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Read More »VIDEO: Sony teases cel-shaded sci-fi outing Panopticon
A brand new first party game called Panopticon has been unveiled by Sony. At the moment it’s not clear whether it’s a PS3, PS4 or Vita title but the fact that more details will be released on May 21st – the same day that Microsoft reveals the new Xbox – …
Read More »Sony acquires Angry Birds film rights, to premiere worldwide in 2016
Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced it has won the exclusive international distribution rights to the Angry Birds animated feature film. The movie will premiere worldwide July 1st, 2016, according to the company. Angry Birds developer Rovio will develop, produce and finance the film; while producers John Cohen and David Maisel …
Read More »VIDEO: Check out the first footage of Gran Turismo 6 here
Sony has officially unveiled Gran Turismo 6, a brand new entry in Polyphony Digital’s acclaimed racing simulator series. The cat was let out of the bag earlier today, and Sony teased a proper reveal last week. And now it’s officially official, so check out the first footage for yourself below. …
Read More »PSN hacker sentenced to house arrest for interfering with FBI investigation
A 23-year-old Ohio resident involved in the infamous PSN hack has been placed under house arrest for one year. The Columbus Dispatch reports that Todd Miller was sentenced yesterday not for the part he played in the PSN breach but instead for interfering with the FBI’s investigations by destroying computer …
Read More »Gran Turismo 6 announcement hits the internet early
A press release announcing Gran Turismo 6 for PS3 has hit the internet ahead of the official announcement, which was expected this afternoon. The Sixth Axis has compiled details from a number of sites carrying the news. The headline detail is undoubtedly the game’s ‘holiday’ release on PS3. All of …
Read More »Sony: Don’t mistake Vita caution for lack of optimism
Is it an outrageous statement to say that vast swathes of the games industry have already written Vita off? After a terrible start Vita sales have stabilised and it has certainly grown into a great platform with an increasingly impressive range of software. But can it ever hope to be …
Read More »PS4 MMO War Thunder releasing ‘holiday 2013’
Gaijin Entertainment’s military vehicle MMO War Thunder has been given a ‘holiday 2013′ release date. War Thunder has already enjoyed success on PC but hopes to attract a brand new audience by moving onto both the new era of home consoles but also onto the familiar and friendly Dual Shock …
Read More »Report: PS4 to launch in Europe this year
Sony targeting 2013 release to ensure the PlayStation 4 does not slip behind next Xbox sales, claims insider
Read More »PS4 WILL arrive in UK this year – report
Sony will not delay the launch of the PS4 in Europe, a new report has claimed. In February it was reported that PS4 would follow its predecessor’s lead by landing in Japan first and then rolling out in Europe after Christmas. This is not so, according to CVG, which cites …
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