70w ago - Square Enix Product Manager Charles McCarter has announced today that Scarygirl is scaring her way onto PlayStation Network.

To quote: Hello PSN players! I hope that the season has been kind to you. While we're still in the tail-end of the Winter of RPGs, I'm here to share something completely different with you!

I'd like to introduce you to the newest female hero to join the Square Enix family. She's an unlikely heroine, but she's proven herself in her most recent adventure. I'm talking, of course, about Scarygirl.

But who is Scarygirl? That's a question she herself has been striving to answer. She washed ashore on an island, and was taken in by a friendly octopus named Blister.

Scarygirl knew that she was different--after all, she has one arm that's a tentacle, one arm that's a bone, and a really cool eyepatch.

Her problems started when she began having nightmares about a mysterious man. When Blister was unable to help her, he sent Scarygirl to the wise- if cryptic--Bunniguru. And, after speaking to him, she set out on a journey to discover the mystery of the man behind her nightmares.

A lot of enemies stand in her way, so she's going to have to do some fighting. But her unique arm allows her to do some rather unique attacks. Scarygirl can bash,...

70w ago - Today Sony Senior Director of Corporate Communications & Social Media Patrick Seybold has announced that PlayStation Network will undergo scheduled maintenance tomorrow, January 19, 2012.

To quote: PlayStation Network will be offline for routine scheduled maintenance on Thursday, January 19th from approximately 8am until 9pm PST.

During the maintenance, you will be unable to access the following services:

• PlayStation Store on PS3, PSP, and Media Go.
• PlayStation Network Account Management.
• PlayStation Network Account Registration.
• PlayStation Home
• Music Unlimited & Video Unlimited services

In addition, you will not be able to sign in to PlayStation Network from us.playstation.com.

Users who are already signed into their account on PlayStation Network before the start of the maintenance should be able to stay signed in to their online session, but will not be able to access any of the services listed above.

Users who attempt to sign-in to their PlayStation Network account after the start of the maintenance may be presented with the site maintenance notification page if they haven't signed in recently.

During this maintenance, you can continue to collect in-game Trophies and these will be...

72w ago - Today Sony Senior Social Media Specialist Sid Shuman has announced that Silent Hill: Downpour is coming full circle on the PS3 entertainment system in an interview below.

To quote: I'm a sucker for horror games, so I jumped at a recent opportunity to watch a short demo of Konami's upcoming PS3 survival-horror epic Silent Hill: Downpour.

In a development applauded by series fans, Downpour strongly emphasizes creeping psychological horror over the twitchy action of recent entries like Silent Hill: Homecoming.

You play as Murphy, a maximum-security inmate with a deeply troubled past. You awaken on the fringes of the cursed town of Silent Hill after your prison transport bus crashes.

True to Silent Hill form, you'll spend the rest of the game evading the town's monstrous denizens while piecing together Murphy's deepest secrets -- including the dark truths that brought him to Silent Hill.

I spoke with Producer Devin Shatsky, who answered some key questions while playing through the first section of the game. If you have questions, leave them in the comments and I'll do my best to get you answers!

PlayStation.Blog: From an interface perspective, how is Downpour different from the last game in the series, Homecoming?

73w ago - Today Sony Associate Product Marketing Manager Richard Ho has announced Play Days begins today, where consumers can get up to 50 percent off select PlayStation 3 accessories.

To quote: We hope you had a great time celebrating the holidays with family and friends. We have some great news to keep the holiday cheer coming.

What better way to rejoice in the upcoming New Year than to get great deals on some of your favorite PS3 accessories?

Starting today through January 21st, you can check out our new "Play Days" promotion at most of the major retailers. Play Days offers you significant savings on selected PS3 accessories at up to 50 percent off.

The PS3 system provides a great entertainment experience on its own, with high-definition gaming and other great features like video streaming and access to a huge library of movies, games, and shows via the PlayStation Network, but PS3 accessories add another great way to enhance your gaming and entertainment experience.

The following PS3 accessories will be available as part of the Play Days promotion:

PlayStation Move accessories that allow you to be part of the fun though a completely immersive and realistic motion gaming experience.

Regular MSRP
Promotional MSRP

Sports...

74w ago - With the holidays upon us, Andy Stewart of the Playstation Store Team has announced today news of a PSN Store festive sale that runs through the middle of next month with details below.

To quote: It's Christmas!! (almost) and to celebrate the festive season, the PlayStation Store brings you some outstanding offers on over 100 titles for the Festive Sale which starts on the 23rd December and runs all the way to the 11th January 2012.

With Blu-ray Disc games and PlayStation Network games, PS3 add-ons and PS one Classics, PSP games and minis: there's something here for everyone.

Here are some titles to give you a taste of what delights we have on offer:

PS3 Games

Premier Manager 2012 - Save up to 66%
Playstation Move Heroes - Save up to 60%
Rayman Origins - Save up to 33%
Midnight Club LA Complete - Save up to 28%
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken - Save up to 30%
The Baconing - Save up to 54%
Zombie Apocalypse - Never Die Alone - Save up to 50%
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair - Save up to 47%
L.A. Noire Complete Edition - Save up to 10%

PSP Games

Metal Slug XX - save up to 73%
Worms Battle Islands - save up to 65%
Blazeblue Calamity Trigger...