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A remake of Tecmo and Team Ninja’s previously Xbox 360 only Ninja Gaiden II is to be released as a download on Sony’s PSN. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 will once again by developed by Team Ninja, Kotaku reports, though of course it will not be developed by now departed former …
Read More »Xbox Live revenues ahead of PSN
It had appeared that Sony had got one over rival Microsoft when it announced earlier this week that the number of registered users on PSN has passed 20 million – but Xbox Live has to date made over five times as much money as Sony’ service. That’s the claim from …
Read More »PopCap titles heading to PSN
Leading casual games vendor PopCap has struck a deal with Sony Online Entertainment that will see five of its leading titles released on the firm’s PlayStation Network for use on PS3. MCV’s sister site CasualGaming.biz has all the details – click here and you’ll be there.
Read More »Sony blocking SFII HD release on PSN
Japanese publisher Capcom has blamed Sony for the ongoing failure to release acclaimed title Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix on the European arm of the PlayStation Network. Joystiq claims that a PR rep from Capcom’s UK office has stated that despite two submissions, SCEE has twice denied the title …
Read More »US: Sony brings MTV to PSN
Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced a new partnership with MTV Networks that will see a range of programmes made available through the PlayStation Network. The announcement was made during SCEA’s keynote speech at CES 2009, and revealed the first wave of entertainment, comedy and children’s programmes that gamers will …
Read More »HD OutRun heading to consoles
One of the most cherished names in the arcade business is returning with news of a brand new title from Sega – OutRun Online Arcade, which is heading to both Sony’s PSN and Microsoft’s Xbox Live early next year. The full story’s on CasualGaming.biz – click here to take a …
Read More »Sony integrates PSN with PlayStation.com
Sony has followed in the footsteps of Microsoft by integrating its online games network into it PlayStation internet homepage. Users of eu.playstion.com will now be able to log into the site using their PlayStation Network details and access things such as their Friends Lists and account details. It is also …
Read More »The Dark Knight hits US PSN
SCE America has boosted its Christmas line-up of high-def, downloadable films, with a slew of major blockbusters – headlined by huge summer blockbuster The Dark Knight. Another high profile movie joining the Cape Crusader is Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skill, which will join 1,000 movies and 2,500 TV …
Read More »Afrika heading to West after all?
National Geographic announced earlier this week that it had established a games arm and would in future both develop and publish its own titles. However, of the two titles announced, namely National Geographic: King Herod and National Geographic: Africa, it seems that the latter may actually be SCEJ’s title. For …
Read More »PS2 becomes open platform
SCEE’s George Bain has announced sweeping changes to Sony Computer Entertainment’s approvals process, which have effectively made PS2 an open development platform – whilst at the same time easing the route to market for PSN games. For the full story, head over to Develop.
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