Saturday, October 16, 2010

Weekend Essentials 49

Lead a new breed of warrior in Medal of Honor on PS3 and download the return of a gaming icon from PlayStation Store this week.

A new war

Medal of Honor lands on PlayStation 3 this weekend, giving you the opportunity to assume the role of a covert Tier 1 operative, a living, breathing, precision instrument of war. Battle your way through Afghanistan in an adrenaline-fuelled single player campaign developed by real soldiers and inspired by real events. Then go online for a heart-pounding multiplayer skirmish developed by the creators of the seminal Battlefield series.

There is a new enemy. There is a new war. There is a new warrior. He is Tier 1.

BlazBlue on the go

The frantic beat ’em up action of the BlazBlue universe arrives on PSP in the form of BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger. Packed with a host of modes, including Arcade, Versus and Score Attack, take your pick from 12 unique fighters as you aim to conquer the world of BlazBlue.

Fight your way to victory on PSP this weekend.

Naruto takes your PS3 by storm

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 lets you take your pick from a cast of 40 characters in as you show off your ninja skills to the world and defeat impressive bosses along the way. Select the right companions to fight alongside for a greater chance of winning, and together unleash explosive Team Special Techniques to lay waste to opponents.

Experience an unmissable tornado of fierce ninja action on PS3 this weekend.

Make your mark

Set in 16th century Japan, Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes on PS3 gives you the chance to rewrite history as one of over 15 unique playable samurai warrior characters, with supporting generals who make it easier to command and lead armies. Master a range of weapons in huge battles against hundreds of opponents that become more and more challenging as you progress.

Take control of the nation and write your name in history on PS3.

Welcome back

The sequel fans have waited 16 years for speeds onto PS3 this week with the arrival of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4 Episode I. Available to download from PlayStation Store, the game returns Sonic to his fast paced platforming roots in glorious High Definition.

Download the next chapter in an all new epic saga built for old and new fans alike from PlayStation Store.

Feel the Force

Download the demo for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II from PlayStation Store and experience explosive action and an engrossing storyline as you come face to face with the ultimate Dark Lord, Darth Vader. Prepare to use even bigger powers and new dual lightsaber moves to survive an onslaught of enemies as you embark on a galaxy-altering quest.

Journey to a galaxy far, far away on PS3 this weekend.

Survive the alien onslaught

Can’t wait for Dead Space 2 to arrive on PS3? Then head over to PlayStation Store and download Dead Space Ignition. The game blends interactive comic book presentation with three unique hacking games and, as a reward for completing the game, you’ll receive unlockable content in Dead Space 2, including an exclusive suit.

Can you survive the Necromorph outbreak on PS3?

Carry on playing

Additional content downloads are available for a number of titles this weekend. Look out for the Skills Pack – Psycho for Dead Rising 2, a special costume that gives Chuck all the shockingly disturbing abilites of a deranged homicidal psychopath, the Hunting & Trading Outfits Pack for Red Dead Redemption, two new outfits with challenges to unlock in the single player campaign, new EyePet avatars and more.

Make your games go even further with PlayStation Store.

You’ve got to be in it to win it

Hurry over to eu.playstation.com/competitions before 16 October 2010 to grab your chance to pick up some great Toy Story 3 goodies. Don’t worry if you miss out, show us your puzzle solving skills in our Joe Danger competition and you could be the proud owner of a brand new PlayStation 3 system.

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