Killzone 2 Double Points Weekend

This weekend from Friday at 17:30 GMT till Monday morning at 09:00, any games created will give extra XP points to let you guys rank up quicker and unlock those Badges and climb up the Leaderboard.

A Win will earn you a 2.5 multiplier and a Loss will still grant you the normal multiplier for a Win: 1.5. This applies only to individual points, not Clan Valor and will be available in all regions during this time.

Seem's like a good idea to me, this will help all those people looking to get the top 1% trophy. Double points is always very popular on the Call Of Duty games which draws more people online then any other time, hopefully the same will happen for Killzone 2. And don't forget the latest map pack (Napalm & Cordite) and bundle (all three map packs) are now available from the PlayStation Store.

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Yakuza 4 Already On The Way

Yakuza 3 released in February 26, 2009 and already Sega are talking about a sequel(Yakuza 4:Heir to the Legend). As for the rest of the gaming world we have yet to see Yakuza 3 release so it looks as though Yakuza 4 will only be available in Japan so you may have to import if you want either of the games. No release date is availble at this time (2010?).

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Borderlands Teaser Trailer

New video teaser trailer for Borderlands from Comic-Con 2009.Borderlands will include 4 player co-op and is described as a role playing shooter. The cell shaded art design change seems to have worked out really well which helps make Borderlands stand out from the crowd.

And don't forget your be able to get your hands on Borderlands this October.Anyone else looking forward to playing this game? i know i am.

Uncharted 2 dated for Europe

Naughty Dog co-president Christophe Balestra has confirmed via Twitter that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will be out in UK on October 23.

That's 10 days after the US release, which was confirmed for October 13, along with a bunch of pre-order deals that snag eager beavers codes to download gold guns in the game.

On a side note, Naughty Dog's Jennifer Clark has also today revealed that the firm has struck a deal with ESC-Toys to put out a line of Nathan Drake vinyl toys. More about that on the US PS Blog.

White Knight Chronicles Update

Over at IGN they have some new details on how you will be kicking ass in combat on White Knight Chronicles which is still a way off from release (early 2010) in both North America and Europe.

PSN Scheduled Maintenance

FurySevenSix, Community Team Leader over at the official EU PlayStation Forums, has let us know that the PSN will be offline for “scheduled maintenance” next week. Specifically, on Tuesday 28th from 2pm to 5:30pm and on Wednesday 29th from 2pm to 6pm. During this time some of you might be unable to sign-in. If you are already signed in during the maintenance, some users might be signed out automatically. Any user who is signed out or unable to sign-in should be able to sign back in after approximately one minute.

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Hustle Kings Info

Description

Rack 'em up and hustle your way to the top of the leaderboards with Hustle Kings™, the newest and first-ever billiards simulator made exclusively for the PLAYSTATION®3. Set in contemporary and stylish pool bars, Hustle Kings™ allows players of every skill level to immerse themselves in one of the most realistic billiards experiences ever realized through true to life physics and stunning, photo-realistic lighting and graphics.

Release Date: Winter 2009
Players: 1-16
Max. players online: 2-256

Key Features

• Stunning HD Graphics - Photo-realistic, 3D graphics with real physical properties gives players the actual feeling of being in stylish and modern pool bar settings without leaving the comfort of their own home.
• Accessible Controls - Using the DualShock3 controller, Hustle Kings™ pick-up-and-play controls allow for immediate fun for both casual and hard-core gamers.
• Hustle Mode - Using their Hustle Kings Credits earned while playing in the various game modes, players can hustle others for their credit to spend in the Hustle Kings Shop.
• Video Chat - Using your friend list, have fun playing against friends online while chatting with them in-game via video chat.
• Play Your Favorite Variation of Pool - Supports US 8-Ball, UK 8-Ball (Black-Ball), 9-Ball, Killer, Cut-Throat, 3-Ball, Time Trial, 14.1 Continuous, Trick-Shots, and more.
• Local Versus Modes - Supports up to 16 players locally . Players can either battle against the computer or test their skills against a friend.
• On-line Versus Modes - On-line Hustle Mode supports rooms of up to 16 players and Online Standard Pool Mode supports lobbies of up to 256 players for all games modes (except when playing "Killer Pool" which is limited to 8 player rooms).
• Personalized Experience with Your Music - Players can access the XMB during gameplay to customize the background music played during games. YouTube Uploading - Record your game, share your strategy, or just show off your best shots with the rest of the world using Hustle Kings™ YouTube upload functionality.
• Interact With Your Friends - Support for in-game text, voice and video chat, cross-game invites, and game launching in PlayStation Home!
• Online Rankings and Trophy Support - Leaderboards, Stats, and Trophies will motivate players to aspire to both single player and multiplayer high scores!

Hustle Kings' control scheme is simple and effective, with the left stick aiming the shot, the right stick dictating where on the cue ball you want to strike and the L2 and R2 buttons controlling power. To take the shot, you have to stop a moving meter - much like the ones found in many golf games - at the right moment. The more difficult the shot and the more spin and power you're playing with, the more difficult the meter is to stop.

This will help promote fast, exciting multiplayer, which, Gaskell explains, will be comprehensively supported when the game hits PlayStation Store later in 2009. "You'll be able to play offline singles matches and we're including Killer, which is an eight-player round-robin game that I play all the time with my friends in real life. Online, we're including Hustle Rooms for up to 64 players to compete one-on-one and try and hustle each other out of their hard earned credits.

"There are lots of items for players to win and buy with their Hustle King credits, such as Golden cues and diamond encrusted chalk holders. We're talking to the PlayStation Community Team about how we can create a custom version of the game they can use to host special tournaments, and give away real-world prizes. We also have big plans for PlayStation Home."

Even at this relatively early stage in its development, Hustle Kings looks beautiful and plays intuitively. Anyone who knows how to play pool will be able to pick it up and pot balls with ease, thanks to the aiming guides that tell you which direction the cue ball and object ball will travel in, although taking on a computer-controlled opponent on insane difficulty or ruling the online leaderboards will be a stern test for anyone.

It's shaping up to be the king of pool games.

More Info

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/06/25/the-king-of-pool-games-at-e3/

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/06/25/introducing-hustle-kings-for-psn/

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/07/23/hustle-kings-the-king-of-pool-games/

http://uk.playstation.com/games-media/news/articles/detail/item156296/Hustle-Kings-first-impressions/