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Going free - Sony's SingStar gamble

Going free - Sony's SingStar gamble

It can be startling how quickly the music video game genre changes.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 30th 2012 at 1:32PM in News
13 pages of the Games Media Awards in this week's MCV

13 pages of the Games Media Awards in this week's MCV

This week's MCV is now available to download – and it features 13 pages of Games Media Awards, with almost 100 pictures from the event.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 25th 2012 at 1:23PM in News
3DS sales comfortably outpacing Vita in Europe and Japan

3DS sales comfortably outpacing Vita in Europe and Japan

Information released as part of Nintendo’s recent investors conference suggest that the 3DS is enjoying a comfortable on-going sales advantage over PlayStation Vita.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 25th 2012 at 11:11AM in News
GAME OF THE DAY: The Unfinished Swan

GAME OF THE DAY: The Unfinished Swan

We’re going to be clear about this from the off – not everyone is going to like The Unfinished Swan.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 24th 2012 at 3:59PM in News

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Sony makes SingStar free to rejuvenate sales

Sony makes SingStar free to rejuvenate sales

The next game in the SingStar series launches this week – and it’s free (sort of).

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 23rd 2012 at 4:00PM in News
Californian judge rejects PSN hack lawsuit

Californian judge rejects PSN hack lawsuit

Sony has been cleared of multiple charges levelled at the firm regarding last year’s headline-hitting PSN hack.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 23rd 2012 at 1:34PM in News
The end has come for Life with PlayStation, Folding@home

The end has come for Life with PlayStation, Folding@home

Sony is calling time on its Life with PlayStation application.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 22nd 2012 at 9:53AM in News
Foxconn admits to child labour infringements

Foxconn admits to child labour infringements

Chinese technology manufacturer Foxconn has admitted hiring children as young as 14 to work in its factories.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 18th 2012 at 11:48AM in News

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INTERVIEW: The new 'Station masters

INTERVIEW: The new 'Station masters

The momentum appears to be behind PlayStation 3.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 18th 2012 at 10:54AM in News
Starhawk dev Lightbox confirms layoffs, shifting focus to iOS

Starhawk dev Lightbox confirms layoffs, shifting focus to iOS

Starhawk developer Lightbox Interactive has confirmed layoffs affecting two dozen employees, with the studio also revealing plans to shift away from console development entirely.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Oct 18th 2012 at 8:20AM in News
Hints dropped about possible F2P switch for SingStar

Hints dropped about possible F2P switch for SingStar

PlayStation karaoke titan SingStar could be on the verge of a switch to free-to-play.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2012 at 11:12AM in News
Redesign incoming for PlayStation Store

Redesign incoming for PlayStation Store

Sony has unveiled a redesign for the PlayStation Store element of PSN.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2012 at 2:18PM in News

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Bridgestone denies Kevin Butler complaints

Bridgestone denies Kevin Butler complaints

Kevin Butler did not appear in the Bridgestone Tires ad at the centre of Sony’s new lawsuit, the tire company has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 9th 2012 at 10:50AM in News
Analyst: Industry needs next gen consoles to reverse retail decline

Analyst: Industry needs next gen consoles to reverse retail decline

The negative sales trends currently plaguing retail will likely be reversed by the next console cycle, industry analyst Michael Pachter believes.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Oct 9th 2012 at 7:05AM in News
Sony is suing Kevin Butler

Sony is suing Kevin Butler

The beautiful relationship between Sony and its make-believe executive Kevin Butler has come to a sticky end.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2012 at 9:29AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up: EB EXPO Edition

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up: EB EXPO Edition

With half the industry unavailable this week due to EB EXPO mayhem, MCV Pacific takes a look at a primarily EXPO-led week of news.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Oct 5th 2012 at 8:05AM in News

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Sony aims to win over families with new PS3

Sony aims to win over families with new PS3

Sony wants to capture the lucrative family market with its new 12GB PlayStation 3.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 2nd 2012 at 2:58PM in News
New PS3 SKU propels hardware sales upwards

New PS3 SKU propels hardware sales upwards

The arrival of the new ‘Super Slim’ PS3 has boosted sales of the console in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 1st 2012 at 11:17AM in News
Sony: Consumers have decided 3D is not "hugely important"

Sony: Consumers have decided 3D is not "hugely important"

Platform holder Sony has admitted that consumers have effectively killed off the 3D gaming revolution.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 1st 2012 at 9:00AM in News
Wonderbook to enchant retail on November 16th

Wonderbook to enchant retail on November 16th

Sony has confirmed a European release date for its big Christmas release Wonderbook.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 26th 2012 at 9:42AM in News
Sony to discount day one digital releases

Sony to discount day one digital releases

As of next month it may be cheaper to buy triple-A releases for PS3 digitally rather than from the High Street.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 26th 2012 at 9:20AM in News
Disgruntled former SCEA PR man lets rip on Twitter

Disgruntled former SCEA PR man lets rip on Twitter

This should be read with a very notable disclaimer – ex-employees are often not the best barometer of their former employer’s strategy.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 25th 2012 at 9:38AM in News
SONY: Remaining PS3 release lineup to span multiple years

SONY: Remaining PS3 release lineup to span multiple years

Sony's John Koller is forecasting no shortage of new Playstation 3 titles, as the company has reiterated its proposed ten year plan for the console.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Sep 25th 2012 at 7:25AM in News
GAME reveals PS3 Super Slim trade-in deal - machine available at half price

GAME reveals PS3 Super Slim trade-in deal - machine available at half price

The PS3 Super Slim can be yours for just £125 next Friday.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 20th 2012 at 11:35AM in News
PlayStation Plus hits Vita in November; New Vita colours shown off

PlayStation Plus hits Vita in November; New Vita colours shown off

Sony has confirmed at the Tokyo Game Show this morning that PlayStation Plus will arrive on PlayStation Vita this November.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 19th 2012 at 9:26AM in News