May 2, 2009July 2, 2009

The PSB, SOCOM & Killzone Recap

Xi is Growing in PlayStation Home! — The console-based alternate-reality game in PlayStation Home is expanding! Have you checked out the additions to the Xi space?
Uncharted 2 to Include Multiplayer, Beta Starts June 3rd — A multiplayer beta, joy! Snag inFAMOUS and get access to the beta. And you get a totally awesome game from Sucker Punch.
Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Revealed, Demo Exclusive to PSN! — Jeff and I played a few matched this week, and it’s insane fun. Spidey, FTW.
Uncharted 2: More Multiplayer Details — Uncharted 2 game designer Justin Richmond talks multiplayer in this new video.
Killzone 2 Online Championships Announced! — Lots of PlayStation prizes at stake, plus your FPS pride in this new Killzone 2 tournament.
inFAMOUS – Trophies and Stunts — Sucker Punch’s Chris Heidorn stops by to talk about combos in inFAMOUS called Stunts, as well as everyone’s favorite reward, Trophies.
Name the Next PixelJunk Game! — Q-Games wants you to name the next PixelJunk game! Read on for details.
The Latest inFAMOUS Video – “Power Trip” — The latest inFAMOUS video is freaking awesome. Take a look, if you haven’t already.
PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe – The Biggest Version Yet is Portable — My favorite PixelJunk game is coming to the PSP, and Dylan from Q gives us the lowdown on the portable version. Plus, I hit up US Managing Producer Deb for a little camera time.
Soulcalibur Making Portable Debut on PSP — And it looks amazing already. We chat with Soulcalibur PSP game director for some early details.
The Battlefield Like You Have Never Seen Before! — Battlefield 1943 is coming to PSN this June, and Producer Gordon Van Dyke spills some details.
White Knight Chronicles – Your Questions Answered — Jeff hits up US Producer Tsubasa Inaba for all the details we have on White Knight Chronicles, coming to PS3.
PAINalympics – Going for Gold — Coke drops by to unveil specifics on the Sore Spots add-on for PAIN, coming in May.
PlayStation Store Update — Ahhh yeah, exclusive Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 demo on PSN, the Killzone 2 Steel & Titanium pack and more!
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – Your Questions Answered — Neil Druckmann from Naughty Dog answers a grip of your questions at the Uncharted 2 mutliplayer unveiling!
PlayStation Network Video Content Update — I was hoping for the cheerleader, but alas, Peter Petrelli is the next best thing to introduce the end of Heroes Season 3.
Introducing .deTuned — It looks bizarre, spooky and incredibly unique. Tell us what you think about .deTuned.
Sack it to Me – The Quest for Crownage Edition — Friday crownage and a whole lot more from the world of LBP, including a DLC roundup.
Pata-Post Friday: Demo Day and New Evolution System — Pata-Pata-Pata-Post! Level-up your Rarepon to Barry Bonds-like stature!

Courtesy of Cindy “Abigale” Bowens

Patch 1.5 Target Time Frame – Abigale’s got an update on Patch 1.5 for us, so click through and read up.
Clan Ladders – Curious to see how Clan Ladders work? Here’s all the info you need to get caught up.

Courtesy of Victor Zuylen – Editor, Killzone Community

Killzone 2 Launched in Japan – The Helghast invasion moves to the Far East, and receives a new dub in the process.
Killzone.com Updated with New Features – The official website receives brand new functionality and a couple of bugfixes.
The Killzone Chronicles, Part 6 – This week we focus on the Spring of 2007, when the first animatics and the new cast came together.

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Kren420
May 2, 2009 at 12:02 pm PDT

was a fairly busy week on the blog, some pretty interesting stuff happening
sTaB_u_N_uR_i
May 2, 2009 at 12:07 pm PDT

I agree, quite a busy week indeed.

Keep up the great work.
- Chris Morell
  May 2, 2009 at 6:44 pm PDT
  
  Thanks! Next week will be just as jam-packed.
LukaX23
May 2, 2009 at 12:25 pm PDT

So, any incoming info on that MAG Beta?
Berae
May 2, 2009 at 12:30 pm PDT

I have one question .. Why my music files are not working anymore on my ps3, some work some dont and it says that it is not compatible, they used to work before the last update and i dont feel like putting all my cds again in my ps3, is there anything i can do to make them work again?

Thanks
Stinkinmushroom
May 2, 2009 at 12:38 pm PDT

Awesome week, hope you still reserved some for E3
lcmnick
May 2, 2009 at 12:42 pm PDT

Chris, when is Heavy Rain news incoming?
- Chris Morell
  May 2, 2009 at 6:46 pm PDT
  
  We\’ll have some stuff coming in around E3 timeframe.
lakaiHIGH
May 2, 2009 at 12:51 pm PDT

keep the uncharted 2 info coming! i cannot wait for that game. naughty dogs are the man.

peace,
Lh
Dehshizknight
May 2, 2009 at 1:04 pm PDT

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we had a weekly podcast added to the post? ;)
Vengeful-Chaos
May 2, 2009 at 1:06 pm PDT

I missed a lot this week. Will there be an Uncharted beta for those of us who aren’t interested in infamousand are not willing to pay 60 dollars for it?
Vengeful-Chaos
May 2, 2009 at 1:07 pm PDT

I second the podcast idea, that would be neat.
FilliamHMuffman
May 2, 2009 at 1:07 pm PDT

Any updates on Puzzle Quest Galactrix or Bomberman Ultra coming?
- Jeff Rubenstein
  May 2, 2009 at 11:40 pm PDT
  
  Both are coming, and fairly soon. Stay tuned for updates soon.
Griffins22
May 2, 2009 at 1:10 pm PDT

Can we have a Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time Collector’s Edition?
Poopypirate
May 2, 2009 at 1:19 pm PDT

Ratchet Collectors Edition please
Chaos_Bladez
May 2, 2009 at 1:20 pm PDT

Lots of good stuff. I was very busy this week so it took a while to catch up.

While the Pixeljunk games have always looked great, I’ve never really looked forward to them. This new one actually has me excited! :D

Gonna pick up Infamous within it’s first month! I promise! Hopefully my extreme Uncharted 2 multiplayer skepticism will go away.
Zezzler
May 2, 2009 at 1:31 pm PDT

Oh, wow.
thats like the only thing i can say for this week. wow. there is just so much happening all of the time. I love seeing pixeljunk stuff, I like seeing PS3 exclusives, interviews, EVERYTHING! i reall y hope 2009 is worth the wait.

and btw, are we ever going to hear anything about Bamberman Ultra, Peggle and some PSone Classics?
RurouniSaiya-jin
May 2, 2009 at 1:35 pm PDT

Wow. When you look at the recap for the week, you really see how awesome this week was for the Playstation Blog. Definitely one of the best so far this year. Keep up the good work, guys!
- Chris Morell
  May 2, 2009 at 6:48 pm PDT
  
  Many thanks!!
XxC-losxX
May 2, 2009 at 1:44 pm PDT

Chris I only have one thing to say.
AWESOME WEEK!
Keep up the good work Chris and Jeff!

By the way Jeff, is the flood over? :[
KatanaStrikes
May 2, 2009 at 2:37 pm PDT

Great week on the blog. It was like a mini E3 with all the coverage and a couple of new interesting PSN games.
SOOPERGOOMAN187
May 2, 2009 at 3:07 pm PDT

Socom update in June? I guess, thankfully for inFamous I won’t be bored. Also can someone see about getting 1042 fixed. There is no way to continue if you die in the game. Which can be frustrating at times or for that matter a better online multiplayer setup. Everything else is great. Nice wek on the Blog for sure.
headwing45
May 2, 2009 at 3:08 pm PDT

Any news on when were going to get another Eye of Judgment update?
remanutd5
May 2, 2009 at 3:22 pm PDT

great week , lots of info on games that im highly anticipating , inFAMOUS, White Knight Chronicles, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves , but i wanted to ask you Chris are we gonna see new info on Heavy Rain, M.A.G. and Motorstorm Arctic Edge anytime soon??? hey Chris one thing that i have noticed is that you guys dont promote the blog on the official playstation magazine , could be a good idea you know? , a whole page saying your official playstation news on the web , with first and second party video interview from all exclusive playstation games, third party interviews and a lot more lol
usjvc
May 2, 2009 at 3:24 pm PDT

Hey Chris is it true that PSN Cards are getting replaced? Gamestop stated that soon we will not have to choose between the 20$ / 50$ PSN cards, but we will be able to select any amount we wish too..more like a ‘gift card’..
Wafi24
May 2, 2009 at 3:32 pm PDT

@ 22 really that is going to be so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if it is like that can u post a link of where u found that out
Nick-30
May 2, 2009 at 3:47 pm PDT

Chris, remember i posted to you last week about deleting trophies we have 0% in, and maybe deleting trophy games that we can`t get 100%.
You said that you would take it into consideration.
So have you got any news or info about that (like if it will happen or it won`t happen).

A reply would be awesome, i would preciate it so much.
Thanks alot.
QCVic
May 2, 2009 at 3:54 pm PDT

Pretty nice week. I’m patiently waiting for next month. I hope to see some nice things during E3.
mafecto
May 2, 2009 at 5:43 pm PDT

Can’t wait for Infamous.

Why won’t Squeenix bring ANY games to PS3? I mean, the exclusive FF13 spin off is cool and all, but WTF?

We need more PSN games. Where is:

-Peggle?
-Bomberman?
-Puzzle Quest Galactrix?
-(insert other game that is on other system right now)

Any chance that at E3, when you guys put those 100 older PSP titles on the store for download to the new PSP Go! (rumor…if it’s true, that is) that we can get them to play on the PS3? I think you’d make a crapload of money.

Howabout some older PS2 titles on the store while you’re at it?

MAG looks fantastic. Nice work!

Lastly, need more Heavy Rain info!

Later.
Kren420
May 2, 2009 at 6:52 pm PDT

I also have noticed since firmware 2.7 it doesnt support some of my music. any comment?
AguilarX
May 2, 2009 at 7:46 pm PDT

Manny Pacquiao!!!!!
northen_cail_209
May 2, 2009 at 8:18 pm PDT

sickniss dude
mikedo2007
May 2, 2009 at 8:57 pm PDT

Chris speaking of Killzone 2 in Japan.

Have a look:

http://kotaku.com/5234574/monster-hunter-roars-onto-wii-in-japan-people-buy-it

Killzone 2 came out in Japan and became the #3 top selling game in Japan on the top 10. OMG, KZ2 also had a good review in Japan, a 32/40 from one Japanese game review. I never Killzone would get a lot of love in Japan.
SOOPERGOOMAN187
May 2, 2009 at 9:11 pm PDT

I heard/read BOOTH BABES are back, is this true for E3?
SpeedRacer1955
May 2, 2009 at 10:03 pm PDT

If there are then I wonder if they will be a part of the Home Space like TGS???
JesseHaysFL
May 3, 2009 at 2:30 am PDT

peggle?
righello
May 3, 2009 at 7:10 am PDT

You guys are very busy! The very reason we ♡ Playstation®!

Now, I have two [somewhat controversial] questions:

a. would SCE [consider any collaboration with NBGI to] update Noby Noby Boy™? namely for Folding@Home, or Google search/news; this would increase use exponentially. — and,

b. will the new PSP have touch-screen? [heard the rumor lol]
Sonicbug
May 3, 2009 at 7:40 am PDT

Please tell someone at SCEA that we really want Demon’s Souls released here. If they have no confidence in the title, it’s already localized so just do a limited release or something! Come on, I’m begging you!
CartBlanche
May 3, 2009 at 7:41 am PDT

Could someone at SCEA fix the RSS feed, as it has been broken for about 3 days now.

Thanks.
Carl-G
May 3, 2009 at 8:37 am PDT

Good week.
For E3 i would like –
A price drop for the PS3 to $299/£199
FULL PS2 playback back on the PS3
(maybe a $349/£249 PS3 with FULL PS2 playback+Mem.Card readers+4 USB ports back)
That is it ;D
Well + all the Games that are coming. That is all i want :)
Pound_lb003
May 3, 2009 at 8:59 am PDT

Indeed an AWESOME week, hope next week is equally as busy.

The work and effort the PSBlog Team put in was worth it for the audience, many thanks.
huff269
May 3, 2009 at 9:45 am PDT

jeff is there any plans to make the blog part of the xmb.
Fersis
May 3, 2009 at 10:14 am PDT

Chris and Jeff, we need more information about KOF XII!
My most wanted game this year (Yeah even more than Ratchet or Uncharted 2)
It would be kickass if you guys can have an interiew with the fine folks and gals of SNKP
royalflush5
May 3, 2009 at 10:47 am PDT

hey guys! Patapon 2 comes out thin week!
w00t!!!
check out this link:

http://psp.ign.com/articles/960/960097p1.html
Thrasher20
May 3, 2009 at 2:29 pm PDT

@ 38

That’s an excellent idea. I’d love to have that on my XMB

Yo Chris, or Jeff, will there be a blog meetup around E3? I will gladly go
Choobies
May 4, 2009 at 2:22 pm PDT

Could we get keyboard chat in Killzone 2? It wouldn’t be that hard to add, would it?

I feel like the difference between console FPS’ers and PC FPS’ers is that there’s no community or communication in-game. No LOL or WTF moments. I feel like I would be much more immersed in this game with a simple keyboard communication.