The app section on the PlayStation Store is lacking in terms of selection right now, but strides are being made to change that. Sony has announced that a trio of apps are on the way, beginning with Paint Park tomorrow, a doodling app that utilizes the Vita’s touchscreen and camera functionality. It also features an adhoc-powered multiplayer component that lets […]

By way of invite emails sent by Sony Computer Entertainment France, MCVUK is reporting that the company’s E3 press conference will kick off Monday, June 4. Like last year, the event will begin later in the day at 6 p.m. PT.  Sony has went with the same venue as well, the Memorial Sports Arena. Although Sony may be shying away from […]

Update: According to the Japanese PlayStation site, firmware 1.67 fixes a game-related issue with Dream Club Zero Portable that prevented the camera functionality from working properly. It’s that time again. Sony’s issued a stealth update for the PS Vita, bringing the firmware version count to 1.67. Those that check Network Update will be prompted to download and install the firmware, […]

Sony’s pushed out yet another PS Vita firmware update following yesterday’s removal of the bug-ridden 1.65, which prevented adhoc functionality from working properly in emulated PSP titles. The update is now available worldwide via Network Update, or via this direct download link.

While Sony themselves have suggested otherwise, at least on the public record, a new report from VG247 claims that the technology giant is “confident” of leap-frogging Microsoft into the next-generation. A source has told the site that Sony is aiming for a holiday 2013 launch, which jives with recent rumors. The next Xbox is also rumored to debut around the […]

It would seem that critics weren’t the only ones enthralled with Journey, the latest majestic experience from thatgamecompany. Sony’s announced that the title, released two weeks ago on PSN, is the fast-selling game ever to grace the PS Store in North America. Previously that record was held by Infamous 2: Festival of Blood. “Thanks to you, Journey has officially broken PlayStation […]

Gaming blog Kotaku is running a rumor that claims the next-generation of console hardware from Sony is codenamed Orbis. It’s reportedly due for a holiday 2013 debut and will include measures to block the sale of used games. While it’s unclear if ‘Orbis’ will be used as a final name for the product, it is an actual codename — this […]

Former PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai is already making big changes in his new role as CEO of Sony, today announcing a plan to unify the company’s management structure and increase efficiency. Hirai will helm a “management team that will work together with the heads of each business group and platform.” Dubbed ‘One Sony,’ the changes go into effect on April […]

In January, it was revealed that Remedy of Alan Wake fame was hiring for a “groundbreaking” AAA console effort. It turns out that project is targeted at “future generation consoles,” according to updated job listing page on the company’s official website. Speculation suggests it may be Alan Wake 2, but no hints have been offered up. What’s more, is that […]

In my continued effort to record and document the features of Sony’s new PlayStation Vita I have put together a few videos focusing on some of the PS Vita’s downloadable applications. This time I’ll be looking at LiveTweet (Twitter), Flickr and Netflix on the Vita. LiveTweet is by far one of the most polished applications on the Vita at the […]

Industry vet Phil Harrison has joined Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) leadership team as corporate vice president, tasked with growing the division’s European business. Many will remember Harrison as the head of Sony’s Worldwide Studios division, a post he resigned from back in 2008 to later join Atari. He became known for his forward-thinking stance in the social gaming space, […]

Capcom’s announced that its on-rails Resident Evil shooter The Umbrella Chronicles and The Darkside Chronicles are slated to hit the PlayStation Store this June in a bundle package aptly dubbed Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection. The titles originally were released on Wii, then last October announced for the PS3 in Japan. Both offerings will incorporate PlayStation Move support, though using it […]

With Sony’s US/European launch of the PlayStation Vita just last month a lot of individuals are still debating whether or not the PlayStation Vita is the proper purchase for them. As an avid fan of consumer electronics I catch myself frequently, and carefully, reviewing all my potential electronic purchases in great detail prior to purchasing them. I’m always looking for […]

Sony’s been rather vigilant when it comes to combating hacks on the PS Vita so far, pulling an exploitable PSP game from the PS Store a day before the first Vita hack was even made public – even though it ran entirely inside the PSP emulator. To that end, developer Hellcat has discovered that the PS3 when connected to a PS Vita, […]

Programmers looking to dabble with Sony’s cross-platform framework PlayStation Suite need not wait much longer, as Sony Computer Entertainment announced today that an open beta for the SDK will arrive in April. The rollout will incorporate feedback from the closed beta, which kicked off in November, and “dramatically enhance convenience and efficiency of the content development environment. ” Sony says […]

Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 isn’t the only middleware on the block that will be vying for attention at GDC this month. Crytek’s announced that significant improvements to its CryEngine 3 will be shown off during the event, including “next-generation DX11 graphics and tools upgrades.” Enhancements to the areas of  AI Systems and UI Actions will be demonstrated as well. Currently, […]

Sony has yanked PSP title Motorstorm Arctic Edge from the PlayStation Store following an announcement from homebrew developer wololo that said game was vulnerable to a savegame exploit, which allows Vita users to run homebrew code through the built-in PSP emulator. It’s worth noting that this is based on the same exploit showcased by teck4 not long after the Vita launch. To date, it […]

Update: Sony tweeted earlier today that the scheduled maintenance period has been delayed. No reason was given for the setback. The company promises an update “once it’s rescheduled.” Sony’s put out word that yet another bout of PSN maintenance will stretch from 4:00 pm to 7:00am GMT next Thursday – March 1. During this timeframe, several PSN services will be inaccessible. This […]

Industry sources say Sony will ditch the heavily multithreaded Cell architecture with PS4, according to a Kotaku report. Despite being an impressive number cruncher on paper, squeezing performance out of the Cell processor for gaming scenarios has proved to be a daunting task for many developers. In the early years, the PS3 was widely criticized as such and received a […]

Sony’s announced that the PS Vita has reached an upwards of 1.2 million units in global sales boosted by the recent launch in North America, Europe, and PAL territories. While a breakdown per country was not provided, the company says that the launch has exceeded expectations on all fronts. Software sales have crossed the 2 million mark, taking both retail […]