PSP goes PS3 style (T3)
Sony’s handheld gets a fresh update with Remote Play.
Killzone PSP gets DLC ( News ) (EuroGamer)
New missions, infrastructure mode. If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in! I'll be getting this, not sure when though.
Killzone PSP gets DLC ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Sony has revealed that Killzone: Liberation will be the first PSP game to be given downloadable content. Fans of the title will get the opportunity to take on a new chapter of the story, on top of a new Infrastructure mode made possible by the freshly launched website . The new features can be accessed via the downloads button on the in-game menu, and they're all completely free.
It’s PSP Remote Play day (Stuff via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
The PSP gets its latest patch to bring remote playback of your PS3's movie and music contents from anywhere in the entire funkin' world
PSP movie prices slashed (Digital Spy)
UMD movies for the Portable PlayStation can now be snapped up at bargain basement prices.
Latest PSP Update Today - Remote Play (Spong)
Remoter remote play enabled
Rumor: Slimline PSP in the works? (Games Radar)
One of the most recurrent industry rumors of the past few months is that Sony is readying the launch of a new, redesigned PSP. While we've already had a go at anticipating the areas Sony could be improving for a PSP 2, we're being led to believe that the updated handheld will in fact be more of a 1.5.
Review: DX Studio 2 3D authoring (Personal Computer World)
DX Studio is an authoring environment for creating interactive 3D applications. It consists of a DirectX real-time 3D engine and a suite of editing tools.
Mod-proof Wiis appear in Japan (The Inquirer)
ANOTHER PREVIEW OF the upcoming Penny Arcade game has been released, and it's certainly starting to take shape.
Sony PSP to get VoIP and online messaging (Infomatics)
BT and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have signed a four-year deal to add wireless broadband functionality to the PlayStation Portable, including high quality handheld video calls, voice calls and messaging.
PS3 update adds DVD upscaling, PSP Remote Play (PC Advisor)
A software update for Sony's PS3 (PlayStation 3) video game console has been announced. New features in the PS3 release include DVD upscaling capabilities and more PSP Remote Play functionality
PSP to get voice and video call features in UK (Games Radar)
Sony Computer Entertainment has signed a deal with UK telecom service BT to bring wireless broadband functions to the PSP. Over the course of four years the companies will develop features to enable handheld video calls, voice-over-IP and messaging on the PSP and BT "softphone" products.
Its good to talk on your PSP (Stuff via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
BT wants your PSP for a hotspot-friendly video and VoIP phone, thanks to a bit of cunning software and a nifty little add-on
PSP gets voice and video calls (T3)
Sony’s buddied up with BT to bring telephone and video calls to the PSP.
BT, Sony to offer video calls on PSPs (Reuters.co.uk)
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's BT Group and Sony Corp. have signed a deal to add WiFi-based communications software capable of enabling messaging and voice and video calls on the Japanese firm's PlayStationPortable (PSP) gaming devices.
BT, Sony to offer video calls on PSPs (Reuters)
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's BT Group and Sony Corp. have signed a deal to add WiFi-based communications software capable of enabling messaging and voice and video calls on the Japanese firm's PlayStationPortable (PSP) gaming devices.
BT and Sony in deal to offer video calls on PSPs (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
BT Group and Sony have signed a deal to add WiFi-based communications software capable of enabling messaging and voice and video calls on the Japanese firm's PlayStationPortable (PSP) gaming devices.
Sony and British Telecom work on a system for PSP (Pocket-lint via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Sony rises to the challenge of iPhone
PSP boasts new BT deal ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Gets video, voice calls, messaging. If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in! wow... the Ngage was a big bulky phone. Can't wait to hold a PSP up to my face It'll be like living in the eighties.
PSP boasts new BT deal ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Using VoIP technology, PSP users will be able to communicate over the internet, with plans for PC, mobile phone and fixed line integration scheduled for the future.
PSP gets video, voice calls and messaging (gamesindustry.biz)
Sony has signed a four year contract with BT to offer video calls, voice calls and messaging to the PSP. Using VoIP technology, PSP users will be able to communicate over the internet, with plans for PC, mobile phone and fixed line integration scheduled for the future.
Sony and BT joining forces on PSP (MCV)
Handheld to be positioned as a mobile communications device
Sony To Offer Phone Service On PSP (Spong)
BT to provide software
Sony handheld to offer net calls (BBC News)
BT and Sony announce plans to allow PlayStation Portable owners to make calls using the handheld console.
BT signs up with PSP (Mad.co.uk)
Telecommunications giant BT and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) have teamed up with PlayStation Portable (PSP) gaming device to add wireless broadband communications functions.
PlayStation Portable gets voice/video call features (PC Advisor)
Sony's PSP (PlayStation Portable) will benefit from the addition of wireless broadband functions, following a deal Sony has signed with BT
BT, Sony to turn PSP into a phone (The Register)
Ringing the changes And you thought Sony's PlayStation Portable was just a games machine? Tell that to BT - it wants to transmute the handheld console into an "advanced communcations" tool. Or, as we call them in the trade, a phone.…
Will Sony PSP compete with Apple iPhone? (Macworld UK)
Sony will transform its popular PlayStation Portable (PSP) into a mobile phone and internet appliance.
Sony talks God of War III (Games Radar)
Surely Sony Computer Entertainment would be mad not to bring its flagship gore-fest God of War to the PlayStation 3 - and if the latest hints are anything to go by, the Santa Monica studio is at least considering it.
Going Loco (gamesindustry.biz)
Tsutomu Kouno talks life since LocoRoco - and what's next. Released last year as a PSP exclusive, LocoRoco was a hit with the critics - who praised the game for its unique visual style, catchy soundtrack and innovative gameplay mechanics.
Add to: (Games Asylum)
In an effort to make the PSP interesting again, and emulate the success of the PS3’s PlayStation Store, Sony have announced that they’ll be selling PSP games online directly through the PSP this autumn (in the US at least), with the PSP Store.
Games Asylum » Hooray - it’s Gamer’s Day (Games Asylum)
Last week Sega held their E3 replacement; this week it was Sony’s turn to show off some shiny new polygons at their Spring Gamer’s Day 2007. Don’t expect to read anything PlayStation 2 related in this article - the show was dedicated to PlayStation 3 and PSP.
PSP gets dedicated PlayStation Store (Pocket-lint via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
"Quite frankly, long overdue"
Further PS3 slatings and PSP 2 whisperings (The Inquirer)
A HUGE ROAR has erupted from the wibbly web this weekend, as Blizzard lifted the lid on what will surely become another massive multi-million seller for the company best know for producing World Of Warcraft.
PRESS RELEASE: Midway and Sony Computer Entertainment America Announce Exclusive PLAYSTATION 3 Collector’s Edition for … (gamesindustry.biz)
CHICAGO, IL - May 17, 2007 - Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, and Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced an exclusive PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) collector's edition for the highly anticipated Stranglehold™.
Killzone And SOCOM To Be Playable At E3 (Spong)
PSP Store content hinted
Sony Gamer’s Day - revealed! (Games Radar)
This week, Sony Computer Entertainment of America flew a small army of journalists down to its headquarters in San Diego for its Gamer's Day, a pre-E3 sneak peek at games set to arrive on its PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and PSP platforms.
New PSP “definitely” coming, says “analyst” (Games Radar)
Even more PSP revamp rumors have emerged this morning, this time slopping from the mouth of Lazard Capital Markets analyst Colin Sebastian, who says that sources indicate Sony "definitely" has a redesigned PSP in the works.
Sony highlights new software for 07/08 (gamesindustry.biz)
Sony has pulled out its big titles for the rest of 2007 and into 2008, unveiling over 30 titles for multiple PlayStation formats at a special event in the US.
Sony may have been “overly ambitious”, warns Pachter (gamesindustry.biz)
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has warned that Sony will have to make difficult decisions regarding the PS3's price point if sales of the console are to improve.
PSP “2” poised for launch this year (T3)
Games industry blabbermouth says Sony has plans to unleash a revamped handheld this year.
Sony extends PSP libraries in the US (Infomatics)
The store will work much the same way as the PlayStation Store for the PS3 , allowing owners of the PSP to buy and download a range of content. SCEA president Jack Tretton announced the store at the company's Gamers Day in the US this week.
Games Asylum » The PSP Store (Games Asylum)
In an effort to make the PSP interesting again, and emulate the success of the PS3’s PlayStation Store, Sony have announced that they’ll be selling PSP games online directly through the PSP this autumn (in the US at least), with the PSP Store.
LocoRoco man questions PSP line-up ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Speaking at the Nordic Game conference earlier this week Kouno told GamesIndustry.biz: "We need to make more new games for PSP, not just sequels. We have to increase the number of casual games, games that LocoRoco players will want to play."
Sony plans downloadable PSP content (Digital Spy)
Portable PlayStation owners will soon be able to access downloadable content through a PSP Store.
Nordic Game: PSP needs more new titles, says LocoRoco creator (gamesindustry.biz)
LocoRoco creator Tsutomo Kouno has told GamesIndustry.biz that there too many of the games available for PSP are sequels - and that he plans to redress the balance.
More Syphon Filter for PSP ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Another title to come out of the Sony America Gamer's Day was Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow. It's a follow-up to last year's PSP hit Dark Mirror and is expected in America this winter. There's no word on a European date just yet.
Sony Confirms PSP Store (Spong)
At long last...
PSP Store planned for autumn ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Sony plans to plug one of the most obvious holes in its online offering by introducing a PSP online store to deliver content directly to its customers.
Sony Gamer’s Day - revealed! (Games Radar)
This week, Sony Computer Entertainment of America flew a small army of journalists down to its headquarters in San Diego for its Gamer's Day, a pre-E3 sneak peek at games set to arrive on its PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and PSP platforms.
New SOCOM for PS3, PSP ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Sony has confirmed that SOCOM will be heading to the PlayStation 3, although a European release date and details were MIA. It's expected in America in the Christmas period, and word on the street is that it will be called SOCOM: Confrontations and be an online-only experience.
SOCOM Coming To PS3 (Spong)
American soldiers storming a living room near you soon
Japan: The War In The Shops (Spong)
How are hardware sales going in the homeland?
PSP Store portal unveiled (MCV)
Sony also plans Warhawk beta, announces SOCOM PS3
PRESS RELEASE: Rockstar Games Announces Midnight Club: Los Angeles for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and … (gamesindustry.biz)
New York, NY – May 16, 2007 – Rockstar Games is proud to announce the fourth installment of its critically-acclaimed and genre-defining Midnight Club franchise, Midnight Club: Los Angeles.
Sony’s operating profits fall 68 per cent (MCV)
But sales and net profit for year ending March 31st both climb
PS3 launch hits Sony profits (gamesindustry.biz)
"In the Game segment, there was a significant operating loss as a result of the sale of PS3 at strategic price points lower than its production cost during the introductory period," said the company in its annual report.
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters ( Review ) (EuroGamer)
And now a PSP-exclusive fifth Ratchet title enters the fray, proving not only that the series remains as essential as ever, but survives that tricky one-stick transition to the Sony handheld almost intact. But more of that later, camera fans.
PS3 2.0 update features detailed (Games Radar)
A version 2.0 update of the PS3 firmware is due to go live soon, according to a post on the PlayStation.com forums, and is packed with just about as many new features as you could possibly hope for.
PRESS RELEASE: Brand New Test Drive Unlimited Downloadable Content (gamesindustry.biz)
LYON, FRANCE – 14 May 2007 – Atari today announced that the Test Drive Collection Volume 4 downloadable car pack is available now on Xbox Live® Marketplace for Test Drive Unlimited, the ultimate automotive and lifestyle gaming experience for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Halo 3 receives mixed reception (The Inquirer)
WHILST WE FOCUS on the glut of Halo 3 news this week, Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert is heavily focused on delivering the new Penny Arcade game - 'On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness'.
Game reviews (Daily Telegraph)
God Of War 2, TOCA Race Driver 3 Challenge and Spider-Man 3.
Sony scoops Star Wars: Battlefront exclusive (Games Radar)
Buried within the info sheet for the new PSP version comes word that Renegade Squadron will be the only original Battlefront game of 2007. That pretty much crushes any hopes we had that the next generation version of the multiplayer shooter will be released this year.
This week’s game announcements ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Squeenix kicked off proceedings this week by revealing three new games ahead of its Square Enix Party in Japan this weekend. Role-playing game Last Remnant for PS3 and Xbox 360 was the most exciting of these, but Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon for Wii and Final Fantasy Dissidia for PSP also caused a fuss.
PRESS RELEASE: EA ANNOUNCES THE SIMPSONS GAME (gamesindustry.biz)
Redwood Shores, Calif., - May 9, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the upcoming release of THE SIMPSONS GAME (working title).
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-05-11 08:39 GMT: Infogrames FY sales drop 16.7 pct due to weak US business UPDATE (Interactive Investor)
(Updating with geographic and product breakdown)
Infogrames FY sales drop 16.7 pct due to weak US business UPDATE (Sharewatch)
PARIS (Thomson Financial) - French gaming software company Infogrames Entertainment SA said full year sales fell 16.7 pct to 304.5 mln eur, due to a drop in US sales in the second half.
God of War Betrayal dialed in (Games Radar)
The big problem with cell phone games is that they tend to be designed for non-gamers. Sure, we know there are probably a zillion more copies of Snake out there slithering around on cell phones than there are Gears of War spinning in 360s, but that doesn't mean Snake doesn't suck.
PRESS RELEASE: UBISOFT STEERS DRIVER ‘76 INTO RETAIL STORES (gamesindustry.biz)
London, United Kingdom – May 10, 2007 – Tomorrow Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, will ship Driver® ‘76 for the PSP® (PlayStationPortable) system to retail stores. Driver ‘76 will feature all-new content with 27 new missions exclusively designed for gaming on the go.
UMPCs might well make the grade after all (The Inquirer)
UMPCS stink a little. Underneath the gloss there’s always been a whiff of something not being quite right. Cynics said UMPCs were little more than another attempt by Willy Gates to resurrect Tablet PCs by giving them a facelift, and little more.
Crave signs Napoleon Dynamite ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Crave Entertainment has acquired the licence to publish games based on Napoleon Dynamite, the cult comedy from Fox Searchlight. The games will be released on Nintendo DS and Sony PSP, and will feature characters such as Pedro, Kip and Uncle Rico along with the movie's hero.
PRESS RELEASE: Gurumin No Longer in Short Supply (gamesindustry.biz)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 08, 2007 Gamers hoping to play Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure, the Nihon Falcom action-RPG for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system localized and published by Mastiff, LLC, should have an easier time of it, as Mastiff announced today that supply has been increased at a number of retail locations nationwide.
Square Enix unveils new games (Games Radar)
PSP owners and next-gen gamers will be treated to their own Square Enix-crafted RPG, it has been revealed.
Retro games come to PlayStation 3 (Infomatics)
US PlayStation 3 owners can increase their library of available games after Sony rolled out an update which allows the next-generation gaming console to play first-generation PlayStation games.
Sony PS3-based PSX appears on the horizon (The Inquirer)
ALTHOUGH THE WII is proving so popular that machines are still in short supply, Nintendo is promising a raft of new games for the system, which should ensure its popularity excels even further.
PRESS RELEASE: Nobilis And Capcom(R) Sign Distribution Agreement (gamesindustry.biz)
Nobilis and CE Europe today announced a distribution agreement that names Nobilis as the official Capcom distribution partner for France and Benelux.
Everyone Loves DS (Games Radar)
The reason the DS is so incredibly popular isn't simply the goodness of its games library. It's the depth of the non-games software available, which encompasses everything from the very familiar "Brain Training" to the very practical Japanese cookery titles.
Games preview: May 5 (Guardian Unlimited)
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters | Nucleus
US PS3 Store stocking PS1 games ( News ) (EuroGamer)
An update to enable PS3 consoles to play PS1 games is still unconfirmed for Europe, Sony told Eurogamer this morning. It follows news that American gamers can now download the classic first-generation games from the PlayStation Store for USD 5.99 each.
Clip-on camera unveiled for Sony PSP (Digital Spy)
Sony announces a new camera accessory for its Portable PlayStation handheld console.
Sony apologizes for dead goat prop (Reuters)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sony Corp. on Monday issued an apology for using a freshly slaughtered goat as a prop at its "God of War II" video game launch party in Athens, a publicity stunt that has outraged animal rights activists.
PaRappa for US PSP in July ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Sony has revealed that PaRappa The Rapper will by rhyming his way onto PSP in July. The game is currently only confirmed for the US. We're still waiting for a response from Sony about when we'll see it in Europe.
PaRappa the Rapper PSP heading West (MCV)
Sony’s rhythm-action sequel arriving in North America this July.
PSP & PS3 cameras coming soon (PC Advisor)
Sony is releasing a camera for its PlayStation Portable (PSP) console in the UK later this month.
PSP Camera Coming Soon (Spong)
Pretty pictures inside...
Sony eyes add-on camera for PSP (The Register)
Picture perfect? Sony is to offer a clip-on camera for PlayStation Portable punters this month, allowing them to get snapping months ahead of PS3 owners, whose Eye cam, announced last week , doesn't debut until the summer.…
PRESS RELEASE: PaRappa The Rapper™, Original Icon Of The Music And Rhythm Video Game Genre, Returns For An Encore On … (gamesindustry.biz)
FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 30, 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the North American release of PaRappa The Rapper™, an iconic character-based music and hip-hop game, available in July 2007 for PSP ® (PlayStation ® Portable).
Sony unveils new PSP camera (gamesindustry.biz)
Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that a new camera accessory for the PlayStation Portable will launch across Europe on May 16, priced at GBP 34.99 / EUR 49.99.
Go!Cam for PSP in May ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Sony has revealed that a camera add-on for PSP will be available on 16th May. It will cost you GBP 34.99, or EUR 49.99, and comes complete with a built-in microphone and editing suite.
PRESS RELEASE: PSP Brings Film to Life with the Introduction of an Attachable Video Camera (gamesindustry.biz)
London, 1st May 2007. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced the arrival of the PSP™(PlayStation®Portable) camera, Go!Cam.
PSP gets a camera too (MCV)
Sony’s Go!Cam launches on May 16th for £34.99.