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Catch up on all the action from gamescom this weekend.

gamescom in PlayStation Home

Didn't make it to gamescom in Cologne this week? Not a problem - eu.playstation.com can point you to the next best thing. The gamescom space in PlayStation Home opened on 19 August 2010 and provides you with a virtual version of the spectacular show.

The gamescom space is packed with colourful and vibrant interiors for you to explore, and you'll be able to check out exciting new trailers on the big screen for upcoming PlayStation 3 games such as LittleBigPlanet 2 and MotorStorm Apocalypse.

Party with Locnville

Remember to get yourself to the gamescom space in PlayStation Home on Sunday 22 and Monday 23 August to check out Locnville. Take a look at exclusive footage of the electro hip hop duo performing at the legendary PlayStation party in Cologne.

Visit the PlayStation Home gamescom space and feel the vibe!

Get the girl...

Download the awesome Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, exclusive to PlayStation Store for another whole week! An eye-bulging, four player, side scrolling adventure, Scott Pilgrim sees you battle your girlfriend's seven evil exes plus a whole host of other crazy enemies.

Download it now and face the world!

Power up with PlayStation Plus

Get ready to go on a hunt for ancient treasures as Lara Croft in the original Tomb Raider, available exclusively to PlayStation Plus members until 1 September 2010.

PlayStation Plus members can also download their copy of PixelJunk Racers: 2nd Lap from PlayStation Store before anyone else, and speed into action with a whopping ten racetracks, 30 challenges, multiplayer tournaments and leaderboards.

Download Tomb Raider and PixelJunk Racers: 2nd Lap now from PlayStation Store.

Double up on demos

This week PlayStation Store has two demos for you to get stuck into. Strap yourself in, take to the skies as an elite squadron member in Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2, and get a taste of the action winging its way to PlayStation 3 very soon.

There's also an ice cool NHL 11 demo for you to check out, so fasten your skates, grab your helmet and hit the rink for the ultimate ice hockey experience. Plus, play the NHL 11 demo now for a chance to win a free card pack for the brand new Hockey Ultimate Team mode.

Download these great demos from PlayStation Store today.

Super Sackboy!

Give your Sackboy an iconic makeover this weekend with the new Marvel Costume Kit. This latest costume kit lets you transform your Sackboy into one of five Marvel superhero legends: Hulk, Punisher, Green Goblin, Magneto and Storm.

Download the Marvel Costume Kit 4 from PlayStation Store now.

Missing Drake?

This week PlayStation Store has a collection of classic skins for you to break out in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Familiar faces from Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, including Winter Sullivan, Mac and Wetsuit Elena, are all up for grabs on PlayStation Store. Oh, and while you're at it, why not snap up the eye-catching dynamic theme for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves?

Head over to PlayStation Store now to transform your PS3 with these Uncharted goodies!

Keep up with the action

Make sure you don't miss a minute of the action from gamescom with the PlayStation Blog, which will has been keeping you up to date on all the activities and events taking place at this year's event in Cologne.

Don't forget to check out PlayStation Store too because it'll be packed to the rafters with all the fantastic gamescom trailers for you to check out, including Dead Nation, DC Universe Online and inFamous 2.

Keep an eye on PlayStation Blog at blog.eu.playstation.com for the latest PlayStation news as it happens.

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