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by Published on September 23rd, 2012 15:58- Categories:
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Calls for next-gen hardware are getting louder, but Sony assures PS3 owners that their old faithful has plenty more life left in it.
SCEA marketing VP John Koller says PS3 has at least two or three more years of strong releases ahead of it."A lot of great content is coming," he toldGamespot. "And over the next 2-3 years, the PS3 has got an incredible lineup."
He went on, "We're going to continue supporting the PS3 for the next few years. Absolutely. And we're going to continue supporting it not only that long, but as long as there is a development spigot that's running hot.
"And I can tell you right now, the development spigot for PS3 is very hot. A lot of great games coming. Same thing with PS2... it's kind of stuck around as that old warrior, many years after its launch. But there's still games launching for it."
Team ICO fans will perhaps be concerned that Koller left 'The Last Guardian' out of his list of PS3 upcoming blockbusters, which included The Last of Us and Beyond: Two Souls.
He promised that there's "a lot of third-party content coming, and a lot of first-party content that hasn't come out publicly".
So, who needs PS4 anyway...?
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ext-2-3-years/ ...by Published on September 22nd, 2012 21:08- Categories:
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Chris Morris argues that Sony is shooting itself in the foot by not lowering prices this holiday
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us.playstation.com
Just a few short weeks ago, it seemed pretty clear how this holiday season was going to shake out for the video game industry - on a few fronts at least.
The long drought of mediocre titles would be replaced with a steady stream of AAA hits. Nintendo would roll out the first next-generation console system. And Microsoft and Sony would battle the Wii U with the best tool at their disposal: A price cut.
Then came Wednesday's pre-TGS Sony press conference - and all hell broke loose.
The decision to roll out a redesigned, even slimmer PS3 wasn't a real shocker (nor was the bundling of two admittedly great games). Rumors about the redesigned system have been around since E3. But Sony's decision to price the new entry-level system at a point that's $20 higher than the current low-end PS3 was downright baffling.
While the Superslim PS3 is still priced lower than the Wii U, Sony opted to bypass an opportunity to boost its market share this holiday. To put it another way: new form factors are all well and good, but at this point in the game - and in the current economic climate - people are making decisions based on price.
"I think they're going to be caught flat footed when Microsoft does something like bundling Kinect with the Xbox for $200"
Michael Pachter
"I think the form factor looks like a nice improvement, but if I were Sony I would focus more on lowering prices," says Colin Sebastian of R.W. Baird. "At this point, in terms of competing at the end of the cycle and in terms of driving more mind share, I don't think consumers are as interested in the prettiest console they can find, but rather the one that has the best value."
Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter agrees.
"I think Sony is missing an opportunity to differentiate on price," he says. "And I think they're going to be caught flat footed when Microsoft does something like bundling Kinect with the Xbox for $200."
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...-super-stumble
...by Published on September 22nd, 2012 21:06- Categories:
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Even with the new PS3 SuperSlim, you'll pay the same for a Slim
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Sony is releasing a brand-new, top-loading model for the PlayStation 3 in 250GB and 500GB versions, but Sony Computer Entertainment America vice president of marketing John Koller says that doesn't mean you should expect a price drop on the older models. In an interview with Engadget, Koller said that consumers don't even want a price drop.
"There's no price drop formally, but the thing that's been happening in the market over the last year or so is that there's been so many retail price promotions, and so many different gift card offers and all those things, being done by all of us (Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony), that we've heard from our consumer, 'Enough with all these weird price moves. What we really want is content and games and value,'" Koller told Engadget's Ben Gilbert.
Sony is offering the larger models to reach North America's more "digitally inclined" consumers, even though those consumers have always had the ability to upgrade hard drives on the Slim and original PS3. Koller said most consumers are averse to purchasing more storage space, instead opting to buy another PlayStation 3.
"When you look at some of the earlier chassis, and the really early adopters -- the 20GB, and the 60GB -- that consumer had a choice. They could either go out and buy another hard drive -- and it's an easy install, so we make it easy for the consumer if they want to take a hard drive off the shelf and plug it in, they can do that. They had a choice of doing that, or purchasing another PlayStation 3. And what's been happening is we're seeing a lot of adoption of second consoles in-house," he said.
In contrast, Sony competitor Nintendo is touting the fact that consumers can upgrade their Wii U with a USB flash or hard drive of their choice. Nintendo's new console is also playing heavily on its new tablet-style GamePad controller. Koller said that the PlayStation Vita provides similar functionality when paired with a PlayStation 3, but the company isn't forcing it on developers.
"We tell our PlayStation fans all the time that what the Wii U is offering is something that Vita and PS3 can do quite easily," he said to Engadget. "It's dependent on the content. So we need to make sure the content isn't force fed. And, to us, making sure that the gamer receives the right type of experience is what's most important. So we're going to pick our spots, but that technology does certainly exist here."
Using the $249 Vita as a controller for the PlayStation seems to be an expensive proposition, but Koller explains that most Vita consumers own PS3's anyways. And Sony always has the option of a PS3/Vita bundle for the holidays.
"As we look at the lineup, there are going to be some opportunities to do that. Whether we want to bundle the hardware together remains to be seen," he said. "In the meantime, you look at the Vita consumer and a very high percentage -- almost all of them -- own a PS3. So you see that crossover works."
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...der-ps3-models
...by Published on September 20th, 2012 23:53- Categories:
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The PS3 Super Slim can be yours for just £125 next Friday.
That’s if you take advantage of GAME’s trade-in deal, which will offer both the standalone 500GB SKU and the FIFA 13 500GB bundle for half of their £249.99 shelf price.
To get the discount you must hand over either a 12GB, 160GB or 320GB PS3 Slim console or a 250GB Xbox 360.
The 500GB PS3 Super Slim will be released next Friday (September 28th). GAME’s trade-in deal will be available until October 12th, or for as long as stocks last.
Zavvi, incidentally, is still offering the vanilla 500GB SKU for just £214.99 on its website. The FIFA 13 SKU is priced at £239.99 and there are a number of equally priced bundles featuring different titles.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/game-...-price/0103219 ...by Published on September 20th, 2012 11:43- Categories:
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As the WRC 3 demo is now live on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network, PQube wants to see who can get the fastest lap on RallyRACC Rally de España! Think you've got what it takes? Enter the competition here and show them what you're made of!
http://www.pqube.co.uk/wrc3/wrc-3-demo-competition-win-a-wrc-playseat/
With the prize being an official WRC playseat (Worth over £300!) this competition is one not to be missed.
All fans have to do is play the demo, take a picture of their lap time and upload it here, or send an email to [email protected]. Those that have mad skills and want to show off can create a video and send PQube the link to take a look.
WRC 3 FIA World Rally Championship is due for release on the 12th October 2012 and the feedback received from the WRC 3 demo (currently available on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network) has been overwhelming. WRC 3 was also at the Wales Rally GB event last week and again the response has all been positive.
Check below for some of the comments people have made about the game!
"Demo is amazing, graphics, stages, sounds are perfect and this is the best moment of my life!"
"The physics are absolutely great; the damage to the car is also great!"
"Massive improvement, the cars do sound like their real counterpart, car models and the environments are really good and the car handling is excellent..."
"The car actually goes where you want it to; when you make a mistake you know it's your driving, needless to say I'm 100% buying it..."
"Handling is excellent! graphics, pace notes, physics and car damage are very good.."
"The graphics engine is really a step forward..."
"I like that the force feedback feels heavier than before, overall, thumbs up!"
"Graphics are amazing and the Citroen looks brilliant! Damage is the most extreme and the stage is brilliant..."
WRC 3 is available for pre-order now from the following retailers: Amazon,GAME, Play.com and Zavvi.
WRC 3, FIA World Rally Championship will be released on 12th October for Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita and PC. ...by Published on September 19th, 2012 11:30- Categories:
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Sony today announced the new PlayStation®3(PS3®) computer entertainment system, featuring a new design and a downsized form factor, will become available in the UK on September 28th and October 12th. The new PS3 will come in two models, a 500GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) version (launching September 28th), and a newly added 12GB flash memory model (launching October 12th).
Completely redesigning the internal design architecture, the internal volume and weight of the new PS3 is reduced by more than half compared to the very first PS3 model with a 60GB HDD, and by 20 % and 25% respectively compared to the current PS3. By adopting a sliding disk cover, the new PS3 continues with the characteristic sleek curved simple body design, which fits various places in the home and enables users to enjoy an array of entertainment content.
With the extra HDD capacity which has been extended from 320GB and 160GB, users can store and enjoy more and more entertainment content including games, music, photos, and video on the new PS3. In addition, the new PS3 with 12GB flash memory offers opportunities to experience the world of PlayStation® at an affordable price point. Users can also expand the storage capacity of the new PS3 with 12GB flash memory by connecting a dedicated HDD (250GB) to be released concurrently with the new PS3*1. In addition, a variety of accessories will be introduced by SCE to meet various kinds of needs from users including a vertical stand that offers more flexibility in how the new PS3 can be displayed*2.
Since the launch of PS3 in November 2006, the number of Blu-ray based titles has reached more than 3,300 titles and downloadable PS3 games to 4,100*3 titles worldwide, with the support from a broad range of third party developers and publishers. In addition to this extensive software title line-up, exciting and attractive new titles are to be released from third party developers and publishers as well as SCE Worldwide Studios, including Call of Duty Black Ops 2(Activision Publishing, Inc.), Assassin’s Creed III (Ubisoft Entertainment.), FIFA 13(Electronic Arts Inc. ), PlayStation® All-Stars Battle Royale, LittleBigPlanet Karting, God of War: Ascension (Sony Computer Entertainment), and more.
SCE will further accelerate the expansion of the PS3 platform which is in the 7th year of its lifecycle, by continually releasing a vast library of exciting and attractive software titles and offering users a choice from a variety of hardware models.
*1 When using dedicated HDD, flash memory cannot be used as inner storage
*2 Users will need to use the separately sold “Vertical Stand” to set the new PS3 in vertical position.
*3 Includes PS one® classics and free of charge content (downloadable demos).
Product Outline
PlayStation®3 (CECH-4000 series)
* The “Dedicated HDD(250GB) for PlayStation®3 ” is for the new PS3 system (CECH-4000A) and cannot be used on the other models.
Screenshots Via Comments ...by Published on September 18th, 2012 21:37- Categories:
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New console model could be revealed at Tokyo Game Show
A new super slim model of the PS3 could be released later this month after a Polish retailer sent out a promotional teaser for a new system.
As reported by Polygamia, the teaser included a blacked out PS3 with a question mark on the console, suggesting an imminent reveal of the new SKU.
A likely time for unveiling could be at the Tokyo Game Show which begins on Thursday, at which Sony is also expected to unveil a newvirtual reality headset.
Previous rumours have claimed that the new super slim model could come with as little as 12GB flash memory, at a cost of around £200. It has also been suggested the new console will ship alongside a large 500GB PS3 model.
Reports of a new SKU surfaced in July after a filing to the US Federal Communications Commission suggested a potential new 4000 series – the CECH-4001x – was in development.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...mminent-reveal
...by Published on September 18th, 2012 21:16- Categories:
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Capcom, today announced that the limited edition Street Fighter®25th Anniversary Collector’s Set is now available in North America. The set can be purchased on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and carries an MSRP of $149.99.
Honoring one of the most popular videogame franchises of all time, the Street Fighter 25thAnniversary Collector’s Set is a must-have for Street Fighter® video game aficionados. Created as a celebration and tribute to its fans, the limited edition set is individually numbered and jam-packed with Street Fighter games, video, art, music, and exclusive collectibles. The items are housed in a specially created chest complete with a certificate of authenticity.
The limited edition Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set includes:
- Past and Present Street Fighter Games – Playable on PS3™ and Xbox 360, the four critically-acclaimed titles selected from the star-studded catalog are: Super Street Fighter® II Turbo HD Remix, Street Fighter® III 3rd Strike Online Edition, Super Street Fighter® IV Arcade Edition with all costume DLC, and Street Fighter® X Tekken® including all character and Swap Costume DLC.
- Exclusive Video – The two-disc Blu-Ray set includes I am Street Fighter, a documentary that highlights the profound influence the franchise has had on fans - and vice versa - throughout the years. The collection of videos also includes Street Fighter®IV and Super Street Fighter®IV Anime movies as well as all episodes of the Street Fighter animated series and Street Fighter®II: The Animated Movie.
- Light-up Ryu Statue – A specially commissioned and highly-detailed collectable Ryu statue stands prominently at 8” tall and features the iconic character in mid-Shoryuken, with flames lit from below.
- 11-Disc Soundtrack – Street Fighter game music spanning the past 25 years, in addition to remixes and fan-created music inspired by past Street Fighter games.
- 64-page Hardcover Art Book – A tribute to Street Fighter game fans from all over the world, the art book includes fan pieces submitted by professional and aspiring artists alike.
- Ryu’s Belt – Created to regulation specs, the full-size martial arts black belt is a replica of the one Ryu wears and even includes his classic "Fūrinkazan" in kanji!
- Certificate of Authenticity – Each Collector’s Set comes individually numbered complete with a certificate of authenticity.
PlayStation 3 system owners will be able to download additional games and digital items at no extra charge. For details, please visit http://www.capcom-unity.com. ...by Published on September 18th, 2012 12:20- Categories:
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The New F1 game is coming soon, today we have a ton of screens for you to see, only thing you need to do is check them out via comments. Tell us what you think, for those of you really into F1, whos gonna win it this year? ...by Published on September 9th, 2012 17:55- Categories:
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If you were intrigued about that Wonderbook PlayStation peripheral we saw back at E3, then your curious wait may soon be over. As of November 13th, you'll be able to get your wizardy hands on the accessory for the reasonably magic price of $39.99. This is for the book alone, but there's also a bundle for $79 that includes the Book of Spells game (in collaboration with J.K. Rowling) a Move motion controller and the PlayStation Eye camera. Three other forthcoming titles get a mention too, Diggs: Nightcrawler, BBC's Walking with Dinosaurs and experiences from Disney, set for release some time in 2013. In the meantime, better start saving up the Galleons.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/09/p...able-november/
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