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Sony has joined Microsoft in launching its own motion-sensing controller at E3 – a wand-like device for PS3 which will hit stores in spring 2010. And despite Jack Tretton’s on-stage claim that the news hadn’t been leaked, it had – by MCV, of course. The prototype of the unnamed device …
Read More »SONY: PSN hits 465 million downloads
At its E3 opening press conference, Sony has revealed the success of the PSN online store, which allows PS3 users to download new and classic games. "On PSN we now have 24 million registered users, and 11m in US," revealed SCEA’s Jack Tretton. "So far they have downloaded 475 million …
Read More »SONY: Gran Turismo PSP finally nears release
As predicted by MCV, Sony has announced that the long delayed Gran Turismo PSP is alive and will ship to retail on October 1st – the same date that its new hardware PSP Go! is launched. The new Gran Turismo will feature 800 cars, 35 tracks and 65 ‘layout variations’ …
Read More »SONY: MAG demonstrated, dated for Fall
Sony and Zipper Interactive has revealed a live demonstration of the upcoming 256-player FPS, MAG. It marks the first time the game has been shown with live in-game footage. Otherwise known as Massive Action Game, Zipper Interactive walked the attendees at Sony’s E3 conference through what was claimed to be …
Read More »SONY: ‘We’re committed to PS2’
US PlayStation boss Jack Tretton has pledged another strong year of support for PlayStation 2 – and told E3 that over 100 new titles will be released on the platform this year. In a notably noisier conference than Nintendo’s presentation this morning, Tretton (pictured) kicked off proceedings by boasting that …
Read More »NINTENDO: New hardware unveiled
Global Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has revealed the newest piece of hardware from the platform holder at E3 – the Wii Vitiality Sensor. No launch date was given for the device, which fits over the finger of the Wii user. The WVS appeared to measure heart beat and other ‘hidden’ …
Read More »NINTENDO: First ever download-only Mario revealed
Nintendo has used its E3 conference in Los Angeles today to unveil the first ever download-only Mario game. Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again challenges gamers to create their own in-game enemies and traps, and allows them to upload their own levels to other players via Wi-Fi. The title …
Read More »NINTENDO: New IP proves that "DS equals diversity"
At its E3 2009 press conference, Nintendo has announced two new games that it has suggested showcase the DS as a platform for diversity. Ubisoft’s C.O.P: New Recruit is clearly a direct competitor with GTA: IV, and boosts full 3D graphics. It centers on the exploits of an underground street …
Read More »NINTENDO: ‘We’re the best choice for third parties’
Nintendo has claimed that third-party publishers will find more success on Wii than Xbox 360 or PS3 this calendar year. Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime told E3’s crowd at the platform holder’s conference in Los Angeles this morning that third-party developers were "flowing" to Wii and DS. He showed …
Read More »NINTENDO: New Super Mario Bros announced
Nintendo has announced a new version of Super Mario Bros for Wii at its conference at E3 today. The game offers a single player mode or co-op for up to four players, and is available for attendees to play at E3. New items in the game include a new propeller …
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