Chertsey, Surrey, February 28, 2007 – Turn up the music, raise your hands and voices and join the celebration! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the 11 songs that will set the stage for Europe’s most prestigious club football tournament, the UEFA Champions League™.
LONDON, England — Feb. 28, 2007 - Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Monster Hunter Freedom 2 for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
New York – February 27th, 2007 – Composer and music producer Tom Salta, whose previous credits include the MTV VMA nominated original score for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter™ (Tom Clancy’s GRAW), has written and recorded the dark and epic original score for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter ® 2, the next installment in the smash-hit squad-based action franchise.
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (February 27th, 2007) – SEGA® of America Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today revealed details regarding the development of the video game adaptation of the highly anticipated theatrical release, The Golden Compass, based on the first book in the award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy, by British author Philip Pullman.
In the past, the spheres of education and game development have traditionally been perceived as standing at complete odds with one another.
Northamptonshire, UK: February 2007 – Oxygen Games is proud to announce the May 2007 release of Dave Mirra BMX Challenge – the first BMX title for the PSP® (Playstation®portable) system.
Northampton, UK. 22nd February 2007: With a range of all new assets and information waiting, Oxygen Games today announces the new release date for its next-gen inclusive multi-format poker release, World Championship Poker 2 for the Xbox® 360 video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®2, PSP® System and PC. The publisher this week decided to slip its eagerly anticipated poker sim so that ...
Portable games consoles from Sony and Nintendo seek to become the iconic gadgets for the 21st Century.
Three hacker teams work together over the internet to remove the restrictions Sony places on their PSP portable gaming console.
Hertfordshire, UK- February 26, 2007 - KOEI today announced that they have entered into a partnership with ATLUS USA to bring SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: DEVIL SUMMONER – RAIDOU KUZUNOHA VS. THE SOULLESS ARMY to Europe in 2007. The latest RPG from the hugely popular Shin Megami Tensei series will be available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system on April 27, 2007.
A big year for Gran Turismo starts with a free download for PS3 owners Gran Turismo HD Concept is exclusive to PLAYSTATION Network Ten super-hot cars – and Ferrari make their Gran Turismo debut! Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is pleased to announce the return of Gran Turismo™.
London, 26 February 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced pricing details for its first party title launch line-up, to accompany the 23rd March 2007 launch of PLAYSTATION®3.
MORE PRICE DROPS were observed this week, and as usual, various new hacking utilities were released into the ether. Xbox 360 Shortly after the INQ detailed Makro's Premium Xbox 360 price-drop to £199 (ex VAT), Gamesindustry.biz picked up the story and asked Microsoft if the new pricing was official.
One obvious strategy for anyone stuck for something to say is to provide a brief summary of the game, in case prospective PS3 owners have somehow managed to steer clear of anything about the Xbox 360 or PC version.
Video games are expensive - the most popular ones will set you back around £30. Shop around online for the best prices - along with Amazon, specific game sites such as www.game.co.uk , www.gameseek.co.uk and www.nintendo-ds.allack.co.uk usually offer good deals.
*The initial special feature list included "5 News Wraps" - these have since been removed. Multi-Format Bond MI6 revealed back in October 2006 that Casino Royale will be released in high-definition on the new Blu-Ray format, also on 19th March 2007 in the UK, retailing at £24.99.
With the launch of the PlayStation 3 in Europe fast approaching, there are plenty of people with something to say about the imminent arrival of Sony's latest.
The PlayStation 3 got off to a rocky start and is now only number three in next-gen console sales, but Sony Computer Entertainment nevertheless enjoyed record revenues in January
London, 23 February 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) to be launched in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia on 23rd March 2007 would utilise a new hardware specification.
Wii outselling PSP and Xbox by a 50 per cent margin
Sure, the PlayStation 3 got off to a rocky start and is now only number 3 in next-gen console sales, but Sony claims that things couldn't be better. Well, it could definitely be better, but in any case, Sony is happy with its current status in the market.
I don't envy the folks at Roxio. When you've got a product that's as mature and well developed as their CD- and DVD-burning software, Toast Titanium, you run the risk of introducing feature bloat with major new releases – and making an easy-to-use program harder than it should be.
The words "gathering dust" seem to be synonymous with PSP and this recent ad from EB offering shoppers the chance to trade in the past (PSP) for the future (DS) pretty much sums up the dwindling enthusiasm for Sony's handheld.
Tom Sanders in California, vnunet.com , Friday 23 February 2007 at 00:00:00 Wii outselling PSP and Xbox by a 50 per cent margin The Nintendo Wii is outselling its closest competitor in the console wars by nearly 50 per cent, according to January sales data for Norht America from analyst firm NPD.... > Read the full article
Wii outselling PSP and Xbox by a 50 per cent margin
After the successful launch of 360Zine for Xbox 360 gamers and PCGZine for PC gamers in 2006, Cranberry Publishing Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of HGZine for Sony PSP, Nintendo DS and mobile phone gaming enthusiasts. The launch issue is available now from the Gamerzines website.
New York, NY - February 22, 2007 -- 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Calling all wannabe pop gods! The wait is over, the microphones are back and it’s time to bring the party spirit to 2007. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe [SCEE] brings you SingStar® Pop Hits, the latest release in the multi-million selling SingStar franchise.
Sony has announced that its PlayStation brand has got off to its strongest ever start to the year in North America, with revenues totalling $550 million throughout January.
It may have started off slowly due to stock issues and a controversial price, but after the PlayStation brand scored its best January performance ever, the company believes the PS3 is finally out of the gates and picking up momentum in the next-gen showdown.
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – February 21, 2007 – Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent developer in North America, today announced that it will participate in two upcoming conventions this spring.
Retailers are beginning to cut a large chunk off the price of the Xbox 360 Core unit, with one online store knocking GBP 50 off the recommended retail price.
Digital-only magazines are coming into their own as print editions' circulation figures continue to fall and readers increasingly migrate online. Robin Parker looks at the challenges facing publishers.
Plus a gold PSP on sale in Japan
The trio of next generation consoles is complete, will the PS3 be crowned king of gaming?
LYON, FRANCE – 19 February 2007 – Atari today announced the forthcoming release of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 2 for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), the sequel to Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai, one of the best selling PSP games launched in 2006.
IT' BEEN A quiet week in the games world. But while some stores were demonstrating Playstation 3s with Xbox 360s, others were selling consoles at knock down prices.
With only five weeks until PS3's launch, games retail has expressed concern at the shock exit of Sony’s commercial director Kevin Jowett – and highlighted major worries over PS3 margins and SCE UK’s in-store strategy.
MOTORBIKES. In this case, superbikes. Koch Media has alerted us to the fact that SBK '07: Superbike World Championship will land on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC in Q4 of this year.
The conclusion I reached wasn't that I'm a tremendous gadget nerd, or that I'm a walking magnet for muggers, however; rather, it had to do with the functions of these various devices.
Last time I took a reasonably long train journey, I had a look at the electronic devices which ended up in my bag and was struck by an interesting conclusion. There was, of course, a mobile phone, and a digital music player.
NEW YORK, Feb. 15 -- Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's most recognized brands and leading third-party video game publisher, today announced the Company's participation in the second annual New York Comic Con 2007. The hotly anticipated Godzilla ® : Unleashed for Wii TM and Nintendo DS TM system, Bullet Witch TM for the Xbox 360 TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, ...
The ground floor of an anonymous Slough industrial estate building, shared with companies that sell construction and mining equipment, is not where you would expect to find the UK branch of a multi-billion pound company that operates in one of the most exciting and competitive markets there is.
Sony has another pair of downloadables hoping to drive interest in the PS3 Store today, with a demo of Full Auto 2: Battlelines and a downloadable version of PSone title Destruction Derby due to appear. Wasn't it clever how we used the word "drive"? We're real pros.
Guaranteed for 23rd March. If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in! I'm seriously considering getting a PS3 now, as I have a big lump of tax money to come back around that time. The Play offer floats my boat, but Genji.
Departure comes five weeks prior to PS3 launch
Sony’s UK head of sales Kevin Jowett has quit – just five weeks from the launch of PlayStation 3 in Europe.
The hackneyed gifts so common on Valentine's Day deserve their recipients' scorn. Our recommendations will make your beloved's heart beat faster
Pre-orders now being taken
Ready At Dawn president Didier Malenfant has told GamesIndustry.biz that Sony's performance in the next-gen console market will be determined by the actions of the company itself, not those of its rivals.
It's been more than three years since former Naughty Dog employee Didier Malenfant co-founded Ready At Dawn. Since then the studio has released its first title, PSP-exclusive Daxter, which was met with critical acclaim and sold well around the globe.
LET'S START THIS week's games round-up with a link to the 'Ultimate Console Database'.
Sony Worldwide Studios president Phil Harrison has confirmed that a sequel to last year's blob-rolling PSP adventure LocoRoco is currently in the works.
OCA Race Driver 3 Challenge is the PSP exclusive edition in the legendary racing series and hits the streets next Friday, February 16th. However, PSP players can take to the game's circuits today in a trio of skill tests driving the Ultima GTR, Opel Vectra GTS V8 and the classic Mercedes Benz W196.
If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in! Wow the demoes are just flooding in of late first Medal of Honour now Toca 3 slow down Sony i can't keep up.
Sony's Phil Harrison has spent an entire session at the D.I.C.E. Summit defending key areas of the company's PlayStation strategy.
Duck-loving Sony Worldwide Studios boss Phil Harrison has mentioned a LocoRoco sequel again during his appearance at the DICE Summit. The even-better news is that it sounds like it's taking actual shape.
Sony has released another little update for the PSP, allowing those of you using its rather wonderful PSone emulation software to take advantage of a reset button.
HMV has responded to allegations that it was forced to scrap it's now notourious PS3/PSP bundle.
You might remember our story which suggested that in light of several retailers, namely HMV in the UK and Amazon Germany in, well, obviously Germany, offering hugely expensive, not to mention inconvienent packages including a PSP and many other items which hardcore Sony fans will already most likely have, possibily being of Sony Europe design.
Retailer crumbles under consumer pressure
HMV has been forced to scrap plans that forced people to buy the PS3 as part of a £625 bundle after a number of complaints from potential customers. The store was forced to rethink its plans to give online customers that bought a 4GB PSP first dibs on the PS3 when it is released in March.
HMV has been forced to scrap plans that forced people to buy the PS3 as a £625 bundle after a number of complaints from potential customers. The store was forced to rethink its plans to give online customers that bought a 4GB PSP first dibs on the PS3 when it is released in March.
Keith Stuart: You may have caught the rumpus last week when HMV sent an email out to its customers informing them of a scintillating deal.
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection is coming to the North American version of the PlayStation 3 Store "later this month", according to publisher Namco Bandai.
New York, NY – February 6, 2007 – Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce Manhunt 2 for the PlayStation 2 system, PSP system, and Nintendo’s Wii™. Manhunt 2 is the debut title from the newly formed Rockstar London studio, which is developing the game in conjunction with series creator Rockstar North.
It would appear that rather than spend a fat wad of cash developing a new Manhunt game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Rockstar are going to knock out Manhunt 2 using current generation tech. The PlayStation 2, PSP and Wii to be precise.
Feel the adrenaline pumping as players hurtle through the galaxy in Ghostlight’s exhilarating new platform racer, ‘Spinout’.
While jaws dropped recently when UK retailer HMV announced that the only way to purchase Sony's new Playstation 3 console would be to purchase it in a huge £674.99 bundle which comes with a 4GB PSP package.
The first PlayStation 3 consoles sold at HMV's launch in the UK will cost £675 - almost £250 more than the console itself. Gamers in the UK were already angry at the UK price for Sony's new console. The PS3 costs the equivalent of £300 in the US. In Japan its price equates to £250.
An update of the classic PC Engine title, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, the PSP title marks the first time the series has been released for the Sony handheld and also the first time the PC Engine game has been released in Europe.
On PS3. Was only a matter of time.
Clemens Wangerin, director of development at Sony Liverpool, has confirmed rumours that his team is working on WipEout for PlayStation 3. Speaking to Develop magazine, he said he expected the game to make use of SIXAXIS controls, have online multiplayer and downloadable content.
WE'RE STILL WAITING for the last console launch of this generation in Europe, and details are finally beginning to trickle out.
The 1.5 firmware, eh? You all remember that crazy bastard. Japan-only smart-card payment solutions and the ability to select an image as a user icon. This is why we have wars, everyone.
Want to pre-order your PlayStation 3 from HMV? Well, prepare to be viciously gouged. HMV unbundled systems, instead selling the PlayStation 3 in a bundle with the PSP (plus a 4Gb memorystick and two games). The bargain price of this “value added” bundle? Just £674.99.
The curtain will rise on one of the more bizarre business alliances of recent years on Monday, when Sony's PlayStation unit unveils a collaboration with English National Opera....
HMV's online store is now taking pre-orders for PlayStation 3 - providing consumers are also willing to purchase a 4GB PSP pack for a total price of GBP 675.
Hawkins to keynote GDC Mobile, LocoRoco pre-installed on Sony Ericsson handsets...
Following the publication of financial results which reveal Electronic Arts to be the number one publisher on Sony, Microsoft and PC platforms, the company has set its sights firmly on the Nintendo Wii and DS.
Symphony of the Night, Rondo of Blood plus 3D remake
As Sony laments another security breach. If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in!
While many were expecting the PS1 titles available on the Store to be ported to the PSP with modifications, the downloaded code is actually 100% identical to the titles that were released on CD all those years go, with the PSP itself completely emulating the base hardware.
Gunning for Nintendo, Sony Dell is gearing up to take on Nintendo's DS and Sony's PSP with a gaming-oriented handheld console of its own, the company has admitted. That said, it's keeping mum about the details.…