PlayStation 3 To Get BBC Olympics sports app
Sony has made an agreement with BBC to offer the new BBC Sport app on the Sony Entertainment Network (SEN). Extensive coverage will begin in time for not only the Olympics, but also Wimbledon. The term Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) implies that the app will be available to PlayStation 3 users, and also to users of Internet-connected Sony Bravia televisions. SEN already offers the BBC News app and the BBC iPlayer app but since the new BBC Sports app will be available before Wimbledon 2012, … [Read More...]
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Sony bring out a 3D monitor for their PS3
Sony PlayStation is going great guns countering the Xbox’s romp over the gaming industry. The latest development from Sony is another sign of it pulling ahead in the competition. The developers have brought out a 3D monitor for Sony’s PlayStation console. The 3D monitor is all set for shipping and sales back in UK and other parts of Europe. The company had announced of such a product back in the E3 Video conference last year. This 1080p HD PlayStation 3D display monitor has been priced at … [Read More...]
Starhawk Released Exclusively For the PlayStation 3
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) announced today the launch of the new third-person shooter Starhawk in North America, exclusively for the PS3 consoles. Developed by LightBox Interactive and Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) Santa Monica Studio, the Starhawk title offers a fast-paced gaming experience in the provides fast paced shooter action gaming experience in the lawless frontier of space. Using the Build & Battle system, you can quickly make … [Read More...]
Other PS3 News
Over 1.8 million Sony PlayStation Vitas Sold Worldwide
Despite a slow start, sales of Sony’s new handheld gaming device, the PlayStation Vita have reached a cool 1.8 million units by the end of its last fiscal year, which ended in March. Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kaz Kirai had said in February that sales of the PS Vita were at 1.2 million units. Do the maths and what you get is a 50% increase in Vita sales in March alone. This huge increase … [Read More...]
Starhawk Released Exclusively For the PlayStation 3
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) announced today the launch of the new third-person shooter Starhawk in North America, exclusively for the PS3 consoles. Developed by LightBox Interactive and Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) Santa Monica Studio, the Starhawk title offers a fast-paced gaming experience in the provides fast paced shooter action gaming experience … [Read More...]
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Sony Launches Red Playstation 3 In Australia; US Launch Likely To Follow
After Japan and the UK, Sony has launched the red version of its flagship console, the PlayStation 3, in Australia. The red version of the PS3, which has been surrounded by a lot of hype over the months, was released in Sony’s home market Japan last year and in the UK earlier this year. However, gamers in the United States continue to wait eagerly for the red PS3, which might be available in US … [Read More...]
Sony might offer more benefits on premium PlayStation Plus service
It’s back to the drawing-board for Sony, which is trying to improve its premium PlayStation Plus service and make it more appealing to the gamers. The Japanese electronics giant had recently released a survey that gives some clues regarding the new features that the company may add to its PlayStation Plus service package. Although we know nothing for sure, the general idea we get is that Sony is … [Read More...]
New Data indicates Global Console Business to Drop by 19%; PS3 is the Most Played Gaming Console
If Strategy Analytics is to be believed, the global TV games console business is expected to fall by 19% in 2012, reflecting a downward trend across the globe. While Sony’s PlayStation 3 is claimed to be the most actively played gaming console (topping its major rivals- Xbox and Wii), even Nintendo with its spanking-new Wii U shall be a victim of the downward trend. If these predictions are … [Read More...]
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PlayStation All-Star Battle Royal announced
Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros idea was a big hit and gathered a lot of fan following immediately. The game offered the players a chance to play some of their favorite characters in one game. This idea has been picked up by Sony and they have brought out their own rendition of the game. They have included some of the most memorable and loved characters from their lineup, that is the PlayStation … [Read More...]
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BlackBerry PlayBook Gets PlayStation Emulator
If you’re a gaming fanatic who is also the owner of a BlackBerry PlayBook, this piece of news might just make your day. The BlackBerry PlayBook may be all set to receive a PlayStation emulator, called the PCSX-ReARMed-PB, which is actually a gaming console that was launched by Sony way back in the 90s (1994 to be precise) Although it might not support all the titles that are popular today, … [Read More...]
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Starhawk Story Details, Trailer Revealed
After playing its beta version, if you were thinking Starhawk to be yet another multiplayer adventure game, be prepared to change your mind. Lightbox Interactive, the developer of the game, has revealed some important details of the story which might change your earlier perception. You will be happy to find out that that the Build & Battle mechanics of the game will also be supported in … [Read More...]
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Skype now available on PlayStation Vita
Skype has now entered the gaming console domain through Sony’s PlayStation Vita. This Internet telephone operator has created an app for the handheld gaming console. This App provides the operator with voice and video chatting options through the use of Vita’s front and rear facing cameras. It works seamlessly in the background allowing for receiving of calls or making calls during playing … [Read More...]
PlayStation 3 Now Cheaper
From the look of things, it seems that the PS3-hopefuls have reason to cheer. Retailers are currently expecting a drop in the prices of the PlayStation 3, and have already initiative pre-emptive cuts in prices of the extremely popular gaming console. For the very first time in history, you can get the PlayStation 3 for a throwaway price of under $200. GameStop.com is selling PS3 consoles at … [Read More...]
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Sony bring out a 3D monitor for their PS3
Sony PlayStation is going great guns countering the Xbox’s romp over the gaming industry. The latest development from Sony is another sign of it pulling ahead in the competition. The developers have brought out a 3D monitor for Sony’s PlayStation console. The 3D monitor is all set for shipping and sales back in UK and other parts of Europe. The company had announced of such a product back … [Read More...]
Datura set for a May launch exclusively on the PlayStation platform
Datura makes its way into the gaming world through an exclusive outing from PlayStation 3. The newest member of the ever growing exclusively PS family is Datura. It is now slated for release on the 8th of May in the US and a 9th May in Europe. More details are available on the Sony’s Datura product page. Now let’s look at the details of the latest game to hit the PlayStation console. The … [Read More...]
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PlayStation Vita touchscreen controller to be made available soon
This latest development comes from Sony for its PlayStation Vita which is concurring losses lately. Thus to uplift the mini-console, PlayStation Vita Touch-Screen Controller will be made available soon. Sony is following the path of Nintendo Wii U Touch-Screen Controller which was launched last year and boosted the name of Nintendo. David Reid who works with CPP Games gave a statement in which he … [Read More...]
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PlayStation to have ‘Nasne’ Digital Media Hub
Sony in a recent ceremony announced that very soon they are coming up with a 'Nasne' Digital Media Hub for PlayStation as well as Tablet, PC and Phone Lines. The new Digital Media Hub will serve as the base of video-streaming as well as capturing. The unit was made by a spokesperson on the behalf of the gaming unit of Sony Corporation. The new device will start being sold in Japan from the month … [Read More...]
Sony PlayStation Vita struggles to survive
Sony PlayStation Vita has seen low sales this week in Japan. In fact, it was the lowest sales figure the device ever went through in the country. It may be sign of how apathetic the rate of interest has become for this device, but may be this has happened because of a video game industry which has gone very dull off late. The slowdown of the American video game sales in the month of March this … [Read More...]
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Sony PlayStation 3 will now come in scarlet red from 4th May
From 4th May 2012, a brand new all scarlet red version of Sony PlayStation 3 will be up for sale. Amazon has been taking pre-orders lately for this 320 GB model that has been priced at GBP 249.99, which includes free delivery too. If bought from Play.com, one can get a discount of GBP 10 on the RRP. This means that this new version will be GBP 40 – GBP 50 more than the original black version, … [Read More...]
GameStop providing alluring deal on PlayStation Vita
Those who have been thinking of owning a PlayStation Vita are now up for a delight as GameStop is giving away a free game along with a case to all those who are purchasing PlayStation Vita from the site. There are a lot of varieties that the PlayStation Vita comes with and all of them are available on the site. GameStop has been coming up with lots of new features and surprises for gaming … [Read More...]
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Rivalry between Xbox and PlayStation intensifies as Sony plans to launch PS4 before Xbox 720
It is surely Clash of the Titans as Microsoft and Sony have been locking horns with each other ever since both of them thronged into the market with their respective gaming consoles. The rivalry started when Microsoft advanced ahead of Sony with their Xbox which brought a lot more response than PlayStation. But the legacy was overthrown when PlayStation came up with PS2 which got much more … [Read More...]
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PlayStation Vita enables free-play of Treasures of Montezuma Blitz
It is a delight for all those who have been playing Treasures of Montezuma Blitz since a long time now as Sony has now announced that the game will be available for free play on PlayStation Vita. This will be the first time ever that a game has been made available for free playing on the handheld console. Treasures of Montezuma Blitz features match-three gameplay and the game has a lot of … [Read More...]
Ridge Racer Unbounded: A short review
The game is said to be a hit with racing enthusiasts who have always looked up to the releases that ActiVision has made ever since it came into picture. The previous version of Ridge Racer fared well in the market but the new one named Ridge Racer Unbounded promises a better racing experience with new tracks and meaner cars. The new game is said to be much more destructive than the predecessor and … [Read More...]
