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• Puppeteer video shows you how to harness the power of collectible heads

  Sony has released a Puppeteer video explaining some of the concepts behind the game world, and some of the 100-odd heads you can collect.

• Puppeteer demo to be made available prior to launch

  A demo for Puppeteer will be made available in Europe prior to launch. The demo date has has yet to be set, but one will be released. A Rehearsal Edition demo releases on Japan’s PlayStation Store this week, and while not a traditional demo, it’s described as a “regional way to introduce the world of […]

• Mark Cerny explains Knack development, its nostalgic appeal

  PS4 system architect Mark Cerny and Knack developer has said while the game may look like it will appeal to a younger audience, the firm is going for the “nostalgia” factor with it as well, and it will come with a hard difficult setting in order to challenge core players.

• Destiny of Spirits in the works for Vita at Japan Studio

  Looks like Destiny of Spirits is a thing: the game was announced for Vita and is in the works with Japan Studio as rumored over the weekend.

• Puppeteer shots are adorable, and many

  Sony has released a absolute ton of Puppeteer screenshots and renders. It’s E3 time you know. And this is just the start of the asset bombardment. Have a look below.

• Puppeteer pre-orders net Theatrical Pack, final two powers revealed with E3 trailer

  Puppeteer’s final two powers have been revealed: the Hook Power of the Moon Pirate and the Brute Power of the Moon Wrestler. Plus, Sony has announced a Theatrical Pack which nets you goodies when you pre-order.

• Rain screenshots and concept art released out of GDC

  Sony has released a set of screenshots and concept art for Rain, the single-player action-adventure title in the works at JAPAN Studio, PlayStation C.A.M.P., and Acquire Corp.

• Tokyo Jungle pitch elicited "bad" reaction from Sony executives

  Tokyo Jungle is all kinds of amazing, but like most people Sony was a little wary when Japan Studio first shilled the concept.

• Puppeteer Tokyo Game Show trailer is three minutes of delight

  Puppeteer has produced a new trailer in honour of the Tokyo Game Show. I’m not going to say it had me hugging my keyboard and giggling in delight; I’m just going to keep my dignity and say it looks a bit special.

• Gravity Rush launch trailer soothes and delights

  Highly anticipated Vita title Gravity Rush arrives in shops and on the PlayStation Network this week, so stare at the launch trailer and swear to live a better life.

• E3 2012: Inafune on Soul Sacrifice, life post-Capcom

  Keiji Inafune’s first big project since leaving Capcom was recently revealed to be Soul Sacrifice, a “reality based fantasy” title for Vita. He talked to Jem Alexander at E3 about drawing inspiration from personal life experiences.

• Soul Sacrifice is the next Keiji Inafune game

  Early magazine leaks out of Japan have revealed Vita title Soul Sacrfice as the next project from Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune.

• Quick Shots - Play dress ups in Tokyo Jungle

  The animals in Tokyo Jungle can equip items of clothing, and acquire bonuses for complete sets. This is because Tokyo Jungle is the best game ever. Look at that buffalo dressed as a bear. Sold.

• Gravity Rush originally planned for PS3, inspired by Crackdown

  The ethereal beauty of Gravity Rush owes a debt to a cult-favourite Xbox 360 exclusive.

• Premium DLC expected for Gravity Rush, dev hoping for sequel

  Gravity Daze creator Keiichiro Toyama isn’t finished with the gorgeous Vita title just yet.

• Gravity Rush trailer makes February 22 seem quite distant

  This gorgeous promo video for Gravity Rush, combining live action film with gameplay footage, is so beautiful that my credit card has developed sentience and called to place a Vita pre-order.

• Last Guardian boss to Japanese studios - Go west or go bust

  Yasuhide Kobayashi, VP of Sony’s Japan Studio and head of Last Guardian’s development, told DICE Summit Asia today that Japanese games-makers must now appeal to western tastes or die. “There are so many issues we have to solve, and the biggest challenge is that the market in Japan is shrinking – they key is gaining […]