Sony has announced that hugely popular multiplayer action RPG Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G is to be bundled with the PSP-3000 in two packs heading to Japanese retail. Available in both red and blue flavours, the packs will include a copy of the game and the current version of Sony’s …
Read More »Uncharted 2 wins critics E3 gong
Sony’s upcoming PS3 exclusive action title Uncharted 2: Among Thieves has emerged as the star performer of the E3 2009 Game Critics Awards, a panel comprising editors of 29 consumer games publications. Naught Dog’s title grabbed three accolades including the coveted ‘Game of the Show’ award. Also performing strongly was …
Read More »Sony briefing PS3 motion control to developers
Sony is currently showcasing the PS3’s new motion controller to its development partners, providing extended information on the device’s properties. The new PlayStation Eye-trackable peripheral will integrate force feedback, according to an article at news site Kotaku. The report adds that Sony has already provided face-tracking and head-tracking capability in …
Read More »UK games market’s weekly value dips again
The UK video games market weekly value has dipped once again, down five per cent when compared to the week before. According to MCV calculations, based on today’s Gfk-ChartTrack/ELSPA weekly report, the UK market has hit 20.2 million for the weekend ending June 20th. Unit sales dipped four per cent …
Read More »GTA Chinatown Wars goes to PSP
Rockstar has today confirmed the shock news that DS outing Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be released on Sony’s PSP later this year. In line with Sony’s digital overhaul of the upcoming PSPgo, Chinatown Wars will be released both as a digital title and on UMD disc. We’re proud …
Read More »Sony responds to Koticks PS3 outburst
Following Bobby Kotick’s extraordinary claim that his company, Activision Blizzard, may stop supporting the PS3, Sony has declined to volley back public mud and has instead offered a calm and measured response. "PlayStation has tremendous momentum coming out of E3,” said spokesperson Patrick Seybold, and we are seeing positive growth …
Read More »Importing unlikely to spook new Ghostbusters
Following confirmation that the US 360 edition of Ghostbusters will be region free, retail does not expect a rush to cash in on imports owing to the game’s UK PlayStation exclusivty. The game debuted at number four in the ELSPA GfK-ChartTrack All Formats Top 40 this week. Though there is …
Read More »Sony responds to Kotickâ??s outburst
â??We enjoy healthy business relationships with and greatly value our publishing partnersâ??
Read More »Report: Sony briefing PS3 motion control to developers
Document claims the rumble-integrated device will launch Spring 2010; head-tracking and voice â??recognitionâ?? possible
Read More »Kotick slams PS3 for â??highâ?? dev costs
Worldâ??s biggest publisher threatens to halt supporting Sonyâ??s home console
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