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MCV wasn’t alone in keeping a particularly close eye on Sony’s Gamescom briefing last night in the hope that Sony would use the venue to at last reveal all about the still mysterious PSP2. But, despite persistent rumours and many developers having admitted to recently signing PSP-related NDAs, yet again …
Read More »Gamescom 2010 opens its doors
It’s finally here, Gamescom 2010 has opened its doors to press and retail. The opening day’s festivities began with a special Gamescom press conference, and Konami, Koch and NCSoft are all set to unveil their latest products today It follows last night’s blockbuster announcements from EA, Sony and Microsoft. MCV …
Read More »JAPAN: GT5 gets blue PS3
Having dated PS3 racing simulator Gran Turismo 5 for a November 3rd European release, Sony has confirmed that the game will ship on the very same day in Japan. In addition, the platform holder will be launching a Limited Edition Titanium Blue 160GB PS3 Slim. The SKU will also include …
Read More »Gamescom Day 1 – Miss anything?
Gamescom 2010 kicked off in Cologne yesterday with press conferences from Microsoft, EA and Sony. Between them a collection of new games were unveiled while others were dated and upgraded hardware was announced – and MCV has been reporting on every single detail. But if you don’t have enough time …
Read More »SONY: Linkin Park takes to the stage
Sony and EA recruited Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda to demonstrated Medal of Honor at Gamescom today. The rapper – who is also the lead in rap band Fort Minor – demonstrated new mode Gunfighter to the assembled trade, media and partners at Sony’s press conference. The mode allows gamers to …
Read More »SONY: Virtua Tennis 4 gets Move, 3D support
Sega’s Virtua Tennis 4 will support both Move and 3D functionality on PS3, it has been confirmed at Cologne. The use of the motion controller will allow for precise control of the angle of the racquet as well as the speed and spin of the shot. It also becomes the …
Read More »SONY: New Ratchet and Clank announced
Ratchet and Clank: All For One has been unveiled by Sony. The game is being developed by Insomniac’s North Carolina office, with studio director Chad Dezen demonstrating the game during Sony’s Gamescom press conference. The title allows gamers to control Ratchet, Clank, Quark and Nefarious seperately, and players must work …
Read More »SONY: Resistance 3 confirmed
Insomniac games has announced Resistance 3. It is the third in the popular FPS series, which sees human resistance fight against alien invaders. The game was announced by Insomniac CEO Ted Price via a teaser video shown during Sony’s Gamescom press conference in cologne. No details for the game, including …
Read More »SONY: GT5 UK date nailed down
Gran Turismo will be released in the UK and Europe on November 3rd. The game’s release date was confirmed during Sony’s Gamescom press conference. The new date puts the game’s UK launch one day behind its US debut on November 2nd, which was finally announced at this year’s E3. Back …
Read More »SONY: ITV on Demand hits PS3
Sony has outlined some further spokes in tis IPTV wheel with the introduction of ITV content on demand on the PlayStation Network. A host of content agreements have been signed with providers across a number of nations including the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and Finland. There’s no sign, however, of the …
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