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The Sly Trilogy is still great on PS Vita
Gaming

The Sly Trilogy is still great on PS Vita

The Sly Trilogy has finally been released for the PS Vita. How does the trilogy fare now that it's gone portable?.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2014
MLB 14: The Show Hits A Home Run
Gaming

MLB 14: The Show Hits A Home Run

Sony's MLB 14: The Show secures its place as the top baseball sim, outshining rivals with its realism and appeal for both newcomers and veterans.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014
Win FIFA World Cup tickets with PlayStation...
Gaming

Win FIFA World Cup tickets with PlayStation...

Sony launches a thrilling contest for PlayStation users to win 2014 FIFA World Cup tickets, including a chance to attend the final in Brazil.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2014
Zuckerberg dismisses Microsoft and Sony competition
Gaming

Zuckerberg dismisses Microsoft and Sony competition

As the industry balks at Facebook's recent US$2 billion acquisition, CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn't worried about the likes of PlayStation or Xbox.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2014
Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system
Gaming

Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system

Sony unveils Project Morpheus VR for PS4, promising a future of immersive gaming with innovative 3D audio and motion tracking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014
Sony set to cut ANZ jobs...
Sony

Sony set to cut ANZ jobs...

Less than a month after ditching its Vaio PC brand, tech giant Sony has announced job cuts across the ANZ region.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2014
'Little evidence' that smartphone use causes cancer
Gaming

'Little evidence' that smartphone use causes cancer

Little evidence that moderate mobile phone use is associated with any cancer in head and neck region, states new report.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Sony ditches PC brand
Sony

Sony ditches PC brand

Sony's decision to leave the PC making business means that after 17 years, the Vaio brand will most likely disappear before the end of 2014.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Samsung beats Apple to semiconductor top spot...
Network Infrastructure

Samsung beats Apple to semiconductor top spot...

Samsung and Apple increased combined semiconductor demand by 17% in 2013, remaining the top buyers, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014
PS4 sales surpass 4 million consoles
Gaming

PS4 sales surpass 4 million consoles

Sony's PS4 outstrips Xbox One with over 4.2 million sales, soaring past its rival by 1.2 million units as demand continues to exceed supply.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
LEGO: The Hobbit game trailer released
Gaming

LEGO: The Hobbit game trailer released

Players will utilise and combine the Dwarves' unique abilities – often with hilarious results – to solve the most diverse Quests of any LEGO videogame to date.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2013
PS Plus January line-up looking to kick off 2014 with a bang
Gaming

PS Plus January line-up looking to kick off 2014 with a bang

Sony reveals an explosive PS Plus January line-up with 'Don't Starve' on PS4, 'DmC', and 'Borderlands 2' on PS3, enriching gamers' new year.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013
PlayStation 4 sales pass two million mark
Gaming

PlayStation 4 sales pass two million mark

Sony has announced that cumulative sell through for the PlayStation 4 system has surpassed 2.1 million units worldwide as of 1 December, 2013.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013
PS4 officially fastest selling console in UK history
Gaming

PS4 officially fastest selling console in UK history

Sony's new PlayStation 4 console has become the fastest selling console in UK history according to official sales figures and eurogamer.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Slim PS Vita shipping to NZ in June
Gaming

Slim PS Vita shipping to NZ in June

Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand has announced today the new slim PS Vita model will be coming to the country in June.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 16th May 2014
Kiwi first as Auckland's Media Design School partners with PlayStation NZ
Gaming

Kiwi first as Auckland's Media Design School partners with PlayStation NZ

Auckland's Media Design School partners with Sony to become NZ's only tertiary institute for developing PlayStation games.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2014
Be the head of PlayStation NZ for a day...
Gaming

Be the head of PlayStation NZ for a day...

Sony New Zealand is searching for a gamer with exceptional leadership skills to be CEO of PlayStation NZ for a day. Apply now!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
Extra NZ PS4 consoles now in stock...
Gaming

Extra NZ PS4 consoles now in stock...

Mighty Ape stocks up on PS4 - order yours today to avoid missing out. Limited stock available. Hurry! Game Console predicts they'll sell out fast.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014