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Gran Turismo 6 gets official, heading to the PlayStation 3 this winter
- Gran Turismo 6 is now official as the hit franchise will be racing onto the PlayStation 3 later this year. Versions for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita have not been announced although we fully expect Polyphony Digital to bring…
Ubisoft reveals Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag box art
- Earlier today Ubisoft revealed the box art for Assasin’s Creed IV: Black Flag on Twitter, validating a number of rumors that we have heard about the game this week. The main protagonist could be Edward Kenway, Connor’s (from Assassin’s Creed…
Sony unveils the PlayStation 4, coming this holiday season
- Sony introduced the PlayStation 4 at a media event on Wednesday evening nearly seven years after launching the company’s current console back in 2006. Some 1,200 members of the press were on hand to witness the unveiling of a new…
PlayStation 4's imminent launch will have PS3 prices dropping as much as 60%
- Sony is about to take console gaming into the future, and if industry experts are correct, that future will begin on February 20. That's when the Japanese giant will give the world its first glimpse at the PlayStation 4 at…
Sony stops shipping the PlayStation 2 in Japan after nearly 13 years
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According to Japanese publication Famitsu, Sony has halted shipments of the PlayStation 2 in Japan this week, leaving local retailers with their final quantities of the iconic console. It's unclear whether Sony has immediate plans to stop shipments in other regions as well...
Sony posts $198 million loss for Q2, keeps a positive outlook
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Sony has posted a loss of $198 million on revenue of $20.5 billion for its fiscal second quarter, marking an improvement over the $350 million loss it reported in the same period last year and $312 million loss in the first quarter. While that may be a sign that its ongoing restructuring...
Sony could release super slim PS3 at Gamescom next month
- Sony may be planning to update the PlayStation 3 according to documents filed with the US Federal Communications Commission. This would mark the second revision for the current generation home console, the first coming in 2009 as a slimmed down…
Sony offers a free PS3 or Vita with back-to-school PC
- Shopping for a back-to-school computer? Spend your money with Sony and you could walk away with a free gaming console. On the heels of Microsoft's promotion, the Japanese manufacturer has announced that students and faculty who purchase an eligible VAIO…
Tuesday tech deals: 22" HP display $100, DualShock 3 bundle $25
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HP Home & Home Office offers its 2211x LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. XP601AA#ABA, for $129.99. Coupon code "ACCS73419" cuts it to $99.99. With free shipping, that's $20 under a February deal and the lowest total price we could find by $49. Features include a 1920x1080...
Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut to address controversial finale, will be free
- The controversy regarding Mass Effect 3's ending may be drawing to a close as Bioware steps up to please disappointed fans. Last month, the company had announced it would address the concerns of fans through a set of "game content…
Rumor: Wii U slower than PS3 and Xbox 360, release date leaked
- According to GamesIndustry International and two of its sources, the Wii U is expected to have unimpressive graphics hardware. In relation to the Playstation 3 and Xbox, "the graphics are just not as powerful." stated an anonymous developer from GamesIndustry. A second…
Assassins Creed 3 debut trailer released, information leaked
- Assassin's Creed 3 is on the way and to let us know, Ubisoft has graced us with a game trailer. A new 18th century backdrop will house the largest project in Ubisoft's history, touting a slew of changes and finer attention…
Mass Effect 3 trailer released, U.S. launch date is March 6
- With much ado, the official Mass Effect 3 launch trailer has finally hit the web. Arguably one of the most highly anticipated games of 2012, the video offers a glimpse into what players can expect in this third and supposedly final…
Sony PSN service renamed Sony Entertainment Network
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Sony has announced that the accounts of PlayStation Network (PSN) users will be rebranded Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) on February 8 as part of scheduled software and firmware updates PlayStation 3 and PlayStation...
Sony is immune to class-action suits? One PS3 owner begs to differ
- Sony's had a tough year. After a series of humiliating security breaches, the Japanese firm stood as a punching bag for the tech community, disproving the old adage that any publicity is good publicity. The company reportedly spent $171 million…
PC gaming hardware market to remain strong through 2014
- A new report concerning the PC gaming hardware market indicates that computer-based sales will continue to grow at a rate of 11 percent from now until at least 2014. These figures are primarily based on the fact that over 250…
Battlefield 3 beta opens to all on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC
- Those who pre-ordered Battlefield 3 have been enjoying the beta for the last couple of days. But if you prefer to take a more conservative try-before-you-buy approach, now is your time to get in on the action, as the game's…
Sony knocks $50 off PS3, intros €99 PSP
- It's hard to believe the holiday shopping season is already looming on the horizon, but Sony's preparing for this year's festivities with a $50 global price reduction on the PlayStation 3. The move places Sony's base 160GB console at $250,…
OnLive wants to bring its game streaming service to consoles
- OnLive is reportedly in talks with Microsoft and Sony about bringing its streaming service to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. The revelation was made by the company's vice president of engineering Joe Bentley in an interview with CVG,…
Redbox launches $2 per day video game rentals for Xbox 360, Wii, PS3
- As expected, Redbox today started offering video game rentals at more than 21,000 of its vending machine locations in the US. Renting a video game will set you back $2 per day, complementing Redbox's current $1 DVD and $1.50 Blu-ray…
Asus Eee Pad Transformer now works with PS3, Xbox 360 controllers
- The Asus Eee Pad Transformer was recently upgraded to Android 3.1; things got a little more interesting because the new version of Google's mobile OS comes with USB host support. Not every Android tablet has them, but the Transformer's keyboard dock…
Neowin: Interview with PS3 hacker KaKaRoTo
- As you may have read on our previous report, a hacker and homebrew developer known as KaKaRoTo is petitioning Sony by releasing a bunch of homebrew titles for the PS3 (as well as other platforms) for free. He calls this…
Video: water-cooled PS3 laptop mod
- PS3Hax member Pirate has finished his water-cooled laptop mod of the Sony PlayStation 3. It took him three years to design and build because he did not follow any tutorials (nor will he be providing one).
Editorial: The turbulent times of the PlayStation 3
- It has now been over 3 weeks since the PlayStation Network was taken down by Sony due to a hacker incursion that has made headlines worldwide.
GeoHot donates funds for Sony’s PS3 hacking lawsuit to EFF
- PlayStation 3 jailbreaker George Hotz, also known as GeoHot, has donated the remaining funds for his legal battle against Sony to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). He also says the battle with the PS3 will continue with or without him…
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