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Portal 2 confirmed for Sony console, complemented by Valve's digital distribution offering

It had surprises, it had release dates, but most of all Sony’s just completed E3 press conference had confidence – the platform holder clearly believes in its offer and is very much sizing up Microsoft in the battle for second place in the video games market. Kicking off with a …

A live-action trailer – and OTT on-stage live action – for the PS3 re-envisioning of David Jaffe’s Twister rounded out Sony’s E3 press conference today. The longest running franchise in PlayStation history will spawn a new game for PS3 in 2011. The game is being made by the same key …

Gran Turismo 5 will finally hit shelves in the US on November 2nd, 2010. The date was revealed at the end of a trailer shown during Sony’s E3 press conference, putting an end to years of speculation as to when the game would eventually emerge. The trailer confirmed a number …

Infamous 2 will launch on PS3 next year, Sony has announced. The original super-hero open world adventure was released last year and enjoyed positive sales. The announcement was made during the Sony E3 press conference in Los Angeles, and was revealed with a teaser trailer.

Square Enix has shown a brand new trailer of online RPG Final Fantasy XIV during Sony’s E3 conference. Sony America president and CEO Jack Tretton said: After their hard work on Final Fantasy XIII, I’m excited to bring to you this brief video of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV. This …

One of the biggest surprises of the Sony E3 press briefing today wasn’t new hardware – it was the appearance of one of the firm’s most outspoken critics on stage embracing PS3. That critic? Valve boss Gabe Newell, who has repeated criticised Sony’s hardware and strategy in recent years. But …

Exclusive content for Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood will be made available for PlayStation 3, Sony has announced. The firm has also announced that the multiplayer beta for Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood will be exclusive for PSN users. The company showcased the game during its E3 press conference in Los Angeles, and marks …

Sony has lifted the lid on PlayStation Plus, a new premium version of PlayStation Network that gives subscribers access to new content. The service was announced during the company’s E3 press conference, and will cost $17.99 for three months or $49.99 for a full year. MCV reported last month Sony …