Sid Shuman
Senior Director, SIE Content Communications
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This weekend is all about the simple pleasures in life: Stomping through Necromorph in Dead Space 2’s New Game Plus mode (I highly advise maxing out the Javelin gun) and mowing down Helghast in Killzone 3’s Campaign Demo. I’m also infatuated with the charm and whimsy of Stacking, the adorable new adventure game from the minds of Double Fine’s Tim Schafer and Lee Petty. If you’re a PlayStation Plus user, you have no excuse — it’s free for a limited time.
I’m also hoping to sink my teeth into two PSN exclusives this weekend: Explodemon and Tales From Space: About a Blob. Oh, and I’ve got to see how Plants vs Zombies translates to the DualShock 3. Guess I shouldn’t plan to leave the house…
“The Lab” – February 2011 Schedule — For February, one of the very first “The Lab” gametype variations, Shotguns Only, returns for a standalone weekend.
REMINDER: The Lab – Shotguns Only — Here’s some trivia: Shotguns Only was the favorite gametype of nearly 45% in our poll, beating out Sniper Extermination and 2 vs 2 Team Deathmatch
Zipline Podcast – Episode 30 — SOCOM 4′s Travis Steiner and Kevin Schmitt return to discuss the feedback that we’ve received since its multiplayer debut.
I earned my 1,000th trophy today! Booyah!
Got Stacking all downloaded, but haven’t played it yet. And Marvel vs. Capcom 3 in a few days-I feel so rushed!
I’m playing: LBP2 (just got 160 Yays/Boos trophy!), [gonna get back to] God of War 3, Prince of Persia [2008], [gotta get to] Stacking, Resident Evil 5
I’m watching: TV
I’m reading: My awesome post here, The Alchemyst
can anyone tell me if anything about FRANCHISE MODE has changed in mlb the show 2011
ea’s nhl series has the best franchise mode followed by nba 2k11
in mlb the show i can trade a old players for 22 year old stud i mean make the ai a little smarter
move a team to different city
make your own stadium or edit your stadium
set prices for everything
sponsorships deals should be a big deal not just click here and done
etc,,,,
I’m also currently playing Dead Space 2 on Zealot with Game+. It really is an amazing game, the Stalker Necromorphs were a great addition to the universe. I’m also working my through Yakuza 3 again in anticipation for Yakuza 4….cannot wait :)
I’m watching a bit of Bones, White Collar and Fringe and some of my fav episodes of The West Wing. Just got back from seeing Black Swan and True Grit at the cinemas.
Currently reading World War Z by Max Brooks, The Road by Cormac McCarthy and some articles on ARG’s by Jane McGonigal.
KILLZONE 3! KILLZONE 3! KILLZONE 3!
I love the beta, I just need to find a way to get $60 by the 22nd. Got 58 kills and over 15000XP in a match in Warzone. Is that good? Everyone else only had 30 or less kills.
Got two chapters of Dead Space 2 done today, and I’ll be putting some more time into it tomorrow. Little Big Planet 2 got completed for the first time; but of course, that game deserves a platinum. Also, I can’t get enough of the Killzone MP Beta.
Going to be getting PLUS for the first time tonight or tomorrow, so I will definitely check out Stacking.
I’m playing: LittleBigPlanet 2 (my newest level is called Prius_Test Drive), the Stacking demo, the Hoard Demo, and the Killzone 3 beta. Stacking is so great. I can’t wait to get the full game! (but I’m going to have to wait. *sigh* )
I’m watching: Farscape, Pushing Daises, and Stargate SG-1 all on Netflix.
I’m reading: Still haven’t found a good new book to read.
This was an excellent week for the PS3. Tons of great demos (Stacking, Hoard, Tales From Space, etc), plus lots of great LBP2 and Killzone 3 beta goodness.
Can’t wait to play the Hanzel & Gretlebot LBP2 levels. Also hoping that this coming week will bring us a demo of the new Back to the Future game! And hopefully some other cool ones too (Killzone 3 single player demo?). :)
Since I’ve downloaded the Killzone 3 beta, I have not played any of my other games except Black Ops. However I immediately quit because it just was not as fun as gouging Helgast’s eyes into their skulls! So, Sid are you enjoying the beta and if so what is your favorite class and weapon?
In multiplayer, I like playing as a Medic and using an SMG (if I’m using Move) or a shotgun if I’m using the DualShock. I’m also partial to the turret Engineer with an LMG.
I wonder if GG care about not having a 90+ game. Think they tried to do the right thing but fell flat by going too far into formulaic CoD territory losing their own identity and from what I’ve heard adding a pretty average B grade action story. Is it that difficult to add some depth and humanity to an FPS game, something that tells a hard hitting powerful story and creates empathy for characters?
waiting till this tuesday. this week wasnt all that great so i spent my money on some guitar hero song downloads. even though theres no more guitar hero i still love it. hope they have more downloadable songs to come out.
What’s going on with the announced music store for PSN, as well as rumored remakes to MGS & DMC franchises, any updates?
btw, I think “link” is a great title for the New PSP.
psL for short. I came up with the name since Everything about Sony’s philosophy with the new PSP revolves around gathering ideas and input from a broad range of people. developers are involved, getting 3rd parties involved, even listening to fans (two analogs), broadening appeal to casuals, Sony is trying to link up with everyone, make new friends, and have that expressed in the console. Not a bad idea, if everyone’s happy with a platform, and even had input in it’s design, you are more likely to get outstanding software made. I’m thinking about sending it to PS blog or sutin.(so i did) Anyone besides me think its cool? o_O
Thanks for sharing! ^_^ I like your name suggestion, and I’m happy you like the direction NGP and the company are taking. Share is a great tool for you: https://share.blog.us.playstation.com/
Is there still no word on a release for the dissidia duodecim prologus demo for the psp? The game itself is almost out, and the demo is close to becoming redundant.
I beat Mass Effect 2, Dead Space 2, Dead Space Extraction (for 2nd or 3rd time wit my wife), and Mind Jack.I’ve lately been playin’ Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and LBP2! Thanx Drivenout for help gettin’ 100% bubbles
PLEAZE EVERYONE PLAY MY SILENT HILL level on LBP2 community. I need only 2 trophies to platinum and it is 50 unique players play my level and spend 24hours actively in create mode. So pleaze play my level I just started, but be warned every1 dat has played says it hurts their eyez lol! God bless you all!
I’m playing Stacking (and loving it), God of War II, Little Big Planet 2, and as much Killzone 3 online beta as I can connect to.
I’m playing Harvest Moon on my psp; it’s the perfect game for a handheld.
Playing… GT5, Red Dead Redemption, NBA2k11, God of War 3, and MLB 10 the show, and many demo’s including Killzone 3, and Killzone beta…
I’m watching… Fringe, Spartacus, The Cape-trying to get into it,
I’m reading… Many forums lol
Regrets… not getting Mass Effect 2 on release date, never played one before…
I earned my 1,000th trophy today! Booyah!
Got Stacking all downloaded, but haven’t played it yet. And Marvel vs. Capcom 3 in a few days-I feel so rushed!
I’m playing: LBP2 (just got 160 Yays/Boos trophy!), [gonna get back to] God of War 3, Prince of Persia [2008], [gotta get to] Stacking, Resident Evil 5
I’m watching: TV
I’m reading: My awesome post here, The Alchemyst
Awesome. 1000! Boggles my mind. How many games are those Trophies across, do you think?