building is always a fun, yet challenging task. I’ve spent many endless nights trying, playing, tweaking (then eventually trashing) new EYE OF JUDGMENT deck ideas. Our game designer, Yasuke Watanabe, knows this, too, and wanted to provide some interesting reading for all you EOJ deck builders (please forgive the [...]

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New Hot Shots Golf Out Today - What’s Next?

+ Posted by Chris Hinojosa-Miranda // Associate Producer, SCEA

Hey guys, it’s been a while since the last Hot Shots Update … we’ve been a bit swamped here what with the endless hours we play… I mean work… on Hot Shots Golf; however, the timeless idiom is indeed true: all good things must come to an end.
Well for us at least.
And now, we’re officially [...]

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New Internet Radio Stations and Firmware coming to PSP

+ Posted by John Koller // Sr. Marketing Manager, PSP

First, the firmware: on March 18th, PlayStation Portable owners will be prompted to update their firmware to v3.93, which expands support for PLAYSTATION Network titles.
At this time, users of the PSP Internet Radio feature will find 20 new internet radio players to enjoy. The new players are organized into more specific styles of music so [...]

Tagged // firmware, psp

Filed: Hardware

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Ferrari F2007: GT5 Prologue’s “God Mode”

+ Posted by Taku Imasaki // Producer, SCEA

Sometimes even the best kept secrets seem to find their way out - that’s just the nature of the beast - so it was no surprise (at least not much) when co-workers started to email us links to leaked Gran Turismo 5 Prologue screenshots… and the rumor mill it had kick-started.

Amongst the thousands of questions [...]

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THE EYE OF JUDGMENT Set 2 Update

+ Posted by Mark Valledor // Marketing Manager, SCEA

We’re back again for another round. The newest EYE OF JUDGMENT expansion is shaping up to be much deeper than I thought. Lately, I’ve spent many late nights designing crazy combos in my new decks. With some of my favorites - check out these screens…

Thanks again for all the great comments and questions from the [...]

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PlayStation Store Update

+ Posted by Grace Chen // Senior Manager, PLAYSTATION Store

Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.
Add-on Game Content
Toy Home Expansion Pack ($6.99)
The Toy Home Expansion Pack adds even more racing fun to the miniature universe. This pack includes 6 new vehicles and 2 new playrooms, each with 3 separate configurations. Players will now be able to engage in 4-player battle [...]

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Filed: PlayStation Network

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