Japanese wireless carrier NTT DoCoMo has let it slip that it has been discussing with various “videogame makers” to bring 3G connectivity to their next-generation handheld platforms. Both the Nintendo DS and Playstation Portable introduced WiFi connectivity to the handheld gaming market when they launched. With the emergence of smartphones and constant connectivity it is only fitting that we see […]

Shuhei Yoshida, head of Sony Worldwide Studios (WWS), told Develop Magazine that they are bringing Worldwide Studios into hardware development. WWS serves as Sony’s own network of game developers who will now help in the development of hardware, primarily new unannounced hardware. This move of cooperation between the hardware and software developers was one of the first moves taken by […]

Sony is prepping an answer to the slim revision of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 in Japan with all-new hardware configurations. Gone are the 120GB and 250GB offerings of old, as come July 29, Sony will replace them with 160GB and 320GB variants respectively. Additionally, there will be two different colors to choose from. Sony is introducing a “Classic White” model, pictured […]

The hype surrounding stereoscopic 3D is falling on deaf ears in Japan, if a recent survey conducted by Japanese e-commerce site Kakaku is any indication. Representing a sample base of 8,957 people, the poll showed that 67.4 have no interest whatsoever in picking up a 3D-ready TV set. Another 31.2 percent said they were intrigued by the tech to the […]

When will the next console generation begin? It’s a hot topic as of late amidst all the frenzy surrounding Kinect and PS Move. Traditionally, most major platforms have enjoyed a healthy lifecycle that gradually tapered off at around 5-6 years, the point at which a shift in focus occurs. Popular consensus is that this round of consoles will stick around longer. Former […]

Update: The (short) wait is over. Sony just announced that PS3 firmware 3.40 will hit Network Update tonight, bringing with it PlayStation Plus support, in addition to social networking enhancements that strengthen integration between PSN services and Facebook.

Looks as if God of War Collection and the forthcoming Sly Cooper Collection are only the start of Sony’s plans to give PS2 hits the PS3 port treatment with remastered HD visuals.

According to a Japanese retailer, Geo, the Nintendo 3DS will launch this year alongside the unannounced PSP-4000. The Nintendo 3DS launch of this year in Japan isn’t very shocking since Nintendo has already confirmed a similar launch schedule. However, the mention of a new PSP system, the PSP-4000 has caught our attention. The retailer also has it scheduled to come […]

Marvel today officially announced that the first batch of super hero and super villain costumes will be made available in the LittleBigPlanet universe next month. Come July 7, players be able to dress up their Sackboy and Sackgirl in authentic Marvel threads. It’s been a long time coming, seeing as the first pieces of concept art were unveiled during Comic Con last […]

If you’re the type that fancies arcade-style shoot em’ ups in the vein of Super Stardust HD or Gradius, a portion of next week’s PlayStation Network offerings are right up your alley. Sony Online Entertainment and indie dev Rockin’ Android have teamed up to bring Platine Dispositif’s previously Japan-only Gundemonium Collection stateside. Comprised of three frantic shooters backed by a unique […]

In a not-so-shocking revelation, the July issue of print mag GameInformer confirms that inFamous 2 is in development. A cover of the mag, pictured above, shows off a stylish new look for protagonist Cole MacGrath. Beyond the attire swap, “a new city, new powers, and a powerful new foe” await players in the sequel to last year’s PS3-exclusive hit.

Nintendo’s monthly victory dance has been put on hold. Industry leading U.S. sales tracking firm NPD has announced that it will withhold May video game sales data until July. Causing the holdup is a “significant change” being made to the company’s IT architecture as part of an effort to better serve clients and partners. That means dissecting May’s figures will have […]

For those still teetering on the edge of a PSPgo purchase, perhaps Sony’s latest deal will win you over. As part of a year-long promotion applicable to North America only, those that pick up a unit from today until March 31 of next year will receive a PlayStation Network voucher code redeemable for three select titles.

The wait is nearly over. After months of dangling the proverbial carrot in front of our faces, Sony has finally pinned down a firm date on the PS3’s next firmware update. You know, the one that’ll add stereoscopic 3D support. It’s due out June 10 and will bring with it several 3D-enabling titles at launch, including Wipeout HD, Super Stardust HD […]

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan today announced that the total number of registered PlayStation Network accounts in Japan has eclipsed the 5 million mark. Altogether, these users have downloaded 110 million pieces of digital content. To celebrate the milestone, SCEJ is holding a contest for a Sony Bravia 3D TV. From June 3 to June 30, those in the region can […]

While the PSP has had its fair share of success, stateside sales have dropped off significantly over the past few months. Latest NPD figures display a poor showing for Sony’s six-year old handheld, having shifted a meager 65,500 units in April, a mere fraction of the sales its nearest competitor enjoyed. Sony has placed blame on piracy – in large […]

Always outspoken Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter has chimed in on what he feels is a suitable price point for Sony’s next generation handheld. While Patcher is reserving final judgment until the device is announced, he reckons that the PSP2, regardless of its eventual feature set or capabilities, must be priced at $199 or less in order to have […]

Betcha weren’t expecting this: Killzone 3 is reportedly in the works and GamePro has the deets. According to a user account of the report, the third entry in Guerrilla’s gritty FPS features stereoscopic 3D support and more ways to traverse across the battlefield. Jetpacks, anyone? The mag also hints at a new weapon called the Wasp, which fires a chain-like onslaught of rockets at opposing […]

Rumors are circulating that Sony plans to monetize its PlayStation Network by offering premium services for a nominal annual fee. Citing a “highly-placed source,” VG247 claims that Sony plans to offer subscribers a free PSN title each month, from a selection of “two to four.” Not exactly far-fetched if true. After all, Sony has expressed intent to offer paid subscription-based […]

Sony’s long-running Hot Shots line of sports titles will enter the racketeering space for a second time next month, as the company has confirmed that Hot Shots Tennis is slated for a June 29 release on PSP, the follow-up to 2007’s PS2 effort. Not your average tennis outing, Sony is promising an all-new cast and a story mode with exploration elements a […]