Startup Spawn Labs begins selling box for playing console video games on a laptopSeptember 14th, 2009 Startup lets you play console video games remotelySAN FRANCISCO — As any a video game aficionado knows, it's easy to pop a game into your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and spend hours working your way from one level to the next. Without the hefty console, though, you're out of luck if you want to keep blasting those aliens while away from home.
Sony to launch motion controller for PlayStation 3 in spring 2010September 24th, 2009 Sony to launch new motion controller next springNEW YORK — Sony plans to release a new motion controller next spring for the PlayStation 3 video game console. The controller will work with the PlayStation Eye camera, which can track players' voices, faces and body motion.
Sony Computer to launch seven Indian games this yearApril 13th, 2009 KOLKATA - London-based Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) would launch six to seven Indian games this year, a top official said here Monday. 'We will launch games based on Indian contexts, like traditional Indian outdoor and indoor games and another game based on the underworld activities in Mumbai,' Atindriya Bose, country-manager - Playstation, part of Sony Computer Entertainment, told IANS.
Sony shows off wand-shaped motion controller at E3June 3rd, 2009 Sony shows off motion controller at E3LOS ANGELES — Sony has conjured a new controller at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The PlayStation maker unveiled a prototype wand-shaped motion controller at their splashy E3 presentation Tuesday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299, plans new, slim versionAugust 18th, 2009 Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100NEW YORK — After months of rumors and anticipation, Sony says it's slashing the price of the PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299. Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will cut the price of the currently available 80 gigabyte PlayStation 3 effective immediately.
Top 10 Differences Between Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360March 30th, 2009 Both PS3 and Xbox 360 come from two major brand names who are indisputable leaders in their own fields. Deciding and choosing one of them over another would be a biased act if you don't know about your need and as both of them has their pros and cons.
Go your own way: Sony shrinks the PSP, delivering tighter handheld gamingSeptember 30th, 2009 Sony's PSP go delivers tighter handheld gamingSony's PlayStation Portable is the most high-powered handheld video-game machine on the market, but it's usually my third choice when it comes to on-the-road action. It's all a matter of size.
Microsoft Xbox executive Shane Kim to retire after 19 yearsSeptember 15th, 2009 Xbox exec Shane Kim to retire after 19 yearsNEW YORK — Shane Kim, the Microsoft Corp. executive who oversaw the growth of its video game business from the original Xbox and through such hits as "Halo" and "Gears of War," is retiring after 19 years with the software maker.
Shanda Games to launch this year's biggest IPO, raising $1 billion at $12.50 per shareSeptember 25th, 2009 Shanda Games to launch this year's biggest IPONEW YORK — Shanda Games Ltd., a Chinese video game company, raised $1 billion Friday in the largest initial public offering of the year. The company offered more shares than expected, but got a lackluster reception.
Sony Ericsson follows Apple, opens platform-independent app storeJune 4th, 2009 At the annual JavaOne software developers' conference in San Francisco Sony Ericsson announced that it will launch an online software application store on July 1. Users will now be able to personalize their Sony Ericsson phones with a range of downloadable programs such as utilities, tools and games.
Video game shares take a hit as PlayStation price cut rumors mountAugust 17th, 2009 Sector Snap: Video games take a hitNEW YORK — Shares of video game companies took a hit Monday, even as rumors mounted about a looming price cut for Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 3. The shares dropped just a few days after market researcher NPD Group reported a sharp drop in video game retail sales for the month of July.
Top 10 Sports Games Available for Xbox 360, Playstation and WiiAugust 10th, 2009 If you can't play those actual outdoor games then don't be sad as you can feel the same joy and excitement at the comfort of your home by playing these highly realistic sports games. They need the precision, speed, accuracy and agility that you need to play an actual one.
Sony cuts PlayStation 3 price around world, offers upgrade, could worsen earnings woesAugust 19th, 2009 Sony cuts PS3 price around world, offers upgradeTOKYO — Sony Corp. slashed the price of the PlayStation 3 around the world in a move that analysts said is likely to boost sales of the game console while not adding much to its money-losing earnings.
Sony Ericsson Aino : Touch and Slider Phone which can be used for Remote Play with PlayStation 3June 2nd, 2009 After the 12 MP Satio, Sony Ericsson has introduced yet another touchscreen mobile phone that features Media Home, Media Go and an interesting feature of controlling their PS3 gaming console and access its media content on their Aino anywhere anytime. It also boasts a 8.1 MP Camera with intuitive touchfocus, image and video stabilizer and other standard features.
EPIX : An HD Television Channel and also a 720p Online Streaming ServiceJune 9th, 2009 Lionsgate, Paramount and MGM - the three major movie studios have joined hands to launch a new TV Network called Epix which will show their recent films in HD. They will also offer HD Streaming of those movies over the internet.