Sony Computer to launch seven Indian games this year

September 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.

September 30th, 2009 CHENNAI - The Indian subsidiary of South Korean consumer durable major Samsung is betting big on touch-screen mobile phones, targeting a 20 percent value share in the domestic handset market this year. "We expect our touch-screen models to contribute around 20 percent of our total sales this year.

October 15th, 2009 Sony to launch PlayStation with bigger hard driveNEW YORK — To give more room for game, movie and music downloads, Sony is launching a PlayStation 3 with a larger hard drive on Nov. 3. The $350 gaming console will have a 250 gigabyte hard drive, more than twice as big as the recently launched slimmer, lighter PlayStation 3.

April 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Photographic equipment manufacturer Nikon Wednesday launched eight new models of its flagship Coolpix brand of digital cameras, priced in the range of Rs.7,450-Rs.25,950. The company, which commands five percent share in the Indian compact camera market, is targeting to double it by year-end.

June 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.

September 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.

November 20th, 2009 more images more images Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty TOKYO — Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive said Friday. Executive Vice President Kazuo Hirai said the service, set for launch next year, highlights an advantage that Sony has over rivals like Samsung Electronics Co.

October 6th, 2009 Big Japanese brands readying 3-D flat-screen TVsCHIBA, Japan — Japan's big-name electronic manufacturers are readying flat-screen TVs that can show high-definition movies and video games in 3-D for launch next year. At the country's biggest consumer electronics show, which opened Tuesday just outside of Tokyo, all the major makers had large 3-D prototypes on display.

January 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Auto major Toyota Kirloskar Motors Wednesday unveiled a face-lifted version of its multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Innova, priced between Rs.766,000 and Rs.1.1 million (Rs.11.06 lakh). The new Innova will feature an upgraded front grill and front bumper along with modified tail lamps and parking sensors in the rear bumper, alloy wheels and a redone interior.

October 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson Wednesday launched three new smartphones in the Indian market, priced between Rs.16,950 and Rs.35,950. The phones, "Satio", "Aino" and "Yari", will set the trend for the new age smart phones, said Anil Sethi, president of Sony Ericsson Mobile India.

August 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.

March 21st, 2009 LUDHIANA - With million of new cars hitting Indian roads every year, high-end car gizmos are making a zipping entry into Punjab, where people are extremely enthusiastic about using sophisticated gadgets. The trend is gaining momentum as Punjabis get interested in devices that allow not just listening to music but also watching TV, playing video games, charging laptops and talk effortlessly on the phone while driving.

August 20th, 2009 If you are still unsatisfied with the good news of the PS3 Slim, here is another good news to make you happy. You can launch games like Street Fighter IV, Resistance 2, Motor Storm or Far Cry 2 directly from home.

October 30th, 2009 more images more images Sony reports quarterly loss of $289 million TOKYO — Sony is reporting a smaller-than-expected 26.3 billion yen loss ($289 million) for the July-September quarter as the Japanese electronics and entertainment maker slowly recovers from the global slump. Tokyo-based Sony Corp.

September 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.