14 new Sony games for TGS (Ferrago)
New PS3 and PSP releases set to be unveiled
MMOs heading to PSP? (Ferrago)
SOE chief eying Portable
Sony Online looking at PSP MMOs News (EuroGamer)
Speaking to MTV , Sony Online Entertainment boss John Smedley has said the EverQuest developer is considering the PSP as a viable platform for fully fledged MMO games.
Electronic Arts (gamesindustry.biz)
Q: World of Warcraft recently launched in China with some success - what are your hopes for Warhammer Online across the region?
Microsoft (gamesindustry.biz)
While Sales of the Xbox 360 have experienced a surprising surge in Japan, EA's Asia Pacific president John Niermann has described the local consumers as "unpredictable".
WHAT’S NEW - October 3rd ‘08 (MCV)
MCV's look at all the titles scheduled to hit UK retail this Friday
Nintendo to launch music-capable DS with camera (Independent)
Japanese video game maker Nintendo plans to launch a new model of its DS handheld machine that can take pictures and play music by the end of the year, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday.
All About Symbian Review: Platypus (All About Symbian)
All About Symbian - Reviewing software and hardware... Duck, dive, dodge, weave, never stop firing. That's your classic shoot-em-up mould, but with Platypus, the mould holds plasticine. Ewan finds out more.
Nintendo to launch camera, music-capable DS: report (Reuters)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co Ltd plans to launch a new model of its DS handheld machine that can take pictures and play music by the end of the year, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday.
PSP will get more games in 2009 (Ferrago.co.uk)
Sony exec promises more soon
Level-5 PSP horror title hinted (Ferrago)
Assume the Grim Reaper...
PlayTV (Ferrago)
Introducing TV on the PS3
11:00 (BST), 26/09/2008 PES 2009 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced … (gamesindustry.biz)
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced it has agreed a sponsorship partnership with leading premium sports broadcaster Setanta Sports, which will see the subscription sports broadcaster appear prominently within the UK version of Konami’s forthcoming PES 2009 title, and work closely with the publisher before and after the game’s Autumn launch.
“Wipeout HD” (EuroGamer)
Not that I care one iota mind, fantastic game. Dynamic changes in resolution ? That's genious, and much better than tearing! kj66246 wrote: Morning chaps. Nearly threw myself down the stairs yesterday... Fustration.
Microsoft (gamesindustry.biz)
GamesIndustry.biz is the world's most read and influential games industry website. But don't just take our word for it!
18:16 (BST), 25/09/2008 Shaun White Snowboarding Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS – Today Ubisoft announces the … (gamesindustry.biz)
– Today Ubisoft announces the development of Shaun White Snowboarding for the Nintendo DS™ system and PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system. The game is scheduled for release on November 13, 2008.
Gizmondo’s return: HAVE YOUR SAY (MCV)
Will the industry welcome back the console with open arms? Silly question?
PSP will get more games in 2009 (Ferrago.co.uk)
Sony's John Koller has promised that the PlayStation Portable will get an increased games line-up in 2009, after 2008 showed a dramatic drop in the number of titles being released on the firm's handheld format.
09:36 (BST), 25/09/2008 Neverland Card Battles Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS YUKE’S Company of America, the … (gamesindustry.biz)
YUKE'S Company of America, the U.S. publishing arm of Japanese game developer YUKE'S Company Limited, today unveiled new information about Neverland Card Battles, an upcoming card-based Strategy RPG for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Level-5 PSP horror title hinted (Ferrago.co.uk)
Worried that the PSP's release schedule is looking positively barren? Well, at least Level-5 are still happy to make games for Sony's handheld, the studio announcing Ushiro, a new horror RPG in the works now.
PlayTV (Ferrago.co.uk)
While the PlayStation 3 may be slowly but surely reeling in the Xbox 360 in the global sales stakes (while the Wii builds a seemingly insurmountable lead as number one), there is one key area in which Microsoft's console may just have the edge - and that's when it comes to media hub credentials. Yes, Blu-ray may be the winner of the next-gen DVD format tussle, but films on the fledgling media ...
Burnout heads to PSN this Thursday (MCV)
Downloadable versions of Criterion's high-tempo racer to hit Sony's network this week
13:57 (BST), 23/09/2008 Moon Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS San Francisco, Calif. - September 22, 2008 - … (gamesindustry.biz)
San Francisco, Calif.
“Yahoo! says “Sony is in serious trouble”” (EuroGamer)
betahoven wrote: It says they've lost more than they made during the five most profitable years of the PS2. So your original statement is not quite true, given the PS2 is in its ninth year and has probably been profitable for around seven.
“Yahoo! says “Sony is in serious trouble”” (EuroGamer)
dsmx wrote: Not really seeing why sony is in serious trouble, microsoft is in serious trouble sony is in less trouble.
12:30 (BST), 19/09/2008 GO!View Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Football fans will be excited to hear that the … (gamesindustry.biz)
Football fans will be excited to hear that the best of this year’s UEFA Champions League is available on GO!VIEW ( www.goview.tv), the video on-demand service for the PlayStation®Portable (PSP™). Following the League’s kick off this week, PSP™ owners can transfer highlights from Sky Sports matches to watch on the go - or wherever they want!
Xbox 360 to be renamed? (Ferrago)
A photo has been leaked purporting to reveal that the Xbox 360 will have its name changed to Xbox Pure.
09:27 (BST), 19/09/2008 NY Games Conference Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Dear Conference Attendees, We are … (gamesindustry.biz)
We are one week away from Digital Media Wire's first annual NY Games Conference, a 2-day executive media conference focused on the future of the game industry. The event is shaping up to be a great one with over 250 executives and press registered to attend.
12:35 (BST), 18/09/2008 Life with PlayStation Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sony … (gamesindustry.biz)
– Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it would release Life with PlayStation® for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) today, September 18, 2008, worldwide simultaneously.
17:33 (BST), 16/09/2008 LittleBigPlanet Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS TO SEE THE VIDEO VISIT: … (gamesindustry.biz)
LittleBigPlanet is a new, ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) game, combining an amazing platform adventure with a huge social community. There are places to explore, creative resources to collect and puzzles to solve – all requiring a combination of brains and teamwork.
17:18 (BST), 15/09/2008 Football Manager 2009 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Sports Interactive were … (gamesindustry.biz)
Sports Interactive were celebrating this weekend after the launch of the second season of the Football Manager podcast was a new entry at No.3 in the iTunes UK "Sports & Recreation" chart. The podcast also debuted at No.19 across the whole of iTunes UK audio podcast network.
12:04 (BST), 15/09/2008 GameCity 3 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Nottingham, UK. We are delighted to be able … (gamesindustry.biz)
Nottingham, UK. We are delighted to be able to announce that the brilliant MEDIA MOLECULE, acclaimed developer of Playstation 3 title, LittleBigPlanet will be delivering the Vision Statement supported by BAFTA at this year's GameCity festival.
UK Xbox 360 price cut at Christmas (The Inquirer)
NOT TO BE outdone by the US, Blighty should soon get its own Xbox 360 price drop.
Sony upset with third-party PSP support News (EuroGamer)
Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida is disappointed at the lack of third-party support for the PSP.
Lack of PSP games riles Yoshida (Ferrago.co.uk)
Speaking with US gaming giant IGN , Sony Worldwide Studios big wig Shuhei Yoshida has admitted the PSP's thin release schedule is troubling him. Gamers have in the past noted with dismay the lack of titles on the handheld format, but Sony have always seemed obliviously upbeat before.
Shocking! USA Hardware Sales: Sony. Microsoft. Nintendo. Happy (Spong)
12 Sep 2008: Perpetual motion achieved.
US: Sony highlights huge year-on-year sales growth (MCV)
Platform holder sees PS3 year-to-date sales improve on 2007 by 92 per cent
Big three respond to August US sales News (EuroGamer)
Nintendo, buoyed by consistently excellent hardware sales, got its spin in first: pointing to lifetime North American sales of 22 million DS handhelds and nearly 12 million Wii consoles.
16:56 (BST), 11/09/2008 Neverland Card Battles Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS CHICAGO - September 11, 2008 … (gamesindustry.biz)
YUKE'S Company of America, the U.S. publishing arm of Japanese game developer YUKE'S Company Limited, today released new details offering a deeper look into Neverland Card Battles, an upcoming card-based Strategy RPG for the Sony PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Apple Event Fails to Dazzle (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
The new iPods feature cosmetic changes and lower prices, but Steve Jobs didn't announce any game-changing innovations many have come to expect
WipEout HD price announced News (EuroGamer)
Sony has announced that WipEout HD will cost GBP 11.99 when it launches, but the release date has yet to be confirmed.
11:40 (BST), 11/09/2008 SingStar ABBA Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today … (gamesindustry.biz)
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced a collaboration with ABBA to bring the band’s best loved tracks to SingStar for both PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3.
Sony Ericsson X1 Xperia smartphone nears October, UK release (Mobile Choice Magazine)
New handset also sees its final SDK released
Sony: We’re innovative again (ZDNet UK)
Chairman and chief executive Howard Stringer says Sony has made a return to innovative ways with its software and OLED products
01:19 (BST), 10/09/2008 SingStar Country Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sony Computer … (gamesindustry.biz)
– Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the North American release of SingStar ® Country, available exclusively for the PlayStation ® 2 computer entertainment system (PS2™) on October 28.
Jobs’ iPod Challenge to Sony and Nintendo (Spong)
10 Sep 2008: iPod is the best portable gaming device
15:07 (BST), 09/09/2008 D3Publisher on PLAYSTATION Store Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS — Premier publisher of … (gamesindustry.biz)
— Premier publisher of interactive entertainment software, D3Publisher (D3P), will bring its classic PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) titles to gamers for download via the PLAYSTATION®Store across EMEA beginning this September.
D3P bypasses UMD in favour of downloads (MCV)
Publisher to re-release a number of its PSP titles on the PlayStation Network
DS does not overshadow PSP - Reeves (Ferrago)
David Reeves, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss, has acknowledged that Nintendo's DS handheld is doing very well - but he is adamant that this doesn't mean the PSP is failing.
Puzzle Quest heading to PSP Store News (EuroGamer)
D3Publisher will be offering six previously UMD-based games on the PSP Store this month. Puzzle Quest , the excellent PSP blend of puzzle and RPG that we waxed lyrical about back in early April 2007, leads the charge.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-05 11:36 Nintendo DS outsells Sony PSP in Japan in August (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd's <7974.OS> DS handheld game machine outsold Sony Corp's <6758.T> PlayStation Portable for the first time in six months in Japan in August thanks to popular software titles, a game magazine publisher said.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-05 11:36 Nintendo DS outsells Sony PSP in Japan in August (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd's <7974.OS> DS handheld game machine outsold Sony Corp's <6758.T> PlayStation Portable for the first time in six months in Japan in August thanks to popular software titles, a game magazine publisher said.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-05 11:36 Nintendo DS outsells Sony PSP in Japan in August (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd's <7974.OS> DS handheld game machine outsold Sony Corp's <6758.T> PlayStation Portable for the first time in six months in Japan in August thanks to popular software titles, a game magazine publisher said.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-05 11:36 Nintendo DS outsells Sony PSP in Japan in August (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd's <7974.OS> DS handheld game machine outsold Sony Corp's <6758.T> PlayStation Portable for the first time in six months in Japan in August thanks to popular software titles, a game magazine publisher said.
New PSP (PLAYSTATION PORTABLE) Comes With Advanced LCD Screen And Built-In Microphone (BIOS)
Sony Computer Entertainment IEurope. (SCEE) today announced that it would launch a new PSP(TM) (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system (PSP-3000) with an advanced LCD screen supporting higher image quality, to become available in stores in Europe, Middle ...
New PSP does NOT have shorter battery life (MCV)
Sony changes its mind about the PSP 3000's power consumption, saying there will be no reduction
Sony: New PSP will not lose battery life (Ferrago.co.uk)
We thought Sony's days of PR mishaps might be behind them, but it appears the platform holder are still capable of the odd mistake - hardware marketing boss John Koller retracting previous statements made to the effect that the new PSP 3000 model (out this autumn) will have slightly reduced battery life compared to the current model, because of its brighter screen.
PSP-3000 battery life fine after all News (EuroGamer)
The curvier, brighter new PSP will not have a shorter battery life than its predecessor, according to Sony's US hardware marketing director John Koller.
PSP to get direct Playstation Store access, shorter battery life (Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Some more details have trickled out on how Sony plans to boost the fortunes of the PSP, which still lags behind the Nintendo DS in the gaming market, and mobile phones and wallets containing money in the "trendy lifestyle accessories you take out with you" market.
Direct PSP Store looming (Ferrago)
Word on the street has it that Sony are about to launch a PSP Store that won't require a PS3 or a PC to access.
Sony casts doubt on UK PSP-3000 bundles News (EuroGamer)
Sony has dampened anticipation for the UK arrival of the PSP-3000 bundles announced by European boss David Reeves during Games Convention last month.
Japanese direct-access PSP Store soon News (EuroGamer)
Sony finally plans to let PSP owners access their online shop without the use of a PC or PlayStation 3.
Sony unveils improved PSP-3000 (Channel 4)
Sales are improving in Japan for Sony Corp's PlayStation Portable handheld video game machine, and a beefed up version with a clearer display is expected to add momentum, a senior executive said.
PSP-3000 gets UK date, price (gamesindustry.biz)
Sony has told Eurogamer that the PSP-3000 will launch in the UK on 17th October and cost GBP 149.99. That makes the slightly redesigned model around GBP 10 more expensive than the existing Slim & Lite hardware being replaced.
PSP-3000 gets UK date, price News (EuroGamer)
Sony has told Eurogamer that the PSP-3000 will launch here on 17th October and cost GBP 149.99. That makes the slightly redesigned model around 10 pounds more expensive than the existing Slim & Lite hardware being replaced.
Sony updates PSP (The Inquirer)
SONY COMPUTER said it is about to introduce and updated Playstation Portable in Japan.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-02 11:12 UPDATE 2-Sony launches new PSP in Japan to battle Nintendo (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Sony Corp's (6758.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) game unit said on Tuesday it will launch a new model of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld machine on Oct. 16 in Japan, its latest bid to challenge Nintendo Co Ltd's (7974.OS: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) market-leading DS.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-02 11:12 UPDATE 2-Sony launches new PSP in Japan to battle Nintendo (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Sony Corp's (6758.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) game unit said on Tuesday it will launch a new model of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld machine on Oct. 16 in Japan, its latest bid to challenge Nintendo Co Ltd's (7974.OS: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) market-leading DS.
Sony to launch new PSP in Japan next month (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Japan's Sony Corp. announced Tuesday it will launch its new PlayStation Portable in Japan on October 16 as it seeks to catch up with rival Nintendo Co.'s DS consoles.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-02 11:12 UPDATE 2-Sony launches new PSP in Japan to battle Nintendo (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Sony Corp's (6758.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) game unit said on Tuesday it will launch a new model of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld machine on Oct. 16 in Japan, its latest bid to challenge Nintendo Co Ltd's (7974.OS: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) market-leading DS.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-02 11:12 UPDATE 2-Sony launches new PSP in Japan to battle Nintendo (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Sony Corp's (6758.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) game unit said on Tuesday it will launch a new model of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld machine on Oct. 16 in Japan, its latest bid to challenge Nintendo Co Ltd's (7974.OS: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) market-leading DS.
New Japanese PSP Same Price as Xbox 360 (Spong)
2 Sep 2008: Competition is good... competition is good.
JAPAN: PSP 3000 dated (MCV)
New model of PlayStation Portable to hit retail on October 16th - one day after it lands in Europe
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-02 09:30 TFN NEWS BRIEFING: Consumer and retailing highlights to 09:15 BST (Interactive Investor)
2008-09-02 09:09:55 Australia slashes monthly coverage of retail sales
Sony to launch PSP in Japan to battle Nintendo (Financial Times)
TOKYO, Sept 2 – Sony Corp’s game unit said on Tuesday it would launch the latest model of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld machine on October 16 in Japan to better compete with Nintendo Co Ltd’s market-leading DS.
Sony launches new PSP in Japan to battle Nintendo DS (Reuters)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp's game unit said on Tuesday it will launch a new model of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld machine on October 16 in Japan, its latest bid to challenge Nintendo Co Ltd's market-leading DS.
Sony launches new PSP in Japan to battle Nintendo DS (Reuters)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp's game unit said on Tuesday it will launch a new model of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld machine on October 16 in Japan, its latest bid to challenge Nintendo Co Ltd's market-leading DS.
UK CHARTS: Tiger Woods scores a hole in one (MCV)
EA's golfing franchise debuts at the top of the Gfk ChartTrack All Formats Top 40 for the first time
Barry Fox (Personal Computer World)
As new media formats are introduced, consumers struggle to choose the right players. But do manufacturers know any better?
Sony coughs to third-gen PSP power problem (The Register)
Brighter LCD = shorter battery life Sony has admitted that the new PlayStation Portable 3000’s brighter, richer display has shortened the handheld console’s battery life.…
Nintendo revises earnings forecast due to huge Wii sales (The Inquirer)
THE NINTENDO DS has beaten down the PSP for the third week running in Japan. However, all formats saw a drop in sales this week, according to Gamasutra .
Less battery life for PSP-3000, says Sony News (EuroGamer)
Sony US marketeer John Koller has said the PSP-3000 will use up energy faster than the existing handheld model. "Battery life will decrease by a small amount; it's material, but it's about 20 minutes, maybe 30 minutes.
PSP revision has shorter battery life (Ferrago)
Sony Computer Entertainment's Leipzig-revealed revision of the PSP handheld, the PSP-3000, will actually suffer from shorter battery life than the current PSP model, the firm has conceded.