April’s Episode of Qore gets you ready for some of the most anticipated titles this year. Veronica Belmont gets a preview of the sequel to the first-person puzzler, Portal 2, and a exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Valve studios to witness what it’s like working…and playing at there.
US PlayStation Video Store Update for April 1st 2011
On the Video Store this week, check out Black Swan. Follow this intense, psychological thriller set amongst the backdrop of the highly competitive New York ballet scene. Plus, Black Swan has taken over the Fox Searchlight Collection. Be sure to catch all the great films from this studio, including 127 Hours, Garden State, Juno and Sideways.
Introducing Xperia PLAY
Launching over the next two weeks across many European and Global markets is the Xperia PLAY from Sony Ericsson. Xperia PLAY is an Android powered smartphone and the first PlayStation Certified device. It is optimised for a gaming experience and featuring dedicated gaming controls, L/R shoulder buttons and the familiar PlayStation symbol action buttons.
Digital Comics Update for March 31st 2011
IDW presents the critically acclaimed Doctor Who comic book series on the PSP Comic Store this week. There are no less than 36 Dr Who comics for you to try. Also, join Mulder and Scully in X-Files: Volume 1, as the series debuts on the Comic store this week.
Mega Drive Classics Coming To PSN
If you don’t already know, Sega is releasing Mega Drive titles on the PlayStation Network, with the first titles appearing on the store today. PlayStation Plus users can download Sonic the Hedgehog from the store today, and can expect a further five more titles over the next few months.
EU PlayStation Store Update for March 30th 2011
Special Offers (Offer prices available until the 13th April)
- Faery: Legends of Avalon (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £7.19/€8.99)
- Sports Superbike 2 (PSone) (was – £3.59/€2.99 now – £1.99/€2.49)
- All-Star Boxing (PSone) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
- Ace Armstrong vs. The Alien Scumbags (mini) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £0.99/€1.19)
- Card Shark (mini) (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £0.99/€1.19)
EU PlayStation Store Update for March 30th 2011
Special Offers (Offer prices available until the 13th April)
- Spectral Souls: RotEE (PSP) (was – £13.99/€17.99 now – £9.99/€12.99)
- WWII: Battle over the Pacific (PSP) (was – £6.99/€7.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)
- StateShift (PSP) (was – £6.99/€7.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)
- International Athletics (PSP) (was – £6.99/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
- Skate Park City (PSP) (was – £6.99/€7.99 now – £4.79/€5.99)
- World of Pool (PSP) (was – £6.99/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
- Spinout (PSP) (was – £6.99/€7.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
- Sports Superbike 2 (PSone) (was – £3.59/€2.99 now – £1.99/€2.49)
- All-Star Boxing (PSone) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.39/€2.99)
- Ace Armstrong vs. The Alien Scumbags (mini) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £0.99/€1.19)
- Card Shark (mini) (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £0.99/€1.19)
Free Realms hits PSN Today
Starting today, Sony’s free-to-play MMO hits the PlayStation Store. Free Realms was developed by Sony Online Entertainment and is completely free to play. Players can take on endless amounts of roles including ninjas, warriors, or wizards, while participating in a variety of activities such as adventuring for treasure, playing a soccer game, decorating their player house, or even entering a demolition derby!
US PlayStation Store Update for March 29th 2011
PlayStation Plus
- Full Game Trial
- Split/Second
- Free Games
- Comet Crash (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $9.99)
- A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks! (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $1.99)
- Vector TD (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $3.99)
- Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $9.99)
- Discounted Games & DLC
- Cool Boarders 2 (PS One) (PlayStation Plus price $3.00, regular price $5.99)
- Ricochet HD (PlayStation Plus price $2.50, regular price $9.99)
- Featured Themes & Avatars
- Fish Tank Dynamic Theme (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
- Molecules Static Theme (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
FirstPlay Episode 51 Details
FirstPlay hits episode #51 this Wednesday, featuring HD reviews of Crysis 2 and Shift 2: Unleashed. You can also find a preview of Duke Nukem Forever and a round-up of recent PS3 releases including Top Spin 4 and Two Worlds 2.