Toki Tori for PSN is Based on the critically acclaimed Game Boy Color game, this update improves the original on every front. Sporting a new look, updated content and a completely overhauled control scheme, the game offers players of all ages a classic gaming experience while making the most out of the Wii console. The gameplay in Toki Tori is a blend of two genres. While it looks like a platform game, it’s a puzzle game by heart. Players will have to look and plan ahead carefully while using a variety of items, such as the Telewarp, Freeze-o-Matic and InstantRock™ to name but a few. Toki Tori has been improved over the other available versions (Wii and Steam, to name a few), and some wrinkles have been ironed for it’s HD showcase. The game is now fully playable with the PS Move controller (pointer controls really help since you just point at the exact spot were you want to move, and click. Same goes for selecting tools and using them in the level), and full 3D display support is available, making this a very surreal experience. You will easily find the solution for the first set of levels, since they allow you to get used to the controls and mechanics for the game… but once you start to play in the later levels you’ll soon realize you’re not as smart as you think you are. I recommend that you start playing the game on Easy mode since it features a different set of levels from the main game, and it will slowly introduce you to all enemies, elements and items you can use. In case you run into a level you cannot complete, you have the option of using a Wildcard to skip the level in order to try your best at beating the one right after it. You only get one Wildcard and, in order to use it in another level, you must first complete the level you initially skipped. It’s a great idea that allows you to retry past levels with a new focus, but without allowing you to right out skip until the last level. In case you make a mistake and use an item in the wrong spot, or fall down a hole with no way of teleporting out, the game allows you to use a rewind feature that takes you as far back as you want (from a couple of seconds to aaaaaall the way to the start of the level), making it easier to try several solutions without having to restart the whole level if you accidentally placed a cube half a step in the wrong place. Should you run into an enemy, the game will present to you with the option of restarting the level, or of rewinding time to a bit before you were sent the way of the Dodo. Now, if you’re just finding the solutions to all levels with ease, and you think you are the master after completing the last level, I’ve got news for you: Toki Tori does not only have 48 levels, split into 4 themed worlds… it also features HARD levels for each of the 4 themes AND even harder bonus levels if you’re feeling extremely confident. These additional levels will stump you more than once, but the Toki Tori is a very fun puzzle game that brings back an old classic for a whole new generation to enjoy. The puzzle variety, the huge amount of content, and the responsive controls make this a great purchase. You’ll enjoy the game for many, many hours, always playing just to complete “one more level”. Review Pros Cons Great update to the interface and graphics. Huge amount of content thanks to extra levels you can unlock Some slowdown in a couple of levels Rating 90% Cost – £6.29/€7.99 (Only available in Europe at the time) Disclaimer Total amount of time played: 8 hours. Game was completed, and all trophies were obtained before writing this review. This review is based on a PS3 copy of Toki Tori provided by Two Tribes

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[PSN Review] Toki Tori

If you’re eagerly awaiting the first swathe of downloadable content for Modern Warfare 3, then rejoice – rumour has it that you’re looking at no less than five maps, with one of them a rehashed version of a map from MW2. Everyone enjoys getting to know maps like the back of their hand, but it’s important to see a new environment from time to time, to keep things fresh – and to keep the really talented players on their toes at all times. There’s nothing like getting complacent, right? No prices are confirmed as yet, but given the prices of the last map packs it’s not going to be anything that breaks the bank – and it’s not like you’re playing much outside MW3 anyway, right? Even if it is a little bit of partypoker while your match loads, five maps is a lot more than some people were expecting – around 66% more, if our math is correct. As for future map packs, our guess is four or five, at the least – given that MW3 is the latest iteration in a long-running series that will stand for some time (unless they get cracking on Black Ops 2 – who could blame them). It’s going to be interesting to see what maps they’ll bring back out of the past, as going back even further (potentially all the way back to some of the earlier games, permitting for realism – i.e. not setting a MW3 map in a location only around in 1937) would be great. So what are your thoughts? Do you think all five maps should have been new? Are you okay with the price? We want to hear your thoughts, and you can have ours for free – “new maps! SCORE! JOY!” and other such verbose, enthusiastic statements.

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First MW3 Map Pack to contain five maps

Our friends from Bandai/Namco and CyberConnect2 games handed us some Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations swag! One lucky winner will get a BRAND NEW copy of the game, including 6 of the pre-order cards, and a 2nd place winner will get all 6 of the pre-order cards! Anyone that ever wanted to get in the story of the popular anime can pick this game up and play through story mode where it essentially retells the whole series up to date! With 75 characters to choose from, this game is both gorgeous and addicting! Hit the jump to see all the details. “Developed by CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja® STORM Generations is the latest rendition in the smash hit ‘NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm’ series of games. The title will power the series into the future by revolutionizing online play and ramping up the number of playable and support characters far beyond any NARUTO game in the wildly popular franchise. Players will compete in a variety of online battle modes with their favorite NARUTO characters, including Naruto and Sasuke. NARUTO fans have been waiting to see more of Zabuza and Haku since the launch of the original Manga, and now they will have their chance! These are just a few of the many new ninja in the game. All this, together with the original Japanese voiceovers and lovingly crafted presentation faithful to the NARUTO franchise ensures that NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Generations offers NARUTO and gaming fans a torrential downpour of NARUTO ninja fighting action and adventure!” *Sorry, but this giveaway is for NA only.* You have until 12:01 AM April 4th PAC to get your entries in. Please like & follow NAMCO Bandai and CyberConnect2 on Facebook & Twitter. It’s because of them we are having this giveaway! So show them some love. Follow @filthierich Follow @cc2information Follow @paulfierce [Worth up to 5 Entries] Purchase Lottery Ticket for 125 Points for a entry into the lottery. Here are all the possible ways to earn points . [Worth 1 Entry] Like the giveaway post on the lottery page (not the actual post itself) via Facebook. Then post a comment to your facebook wall from the lottery page. [EARN 35 Points] [Worth 1 Entry] Follow @ps3blogdotnet on Twitter. Then there will be a tweet button. You just have to click that & tweet the exact text in the pop-up . Then a notification will pop up saying your entry was successful. [EARN 35 Points] [Worth 1 Entry] Use the Google +1 button on the lottery page (not the actual post itself), then share on your Google+ profile to complete your entry. [EARN 35 Points] [Worth 1 Entry] First, be a fan of our our Facebook page . On the left sidebar, there is a [Giveaway] link. Go there and at the bottom there is a “Enter Contest” button you can click for your Facebook PS3Blog.net Fan Page entry. Note: Make sure you’re logged into PS3Blog.net before you click the button. [EARN 10 Points] [Worth 1 Entry] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel . We will post a bulletin. Follow the link & it will count as your YouTube entry. Note: Make sure you’re logged into PS3Blog.net before you click the link. [EARN 10 Points] [Bonus 3 Entries] After you have purchased at least one lottery ticket you are eligible for video entries. Make a video saying why you want to win. It can be funny, unique, strange, etc. Have fun with it. Include PS3Blog.net and the name of the item being given away in your video & in the title of the video. Then use the button above to submit your video for review. Also leave a comment below with a link to your YouTube video. [EARN 30 Points] Here are the most recent YouTube video entries for all lotteries on PS3Blog.net with the most recent ones displayed first.

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[Giveaway] Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations

The Vita is an amazing piece of hardware designed for people with small hands. The small design is its biggest drawback in my opinion, and the small buttons and tiny frame make for some very uncomfortable gaming sessions. The L and R buttons are so close to where your thumbs are that you’re forced to stick your index fingers straight up and bend them down in a claw like effect. This grows old after about 30 minutes of gaming. Introducing the must own accessory for the PS Vita. This Trigger Grip can be picked up for only $17.99 and will extend your gaming session by hours on end. The feel is extremely comfortable and is immediately clear that this is how the Vita should feel. No more clawing at the L and R buttons, as the case comes with fitted triggers that sit slightly more behind the Vita like a PS3 controller. My biggest gripe with the Vita, besides the tiny size of everything, was the fact that the Land R buttons need to be completely depressed to register. This is immediately fixed with the PDP Triggers. The base of the case is shaped like the bottom of the ever-so-familiar Dual Shock and feels right at home in my manly hands. I cant stress enough how much better the feel is with this small investment. The rear of the case doesn’t touch any of the back Touch controls and the front sits far away from the screen. The design is something you would expect from Sony. I thought long and hard about any drawbacks and the only one that comes to mind is if you use a purse for your Vita, it may not fit with the Triggers. Who uses a purse anyways? So, travel case aside, this is simply a must own. Review Pros Cons Amazing Feel More practical Trigger locations Prevents the infamous fingers/falling asleep Wont fit in a standard Purse/Travel case Rating 98%

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[Accessory Review] Trigger Grip for Vita

Things slow down a bit, and we are getting waaaaaaaay less releases when compared to the totals from the last couple of weeks. We get one release for each of Sony’s services/platforms: One for PS3, one for Vita, one for PSN, and one for the minis range of games. Oh, and FIFA 12 is now available as a digital download. All set? Full list of releases, coming right up! PS3 Retail Releases You Can Buy Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2013 Right Here! Or Maybe You Want To Buy The Collector’s Edition VITA Releases You Can Buy Supremacy MMA: Unrestricted Right Here! PSN Releases You Can Buy FIFA Soccer 12 Right Here! minis Releases

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Releases for the Week (March 26th-April 1st)

It’s been a pretty empty week for gaming news but we’re still here giving you the entertainment you’ve been waiting for! FooBear and I at the helm as usual talking about what’s been going on, as well as a live performance of us playing ‘Draw Something’ as exciting as that sounds. I also discuss my impressions of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, and my adventures with Journey (spoiler free) which we’ll have more of next week with another ‘Spoiler’ segment so we can discuss Journey a little more and what we thought about it. If you haven’t played it yet, get out there and give it a shot! Enter the secret word(s) mentioned in the PS3BlogCast to earn 75 points. The first 10 people to enter it correctly get double points! As always, we want to remind you that the PS3BlogCast is listed on iTunes! So please subscribe and rate/review us there. You can also leave a voicemail for us by calling PS3-888-BLOG or if you want to contact us via email for us you can do so here . We have a dedicated forum for the PS3BlogCast so you can leave your questions and feedback there as well. Here’s a list of some things (or everything) we discussed: New Releases Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Impressions Soul Reaver Reboot? Dark Souls News Inbound FarCry 3 Pre-order Bonus Journey Draw Something Listener Question Secret Word

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PS3BlogCast Episode 42

The PlayStation Vita has been out for over a month now, and gamers haven’t yet been able to put this superb little gizmo down – all thanks to the fantastic lineup of games released alongside it. With over 12 spectacular titles available from day one, games such as WipEout2048, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Rayman Origins, EA Sports FIFA Football, Everybody’s Golf (Hot Shots Golf) have showcased the power of the handheld and what the system is capable of – the PS vita seriously means business. Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about MotorStorm RC, the one game that stood out a mile and many describing it as the best thing since sliced bread. The gaming community were quick to announce that this game is dangerously addictive . If you haven’t been admitted to a rehabilitation center yet – then you’ve clearly not been playing it long enough! If you’ve not given MSRC a chance to take over your life – head over to our review to see what you’re missing out on – yes, we gave it a stonking 97%! The Giveaway To celebrate success Evolution Studios have had with MotorStorm RC, we are presenting gamers with an opportunity to bag some great prizes. We’re giving away: – 3 copies of MotorStorm RC – which includes both the PS Vita and PS3 versions – 5 copies of MotorStorm Pacific Rift, and – A 4Gamers Compact Racing Wheel Your Task To be in for a chance to win one of the above prizes, we’re simply asking you to create a YouTube video describing why you want to win a prize, what you would improve in MotorStorm RC or what you’d like to see from Evolution Studios as their next project. The video can be as simple as you like, or you can use your video editing skills to show off and blow us all away with a video worthy of a Hollywood outing – we’ll leave the creativity up to you. The videos will be judged on an individual basis, with a representative from Evolution Studios selecting the lucky winners. You DO NOT need to be a member of PS3Blog.net to enter. However, if you are a member – please don’t forget to include your PS3Blog.net username in your video submission so we can add a massive bonus of 300 points to your account – you know they’ll come in handy for future competitions/giveaways! Ground Rules – Your video must include your name (or PS3Blog.net username), your email address/Twitter ID and a reference to our website (PS3Blog.net) – The video must be at least 30 seconds long. It’s then upto you how long you’d like it to be – One video entry per person – The video must be your own work, and – It should not contain any language which is not appropriate for a young audience. – Your videos must be submitted using the icon below for it to register in this competition We’d like to thank both 4Gamers and Evolution Studios for donating these superb prizes! This competition is open to EU residents only. Closing Date: Friday 31st March 2012. Here are the most recent YouTube video entries for all giveaways on PS3Blog.net with the most recent ones displayed first.

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[Giveaway] Yes, This Is A Huge MotorStorm Giveaway!

Modern Warfare 3 DLC pack, Collection 1, is now available on Xbox Live. The first MW3 DLC will cost 1200 Microsoft points. Collection 1 includes two spec-ops missions, Negotiator and Black Ice, and four multiplayer maps, Piazza, Liberation, Overwatch, and Black Box. With all new content being available to all Modern Warfare 3 players, the Elite Playlist has been renamed to Collection 1 Playlist. Team Deathmatch, Domination and Kill Confirmed Playlist Collection 1 Objectives Hardcore Ricochet Mosh Pit (Hardcore TDM, Kill Confirmed, Domination, and S&D with ricochet damage) New achivements have also been added Collection 1 that can be unlocked through the new Special Ops missions. Shotgun Diplomacy (15) Complete the Special Ops mission “Negotiator” on any difficulty. Not on My Watch (35) Rescue all the hostages in the Special Ops mission “Negotiator.” Skilled Negotiator (25) Complete the Special Ops mission “Negotiator” on Veteran difficulty. Slippery Slope (15) Complete the “Black Ice” Special Ops mission on any difficulty. A Baker’s Dozen (35) Run over and kill 13 enemies with the snowmobile in the “Black Ice” Special Ops mission. Ice in Your Veins (35) Complete the “Black Ice” Special Ops mission on Veteran difficulty.  

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Modern Warfare 3 DLC Pack Hits Xbox Live

This is a great week for PS3 and Vita fans! On PS3, we get Ninja Gaiden 3, Resident Evil: Operation Racoon City, and the Silent Hill HD Collection as the highlights. Vita owners are getting Sumioni, a release from XSEED Games, that will be available as a digital only release, which makes the most of all of the features that the Vita has to offer. Want to know what you can buy with your money? Then you’ve come to the right place! Just be sure to also have enough time to play all the releases, so you don’t end up with a huge backlog… Full list of releases after the break! PS3 Retail Releases You Can Buy Ninja Gaiden 3 Right Here! You Can Buy Resident Evil: Operation Racoon City Right Here! You Can Buy Silent Hill HD Collection Right Here! You Can Buy Armored Core V Right Here! VITA Releases PSN Releases You Can Buy Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Right Here! minis Releases

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Releases for the Week (March 19th-25th)

Last week on twitter, 4GamersElite had a little giveaway for a few of their fantastic products, specifically travel cases for the newly launched Playstation Vita. Well I couldn’t resist entering and as you see from the picture above, I won. I decided that I was going to treat this as a review product shortly after winning mostly because I was mesmerized by the case I chose after winning. The first thing you notice about this particular case is that it is large…very large. Especially compared to my old Vita case. This is actually what made me choose this case in particular. I’m a gadget on the go kind of guy and we all know battery life just isn’t what we want it to be these days so we have to carry several charging cables with us. The invention of proprietary wires (this man should probably be beaten with pillow cases of soap) forces us to carry multiple wires. I have a large backpack with many pockets but in between my iPad, Vita, PSP, mobile phone, spare USB cable, headphones and bluetooth charger, its just impossible to not get these tangled up. This particular case allows me to neatly store the cords in the case with the Vita and games thus giving me one less headache to deal with later. The actual pocket for the vita is lined and padded itself along with the hole case. It feels sturdy yet soft, and seems to have a spot for everything. The external fabric feels like a rubber coated neoprene so it feels very water resistant. I gotta say that this is probably the best case I’ve ever owned for a portable gaming machine personally. Here is the bad news. It’s not currently available in North America. Right now this bad boy is only available to our European friends and soon Asia. They do have plans to penetrate the American market eventually from what I gather as well. /fingers crossed/ Absolutely a great purchase for anyone and for me, winning it makes it all that much sweeter. Be sure to check out all of their fantastic product here *PRODUCTS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO NORTH AMERICA*

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[Review] 4GamersElite Deluxe Travel Case for the Playstation Vita