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by Published on June 16th, 2013 21:06- Categories:
- PS4
If you managed to snag one of those "Launch Edition" PS4s, consider yourself officially on the ball. If not, then not only will we not judge you, but you might actually have a different set of bragging rights. Amazon's currently listing four new bundles for the console. The Knack and Watch Dogs editions come with their respective games included for $460, while the Battlefield 4 and Killzone launch bundles toss in one year of PlayStation Plus -- nudging the price up to just 10 cents shy of $500. Perhaps of more importance, however, is that unlike the Standard listing, all the bundles carry that guarantee of release day availability, which -- for gaming cred at least -- is arguably priceless.
http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-4-...=PlayStation+4
...by Published on June 16th, 2013 20:57- Categories:
- PS3 News
Will PS4 hardware be profitable on day one? It's a bigger issue than that, says Sony's UK MD Fergal Gara
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Sony has emphasised that the PlayStation division has to be profitable this financial year, as it prepares to launch a major new console before the end of December.
This week it unveiled the retail price for the PlayStation 4, and confirmed that the home console will definitely be released in the US and Europe for Christmas holidays - although the company can't commit to month or date.
"It's been a considered effort for seven years, not a knee jerk decision in the last days and weeks"
Fergal Gara on the PS4 price
"Quite simply we don't want to over promise and under deliver," Gara toldGamesIndustry International. "We're not in mass manufacture right now so it's impossible to be absolutely precise. I'm confident we'll have very significant stocks for the UK and absolutely delighted we're going to launch before Christmas. "
Consumers and press have reacted favourably to the price of the system, which will retail for $399 in the US and £349 in the UK. But some are questioning those figures and whether the company will take a loss on sales of the hardware at launch.
"There's no point in looking at the console in isolation," Gara said. "Is PlayStation going to be a profitable business? It needs to be and it intends to be a profitable business over the next year.
"The balance of everything we do, whether that's the console, the software, the accessories or the digital business, it all needs to be profitable and we expect it to be profitable in the short term and the medium term."
Last year Sony's PlayStation business recorded a slide in sales of more than 12 per cent, with profits dropping from $310 million to $18 million. The company warned in May that it had reduced expected profit margins from 8 per cent to 2 per cent.
This week rival console manufacturer Microsoft revealed that its new Xbox One console would retail for $499, putting it at a price disadvantage with Sony. But Gara explained that Sony had a $399 price in mind at the beginning of development for the system, after the company launched the PlayStation 3 at $499 and $599 to much criticism and slow initial sales.
"The reference point was PlayStation 3," he said. "It wasn't the competition because up until very late we had no idea what their price was going to be. Getting to a price point doesn't happen in the final days and weeks, it happens years in advance as you plan for a target price point alongside your engineering, design and architecture of the system.
"You have to hit that combination of price and performance in power. I'm delighted in the horsepower per pound that we've delivered, it genuinely is one very high powered machine. It's uncompromisingly built for one purpose above all other. Gaming, and performance around gaming, is front and centre. It's been a considered effort for seven years, not a knee jerk decision in the last days and weeks.
It's not just on price where Sony is winning in a new round of console wars. Microsoft is under fire for a number of online and sales initiatives that consumers feel are unfair and exploitative.
Sony used its pre-E3 conference this week to directly attack Microsoft, raising the roof from a supportive crowd and playing to an online community hungry for conflict.
"Expect premium games to carry a fairly premium price tag"
"Of course there was a little bit of play to the audience with the script and underlining the points of difference that we knew would be loved," admits Gara. "We chose to do that, who wouldn't? It's a competitive market." But he also makes it clear that there was never any other intention for Sony to copy Microsoft's unpopular stance on used games or it's insistence of an online connection "We knew what our message was, we'd decided on that some time ago. There were some small adjustments and refinements going on closer to the time but the fact is the message we have has gone down very well."
But it's still early days for both console manufacturers, and there's time for both to either claw back public support or slip up in the months ahead.
One contentious issue may be the price of games. While smaller indie and downloadable titles can sell for reasonable prices, blockbuster games such as The Last of Us and Uncharted command high retail prices. When asked if there's the possibility that triple-A games may rise further to help cover the cost of increasingly expensive development, Gara was more vague.
"We haven't announced our pricing yet, we're still looking at it. We'll make our minds up to as exactly where that will sit. Expect premium games to carry a fairly premium price tag. But expect a lot more in between. We'll have the full breadth of games both in terms of content and price," he said.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...able-this-year ...by Published on June 15th, 2013 22:47- Categories:
- Android News
Google is planning to release Android 5.0 this year, complete with support for low-end smartphones.
Vr-zone.com reports that the next iteration of the Android mobile operating system, 5.0 key Lime Pie, will arrive in late October.
According to anonymous sources, 5.0 will be an optimised OS for all devices and including those with as little as 512BM of RAM.
This October marks the fifth anniversary of Android, and what with the Motorola X smartphone expected to launch around the same time, it seems the ideal moment to unveil the fifth iteration of the Android OS.
According to the report, Google will release a 4.3 Jelly Bean update first in late August before the Key Lime Pie is announced, which will have support for low-energy Bluetooth connectivity.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...october/031182 ...by Published on June 14th, 2013 19:54- Categories:
- Xbox One
Star Wars: Battlefront, the new Star Wars game announced during EA's E3 press conference earlier this week, is developer DICE's "interpretation" of what the much-loved multiplayer-focused series should be.That's according to EA Games Label boss Patrick Söderlund, who greenlit the project.Little is known about the game, save it's in the early stages of development, is built using the Frostbite 3 game engine and will be released for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. A brief, seconds-long clip showed a snowy scene - the surface of Hoth, on which an Empire Strikes Back-era Snowspeeder suddenly crashes.The announcement followed EA's deal with Star Wars IP holder Disney and the closure of LucasArts."This is DICE's interpretation of what Battlefront should be," Söderlund told Eurogamer. "That's the best description you can have. There are absolutely things in the previous Battlefront games that you'll recognise and remember, but DICE wants to put its own flavour on it. That's the only way we can do it. Hence it's called Star Wars: Battlefront, without a 3 at the end. We want to say it's something new."But again, it's going to be very Star Wars and very cool."Söderlund declined to go into more detail on Battlefront's gameplay, saying: "It's very early days."...
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...ront-should-beby Published on June 14th, 2013 19:44- Categories:
- PS4
The CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment has warned that PS4 demand "may well outstrip supply" following the console's well received showing at E3 this week.
The executive told the Wall Street Journal that Sony has raised internal sales projections for the console following the positive reception by consumers, although he didn't offer any specific figures.
SCE showed off the PS4 hardware for the first time on Tuesday night during its E3 press conference. It also confirmed a Christmas PS4 release date in Europe and the US and a PS4 price of £349 / €399 / $399, undercutting the Xbox One price by $100.
Additionally, Sony addressed the controversial issue of pre-owned games and always-on internet restrictions, confirming that PS4 games don't require regular online check-ins and that disc-based games can be traded or sold on. PS4 owners will however need to subscribe to PS Plusto play online multiplayer.
SCEA boss Jack Tretton also told the WSJ that GameStop executives had informed him the retailer would purchase "every single [PS4] unit" Sony can manufacture. "We're excited about the momentum," he said.
In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, SCE UK MD Fergal Gara said the company isn't "in mass manufacture right now" but that he's confident "we'll have very significant stocks for the UK".
Following Sony's E3 press conference, CVG was granted a one-on-one interview with Shuhei Yoshida, SCE's president of Worldwide Studios. In our PS4 interview, Yoshida elaborated on Sony's pre-owned policy, explained the decision to move online play behind a pay wall, and confirmed that long-missing The Last Guardian is indeed still in development.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...says-sce-boss/ ...by Published on June 14th, 2013 01:18- Categories:
- Android News
Having recently rebranded its operations in India under the Amazon name, the retailer announced today that it's launching the Kindle Fire HD 7 and 8.9 there later this month. Due on June 27th, the two tablets will ship for 15,999 ($275) and 21,999 ($380) rupees with access to a reported 1.9 million-plus apps, games and books. The company opened its Kindle store locally last year, accessible via the older Kindle device sold at retailer Croma, as well as Kindle Paperwhites currently listed on the Amazon India store. The Kindle Fire will also be sold through "over one hundred" brick and mortar stores in India, with a list available on the Amazon website. There will also be locally-sourced content available with tablet-optimized apps for Indian video services like Big Flicks, Chhota Bheem and more, plus e-book prices that are promised to be the lowest in the country.
http://www.amazon.in/Kindle-Fire-HD ...by Published on June 14th, 2013 01:15- Categories:
- PS4
Amazon, with its limited supply of PS4s, has cleaved its product listing into two, to help people get a handle on when to expect their pre-order to arrive. Those who've already stumped up their cash are likely to find they've been assigned a "Launch Edition," guaranteeing that they'll get the console on the first day of release -- and they'll probably have received the explanatory email copied after the break. If Amazon is able to guarantee delivery for more stock, perhaps the Launch Edition will become available again -- or perhaps those who order the Standard edition (which is identical except for the delivery promise) will be automatically upgraded. Either way, it looks like demand has already outpaced launch-day supply at this retailer.
http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-4-...launch+edition
...by Published on June 14th, 2013 01:06- Categories:
- Android News
It appears that we were spot-on about yesterday's teaser, as AT&T has officially unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active this morning. Available in stores or online starting June 21st, you'll be able to grab one of your very own for $199.99 on a two-year commitment. As we mentioned yesterday, the "life-proof" IP67-certified handset will come in Dive Blue (pictured above) and Urban Gray; there's no mention of Flame Orange, sadly. As a recap, the Active features Android 4.2, a 1.9GHz quad-core processor, a 5-inch 1080p TFT LCD panel, microSD slot with support for up to 64GB, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage (no word on how much is user-accessible), a 2,600mAh battery and an 8MP rear camera with 2MP front-facing cam. Dimension-wise, the Active measures at 139.65 x 71.25 x 9.1mm and weighs 5.29 ounces (150g) -- not too shabby for a tough device.
While AT&T acknowledged that the device shouldn't be considered "rugged," it's still technically a durable smartphone that takes advantage of a sealed water-resistant cover which will protect the phone in up to one meter of H2O for thirty minutes, and even features a special camera setting called Aqua Mode which is designed to let you take some nifty underwater shots. If you're eager to get the sales process started as soon as possible, AT&T will be offering pre-orders of the device beginning tomorrow.
http://www.att.com/galaxys4active ...by Published on June 13th, 2013 00:41- Categories:
- Android News
We already knew Samsung's 8-inch Galaxy Note would be coming to the United States, but only as a WiFi variant. Fortunately for US hopefuls craving a version that's capable of getting an actual data connection outside the safety of the nearest wireless hotspot, AT&T will be bringing an LTE-enabled version to its network in the coming weeks -- though this appears to be an exclusive to the operator. We're still waiting to hear about pricing, but anyone interested in grabbing this particular tablet should be taking a close look at their bank accounts right about now. Full press release and video after the break.
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pi...sumer|wireless
...by Published on June 12th, 2013 23:41- Categories:
- DCEmu
Minecraft Xbox 360 sells 5,000 copies in its debut week
Nintendo's Tomodachi Collection: New Life continued to sell strongly in Japan last week, holding the top spot for the second week in the face of virtually no competition.
According to data from Media Create, translated by Gematsu, Tomodachi Collection: New Life sold nearly 47,000 copies in the week ended June 9, 2013. The 3DS exclusive has shown surprising resilience since its release in April, losing only 10,000 sales from its levels a month ago.
However, there was very little threat from any competitors. The only other game to enter the top 20 chart was Minecraft: Xbox 360 edition, which sold less than 5,000 units.
The hardware chart remained stagnant, with all formats losing sales and the 3DS XL still firmly on top.
The full software chart is below, with life-to-date sales in parentheses:
- 1. [3DS] Tomodachi Collection: New Life (Nintendo, 04/18/13) - 46,787 (1,090,875)
- 2. [PS3] Kamen Rider: Battride War (Namco Bandai, 05/23/13) - 18,059 (166,794)
- 3. [3DS] Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (Nintendo, 03/21/13) - 15,759 (766,712)
- 4. [PS3] Resident Evil: Revelations (Capcom, 05/23/13) - 15,495 (150,361)
- 5. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Nintendo, 11/08/12) - 13,953 (3,263,663)
- 6. [3DS] Shin Megami Tensei IV (Atlus, 05/23/13) - 13,649 (232,636)
- 7. [PS3] Terraria (Spike Chunsoft, 05/23/13) - 7,619 (35,941)
- 8. [PSV] Valhalla Knights 3 (Marvelous AQL, 05/23/13) - 5,710 (57,195)
- 9. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission (Namco Bandai, 02/28/13) - 5,148 (203,609)
- 10. [Wii] Taiko Drum Master Wii Super Wonderful Edition (Namco Bandai, 11/29/12) - 4,300 (492,793)
- 11. [360] Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition (Microsoft, 06/06/13) - 4,268 (New)
- 12. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Best Price!) (Capcom, 11/15/12) - 3,510 (316,487)
- 13. [3DS] New Super Mario Bros. 2 (Nintendo, 07/28/12) - 3,330 (2,039,477)
- 14. [PSP] Norn9 (Idea Factory, 05/30/13) - 3,121 (17,956)
- 15. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo, 12/01/11) - 3,034 (2,060,698)
- 16. [PSP] Summon Night 5 (Namco Bandai, 05/16/13) - 2,793 (127,927)
- 17. [3DS] Run For Money: Flee From the Strongest Hunters in History! (Namco Bandai, 07/05/12) - 2,669 (494,218)
- 18. [PS3] Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (Capcom, 04/25/13) - 2,611 (190,336)
- 19. [3DS] Taiko Drum Master: Chibi Dragon and the Mysterious Orb (Namco Bandai, 07/12/13) - 2,259 (493,591)
- 20. [Wii U] New Super Mario Bros. U (Nintendo, 12/08/12) - 2,452 (519,027)
The full hardware chart is below, with the previous week's sales in parentheses:
- 1. 3DS LL - 27,172 (28,807)
- 2. 3DS - 12,700 (14,057)
- 3. PlayStation 3 - 10,394 (11,832)
- 4. PlayStation Vita - 9,733 (11,783)
- 5. Wii U - 6,330 (6,680)
- 6. PSP - 5,076 (5,807)
- 7. Wii - 1,060 (1,171)
- 8. Xbox 360 - 432 (441)
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