BMW unveils the monstrous M6 [2004-12-14] (T3)
Lock up your daughters, and board up your windows! The savage new BMW M6 is coming to town and it’s taking no prisoners… [ more ] Sony PSP hits Japan like a gaming Godzilla!
[2005-01-24] (T3)
Attack of the PSP and DS clones! Sony and Nintendo’s new gaming handhelds get the impostor treatment. But these ropey rip-offs aren’t a patch on the real thing [ more ]
Matchbox-sized MPEG-4 jukebox [2005-03-21] (T3)
Shrink big-screen classics onto this midget on-the-go movie player. Magnifying glass not included! [ more ] PSP games definitely region-free! [2005-03-21] News surfaces that Sony’s portable playmate isn’t region-locked.
iPod Tunestir FM radio [2005-04-04] (T3)
Finally, an on-the-go FM radio accessory for iPod and iPod mini! And as well as receiving radio, it broadcasts too... [ more ] Surf the net wirelessly with Sony PSP!
Game Boy Micro priced and dated for UK [2005-08-17] (T3)
Create your very own custom PSP skin [2005-08-16] Following fast in the footsteps of the iPod skinning scene, you can now create custom covers for Sony's portable playboy.
[2005-09-19] (T3)
New Gizmondo! Stretched and souped-up Now it's widescreen and Wi-Fi enabled. But is this PSP pretender any cop second time round? [ more ] Sony VAIO gets a fresh lick-o-paint [2005-09-16] We've got the first shots of Sony's new VAIO FJ series laptops in red and blue. Oh yes.
[2006-02-09] Bursting with next-gen gadgets, we reveal the hottest gear of 2006… [ more ] (T3)
PSP satnav this year? [2006-02-08] Evidence of a GPS add-on for PSP has just emerged. Here’s the word on the street… [ more ] Sony VAIO VA1 makes itself at home [2006-02-08] One of the smartest Media Centre PCs of recent times, the VA1 vies for pride of place in your lounge.
[2006-03-15] (T3)
PS3: pricing details imminent? The release date is out, so will Sony start talking cold, hard currency at next week’s GDC? [ more ] Make your Guinness ultra-sonic [2006-03-15] The Surger brings the “surge ‘n’ settle” magic of a pint of pub Guinness into your home.
Griffin pimps PSP peripherals [2006-03-17] (T3)
Trio of extra handheld gaming kit on the way – audio splitter, FM tuner and iTrip transmitter. [ more ] Sony cans banish unwanted babble [2006-03-17] Block out the din and enjoy the music with Sony’s noise cancelling ear goggles.
Sounds Subliminal: Branding The Future With Audio (New Media Knowledge)
Ringtones, radio and TV audio branding and MP3s and podcasting add yet more ways for brands to connect with consumers. Add the Sony PSP, the PlayStation3 and the XBox360.
Saturday, April 29, 2006 (News0r)
Wrapstar have announced the imminent release (April 2006...) of a range of stickers designed for the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS. The stickers are designed to totally cover the console, giving it a new look.
Sony forecasts massive financial loss on PS3 launch (gamesindustry.biz)
Sony Corporation is expecting substantial first year losses from the launch of its PlayStation 3 console in November, its Q4 financial statement revealing a gloomy forecast for the currently profitable games division.
[2004-12-13] (T3)
Sony PSP hits Japan like a gaming Godzilla! Sony’s monster handheld sets Japan alight with excitement. Get all the juicy details right here, plus new info on PSP’s pukka download capabilities [ more ]
[2005-03-21] (T3)
PSP games definitely region-free! News surfaces that Sony’s portable playmate isn’t region-locked. Here’s the latest… [ more ] Gizmondo finally launches in the UK!
PodShave: iPod electric shaver attachment uncovered [2005-04-01] (T3)
Surf the net wirelessly with Sony PSP! [2005-04-01] It couldn’t be simpler to hook PSP up to the Internet via Wi-Fi. We did it and we’ve got the pics to prove it [ more ]
Power up your PSP with a 2GB memory card [2005-05-18] (T3)
SanDisk flexes its memory stick muscle with a Pro Duo capable of storing six entire movies. [ more ] Indulge your PSP with Playgear [2005-05-18] Logitech seduces Sony’s handheld with its new range of cool accessories.
PRESS RELEASE: Sony and Omnicom heavyweights join IGA Worldwide (gamesindustry.biz)
In a move set to further drive in-game advertising into the mainstream, former President of Sony Entertainment Europe, Chris Deering and Vice Chairman of Omnicom, Bruce Nelson have joined the board of IGA Worldwide, Inc.
Sony to bring net-based TV-to-PSP streaming to Europe (The Register)
Mac OS X to be supported too
Sony predicts a hot start for the PS3 (PC Advisor)
Sony expects its upcoming PlayStation 3 console to be out of the starting gate more quickly than Microsoft's Xbox 360, it said today.
Sony’s profit jumps 68 pct, sees sharp fall on PS3 (Reuters)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp. 6758.T posted a 68 percent rise in annual operating profit on Thursday on investment gains and robust sales of flat TVs, but forecast a sharp fall this year because of start-up costs for PlayStation 3 (PS3).
PSP firmware jazzed up (T3)
Sony releases version 2.7 for download, adding Flash and AAC support and paving the way for LocationFree TV. The PSP will now be able to play AAC tracks.
Sony to switch on PlayStation Portable TV (Infomatics)
Sony is preparing to launch a service that will allow PlayStation Portable (PSP) users to watch live television, play back recorded programmes and set up recordings through their home TV tuners.
MAX Memory helps your PSP achieve its full potential… (CodeJunkies)
Let’s face it - you can never have too many memory cards. Luckily, the incredible MAX Memory for PSP gives you more memory for your money. The 1GB version is 32 times the size of a standard card, and yet it doesn't cost the earth.
Lumines 2 at E3? ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Lumines 2 will be at E3 by the sound of it. Although nobody's officially announced it, news of it slipped out during a video segment on Sony's US website. One of the chaps presenting was talking about PSP games, and mentioned that LocoRoco, Gangs of London and Lumines 2 will be at the show.
Euro PSP gets 2.7 firmware ( News ) (EuroGamer)
That completes the worldwide set. The new firmware adds the ability to view websites using Flash (version 6) in the PSP web-browser, as well as playback for more music formats (including Apple AAC), and Simplified and Traditional Chinese language support.
Sony Europe launch PSP firmware 2.7 (GamesPaper)
Support for Flash webpage content and AAC audio files is amongst the selection of new features which have been given to PSP owners today, as part of the version 2.7 firmware which has been launched by Sony.
PRESS RELEASE: PSP Take 2, New prices for DS Lite (gamesindustry.biz)
Hong Kong, 25th April, 2006 - Renchi.com ( www.renchi.com ) - a leading import video games, consoles and game gear retailer, today announced updates on new prices for the Nintendo DS Lite and Sony PSP platforms.
Game Republic doing PSP RPG ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Game Republic's quite busy, it seems. Yoshiki Okamoto's already said his Japanese studio's working on an unnamed Xbox 360 game , and now Famitsu's revealed that it's also handling the PSP version of Brave Story.
PSP gets Flash, podcast downloads (PC Advisor)
Sony today begins offering a software update for the PSP that adds several features including support for Flash content and the ability to save audio podcasts.
PSP firmware update adds Flash, podcasts (Digit Magazine)
Sony is to launch a software update for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) that adds several features including support for Flash content and the ability to save audio podcasts.
PSP firmware updated ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Sony has released a US and Japanese firmware update for PlayStation Portable, adding support for Macromedia Flash 6 and Apple's AAC music format among other things.
LocoRoco PSP demo ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Sony appears to have finally woken up to the idea of downloadable PSP demos - and today's release is for one we've been looking forward to for absolutely ages, LocoRoco.
Game Group FY profit slumps (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Computer games retailer Game Group said full year profit fell sharply on the back of falling prices for older games consoles and a shortage of the latest Sony PSP and Microsoft XBox360.
PSP gets Miami Vice (Ferrago)
In tandem with new flick this summer
[2004-12-07] Get the low-down on Orange’s spanking new 3G services and handsets… [ more ] (T3)
Sony PSP to play MPEG-4 movies off Memory Stick [2004-12-07] Sony’s upcoming killer handheld console is out to crush Nintendo DS, and here’s another reason why it’s on track to do exactly that!
[2005-01-24] (T3)
Attack of the PSP and DS clones! Sony and Nintendo’s new gaming handhelds get the impostor treatment. But these ropey rip-offs aren’t a patch on the real thing [ more ]
Exclusive: First official facts and photos of Sony’s new NW-HD5 Walkman [2005-04-06] (T3)
Gmail doubles in size! [2005-04-05] Google’s email service is gearing up to offer users an unprecedented 2GB worth of free online storage [ more ] iPod Tunestir FM radio [2005-04-04] Finally, an on-the-go FM radio accessory for iPod and iPod mini! And as well as receiving radio, it broadcasts too...
Sony unveils network audio system for iTunes [2005-04-13] (T3)
Home security robot stomps onto shelves... [2005-04-13] …But it’s only 39cm tall! That said, it might only be knee-high to grasshopper but the Nuvo security bot will do its damnedest to protect your pad [ more ]
Sony tries to break up PSP exporter’s party [2005-08-08] (T3)
World-renowned Hong Kong-based PSP exporter Lik-Sang.com feels the bite of Sony Europe's sharp-toothed lawyers. [ more ] Play Doom on your iPod [2005-08-08] iPod gets treated to some old school PC-style shooting action thanks to some unofficial tinkering.
Bump-proof Body Glove for PSP [2005-08-24] (T3)
Keep your Sony PSP snug and safe with one of these cushiony covers. [ more ] If E.T. was a boy racer he'd drive this [2005-08-23] Alien-styled Citroen C2 kitted out with £100,000 worth of gadgets! It's in a world of its own.
Sony hopes to scupper PSP hacking [2005-09-30] (T3)
Currently it's dead easy to hack your PSP and run emulated Nintendo games and other software on it. It might not be for long. [ more ] New Sony AIBO: The dog that blogs [2005-09-29] The latest addition to the AIBO litter is of an altogether different pedigree.
B&O launches debonair DAB hi-fi [2005-12-20] (T3)
Here's the stunning (and slidey) new BeoSound 4. You'll love the look of it... but your wallet will hate it. [ more ] Hook PSP up to your telly today [2005-12-20] Sony's outdoorsy gaming device gets cooped up indoors with this clever new TV add-on.
[2004-12-07] Get the low-down on Orange’s spanking new 3G services and handsets… [ more ] (T3)
Sony PSP to play MPEG-4 movies off Memory Stick [2004-12-07] Sony’s upcoming killer handheld console is out to crush Nintendo DS, and here’s another reason why it’s on track to do exactly that!
[2005-01-24] (T3)
Attack of the PSP and DS clones! Sony and Nintendo’s new gaming handhelds get the impostor treatment. But these ropey rip-offs aren’t a patch on the real thing [ more ]
Exclusive: First official facts and photos of Sony’s new NW-HD5 Walkman [2005-04-06] (T3)
Gmail doubles in size! [2005-04-05] Google’s email service is gearing up to offer users an unprecedented 2GB worth of free online storage [ more ] iPod Tunestir FM radio [2005-04-04] Finally, an on-the-go FM radio accessory for iPod and iPod mini! And as well as receiving radio, it broadcasts too...
Sony unveils network audio system for iTunes [2005-04-13] (T3)
Home security robot stomps onto shelves... [2005-04-13] …But it’s only 39cm tall! That said, it might only be knee-high to grasshopper but the Nuvo security bot will do its damnedest to protect your pad [ more ]
Sony tries to break up PSP exporter’s party [2005-08-08] (T3)
World-renowned Hong Kong-based PSP exporter Lik-Sang.com feels the bite of Sony Europe's sharp-toothed lawyers. [ more ] Play Doom on your iPod [2005-08-08] iPod gets treated to some old school PC-style shooting action thanks to some unofficial tinkering.
Bump-proof Body Glove for PSP [2005-08-24] (T3)
Keep your Sony PSP snug and safe with one of these cushiony covers. [ more ] If E.T. was a boy racer he'd drive this [2005-08-23] Alien-styled Citroen C2 kitted out with £100,000 worth of gadgets! It's in a world of its own.
nano-friendly AutoPod appears [2005-09-14] (T3)
Re-juicing your iPod nano on the move just got a glamour injection. This thing's got colour-coded lights n'everything! [ more ] PSP showered with ace add-ons [2005-09-13] Radica unleashes a new range of slick PSP peripherals, including an in-car mount that sticks to your windows!
Sony hopes to scupper PSP hacking [2005-09-30] (T3)
Currently it's dead easy to hack your PSP and run emulated Nintendo games and other software on it. It might not be for long. [ more ] New Sony AIBO: The dog that blogs [2005-09-29] The latest addition to the AIBO litter is of an altogether different pedigree.
B&O launches debonair DAB hi-fi [2005-12-20] (T3)
Here's the stunning (and slidey) new BeoSound 4. You'll love the look of it... but your wallet will hate it. [ more ] Hook PSP up to your telly today [2005-12-20] Sony's outdoorsy gaming device gets cooped up indoors with this clever new TV add-on.
Brain games aim to boost your IQ (BBC News)
Games are often derided by critics as mindless fun but new 'brain' games are turning the cliché on its head.
Brain games aim to boost your IQ (BBC News)
Games are often derided by critics as mindless fun but new 'brain' games are turning the cliché on its head.
MI6 Competition (MI6)
Making its debut as the first James Bond game on the PSP system, From Russia With Love gives players the opportunity to experience the timeless fiction of the classic Bond movie.
PRESS RELEASE: Sony Computer Entertainment America Lowers The Price Of PlayStation2 Computer Entertainment System To (gamesindustry.biz)
FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 20, 2006 –Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced that it has made its PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system more affordable than ever throughout North America.
[2005-02-07] No sooner have we brought you news on PSP’s imminent US launch, and already delays are expected on the (T3)
PSP delayed for the UK! Sony PSP priced and dated for the US [2005-02-03] Finally Sony makes an official announcement revealing details of PSP’s stateside launch.
[2005-03-22] T3 shows you Sony’s sexy handheld as it’s never been seen before… [ more ] (T3)
Exclusive: PSP x-rayed! Halo 2 expansion pack shoots into view! [2005-03-22] Xbox’s biggest-selling game is in line for a serious upgrade, featuring a monster-load of new content.
[2005-04-07] Sony’s breakthrough technology promises to fire pictures, smells and other sensory experiences into your (T3)
PSP vs DS vs Gizmondo vs N-Gage QD vs Zodiac1! [2005-04-06] T3 brings you the ultimate handheld gaming console face-off. Which is the best of the best? We give you the definitive answer, here!
Sony NW-HD5 Walkman gets exclusive make-over [2005-06-24] (T3)
Sony unveils a pair of ultra-rare variations of its 20GB MP3 hotshot. They’re so rare that only 200 exist. [ more ] Watch TV on Sony PSP [2005-06-24] Sony’s concept Memory Stick Duo with added TV tuner is rumoured for release. Surely the perfect PSP accessory!
[2004-12-20] We play Sony’s handheld bundle of black magic, pit it against Nintendo DS and cast light on the rumours (T3)
Sony PSP tested to destruction! WiFi wages war on traffic jams... [2004-12-20] …with a little help from the German government. Can the power of WiFi keep streets congestion-free?
[2005-03-22] T3 shows you Sony’s sexy handheld as it’s never been seen before… [ more ] (T3)
Exclusive: PSP x-rayed! Halo 2 expansion pack shoots into view! [2005-03-22] Xbox’s biggest-selling game is in line for a serious upgrade, featuring a monster-load of new content.
Silver N-Gage QD gatecrashes PSP’s UK birthday [2005-08-09] (T3)
A jazzy new version of the N-Gage QD, eh? On the same day that PSP goes on sale in the UK, you say? Hmm, funny that. [ more ] Rear view mirror with built-in LCD screen [2005-08-09] Looking backwards has never been so forward-looking. The future of rear view mirrors skids into sight.
Sony stretches the VAIO rainbow [2005-10-04] (T3)
The upcoming FJ series gets a couple of new pots of paint chucked at it. [ more ] First touchscreen Cyber-shot unveiled [2005-10-04] Sony's voluptuous new N1 compact demands to be thumbed, prodded and poked with anything you've got to hand.
Play PSP on your TV [2005-10-25] (T3)
A new add-on has emerged that transforms Sony's swanky handheld into a makeshift home console. [ more ] Canon IXUS goes wireless [2005-10-25] Another killer compact gets the snip. Just a shame it won't reach us until the New Year.
World’s plushest PSP case [2006-01-30] (T3)
T3 mag has rounded up the 10 coolest PSP accessories, but this sophisticated sheath is the true pimp daddy. [ more ] iPod nano ear goggles! [2006-01-30] First pair of headphones with built-in iPod nano dock arrives in the UK.
Sony unveils world’s first slider HDTV [2006-02-24] (T3)
Sony’s new designer Esprit range is coming! And first up is this slickedy-wick Hi-Def telly. [ more ] PSP 2 on the horizon? [2006-02-24] An 8-gig version of Sony’s stunning thumb bandit is rumoured to be in development. Could it be a true successor to PSP?
[2004-12-20] We play Sony’s handheld bundle of black magic, pit it against Nintendo DS and cast light on the rumours (T3)
Sony PSP tested to destruction! WiFi wages war on traffic jams... [2004-12-20] …with a little help from the German government. Can the power of WiFi keep streets congestion-free?
[2005-01-14] Kit your crib out with one of Sony’s new ‘In-wall’ entertainment systems, paint it the same colour as your (T3)
Sony unveils ‘In-wall’ do-it-all device! Commodore 64 re-launched in the UK today [2005-01-13] The new C64 direct-to-TV console hits Blighty this very day.
Interactive TV drama coming to PSP [2005-09-27] (T3)
Sony's sumptuous piece of palm candy gets treated to an innovative new TV show courtesy of Channel 4. [ more ] Olympus E-500 snaps into action [2005-09-26] Even though Olympus has shoehorned about a million features into the E-500, it could be one of easiest-to-use SLRs out there.
[2006-02-24] (T3)
PSP 2 on the horizon? An 8-gig version of Sony’s stunning thumb bandit is rumoured to be in development. Could it be a true successor to PSP? [ more ]
Thursday, April 20, 2006 (News0r)
Ars technica has word that Sony's rumoured online video store for their PSP has gone live in Japan . Of course, given Sony's recent interest in digital rights management, the PSP store comes with it's own set of rules, such as limiting the amount of time you are allowed to watch the video, from between 5 and 30 days on most downloads.
Ratchet & Clank for PSP ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Ratchet & Clank appears to be on its way to PlayStation Portable - and in a fairly advanced state already.
Sony PSP to play MPEG-4 movies off Memory Stick [2004-12-07] (T3)
Sony’s upcoming killer handheld console is out to crush Nintendo DS, and here’s another reason why it’s on track to do exactly that! [ more ] iPod mini gets a growth spurt?!
[2005-01-24] (T3)
Attack of the PSP and DS clones! Sony and Nintendo’s new gaming handhelds get the impostor treatment. But these ropey rip-offs aren’t a patch on the real thing [ more ]
Sony unveils network audio system for iTunes [2005-04-13] (T3)
Home security robot stomps onto shelves... [2005-04-13] …But it’s only 39cm tall! That said, it might only be knee-high to grasshopper but the Nuvo security bot will do its damnedest to protect your pad [ more ]
Sony’s PSP handheld rocks the cradle [2005-04-20] (T3)
Sony favours tape cassettes over MP3s! [2005-04-20] The Japanese giant churns out a microcomponent system that plays cassettes. What next, a steam-powered Walkman?
Ultra bling Bun-J mobile holders [2005-08-17] (T3)
If you're going to dangle a mobile phone around your neck, you might as well do it in ice-encrusted style. [ more ] Create your very own custom PSP skin [2005-08-16] Following fast in the footsteps of the iPod skinning scene, you can now create custom covers for Sony's portable playboy.
PSP showered with ace add-ons [2005-09-13] (T3)
Radica unleashes a new range of slick PSP peripherals, including an in-car mount that sticks to your windows! [ more ] Sony unveils Cyber-shot M2 camcorder [2005-09-13] Slimline and swivelicious! Take a close look at Sony's upcoming mini movie star.
Hook PSP up to your telly today [2005-12-20] (T3)
Sony's outdoorsy gaming device gets cooped up indoors with this clever new TV add-on. [ more ] iPod audio translator [2005-12-19] CyraKnow has launched four audio phrase books for iPod-carrying travellers.
Let your car do the talking [2006-02-10] (T3)
A new gadget has been developed to discourage road rage and promote driverly decorum. What? Of course it’ll work. [ more ] PSP satnav this year? [2006-02-08] Evidence of a GPS add-on for PSP has just emerged.
Origami the Microsoft way [2006-02-28] (T3)
Microsoft is plotting something, but plays cat-and-mouse over what it is - one thing’s for sure - Origami isn’t just paper-folding any more. [ more ] First Cyber-shot mobile phone [2006-02-28] Sony Ericsson cracks out its highest calibre camera phone to date, loaded with stacks of uber flash features.
New PEBL colours rock [2006-03-16] (T3)
Motorola pushes PEBL palette with four new pastel shades. [ more ] PS3: pricing details imminent? [2006-03-15] The release date is out, so will Sony start talking cold, hard currency at next week’s GDC?
T3 girls are back in town [2006-03-17] (T3)
Decorate your desktop and PSP with scorching snaps of T3’s latest and greatest cover girls. [ more ] Griffin pimps PSP peripherals [2006-03-17] Trio of extra handheld gaming kit on the way – audio splitter, FM tuner and iTrip transmitter.
Sony takes it E-sy [2006-04-04] (T3)
Colourful USB key Network Walkmans revealed! [ more ] Chart topper based on downloads only [2006-04-04] The current number one single in the UK got there by online purchases alone. Downloads are taking over.
PRESS RELEASE: 10TACLE STUDIOS establish strategic partnership with Stormregion (gamesindustry.biz)
Darmstadt, 19th April 2006 – 10TACLE STUDIOS and leading Hungarian developer Stormregion have decided to expand their operations on the brand “Codename Panzers” beyond the PC by creating a tactical action game on Next Generation Consoles (XBOX 360 and PS3). Also in production will be a turn-based strategy game for handhelds (Sony PSP and NintendoDS).
Trading Standards sinks games console pirates (Infomatics)
Five people have been arrested at a computer fair in Wolverhampton accused of selling pirated games, modified chips and modified game consoles. The five traders were held overnight following a raid by 40 local police and Trading Standards officers.
Charts: Easter and Eidos Boost Sales (Spong)
Lovely Lara rules the roost.
Tomb Raider stays ahead of Ice Age ( Article ) (EuroGamer)
It's another legendary week for Eidos as Lara Croft picks off the competition to retain the top spot, new entries from several publishers failing to make an impact on the re-shuffled top ten listing.
PRESS RELEASE: THE IN-FAMOUS FIVE (gamesindustry.biz)
Wednesday 19 April 2006/... Five people have been arrested at a computer fair in Wolverhampton for selling pirated games, modified chips and 'chipped' consoles, following a raid by 40 local Police and Trading Standards officers.
E3: The Drinking Game (Spong)
Aim: not to die.
PRESS RELEASE: Exhibitor “First Looks” Products Electronic Entertainment Expo 2006 Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) (gamesindustry.biz)
In preparation for next month's E3Expo 2006, the world's premier interactive entertainment trade event, we've compiled the list below of never-before-seen products to be displayed at the show.
Ridge Racer 7 for PS3: More Obvious Than True (Spong)
Rumours of Namco racer true whether true or not
PRESS RELEASE: Vivendi Universal Games Embarks On Its Most Epic Videogame Adventure Yet With Twentieth Century Fox’s (gamesindustry.biz)
LOS ANGELES (April 18, 2006) – Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) announced today they are bringing the fantasy-adventure Eragon to the PlayStation ® 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox ® video game system from Microsoft, Xbox 360 ® video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo Game Boy ® Advance, Nintendo DS TM , the PSP TM (PlayStation ® Portable) system, and the PC in November 2006. Developed
The Develop Awards - UK’s Top 20 Developers (Spong)
Another list to make you glad, mad or sad.
US software sales beat analyst predictions (gamesindustry.biz)
The official software sales figures for March in North America show a drop of 8 per cent compared to the same period last year, but fared 10 per cent better than recent forecasts from US market analysts.
Gitaroo Man for PSP ( News ) (EuroGamer)
A PSP version of Gitaroo Man is in development according to Sony's Japanese retail site . Not only that, but it's due out on 25th May.
Land Rover ‘Goes Beyond’ With New Adventure Website That Includes 24/7 Broadband TV Channel (carpages)
Land Rover is to launch a new website dedicated to the spirit of adventure and featuring high profile Land Rover drivers such as Maria Sharapova, sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, England Rugby International Lawrence Dallaglio and celebrity photographer Richard Young.
Ace Combat on PSP approach ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Namco's planning to add Ace Combat to the list of PS2 game series to make the jump sideways to PSP.
Popcorn 2 converts DVD video to iPod, PSP (Digit Magazine)
Roxio hasannounced Popcorn 2, an updated version of its DVD duplication software for Mac OS X. Popcorn 2 is priced at £30 plus VAT. Owners of the previous version of Popcorn can upgrade for £17 plus VAT.
Ghost downloads in Tekken PSP ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Namco's PSP version of Tekken, Dark Resurrection, will allow you to download ghosts of the best players in the world so you can actually see just how rubbish you are by comparison.
PSP Firmware Emu Problem Solved! (Spong)
By the BenQ Joybee EG10
GUN targets PSP (Ferrago)
Bang...
PRESS RELEASE: 2K Sports Announces World Poker Tour® For The Sony PSP™ Has Gone Gold (gamesindustry.biz)
World Poker Tour, based on the highly popular World Poker Tour television poker series, is set to hit retail shelves later this month for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system!
iPod MoviePlayer update: First image [2005-01-05] (T3)
Feast your peepers on this pukka-looking peripheral. Could this be the must-have iPod accessory of 2005? [ more ] Sony PSP set to hit Europe this March [2005-01-05] According to Sony Computer Entertainment’s head honcho, Ken Kutaragi, we should see PSP on UK shelves by Easter!
Sony PSP: New info OVERLOAD [2005-01-11] (T3)
PSP gets portable TV functionality! It could cost under $200 in the States! Grand Theft Auto has been confirmed for it! And more… [ more ] Write text messages... with your voice!
[2005-03-21] (T3)
Gizmondo finally launches in the UK! The most enigmatic gaming gadget of recent years hits shops. But can Gizmondo really hack it in the land where Nintendo DS and Sony PSP roam?
[2005-04-01] (T3)
Surf the net wirelessly with Sony PSP! It couldn’t be simpler to hook PSP up to the Internet via Wi-Fi. We did it and we’ve got the pics to prove it [ more ]
PSP can control AIBO via Wi-Fi [2005-04-12] (T3)
It’s emerged that Sony’s slinky handheld gamester is equipped to take AIBO for walkies wirelessly! [ more ] Archos AV700: First exclusive facts! [2005-04-12] Ignore the speculation and get the cast-iron facts on the impressive Archos AV700 personal media player [ more ]
[2005-04-20] (T3)
Playboy on PSP, UK launch delayed? [2005-04-20] Having bikini-clad babes on Sony’s handheld is enough to bring a smile to anyone’s face, but not for long if another slip is confirmed.
Indulge your PSP with Playgear [2005-05-18] (T3)
Logitech seduces Sony’s handheld with its new range of cool accessories. [ more ] MobiBlu’s cute DAH-1700 player [2005-05-18] We know it’ll play MP4s but other tech-specs are thin on the ground.
Longhorn officially renamed Windows Vista [2005-07-22] (T3)
White PSP sparkles into view [2005-07-21] New paint job makes Sony's ultra-desirable handheld even sexier. [ more ]
Brain training takes aging Japan by storm (Reuters.co.uk)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tamako Kondo says 10 minutes of exercise every morning keeps her fit.
[2004-12-13] Check out one of the smartest Apple modifications we’ve ever come across… [ more ] (T3)
Laptops linked to infertility [2004-12-09] Years of laptop use could cause infertility in us blokes, as a result of our crown jewels being repeatedly heated up. Quick, grab the frozen peas!
Yamaha’s electric rickshaw pedals into view [2004-12-17] (T3)
Most of the UK’s major cities have gone rickshaw crazy, so could we see this elegant three-wheeler on our streets any time soon? [ more ] Panasonic’s sleek X500 slider phone out now [2004-12-16] The X500 has got to be one of Panasonic’s most handsome handset to date.
Nintendo vs Sony (The Register)
Who is winning the handheld war?
More Capcom oldies for PSP ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Having "stuffed" 20 of its finest games-you-can't-remember-if-you've-heard-of-or-not onto a PSP disk that it released in the US just last month, Capcom's announced another compilation of arcade classics for the Sony game-slab.
PRESS RELEASE: Capcom® Announces Capcom® Classics Collection Reloaded (gamesindustry.biz)
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — April 7, 2006 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Capcom® Classics Collection Reloaded,an amazing ensemble of more than 15 historic arcade favorites for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Exclusive: PlayStation 3 to be E3 Rarity (Spong)
New console expected to be tightly controlled at show
Brain training takes ageing Japan by storm (Reuters.co.uk)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tamako Kondo says 10 minutes of exercise every morning keeps her fit.
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai ( Review ) (EuroGamer)
It's hard not to love The Apprentice. Some things, though, simply do not lend themselves to the medium of video games.
Brain training takes ageing Japan by storm (Tiscali)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tamako Kondo says 10 minutes of exercise every morning keeps her fit. But the 80-year-old doesn’t hit the treadmill or take aerobics classes.
Brain training takes ageing Japan by storm (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Tamako Kondo says 10 minutes of exercise every morning keeps her fit.
Brain training takes aging Japan by storm (Reuters.co.uk)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tamako Kondo says 10 minutes of exercise every morning keeps her fit.
MCV Awards 2006 – Nintendo Rules (Spong)
UK games industry hangover kicks in
Trade hails very best (MCV)
The year unfolding ahead may be looking tough, but the UK games industry took time out this week to applaud the hardest working and best performing companies within this £2 billion market.
Fornay’s comments are not an indication of PS3 pricing - Sony ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Comments made by Sony Computer Entertainment France boss Georges Fornay which appeared to indicate the price point for PlayStation 3 have been misinterpreted and do not allude to the price of the system, the company has told GamesIndustry.biz.
PRESS RELEASE: Price drop for Nintendo DS Lite - ship next business day (gamesindustry.biz)
Hong Kong, 7thth April, 2006 - Renchi.com ( www.renchi.com ) - a leading import video games, consoles and game gear retailer, today announced that the popular Nintendo DS Lite is now available for more reasonable prices.
Fornay’s comments are not an indication of PS3 pricing - Sony (gamesindustry.biz)
The idea that Fornay's mention of 499 to 599 Euro price ranges was an indication of the PS3's price point is "a mistranslation or misunderstanding of the discussion, which was actually focused on the relative value of PS3 as a Bluray Disc player," according to SCEE corporate communications director Nick Sharples.
PRESS RELEASE: Carol Vorderman Sudoku to make a star appearance on Sony platforms (gamesindustry.biz)
The addictive and challenging puzzle craze that has swept the globe found a huge fan and supporter in best selling author and personality Carol Vorderman and these interactive games will allow Carol to show you how it's done.
Video via the internet: the next big thing (Independent)
A tiny window on a computer monitor displaying a fuzzy and barely audible video clip no longer elicits the gasps of amazement it once did. More powerful computers, more efficient data compression techniques and much faster download speeds are making internet-sourced video material not only accessible, but almost enjoyable.
PRESS RELEASE: No Wi-Fi Connection To Play Online Games For PSP(TM)? Thrustmaster Has The Key… (gamesindustry.biz)
Thrustmaster, New York, April 3, 2006 — Today is a good day for Playstation Portable™ owners everywhere. Thrustmaster, the PC and video game accessories manufacturer, announces the release of its WiFi USB Key for PSP™ FunAccess.
Flextech to offer new show for PC, iPod and Sony PSP (New Media Zero)
Flextech Television is to become the first commercial broadcaster to offer one of its own shows simultaneously on PC, iPod and Sony PSP. The move marks the start of a new broadband commitment by Flextech, which will offer the fully downloadable show on its men's entertainment channel, Bravo.
The PSP gets cultured (T3)
Arts show downloads make their way on to Sony’s portable games guru. But is it art? Sony thinks so. [ more images ] The PSP isn’t often associated with high culture – unless you consider Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories to be a meta-ironic comment on a society that regards extreme violence as a form of light entertainment (or something) – but that could be set to change, starting from today.
New PSP video culture-zine (Spong)
Sony/ICA collaboration launches today
PRESS RELEASE: Yorkshire Has Firm Grasp On UK PSP Games Chart (gamesindustry.biz)
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Art downloads for Sony PSP users (BBC News)
The Institute of Contemporary Arts offers PlayStation Portable users a 10-minute arts bulletin to download.
Art downloads for Sony PSP users (BBC News)
A 10-minute arts bulletin for users of Sony's Playstation Portable (PSP) is being offered for download by London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA).
PRESS RELEASE: Ignition Signs Puyo Pop Fever for PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable) and Nintendo DS™ (gamesindustry.biz)
Following the successful launches of Zoo Keeper & Archer MacLean’s Mercury, Ignition has secured the European rights to publish the PSP & DS versions of SEGA’s highly addictive, Puyo Pop Fever.
Sony’s UMD movies on the chopping block (Computer Active)
Movie studios and retailers are starting to abandon Sony 's Universal Media Disc (UMD) movie format. UMD is an optical storage device that Sony developed for its PlayStation Portable gaming computers.