Despite earlier “reports” claiming that the Vita’s RAM allotment had been cut to 256MB due to budget constraints, a fresh spec sheet released by Sony Computer Entertainment lists the Vita as being equipped with 512MB RAM. In addition, the Vita boasts a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 and a SGX543MP4+ GPU with 128MB of VRAM. No compromises have been made from the […]
In a move to spur momentum this coming holiday season, Sony has cut the price of PS3 by $50. That means the base 160GB model now retails for $249 in North America. In Europe it’s been reduced to 249 Euros and in Japan – 24980 yen. Effective immediately, the top-tier 320GB model will retail for $299, as will the limited […]
Short and sweet, here’s the Borderlands 2 ‘world premier trailer,’ which 2K just dropped off in anticipation for the game’s Gamescom debut later this week. The clip highlights Gunzerker as he unleashes his special brand of dual-wielding justice on the poor and unsuspecting baddies of Pandora. Announced earlier this month, Borderlands 2 is due out during Take-Two’s fiscal 2013, which […]
While Sony’s next-generation portable, the PS Vita, has slipped to 2012 in the US and Europe, it’s still on track for a year-end release in Japan. However, we still lack an firm date. To that end, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan president Hiroshi Kawano is promising a release date announcement by TGS 2011, which kicks off on September 15. The tidbit was […]
In its “first material re-organization” since the formation of a label structure in 2007, EA’s announced significant changes to the hierarchy of its corporate structure. Most notable is the promotion of Peter Moore, currently head of the EA Sports label, as COO of EA. Moore stepped down from Microsoft as head of the Xbox division to join EA in 2007. […]
While things were looking rosy for a Q4 worldwide launch, it turns out that the PS Vita will skip this Christmas in US and Europe. The handheld may hit Japan near this year’s end, but overseas markets won’t get it until 2012. At E3 2011 this year, Sony promised a “phased global rollout,” suggesting that it would reach all major […]
The elusive PlayStation Vita is now one step closer to reaching your hand, as FCC filings have revealed that the handheld has passed quality assurance testing. While Sony has been cagey on divulging a firm release date, it did say it was aiming for a worldwide debut this year at E3. With FCC approval, production will begin to ramp up […]
The quirky delights of Catherine have won over a sizable audience, with publisher Atlus announcing today that it has become the company’s biggest launch ever in 20 years of operation. “Catherine has exceeded our highest expectations,” VP of Sales and Marketing at Atlus told IGN. The Xbox 360 and PS3 title hit shelves last week. While Atlus has not provided […]
Sony has made a strategic move to acquire inFamous developer Sucker Punch, making the Bellevue, Washington-based studio an official member of the SCE family. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Sucker Punch Productions is one of the most highly acclaimed development studios in the industry and we have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the company for over 12 years. We […]
While stereoscopic 3D has been touted as the ‘next big thing’ from television makers and other tech pundits, consumers haven’t resonated as such. EA chief John Riccitiello says the current adoption rate of 3D technology isn’t instilling the company with confidence. As such, EA is placing its bets on new opportunities in the social space, rather than try to invigorate a market that consumers […]
Early access to the public beta of Resistance 3, Insomniac’s PS3 exclusive FPS franchise, will kick off on August 4. It’ll feature two maps across two of the game’s five muliplayer modes. Beyond that, players can level up their character, buy and upgrade weapons and abilities, customize loadouts and unlock new character skins. You can score an invite through specially […]
Publisher THQ has posted a $38.4M net loss compared to $195.2 million in net sales for Q1 of fiscal 2012. THQ CEO Brian Farrell told investors that the company was disappointed in its Q1 performance, pointing to the ‘niche’ sales of Red Faction Armageddon and late release of UFC Personal Trainer. While THQ forecasts a strong Q2 and Q3 with titles like Saints Row: […]
Rockstar isn’t done with dishing out more content for its Western epic Red Dead Redemption. A free content pack dubbed ‘Myths and Mavericks’ is due out in September, in “a show of appreciation for the awesome long-term support for the game’s multiplayer modes.” In addition to featuring fan-favorite multiplayer characters, including the fella up above, the pack will highlight multiplayer locations […]
EA released its financials for the first quarter of fiscal Q1 2012 today, posting a net profit of $221 million on total revenue of nearly $1 billion, up from $96 million on $815 million last year. Growth was driven by several of EA’s core properties. Crysis 2 “nearly” hit the 3 million sell-through mark, while Dragon Age 2, Dead Space […]
Despite being the final entry in a planned trilogy, Mass Effect 3 isn’t the end of the road for this beloved sci-fi franchise. In addition to wrapping up the current story arc, it’ll represent “a new beginning” according to marketing director David Silverman. “We designed Mass Effect 3 to be a new beginning,” Silverman told CVG. He affirmed, “This series definitely […]
The online experience on PSP left much to be desired. Sony is making it a priority with PlayStation Vita — which boasts four specific modes that streamline the online experience. The first, dubbed Near, is a “location-based gifting system” akin to the 3DS’ SpotPass.
If you thought Capcom couldn’t top Street Fighter X Tekken, think again, as the company announced a Hello Kitty X Street Fighter merchandise line today. The unlikely mashup of Sanrio’s cutesy cartoon cat and Capcom’s brawling fighters debuts in fall 2012, promising “a broad range of merchandise featuring Hello Kitty dressed in the distinct costumes from the Street Fighter series of […]
Sony rallied a sizable amount of support with its PSN-sponsored Japan relief fund, announcing today that it raised approximately $1.587 million combined across North America, Europe and Asia. The lion’s share of that figure goes to European territories, raising a generous €609,155, followed by $425,644 in North America. Japan and Asia regions contributed 23,300,700 yen. Sony will donate the funds to […]
Media Molecule’s create-a-thon LittleBigPlanet has seen a sizable uptick in new users following the PSN outage last April, thanks in large part to Sony’s Welcome Back offering. Speaking at a Develop panel, MM co-founder Alex Evans told attendees that 1.5 million new users flocked to LittleBigPlanet’s ever-expanding, community-driven world since the outage. “I like that stat because it’s growing. LittleBigPlanet […]
Let the speculation commence: Microsoft registered two rather peculiar domains yesterday, Sony-Microsoft.com and Microsoft-Sony.com. What are these two tech giants up to? There must be a reason behind this. Microsoft’s Windows business does cross over to Sony’s Vaio range of notebooks and PCs, so there is a chance of a possible partnership along those lines — albeit a limited one at that. […]