Saturday, October 2, 2010

Weekend Essentials 46

Get into pole position for a whole host of great releases this weekend.

Start your engines

Fasten your seat belt and pick up the hugely anticipated release of F1 2010 this weekend on PlayStation 3. Get into the driving seat and tear up the tracks alongside iconic drivers such as Jenson Button, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton. Begin your career, live the fast life and take to the wheel as an aspiring champion racing driver in the full 2010 circuit line-up, featuring the new Canadian Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi and Singapore's dramatic night races.

Get in the fast lane now.

Get zombified

Take on a swarm of bloodsucking zombies this weekend as Dead Rising 2 releases on PlayStation 3. Assume the role of Chuck Greene and wipe out the gory undead beings with a host of extraordinary weapons from fire extinguishers to lawn mowers as you explore the gambling paradise that is Fortune City. Awash with frights Dead Rising 2 will keep your zombie-bashing needs satisfied all weekend.

Begin your zombie-fest now with Dead Rising 2.

A supersonic mission

This weekend you'll be able to relive some retro memories as Sonic Adventure speeds onto PlayStation Store, over 10 years after its original release. Play Sonic, Knuckles and Tails as you battle the evil Dr Eggman in this classic adventure.

Start your adventure now at PlayStation Store.

Dispense some more justice...

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue is now available to download from PlayStation Store. Created by Ron Gilbert, the man behind the Monkey Island series, DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue is packed with outrageous humour that will keep you entertained all weekend. Explore a huge world filled with hundreds of pieces of armour, plenty of weapons and challenging villains as you try and discover the secret behind the Thongs of Virtue.

Head to PlayStation Store to begin your wacky adventure with.

Something to get your claws into

Take on the role of Kit Ballard, a feline bounty hunter on the planet of Hollow Wish in the action-packed Blade Kitten. Along with your extraterrestrial sidekick Skiffy, you must hunt down the rogues that inhabit Hollow Wish. Be careful, though, as you will discover a secret about this mysterious planet and its destiny will lie in your paws...

Download Blade Kitten now from PlayStation Store.

Ancient secrets come to PSP

Zuma has arrived on PSP, so you can take the classic puzzle anywhere and everywhere. Shoot coloured balls from your stone frog to break the chain before it's too late. Take aim, fire and rack up huge combos in this addictive challenge that will have you hooked all weekend.

Download Zuma from PlayStation Store now.

Are you a champion yet?

Those of you who have bought a PlayStation Move motion controller may have tried your hand at Sports Champions. Featuring competitive and exciting sports such as archery, table tennis and volleyball, Sports Champions is challenging, fun and energetic. There is now a Sports Champions theme available for your PS3 system's XMB™ (XrossMediaBar), along with some avatars to personalise your PlayStation Network experience.

Check them out at PlayStation Store, along with more great avatars and themes.

Plenty of prizes

This weekend, why not try your hand at one of our competitions and be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes? We have loads to give away: PlayStation 3 systems, a 3D TV and even Mafia II toothpicks are up for grabs.

Check out the competitions at eu.playstation.com/competitions, celebrating Resident Evil, Mafia II and SingStar and see if you can get your hands on some terrific treats.

Update your viewing experience

Make sure you update your PlayStation 3 system's software to version 3.50 this weekend. Great features are available so that you can now watch films in amazing stereoscopic 3D through your PS3 if they are on a Blu-ray 3DTM disc. You will also be able to access information on Facebook from Facebook-supported games.

Update your PS3 now to start using these great new features.

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

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