101w ago - Today SSX Creative Director Todd Batty has shared an E3 2011 video detailing the use of NASA satellite maps to create new SSX runs and footage of the PS3-exclusive Mount Fuji level!

To quote: To be honest, I was completely overwhelmed by the reaction to SSX coming out of E3.

In the early days of this project, there was a lot of debate internally at EA about how many SSX fans still existed and how much interest remained in the market for games like SSX, and even some of the games we have taken further inspiration from such as Burnout and old-school Tony Hawk.

The huge reaction to our launch trailer at the VGA's was the first indication that the SSX fan base was still very much alive and as passionate as ever, but actually meeting some of these people and seeing their reaction to what we are building first-hand was truly inspirational.





Of course, with that passion comes a lot of strong opinions on what else we should be adding to the game or bringing back from the old games. We know we can't possibly please everyone, but our fans should know that we are listening to everything they say and that the...

110w ago - Zen Studios Managing Director Zsolt Kigyossy has unveiled a video today showcasing the new Sorcerer's Lair Table for ZEN Pinball on PSN.

To quote: Today we are unveiling Sorcerer's Lair, a brand new ZEN Pinball table! It has been awhile since our last blog post, but we hope you have been enjoying Marvel Pinball and keeping your skills sharp on other ZEN Pinball tables.

All eight of our studio pinball teams have been hard at work over the past few months developing new tables.

Set in an ancient Citadel that is controlled by an evil Sorcerer, you play as a brother and sister pair who find themselves caught in the Sorcerer's spells and traps.

It is up to you and your ghost sidekick, Whisper, to take down skeletons, spiders and ghosts as you try to defeat the Sorcerer and restore peace to the Citadel.





This fantasy themed table is full of hidden modes and secret unlocks, so it will take some time to really discover the intricacies of Sorcerer's Lair.

As you have come to expect from every ZEN Pinball table, there is no shortage of interactive 3D objects, multiple modes of play, secret unlocks, online multiplayer competition...

112w ago - Today Virtua Tennis 4 Brand Manager David Kempshall has shared some videos on the game's upcoming Virtua Tennis 4 exclusive PS3 Tennis content.

To quote: Firstly let me introduce myself to those of you who don't know me. My name is David Kempshall and I'm the Brand Manager for Virtua Tennis 4 and have worked on the game since the original version became available in 1999 on arcade machines across the world.

This is the first of a series of blogs about Virtua Tennis 4, which is out on May 10th, but I'd like to start with a few words about the big earthquake that hit Japan on March 11.

Everybody over here deeply appreciates your concern and consideration for us. Things have still not gotten back to normal, and areas around Tokyo are suffering from planned outages due to electricity shortages, but we are doing our very best to deliver Virtua Tennis 4 to you.

Hopefully you'll enjoy the game when it's released!

Today's blog is geared up to tell you all about what's new for Virtua Tennis 4 on the PlayStation 3, there are a host of new features including PlayStation Move compatibility, a brand new World Tour and online centre, plus plenty of others.

However, I'm happy to announce that on the PlayStation 3 VT fans can expect some extra...

114w ago - Today Urbanscan Product Manager Jon Hughes has unveiled their upcoming PSN exclusive soccer management game dubbed Premier Manager.

To quote: Premier Manager, the only dedicated Soccer Management game on the PlayStation 3 is coming to the PlayStation Store on Tuesday 22nd March!

Thousands of you have downloaded our free demo which has been available on the Store for a few weeks now; if you enjoyed it then you can now experience the full game for just $9.99!

If you love Soccer as much as we do here at Urbanscan, the home of Premier Manager, then you'll know that this is the best time of the year to be a fan of the game.

The UEFA Champions League is back after the winter break and the battle for domestic honours in League and Cup competitions around Europe is well and truly on!

It's a time of high pressure for soccer Managers, thousands of expectant fans, tired players and huge games, only the very best can bring success to their Club. If you think you have what it takes then Premier Manager is just what you've been waiting for!

We'll allow you to manage any team from the English, Italian, Spanish,...

124w ago - Today Sony's Senior Social Media Specialist Sid Shuman has unveiled 20 exclusive PS3 games heading to the PlayStation 3 entertainment system in 2011.

To quote: Nearly every major PlayStation series is making an appearance in 2011 -- even Kratos is in on the action with his guest turn in the new Mortal Kombat.

Add third-party publisher PS3 exclusives and upcoming PSN games and upcoming PlayStation Move games and you've got a 2011 that's jam-packed with PS3-exclusive titles.

Here's an updated list of 20 games you'll only play on PS3 in 2011, using the latest publicly available information. Of course, schedules can shift and plans can change -- as always, we'll keep you posted. For the moment, though, this is where we stand for 2011.

Did we miss anything? What's the number one game you're dying to play? Let us know in the comments!

Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel

Release date: March 2011
Developer: Gust
Publisher: NIS America
Long-awaited by fans of the Ar tonelico RPG series, and the first 3D entry in the series, Knell of Ar Ciel introduces a heavily revamped, real-time, action-based battle...