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<![CDATA[eu.playstation.com | News]]> http://eu.playstation.com ©2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe ©2012 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe <![CDATA[First look: Darksiders II]]> http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item451866/First-look-Darksiders-II/?site_locale=en_GB Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item451866/First-look-Darksiders-II/?site_locale=en_GB 2012-01-31T12:00:00Z 2012-02-10T09:46:44Z http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item451866/First-look-Darksiders-II/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=451866 Death comes in many guises. The trick is trying to settle upon a form that does justice to such an enormous concept. Having already tackled the story of War – from the legend of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse – in Darksiders on PS3, Vigil Games is set to tell an even more ambitious tale: that of Death himself. One of the men charged with the delicious irony of bringing Death to life in Darksiders II is Vigil Games' art director, Han Randhawa. "Death was the character we considered for the original Darksiders, actually," he tells eu.playstation.com. "He was always the coolest of the Four Horsemen, but there was something about him that our key audience may not have connected with immediately." There's no danger of that now. After battling through the premature Armageddon in the original game as War, it's time to saddle up as the force no living being can escape. Death arrives on PS3 to save Creation – here's how he'll do it. Deathly serious <img src="/media/bMMTZ6Kr/CMS-161/7097DarksidersII_Online_Wanderer.jpg" alt="" /> War as a warrior was "like a juggernaut". Death, on the other hand, is far nimbler, Randhawa explains. "The thing we didn't want to do was cover him in masses of armour, like we did with War," he says. "Death has to be relatively uncovered to enable him to be more acrobatic. As you get further into the game, you pick up loot and develop your armour, and you'll find Death slowly starts to evolve." Death will be clad in Slayer, Wanderer and Necromancer armour sets – and all will strictly be fit for his grim mission. "In other games, your character could start to look a little like a jester after hours of play." Death is clearly no laughing matter in Darksiders II. Don't fear the Reaper <img src="/media/77NW7j6Z/CMS-161/7090DarksidersII_Online_Dive.jpg" alt="" /> Hooded, eerily calm and unfailingly efficient, the Reaper is the spectre everybody and everything fears. In Darksiders II, it's an elaborate, clinical finishing move unlocked after clearing hordes of enemies using your scythe, claws and hammer. "String together a large enough combo and his terrifying true form is revealed," Randhawa reveals with a grin. Then he gets to the punchline. "To begin with, the Reaper form is a kind of teaser, a cherry on top of the cake. After you explore the game, level up and develop Death's wrath, you will eventually get to play in his full-blown Reaper form." Apocalypse on a new scale <img src="/media/vb_X6Asl/CMS-161/7089DarksidersII_Online_Boss Rush.jpg" alt="" /> Fittingly for such a colossal figure, the world Death crusades through is immense. As well as his quest to avert Judgement Day, there are several side missions which allow you to refine Death's skills and uncover powerful new tools. All of these take place in a vast, sprawling world of fiery lakes, crumbling grandeur and, surprisingly, lush green oases. "We need an element of free roaming, and you can't have that in an enclosed space," says Randhawa. "We have enormous dungeons and branching areas. Taking a modular approach to design has really opened the game up and allowed us to build much, much bigger environments. The fantastic thing is you're going to see a lot of variation: from angelic citadels to demonic pits." Armageddon may well be the stuff of nightmares, yet in Darksiders II, your mission to undo it looks certain to be a thrill ride you won't want to wake up from. The game is set to launch on PS3 in 2012. Make sure you keep an eye on eu.playstation.com and PlayStation.Blog at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank" title="blog.eu.playstation.com">blog.eu.playstation.com</a> for more news of the arrival of this most feared Horseman. ps3,psvita playstation, 3, ps3, dark, siders, darksiders, ii, 2, thq, adventure, action, first, look, impressions, preview http://uk.playstation.com/media/bMMTZ6Kr/161/7097DarksidersII_Online_Wanderer.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/Z3OojehX/161/7096DarksidersII_Online_Stalker%20Faceoff.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/bMMTZ6Kr/161/7097DarksidersII_Online_Wanderer.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/P3_RMF-N/161/7093DarksidersII_Online_Hammer.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/rHS_pkNj/161/7094DarksidersII_Online_Rideable%20Construct.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/e5DhrQbB/161/7095DarksidersII_Online_Slayer.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/0kILQJJq/161/7091DarksidersII_Online_Faceoff.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/5N4SiKMX/161/7092DarksidersII_Online_Ghorn%20Combat.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/vb_X6Asl/161/7089DarksidersII_Online_Boss%20Rush.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/77NW7j6Z/161/7090DarksidersII_Online_Dive.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/Z3OojehX/218/7096DarksidersII_Online_Stalker%20Faceoff.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/bMMTZ6Kr/218/7097DarksidersII_Online_Wanderer.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/P3_RMF-N/218/7093DarksidersII_Online_Hammer.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/rHS_pkNj/218/7094DarksidersII_Online_Rideable%20Construct.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/e5DhrQbB/218/7095DarksidersII_Online_Slayer.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/0kILQJJq/218/7091DarksidersII_Online_Faceoff.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/5N4SiKMX/218/7092DarksidersII_Online_Ghorn%20Combat.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/vb_X6Asl/218/7089DarksidersII_Online_Boss%20Rush.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/77NW7j6Z/218/7090DarksidersII_Online_Dive.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/8I7UvGli/404/Darksiders2_DeathLives.flv 451866 451793 <![CDATA[Augmented reality on PS Vita]]> http://uk.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item451617/Augmented-reality-on-PS-Vita/?site_locale=en_GB Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:44:00 +0000 http://uk.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item451617/Augmented-reality-on-PS-Vita/?site_locale=en_GB 2012-01-30T14:44:00Z 2012-02-10T09:47:43Z http://uk.playstation.com/psvita-ar/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=451617 Whether you're becoming a vengeful warrior in God of War, an expert racing driver in Gran Turismo or a creative level builder in LittleBigPlanet, video games offer you the chance to explore your imagination. Augmented reality adds another wonderful path for you to travel down in these worlds of fantasy. It changes your surroundings into an incredible virtual playground using computer generated images and lets you interact with them - through a TV screen, a camera... and now, PlayStation Vita. Bring the world into play By merging the real world and the game world, augmented reality helps you discover a new way to play - and PS Vita is ready to take this augmented reality out of your home so you can take it wherever you want to go. <img src="/media/BnM67WDD/CMS-161/Realiry Fighters_fight_2.png" alt="" /> "Sony Computer Entertainment Europe always had an interest in augmented reality gaming," says Studio Liverpool producer John McLaughlin. "There were the EyeToy titles on PlayStation 2, then the Invizimals series on PSP, and Start the Party! and EyePet on PlayStation 3. With PS Vita we can take it that little bit further." From its launch on 22 February 2012, PS Vita will be charging full steam ahead into the exciting realm of augmented reality - and you'll be taken along for a journey that will change the way you look at portable gaming. Turn your home into a football stadium When you buy a PlayStation Vita system, you're not just getting the cutting edge in handheld technology - you're also opening a window of augmented reality fun. Bundled with the system are six AR Play Cards and a PlayStation Store voucher code to download three AR games - Table Football, Cliff Diving and Fireworks - for free. By placing several AR Play Cards on a flat surface and viewing them on-screen via the PS Vita system's rear camera, you can turn your desk into a buzzing sports stadium in Table Football. You can use more AR Play Cards to create floodlights and a scoreboard while you play the beautiful game. The same AR Play Cards can be used to set up a diving board and water pool for Cliff Diving. The ultimate control over this exciting set up is yours, as you alter how far apart the pool and board are by moving the AR Play Cards. The reality of WAAR "This is all possible with the new technology we've developed, called Wide-Area Augmented Reality [WAAR]," explains McLaughlin. "In most augmented reality games, gameplay is typically centred around a single card. WAAR gives us the ability to play with six cards. "So when you're playing a single marker augmented reality game, if you move away from the card, you move away from the action. WAAR gives us the chance to create a bigger augmented reality world by putting the markers in different places." Other excellent AR Play Cards titles are in the works to offer you great augmented reality fun across a variety of entertaining and gripping genres. And the best part is you won't need to buy new AR Play Cards to enjoy these titles - you can just keep using the same ones to gain fresh new gameplay experiences. Don't worry if you lose them, as you'll be able to print out AR Play Cards for free from eu.playstation.com. Fighting round the world Not all augmented reality games on PS Vita need AR Play Cards. With Fireworks you can point the rear camera against any backdrop you want and project an incredible firework display on it, viewable via your PS Vita system's screen. If you don't have a city skyline handy, you can use an AR Play Card to create one - how many games let you produce an eye-popping landscape from your pocket? Then there are applications such as t@g, the free graffiti creator that lets you leave your mark wherever you go. Other t@g users can use the PS Vita system's powers of augmented reality to discover new t@gs. <img src="/media/TyGHwBdE/CMS-161/AboutStickerScreen.jpg" alt="" /> Reality Fighters is another augmented reality game that makes great use of the PS Vita system's unique features. You can take a snap of your face - or your nearest and dearest's - and plant it on the mug of your brawler. Give them your own voice by speaking into the built-in microphone, customise their look and fighting style, and then throw them into battle... with just about anywhere in the world as your arena. It doesn't matter if it's the local park, an airport or even your kitchen table, by taking a picture of your environment using the PS Vita's rear camera, you can battle anyone, anywhere in Reality Fighters. Future fantasy meets reality <img src="/media/uEEZ2-df/CMS-161/20110808_092728_test_snapshot.png" alt="" /> This is only the beginning for augmented reality on PS Vita. The technology of the powerful portable system has developers looking to take advantage of the exciting new possibilities. "I think you'll start to see a lot more examples of augmented reality in games," says McLaughlin. "For example, we could do a Heavy Rain investigation type of game where you can use both of the PS Vita cameras to pan around an environment to find clues. "Or maybe you'll be taking pictures of some of the beautiful cars in Gran Turismo, placing them in your living room and driving them around like remote-controlled cars. You could create a racing track with hills and chicanes depending on where you place the AR Play Cards." Augmented reality means you literally have your hands on the gameplay, merging fantasy and real life into a seamless whole. With PS Vita this innovative experience can be taken everywhere you go - can you afford to miss out? Stay up to date on all the latest PlayStation Vita news by signing up to Inside PS Vita now at <a href="https://secure.eu.playstation.com/registration/ngp-sign-up/" target="_blank">eu.playstation.com/psvita</a>, and keep reading eu.playstation.com and blog.eu.playstation.com for more on the handheld gaming revolution. ps3,psp,psvita playstation, vita, psv, games, ps3, playstation3, move, motion control, motion controller, ps move, alternative gaming, augmented reality, interview, feature, table, football, fireworks, t@g, reality, fighters, tanks, ar, play, cards, cliff, diving, free, store, pss, network, psn, http://uk.playstation.com/media/uEEZ2-df/161/20110808_092728_test_snapshot.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/JqI3A2NG/161/20110808_085345_test_snapshot.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/kUuShI78/161/20110808_083413_test_snapshot.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/pkdd6gE8/161/080.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/GsWxC6yS/161/072.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/Fs09cmAU/161/032.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/uEEZ2-df/161/20110808_092728_test_snapshot.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/nsPYvaEg/161/20100101_043909_test_snapshot.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/TyGHwBdE/161/AboutStickerScreen.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/_ieDJAVD/161/20110602_154459_fight_offline.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/HbpV0qIV/161/20110603_143818_fight_offline.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/BnM67WDD/161/Realiry%20Fighters_fight_2.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/h6suIah5/161/Realiry%20Fighters_fight_4.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/JqI3A2NG/218/20110808_085345_test_snapshot.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/kUuShI78/218/20110808_083413_test_snapshot.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/pkdd6gE8/218/080.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/GsWxC6yS/218/072.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/Fs09cmAU/218/032.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/uEEZ2-df/218/20110808_092728_test_snapshot.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/nsPYvaEg/218/20100101_043909_test_snapshot.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/TyGHwBdE/218/AboutStickerScreen.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/_ieDJAVD/218/20110602_154459_fight_offline.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/HbpV0qIV/218/20110603_143818_fight_offline.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/BnM67WDD/218/Realiry%20Fighters_fight_2.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/h6suIah5/218/Realiry%20Fighters_fight_4.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/jX0L2f0w/404/PS%20Vita%20-%20WAAR%20(Wide-Area%20Augmented%20Reality).flv http://uk.playstation.com/media/LHGTgaGu/404/PS%20Vita%20-%20AR%20Suite%20Demonstration.flv http://uk.playstation.com/media/MDWH0-qs/404/Reality%20FightersNGP_E32011_720_UK.flv 451617 449585 <![CDATA[Pick the right PS Vita launch game for you]]> http://uk.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item449157/Pick-the-right-PS-Vita-launch-game-for-you/?site_locale=en_GB Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000 http://uk.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item449157/Pick-the-right-PS-Vita-launch-game-for-you/?site_locale=en_GB 2012-01-19T17:00:00Z 2012-01-30T14:33:27Z http://uk.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item449157/Pick-the-right-PS-Vita-launch-game-for-you/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=449157 PlayStation Vita hits European shores in a matter of weeks, and like the very best guests at any party, it'll arrive with a mixture of familiar faces and some you'll instantly want to get to know better. Ahead of its launch on 22 February 2012, here's your essential guide to the Sony Computer Entertainment Europe-published games that will line up alongside PS Vita. Uncharted: Golden Abyss <img src="/media/2UsdAkwV/CMS-161/Drake&Dante_01.png" alt="" /> What is it? The unmissable blockbuster in the palm of your hand. Join Nathan Drake on a deadly voyage to Central America, as he bids to reveal the fate of a Spanish expedition that disappeared 400 years previously. Why it'll shine: The unique controls and crystal clear OLED screen of PS Vita help you dive right into treacherous jungles and ruins alongside the famed fortune hunter. Use the rear camera to uncover ancient riddles, and the touchscreen and rear touch pad to jump, swing and cheat death. Play it if you like: Turning your journey to work or school into a daring, danger-soaked epic. WipEout 2048 <img src="/media/FYziGT4w/CMS-161/WO_2.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? The ultimate adrenaline rush, wherever you are. Why it'll shine: Touch and tilt controls give you unrivalled control over futuristic anti-grav ships, perfect for taking on PlayStation 3 WipEout racers via cross-platform play. Play it if you like: Futuristic racing set to pumping beats – both electronic and cardiovascular. Reality Fighters <img src="/media/BnM67WDD/CMS-161/Realiry%20Fighters_fight_2.png" alt="" /> What is it? The all-out fighting game that turns the environment around you into a seething battle arena. Why it'll shine: Augmented reality technology means you can pick any real location, create a brawler and then battle it out against a friend to take control of their own fighter. Build up an army of downright unhinged characters and rule your own streets. Play it if you like: Creating and sharing unforgettable combatants and fighting styles – and then dealing out knuckled justice wherever you choose. ModNation Racers: Road Trip <img src="/media/R5Pr1aCQ/CMS-161/Dolor03.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? Fun-fuelled racing that's impossible to put the brakes on. Why it'll shine: As well as jostling among high-powered racing karts, you'll be able to design your own ingenious tracks with a few swishes of your finger. The rear touch pad also lets you manipulate terrain to create plunging straights and swooping bends. Play it if you like: Racing powered as much by creativity as speed. Little Deviants <img src="/media/gRM7KqIh/CMS-161/LD_OperaDeviant01.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? A gaggle of crazy mini-games which will help you save the Little Deviants from the evil Botz. Why it'll shine: If the alien world of Whoman looks strangely familiar, that's because the rear camera of PS Vita lets you play among your own, real-world surroundings. Play it if you like: Fiendish challenges that get even better the more you play, thanks to special gifts via the Near location service and challenges against friends. Unit 13 <img src="/media/0kTq82LQ/CMS-161/Airbase_010.tif" alt="" /> What is it? Your call-up papers to join the toughest military unit on the planet. Why it'll shine: It's the first shooter on PS Vita to use the system's dual analog sticks. It's just as well, since missions and war zones inspired by real-life headlines demand precision under extreme pressure. Play it if you like: Thinking on your feet and adapting to ever changing objectives and threats. *Please note: Unit 13 will launch on 7 March 2012. Escape Plan <img src="/media/MNa5oAAD/CMS-161/Escape%20Plan_GamesCom2011_02.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? A surreal tale of survival that'll test your mental dexterity. Why it'll shine: Hapless heroes Lil and Laarg are instantly loveable, and you'll want to guide them through a labyrinth of deadly puzzles to save them from a messy end. The rear touch pad lets you dodge booby traps, solve brain-teasers and move objects around. Play it if you like: Offbeat treats for your mind, stuffed with cartoon charm and thoughtful problem solving. Everybody's Golf <img src="/media/1v0_OeYG/CMS-161/2011_11_18_12_11_56_00016.bmp" alt="" /> What is it? Intuitive, vibrant golfing action on some of the most colourful yet challenging courses ever devised. Why it'll shine: Outrageous holes-in-one, breathtaking birdies and extravagant eagles become par for the course courtesy of a dynamic new shot system and pinpoint touchscreen controls. Play it if you like: Surging to the fore of massive 30-player tournaments via PlayStation Network. MotorStorm RC <img src="/media/IQZHOjkP/CMS-161/MSRC_Screens_06.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? Off-road racing on a whole new scale. Why it'll shine: You'll battle it out in extreme racing environments, using fast and agile radio-controlled vehicles. Even better, you can duke it out against PS3 gamers using cross-platform play, giving you more chances to settle rivalries against players from around the globe. Play it if you like: Riotous, arcade-style racing that's at home on both PS Vita and PS3. Super Stardust Delta <img src="/media/KLWiukfP/CMS-161/ssdelta_Screenshot_2.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? The frantic space shooter that mixes classic gameplay with brand new features. Why it'll shine: PS Vita lets you use a number of tricks to blast asteroids into pieces. Create black holes using the touchscreen, fire accurately with the dual analog sticks and launch shock waves using the motion sensor function. Play it if you like: Treading a cosmic tightrope where one missed shot could spell your doom. Hustle Kings <img src="/media/BmfnN9XU/CMS-161/20110505_160132.jpg" alt="" /> What is it? Your shot at pool hall fame, wherever you are. Why it'll shine: Touchscreen and rear touch pad controls give your shots laser-focused precision. Top spin, swerve and perfectly weighted shots are simple to achieve with your fingertips, coming in handy when you challenge rivals over PlayStation Network. Play it if you like: Working the angles to sink impossible shots with real style. Top Darts <img src="/media/yqZrYKn7/CMS-161/TopDarts_NGP_Screenshot (16).jpg" alt="" /> What is it? The dartboard you can take with you wherever you go. Why it'll shine: With nine classic darts games, a selection of traditional and bizarre dartboard designs and the ability to challenge up to seven players to take part in turn-based matches, the only things missing are chunky gold jewellery and an outsized nylon shirt. Play it if you like: Stepping up to the oche and throwing arrows with confidence. Keep an eye on PlayStation.Blog at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">blog.eu.playstation.com</a> and eu.playstation.com ahead of the system's launch in February 2012 for the latest information on PS Vita. ps3,psvita playstation, vita, ps, psvita, launch, game, games, new, top, darts, hustle, kings, uncharted, golden, abyss, wipeout, 2048, modnation, mod, nation, road, trip, motorstorm, rc, escape, plan, unit, 13, everybody's, golf, little, deviants, reality, fighters http://uk.playstation.com/media/hL27gkIZ/161/PSVita_LaunchTitles_EN.jpg 449157 448410 <![CDATA[Watch the PS Vita TV ad campaign now]]> http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item458342/Watch-the-PS-Vita-TV-ad-campaign-now/?site_locale=en_GB Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item458342/Watch-the-PS-Vita-TV-ad-campaign-now/?site_locale=en_GB 2012-02-14T12:00:00Z 2012-02-14T14:57:51Z http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item458342/Watch-the-PS-Vita-TV-ad-campaign-now/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=458342 A revolution in portable gaming is upon us with PlayStation Vita. To celebrate, we have created an advertising campaign to give you a taste of just how powerful and connected gaming experiences will be on this groundbreaking system. Packed with innovative features and incredible social capabilities, PS Vita promises to offer an immersive gaming experience like no other. Take a look at the video and make sure you get your hands on PS Vita on 22 February 2012. ps3,psvita ps, vita, ad, advert, campaign, television, release, video, watch, playstation, psvita http://uk.playstation.com/media/PPk0u1bv/161/PSVita_FeaturedImage.jpg http://uk.playstation.com/media/RjmPs8nR/404/OHESPVB524060Edited-_HD_720p_YouTube.flv 458342 458287 <![CDATA[Game On]]> http://uk.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item457095/Game-On/?site_locale=en_GB Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000 http://uk.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item457095/Game-On/?site_locale=en_GB 2012-02-13T12:30:00Z 2012-02-10T14:27:00Z http://uk.playstation.com/gameon/?WT.SocialLink=FacebookLike&WT.ContentID=457095 What you may have missed: <ul> <li>Go behind the scenes of Naughty Dog's incredible looking PlayStation 3 survival action title, <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/ps3/games/detail/item438188/The-Last-of-Us/?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank">The Last of Us</a>, with some revealing new videos. </li> </ul> <img src="/media/h5cxplZl/CMS-161/2011_12_10_thelastofus_08.png" alt="" /> <ul> <li>Check out how cross-platform play is changing portable gaming on PlayStation Vita over at <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/02/09/inside-ps-vita-cross-play-with-ps3/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">PlayStation.Blog</a>.</li> </ul> Fun and games: <ul> <li>Love is in the air thanks to PlayStation Home, which is celebrating Valentine's Day with free treats. Head over to the thriving virtual community to grab a few loved-up gifts and take part in some romantic competitions. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Not enough romance for you? Then why not enjoy a sprinkling of Valentine's Day themed goodies for LittleBigPlanet and MotorStorm Apocalypse on PS3? Download them from PlayStation Store and beat Cupid to the punch. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Need some inspiration for your entry to our incredible <a href="http://eu.playstation.com/psn/competitions/detail/item452846/Win-fantastic-Resistance-3-prizes/?WT.mc_id=PDC_cont" target="_blank">Resistance 3 creative writing competition</a>? Then Mass Effect 3 developer BioWare can help you out. Visit the <a href="http://blog.bioware.com/2012/02/01/storming-the-sand-castle/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">BioWare Blog</a> where writer David Gaider has created a great guide on how to tackle the tricky task of writing in a pre-established universe. It's the perfect helping hand to make sure you get ahead of your peers in your goal to bag some great Resistance 3 prizes.</li> </ul> The Tweet on the Street: Take a look at some PlayStation related Tweets from the games industry, on Twitter: <ul> <li> Enjoy! "@theColster123: @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN Just finished MS2 from the HD Collection. Starting MGS3 today." - HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN (Metal Gear Solid creator and game designer)</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Just had a play on PS Vita version of FIFA. Absolutely loved it and would buy the system just to be able to play Career mode on the train - timothydclark (Tim Clark, games editor-in-chief at Future Publishing)</li> </ul> <img src="/media/qHhkbUp0/CMS-161/FIFA12_Vita_Rooney_run_WM.jpg" alt="" /> The value-packed PSP Essentials line-up gained a few more unmissable hits last week, so we asked what your favourites in the range were. Here's a selection of your Tweeted responses: <ul> <li>Has to be Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Crisis Core FFVII. Altogether I put nearly 60 hours in to them. - Bils_24</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters. Pure fun and hilarity, plus the awesome ability to combine armour. Win. - DannyJC13</li> </ul> <ul> <li>MotorStorm Arctic Edge. Awesome insane racing on the go. - snake_ala </li> </ul> <img src="/media/230599/CMS-161/MSAE_Aug09_EagleFalls_FWD_02.jpg" alt="" /> Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/PlayStationEU/?WT.mc_id=/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">@PlayStationEU</a> The Last Word Next week is the big one as PlayStation Vita launches in Europe. So head over to our Twitter page at <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/PlayStationEU/?WT.mc_id=/?WT.mc_id=PDC_ext" target="_blank">@PlayStationEU</a> and tell us what you're dying to play on the revolutionary handheld. Put #gameon in your Tweets and we'll reveal some of the best ones next week in a special PS Vita edition of Game On. 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The left Demon Arm will drop anything it's carrying when you move into the light and you won't be able to use either Demon Arm as long as you stay in it. <img src="/media/_cv4SKQq/CMS-161/The_Darkness_II_first_look_11.bmp" alt="" /> Heart Essence The more powerful an enemy is, the more Essence points you'll get when you eat their heart. You may be tempted to dispatch the tough Brotherhood with more powerful attacks like Gun Channeling, Executions, or a well-placed Black Hole, but always be mindful of the fact that you may be robbing yourself of valuable Essence. Time to die Executing enemies equals large amounts of Essence points, which can be used to purchase upgrades. Performing these takedowns doesn't leave any hearts behind, so you won't be able to heal Jackie. The best way around this is by purchasing the Health Execution upgrade, which allows you to gain a little health with every execution. Double trouble You can swap which hand holds a dual wielded gun by pressing the down button on your wireless controller when you have two weapons in your grasp. I personally find this very useful because I'm used to holding the L1 button down to aim, and sometimes forget to keep pressing it when using a semi-automatic pistol in Jackie's left hand. By placing a fully automatic sub-machine gun, such as the Uzi, in Jackie's left hand I can use it effectively even if I just press and hold the L1 button. <img src="/media/QeOq4JA_/CMS-161/DarknessII_E32011_QuadAttack.jpg" alt="" /> Hold your fire Ammo in The Darkness II is a precious resource and can be hard to come by at certain points in the game. Avoid wasting it by using Jackie's Demon Arms and other Darkness powers. Be sure to get in close to slash an enemy with one Demon Arm, or keep your distance and grab objects in the environment to hurl at them instead of wasting bullets. It's really important to remember that guns are only one of the many deadly weapons at your disposal. Master grabber You can make weak mobsters vulnerable to being grabbed by first staggering them with an attempted grab. Once they're dazed, they're very easy to get hold of and take down. You can easily see when an enemy is vulnerable to that specific attack - their heart and vasculature will pulse with an unnatural glow. You can also make an enemy vulnerable to a grab by staggering them with bullets, or hitting them with a quick Demon Arm slash attack. Tougher enemies like the Brotherhood are not so easy to deal with - trying to get a hold of a member of the Brotherhood when he's not vulnerable only makes him angry. Secrets of the Brotherhood Brotherhood members wearing heavy armour cannot be grabbed using Jackie's Demon Arms until their armour is destroyed. It's the same for Brotherhood enemies wielding shields - you can use the Demon Arms to snatch their shield, but only after the armour covering it has been destroyed. Grabbing the shield isn't the only way to dispatch this devious enemy's principle defence. You can use the Swarm attack to force him to drop it, or you can use Gun Channeling and the Heart of Darkness upgrade to shoot right through it. Once you have worn the shield down, you slash it with the Demon Arms to stagger him and then let rip with your firearms. <img src="/media/U4ZdXGIF/CMS-161/The_Darkness_II_first_look_7.bmp" alt="" /> Pole dancer True Masters of The Darkness II never pick up poles when they are lying on the ground. Use an upward slash with one Demon Arm to knock the pole into the air, and then snatch it mid-air with the other. Your enemies will tremble before your pole-juggling awesomeness. Devilish demo tips Picking up Relics earns 300 Essence points, and there are 2 that can be found in the Demo available to download for free from PlayStation Store. Here's a tip that allows you to access more Talents within the Talent Shrine. The first Relic is right outside the door after the Darkling gives you an Uzi. The second is in the Subway. I won't say where exactly, but it's before you get to the Talent Shrine on the Subway's lower level. If you avoid spending Essence at that first Talent Shrine, find both Relics, eat lots of hearts, and avoid gun kills, you'll be able to purchase the Gun Channeling or Swarm powers from the second Talent Shrine for maximum carnage. 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