Resistance 3 has gone gold, and has been delivered to manufacturing for its 7th, 8th and 9th September release dates across PAL. Insomniac is still working hard however in bringing a Day 1 patch to the game to update the Online component of the game. The multiplayer public beta begins August 10th for EU PS Plus subscribers, with changes made available in the Day 1 patch.
EU PlayStation Store Update for August 3rd 2011

Trial & Unlock (PS3)
- 3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures 2 (£7.99/€9.99)
Full Games (PS3)
- Back to the Future: The Game – Episode 5
- echochrome II & Offical Soundtrack Bundle (£9.99/€12.99)
- Fat Princess Super-sized Anniversary Bundle (£11.99/€14.99)
- ModNation Racers (£24.99/€29.99)
- Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (£23.99/€29.99)
- Dragon Age: Origins (£23.99/€29.99)
- 3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures + Fairy Tale Adventures Pack Bundle (£8.79/€10.99)
- Section 8: Prejudice (£9.99/€12.99)
PS Vita Can Be Used As A PS3 Controller

Sony have confirmed that you can use the PlayStation Vita as a PlayStation 3 controller, effectively offering up similar gameplay possibilities as Nintendo’s Wii U. There are severa possibilities on how the PSVita can be used alongside the PS3. Examples include using the PSVita as a secondary display or as an additional game controller, making use of the touch functionality.
Sucker Punch Productions Joins SCE World Wide Studios

Earlier today Sony announced Sucker Punch Productions, the developers behind the successful inFamous and Sly Cooper series’ has officially joined Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, becoming the sixteenth studio to join the PlayStation family.
US PlayStation Store Update for August 2nd 2011

PlayStation Plus
Free PSN: | Crash Commando |
Free PS One: | Destruction Derby |
Free minis: | Dr. Maybe and the Adventures of Scarygirl
OMG-Z! |
Exclusive Discounts: | One Epic Game Mini– New Release 50% off
Farm Frenzy Mini – 70% off |
Full Game Trial: | Dragon Age: Origins |
Free Dynamic Theme: | City Dynamic Theme |
Free Media: | Qore, August Episode – Single Episode |
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood Arrives On PlayStation Network

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood will finally be available for digital download over the PlayStation Network Network on August 3rd, 2011 for €29.99/ £23.99. In addition to the game, Sony will also be releasing a set of 10 avatars at a price of €0.49/ £0.40 each. Two of these avatars, Ezio and the Harlequin, will be exclusive to PlayStation Plus users and come free with purchase of ACB HDD.
NTSC-J And NTSC-U PSone Classics Confirmed For SCEE

Sony Europe are preparing to release PSOne titles from US and Japan. Although they cannot confirm dates, a few are expected to be published to the PlayStation Store soon. It means that publishers that already have titles in the US and Japanese stores can apply to get their games added to the European PlayStation Stores too.
Resistance 3 Public Beta Starts August 10th 2011

Insomniac has announced the arrival of the Resistance 3 Public Beta. You check out the competitive multiplayer modes online from August 10th 2011. Priority access will be given to PlayStation Plus subscribers and then access will open up to the rest of the public.
PlayStation Plus: More Anniversary Month Treats

PlayStation Plus subscribers in Europe can expect some more treats this week from the PlayStation Store. As you may have seen from yesterday’s Store update, Section 8 Prejudice is now available to download from the store. PlayStation Plus subscribers who purchase the game can get a little bit extra…
PlayStation Store Update for July 27th 2011

PSone
- Rageball (was £2.99/€3.59 – now £1.99/€2.49)
- Sports Superbike 2 (was £2.99/€3.59 – now £1.99/€2.49)
- All Star Boxing (was £3.99/€4.99 – now £2.39/€2.99)
- Super Slammin’ Dodgeball (was £3.19/€3.99 – now £2.39/€2.99)
- Miracle Space Race (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
- ATV Racers (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
- Rascal Racers (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)