The PlayStation Recap – Memorial Day Edition

This weekend marks an annual American tradition: giving thanks to our nation’s veterans, often while scorching assorted meats on a smoldering barbecue grill. I’ll be doing my part, probably while crashed on the couch with a DualShock 3 in hand and a stack of recent releases I haven’t played yet (May Payne 3!). I’m focused on resting up in preparation for the delirious madness that is E3 — it’s much closer than you think!

In other news this week, Sorcery made its long-awaited PlayStation Move debut, the creators of Foosball 2012 revealed a new dev diary showing off the myriad gameplay options between the PS3 and PS Vita versions (including but not limited to cross-platform play), we went hands-on with Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time for PS Vita in a new video, and the creators of Augmented Reality game PulzAR revealed how you can save the world with your PS Vita next month.

What are you playing this weekend?

I’m playing: Sorcery and Burnout Crash for PS3

I’m watching: Drive on Blu-ray

I’m reading: A Canticle for Leibowitz

I’m listening to: PlayStation Blogcast 026: Revitalizing Vita with Sly Cooper and KickBeat

Most-Watched Video of the Week: Retro City Rampage for PS Vita

The PlayStation Recap – Memorial Day Edition

The 10 Most-Viewed Posts of the Week

PlayStation Store Update — Sorcery, Table Top Tanks for PS Vita, Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock for PS3, Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale, Sega classics and more.

UNCHARTED Goes Digital: First Two PS3 Adventures Hit PSN June 26th — Digital re-releases are in the works for Naughty Dog’s seminal action-adventure series.

See Retro City Rampage in Action on PS Vita — This puppy is quickly shaping up to be a cult hit, with its 8-bit aesthetic and myriad references to the gaming days of old.

Aliens: Colonial Marines Confirmed for February, Watch the New Trailer — A new, confirmed release date and a suspenseful trailer for Gearbox’s sequel to the legendary 1986 film Aliens.

LittleBigPlanet for PS Vita: A Peek Behind the Curtain — An insightful video that shows new gameplay and details the creative process of Media Molecule and Tarsier Studios.

Sack it to Me: Sackboy Takes To The Stars! — Starhawk Mini-pack announcement and the top user-created content as selected by Media Molecule.

Introducing KickBeat, a Music Combat Game for PS Vita — Zen Studios unveils its unique interpretation on the music rhythm genre. Watch the debut trailer and read the creative director’s insightful design notes here.

Prepare Yourself for When Vikings Attack — This upcoming PS3 and PS Vita digital title is highly accessible and outrageously over-the-top.

ModNation Racers: Full Game and DLC Sale on Now! — The perfect opportunity to catch up on this PS3 kart racing classic.

GT Academy 2012 Update: How and When to Unlock Prizes — Nab Gold Trophies and you could win four collectible cars in Gran Turismo 5 – full details inside.