PS3 Game and News: November 2010

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Game Talk: Dead Nation

Take a mad dash through the zombie laden streets of Dead Nation with Housemarque tester Tuukka Meklin.

Tuukka Meklin took some time out from fending off the zombies of Dead Nation to tell eu.playstation.com what it's like to work as a tester on Housemarque's PlayStation 3 exclusive blaster.

What does working as a tester on Dead Nation involve?

My time and focus, apart from endless testing, has been mostly spent withgameplay issues, going through design ideas, difficulty levels and the gameplay balance.

How did you come to work for Housemarque?

It all started when the Housemarque team contacted me because I had done so well on the Super Stardust HDleaderboards. They asked if I was interested in testing their upcoming SSHD add-ons. I had no previous experiencein game development, but played my fair share of videogames.After several visits to the team's office, one thing led to another and now I'm working here full-time.

How did you manage to achieve your high scores on Super Stardust HD?

In short, practice makes perfect. But I also exchanged many ideas and tactics with fellow Stardusters like Somini82, ER777 and Bridy. And no, the Housemarque team did not tell me any secrets or anything that would've helped me to achieve those scores back then or now.

What skills and experience from playing Super Stardust HD did you bring over to Dead Nation?

Well, I guess my way of thinking and analysing SSHD to its limit has been somewhat helpful at least.Also, the fact that both games are dual-stick shooters has made it easy for me to compare the overall gameplay. I'd say I'm pretty experienced in that area.

What Super Stardust HD survival techniques are useful in Dead Nation?
Well, shooting and destroying everything before they can reach you is always helpful. SSHD and DN both have a quick escape option in the form of a boost or rush, and both are unlimited but can only be used when fully charged. After that it gets a bit different, as where SSHD had bombs, DN offers items, distracting car alarms and more.

How have you helped balance the difficulty level for new and veteran gamers alike?

In Dead Nation there are appropriate difficulty levels for all kinds of players. My focus has mainly been around the Undead difficulty, which is the hardest of the five difficulty levels, but I've also helped to find the most difficult parts of the easier modes and made them more enjoyable to casual players. I've also taken part in tutorials and information sections that are given to the players to make DN more accessible.

How do you feel the two player mode helps alter the dynamic of Dead Nation?

When playing DN with a partner you can really do more planning and figure out effective strategies. The enemies have two targets and players can take advantage of that. There are lots of fun combinations of weapons and items you can try out with a friend.

What's impressed you most about the game?

The amount of enemies on-screen at once. Explosions with zombie body parts flying across the screen. Awesome lighting and shadows. The atmosphere created by the music and sound effects. I'm also looking forward to see how the global status of each nation will shape up.

Do you think you will be able to get the best high score on Dead Nation?

We'll see. But it would be unfair if I posted a score on day one. I've had a few months to play it now, so at first I think I'll just be checking out the competition and getting in on the action when the time seems right. I hope there will be even more competition than there is in SSHD. Also let's not forget that every single play session helps your country to clear the zombie virus!

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PlayStation Network scheduled maintenance

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SingStar in dance-off with Louie Spence

Super fan Rosie Lawrence sang and danced her way to glory against Pineapple Dance Studio's Louie Spence.

Louie Spence, one of the dance industry’s most unique talents has a reputation that precedes him. Known affectionately as ‘Lay out Lou with liquid legs and a lisp’, he attributes his astounding flexibility to his privileged council estate upbringing, where his Mum, Pat, used to fold him up into an MFI cabin bed. He enjoyed an illustrious career as a dancer before breaking into television in 2006 as a judge on Cirque de Celebrit and he is now a household name and tabloid favourite after appearing in Sky1's Pineapple Dance Studios documentary where he unquestionably stole the show.

The SingStar community was asked via My SingStar Online to perform and upload a track from Louie's What's Hot list. Louie loved Rosie's performance and judged it to be the best from a shortlist of entries for it's artistic flair and excellent wig use. Rosie won a trip for her and a guest to London for a one-to-one SingStar Dance session with Louie himself and to attend the exclusive SingStar Dance launch party at Anaya in Mayfair.

Rosie grabbed the PlayStation Move for her dance off with Louie and after a few warm up tracks she overtook the diva extraordinaire to the moves of Ricky Martin’s’ Living the Vida Loca’... Rosie and Louie were joined by rock & pop royalty including Jade Jagger & Joe McElderry – favourite track of the night Salt n Pepper’s Push It... and they certainly did!

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

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Weekend Essentials 54

PSP gets its own EyePet and Harry Potter returns on PS3. Check out our essential guide to what’s new on PlayStation this weekend.

Join the Brotherhood

Become a Master Assassin this weekend as you take on the role of the deadly Ezio in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood on PlayStation 3. Enter the unpredictable city of Rome and rally other assassins to form your Brotherhood. If you can't get enough of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, check out the exclusive and free downloadable mission, Copernicus Conspiracy, available from PlayStation Store.

In the jungle...

Become a cheeky chimp and take part in some hilarious puzzle games in Jungle Party - out now on PSP. Play with up to three friends, hurl coconuts at your opponents' lily pads and even take a bath with a gorilla in a fun-packed range of crazy jungle tasks for monkeys of all ages.

Walkies!

Why not get some fresh air this weekend and take your EyePet for a stroll? Pick up EyePet on PSP today, then go exploring for treasure - and don't forget to wash, feed and care for your EyePet in your Pet Home.

Start your engines

Get behind the wheel of some amazing supercars this weekend as Need for Speed Hot Pursuit races onto PlayStation 3. Go wheel to wheel with other racers and share your experiences, pictures and challenges.

It's a kind of magic

Wands at the ready, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1: The Videogame releases this weekend on PlayStation 3. Battle against Voldemort's army of Snatchers, Death Eaters and Dementors using an arsenal of magic spells.

A collection fit for a prince

Revisit the brilliant PlayStation 2 games The Sands of Time, The Warrior Within and The Two Thrones, thanks to Prince of Persia HD Trilogy on PS3. Enjoy some adventure classics, remastered with High Definition visuals and stereoscopic 3D. The Sands of Time is also available as a separate download on PlayStation Store if you want to take each adventure at a more leisurely pace.

Play it again with PlayTV

Have you enjoyed the brilliant PlayTV yet? Enabling you to record, pause and watch digital television on your PlayStation 3, the little black box is the perfect bit of kit to unlock the potential of your TV. And now it's even better than ever with a range of new features, such as Live Chat which lets you text chat with friends and other PlayStation Network users while watching live TV. Download the PlayTV Live Chat Upgrade from PlayStation Store today.

Get in gear with Gran Turismo 5

To celebrate the release of Gran Turismo 5, you can be the envy of your friends by winning a copy of the exclusive Signature Edition of the game. As well as over 1,000 cars and more than 70 tracks, the Signature Edition includes a coffee table book featuring the cars of the game and a Gran Turismo 5 branded Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 1:43 model car.

Find out about the incredible Signature Edition and how to win a copy at our competitions section.

Unleash the Force

In the search for his fugitive apprentice, Darth Vader could do worse than check out eu.playstation.com. There he'd find a highly collectible life-sized statue of Starkiller himself, ready to be given away to one lucky winner.

To be in with a chance of winning, check out our competitions section.

Everybody do the dinosaur

Eager for more Sackboy? Then head over to blog.eu.playstation.com for news of a brand new instalment. Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves, compatible with PlayStation Move, is coming soon, so head over to the PlayStation Blog for all the announcement details.

Don't forget to check blog.eu.playstation.com next week for full coverage of the launch of Gran Turismo 5, including all the news from the huge Madrid launch event.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

The SingStar Rooms have been revamped

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to rock out in PlayStation Home.

The SingStar Rooms in PlayStation Home have had a makeover and are now packed with a huge superstore, more music on the dance floor and loads more exciting videos to watch.

Fancy a fresh look? Head over to the SingStar Store. It's filled with loads of cool new clothing, great costumes and funky accessories such as the SingStar Air Hostess and SingStar Bad Boy Rocker outfits.

To celebrate the release of SingStar Dance and SingStar Guitar on PlayStation 3, the SingStar Store is also stocking some costumes. Guitar Guy and Guitar Girl will get you in the mood for some heavy metal tracks, while Disco Guy and Disco Girl will prepare you for a boogie. Pick up a whole outfit or mix and match individual items to complete your look.

Get yourself down to the SingStar Rooms and enjoy new music, more videos, fun games and the brand new SingStar Store.

*Please note that PlayStation Home is only available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

FirstPlay: See the future of PS3. First. Episode 33

Premiere Manager Demo, Blacklight: Tango Down There, Infamous 2, The Sims 3, LittleBigPlant, Sonic the Hedgehod: Episode 1, Batman: Arkham City, DC Universe Online,

Episode 33 of FirstPlay goes live on the PlayStation Network this Wednesday, and we’ve got plenty of gaming goodness to brighten up your dreary November days, including another chance for you to grab the exclusive Premiere Manager demo, and get your hands on our Blacklight: Tango Down theme. We’ve also got an electrifying preview of mega-sequel Infamous 2, as well as reviews of Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, Shaun White’s Skateboarding, The Sims 3, and The X-Factor, along with our verdict on The Losers on Blu-ray.

Over in the Network Highlights section, we’re serving up another helping of our Castlevania boss-guide, checking out the best hand-stitched LittleBigPlanet levels, chatting to industry legend Atsushi Inaba about the making of Vanquish, and reviewing the exploits of our favourite bonfire-dodger, with Sonic The Hedgehog: Episode 1.

We’re also going super-hero crazy with new screenshots from Batman: Arkham City, DC Universe Online, Marvel Vs Capcom: Fate Of Two Worlds and Tron: Evolution.

You can download episode 33 of FirstPlay for 99p, or better still go for a 90-day subscription for 8.99.

We’d also like to remind you that you can stay in touch with all things FirstPlay by following us on Twitter at @firstplay_uk and on our Facebook page: FirstPlay (official). We also have a YouTube channel up and running. And don’t forget you can sign up for the FirstPlay newsletterhere to have regular news and content updates delivered directly to your inbox.

The FirstPlay team would love to hear from the PS3 community so if you’ve got anything to share, from videos and grabs to suggestions for content feel free to get in touch.

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Enter the Invizimals Fight Zone

Experience the magic of Invizimals… on your computer!

Have you jumped into the magical fun of Invizimals yet? The smash hit game on PSP which had you hunting and trapping mysterious creatures using the PSP camera is about to be joined by a fantastic sequel, Invizimals: Shadow Zone. Now you can prepare for the hunt with Invizimals Fight Zone - a brand new application available at Invizimals.com.

Taking the revolutionary concept of Augmented Reality - the enhancement of the real world around you by using computer generated images - the Invizimals Fight Zone gives you a taste of what it's like to bring Invizimals onto your computer screen. It's easy to get started. All you need is a web camera and one of the following: an existing Invizimals trap from the first game, a special print out trap from Invizimals.com or the Invizimals press advert to use as a marker.

Once you have your marker and have gone to the Invizimals Fight Zone via Invizimals.com, all you need to do is hold it up to the camera for a few seconds... and prepare for the action! Watch as your Invizimal magically springs to life on your screen and attacks a rival Invizimal on your command. If you think you have a world beating score from your efforts, you can upload it to the leaderboard at Invizimals.com and show everyone your (and your Invizimal's) skills. If you're really good you can get your hands on a secret Invizimal. How? That's up to you to discover...

Head over to the Invizimals Fight Zone at Invizimals.com and get battling! And if you want to learn more about the exciting world of Augmented Reality, check out the Augment your reality with PlayStation feature right here on eu.playstation.com.

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Free film screening with MUBI

See the Mexican cinema masterpiece, Revolución, at the same time as cinemas around the world for free with MUBI on PlayStation 3!

In a world first, MUBI invites you to host your very own premiere of the brand new festival hit, Revolucin, at the same time the film opens on cinema screens around the world for one day only on 20 November 2010.

Revolucin brings together ten filmmakers, including Gael Garca Bernal, Amat Escalante, Gerardo Naranjo, Fernando Eimbcke and Carlos Reygadas to celebrate the centenary of the 1910 Mexican uprising with a compilation of ten short tales told by these visionary directors at the forefront of contemporary Mexican cinema. Make cinematic history with MUBI and join this one of a kind event on Facebook today!

MUBI is the new PlayStation 3 film service that incorporates an incredible online film library for movie lovers. With Facebook and PlayStation Network friends list integration, you can share your cinematic discoveries and viewing experiences, become a fan of a film, rate it or recommend it. Plus, you can find out everything you wanted to know about a director who has captured your imagination, and discover something new by checking out which films your friends have been watching.

Revolucin is just one of the many fantastic films featured in MUBI's breathtaking catalogue of acclaimed independent, international and classic films on your TV screens via your PlayStation 3. Make cinema history and experience Revolucin for free for one day only on 20 November 2010 with MUBI on PlayStation 3.

Start watching, sharing and discovering a new world of film masterpieces with MUBI, and download the application from PlayStation Store today, for free.

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New SingStar website launches

Check out the new SingStar website.

SingStar.com, the official SingStar website, has been revamped and is packed full of great new features for you to enjoy.

You can now take a look at the full SingStore Catalogue online, preview each track and even check out some of the SingStar Community's pictures and videos of their song performances. The entire SingStar Disc Catalogue is also available to view online, so you can check out the great range of SingStar discs available on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2.

SingStar users will be able to see their My SingStar Online profile through the website, view their friends and comments and upload new videos and pictures.

If you haven't yet experienced the magic of the SingStore and are unsure what tracks are for you, the SingStore shuffle function could be the perfect new feature. Hit the shuffle button to generate a random selection of the wide range of songs available to download from the SingStore.

You will find loads of hints and tips about SingStar in the Learn More section, along with videos and pictures from other SingStar users in the Community section. The website even allows you to like and recommend content to your friends on Facebook, and let them know what your favourite SingStar track is.

Head over to SingStar.com to check out the fantastic new site.

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LittleBigPlanet Contraption Challenge 12 is here

Create the perfect Sackboy exterminator and win a Sony BRAVIA TV in the final LittleBigPlanet Contraption Challenge.

Ever wanted to crush, smash or otherwise destroy the ever loveable Sackboy, star of hit PlayStation game LittleBigPlanet? Well, now you can - and win a 46" Sony BRAVIA TV for your merciless efforts. Hosted by the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com, LittleBigPlanet Contraption Challenge 12 is a brilliantly fun contest which tasks you to create an original and imaginative contraption in the PlayStation 3 version of LittleBigPlanet's Create Mode.

In this final Contraption Challenge, you must create a Sackboy exterminator. The crazier and more original your idea, the better - just as long as it's capable of striking fear into the hearts of the most courageous Sackboys with its monstrous ways. A selection of the best entries will be picked out by the official PlayStation Community Team, with a public poll held at the Challenge's conclusion to decide the overall winner, chosen by your votes. The lucky victor will walk away with a 46" Sony BRAVIA TV, while the runner-up will win a copy of LittleBigPlanet on PSP.

Interested? To enter LittleBigPlanet Contraption Challenge 12, all you need to do is load your copy of LittleBigPlanet on PlayStation 3 and then construct your contraption inside the My Moon area. Once your Sackboy exterminator is complete, publish it within a level. You can name your level anything you want, but it must contain the phrase CC12 in its title to be valid for entry. The closing date for your submission is 23 November 2010 so make sure you get creating right now. Entries are limited to three per PlayStation Network online ID and you must be 18 or over to claim the prize.

It's a killer contest, so don't miss out on the final LittleBigPlanet Contraption Challenge for your chance to win a 46" Sony BRAVIA TV. Visit the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com for more information and best of luck with your entry!

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God of War: The story so far

With God of War: Ghost of Sparta on PSP available to buy in shops and on PlayStation Store, take a look back at Kratos' vengeance fuelled journey on PlayStation.

In the beginning

Set halfway through Kratos' ten years of service to the gods, God of War: Chains of Olympus on PSP sees the mighty Spartan seek absolution from the sins of his past after being deceived into murdering his wife and child by Ares. Now, a champion to the gods, he must embark on brutal crusades that have become the stories of legend in the ancient world.

However, when the world is plunged into eternal darkness and the gods are rendered powerless after the sun god, Helios, disappears, Kratos is tasked with retrieving him in a bid to break Morpheus' stranglehold over the other gods and Earth itself. Along the way he journeys to lands no mortal has ever walked upon and, before he reaches the end of his task, he must choose between personal redemption and saving the world from obliteration.

In Chains of Olympus Kratos will have to face all manner of foes including the Persian King, a hulking foe leading his army of warriors into battle against the city of Attica; Charon, the ferryman of the underworld and the Basilisk, a gargantuan lizard-like monster summoned by the Persians to conquer Greece.

Start at the beginning on PSP with God of War: Chains of Olympus.

At war with the God of War

Opening on the highest cliff top in Greece, God of War originally released on PlayStation 2 is told through a series of flashbacks. It's here in God of War that we discover the origins of Kratos' unstoppable arsenal, the Blades of Chaos; mighty weapons forged in the pits of Hades and handed to him by Ares in a bid to carry out his orders of destruction.

The story begins in Athens where Kratos battles the three-headed monster, Hydra, before embarking on a bloody mission for Athena who wants him to stop Ares and save her city from defeat. In order to do this Kratos must set out on a journey to track down Pandora's Box, which grants any mortal who possesses it, the power to defeat a god. Unfortunately, the box has been locked deep within Pandora's Temple located on the back of the Titan, Cronos, who has been cursed by Zeus to wander the Desert of Lost Souls for all eternity.

As he battle minions and faces some of the most enormous bosses ever conjured on PlayStation, Kratos uncovers mysteries surrounding his true origins and eventually comes face to face with Ares in a bloody battle to the death before being crowned the new God of War by Athena.

Download God of War from PlayStation Store now.

Blood brothers

God of War: Ghost of Sparta on PSP takes place after the events of the blockbuster God of War on PlayStation 2. Kratos has taken his place amongst the Olympians as the God of War. Ares has been crushed, Olympus beckons but Kratos finds himself still haunted by the visions of his mortal past. However, as images of his brother Deimos and mother Callisto flash vividly before his eyes, Kratos feels that these are more than just visions. After all, with the gods, nothing is ever as it seems.

Setting out on a journey to the city of Atlantis in search of the Temple of Poseidon, Kratos encounters the monstrous sea creature Scylla. Having battles the beast, he eventually reaches his mother, lying on a bed, weakened and close to death. It is here at this moment in time that Kratos finally discovers his father's true identity and begins his bloody quest to find his long-lost brother, Deimos.

Uncover the true story behind Kratos' tragic past and his meteoric rise to a seat on Mount Olympus in God of War: Ghost of Sparta on PSP

Defy the Gods and alter the past

In God of War Kratos was but a mortal warrior who set out on a quest to dethrone Ares. Succeeding, he was handed the mantle of God of War by Athena, but his journey didn't end there. In God of War II released on PlayStation 2, Kratos sits atop his throne on Olympus, raging battles with far more brutality than that of his predecessor. Opening on a huge scale battle in Rhodes in which he battles the Colossus of Rhodes, Kratos is stripped of his powers by Zeus because he fears he may suffer the very same fate as Ares.

Slain and cast down to an eternity of torment in Hades Kratos is rescued by Gaia, the mother of the Titans, who offers him a deal. Help the Titans destroy the gods by locating the Sisters of Fate on the Island of Creation to alter his past and crush Zeus. As Kratos embarks on this perilous journey through mythical lands he will come face to face with ancient legends including the magical horse, Pegasus, the Titan Typhon and Prometheus and Atlas, a Titan he'll meet for the second time after his brief appearance in God of War: Chains of Olympus on PSP.

At the end of his journey he will not only alter the course of history and strike fear into the hearts of gods, but also bring forth the Titans from the Great War - where they suffered an agonising defeat - through the power of the Loom of Fate, a device which allows him to travel back in time. And when this tale comes to an end at the base of Mount Olympus another shall begin...

Download God of War II from PlayStation Store today.

The beginning of the end

God of War III on PlayStation 3 sees the Spartan warrior, Kratos, embark on the final chapter of his journey to wreak vengeance on Mount Olympus - the legendary home of the Greek gods.

With a little help from Gaia, the mother of the Titans, Kratos lays siege to Zeus' temple and destroys everything in his path. Together with an impressive army of imposing Titans, his goal is simple - scale the vast mountain, battle Zeus' army of the undead and crush the gods once and for all.

Unleash your vengeance now with God of War III on PlayStation 3.

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

PlayStation Network scheduled maintenance

PlayStation Network is offline for scheduled maintenance from 16:00 on Thursday 28 October 2010 until 00:30 on Friday 29 October 2010, BST.

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Gran Turismo 5 - the cars

Discover the full list of lovely motors in the latest outing of the Real Driving Simulator.

Gran Turismo 5 features the most extensive selection of vehicles for you to get your hands on. Read the full list below.

AC Cars
427 S/C '66 (S)

Acura
CL 3.2 Type-S '01 (S), CL 3.2 Type-S '03 (S), DN-X Concept '02 (S), HSC Concept '04 (S), INTEGRA TYPE R '01 (S), NSX '91 (P/S), NSX RM '91 (P), NSX '04 (S), NSX Coupe '97 (S), RSX Type-S '04 (S)

AEM
S2000 (SEMA Gran Turismo Awards 2005) (P)

Alfa Romeo
147 2.0 TWIN SPARK '02 (S), 147 GTA '02 (S), 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06 (P), 155 2.5 V6 TI '93 (S), 156 2.5 V6 24V '98 (S), 166 2.5 V6 24V Sportronic '98 (S), 8C Competizione '08 (P), Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4 '06 (P), Giulia Sprint GTA 1600 '65 (S), Giulia Sprint Speciale '63 (S), GIULIA TZ2 carrozzata da ZAGATO CN.AR750106 '65 (Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Gran Turismo Trophy 2009) (P), GT 3.2 V6 24V '04 (S), GTV 3.0 V6 24V '01 (S), Spider 3.0i V6 24V '01 (S), Spider 1600 Duetto '66 (S)

Alpine
A110 1600S '73 (S), A310 1600VE '73 (S)

Amuse
Carbon R (R34) '04 (S), NISMO 380RS Super Leggera (S), S2000 GT1 '04 (S), S2000 GT1 Turbo (P), S2000 R1 '04 (S), S2000 Street Version '04 (S)

Art Morrison
Corvette'60 (SEMA Gran Turismo Awards 2006) (P)

Aston Martin
DB7 Vantage Coupe '00 (S), DB9 Coupe '03 (S), DB9 Coupe '06 (P), V8 Vantage '99 (S), Vanquish '04 (S)

Audi
A2 1.4 '02 (S), A3 3.2 quattro '03 (S), A4 Touring Car '04 (S), Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02 (S), Le Mans quattro '03 (S), Nuvolari quattro '03 (S), Pikes Peak quattro '03 (S), quattro '82 (S), R8 4.2 FSI R tronic '07 (P), R8 5.2 FSI quattro '09 (P), R8 LMS Race Car '09 (S), R8 LMS Race Car (Team PlayStation) '09 (S), R8 Race Car '01 (S), R8 Race Car (Audi PlayStation Team ORECA) '05 (S), R10 TDI Race Car '06 (P), RS 4 '01 (S), RS 6 '02 (S), RS 6 Avant '02 (S), RS 6 Avant '08 (P), S3 '02 (S), S4 '98 (S), S4 '03 (S), TT Coupe 1.8T quattro '00 (S), TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '03 (P/S), TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '07 (P), TTS Coupe '09 (P)

Autobacs
ARTA Garaiya (JGTC) '03 (S), ARTA Garaiya (SUPER GT) '08 (P), Garaiya '02 (S)

Autobianchi
A112 Abarth '79 (S)

Bentley
Speed 8 Race Car '03 (S)

BLITZ
DUNLOP ER34 SKYLINE (D1GP) '07 (P), ER34 D1 SPEC (D1GP) '04 (S)

BMW
120d '04 (S), 120i '04 (S), 135i Coupe '07 (P), 320i Touring Car '03 (S), 330i '05 (S), 2002 Turbo '73 (S), Concept 1 Series tii '07 (P), M3 '04 (S), M3 Coupe '07 (P), M3 CSL '03 (S), BMW M3 GTR '03 (S), M3 GTR Race Car '01 (S), M5 '05 (S), M5 '08 (P), McLaren F1 GTR Race Car '97 (S), M Coupe '98 (S), V12 LMR Race Car '99 (S), Z4 '03 (P/S), Z4 M Coupe '08 (P)

Bugatti
Veyron 16.4 '09 (S)

Buick
GNX '87 (S), Special '62 (SEMA Gran Turismo Awards 2003) (S)

Cadillac
CIEN Concept '02 (S)

Callaway
C12 '03 (S)

Caterham
Seven Fire Blade '02 (S)

Chaparral
2D Race Car '67 (S), 2J Race Car '70 (S)

Chevrolet
2010 Dale Earnhardt Jr. #88 AMP Energy/National Guard CHEVROLET IMPALA '10 (P), 2010 Jeff Gordon #24 DuPont CHEVROLET IMPALA '10 (P), 2010 Jimmie Johnson #48 Lowe's CHEVROLET IMPALA '10 (P), 2010 Juan Montoya #42 Target CHEVROLET IMPALA '10 (P), 2010 Tony Stewart #14 Office Depot/Old Spice CHEVROLET IMPALA '10 (P), Camaro IROC-Z Concept '88 (S), Camaro LM Race Car (S), Camaro SS '69 (S), Camaro SS '00 (S), Camaro SS '10 (P), Camaro SS RM '10 (P), Camaro Z28 '69 (P/S), Camaro Z28 Coupe '97 (S), Camaro Z28 RM '69 (P), Chevelle SS 454 '70 (S), Corvette C5-R (C5) '00 (S), Corvette Convertible (C1) '54 (S), Corvette Coupe (C2) '63 (S), Corvette GRAND SPORT (C4) '96 (S), Corvette Stingray Convertible (C3) '69 (P), Corvette Stingray L46 350 (C3) '69 (S), Corvette Z06 (C2) Race Car '63 (S), Corvette Z06 (C5) '00 (S), Corvette Z06 (C5) '04 (P), Corvette Z06 (C6) '06 (P), Corvette Z06 (C6) RM '06 (P), Corvette ZR-1 (C4) '90 (S), Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09 (P/S), Corvette ZR1 (C6) RM '09 (P), Silverado SST Concept '02 (S), SSR '03 (S)

Chrysler
300C '05 (S), Crossfire '04 (S), Prowler '02 (S), PT Cruiser '00 (S)

Citron
2CV Type A '54 (S), C3 1.6 '02 (S), C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '05 (P), C5 V6 Exclusive '03 (S), Citron C4 WRC '08 (P), GT by Citron Concept '08 (P/S), GT by Citron Race Car (P), GT by Citron Road Car (P), Xantia 3.0i V6 Exclusive '00 (S), Xsara Rally Car '99 (S), Xsara VTR '03 (S),

Cizeta
V16T '94 (S)

Daihatsu
Copen Active Top '02 (P/S), Copen Detachable Top '02 (S), Cuore TR-XX Avanzato R (J) '97 (S), Midget II D type '98 (S), MIRA TR-XX Avanzato R '97 (S), MOVE Custom RS Limited '02 (S), MOVE CX '95 (S), MOVE SR-XX 2WD '97 (S), MOVE SR-XX 4WD '97 (S), OFC-1 Concept '07 (P), SIRION CX 2WD (J) '98 (S), SIRION CX 4WD (J) '98 (S), SIRION X4 (J) '00 (S), STORIA CX 2WD '98 (S), STORIA CX 4WD '98 (S), STORIA X4 '00 (S)

DMC
DeLorean S2 '04 (S)

Dodge
Challenger R/T '70 (P), Challenger R/T RM '70 (P), Challenger SRT8 '08 (P), Charger 440 R/T '70 (S), Charger Super Bee 426 Hemi '71 (S), RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi Quad Cab '04 (S), SRT4 '03 (S), Viper GTS '99 (S), Viper GTS '02 (P), Viper GTS R Concept '00 (S), Viper GTS-R Team Oreca Race Car '00 (S), Viper GTS-R Team Oreca Race Car '00 (S), Viper SRT10 '03 (S), Viper SRT10 ACR '08 (P), Viper SRT10 Coupe '06 (P)

Dome
DOME-ZERO Concept '78 (S)

Eagle
Eagle Talon Esi '97 (S)

Ferrari
330 P4 Race Car '67 (P), 430 Scuderia '07 (P), 458 Italia '09 (P), 512BB '76 (P), 599 '06 (P), California '08 (P), Enzo Ferrari '02 (P/S), F10 '10 (P), F40 '92 (S), F430 '06 (P), F2007
(P/S), SP1 '08 (P)

Fiat
500 1.2 8V Lounge SS '08 (P), 500 F '65 (S), 500 F '68 (P), 500 L '69 (S), 500 R '72 (S), Barchetta Giovane Due '00 (S), Coupe Turbo Plus '00 (S), Panda Super i.e. '90 (S), Punto HGT Abarth '00 (S)

Ford
AU 2000 Ford Falcon XR8 '00 (S), 2010 AJ Allmendinger #43 Best Buy FORD FUSION '10 (P), 2010 Carl Edwards #99 Aflac FORD FUSION '10 (P), Escort Rally Car '98 (S), Focus Rally Car '99 (S), Focus RS '02 (S), Focus RS WRC 07 '08 (P), Focus ST '06 (P), Focus ST170 '03 (S), Ford GT '02 (S), Ford GT '05 (S), Ford GT '06 (P), Ford GT LM Race Car (S), Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II (S), Ford GT LM Spec II Test Car (P), GT40 Race Car '69 (S), Ka '01 (S), Mark IV Race Car '67 (P), Mustang GT '05 (S), Mustang Mach 1 '71 (P), Mustang SVT Cobra R '00 (S), Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium '07 (P), RS200 '84 (S), RS200 Rally Car '85 (S), SVT F-150 Lightning '03 (S), Taurus SHO '98 (S)

Gillet
Vertigo Race Car '04 (S)

Ginetta
G4 '64 (S)

Gran Turismo
350Z RS (P), Formula Gran Turismo (S), PDI RACING KART 100 (P), Red Bull X1 '10 (P)

Grand Touring Garage
1970 Ford Mustang Trans-Cammer (SEMA Gran Turismo Awards 2009) (P)

High End Performance
G37 (SEMA Gran Turismo Awards 2008) (P)

HKS
CT230R '08 (P), GENKI HYPER SILVIA RS2 (D1GP) '04 (P)

Holden
Commodore SS '04 (S), Monaro CV8 '04 (S)

Hommell
Berlinette R/S Coupe '99 (S)

Honda
1300 Coupe 9 S '70 (S), ACCORD Coupe '88 (S), ACCORD Coupe EX '03 (S), ACCORD Euro-R '00 (S), ACCORD Euro-R '02 (S), ARTA NSX (JGTC) '00 (S), ARTA NSX (SUPER GT) '06 (P), BALLADE SPORTS CR-X 1.5i '83 (S), BEAT '91 (S), BEAT Version F '92 (S), BEAT Version Z '93 (S), Castrol MUGEN NSX (JGTC) '00 (S), CITY Turbo II '83 (S), CIVIC 1500 3door 25i '83 (S), CIVIC 1500 3door CX '79 (S), CIVIC SiR-II (EG) '91 (S), CIVIC SiR-II (EG) '92 (S), CIVIC SiR-II (EG) '93 (S), CIVIC SiR-II (EG) '95 (S), CIVIC TYPE R '08 (P), CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '97 (P/S), CIVIC TYPE R (EK) RM '97 (P), CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '98 (S), CIVIC TYPE R (EP) '01 (S), CIVIC TYPE R (EP) '04 (S), CIVIC TYPE R (EP, EU) '01 (S), CR-X del Sol SiR '92 (S), CR-X SiR '90 (S), CR-Z a '10 (P), DUALNOTE Concept '01
(S), ELEMENT '03 (S), EPSON NSX (SUPER GT) '08 (P), FIT W '01 (S), Gathers Drider CIVIC Race Car '98 (S), HSC "The 37th Tokyo Motor Show Concept Car" '03 (S), INSIGHT '99 (S), INSIGHT LS '09 (P), INTEGRA TYPE R (DC2) '95 (S), INTEGRA TYPE R (DC2) '98 (S), INTEGRA TYPE R (DC2) '99 (S), INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '03 (S), INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '04 (P), INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) RM '04

(P), INTEGRA TYPE R Touring Car (S), JAZZ 1.4 DSi SE Sport '01 (S), LIFE STEP VAN '72 (S), LOCTITE MUGEN NSX (JGTC) '01 (S), Mobil 1 NSX (JGTC) '01 (S), MUGEN MOTUL CIVIC Si Race Car '87 (S), N360 '67 (S), NSX '90 (S), NSX '93 (S), NSX '95 (S), NSX '97 (S), NSX '99 (S), NSX '01 (S), NSX Type R '92 (S), NSX Type R '02 (P/S), NSX Type S '97 (S), NSX Type S '99 (S), NSX Type S '01 (S), NSX Type S Zero '97 (S), NSX Type S Zero '99 (S), NSX-R Concept '01 (S), NSX-R Prototype LM Race Car (S), NSX-R Prototype LM Road Car (S), ODYSSEY '03 (S), PRELUDE Si VTEC '91 (S), PRELUDE SiR '96 (S), PRELUDE SiR S spec '98 (S), PRELUDE Type S '96 (S), PRELUDE Type S '98 (S), RAYBRIG NSX (JGTC) '00 (S), RAYBRIG NSX (SUPER GT) '06 (P), S500 '63 (S), S600 '64 (S), S800 '66 (S), S800 RSC Race Car '68 (S), S2000 '99 (S), S2000 '01 (S), S2000 '03 (S), S2000 '06 (P), S2000 (EU) '99 (S), S2000 (EU) '01 (S), S2000 (EU) '03 (S), S2000 (US) '99 (S), S2000 (US) '01 (S), S2000 (US) '04 (S), S2000 LM Race Car (S), S2000 Type V '00 (S), S2000 Type V '01 (S), S2000 Type V '03 (S), S2000 Type V (EU) '00 (S), S2000 Type V (EU) '01 (S), S2000 Type V (US) '00 (S), S2000 Type V (US) '01 (S), TAKATA DOME NSX (JGTC) '03 (S), TAKATA DOME NSX (SUPER GT) '06 (P), TODAY G '85 (S), Z ACT '70 (S)

HPA Motorsports
FT565 twin turbo Audi TT (SEMA Gran Turismo Awards 2007) (P), Stage II R32 (SEMA Gran Turismo Awards 2004) (S)

Hyundai
Clix Concept '01 (S), Coupe FX '01 (S), HCD6 Concept '01 (S), Tiburon GT '01 (S), Tiburon Turbulence '99 (S), Tuscani '01 (S), Tuscani CCS '03 (S)

Infiniti
Coupe Concept '06 (P), FX45 Concept '02 (S), G20 '90 (S), G35 COUPE '03 (S), G35 Coupe '06 (P), G35 Sedan '03 (S)

Isuzu
117COUP '68 (S), 4200R Concept '89 (P), Bellett 1600 GT-R '69 (S), PIAZZA XE '81 (S)

Jaguar
E-TYPE Coupe '61 (S), S-TYPE R '02 (S), XFR '10 (S), XJ13 Race Car '66 (P), XJ220 '92 (S), XJ220 LM Race Car (S), XJR-9 LM Race Car '88 (S), XK Coupe Luxury '07 (P), XKR Coupe '99 (S), XKR Coupe '10 (P), XKR R Performance '02 (S)

Jay leno
Tank Car '03 (S)

Jensen
Interceptor MkIII '74 (S)

Lamborghini
Countach 25th Anniversary '88 (S), Countach LP400 '74 (S), Gallardo LP 560-4 '08 (P), Miura P400 Bertone Prototype CN.0706 '67 (Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Polyhony Digital Trophy 2008) (P), Murcilago LP 640 '09 (P), Murcilago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce '09 (P), NOMAD Diablo GT-1 (JGTC) '00 (S)

Lancia
DELTA HF Integrale Evoluzione '91 (P/S), DELTA HF Integrale Rally Car '92 (S), DELTA S4 Rally Car '85 (S), STRATOS '73 (S), STRATOS Rally Car '77 (S)

Land Rover
Range Stormer Concept '04 (S)

Lexus
BANDAI DIREZZA SC430 (SUPER GT) '06 (P), DENSO DUNLOP SARD SC430 (SUPER GT) '08 (P), ENEOS SC430 (SUPER GT) '08 (P), GS 300 '91 (S), GS 300 '00 (S), GS 300 Vertex Edition (J) '00 (S), IS 200 '98 (S), IS 200 (J) '98 (S), IS 200 GT-1 Race Car '04 (S), IS 300 Sport Cross '01 (S), IS F '07 (P), IS F RM '07 (P), IS F Racing Concept '08 (P), LFA '10 (P), PETRONAS TOM'S SC430 (SUPER GT) '08 (P), SC 300 '97 (S), SC 430 (EU) '01 (S), SC 430 (US) '01 (S), Weds Sport IS350 (SUPER GT) '08 (P)

Lister
Storm V12 Race Car '99 (S)

Lotus
Carlton '90 (S), Elan S1 '62 (S), Elise '96 (P), Elise RM '96 (P), Elise '00 (S), Elise 111R '04 (P/S), Elise 111R RM '04 (P), Elise 111S '03 (S), Elise Sport 190 '98 (S), Elise Type 72 '01 (S), Esprit Sport 350 '00 (S), Esprit Turbo HC '87 (S), Esprit V8 '02 (P/S), Esprit V8 GT '98 (S), Esprit V8 SE '98 (S), Europa Special '71 (S), Evora '09 (P), Motor Sport Elise '99 (S)

Marcos
Mini Marcos GT '70 (S)

Maserati
GranTurismo S '08 (P)

Mazda
110S (L10A) '67 (S), 110S (L10B) '68 (S), 323F '93 (S), 787B Race car '91 (P/S), Atenza Concept '01 (S), Atenza Sport 25Z '07 (P), Atenza Sports 23Z '03 (S), Atenza Touring Car (S), Autozam AZ-1 '92 (P/S), Axela 23S '03 (S), BP FALKEN RX-7 (D1GP) '03 (S), Carol 360 Deluxe '62 (S), Cosmo Sport (L10A) '67 (S), Cosmo Sport (L10B) '68 (S), DEMIO GL-X '99 (S), DEMIO SPORT '03 (S), fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91 (P/S), fini RX-7 Type R (FD) '93 (S), fini RX-7 Type RS (FD) '96 (S), fini RX-7 Type R-S (FD) '95 (S), fini RX-7 Type RZ (FD) '92 (S), fini RX-7 Type RZ (FD) '93 (S), fini RX-7 Type RZ (FD) '95 (S), fini RX-7 Type RZ (FD) '96 (S), Eunos Roadster (NA Special Package) '89 (P/S), Eunos Roadster J-Limited (NA) '91 (P/S), Eunos Roadster J-Limited II (NA) '93 (S), Eunos Roadster SR-Limited (NA) '97 (S), Eunos Roadster S-Special Type I (NA) '95 (S), Eunos Roadster VR-Limited (NA) '95 (S), Eunos Roadster V-Special Type II (NA) '93 (S), Familia Sedan Sport 20 '02 (S), Furai Concept '08 (S), KUSABI Concept '03 (S), Lantis Coupe 2000 Type R '93 (S), Mazda2 '03 (S), Mazda6 5-door '03 (S), Mazda6 Concept '01 (S), Mazda6 Touring Car (S), Mazdaspeed Atenza '05 (S), MX-5 (NA) '89 (S), MX-5 1.8 RS (NB, J) '98 (S), MX-5 1600 NR-A (NB, J) '04 (S), MX-5 1800 RS (NB, J) '00 (S), MX-5 1800 RS (NB, J) '04 (S), MX-5 J-Limited (NA, J) '91 (S), MX-5 J-Limited II (NA, J) '93 (S), MX-5 Miata (NA) '89 (S), MX-5 Miata 1.8 RS (NB, J) '98 (S), MX-5 Miata 1600 NR-A (NB, J) '04 (S), MX-5 Miata 1800 RS (NB, J) '00 (S), MX-5 Miata 1800 RS (NB, J) '04 (S), MX-5 Miata J-Limited (NA, J) '91 (S), MX-5 Miata J-Limited II (NA, J) '93 (S), MX-5 Miata SR-Limited (NA, J) '97 (S), MX-5 Miata S-Special Type I (NA, J) '95 (S), MX-5 Miata VR-Limited (NA, J) '95 (S), MX-5 Miata V-Special Type II (NA, J) '93 (S), MX-5 SR-Limited (NA, J) '97 (S), MX-5 S-Special Type I (NA, J) '95 (S), MX-5 VR-Limited (NA, J) '95 (S), MX-5 V-Special Type II (NA, J) '93 (S), MX-Crossport Concept '05 (S), Proteg '02 (S), Roadster 1.8 RS (NB) '98 (S), Roadster 1600 NR-A (NB) '04 (S), Roadster 1800 RS (NB) '00 (S), Roadster 1800 RS (NB) '04 (S), Roadster RS (NC) '07 (P), RX-7 GT-LIMITED (FC, J) '85 (S), RX-7 GT-X (FC) '90 (P/S), RX-7 GT-X (FC, J) '90 (S), RX-7 LM Race Car (S), RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02 (P/S), RX-7 Type R (FD, J) '91 (S), RX-7 Type R (FD, J) '93 (S), RX-7 Type R Bathurst R (FD) '01 (S), RX-7 Type RS (FD) '98 (S), RX-7 Type RS (FD) '00 (S), RX-7 Type RS (FD, J) '96 (S), RX-7 Type R-S (FD, J) '95 (S), RX-7 Type RS-R (FD) '97 (S), RX-7 Type RZ (FD) '00 (S), RX-7 Type RZ (FD, J) '92 (S), RX-7 Type RZ (FD, J) '93 (S), RX-7 Type RZ (FD, J) '95 (S), RX-7 Type RZ (FD, J) '96 (S), RX-8 '03 (S), RX-8 Concept (Type-I) '01 (S), RX-8 Concept (Type-II) '01 (S), RX-8 Concept LM Race Car (S), RX-8 Type E '03 (S), RX-8 Type S '07 (P), RX-8 Type S '03 (S), SAVANNA RX-7 GT-Limited (FC) '85 (S), RX-7 INFINI III (FC) '90 (S)

McLaren
F1 '94 (P), McLaren MP4-12C '10 (P)

Mercedes-Benz
190 E 2.5 - 16 Evolution II '91 (S), Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5 - 16 Evolution II Touring Car '92 (S), 300 SL Coupe '54 (P/S), A 160 Avantgarde '98 (S), C 63 AMG '08 (P), CL 600 '00 (S), CLK 55 AMG '00 (S), CLK-GTR Race Car '98 (S), CLK Touring Car '00 (S),E 55 AMG '02 (S), Sauber Mercedes C9 Race Car '89 (S), SL 55 AMG (R230) '02 (P/S), SL 65 AMG (R230) '04 (S), SL 500 (R129) '98 (S), SL 500 (R230) '02 (S), SL 600 (R129) '98 (S), SL 600 (R230) '04 (S), SLK 230 Kompressor '98 (S), SLR McLaren '03 (S), SLR McLaren (19inch Wheel Option) '09 (P), SLS AMG '10 (P)

Mercury
Cougar XR-7 '67 (S)

MG
MGF '97 (S), TF160 '03 (S)

Mine's
BNR34 SKYLINE GT-R N1 base '06 (P), BNR34 SKYLINE GT-R V?spec N1 base '00 (S), LANCER EVOLUTION VI '00 (S)

MINI
COOPER '02 (S), Cooper 1.3i '98 (S), COOPER S '02 (S), COOPER S '05 (P), COOPER S '07 (P), ONE '02 (S)

Mitsubishi
3000GT MR (J) '95 (S), 3000GT MR (J) '98 (S), 3000GT SL (J) '95 (S), 3000GT SL (J) '96 (S), 3000GT SL (J) '98 (S), 3000GT SR (J) '95 (S), 3000GT SR (J) '96 (S), 3000GT SR (J) '98 (S), 3000GT VR-4 (J) '98 (S), 3000GT VR-4 Turbo (J) '95 (S), 3000GT VR-4 Turbo (J) '96 (S), 3000GT VR-4 Turbo (J) '98 (S), AIRTREK Turbo-R '02 (S), COLT 1.5 Sport X Version '02 (S), CZ-3 Tarmac '01 (S), CZ-3 Tarmac Rally Car (S), ECLIPSE GT '95 (S), ECLIPSE GT '06 (S), ECLIPSE Spyder GTS '03 (S), FTO GP Version R '97 (S), FTO GP Version R '99 (S), FTO GPX '94 (S), FTO GPX '97 (S), FTO GPX '99 (S), FTO GR '94 (S), FTO GR '97 (S), FTO Super Touring Car (S), GALANT 2.0 DOHC Turbo VR-4 '89 (S), GALANT GTO MR '70 (S), GTO SR '95 (S), GTO SR '96 (S), GTO SR '98 (S), GTO Twin Turbo '95 (S), GTO Twin Turbo '96 (S), GTO Twin Turbo '98 (S), GTO Twin Turbo MR '95 (S), GTO Twin Turbo MR '98 (S), HSR-II Concept '89 (S), i Concept '03 (S), i-MiEV '09 (P), Lancer 1600 GSR '74 (S), Lancer 1600 GSR Rally Car '74 (S), Lancer Evolution II GSR '94 (S), Lancer Evolution III GSR '95 (S), Lancer Evolution IV GSR '96 (P/S), Lancer Evolution IV Rally Car '97 (S), Lancer Evolution V GSR '98 (S), Lancer Evolution VI GSR '99 (S), Lancer Evolution VI GSR TOMMI MAKINEN EDITION '00 (S), Lancer Evolution VI GSR T.M. EDITION Special Color Package '99 (P), Lancer Evolution VI Rally Car '99 (S), Lancer Evolution VI RS '99 (S), Lancer Evolution VI RS TOMMI MAKINEN EDITION '00 (S), Lancer Evolution VII GSR '01 (S), Lancer Evolution VII GT-A '02 (S), Lancer Evolution VII RS '01 (S), Lancer Evolution VIII GSR '03 (S), Lancer Evolution VIII MR GSR '04 (S), Lancer Evolution VIII RS '03 (S), Lancer Evolution IX GSR '05 (P), Lancer Evolution IX GSR RM '05 (P), Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package '07 (P), Lancer Evolution GSR '92 (S), Lancer Evolution Super Rally Car '03 (S), Lancer EX 1800GSR IC Turbo '83 (S), LEGNUM VR-4 Type V '98 (S), MINICA DANGAN ZZ '89 (S), MIRAGE 1400GLX '78 (S), MIRAGE CYBORG ZR '97 (S), PAJERO Evolution Rally Raid Car '03 (S), PAJERO Rally Raid Car '85 (S), STARION 4WD Rally Car '84 (S)

Mugen
MUGEN S2000 '00 (S)

NISMO
270R '94 (S), 400R '96 (S), Fairlady Z S-tune concept by GRANTURISMO (Z33) '02 (S), Fairlady Z Z-tune (Z33) '03 (S), GT-R LM Road Going Version '95 (S), Skyline GT-R R-tune (R34) '99 (S), Skyline GT-R S-tune (R32) '00 (S)

Nissan
180SX Type X '96 (S), 200SX '96 (S), 200SX (S14) '96 (S), 240RS Rally Car '85 (S), 240SX '96 (S), 240SX (S14) '96 (S), 240ZG (HS30) '71 (S), 300ZX 2by2 (Z32) '98 (S), 300ZX 2seater (Z32) '89 (S), 300ZX 2seater (Z32) '98 (S), 350Z (Z33, EU) '03 (S), 350Z (Z33, US) '03 (S), 350Z Concept LM Race Car (S), 350Z Gran Turismo 4 Limited Edition (Z33) '05 (S), 350Z Roadster (Z33, EU) '03 (S), 350Z Roadster (Z33, US) '03 (S), 370Z Tuned Car '08 (P), Be-1 '87 (S), BLUEBIRD 1600 Deluxe (510) '69 (S), BLUEBIRD Hardtop 1800SSS (910) '79 (S), BLUEBIRD Rally Car (510) '69 (S), Calsonic IMPUL GT-R (SUPER GT) '08 (P), CALSONIC SKYLINE (JGTC) '00 (S), CALSONIC SKYLINE GT-R Race Car '93 (S), CUBE EX (FF/CVT) '02 (S), CUBE X '98 (S), C-WEST RAZO SILVIA (JGTC) '01 (S), EXA CANOPY L.A.Version Type S '88 (S), Fairlady 2000 (SR311) '68 (S), Fairlady 240ZG (HS30) '71 (S), Fairlady Z (Z34) '08 (P), Fairlady Z 280Z-L 2seater (S130) '78 (S), Fairlady Z 300ZX (Z31) '83 (S), Fairlady Z 300ZX TwinTurbo 2seater (Z32) '89 (P/S), Fairlady Z 300ZX Version R TwinTurbo 2by2 (Z32) '98 (S), Fairlady Z 300ZX Version S TwinTurbo 2seater (Z32) '98 (S), Fairlady Z Concept LM Race Car (S), Fairlady Z Roadster (Z33) '03 (S), Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) '02 (S), Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) '07 (P), Fairlady Z Version ST (Z33 Option Wheel) '02 (S), FALKEN?GT-R Race Car '04 (S), GRAN TURISMO SKYLINE GT-R '01 (S), GRAN TURISMO SKYLINE GT-R (PaceCar) '01 (S), GT-R '07 (P), GT-R Black Mask '07 (P), GT-R Concept (Tokyo Motor Show 2001) '01 (S), GT-R Concept LM Race Car (S), GT-R Proto '05 (P), GT-R SpecV '09 (P/S), GT-R SpecV (GT Academy Version) '09 (P), LOCTITE ZEXEL GT-R (JGTC) '00 (S), March 12c 5door '03 (S), March 12SR '07 (P), March G# '99 (S), MICRA '03 (S), mm-R Cup Car '01 (S), MOTUL AUTECH GT-R (SUPER GT) '08 (P), MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04 (S), OPTION Stream Z '04 (S), PAO '89 (S), PENNZOIL Nismo GT-R (JGTC) '99 (S), PENNZOIL ZEXEL GT-R (JGTC) '01 (S), PRIMERA 2.0Te '90 (S), PRIMERA 20V '01 (S), PRIMERA 20V (EU) '01 (S), R89C Race Car '89 (S), R92CP Race Car '92 (S), R390 GT1 Race Car '98 (S), R390 GT1 Road Car '98 (S), SILEIGHTY '98 (S), SILVIA (CSP311) '65 (S), SILVIA 240RS (S110) '83 (S), SILVIA K's (S13) '88 (S), SILVIA K's (S13) '91 (S), SILVIA K's AERO (S14) '93 (S), SILVIA K's AERO (S14) '96 (S), SILVIA K's Dia Selection (S13) '90 (P), SILVIA Q's (S13) '88 (S), SILVIA Q's (S13) '91 (S), SILVIA Q's AERO (S14) '93 (S), SILVIA Q's AERO (S14) '96 (S), SILVIA spec-R AERO (S15) '02 (P), SILVIA spec-R AERO (S15) RM '02 (P), SILVIA spec-R AERO (S15) '99 (S), SILVIA spec-S AERO (S15) '99 (S), SILVIA Varietta (S15) '00 (S), SKYLINE 1500Deluxe (S50D-1) '63 (S), SKYLINE 2000GT-B (S54A) '67 (S), SKYLINE 2000GT-R (KPGC110) '73 (S), SKYLINE Coupe 350GT '03 (S), SKYLINE Coupe 370GT Type SP '07 (P), SKYLINE GT-R (R32) '89 (S), SKYLINE GT-R (R32) '91 (S), SKYLINE GT-R (R33) '95 (S), SKYLINE GT-R (R33) '96 (S), SKYLINE GT-R (R33) '97 (S), SKYLINE GT-R (R34) '99 (S), SKYLINE GT-R (R34) '00 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Mspec (R34) '01 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Mspec Nr (R34) '02 (S), SKYLINE GT-R N1 (R32) '91 (S), SKYLINE GT-R N1 (R33) '95 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Special Color Midnight Purple II (R34) '99 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Special Color Midnight Purple III (R34) '00 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec (R32) '93 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec (R33) '95 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec (R33) '96 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec (R33) '97 (P/S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec (R34) '99 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec II (R32) '94 (P/S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec II (R34) '00 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec II N1 (R34) '00 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec II Nr (R34) '02 (P/S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec LM Limited (R33) '96 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec N1 (R32) '93 (S), SKYLINE GT-R Vspec N1 (R34) '99 (S), SKYLINE GTS25 Type S (R32) '91 (S), SKYLINE GTS-R (R31) '87 (S), SKYLINE GTS-t Type M (R32) '89 (S), SKYLINE GTS-t Type M (R32) '91 (S), SKYLINE Hard Top 2000 RS-X Turbo C (R30) '84 (S), SKYLINE Hard Top 2000 Turbo RS (R30) '83 (S), SKYLINE Hard Top 2000GT-R (KPGC10) '70 (S), SKYLINE Sedan 300GT '01 (S), SKYLINE Sedan 350GT Type SP '06 (P), SKYLINE Sedan 350GT-8 '02 (S), SKYLINE Sport Coupe (BLRA-3) '62 (S), STAGEA 25t RS FOUR S '98 (S), STAGEA 260RS AutechVersion '98 (S), WOODONE ADVAN Clarion GT-R (SUPER GT) '08 (P), XANAVI HIROTO GT-R (JGTC) '01 (S), XANAVI NISMO GT-R (JGTC) '03 (S), XANAVI NISMO GT-R (SUPER GT) '08 (P), XANAVI NISMO Z (SUPER GT) '06 (P), YellowHat YMS TOMICA GT-R (SUPER GT) '08 (P)

Opel
Astra Touring Car (Opel Team Phoenix) '00 (S), Calibra Touring Car '94 (S), Corsa Comfort 1.4 '01 (S), Speedster '00 (S), Speedster Turbo '00 (S), Tigra 1.6i '99 (S), Vectra 3.2 V6 '03 (S)

Opera Performance
350Z '04 (S), S2000 '04 (S)

Oullim Motors
Spirra Prototype '04 (S)

Pagani
Zonda C12 '00 (S), Zonda C12S '00 (S), Zonda C12S 7.3 '02 (S), Zonda LM Race Car (S), Zonda R '09 (P)

Panoz
Esperante GTR-1 Race Car '98 (S)

Pescarolo Sport
Courage C60 - Peugeot Race Car '03 (S), Pescarolo C60 Hybride - Judd Race car '05 (S), Pescarolo-Courage - Judd GV5 Race Car '04 (S)

Peugeot
106 Rallye '03 (S), 106 S16 '03 (S), 205 Turbo 16 '85 (S), 205 Turbo 16 Evolution 2 Rally Car '86 (S), 205 Turbo 16 Rally Car '85 (S), 206 CC '01 (S), 206 Rally Car '99 (S), 206 RC '03 (S), 206 S16 '99 (S), 207 GTi '07 (P), 307 CC Premium AVN '04 (P), 307 XSi '04 (S), 905 Race Car '92 (S), 908 HDi FAP - Team Oreca Matmut '10 (P), 908 HDi FAP - Team Peugeot Total '10 (P), coup 406 3.0 V6 '98 (S)

Plymouth
Cuda 440 Six Pack '71 (S), Superbird '70 (S)

Pontiac
GTO 5.7 Coupe '04 (S), Solstice Coupe Concept '02 (S), Sunfire GXP Concept '02 (S), Tempest Le Mans GTO '64 (S), Vibe GT '03 (S)

RE Amemiya
AMEMIYA ASPARADRINK RX7 (JGTC) '04 (S), Amemiya AsparaDrink RX7 (SUPER GT) '06 (P), RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7 (P)

Renault
5 Maxi Turbo Rally Car '85 (S), 5 Turbo '80 (S), AVANTIME '02 (S), Megane 2.0 16V '03 (S), Megane 2.0 IDE Coupe '00 (S), Sport Clio Renault Sport 2.0 16V '02 (S), Sport Clio Renault Sport Trophy V6 24V Race Car '00 (S), Sport Clio Renault Sport V6 24V '00 (P/S), Sport Clio Renault Sport V6 Phase 2 '03 (S), Sport Lutecia Renault Sport 2.0 16V '02 (S), Sport Lutecia Renault Sport Trophy V6 24V Race Car '00 (S), Sport Lutecia Renault Sport V6 24V '01 (S), Sport Lutecia Renault Sport V6 Phase2 '03 (S), Sport Megane Renault Sport '08 (P)

RUF
3400S '00 (S), BTR '86 (S), CTR2 '96 (S), CTR "Yellow Bird" '87 (S), RGT '00 (S)

Saleen
S7 '02 (S)

Scion
xA '03 (S), xB '03 (S)

Seat
Ibiza Cupra '04 (S)

Shelby
Cobra 427 '66 (P/S), GT350R '65 (S), Series One Super Charged '03 (S)

Spoon
CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '00 (S), Spoon CR-Z (P), FIT Race Car '03 (S), INTEGRA TYPE R (DC2) '99 (S), S2000 '00 (S), S2000 Race Car '00 (S)

Spyker
C8 Laviolette '01 (S)

Subaru
CUSCO SUBARU ADVAN IMPREZA (JGTC) '03 (S), CUSCO DUNLOP SUBARU IMPREZA (SUPER GT) '08 (P), IMPREZA Coupe 22B-STi Version '98 (S), IMPREZA Coupe WRX typeR STi Version VI '99 (S), IMPREZA Rally Car '99 (S), IMPREZA Rally Car '01 (S), IMPREZA Rally Car '03 (S), IMPREZA Rally Car Prototype '01 (S), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi '94 (S), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) '10 (P), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi (Type-II) '02 (S), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi spec C (Type-II) '04 (S), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA '05 (P), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA RM '05 (P), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi Version (Type-I) '00 (S), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi Version II '95 (S), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi Version III '96 (S), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi Version IV '97 (S), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi Version V '98 (S), IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi Version VI '99 (S), IMPREZA Sport Wagon STi (Type-I) '00 (S), IMPREZA Sport Wagon WRX STi Version VI '99 (S), IMPREZA Super Touring Car (S), IMPREZA WRC 2008 '08 (P), IMPREZA WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) '07 (P), IMPREZA WRX STi Prodrive Style (Type-I) '01 (S), LEGACY B4 2.0GT '03 (S), LEGACY B4 2.0GT spec.B '03 (S), LEGACY B4 3.0R '03 (S), LEGACY B4 Blitzen '00 (S), LEGACY B4 RSK '98 (S), LEGACY Touring Wagon 2.0GT '03 (S), LEGACY Touring Wagon 2.0GT spec.B '03 (S), LEGACY Touring Wagon 3.0R '03 (S), LEGACY Touring Wagon GT-B '96 (S), SUBARU 360 '58 (S)

Suzuki
ALTO LAPIN Turbo '02 (S), ALTO WORKS RS-Z '97 (S), ALTO WORKS SUZUKI SPORT LIMITED '97 (S), Cappuccino (EA11R) '91 (P/S), Cappuccino (EA21R) '95 (P/S), Cappuccino (EA21R) RM '95 (P), CERVO SR '07 (P), CONCEPT-S2 '03 (S), ESCUDO Dirt Trial Car '98 (S), GSX-R/4 Concept '01 (S), Kei WORKS '02 (S), MR Wagon Sport '04 (S), SWIFT Sport '05 (P), SWIFT Sport '07 (P), SX4 WRC '08 (P), WAGON R RR '98 (S)

Tesla Motors
Tesla Roadster '08 (P)

Tommykaira
ZZ-S '00 (S), ZZII '00 (S)

Tom's
X540 CHASER '00 (S)

Toyota
2000GT '67 (S), 2010 Brian Vickers #83 Red Bull TOYOTA CAMRY '10 (P), 2010 Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx TOYOTA CAMRY '10 (P), 2010 Joey Logano #20 The Home Depot TOYOTA CAMRY '10 (P), 2010 Kyle Busch #18 M&M'S TOYOTA CAMRY '10 (P), ALTEZZA AS200 '98 (S), ALTEZZA Gita AS300 '01 (S), ALTEZZA RS200 '98 (S), ALTEZZA Touring Car (S), ARISTO 3.0V '91 (S), ARISTO V300 '00 (S), ARISTO V300 Vertex Edition '00 (S), au CERUMO Supra (JGTC) '01 (S), bB 1.5Z X Version '00 (S), CALDINA GT-FOUR '02 (S), CARINA ED 2.0 X 4WS '89 (S), Castrol TOM'S SUPRA (JGTC) '97 (P), Castrol TOM'S SUPRA (JGTC) '00 (S), Castrol TOM'S SUPRA (JGTC) '01 (S), CELICA 1600GT (TA22) '70 (S), CELICA 2000GT-FOUR (ST165) '86 (S), CELICA 2000GT-R (ST162) '86 (S), CELICA GT-FOUR (ST205) '98 (S), CELICA GT-FOUR Rally Car (ST185) '95 (S), CELICA GT-FOUR Rally Car (ST205) '95 (P/S), CELICA GT-FOUR RC (ST185) '91 (S), CELICA GT-R (ST183, 4WS) '91 (S), CELICA SS-II (ST202) '97 (S), CELICA SS-II (ZZT231) '99 (S), CELICA XX 2800GT '81 (S), COROLLA LEVIN BZ-R '98 (S), COROLLA LEVIN GT-APEX (AE86) '83 (S), COROLLA Rally Car '98 (S), COROLLA RUNX Z AEROTOURER '02 (S), DENSO SARD SUPRA GT (JGTC) '00 (S), FT-86 Concept '09 (P), FT-86 G SPORTS Concept '10 (P), GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99 (S), ist 1.5S '02 (S),
MINOLTA Toyota 88C-V Race Car '89 (S), MR2 1600 G '86 (S), MR2 1600 G-Limited Super Charger '86 (S), MR2 G-Limited '97 (S), MR2 GT-S '97 (S), MR2 Spyder '99 (S), MR2 Spyder (6MT) '02 (S), MR-S S Edition '99 (S), MR-S V Edition (6MT) '02 (S), PRIUS G '09 (P), PRIUS G (J) '02 (S), PRIUS G Touring Selection (J) '03 (S), RSC '01 (S), RSC Rally Raid Car (S), SERA '92 (S), SOARER 2.5GT-T '97 (S), SOARER 430SCV '01 (S), SPORTS 800 '65 (S), SPRINTER TRUENO BZ-R '98 (S), SPRINTER TRUENO GT-APEX (AE86 Shuichi Shigeno Version) '00 (S), SPRINTER TRUENO GT-APEX (AE86) '83
(S), STARLET Glanza V '97 (S), SUPERAUTOBACS APEX MR-S (JGTC) '00 (S), SUPRA 2.5GT Twin Turbo R '90 (P/S), SUPRA 3.0GT Turbo A '88 (S), SUPRA RZ '97 (S), SUPRA SZ-R '97 (S), Tacoma X-Runner '04 (S), Toyota 7 Race Car '70 (S), VITZ F '99 (S), VITZ RS 1.5 '00 (P), VITZ RS 1.5 '07 (S), VITZ RS Turbo '02 (S), VITZ U Euro Sport Edition '00 (S), VOLTZ S '02 (S), WEDSSPORT CELICA (JGTC) '03 (S), WiLL VS '01 (S), WOODONE TOM'S SUPRA (JGTC) '03
(S), Yaris F (J) '99 (S), Yaris RS 1.5 (J) '00 (S), Yaris RS Turbo (J) '02 (S), Yaris U Euro Sport Edition (J) '00 (S), YellowHat YMS Supra (SUPER GT) '05 (P)

TRD
CELICA TRD Sports M (ZZT231) '00 (S)

TRIAL
TRIAL CELICA SS-II (ZZT231) '03 (S)

Triumph
Spitfire 1500 '74 (S)

TVR
Cerbera Speed 6 '97 (S), Cerbera Speed 12 '00 (S), Griffith 500 '94 (S), T350C '03 (S), Tamora '02 (P/S), Tuscan Speed 6 '00 (P/S), Tuscan Speed 6 RM '00 (P), V8S '91 (S)

Vauxhall
Astra Super Touring Car '00 (S), Calibra Super Touring Car '94 (S), Corsa Comfort 1.4 '01 (S), Tigra 1.6i '99 (S), Vectra 3.2 V6 '03 (S), VX220 '00 (S), VX220 Turbo '00 (S)

Volkswagen
Beetle 1100 Standard (Type-11) '49 (S), Bora V6 4MOTION '01 (S), Golf I GTI '76 (S), Golf IV GTI '01 (P/S), Golf IV GTI RM '01 (P), Golf IV R32 '03 (S), Golf V GTI '05 (P/S), Karmann Ghia Coupe (Type-1) '68 (S), Kubelwagen typ82 '44 (P), Lupo1.4 '02 (S), Lupo Cup Car '00 (S), Lupo GTI '01 (S), Lupo GTI Cup Car (J) '03 (S), New Beetle 2.0 '00 (S), New Beetle Cup Car '00 (S), New Beetle RSi '00 (S), Polo GTI '01 (S), Schwimmwagen typ166 '42 (P), typ2(T1) SambaBus '62 (P), W12 Nardo Concept '01 (S)

Volvo
240 GLT Estate '88 (S), C30 R-Design '09 (P), S60 T-5 Sport '03 (S)

Key:

S: Standard Car
P: Premium Car

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SingStar Dance, Crescent Pale Mist and Invizimals: Shadow Zone hit PlayStation this weekend. Read on to find out what all the hype is about.

War machines

One of the most eagerly anticipated games of 2010 has finally arrived on PlayStation 3. It's time to go behind enemy lines as a member of an elite special forces team in Call of Duty: Black Ops, the newest instalment in the blockbuster series and follow up to 2009's smash-hit, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Lock 'n' load and pick up Call of Duty: Black Ops from your nearest store this weekend.

Dance, dance, dance

Packed with groovy floor fillers, SingStar Dance on PlayStation 3 is the ultimate party game for you and up to three of your friends to sing and dance to. Featuring competitive games modes with PlayStation Move support, it's time to bust a move on the dance floor this weekend with SingStar Dance.

Take a trip to Leaf Valley

Grab your PSP this weekend and save Leaf Valley from the evil Funland Corporation in Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley. You'll have to grow crops, raise animals and mine gems to help save the Valley from being turned into an amusement park.

Become a hero this weekend on PSP and pick up Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley.

Join the hunt this weekend

Use your PSP in ways you've never thought possible in the secret world of Invizimals: Shadow Zone - it's bustling with hidden creatures that only your PSP can see. Use your PSP camera to hunt for over 100 new Invizimals - they're hiding in the real world around you - then capture them, customise them, battle with them and trade them with friends.

Stop the mist...

Take on the role of Yunou in the utterly insane Crescent Pale Mist, a hardcore action-platformer with a retina-withering retro look. Tense exploration and frantic combat are on the menu as you try to stop Toxic Pale Mist leaking into the real world.

Get stuck into Crescent Pale Mist at PlayStation Store now.

Wrestle maniacs

Define your own experience in WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2011. The latest in the wrestling series features the most dynamic play yet, as the Road To WrestleMania story mode evolves according to the decisions you make in and out of the ring.

Start down the Road To WrestleMania in WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW 2011, available to download from PlayStation Store now for PSP.

Fighting your corner

Getting beaten up a little too often in The Fight? Then check out eight new expansion packs at PlayStation Store to help you overcome the odds. Whether you need help staying on your feet, boosting your stamina, increasing your confidence, tipping bets in your favour or more, these packs will help you go the distance.

Enjoy a film festival in your living room

Fancy a different kind of entertainment this weekend? MUBI, the new streaming film service on PlayStation 3, is packed with loads of international and independent films for you to discover. There are three titles that you can watch completely free to introduce you to this great new service, namely The Housemaid, Dry Summer and Alice in Wonderland.

Download MUBI now from PlayStation Store, then share your opinions with film fans on Facebook and recommend titles to your PlayStation Network friends.

Are you feeling lucky?

There's nothing like a bit of healthy competition, and we have a few running this weekend. You could get your hands on all sorts of great prizes. Check out the competitions page for more information.

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

Be sure to opt in to receive PlayStation emails when you sign up for a PlayStation Network account. If you already have an account, sign in to your PlayStation Network account settings at eu.playstation.com/registration or via the XMB™(XrossMediaBar) and opt in. That way, you can keep bang up to date and receive the latest PlayStation news direct to your inbox.

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Gran Turismo 5 - the tracks

Check out the track list for Gran Turismo 5.

Real Circuits

Fuji Speedway FFuji Speedway GTSuzuka CircuitSuzuka Circuit East CourseSuperspeedway - Daytona (Daytona International Speedway)Road Course - Daytona (Daytona International Speedway)Tsukuba CircuitCircuit de la Sarthe 2009Circuit de la Sarthe 2009 (No Chicane)Circuit de la Sarthe 2005Circuit de la Sarthe 2005 (No Chicane)Nrburgring NordschleifeNrburgring 24hNrburgring GP/FNrburgring GP/DNrburgring typeVSuperspeedway - Indy (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)Road Course - Indy (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)Autodromo Nazionale MonzaAutodromo Nazionale Monza (No Chicane)The Top Gear Test TrackLaguna Seca Raceway

Original Circuits

High Speed RingHigh Speed Ring / ReverseCape RingCape Ring InsideCape Ring PeripheryCape Ring NorthCape Ring SouthAutumn RingAutumn Ring / ReverseAutumn Ring MiniAutumn Ring Mini / ReverseDeep Forest RacewayDeep Forest Raceway / ReverseGrand Valley SpeedwayGrand Valley Speedway / ReverseGrand Valley East SectionGrand Valley East Section / ReverseTrial Mountain CircuitTrial Mountain Circuit / Reverse

City Circuits

LondonLondon / ReverseRomeRome / ReverseCircuito de MadridCircuito de Madrid / ReverseCircuito de Madrid MiniCircuito de Madrid Mini / ReverseTokyo R246Tokyo R246 / ReverseSpecial Stage Route 5 / NightSpecial Stage Route 5 / Reverse / NightClubman Stage Route 5 / NightClubman Stage Route 5 / Reverse / NightSpecial Stage Route 7 / NightCte d'Azur

Dirt / Snow Circuits

Eiger Nordwand Short TrackEiger Nordwand Short Track / ReverseEiger Nordwand K TrailEiger Nordwand K Trail / ReverseEiger Nordwand G TrailEiger Nordwand G Trail / ReverseEiger Nordwand W TrailEiger Nordwand W Trail / ReverseChamonix MainChamonix EastChamonix WestChamonix MiniToscanaToscana / Reverse

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PlayStation Network scheduled maintenance

PlayStation Network is offline for scheduled maintenance from 16:00 on Thursday 28 October 2010 until 00:30 on Friday 29 October 2010, BST.

During the maintenance, you will be unable to access the following services:

PlayStation Store on PS3, PSP and PC.PlayStation Network Account Management.PlayStation Network Account Registration.

During this maintenance, you can continue to collect in-game trophies and these will be updated on your profile once PlayStation Network is back up and running.

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PlayStation Network scheduled maintenance

PlayStation Network is offline for scheduled maintenance from 16:00 on Thursday 28 October 2010 until 00:30 on Friday 29 October 2010, BST.

During the maintenance, you will be unable to access the following services:

PlayStation Store on PS3, PSP and PC.PlayStation Network Account Management.PlayStation Network Account Registration.

During this maintenance, you can continue to collect in-game trophies and these will be updated on your profile once PlayStation Network is back up and running.

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Check out the great minis titles that released on PlayStation Store in October 2010.

Fun and snackable, minis have been gracing the screens of PlayStation 3 and PSP for over a year now. Read on to find out which ones hit the virtual shelves of PlayStation Store last month.

Get hooked

Put your fishing skills to the test in the new angling adventure, Flick Fishing. Cast your line in seven different locations and reel in loads of fish using a combination of different bait and techniques.

If you want to show off your fishing finesse, enter one of the 12 fishing tournaments and see if you can catch some exotic species - just make sure you don't lose your prize to a snapped line.

A walk on the wild side

Take on the role of a member of the Mafia in Crime Spree, the new action title from GameShastra.

Collect loads of cash as you drive through the city without getting busted by the cops. Try to collect all your loot within a time limit in Arcade Mode, or just grab as much as possible before the police catch up with you in Survival Mode.

Grab the cash for the notorious godfather and don't get caught.

Don't stop the music

Try your hand at keeping the beat in the musical Boom Beats. Tap the rhythm to a range of different tracks inspired by drum and bass, dub step and house music, all produced by a professional DJ. As you become a musical master, unlock more difficulty modes to put your tempo to the test.

Take down the Scumbags!

Fancy an old school sidescrolling shooter? We've got that covered too. Ace Armstrong vs. the Alien Scumbags is also available to download from PlayStation Store.

Play as space pilot Ace Armstrong and eliminate the relentless extraterrestrial menaces that lurk just about everywhere. Battle over a dozen flavours of Alien Scumbag and try to defeat five huge bosses to save the world.

A different kind of construction...

You'll have your work cut out for you in the latest minis title from Nordcurrent, Urbanix. Conquer three very different worlds and build on them whilst avoiding attacks from dangerous enemies.

Begin your adventure as a tiny tractor on Earth, before progressing to the North Pole and then the Moon where your mission becomes harder and your enemies more deadly. Delve into 150 levels of building mayhem.

All minis can be downloaded from PlayStation Store. Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting bite-sized titles coming your way soon.

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PlayStation Network scheduled maintenance

PlayStation Network is offline for scheduled maintenance from 16:00 on Thursday 28 October 2010 until 00:30 on Friday 29 October 2010, BST.

During the maintenance, you will be unable to access the following services:

PlayStation Store on PS3, PSP and PC.PlayStation Network Account Management.PlayStation Network Account Registration.

During this maintenance, you can continue to collect in-game trophies and these will be updated on your profile once PlayStation Network is back up and running.

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

PSP Pick Ups!

Visit PlayStation Store for all the latest PSP demos, great value games, comics and minis!

Can't decide what to play? Looking for some great value games at really low prices? Or just loads of free stuff? Then make a trip to PlayStation Store and check out PSP Pick Ups!, the new category that features a fantastic line-up of great value games, free demos, Digital Comics and PS one Classics.

You don't have to spend a lot to get your hands on games and entertainment from PlayStation Store. Featuring a regularly updated selection of downloads, you'll be able to pick up smash hits ModNation Racers, fun LittleBigPlanet costumes and level kits, the amazing Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite and the hilarious minis title Fly Fu!

There are also free comics, cool PS one games like Metal Gear Solid, Tekken 2 and the fast and furious futuristic racing game, WipEout. And don't forget the whole world of minis at your fingertips; they're bite-sized games at great prices that are perfect for gaming on the go!

To get your hands on all of this amazing content visit PlayStation Store, sign into your PlayStation Network account and start shopping. Alternatively, you can access PlayStation Store using Media Go. Don't have a PlayStation Network account? They're free, so sign up today for one.

Get yourself to PlayStation Store today to check out all the latest games, demos, comics and minis. You'll find PSP Pick Ups! conveniently located in the We Recommend section of PlayStation Store.

Check out our full list of recommendations below:

PS one Classics:
Crash Bandicoot
Final Fantasy XI

Demos:
Patapon 3
ModNation Racers

Game Add-Ons:
LittleBigPlanet costume and level kits

minis:
Fly Fu
Tetraminos
Hive Sweeper

Essentials:
Buzz! Quiz World
Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite

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LOVEFiLM is now available on PlayStation® 3!

Great News for Film and TVFans!

From today LOVEFiLM is available on the XMB (Xross Media Bar) on all UK internet-connected PS3s*.
This means that you can stream thousands of popular film and TVtitles straight to your TV via your PS3!

Not a member of LOVEFiLM yet? Simply sign up through the LOVEFiLM icon on the XMB and you can be watching a film on your PS3 in 5 minutes. You can also enjoy a 30 day Free Trial.

Already a member? Connecting is easy! Just click on the LOVEFiLM icon on the XMB and sign in using your existing LOVEFiLM username and password (streaming movies is FREE with monthly subscription of 5.99** or 9.99 and above).

For More Information visit LOVEFiLM. And for FAQ's click here.

Happy instant Viewing!

* PlayStation Network account required
** Excludes 5.99 with games

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PlayStation Network scheduled maintenance

PlayStation Network is offline for scheduled maintenance from 16:00 on Thursday 28 October 2010 until 00:30 on Friday 29 October 2010, BST.

During the maintenance, you will be unable to access the following services:

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During this maintenance, you can continue to collect in-game trophies and these will be updated on your profile once PlayStation Network is back up and running.

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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Obsession Confessions: Fright Night

Find out which games have had the official PlayStation community quaking in their boots.

We asked the members of the official PlayStation Forums at community.eu.playstation.com to tell us their favourite spine-tingling game on PlayStation. Check out the ghoulish top ten below.

1. Silent Hill (PS one)
“Hearing the static of the radio that tells you that there are hostile beings nearby that you can't see but feel is priceless.” (blucerkiato, Italy)
“I'd hear that radio everywhere for weeks after playing – a top class game!” (T-e-X, United Kingdom)

2. Dead Space (PlayStation 3)
“The surroundings, the sound, each step I take in this game makes me fear what’s around the next corner.” (davidsantos, Portugal)
“What an adrenaline shot! That spaceship, alone in the dark and so many frights coming from those aliens! There were some moments when you could take my sofa away and I’d have remained in the same position.” (kragny, Spain)
“Dead Space was pretty jumpy in parts and I always felt pretty tense about what was going to come around the next corner. Standing in the lifts always gave me the jitters as well.” (Rooney53, United Kingdom)

3. Project Zero (PlayStation 2)
“If a haunted house is scary, imagine being able to see dead people through a camera... that is even worse.” (Panquecas, Portugal)
“You cannot hide from your enemies since they are ghosts who can go through walls. The only way to defend yourself is using your picture camera, changing to first person mode and not being able to see who is coming from behind.” (Vis_T, Spain)
“I remember all these ghosts that suddenly appear out of the blue and you have to try to capture them with the camera.” (Jackfriz, Italy)

4. Resident Evil 2 (PS one)
“One of the worst experiences with survival horror videogames, not just because I was really young but for the way that one moment things are calm and quiet and then suddenly change for the worse.” (OuterHeaven__, Spain)
“I remember that playing this game, the biggest fright was when the zombie's hands reached through the window in the police station and grabbed me.” (Rympal, Poland)
“For me it is without a doubt the moment when Leon stops in front of a pool of blood, examines it and then raises his head before you see a Licker. I remember quickly putting the disc away in its box.” (Mauno, France

5. Clock Tower 3 (PS2)
“The idea of being an innocent little girl chased by evil murderers without the chance to escape grabbed my attention.” (Lost_rider, Italy)
“That doll still gives me the heebie-jeebies to this day.” (penguin_on_speed, United Kingdom)

6. Silent Hill 3 (PS2)
“Definitely the scariest game I’ve ever played mostly because of the oppressive atmosphere of the whole game.” (Remy2405, Germany)
“Silent Hill 3 scared the living hell out of me... that bit with the bleeding mirror... not nice at all at three o’clock in the morning in darkness with loud headphones on!” (FatBoyJack, United Kingdom)

7. Resident Evil (PS one)
“When everything was quiet, the dog zombies would smash throug the windows from outside and jump at you in the corridor of the mansion when you were least expecting it.” (rialivo, Italy)
“The original Resident Evil for the fact I nearly got the fright of my life the first time the monster came smashing through the window at the start of the game.” (McNeilio, United Kingdom)
“Like many, I jumped when the dogs shattered the windows of the corridor. I dreaded opening a door and falling on two or three hungry zombies while my charger was almost empty.” (bobby526, France)

8. Siren Blood Curse (PS3)
“Claustrophobic locations, killer nurses, mad doctors and the decline of a broken family...” (TheQueenC, Italy)
“Typical Japanese horror stories with graphics done so well that make you feel like you’re really there...” (Sand_Snake, France)

9. Fallout 3 (PS3)
“Fallout 3 was pretty scary because you didn't expect to be scared by it. You could just be walking around the wasteland, and then you’d notice a deathclaw in the distance. You know it’s going to try to attack you, so you have to quickly think about what you’re going to do before it kills you. That’s the kind of horror that I see a lot in the game: you’re presented with a sudden task and you need to resolve it quickly, and it makes you panic – lovely!” (Mattiebo123, United Kingdom)

10 BioShock (PS3)
“There are scenes in this game when you really want to hide underneath your bed.” (kokinhas4, Portugal)

Thanks to all those who got involved and contributed via the official PlayStation Forums. Head over to community.eu.playstation.com and keep the conversation flowing about your most chilling game experiences and all things PlayStation.

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PlayStation Network scheduled maintenance

PlayStation Network is offline for scheduled maintenance from 16:00 on Thursday 28 October 2010 until 00:30 on Friday 29 October 2010, BST.

During the maintenance, you will be unable to access the following services:

PlayStation Store on PS3, PSP and PC.PlayStation Network Account Management.PlayStation Network Account Registration.

During this maintenance, you can continue to collect in-game trophies and these will be updated on your profile once PlayStation Network is back up and running.

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FirstPlay: See the future of PS3. First. Episode 32

Premier Manager, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Dead Nation, Costume Quest, Castlevania: Lords of the Shadow, Eat Them!

This week - along with episode 32 of FirstPlay, which hits the Store this Wednesday, we've got an exclusive demo of highly addictive boot-room simulator Premier Manager!

And that's just the start, next we have a big preview of US-set occupation shooter Homefront, we're also going hands on with the online multiplayer of Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, rounding up a stack of recent releases, and taking a look at the lean, mean Predators on Blu-ray.

And that's not all. In Network Highlights this week we preview another beautiful apocalypse in upcoming PSN shooter Dead Nation, chat to Tim Schafer about the making of Costume Quest, interview Deus Ex: Human Revolution art director Jean Jacques-Belletete and present our utterly spoilerific guide to beating the toughest bosses in Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow.

Rounding things off we have our screenshot galleries, which this week include the latest prettiness from the aforementioned Deus Ex, Splatterhouse, Hunted: The Demon's Forge and new PSN monster 'em up, Eat Them!

As always this comes for just 99p, or even less if you buy a 12 week subscription for 8.99.

We’d also like to remind you that you can stay in touch with all things FirstPlay by following us on Twitter at @firstplay_uk and on our Facebook page: FirstPlay (official). We also have a YouTube channel up and running.And don’t forget you can sign up for the FirstPlay newsletterhere to have regular news and content updates delivered directly to your inbox.

The FirstPlay team would love to hear from the PS3 community so if you’ve got anything to share, from videos and grabs to suggestions for content feel free to get in touch.

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