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EA developing next-gen consoles?

Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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A leading gaming website has released information said to prove EA is currently developing for next-generation consoles.
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Sony faultless at court hearing

Wed, 24th Oct 2012
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The catastrophic hacking of the Playstation Network last year has finally seen court time, but a US federal judge has found little fault with Sony.
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Sony lays off 2,000 workers

Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
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Electronics giant announces changes by the end of 2012 in ongoing quest to reduce its overall workforce by 6%.
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Are handheld games consoles on borrowed time?

Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Console developers have been given some food for thought today as new research shows mobile gaming is becoming a real force in the industry.
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Sony slammed over PS4 plans

Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Amid months of next-generation speculation, an editorial predicting the downfall of Sony's next-gen console has been savaged by the online community.
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PS3 v Wii U: Ding Ding

Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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Last week's announcement of a slimmer Playstation 3 has industry analysts wondering if the move will be a success.
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Single console launch expected in 2013

Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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Rumours have been flying around for months about next-gen consoles, but the industry only expects one to launch next year.
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Sony Mobile cuts 1,000 jobs

Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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Loss-making electronics firm to move mobile headquarters from Sweden to Japan as it reduces company headcount by 15%.
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Gamescom announces new Sony systems content

Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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Sony dazzles at Gamescom with a vast update for systems, including over 100 PS One classics for Vita launching Aug 28.
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Apple seeks quick judgement in Samsung trial

Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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As Samsung continues to question the fairness of the trial, Apple requests a quick ruling in an attempt for victory.
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Analysts: Sony's acquisition of Gaikai won't make consoles obsolete

Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Sony's acquisition of cloud-gaming firm Gaikai aims to bolster its tech sales, not end consoles, say analysts.
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Sony Playstation expands into cloud with acquisition

Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Sony set to reshape the gaming landscape, acquiring Gaikai Inc. for $380m to launch a pioneering cloud gaming service.
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'We've only scratched the surface of the Vita': Sony

Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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Sony hints at untapped potential for the PS Vita, promising an exciting future with over 60 titles, including blockbuster games, by year's end.
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Download-only plan for next-gen PS console considered, rejected

Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Insider reveals that Sony contemplated dropping the optical drive in its new console, but ultimately decided that now's not the time.
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'The Social Network' writer to pen Steve Jobs biopic

Wed, 16th May 2012
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Aaron Sorkin, acclaimed for 'The Social Network', is set to write Sony's biopic of Apple visionary Steve Jobs, based on Walter Isaacson's biography.
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Sony targets 10 million Vita sales

Fri, 11th May 2012
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Despite ongoing losses, Sony aims to sell 10 million Playstation Vitas this year, hinting at potential new reveals ahead of E3.
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Review: The Ereader Experience

Tue, 1st May 2012
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From carrying a library in your bag to battling with tech, our review explores the highs and lows of eReaders from Kobo to Sony.
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Game review: Unit 13 on PS Vita

Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Zipper Interactive's Unit 13 for PS Vita blends arcade fun with tactical shootouts, offering fresh dynamic missions despite AI flaws.
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Vita to cross over with PS3

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Sony unveils cross-play for PS Vita and PS3 ahead of Vita's release, with perks like single purchases for dual console access.
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PS Vita hands-on preview

Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Thanks to Sony we got a chance to have a play with their latest portable device. So can it save the portable gaming market from the smartphone scourge?.