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Sony's next-gen console arrives in its home country three months after the US and Europe

Sony surprised the industry with the reveal of PS Vita TV this morning, but what does the device say about the company’s forward thinking? Put simply, it shows that Sony has ambitions to tap into what many perceive to be the biggest growth sectors open to core gaming. An alternative …

Journey and its contemporaries are leading gaming into a bright future, says Sony

Sony certainly thinks so. Shudei Yoshida tells us more about its indie vision

Sony has released a new video that shows its new PlayStation ecosystem in action. The Japanese short details not only PS4 functionality but also shows the new re-designed PlayStation Vita in action. Also seen is Sony’s surprise new reveal – the PS Vita TV. Admittedly, all of the stars of …

One of gaming’s most legendary figures has questioned the long-term future of Nintendo. Speaking to the BBC, Atari founder Nolan Bushnell warned that the Japanese platform holder could be on a "path to irrelevance" and that changes to the games market have left in a "very difficult position". "I don’t …

This university in the heart of Flanders is educating the next flock of development talent

Yes, Deep Silver’s Saints Row IV is the UK No.1 for the third week in a row, but let’s give the first two paragraphs to Farming Simulator 2013. Another Deep Silver title, the unlikely chart challenger made its Xbox 360 and PS3 debut last week and claims a thoroughly wonderful …

It’s been a busy morning for Sony. Not content with confirming a Japanese release date for PS4 and announcing a brand new design for the PlayStation Vita, the company has also surprised onlookers with the reveal of completely new piece of hardware. It’s called PS Vita TV. It’s a microconsole …

A new-look, cut-down version of the PlayStation Vita has been confirmed by Sony Japan. It will be released in Japan on October 10th and will cost 18,980 (122). The unit maintains the same stylings and overall design of the Vita we know, although the unit is both 20 per cent …