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Responding to concerns that PSP Mini game pricing has been set to high to compete with the iPhone, SCEA’s Eric Lempel confirmed that it is the developer-publishers that are responsible for setting the customer fee for their games. "As far as pricing goes, the publisher of the title sets the …
Read More »Developers responsible for PSP Minis pricing, says SCEA
Game makers must approach costing 'carefully', warns Eric Lempelv
Read More »US: Amazon to sell PSN games
Digital codes for PlayStation Network titles are now available to buy at the Amazon video game store. The line-up includes games for both PSP and PlayStation 3, with 200 titles already available. Amazon already sells WiiWare and Xbox Live Arcade titles through its website. We are excited to expand our …
Read More »20 full games join PSP Store line-up
The digital revolution has begun! From today, PSP owners are able to download a total of 20 titles direct to their machines that either have previously been or are currently available on UMD. And unlike Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Games-On-Demand service, which offers prices far steeper than those found at retail, …
Read More »13 games for PSP Minis launch
Sony’s PSPgo has arrived at UK retail, and with it so too arrives the platform holder’s answer to the Apple App Store – PSP Minis. Those who buy the console today will have a total of 13 games to choose from in Europe, with a seven-strong selection fronting the North …
Read More »Sony â??will avoid App Storeâ??s utter release chaosâ??
Aliens vs Predator developer Rebellion glad to see better regulation on Minis store
Read More »PSPgo arrives at retail
Sonyâ??s bold disc-less re-imagining of its powerful handheld is finally out in the wild
Read More »PSPgo hits UK retail
It may not have enjoyed the same level fanfare that can often usher in a new hardware release, but today’s arrival of the PSPgo is an important landmark for both Sony’s machine and the wider games industry. The PSP has for a long-time been hampered by the generalised belief that …
Read More »Fieldrunners confirmed for PSPgo launch
With the launch of the PSPgo just two days away now, developer Subatomic Studios has confirmed that its tower defence title Fieldrunners – which has already enjoyed huge success on iPhone – will be a launch title on Sony’s PSP Minis digital delivery service. There’s lots more information on this …
Read More »Sony targets iPhone fans with PSPgo
Sony will court iPhone users and gadget fans when the PSPgo hits retail next week. The device, which only plays digital downloads, launches on October 1st priced 224.99 and will be promoted as part of a 6m warchest being spent on the handheld’s 2009 marketing. The PSPgo is positioned differently …
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