The PlayStation Recap — Saint Patty’s Day Edition

It’s Saint Patty’s Day! Rather than prop up the bar at my local watering hole, I’ll be sprawled out on my couch in a last-ditch effort to save all sentient life from the Reapers — call it a (possible) sign of maturity (yeah, right). Given all raging debate over Mass Effect 3’s ending, I’m dead set on finishing it this weekend so I can see what all the fuss is about. Wish me luck!

It was a bit of a light week for news, being post-GDC and all, but we did see first video for the upcoming PSN Move title Datura, the launch of Reality Fighters for PS Vita, a new trailer for PSN indie gem Closure (and a new Q&A by yours truly), a new video demo of MLB 12 The Show’s TruBroadcast presentation style, first details on PSN MMA title Bellator, a zombie tour of Tokyo courtesy Yakuza: Dead Souls, a new flood of Home content, and a sneak peek at PlayStation: The Official Magazine’s April 2012 issue.

I’m playing: Mass Effect 3, Unit 13

I’m watching: The Wire: Season 3, The Walking Dead: Season 2. Oh, and this!

I’m reading: This and this and this (spoilers!)

I’m listening to: PlayStation Blogcast 016: From the Forests of Datura to the Streets of Retro City

Most-Watched Video of the Week: Tales Of Graces f Launch Trailer

The PlayStation Recap — Saint Patty’s Day Edition

The 10 Most-Viewed Posts of the Week

PlayStation Store Update — Journey kicks off Spring Fever, plus BioShock 2, Warp, Time Machine: Rogue Pilot, Shoot Many Robots, Avatar: The Game, two new PS Vita titles and more.

PSN Spring Fever 2012: New Games, Discounts, Call of Duty Sale This Week — Journey, Rayman 3 HD and Closure make the jump to Spring Fever, plus a deep discount on Call of Duty series full PS3 games and expansions.

The Ratchet & Clank Collection Going 1080p on PS3, Multiplayer Included — Insomniac Games President Ted Price breaks the big news — and tease a “special” treat for North American fans who will have to wait a little longer.

The Surprising Origins of Gravity Rush for PS Vita — Jeff scored a great interview with the development team, revealing that this vertigo-inducing gem was originally planned as a PS3 title.

JRPG Tales of Graces f Debuts Tomorrow, New Trailer Here — Catch the launch trailer for this JRPG and learn how to get a shot at winning it for free.

Take Aim – Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection coming to PS3 & PS Move — A big week for lightgun shooter fans, with Capcom’s announcement here and Sega’s announcement that The House of the Dead 4 is heading to PSN.

Your Journey Begins: Journey Comes to PSN Today — The most critically celebrated game of 2012 is finally here for all to enjoy. If you played Journey, be sure to let us know what you thought in the comments!

New DC Universe Online DLC Tomorrow: The Battle for Earth — DCUO’s new Executive Producer stops by to introduce himself…and three new Duos, an Alert, two Raids, new gear and rewards and the Earth Powers set.

5 Reasons Shoot Many Robots is Better with Friends — This co-op-focused PSN shooter is best enjoyed in the company of friends — see five reasons why in this developer post.

The Tester 3 Episode 6: Tower Power — Dylan Jobe, president of Lightbox Interactive, challenges the contestants to a Starhawk-inspired “Build and Battle” event… and forces them to reveal brutally honest opinions about their fellow housemates.