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Sony has followed up on tonight’s announcement that PlayStation Move hits Europe on September 15th but confirming European pricing. The PS3 motion controller will come in a hardware/software bundle that features the new device, PlayStation Eye camera and starter disc for €59.99. Extra Moves will cost €39.99 each, while the …
Read More »SONY: Twisted Metal PS3 unveiled
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 …
Read More »SONY: GT5 due November 2nd
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 …
Read More »SONY: Valve connects Steam to PS3
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 …
Read More »SONY: PlayStation Plus announced
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 …
Read More »SONY: 70 new PSP games by Xmas
Sony says there will be 70 new PSP games released before the end of the year. The platform holder has also announced there will be a retail bundle for God of War: Ghosts of Sparta, although this is unconfirmed for Europe. Titles include Tetris, Ace Combat, Patapon 3, Fat Princess, …
Read More »SONY: New PSP campaign kicks off
A new campaign designed to boost the PSP will kick off this week. Two of the new ads were shown during Sony’s E3 press conference. They star Sony mascot Kevin Butler and a new character, Marcus PSP: a tough-talking PSP fanatic who educates reluctant gamers on why they should play …
Read More »SONY: Heroes on the Move announced
Sony has announced Heroes on the Move for PlayStation 3. The game features the stars of Ratchet and Clank, Sly Cooper and Jak and Daxter in an adventure platformer that makes use of the PlayStation Move motion controller. The announcement was made during the Sony E3 press conference in Los …
Read More »SONY: Big PS Move promo with Coca-Cola
A large-scale consumer marketing push in the US will see Coca-Cola promote PlayStation Move across a range of products. Announced by Sony at its E3 press conference, the partnership marketing campaign was described by SCEA marketing chief Peter Dille as "One of the biggest brand partnerships Sony has ever had". …
Read More »SONY: Sorcery announced
Sony has announced Sorcery, a new third-person fantasy adventure that uses the Move motion controller. Developed by the workshop, the game was demonstrated during Sony’s E3 press conference and puts players in the role of a Harry Potter-style sorcerer’s apprentice. Sorcery boasts full one-to-one control, with the player on screen …
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