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clips
First ModNation Racers Trailer Played, Created, And Shared
Here's the first official trailer for ModNation Racers, United Front Games' urban vinyl meets kart racing take on Sony's Play - Create - Share concept. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by liquid_kore: I'm not digging the style. Kinda wish they had Sackboys instead. 9 Responses | Other threads
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dlc
Japanese LittleBigPlanet Site Ain't Afraid Of Posting Ghostbusters DLC
The Japanese LittleBigPlanet website beats North America to the punch, revealing downloadable Ghostbusters costumes of Slimer, all four Ghostbusters, and the Littlest Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by KillerBee: As much as I didn't enjoy LBP, I must admit that Slimer hat is fucking AWESOME. 4 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
LittleBigPlanet Getting Re-Release, Bundled With DLC
LittleBigPlanet came out last year, and while it was fun, didn't immediately sell as many units as its advertising and profile would have suggested. But that's OK. Because it's a slow burner. As witnessed by its impending 2009 re-release. More »
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Comment by Cov: I'd really like to know if doing this makes a big difference to the general consumer. Left 4 Dead, Call... 15 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Two New Maps, Two New Weapons For Killzone 2
Sure, the game's not burning up the PS3 scene like it was probably hoped it would, but Guerilla are still banging away on updates for Killzone 2, the latest of which appears to take the form of some new DLC. More »
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Comment by -[[CHoZO]]-: Why did Luke take a stab at Killzone 2's sales? Seems unrelated to a story about maps. Not that I'm... 24 Responses | Other threads
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psn
Don't Expect PS3 Games On Demand Any Time Soon
Microsoft are 100% behind the idea of allowing users to download full, retail copies of Xbox 360 games. But the PS3? Hmmm. More »
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Comment by Ryushi: I can see his point, can you imagine downloading Metal Gear Solid 4? Isn't it like 50Gb in size and... 23 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
Sony Love The XMB Just The Way It Is
While Microsoft have seen fit to completely overhaul their console's front end, Sony say that they'll be nothing of the sort with the PS3. At least, not anytime soon. More »
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Comment by MiltonZep: The XMB is cool and all....but if it came with custom sounds,(built in the console) I'd like it more. What they... 24 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
Sony: We Could've Come Out With PS2.5, But Didn't
There's been a lot made recently about the PS3's price point. Some say it's too expensive, some want a price cut. But for Sony exec Jack Tretton, those folks are not thinking long term. More »
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Comment by Naryoril: "It was $599; it's now $399." he forgot to add the "with less features" 60 Responses | Other threads
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psn
PSN To Offer Comics (Well, Manga)
Sony have announced today that, later this year, the Japanese PlayStation Store will begin offering comics, which can be downloaded by PSP owners.
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Comment by topogigio: I hope they have Y the last man on it.. I never got to finish that comic. 9 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony Boss Getting Fed Up With People Telling Him The PS3 Is Too Expensive
Few weeks back, Activision boss Bobby Kotick had some strong words to say about the price of the PS3. Today, Sony boss Sir Howard Stringer has some strong words for people bugging him about a PS3 price cut. More »
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Comment by (Zombie) Jolan: If you sell more consoles as a result, then you will recoup and surpass the loss with software sales--- how's... 59 Responses | Other threads
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psn
Sony Not Playing "Catch Up" With Xbox LIVE Anymore
Xbox LIVE first debuted back in November 2002. Sony had an online service for the PS2, but it was no where near Xbox LIVE. Sony got competitive when it launched the PlayStation Network in November 2006. More »
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Comment by MooglesInMyFace: Yeah, Sony has most of the basics down now. Although Xbox Live seems to making a lot of progress in... 79 Responses | Other threads
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trademarks
Sony Trademarks Echoshift (Which Is Probably Echochrono)
Black and white perspective shifting puzzler echochrome is getting a semi-sequel in echochrono, as revealed at E3 2009. Perhaps that name was a bit too similar, as the PlayStation maker has filed a new, familiar sounding trademark. More » -
rumor
PSP2 In Development, As Powerful As Xbox
Eurogamer's Spanish outpost reckon they're in possession of some specs for an all-new PlayStation Portable, currently in the planning stages at Sony HQ. This isn't the PSPgo. It's a true successor to the PSP.
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Comment by PyramidHead128: So it's about as powerful as the Wii? Awesome. 28 Responses | Other threads
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media molecule
LittleBigPlanet: Who Ya Gonna Call?
Media Molecule's "Who You Gonna Call" teaser has updated with a look at what you'd be calling about. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Ecks: I love LittleBigPlanet, but there has been way too much emphasis on costume downloads, and not enough on actual new... 17 Responses | Other threads
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ps2
You Don't Have As Many PS2 Games As This Guy
The PS2 has been out for a while now. Most of you probably have a few games for the system still lying around the house. Reader Syd doesn't have a few. He has a lot. More »
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Comment by Jekht: I'm not sure I'd ever be proud of a room like this 54 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
Valve: PS3 Orange Box Players "Got the Stepchild Version"
In an interview with CVG, Valve's Doug Lombardi says the experiences of putting Half-Life on PS2 and Orange Box on PS3 have put them off Sony development for the near future. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Monsoon77: Things arent looking good for Sony 81 Responses | Other threads
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business
Tecmo Koei Boss: PS3 Price Cut Plskthx
While not as belligerent as Activision's calls, newly-merged company Tecmo Koei would still like Sony to cut the price of the PS3. And are asking them publicly to do just that. More »
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Comment by Annie Are You OK? Are You OK Annie?: Companies need to stop this publicity plea. It's like the Dodgers telling the papers that the Lakers need to lower... 37 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony Motion Control Patent Shows Coffee Mug Gaming
We know about the EyeToy. We've seen that motion controller Sony showed at E3. But there is another motion controller Sony has been working on. More »
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Comment by Jellopnik: This could be really awesome if it pulls through. Instead of having to purchase extra peripherals, users can just use... 21 Responses | Other threads
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sony
PSPgo Was Always Planned, Sony Just Had To Wait Until The Time Was Right
Sony Computer Entertainment's Naoya Matsui has revealed that the PSPgo had always been on the drawing board at Sony, but is only being released now because the market was ready for it. More »
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Comment by WarlordPayne: The delivery of digital content isn't even close to on par with physical media. There are still plenty of... 35 Responses | Other threads
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north america
PlayStation Store Update: Hope You Like The Punisher!
Because the adventures of Frank Castle, better known as The Punisher, is this week's new playable addition to the PlayStation Store. Not a bad way to start the holiday weekend, but PSP owners get the better end of the deal. More »
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Comment by Akmed: when's falout 3 stuff coming? supposed to be end of june.. :\ unless i read wrong. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Pre-Order Bonus
Insomniac Moons For Your Ratchet & Clank Pre-order
Insomniac is promising players the moon in exchange for their Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time pre-order, one of four different pre-order packages scattered across the universe of video game retail. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by tatermoog: Preface/Disclaimer: I love Insomniac and Ratchet. I think they're one of the best companies around, and though they rarely stray... 6 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
Grand Theft IV Auto Goes Discount In Japan
Released in Japan back in last October, the PS3 version of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV has been announced for Sony's PlayStation The Best budget line. More »
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Comment by Trumpet: Do Capcom publish GTA in Japan? I'm only curious due to the Capcom logo on the cover. 10 Responses | Other threads
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legal
Microsoft Sued Over Xbox Live
In 1994, Peter Hochstein and Jeffrey Tenenbaum patented a method for "communicating live while playing the same video game in separate locations". In 2004, they sued Microsoft, accusing Xbox Live of infringing on that patent. More » -
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inFamous Home Space Brings Shocking, Graffiti
The promised PlayStation Home space for Sucker Punch's inFamous goes live tomorrow, allowing visitors to leave their mark with both electricity and spray paint. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Advent Chaos has evolved into Trygle12!: Let's get ready to see a bunch of penises all over the walls o: And that's why I deleted Home about... 18 Responses | Other threads
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uncharted
There Will Be A Second Uncharted 2 Demo
There's been an Uncharted 2 multiplayer demo going on. Those who picked up a copy of inFamous, or one of the thousands of promo codes, have been enjoying it. Not among them? You soon could be. More »
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Comment by LordChris915: yay, why did you have to screw over Europe in the first place eh? I'm so fed up with the neglect! C'mon... 8 Responses | Other threads
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PS3 Slim Entering Production, Ready By July
According to Taiwanese site UDN, Sony have signed production contracts with two companies to begin manufacture of the rumoured PS3 "Slim", with a delivery date of...oh, next month! More » -
playstation network
PlayStation Network Undergoing A Bit Of Maintenence
The PlayStation Network has been giving readers a bit of trouble today, so we dropped a line to Sony to get the down low on the down time, most of which should be behind us. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by SexyPants: I purchased an xbox 360 yesterday after visiting a friends house and loving the netflix streaming and the new mtg... 24 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony Expands "Official Licensing Program"
Today Sony Computer Entertainment announced plans to expand its "Official Licensing Program" for PlayStation peripherals and accessories for the PSP, PS2 and the PS3. More »
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Comment by N●Gage Croal: Um... haven't they don't this already? I have a few things that have a reflective emblem on them saying they're officially... 8 Responses | Other threads
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littlebigplanet
PlayStation 3 Bundles Don't Get Any More Precious Than This
If you don't already have a PlayStation 3 and your heart isn't a deep, deep black, consider Best Buy's current offer, featuring one of the better value-added bundles, featuring both Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet and Pixar's Wall-E on Blu-ray. More »
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Comment by PossibleCabbage: Am I alone in that I just didn't like Wall-E that much? It was decent, but in my personal... 53 Responses | Other threads
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media molecule
Celebrate Independence Day With The Sacktue Of Liberty
Give us your poor, your tired, your huddled masses longing to be free, and Media Molecule will give them a free costume that embodies their hopes and dreams in LittleBigPlanet. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by reuvenb: 'm trd f hrng bt cstm sckbys. Gv m rl nws. 50 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony's Exclusives Coming Up Short?
From the day of the PS3's launch, Sony have pursued a bold strategy of constantly launching new, original IP as exclusive titles on the console. But while it's a move that should be applauded on principle, it's just not translating into sales. More »
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Comment by Kobun: Excluding games sold as part of hardware bundles Matt Matthews needs to go back to Number Crunching 101 if he honestly... 30 Responses | Other threads
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everquest
EverQuest I & II Get 16th and 6th Expansions
The dedicated players of Everquest - and after nearly 10 years, hell yes they are dedicated - will get expansions for the first two games in the series beginning in November. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by teamr01: And people say that blizzard are greedy... 44 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
That Hulu That Your PS3 Won't Do
Some PS3 websurfers have reported that, as of this morning, they're no longer able to play Hulu videos. Engadget dug through the Hulu TOS and thinks it knows why. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by (Zombie) Kermad: Is it possible that Microsoft struck an agreement with Hulu for Xbox 360 support? Console exclusive CONFIRMED? 46 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Nikkei: Sony To Build Gaming Phone
According to Japan's Nikkei business daily, Sony will next month begin the process of designing a "cellphone-game gear hybrid" which it's hoped will give Apple's iPhone a run for its money.
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Comment by Str8_Jihadin: I still think the iPhone is still going to be more popular, especially with their robust app store 26 Responses | Other threads
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motion control
THQ Has Natal Dev Kits But No Sony Wand Dev Kits
Sony Computer Entertainment and Microsoft both showed off new motion control at E3 2009 and both appear to have designs on launching those offerings in 2010. And some third party publishers already have Project Natal dev kits. More »
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Comment by Lord Raggleus Fraggleus: What, Sony isn't a fan of THQ..? 30 Responses | Other threads
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playstation home
inFamous Home Space Coming Soon
Snuck in at the very bottom of a post on important inFamous facts and figures, Sony has announced that Sucker Punch's free-roaming superhero game would soon be getting its own home in PlayStation Home. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: While I'm all for expanding Home and adding variety/things to do. I can't help but wonder -why- anyone would want to... 14 Responses | Other threads
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pspgo
The PSPgo Is Expensive Because, Well, "There Is A Certain Premium"
The PSPgo had a lot of things going for it at E3. Bold digital download plan, smaller size. But then Sony announced the price. $249. Nothankyou. Here, SCEE boss Andrew House explains why it's so damn expensive. More »
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Comment by dompromo: wont buy one....even if you gave me the money 38 Responses | Other threads
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sony
PlayStation Boss Gets A New Deputy
Sony Computer Entertainment boss Kaz Hirai got himself a new second-in-charge today, with the appointment of Kunimasa Suzuki to the role of Representative Director, Deputy President of SCEI. More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: One of those things is not like the others. 10 Responses | Other threads
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sony
British Retailers Down On The PSPgo
As far as we're concerned, the PSPgo is a slick piece of hardware, but as far as two British game retailers are concerned, it may as well be a poison pie with boogers sprinkled on top. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: I wonder if people had similar fears about the Wii after the paltry success of the Gamecube... 25 Responses | Other threads
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Yup, You Can Now Buy Silver DualShock 3 Controllers
As expected, Sony have officially announced that the range of DualShock 3 colours has increased by 1, with the release of PS3 controllers in a fetching shade of silver. More »
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Comment by Ninja Lou: Saw them at gamestop a few days ago. hopefully they make a blue one. 14 Responses | Other threads
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home
PlayStation Home: By The Numbers
The director of PlayStation Home, Sony's Peter Edward, has disclosed to Gamasutra a number of interesting facts about the platform/service, including the registered userbase, demographics and advertising statistics. More »
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Comment by Dope Boy Hero: I wish my trophies can do stuff on home. 480 of them for what? 12 Responses | Other threads
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