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Bach: Sony PS3 mismanagement helped Xbox 360 success

Bach: Sony PS3 mismanagement helped Xbox 360 success

Former Microsoft executive Robbie Bach has said that mistakes made by the Sony management in the transition between PS2 and PS3 played a big part in the tremendous success of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 9:07AM in News
PS2 Killzone coming to PS3 on PSN

PS2 Killzone coming to PS3 on PSN

Guerrilla Games’ 2004 PS2 shooter Killzone is to receive a release on PSN.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 12th 2012 at 2:14PM in News
Ico creator's departure from Sony confirmed

Ico creator's departure from Sony confirmed

The Last Guardian boss Fumito Ueda has left Sony but will finish the PS3 adventure game on a contract basis.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 13th 2011 at 9:45AM in News
Jak and Daxter HD Collection on the way?

Jak and Daxter HD Collection on the way?

Sony could be on the verge of announcing yet another retro franchise HD remake – Jak and Daxter.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 3rd 2011 at 11:23AM in News

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Sony releases forgotten PS2 classics on PS3

Sony releases forgotten PS2 classics on PS3

Some of PS2’s most critically acclaimed but commercially unspectacular titles have been confirmed for release for PS3 on PSN this week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 3rd 2011 at 10:40AM in News
Disaster Report series scrapped

Disaster Report series scrapped

Developer Irem has stopped production of its Disaster Report games following Japan’s tsunami and earthquake.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 30th 2011 at 11:18AM in News
PlayStation 2 hits 150m sales

PlayStation 2 hits 150m sales

Almost 11 years on from its Japanese debut in March 2000, Sony's PlayStation 2 has now passed 150m unit sales across the world.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 14th 2011 at 12:04PM in News
Sony launches PS2-enabled TV

Sony launches PS2-enabled TV

Electronics giant and platform holder Sony has launched a brand new HD TV that includes a PS2 built-in.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 3rd 2010 at 3:52PM in News

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The PS3 ‘can sell more than PS2’

The PS3 ‘can sell more than PS2’

As the most successful home console the world has ever known, Sony’s PS2, celebrates its tenth birthday in Europe, former SCEE president Chris Deering has said that the PS3 could ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 24th 2010 at 3:28PM in News
JAPAN: PS2 remains most popular console

JAPAN: PS2 remains most popular console

The world’s most successful home console still holds a commanding position in Japanese homes, according to a survey conducted by CESA on the last day of this year’s Tokyo Game ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 16th 2010 at 12:59PM in News
PlayStation enjoying Latin boom

PlayStation enjoying Latin boom

Sony is to embark on a dedicated marketing campaign in Latin America following a tremendous boom for the PlayStation market in the region.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 11th 2010 at 9:53AM in News
Hirai: PS3 can beat PS2

Hirai: PS3 can beat PS2

The man standing at the top of Sony’s games business believes PS3 has shrugged off its stuttering start and is on course to become the firm’s most successful console to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 26th 2010 at 9:00AM in News

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PS3 surge boosts Sony

PS3 surge boosts Sony

An impressive year-on-year boost in PS3 sales has delivered a strong financial quarter for Sony for the three months ending June 30th 2010.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 29th 2010 at 10:49AM in News
Wii outpacing PS2 software sales

Wii outpacing PS2 software sales

Nintendo of America’s COO and president Reggie Fils-Aime has attacked the belief that sales of Wii software are tracking below the industry norm.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 23rd 2010 at 11:46AM in News
DS homing in on PS2 record

DS homing in on PS2 record

It may be suffering a little cramp as it races down the closing straight, but Nintendo’s DS handheld now seems well on track to steal gaming’s most cherished sales record.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2010 at 12:07PM in News
PlayStation division posts $889m loss

PlayStation division posts $889m loss

Sony’s Network Product and Services Division, the home of its PlayStation operations, has reported a $889m loss for the year ending March 31st 2010, a year-on-year decrease of 10.2 per ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2010 at 11:29AM in News

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Walmart confirms pre-owned plans

Walmart confirms pre-owned plans

As claimed by MCV just last week, US retailer Walmart has confirmed that it is to have a second stab at cracking the pre-owned video games market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 11th 2010 at 4:38PM in News
NPD: Nintendo maintains hardware grip

NPD: Nintendo maintains hardware grip

Despite the announcement that its successor will be here (in Japan at least) before the end of the year, Nintendo’s DS shows no sign of letting up in the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2010 at 11:27AM in News
Tretton in Natal ‘EyeToy’ jibe

Tretton in Natal ‘EyeToy’ jibe

Is this what it’s going to be like all the way until Q4?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2010 at 3:26PM in News
Nintendo expects 2010 Wii decline

Nintendo expects 2010 Wii decline

Platform holder Nintendo has confessed that the chances of Wii topping its 2009 sales performance over the next 12 months are slim – though the firm is still hopeful that ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 4th 2010 at 2:22PM in News
Sniper Elite targets Wii

Sniper Elite targets Wii

Reef Entertainment will release Sniper Elite on Wii in the summer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 16th 2010 at 2:20PM in News
Activision blames PS2 for software decline

Activision blames PS2 for software decline

Falling PS2 game sales is to blame for a ten per cent decline in the software market in US and Europe last year, says Activision.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 11th 2010 at 10:49AM in News
The Sims 3 confirmed for consoles

The Sims 3 confirmed for consoles

EA has as part of its latest financial report confirmed that massive PC hit The Sims 3 will be heading to consoles this Christmas.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 9th 2010 at 9:37AM in News
GoW Collection thrown UK lifeline

GoW Collection thrown UK lifeline

The God of War Collection will get a standalone release in the UK, SCEE has told VG247.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 26th 2010 at 11:44AM 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