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In a move that will rock the next generation of console gaming, Sony is close to agreeing an acquisition of a high profile cloud gaming firm, MCV understands. It was reported earlier this week that Sony was to reveal a partnership with a cloud gaming firm – specifically either OnLive …
Read More »Sony to embark on ‘Storyteller’ ebook initiative at E3
A PS3 ebook strategy will be unveiled by Sony at E3, MCV understands. It will be called ‘Storyteller’ and will see PS3 – and possibly Vita – used to present interactive documents and books, with a particular focus on children’s content. This content will form another sub-section of Sony’s PlayStation …
Read More »Kerri West joins Namco
Former EA and PlayStation product manager Kerri West has joined Namco Bandai. West joins as senior product manager following a two year stint at SCEE. Prior to this, she worked at EA for over three years on The Sims. Namco Bandai marketing and PR director Lee Kirton said: Kerri brings …
Read More »Sony gets competitive with PSN full-game prices
PS3 owners are for the first time being offered full game downloads at a price that’s competitive with the High Street. Sony America has announced its ‘PS3 Ultimate Deals’ promotion that offers full game downloads as well as all the associated DLC for a cut-down price. 30 per cent is …
Read More »Report: Quantic Dream unveiling next project at E3
A report from a familiar face has word that developer Quantic Dream’s next game will be a featured part of Sony’s E3 press conference. Former Develop editor and current CVG associate editor Rob Crossley reports that the Heavy Rain studio will pull the curtain back on one of their two …
Read More »RE Chronicles HD Collection dated on PSN
Capcom has confirmed a June 27th release for Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection on PSN. The download contains former Wii titles Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and The Darkside Chronicles and will cost 21.99. Both have been spruced up with HD graphics, both PlayStation Move and joypad support as well …
Read More »Ads that pause gameplay – coming to PS3?
Technology that pauses gameplay to display advertisements has been filed in a patent by Sony Computer Entertainment America. The tech would work by effectively pausing any in-progress game and forcing an ad to be displayed on screen for a pre-defined period of time. It is described by SCEA as "a …
Read More »PlayStation ‘poised for cloud gaming push’
Reports suggest Sony has struck a deal with Gaikai or OnLive
Read More »What’s Out Today? w/e May 25th, 2012
Ubisoft assaults the FPS market with the long-awaited return of its flagship Tom Clancy shooter. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier equips players with the weapons of tomorrow and throws them into some of the world’s deadliest battlefield. The new Gunsmith mechanic allows them to craft more advanced weaponry, complete with motion …
Read More »PlayStation cloud gaming service rumoured for E3
Sony will strike a deal with OnLive or Gaikai at E3 next month for PlayStation cloud gaming, according to reports. The platform-holder will announce a new game streaming service for ‘PlayStation hardware’ at the annual trade show in Los Angeles, according to VG247. It’s not clear whether this service could …
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