130w ago - Today SCEA Brand Alliances Theresa Custodio has initiated a countdown to the Gran Turismo 5 PS3 launch, and shared with fans details on how to win a Tissot GT5 watch.

To quote: With the launch of Gran Turismo 5 set for November 24, we've teamed up with Swiss watchmaker Tissot, the official timekeeper of NASCAR, to bring you the Countdown to GT5 launch sweepstakes.

Each day leading up to launch, we'll be giving you a chance to win a Tissot PRS 516 watch customized for Gran Turismo. This watch, valued at $495, features a stainless steel case and rubber strap with folding clasp engraved with the GT logo. It's a true fan collectible that won't be sold in stores - you can only win it here.

Continuing on with the GT5 love, you can now pick-up limited edition Schick razor packs featuring Gran Turismo 5.

Each pack includes a download code that unlocks exclusive content including a dynamic theme and GT5 racing suit for Home. For more details, click here.

191w ago - Today Senior Product Marketing Manager Stephanie Yoshimoto has shared a Gran Turismo PSP TV Teaser video on the PlayStation Blog, as follows:

I'm here with some exciting news about Gran Turismo for PSP, which launches in just a few weeks on October 1. If you have been following Gran Turismo for PSP lately, you will remember that the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 graces the cover of the game.

Well, we've got some exciting things in store for Gran Turismo, starting with this video.

What does it mean? Watch for more news on this in the coming weeks, and remember to pre-order the game before October 1 to get one of the exclusive pre-order items.





For those of you planning on picking up a PSPgo, or just prefer to download your games, Gran Turismo is also coming to PlayStation Network on October 1.

Those who purchase the game via PSN in the first two weeks after launch will also receive a special bonus item, a metallic blue Nissan GT-R Spec V, to add to their in-game garage.

196w ago - For those seeking to watch GamesCom live, you will be able to do so as soon as the event begins via Chillax TV.

A countdown timer for GamesCom is also available, which at the time of this writing has just under 30 minutes left.

Finally, the GamesCom Schedule of Events (CET) is as follows:

Tuesday, 18 August 2009

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Press conference Electronic Arts
Palladium, Schanzenstrasse 40, 51063 Cologne

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Press conference Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
E-Werk, Schanzenstrasse 37, 51063 Cologne

Wednesday, 19 August 2009

8:10 a.m. Opening ceremony
Outdoors in front of the North entrance

8:30 a.m. Opening press conference
Rheinsaal, Sections 1 - 4, Congress Centre North

9:00 a.m. Press breakfast Electronic Arts
At the trade fair stand, Hall 6, Stand A 071 / C 070

10:00 a.m. Press conference Microsoft Game Studios / Lionhead Press Briefing
Konrad-Adenauer-Saal, Congress Centre North

11:00 a.m. Press conference German Association for the Protection of...

196w ago - SCEA's Marketing Manager Mark Valledor brings us another LittleBigPlanet 'Sack It To Me' weekly update today via PlayStation Blog.

To quote: The biggest Video Games show in Europe, GamesCon, is set to start next week in Cologne Germany. LBP will be there and as teased previously there maybe some new things to announce. As we all wait patiently, let's see what's been going on this week.

LittleBigPlanet Scores Interactive Innovation Award - Given to video games that break new ground in the industry by Edge, the Interactive Innovation Award was well received by the Media Molecule team, even if they couldn't be there. Congrats!

Comic-Con Lives in LBP - As we mentioned before David Dino aka gevurah22 was working on a level inspired by his Comic-Con adventures. Well his level is done and you can play it! For those of you who didn't get to go yourselves, be sure to give it a spin!





Media Molecule Podcast #3 - Visit MediaMolecule.com to hear Mm discuss current LBP topics like the recent Marvel Announcement and answer Community...

197w ago - Just over a week ago Square Enix launched a countdown for a new video game title, and it didn't take long for some of the artwork to leak out.

Since then, the teaser site was updated daily with new images acting as clues, and speculation led to Lord of Vermilion.

Today the countdown has ended, and as pictured below the game revealed on the site is indeed a sequel dubbed Lord of Vermilion 2.

To quote: Now that the countdown is over, the title that was shrouded behind mystery has been revealed. Come this autumn, the sequel to Lord of Vermilion will make it's way on the scene.

Unfortunately, no platforms have been revealed, but wouldn't it make a great PlayStation Eye game? Post your thoughts below!