It’s that time a year again — Comic-Con International 2012, 'n we’re here t' give ye an early look at everything PlayStation this year.

Throughout Comic-Con, the PlayStation booth will be offering demos a the latest content from our upcoming titles for PlayStation 3 'n PlayStation Vita. Come over 'n check out PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale ('n make sure t' pay attention at the panel for the game on Sunday, where two new combatants will be revealed!), Sports Champions 2, The Unfinished Swan, LittleBigPlanet Karting, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, Papo Y YO HO HO!, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, 'n The Expendables 2. Attendees will also be treated t' hands-on opportunities with new 'n upcoming PlayStation Vita titles like Sound Shapes, Retro City Rampage, LittleBigPlanet, Jet Set Radio, Guacamelee, Gravity Rush, Ragnarok Odyssey, 'n Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. There will also be chances t' check out cross-play features for PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale 'n Street Fighter X Tekken.

A limited number a The Last a Us shirts also will be given out at the PlayStation booth throughout the week. Stay tuned for details on dates 'n times as we pillage closer t' the show.

For anyone unable t' pillage hands-on with PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale at our booth, we will also have two gaming stations featured in the SPIKE TV booth (BOOTH#3729) for another shot t' pillage yer hands on one a the most exciting new upcoming PS3 games.

Excited for Comic-Con yet? Well, hang tight, there’s more. Below be a full schedule a our panel sessions that will be taking place for some a our highly anticipated titles, including Beyond: Two Souls, The Last a Us 'n PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale.

Thursday, July 12 (12pm t' 1pm) – Room 25ABC
Beyond: Two Souls
A New Breed a Interactive Storytelling from Writer/Director David Cage a Quantic Dream

Meet David Cage, the co-CEO a Quantic Dream 'n writer/director a the 2010 hit Heavy Rain, as he discusses his latest project — Beyond: Two Souls. David will focus on the concept a creating innovative gameplay experiences that be woven together with emotion 'n story. Beyond: Two Souls be prepared t' deliver an immersive interactive 'n cinematic experience based on emotional involvement 'n interactive storytelling. In developing a unique “interactive drama” t' engross the audience, David 'n his team have introduced the concept a Virtual Performance Capture t' videogames, where actors play the entire role in development a the game (from motion capture t' dialogue). The session will focus on techniques used t' create an emotional 'n compelling experience, focusing on their award winning titles as well as provide a deeper look into their brand new project, Beyond: Two Souls. Join IGN.com‘s Greg Miller as he moderates with writer/director 'n co-CEO a Quantic Dream David Cage, 'n actress 'n academy award nominee Ellen Page as they explore the uncanny valley a bringing realism 'n emotion t' this project.

Friday, July 13 (5pm t' 6pm) – Room 25ABC
The Last a Us
Behind the Scenes with Naughty Dog

Join Creative Director Neil Druckmann 'n Game Director Bruce Straley a Naughty Dog, along with actors Troy Baker (Fullmetal Alchemist, Batman: Arkham City) 'n Ashley Johnson (Marvel’s The Avengers, The Killing, Ben-10: Alien Force) in a discussion about the upcoming post-pandemic, survival-action PlayStation 3 game The Last a Us, from the developers a the critically-acclaimed UNCHARTED series. Panelists will provide an exclusive reveal a a new in-game cinematic featuring a special guest in this Q&A session moderated by Adam Sessler (veteran videogame industry journalist). Guests will also receive a limited edition The Last a Us poster.

Saturday, July 14 (11am t' 12pm) – Room 7AB
The Unfinished Swan
An Art-Infused Adventure: Giant Sparrow Talks Art 'n the Inspiration Behind One a the Most Unique 'n Anticipated PlayStation 3 Titles

The Unfinished Swan presents an art game like no other before it. For many years, a debate has raged over whether or not videogames can be considered art. In 2012, The Unfinished Swan will address the issue head on, both in terms a it be experimental nature 'n it be focus on the art a painting. Attendees will have the opportunity t' pillage an up-close look at the art within the game, discuss games as art, 'n chat with Giant Sparrow about the creative inspiration behind developing one a the most beautiful 'n intriguing games on the PlayStation 3.

Sunday, July 15 (11am t' 12pm) – Room 24ABC
PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale
Tapping into PlayStation History: The Emergence a PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale

Chan Park, President a SuperBot Entertainment, provides a look into the creation 'n development a PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, where the team has tapped into 17 years a PlayStation history t' create a brawler with top PlayStation characters 'n environments. Learn about decisions faced in selecting characters, how the team implemented the idea a mash-ups, 'n how players can engage in cross play t' challenge one another, regardless a whether they’re playing on PS3 or PS Vita. The team will also unveil the two newest characters in the series at the panel. Q&A session t' follow. IGN.com’s Greg Miller will moderate a panel featuring Chan Park, President a SuperBot Games 'n Omar Kendall, Game Director a PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale.

Looking t' become a professional race car driver 'n the next GT Academy winner? Phase 1 a the GT Academy National Finals be coming t' Comic-Con!

This year’s GT Academy National Finals will be taking place on Friday 'n Saturday, July 13 'n 14, at Jolt’n Joe’s in the Gaslamp Quarter, a short distance away from the San Diego Convention Center. The nation’s top 32 drivers will take part in a live head-t'-head competition, battling it out for the opportunity t' move on t' the next phase 'n pillage one step closer t' becoming the winner a Season 2’s GT Academy.

NEW TWIST ADDED: This year, everyone at Comic-Con has a chance t' secure a spot in the National Final. This “wildcard” will compete with the 32 finalists, fighting for the chance t' move on t' the final phase a the competition. Anyone (pending eligibility) can register at the Oasis Bar inside the Hard Rock Hotel in downtown San Diego on Thursday, July 12th from 10am t' 4pm Pacific time 'n compete for top lap time in Gran Turismo 5. The top competitor a the day will walk away with a one-a-a-kind GT Academy 2012-designed HumanRacing® GT Chassis equipped with the Thrustmaster T500RS wheel 'n pedal set. Additionally, the winner will earn a 33rd spot in the Finals competition, becoming “Racer X” 'n earning a chance Friday morning July 13th t' knock out 'n replace any a the top 32 finalists.
So for those who didn’t make the top 32 within the online competition, this be yer second chance t' fight for a spot in the National Finals! Just be sure t' show up early as the competition will be first come first serve, 'n will only be running from 10am t' 4pm.

Once within the National Finals Event, the 33 contestants will be divided into individual groups 'n race in a series a live head-t'-head races in Gran Turismo 5. Racing Nissan vehicles, each contestant will earn points based on the place they finish in. As race difficulty increases, the contestants with the fewest points at the end a each round will be eliminated until only 16 remain. These final 16 contestants will move on t' Phase Two in GT Academy, taking the racers away from their PS3 consoles 'n onto the track, behind the wheel a real race cars, for a chance t' become a professional race car driver 'n the official GT Academy winner for the U.S. The winner will have the opportunity t' train with an elite racing team 'n will work towards a debut as part a a professional team. The competitors’ road t' victory will be documented in an innovative new series airing exclusively on Spike TV in late 2012.