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Classic Dreamcast titles are returning with new features and in High Definition, Sega has announced. Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi will be the first two titles out of the blocks and will be available digitally on XBLA and PSN this Autumn. Dreamcast was launched in 1999 and has a software …
Read More »PS3 has now gone 3D
An overnight update to the PlayStation Network has ushered in anew era of 3D gaming on PS3. Users who have a compatible 3D TV can now download a 3D starter pack from PSN for 23.99 that includes full 3D versions of WipEout 3D and Super Stardust HD, 3D bonus content …
Read More »PS3 to get Games-On-Demand portal?
Having already demonstrated its digital ambitions by releasing PSPgo, the world’s first ever digital-only console, could Sony be about to embark on another digital first in the console market? Colin Sebastian of analysts Lazard Capital Market thinks that PSN will play a large part in Sony’s presentation, including a possible …
Read More »Sony rejects PS3 porn deal
One of the world’s largest pornography companies has revealed that it held talks with Sony over the possibility of setting up a HD porn streaming and download service on PSN. However, Vivid Video founder and co-chairman Steven Hirsh told CVG that discussions concerning the creation of an age-locked VOD service …
Read More »Sony rejects PS3 porn deal
One of the world’s largest pornography companies has revealed that it held talks with Sony over the possibility of setting up a HD porn streaming and download service on PSN. However, Vivid Video founder and co-chairman Steven Hirsh told CVG that discussions concerning the creation of an age-locked VOD service …
Read More »Sony reveals US PSP promotions
SCEA has named a number of titles that will see their prices at retail slashed as Sony steps up its handheld efforts in the face of struggling sales in the West. The move mirrors SCE UK’s recent statement of intent, having claimed that rejuvenating the handheld remains one of the …
Read More »Sony signs HBO deal
The already decent video offering on the PlayStation Network has been given another boost after Sony and Time Warner signed a deal to bring HBO programming to the US arm of the network. The agreement will see the likes of Curb Your Enthusiasm, True Blood, The Sopranos, Sex and the …
Read More »MW2 Stimulus Pack breaks PSN records
The Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package DLC has set two new download records on PSN, developer Infinity Ward has revealed. Creative strategist Robert Bowling commented on Twitter: Thanks to the one million-plus PlayStation users who helped the Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package break day one and week one download records …
Read More »PS3 unveils MUBI movie service
Sony’s video-on-demand offer for PS3 is to get a further expansion with news that SCEE has partnered with online film library service MUBI. The deal will this autumn bring a host of independent, international and classic movie content to the console, with 300 titles scheduled to be available from launch. …
Read More »Premium PSN on the way
Sony is set to unveil a new premium online service that will cost the consumer around 50 per year, MCV understands. Sources have corroborated claims from VG247 that Sony is, as has been previously hinted at, preparing a paid-for PSN option and will announce the scheme at this year’s E3 …
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