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Analysts forecast GTA IV hardware boost in May

Sat, 17 May 2008 06:25:09 -0400

Grand Theft Auto IV

Industry analysts have stated that they expect PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 sales to rise significantly this month on the strength of Grand Theft Auto IV, after game's release failed to stimulate sales of both platforms following its release in late Ap...

PSP maintains lead in Japan

Sat, 17 May 2008 05:52:19 -0400

The latest Media Create data from Japan displays yet another successful week for Sony's PlayStation Portable system, as it continues to outpace rival machines by a comfortable margin. The portable gaming device sold 89,884 units for the week ended...

Top Spin 3, Civ. Revolution dated for UK

Sat, 17 May 2008 05:19:34 -0400

Top Spin 3

2K Games has confirmed UK summer release dates for two of its forthcoming PlayStation 3 titles, Top Spin 3 and Sid Meier's Civilisation Revolution. According to Videogamer.com, the publisher will be bringing Civilisation Revolution to PS3 and Xbox...

Sony's Gamer Day 08: Killzone 2 Video Walkthrough

Fri, 16 May 2008 22:23:02 -0400

Killzone 2

Coming straight from Sony's Gamers Day Event, Gametrailers.com provides a three part walkthrough of the second level in Killzone 2. Some of this will look familiar as it's the same level from the SCEE event shown earlier this week. What's nice about ...

Two New Killzone 2 Gameplay Videos

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:16:23 -0400

Killzone 2

During today's SCEA Pre-E3 event, IGN received hands on with the second level in Killzone 2. According to IGN, Killzone 2 is looking good, "really good." Below are two new gameplay videos; one showing how close combat works, and the other showing mor...

SEGA's Alpha Protocol dated

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:24:39 -0400

Alpha Protocol, SEGA's high-octane "spy action" RPG, has just been dated for the PS3 and Xbox 360. The game, developed by Obsidian, is set to launch sometime within February 2009. Personally, the role playing aspect is what intrigues me in the tit...

Publishers to start charging for themes?

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:01:32 -0400

Recently on the Hong Kong PlayStation Store gamers have noticed that one of their latest themes revolving around the title Dark Mist has receive a price tag. While all themes up until now have always had that beautiful "FREE" tag beside them, it make...

European SingStore updated

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:16:39 -0400

SingStar

The European PlayStation store has been updated with a wide range of new songs. The list spans multiple countries, with Dutch, French, Norwegian, Portuguese and English tracks available to download. Here's the list of these new tracks for each co...

SCEA reveals 2008, Q1 2009 line-up

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:35:20 -0400

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has unveiled its release schedule for 2008 - Q1 2009, confirming a slew of launch windows for several highly anticipated games including Resistance 2, LittleBigPlanet and MotorStorm Pacific Rift. The rele...

High street retail will continue to play vital part, says Hirai

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:59:39 -0400

PlayStation 3

Sony Computer Entertainment President Kazuo Hirai has said that he is confident traditional high street retail sales will continue to play a significant role for the platform holder despite the inevitable growth in digital distribution. The compan...

Tretton comments on April's NPD figures

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:12 -0400

PlayStation 3

Jack Tretton, CEO and President of Sony Computer Entertainment America, has said that the company's PlayStation 3 console is on track for a "breakthrough year" following news that PS3 software sales topped the two million mark last month. Tretton'...

Survey reveals PS3 is 'teen favourite'

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:30:41 -0400

PlayStation 3

Sony's PlayStation 3 videogames system has been voted the "console choice for teens" following a Global Youth Survey conducted by Habbo. A total of 58,486 individuals aged between 11-18 spanning 31 markets took part in the survey, of which 69 pe...

New Resident Evil 5 trailer coming May 31

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:28:45 -0400

Resident Evil 5

Capcom has confirmed that the new Resident Evil 5 trailer will debut on GTTV on May 31, 2008. The trailer is to be shown at 1AM EST/PST following the culmination of the company's forthcoming CAPTIVATE 08 event, which takes place at the end of the ...

Phil Harrison's successor named

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:18:51 -0400

Shuhei Yoshida has assumed the role of President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) following the departure of Phil Harrison earlier this year. Yoshida will begin his new role with the company starting today, after previous...

Kojima reiterates MGS4 is Snake's "final mission"

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:36:55 -0400

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Hideo Kojima has finally cleared up speculation surrounding Metal Gear Solid 4 and its protagonist after speaking to a crowded Konami game showcase audience recently. Mr. Kojima revealed that the latest Metal Gear Solid game would indeed be the "fina...

Want to work at EAT SLEEP PLAY?

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:47:32 -0400

So PlayStation fans, do you want to work on a top secret PS3 title at EAT SLEEP PLAY? Well, if you fit one of several positions, you may very well be able to. David Jaffe has posted several openings on his blog for EAT SLEEP PLAY's "really cool" Play...

Extremely limited MGS4 bundle announced for NA

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:48:20 -0400

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

After a whirlwind of rumors and speculation regarding the limited edition PS3/MGS4 bundle and its potential appearance in North America, Konami officially announced the release as well as details on this "highly limited" bundle. The bundle will r...

No LEGO Indiana Jones demo for consoles

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:42:35 -0400

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Videogame

Sorry LEGO and Indiana Jones fans, you're just going to have to wait for the release of this new hybrid title on your console, as Activision has released word that there won't be a demo for the console version of the game. Although a bit disappoin...

North American PSN Update; May 15

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:20:06 -0400

This update is sure to make a couple of people more than happy. With some Clap Hanz additions and an expansion for Rocketmen, there should be a little something for everybody. We've included all the details below as usual, so enjoy them and feel free...

Sony to add YouTube upload support to developer SDK

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:15:43 -0400

According to the Japanese website ITmedia, Sony Computer Entertainment has announced the addition of support for the YouTube API to the PS3 software development kit (SDK). The functionality will allow uploads of user-created movies to YouTube from...