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Sony is claiming a record number of pre-orders for the upcoming PS4. Videogamer reports that SCE UK boss Fergal Gara says that pre-orders for the machine are tracking way over and above and beyond the pre-order number at launch day of the PS2 and PS3”. Specific numbers weren’t issued, but …
Read More »Cage and Pinchbeck blast Lucas and Spielberg’s game narrative viewpoint
Quantic Dream and The Chinese Room devs refute famed directors' perspective on interactivity and storytelling
Read More »PS4 Twitch integration allows users to freely broadcast content
PS4 owners will have the ability to share and broadcast live gameplay footage from their hardware through Twitch, the live streaming video platform has revealed. In a statement released during Sony’s big night at Gamescom, CEO Emmett Shear announced that Playstation 4 users need only press their Dualshock 4’s Share …
Read More »PS Vita memory cards receive price cut in North America
Sony has announced price cuts across the board for PS Vita memory cards in North America. The Playstation US blog has word on the cuts, as they arrive alongside the PS Vita price drop in both Europe and North America. The 4 GB memory card is $14.99, down from $19.99; …
Read More »Sony’s Andrew House takes swipe at Microsoft
'While others have shifted their message and changed their story, we were consistent'
Read More »PlayStation at Gamecom: Did you miss anything?
It’s been one hell of an evening for PlayStation. Gamescom hasn’t even offiically started yet, and the platform holder has already announced a slew of new IP and exclusive games, no less than two price cuts – oh, and the release date of PlayStation 4. The next-generation console will be …
Read More »Sony: "We’ve been consistent throughout"
"While others have shifted their message and changed their story, we were consistent." Those are the words of Sony Computer Entertainment boss Andrew House during tonight’s Gamescom press conference – an obvious reference to Microsoft’s string of U-turns. The Xbox One manufacturer has in recent weeks altered its stance on …
Read More »Ubisoft partners with Sony for Watch Dogs film
French publisher's next-gen IP already set for big screen debut
Read More »Virgin Media confirmed as PS4’s UK broadband partner
Sony has announced a strategic partnership with Virgin Media, naming the firm as PlayStation 4’s official UK ISP partner. During its Gamescom conference this evening, the platform holder said that it recognises broadband is not readily available to all European customers, so it is forming similar partnerships with Internet Service …
Read More »PS3 gets GTA V bundle; Sony offers Rockstar discount with PSN pre-orders
Consumers who pre-order GTA 5 through the PSN store will be offered up to 75 per cent discount across Rockstar’s portfolio. Whilst Sony confirmed GTA 5 would be a day one digital title for the PS3, the platform holder revealed consumers who pre-order the title from the PlayStation store will …
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