Sony’s motion-sensing technology that can take the form of virtual objects on-screen will hit retail in spring of next year, according to Sony bossman Kazuo Hirai in a TimesOnline interview. Not a surprise, considering Sony was quite clear during its E3 press conference that the tech was still in its infancy. We are slating it for spring of next year. […]

Activision has struck yet another gold mine with the release of map pack numero three for Call of Duty: World at War, shifting over one million digital copies during its first week of availability per internal figures. Combined, all map packs for the title total 6.5 million downloads, no doubt generating an impressive amount of revenue for Acti at $9.99 […]

Amidst all the hubbub at gamescom, Sony delivers a PlayStation Store update this week highlighting RC racer Smash Cars. Joining that is PSone classic Bloody Roar, along with playable demos for both IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey and Mini Ninjas. Add-on content offerings consist of a new PAIN celebrity character – MTV star Andy Dick, along with a Street Fighter […]

With a boatload of hits behind their belt, Kojima Productions is one of the most highly revered development studios in the industry. Right now, all work is being channeled towards Metal Gear Solid: Rising and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. But studio head and MGS creator Hideo Kojima says more is on the way in a recent interview with IGN. […]

As it stands, Monster Hunter 3 is exclusive to Wii. But in this day and age, titles released solely on one format are rather rare, especially coming from a third-party publisher focused on multi-platform development. As such, the company is not discounting the possibility of the franchise heading to PS3 or Xbox 360, according to producer Ryozo Tsujimoto: We haven’t […]

There’s been a fair bit of uncertainty spreading over the fact if Modern Warfare 2 will receive a public beta or not. The long and short of it is “no,” but Infinity Ward figurehead Robert Bowling isn’t ruling one out just yet. Currently an internal beta is in testing and if on the slim chance that things still need tweaking, […]

If our presumptions are correct, it appears developer Titan Studios is poised to roll out an update to its frantic multiplayer-centric title Fat Princess, one that throws two new classes into the already-diverse mix: pirates and ninjas. A winning combo for sure.

Capcom today announced that its sci-fi themed action-adventure effort Dark Void will ship to North American retailers on January 12, with a European release following on the 15th. Featuring a mix of on-foot and aerial combat sequences backed by a futuristic setting, the title was originally scheduled to drop this fall, until Capcom got cold feet with big-hitters like Halo […]

It seems as if Sony will not break away from its multi-tiered SKU strategy with the PS3 Slim, as an FCC filing for model number has been CECH-2001B has been uncovered. According to specs detailed in the filing, this model packs a 250GB hard drive, double that of the standard 120GB included in the already announced CECH-2001A model. Sony clearly […]

One clear advantage that the PS3 has over its competition is Linux support. Sure, it may not be an aspect of the system that is widely taken advantage of, but the ability to run a custom distro of your choosing without restrictions posed by the PS3 OS is a feature held in great regard by hobbyist developers. No other mass-market […]

After being tossed around for what seems like a eternity in rumor and speculation circles, Sony finally announced that the PS3 Slim is indeed real and will be available across retail by the first week of September. It’s dropping at different dates depending on region, but everyone will be able to purchase it by September 1. The announcement comes along […]

Update: Check out the clip above for a visual tour of firmware 3.0, courtesy of PSN director Eric Lempel. SCEE president Andrew House announced at the company’s Gamescom 2009 press conference that PS3 firmware 3.0 is slated to roll out later this year. The update, planned for release in September, will boast animated themes, a What’s New section, and various […]

During Sony’s Gamescom 2009 press conference, SCEE president Andrew House revealed that 560 million pieces of content have been downloaded from the PlayStation Store since launch. To date, 27 million accounts have been created, with 11 million of that figure belonging to European users. From its inception, 23.7 million PS3 units have been sold across retail channels worldwide, along with […]

Sony today announced a September 8 release date in North America for the Game of the Year edition of LittleBigPlanet, in addition to confirming a $59.99 price point. As the winner of 15 GOTY awards across various publications, this edition features bouts of add-on content valued at nearly $30. Featuring seven packs in all, worthy of highlight is the Metal […]

Speaking in a keynote at GDC Europe, Crytek co-founder Cevat Yerli said that he expects the next-generation of consoles to hit in 2013 at the latest. However, Yerli is not standing by his statement entirely, noting that “there’s a big debate about whether there will be a next generation at all.” With both Sony and Microsoft taking bold initiatives towards […]

So much for Sega’s poll apparently, as Gameloft today announced that it has a inked a multi-year license agreement with Interplay to publish beloved 2D side-scroller Earthworm Jim across all current digital distribution platforms. That includes WiiWare, Xbox Live Arcade, and PlayStation Network.

Having opened up a second studio based in North Carolina six months ago, PS3-centric developer Insomniac Games is hard at work on an all-new project. During the latest episode of their community podcast, Full Moon Show, PR man Bryan Intihar briefly dropped some positive words regarding the upcoming title. We’re not gonna tell you what they’re working on but we […]

Sony has pinned a date on its 256-man online shooter MAG, announcing that the title will hit retailers across North America on January 26. Yes, it’ll be one the first big titles to kick off the new year. Furthermore, SCEA and developer Zipper Interactive are hosting a community get-together in which fans can experience the thrill of these large-scale battles […]

The NPD figures for July are in and for the fifth consecutive month, once again show a year-over-year decline in industry sales. The results are far from uplifting, as total dollars generated throughout last month missed the $1 billion mark, clocking at a $848,000, a 29 percent decline. The PS3 barely edged pasted its last-generation counterpart in sales, with both […]

Sony announced today that mini-RC racer Smash Cars is colliding into PSN on August 20. Sporting a single player component and multiplayer for up to six online, the title features real-time physics and places an emphasis on vehicle customization. Lifted from the official description, “players can twist and turn, grind and gear up, perform aerial tricks and stunts while racking […]