Apr 13 2009

This Week on PlayStation.Blog

+ Posted by Jeff Rubenstein // Sr. Social Media Manager

Here’s what we’re working on for this week…

Updates, updates, updates – inFamous, Fat Princess, PixelJunk Eden Encore
New DLC announcements for some popular PSN titles
We’ll ask for your help on some upcoming interviews (again)
Much, much more, of course.

Instead of a poll this week, I wanted to ask more of a free-form question…

This weekend, I split my time between two excellent co-op experiences, Resident Evil 5 and Flock (I’m sure John D would be happy to hear this :-D). While Mrs. PlayStation Blog couldn’t care less about shotgunning zombies (I married her anyway), she instantly fell in love with Flock, and we spent a good amount of time playing it together. I think it was the cow poop that drew her in.

The dynamic reminded me of PixelJunk Monsters, which I know a lot of couples enjoy playing co-op. My question to you is: What game(s) are you enjoying playing with your significant other these days?

//Add Your Own

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+ Ftwrthtx on April 13th, 2009 at 7:05 am said:

We play Buzz as a family. We also beat Bejeweled 2 as a combined effort.

+ SNK3R on April 13th, 2009 at 7:07 am said:

I don’t have a significant other…

Thanks for reminding me… :(

+ Insyt on April 13th, 2009 at 7:07 am said:

only game my wife will play is bejeweled 2…other than that she says games are too hard/complicated on the ps3…she likes the old SNES mario games…damn it haha KZ2 and MLB 09 the show for me though…

+ mtrevino78 on April 13th, 2009 at 7:08 am said:

happy monday all. What other games does the girlfriend like playing with me? Age of Booty in co-op mode has been occupying our time lately… also cool is the ability to make our own maps and test them out. Before that was Magic Ball and Cuboid (in turns).

Was hoping to tryout Flock this weekend, but didn’t get a chance. We tried out the Resident Evil demo, but the controls marred the demo for both of us (when one player can’t get it working, it kills the experience for both). I also want to start-up Eden again with the GF to try out the new patch and levels… maybe this weekend.

+ Jeff Rubenstein on April 13th, 2009 at 8:41 am said:

Hmm, I should try AoB, thank you.

+ Major01 on April 13th, 2009 at 7:15 am said:

I dont have a significant other.:( So if there are any girls who want to play online games then add me. I need more psn friends anyway.

+ ExcelKnight on April 13th, 2009 at 7:17 am said:

DLC for more games? Not just Valkyria Chronicles?

Those other DLC are coming out this week, right? I’d love to see that trophy patch they released in Japan for Disgaea 3 and that whole Raspberyl chapter be announced really soon.

Jeff, you obviously have the inside scoop, can you confirm if Disgaea 3′s better upcoming stuff is coming out this month or the next?

+ Jeff Rubenstein on April 13th, 2009 at 8:40 am said:

There is more Disgaea stuff coming, yes.

+ greeniebeanie on April 13th, 2009 at 7:18 am said:

We are both musical, Rock Band all the way!

+ lurksquad on April 13th, 2009 at 7:19 am said:

My girlfriend and I like to play LittleBigPlanet together.

+ adolson on April 13th, 2009 at 7:19 am said:

My wife likes a lot of games, but she doesn’t have a lot of time lately to play them.

She did find some time to play several rounds of Worms with me, and she managed to win once.

That’s a good little game.

+ anotherdae on April 13th, 2009 at 7:21 am said:

“Wifey” likes to play Monopoly (Wii but there is a PS3 version) and Pixeljunk Monsters, I didn’t know Age of Booty was co-op may try to push that on her. Would love to play RE5 or Burn, Zombie, Burn with her but alas she does not share my fascination with the undead. I wish more games had co-op to them (both online and splitscreen!)

+ Bildo818 on April 13th, 2009 at 7:22 am said:

SOCOM DLC? HAHAHAH Yeah right. What did I think this was, 2012?

Any Fat Princess news (and or June 12th release date) is good news!

+ Dogofthunder on April 13th, 2009 at 7:22 am said:

Our current favorite is High Velocity Bowling. We are both looking forward to Fat Princess and are hoping for offline co-op!

+ jbullfrog23 on April 13th, 2009 at 7:23 am said:

The PSN version of Worms was the first time my wife has ever played that series. She’s hooked now; she asks to play almost every night.

+ TheZed88 on April 13th, 2009 at 7:26 am said:

Guitar Hero. We got World Tour about 2 months ago and my wife fell in love with it. I haven’t seen her this into a game since the original Sims. The next week we picked up GH3 and last weekend the surprised “me” by getting Aerosmith and Metallica.

Maybe now I’ll be able to cure her of the odd love of country music she has. :)

+ keithmoon316 on April 13th, 2009 at 7:36 am said:

We still love to play Monsters and Eden together on the PS3.

We also play Pokemon together as well…though I know its not a Sony product.

Also does her screaming and telling me to watch out as I play Killzone 2 count?

+ Jeff Rubenstein on April 13th, 2009 at 8:42 am said:

I know the feeling, haha.

+ Letters2Kay on April 13th, 2009 at 7:37 am said:

We got Rock Band 2 a few weeks ago (along with a generous helping of DLC) and the whole family has been getting in on it, my wife especially. It looks like we’re going to need another PS3 so I don’t have to lug my unit up and down the stairs anymore, which is rad.

Yes, my wife thinks we need a second PS3 in the house… what has the world come to?

The kids love their LittleBigPlanet and Flower, but have yet to turn Mom onto those titles. She’s too caught up with rocking, I think. Give her some time…

+ DarthBrady on April 13th, 2009 at 7:39 am said:

How about Releasing some Playstation One Titles?! You have really let me down. It’s a shame when some is forced to pirate PS1 Games from the web because Sony Wont offer them to sell.

+ djspinal on April 13th, 2009 at 7:40 am said:

Saint’s Row 2. all the way!!! Best co-op sandbox experience around. ;-)

+ QuebecSuperstar on April 13th, 2009 at 7:41 am said:

If only my significant other played video games :(

+ Enigma777 on April 13th, 2009 at 7:44 am said:

My gf loves LBP…. I think its cause she loves to slap me :(

+ Jeff Rubenstein on April 13th, 2009 at 8:43 am said:

Well, take the good with the bad, I suppose.

+ twilightgun on April 13th, 2009 at 7:45 am said:

Try the lego games especially star wars and batman they were great to play together. Also if she is into platforming and stuff like that you may want to try The Simpsons Game it was fun and was great playing together. All of those also have a lot of little extras to find. Gaming cliches in The Simpsons are great (invisible walls, infinite lives). And then getting all of the characters, kits, and powerups in the Lego games is fun. LittleBigPlanet is fun to especially the little sackperson fights that break out.

+ NiavlysUS on April 13th, 2009 at 7:45 am said:

I managed to get my wife to play PJ Monsters with me a bit, but I think she’s more of a SingStar Party kinda girl… still trying to slowly convert her to video games hehe ;)

+ bball230 on April 13th, 2009 at 7:47 am said:

I would like to know more about the “Much, much more, of course.” hopefully there is some home goodies, and firmware tips, or more blog integration.

I like playing killzone 2 with my buddies!… oh wait..maybe i will get to enjoy that later this year.

+ pecorre on April 13th, 2009 at 7:48 am said:

What game(s) are you enjoying playing with your significant other these days?

Right now, Littlebigplanet, Singstar and Team Fortress 2 (on pc…)

+ pecorre on April 13th, 2009 at 7:49 am said:

and I can’t wait to hear more about inFamous. demo please :D

+ Dead1yAssass1n on April 13th, 2009 at 7:50 am said:

The wife and I still play Calling All Cars.

+ hife on April 13th, 2009 at 7:52 am said:

Thank God for more inFamous info. I was so spoiled by the GDC news and interviews. This short drought has been killing me.

+ Craazy on April 13th, 2009 at 7:52 am said:

Buz and Singstar (Sure wish Singstar was American so that I knew 8 out of 10 songs, instead I know 2 out of 10)

Also we are heavily waiting for Sacred 2 she loves dungeon crawlers

+ Aggie_CEO on April 13th, 2009 at 7:54 am said:

The Wife and I playe Buzz!, Singstar(We Need more Rap Songs Please cause I cant sing worth a damn), Pixel Junk Monsters, Rock Band 2, Rag Doll Kung-fu, and I’m trying to get her into shooters with some Resistance 2…..

+ Cordy44 on April 13th, 2009 at 7:54 am said:

RE5 & SFIV at the moment

+ ross_k on April 13th, 2009 at 7:55 am said:

@Jeff Rubenstein

are their new avatars coming? as their is a new search function on the avatar page with categories

+ royalflush5 on April 13th, 2009 at 7:58 am said:

cant wait sounds like a good week
but is there any DLC planed for Supersonic Acrobactic Rocket-Powered Battle Cars??
Ive been wating for a long time
and the avatars WHERES Sackboy!!!!!

+ Santhiel on April 13th, 2009 at 8:01 am said:

Please give us Final Fantasy VII on da PS Store! SquarEnix is making it available on Japanise PS Store we want it too!!!

+ QuebecSuperstar on April 13th, 2009 at 8:02 am said:

Jeff, will Punisher: No Mercy see the day this week?

+ Jeff Rubenstein on April 13th, 2009 at 8:45 am said:

We don\’t have a date on that game at present. When one is announced, expect the devs to show back up on the blog.

+ DiscoMonkey on April 13th, 2009 at 8:04 am said:

Little Big Planet, Magic Ball and Lego Indiana Jones.

+ Carl-G on April 13th, 2009 at 8:05 am said:

Rag Doll Kung-Fu + LBP + FIFA 09 is what i have been playing off-line with mates ;) So much FUN ;P
And i wish KillZone 2 had 4 player split-screen mode to tho, shame that.

+ davivman on April 13th, 2009 at 8:05 am said:

My wife will sometimes play LittleBigPlanet with me, but for whatever reason she rarely feels like playing 2-player games. Usually we just take turns doing 1-player games and watching the other person play (Unless its Valkyria Chronicles which she gets very bored watching me play). Currently we’re actually cranking through some Persona 3 FES for the PS2.

+ StalkingSilence on April 13th, 2009 at 8:08 am said:

Jeff, at the risk of soundy creepy, can you give me a few other PSN titles she likes (co-op or not)? I’m having a hard time finding games that the wife and I both enjoy. She mainly likes Buzz/SingStar, but not finding any PSN games up her alley. Maybe I’ll try flock (or at least the demo) – but seeing if you had any other suggestions.
Happy Easter, blog team!

+ Jeff Rubenstein on April 13th, 2009 at 8:46 am said:

Mrs. PlayStation Blog is a huge SingStar/Rock Band fan (she can sing), but I have a harder time finding \’regular\’ games that she likes.

Flock was an instant hit for her, but then again, it has cow poop in it.

+ PoisenOak on April 13th, 2009 at 8:09 am said:

Woot more info on Fat Princess…can’t wait for that game!!!!

+ StalkingSilence on April 13th, 2009 at 8:10 am said:

Ah yes, Cuboid, she loved Cuboid. But until we see the new DLC, we’re through that one. :(

+ KazeEternal on April 13th, 2009 at 8:15 am said:

Thats right jeff hit me where it hurts lol.

Well it’s been awhile since I’ve had someone to call my significant other, however last few girlfriends it has been MMO’s like FFXI or games like Rockband which have been closest to the Co-op experience we’re seeing alot more of these days.

Been to busy with trying to get out of college and on with life to worry about women of late. Good to know there is something out there though.

+ QCVic on April 13th, 2009 at 8:19 am said:

Looks like a pretty cool week. I play LittleBigPlanet with my signifigant other. She’s not really into games, but she will play them just to try and beat me at them :)

+ TheHater2 on April 13th, 2009 at 8:19 am said:

Hay Jeff and Chris
I just want to let you guys know that I got my trophy shirt in the mail today. I would just like to thank you guys again for it.

As for Fat Princess and Infamous new news. I cannot wait for new info on those two games. Hopefully we get a Fat Princess release date and a release date for the Infamous release date.
Can we get a chat with Sucker Punch? I would like to know if the gamestop preorder powers are in the game and you just need to unlock them or if you need the preorder code to unlock them. If that the case, then it is going to piss a lot of people off because they will be unable to experience the full game and all of Cole powers. Not every likes gamestop or shop there. Many of us buy our games online or from other retailers such as BestBuy.

+ Jeff Rubenstein on April 13th, 2009 at 8:47 am said:

You\’re very welcome for the shirt.

+ ACDarkKnight on April 13th, 2009 at 8:19 am said:

My girlfriend loves to play LBP and BUZZ with me. There should be a trophy for LBP that says “Good Sport – Playing LBP with someone who constantly runs off and kills you.” We also play Guitar Hero 3 and Rockband 2 with our friends.