Posted Oct 12, 2006 at 02:02PM by Kyle M. Listed in: PlayStation 3 Tags: Sony
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We all love a cryptic puzzle here at QJ and it appears that we have got what we wished for with the launch of Sony's PLAYB3YOND PS3 game teaser site. The site appears to have been launched to tie in with a new alternate reality game according to reports from across the internet and it is supposed to tie in with the launch of the PS3. In fact, one of our tipsters, Metallic force, has been in touch with us to give you, our dedicated readers a few hints on how to crack this puzzle.

The image above shows an odd keyboard-style layout overlaying the site's weird shapes that look like the playstation "Power of 4" symbols. Use this excellent keyboard and code cracker to help yourself get access to exciting things like exclusive videos. We do have a feeling though that this website has much more to offer. Have fun getting exclusive content with these cracking codes and don't forget to watch this space, there's much more to see in the month running up to the launch of the PS3 on November 17.

People have already been hard at work and cracking the code of the cryptic puzzle created in flash. And apparently their hard-work have paid off as forumites of the world seem to unite to decrypt it. For example, using this pattern, when you spell out "factorfive" you'll be able to get your hands on a Lair trailer. Spelling "music" will enable you to hear the Genji soundtrack.

Now that you have the pattern and the words you should spell, we leave the spelling chores to you so as you could treat yourself to more surprises. We should admit that this is a slick marketing move on Sony's part, but hey, you may think otherwise.

Visit: [PLAYB3YOND.com]


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   by ... - 2006-10-12
 » sweet

can't wait till the release date, especially since i got my ps3 preordered over at gamestop


   Re: senjutsu (Unregistered) - 2006-10-12
 » lucky you

mine is only for early 2007 :'(
   by bigp (Unregistered) - 2006-10-12
 » g-u

^^^ assho

   by amed (Unregistered) - 2006-10-12
 » cracking the code

this must be the dumbest puzzle ever, how the hell am i supposed to crack it without getting some instructions

Freak, talk about frustration Sony!!!

You keep pissing us off when you laime excuses and delays and now you give us is frustrating website? what the hell?

Sony, you deserve to die. I hope the predictions are true, i hope ps3 is the iceberg that will sink Sony.

Im done with Sony, im switching my gears to Wii



   Re: Dave (Unregistered) - 2006-10-12
 »  what a joke

your switching to a wii because of a website that you cant crack? Thats so dumb, this site tells you for gods sake, so if your'e stil struggling, you must be the densent kid ever. SONY FTW! THEN DIE NINTY, DIE MS!

   Re: glen (Unregistered) - 2006-10-12
 » dump peopl

i am so glad your switching to wii because i would hate to have a dumbass like you ruin a good multiplayer match of resistance. stfu with your god damn *****ing tuck your tail between your legs go lie under a rock and die you dumb *****!
   by meh.. (Unregistered) - 2006-10-12
 » That's awesome!

I wish the PSP had as good of a marketing campaign as this is. The PSP ads started off ok but then just got flat out weird....

   by =Metallic-Force= - 2006-10-12
 » Sony's Way

Sony is all about subliminal... you remeber it because it's weird, different, and intresting...

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   by senjutsu (Unregistered) - 2006-10-12
 » too complex for me at least, but starting a list!

they should have place the symbol in the shape of the keyboard at least, like upper left Q then W...

now it's just too hard and too freaking loong to try the list! I just took the heavenly sword wallpaper! please help me make a list so nobody have to do all the work alone!

the one I know:
fire; gameplay footage of Lair
heishi; wallpaper of heavenly sword
music; music of genji ( soundtrack )
factor5; trailer of lair

that's the only one I know, reply if you know more


   Re: Cory (Unregistered) - 2006-10-13
 » List Continued

andyserkis + Heavenly Sword 1 minute Trailer
music + Genji Soundtrack
dust + Motorstorm Wallpaper
monumentvalley + Motorstorm Wallpaper
heishi + Genji Wallpaper
evolutionstudios + Motorstorm Trailer with Voice Over
king + Heavenly Sword Wallpaper
fangs + Liar Exclusive Gameplay Footage
nariko + Heavenly Sword Wallpaper
mayday + Warhawk Wallpaper
dogfight + Warhawk Exclusive Gameplay footage

I'll get more later tongiht.
   by markland (Unregistered) - 2006-10-22
 » benders

you lot are sad.
argueing over *****ing games.
you lonely, lonely people.



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