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Capcom is trying something new with the next release in the Dragon’s Dogma series. Siliconera reports that Dragon’s Dogma Quest is due out in Japan for PlayStation Vita this autumn. Interestingly, not only is the game 2D but it’s also free-to-play. The game is described as fast-paced” and contains over …
Read More »Beyond: Two Souls release date confirmed by Sony
Sony’s intriguing PS3 exclusive Beyond: Two Souls has been issued with a concrete release date. The game will be released on these shores on October 11th. It hits North America on October 8th. Beyond follows in the footsteps of Heavy Rain, which was the debut PS3 release for French studio …
Read More »Schafer: Xbox One indie support is critical
'Microsoft has been focused elsewhere up until now,' says Double Fine boss
Read More »Hirai: PS4 is first and foremost a video game console
PS4 may be a multimedia device, but Sony is keen to highlight that gaming remains very much at the forefront of its offer. "The most important thing we need to do is agree and understand that the PS4 is a great video game console that appeals to video gamers," Sony …
Read More »Report: Sony brings in Morgan Stanley, Citigroup to consider division split
Sony has reportedly employed financial services corporations Morgan Stanley and Citigroup to research a potential split of the firm’s entertainment division from its electronics sector. A report out of Bloomberg cites statements from people familiar with the matter,” following word that Sony was considering the same plan earlier this month. …
Read More »Report: Sony consulting for potential spinoff
Company hires Morgan Stanley and Citigroup to look into a separate entertainment IPO
Read More »PS4 devs required to integrate Vita remote play
Only games already harnessing the PS4 Eye will be exempt, source claims
Read More »Sony promises no delay for Gran Turismo 6
Gran turismo 5 was famously dogged by delays, but the newly announced GT6 shouldn’t suffer the same fate, says Sony. The firm is confident Gran Turismo 6 will arrive on time this Christmas. There is no reason to think the proposed release window for GT6 will not be achieved,” product …
Read More »UK Xbox One pre-orders ahead of PS4, although PS4 enjoys post Xbox spike
MCV has received word from retail sources that pre-orders for the Xbox One are tracking ahead of PS4 in many UK stores. In fact, one told us that in the 24 hours after Xbox One’s reveal last week the total number of pre-orders it received for Microsoft’s machine outstripped the …
Read More »Fans call on Sony to shun PS4 DRM and pre-owned block
Consumers bombard Sony execs with messages on Twitter to avoid Xbox One policies
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