6w ago - Aksys Games Director of Production Frank "Bo" DeWindt posted up a video today showcasing those seeking the Demon Blade in Muramasa Rebirth on PlayStation Vita.

Below are the details, to quote: Muramasa Rebirth, the action-packed RPG from the developers of Muramasa: The Demon Blade brings the beautiful imagination and art of George Kamitani, creator of Muramasa, to life on PS Vita!

In this exclusive trailer, brought first to PlayStation.Blog, we're showing off the main characters - Momohime and Kisuke - as well as some sweet Demon Blade action!

In the world of Muramasa Rebirth, the princess Momohime is possessed by an antagonistic spirit, who desires his lost legendary Demon Blade and the power it holds.

In her captive state, Momohime travels West in order to accomplish the spirit's goals. With the power of the Demon Blades at her disposal, and the spirit's sword wielding prowess, demons and gods alike will experience her wrath.

Kisuke, the amnesiac fugitive ninja, finds himself on the run for a crime he has no memory of as he travels East. During a mission for his former lord, he comes across his target, a beautiful woman, who immediately recognizes him. Will Kisuke remember this beauty from his past and survive the onslaught of his pursuers? Only the gods...

6w ago - Media Molecule Community Manager James Spafford has revealed the Tearaway PS Vita pre-order extras today alongside a video trailer below.

To quote: We're excited to announce details on the magnificent and exclusive bonus content you'll get for pre-ordering your copy of Tearaway for PS Vita! Participating retailers will offer two options, each with a different set of treasures.

The Jukebox Pack, which contains:

• Splendiferous iota and atoi Avatars for use on the PlayStation Network
• Resplendent PlayStation Vita wallpaper
• Audiolicious Tearaway soundtrack with bonus track

The Special Delivery Pack, which includes:

• Oppulent iota and atoi costumes for LittleBigPlanet
• Exclusive skin for the in-game rideable pig, and printable papercraft plan to match

Yes, that's right, there's an in-game rideable pig.

Tearaway is a buddy-movie action adventure in a living papery world, which you'll go on with your new friend - a plucky messenger who has a unique message to deliver - to you! Check out the video below to hear lead designer Rex Crowle talk about the origins of the papery world of Tearaway.





Tearaway will...

6w ago - Following up on the PS Vita Firmware 2.11 update, today Sony announced that PS Vita System Software update v2.12 is now available and once again improves system stability.

Download: PS Vita Firmware 2.12 Update (USA) / PS Vita Firmware 2.12 Update (EUR) / PS Vita Firmware 2.12 Update (JPN)

From Sony's Twitter: Optional update for PS Vita coming soon; v2.12 will improve system software stability during use of some features.

From Wololo on the new update: PS Vita firmware 2.12 is out, does not block known VHBL exploits

Earlier today, official firmware 2.12 for the PS Vita was released. According to Sony, this update “improves software stability during use of some features”...

6w ago - Sony PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen is here with the new PlayStation Store PS3, PS Vita and PSN updates for this week today, as follows:

PS2 Classics

Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly ($9.99)

Twins Mio and Mayu enter a haunted village after falling under its spell. Mio must follow Mayu with the Camera Obscura to protect her from the evil spirits.
ESRB: M // File Size: 3.1 GB

PS One Classics

Motto Trump Shiyouyo! (PS one Import) ($5.99)

Enjoy the new and improved Trump Shiyouo!
ESRB: N/A // File Size: 168.2 MB

Zero Kara No Mahjong Mahjong Tamago-Gumi 2 -Taikai E Ikou! (PS one Import) ($5.99)

This sequel to Zero Kara no Mahjong retains all the accessibility of its predecessor but greatly refines the experience.Take lessons based on actual matches to help learn the correct mannerisms and etiquette involved in true mahjong games.

Once your lessons are done, you'll be armed with all the techniques needed to beat your friends in real life. Unleash the mahjong master deep inside you!
File Size: 165 MB

Zero Kara No Shogi Shogi Youchien Ayumi-Gumi! (PS one Import) ($5.99)

This is the mahjong game for everyone who's wanted to learn how to play but...

6w ago - Co-creator Richard Hogg announced today that Hohokum is coming to PlayStation 4 (PS4), PS3 and PS Vita in 2014 with details below.

To quote: It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce Hohokum as a Sony Santa Monica project, coming to PS4, PS3 and PS Vita in 2014!

Hohokum is a collaboration between artist Richard Hogg and Honeyslug, a London-based game studio. It is a whimsical colorful game with an emphasis on playful exploration and creativity. You take on the role of a curious flying snake-like character.

A technicolor, calligraphic, worm-like, kite-like being! The way you move around the world is very expressive and kinetic and kind of mesmerizing to play.

One of the main aims for Hohokum is to create something where the usual pressures of videogames - constantly being told to do things, fearing failure and being challenged to earn progress - were all absent.

This is quite a challenge, but we're really excited about how it's coming together. There are goals and secrets to discover. There are even Trophies. But at its heart Hohokum is a playground, a place to wander about, perhaps even lose yourself in.

It is kind of awesome to be able to finally say that. We have been working away on the game for the last year, maintaining...