87w ago - Criterion Games Producer Dan McDonald has announced that Burnout Crash is exploding on PS3 via PlayStation Network today!

To quote: Burnout CRASH! is a spin-off from our much-loved Burnout series, but this time focusing solely on the Crash Mode gameplay which you may remember from previous Burnout games.

A lot of games take themselves too seriously, sometimes all you really need is to just kick back, relax, and blow stuff up. With that in mind, we designed Burnout CRASH! with a tongue-in-cheek style, harking back to the arcades we all used to hang around in.

Our inspirations were manic pinball gameplay, over-the-top game show-style presentation, all tied up with our favorite music tracks from yesterday.

But I hear you ask, "I loved the original Crash modes, will I like this?" But of course! We have kept the spirit of the original Crash mode alive, with its simple gameplay of drive into a junction and smash as much traffic as you can - layered with deeper puzzle elements to work out the highest scoring strategies. The perfect game to sit on the sofa passing the controller back and forth with your friends, showing action that is as fun to watch as it is to play.

Looking back at previous versions of Crash mode, the single biggest request from our fans was to keep...

87w ago - VooFoo Studios Art Director John Kearney has shared the latest news today on Hustle Kings for PlayStation Network.

To quote: Just over 18 months ago, Hustle Kings was released on PSN. Since launch, 1.4 million online games have been played with over 14.8 million very shiny balls potted (imagine those numbers if we could include offline games)!

During that time, we have been busy developing Hustle Kings for PlayStation Vita, in addition to providing regular updates and DLC for the PS3 version.

A thriving community helped guide our direction and allowed us to make significant improvements. We created the hugely popular snooker add-on, free crazy tables, new trick shots, ball-sets, cues and avatars. We also provided support for Move and stereoscopic 3D.

As a massive fan of late night games, it's a privilege for me to confirm the inclusion of Hustle Kings in the upcoming PS3 title 'After Hours Athletes'. Created in association with PUMA Social, we recognise that the After Hours Athletes fuel themselves on late night falafel rather than energy drinks and half time oranges.

If that isn't enough to satisfy your hustle needs, you'll be pleased to know that Hustle Kings will be available for Vita at launch. Visually, it's virtually identical to the PS3 version...

87w ago - SCEE's European Product Manager Adam Grant is back with the latest Studio update, which includes video demos of new Static and Dynamic PSP and PS3 Themes heading to PSN today.

To quote: Here is an update of the latest Themes from The Studio that are releasing today on the PlayStation Store.

The Studio brings to PlayStation a collection of Static and Dynamic Themes for PS3 and PSP from some of the world's greatest artists to create one of the best showcases of digital art anywhere in the world and they are all available for you to download.

We have partnered with Studio Output, one of the world's most tuned-in creative design and production companies, to help us curate The Studio collection and ensure only the finest offerings in everything from urban street art to illustration are included.





In case you are new to The Studio or missed the latest releases here is a quick video showcasing the Themes from cutting edge graphic and digital artists, illustrators and graphic designers around the world that have released onto The Studio over the last few weeks.

With more Themes being added each month...

87w ago - Sony Senior Social Media Specialist Rey Gutierrez is here with this weeks new PS3, PSP and PSN video game releases today as follows:

The Drop is teeming with PlayStation greatness on all fronts, with titles arriving on PS3, PSP, PSN, PS Move, PS minis and PSone Classics.

Two of Square Enix's critically acclaimed, PSone fan-favorites arrive on PSN. Former Raccoon City police officer Leon Kennedy dons a new HD uniform in Resident Evil 4.

Summon your Persona in the first day of school at Seven Sisters High School on your PSP. Deck yourself in every shade of purple when you take on the Ultor Corporation and rival gangs in Saints Row 2 for digital download on PS3.

There is magnitude of gaming to be had on the last week of summer. Enjoy the megaton that is The Drop.

PlayStation 3

Supremacy MMA - Supremacy MMA brings the brutality of unsanctioned and unlicensed MMA fighting to the bigtime, favoring fast-and-furious gameplay and underground aesthetics over official branding and television-style presentation. The game aims to raise the bar in the MMA space by bringing an unprecedented level of fast, fluid combat, intuitive controls and true-to-the-sport brutality.

87w ago - Sony PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen is here with this weekends PSN Video Store and Music updates, as follows:

New Releases features the summer blockbuster Thor featuring Chris Hemsworth (Star Trek) in the title role.

The mighty warrior is outcast by his father from his privileged life in Asgard and must adjust to a humbled life on Earth.

Natalie Portman (Black Swan), Tom Hiddleston (Midnight in Paris), Anthony Hopkins (The Wolfman) and Stellan Skarsgard (Angels & Demons) join the cast. You can even extend the action into the third dimension under Available in 3D.

You can catch the pilot episode of the hilarious new sitcom New Girl starring Zooey Deschanel ((500) Days of Summer) this week for free in TV Shows before the series premieres next week on Fox. The new girl Jess moves in with three single guys to revamp her life after her surprise breakup with her boyfriend.

99 cent Movie Rents continues in Rent Now, featuring awesome low prices for variety of titles including White Chicks, Joe Dirt, 13 Going on 30 and The Punisher. Just 99 cents in SD or $1.99 in HD!

Star War is being released yet again, so check out the great Space Spoofs available in Collections & Sales. Here you will find the great reimaginings of this classic film series by...