New Bloodborne video shows Darkbeast boss fight

Hello, PlayStation Blog readers. This is Kitao, PR Manager for Bloodborne in Japan. Today I would like to introduce a brand new boss enemy from the game.Just like in Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne will feature many boss enemies of all shapes and sizes, and there will be a variety of ways to defeat them. So I think you will find that the gameplay in Bloodborne is rich and diverse.I am happy to introduce a new boss character called “Darkbeast.” This electric...

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Ruthless platformer La-Mulana EX lands on PS Vita next week

Hello, fellow explorers! It’s been a while but, finally, I’m happy to say that thanks to our friends at Rising Star Games, the western release of La-Mulana EX on PlayStation Vita is set for 4th March! The game is already out in Japan and the response from Japanese fans has been overwhelming, so I hope you’re all looking forward to playing it soon too.If you’ve played it before, the idea of diving into La-Mulana once again will be very exciting, especially...

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Final Fantasy XIV racks up 4 million users, celebrates with free log-in week

18 years ago, Final Fantasy VII was released on the PlayStation. I have played more of that game than I cared to admit to my parents back in the day. “Just let me find the next save point!” was a constant source of family joy in the eternal fight over the television (yes, we really only had one telly!)Now an ingenious visionary in Eorzea was inspired enough to find a nice, quiet spot in a patch of cosy desert (sound familiar?) and build his own version...

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s Havoc DLC out now on PS4, PS3

Greetings, PlayStation nation! I am beyond excited to announce that Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s Havoc DLC has arrived on PS4 and PS3, heralding the arrival of Exo Zombies, four new multiplayer maps, and the AE4 directed energy assault rifle.Let’s kick things off with Exo Zombies. With a celebrity cast including John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire, RED, Burn After Reading), Bill Paxton (Aliens, Titanic, Edge of Tomorrow), Rose McGowan (Planet...

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Far Cry 4′s Valley of the Yetis DLC launches 11th March

Get ready. If you think you’ve explored every hidden corner of Kyrat’s massive open world, the latest Far Cry 4 DLC is about to prove you wrong as you uncover Valley of the Yetis. Set in the aftermath of a helicopter crash, players are once more cast as Ajay Ghale, but this time he’s up against an otherworldly foe. Check out the trailer above.Beyond the supernatural twist and beasts, Ajay will have to contend with a group of violent cultists, whose...

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5 tips for the perfect speed run in PS4 platformer Chariot

Hello everyone! I’m Laurent Mercure, community manager at Frima. Last autumn, we launched our latest game, Chariot, on PS4, and we were thrilled to have the PlayStation community embrace it!With Chariot, we wanted to make a game that was accessible and that players of different skill levels could play together and have a good time. My colleague Phil explained his vision in his last post, titled Chariot, Bringing Gamers Together.However, being seasoned gamers ourselves, we always envisioned a more hardcore side for Chariot as well. We wanted to...

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PS4 platformer Shiftlings launches next month

Hey everyone! We’re only a couple of weeks away from the arrival of Shiftlings on PS4 on 11th March, and to celebrate, we thought we’d share with you a few of the devious inspirations behind the creation of some of the game’s various worlds and bonus levels!First off, we designed 50 levels spread over five unique worlds. What you don’t know is there are also five additional, unlockable levels for you to conquer. These bonus levels are a completely...

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Destiny of Spirits celebrates 1,000,000 downloads with free DLC

We’ve made it! Unlike all New Year’s resolutions made since the dawn of mankind, we have actually reached the goal we set ourselves, and hit 1,000,000 downloads! High five everybody (*＾▽＾)／＼(＾▽＾*)From Thursday 26th February until Wednesday 11th March, we’re just going to give you free stuff to help with spirit summoning, growth and rental and all the hard work you’re putting in:Joker of Light (For merging) [SR] (on Feb 26th)10,000 Summoning Stones...

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New cars and features available in today’s Gran Turismo 6 update

Hi everyone, today see’s the launch of another great update for Gran Turismo 6 with new cars, features and more being rolled out.Read on for more details on what you can expect to see when you boot up GT6 today…Vision Gran Turismo – MINIThe collection of Vision Gran Turismo cars continues to grow with the release of the brand new “MINI Clubman Vision Gran Turismo”. Once the update has completed installation you can purchase the car from the [Vision...

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The Evil Within’s first DLC expansion detailed in new trailer

For many that have completed The Evil Within , the mysteries surrounding Sebastian’s partner, Juli Kidman, are among the most discussed plotlines in the game. These questions (and new questions… hehe) will arise in Part 1 of Kidman’s DLC adventure, The Assignment.Taking the role of Kidman, The Assignment features an increased focus on stealth gameplay mechanics as you untangle the secrets of what happened to her and untangle the truth behind her...

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New on PlayStation Store: Resident Evil Revelations 2, Dragon Ball: Xenoverse, more

Claire Redfield returns this week in Resident Evil Revelations 2. Kidnapped, only to come to the realisation she is stuck on an island surrounded by horrifying creatures, the time is now to do what she does best and escape the horror. Grab the first episode today.Elsewhere this week, mingle with the Dragon Ball crowd in Dragon Ball Xenoverse. Create your very own warrior, customising his or her race, abilities and importantly, the hair! After much...

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