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PS3 owners now have access to PlayMemories Studio, a new application that gives them new ways to browse photos and home videos. The software lets users plug a digital camera or camcorder into their PS3 and browse through the content with a controller. They can view pictures and videos in …
Read More »Platform holders ‘running scared of free-to-play’
The big three must adapt or will face huge challenges, says Ben Cousins
Read More »LittleBigPlanet Karting confirmed by Sony
Sony has confirmed rumoured new PS3 title LittleBigPlanet Karting. The game is being co-developed by ModNation Racers dev United Front Games, which is currently also working on Square Enix’s Sleeping Dogs – the title formerly known as True Crime: Hong Kong. LittleBigPlanet dev Media Molecule is also working on the …
Read More »Walking Dead to release cross-platform next month
Five instalments to be released at monthly intervals
Read More »Ratchet and Clank HD trilogy collection dated
Insomniac has officially revealed the Ratchet and Clank Trilogy, an HD collection of Insomniac’s acclaimed PS2 platformer franchise. The pack includes PS2 titles Ratchet and Clank, R&C: Going Commando (Locked and Loaded in Europe) and R&C: Up Your Arsenal (simply R&C 3 in Europe). The collection’s titles will feature 1080p …
Read More »Sony: Cold War can help us fight PSN hackers
Sony’s security boss and former US military man Brett Wahlin says protecting PSN is similar to the Cold War. The platform holder’s chief security officer was appointed last year following the PSN hack that brought down the PS3 online service and saw millions of users’ personal data unlawfully accessed. Wahlin …
Read More »Resident Evil: Chronicles HD heading to PS3
Capcom has announced a brand new Resident Evil title for PS3 – although it will be digital only. Called Resident Evil: Chronicles HD, the SKU will include re-worked versions of former Wii titles The Umbrella Chronicles and The Darkside Chronicles. Both will be released digitally via PSN in June and …
Read More »GDC: Guerrilla working on three new titles
Killzone for PS3 and Vita and new unknown game in development
Read More »20 million weapon configurations in Ghost Recon Future Soldier
Ubisoft has revealed a few eye-catching details for their upcoming co-op tactical shooter sequelGhost Recon: Future Soldier. In a recently released video preview of the game, former Navy SEAL Richard ‘Mack’ Machowicz discusses how one mission is similar to that of the actual mission that led to Osama bin Laden’s …
Read More »Sony keen on free-to-play PSN growth
PlayStation’s digital publishing arm wants developers to pitch free-to-play games for PSN, an executive at the company has said. Ted Regulski, manager of SCEA Developer Relations, said Sony has changed its philosophy and is now open to any business model”. One thing we’re working on quite a lot is free-to-play,” …
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