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It's no surprise Ace Combat: Infinity won't land this year, making it the second of Namco's free-to-play PS3 games to barrel roll into 2014. Both it and Soulcalibur: Lost Swords were due in 2013, but with the year rapidly drawing to a close, Namco Bandai made their delays official.

As Gematsu reports, the official vagary from Namco is the delay was made to provide a "better" end product. Both games underwent beta testing in recent months, with a closed Ace Combat: Infinity beta ending yesterday in Japan.

Namco hasn't provided official word on what to expect from either game's microtransactions. In October, Ace Combat Brand Manager Kazutoki Kono told Joystiq going down the F2P route was "maybe a difficult call" given some apprehension from fans, but that he believed it would prove worthwhile and wouldn't affect Infinity's quality.

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Alien probes and child sexual abuse saw South Park game refused classification twice in Australia.

Another legal team has launched a complaint against EA over its bug-ridden game, but the publisher is confident the case will be dismissed.

Next-gen might be here, but there's still all kinds of last-gen goodness to look forward to.

With the recent release of A Realm Awoken, the first major content patch for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, we’re pleased to introduce a fun seasonal event for players to enjoy. The annual Starlight Celebration has returned, and the citizens of the three city-states have done their best to decorate the towns for the occasion. Unfortunately, the snowmen they ordered from the frozen north were kidnapped (Snownapped?) en route!

Adventurers around the realm must get to the bottom of this chilly mystery and find out why the snowmen have disappeared. Could it be the mischievous imps behind the attacks? Save the snowmen, save the world.

Those adventurers willing to brave the elements will be rewarded handsomely with new seasonal outfits designed around a snowman, reindeer, and even a set of “red and white” gear that matches a certain someone’s outfit… There’s even cute reindeer barding to equip your personal chocobo with. The Starlight Celebration will be available until December 31st, 2013, so be sure to join in.

After you complete the event, be sure to check out a ton of new content that made its debut in patch 2.1 — like four vs. four PvP, a huge new 24-person raid (the Crystal Tower from FF III), new dungeons, extreme versions of the primal battles, daily beast tribe quests, and much, much more. Check out the official patch 2.1 website and dive into the world of A Realm Reborn.

Happy Holidays on behalf of the Final Fantasy XIV team!

Featured New Releases

See what’s new on Sony Entertainment Network! For full details, head over to the SEN Blog for the weekly Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited updates.

Music Unlimited Highlights

Check out what’s new on the Music Unlimited service this week! Read the highlights and browse new albums below. This will be the last major release week for 2013, but keep an eye out for some exciting albums coming in January. See you in 2014!

• If you enjoyed B.o.B’s first two albums, you’ll likely dig Underground Luxury too. Special guests include;Chris Brown, Future, 2 Chainz & more.
• A live album from rapper Mac Miller, captures performances from his 2012 tour, including tracks from his latest studio album, Watching Movies With the Sound Off.
• An extended version of Lorde’s debut album adds five tracks from an earlier EP, including the recommended track, “The Love Club”
• More Christmas blockbuster soundtracks, including The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, written by Theodore Shapiro & Junip’s Jose Gonzalez

For further exclusive access to all the new album releases – click here for this week’s full Music Unlimited update.

Video Unlimited Highlights

We’re getting ready for the holidays around here and that includes making sure you know about what’s new and exciting on the Video Unlimited service so you have plenty to watch while avoiding Aunt Janice’s fruitcake.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt wrote, directed and stars in Don Jon, the story of a dashing young man who’s ability to pick up a different woman every weekend is legendary. But when Jon runs into Barbara Sugarman (Scarlett Johansson) he may have found someone he’s not so eager to quickly shake off.

Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck go toe-to-toe in Runner Runner**. When Timberlake’s Richie Furst loses a fortune gambling online he heads to confront the head of the operation Ivan Block (Affleck) only to find himself more than a little tempted by the lavish lifestyle Block’s illegal success offers him.

We’re into Week 3 of our Holiday Sale and that means more titles on sale! Rent the apocalyptic comedy This is the End for just $.99, Man of Steel for $3.99 and click here to see all the other movies, TV shows and games that are on sale through December 31st!

*Only available in the US and on the PS3/PS4
**Only available in the US

Want more info on this week’s new releases? Get the full Video Unlimited update.

Every Tuesday, there are new games, apps, and updates added to PlayStation Mobile. UFO Dad — our featured game of the week — and Night Riders were released this week. We also have a ton of updates on the way.

We’re at the midpoint of our Festive Giveaway, which started Thanksgiving week. If you didn’t get a chance to snag some of the games then, we’ll kick it back up (after a break for Christmas) during the week of January 8th.

Also, don’t forget that you still have time to pick up either an Xperia Z smartphone or tablet to get 10 free PlayStation Mobile games, a 60 day trial of Music Unlimited, and six free movies (including Elysium). Click here for details.

New Releases

UFO Dad by Edit Mode ($4.29)

Kevin Oke, Lead Designer and founder of Edit Mode, provided us some insight into this exclusive for PlayStation Mobile:

We at Edit Mode are extremely proud to bring you UFO Dad, exclusively on PlayStation Mobile. UFO Dad is a mashup of platforming and match 3 — think varying degrees of Mr. Driller + Tetris Attack + Bejeweled + Sokoban. Development was largely inspired by Mr. Driller (a series I love), but over time the game has taken shape into its current form.

We’re very excited to be one of the first PlayStation Mobile titles to support PSN leaderboards, so you can compete with your friends for intergalactic (or just neighborhood) grilling supremacy.

Our hero is a suburban dad, master of the grill, sufferer of male pattern baldness, and wearer of sandals with socks. His homemade “wonder spatula” has attracted attention from those beyond the Milky Way — hungry aliens have come to abduct him and steal his scrumptious burgers!

Armed with the “Wonder Spatula,” you can use it to chain burgers of the same color, keep the invaders at bay, and go for the highest score. The more burgers you chain, the more points you earn. Our hero will have to stay on his toes and be careful as the UFO’s tractor beam will try to pull him and his burgers upward. Survive the invasion, unlock new family members, and compete to dominate the online leaderboards!

In the future we’ll be updating the game with new features for free. Follow us on Twitter to stay in the loop.

Night Riders, 3D Arcade Racing by Baka-Neko.FR ($1.79)

Night Riders is a 3D motorbike racing game inspired by 80′s arcade classics. Ride through 10 beautiful tracks and 4 challenging courses!

Updates

• Vacc-Balls-Chin by BoobyTrap., Ltd ($2.29 for full game, DLC range $0.99-49.99)
• Picbox by Stinky Badger Games (Free for full game, DLC $0.99)
• VitaBounce! by Havishamone Games ($0.99)
• Merum by SeazDevelop ($1.49)
• Saicoro-puzzle*KURA:ssic by Emily&Charlotte Lounge (Free for full game, $0.99 for DLC)
• The Sexy Seashore by Nia ($1.49)
• Crash Planets by Tomonori Misawa ($0.99)

PS Vita owners can download these games from the PlayStation Mobile section of PlayStation Store; Owners of PlayStation-certified devices such as the Sony Xperia Z smartphone, Wikipad or Sony Xperia Z tablet, can obtain them through the PlayStation Mobile Store for the same price.

Click here for a full list of the certified devices or here for installation instructions.

It's been a heck of a year to be involved in video games. Here are some worthwhile experiences you might not have played.

Today, PlayStation Vita turns two-years-old. But these last two years have been anything but kind to Sony's struggling handheld.

This is a huge week on the PlayStation Store. PS4 gets two new games, PS3 gets five more, and PS Vita gets seven. Where to begin?!

PS4 Games flOw ($5.99, Cross-Buy) Experience the award-winning flOw, now available on PS4, PS3, and PS Vita systems.

flOw is a game about piloting an aquatic organism through a surreal biosphere where players consume other organisms, evolve, and dive into the abyss. With an embedded design of DDA (dynamic difficulty adjustment), players with differing skill levels can intuitively customize their game experience and enjoy the game at their own pace.

Pinball Arcade (Free) Each month, regular updates will add classics like Monster Bash, Medieval Madness, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Funhouse, Attack from Mars, Black Knight, Space Shuttle, Pin•Bot, Circus Voltaire, Big Shot, (and many others for years to come!) along with online tournaments and additional modes to challenge yourself and compete against your friends. PS3 Games The Walking Dead Season 2: Episode 1 ($9.99, Cross-Buy) Download Episode One of The Walking Dead: Season Two, a five-part game series that continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad. Minecraft ($19.99) Imagine it, and you can build it! The critically acclaimed Minecraft comes to PlayStation®3 system. Create your very own game world and explore, build and conquer. When night falls the monsters appear, so ensure you’ve made yourself a shelter before they arrive. Make it through the night and the world is only limited by your imagination you choose what you want to make or what to do. Play on your own, cooperatively with friends in 2 player and 4 player split screen modes, or online with up to 8 players. Toki Tori ($4.99) Join Toki Tori in his adventure and help him collect eggs in this highly addictive puzzle platformer. Push your brains to the limit as you guide Toki Tori through more than 90 challenging levels, spread over 4 mysterious worlds. AABS Animals ($4.99) Different to normal games, ‘Aabs Animals’ is an animal entertainment content that does not have any achievement targets for players.

-To love animals
-To have the animals close to you and use them as a digital photo frame
-etc…
Have fun with the animals the way you like.

Mutant Mudds Deluxe ($9.99, Cross-Buy) Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a “12-bit” action platformer full of pixels and platforming fun! PS Vita Games Terraria ($14.99) Try the trial now! DIG, FIGHT, EXPLORE, BUILD! Nothing is impossible in the special edition version of this action-packed sandbox adventure! Over a dozen environments and hundreds of items to craft and enemies to defeat! The world is your canvas – make it your own. PlayStation®Vita system version has brand new Touchscreen controls and supports cross platform save with your PlayStation®3 system console. Multiplayer supports up to 8 online players! flOw ($5.99, Cross-Buy) flOw is a game about piloting an aquatic organism through a surreal biosphere where players consume other organisms, evolve, and dive into the abyss. With an embedded design of DDA (dynamic difficulty adjustment), players with differing skill levels can intuitively customize their game experience and enjoy the game at their own pace. Bit.Trip Presents…Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien ($9.99) In the style of the BIT.TRIP series, Runner2 is a rhythm-music platforming game. Players will run through fantastic environments, using brand-new moves, to brand-new soundtracks as they run, jump, slide, kick, and soar toward the goal of tracking down the Timbletot and thwarting his evil plans to destroy not only our world, but every world there is. Eufloria HD ($14.99) Experience “Eufloria HD”, an incredibly addictive ambient strategy game that anyone can play! Explore a beautifully realized universe rendered in a style that is unique and compelling. Eufloria HD is easy to learn, and enjoyable to master. Try it now! Mutant Mudds Deluxe ($9.99, Cross-Buy) Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a “12-bit” action platformer full of pixels and platforming fun! Furmins ($5.99) Lead the Furmins through over 100 ingeniously designed and visually stunning levels. Furmins provides hours of brain-twisting fun for fans of physics-based puzzle games.
Guide all the Furmins to the basket (level exit) by re-arranging a variety of items and using bumpers with well-timed precision. Wisely place items to create pathways and physical chain reactions which help the Furmins reach their goal while earning Star points to unlock new Levels. Sparkle ($5.99) Embark on an extraordinary journey to uncover the secrets of Crowberry Woods. Banish the darkness with your Orb Slinger and reclaim your land!

The basic gameplay is simple: Tap where you want to shoot an Orb. Match three Orbs to make them disappear. Make several matches in row to earn powerups. Don’t let the Orbs fall into the abyss!

PS3 Bundles 9-in-1 Mega Bundle ($2.99) - 5-in-1 Arcade Hits
- Blimp: The Flying Adventures
- MiniSquadron
- One Epic Game
- The Impossible Game Foosball 2012 Ultimate Foosball Bundle ($2.99) Foosball 2012 + DLC Bundle. Enjoy multiplayer foosball matches with up to 4 players, dominate the online leaderboards, or become a global champion in single-player World Tour mode. Grip Games Indie Bundle ($3.99) Atomic Ninjas
Enter the arena as one of the eight Atomic Ninjas and battle it out against other players and bots, online or locally!

Foosball 2012
Enjoy multiplayer foosball matches with up to 4 players, dominate the online leaderboards, or become a global champion in single-player World Tour mode.

rain Holiday Bundle ($14.99) rain™ is the enchanting tale of a boy who embarks on a journey to save an invisible girl from ghostly creatures. Upon entering the world he discovers that he has also become invisible and must learn to navigate through the unknown, using the rain to guide and protect him.

This limited-time rain Holiday Bundle includes: rain, rain Original Soundtrack, and rain Holiday Theme.

Record of Agarest Series Bundle ($49.99) Download the Record of Agarest Series bundle and receive Record of Agarest Zero, One and Two! PS Vita Bundles Foosball 2012 Ultimate Foosball Bundle ($2.99) Foosball 2012 + DLC Bundle. Enjoy multiplayer foosball matches with up to 4 players, dominate the online leaderboards, or become a global champion in single-player World Tour mode. Grip Games Indie Bundle ($3.99)

Atomic Ninjas
Enter the arena as one of the eight Atomic Ninjas and battle it out against other players and bots, online or locally!

Foosball 2012
Enjoy multiplayer foosball matches with up to 4 players, dominate the online leaderboards, or become a global champion in single-player World Tour mode.

PlayStation Store Highlights

Week 3 of our Holiday Sale starts now! There are lots of new discounts this week — check out the full list below. Long-awaited sandbox adventures Minecraft and Terraria are now available on PS3 and PS Vita, respectively. flOw also makes its debut on PS4 and PS Vita this week, and PSN exclusive rain has a nice holiday bundle available.

PlayStation Plus

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Learn more and purchase online, or activate instantly on PlayStation Store. To learn more about this week’s Plus offerings, check out this week’s PS Plus post.

Holiday Discounts Week 3

Game Title PS Plus Price Regular Price Far Cry 3 $17.99 $29.99 Far Cry 3 Ultimate Edition $21.19 $34.99 Hitman: Blood Money HD $4.25 $16.99 Guacameelee! (Cross-Buy) $3.75 $14.99 God of War Ascension $10.00 $39.99 Knytt Underground (Cross-Buy) $2.50 $9.99 PixelJunk Shooter 2 $2.50 $9.99 PixelJunk Sidescroller $2.50 $9.99 Limbo (PS3) $3.75 $14.99 Limbo (PS VITA) $ 3.75 $14.99 Beat Hazard Ultra $2.50 $9.99 DEADPOOL $24.29 $49.99 Angry Birds Star Wars PS3 $32.39 $39.99 Angry Birds Star Wars PS Vita $32.39 $39.99 Just Dance 2014 $30.59 $39.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes PS Vita $23.99 $39.99

Other Plus Discounts

Game Title PS Plus Price Regular Price Pinball Arcade: Season 1 Bundle $26.99 $29.99 Pinball Arcade: Season 1 Pro Bundle $35.99 $39.99 Eufloria HD $7.99 $14.99 Terraria PS Vita $13.49 $14.99 Ethan: Meteor Hunter $6.39 $9.99 Atomic Ninjas PS3 $2.09 $9.99 Atomic Ninjas PS Vita $2.09 $9.99 Foosball 2012 PS3 $2.09 $7.99 Foosball 2012 PS VITA $2.09 $7.99 The Impossible Game $0.74 $2.99 One Epic Game $0.74 $1.99 Minisquadron $0.74 $1.99 Blimp: The Flying Adventures $0.74 $1.49 5-In-1 Arcade Hits $0.74 $1.99 Zombie Driver HD $2.50 $9.99 Zombie Driver HD + Soundtrack $3.25 $12.99 Zombie Driver HD Soundtrack $1.25 $4.99 Zombie Driver HD Apocalypse Pack $0.75 $2.99 Zombie Driver HD Tropical Race Rage $0.75 $2.99 Zombie Driver HD Burning Garden Of Slaughter $0.75 $1.99 Zombie Driver HD Avatar 10-Pack $0.75 $2.99 Demos

• Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z (PS3 & PS Vita)
• Minecraft (PS3)
• Terraria (PS Vita)
• Sparkle (PS Vita)

Sales Game Title Sale Price Regular Price 5-In-1 Arcade Hits – Minis $0.99 $1.99 Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers $9.99 $19.99 Alien Breed $4.99 $9.99 Alien Breed 2: Assault Trial $3.49 $9.99 Alien Breed 3: Descent Trial $3.49 $9.99 Alien Breed Trilogy $7.89 $22.99 Alien Breed: Impact Trial $3.49 $9.99 Angry Birds Star Wars (PS3) $35.99 $39.99 Angry Birds Star Wars (PS Vita) $35.99 $39.99 Atomic Ninjas (PS3) $2.99 $9.99 Atomic Ninjas (PS Vita) $2.99 $9.99 Battlefield 4  (PS3) $49.99 $59.99 Beat Hazard Ultra Trial $4.99 $9.99 Ben 10 Galactic Racing $4.99 $9.99 Ben 10 Omniverse $9.99 $19.99 Ben 10 Omniverse 2 $19.99 $39.99 Ben 10 Psp Bundle Pack $14.99 $29.99 Blimp: The Flying Adventures – Minis $0.99 $1.49 Borderlands 2: Mechromancer Pack $7.49 $9.99 Borderlands 2: Psycho Pack $7.49 $9.99 Borderlands 2: Season Pass $22.49 $29.99 Borderlands 2: Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2 $3.74 $4.99 Deadpool $26.99 $49.99 Despicable Me $4.99 $9.99 Disgaea: Hour Of Darkness $4.99 $9.99 Droplitz $0.99 $4.99 Dust 514: Tactical Edition $4.99 $9.99 Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires $9.99 $19.99 Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable $14.99 $39.99 Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon $9.99 $19.99 Ethan: Meteor Hunter $7.99 $14.99 Eufloria HD $9.99 $14.99 Far Cry 3 $22.49 $29.99 Far Cry 3 Ultimate Edition $26.49 $34.99 Foosball 2012 (PS3) $2.99 $7.99 Foosball 2012 (PS Vita) $2.99 $7.99 Girl Fight $4.99 $9.99 God of War: Ascension $19.99 $39.99 God Mode $4.99 $9.99 Gods Eater Burst $12.99 $19.99 Guacamelee! (PS3 & PS Vita, Cross-Buy) $7.49 $14.99 Hitman Blood Money $8.49 $16.99 Just Dance 2014 $33.99 $39.99 Knytt Underground (PS3) $4.99 $9.99 Knytt Underground (PS Vita) $4.99 $9.99 Lego Marvel Super Heroes (PS Vita) $31.99 $39.99 Lego Marvel Super Heroes (PS3) $24.99 $49.99 Limbo (PS3) $7.49 $14.99 Limbo (PS Vita) $7.49 $14.99 Madagascar 3: The Video Game $9.99 $19.99 Madden NFL 25 (PS3) $49.99 $59.99 Magic 2014: Duels Of The Planeswalkers $4.99 $9.99 Minisquadron – Minis $0.99 $1.99 NCAA Football 14 $49.99 $59.99 One Epic Game – Minis $0.99 $1.99 Pixeljunk Shooter 2 $4.99 $9.99 Pixeljunk Sidescroller $4.99 $9.99 Puzzle Quest: Challenge Of The Warlords – Revenge Of The Plague Lord $7.99 $14.99 Rise Of The Guardians $9.99 $19.99 Superfrog HD (PS3, PS Vita, Cross-Buy) $4.99 $9.99 The Impossible Game – Minis $0.99 $1.99 The Testament Of Sherlock Holmes $14.99 $29.99 Turbo: Super Stunt Squad $14.99 $29.99 Warframe – Platinum & Mod Packs $3.74-$112.49 $4.99-$149.99 Worms $3.29 $12.99 Worms 2: Armageddon Trial $5.19 $14.99 Worms 2: Armageddon: Battle Pack $1.79 $4.99 Worms 2: Armageddon: Forts Pack $1.79 $4.99 Worms 2: Armageddon: Game Of The Year $9.35 $27.49 Worms 2: Armageddon: Puzzle Pack $1.79 $4.99 Worms 2: Armageddon: Retro Pack $1.79 $4.99 Worms 2: Armageddon: Time Attack $1.79 $4.99 Worms Crazy Golf $2.59 $9.99 Worms Revolution $7.59 $14.99 Worms Revolution Extreme $7.49 $14.99 Worms Revolution: Funfair Pack $2.59 $4.99 Worms Revolution: Mars Pack $2.59 $4.99 Worms Revolution: Medieval Tales $2.59 $4.99 Worms Ultimate Mayhem $5.19 $14.99 Worms Ultimate Mayhem: Customization Pack $1.79 $4.99 Worms Ultimate Mayhem: Multi-Player Pack $1.79 $4.99 Worms Ultimate Mayhem: Single-Player Pack $1.79 $4.99 Zombie Driver HD $4.99 $9.99 Zombie Driver HD + Soundtrack $6.49 $12.99 Zombie Driver HD Soundtrack $2.49 $4.99 Zombie Driver HD:  Apocalypse Pack $1.49 $2.99 Zombie Driver HD: Avatar 10-Pack $1.49 $2.99 Zombie Driver HD: Burning Garden Of Slaughter $1.49 $1.99 Zombie Driver HD: Zombie Driver HD Tropical Race Rage $1.49 $2.99 PS4 Add-ons Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

• Freedom Cry ($9.99, Free with Season Pass)

Battlefield 4

• China Rising ($14.99, Free for Battlefield Premium)

Just Dance 2014

• Becky G Ft. Pitbull – Can’t Get Enough ($2.99)
• Calvin Harris Ft. Ellie Goulding – I Need Your Love ($2.99)
• Lady Gaga – Applause ($1.99)
• Main Street – Main Girl ($2.99)
• Psy – Gangnam Style ($2.99)
• Swedish House Mafia Ft. John Martin – Don’t You Worry ($2.99)
• Will.I.Am Ft. Justin Bieber – That Power ($1.99)

Pinball Arcade

• Custom Season One Ball Pack ($1.99)
• Attack From Mars Pro Pack With Genie ($7.99)
• Attack From Mars Pro Upgrade ($3.99)
• Medieval Madness Pro Pack With Bride Of Pin-Bot ($7.99)
• Medieval Madness Pro Upgrade ($3.99)
• Pack 6: Elvira Party Monsters/No Good Gofers ($4.99)
• Scared Stiff Pro Pack With Big Shot ($7.99)
• Scared Stiff Pro Upgrade ($3.99)
• Star Trek: The Next Generation Custom Balls ($0.99)
• Star Trek: The Next Generation Pinball Table ($4.99)
• Star Trek: The Next Generation Pro Pack ($7.99)
• Star Trek: The Next Generation Pro Upgrade ($3.99)
• Table Pack 10: Attack From Mars And Genie ($4.99)
• Table Pack 2: Cirqus Voltaire And Funhouse ($4.99)
• Table Pack 3: Monster Bash And Gorgar ($4.99)
• Table Pack 4: Creature And Black Knight ($4.99)
• Table Pack 5: Harley-Davidson And Taxi ($4.99)
• Table Pack 7: Scared Stiff And Big Shot ($4.99)
• Twilight Zone Custom Ball ($0.99)
• Twilight Zone Pinball Table ($4.99)
• Twilight Zone Pro Pack ($7.99)
• Twilight Zone Pro Upgrade ($3.99)
• Table Pack 1: Medieval Madness And Bride Of Pin-Bot ($4.99)
• Theatre Of Magic Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! And Black Hole ($8.99)
• Season 1 Bundle ($29.99)
• Season 1 Pro Bundle ($39.99)
• Season 1 Bundle ($14.99)
• Season 1 Pro Bundle ($19.99)

Warframe

• 370 Platinum ($19.99)

flOw

• Expansion Pack($1.99)

PS3 Add-ons Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

• Freedom Cry ($9.99, Free with Season Pass)

Battlefield 4

• China Rising ($14.99, Free for Battlefield Premium)

Borderlands 2

• Headhunter 3: Mercenary Day ($2.99)

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate

• Legacy Costume Set ($9.99)
• Santa’s Helpers Set ($4.99)

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate: Core Fighters

• Ultimate Bass Legacy Costume ($1.99)
• Ultimate Costume Catalog 08 (Free)
• Ultimate Hayabusa Legacy Costume ($1.99)
• Ultimate Helena Legacy Costume ($1.99)
• Ultimate Jann Lee Legacy Costume ($1.99)
• Ultimate Leifang Legacy Costume ($1.99)
• Ultimate Leon Legacy Costume ($1.99)
• Ultimate Momiji Legacy Costume ($1.99)
• Ultimate Santa’s Helper Ein ($1.99)
• Ultimate Santa’s Helper Jacky ($1.99)
• Ultimate Santa’s Helper Leon ($1.99)
• Ultimate Santa’s Helper Momiji ($1.99)
• Ultimate Santa’s Helper Rachel ($1.99)
• Ultimate Tina Legacy Costume ($1.99)
• Ultimate Zack Legacy Costume ($1.99)

Defiance

• Arkbreaker Pack ($9.99, Free for Season Pass)

Dynasty Warriors 8

• Exclusive Costumes & Weapon ($2.99)
• New Stage 8 ($1.99)
• Old Costume Pack 5 ($2.99)
• Wallpapers – Treasure ($9.99)

Farming Simulator

• Classic Pack (Free)
• Ursus Vehicles ($7.99)

Just Dance 2014

• Becky G Ft. Pitbull – Can’t Get Enough ($2.99)
• Calvin Harris Ft. Ellie Goulding – I Need Your Love ($2.99)
• Lady Gaga – Applause ($1.99)
• Main Street – Main Girl ($2.99)
• Psy – Gangnam Style ($2.99)
• Swedish House Mafia Ft. John Martin – Don’t You Worry ($2.99)
• Will.I.Am Ft. Justin Bieber – That Power ($1.99)

LittleBigPlanet 2

• Bizarro Costume ($1.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• Brainiac Costume ($1.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• DC Comics Costume Pack 1 ($5.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• DC Comics Premium Level Kit ($6.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• DC Comics Season Pass ($24.99)
• Lex Luthor Costume ($1.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• Supergirl Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• Superman Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• Winter Seasonal Creator Kit (Free)

LittleBigPlanet Karting

• Bizarro Costume ($1.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• Brainiac Costume ($1.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• DC Comics Costume Pack 1 ($5.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)Lex Luthor Costume ($1.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• Supergirl Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• Superman Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)

Minecraft

• Festive Skin Pack 1 ($0.99)

RockSmith 2014

• Golden Bomber – Death Mental ($2.99)
• Golden Bomber – Earphone ($2.99)
• Golden Bomber – Memeshikute ($2.99)
• Golden Bomber Song Pack ($7.99)
• Muse – Hysteria ($2.99)
• Muse – Muscle Museum ($2.99)
• Muse – Stockholm Syndrome ($2.99)
• Muse – Supermassive Black Hole ($2.99)
• Muse – Time Is Running Out ($2.99)

The Last of Us

• Bygones Bundle ($8.99, Free for Season Pass)
• Hero Mask ($1.99, Free for Season Pass)
• Hunter Cap ($0.99, Free for Season Pass)
• Knit Cap ($0.99, Free for Season Pass)
• Leather Hat ($0.99, Free for Season Pass)
• Mesh Mask ($0.99, Free for Season Pass)
• Pigskin Hat ($1.99, Free for Season Pass)
• Sidecar Helmet ($0.99, Free for Season Pass)
• Welding Helmet ($1.99, Free for Season Pass)

The Walking Dead Season Two

• Season Pass ($19.99)

Zen Pinball 2

• Doctor Strange ($2.99)

PS Vita Add-ons flOw

• Expansion Pack ($1.99)

Bit.Trip Presents…Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

• Good Friends Character Pack ($2.99)

Furmins

• Cosmic Adventures II ($0.99)

Indoor Sports World

• Big Equipment Pack ($0.99)

LittleBigPlanet PS Vita

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• DC Comics Costume Pack 1 ($5.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
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• Lex Luthor Costume ($1.99, Cross-buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• Supergirl Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• Superman Costume ($1.99, Cross-Buy, Free for DC Season Pass Users)
• Winter Seasonal Creator Kit (Free)

Zen Pinball 2

• Doctor Strange ($2.99)

PS3 Avatars

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One reader wants to know if Naughty Dog would put Drake in space. Answer: Podcast Beyond doesn't think so, but Goldfarb pitches his idea.

It’s been almost a year since the season finale of The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series, and we know a lot of you have been wondering what the world has in store next for Clementine… today, we get to find out! The season premiere episode, All That Remains, is available to download today for PS3 on PlayStation Store for $4.99.

I don’t want to say too much for fear of spoiling the episode, but if you missed last week’s trailer and want a little sneak peek, check it out below.

We’re working with PlayStation to get the Season Pass option up as soon as possible — stay tuned for info on that.

If you’re looking to wait until the Season Pass option becomes available on PlayStation Store, remember to check out the Season One DLC Episode, 400 Days. Not only will choices from Season One carry into Season Two, but choices from 400 Days will affect your Season Two playthrough as well.

Haven’t played Telltale’s first season of The Walking Dead? It’s not too late to get caught up for Season Two. The Walking Dead: Episode One — A New Day is free to download right now, so you can see where it all began.

As ever, thanks for reading, and be sure to let us know what you think of All That Remains in the comments… but please be mindful of spoilers for fellow readers who have not yet had time to play!

Next year, the quirky and bizarre Vita and 3DS RPG Conception II comes to the west. We have new details, images, box art, and more for your perusal.

Professional blacksmith Tony Swatton has forged a scaled-down replica of Kratos' Blade of Chaos from the God of War series, recreating its flesh-rending power with terrifying accuracy. Swatton's latest work follows up on previous gaming-focused projects like Final Fantasy 7's Buster Sword and a pair of blades featured in Assassin's Creed 4. Don't play with sharp objects, kids.

Hello, PlayStation.Blog readers! Greetings from the magical winter wonderland* of Finland. I’m Jaakko from multiplatform game developer 10tons. Even though we’ve been around for ten years now, we’re genuinely excited to make our PS Vita debut this week.

The game we’ve chosen to be the spearhead of our entry to PS Vita is Sparkle. It’s a marble shooter puzzle game, and probably the most popular game we’ve ever made. The game is actually out on PS Vita in Europe already, and we’ve received a whole lot of positive reviews and feedback on it. Many noted that this particular subgenre of match-three is extremely underrepresented on PS Vita. Not anymore!

What sets Sparkle apart from many marble shooters are the big and brash power-ups, considerable level of challenge, and the slightly dark, mysterious theme. This type of game fits mobile gaming really well, and PS Vita is the ultimate device to play it on. Playing Sparkle with the touchscreen is fast and accurate, but if you prefer thumbstick controls, they’re there as well.

We’re also really happy it’s possible to offer free trials of games on PS Vita. We realize we’re probably not known among PS Vita gamers, and as a small developer we don’t have much in the way of marketing muscle. The free trial of Sparkle means anyone can check the game out and then unlock the full version for $4.99 if they like it. So give the game a spin — we think you’ll like it!

Going forward, we’ll be bringing a few of our other titles to PS Vita in the coming months, and we plan to have a free trial available for all of them. Next up is the spectacular, physics-based puzzle game King Oddball, hopefully some time in January.

If you have any questions, leave them in the comments — I’ll be happy to answer them. Thanks for reading, and try Sparkle when it’s out later today.

*Currently, “magical winter wonderland” refers to a mess of ice and sleet.

Happy holidays, everyone! Furmins — an innovative physics puzzle game — is out today on PS Vita.

In Furmins, players guide a bunch of adorable creatures across cunningly designed levels by rearranging a variety of items, as well as using bumpers and conveyor belts in real-time with coordinated precision. The quest at hand: to travel across the length of their world to wake up their King, who has fallen asleep and rolled over a river to form an impromptu dam that threatens their very existence! Strategically placed items create pathways and physical chain reactions, which guide the furmins to the basket — and level completion.

The PS Vita version offers exclusive features such as a brand new scoring system, global and per-world scoreboards with filters (overall, friends, your score), and the possibility to play with both the touch screen and rear touch pad.

Features

• A complete version of the game containing 108 levels across 9 game worlds (the 9th world coming as DLC)
• Unique blend of physics-based, set-up-and-go play with real-time interaction
• Multiple solutions enables players with lots of creativity
• Beautiful visuals
• 14 shiny Trophies to reward outstanding performances
• Scoreboards with filters and LiveArea with player statistics

Furmins is $6.99, and will be available today when PlayStation Store updates!

For more information, click here, and follow @beatshapers and @Housemarque on Twitter.

I am thrilled to announce that today marks not only Mutant Mudds’ debut on PlayStation, but also Renegade Kid’s first PlayStation game ever. Excite!

The unique PlayStation experience you get with Mutant Mudds Deluxe is very special. The game supports Cross-Buy and Cross-Save. Buy Mutant Mudds Deluxe on PlayStation Store once, and you get it on both PS3 and PS Vita! So, if you want to play it on your PS3 today, then take it on the go tomorrow with your PS Vita, Mutant Mudds Deluxe has you covered. You can transfer your saved progress between your PS3 and PS Vita via the cloud and not miss a Muddy moment.

If you’re unfamiliar with Mutant Mudds Deluxe, it’s a “12-bit” 2D platformer with challenging level design and some inter-dimensional leaping between the foreground and background layers – a real treat for the eyeballs! “What is so ‘Deluxe’ about it?” you may ask. Good question! The ‘Deluxe’ edition adds 20 new devilishly-difficult Ghost levels into the Muddy mix, bringing the total level count to a staggering 80. There’s also a new Ghost Shot power-up, a multitude of secret playable characters to find, mid-level checkpoints (which can be toggled on/off), and a bevy of Trophies to collect and brag about to your friends.

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When we originally created Mutant Mudds, we did not know how many people were going to be able to play our baby or if anyone other than us would really enjoy it. We were genuinely surprised, humbled, and overjoyed with the tremendous response the game received from players and the press. Whether you’re an avid fan of Mutant Mudds who is excited to play it on your PlayStation, or a new player who is looking forward to experiencing the Muddy apocalypse for the first time, thank you for your support and we look forward to entertaining you more in the future! Keep it Muddy, my friends.

Bethesda has released its annual Christmas card, teasing its game line-up for 2014. But is Fallout 4 on there?

Let’s not forget Sony’s other console this Christmas. And here are some greats reasons why.

Every day, in addition to The Daily Fix, we list off the day's biggest stories in this simple and easy to read format.

Kaz Hirai has announced Sony COO and President Phil Molyneux is exiting the position after the end of the year.

It’s been an exciting year for our show “Man at Arms” on the AWEme YouTube channel. Every other Monday, master swordsmith Tony Swatton forges viewers’ favorite weapons from video games, movies and TV. We quickly reached more than 1 million subscribers in less than a year thanks to the enthusiasm of our fans – many of whom requested Tony recreate Kratos’ weapon from God of War. Well, we heard you loud and clear. This week, we’re excited to share the newest episode of “Man at Arms” — featuring Kratos’ Blades of Chaos — with the PlayStation.Blog!

Tony creates all his weapons freehand, and it took him more than three days to complete this piece.

Check out the new episode of Man at Arms here and subscribe to the AWEme YouTube channel or follow us on Twitter if you like what you see.

Last year, Dyad hit the gaming scene and stunned critics with its colorful visual palette and psychedelic soundtrack. Seemingly simple to start, Dyad builds on core mechanics gradually, allowing you just enough time to get the hang of things before teaching you something new to master. Lest you think that completing Dyad’s 27 levels marks the end of this entrancing journey, know that there are different modes to unlock as you get better at the game, including Trophy mode and Sandbox mode.

You can download Dyad and take advantage of all these PS Plus discounts after the PlayStation Store updates tomorrow, 12/17.

Dyad (PS3)

Free for PS Plus members

Descend into Dyad to experience transcendental sensory overload in this abstract psychedelic racer. Blast through a reactive audio-visual tube to create a harmonious synthesis of color and sound as you hook, graze and lance enemies to master Dyad’s 27 unique levels. Embark on a mind-altering interactive journey through Dyad’s Game Mode to prepare yourself for Trophy Mode’s tactical freakout variations wherein a Platinum Trophy awaits only the most skillful. Or choose to sit back and chill with Dyad’s hallucinogenic Remix mode.

Holiday Sale (Week 3)

We’re continuing our PlayStation Store Holiday Sale this week. Check out these sales on some of gaming’s best and check back over the next few weeks to see what else will be marked down.

Game Title PS Plus Price Original Price Far Cry 3 $17.99 $29.99 Far Cry 3 Ultimate Edition $21.19 $34.99 Hitman: Blood Money HD $4.25 $16.99 Guacameelee! (Cross-Buy) $3.75 $14.99 God of War Ascension $10.00 $39.99 Knytt Underground (Cross-Buy) $2.50 $9.99 PixelJunk Shooter 2 $2.50 $9.99 PixelJunk Sidescroller $2.50 $9.99 Limbo (PS3) $3.75 $14.99 Limbo (PS VITA) $3.75 $14.99 Beat Hazard Ultra $2.50 $9.99 DEADPOOL $24.29 $49.99 Angry Birds Star Wars PS3 $32.39 $39.99 Angry Birds Star Wars PS Vita $32.39 $39.99 Just Dance 2014 $30.59 $39.99 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes PS Vita $23.99 $39.99

They’re not part of our Holiday Sale, but here are some more discounts for PS Plus members.

Game Title PS Plus Price Original Price Pinball Arcade: Season 1 Bundle $26.99 $29.99 Pinball Arcade: Season 1 Pro Bundle $35.99 $29.99 Eufloria HD $7.99 $14.99 Terraria PS Vita $13.49 $14.99 Ethan: Meteor Hunter $6.39 $9.99 Atomic Ninjas PS3 $2.09 $9.99 Atomic Ninjas PS Vita $2.09 $9.99 Foosball 2012 PS3 $2.09 $7.99 Foosball 2012 PS VITA $2.09 $7.99 The Impossible Game $0.74 $2.99 One Epic Game $0.74 $1.99 Minisquadron $0.74 $1.99 Blimp: The Flying Adventures $0.74 $1.49 5-In-1 Arcade Hits $0.74 $1.99 Zombie Driver HD $2.50 $9.99 Zombie Driver HD + Soundtrack $3.25 $12.99 Zombie Driver HD Soundtrack $1.25 $4.99 Zombie Driver HD Apocalypse Pack $0.75 $2.99 Zombie Driver HD Tropical Race Rage $0.75 $2.99 Zombie Driver HD Burning Garden Of Slaughter $0.75 $1.99 Zombie Driver HD Avatar 10-Pack $0.75 $2.99 Killzone: Shadow Fall Multiplayer Trial (PS4) If you’ve been looking for a way to check out the PS4’s awesome new Killzone title but haven’t gotten a chance yet, you’re in luck! PS Plus members can try out the game’s slick multiplayer modes for free! You can start pre-downloading the file today, so you can jump right into the fray when the Multiplayer Trial goes live from 12/28 – 12/31!

Killzone Shadow Fall’s 24-player multiplayer gives you the freedom to play how you want. Using the new customizable Warzone feature, you can pick the number of players, rules, mission modes, classes, abilities and weapons allowed in a match, then save these choices as a custom Warzone to share with the community.

Last Chance (Leaving on 12/24)

Instant Game Collection
Hotline Miami (PS3 & PS Vita)

Discounts
Far Cry 3
Far Cry 3 Ultimate Edition
Hitman: Blood Money HD
Guacameelee!
Guacamelee! PS Vita
God of War Ascension
Knytt Underground
Knytt Underground™ PS Vita
PixelJunk Shooter 2
PixelJunk Sidescroller
Limbo
Limbo PS Vita
Beat Hazard Ultra
DEADPOOL
Angry Birds Star Wars PS3
Angry Birds Star Wars PS Vita
Just Dance 2014
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes PS Vita

What’s your favorite content from this week’s update?

If you’ve got feedback on today’s Plus update, make sure vote in the poll and leave a comment below. To discuss all things PlayStation, including this update, you can also head over to the PlayStation Community Forums where you’ll find topics you can contribute your thoughts to, or start one for yourself.

One of the biggest worries many gamers have is that they'll be forced to play with others to succeed in Destiny. Now, Bungie has set the record straight.

Knack launched alongside PS4 in every territory, and now that there’s been some time for the players to get up to speed on our game, I wanted to talk a bit more about the unlockable features waiting within. As you probably know, there are hidden treasure chests in secret rooms scattered throughout the story which contain random items.

Some of those items are parts of gadgets that will help Knack in his quest; however the treasure chests also contain more exotic items called Crystal Relics. There are six different types of Crystal Relics, and if you collect enough of one type, you can unlock a special Knack that can be used when replaying the game, or in one of the challenge modes that you unlock upon beating the game.

For example, collecting 15 Ruby Relics unlocks Vampire Knack, who has stronger attacks, but also a weakness — he’s slowly melting, Parts drop off his body and he loses health as he fights. He can replenish that health by defeating enemies, so in a sense he’s sucking their energy into himself! So as soon as you collect the required 15 Ruby Relics, you can start the game from the beginning, playing this time as Vampire Knack. It’s a special challenge — easier in areas where there are lots of enemies, much tougher when the enemies are scarce and Knack has little to feed off of.

Two more characters — Massive Knackand Brittle Knack, which are unlocked respectively by collecting Emerald Relics and Aquamarine Relics — have even stronger attacks than Vampire Knack, but each has a weakness. Massive Knack can only store one super move’s worth of energy, and Brittle Knack is… well… brittle. His punches, kicks, and dash attack are all much more powerful, but he shatters easily when hit — overall, this definitely gives combat a faster feel.

Sunstone Knack — which can be unlocked by collecting Sunstone Relics — is all about the super moves. Not only do the super moves last longer and do more damage, but Sunstone Knack can pick up energy from defeated enemies and fill up the super move gauge much more quickly. He’s tough at any size! Do try to avoid getting hit, though; Sunstone Knack’s defensive power is a touch on the weak side.

If you collect 20 Amethyst Relics, you can unlock Dark Knack. He has the best defense of any character in the game, so he can absorb twice as much damage before dying. Like the other characters, though, he has a weakness. In the case of Dark Knack, he needs to collect twice as many sunstones before unleashing a super move.

And finally, if you pick up 10 Diamond Relics — the rarest of the rare — you can unlock Diamond Knack. He’s strong all around: better attacks, stronger super moves, and he can fill his super move gauge twice as fast as any other character. This is definitely the toughest — and the hardest to unlock — character in the game.

These six characters can be used in replaying the game, and they can also be used in two special challenge modes, playable with one or two players, that are unlocked by completing the game at any difficulty: Time Attack and Coliseum Attack.

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Time Attack is a race against time. The goal is to finish a section of the game as quickly as possible; the faster you are, the higher your score will be. You also pick up bonus points in a number of categories (defeating enemies using super moves, for example), so it’s important to think about strategy. Where and how you use the super moves makes a big difference to your score. There are 13 different Time Attack stages, each taken from a different part of the game.

Coliseum Attack is about survival. You face ten waves of enemies at steadily increasing difficulty. The first challenge is just to finish at all! But once you’ve managed to do that, the challenge becomes to finish as quickly as possible, and to finish without taking any damage. There are three arenas you can choose from in Coliseum Attack, each with its own very different style of enemy setups.

Whichever challenge you choose, the character you choose to play as is vital. These challenges are tough, and the extra damage you can do as Massive Knack, or the all-around strength of Diamond Knack, can make the difference between ending up at the top of the leaderboards, or somewhere far below. It’s also very important to play with the proper gadgets equipped, as something like the combo meter will really cut down on the time it takes to complete these special stages.

So those are all of the unlockable features in Knack. Don’t forget to collect items while you’re on the go with Knack’s Quest, a free downloadable game for iOS and Android devices, where you can unlock gadget parts and rare Relics for use in the full Knack game on PS4.The team and I are really looking forward to seeing the scores at the top of the leaderboards once everyone has had a chance to hone their fighting skills — I’m sure they’ll be most impressive!

The official announcement trailer for the LEGO reimagining of The Hobbit has arrived, showing Bilbo and company in glorious blocky goodness.

Mojang has announced the PlayStation 3 version of Minecraft will be available to download very soon indeed.

Hey friends! The holiday season is in full swing, and I haven’t even started my shopping! Wish me luck.

Here are a few highlights from the ol’ PlayStation.Blog this week:

PlayStation 4 was the biggest. Console launch. Ever. Doki-Doki Universe is out now on PS4, PS3 and Vita, Lightning Returns’ Collector’s Edition got an official unveiling, The Walking Dead Season 2 is coming soon to PS3, Naughty Dog sent along an adorable holiday card, the newest Tales game is PS3-bound, and Bit.Trip’s Runner 2 is dashing to PS Vita on Tuesday.

As for me, I’ve been tinkering around in Doki-Doki Universe. It’s adorable, and super weird. If you’ve got a PS4, PS3 or PS Vita, you’d be wise to give it a go — especially since you can check it out for free! Dear old Sid thinks he’s good at Resogun because he beat my score on Veteran, but as soon as I hit publish on this post I intend to remind him who the true master is. It’s the game that keeps on giving. And by giving, I mean perpetuating rivalries between co-workers.

What are you guys and gals playing this weekend?

• I’m playing: Resogun, Doki-Doki Universe
• I’m watching: Frozen, Saving Mr. Banks
• I’m listening to: Shigeto, RX Bandits

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