May 2006 Archives
More concern over PS3 pricing, Blu-Ray
Charles Starrett • May 31 2006 • comments
Two recent articles, from Ars Technica and CNN Money, discuss potential problems with the pricing of Sony's upcoming PlayStation 3. Ken Fisher's article for Ars discusses whether the...Read more
Sony denies pre-owned PS3 game rumors
Paul Sinclair • May 30 2006 • comments
Joystiq reported last week that Sony had filed for a patent that would stop pre-owned PlayStation 3 games from being sold. The patent read in part: "Since only...Read more
20GB PS3 package not coming to the UK?
Charles Starrett • May 23 2006 • comments
In an interview with UK-based magazine MCV, Sony Computer Entertainment UK exec Ray Maguire cast doubt upon a launch of the 20GB PS3 across the Atlantic. Along with...Read more
Nintendo's Miyamoto on Sony's PS3 strategy
Charles Starrett • May 22 2006 • comments
In a recent interview with The Edmonton Sun, Nintendo exec Shigeru Miyamoto talked about Sony's next-gen strategy as it was revealed at E3, and also had comments about...Read more
Sony exec Kawanishi talks PS3 homebrew
Charles Starrett • May 19 2006 • comments
In recent comments made to Japanese gaming site Impress Watch, Sony executive Izumi Kawanishi made a few statements concerning Sony's plans for handling the homebrew community's interest in...Read more
PS3 Pre-orders coming in October
Charles Starrett • May 18 2006 • comments
According to a post at Evil Avatar, GameStop and EB stores won't be accepting any PS3 pre-orders until early October. No further information such as expected launch units,...Read more
Sony's Harrison talks PS3 controller, pricing
Charles Starrett • May 17 2006 • comments
Sony exec. Phil Harrison talked extensively about the PS3 in a recent interview with GamePro. In the interview, he mentions that the 20GB model will still support playback...Read more
PS3 pricing putting Sony's console lead at risk?
Charles Starrett • May 16 2006 • comments
According to an ABI Research study, Sony's console pricing strategy for the PS3 is extremely risky, and may ultimately jeopardize the company's market leadership position. The report goes...Read more
Alone in the Dark
Charles Starrett • May 12 2006 • comments
The latest installment of the franchise that was the original survival horror gaming genre, Alone in the Dark will feature an edge-of-the-seat survival experience with real-time physics and...Read more
SCEA pres Hirai defends PS3 pricing
Charles Starrett • May 12 2006 • comments
In an interview, Sony Computer Entertainment America president Kaz Hirai responded to media critism that the price of the company's upcoming PlayStation 3 is too high. Monday evening...Read more
Konami debuts first PlayStation 3 games
Paul Sinclair • May 11 2006 • comments
Konami has officially announced its first titles for the PlayStation 3 — Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Coded Arms Assault, and Hellboy. All three of...Read more
2K Games announces its E3 PS3 lineup
Charles Starrett • May 10 2006 • comments
2K Games has announced its E3 limeup, which includes three sports games for the PS3, as well as a game that was already known, The Darkness. Full descriptions...Read more
Sony's Kutaragi: PS3 is 'too cheap'
Charles Starrett • May 10 2006 • comments
Following Monday's pre-E3 press event, SCE head Ken Kutaragi spoke with Japan's IT Media and made a surprising statement regarding the PS3's price: "It's probably too cheap." Kutaragi...Read more
Indiana Jones
Paul Sinclair • May 10 2006 • comments
Indiana Jones 2007 [working title] is LucasArts' first internally developed project for PlayStation 3. Indiana Jones returns for his most incredible interactive expedition ever. Set in 1939, this...Read more
Rockstar announces Grand Theft Auto 4 for PS3
Charles Starrett • May 9 2006 • comments
Rockstar Games has announced the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise — Grand Theft Auto IV. The game will be available for the PS3 at the...Read more
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
Paul Sinclair • May 9 2006 • comments
EA's popular golf franchise starring Tiger Woods will make its way to the PS3 as expected. Company executives gave a brief demo of the game at this year's...Read more
NBA Live 07
Paul Sinclair • May 9 2006 • comments
EA's popular basketball franchise will make its way to the PS3 as expected. Company executives gave a brief demo of the game at this year's E3. While EA...Read more
Gran Tursimo HD
Paul Sinclair • May 9 2006 • comments
During Sony's special event at E3 this week, gamers finally got another taste of the upcoming Gran Turismo title for the PlayStation 3 — the first look at...Read more
PS3 controller unveiled, motion sensor added
Charles Starrett • May 8 2006 • comments
As expected, Sony revealed the newly design controller for the PlayStation 3 at its pre-E3 media event. The controller, which is based on the PS and PS2 controller...Read more
PS3 to launch in Europe and Australasia on 23rd march 2007
Paul Sinclair • May 8 2006 • comments
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced that PLAYSTATION(R)3 will be launched in the PAL territories of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia on 23rd March 2007 at...Read more
PlayStation 3 launch titles revealed
Charles Starrett • May 8 2006 • comments
At this evening's Sony pre-E3 press event, the list of launch titles for the upcoming PS3 console was revealed. The following games will be available at the PS3...Read more
Final Fantasy XIII
Charles Starrett • May 8 2006 • comments
A tale of souls from a futuristic civilization illuminated by the Light of the Crystal. This eagerly anticipated title takes full advantage of the PlayStation 3 system's advanced...Read more
Final Fantasy Versus XIII
Charles Starrett • May 8 2006 • comments
Harmony is realized in this alternate tale of Final Fantasy XIII. Not merely a sequel, but a wholly independent story unfolding in a different world with different characters....Read more
Square-Enix announces 2 PS3 Final Fantasy XIII titles
Charles Starrett • May 8 2006 • comments
Square-Enix has announced its next installment in the Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy XIII. For the first time in the franchise's history, multiple games are being developed for...Read more
Virtua Fighter 5
Paul Sinclair • May 8 2006 • comments
Sega's Virtua Fighter 5 will debut exclusively on the PS3 next Spring. Expect a total knock-out. "This latest installment in the critically-acclaimed series will elevate the arcade fighting...Read more
Sony launches new PlayStation campaign
Charles Starrett • May 8 2006 • comments
Outside the Las Angeles Convention Center, home of E3 2006, Sony has launched a new ad campaign featuring the slogan "Play Beyond" and the PlayStation logo. The ads...Read more
Sega announces E3 lineup for the PS3
Charles Starrett • May 5 2006 • comments
Sega of America has announced its lineup of PlayStation 3 games that will be previewed at E3 2006. Included in the list of games is the new Sonic...Read more
Sonic the Hedgehog
Charles Starrett • May 5 2006 • comments
Sonic, celebrating his 15th birthday, is coming to the PS3 in a game based in the human universe. Sonic will feature interactive 3D environments and a large cast...Read more
EA readying Madden NFL 07, Army of Two
Paul Sinclair • May 4 2006 • comments
Electronic Arts today revealed that it is developing Madden NFL 07 and Army of Two for the PlayStation 3. While Madden isn't expected to be shown at next...Read more
PlayStation 3 in battle over 'undecided' gamers
Charles Starrett • May 2 2006 • comments
According to recent research by IGN, the battle for the market share lead of next-gen consoles will be decided by the 14% of gamers that are still undecided...Read more
Motorstorm
Charles Starrett • May 1 2006 • comments
A true off-road racer, Motorstorm is set to include multiple types of off-road vehicles including ATVs, trucks, buggies, motorcycles, and rally cars. Some unique features of the game...Read more
Developers discuss the PlayStation 3, online play
Charles Starrett • May 1 2006 • comments
Next Generation has posted an interview with seven leading industry figures concerning the Sony PS3, and it's online service. The overall views on Sony's online service is that...Read more
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