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A Sony presentation detailing the firm’s consumer strategy moving forwards has offered a few insights into the direction of both Sony’s gaming and online distribution plans – and it seems that both 3D and cross platform gaming are at the core of it. Firstly, Sony has confirmed that it intends …
Read More »Sony launches EU PS3 video service
Over 800 movies now available to rent or buy for both PS3 and PSP
Read More »US: PS3 sales up 70% in October
In news that may well mark the moment that PS3 finally turned the corner, Sony has announced that North American sales of the console for October are up 70 per cent compared to the same month in 2008. Also significantly up year-on-year are downloads from PSN, with October seeing more …
Read More »Kane & Lynch 2 unveiled
Square Enix Europe has finally issued its official confirmation of Danish studios IO Interactive’s adult action game sequel Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, which will be published under the Eidos label. In the words of the publisher, every aspect of the game has been designed to deliver a fresh …
Read More »Facebook hitting PS3 today
Just a matter of hours after it was first officially announced, Sony has confirmed that the PS3 3.10 firmware update – which brings with it integrated Facebook functionality – will go live on its servers today. The release comes just one day after Facebook, Twitter and Last.FM functionality was added …
Read More »Gearbox turned down Bladerunner IP
The potential for a modern-day game based on classic sci-fi IP Bladerunner is obvious – and such a reality very nearly came to pass, developer Gearbox has admitted. Speaking to OXM, Gearbox president Randy Pitchford admitted: One of my partners, Brian Martell, had Bladrunner on the list of IPs we …
Read More »PS3 joins the Facebook party
With Microsoft’s social media bonanza due to hit Xbox 360 today – bringing with it integrated Facebook, Twitter and Last.FM functionality – Sony has announced a similar upgrade for PS3 via its US blog. The upcoming 3.10 firmware update will introduce Facebook into the XMB. Users will also have the …
Read More »Mad Catz launches rival wi-fi adapter
Those who insist that 59.99 is too much to pay for Microsoft’s brand new official Wireless-N Xbox 360 internet adapter my want to take a look at a cheaper alternative from Mad Catz that has just hit the market. Priced at 49.99, the Wireless-N Gaming Adapter offers a strong and …
Read More »MGS sneaking onto PSN
One of the 32bit era’s most celebrated classics is to make its debut on the PlayStation Network later this week with news that Konami’s Metal Gear Solid is to make a long-awaited console return. Priced at 7.99, the download will go live on PSN this Thursday (November 19th). It’s not …
Read More »RE5: Alternate Edition will be DLC
The Alternative Edition of Resident Evil 5 will be heading to PSN and Xbox Live Marketplace as DLC. Capcom has confirmed it has opted against a boxed product version following the results of its recent poll. Over 1500 participants voted for the content to be released as a digital download, …
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