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by Published on April 6th, 2011 13:47- Categories:
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SCEA president and CEO discusses the upcoming NGP and past PS3 strategy
Jack Tretton, the president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, has stressed that he does not believe the price of the NGP – which remains unconfirmed – will be the factor that ultimately decides its fate.
"It's not to say the price of the platform isn't a consideration, but I don't think price makes or kills a platform," Tretton told Fast Company, as reported by Gamasutra.
"Something that's lousy, that's very inexpensive, is not going to be successful, and something that's pricey will ultimately find its audience if there's enough value there."
Referencing both Sony's upcoming handheld and its past high-price strategy with PS3, Tretton went on to argue that expensive consoles still offer value for money.
"I think when you're buying a platform, when you're buying technology, you're hopefully buying a device you're going to enjoy for many, many years," he added.
"People are used to spending several hundreds of dollars to get a portable device. I think in the long run, when you look at that total investment in a platform, the amount of money you spend on the hardware is a relatively small percentage of the total investment."
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/43845/Tret...lls-a-platform
...by Published on April 6th, 2011 00:34- Categories:
- Playstation Vita News
Sony's forthcoming NGP handheld will be a perfect fit for MMOs, so says Sony Online Entertainment boss John Smedley....
Answering a question from GamesIndustry.bizregarding whether free-to-play MMOs could ever work on a console, Smedley insisted that he saw a bright future for the format not just on the PlayStation 3 but also on Sony's forthcoming portable.
"There are a lot of people out there that have, in the past, associated free-to-play with lower quality - and simply put, that's just not true any more. There are a lot of free-to-play games that are great, and I think that's going to come over to console just as well.
"With the console, we're selling to an audience that already has the PS3 obviously - and by the way not the just the PS3, but in the future I can see other devices. Sony's announced the NGP, and if that isn't a perfect machine for doing MMOs on, then I don't know what is."
He went on to argue that it was probably only a matter of time before console developers saw the benefits of offering their core game for free and then charging for add-ons.
"So it's too soon to tell for sure but I think you're going to start seeing free-to-play gaming on console as well. People will realise that getting a lot more folk to try their games using that kind of business model will help; it'll just be in addition to the Blu-ray business model."
Sony Online has just released the family-friendly FreeRealms MMO on the PlayStation 3, with new PlanetSide and EverQuest titles also in the works.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...rfect-for-mmosby Published on April 6th, 2011 00:32- Categories:
- Nintendo 3DS News
A report this morning by The Sunnewspaper claiming the 3DS "has left thousands with dizziness and headaches", resulting in "record return levels", has been refuted to Eurogamer by Nintendo, HMV and GAME - the three companies the tabloid mentions.
"Recent reports are incorrect," Nintendo told Eurogamer. "The number of calls and emails with queries on Nintendo 3DS is in fact well below the rate experienced during past hardware launches and having spoken with our retail partners there are only a handful of people who have actually gone into stores to request a refund."
"Nintendo 3DS was designed with a 3D depth slider that lets users adjust the 3D effect so that everyone can still enjoy this product. When viewing any kind of 3D images, including movies and on TV, some people might experience minor discomfort.
"The effects are short term and have no lasting effect; most people can continue after taking a break."
GAME revealed that, "We've had less than five people complain that they feel sick and want to return [the 3DS]."
So where did The Sun pull "thousands" from, then? Overall trade-in numbers, HMV explained.
"We've had less than five people complain that they feel sick and want to return [the 3DS]."
GAME
"Contrary to a report in today's media, we would like to make clear that we are not aware of any manufacturing fault with the 3DS console - which we have seen huge demand for, and that we have not issued any refunds for it and nor are we doing," HMV told Eurogamer, also scotching the Sun's claim that HMV was "refunding fully"....
HMV added: "A number of customers are, however, choosing to take us up on our pre-played games offer - which is a totally different thing, where they can trade-in previously purchased games products, including the 3DS if they so choose, against any other products that we stock in-store up to a pre-determined set value.
GAME went on to point out that under the Sale of Goods Act, refunds cannot be given for a device allegedly making someone feel ill. Refunds can only be offered, GAME explained, should a product be technically faulty.
Nintendo also highlighted that more than 430 GAME stores and 150 HMV stores have 3DS display units to show to the public before they buy the machine. Nintendo also knows of "a large number" of shops using their own 3DS stock to show to potential customers.
"Our advice for anyone concerned about potential side-effects or for anyone who just wants to take a look at a Nintendo 3DS is to ask to see and play one before they buy," said Nintendo. "Most stores will only be too happy to oblige."
The Sun used the personal testimony of Sundeep Tailor, 27, who claimed to have felt ill after three minutes of playing the 3DS with his son.
The 3DS was released at the end of March and has gone on to become the UK's fastest selling piece of Nintendo hardware ever - notching 113,000 sales during opening weekend.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...eadaches-storyby Published on April 6th, 2011 00:29- Categories:
- PS3 News
The war on Sony by 'hacktivist' collective Anonymous has turned personal....
For off-shoot group SonyRecon, successful DDOS (distributed denial of service) attacks on the PlayStation website and PlayStation Store were not enough, reports PlayStationLifestyle.
SonyRecon plans to take matters a step further and carry out 'Dox' attacks on Sony employees. Dox refers to stealing a person's identity - their name, telephone number, pictures, home address, email, IP, family details and so on - and maliciously using that information against them
SonyRecon provided examples of how the stolen information could be used. One example was sending STD postcards - e-postcards - to the target to tell them that one of their previous partners had a sexually transmitted disease.
SonyRecon is still a fledgling operation, but already claims to have brought down Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton's website - the legal firm handling the George "Geohot" Hotz case.
Yesterday, Anonymous declared war on Sony for its "wholly unforgivable" legal pursuit of George "Geohot" Hotz - aka the man credited with jailbreaking PS3.
"Now you will experience the wrath of Anonymous. You saw a hornets nest, and stuck your penises in it. You must face the consequences of your actions, Anonymous style," a threat read.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-gets-personalby Published on April 6th, 2011 00:22- Categories:
- Playstation Vita News
The release of the NGP, Sony's successor to the PSP, may be limited to a single region because of the continuing disruption caused by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
Sony Computer Entertainment America president Jack Tretton admitted that instead of a worldwide launch this autumn the Next Generation Portable may be released in only one region: either Japan, Europe or the US.
Referring to the earthquake disaster in an interview with Bloomberg, Tretton commented: "It may be the straw that says 'maybe we get to just one market by the end of the year'".
As with earlier concerns over the launch of the iPad 2, the earthquake has forced several factories in Japan to close for repair. Supplies from third parties have also become unreliable in Northern Japan.
New consoles from Sony and Nintendo are often released in Japan first, with the PSP originally appearing in Japan in December 2004, in North America in March 2005 and Europe in September 2005.
"It raises the bar on the competitive issues that Sony is going to have to hurdle," said Wedbush Securities analyst Edward Woo. "As it is now, it's already going to be almost eight months behind Nintendo, and a delay could push that to a year."
"Expectations are pretty limited for NGP this calendar year, the idea being that they would need some time to build up a library," said Jay Defibaugh of MF Global FXA Securities.
"Third parties carry more weight for the Sony platform and are going to need more time for development, so the medium-term view is more important for NGP than how it gets out of the starting block," he added.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ger-ngp-launch
...by Published on April 6th, 2011 00:19- Categories:
- PS3 News
The ongoing Great East Japan Earthquake relief campaign on the PlayStation Network has raised ¥109.6 million ($1.32 million) in donations and purchases from PlayStation 3 owners.
The appeal was launched in the West on March 19 and in Asia on March 24, and includes special XMB custom themes for those making donations. The appeal is currently active in 40 countries around the world.
The money will be donated to an organisation in each region supporting relief and recovery efforts, namely the British Red Cross, the American Red Cross - Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund, and the Central Community Chest of Japan/Red Feather Community Chest Movement for Japan and Asia.
As well as private donations Sony Computer Entertainment will continue to support the relief effort directly with its own funds.
"While we continue to make every effort to help the recovery of the affected communities in the region, I would like to express our gratitude to every single PlayStation user across the world who made a contribution to the effort," said Kazuo Hirai, president and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...USD1-3-million
...by Published on April 6th, 2011 00:17- Categories:
- Nintendo 3DS News
Tabloid reports of "record return levels" for the 3DS, which have "left thousands with dizziness and headaches", have been denied by all parties following a report today in The Sun.
The British tabloid used the personal testimony of an alleged 3DS owner and claimed that retailers HMV and GAME had been inundated with demands for refunds.
GamesIndustry.biz sister site Eurogamer contacted the three companies named in the report and according to Nintendo, "The number of calls and emails with queries on Nintendo 3DS is in fact well below the rate experienced during past hardware launches and having spoken with our retail partners there are only a handful of people who have actually gone into stores to request a refund."
We've had less than five people complain that they feel sick and want to return [the 3DS].
GAME
Retailer GAME confirmed that, "We've had less than five people complain that they feel sick and want to return [the 3DS]."
Chain store HMV has suggested that The Sun may have become confused over figures for trade-ins for games and hardware, which many retailers have used as a promotion to reduce the cost of the new 3DS.
HMV specifically denied The Sun's claim that it was "refunding fully", with the retailer commenting that, "that we are not aware of any manufacturing fault with the 3DS console - which we have seen huge demand for, and that we have not issued any refunds for it.
On Friday Nintendo announced record-breaking weekend sales of 113,000 units for the 3DS in the UK, out of a European total of 303,000.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ds-scare-story
...by Published on April 6th, 2011 00:16
Here's this week's like of new content being thrown onto the US PlayStation Store today.
Highlights include the SOCOM 4 multiplayer beta, which lets you loose on a variety of game modes and two maps, and Red Faction: Battlegrounds, an off-shoot of the Red Faction: Guerilla that gives you multiplayer gameplay and single-player challenges to tackle as you destroy the environment with the same physics as in Guerilla.
Here's the full list:
PlayStation Plus
Featured Games
* Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
* Duael Invaders minis (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)
Featured Qore Episode
* Qore April Episode 35 (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $2.99)
Discounted Games
* StarDrone (PlayStation Plus price $4.00, regular price $7.99)
* Hamsterball (Reg Price - $9.99, Sale Price- $4.99, Plus Price $3.99)
Updates
Hamsterball - Sale - (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Angry Birds - Minis - Sale - (PSP/PS3) (now $1.99, original price $3.99)
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - Sale - (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda SBK Superbike World Championship - Price Change - (PSP) (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype + Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Bundle - Price Change - (PS3) (now $14.99, original price $17.99)
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Complete Bundle - Price Change - (PS3) (now $12.99, original price $14.99)
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype - Price Change - (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $12.99)
Age of Booty - Price Change - (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (Full Game) - Price Change - (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $6.99)
Rocketmen: Total Uranus Bundle - Price Change - (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Wolf of The Battlefield: Commando 3 - Price Change - (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Qore
Qore Episode 35 - April 2011 ($2.99)
April's Episode 35 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network takes an exclusive look behind the scenes at VALVE as they put the finishing touches on Portal 2. Also, Zipper interactive is featured with an extensive SOCOM 4 game preview, and the Qore team takes it to the BRINK of co-op game play.
File size: 1.38 GB
Qore Annual Subscription - April 2011 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to upcoming titles from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.38 GB
Downloadable Games
StarDrone ($7.99)
StarDrone is a high-speed action thriller with a mix of arcade action, pinball, breakout, physics and collect-the-objects. Cause your attackers to crash with rapid speed while collecting gems and power-up enhancements. Explore the level to find key power-ups and earn more points that will ultimately let you compete against the world on the StarDrone leaderboard.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 88 MB
Red Faction: Battlegrounds ($9.99)
The signature destructive gameplay from Red Faction: Guerilla comes to the downloadable arcade with Red Faction: Battlegrounds! Jump into your favorite tank or mech using your Gauss Cannons, Rocket Launchers and Singularity Bombs to destroy the competition, and environment along with it. Battle your way through treacherous Martian deserts, terraformed enclaves and more in a variety of different multiplayer modes and single player challenges.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 607 MB
Game Demos (free)
SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs Multiplayer Beta
SOCOM is back with an all new complete experience exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system. Be a part of this limited Multiplayer Beta as the elite Special Forces or the Insurgents as you battle together as a team in a variety of gametypes on 2 maps.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 437 MB
Rush'N Attack: Ex-Patriot Demo
Continue Sid Morrow's mission to retrieve Gibson and uncover the dangerous secrets looming in the shadows of the Cold War. Trapped behind enemy lines and armed with little more than a knife and your hand-to-hand combat training, you must find a way to survive and thwart the threat of global destruction.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 707 MB
Red Faction: Battlegrounds Demo
The signature destructive gameplay from Red Faction: Guerilla comes to the downloadable arcade with Red Faction: Battlegrounds! Jump into your favorite tank or mech using your Gauss Cannons, Rocket Launchers and Singularity Bombs to destroy the competition, and environment along with it. Battle your way through treacherous Martian deserts, terraformed enclaves and more in a variety of different multiplayer modes and single player challenges.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 377 MB
Add-on Game Content
EyePet Sea Life Pack ($2.99)
With the Sea Life Pack for EyePet, you can take to the seas and go for a swim as a shark, penguin or walrus! You've never seen a virtual pet quite like this - EyePet! Download the new pack today!
File size: 11 MB
ModNation Racers El Snake-O Mod And Kart ($1.75)
Body slam karts to the curb and slither into first as El Snake-O and his Muscle Kart. Use 5 different Mod parts to create your very own champion wrestler, and take on contenders in a brand new "Burro" kart body!
File size: 200 KB
ModNation Racers El Snake-O Mod ($0.99)
Body slam karts to the curb and slither into first as El Snake-O ! Use 5 different Mod parts to create your very own champion wrestler and take on contenders!
File size: 100 KB
ModNation Racers El Snake-O Kart ($0.99)
Body slam karts to the curb and slither into first with El Snake-O's Kart. Take on contenders in a brand new "Burro" kart body, customize your own with 2 kart parts!
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Edition ($0.99)
Features Carbon Black color scheme, distinctive carbon fibre details, black mesh components, and high polish black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels. Exclusive avatar sweater provided.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition ($0.99)
Featuring Carbon Black metallic paint with gloss black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels and Aston Martin side strake fashioned from carbon fibre. Exclusive avatar jacket provided.
File size: 100 KB
Test Drive Unlimited 2: Audi RS 5 Coupé ($0.99)
The high-revving 4.2 liter V8 delivers 331 kW (450 hp). The seven-speed S tronic and an innovative center differential in the quattro drivetrain transmit power to all four wheels.
File size: 100 KB
...by Published on April 6th, 2011 00:14- Categories:
- Android News
US sources suggest ‘S1’ device to be ready for US shipping by September
The oft-rumoured but as yet unconfirmed Sony tablet device known as the S1 is now said to be a PlayStation Certified Android 3.0 device ready for shipping in the US by September 2011.
According to sources at Engaget, the touchscreen device will cost around $599 (£370) for a Wi-Fi only model, and the VAIO team are looking to link it up with the Qriocity steaming service and PlayStation Suite.
Other suggested features include Nvidia’s Tegra 2 processor, a Honeycomb interface, a 9.4-inch display, a 1280 x 800 resolution screen and a ‘wrap around’ design.
The S1 has been an object of speculation since Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer confirmed that the firm was working on an Android powered tablet set for a summer 2011 release.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/3...mors-intensify
...by Published on April 6th, 2011 00:12- Categories:
- Dingoo News,
- Sega Dreamcast News
I just released a new version of UAE4ALL for Dreamcast and Dingoo-A320 after we fix STOP problem in FAME M68K core. Main changes:
- 30% speed increased: Sound and Video render improved.
- Savestates support: The length of a savestate file is 200-300KB, so SD-Card is needed.
- Dreamcast SD-Card support.
- New option menu for screen position.
- Uses latest FAME Motorola 68000 core: More stable, fast and accurate.
MORE INFO AND DOWNLOADS AT UAE4ALL SITE ...
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