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Say kid, how do you fancy being a YouTube sensation, a real livestream Liberace? “B-but where would I even start?” you ask, eyes wide with hope. A new Humble Weekly Sale offers almost everything you need to become an Internet megastar, minus the hardware and a dreadful persona.

Curated by ‘PewDiePie’ (he has YouTube’s most-subscribed channel, don’t you know?) the bundle packs a few games the exhausting manbaby personality has wailed obscenities over, including Surgeon Simulator 2013, Garry’s Mod, and State of Decay.

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Greg and Marty digs into their favorite game discoveries from Microsoft's GDC event.

Hey everyone. Greg here from DrinkBox, where we’ve been locked away in our studio hiding from the harsh Canadian winter and dreaming of hot sun, sandy deserts, and bandanna-clad cacti. We’re excited to finally announce we’ve been working on a new version of Guacamelee for PS4 — the Super Turbo Championship Edition!

If you haven’t played Guacamelee before, we’re talking about a Metroidvania, brawling platformer where you play as a Luchador that harnesses the powers of a legendary mask, two meaty fists, and an arsenal of wrestling moves to battle an evil army of the undead. But did you also know you can turn into a chicken? And nothing hinders the forces of darkness more than being pecked in the knee by angry poultry.

If you have played before, you may be wondering “What makes this Edition so super? So turbo? Or so championship…py?” For starters, let’s chat about new powers.

First up — INTENSO! (When you say it, picture you’re a soccer announcer screaming “GOOOOOOAL” into a microphone. It works. Try it.) Pummel baddies into bone meal to fill your combo meter, then unleash INTENSO for a brief (but highly satisfying) boost to the damage and speed of your attacks, as well as your movement.

Save it for when you’re almost down for the count and explode groups of enemies into festive showers of boney fireworks, or trigger it as soon as it’s charged to blaze through areas demolishing solo bad guys.

Still hungry? Everything’s better fresh, so we’ve also polished up the combat and added some upgrades, expanded Juan’s story with two brand-new, huge levels, and added a three-headed, one-man Mariachi-band boss — plus a new class of Elite enemies.

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition comes out for PS4 this year.

There's a very tempting collection on sale over at Humble Bundle right now. Humble Indie Bundle 11 tosses together four indie treasures: Guacamelee, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams and The Swapper. Pay more than the average and you'll also get Antichamber and Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine.

Guacamelee is Drinkbox Studios' lucha libre-inspired action platformer, while Dust: An Elysian Tail is Dean Dodrill's beautifully-animated action role-playing game. Giana Sisters, from Black Forest Games, is a difficult 2D platformer, The Swapper is a lauded puzzle game built around a cloning device, Antichamber is a psychological first-person exploration game and Monaco is all about pulling off heists with up to three other buddies.

This bundle will be live for the next two weeks, and the Humble Bundle folks assure us new games will be added before the sale period ends. In order to secure those additional games, you'll need to pay beyond the average - which is hovering around $4 as of right now. [Image: Drinkbox Studios]

Another Humble Indie Bundle? What a strange turn of events. I thought for sure that Humble was going to suddenly and inexplicably shut down their massively successful enterprise this time around. I mean, they’re on Humble Indie Bundle 11 now. What a gross number. Ten – nay, X – was so svelte, so confident. It plucked the olive from life’s martini glass just so, and we all just wanted its gaze to fall on us for a single precious second. So seriously, what’s even the point of having more Humble Bundles? Oh, right: amazing games and charity and stuff. This time around, the star-studded lineup includes Guacamelee, Monaco, Antichamber, and my personal favorite puzzler of 2013, The Swapper.

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2013 was an amazing year for videogames, and an amazing year for DrinkBox Studios. The critical and commercial response to Guacamelee! has been staggering and humbling. To celebrate, we’re releasing the Guacamelee! Bundle Fantástico which includes:

• Cross-Buy Game (of course!)
• El Diablo’s Domain DLC
• Costume Pack DLC
• Official Game Soundtrack (remastered)
• All 3 Guacamelee themes
• Our 10 favorite avatars

Only 5 dollars more than the game itself! 5 dollars?! I’m buying 10 copies RIGHT NOW.

Wait… what’s Guacamelee?

A modern Metroid-vania style action-platformer-brawler set in a magical Mexican inspired world. Featuring beautiful graphics, non-stop fighting action, multi-dimensional platforming and 2 player co-op. Some people say that it’s one of the top digital releases in 2013. Watch the launch trailer here. I’m incredibly jealous that you’ll get to play it for the first time.

I already own Guacamelee!

Thank you so much! While this bundle isn’t meant for you, know that we love you.

El Diablo’s Domain

17 trials set inside the office tower of the devil. Each trial has a different goal – race against the clock, perform a huge combo, fight without dodging, etc. Player’s will need to think differently and develop new strategies to overcome each unique challenge. The flexible and the successful are rewarded with medals leading to new costumes and finally… respect.

Costume Pack DLC

3 costumes that not only change how you look – but how you play! Can you finish the game with infinite stamina (and no health orbs)? Can you finish the game with weaker throws (but extra damaging punches/kicks)? Those brave enough to conquer the game while looking more ridiculous than usual will be rewarded with Trophies.

Official Game Soundtrack

30 re-mastered tracks (over an hour of original music) plus four additional remixes not heard in the game. Rom Di Prisco and Peter Chapman’s genre defying soundtrack expertly marries mariachi with electronica. Trumpets soar above atmospheric synths, while Spanish guitars accompany electric beats. Don’t forget – you can copy the soundtrack to your computer!

3 Themes and 10 Avatars

The smoothly animated dynamic theme, and other gorgeous static themes add some spice to your lonely XMB. The avatars ensure your online profile will never look better, or ever get dull.

To recap, for 5 dollars more you get the El Diablo’s Domain, Costume Pack, Official Game Soundtrack, all 3 themes and 10 favorite avatars. Even the harshest critics are impressed!

Guacamelee: Gold Edition has been out since before the stars were born, so it’s really about time we let you know Wot One Of Us Thinks. The 2D, side-scrolling Metroidvania is a cut above the rest, a shining example of the form. And also a damned good example of how boss fights can really spoil things. Here’s wot I think:

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Are you ready to be positively buried under amazing games? Well too bad. Games are largely distributed via non-physical means now, and that’s a weird thing to do with them anyway. Take your sick, fetishistic disc orgies somewhere else. (Note: RPS does not actually discriminate against fetishes. Just physical media.) There are, however, a lot of brand new, positively excellent games suddenly populating our hobby’s infinitely expanding sea, and you should really just probably play all of them. I quite liked what I played of Papers, Please, the consolefolk enjoyed Guacamelee, and everybody with air in their lungs and a beating heart in their chest loves Spelunky.

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RPS Headline Generatron 5000, are you taking side jobs again? We agreed to let bygones be bygones after those puntastic Leviathan: Warships ads, but come on: Guacamelee? You’re under contract, and you didn’t think we’d notice your obvious handiwork there? This is a heinous betrayal of our trust, and to make matters worse, I can’t even come up with a pun to top it in our headline for the announcement of Guacamelee’s PC version. Heh, top it. As one might some form of snack food with guacamole. ARGH THAT WAS TERRIBLE SEE WHAT YOU’VE MADE ME DO.

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The Diablo's Domain DLC was released Tuesday, and it adds a new area, El Infierno. Guacamelee's hell zone adds a series of challenge rooms and is also filled with well-dressed skeletons desperate for some paperwork to do, and more of the game's many easter eggs. Read more...

Guacamelee! already has its share of great video-game references and in-jokes. But this one, from the game's new Diablo's Domain DLC, takes the cake.Read more...

It’s been two months since Guacamelee launched on PS3 and PS Vita. Thousands of you have uppercutted, slammed, and derped your way through the evil forces of Calaca onto our leaderboards.

Hopefully the blisters on your thumbs have healed enough so you can enjoy the DLC we’re releasing tomorrow. New costumes! New Trophies! And at only $1.99, you could buy it twice and it’s still cheaper than your favorite premium coffee…

First up: the Identity Swap costumes, starring Juanita or Tostado! (Tostado is PS3 only.)

Juanita wears blue tights held up by a championship belt, and a tank top with a flaming, flying heart logo on it. Tostado (not to be confused with Tostada), wears matching pink shpants and luchador mask, and has dead bandaged-up blue skin. These two deal extra damage with punches/kicks, but have weaker throws. You’ll get a new ‘Heroine-ism’ trophy when you defeat Calaca with Juanita.

Have you ever wanted to run around wearing a chicken suit, either at school, at work, or at your local mall, just because? The Pollo Luchador costume lets you do just that. Play as a giant chicken luchador in the comfort of your own living room. Or with a PlayStation Vita, you can be a giant chicken at school, at work, or even at your local mall. This costume is so realistic, that giant chickens found all over Guacamelee will think you’re one of them. You’ll have to find all of the green-sombrero-wearing giant chickens to earn the ‘Greetings, Fellow Chicken’ trophy.

While wearing the chicken costume, the player will regenerate health over time without having to collect health orbs. Perfect for those areas where you need more help than a busted up barrel can offer. And when you use your Pollo Power, you turn into an egg that can run around, giving you valuable insight into the question ‘Which came first?’ (Note: also the name of one of the new trophies!)

Lastly, when in Rome, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em (wait, is that right?). Well, even if you aren’t in Rome and can beat them, beat them in style with your new Skeleton costume. You won’t break a sweat as a Skeleton since you’ll have no skin and infinite stamina! Back in my day, we didn’t need infinite stamina to finish Guacamelee!. Unfortunately, health orbs will have no effect on you. Don’t ask why, it’s just science. Try and get through the third column in the Caverna del Pollo without healing for a shiny new gold trophy!

In all, that’s three new costumes for Juan and Tostada, and six new trophies for $1.99 in the PlayStation Network Store tomorrow. Or access the PSN store in-game by going to any autosave/store altar that asks you if you “wants the stuffs” because it “gots the stuffs” (stuffs = DLC). Hope you like it!

PS3 Full Games Anarchy Reigns ($29.99) Battle to become the ultimate survivor as you choose from 16 characters, each with their own unique style, weapon, and signature kill move. Play as Jack or Leo in the two part story-driven campaign mode, then jump into Multiplayer mayhem with modes like Battle Royale, Death Match, Team Battle, Survival Co-op and more.
ESRB: M // File Size: 12.9 GB John Daly’s Prostroke Golf ($14.99) Grip it and rip it with me in John Daly’s ProStroke Golf. With great control and realism, you can shape your shots and bomb down the fairway just like in real golf. Beginners can hit good shots and experienced players can hit great ones!
ESRB: E // File Size: 2.2 GB Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. ($19.99) Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X aerial warfare has evolved. As a member of the ultra-secret H.A.W.X. squadron, you are one of the chosen few, one of the truly elite. You will use finely honed reflexes, bleeding-edge technology and ultra-sophisticated aircraft – their existence denied by many governments – to dominate the skies.
ESRB: T // File Size: 6.6 GB XCOM: Enemy Unknown ($39.99) Threatened by an unknown enemy, Earth’s governments unite to form an elite paramilitary organization, known as XCOM. As the commander of XCOM, you must create a fully operational base, research alien technologies, plan combat missions, and lead your soldiers in fierce battles against a terrifying alien invasion. The decisions you make will affect the fate of humanity. You are our last hope.
ESRB: M // File Size: 7.6 GB PSN Guacamelee! ($14.99, Cross-Buy with PS Vita) Guacamelee! is an action platformer where YOU take the role of a luchador to combat the evil Carlos Calaca and his hordes of undead minions to rescue the kidnapped El Presidente’s Daughter (the most beautiful girl in the entire world). Also includes chickens.
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 327 MB PS Vita Guacamelee! ($14.99, Cross-Buy with PS3) Guacamelee! is an action platformer where YOU take the role of a luchador to combat the evil Carlos Calaca and his hordes of undead minions to rescue the kidnapped El Presidente’s Daughter (the most beautiful girl in the entire world). Also includes chickens.
ESRB: E10+ // File Size: 327 MB Table Mini Golf ($1.99) Tee off in style and polish your putting technique on amazing Table Mini Golf courses that spring into life on any flat surface!
ESRB: E // File Size: 149 MB PS2 Classics Fatal Frame ($9.99) Miku’s brother has gone missing after visiting the haunted Himuro mansion. Armed with only her Camera Obscura, can she save him from the ghosts?
ESRB: T // File Size: 2.6 GB PSone Imports Evergreen Avenue ($5.99) Help reform the bonds between humanity and the celestial realm by visiting with seven spirits and passing their trials. Part simulation, part puzzle game, Evergreen Avenue has you competing with your rival to determine who is more fit to become the envoy of the spirits.
File Size: 317 MB Favorite Dear – Jyunpaku No Yogensha ($5.99) The sequel to ~Enkan no Monogatari~ , Favorite Dear ~Jyunpaku no Yogensha~ continues to blend RPG and simulation elements while following a brand new adventure.

Players control an angel who must raise and train a hero. As the world changes before their eyes, they must seek out the truth and bring peace to the land.
File Size: 317 MB

Zero Kara No Mahjong Youchien Tamago-Gumi ($5.99) This is the mahjong game for everyone who’s wanted to learn how to play but just couldn’t find the time! The “Tamahiyo” mode lets players take basic lessons and advancement tests so they can ease into the game. Once the rules are mastered, it’s time to challenge other unique players. The tournament and free modes are perfect for putting players’ skills to the test.
File Size: 80.4 MB Bundles Borderlands Bundle ($29.99) Calling all Vault Hunters! Now is your chance to try the amazingly addictive Borderlands experience from the beginning. For the first time, Borderlands and Borderlands 2 are available for one great price. Play Borderlands, the game that defined the role-playing shooter and continue the experience with four all new vault hunters in Borderlands 2. Mayhem Awaits. Bring Friends.
ESRB: M // File Size: 3.3 GB PlayStation Store Highlights

Action-platformer Guacamelee! is up on the Store for both PSN and PS Vita, and best of all, it’s Cross-Buy. Critically acclaimed XCOM: Enemy Unknown also hits this week, so if you haven’t checked it out yet, now’s your chance.

If you like a good deal, there are some promotions on Borderlands, Hot Shots and Zombie Driver HD content, so check them out. There are some new oldies, but goodies this week as well including the PS2 classic Fatal Frame along with three new PSone imports.

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. For more on this week’s deals, check out Monday’s PS Plus update.

Instant Game Collection

Labyrinth Legends (PS3)

Timed Trial

Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X Timed Trial

Discounts

Guacamelee! (Cross-Buy with PS Vita) – PS Plus Price $11.99
Guacamelee! Vita (Cross-Buy with PS3) – PS Plus Price $11.99
Borderlands 2 – PS Plus Price $19.99
Borderlands – PS Plus Price $6.99
Borderlands & Borderlands 2 Bundle – PS Plus Price $20.99
Zombie Driver HD – PS Plus Price $5.99
Zombie Driver HD + Soundtrack – PS Plus Price $7.79
Zombie Driver HD Soundtrack – PS Plus Price $2.99
Zombie Driver HD Apocalypse Pack – PS Plus Price $1.79
Borderlands: The Secret Armory Of General Knoxx – PS Plus Price $3.49
Borderlands: Zombie Island – PS Plus Price $3.49
Borderlands: New Revolution – PS Plus Price $3.49
Borderlands: The Underdome – PS Plus Price $3.49

Price Change

• Buzz! Master Quiz – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• Cars 2: The Videogame – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• Epic Mickey 2 – PS3 Game (now: $39.99 original price: $59.99)
• God of War: Chains of Olympus – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• God of War: Ghost of Sparta – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• Gran Turismo – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• Jeanne D’Arc – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $22.99)
• Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – PS3 Game (now: $19.99 original price: $29.99)
• LEGO Batman 2 – PS Vita Game (now: $19.99 original price: $39.99)
• LEGO Batman 2 – PS3 Game (now: $29.99 original price: $49.99)
• LEGO Lord of the Rings – PS Vita Game (now: $29.99 original price: $39.99)
• LEGO Lord of the Rings – PS3 Game (now: $39.99 original price: $49.99)
• LittleBigPlanet – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• LocoRoco – PSP Game (now: $5.99 original price: $7.99)
• Medal of Honor: Warfighter – PS3 Game (now: $19.99 original price: $29.99)
• ModNation Racers – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $29.99)
• Mortal Kombat – PS3 Game (now: $19.99 original price: $29.99)
• Parappa the Rapper – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $22.99)
• Pursuit Force – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $22.99)
• Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $22.99)
• Resistance: Retribution – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• Rise of the Guardians – PS3 Game (now: $29.99 original price: $39.99)
• Secret Agent Clank – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• Sega Bass Fishing – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Shay Samurai Dynamic Theme – PS3 Theme (now: $1.99 original price: $3.99)
• SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo 2 – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $19.99)
• SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo 3 – PSP Game (now: $14.99 original price: $29.99)
• Space Channel 5 Part 2 – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Spy Hunter – PS Vita Game (now: $19.99 original price: $35.99)
• Tehmeena Volleyball Dynamic Theme – PSP Theme (now: $1.99 original price: 3.99)

Sales

• Feisty Feet – PS mini (now: $1.99 original price: $2.99)
• Hyperballoid HD – PS3 Game (now: $2.99 original price: $4.99)
• Magic Orbz – PS3 Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Sports Champions 2 – PS3 Game (now: $24.99 original price: $29.99)
• The Testament of Sherlock Holmes – PS3 Game (now: $19.99 original price: $39.99)
• Yggdra Union – PSP Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)

Borderlands Franchise Sale

• Borderlands – PS3 Game (now: $9.99 original price: $19.99)
• New Revolution Pack – Borderlands Add-On (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• The Secret Armory of General Knoxx – Borderlands Add-On (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• The Underdome – Borderlands Add-On (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Zombie Island – Borderlands Add-On (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Borderlands 2 – PS3 Game (now: $24.99 original price: $59.99
• Mechromancer Pack – Borderlands 2 Add-On (now: $7.49 original price: $9.99)
• Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty – Borderlands 2 Add-On (now: $7.49 original price: $9.99)
• Campaign of Carnage – Borderlands 2 Add-On (now: $7.49 original price: $9.99)
• Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt – Borderlands 2 Add-On (now: $7.49 original price: $9.99)

Hole-in-One Sale

• Hot Shots Golf Open Tee – PSP/PS Vita Game (now: $4.99 original price: $9.99)
• Hot Shots Golf 2 – PS3/PSP/PS Vita Game (now: $2.99 original price: $5.99)
• Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational –PS Vita Game (now: $24.99 original price: $35.99)
• Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Online Pass – PS Vita Add-On (now: $6.99 original price: $9.99)
• Hot Shots Golf Costume Pack 3 – PS3 Add-On (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Hot Shots Golf Costume Pack 4 – PS3 Add-On (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Hot Shots Golf Fall Fashion Line – PS3 Add-On (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Hot Shots Golf Kratos Character – PS3 Add-On (now: FREE original price: $1.99)
• Hot Shots Character Alex – PS3 Add-On (now: $0.49 original price: $0.99)
• Hot Shots Golf Character Gloria – PS3 Add-On (now: $0.49 original price: $0.99)
• Hot Shots Golf New Costume Pack – PS3 Add-On (now: $1.49 original price: $2.99)
• Hot Shots Golf Golfasaurus-Rex BCC Course – PS3 Add-On (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99)
• Hot Shots Golf Oceania Course – PS3 Add-On (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99)
• Hot Shots Golf Sackboy Character – PS3 Add-On (now: FREE original price: $1.99)
• Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds Complete Collection – PS3 Add-On (now: $14.99 original price: $24.99)

Zombie Driver HD Sale

• Zombie Driver HD – PS3 Game (now: $7.99 original price: $9.99)
• Apocalypse Pack – PS3 Add-On (now: $2.39 original price: $2.99)
• Soundtrack – PS3 Game (now: $3.99 original price: $4.99)
• Zombie Driver HD + Soundtrack – PS3 Bundle (now: $10.39 original price: $12.99)

PS Vita Add-ons Table Mini Golf

• Toy Land Course Pack ($0.99) – Take a trip to Toy Land and get a brand new Table Mini Golf theme with 18 extra holes to test your golfing skills.

PS3 Add-ons Anarchy Reigns

• Bayonetta Character ($0.99) – This exclusive pack brings Bayonetta as a playable character to the close combat brawler, ANARCHY REIGNS.
• Extra Characters DLC ($1.99) – With this pack, unlock two very different playable characters, BIG BULL and ZERO, from the start of ANARCHY REIGNS.
• Multiplayer Modes DLC ($1.99) – These exclusive modes offer a different gameplay experience to that available in the standard edition of ANARCHY REIGNS.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

• Africa Pack ($0.99) – Leave your international calling card with the Africa Flags of the World Calling Card Pack, which includes national flag-themed Calling Cards from countries located in this region.
• Asia-Pacific Pack ($0.99) – Leave your international calling card with the Asia-Pacific Flags of the World Calling Card Pack, which includes national flag-themed Calling Cards from countries located in this region.
• Bacon Pack ($1.99) – Inspired by everyone’s favorite savory snack, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Bacon MP Personalization Pack comes loaded with a bacon-wrapped weapon skin, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new themed Calling Card by which your enemies can remember you. (NOTICE: Reticles will only be available for ACOG, EOTech, Hybrid and Reflex optics.)
• Benjamins Pack ($1.99) – The Call of Duty: Black Ops II Benjamins MP Personalization Pack boasts a cash-themed weapon skin, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new themed Calling Card by which your enemies can remember you. (NOTICE: Reticles will only be available for ACOG, EOTech, Hybrid and Reflex optics.)
• Dia De Muertos Pack ($1.99) – Inspired by traditional Day of the Dead symbology, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Dia de los Muertos MP Personalization Pack comes loaded with a skull-themed weapon skin, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new themed Calling Card by which your enemies can remember you. (NOTICE: Reticles will only be available for ACOG, EOTech, Hybrid and Reflex optics.)
• Europe Pack ($0.99) – Leave your international calling card with the Europe Flags of the World Calling Card Pack, which includes national flag-themed Calling Cards from countries located in this region.
• Extra Slots Pack ($1.99) – The Extra Slots Pack increases the number of customizable Create-A-Class sets and expands media storage. Activision does not guarantee online media storage, will not provide refunds if stored media is lost or access to data is interrupted, and may discontinue online storage (or reduce such storage) at any time following one year from your purchase without notice. By purchasing, you agree to the above.
• Graffiti Pack ($1.99) – Inspired by aerosol artists of cities worldwide, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Graffiti MP Personalization Pack is loaded with a graffiti-themed weapon skin, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new themed Calling Card, your enemies won’t soon forget who tagged them up. (NOTICE: Reticles will only be available for ACOG, EOTech, Hybrid and Reflex optics.)
• Jungle Warfare Pack ($1.99) – Inspired by classic military jungle fatigues, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Jungle Warfare MP Personalization Pack comes loaded with a jungle camo-themed weapon skin, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new themed Calling Card by which your enemies can remember you. (NOTICE: Reticles will only be available for ACOG, EOTech, Hybrid and Reflex optics.)
• Kawaii Pack ($1.99) – Inspired by the ‘happy-go-lucky’ sub-culture of Japanese Pop Art, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Kawaii MP Personalization Pack comes loaded with a Kawaii-themed weapon skin, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new themed Calling Card by which your enemies can remember you. (NOTICE: Reticles will only be available for ACOG, EOTech, Hybrid and Reflex optics.)
• Nuketown Zombies Map ($4.99) – Battle Zombies in this 1960s nuclear neighborhood.
• North America Pack ($0.99) – Leave your international calling card with the North America Flags of the World Calling Card Pack, which includes national flag-themed Calling Cards from countries located in this region.
• Party Rock Pack ($1.99) – Inspired by the loud fashions of 1980s pop rock, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Party Rock MP Personalization Pack comes loaded with an animal print-themed weapon skin, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new themed Calling Card by which your enemies can remember you. (NOTICE: Reticles will only be available for ACOG, EOTech, Hybrid and Reflex optics.)
• South America Pack ($0.99) – Leave your international calling card with the South America Flags of the World Calling Card Pack, which includes national flag-themed Calling Cards from countries located in this region.
• Viper Pack ($1.99) – Inspired by the camouflaged scales of the deadly Viper, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Viper MP Personalization Pack comes loaded with a snakeskin-themed weapon skin, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new themed Calling Card by which your enemies can remember you. (NOTICE: Reticles will only be available for ACOG, EOTech, Hybrid and Reflex optics.)
• Zombies Pack ($1.99) – Inspired by hordes of apocalyptic zombies, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Zombies MP Personalization Pack comes loaded with a Zombies-themed weapon skin, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new themed Calling Card by which your enemies can remember you. (NOTICE: Reticles will only be available for ACOG, EOTech, Hybrid and Reflex optics.)

Fuel Overdose

• Mercenary Vehicle Pack (Free) – Download this additional content and explore the universe of Fuel Overdose with 5 these eccentric and powerful vehicles: Monster Truck, Loader, Limousine, Hovercraft and Military.

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

• Blanc’s Ehehe/Bleh Fox Accessory ($0.99) – An accessory just for Blanc. A Japanese-style mask that has a bit of tongue exposed if you look closely.
• Gamindustri Extra Fancy Set ($0.99) – The best accessories in all of Gamindustri.
• Histy Accessory ($0.99) – An accessory just for Neptune. It’s an Histoire doll she can wear on her head!
• Noire’s Face Visor ($0.99) – An accessory just for Noire. She made this face visor for cosplay use.
• Peashy’s Mr. Bee Hat ($0.99) – An accessory just for Peashy. A cute hat in the shape of a bee.
• Plutia’s Sleepy-Time Cap ($0.99) – An accessory just for Plutia. She loves sleeping in this.
• Sack ‘O Scouts ($1.99) – The Scouts ‘Jinguji Kei,’ ‘Mina Nishizawa,’ and ‘Chika Hakozaki’ will be added to your roster. *You must have progressed to at least Chapter 3. Enter Planeptune to activate this content.
• Shampuru Puru! (Free) – An overwhelming battle against the shampurus from Mugen Souls awaits you at the Colosseum. *To access, the Colosseum must be unlocked.
• Vert’s Sister Accessory ($0.99) – An accessory just for Vert. A nun’s black veil. Does she look more angelic?

Injustice: Gods Among Us

• Season Pass ($14.99) – The Injustice Season Pass includes the Flashpoint Skin Pack and four downloadable characters for the price of three. All content must be accessed through the Injustice in-game store. All DLC packs will be released by August 2013.

LittleBigPlanet Karting

• UFG General Costume & Kart ($1.49) – Download this costume to dress your Sackboy up like developer UFG’s General! Set also includes Arcade Cabinet Kart.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

• Jetstream Story DLC ($9.99) – Featuring hours of all-new gameplay, assume the role of Desperado cyborg, “Sam”, as he challenges the world’s biggest private military corporation.

MUD FIM Motocross World Championship

• Land of Albion Stage ($5.99) – Freestyle thrills with pirates and galleons in the new English MUD arena!

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3

• Special Costume Pack ($2.99) – It’s not just NARUTO fans who enjoy cosplay — NARUTO characters do, too! This costume pack contains cowboy, pirate, matador, gondolier, kimono, and even German lederhosen costumes for Naruto, as well as a bonus Napoleon outfit for Sasuke.

Tomb Raider

• 1939 MP Maps ($3.99) – Wartime Bunker: Dating back to the World War II experiments conducted on the island, this bunker is a deadly maze of brick and mortar that could easily become a tomb. Forest Meadow: This forest meadow is a hunting ground, filled with open spaces that can be advantageous and dangerous at the same time. Who is the hunter and who is the hunted?
• Outfit Pack ($2.99) – A 3-pack bundle of outfits for Lara — the Hunter, Aviatrix and Guerilla outfits.

PS3 Themes

• Deep Space Static Theme $1.99
• Final Frontier Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: 76ers Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Bobcats Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Bucks Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Cavs Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Hornets Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Jazz Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Kings Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Raptors Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Timberwolves Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Trailblazers Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Warriors Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• NBA: Wizards Center Court Static Theme $1.99
• Rage Guy Dynamic Theme $2.99

Wallpaper (Free)

• Guacamelee! Wallpaper 1
• Guacamelee! Wallpaper 2

Game Videos (Free)

• BioShock Infinite – False Shepherd Trailer
• Brothers Walkthrough Video
• Dead Or Alive 5 Plus Game Trailer
• Grid 2 – ESPN Sportscenter Feature
• Guacamelee! Launch Trailer

Hey, all! I’m extra excited to announce that Guacamelee! comes out today on PS3 and PS Vita via PSN. We’re releasing the game as part of the Spring Fever promotion: $14.99 will get you both the PS3 and PS Vita versions, with a 20% discount for PlayStation Plus members. Take a look…

Still there? Then allow me to add that Guacamelee! is a metroid-vania style brawler that supports Cross-Buy, Cross-Save, Cross-Control, has a precious Platinum trophy, and comes complete with rapid punching action.

Punch, punch, punch! Speaking of which, you may now be saying, “Hey guy, what’s up with all of the punch talk?”

Well, when we started making Guacamelee! we knew we wanted to include punching, but not just ordinary punching. We built a proof-of-concept demo, a video of which I have included below for your approval.

As you can see, we had blocking, we had holds, and we had charge-up moves. You’ll be interested to know that we now have none of those things! Why, you ask? Turns out that stuff slows down the pace of exploring an open world game, and like my wife always says, pacing is everything! But now I’ve disappointed you, so let me tell you what we do have:

• We have punching and kicking… and posing!!!

Punch, Punch, Kick, Punch, Pose

• We have throws! You can even buy more powerful throws as you progress.
• We have rolling! If you’re overwhelmed or just feeling fancy, you can roll through enemies and parry their attacks.

Like a graceful cabbage, the Luchador Roll screams “style!”

• We have overlapping worlds! Enemies can exist in different parallel dimensions, and if you’re not in the same dimension they are invincible. It’s just that simple.
• We have special moves! They are extra powerful, and some enemies have aura-shields that can only be broken using specific attacks.

An explosion of color… into the face

Add that all up (punching, rolling, throwing, overlapping worlds, special moves and aura-shields) and I hope you’ll agree that Guacamelee! is the Number-1 Mexican-Themed Co-op Multiplayer Dimension-Swapping Metroid-vania Beat-em-up Platformer of the season. Hmmm?

Sony's Spring Fever PlayStation Store event will kick off later today (after the PSN update), with four indie games featuring PS3 and Vita cross-buy functionality, and 20 percent off discounts for PlayStation Plus members.

"PlayStation fans have been vocal about their desire to see more independent games on PSN, and Spring Fever is the perfect opportunity to show what makes PlayStation the premier destination for new and unique experiences from talented developers," said Adam Boyes, VP of Sony American developer and publisher relations.

First up is Guacamelee!, available today for $14.99 (PS Plus price: $11.99). Followed by Dragon Fantasy Book I and Thomas Was Alone over the next couple weeks for $9.99 (PS Plus price: $7.99). Finally, on April 30, Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge seeks brains for $9.99, with PS Plus members receiving the game free as part of the instant game collection.

With winter finally coming to an end, it’s time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with our annual Spring Fever promotion on PlayStation Network!

We’re championing independent developers this year, with a new indie title coming each week. You may have noticed during GDC that we are focusing on bringing the best independent games to PSN, and we’re happy to reinforce our dedication to indie developers with this year’s Spring Fever. Each week during the month of April, we will bring a gaming experience from noteworthy independent developers, such as DrinkBox Studios and Frima Studio. Additionally, each title features Cross-Buy functionality for PS3 and PS Vita, and PlayStation Plus members get at least 20% off each title during launch week!

Spring Fever also offers sales on a number of games and add-ons from popular franchises each week, as well as some great deals on movies themed to each week’s sale, which you’ll learn more about in the PlayStation Store Update posts each Tuesday.

Spring Fever 2013 Date Game Title Normal Price PS Plus Price 4/9 Guacamelee! $14.99 $11.99 4/16 Dragon Fantasy Book I $9.99 $7.99 4/23 Thomas Was Alone $9.99 $7.99 4/30 Zombie Tycoon 2 $9.99 Free

Spring Fever Franchise Sale

• 4/9 – Borderlands
• 4/16 – Grand Theft Auto
• 4/23 – Resident Evil
• 4/30 – PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Heritage Sale – Includes PS All-Stars Game Sale and Game Sales for some of the big name characters in the game

Check back each Tuesday for more info about that week’s releases. Let us know which indie games you’ll be downloading in the comments, and enjoy this year’s Spring Fever!

Los muchachos bombinos estan jugando Guacamelee en la oficina! Hay mucho diversión!

We’re excited to finally announce our launch date and pricing details for Guacamelee! The game will be released on April 9th in the Americas, and will support Cross-Buy for $14.99. This means you buy the game once and get both the PS3 and PS Vita versions. And that’s not all… there’s also a Platinum Trophy!

With GDC being this week, and the IGF award nomination for “Excellence in Visual Art,” we also thought it would be cool to share some early concept art and video footage of the game, so that you can see for yourself how much things have changed. As you can see, Guacamelee! has really come a long way visually since its inception.

We began working on Guacamelee! in February of 2011. For the first two months, the game existed solely as a PowerPoint presentation and some concept art. Here’s the very first screenshot mock-up of the game from that presentation:

We brought these materials and another game idea with us to GDC to gauge publisher interest in the two titles. Guacamelee! was clearly the more popular of the two ideas, and after returning from GDC we spent some time making a prototype to test out how the combat would work, and also took some time to make a “Target Gameplay” video in Flash:

This video was shown to publishers at E3 in 2011, and was also used as part of the materials that helped us get the Canada Media Fund award and actually have the funding necessary to make the game. You can see that most of the initial ideas for the game’s design have made it all the way through to the final product, with one notable exception being the “World of Nightmares”.

Since then, we’ve worked hard on pushing the game much further visually (going through about four style revisions), which can clearly be seen by comparing to our latest trailer, which you can see at the top of this post!

If you’re going to be at GDC, make sure to stop by the IGF Pavilion and say “Hi” to two of our amazing artists; our Art Director Steph, and animator, Augusto. Without them, Guacamelee! would not look as great as it does!

Itching to play The Last of Us? Heading to Boston next week? Be one of the first to go hands-on with the game at PAX East! Gameplay demos will be happening in a custom-designed setting modeled after one of the game’s locales. What’s more, the demo itself is set in Boston, after the city has been decimated by the Cordyceps infection. Hands-on time is limited for each player, but if you manage to reach the end of the demo you’ll be rewarded with one of our tension bricks (that we’ve playfully named Brock).

If you go hands-on with the demo, you’ll also receive one of these collectible t-shirts, available in male and female sizes.

Additionally, Dark Horse Comics has provided us with 250 of a limited run of 500 posters featuring cover art from The Last of Us: American Dreams issue #2.

Supplies are limited for all items and when they’re gone, they’re gone. If you want to get your hands on this extremely unique and limited memorabilia, stop by the PlayStation booth and be one of the first to play The Last of Us.

The world of Tearaway will also be at PAX East (booth 1193). Media Molecule will be there, and they want to reward everyone who visits with papery treasures! Complete simple challenges to collect buttons, shirts and papercraft items. You’ll also get a chance to meet the team behind the game and see some Tearaway papercraft concept art.

And, lastly, many titles from our PSN catalog will also have a presence at PAX East. Sportsfriends (one of our upcoming Pub Fund games) will be there — check out the panel, or see if you’ve got the moves to win the official Johann Sebastian Joust tournament!

DrinkBox Studio will have Guacamelee! (another upcoming Pub Fund game) for PS3 and PS Vita playable in the IndieMegaBooth, and Muteki will also be there demoing Dragon Fantasy Book 1 and Book 2 for PS3 and PS Vita (you guessed it — a Pub Fund game). Don’t miss the Do JRPGs Really Still Matter? panel, featuring Adam Rippon of Muteki.

Back in their own booths, Iron Galaxy will have DiveKick playable on PS3 and PS Vita, and FRIMA Studio will have Nun Attack on PS Vita and Zombie Tycoon II on PS3 and Vita.

Are you heading to PAX East this year? What are you going to play first?

The world needs a hero when El Presidente's daughter is kidnapped in Guacamelee.