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What a show we have for you kids today! Spelunky creator Derek Yu stops by to talk about his upcoming PS3 and PS Vita adventure. Then, we dip our toe into E3 with new interview focusing on some of the minds behind Doki Doki Universe and The Last Of Us at the pre-E3 Judges’ Day event in Santa Monica. Plus: New letters, a call for listener PSN Gems of the Week, and one memorable voicemail. Let’s listen in!

Send us questions and tips: blogcast@playstation.sony.com

The Cast

• Sid Shuman – PlayStation Social Media Manager
• Nick Suttner – PlayStation Account Support Manager
• Justin Massongill – PlayStation Social Media Specialist
• Derek Yu – Creator, Spelunky

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

• Thanks to Cory Schmitz for our beautiful logo and Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

Pre-Order

GRID 2 ($59.99)

Be fast, be first and be famous as you join the elite in ‘World Series Racing’ where the greatest cars, drivers and events come together in the search for a new motorsport icon. Find your limit, then go beyond it. Welcome back to racing.

Resident Evil Revelations ($49.99)

The story is set at a time before the Kijuju and Lanshiang bioterror incidents when the BSAA was still a young organization. Join Jill Valentine aboard a ghost ship in the Mediterranean Sea searching for her old partner, Chris Redfield. Learn the hidden truth behind the destruction of a floating city. Or play in Raid Mode for a co-op killing-spree with friends over the Internet.

PS3 Full Game

Metro: Last Light ($59.99)

Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, civil war rages for control of a doomsday device that threatens to erase humanity forever. As Artyom, burdened by guilt but driven by hope, you hold the key to our survival – the last light in our darkest hour…

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny ($29.99)

Aden and Sonja, two lifelong friends, were living a tranquil life on Fenith Island. Then, one day, they were struck by a mysterious curse! They awoke to find both of their souls were trapped in the same body! On top of this unusual calamity, the Fenith Island they knew was gone, replaced by an island populated with unfamiliar faces. Solving this mystery will require adventure, strategy, and plenty of new friends!

PSN

DUST 514 (Free)

DUST 514 brings intense infantry combat, large scale warfare and rich character advancement to PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in a system exclusive free-to-play persistent shooter set in, and integrated with, the massive universe of EVE Online. Wage war in the next generation of first person shooters, where your next victory could prove the crushing blow to a galactic empire of thousands of online gamers.

Star Wars Pinball ($9.99)

Star Wars Pinball features trials for each table, advanced ball physics, robust social features, stereoscopic 3D, with the new Star Wars Pinball pack and more DLC releases to follow. Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball!

Tiny Token Empires ($9.99)

Tiny Token Empires is an amazing mix between a ‘Match 3′ game and turn-based strategy game. The player plays one of the five major ancient empires: Rome, Greece, Egypt, Persia, or Carthage. By annexing new territories, the player gradually expands his power over the world!

PS Vita

Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery ($2.99)

Jacob Jones is just a normal, shy nine-year-old schoolboy. But that all changes the day he befriends a giant hairy Bigfoot while at summer camp! Something strange is going on at Camp Eagle Feather, so it’s up to Jacob and Biggie to get to the bottom of it all. Explore a 3D world full of twists, turns and ingenious puzzles as you meet a cast of weird and wonderful characters in a truly original and unforgettable tale.

Star Wars Pinball ($9.99)

Star Wars Pinball features trials for each table, advanced ball physics, robust social features, stereoscopic 3D, with the new Star Wars Pinball pack and more DLC releases to follow. Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball!

PS2 Classics

Manhunt ($9.99)

They just killed Cash. Now, they want to kill him again. America is full of run down, broken rust-belt towns where nobody cares and anything goes. In Carcer City, nothing matters anymore and all that’s left are cheap thrills. The ultimate rush is the power to grant life and take it away, for sport. This time James Earl Cash, you are the sport. They gave you your life back. Now, they are going to hunt you down.

PlayStation Store Highlights

Between the pre-orders for GRID 2 and Resident Evil Revelations and the release of DUST 514, Metro: Last Light and Star Wars Pinball it’s a busy week on the PlayStation Store. There are even more goodies as Rockstar’s Manhunt joins the PS2 Classics library and Call of Duty: Black Ops II gets more maps with Uprising, while Sound Shapes gets additional music packs.

PlayStation Plus members that already downloaded Sleeping Dogs last week might be interested in the fact that the title’s add-on content is now on sale, so you can get some great deals.

If you’d like to peruse all the new items on the store at your own leisure, feel free to check out the web storefront. As always, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. You can also chat about this update in the PlayStation Community Forums.

PlayStation Plus

Learn more and purchase online or go to the PlayStation Store to activate instantly. To learn more about this week’s Plus offerings, check out this week’s PS Plus post.

PS3 Demos

Resident Evil Revelations

Survive a ghost ship and rediscover survival-horror. Play as Jill in this demo.

Star Wars Pinball

Star Wars Pinball features trials for each table, advanced ball physics, robust social features, stereoscopic 3D, with the new Star Wars Pinball pack and more DLC releases to follow. Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball!

Tiny Token Empires

Tiny Token Empires is an amazing mix between a ‘Match 3′ game and turn-based strategy game. The player plays one of the five major ancient empires: Rome, Greece, Egypt, Persia, or Carthage. By annexing new territories, the player gradually expands his power over the world! This Trial version contains 5 complete missions to discover the Roman Empire!

PS Vita Demos

Star Wars Pinball

Star Wars Pinball features trials for each table, advanced ball physics, robust social features, stereoscopic 3D, with the new Star Wars Pinball pack and more DLC releases to follow. Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball!

Price Change

• Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Pigsy’s Perfect 10 (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)

Sales

• Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 – PS2 Classic (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)

Sleeping Dogs Add-On Sale

• Nightmare in Northpoint – PS3 Add-on (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
• Chinese New Year Pack – PS3 Add-on (now: $3.49 original price: $6.99)
• Deep Undercover Pre-Order Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• GSP Pre-Order Pack– PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Law Enforcer Pack– PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Martial Arts Pre-Order Pack– PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Monkey King Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Movie Masters Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Police Protection Pre-Order Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Retro Triad Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• The High Roller Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• The Red Envelope Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Top Dog Gold Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Top Dog Silver Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Wheels of Fury Pack (PS3) – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.99 Original Price: $3.99)
• Drunken Boxer – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Screen Legends Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Street Racer – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.99 Original Price: $3.99)
• Tactical Soldier Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• The Dragon Master Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $3.99 Original Price: $7.99)
• The Swat Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.99 Original Price: $3.99)
• Triad Enforcer Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $1.49 Original Price: $3.99)
• Square Character Pack – PS3 Add-On (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)
• Zodiac Tournament – PS3 Add-On (Now: $2.49 Original Price: $4.99)
• Gangland Style Pack – PS3 Add-on (Now: $0.99 Original Price: $1.99)

PS Vita Add-ons

Sound Shapes

• 80s Sound Pack ($0.99)
• Dubstep Sound Pack ($0.99)

PS3 Add-ons

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

• Uprising ($14.99, Free with Season Pass)
  NOTE: This DLC will release tomorrow (5/15) at 10:30PM Pacific

Borderlands 2

• Psycho Pack ($9.99)

DC Universe Online

• Origin Crisis ($9.99)

Dishonored

• Dishonored Packs ($3.99)

DUST 514

• Mercenary Pack 2 ($19.99)
• Veteran Pack ($49.99)

Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires

• Academy School Set ($3.99)
• Edit Costume Set 12 ($1.99)
• Edit Costume Set 13 ($1.99)
• Edit Costume Set 14 ($1.99)

God of War: Ascension

• Armor of Typhoon Multiplayer Armor ($2.99)
• Mercernary Sword Multiplayer Weapon ($2.99)

Guardians of Middle Earth

• Mouth of Sauron ($1.99)

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

• Centennial Processor ($0.99)
• Madness and CPU Memories (Free)
• National Entrance Exams ($0.99)
• Spectral Processor ($0.99)

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

• Blade Wolf Story ($6.99)

Metro: Last Light

• Ranger Mode ($4.99)

Rocksmith

• Harder to Breathe ($2.99) – Maroon 5
• Misery ($2.99) – Maroon 5
• She Will Be Loved ($2.99) – Maroon 5
• Maroon 5 Song Pack ($7.99)

Sound Shapes

• 80s Sound Pack ($0.99)
• Dubstep Sound Pack ($0.99)

Skullgirls

• Cerebella Color Pack ($0.99)
• Character Color Pack ($4.99)
• Double Color Pack ($0.99)
• Filia Color Pack ($0.99)
• Ms. Fortune Color Pack ($0.99)
• Painwheel Color Pack ($0.99)
• Parasoul Color Pack ($0.99)
• Peacock Color Pack ($0.99)
• Valentine Color Pack($0.99)

PS3 Themes

• Flirty Girl Dynamic Theme – $2.99
• Boston Celtics Theme Bundle – $5.99
• Chicago Bulls Theme Bundle – $5.99
• Dallas Mavericks Theme Bundle – $4.99
• LA Clippers Theme Bundle – $4.99
• LA Lakers Theme Bundle – $5.99
• Miami Heat Theme Bundle – $5.99
• OKC Thunder Theme Bundle – $4.99
• San Antonio Spurs Theme Bundle – $5.99

Game Videos (Free)

• Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Announce Trailer
• Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Launch Trailer
• Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory Pv2
• Rocketbirds HBC Trailer
• Star Trek: The Video Game – Making The Game Part 1
• Star Trek: The Video Game Making The Game Part 2
• Terraria Launch Trailer

As you might have heard, the apocalypse is just a few short days away — or so say our Mayan friends. However, in the upcoming post-apocalyptic shooter for PS3, Metro: Last Light, you actually may have a few more months to prepare!

According to the game, the world actually ends sometime in 2013 (hope this helps you sleep better). To better equip you to survive the toxic ruins of Moscow in Metro: Last Light, we are announcing a special offer for PS3 fans who pre-order the game.

Starting today, all pre-orders of Metro: Last Light will get a free upgrade to the Limited Edition, which features essential items to fully immerse you in world of the Metro.

Also, as a bonus and exclusive only to PlayStation Network users, fans who pre-order the full digital version will get an exclusive Metro: Last Light PS3 Theme as well as a free copy of the gripping first-person shooter, Homefront in which America has fallen to a savage military occupation. Join the Resistance and fight for freedom in this cinematic first person shooter.

The Metro: Last Light Limited Edition includes:

· Ranger Mode: The brutal and hardcore way to play Metro in complete immersion. That means no HUD, fewer bullets and deadlier weapons. This is the way Metro was meant to be played and is definitely not for the faint of heart!
· Modified Russian assault rifle: Compact but deadly, the modified AKS-74U is the perfect weapon for the claustrophobic combat in the Metro.
· Extra military-grade bullets: In post-apocalyptic world of Metro, military grade bullets are extremely rare, so much so that they’re used as the only currency by the surviving population. They’re coveted for their ability to deal high damage, but will you use them in battle or to purchase precious upgrades for your arsenal?

This is the first time that the team at 4A Games has developed for PS3 and it also marks the debut of the Metro franchise on PS3. The team is extremely excited to be working on the platform and want the PlayStation.Blog readers to know that their proprietary 4A Engine is helping the game to deliver incredible graphics and gameplay for PS3. Metro: Last Light is scheduled for release in March 2013.

Thanks for reading and please be sure to leave questions and comments below!