The forgotten fad of virtual reality gaming may be set for a surprise revival, with Sony confirming to Develop that it is experimenting on the technology within its studios. Mick Hocking, senior director at Sony Worldwide Studios, said that a prototype device used to test virtual reality also displays high-end …
Read More »PSN testing ‘in final stages’
While remaining tight lipped about a specific return date for PSN, Sony has indicated that it has entered the final stages of testing its rebuilt console service. "Today our global network and security teams at Sony Network Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment began the final stages of internal testing of …
Read More »Western feedback for FFXIII ignored
Publisher Square Enix has admitted that it feared this year’s RPG release Final Fantasy XIII would receive a rough ride from Western critics before the game hit the shelves. Even before the current generation of consoles was introduced, it was obvious that the game market in the West was gaining …
Read More »Testronic opens 3D lab
QA and localisation specialist Testronic has opened a 3D games testing studio. The firm has secured 3D technology from Sony and Panasonic and is already working on what it claims is a ‘high-profile’ high-end game for a major client. The new studio follows the launch of Testronic’s 3D Home Entertainment …
Read More »Testronic opens new digital media lab
QA and testing firm cuts the tape at Digital Entertainment Test Lab
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Read More »FFXIV beta sign-ups begin
With Final Fantasy XIII hype at it maximum ahead of its release in Japan today, Square Enix has already started recruiting beta testers for the still in development MMO title Final Fantasy XIV on PC. Applicants must be 18 or above, have access to the internet with a decent connection …
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