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New IP on the way from Sony’s worldwide studios. Sony showcased an array of new IP from developers for the PS4, in addition to the PS3 and Vita. First up was Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture from UK developer The Chinese Room. Built using Cry Engine 3, the title will …
Read More »Sony quietly launches 12 GB flash-memory PS3 in US and Canada
A 12 GB flash-memory PS3 super slim model has been listed on Sony’s North American website, but the company doesn’t seem interested in creating any hubbub about it. The launch confirms last week’s report regarding a leaked Canadian retail advertisement promoting the $199 SKU’s arrival stateside. Curiously, beyond the listing …
Read More »David Cage: "The one thing I’ve learnt is to never listen to businessmen"
For those of us not in the room, it’s quite hard to imagine how David Cage pitched Heavy Rain to Sony. He probably started by saying: Heavy Rain is a story-driven psychological thriller.” The Sony execs in the room would have been all ears at this point. It’s unlike any …
Read More »Square Enix confirms Thief release date
The wait for Square Enix’s new Thief title will not be as long as expected. The publisher has confirmed that the game will be released on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on February 28th 2014 in Europe. It will arrive in North America on February 25th. Garrett …
Read More »No plans for Capcom Essentials bundle in UK
The recently leaked Capcom Essentials bundle has been confirmed – but it won’t be being released in the UK. As rumoured late last month, Capcom Essentials will be released on both PS3 and Xbox 360 and will include five games – Resident Evil 6, Super Street Fighter 4, Devil May …
Read More »GAME to host Diablo III lock-in events
Blizzard has teamed up with GAME to stage Diablo III lock-in events across the UK in celebration of the game’s console debut. The events will be held at 18 of the retailer’s stores across the UK and take place on August 29th and 30th. Consumers will be able to go …
Read More »PS3 outselling Xbox 360 in the UK this summer
PlayStation 3 was the No.1 console of the summer in the UK with some help from 2013’s second best selling game. The Last of Us has overtaken BioShock: Infinite as the UK’s No.2 game of the year so far, despite only being available on one format. It is only beaten …
Read More »PlayStation Plus multiplayer paywall will earn Sony $1.2bn a year
Analyst firm IHS Electronics and Media has praised Sony’s decision to lock multiplayer behind a PlayStation Plus paywall. Sony confirmed at E3 that PS4 owners will have to subscribe to PS+ if they wish to access online multiplayer – a function that is currently free for PS3 owners. Sony has …
Read More »Report: 12 GB PS3 headed to North America this month
A 12 GB flash-based model of the PS3 will reportedly hit US and Canadian retailers later this month. Engadget reports on a since-removed leak on Canadian chain Future Shop’s website, which showed the new SKU as available. The tech site also received a photo, apparently snapped at a US-based Kmart, …
Read More »PS4 will not repeat PS3 losses, Sony vows
Sony will not suffer financially in an effort to get PS4 out of the door, it has vowed. Bloomberg reports that Sony lost over $3.5bn in 2007 and 2008 as it attempted to launch the PS3 into global markets. The console itself did not become profitable until late 2011. That …
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