PlayStation.Blog » JT Pierce http://blog.us.playstation.com The official PlayStation Blog for news and video updates on PS3, PS4, PSN, PS Vita, PSP Wed, 22 May 2013 19:05:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 KZ3 Edge Challenge Open Next Week, $40K Up for Grabs http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/22/kz3-edge-challenge-open-next-week-40k/ http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/22/kz3-edge-challenge-open-next-week-40k/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:13 +0000 JT Pierce http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=53318 Get Your EDGE $40,000 KZ3 Challenge taking place on VirginGaming.com. Well, we can finally share those details with you today. Here’s what the battlefield will look like… The qualifying round of this 3v3 tournament opens up next Monday, June 27th and will run for six weeks. The top 32 teams at the end of the Qualifying Round will move on to the elimination phase where the last team standing will take home a whopping $10,000 in cold hard cash. And that’s just for starters, as the top 20 teams will also get a nice payday once the dust settles. But wait, there’s more!]]> KZ3 Edge Shaving Gel contest

Hey guys, we know you’ve been waiting for full details on the massive Get Your EDGE $40,000 KZ3 Challenge taking place on VirginGaming.com. Well, we can finally share those details with you today. Here’s what the battlefield will look like…

The qualifying round of this 3v3 tournament opens up next Monday, June 27th and will run for six weeks. The top 32 teams at the end of the Qualifying Round will move on to the elimination phase where the last team standing will take home a whopping $10,000 in cold hard cash. And that’s just for starters, as the top 20 teams will also get a nice payday once the dust settles. But wait, there’s more!

In addition to the main team-based leaderboard, you can also score some extra cash in a series of individual stat-based weekly challenges. Here’s how it works: Each week, check VirginGaming.com/kz3 to find out what the EDGE Shave Gel Weekly Challenge is. During your qualifying matches, you’ll want to keep the weekly challenge in mind and try to not only win the match, but rank at the top of the EDGE Shave Gel Weekly Challenge leaderboard. We’re keeping it simple for the first week: The player with the most kills at the end of week one is going to end up $800 richer.

So, there you have it – a total of $40,000 is on the line, including chances to earn some bonus cash with the weekly challenges. We know you’re itching to get in on this action, so head on over to VirginGaming.com/kz3 to register for a free Virgin Gaming account. You’ll also find full tournament details, rules, and other great content including Virgin Gaming’s first Skill Building video for the Get Your EDGE KZ3 $40,000 Challenge, brought to you by EDGE Shave Gel.

Stay sharp!

]]> http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/22/kz3-edge-challenge-open-next-week-40k/feed/ 52 http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/06/5854465527_1bdb7b0b3f_z.jpg 4.44Senior Marketing Partnership Specialist, SCEA 52 5 World’s Best Killzone 3 Player to Win a Share of $40,000. Is it you? http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/04/20/world%e2%80%99s-best-killzone-3-player-to-win-a-share-of-40000-is-it-you/ http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/04/20/world%e2%80%99s-best-killzone-3-player-to-win-a-share-of-40000-is-it-you/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:01:51 +0000 JT Pierce http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=50358 virgingaming.com/kz3) and start practicing. Click here to stay up to date on the latest tournament news and updates, including start dates and official rules.]]> We’ve been playing KZ3 online multiplayer here non-stop for the past 2 months, and the amount of trash talking in the office is at an all time high. That got us thinking…who is truly the best KZ3 player out there? Well, we’re all about to find out in a big way.

KZ3 Challenge Edge

We’re very excited to announce the first ever KZ3 online tournament- the Get Your Edge KZ3 Challenge. PlayStation, Edge Shave Gel, and Virgin Gaming are looking to crown a champion, and we are offering up a $40,000 prize pool to find out who is the best of the best.

This is a 3v3 tournament, so round up two of your best buds, sign up here (virgingaming.com/kz3) and start practicing.

Click here to stay up to date on the latest tournament news and updates, including start dates and official rules.

Good Luck!

]]> http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/04/20/world%e2%80%99s-best-killzone-3-player-to-win-a-share-of-40000-is-it-you/feed/ 9 http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/04/5622935682_69cb7d7b17_z.jpg 4.23Senior Marketing Partnership Specialist, SCEA 9 0 Edge and Schick Bring DLC for inFAMOUS 2, Killzone 3, GT5 http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/03/15/edge-and-schick-bring-dlc-for-infamous-2-killzone-3-gt5/ http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/03/15/edge-and-schick-bring-dlc-for-infamous-2-killzone-3-gt5/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:00:35 +0000 JT Pierce http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=47344 Gran Turismo 5 and Killzone 3 are both runaway successes. And with anticipation building for inFAMOUS 2, we’ve been hard at work looking for ways to help up the ante in your AAA action. That’s why we’ve joined forces with Edge and Schick to help you get more of an edge in your life and your gameplay. This week, special edition Edge Shave Gel and Schick Quatro products are hitting store shelves nationwide. These custom Killzone 3, Gran Turismo 5 and inFAMOUS 2 packages are more than just collector’s items. Enter the on-pack code at edgeshave.com/ps3 and get your hands on your choice of downloadable content including: ]]> Some of the biggest franchises ever to hit PlayStation have had caused quite a buzz over the last few months. Gran Turismo 5 and Killzone 3 are both runaway successes. And with anticipation building for inFAMOUS 2, we’ve been hard at work looking for ways to help up the ante in your AAA action.

Limited Edition PS3 Packs from Schick Quattro Titanium and Edge

That’s why we’ve joined forces with Edge and Schick to help you get more of an edge in your life and your gameplay. This week, special edition Edge Shave Gel and Schick Quatro products are hitting store shelves nationwide. These custom Killzone 3, Gran Turismo 5 and inFAMOUS 2 packages are more than just collector’s items. Enter the on-pack code at edgeshave.com/ps3 and get your hands on your choice of downloadable content including:

  • A Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack featuring two popular maps from Killzone 2 OR three Unlock Points to use on the weapon or ability of your choice
  • A customized Chevy Camaro SS “Edge Special” for Gran Turismo 5
  • A special “Sniper Blast” in-game power for inFAMOUS 2. The long-range blast has a narrow area of effect to better equip you to take-on the enemy when inFAMOUS 2 arrives in June.

customized Chevy Camaro SS “Edge Special” for Gran Turismo 5

Gran Turismo 5: Chevy Camaro SS “Edge Special”

inFAMOUS 2 Sniper Blast

inFAMOUS 2: In game power: Sniper Blast

Killzone 3 Retro Map PackKillzone 3 Retro Map Pack

Killzone 3: Retro Map Pack OR Unlock Points

These special edition Edge and Schick products are available beginning today at select local retailers. You can head here for additional details.

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