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New launch details surrounding the rumoured PSP Phone have emerged suggesting the device will arrive next February. French tech blog Nowhereelse claims to have received an image of a press invitation for a Sony event on December 9th, as reported by Pocket Gamer. The invite, which shows the four PlayStation …
Read More »Sony: ‘3D will make games more accessible’
3D will bring more customers, so start converting your games now, says SCEEâ??s Mick Hocking at Develop in Liverpool
Read More »PlayStation chief to become Sony CEO?
Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kazuo Hirai could be in line to become Sony President, according to Bloomberg. Citing ‘people familiar with the matter’ the financial news service says that the future President would be in-line to replace Sony Chairman and CEO Howard Stringer. Sony consumer products boss Hiroshi Yoshioka is …
Read More »Sony gives away PS3s
Sony is giving away a PS3, a copy of Gran Turismo 5 and two pairs of 3D glasses with each 3D TV sold. The deal begins in Sony Centres across the UK today and will run until December 5th or whenever stock sells out. Buyers will also receive a 3D …
Read More »The PS3 can sell more than PS2
As the most successful home console the world has ever known, Sony’s PS2, celebrates its tenth birthday in Europe, former SCEE president Chris Deering has said that the PS3 could yet go on to eclipse its accomplishments. Now entering its 11th year, the PS2 has sold a total of 147.6m …
Read More »HMV launches 3D GT5 competition
High Street retailer HMV is hosting a Gran Turismo 5 3D gaming tournament to celebrate the game’s release. Sony Bravia 3DTVs are being installed in stores across the UK allowing participants to try and become the UK champion. Heats will kick off on November 27th with the fastest two players …
Read More »Sony warns of Move shortages
PlayStation move stock is likely to be hard to come by until 2011, platform holder Sony has warned. SCEA’s senior VP or marketing Peter Dille told VentureBeat that Sony misjudged the demand for the stand-alone Move controllers” and that stores are running low across Europe, America and Japan. That bodes …
Read More »Gran Turismo 5 reviews are GO!
After what has felt like an eternal wait for the millions of fans of the franchise, the first reviews of Gran Turismo 5 are currently appearing online following the lifting of Sony’s reviews embargo at 8:00am. The overall picture is positive, with plenty of eights, a nine from Eurogamer and …
Read More »Blockbuster sells GT5 for 99p
After five long years, Gran Turismo fans will be able to pick up the eagerly awaited fifth instalment in the racing series for just under a quid. Blockbuster is offering GT5 for a shockingly low 99p if gamers trade in any two titles from a select range of games. They …
Read More »Sony teases PS3 holographic games
The PS3 has lead the way when it comes to 3D gaming on consoles – and new comments from Sony suggest that the PS3 could be about to take the lead in the still developing holographic sector. Earlier this month US academics predicted that holographic TVs will be available to …
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