Trends and Other News Daily: Playstatiton News For This Week

Datapop, Anamanaguchi this week in Austin

Datapop, Anamanaguchi this week in Austin:

Are you in Austin, TX right this second for SXSW concerts, looking for chiptunery? Head to the Highball for the annual Datapop showcase, featuring the following acts:

9PM: exileFaker9:45 PM - knife city10:30 PM - Fuckjazzforaminute11:15 PM - Sulumi12:00 AM - Covox12:45 AM - USK1:30 AM - IAYD

In addition, chiptune/rock superstars Anamanaguchi will be performing at no fewer than five shows this week, starting tomorrow at noon for some reason. I hope I get a chance to go to one… The band might even have some limited-edition Airbrushed vinyls available!

Buy: Anamanaguchi albums

See also: More chiptunes

Nuclear power plants

Nintendo DSiWare and WiiWare Weekly Updates

Plants vs. Zombies, Rabi Laby, 5 in 1 Mahjong, Liight and a Mix Superstar demo arrive on DSiWare/WiiWare

Yakuza: Of the End PlayStation 3 Screenshots

20 PlayStation 3 Screenshots posted, from Sega

Dead Space 2

New Batman Arkham City Trailer

There isn’t much to say here the video can’t say for itself. Rocksteady has proven that they are a heavy contender for game of the year award. This game is a step above Batman Arkham Asylum and that is hard to say since that game was such a well developed game to begin with.

Take a look at the trailer to see the Joker, Two Face, Catwoman, Dr. Strange !

Edge and Schick have DLC for inFAMOUS 2

Need to shave? Might as well get one of the unique PS3 themed kits and score some DLC. How about the Infamous 2 Sniping ability? The Chevy Camaro for GT5 perhaps? Edge and Schick have teamed up with Sony and Jt Pierce Marketing manager had this to say about the announcement:

Some of the biggest franchises ever to hit PlayStation have had caused quite a buzz over the last few months. Gran Turismo 5 and Killzone 3 are both runaway successes. And with anticipation building for inFAMOUS 2, we’ve been hard at work looking for ways to help up the ante in your AAA action.

Limited Edition PS3 Packs from Schick Quattro Titanium and Edge

That’s why we’ve joined forces with Edge and Schick to help you get more of an edge in your life and your gameplay. This week, special edition Edge Shave Gel and Schick Quatro products are hitting store shelves nationwide. These custom Killzone 3, Gran Turismo 5 and inFAMOUS 2 packages are more than just collector’s items. Enter the on-pack code at edgeshave.com/ps3 and get your hands on your choice of downloadable content including:

* A Killzone 3 Retro Map Pack featuring two popular maps from Killzone 2 OR three Unlock Points to use on the weapon or ability of your choice

* A customized Chevy Camaro SS “Edge Special” for Gran Turismo 5

* A special “Sniper Blast” in-game power for inFAMOUS 2. The long-range blast has a narrow area of effect to better equip you to take-on the enemy when inFAMOUS 2 arrives in June.