The PlayStation Recap

Three-day weekends are the best, aren’t they? It’s more precious time to catch up on TV and gaming, including less-popular games like Laundry Hustle, Scrub the Bathtub, and Clean Your Room Really Fast! No rest for Jeff, though — he’s preparing to crash LittleBigPlanet 2’s launch party and Guinness World Record attempt in NYC on Monday. LittleBigPlanet 2’s Tuesday release also marks the release of Mass Effect 2 for PS3 on PSN and Blu-ray, and marks a week until the release of Dead Space 2 for PS3 on January 25th. Crazy month!

What have you been playing?

I’m playing: LittleBigPlanet 2, Microbot, Batman: Arkham Asylum

I’m watching: Born Rich via Netflix Instant Streaming on PS3

I’m reading: Wired January 2011 issue, Batman: Year One, The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires by Tim Wu, LBP.me

Qore Episode 32 – 2010 Year in Review, LittleBigPlanet 2 Level Creation, Mass Effect 2 and DC Universe Online — January’s a jam-packed month for the PS3 — let Veronica Belmont open your mind.

PS3 2011 Preview: 20 Exclusive Games — This list is just the start. Check back soon for a significant update!

ModNation Monday: Special Guests, Celebrating the Far East — Highlighting the best user-made creations made using ModNation’s latest track theme.

Pulse 1/11 Out Today: New Games and Videos for the New Year — Explore Tetris HD, LittleBigPlanet 2, and DCUO in the full-length Pulse episode in this post.

Jenova Chen Explains Journey: Social Relevance and Artistic Inspirations — It’s always a treat to speak with Jenova. What do you think about his opinions of online gaming?

PlayStation Store Update — Tons of dropped prices, a new episode of Qore, and the PSN title Faery: Tales of Avalon highlight this week.

DC Universe Online Trophies — Get a head start on your Trophy collection in this new PS3 MMO.

Mass Effect 2 PS3 Hits PSN and Blu-ray on January 18th, More Than a Simple Port — A day-and-date PSN release for this sci-fi epic. Which version will you be picking up?

Quench Your Thirst for LittleBigPlanet 2 Exclusives at 7-Eleven — Earn DLC rewards for sucking down Slurpees from Sackboy cups. Around the office, we call this “field research.”

This Week in PlayStation Home: Treehouse Personal Space, Community Theater Update & More! — Home sweet Home. See the latest updates!

Watch LittleBigPlanet 2 Set 5 Guinness World Records Live in NYC — Remember that guy who wore a 10-pound beard of bees? He’s got nothing on this.

Digital Comics Store Update — Batman Beyond, new Cancertown, and more. Domo kind of looks like a mutated Sackboy, doesn’t he?

MotorStorm Apocalypse: The End is Nigh — Mark your calendars for April 12th — preferably with with a big red skull.

The UnderGarden Coming to PSN this Winter — Be sure to watch the video — it’s weird but wonderful.

LittleBigPlanet 2 Update – 5 days Left + More Guinness World Record Details! — The Sackboy Cometh on January 18th. Will you be joining us in NYC?

NBA 2K11 Gets Free Stereoscopic 3D Update on January 16th — If you’re interested in how 3D technology works in video games, read this post.

Killzone 3 Gone Gold, Kicks Your Face in February 22nd! — This state-of-the-art sci-fi shooter is right around the corner. Will you be using the DualShock, PlayStation Move, or sharp shooter?

It Only Does Endless Fun — Kevin Butler’s long-awaited LittleBigPlanet 2 video has landed.

PlayStation Network Video Content Update — The Social Network arrives (and is well worth watching). You can also see Vanishing on 7th Street before it hits theaters.

PlayStation Move Heroes Shipping March 22nd, Pre-order Bonuses Detailed — I’m eager to get hands-on with this one, especially after seeing the new 1:1 whip attacks.

VUDU Update Adds Stereoscopic 3D Movie Streaming — Caitlin from VUDU did a great job answering user questions in the comments, so check them out for further info.

Courtesy of Arne Meyer

“The Lab” – January 2011 Schedule — Welcome everyone to 2011 and a brand new of year of “The Lab” in UNCHARTED 2 Multiplayer!

REMINDER: The Lab – No Power Weapons — Open until January 18th, this edition follows standard Team Deathmatch rules, but without power weapons available on the map.

Courtesy of Jeremy Dunham

Zipline Podcast – Episode 28 — Zipper Interactive’s President Brian Soderberg talks about creating sequels vs. starting fresh and creating something brand-new.

MAG Character Slot Fix Forthcoming — Once these issues have been resolved, users who have been affected by this issue will receive free character slot time.