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GAMESCOM: While Sony didn’t announce any concrete launch details for PlayStation Vita today, there were still plenty of hints about what is to come. Towards the beginning of the platform holder’s Gamescom press conference, Sony’s SVP of Worldwide Studios Europe Michael Denny claimed the upcoming handhled will have "the strongest …

GAMESCOM: Sony has confirmed that its innovative PlayStation 3D Display monitor will be available in Europe before the year is out. The device was announced at E3 and is billed as an affordable alternative to 3D TVs, ideally suited for gaming. It will also feature Sony’s Simulview technology, which allows …

GAMESCOM: The next instalment in Sucker Punch’s superhero franchise Infamous will be a digital-only title. Sony announced during its Gamescom press conference that it will release Infamous 2: Festival of Blood exclusively through PSN. The game is a spin-off from this summer’s hit PS3 game Infamous 2 and pits hero …

GAMESCOM: As MCV revealed last month, Sony has dropped the PlayStation 3 to 199.99. UK retail is expected to go even lower than that, with a price of 179.99 expected to be the norm. Although some outlets could be even more aggressive. Sony made the announcement during its Gamescom press …

GAMESCOM: Sony has released new details about the upcoming DanceStar Party. The game is being developed by the team behind the SingStar series, and Sony claims this title will have a similar impact to its sister franchise. "DanceStar Party is not just another dancing game, just as SingStar wasn’t just …

GAMESCOM: Sony has uvneiled its answer to Wii Fit in the form of Move Fitness. Announced at the company’s Gamescom press conference, this new title will be exclusive to PlayStation Move and allows players to exercise with a wide range of minigames. Workouts seen during the demo in Cologne included …

GAMESCOM: In a surprise announcement, Sony has announced a new model of the PSP will be released this Autumn. The new SKU – called the PSP E-1000 – will be compatible with all titles previously released for the handheld and will retail for €99. Crucially, Sony has made cuts to …