March 13, 2010March 14, 2010

The PlayStation Recap

Hey, Why is the PlayStation.Blog White? — By now, you probably know why it’s white. But if you’re reading this and STILL can’t figure it out, well, you might have to see an eye doctor. Hope you like the new look!
LittleBigPlanet: This Week in DLC — Get your Sackboy digitally smashed with the St. Patty’s Day costume. Plus, check out the other happenings in the world of LBP.
God of War III Path To Olympus Experience Launches on GodofWar.com — God of War III is three days away. But it might have been a while since you’ve played I and II. Worry not, warriors. Path To Olympus will get your memory back in order to prep you for Tuesday.
FINAL FANTASY XIII on Store Shelves Today, Includes PS3 Exclusive Bonus Offer for FINAL FANTASY XIV — Who picked up FFXIII on Tuesday? How far in are you?
Hustle Kings Adding Video Chat, Voice Chat, Game Launching and More — Your comments never go wasted! Hustle Kings is adding video and voice chat, game launching and much more. See the full list inside the post.
PlayStation Network First to Deliver HD Movies from All Six Major Movie Studios — That’s right. If you haven’t jumped on board the Video Store train, get on now. PSN is the first platform to host HD content from all six major studios.
Yakuza 3 Hits Western Shores! — It may have taken some time, but Yakuza 3 is officially available here in the west on PS3. Anyone get it yet?
It Only Does Epic Trilogies — Peter Dille kicks off the brand new Kevin Butler TV commercial (awesome!), plus a new 15-second TV trailer!
Reminder: God of War III GDC San Francisco Meetup is Tomorrow! — Our biggest meetup yet! Honestly, this was one of the most rewarding, successful gatherings we’ve had yet, and I want to personally thank each and every one of you that showed up. Hopefully you had a great time.
Qore Episode 22 – Featuring Final Fantasy XIII, Dead to Rights: Retribution, Lost Planet 2 and the God of War Graphic Novel — Qore Ep 22 kicked off on Thursday featuring (of course) FFXIII, the GoW Graphic Novel and a lot more. Check out the post for the preview video.
PlayStation Home 1.35 Launching Tomorrow — Home Director Jack Buser explains exactly what’s in the newest version of Home.
FINAL FANTASY XIII Comes to PlayStation Home + Sodium Updates, Indiana Jones Items & a Huge Sale! — Lots of Final Fantasy this week, and where else would you expect additional FF content but in Home!
Live from GDC 2010! PlayStation Press Conference — “Live.” That’s a scary word. Hopefully you watched along with us, as me and Jeff tackled introducing the PlayStation Move at the PlayStation GDC Press Conference. If you missed it, watch the replay as we interview SCEA President and CEO Jack Tretton!
THE EYE OF JUDGMENT LEGENDS Hits PSN Today — You may have played it on PS3, but pick up THE EYE OF JUDGMENT for PSP on PSN now!
EyePet Available this Fall with PlayStation Move Support! — You may have seen EyePet before, but it just got a whole lot better. PlayStation Move brings a whole new element of control to the table, and we’ll have a great video soon that shows you exactly what to expect.
MLB 10: The Show PS3 Demo Available Today! — You’ve been asking for a demo. We’re heard you loud and clear! Log on to PSN and get it today, for free!
The Tester Episode 4 Available Today — Four episodes in, and now things are really heating up!
PlayStation Comics Store Update — The amount of digital comics piling up in the PlayStation Store is impressive to say the least. Comic-heads, get in there!
PlayStation Move Developer Diary #2 — You saw the press conference. Now see just how creative developers are getting with PlayStation Move!
Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Coming to PSN — Sam & Max hit the PlayStation 3 for the first time. See how you can get a discount on all episodes inside.
PlayStation Store Update — Mega Man 10! Plus, your MLB 10: The Show demo, Qore Ep 22, Feeding Frenzy 2, lots of sales and more.
PlayStation Network Video Content Update — Get a deal on the Bro Code Six Pack, a selection of How I Met Your Mother episodes!
New Gran Turismo 5 Trailer: Night Racing — GT5 goes dark. See the newest trailer and a batch of new screenshots!
God of War III’s Stig Asmussen: Your Questions Answered — We promised we’d get him. And we did! See Stig answer your questions 4 days before God of War III hits stores!

Courtesy of Jeremy Dunham

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Destiny89
March 13, 2010 at 12:05 pm PST

Great week and next week will be even greater.. Been busy with Final Fantasy XIII this whole week, the game is epic! every PS3 owner need to buy it!!
GoW3 next :P
xBlackBloodx
March 13, 2010 at 12:05 pm PST

Dear Playstation,
I heard that the God of War III Ultimate Editions are going to be Delayed due to a manufacturing error… is this true or false?
Please be false, i have waited for this game for about 2 years…
footballrule
March 13, 2010 at 12:13 pm PST

Great week it was. I have a question i hope gets answered.

Question: Will we ever get the Playstation Home symbol as an avatar? And did Playstation Home get shown at all during GDC 2010?

Thanks! :)
EXTREME_rkmn
March 13, 2010 at 12:18 pm PST

Please release premium God of War 3 avatars this coming week! And more themes and wallpapers. I have the 7-11 dynamic theme, but I would like to see 1 or 2 more
thepatriots
March 13, 2010 at 12:34 pm PST

I know SCE and PD are being coy on GT5’s release date. Knowing that it is coming out this year, thats fine. Although given this fact can we expect GOWII, UCII, MAG, etc levels of coverage within a month or so of its release? I think the PS Blog would be a great place for PD to build some more community relations. A certain other racing game has been very successful with this and I would love to see something similar for GT5.
Carl-G
March 13, 2010 at 12:35 pm PST

A few weeks ago it took me 4 minutes to load up HOME and now after the update it takes lest then 2 minutes to get it to HOME.
Nice 1 SONY! Thanks;)

Now if only you could find a way to have HOME loaded up ready(say on the XMB)after i put on my PS3 that would be even better? ;P
Carl-G
March 13, 2010 at 12:39 pm PST

@6 i.e to ME ;D
I mean ‘less’ not ‘lest’ & ‘in to’ not ‘it to’ i can’t spell today ;D
gamerboy845
March 13, 2010 at 12:39 pm PST

buy insomnac
ProwlingFox
March 13, 2010 at 12:40 pm PST

hey chris! guess what? i pass by Zindagi every day on the way to school :D
- Chris Morell
  March 14, 2010 at 9:35 am PDT
  
  No way! They’re in Camarillo, right?
gators625
March 13, 2010 at 12:41 pm PST

Hey guys,

I’m sure I should probably post this in the Weekly Store thread, but there have been a lot of requests for Crash Team Racing for the PSOne Classics for the PSN store. Europe has it already. Any idea as to when we can expect to get it over here in the US?
Velmonte
March 13, 2010 at 12:42 pm PST

Please, please… Bring GoW III avatars to commemorate it’s release week. They will be well received. ;-)
ExcelKnight
March 13, 2010 at 12:55 pm PST

I know I’m a bit late to the show for the “suggestions box” that the white blog news post had, but I have a suggestion that affects more than just the blog or site itself.

You should really add a direct link to the blog in the PS3/PSP XMB, depending on the region of the person logged in. I know it’s part of the first screen the PS3 goes to when you access the web, but putting added emphasis on the site by creating an actual blog link would garner more exposure for this place.

Also, I wouldn’t mind a Suggestion Box type of system, similar to the one Capcom Unity are trying out. It could come in handy to figure out exactly which features are wanted by your most dedicated (read: registered) fans.
Azure_FZ
March 13, 2010 at 1:02 pm PST

@1 It’s something ever RPG lover needs to have, for everyone else there God of War 3.

Of course if your me your a all genre player, so I’ll be picking this up, and GOW3
MadMeat001
March 13, 2010 at 1:17 pm PST

Sony should keep an eye about approving Minis, there are horrible minis like ”Ice Road truck” that should definitly be deleted from PSN or it will become a nightmare.
VVIIRRAA
March 13, 2010 at 1:22 pm PST

^v^ exited about playstation move!
MadMeat001
March 13, 2010 at 1:24 pm PST

Sony Japan could have been a little more of an exemple about minis, but taught i am happy to see another work from Sony Japan.

oh and since Minis aren’t only rival with iphone but with XboxLiveIndieGame maybe it’s time that Minis should upgrade with Online playing and Psn trophy,and a bit of add-ons?

i am looking around to see JapanStudio working on an PlartformerMinis
MadMeat001
March 13, 2010 at 1:26 pm PST

oh and i hope you would keep the move library clean when it come from third-party.
Dex_DarkDefender
March 13, 2010 at 1:54 pm PST

When will the Bioshock 2 dlc be available on Amazon!? I ask on every post and even 2k website and no one responds.
CRONIC_GAMER
March 13, 2010 at 2:34 pm PST

We want more Dj hero!!!!!!
Thrasher20
March 13, 2010 at 2:39 pm PST

Chris and Jeff,

I like this PSB week, I always do as a matter of fact ever since I started frequenting this site back in February 2008. Every week is always good. Sometimes it’s bad, but it’s always good in the PSB. But what really grinds my gears and I am being honest with you guys, is…. WHY IS MY PSB WHITE!?!?!?

My suggestion is, can we PSB readers choose our own theme? Please? That’s all I ask from you guys. Thank you Chris and Jeff! Will look forward to next week’s PSB!
xplosneer
March 13, 2010 at 2:41 pm PST

I must request darker font, like someone else did earlier. Thanks.
MAAZTER
March 13, 2010 at 2:56 pm PST

is there some problem with the psn?? cuz me and a few of my friends keep getting randomly signed off the network every once in a while
Zezzler
March 13, 2010 at 3:01 pm PST

PlayStation Move FTW!
that is all.
angelspawn77
March 13, 2010 at 4:06 pm PST

pretty boring saturday today………….nothing on tv………nothing to play, well except FF13, but my brother has been hogging it………..need GOW3 already!
bdzer103
March 13, 2010 at 4:15 pm PST

Only 1 PSP Game added to the PSN after a week? You guys could have honestly put more on there. Put games that people ACTUALLY WANT, previous games like Phantasy Star Portable. I usually NEVER complain but I bought a PSP Go thinking it’d be the best and you want us to support you guys yet you add NOTHING to the PSN helping the PSP Go out.
Azure_FZ
March 13, 2010 at 4:43 pm PST

I wonder do people who complain about PSPgo even know the process it takes to make the games downloadable ? Let alone I honestly doubt you guys have bought all of the games on the PSP games side. The only reason why you guys are saying they aren’t supporting is because your favorite game isn’t up. The price I can see you complaining about because that is some serious Bull.

Be thankful you even have a go, not all of us can afford a go and games.
meeksparda24
March 13, 2010 at 5:37 pm PST

@Chris Morell or Jeff is it possible too get Level 5 on the blog to talk about WKC 2 and its features its a very fun old skool type of game, rpg’s are not the same as they use too be this is one of my favorites . Playb3yond
Azure_FZ
March 13, 2010 at 5:54 pm PST

I wish they can talk level 5 into doing a HD Remake of Dark Cloud 2 and 1 and turn them into a collection like God of War collection.

Can you pass this on please, please D: ?
bdzer103
March 13, 2010 at 7:15 pm PST

Be thankful I have a Go? Being able to afford a Go isn’t on the same topic of my post, thanks. I don’t mind if my favorite gam eisn’t up there. I’ve bought 6-7 games already and nothing else is left. Before you post to argue with me, go on topic.
Azure_FZ
March 13, 2010 at 8:08 pm PST

You knew full well Sony wasn’t going to put over 1000 psp games for PSN on the get go, at least they’re putting games on there.

Though forgive me my bad(seriously sorry), I will admit when you said PSN and PSP I assumed you had a go.

Most peeps I know who have PSP just buy the UMD’s.
Azure_FZ
March 13, 2010 at 8:09 pm PST

Double Post I know:

I usually NEVER complain but I bought a PSP Go thinking it’d be the best and you want us to support you guys yet you add NOTHING to the PSN helping the PSP Go out.

When you said that I assumed you were talking about the go. :(
mcbuttz78
March 13, 2010 at 9:25 pm PST

ty jeff for the gow3 cup info. Its turning in to easter egg hunt.Or kratos hunt if u will lmao. I been all in 4 different counties in my areas, no offical krato cups.. Im gonna keep trying, march 3st is the day the cups vanish 4 ever right..? Wish me luck.

mcbuttz78
angelspawn77
March 13, 2010 at 10:24 pm PST

@ 32 you dont need the GOW cups to get points, its more convenient if you buy an XL cup since its worth 4 points, any slurpee cup has a code thats worth points. Unless the reason you’re searching is because you actually want the cups for collection purposes.
remanutd5
March 13, 2010 at 10:27 pm PST

2 days !!!!!!! only 2 more days!!!!!!!
cowboyd21
March 13, 2010 at 11:13 pm PST

Great week i can’t wait for playstation move , home update was ok am just waiting for more things to do and FF13 drop . I was wondering but can we get the GDC videos running on PSN?
KATO-LEE
March 13, 2010 at 11:58 pm PST

TO LUCAS ARTS PLEASE MAKE THE BOBA AND JANGO FETT 2 PIECE COSTUMES WITH SEPARTE GLOVES AND BOOTS AND REMOVEABLE HELMETS PLEASE DO( NOT) MAKE THEM 1 PIECE COSTUMES
zombie9
March 14, 2010 at 5:08 am PDT

I’m having problems loging in from my PS3 onto the Home page that links you to the blog. I cann’t conect from my PS3 and veiw the blog any more It loads to 50% and then freze. I had to fire up the old PC to write this. I have a new slim PS3 if it helps. OH well back to some more BBC2. GOW3 next week! =)
orahhhh24
March 14, 2010 at 5:54 am PDT

hey zombie9 it happens if your internet ok if not i would reset it……… i hve been heering if playstaition copany makes enough money tna there commoing out with halo left for dead and all of that
Angel_mass
March 14, 2010 at 7:46 am PDT

The black skin looked “Edgy”, the white kinda makes the website to look like “Under construction”
KARATEKOMMANDO
March 14, 2010 at 9:51 am PDT

Hey, I’ve noticed you guys working on Home that you are moving into a futuristic direction. Well i was thinking that maybe you should make some kind of robot or android arena for fighting or battling against your friends and you would fight by hitting button combos. Or you could make a personal place with robots or something. Or you could make a museum or showcase area with futuristic stuff in it. I think these are pretty good ideas and hope you will highly consider them.
DeadCell34
March 14, 2010 at 4:40 pm PDT

When are we gonna hear news on DEAD NATION?

I mean, a single trailer was put up during the summer of last year and we haven’t heard squat since. Is this game still in development? Was it canceled? Are we gonna hear news on it at E3?
Lucas_London
March 15, 2010 at 10:59 am PDT

I want to start a new conversation.
I believe that there should be a new update to allow us to change our psn ID, without having to create a completely new one. Anyone who agrees with me state below. Also please tell me how I can make this a more pressing issue, instead of having to put it down here. And it better be free, it’s not like Sony doesn’t earn enough money already. I’m in England by the way, if there are changes I hope it won’t be just in the US, as I have seen some changes that are. Thanks

PS: Little Big Planets awesome.
ProwlingFox
March 15, 2010 at 4:58 pm PDT

@Chris: Yep! Right beside the 101.
Standard_Gamer
March 15, 2010 at 7:02 pm PDT

I saw the move video and it was nice but not exciting to me. I was hoping to hear something about ps2 backwards compatibility on ps3 and more role playing games like FF13. If there were more role playing games like that, more people plus myself would get a ps3. That I what I think made the ps2 very sucessful as well as ps1. There are too many shooters for the ps3 and the move seems mor targeted at kids than adults(as an adult, the move would get boring for me after a short while of usin it) ” this messages was typed from my iPhone”
Rod-of-Doom
March 17, 2010 at 4:42 am PDT

Couldn’t find any where else to post this. Just for nostalgic game play, i’d like to be able download the original DIABLO for PSone. It’d be really sweet if you could co-op it on PSN. Also I’m wondering if Playstation will be dippin into Diablo3 (rumor so far )