Monday Flashback #3: October 29

Time for the Monday Flashback, where we bring you all the news we missed last week and links to everything we didn’t–just in case you did.

Last week revealed the conclusion to the “Michael”, “The Reload”, and “The Arrival” teaser ads that appeared and set the internet a buzz. Assassin’s Creed III  for the PS3 will see an exclusive mission and Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation for the PS Vita struts its stuff and gives and insight in Aveline’s and Connor’s connection.

What we missed-

Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation

There can’t be too much news about UbiSoft’s impending franchise release. A link to stream the game’s soundtrack and options to purchase it gave fans a chance pre-immerse themselves in the AC universe before the games are released this Tuesday.

Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation Soundtrack

 

 Dollar Dash Defensive Weapons

Kalypso Digital Media should us how much fun running for money could actual be in their latest video. This mad-cap presumably Bomberman-inspired title shows off the player controlled thieves using dastardly traps and weapons to slow down and stop your opponent.

PlayStation Store Relaunched, delayed in US (PlayStation Blog)

All systems are go for the PlayStation Store UK despite a delay. The US new PlayStation store was postponed until further notice. Content should be easier to find in the redesigned store.

PlayStation Store region differences explained (Eurogamer.net)

It’s not terribly uncommon for different regions (US vs. UK vs. Japan) to have different release dates and certification processes. Eurogamer.net discusses these issues and reasons therein.

Corpse Party on sale, sequel announced (PlayStation Blog)

Lovers of survival horror adventures had an opportunity to purchase the original Corpse Party at a discount last week. Team GrisGris’s and Xseed also announced that the sequel should be dropping soon, but confirmed date or price was not officially announced.

Darkstalkers filtered (Silconera)

Capcom showed us the true power of the Crisp filter and it’s affect on the forth coming Darkstalkers: Resurrection.  Fans of the series can see that the filter does clean up well without taking away from the art and style of the game.

Without filter.

With filter.

Pimp My Rabbit and Virtual Rabbit Mission DLC for Hell Yeah! now available

More fiendish fun for Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit arrived last week. Want to spruce up the Prince of Hell? DLC for 50 new masks and 11 driller skins is your ticket for $2.99. Need more practice? The Virtual Rabbit Missions has you covered with 50 challenges for $4.99.

Unfinished Swan makes a splash (PlayStation Blog)

The Unfinished Swan touched-down on PSN. Unique gameplay mechanics, accidental art and Move controls should intrigue players on this acclaimed downloadable title from Giant Sparrow.

What we did last week:

Germinator from Creat Studios coming to PSN
UPDATED – Mysterious PS3 ads come to a conclusion today
PS3 gets Exclusive Assassin’s Creed III Mission
Walking Dead Retail Edition
PlayStation Store Update: Week of October 23
Worms: Revolution ‘Funfair Pack’ DLC coming soon
New action-RPG Blood Knights announced
Get Your God-like Groove on with Orgarhythm
New PlayStation update starts to move things around
Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable for PS Vita Out Soon
Killzone HD and Trilogy Out Now
See Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation in action in this developer interview

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