Sony Announce The PSN Will Be Offline For Maintenance From 4PM Thursday 17th Until 2AM Friday 18th

Sony have announced they are taking the PSN offline whilst they conduct scheduled maintenance. the PSN will be down from:

UK - 4PM Thursday 17th Until 2AM Friday 18th
USA - 8AM Thursday 17th November to 10PM that same Thursday.

There will be no access to the PSN Store on PSP or PS3, No Access to PSN Account Management or registration. You will not be able to sign into some Sony websites using your PSN Account. Sony do say some users may be able to play games online.

Source: EU Playstation And USA Playstation Blog

Zero Punctuation - Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

This week Yahtzee tackles Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. it may be a pretty game, but with this being the third game in the series, will he find it all too familiar?

The Escapist : Zero Punctuation : Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Codemasters Announce F1 2011 Is A Launch Title For The EU Release Of The Playstation Vita

Codemasters have announced the Playstation Vita version of F1 2011 is set to come out on 22nd February, the UK Release date of the PSV. F1 2011 features all the teams, drivers, and circuits from the 2011 Season. you can play a full season, a full race, or play Time Trial mode. There is also a Challenge Mode that offers quick challenges for on the go playing.

Multiplayer Modes include up to 4 player Grand Prix Races, head to head time trials, and a 2 player co-op career mode. these modes can be played either online or by local wifi.

 
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Namco Bandai Have Released Screenshots And A Gameplay Trailer For Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy

Namco Bandai have released a new gameplay trailer and screenshots for Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy on the 3DS.

 
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Namco Bandai Have Revealed The Opening Movie To Touch My Katamari On The PSV

Namco Bandai have released the opening move to Touch My Katamari. this is the Japanese version of the game but the English opening movie should be similar. in Japan the game is called Katamari Damacy No-Vita



Source: Andriasang

Sony Reveal PSV Pre-Order Bonuses, Includes Earphones, Game Wallet, And Game Discounts

Sony have revealed Playstation Vita pre-order bonuses. from the 30th November, when you pre-order the PSV at a retail store you have the choice of "PS Vita Blue" In-Ear Headphones or a PSV Gaming Wallet. Each pre-order bonus also comes with exclusive Playstation Home items, a discount on select PSV Games on the PSN, and a select PSN Avatar.

In-Ear Headphones "PS Vita Blue"

• €5 discount on one of the following PS Vita games on PlayStation Store: Little Deviants, Super Stardust Delta, Hustle Kings, Escape Plan. 
• Exclusive PS Vita items for PlayStation Home: PS Vita T- Shirt, Sunglasses, Headphones, Trainers and Bag. 
• Exclusive early access to Frobisher Says! on PS Vita. 
• An exclusive PS Vita Avatar for PlayStation Network.

PS Vita Gaming Wallet - Has space for 3 games and 3 PSV Memory cards

• €5 discount on one of the following PS Vita games on PlayStation Store: Little Deviants, Super Stardust Delta, Hustle Kings, Escape Plan. 
• Exclusive PS Vita items for PlayStation Home: PS Vita T- Shirt, Sunglasses, Headphones, Trainers and Bag. 
• Exclusive early access to Frobisher Says! on PS Vita. 
• An exclusive PS Vita Avatar for PlayStation Network.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Microsoft Give Out A Free Avatar Item To Celebrate 10 Years Of Xbox

To help celebrate 10 years of Xbox, Microsoft is giving everyone a free Avatar Item. You can see my own Avatar getting the item.

Source: Major Nelson