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Sony fined over major hacking scandal
Gaming

Sony fined over major hacking scandal

Sony faces a £250k fine for the 2011 PlayStation Network hack, exposing millions of users. ICO deems the security measures inadequate.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013
Sony switches off PS2 for last time
Gaming

Sony switches off PS2 for last time

Sony fans worldwide mourn as production of the Playstation 2 comes to an end after 12 years, selling 150 million units. #gaming.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2013
Valve set for 2013 Steam Box release
Gaming

Valve set for 2013 Steam Box release

Well, it's official – Valve's Steam Box console will release next year to compete with the Xbox 720 and Playstation 4.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
New PS4 picture emerging...
Gaming

New PS4 picture emerging...

The next-generation Playstation could be named Orbis and lock out used games, according to a detailed report by a gaming magazine.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
End of the road for this generation of consoles?
Gaming

End of the road for this generation of consoles?

With the end of a console generation fast approaching, many developers claim to have pushed this generation to its limits – but have they?.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
Ratchet and Clank launches new title
Gaming

Ratchet and Clank launches new title

One of Playstation's longest-running and most popular franchises adds new title to its ranks, but don't expect the Ratchet and Clank series to finish just yet.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012
All-Stars struggles after launch
Gaming

All-Stars struggles after launch

Despite much anticipation from critics and gamers, Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale has barely managed to crack the top 40 in the UK.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2012
GTA goes iOS and Android
Gaming

GTA goes iOS and Android

Gamers can experience the brutal world of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for the first time on iOS and Android platforms next month.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
Playstation All-Stars adds two characters
Gaming

Playstation All-Stars adds two characters

It hasn't even been released yet but two new characters are already set to join the cast of Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2012
Review: LittleBigPlanet Karting
Gaming

Review: LittleBigPlanet Karting

Sackboy joins the kart racing genre but LittleBigPlanet Karting hits bumps with physics and AI, yet shines in customisation and multiplayer fun.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2012
Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale goes gold
Gaming

Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale goes gold

Game goes gold on the PS3 and PS Vita, with new details emerging on what we can expect from the much-anticipated title.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2012
Sony setback as China continues consoles ban
Gaming

Sony setback as China continues consoles ban

New research into video games in China confirms that consoles are still banned, refuting rumours that Sony would bring the PS3 into the country.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2012
'Most Wanted' taxi hits Sydney streets
Gaming

'Most Wanted' taxi hits Sydney streets

Sydney-siders have been travelling in style for the last couple of weeks thanks to EA Australia and Need for Speed: Most Wanted.

By Darren Price • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
Sony slashes PS Vita expectations
Gaming

Sony slashes PS Vita expectations

A new financial report from Sony shows they have slashed their expectations for the Playstation Vita and other handhelds.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
EA developing next-gen consoles?
Gaming

EA developing next-gen consoles?

A leading gaming website has released information said to prove EA is currently developing for next-generation consoles.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Sony Playstation stories

Sony changes their image
Gaming

Sony changes their image

Sony changes image and replaces the Playstation Network and Store with a single entity: the Sony Entertainment Network.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2013
San Andreas hits North America but not NZ
Gaming

San Andreas hits North America but not NZ

The best-selling Playstation 2 game of all time is scheduled to come to the Playstation Network in North America today.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2012
iBonus for NZ resellers
Gaming

iBonus for NZ resellers

There'll be an iBonus for Apple's New Zealand reseller channel this holiday season, if the results of a US Nielsen study are mirrored here.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2012