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This week on the PlayStation Store there’s a hotly anticipated demo, can’t miss bundles and more.

Now available to demo for the PlayStation 3 is the new four-player cooperative action video game Fuse. Set in the near future, the game follows a team of four misfit agents collectively known as Overstrike 9. The teams mission: stop the evil Raven Corporation from gaining an alien substance called Fuse. You definitely don’t want to miss giving this title a test run.

Fuse for PS3

Also new this week are a few pretty sweet bundles.

The Papo & Yo Bundle includes both the hit game for PS3 and the games soundtrack. Players will take on the role of Quico and build their friendship with Monster by solving puzzles together and adventuring through a magical, surrealist world. You must learn to use Monster’s emotions, both good and bad, to your advantage if you want to complete your search for a cure and save your pal.

Papo & Yo

Check out the Karateka Bundle that also includes the game for PS3 and accompanying soundtrack. In this original side-scrolling karate classic, fight to save the beautiful Mariko from the evil warlord Akuma and reunite her with her True Love.

Check out the full list of games and deals in this week’s update here.

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New to the PlayStation Store this week are some great tactical shooters, a few hardcore fighting luchadors and more.

Guacamelee! is now available for Cross-Buy on the PlayStation Network and PlayStation Vita. The PlayStation.Blog sums it up best:

Guacamelee! is an action platformer where YOU take the role of a luchador to combat the evil Carlos Calaca and his hordes of undead minions to rescue the kidnapped El Presidente’s Daughter (the most beautiful girl in the entire world). Also includes chickens.”

Guacamelee for PS3 and PS Vita

Also new to PSN this week for PS3 is the critically acclaimed turn-based tactical role-playing strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Control an elite multinational paramilitary organization called XCOM, tasked with defending the Earth during an alien invasion. Command troops in the field during a series of tactical missions, direct the R&D of new tech from recovered alien technology, capture prisoners, manage the XCOM base of operations, and more.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown on PS3

Also new this week for PS3: Anarchy Reigns, John Daly’s ProStroke Golf and Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X.

PlayStation is washing away the winter blues with the Spring Fever Sale (US Only) going on now. Pick up some great indies and franchise titles all month for a discounted price.

This week you can pick up Guacamelee! and save up to 50% (65% for PS Plus members) on a handful of Borderlands games and add-ons!

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The PlayStation Store is jam-packed with new releases, some classic titles and some pretty great sales.

Defiance is finally here for PlayStation 3! This massive multiplayer online shooter is a prequel to the Syfy series of the same name that debuts April 15. Play as an Ark Hunter and journey across the San Francisco Bay Area as you search for and help survivors and attempt to find your leader Von Bach, after your Stratocarrier is mysteriously shot down.

Defiance on PS3

For you fans of the good ole’ Grand Theft Auto series some classics hit PSN this week. These original PlayStation 2 titles are now available for your enjoyment: GTA: Liberty City Stories and GTA: Vice City Stories.

If you’re in the mood for some adventuring or perhaps just want to shoot a few zombies, then these sales should be right up your alley.

Tomb Raider Sale

The Walking Dead

  • Episode 1: A New Day – PS3 Game (Free for 2 weeks, original price: $4.99)
  • Episode 2: Starved For Help – PS3 Game (now: $3.99 original price: $4.99)
  • Episode 3: Long Road Ahead – PS3 Game (now: $3.99 original price: $$4.99)
  • Episode 4: Around Every Corner – PS3 Game (now: $3.99 original price: $4.99)
  • Episode 5: No Time Left – PS3 Game (now: $3.99 original price: $4.99)

Check out the complete list of this week’s updates and ongoing sales on the PlayStation Store here.

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It’s a big week of new releases on the PlayStation Store, including a pair of highly anticipated shoot ‘em up titles and other games guaranteed to keep you occupied from sunup to sundown.

For all you BioShock fans out there it’s a day long awaited. BioShock Infinite is now available on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3! In this third installment of the popular series, play as disgraced former agent Booker DeWitt, who is hired by mysterious individuals and tasked to infiltrate the air-city of Columbia and rescue a young woman.

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Another anticipated title hitting PS3 this week is the third-person shooter Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel. This latest title in the popular Army of Two series takes place in Mexico and pits T.W.O. against a ruthless drug cartel known as La Guadaña (Spanish for “the Scythe”).

Other new additions to the PS3: Tales of Graces f, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 and PlayStation Move Fitness.

Tales of Graces f

There are also a few great sales going on right now for some of the hottest franchises including Patapon, Sleeping Dogs, Deus Ex, Just Cause, PixelJunk and more!

Check out the complete list of this week’s updates and ongoing sales on the PlayStation Store here.

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Presidents, Vice Presidents and Doctors steal the stage in our weekly recap of new releases on the Video Unlimited service.

Lincoln, the critical-darling from director Steven Spielberg, stars Daniel Day-Lewis in his Oscar winning performance as President Abraham Lincoln. This inspiring and revealing drama focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final four months in office as this visionary leader pursues a course of action to end the Civil War, unite the country and abolish slavery. A must-see for all audiences, it’s now available in stunning HD and to rent on the Video Unlimited service.

Graphic and gritty describes the horror indie The Collection. Elena believes she is the only survivor of a grisly massacre by a masked psychopath. But before she can escape she’s transported to an unknown location and trapped in the killer’s lair. Lock your doors and douse the lights to view this scary flick, now available to rent and to own on your favorite Sony devices.


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The big-screen adaptation of the stage musical Les Misérables is a hit with both audiences and critics, winning big at the Academy Awards and making moviegoers cry along with the spectacle on display. Now Sony Entertainment Network is bringing it all to you.

Watch Les Misérables on the Video Unlimited service and see what everyone is talking about. With an Oscar-winning appearance from Anne Hathaway as well as strong performances from Hugh Jackman and the rest of the ensemble cast you don’t want to miss the French Revolution as told through the lens of these very personal and intimate stories.

You’ll also find the movie’s soundtrack, featuring vocal performances from Hathaway, Jackman, Sacha Baron Cohen and the rest of the cast, on the Music Unlimited service. It’s the perfect way to revisit the music that stirred the emotions of audiences worldwide.

Whether you need something to listen to around the house or watch while you’re out with your favorite Sony mobile device, Sony Entertainment Network always brings you the best of the entertainment world. Enjoy!

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There’s a new spread of options available this week on the PlayStation Store including some sweet bundles.

Now available for pre-order on the PlayStation 3 is the anticipated title Defiance. This massive multiplayer online shooter is a prequel to the Syfy series of the same name. Play as an Ark Hunter and journey across the San Francisco Bay Area as you search for and help survivors and attempt to find your leader Von Bach, after your Stratocarrier is mysteriously shot down.

defiance lead

Also available this week for PS3 is The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct. This first-person shooter is a prequel to the phenomenal TV series and focuses on fan favorite brothers Daryl and Merle Dixon as they make their way to Atlanta during the early days of the zombie apocalypse.

The Walking Dead: Survival Instincts for PS3

New to PS Vita this week is the epic tactical action game Nun Attack. Help the nuns by joining in the battle between light and dark and leading your squad to defeat the Fallen Nun and restore balance to the world.

Nun Attack on PS Vita

There’s also a plethora of new bundles now available including: Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland, Darksiders I & II Bundle, Dead or Alive 5 PS3 & PS Vita Bundle, Dead or Alive 5 Plus & Dead or Alive Paradise, MX vs. ATV Ultimate Bundle, and more.

Check out the complete list of this week’s updates and ongoing sales on the PlayStation Store here.

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This week, Sony Entertainment Network will be travelling to Austin, TX for the music portion of SXSW 2013, a multi-day and multi-venue festival that takes over Downtown Austin with thousands of bands around every corner. We will be part of Sony City, located in the Six Lounge & Hangar Lounge at 4th St. and Colorado. Check out what’s going on the entire week here.

Tonight, we are hosting a Music Unlimited Presents night, featuring some of the hottest up-and-coming Hip-hop acts at the festival. Each day leading up to the show we’ve gotten to know those artists, and today we feature Joey Bada$$.

Joey Bada$$ is a member of the hip-hop collective Pro Era, an increasingly popular method for up-and-coming artists to band together with like-minded musicians. Thanks to the support of his collective, Joey Bada$$ is set to break out with his debut studio album sometime this year. At just 18, he’s been writing since the age of 11, releasing mixtapes in 2012 and appearing as a guest on songs from Mac Miller, A$AP Rocky and more.

Check out “Waves” and “Enter the Void (ft. Ab-Soul)” on the Music Unlimited service. If you’re in Austin, don’t miss his set tonight at 8:30 PM PT at Hangar Lounge!

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New this week: Army of Two: Devil’s Cartel demo, a Ubisoft Sale and more.

Now available on the PlayStation Network is Darkstalkers Resurrections. The game is a compilation of the fighting games Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge and Darkstalkers 3. The new title features classic gameplay and unique characters, as well as a host of new features, including a variety of HD visual modes, online play with 8-player lobbies, YouTube replay sharing, improved challenge modes, dynamic awards, and unlock-able extras. So for you fans of the original titles, or fans of fighting games in general, this is definitely one title to add to your collection.

Also, new this week on PSN and PS3: Quantum Theory, Psych Yourself, and Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear.

Check out some of the new Free PS3 demos that also hit the PS Store this week including Army of Two: Devil’s Cartel, Fuel Overdose and Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor’s Edge.

PS Vita: Ninja Gaiden 3 - Combat

Lastly, there’s a Ubisoft Sale going on right now on PSN and it’s got some of Ubisoft’s most beloved titles. Here’s just a snapshot:

Check out the complete list of this week’s updates and ongoing sales on the PlayStation Store here.

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Got one of the hot new Sony devices announced at CES or Mobile World Congress? Now you can use Media Go to manage it! This week, Media Go launched its latest release to support these devices:

  • Xperia E, Xperia E dual, Xperia VC, Xperia Z, and Xperia ZL
  • Sony Xperia Tablet Z
  • Walkman W270 series

Download the newest release here.

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