FOSTER CITY, Calif., October 30, 2006 –Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced the release of a new, limited edition silver PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in time for the year-end peak-selling season.
Sir Howard Stringer, Sony’s chairman and chief executive, on Monday broke his public silence over the electronics group’s technical problems and consequent profits warning, saying the setbacks were a natural consequence of making “cutting-edge” products.
Sony's mylo Personal Communicator rates high on the "neat gadget" scale but somewhat lower on the "what do I do with it?" scale. The mylo is a compact device with a slide-out QWERTY "thumb" keyboard that lets users stay in touch with friends via instant messaging (IM) and Skype voice-over-IP calls.
Speculation is mounting that Apple will release a long-awaited "iPhone" as earlier as January after it emerged the technology company has filed a patent for a speech recognition system.
SONY EXECUTIVES have admitted to importing PlaySatanPortables from the recently deceased Lik-Sang.com, but stated to the BBC that 'The purchasing of PSP consoles by SCE employees would be for investigatory purposes'.
Sony has released a new Halloween themed demo for LocoRoco . The demo weighs in at 8MB and can be downloaded via the official PSP website . Currently the website is extremely slow but bear with it and you should be able to download the demo at some point this evening.
“Did user-created content hurt YouTube? Why not open the PSP?", Perry on future of the PSP.
Growing speculation of a PSP redesign could help or hinder a beleagured Sony. SPOnG sifts the grains of truth from the chaff of scuttlebutt.
As if the laptop battery recall and stumbles towards the launch of the PlayStation 3 weren't enough for it to deal with, Sony said this week that shipments of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld game device are well below expectations.
Sony has released a special Halloween LocoRoco demo along with a new firmware update for PSP, the latter of which brings the system up to version 2.82.
Tim Closs, chief technical officer for Ideaworks 3D, has predicted that the next generation of mobile phones will be on a par with Sony's PlayStation Portable when it comes to performance.
YOU have to wonder what they are thinking. Sony have already been criticised for holding back the European launch of the PlayStation 3 until March 2007, while the Americans and Japanese get it next month.
Sony on Thursday warned that year-end sales of TVs will be intensely competitive as it unveiled a loss in the second quarter. “Price cuts are severe, especially in the US,” said Nobuyuki Oneda, chief financial officer.
SONY has slumped to an operating loss in the second quarter, taking a heavy hit from a massive recall of faulty batteries and spiralling costs attached to its delayed PlayStation 3 games console.
Sets aside $432m to pay for recall Sony's quarterly profits plunged 94 per cent following fall-out from its exploding battery woes.…
Lik-Sang has continued its war of words with Sony over lawsuits which the Hong Kong retailer cites as responsible for its closure, arguing that a number of the PlayStation company's statements in court and since have been misleading or contradictory.
As expected, Sony ’s second quarter financial results have taken a hammering because of the global battery recall. The company recorded an operating loss for Q2 of 20.8bn yen (£93m), down from an operating profit of 74.6bn yen (£333m) for the same period in 2005.
Sony has been talking a bit more openly in Japan about what it plans to do with downloadable content around the PS3 launch.
Consumer electronics giant Sony's quarterly profits plunged 94 percent following fall-out from its exploding battery woes.
SONY IS IN a spot of bother, it would appear, having today announced that its net income has dropped by a massive 94%, which it is blaming on PS3 delays and humongous battery recalls.
The global recall and replacement of millions of notebooks and start-up costs for the PlayStation 3 console pushed Sony's operations into the red for the July to September quarter, despite a jump in sales.
Sony slumped to post an operating loss in the second quarter, taking a heavy hit from a massive recall of faulty batteries and spiralling costs attached to its delayed PlayStation 2 games console.
TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - Sony Corp made an operating loss in the fiscal second quarter ended Sept 30 because of the huge costs arising from the global recall of lithium-ion batteries it made for laptop computers.
Sony reveals it has bought PSP handhelds from a firm it has taken legal action against.
Sony reveals it has bought PSP handhelds from a firm it has taken legal action against.
Doesn't deny executives bought PSPs there Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has failed to deny claims that senior employees used Hong Kong-based online games hardware retailer Lik-Sang.com to buy PSPs more than nine months before the device finally shipped over here.…
A deluge of legal action from Sony sees our favourite games importers shut down.
Sony lifts the lid on how its next-gen console will play with the slick handheld games machine.
Hong Kong based export games retailer Lik-Sang have announced that they are to close with immediate effect, and have blamed multiple lawsuits by Sony as the reason for their demise.
Sony, the idiotic, bureaucratic company that doesnt care for it's own customer base has shot itself in the foot - once again. With incredible intelligence, Sony brought multiple legal actions against Lik-Sang, the popular, Hong-Kong based company selling imported software and hardware...
Online retailer Lik-Sang.com said it was shutting down on Tuesday because of multiple lawsuits filed by electronics giant Sony Corp.
In a statement issued to GamesIndustry.biz , Sony has denied any responsibility for the closure of Lik-Sang - accusing the online retailer of "sour grapes".
Sony has denied any responsibility for the closure of lik-sang.com – and has suggested that the import website’s statement earlier today is merely a case of ‘sour grapes’.
In a statement issued to our sister-site GamesIndustry.biz , Sony has denied any responsibility for the closure of Lik-Sang - accusing the online retailer of "sour grapes".
AS RECENTLY AS last week, Sony filed multiple legal actions against the immensely popular grey-import company Lik-Sang.com regarding the importing of PSP (now dubbed PlaySatanPortable by the INQ) hardware.
Lik-Sang closes doors under weight of Sony Law Suits
Internet import specialist Lik-Sang.com has closed with immediate effect, blaming multiple legal actions taken out by Sony, which has been fighting to outlaw the import of all PlayStation hardware.
Online retailer Lik-Sang has announced that it has gone out of business following a series of lawsuits filed by Sony - and has named SCEE employees who Lik-Sang allege bought PSP hardware and software from the company.
Online retailer Lik-Sang has announced that it has gone out of business following a series of lawsuits filed by Sony - and has named a number of SCEE employees who Lik-Sang allege purchased PSP hardware and software from the company.
Out with a bang? Hong Kong-based gaming hardware online retailer Lik-Sang.com has closed its doors, and it's firmly blaming Sony for its woes - even though many of the company's senior staffers have used its grey import service, the company alleged.…
With new 'wonder-gadgetron' the ReCharge4
PARENTS have been warned not to let their kids carry around the latest handheld video games console after a surge in muggings. Trendy PSPs - pocket-sized versions of the Sony PlayStation - and palm-sized Nintendo DS Lites are fast becoming the number one target for street robbers.
Sony has confirmed that it won't allow companies to import its new games console into the UK ahead of its official release date. The company has said it will use the "full scope of the law" to stop people from importing Playstation 3 consoles from other countries.
Company says it will use ‘full scope of the law’ to block PS3 imports prior to the European launch… next year.
Future is to publish its first umbrella magazine for Sony's full range of PlayStation consoles next month.
Judgement goes against Lik-Sang The English High Court has ruled that importing Japanese and North American PlayStation Portable handheld consoles into Europe through unofficial channels is unlawful - the latest outcome of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's (SCEE) battle with Hong Kong-based online retailer Lik-Sang.com.…
Production issues continue to plague Sony, as the firm admits that it may not be able to meet its intended shipment figures for the PlayStation 3.
Sony has said that it will use the "full scope of the law" to block the import of PS3s into Europe before the console's official release date in the territory.
Sony says it will use the "full scope of the law" to block the importing of PlayStation 3s into Europe.
In Sony's PlayStation 3 preview event held in San Francisco on Thursday, the company provided a much clearer insight into what will be bundled with your shiny new PS3 when it goes on sale November 17.
Sony has unveiled details of its PlayStation 3 online platform, which launches in the US on November 17, 2006. The online service will let users play and download games and music, communicate with other players via chat, voice or video, and surf the web.
Lik-Sang has hit back at Sony after a judge ruled that the online retailer had breached copyright laws by importing Japanese PSP units into Europe.
Sony has revealed that 21 games will be available for the launch of PlayStation 3, and outlined full details of the console's online service.
Sony has shown off the online network for the PlayStation 3 plus the line-up of launch games.
Sony has shown off the online network for the PlayStation 3 plus the line-up of launch games.
Hong Kong, October 20th of 2006 - Lik-Sang.com, leading online retailer for videogame systems, games and cutting-edge gaming gear, was today informed that Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc have obtained a judgment in the High Court of London ruling PSP sales of the popular web store to the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA) unlawful.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Video game console leader Sony Corp. on Thursday demonstrated the online service for its upcoming PlayStation 3, which will let players compete and chat online and download games, music and movies.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Video game console leader Sony Corp. on Thursday demonstrated the online service for its upcoming PlayStation 3, which will let players compete and chat online and download games, music and movies.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Video game console leader Sony Corp. said on Thursday the online service in its upcoming PlayStation 3 would let players compete and chat online and download games, music and movies.
CONSUMER electronics giant Sony has slashed its profit forecast by 62 per cent after steep losses at its games unit and costs related to laptop battery recalls.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Video game console leader Sony Corp. said on Thursday the online service in its upcoming PlayStation 3 would let players compete and chat online and download games, music and movies.
Is Sony’s games division turning into more of a liability than an asset? The problems encountered in the unit could be potentially more worrying in the long run than the impact of Sony’s battery scare.
Sony has warned that it will take legal action against anyone engaging in grey importing of its products after scoring a High Court victory over online retailer Lik-Sang.
Sony has warned that it will take legal action against anyone engaging in grey importing of its products after scoring a High Court victory over online retailer Lik-Sang.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp. on Thursday cut its profit outlook by 62 percent because of battery recall costs and a larger loss at its game unit, missing market expectations by a wide mark and putting its nascent recovery in doubt.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp. on Thursday cut its profit outlook by 62 percent because of battery recall costs and a larger loss at its game unit, missing market expectations by a wide mark and putting its nascent recovery in doubt.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp. on Thursday slashed its profit forecast by 62 percent because of costs to recall its PC batteries and a wider loss at its game division, putting the electronics giant's nascent recovery in doubt.
Giant slashes full-year earnings forecast Sony has slashed its annual earnings forecast by 38 per cent. The consumer electronics giant blamed the cut on its worldwide laptop battery recall, the need to reduce the launch price of the PlayStation 3 in Japan and delay its European release, and below-expectations sales of the PlayStation Portable.…
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 18, 2006 – Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced the availability of Media Manager for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System, software for PCs that facilitates the transfer of multimedia content to a PSP system.
Sony slashed its annual profit forecast by 62pc because of heavy costs for recalls of its laptop computer batteries, missing market expectations by a wide mark.
The PlayStation 3 price reduction in Japan and a delay to the hardware launch in Europe have forced Sony Corp to reduce its income forecasts for 2007, along with poor performance of the PSP handheld and the continuing problems encountered from a worldwide recall of notebook batteries.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp. on Thursday slashed its annual profit forecast by 62 percent because of heavy costs for recalls of its laptop PC batteries, missing market expectations by a wide mark and potentially dampening overall market sentiment.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp. on Thursday slashed its annual profit forecast by 62 percent because of heavy costs for recalls of its laptop PC batteries, missing market expectations by a wide mark.
Sony, the Japanese electronics group, yesterday won a High Court infringement case against a Hong Kong-based company which had been selling PlayStation computer game systems intended for the Japanese market into Europe.
The Warriors are coming out to play again - this time on PSP.
New York, NY October 18, 2006 - Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is pleased to announce that The Warriors will be making its way to the PSP system.
Sony Ericsson’s shoving LocationFree TV inside its smartphones, now there’s no excuse for missing X Factor, other than the fact it’s rubbish.
Players dance off against one another like a beat-'em-up without any connections - players take it in turns to prove themselves with their best moves.
An enterprising young person by the name of Elder on PS3forums.com seems to have got his hands on a lot of the press bumf due to emerge at Sony's US Gamers Day event later this week - most notably giving us a better idea of what's likely to be released through the PlayStation 3's e-Distribution service.
October 17, 2006 (Rockville, MD) — Bethesda Softworks® today announced plans to make its new Knights of the Nine™ content for The Elder Scrolls IV®: Oblivion™ available for the Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows via download and a new retail Windows product.
17/10/06 – Future plc, the international special-interest media group, today announces that it has reached an exclusive agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) to publish the new Official PlayStation Magazine in the UK.
Tuesday, October 17---Austin, Texas---Mary-Margaret.com, a leader in international recruitment services for the interactive entertainment industry is celebrating 10 years of developing careers by announcing the launch of its biggest online contest ever.
London – October 17th, 2006 - Midway Games Ltd., a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY),a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, today confirmed shipping the legendary game, Myst™, on PSP across all PAL territories (excludes South Africa, Australia and New Zealand), as part of a publishing agreement between Cyan Worlds and the European arm of Midway.
SLING MEDIA has finally confirmed that the new series of Slingbox products will be able to sling stuff onto Symbian based mobile phones.
Play with or against Europe's best players including Sergio Garcia, Colin Montgomery, Justin Rose and Ian Woosnam Commentary from the international voices of golf Sam Torrance, Ian-Baker Finch and Alan Green.
Tune into your telly via 3G, Wi-Fi Sony Ericsson is to ship a version of Sony's LocationFree TV-over-the-net software for its P990i 3G UMTS-equipped smart phone, the handset maker said today.…
It’s dabbled with memory stick movies , and realises there’s a problem with portable films, but Sony says it’s standing by the UMD.
But admit that bundling is key
London UK – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) Worldwide Studios has been credited with four awards at the Japan Game Awards 2006 hosted at Tokyo Game Show. The awards were given to three PLAYSTATION®3 titles – Heavenly Sword™, Gran Turismo® HD and THE EYE OF JUDGMENT™ – and to the PlayStation®2 game, Shadow of the Colossus™.
Maguire backs PSP movie format. If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in! When Silverscreen closed they had UMDs on sale for a couple of weeks at 50% off... never saw any of them shift.
If the bell's tolling for UMD then Sony UK boss Ray Maguire hasn't heard it, because he reckons the PlayStation Portable's maligned movie format is ace, and doing well.
Take-Two , publisher of the controversial video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas , is having its latest game reviewed by a judge in Florida to determine if it can be sold to minors.
The debate about online gaming is over. While we've spent the last five years - and longer, in some cases - talking about whether online functions were actually important to games, that discussion is now at an end.
Apparently it has a 'fantastic attachment ratio'..
Sony doesn't intend on allowing that to happen again - and despite Microsoft's five-year headstart in the online arena, the creators of PlayStation 3 are hoping that they can roll out an online service to rival Microsoft's for the launch of their console in Japan and North America in just a few scant weeks' time.
It has suffered more than its fair share of criticism, but Sony UK MD Ray Maguire has insisted to MCV that the controversial UMD format is still viable for the company.
'Categorically not true'. If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in! They expect us to believe them after the PSP fiasco.
Gusto Games' ProStroke Golf: World Tour 2007, released last month, was an impressive first attempt at kicking Tiger Woods into a bunker - but despite enjoying the PS2 version a lot, we did wonder how it would translate to the PSP with its single analogue stick.
Last year was a quiet one of High Street retailer Gamestation. With the market going through a transition period, the specialist kept its head down and worked on refocusing the business internally.
You don’t have to be a 40-year-old virgin to enjoy sitting back and waggling a joystick.
Wed - Why are so many licensed games so disappointing? "There are no triple-A game generated brands..."
Wed - Why are so many licensed games so disappointing? "There are no triple-A game generated brands..."
TOKYO/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With the year-end shopping season approaching, expectations are running high that Nintendo Co. Ltd. will repeat the success of its DS handheld machine next month with its new game console, the Wii.
London, 11th October 2006 - Word up… Are you ready to battle? Are you ready to join the legendary Crazy Legs, President of the infamous Rock Steady Crew, and become a b-boy to compete against the best?
Gamers all over Japan are preparing for the launch of the PlayStation 3 on November, 11. The highly anticipated games console is sure to sell out on the first day, partly because of its popularity and partly because Sony Computer Entertainment is only supplying 100,000 units for the launch.
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, October 11, 2006 -- Today, game publisher and developer Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: PLGC) announced that Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, based in London, licensed the company as official PSP® publisher.
Tue - Chris Williams on how LucasArts plans to revolutionise gaming. "No one's going to buy a new system just for the pretty graphics..."
Just when you think you have seen and played it all another great gadget comes along to take gaming to a whole new level. This Christmas is no exception with the UK launch of the multi-award-winning Ultimate Games Chair range.
[ Register and post your own comments on this report below...] It was all in the mix – mobile TV, the mobile web, business models, user-generated content, statistical trends, and brands on mobile... For now, I’ll share a good few highlights.
LOS ANGELES, CA – (October 10, 2006) – Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games and GameTrailers, a division of Viacom Inc.’s (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) MTV Networks, today announced that they have partnered to bring the “Show Us Your F.E.A.R.” user-generated movie contest to F.E.A.R. fans everywhere.
Based on the PSP original, we're told
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (October 10th, 2006) – SEGA Europe, Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced After Burner: Black Falcon™ on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
10:53 - Chris Williams on how LucasArts plans to revolutionise gaming. "No one's going to buy a new system just for the pretty graphics..."
Dallas, TX – October 9th, 2006 – Wild Hare Entertainment and Alten8 Limited, are pleased to announce an exclusive North American publishing agreement.
Geneva, Switzerland – 07 October, 2006 – Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) and Tecmo, Ltd today announced a European publishing agreement for Tokobot Plus: Mysteries Of The Karakuri.
Sony remain unconcerned by DS success
London, 6th October 2006 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) scooped 5 BAFTA British Academy Video Games Awards to become the most successful software developer at an event held in London last night.
Sony has no immediate plans to cut the price of PlayStation Portable in Europe or the United States, the company said today.
SCEA product manager John Koller has confirmed that the company has no plans to cut the price of the PSP this year. Speaking to Reuters, Koller said, "We don't neccessarily see the need to cut the price."
A SONY PSP game system with 1Gb memory, one game and one movie, only costs $14,999 on eBay.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sony Corp. does not expect to cut the U.S. price of its PSP handheld game system for the rest of 2006, and the number of available games will nearly double to about 230 in that time, Sony said on Thursday.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sony Corp. 6758.T does not expect to cut the U.S. price of its PSP handheld game system for the rest of 2006, and the number of available games will nearly double to about 230 in that time, Sony said on Thursday.
Total Overdose spotted on Sony handheld
15:08 - Lord Sainsbury's London Games Summit speech in full. "It is important that the games industry works hand-in-hand with Government..."
In the second part of our exclusive interview, SCE Worldwide Europe VP Jamie MacDonald discusses what Sony thinks of the PSP's performance so far, how he reacted to news of the European PS3 delay and why he believes the new console is worth the asking price.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc. ERTS.O said on Thursday that the likenesses of actress and recording artist Hilary Duff and her pet Chihuahua Lola will make their video game debuts in "The Sims 2 Pets."
Electronic Arts Inc. said on Thursday that the likenesses of actress and recording artist Hilary Duff and her pet Chihuahua Lola will make their video game debuts in "The Sims 2 Pets."
GENEVA, Switzerland – October 5, 2006 – NBA Europe LIVE presented by EA SPORTS™ will bring basketball action to fans this week as for the first time ever four NBA teams, the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs will be in Europe to conduct pre-season training camps and compete against top European basketball clubs.
Los Angeles (October 4, 2006) – In another step towards bringing Hollywood-level production quality to the Scarface: The World Is Yours video game, Vivendi Games’ Sierra Entertainment division has partnered with Prologue Films and its founder, Kyle Cooper, to create an epic opening title sequence for the game on par with the biggest blockbuster films.
In his keynote at the London Games Summit, Sony Worldwide Studios VP Michael Denny has said that downloadable content is the industry's "big weapon" as it heads into a new era - and that games extras sold online could even discourage game trade-ins.
The PAL delay of the PlayStation 3 could hurt revenues for publishers hoping to have taken advantage of a worldwide pre-Christmas launch of the console, with a potential 500,000 European gamers no longer viable consumers.
Howard Stringer's honeymoon as the first foreign head of Sony has come to an abrupt end as investors dump the company's shares amid a battery defect crisis and fears its PlayStation 3 may fail to meet sky-high expectations.
Rumour has it the PS3 will shovel all your digital media online, and it'll be watchable on a PSP wherever you are!
NEW YORK, NY - October 3, 2006 - 2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTWO), announced today that the top-rated title for four-straight years*, NHL® 2K7 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, is now available in stores across North America for $19.99.
Sony’s shares have dropped 2.75 per cent following rumours over the ‘unreliable’ performance of PlayStation 3.
New York, NY - October 3, 2006 - 2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTWO), announced today that Dan the Automator presents 2K7, the soundtrack for NBA 2K7, is now available in stores across North America on Decon Records and distributed by Caroline Music Worldwide.
Why the workers who can’t switch off are suing their employers ++ No, seriously. Broken marriages, crashed cars, sore thumbs – constant use of BlackBerrys is driving employees to distraction (and the law).
Today sees the start of the first ever London Games Festival, a week-long event aimed at both gamers and industry professionals. Here, we present a round-up of what's on, when and where.
Hive, the wholly owned strategic communications subsidiary of leading independent in-game advertising specialist IGA Worldwide, has developed a product placement campaign for Montana, the spray can of choice for graffiti artists, in Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s hotly tipped breakdancing release B-Boy.
Pictures from the super-cool Slingbox will soon make their way to more mobiles than ever, thanks to Symbian and Palm support.
Rockville, Maryland – September 29, 2006 – Bethesda Softworks® and Rednote Audio today proudly announce that veteran video game and film/TV composers Rod Abernethy and Jason Graves (Blazing Angels, The Hobbit) have created the original sci-fi orchestral scores for Bethesda Softworks’ upcoming titles STAR TREK: Legacy™ (Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows), STAR
UK, 2 October 2006 – Commercial computer games have the potential to support learning in schools and teachers do not need to be games experts to use them effectively for teaching.