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A new-look, cut-down version of the PlayStation Vita has been confirmed by Sony Japan. It will be released in Japan on October 10th and will cost 18,980 (122). The unit maintains the same stylings and overall design of the Vita we know, although the unit is both 20 per cent …
Read More »2014 release date confirmed for PS4 in Japan
Sony has surprised gamers from its homeland with news of a significant wait for the console to be released in Japan. PS4 will arrive in Japan on February 22nd priced at 39,980 (256) or for 43,980 (282) for those who also want a PlayStation Camera. A free digital copy of …
Read More »Japanese PS4 release date to be announced next week
It’s been easy to forget amongst the launch excitement that PS4 has yet to be dated in Japan. That will all change next week, with confirmation that SCE Japan will host a press conference on Monday September 9th at 7am UK time. It is expected that the console’s launch date …
Read More »No plans for Torchlight II on current or upcoming consoles, says Runic
Runic’s hit action-RPG Torchlight II won’t be expanding to consoles, the developer has confirmed. A company representative told VG247 the team has no plans for Torchlight 2 on consoles,” when asked if it had plans to bring the popular sequel to current or next-gen hardware. The original Torchlight launched initially …
Read More »Sony refunds digital FFXIV: A Realm Reborn purchases on PSN
Those who paid for the PSN version of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn have been refunded by Sony. The funds should already have been credited to users’ wallet, with the game itself now available to download from their download history. The move follows the ongoing problems surrounding the re-launch …
Read More »Sony hikes Indian game prices as Rupee decline continues
Sony has increased the prices of upcoming PS3 titles Beyond: Two Souls and Gran Turismo 6. Both games were previously priced at Rs 2,999, but are now increased to Rs 3,499. The price hikes are attributed to the continuing decline of the Rupee, which today stands at Rs 67 against …
Read More »UPDATE: Unpaid intern receives payment following suit against Sony
Sony has settled in a lawsuit brought against the company by former intern Chris Jarvis. The Independent reports Jarvis will receive 4,600 for his services with Sony, after reporting the firm to the British customs authority. Jarvis was hired by SCE Cambridge in 2012 to perform unpaid intern duties; only …
Read More »Microsoft turned down Heavy Rain fearing ‘child kidnapping’ controversy
Xbox maker refused to publish would-be hit because of fears over child abduction in plot
Read More »Sony pays £4,600 to game dev intern in wages row
Chris Jarvis claims for minimum wage after working full-time hours for three months
Read More »Optimism around PS Vita is growing, says Sony
Momentum behind PlayStation Vita is finally building, says Sony. The UK team has seen sales of Vita increase 100 per cent during the summer, partly thanks to the launch of its Mega Pack – which is a collection of ten Vita games, bundled onto an 8GB memory card, for 35. …
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