SCEE today announced a Public Beta Trial for the upcoming Killzone 3 game for the PS3. On 25 October, fans of the franchise will have their chance to sample the multiplayer mode for Killzone 3, including the all-new ‘Operations’ game type, party system, and jetpack and exoskeleton vehicles. Access will be granted to the first 10,000 PlayStation Plus subscribers who download the Killzone 3 theme.
This month the European PlayStation Plus update contains a free copy of Street Fighter 2 HD Remix and the PSOne Classic Kula World. You can also find two new full game trials and exclusive discounts on a number of PSN titles and content. In addition to the content listed below, you can also expect a few extra surprises through the month.
In two weeks time, the second PlayStation Plus update for October will be live featuring new games and discounts for you to enjoy. SCEA has released the list of what to expect in this second update this week. Free games include the PSN title Burn Zombie Burn and the PSOne Classic Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee.
Special Offers (Offer prices available until the 13th of October)
On the US PlayStation Store this week you can find new PlayStation Plus downloads, discounts on many games including some PSOne Imports, the October episode of Qore and more. There is also lots of new game add-on content, PlayStation Home bundle packs, new XMB themes and wallpapers too.
This week, the Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood beta has been made available to all PlayStation 3 owners. To participate in the beta you must be a PlayStation Plus subscriber, or have pre-ordered the game from participating retailers. The beta has already been in action since the end of September.
The 29th Episode of Qore hits the PlayStation Store later today. With less than a month to go, the team is counting down to the release of Gran Turismo 5 with a beautiful lead feature on this technical and gaming masterpiece. Audrey Cleo catches up with the US-based producers to understand what it takes to create the world’s greatest driving simulator.
Episode 27 of FirstPlay hits the store this week and you find even more free Top Gun stuff for PlayStation Home. Episode 27 also includes the first free dynamic theme – its about time! This weeks episode features a full HD review of Enslaved: Odyssey To The West and Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow.
If you missed the EuroGamer Expo over the weekend you missed an early chance to try out Killzone 3 using the PlayStation move controller. But don’t worry, Sony have released a little video of how the controller and game work together in defeating the Helghast army.
This year’s summer blockbuster Iron Man 2 is now available on the video store. Own Iron Man 2 in standard or high definition, and check out Spotlight on Iron Man 2 for other great Iron Man related titles. Check out favorite comic-book inspired films including the original Iron Man (now on sale), plus Spider-Man, The Hulk, X-Men, The Dark Knight, and many more.
