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EA returns as publisher; Wii U edition not mentioned; Steam edition unlikely
Read More »How easy is it to build your first Vita game?
According to a number of Ubisoft studios, it's a surprisingly welcoming process
Read More »Sony CEO: We must now make tough choices
Beleaguered technology empire will attempt to slash operating costs by 30%
Read More »Focus on gaming increased as Sony reveals turnaround plan
PlayStation has been given the full backing of Sony CEO Kaz Hirai today as the executive outlined a plan to reverse Sony’s sliding fortunes. The company has admitted that it will post a loss of around $6.4bn for the current financial year and shares in the company fell by seven …
Read More »First free-to-play Vita game ‘begins new era’
Framework established for in-game purchase options
Read More »PS Vita breaks old habits with free dev updates
Move suggests Sony is looking to hugely successful iOS model with relaxed stance
Read More »Sony forecasts $6.4 billion loss
Sony has announced it anticipates a $6.4b loss for the past year (ending in March 31st), upped from a previously announced forecast of $2.7b. Those math magicians can work out that’s a $3.7b difference in the wrong direction. The news follows Japanese outlet Nikkei’s report that Sony may be about …
Read More »Sony expects $6.4 billion net loss
'No sacred cows' in company restructure, says CFO Masaru Kato
Read More »Sony to axe 10,000 jobs worldwide
Around 10,000 jobs will be axed across Sony’s worldwide operations over the next 12 months. The number represents six per cent of the company’s total workforce. Although unconfirmed as of yet, the report comes from The Associated Press and arrives only two days ahead of Kaz Hirai’s strategic update” on …
Read More »Sony ‘to axe 10,000 jobs’
Global tech empire company hacks off six per cent of its workforce
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