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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 »Sony DADC launches new digital distribution service for publishers
Publishers and retailers have been offered a helping hand in entering the increasingly complicated digital distribution space. Sony DADC has (via some of the longest sentences we’ve ever seen in a press release) announced Genba, which it describes as a new digital game supply chain channel and media platform to …
Read More »Cory Barlog returns to Sony Santa Monica
God of War II director is back at Sony studio
Read More »PS4 will avoid PS3 losses, Sony vows
CFO says the Japanese hardware maker has invested shrewdly this time round
Read More »Leaked US retail ad shows Vita for $200
A leaked US retail advertisement indicates that the PS Vita will drop down to $200 this month – though it’s unclear for how long it will stay at that price. Joystiq reports on an upcoming print ad from Target that shows a $200 price point for the handheld. There’s no …
Read More »OPINION: Pre-order fanfare signals start of true next-gen tension
PlayStation and Xbox are priming retail partners as to how much next-gen console stock will be available on day one. This signifies the real start of festivities in the new console war, as retailers are encouraged to hustle punters for pre-order deposits. The first wave of pre-orders from the early …
Read More »Sony IP comes to iOS and Android in Coca-Cola branded PlayStation All-Stars Island
Some of Sony’s biggest PlayStation IPs have made the move to iPhone in a new game carrying Coca-Cola branding. The game in question is PlayStation All-Stars Island – and it’s now available on both iOS and Android devices. The game currently offers a Temple Run-esque Uncharted themed island although additional …
Read More »Cerny: Sony needed tough critique during PS4 pre-production
Lead architect actively sought strong voices that would put him 'through the wringer'
Read More »Renaissance man: Mark Cerny and the origin of PS4
Coder. Producer. And now console designer. Develop meets the man behind PS4
Read More »Day-one PS4 pre-order cut-offs come into effect at UK retail
A number of UK retailers have begun telling customers that new PS4 pre-orders cannot be guaranteed for day one. CVG reports that Amazon is now telling customers the following: "Please note – due to high demand, orders placed for this PlayStation 4 console from August 6th may be received after …
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