April 2007 Archives

Eyeing For Market Dominance

The much anticipated arrival of the successor to the Eye Toy is here. In a Friday press release, Sony has announced that the newest version will be available to American fan boys in the summer and to European fan boys in the fall. In addition, Sony’s revolutionary brand will also... [More]

Ken Kutaragi Moves On

Sony have made it publicly known that Ken Kutaragi will step down from his position as 'Sony Computer Entertainment Inc' representative director, chairman and Group CEO on June 19. When asked about the time that he spent creating the PlayStation and its brand, Kutaragi said, "I am happy to graduate... [More]

Activision Release New Spider-Man 3 Trailers

Acitvision have released three trailers for Spider-Man 3 due out in May to coincide with the movie release. Treyarch are behind development for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Nintendo Wii and DS platforms. Check them out! Spider-Man 3 - Behind the Scenes with Treyarch... [More]

PS3 Machine of the Future

The PS3 will be still relevant a decade from now. So says Dave Karraker, Sony America's senior director of corporate communications. In an interview with our friends at Kill Zone Unit, Karraker said, "We have always been a technology-driven company, focusing on building systems that stand the test of time... [More]

Crossfire + Kane & Lynch Coming To PS3, Xbox 360 and PC!

Reversing their original decision to hold tight and wait for PS3 sales to pick up, Eidos parent company SCi now believe "the installed base of PlayStation 3 will reach critical mass in the Group's 2008 financial year" enough to make a triple platform release of Kane & Lynch and Crossfire.... [More]

The Beautiful Katamari in Brilliant HD

Namco Bandai Games has announced that Beautiful Katamari will be coming to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 later this year. There will even be a online mutliplayer mode and of course 720p next-gen graphics on both platforms.... [More]

F.E.A.R. Seizes PS3 System at Stores Nationwide

Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that the paranormal frenetic first-person shooter F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) game for the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system has shipped to retailers nationwide. The F.E.A.R. game uses stunning visual effects to provide an intense "action movie" experience to keep players engrossed... [More]

2K Sports Unveils Features of The BIGS

2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, announced today features for The BIGS, the larger-than-life Major League Baseball licensed title coming out this summer. The BIGS delivers a unique pick-up-and-play baseball video game experience driven by quick reflex timing and smart power-up strategies, with highlight reel moments on... [More]

Graffiti Gets Ready to Ship PS3 System and PSP Titles

According to their press release, Graffiti Entertainment, the interactive entertainment and video game development and publishing subsidiary of Signature Devices, Inc., has been granted publishing status for North America from Sony Computer Entertainment America. Graffiti Entertainment plans to publish titles for the two leading video game systems, PLAYSTATION 3 computer... [More]

Get Your PS3 For Free Here!

Friday saw Free PlayStation 3 .net releasing the industry's first free guide that shows you how to get your own PlayStation 3 for free. The free PlayStation 3 guide details what industry websites provide the PlayStation 3 for free and how anyone in the world can acquire one without spending... [More]

MIT Students Unravel PS3's Processor

Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have now completed the Independent Activities Period course, which explored the capabilities of the PS3's Cell Broadband Engine. Supported by IBM, Sony and Toshiba, students were encouraged to study the new microprocessor and introducing parallel programming to them by desiging and implementing... [More]

Sony Considering PS3 Homebrew

Sony acknowledges the benefits the Homebrew community could bring to the PS3 and the wider gaming industry, but is concerned as ever about the potential risk of hacking and piracy. In an interview with Slashdot, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios Phil Harrison discusses the increasing reduced openness of... [More]

Sony Announces Extensive Second-Quarter Line-up for Consoles

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) yesterday announced its 2007 second-quarter software line-up for PLAYSTATION3 (PS3), PSP (PlayStationPortable), and PlayStation2 (PS2) computer entertainment systems. More than 100 first- and third-party PS3, PSP and PlayStation 2 titles will launch during the next few months of 2007, bringing to consumers an impressively robust... [More]

THQ and Disney-Pixar Bring Cars to Next Generation Consoles

THQ announced recently plans to bring a new video game based on the highly successful Disney-Pixar's Cars film to retail this fall. Cars Mater-National is scheduled to ship for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment... [More]

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 Tees Off GamerNet And Photo Game Face

Electronic Arts announced recently that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08 will be breaking new ground with two key features. EA SPORTS GamerNet is a revolutionary game play system driven by interactive user created content. It allows gamers to save their amazing shots, holes or rounds, and post the content online... [More]

Grand Theft Auto IV Unveiled

For its May issue, Game Informer will be featuring an in-depth exclusive first-look cover story of Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV. Game Informer unveils the first in-depth look at one of the year's most anticipated and closely guarded gaming titles in its 10-page exclusive story. "Grand Theft Auto IV... [More]

EA Announce Vince Young As Madden NFL 08 Cover Athlete

Electronic Arts announced on Wednesday that the NFL's 2006 Rookie of the Year Vince Young will appear on the cover of Madden NFL 08, the latest iteration of the EA SPORTS best-selling football franchise with the official video game license of the NFL and its players. The Tennessee Titans quarterback's... [More]

Did the God of War Really Say No To Blu-Ray?

After Game Trailers teaser video this week in which God of War creator David Jaffe apparently recommended that Sony should have left out the PS3's Blu-ray, it appears that this wasn't exactly so. A number of gaming sites ran the story this week, but according to GamePro's sources, "Jaffe actually... [More]

Eidos Backing PS3 But Waiting to Release Big Guns

Game giant Eidos, say they plan to hold back their major PS3 releases until the console's home ownership reaches 8 million. The reason being, as they explained to MCV, is that Eidos are looking for a solid world market before they unleash their big gun titles. They say they have... [More]

Free Blu-Ray Discs For UK PS3 Mag Readers

That's right, UK readers will be getting a free monthly Blu-ray disc with each copy of the Official Playstation Magazine. The first discs will be available with issue 7 of Official PlayStation Magazine, on sale Friday, 1st June. The disc promises to be packed with playable demos of Sony and... [More]

PS3 Medical Research Inspires Commercial Applications

Sony's recent collaboration with Stanford University's Folding@Home project has inspired them to consider using the PS3 processing power for future commercial applications. A number of reports today have suggested that Sony is already in discussion with some companies exploring the possibilities. "We are discussing various options with companies and exploring... [More]

Sony and Linux Battle Microsoft in OS War?

Our friends at the Sony Protection Group have posed an interesting question. Just why did Microsoft enter into the gaming industry? Revenues are obvious, but it's not always just about filling your coffers. Much of the market manoeuvres we have been witnessing are also strategic, and in the same vein... [More]

Retailers Drop 20GB PS3 In North America

A number of retailers including Sony's own online store, SonyStyle have apparentl stopped selling the less powerful 20Gb PS3 model. Despite the much higher price Sony stated that the 60GB model is in higher demand by consumers. "The line-up [at SonyStyle] is decided based on market demand and so it's... [More]

Guitar Hero 3 Rocking Its Way to PS3

RedOctane, co-publisher of Harmonix's monster Guitar Hero games has revealed via their site that the third instalment in the franchise will be coming to the PS3 in Autumn this year. It should also be available for the Xbox 360, Xbox and Wii. Also, according to MonstersandCritics, Neversoft, of Tony Hawk... [More]

Virgin Radio On Your Next Generation Console

Always pioneering in music and media, Virgin plans to bring its Radio station to the PS3 and the Wii. Leading other UK radio stations, Virgin will be the first to broadcast its content on next generation consoles, bringing Virgin Radio, sister stations Xtreme, Classic Rock and Groove to PS3 and... [More]

UK Retailers Announce Unofficial Price Cuts

After Aria.co.uk's recent price cut, WH Smith and Play.com have both followed by slashing the RRP of the PS3 by £25 GBP, to £399.99. Gamers can expect a further Easter treat from Play.com with a HDMI cable and a Blu-Ray film, Adam Sandler's 'Click', in a bargain bundle. WH Smith's... [More]

Atari Developing Its Own 'PS3 Home beater'

Atari's online boss reveals Atari is currently working on their own ambitious PS3 Home-beating community portal. According to trade mag MCV via Computer & Video Games, the company is to roll out a "major new online initiative" in the summer that will allow users to create their own game experiences.... [More]

PS3 Products Reach AUS$33 Miilion in Aussie Sales

According 9 NewsWatch, Sony's PlayStation 3 (PS3) has generated more than $33 million in Australian hardware and software retail sales since the video game console's local launch last month, figures show. Analyst group Gfk, state that Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCEA) sold 27,083 PS3 units in the 10 days after... [More]

Championship Gaming Series Appoints Commissioner

The Championship Gaming Series (CGS), the first global professional gaming league in history, has announced the appointment of Andy Reif as the new league commissioner. Reif will serve as chief executive and will oversee the establishment of the league and its development in North America, South America, UK/Europe and Asia/Australia.... [More]

Australia Place To Be For Games Development

Tom Crago, the new President of the Game Developers' Association of Australia (GDAA), the peak body for the Australian electronic game industry, recently announced on the back of a record growth year in 2006, that it plans to have Australia regarded as one of the best locations for making games... [More]

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Multi-Platform Release

THQ have recently announced that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is in development for multiple gaming platforms, including the franchise debut for the PS3 as well as Nintendo's next generation and handheld consoles. In addition, development is underway for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation2... [More]