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Jenova Chen’s studio thatgamecompany is creating a new multiplayer adventure game named Journey, according to leaked information from E3. Chen is highly regarded as the creator of PSN ‘art games’ Flower and flOw, which deliver esoteric and rather simple experiential gameplay that defies many of the conventions of traditional game …
Read More »E3 2010: Conference roundup
New hardware, new games, concrete release dates and even some price points – this year’s E3 may not have offered any major surprises (other than perhaps an actual release date for Gran Turismo 5!) but it certainly had plenty to offer both hardcore and causal gamers alike. Here’s a roundup …
Read More »E3 2010: 3DS could launch in 2010
The Nintendo 3DS could yet launch some time in 2010, though an early 2011 arrival is now looking more likely, according to sources talking to Eurogamer. Prior to E3 reports had claimed that the machine could arrive far earlier than expected – maybe even by October, CVG confidently asserted. However, …
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Flower and flOw creator returns to PS3
Read More »SONY: Valve inks key PS3 deal
Portal 2 confirmed for Sony console, complemented by Valve's digital distribution offering
Read More »E3 2010: Sony roundup
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 …
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: Infamous 2 is coming
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.
Read More »SONY: AC: Brotherhood exclusives for PS3
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 …
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 …
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