Gamescom may be over, but the party’s just getting started. Next Friday sees the kickoff of PAX Prime in Seattle, one of the fastest-growing gaming events in North America and a major draw for indie developers, major publishers, and ordinary gamers alike. Jeff and I will be making the trip this Thursday to check out the God of War: Ascension panel (featuring a special guest host), chase down any new hands-on opportunities, and line up some interviews for the Blogcast. If you see us in Seattle next week, be sure to say hi!
In other news this week: Soul Sacrifice creator Keiji Infanue described the game’s tough choices, we examined the legacy of Naughty Dog’s Jak and Daxter, Santa Monica Studios dissected God of War: Ascension’s bloodthirsty Satyr Captain, the creator of Sun Flowers explained the inner workings of one of PS Vita’s cutest games, I punched and kicked my way through a KickBeat hands-on demo, Harvey Smith explained how Dishonored represents a reboot of stealth gameplay mechanics, Moonbot Studios shared its vision for Wonderbook noir title Diggs Nightcrawler, PlayStation Home updated with new items and spaces, and Retro/Grade and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron came to PSN.
Oh, and don’t forget that PSN Play ends Tuesday. That means this weekend is likely your last chance to earn cash back and extra savings on PSN Play games Sound Shapes (PS3 and PS Vita), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Papo & Yo, and The Expendables 2.
What are you playing this weekend?
- I’m playing: Gotham City Impostors, Super Stardust Delta, Batman: Arkham City
- I’m watching: Breaking Bad: Season 5, [REC] 3
- I’m reading:
- I’m listening to: PlayStation Blogcast 039: Ratchet Until Dawn
I never was really that crazy for PAX, but here’s to hoping for some news that really catches me by surprise. Have fun Sid and Jeff!
I’m playing: Sleeping Dogs, DDR Extreme (PS2), my Vita
I’m watching: America’s got Talent
*sigh* I’m reading: The Logic of Politics, Psychology and Calculus textbooks (yay school)
I’m listening to: DDR songs (Afronova and Sexy Planet all day!), Playstation Blogcast Ep. 39 Ratchet Until Dawn
Oh and I’m eagerly awaiting : PS Vita system update (v1.80) and Kickbeat’s release date
I’m playing: Metal Gear Solid HD on ps3 and PsVita, Metal Gear Solid 4, Sound Shapes, Retro/Grade (holy crap!)
I’m watching: Breaking Bad season 5-first half almost over….
I’m reading: playstation.blog
I’m listening to: playstation blogcast 039
I’m anxiously waiting for: this tuesdays vita update- soooo hope psone support will be epic, not a staggering release as psp support has been. Still waiting for mgs portable ops.
What happened to Pulse? After E3 there was one show and after that nothing, pleases don’t say it got cancelled.
I’m playing Vita : Sound Shapes, Foosball 2012, Gravity Rush and TOM Blitz. PS3 : Outland, Papo & Yo (Replays) and Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine.
I’m watching : whatever is on tv.
I’m reading : the PS Blog.
I’m listening to : the Blogcast and music by various artists.
Hey Sid,
If you want, I’ll take your place at PAX and you go home to play Journey. What do you say? =P
when is the psvita system software update going to happen
Really enjoyed the behind the scenes features this week. Especially the Ratchet & Clank one! The concept art was cool. :)
So happy about Psychonauts on PSN.
Just got 3 months of Playstation Plus!! I loved the free trial I had recently so much that I just had to continue on. Hoping we get some more cool stuff soon (would love to play the Playstation All-Stars Beta and some bigger games, like Red Dead or Uncharted 3).
I’m Playing: Ratchet & Clank: All4One, Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault beta, and on Tuesday: Ratchet & Clank: HD Collection. Yep! All Ratchets. lol. :D
I’m watching: lots of stuff, but favorite, at the moment, is Grimm on Mondays. Though that’ll change when Doctor Who comes back on Saturday!
I’m Reading: twitter & this blog.
I’m listening to: not much right now.
Glad you liked ’em! We’re hoping to get many more to share in the months ahead.