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The man previously in charge of working with independent developers at Nintendo has revealed he is making his own title – for PlayStation. Former Nintendo employee Dan Adelman announced his involvement in the development of Axiom Vergevia his blog. The title is a Metroid/Castlevania-style action platformer, and will be released …
Read More »Sony and Taco Bell team up for PS4 Destiny Bundle promotion
Sony and Taco Bell have partnered again for a new PlayStation giveaway promotion, offering customers of the fast food chain a chance to win limited edition PS4 Destiny bundles. Starting October 9th, Taco Bell patrons who purchase a Big Box product will get a unique code to text to enter …
Read More »Sony shutting down PlayStation Home
PS3’s social platform to close on March 31st next year
Read More »PlayStation Home shutting down in North America, Europe
PlayStation Home is set to close in both Europe and North America, Sony has announced. A post on the US PlayStation community site detailing the end of the social hub in North America followed an earlier confirmation from Sony (via Games Industry) regarding the closure on Europe’s side. "Due to …
Read More »VIDEO: Far Cry 4 will be bundled with both PS4 and PS3
Sony has announced another third party PS4 hardware bundle. Having already bundled Watch Dogs with both PS4 and PS3, the publisher has now stepped forward to present hardware bundles for upcoming shooter Far Cry 4. Activision’s Destiny was another third party title to receive the bundle treatment, leading to record …
Read More »Sony matches Xbox One’s price ‘promotion’ with £329 FIFA 15 PS4 bundle
Despite already enjoying a commanding position in the next-gen race, Sony has responded to recent Xbox One retail activity by launching a 329 PS4 hardware SKU. The platform holder has today announced a FIFA 15 console bundle available for just 329 on Amazon – that’s 20 cheaper than the machine’s …
Read More »OlliOlli 2 skating to PS4 and Vita in 2015
A sequel to 2D skateboarding title OlliOlli has been announced. OlliOlli2, made by creators of the original Roll7, is currently pencilled in for a release on PS4 and Vita in 2015. It’s visually a little different from its predecessor but offers similar action, albeit with an expanded feature set. Manuals …
Read More »Sony hoping to raise PlayStation profit forecast
Its electronics and mobile divisions may be struggling, but it looks as if things are better than expected at Sony’s PlayStation division. Sony Computer Entertainment boss Andrew House has told Reuters that the company’s gaming arm continues to exceed expectations, saying: "We raised our profit prediction and I hope that’s …
Read More »PlayStation TV’s European release date confirmed
Sony has confirmed a price and date for its streaming media box PlayStation TV in Europe. The device will be released on November 14th and cost 84.99/€99.99 and from day one hundreds of Vita, PSP, PSOne and Minis titles will be offered, with regular expansion promised – and Minecraft specifically …
Read More »Sony opens up PS4 multiplayer to non PlayStation Plus subscribers this weekend
PS4 owners who don’t subscribe to PlayStation Plus will be able to play online multiplayer games this weekend. Starting at 8:00am UK time on Friday September 26th and running until 10am on Monday September 29th, all PS4 owners will be able to access online multiplayer. This coincides with the release …
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