Sunday, June 27, 2010

Weekend Essentials – Issue 33

Make sure you have a magical time with LEGO Harry Potter – and that’s not all you can look forward to on PlayStation this weekend…

Build up to a magical weekend

You've never seen Hogwarts like this before! LEGO Harry Potter Years 1 - 4 transports you to the world of the famous wizard and gives it a brilliant LEGO spin. Available on PlayStation 3 and PSP, LEGO Harry Potter Years 1 - 4 is perfect entertainment for fans of J. K. Rowling's creation and LEGO fans alike.

Outlaws to the end

The massively popular PS3 Wild West adventure, Red Dead Redemption, has just upped its wanted level with the inclusion of the free Outlaws To The End downloadable pack. This irresistible co-operative mission pack lets up to four players tackle six diverse missions together, complete challenges and earn new trophies.

Saddle up for some additional features such as a new checkpoint system and the ability to rescue teammates from near death, and the option to select character classes before each mission. With each class offering a distinct load out of weapons and equipment, the choice of how you roll with your posse is yours.

Download it now for free from PlayStation Store.

Just let your soul glow

Deep beneath the Nexus, the Old One has awakened and now a mighty demon horde has poured into Boletaria, devouring the souls of men. It's up to you to lift the curse in the epic adventure of Demon's Souls on PS3, where you must create your own hero and venture through a dangerous world where your first mistake may lead to your last step.

Complete with a challenging single player quest and revolutionary PlayStation Network online play where you can leave hints, work co-operatively and even invade other players' games, Demon's Souls is a unique experience.

Naughty or nice?

When the other bears threw a party, Naughty Bear wasn't invited - and now he wants revenge. A delightfully mischievous title, Naughty Bear is an open world PS3 game where you take the misunderstood character on a rampage to teach his tormentors a lesson they'll never forget. Watch out for Ninja Bears, Zombears and the Fuzz, who are out to stop your fun.

Time for play

Control time itself in PS3 sci-fi first person shooter Singularity, where your ultimate weapon is the ticking space between seconds. Use your time shifting abilities to unravel the conspiracy which has caused a catastrophic event. There's still time to make things right...

Network your weekend

Lots of goodies await you on PlayStation Store, meaning you'll never be lost for great downloads this week. If you're a fan of Bad Company 2 on PS3 then the Onslaught Pack is for you, introducing a four player co-operative mode to the blistering shooter.

If wacky 3D platform adventure is more your bag, then Landit Bandit should be your cup of tea. A PlayStation 3 exclusive, Landit Bandit is all about pedal powered helicopter action.

Ready to monkey around on your PS3? The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is ready for some pirate-themed tomfoolery, starring everybody's favourite pirate wannabe, Guybrush Threepwood.

Download them all now from PlayStation Store.

What's new on eu.playstation.com?

Have you entered the Karate Kid competition yet? You can win yourself the chance to attend the premiere of the new movie and rub shoulders with the stars on the red carpet, as well as write about your experience for the PlayStation Blog. Get over to eu.playstation.com/competitions and take part.

Of course, you may be a little taken up with a rather popular football event currently taking place, in which case there's a fair bit of FIFA World Cup 2010 fun for you to last you much longer than 90 minutes. Why not take a look at how to make the most of the occasion with the ultimate PlayStation football experience - Have a PlayStation football party! Or if you want to delve into the grass roots of videogame football there's also a feature on the history of virtual football. You can check these articles out through the Related News tab.

There's also the chance to win a gold PSP in the Gold PSP Limited Edition Competition, celebrating the release of EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa on PSP. Enter at eu.playstation.com/competitions and win a golden bit of PSP 2010 FIFA World Cup history.

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

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