VIDZONE UPDATE: HOTTEST New Videos, Gemini Exclusive, Emeli Sandé Competition + Even More Festivals

Not for a while have we had this many hot new videos for all of you… You think I am just saying that because I have to, but you would be wrong, surely you know by now that I speak only the truth. When I saw the list I was genuinely impressed. Have a look below, oh and if that doesn’t impress, then keep reading, we seriously have something for everyone (unless you don’t like music of course… in which case… might want to give this one a miss).

Hot New Videos Playlist


New videos from:

• Lady Gaga – Yoü And I
• Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger
• Taylor Swift - Sparks Fly
• Mika – Elle Me Dit
• Miss Dynamite – Neva Soft
• Nicola Roberts – Lucky Day
• Professor Green - At Your Inconvenience
• Will Young – Jealousy

Gemini – Graduation: World Exclusive

With your apparent love of VidZone based Dubstep goodness we thought we would give you a world first look at the video for Gemini’s smasher “Graduation”. Following hot on the heels of Nero, Chase & Status and Modestep I have a feeling you are going to like this one.

VidZone Competition: Win tickets to see Emeli Sandé (UK only)


Coming from nowhere to win our hearts and top the charts with debut single ‘Heaven’, Emeli is touring and you can win tickets to the hottest show in town with VidZone, click here for details and to enter.

THIS WEEK
Festival Fever Continues at VidZone – Reading/Leeds Festival (UK, Ireland), Rock en Seine (France), Creamfields (UK)


Not many festivals left to feature now but we are winding down the season with three of the best. Featuring 30 Seconds To Mars, Jane’s Addiction, Foo Fighters, The Chemical Brothers and more…

Artists Of The Week -Foo Fighters


A week late but worth the wait (I hope my rhyme makes up for it) Dave and the gang rock out featuring all of the bands videos from ‘Everlong’ to ‘Walk’.

Greatest Hits – Snow Patrol

While not policing the arctic, Mr Lightbody and crew make music just for you, so we are celebrating by featuring all the bands videos as well as new video for ‘Called Out In The Dark’.

VidZone Recommends – The Kooks

Luke, Hugh, Pete and Chris have newness for you and a lot of amazing oldness for you too. So watch all the classics plus new video “Is It Me” from the bands highly anticipated album ‘Junk Of The Heart’.

Artist Spotlight – Sugababes (UK Ireland)


All the Sugababes want in life is to be free hence their latest video ‘Freedom’ we have that plus Behind The Scenes Footage for your viewing pleasure.

VMA TV


The world famous Video Music Awards are upon us again so check out all the videos nominated for the forthcoming awards and let us know your favourites. Including… Beyonce, Kanye West and Foo Fighters!

Darren Hayes – Celebrity Playlist (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand)


Ex Savage Garden front man come solo artist has so very kindly picked his favourite videos of all time as well as his own new video ‘Talk Talk Talk’.. well he didn’t pick that one… but we thought we should put it in there.

NEXT WEEK
Festival Roundup


Post festival blues a’knockin? Keep the party going with our Festival round-up featuring live videos from some of this Summers top festivals!


80's Party TV

Without this decade pop music wouldn’t exist, watch it to love it or watch it to laugh, either way watch videos from Blondie, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson and many more.


OTW -Talay Riley

Featuring on many top artists’ tracks such as Chipmunk and now making it on his own with latest video ‘Make You Mine’ plus acoustic versions of ‘Humanoid’, ‘Say’ and much more


Artist Spotlight – Washington (Australia, New Zealand)


Aussie songwriter and multi instrumentalist, Megan “Washington” Washington has a new video ‘Holy Moses’ we also have some Behind The Scenes footage so you can get to know the girl with a big city name.


VidZone Recommends – Rise To Remain


We do, because we love metal… and it doesn’t get much better than this. Featuring new video ‘Power Through Fear’


OTHER STUFF


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‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 24th August 2011

Hello Guys – it’s Wednesday and it’s PLAY time!
Yes, the first of the PlayStation Network PLAY titles launches this week in the form of Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition. If you haven’t already pre-ordered the title you can grab it from today and get the GILL character unlock as part of the package.

Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, one of the most revered, deep, and sophisticated fighting games of all time, now takes the battle online. Fighting game fans new and old owe it to themselves to experience this mastery of 2D fighting. Throw down with enhanced HD-filtered graphics, arcade-perfect gameplay, GGPO seamless multiplayer, YouTube replay sharing, new art, and I am assured there is no Capcom Online DRM (for those of you who were worried).

If you have pre-ordered, after the publish today you can visit the PLAY section and download a bundle of the Trial/Unlock/DLC at no cost. You should also be receiving an email in the next day or two as a reminder.

And for those of you in Italy, Capcom (after discussion with us) has taken the decision to hold back the publish of SF III for you guys, which should only be for short time – this is because we are currently planning to involve Italy in the PLAY program, but without the pre-order element. I will keep you Italian consumers updated on this as much as possible but the plan is to provide you with the titles, free gifts and the chance to get a free copy of PAYDAY: The Heist too. I will update you with the status on this as soon as I can, but we are working on it.

So what else is publishing today? We’ve got lots. Plenty of trial and unlocks, we’ve got demos for PES 2012, NHL 12 and Space Marine (and we’ve made it available in Germany for Plus subscribers), there’s also a truck load of DLC (including some for White Knight Chronicle II) and loads of Street Fighter III avatars.

And don’t forget the PSP sale starting today – check out Andy’s post for the full listing, there should be something for everyone in either this bunch of offers or the next.

Okay I will be on and off for comments today and I’ll also be back for comments tomorrow, but if I get swamped Andy will step in.

See you all later on!

Special Offer Selection

For all this information go visit Andy Stewart’s new Special Offers Update.


Trial & Unlock (PS3)

• Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition (£11.99/€14.99) Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Italy

• Hamilton’s Great Adventure (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All Locales

• Backbreaker: Vengeance (£11.99/€14.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, India, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, or UAE

• Crazy Machines Elements (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in South Africa


Full Games (PS3)

• Disney’s Cars 2: The Video Game (£47.99/€59.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: Only available in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden

• Dead Space (£15.99/€19.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: Now available in all locales

• Arkedo Series: 01 – JUMP! (£1.59/€1.99) Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: Not available in Australia or New Zealand



NEOGEO Station (PS3)

• Baseball Stars 2 (£7.19/€8.99) Rating: PEGI 7

minis (PS3 and PSP)

Availability: All locales

• Revoltin’ Youth (£1.74/€1.99)Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales
Rating: PEGI 3

• Doodle Fit (£1.74/€1.99)Availability: All locales

Availability: Not Available in India, Portugal or Spain


Demos (PS3)

• NHL 12 Rating: PEGI 16

Availability: Not Available in India, Portugal or Spain    

• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

(Single Player Demo)

Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales
Only available in Germany for Plus Subscribers

• PES 2012 – Pro Evolution Soccer Rating: PEGI 3

Availability: All locales


Add-On Game Content (PS3)

• Dead Block – More Dead to Block Map Pack (£2.39/€2.99)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All Locales

Brink

• Fallout And Spec-Ops Combo Pack (£1.19/€1.49)
• Brink Doom®/Psycho Combo Pack (£1.19/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 6
Availability: All Locales

• EyePet – Lucky Dip Styling Pack: Rain 1 (free)

Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All Locales


Dragon Age 2

• All-Class Item Pack II Bundle (£3.99/€4.99)

(contains the following content also available separately)

• Mage Item Pack 2 (£2.39/€2.99)
• Rogue Item Pack 2 (£2.39/€2.99)
• Warrior Item Pack 2 (£2.39/€2.99)

Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locales
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3

• ‘True Dynasty Warrior Gundam… May Your Life Be Eternal’ (£0.79/€0.99)
• Final Trial Against the Giants’ Extra Mission (£0.79/€0.99)
• ‘Humankind and Gundams’ Extra Mission (£0.79/€0.99)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in New Zealand

• Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planewalkers 2012 – Foil Conversion “Ancient Depths” (£0.79/€0.99)

Availability: All Locales


Motorstorm Apocalpyse

• Eurogamer Racing Truck (free)
• Games Radar Superbike (free)
• Glowing Wheel Rims Pack (free)
• Summer Livery (free)

Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locales

Rock Band Network

• Demons with Ryu – Emmure (£0.99/€1.49)
• Epic Symphony In A Flat Minor, Third Movement: Zero Hour – Van Friscia (£0.59/€0.79)
• Give It Up! Give It Up! – His Statue Falls (£0.99/€1.49)
• River Of Glass – Rishloo (£0.59/€0.79)
• Zombies!! (Coming Out Tonight) – Ultra Saturday (£0.59/€0.79)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Israel, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE


Rock Band 3

• Incubus Pack 01 (£2.49/€3.99)

(contains the following songs also available separately)

• Adolescents (£0.99/€1.49)
• Pardon Me (£0.99/€1.49)
• Wish You Were Here (£0.99/€1.49)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Israel, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE


Yoostar2

• 500,000 Bucks (£1.39/€1.75)
• Take Off Your Hat (£1.39/€1.75)
• Re-Entering Earth’S Atmosphere (£1.39/€1.75)
• From The Desk Of Tony Montana (£1.39/€1.75)
• Yoo Are The Light Of Zartha (£1.39/€1.75)
• Child, You Always Knock Me For A Loop (£1.39/€1.75)
• Sleep Tight, Daddy (£1.39/€1.75)
• Shut Up And Pick Your Weapon (£1.39/€1.75)
• I’M In Way Over My Head (£1.39/€1.75)
• All Hail K! All Hail J! (£1.39/€1.75)
• I Coulda Been A Contender (£1.39/€1.75)
• It Is A Good Day To Die (£1.39/€1.75)
• A Pandacide (£1.39/€1.75)

Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in Belgium, India, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Federation and Ukraine


White Knight Chronicles II

• Black Knight Ticket (free)
• Dragon Knight Ticket (free)
• Moon Princess Ticket (free)
• Sun King Ticket (free)
• White Knight Ticket (free)

Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All Locales


Worms 2: Armageddon

• Retro Pack (£2.99/€3.59)
• Time Attack (£2.99/€3.59)

Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All Locales
Both available at 15% off for Plus subscribers


Avatars


Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike

• Akuma
• Alex
• ChunLi
• Dudley
• Elena
• Gill
• Hugo
• Ibuki
• Ken
• Makoto
• Necro
• Oro
• Q
• Remy
• Ryu
• Sean
• Twelve
• Urien
• Yang
• Yun

All available @ £0.20/€0.25 each

Themes (PS3)

Studio Themes

• End Of Anarchy Dynamic Theme By Check Morris (£2.39/€2.99)
• Peaks And Flow Dynamic Theme By Jeffrey Bowman (£2.39/€2.99)
• All You See Is Rbg Static Theme By Roya Hamburger (£1.59/€1.99)
• Feeding Time Dynamic Theme By Matthew Green (£2.39/€2.99)
• Elements Static Theme By On Repeat (£1.59/€1.99)

All 20% off for Plus Subscribers


Games

• Bane Of Yoto Dynamic Theme (£1.59/€1.99)

Abstract

• Dynamic Abstract Background Theme 2 (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic Jazz Session Theme (£1.59/€1.99)

Nature

• Dynamic Calm Lake Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
• Dynamic Swimming Pool Theme (£1.59/€1.99)

Sci-fi/Fantasy

• Alpine Assassin (£1.99/€2.49)
• Dragunov Theme (£1.25/€1.59)
• Gold Tiger Mp5 Theme (£1.25/€1.59)

Wallpapers (PS3)

• Fast Draw Showdown Wallpaper (free)

Availability: Not Available in Germany


Videos (PS3)

• Brink Gameplay Trailer #1 – Weapons
• Brink Gameplay Trailer #3 – Teamplay/Objective
• Gldx Trailer 1 – Preview
• Renegade Ops Upgrades Trailer
• The Cursed Crusade – E3 Trailer

‘Heads-Up’ Game Store Update 31st August 2011

Hi everyone, it’s Store update day and the second title in the PlayStation Network PLAY series is released today – The Baconing – the third instalment in the saga of Deathspank, defender of the downtrodden and thong enthusiast.

You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice. You must defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia. Discover exciting new worlds and battle hordes of enemies as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon.

Your free gift with this title is an extra character, Roesha, who will be available to download from next week’s publish – you can grab it from the PLAY Offer section on the Store, where you’ll also be able to pick up your pre-orders.

Also new this week, we have Elevator Action Deluxe from Square Enix, a retro-reboot of the classic spy, document collecting arcade game from days of yore. Well, 1983 was not quite the days of yore but it was a long time ago in videogames! The original arcade game is included in this release so you can see what all the fuss was about.

We also have the PSN version of 4 Elements HD, a digital BD version of TV Superstars and as usual, plenty of DLC to expand your titles, including a new Toy Story 3 LittleBigPlanet 2 bundle.
The Resistance 3 Multiplayer Beta also stops being a Plus exclusive today, so you can all try out the multiplayer ahead of the game’s release on the 9th September.

I’ll be around most of the afternoon today, mercifully I am meeting free until 5pm, so I’ll be around for your comments.
I’ll see you from 2pm – bye for now.

For full details of the games available in the PSP Power Sale please see Andy Stewart’s Blog post, here.
Blue Toad Murder Files: Episode One is now permanently free of charge
A bundle of episodes 2-6 is also available.

The Baconing (£9.99/€12.99) Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All locales
The Baconing will be available at no cost to those who have pre-ordered this title as part of PLAY and available at 20% off for Plus members

4 Elements HD (£6.29/€7.99) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales

Elevator Action Deluxe (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All locales

TV Superstars (£14.99/€19.99) Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales

Left to Die in Zombhai (£2.49/€2.99) Rating: PEGI 16
Availability: All locales

Snowy: The Bear’s Adventures (£7.99/€8.99) Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales
Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Germany
Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: Not available in Germany

YooStar 2
I work only 16 hours a day (£1.39/€1.75)When the goin’ gets tough (£1.39/€1.75)Mrs Hangley’s a lot better than you (£1.39/€1.75)The promise of a woman (£1.39/€1.75)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Federation and Ukraine

LittleBigPlanet 2
Toy Story 3 Costume Kit (£4.79/€5.99)Mr Pricklepants Costume (£1.59/€1.99)Lots-o-Huggin’ 
Bear Costume (£1.59/€1.99)Trixie Costume (£1.59/€1.99)Dolly Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales

Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 – Cherudim Gundam Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not available in New Zealand

Championship Jockey: G1 Jockey and Gallop Racer – Variety Pack (£1.99/€2.49)
Rating: PEGI 3
Availability: All locales

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Elite Pass (£6.29/€7.99)
Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales

Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 – ‘Ancient Depths’ Full Deck (£0.79/€0.99)
Rating: PEGI 7
Availability: All locales

Homefront – The Rock Map Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
Rating: PEGI 18
Availability: All locales

Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition – Street Fighter III Dipswitch Pages (£0.79/€0.99)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: All locales

Rock Band Network
Bed Intruder Song (Feat. Kelly Dodson) by Antoine Dodson & The Gregory Brothers (£0.99/€1.49)Betus Blues (Retro Remix) by db Soundworks (£0.59/€0.79)Caves by Chiodos (£0.99/€1.49)Pray For Plagues by Bring me the Horizon (£0.99/€1.49)Turning Sheep Into Goats/Systematomatic by Rishloo (£0.59/€0.79)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Israel, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE

Rock Band 3
I’m With the Chili Peppers Pack (£6.69/€9.99)
(contains the following tracks, also available separately)By The Way (£0.99/€1.49)Californication (£0.99/€1.49)Look Around (£0.99/€1.49)Monarchy Of Roses (£0.99/€1.49)Otherside (£0.99/€1.49)Parallel Universe (£0.99/€1.49)Scar Tissue (£0.99/€1.49)The Adventures Of Raindance Maggie (£0.99/€1.49)
Rating: PEGI 12
Availability: Not Available in Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, India, Israel, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE

Games
Spelunker HD Theme (Retro) (free)Spelunker HD Theme (HD) (free)
Abstract


Military (£1.19/€1.49)Skull (£1.19/€1.49)Dynamic Blue Flames Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Animals
Fish (£1.19/€1.49)Monkey Business (£1.59/€1.99)


Nature
Campfire at Night (£1.59/€1.99)Dynamic Sea Background Theme (£1.59/€1.99)Dynamic 


Volcanic Lava Theme (£1.59/€1.99)Dynamic Waterfalls Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Places/Landmarks
Destination: Brooklyn Bridge (£1.59/€1.99)
Sci-fi/Fantasy


Dynamic Bots Sci-Fi Theme (£1.59/€1.99)Dynamic Dragon Warrior Theme (£1.59/€1.99)My Pet Zombie Dynamic Theme (£1.59/€1.99)
Sports


TV/Movie
Warner Bro’s ‘Horrible Bosses’ Theme (Germany) (free)Gatling Gears Launch TrailerAce Combat Assault Horizon E3 TrailerAssassin’s Creed Revelations Gamescom TrailerCrazy Machines Elements In-game TrailerWrecked: Revenge Revisited WeaponsTrailerResistance 3Resist TrailerFollow Capelli TrailerThe Road Trailer

PlayStation Home: Sodium 2 Update And Deus Ex Sneaks Into PS Home

The Velocity Racing League enters a new phase this week with the highly anticipated Sodium2 Nemesis Update.

With the start of the Nemesis stage of the Velocity Racing League a new challenge awaits you in the form of a new track – Wasteland Spires. Set within the site of an ethically questionable and borderline illegal mining operation on the exoplanet Iridos, the twists and turns of this track will see you speeding past the abandoned machines and facilities that the long-gone corporations left behind. What’s more, you’ll also be able to prove your worth on the reverse version of this track.
New technological advances pioneered on Iridos have also paved the way for a new set of Velocity Racer upgrades, also released this week. New rocket boosters and hover engine upgrades will give you even more customizability options for your craft, allowing you to make the decisions that could see you sitting pretty at the top of the Sodium2 leaderboards.

Your hard fought quest for bragging rights also gets a boost with the introduction of the Holo-rank system. When you enter the Launch Grid, your level will be displayed on the back of your avatar for all to see – wear it with pride!
Also added are a range of smaller improvements to Sodium2 based on your feedback such as the ability to quickly select new classes of vehicle in multiplayer, and removing chat bubbles in race. Head to Sodium2 now to check out all the Nemesis Update has in store.

Konami brings their wildly popular hip-hop karaoke title, Def Jam Rapstar, into the world of PlayStation Home this Thursday. The Def Jam Rapstar Sound Studio is a new personal space styled after a state-of-the-art recording studio and befitting a world-class hip-hop artist. Pick yours up from the Estates store in the PlayStation Home Shopping Centre.

Also new this week, we have a range of clothing from Deus Ex: Human Revolution, the critically acclaimed cyberpunk prequel from Square Enix. Head over to Alter Ego to kit yourself out in Adam Jensen’s overcoat, shades, and combat armor.

Lots of PlayStation Home users have been asking for more canine companions, and LOOT have answered that call with their latest release of three cuddly Schnauzer puppies. Head over to the LOOT store in the first Shopping Centre to take home Snoop, Georgie or Mona from Thursday. Don’t worry – they’re already house-trained!
Once upon a time in the West, the good, the bad and the ugly people of the fledgling United States of America endured hardship beyond measure. Now nDreams brings you the Wild West pack to keep you warm on your trails, cut-outs and backdrops to add a touch of Western flair to your apartment and the almighty Tumble Weed Cannon; all of which can be yours for only a fistful of dollars (or equivalent). Also available as a bundle, for a few dollars more.
Feeling a bit under the weather? Well then, get nursed back to health with this week’s offerings from Universal in the form of an Alice Cooper-esque Nurse’s outfit bundle! It includes a hat, glasses, gloves and dress.
Keep the summer alive with the new SingStar Summer outfits out this week, including the Beach Babe, Beach Hunk and his and hers Holidaymaker outfits, all available from the SingStar Store and of course everyone’s favourite Threads store.