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Making sense of the next-gen spec rumour mill

Making sense of the next-gen spec rumour mill

It’s easy to think up some numbers. That’s true whether you’re a journalist or a tech person trying to sound clever in front of a journalist.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 18th 2013 at 2:05PM in News
Sony sells US headquarters for $1.1bn

Sony sells US headquarters for $1.1bn

Investors led by the Cherit Group have agreed to buy Sony’s 37-story US headquarters for $1.1bn.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 18th 2013 at 10:33AM in News
UPDATED: PS4 is 50% more powerful than Xbox 720 - INTERNET EXPLODES

UPDATED: PS4 is 50% more powerful than Xbox 720 - INTERNET EXPLODES

My dad could beat up your dad. Except neither of them exist beyond the confines of our imagination.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 17th 2013 at 2:34PM in News
Kevin Butler and Sony settle out of court

Kevin Butler and Sony settle out of court

Sony Computer Entertainment and Jerry ‘Kevin Butler’ Lambert have settled their differences out of court.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 17th 2013 at 2:06PM in News

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PS4 and Xbox 720 to be announced in March - report

PS4 and Xbox 720 to be announced in March - report

March, you reckon? Well it's funny you should say that...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 14th 2013 at 3:21PM in News
Sony speeds up PlayStation Store with patch

Sony speeds up PlayStation Store with patch

The new-look PSN store is a mighty fine beast, but it can chug a little.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 14th 2013 at 1:10PM in News
Analyst says PS4 launching this October, Xbox 720 in November

Analyst says PS4 launching this October, Xbox 720 in November

Baird Equity Research’s Colin Sebastian believes that the PS4 will launch in October and will be followed by an Xbox 720 arrival the following month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 14th 2013 at 9:52AM in News
Sony exec hints at possible pre-E3 reveal for PS4

Sony exec hints at possible pre-E3 reveal for PS4

A Spanish language interview with Sony’s vice president of Home Entertainment Hiroshi Sakamoto appears to have confirmed a PS4 reveal in the near future.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 14th 2013 at 9:28AM in News

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OPINION: Rumours of the games console's death greatly exaggerated - no thanks to Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony

OPINION: Rumours of the games console's death greatly exaggerated - no thanks to Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony

Speculation lately about the decline and ultimate death of the games console is rife these days.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 11th 2013 at 1:15PM in News
Wake-Up Club rises on Vita

Wake-Up Club rises on Vita

Sony's latest free Vita app is to launch on Tuesday 15th in North America.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Jan 11th 2013 at 10:19AM in News
GT Academy gets ITV4 TV show

GT Academy gets ITV4 TV show

ITV4 is to screen a six-part TV series focusing on the real-world racing antics of Sony’s GT Academy winners.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 10th 2013 at 1:53PM in News
Hirai: Vita sales "on the low end of what was expected"

Hirai: Vita sales "on the low end of what was expected"

Sony chief executive Kaz Hirai has admitted that the Vita is struggling.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 8th 2013 at 4:13PM in News

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$8bn - the total losses made by Xbox 360 and PS3

$8bn - the total losses made by Xbox 360 and PS3

The console sector is at a crossroads, and a look at the numbers behind Xbox 360 and PS3 make for uncomfortable reading.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2013 at 2:56PM in News
Sony to announce PS4 in February - rumour

Sony to announce PS4 in February - rumour

A Sony press conference scheduled for February 25th could be the launch platform for PS4, one online report has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2013 at 11:16AM in News
The end of era - Sony has produced its last ever PS2

The end of era - Sony has produced its last ever PS2

Sony has confirmed that it has ceased all production of the mighty PlayStation 2.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2013 at 8:55AM in News
New Sony pre-owned block tech patent unearthed; Bound for PS4?

New Sony pre-owned block tech patent unearthed; Bound for PS4?

Could physical retail about to be dealt a fatal blow?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2013 at 11:30AM in News

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Japanese PS2 production halted - the first step toward PS4?

Japanese PS2 production halted - the first step toward PS4?

Sony has stopped manufacturing the amazingly successful PS2 in Japan.

Aaron Lee
by Aaron Lee
on Jan 2nd 2013 at 10:58AM in News
UPDATE: PS3 dropping to £125 in GAME's Christmas sale

UPDATE: PS3 dropping to £125 in GAME's Christmas sale

MCV can reveal that Sony's PS3 will drop tantalisingly close to the magic £100 mark in GAME's Christmas sale, which starts on Boxing Day.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 24th 2012 at 10:30AM in News
SCE UK expands marketing team

SCE UK expands marketing team

Sony’s UK arm bolstered its team with three new hires.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 19th 2012 at 2:32PM in News
European and PAL PS3 sales reach 30m sold

European and PAL PS3 sales reach 30m sold

SCEE has confirmed that 30m PS3 consoles have been sold to customers – not shipped – across European and PAL territories.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 19th 2012 at 12:04PM in News
3DS passes PS3's lifetime sales in Japan

3DS passes PS3's lifetime sales in Japan

And you thought Nintendo’s handheld wasn’t popular?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 14th 2012 at 9:13AM in News
'Oban', 'Kryptos' and 'Thebes' - the latest PS4 and Xbox 720 rumours

'Oban', 'Kryptos' and 'Thebes' - the latest PS4 and Xbox 720 rumours

The safe money is on both Sony and Microsoft announcing their next-gen consoles next year, so expect the rumour mill to intensify from this point onwards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 11th 2012 at 12:44PM in News
Sony launches web-based PlayStation Store

Sony launches web-based PlayStation Store

Playstation owners are now able to buy content for their consoles and handhelds while browsing the web on PC.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 7th 2012 at 11:27AM in News
PS3 is Netflix's most popular platform

PS3 is Netflix's most popular platform

Popular streaming movie and TV service Netflix has announced that Sony’s PS3 is the most popular platform with its customers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 5th 2012 at 10:19AM in News
Metal Gear Rising themed PS3 scheduled for Japan release

Metal Gear Rising themed PS3 scheduled for Japan release

Konami and Sony have teamed up to release a limited edition Metal Gear Rising Revengeance PS3 console in Japan.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 5th 2012 at 10:05AM in News