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The PlayStation 3 edition of the popular game has now sold more than 1.5 million copies on the PlayStation Store.

Sony Electronics announces new details on its upcoming Bravia 4K Ultra TV lineup.

Naughty Dog is about the drop The Last of Us' final DLC, and it touches both the single player and multiplayer components of the game.

The wait is over! After months of teases, previews, trailers, and more, it’s finally time to strap on your helmet, straddle your bike, and smash face first into the ground at incredibly high speed.

That’s right; it’s time for Trials Fusion.

Get ready to push yourself, your skill, and your patience to the limit on grueling platform racing courses designed to drive you mad. But it’s not just a race! Flash some style with the all-new FMX Trick system and rack up high scores on special FMX trick tracks full of big air and bigger crashes.

“But Trials Fusion guys, I don’t even LIKE motorcycles,” you plead. Well that’s utterly ridiculous, but don’t sweat it because we have you covered. Trials Fusion comes complete with alternate modes of transportation for all your vehicular mayhem needs. We’ve got ATVs and BMX bikes just waiting to be taken for a spin.

And what’s the best part of Trials Fusion’s unique brand of physics-based platform racing? Why, being better than everyone else of course. Trials Fusion comes fully stocked with ways to dominate the competition. Invite your friends (and enemies) over for a round of in-person local multiplayer or shame them from afar by dominating the online leaderboards.

Think you’ve mastered all the tracks so there’s nothing left to do? False! The legendary track editor is back and better than ever in Trials Fusion. Build anything your big brain can imagine and upload your tracks to Track Central to test the mettle of your fellow riders.

So there you have it. Trials Fusion is revved up, ready to go, and better than ever. We’ll see you on the track.

Trials Fusion is available now on PlayStation 4. For more information on Trials Fusion, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Featured Releases Now Available, Week of 4/15/14:

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Music Unlimited Highlights:

• The 20th anniversary edition of Nas’ Illmatic album – considered one of the greatest Hip-Hop albums of all time – that includes the original 10 tracks and eight remixes.
• Jason Derulo’s latest full-length constructed of his Tattoos EP and four additional songs including the hit title track and collaborations with Tyga, Snoop Dogg and Kid Ink.
• The debut album from August Alsina, whose tumultuous home life encouraged him to express himself via YouTube videos that went viral, catching the ear of Def Jam Recordings.
• New singles from indie crooner Lana Del Rey, Blur’s Damon Albarn, OneRepublic & more.

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Video Unlimited Highlights:

We’re really excited for this week’s new release recap. Why, do you ask? Now on the Video Unlimited service, you can watch the melodrama Labor Day, the horror flick Devil’s Due and the action-drama 24: Live Another Day | Season 1. See the full list of new releases below!

Labor Day: From Academy Award-nominated director Jason Reitman (Up in the Air, Juno) comes this second chance love story. Frank Chambers (Josh Broslin) takes the reclusive mother Adele (Kate Winslet) ‘hostage’ in her home and becomes entangled in her life, as well as that of her son.

An emotional roller-coaster and romantic melodrama that will have you rooting for unlikely lovers, as you get increasingly involved in their lives.

Devil’s Due: If you’re in the mood for a horror flick, then this Rosemary’s Baby homage may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Zach and Samantha McCall come home from their honeymoon and find themselves faced with an unexpected pregnancy. Zach begins to notice that his wife’s odd behavior is something more than nerves. There’s something dark and sinister going on in her mind and body.

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Hello everyone! Owen from Mojang, here. As at least 1.5 million of you already know, Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition has been available to download from PlayStation Store since the end of last year. Welcome to the Minecraft family, friends of PlayStation!

Following on the successful launch, we’re pleased to confirm that Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition will be available on retail disc starting May 16th. That means you can go into a real-life store, buy it, and then take it home in a little bag.

It comes with all the features you’d expect from the console versions of Minecraft, along with everything that came with update 14, including Emeralds, Ender Chests, potatoes, and more.

In other PlayStation-related news, the team at 4J is working on bringing Minecraft to PS4 and PS Vita. Sorry for the delay, but making Minecraft happen is serious business.

I’ll do my best to answer any other questions you have below. Thanks for playing, everyone!

If you're looking to spend a few bucks on some new games on PSN, this might just be your week.

Cross-Save? Co-op Trophies? The No. 1 PlayStation podcast tackles why PAX East bumped the PS4 title to the top of the list.

PS4 Pre-Orders The Amazing Spider-Man 2 ($59.99) Bonus: Purchase The Amazing Spider-Man 2 from PlayStation Store and receive the electrifying Electro-Proof Suit for free!

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 takes place outside the events of the 2nd film in a unique story where Spider-Man discovers a larger threat to NYC that has turned the underworld upside down.

PS3 Pre-Orders The Amazing Spider-Man 2 ($49.99) Bonus: Purchase The Amazing Spider-Man 2 from PlayStation Store and receive the electrifying Electro-Proof Suit for free!

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 takes place outside the events of the 2nd film in a unique story where Spider-Man discovers a larger threat to NYC that has turned the underworld upside down.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All Stars Battle ($49.99)

*Coming Soon

With a revolutionary proprietary graphics shader system, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle gives players the feeling that they are participating in vivid and colorful battles straight from the pages of the manga. Players will be able to choose from an impressive cast of characters spanning the entire series. Each character comes with their signature moves punctuated by dynamic camera angles to capture every highlight of the fight either against computer opponents via Story Mode or human adversaries online. PS4 Games Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector’s Edition ($59.99) For the true Final Fantasy fan, this collectors edition contains some exclusive in game items that will truly improve your time in the realm of Eorzea.
- Helm of Light
- Baby Behemoth Minion
- Coeurl Mount
- Behemoth Barding
- Wind-up Moogle
- Fat Chocobo
*Requires monthly subscription Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn ($39.99) Be amongst the first to explore a land embraced by Gods and forged by Heroes. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and save the realm of Eorzea.
- All the hallmarks of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, including an engaging storyline, genre-leading graphics, and majestic music
- Robust and varied gameplay—such as Free Companies, story-focused missions, and exhilarating public battles—designed to bring players together
- A flexible class system that allows players to change roles on the fly, simply by changing their equipped weapon or tool
- A breathtaking musical score that accompanies your adventures and changes dynamically while you play
*Requires monthly subscription Trials Fusion Digital Deluxe Edition ($39.99) This edition of Trials Fusion includes both the full Trials Fusion game and the Season Pass for access to future additional content. The Season Pass also includes the bonus Crater Hazmat Suit rider outfit. Trials Fusion ($19.99) Take on an unlimited array of platform-racing challenges in the unreal world of Trials Fusion. Using your skills to traverse across obstacle-laden, ramp-ridden courses, you must strive to set track records against the best Trials players around the globe. Whether you’re racing alone, with friends, or in a global tournament, competition is always around you. And racing on official courses is just the beginning. A rich world of custom courses—built by some of the most creative and skilled content creators in gaming—awaits those who are continually searching for a new, insane track to conquer. And with long-term support of fresh features and content, the Trials experience will continue to expand and challenge players in new and exhilarating ways. Backgammon Blitz ($7.99) Backgammon’s back… with a bang! Beloved by millions, played for centuries, backgammon is a two-player strategy game quite unlike any other. The goal is simple: race to get your checkers off the board first, but the deceptively deep rules and rhythm of backgammon has secured it as a favorite among casual and veteran players alike. Whether in single, local or online multiplayer or blasting through the madness of Blitz mode: one taste and you’ll be hooked. Rendered in a gorgeous style – harnessing cutting-edge tech – this vision of backgammon isn’t merely a faithful adaptation of the game it’s a world you want to reach out and touch, a place and atmosphere you want to relax in and soak up as you graduate from pupil to master, or veteran to… show-off. Pure Chess ($7.99) Experience one of the oldest known boardgames on the advanced technology of today. With ultra-realistic HD visuals you can almost reach out and touch the pieces. Pure Chess is a game that can be played by everyone, at any age, but mastered by only a few.
 The question is… Are you a Grandmaster in the making? Pure Chess Complete Bundle ($14.99) Plan your attack in style with the Pure Chess Complete Bundle! Including the full game and all game packs Easter Island, Halloween, Roman, Park, Forest and Battalion. Enjoy all of Pure Chess’ stunning HD visuals – in one incredible package, at a discounted price! Are you a Grandmaster in the making? That Trivia Game ($9.99) Play against the computer or up to 3 of your friends in That Trivia Game! Featuring over 1,000 up-to-date questions to test your knowledge of 20 different categories for hours of fun for the whole family! With 24 character combinations and four challenging rounds per game, That Trivia Game is more exciting each time you play! PS3 Games Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion Xl ($19.99) Did you ever wonder what would happen if Humungousaur and Samurai Jack met up in a dark alley? What if Dexter took on Mac and Bloo? The possibilities are endless! If only there was a way to get all your favorite cartoon characters together… Well you don’t have to wait any longer… Get ready for a Punch Time Explosion! Beyond Two Souls ($59.99) Born with a connection to a mysterious entity with incredible powers, Jodie was different. In an adventure spanning 15 years of her life, your actions will determine Jodie’s fate as she faces extraordinary challenges, danger, and heartwrenching loss on a journey to discover the truth of who she is. Beyond: Two Souls promises an emotionally-charged journey unlike any video game before.. EA Sports 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil ($59.99) Experience all the Fun, Excitement, and Drama of Football’s Greatest Event. Multiple improvements and innovations to the award-winning gameplay of FIFA 14, plus 100 new animations, make EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil the most accessible, fun, and exciting EA SPORTS FIFA title on the PlayStation 3 system. Bring to life the world’s greatest tournament by choosing from 203 National Teams in the deepest set of modes ever in a tournament title from EA SPORTS. Immerse yourself in the FIFA World Cup as you play in authentic Brazilian stadiums, and recognize the support of newly rendered crowds created to replicate the passion and pageantry of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Castle of Illusion Sega Genesis Bundle ($14.99) For a limited time, purchase Castle of Illusion: Sega Genesis Bundle and receive the original Sega Genesis version of Castle of Illusion (1990) and a Mizrabel dynamic theme for free. This special bundle offer will end on April 29th. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows ($14.99) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows takes you back to how it all began. Be the four Turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael in the fight to save New York City from mutants, the Foot and Shredder. With seamless drop-in, drop-out co-op, along with team combo moves and relentless combat, this is the game fans have been waiting for. Backgammon Blitz ($7.99) Backgammon’s back… with a bang! Beloved by millions, played for centuries, backgammon is a two-player strategy game quite unlike any other. The goal is simple: race to get your checkers off the board first, but the deceptively deep rules and rhythm of backgammon has secured it as a favorite among casual and veteran players alike. Whether in single, local or online multiplayer or blasting through the madness of Blitz mode: one taste and you’ll be hooked. Rendered in a gorgeous style – harnessing cutting-edge tech – this vision of backgammon isn’t merely a faithful adaptation of the game it’s a world you want to reach out and touch, a place and atmosphere you want to relax in and soak up as you graduate from pupil to master, or veteran to… show-off. PS Vita Games Backgammon Blitz ($7.99) Backgammon’s back… with a bang! Beloved by millions, played for centuries, backgammon is a two-player strategy game quite unlike any other. The goal is simple: race to get your checkers off the board first, but the deceptively deep rules and rhythm of backgammon has secured it as a favorite among casual and veteran players alike. Whether in single, local or online multiplayer or blasting through the madness of Blitz mode: one taste and you’ll be hooked. Rendered in a gorgeous style – harnessing cutting-edge tech – this vision of backgammon isn’t merely a faithful adaptation of the game it’s a world you want to reach out and touch, a place and atmosphere you want to relax in and soak up as you graduate from pupil to master, or veteran to… show-off. Dead Nation Vita ($7.99) You are one of these survivors. Armed to the teeth and totally outnumbered, you’re the last hope of discovering a cure for the virus and saving humanity. Just remember to lock, load, and aim for the brain! Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars ($39.99) Monsters have invaded the world of Aterra, and only a few special individuals, imbued with the power of the Star God, are equipped to fight it. With only a small group of warriors and a narrow window of time in which their powers are at their peak, the solution is clear: combine your Star power to make magical Star Children to boost up your forces in battle! Ethan: Meteor Hunter ($9.99, Cross Buy) Your name is Ethan, hit by meteorites giving you special powers: freeze time and use the touch screen or the rear touch pad to manipulate the world to get through the way YOU want. Levels can be solved in multiple ways. With its unique blend of precision platforming and time-stopping physics-based puzzles to race through a gauntlet of ruthless hazards, you may die repeatedly and enjoy it! No Heroes Allowed: No Puzzles Either! (Free to Play) HEROES… WELCOME TO YOUR DOOM
Save dastardly villain Badman from an army of brave heroes in this free-to-play puzzler.
As the all-powerful God of Destruction, you must quickly move falling tiles to match three or more identical icons – which will then summon a pack of deadly monsters hungry for juicy hero flesh. For each second that passes, the heroes take one step closer to finding your master. Can you take them out in time? PS1 Classic Hyper Crazy Climber (Japanese Import) ($5.99) Hyper Crazy Climber is a sequel to the classic Nichibutsu developed arcade game Crazy Climber. Released in Japan in 1996, the game stars a daredevil who must make his way to the very top of arduous buildings such as a medieval clock tower, beanstalk and haunted skyscraper, all while overcoming zany obstacles along the way. Like the title suggests, it’s truly a crazy climb to the top!

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Crackle (PS3/PS4/PS Vita) Go behind the scenes of the new season of Crackle’s thrilling original series, “Chosen”, starring Chad Michael Murray and Rose McGowan. “Chosen: All Access” reveals how Crackle’s critically acclaimed series creates spectacular car chases and epic shootouts that bring the excitement and danger of the third season to a whole new level. Watch an exclusive early preview of “Chosen: All Access” only on Crackle on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita starting today. Check out the show here. Crunchyroll (PS3/PS4/PS Vita) It’s the start of a new anime season, and we launched a ton of great new anime titles entering our service, including the eagerly-awaited season 2 of “Fariy Tail”, as well as the juggernaut Shounen Jump favorite, “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure”! And let’s not forget new titles like “Black Bullet”, based on the popular light novel of the same name, and Nanana’s Buried Treasure, from the same studio that produced hits like Sword Art Online! HBO GO (PS3) Where everyone wants to be an icon. From the offbeat mind of Mike Judge comes Silicon Valley, a new HBO comedy that takes viewers inside the world of tech start-ups – and the socially awkward underdogs who try to navigate its lucrative potential. Catch new episodes every Sunday night at 10pm EST. Watch the trailer for season 1 here. Redbox Instant by Verizon (PS3/PS4/PS Vita) This week on Redbox Instant. Available for Rent/Buy: Kevin Hart and Ice Cube star in Ride Along. Get the first crack at seeing the animated hit Nut Job and be sure to check out our 10 minute FREE previews for both! For our subscribers, new premieres to the catalog are GI Joe Retaliation and Tyler Perry presents Peeples. Also being added to the subscription catalog are classics like The Matrix Trilogy, Blade & The Devil’s Advocate. Check out other titles here. WWE Network (PS3/PS4) With all of the excitement of WrestleMania 30 behind us, and the shocking news of the Ultimate Warrior’s passing last week, WWE Network is going to have some great content available to celebrate the life of one of the most iconic WWE Superstars ever. Relive WrestleMania 6, which pitted the Immortal Hulk Hogan against the Ultimate Warrior for the WWE and Intercontinental Championships and don’t miss the Ultimate Warrior special, Live on WWE Network this Wednesday, April 16 at 8pm ET. If you don’t have the WWE Network yet, sign-up here and get 24/7 streaming content with both scheduled programming and an on-demand library that you can access everywhere for only $9.99 a month (with a six-month commitment). Demos

• Backgammon Blitz (PS3, PS4, Vita)
• Trials Fusion (PS4)

Music

• inFAMOUS Second Son Official Soundtrack (PS4, Free)

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Title Plus Price Regular Price Draw Slasher (Vita) $1.50 $2.99 Ethan: Meteor Hunter (PS3) $7.99 $9.99 Ethan: Meteor Hunter (Vita) $7.99 $9.99 LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (PS3) $12.59 $29.99 LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Vita) $12.59 $19.99 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (PS3) $12.59 $19.99 LEGO Legends Of Chima: Laval’s Journey (Vita) $12.59 $29.99 LEGO Lord Of The Rings (PS3) $12.59 $19.99 LEGO Lord Of The Rings (Vita) $12.59 $19.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (PS4) $31.49 $59.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (Vita) $18.89 $29.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (PS3) $25.19 $49.99 Pure Chess Battalion Chess Set (PS4) $0.89 $0.99 Pure Chess Complete Bundle (PS4) $11.99 $14.99 Pure Chess Easter Island Chess Set (PS4) $0.89 $0.99 Pure Chess Forest Game Pack (PS4) $2.24 $2.49 Pure Chess Halloween Chess Set (PS4) $0.89 $0.99 Pure Chess Park Game Pack (PS4) $2.24 $2.49 Pure Chess Temple Game Pack (PS4) $2.24 $2.49 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Oots – Character Avatar Pack Free $1.49 Sales Title Sale Price Regular Price Burgertime World Tour $4.99 $9.99 Draw Slasher $2.99 $5.99 God Mode $4.99 $9.99 LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (PS3) $13.99 $29.99 LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Vita) $13.99 $19.99 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 $13.99 $19.99 LEGO Legends Of Chima: Lavals Journey $13.99 $29.99 LEGO Lord Of The Rings (PS3) $13.99 $19.99 LEGO Lord Of The Rings (Vita) $13.99 $19.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (PS3) $27.99 $49.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (PS4) $34.99 $59.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (Vita) $18.89 $29.99 NBA 2K14 (PS3) $29.99 $59.99 NBA 2K14 (PS4) $49.99 $59.99 NBA 2K14: Blue Diamond Jewelry Collection $12.49 $24.99 NBA 2K14: Gold Jewelry Collection $2.49 $4.99 NBA 2K14: Platinum Jewelry Collection $4.99 $9.99 NBA 2K14: Spanish Commentary Pack $2.49 $4.99 Trine 2 $5.99 $14.99 Price Changes Title New Price Original Price Darksiders II $39.99 $49.99 PS4 Add-ons Battlefield 4

• Naval Strike ($14.99)

Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends Complete Edition

• Base Theme 1 ($1.99)
• Base Theme 2 ($1.99)
• Base Theme 3 ($1.99)
• Base Theme 4 ($1.99)
• Base Theme 5 ($1.99)
• BGM Pack 1 ($1.99)
• BGM Pack 2 ($1.99)
• BGM Pack 3 ($1.99)
• BGM Pack 4 ($1.99)

Trials Fusion

• Season Pass ($19.99)

Pure Chess

• Easter Island Chess Set ($0.99)
• Battalion Chess Set ($0.99)
• Forest Game Pack ($2.49)
• Halloween Chess Set ($0.99)
• Park Game Pack ($2.49)
• Temple Game Pack ($2.49)

PS3 Add-ons Battlefield 4

• Naval Strike ($14.99)

Borderlands 2

• Headhunter 5: Son of Crawmerax ($2.99)

Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends

• BGM Pack 3 ($1.99)
• BGM Pack 4 ($1.99)

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace

• Dead Or Alive 5 Ultimate Set (Free)
• Mokkurkalfe Doll (Free)
• Norn’s Ribbon (Free)

Rocksmith 2014

• Garbage – I Think I’m Paranoid ($2.99)
• Garbage – Only Happy When It Rains ($2.99)
• Garbage – Stupid Girl ($2.99)
• Garbage Song Pack ($7.99)

PS Vita Add-ons Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars

• Alternate Costume Set ($1.99)
• Cool Professional ($2.49)
• Disciple Weapon Pack (Free)
• Warrior of Sadness (Free)

Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends Complete Edition

• Base Theme 1 ($1.99)
• Base Theme 2 ($1.99)
• Base Theme 3 ($1.99)
• Base Theme 4 ($1.99)
• Base Theme 5 ($1.99)
• BGM Pack 1 ($1.99)
• BGM Pack 2 ($1.99)
• BGM Pack 3 ($1.99)
• BGM Pack 4 ($1.99)

Dead Nation

• Road of Devastation ($3.99, Cross Buy with PS3)

LittleBigPlanet PS Vita

• DC Comics Premium Level Kit ($5.99, Free with DC Comics Season Pass)

No Heroes Allowed! No Puzzles Either!

• Dig Fast Shake ($0.99)
• Expanded Monster Quarters ($0.99)
• God of Destruction Power Boost +10,000 ($1.99)
• God of Destruction Power Boost +3,000 ($0.99)
• Increased Enslavement Quota ($0.99)
• Mega Pack ($9.99)

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace

• Dead Or Alive 5 Ultimate Set (Free)
• Mokkurkalfe Doll (Free)
• Norn’s Ribbon (Free)

PS3 Themes

• Abstract Bright Theme Bundle ($3.99)
• Abstract Up Theme Bundle ($3.99)
• Aina Sniper Girl Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• Astrea Androido Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• Bianca Octomouth Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• Creature Poster Series II Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• Creature Poster Series III Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• Digital Blasphemy Shaded Path Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• Digital Blasphemy Series 8 Static Theme ($1.99)
• Digital Blasphyemy Valinor Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• James Ryman Evil Alien Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• James Ryman Sugar Skull Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Oots Character Theme Pack ($1.99)

According to major retailers, you can take home the remastered versions of Joel and Ellie this summer.

An uninspired baseball game with terrible defensive controls.

Join Sir Hammerlock on a relaxing vacation to Wam Bam Island.

Rayman Legends was a "holiday," according to series creator Michel Ancel, so something serious is up next.

Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars is out today for PS Vita, and you know what that means? It’s time to start classmating! Conception II is a dungeon crawler/social-sim hybrid where you’re put into the role of “God’s Gift” — a teenager bestowed with unprecedented amounts of power from the Star God. As a disciple, you’re tasked with saving the world of Aterra by pairing up with one of the game’s seven heroines and clearing out infestations of monsters.

Of course, to do that, you’ll need your army of Star Children — magical beings that fight for you in battle. You make these Star Children through a magical ritual with the heroines, and you can bring up to nine Star Children with you into battle. There’s 30 classes of Star Children to choose from, and the stats of the heroine, the heroine’s mood (You gotta be nice to them!), and other rare items affect what classes are available to you, so spend your time wisely.

Oh — and be sure to turn on your ad-hoc networks; you can actually classmate with another player’s heroines or even the other players themselves in a process called “classmanting” (Yeah, that’s a thing).

And even if you’re planning to get the game, you should start with the demo first. Your progress transfers over to the full version of the game, and you’ll receive a starting gift of some strong in-game items.

Conception II is around 40-60 hours to complete the main story and side quests (depending on how grind-heavy you get), so make sure you charge your Vita often!

Get those thinking caps on and ready the crew for an intense battle of the minds — in a “not too serious” way. It’s time for That Trivia Game!

That Trivia Game on PS4 is all about trivia. We spent a large portion of our time researching and creating questions that cover a wide range of categories and topics. A thousand questions were hand-picked out of the thousands of candidates to ensure we had a fair and balanced collection of relevant and current trivia. The difficulty levels were carefully balanced so that everyone can get involved — there’s nothing worse than being the only person playing that doesn’t know any of the answers. That Trivia Game has four rounds with fun and varying ways of playing. Each round adds its own twist to the trivia format, making every round fun and engaging, while still being easy to play.

As mentioned earlier, That Trivia Game has more than a thousand questions in a wide range of categories. This means that you can play around 40 games of That Trivia Game without seeing repeating questions. And at the price of $9.99, that’s less than 1 cent per question!

That Trivia Game was built from the ground up as a pick-up-and-play game. We created the gameplay around the premise that That Trivia Game could be played by gamers with a wide range of experience, as well as non-gamers, too. The biggest hurdle was interfacing all kinds of players and non-players of varying ages with answering the questions. We designed the answering interface to work intuitively with your hand and DualShock4. This intuitive interface makes it effortless to select your intended answer, even for family or friends who have never held a controller.

That Trivia Game will be available today as a digital download for $9.99. Add your comments or questions here, we’d love to hear from you.

A few weeks ago we added two classic Killzone multiplayer maps to Killzone Mercenary. Since then we’ve been working on adding more to Killzone Mercenary, and finally it’s here on PS Vita. We’re very pleased to announce the release of our latest update for Killzone Mercenary, delivering an offline multiplayer experience to our 8 maps.

With the purchase of the Botzone Soldier Training Pack, all of our multiplayer maps can be played offline in Mercenary or Guerrilla Warfare modes, against up to 7 AI soldiers. As the game host, you’ll have control over the number of teammates and enemies joining you in battle.

In team modes, you have the luxury of picking your compatriots and foes: play with 3 against 1 for a quick kill, or go brave and take on an entire team of bots alone. Your choice, soldier!

Killzone Mercenary Botzone brings new skills to the series’ traditionally strong AI bot experience: Vanguard usage, zip line navigation, interrogations, rescues, capsule hacking, and valour card collection are all behaviors unique to the game and our AI is going to challenge you with all of them. Not only that, but our cunning bots will also be using many of the game’s diverse loadouts to stop you in your tracks.

And it doesn’t stop there; you’ll have the chance to collect some of those harder-to-obtain multiplayer trophies in an offline arena — provided your skills are up to the challenge, of course!

Finally, we’ve also taken opportunity with this update to fix up some longer standing collision issues reported in the multiplayer maps. As such, the update will be mandatory for anyone wishing to play online multiplayer, with 23 MB required on the memory card to download it (549 MB if you’ve not downloaded our previous updates).

Today, the title update will be made available for download, and the Botzone Soldier Training Pack will also be available for purchase from PlayStation Store. The Botzone Soldier Training Pack will be required in order to unlock the in-game Botzone menu.

Happy fragging, and enjoy your training!

Hello! We’re thrilled to finally announce that No Heroes Allowed: No Puzzles Either! launches exclusively on PS Vita today. The “Badman” franchise makes its comeback with new features and extra quirkiness.

No Heroes Allowed: No Puzzles Either! is free-to-play. Download today and try out your evilness in endless match-3 puzzle fun. There will also be a slew of add-on content for purchase, ranging from power boosts and expanded monster quarters to digging abilities.

No Puzzles Either! offers a good mix of gameplay from the previous games in the series, with additional features including a multiplayer mode where four players can battle against heroes in AdHoc mode. Gather your friends and play powerful combos to feel the thrill of defeating strong heroes.

Also, keep an eye out for special community events. Winners of these events will be rewarded with rare, stronger monsters that can be added to their monster collections. We’re happy to announce that all of these new features are free to access, as well.

Enjoy the series’ famous characters, witty dialogue, and unforgettable music while playing the bad guy today. Stay tuned for events details and schedules soon!

The forthcoming action game is seeking a last-minute push for funds to polish it up.

Capcom is preparing for a digital future with two new Research and Development Buildings, new employees, and more.

Vita may not be flying off of store shelves, but those who do own one buy lots and lots of games, says one respected indie dev.

Downloading the remake will also get you the 1990 original for free.

It’s not too long now until PS Vita Pets launches in June, but maybe that’s too long? So to keep you going until then we’re launching a mobile app, PlayStation Vita Pets: Puppy Parlour.

We wanted to give people the opportunity to get to know the pups in advance of the full game’s release and experience one of the core aspects at the same time, so we put together the app to allow players to run their own puppy pampering parlour. Each day a new dog will arrive into your parlour and you’ll be tasked with meeting their specific needs through a range of activities such as taking them for a walk, showering, feeding and playing a number of different games.

Games include Dream Chase, where you race to collect golden bones, and Snack Balance, where you tilt your device to keep your dog steady while it balances a tasty treat on its nose. Completing these games and looking after your pups will also earn you points that you can use to upgrade your parlour and unlock new items and clothes.

As you can see, there’s loads going on! One of the really cool things about the app is that you can unlock exclusive costumes that can be transferred over to the main PS Vita game, so they’ll be ready and waiting for your own pup in June when the full game is released.

The Android version of Puppy Parlour is available now, and the iOS version is coming next week. We’ll be back again soon with even more info on the game, so keep your eyes on PS.Blog!

Mickey Mouse tackles a remade 16-bit classic this week on PlayStation Plus, as the PlayStation 3 version of Sega's Castle of Illusion is this week's featured entry in Sony's Instant Game Collection.

Developed by Sega Studios Australia, Castle of Illusion expands on Mickey's classic platformer with new exploration elements, 3D platforming sequences, and retooled boss encounters. The result retained the playful spirit of its inspiration, earning 4 out of 5 stars in our review. The PlayStation Plus version of Castle of Illusion also includes a downloadable copy of the 1990 Sega Genesis edition of the game, previously available exclusively for pre-order buyers.

PlayStation Plus members can download Castle of Illusion for free starting tomorrow, and the bundle will remain available through April 28.

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If you recognize the name Castle of Illusion from back in the day, you should know that this remake doesn’t just offer upgraded graphics, but also periodic restructuring of the classic 2D side-scrolling platforming gameplay into a 3D space. Although the graphics and gameplay are different, the storyline here is the same – dear old Minnie has been kidnapped by an evil witch and its up to you to save her. As an added bonus, if you download this during the first two weeks it’s available in PS Plus you’ll receive the Castle of Illusion Sega Genesis Bundle, which adds the original Sega Genesis version of Castle of Illusion (1990) and a Mizrabel (that’s the evil witch that kidnapped Minnie btw) dynamic theme for free. This bundle will only be available until 4/28 so be sure to download it before then!

In addition to Castle of Illusion, Plus members can purchase a number of titles at a discount including LEGO Marvel Super Heroes and Ethan: Meteor Hunter, and as a nice bonus you can download the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles OOTS avatar pack for free.

You can download Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse after PlayStation Store updates tomorrow, 4/15.

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (PS3)

Free for PS Plus members

Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical re-imagining of the Sega Genesis classic. With all-new HD graphics and gameplay, Castle of Illusion brings Mickey and his world to life in this magical Disney adventure! When the evil witch Mizrabel kidnaps Minnie, it’s up to Mickey to brave the dangers of the Castle of Illusion to rescue Minnie. Gather your courage and traverse enchanted forests, take on hordes of rebellious toys and navigate mazes of living books. Play as Mickey and save Minnie from Mizrabel’s evil clutches!
If you download this game before 4/28 you’ll receive the original Sega Genesis version of Castle of Illusion (1990) and a Mizrabel dynamic theme for free.

Title Plus Price Regular Price Draw Slasher (Vita) $1.50 $2.99 Ethan: Meteor Hunter (PS3) $7.99 $9.99 Ethan: Meteor Hunter (Vita) $7.99 $9.99 LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (PS3) $12.59 $29.99 LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Vita) $12.59 $19.99 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (PS3) $12.59 $19.99 LEGO Legends Of Chima: Laval’s Journey (Vita) $12.59 $29.99 LEGO Lord Of The Rings (PS3) $12.59 $19.99 LEGO Lord Of The Rings (Vita) $12.59 $19.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (PS4) $31.49 $59.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (Vita) $18.89 $29.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (PS3) $25.19 $49.99 Pure Chess Battalion Chess Set (PS4) $0.89 $0.99 Pure Chess Complete Bundle (PS4) $11.99 $14.99 Pure Chess Easter Island Chess Set (PS4) $0.89 $0.99 Pure Chess Forest Game Pack (PS4) $2.24 $2.49 Pure Chess Halloween Chess Set (PS4) $0.89 $0.99 Pure Chess Park Game Pack (PS4) $2.24 $2.49 Pure Chess Temple Game Pack (PS4) $2.24 $2.49 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Oots – Character Avatar Pack Free $1.49

Last Chance (Leaving on 4/22)

Instant Game Collection
Street Fighter x Tekken(PS Vita)

Discounts
Ethan: Meteor Hunter
Ethan: Meteor Hunter
LEGO Batman 2: Dc Super Heroes
LEGO Batman 2: Dc Super Heroes
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
LEGO Legends Of Chima: Laval’s Journey
LEGO Lord Of The Rings
LEGO Lord Of The Rings
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: OOTS – Character Avatar Pack
Strike Suit Zero: Director’s Cut

What’s your favorite content from this week’s update?

If you’ve got feedback on today’s Plus update make sure vote in the poll and leave a comment below. To discuss all things PlayStation, including this update, you can also head over to the PlayStation Community Forums where you’ll find topics you can contribute your thoughts to, or start one for yourself.

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You can literally smell the excitement here at VooFoo towers, and it’s not (only) due to the lack of personal hygiene time we’ve had as of late. We’ve teamed up with publisher Ripstone to bring you our latest, greatest version of Pure Chess, which hits PS4 tomorrow. And we’re extremely proud of our baby.

If you don’t know who we are, VooFoo Studios is a small team of passionate developers based in sunny Birmingham, right in the heart of England. We’ve always prided ourselves on making highly playable, photo-realistic games, and thanks to the power of the PS4 hardware we’ve been able to turn the dial up to eleven.

Displayed at 1080p and running at a silky-smooth 60 frames per second, Pure Chess on PS4 is a visual tour-de-force. We’ve doubled the texture sizes, added many extra layers of post-processing, added contact shadows, and applied ultra-realistic depth-of-field… which is a rather boring way of saying that this is a seriously good looking chess game! Couple this with a massively improved custom networking system to provide a much slicker online experience and we’re confident you’ll love Pure Chess just as much as we do.

Pure Chess is available on April 15th and will be $7.99, but you can also get your hands on the best value Complete Bundle for $14.99 which includes all the DLC. PlayStation Plus users can look forward to some cheeky discounts at launch, too!

Both VooFoo and Ripstone will be doing some code giveaways, so get following us.