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Integrating 3D visuals into a game without ensuring that the functionality adds something to the gameplay experience is potentially damaging, Sony’s 3D chief Mick Hocking has stated. And sadly, some games which have released with 3D compatibility have not hit the mark, he believes. If people see great quality 3D …
Read More »Double Eleven becomes exclusive Sony studio
Sony has announced that it has signed a new partnership with UK-based studio Double Eleven. As part of the deal, the developer will produce games exclusively for Sony platforms. It is currently working on the PlayStation Vita version of LittleBigPlanet. Double Eleven are one of the most exciting developers to …
Read More »Sony signs Double Eleven as exclusive studio
LittleBigPlanet Vita dev to work solely on PlayStation platforms
Read More »Guillemot: PS4 and next Xbox coming soon
It was only a year ago that top-level industry execs were questioning the very viability and future of the console hardware cycle. Now, the move to a new breed of machines is near, it is being claimed. And these claims come from the very top of leading publisher Ubisoft. The …
Read More »Sony testing ‘virtual reality’ headset
The forgotten fad of virtual reality gaming may be set for a surprise revival, with Sony confirming to Develop that it is experimenting on the technology within its studios. Mick Hocking, senior director at Sony Worldwide Studios, said that a prototype device used to test virtual reality also displays high-end …
Read More »Sony: We’re testing 3D virtual reality games
Prototype headset tracks player movements; Virtual Reality revival 'certainly possible'
Read More »Sony’s 3D re-vision
Ahead of his Develop Conference keynote, Mick Hocking explains lessons learnt from launching 3D on PlayStation
Read More »Sony: PSN hack a great learning experience
The man in charge of Sony’s network entertainment division has outlined the lessons learned from PSN’s hack attack. Speaking at the Gamesbeat 2011 conference in San Francisco, Tim Schaaff told VentureBeat recovering from a major hack is about more than just improving security. Sony switched off its online gaming PlayStation …
Read More »Sony launches $20m fund for PSN devs
New money injected into Pub Fund; Sony internal studios also to benefit
Read More »Sony investing $20m in exclusive PSN titles
Exclusivity has been dismissed by many an exec and developer and a redundant model in the modern games market, but Sony clearly disagrees having announced a huge investment in exclusive digital games for PlayStation platforms. PlayStation Network’s director of marketing Brandon Stander has said that the company is to invest …
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