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Half a million consumers downloaded Doctor Who: The Adventure Games in its first two weeks. The free downloadable game was the first of its kind from the BBC, and the broadcaster hopes its success will inspire the games and TV industries to work closer together. The result is a lot …
Read More »E3 2010: Flower creator returns to PS3
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 »SONY: Euro Move pricing detailed
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: 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: PS3 exclusives for MoH, Dead Space 2
Electronic Arts showed serious support for Sony’s PlayStation platforms during the latter’s E3 presentation today. As well as supporting Sony’s initiatives for Move, 3D gaming, PSN and more, EA today said it will offer exclusive PlayStation-only content in two key games. The first is Medal of Honor which includes the …
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: 40 firms readying Move games
Speaking at today’s Sony E3 press conference, Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America, confirmed that 40 developers and publishers are presently working to bring consumers titles for the PlayStation Move motion technology. A number of developers were also shown on stage in a talking heads …
Read More »SONY: Gran Turismo 5 confirmed for 3D
Chairman and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Kazuo ‘Kaz’ Hirai has confirmed at Sony’s E3 press conference that the Gran Turismo 5 3D speculation is true. Polyphony Digital are developing the long-awaited game, which was named by Hirai in a list of high profile titles supporting Sony’s company wide …
Read More »SONY: Heavy third-party PS3 3D support
Sony today boasted heavy support from key third-parties for its vision of 3D PS3 titles. At its E3 press conference the firm said that Ubisoft, Disney, EA, Warner and Take-Two are all preparing 3D games. Specifically, Mortal Kombat Fatality, Tron Evolution, Shaun White Skateboarding, NBA 2K11 and Crysis 2 will …
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