Entries in 'network' (140)

PSN cut-off for ‘other OS’ PS3 users

PSN cut-off for ‘other OS’ PS3 users

The next firmware update for PS3, which will be released on April 1st, will remove the ability to install a third party operating system onto the console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 29th 2010 at 12:01PM in News
BioWare: Cerberus offers ‘great incentive’ to buy new

BioWare: Cerberus offers ‘great incentive’ to buy new

In an interview with MCV about the Cerberus Network – which offers free DLC incentives to those who buy new copies of EA’s Mass Effect 2 – acclaimed RPG studio ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 11th 2010 at 4:22PM in News
Guardian of Light to cost $15

Guardian of Light to cost $15

The upcoming Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will cost just $15 when it is released this summer, according to Joystiq.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 10th 2010 at 10:34PM in News
PS3 tech woes escalate

PS3 tech woes escalate

The conspiracy theorists are out in force this morning after what began as a global issue with Sony’s PSN network has now escalated to what many people are calling an ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 1st 2010 at 10:23AM in News

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Section 8 gets PSN release

Section 8 gets PSN release

Having already hit Xbox 360 and PC late last year, futuristic shooter Section 8 is now heading to PS3 – though developer TimeGate has skipped publishers and retail, opting instead ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 17th 2010 at 2:23PM in News
PSN charges in discussion

PSN charges in discussion

Yet another Sony executive has gone on record to confirm that the platform holder is currently accessing the possibility of adding a subscription payment model to its online PSN network.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 3rd 2010 at 10:31AM in News
US: Metal Gear Solid bundle for PSN

US: Metal Gear Solid bundle for PSN

Konami has lifted the lid on a brand new digital Metal Gear Solid bundle for PSP that’s now available to download on the North American arm of Sony’s PlayStation Network.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 22nd 2010 at 11:51AM in News
Koller hints at PS2 games on PSN

Koller hints at PS2 games on PSN

Platform holder Sony has for the first time spoken openly about the prospect of PS2 games being offered as digital downloads via the PlayStation Network.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 21st 2010 at 11:51AM in News

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US: Record month for PSN

US: Record month for PSN

SCEA’s communicatiosn director Patrick Seybold has stated that in December Sony’s PlayStation Network enjoyed its “single highest revenue month” in North America.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 14th 2010 at 11:27AM in News
Sony taking PSN to new products

Sony taking PSN to new products

PlayStation platform holder Sony is to roll out integration of the PlayStation Network across a range of its consumer electronics products, SCE boss Kaz Hirai has revealed at CES.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2010 at 10:16AM in News
Vagrant Story confirmed for PSN

Vagrant Story confirmed for PSN

Publisher Square Enix has confirmed that fan favourite PSOne RPG Vagrant Story will be released on the PlayStation Network in PAL regions on December 22nd.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 17th 2009 at 4:55PM in News
Xbox Facebook/Twitter age restriction lifted

Xbox Facebook/Twitter age restriction lifted

Microsoft’s Major Nelson has confirmed that Xbox 360 users below the age of 18 and based outside the US are now able to use the console’s social networking features – ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 10th 2009 at 11:02AM in News

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PSN revenues to triple in ‘09

PSN revenues to triple in ‘09

Sony expects its revenues from the PlayStation Network to reach $500m in 2009 – and if this proves correct it will mean that the service has enjoyed a 300 per ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 20th 2009 at 4:03PM in News
MGS sneaking onto PSN

MGS sneaking onto PSN

One of the 32bit era’s most celebrated classics is to make its debut on the PlayStation Network later this week with news that Konami’s Metal Gear Solid is to make ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 16th 2009 at 4:24PM in News
US: New partners for PSN video service

US: New partners for PSN video service

SCEA has penned deals with a number of film companies that will bring a whole host of new content to the PS3 video rental service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 3rd 2009 at 11:46AM in News
Meier reveals Civilization Network

Meier reveals Civilization Network

One of the biggest franchises in strategy gaming is turning its attentions to the world of social networks with news that the free-to-play Civilization Network is heading to Facebook some ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 22nd 2009 at 4:22PM in News

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Rockstar backing PlayStation Store

Rockstar backing PlayStation Store

Influential publisher Rockstar is to throw its weight behind Sony’s growing PlayStation Store by releasing its entire PSP catalogue on the service – as well as rolling out a self-branded ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 16th 2009 at 3:11PM in News
EA goes digital with Madden

EA goes digital with Madden

Publisher EA has announced Madden NFL Arcade – a cut-down version of its recently released retail product that will be made available on both Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2009 at 4:08PM in News
Dreamcast celebrates 10th birthday

Dreamcast celebrates 10th birthday

Whilst fans of Liverpudlian pop may well celebrate September 9th 2009 for other reasons, EA Sports boss – and self-processed murderer of the Dreamcast – Peter Moore has reminded us ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 9th 2009 at 10:54AM in News
PlayStation video service detailed

PlayStation video service detailed

SCEE has confirmed that its long-awaited movies-on-demand service is heading to Europe, with the UK, France, Germany and Spain set to receive the service first of all, kicking off this ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 19th 2009 at 12:05PM in News
No full-price games-on-demand for PS3

No full-price games-on-demand for PS3

Sony has ruled out a PS3 games-on-demand service for the PlayStation Network, leaving Microsoft with a clear run on trialling the ins and outs of a potentially retail-free future for ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 8th 2009 at 2:21PM in News
New online strategy for Ubisoft

New online strategy for Ubisoft

Ubisoft says the launch of its new UPlay service represents a significant shift in the way the publisher brings its content to consumers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 6th 2009 at 3:15PM in News
US: FFVII passes 100,000 downloads on PS3

US: FFVII passes 100,000 downloads on PS3

Since its arrival on the North American arm of Sony’s PlayStation Network two weeks ago Square Enix’s retro RPG Final Fantasy VII has already been downloaded 100,000 times.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 24th 2009 at 10:37AM in News
Triple-A dev model ‘no longer appealing’

Triple-A dev model ‘no longer appealing’

Speaking to MCV sister site CasualGaming.biz, the business development director of Strawdog Studios Dan Marchant has stated that the triple-A games development model is not as appealing to the wider ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 20th 2009 at 6:11PM in News
PopCap launches PS3 and PSP offensive

PopCap launches PS3 and PSP offensive

Sony Online Entertainment has given PS3 a serious casual games boost with the new that it has penned a deal with leading publisher PopCap to bring five its best selling ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2009 at 5:14PM in News