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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
Sony faultless at court hearing
Gaming

Sony faultless at court hearing

The catastrophic hacking of the Playstation Network last year has finally seen court time, but a US federal judge has found little fault with Sony.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Sony lays off 2,000 workers
Sony

Sony lays off 2,000 workers

Electronics giant announces changes by the end of 2012 in ongoing quest to reduce its overall workforce by 6%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
ANZ gets first access to new PS Store
Gaming

ANZ gets first access to new PS Store

After a stuttering start the new-look PS Store is now up and running in most territories, and there's some good news – it's fast as anything.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012
Are handheld games consoles on borrowed time?
Gaming

Are handheld games consoles on borrowed time?

Console developers have been given some food for thought today as new research shows mobile gaming is becoming a real force in the industry.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2012
Sony slammed over PS4 plans
Gaming

Sony slammed over PS4 plans

Amid months of next-generation speculation, an editorial predicting the downfall of Sony's next-gen console has been savaged by the online community.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2012
PS3 v Wii U: Ding Ding
Gaming

PS3 v Wii U: Ding Ding

Last week's announcement of a slimmer Playstation 3 has industry analysts wondering if the move will be a success.

By Brendan Kelly • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012
Single console launch expected in 2013
Gaming

Single console launch expected in 2013

Rumours have been flying around for months about next-gen consoles, but the industry only expects one to launch next year.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2012
Sony Mobile cuts 1,000 jobs
Supply Chain

Sony Mobile cuts 1,000 jobs

Loss-making electronics firm to move mobile headquarters from Sweden to Japan as it reduces company headcount by 15%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2012
Gamescom announces new Sony systems content
Gaming

Gamescom announces new Sony systems content

Sony dazzles at Gamescom with a vast update for systems, including over 100 PS One classics for Vita launching Aug 28.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2012
Apple seeks quick judgement in Samsung trial
Apple

Apple seeks quick judgement in Samsung trial

As Samsung continues to question the fairness of the trial, Apple requests a quick ruling in an attempt for victory.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
Analysts: Sony's acquisition of Gaikai won't make consoles obsolete
Gaming

Analysts: Sony's acquisition of Gaikai won't make consoles obsolete

Sony's acquisition of cloud-gaming firm Gaikai aims to bolster its tech sales, not end consoles, say analysts.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2012
Sony Playstation expands into cloud with acquisition
Gaming

Sony Playstation expands into cloud with acquisition

Sony set to reshape the gaming landscape, acquiring Gaikai Inc. for $380m to launch a pioneering cloud gaming service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2012
'We've only scratched the surface of the Vita': Sony
Gaming

'We've only scratched the surface of the Vita': Sony

Sony hints at untapped potential for the PS Vita, promising an exciting future with over 60 titles, including blockbuster games, by year's end.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2012
Download-only plan for next-gen PS console considered, rejected
Gaming

Download-only plan for next-gen PS console considered, rejected

Insider reveals that Sony contemplated dropping the optical drive in its new console, but ultimately decided that now's not the time.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2012
China approves 'Googlerola' deal – Updated
Google

China approves 'Googlerola' deal – Updated

China greenlights Google's $12.5 billion buyout of Motorola, with conditions to keep Android free for five years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2012
'The Social Network' writer to pen Steve Jobs biopic
Apple

'The Social Network' writer to pen Steve Jobs biopic

Aaron Sorkin, acclaimed for 'The Social Network', is set to write Sony's biopic of Apple visionary Steve Jobs, based on Walter Isaacson's biography.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th May 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Sony PS3 goes slimmer and lighter
Gaming

Sony PS3 goes slimmer and lighter

Redesigned console hits the worldwide market as Sony aims to further accelerate the Playstation platform across the globe.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2012