46w ago - Ubisoft Producer Adam Sarasohn has confirmed for fans that The Expendables 2: The Videogame will be blowing the top off PSN Play beginning today.

To quote: The Expendables 2: The Videogame will be kicking off the PSN PLAY program today, giving PlayStation gamers the first chance to play this explosive shooter.

Following the critically acclaimed action movie series by Lionsgate and Millennium Films, The Expendables 2: The Videogame put gamers in control of four of the world's top mercenaries - Barney Ross, Hale Caesar, Gunner Jensen and Yin Yang - as they embark on a rescue mission for a kidnapped billionaire.

Each mercenary will have a distinct play style giving you the choice to tackle enemies up-close or from afar. Here's a quick breakdown of each of the characters weapons and abilities:

Barney Ross: As the leader of the Expendables, Barney is a solid all-around character with no particular weaknesses. His dual pistols or Colt revolver make short work of weaker enemies, while a well-timed grenade toss can take out turrets, tanks, and whatever else the game throws your way. And if someone gets a little too close, Barney's brass knuckles will send them flying back where they came from.

Hale Caesar: Hale is your explosives expert. His weapons are...

47w ago - Digital Distribution Senior Manager Pierre Gravereau has announced alongside a video that as part of PSN PLAY fans can pre-order The Expendables 2 starting today.

Below are the details, to quote: PSN PLAY is just starting to heat up, and starting today, you can pre-order the first game in this year's line-up.

The Expendables 2 is the first title available for PSN PLAY, and it's launching first exclusively on PS3!

The Expendables 2 is a co-op arcade-style shoot 'em up, and takes place just before the events of the upcoming movie of the same name.

Up to four players can join up to take part in an action-packed rescue mission spanning a number of exotic locales. If you missed the announcement trailer, be sure to check it out below.

The Expendables 2 hits PSN on July 31 for $14.99, and PlayStation Plus members can nab the game for $11.99 (20% off) during launch week. Pre-order the game now for a free theme based on The Expendables 2.





Come back next Tuesday for another post with more info on The Expendables 2, and don't miss out on our special cash voucher savings by purchasing titles in the PSN PLAY line-up.

We'll have more information on the rest of the PSN PLAY...