94w ago - Today Sony PlayStation Network Executive Producer Kevin Furuichi has announced that they have officially opened The Tester virtual reality show's casting call for Season 3 on PSN.

To quote: We're very excited to announce that PlayStation Network's exclusive hit reality series The Tester will return for a third season and the online casting call begins today! This is your chance to get on the show!

We are holding an online casting call and competition inviting gamers from across the country to submit a profile for a chance to become a member of the 12-person cast of "The Tester 3."

While the producers will be looking at every profile, remember that one lucky gamer is voted onto the cast by you! And, last year, you guys voted Mickey Paradis (aka "8bitmickey") onto the show.

We're not only looking for competitive, seasoned gamers, but we also want to see your personality and passion. Here's a look at some past video submissions from folks you might recognize.





"The Tester - Season 3" promises to be bigger and bolder than last season. For starters, the winner of the third season gets a production job at our world-famous...

126w ago - PlayStation Network Executive Producer Kevin Furuichi has shared a preview video today of The Tester 2 Season Finale, which features Killzone 3 and is also now available in full on PSN!

To quote: Seven weeks ago "The Tester 2" premiered on the PlayStation Network and 12 hardcore gamers embarked on a series of rigorous competitions, all for the chance to win a job working for PlayStation.

Now, we're down to three finalists: Ches-ka, Gaymer, and Scooter battle head-to-head in a Killzone 3 inspired finale which again concludes with amazing gameplay competition.

The first to complete the jetpack-enabled 'Frozen Shores" level in the upcoming Killzone 3 wins the grand prize - a job at PlayStation's San Diego Studios, a $5,000 signing bonus, a limited edition 'The Tester" PlayStation 3 system signed by all the panelists, and a brand new Sony 46" BRAVIA 3D HDTV.

Ches-ka. Gaymer. Scooter. Who will win it all? Do not miss this exciting Season Finale.





The Season Finale is a FREE download available now in the 'Video' section of PlayStation Store, and you can catch up on the season with Episodes 1 through 7 also still available. And, don't forget to also jump...

126w ago - PlayStation Network Executive Producer Kevin Furuichi has posted up a preview of Pulse 12/21 which hits PSN today, and includes Echochrome ii, a Dead Space 2 demo, and The Tester Finale!

To quote: If you're hunkering down for winter break, PULSE previews the perfect downloadable games, demos and videos from PlayStation Network for you to enjoy.

There's the PlayStation Move enabled puzzle fun of echochrome ii, the cell-shaded monster rampage of Eat Them!, a taste of LittleBigPlanet 2′s wide-open gameplay with the game's new demo, and the creepy Dead Space 2 demo.

Host Christina Lee also shares the Top Ten downloaded demos in recent weeks, and some must-have PlayStation Home games and spaces.

In new video releases, check out Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, and Angelina Jolie. Plus, a preview of the exciting Season Finale of The Tester 2 - featuring Killzone 3!





Watch it now above, or download to your PS3 in full HD after today's PlayStation Store update.

127w ago - PlayStation Network's Executive Producer Kevin Furuichi has shared a preview video today of The Tester 2 Episode 7, which also hits PSN today.

To quote: We're down to the 'final four' gamers who have a shot at winning the job at PlayStation. Ches-ka, Gaymer, Mo Chocolate and Scooter compete this week in a high-pressure game show format challenging their PlayStation knowledge and problem solving skills.

Who's got the answers and the intelligence? Only the top 3 move on to next week's Season Finale. So, be sure to check out Episode 7 of "The Tester 2."

Visit the video section of the PlayStation Store now to download Episode 7 and later today when the games section updates. Also, visit PlayStation Home's "The Tester" Theater to catch the new episode and receive the new 'Game Over' shirt on Wednesday.





This Week's Prize Package

This week we have a special prize from our friends at Sony Electronics. A Sony HDR-CX110 HandyCam and 'The Tester' Limited Edition PS3 System...

128w ago - PlayStation Network Executive Producer Kevin Furuichi has made available a video preview of The Tester 2 Episode 6, which also arrives on PlayStation Network today for fans.

To quote: Do not miss this episode! It features a Gran Turismo 5 time trial competition, actual kart racing, a speed-eating contest, and the most dramatic elimination of the season when 'Cyrus' and 'Nauseous' from Season 1 join the panel.

This week, quick decisions and pure gaming skills are tested when the gamers get behind the wheel of high-speed karts for a jaw dropping relay race.

Download Episode 6 from the video section of PlayStation Store and later today from the games section after the PlayStation Store update. Or, watch in PlayStation Home's "The Tester" Theater starting on Wednesday and receive the new 'Game Over' shirt.





This Week's Prize Package

The cast members aren't the only ones getting in on the GT5 action. Download Episode 6 of "The Tester 2" before December 13 for your chance to take home a Gran Turismo 5 Collectors Edition and "The Tester" Limited Edition PS3 System. See the official rules here.

Congratulations...