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CVG reports that Sony Japan has confirmed that a massive 1000 cars are set to appear in the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 – though it has also been suggested that only 340 of those will come bundled on the Blu-Ray disc. The rest of the content will be accessible via …
Read More »42 per cent of total console gaming on PS2
The PS2 accounted for 42 per cent of total console usage in June, according to the GamePlay Metrics service compiled by Nielsen, reported Games Industry . The next-gen consoles were far behind the PS2 in this respect. According to the report, the Xbox 360 accounted for eight per cent of …
Read More »Sony to release cut-price $399 40GB PS3
Microsoft’s director of technical strategies Andre Vrignaud has predicted that Sony will launch a cut-price 40GB PS3 this Q4 in an effort to maintain competitiveness in the next-gen console war. Speaking to N’Gai Croal at Level Up, Vrignaud stated: A single, $599 SKU would be untenable – if they don’t …
Read More »Eidos counts the millions
Ahead of the publishing of its FY07 financial results in September, Eidos has heralded the success of a number of its titles and stated its belief in the PS3. Joining Tomb Raider Anniversary in the million-seller club is free-roaming jungle romp Just Cause. Next-gen sea-battler Battlestations: Midway was also highlighted …
Read More »Games Edu: SCEE announces PSP Academic Development Programme
Universities to be given cut-price access to PSP development tools
Read More »Metal Gear Solid Online confirmed
Whilst the hype for the highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots continues, Konami has unveiled a brand new additional to the franchise – Metal Gear Solid Online. As reported by Kotaku, the PS3 game will see up to 16 players stealthing it about in an assortment …
Read More »Games Edu: Satchell – ‘We need interesting curriculi’
XNA chief calls to make computer science more interesting
Read More »Wipeout 2097 leads PSN charge
Hot on the heels of the release of the new 1.90 firmware today, Sony is to treat owners to a broad selection of new content tomorrow, with classic PSOne racer Wipeout 2097 leading the charge. The second instalment in the futuristic racing series will be joined by a number of …
Read More »Heavenly Sword demo this Thursday
It’s one of the most anticipated games for Sony’s PlayStation 3, and the Japanese platform holder has confirmed that a playable demo of Ninja Theory’s Heavenly Sword will arrive on the European PlayStation Store this Thursday. CVG reports that the demo will only last around ten minutes, but will give …
Read More »New PS3 features hit Europe tomorrow
Sony’s Three Speech blog has confirmed that the latest PS3 firmware update, 1.90, is now available in Japan, and will hit Europe tomorrow (July 24th). Chief amongst the new features is the ability to display custom backgrounds on the machine’s XMB, or dashboard, and the fact that the machine’s video …
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