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Alongside its recently redesigned PS3 logo, Sony has also ushered in a brand new slogan with which it is to push forward its consumer electronics brand – ‘make.believe’. As we move to transform Sony and integrate the very best in electronics, entertainment and technology into the homes of our customers, …
Read More »‘360 1m ahead of PS3 in Europe’
Microsoft has claimed to MCV that its next-gen console installed base is a million units ahead of Sony in Europe. Sony announced it had sold 10m units in the PAL territory at Gamescom two weeks ago – just days after Microsoft had revealed a 9m installed base figure for the …
Read More »Sony: 3D TV in every home next year
Sony has predicted that 3D TV will be ‘in every home’ by the end of 2010 – and that PlayStation 3 will become a key driver in for the technology. Speaking at the at IFA technology trade show in Berlin, the electronics giant revealed that PS3 would be fully compatible …
Read More »Warner wins Scene It? deal
Once touted as Xbox 360’s answer to Sony’s popular Buzz! quiz game series, publisher Warner Bros has announced a brand new entry in the Scene It? series – as well as debut releases on both PS3 and Wii. In addition, Scene It? IP owner Screenlife has signed a global deal …
Read More »Wii tops reliability survey
A new study from SquareTrade claims that the Nintendo Wii is by far and away the most reliable console in the current generation of machine – and Xbox 360 is unsurprisingly named as the most prone to failure. The report, named Game Console Failure Rates, claims that just 2.7 per …
Read More »God of War remake coming to PS3
Sony has announced plans to release retooled versions of its God of War PS2 games for the PS3 – and has signed up US independent studio Bluepoint to help with the conversion. The games were originally developed by SCEA’s Santa Monica Studio. The new versions of God of War 1 …
Read More »DJ Hero sponsors Notting Hill Carnival
Activision’s DJ Hero is the headline sponsor at this weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival. Those attending the street party will be able to enjoy an exclusive DJ Hero showcase from Norman Jay, who has performed at the event with his Good Times sound system for nearly 30 years. DJ Hero is …
Read More »Sony to distribute Dirt 2
In a surprise move, UK publisher Codemasters had confirmed that Sony is to take over sales and distribution duties for the upcoming Colin McRae: Dirt 2 on both PS3 and PSP. The deal echoes Sony’s swoop to capture the PlayStation publishing rights to Atari’s Ghostbusters earlier this year – though …
Read More »Sony targeting Wii owners
Sony says it will win over lapsed gamers, Wii owners and former PlayStation 2 gamers with its mammoth marketing push for PS3. Earlier this week the format holder revealed plans to spend over 80m on European marketing efforts for the redesigned console, which arrives on Tuesday, September 1st priced at …
Read More »Sony: 360 cut wont change PS3 Slim plans
Ahead of Microsoft’s confirmed Xbox 360 price cut announcement tomorrow, Sony has told MCV that it will not move forward the launch of PS3 Slim to compete with Microsoft’s discounted machine this bank holiday weekend. We have agreements in place with all retailers and Centresoft to make sure the release …
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