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Read More »Publishing firm formed by ex-Sony devs
RebelPlay seeking to offer alternative route to market for indies
Read More »RebelPlay formed by ex-Sony men
Two former Sony development stalwarts, Leo Cubbin and Phil Gaskell, have joined forces to create a new digital publisher that offers indie teams an alternative route to market. RebelPlay has already signed up two products – although no firm details have yet been announced. These projects are being aimed at …
Read More »Invizimals dev signs with Sony
Spanish developer Novarama has penned a new deal with Sony that will see the studio’s future content released exclusively on Sony devices. Novarama was the team behind PSP release Invizimals and is currently working on PS Vita launch title Reality Fighters – a game that will now be tied to …
Read More »Novarama SCEE exclusivity deal announced
Invizimals studio enters strategic partnership with Sony
Read More »Sony: Protecting IP triggered hacks
Sony president and CEO Sir Howard Stringer has claimed that the company was targeted by hackers because it was trying to protect its IP. Speaking to shareholders in Tokyo, the exec was questioned about the PSN security breach that resulted in the theft of millions of users’ personal and payment …
Read More »House promoted out of SCEE
After one of the most turbulent periods in the company’s history, Sony has announced details of a significant management reshuffle right at the very top of the organisation. Current president and group CEO Kaz Hirai will from September first become chairman of Sony’s video games business. More significantly for the …
Read More »Sony denies PS3 160GB phase-out
The entry-level 160GB PS3 SKU is not being phased out at retail, an SCE UK spokesperson has told MCV. GAME was until recently selling it for just 159.99 – a 90 saving over its RRP – but stocks have run out. Play.com has slashed the price to 199.99 while ShopTo …
Read More »Onlive open to Xbox and Sony partnerships
Cloud gaming firm 'ready to work with anyone'
Read More »OnLive discussing Xbox, PS3 partnership
Cloud gaming platform OnLive has had discussions with representatives of both Sony and Microsoft over a possible console collaboration for the service. OnLive already has some major publishing partners as well as agreements with key ISPs. Any possible tie-up with either Xbox 360 or PS3, however, would be its most …
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