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Playstation stories - Page 38

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Sony fined over major hacking scandal
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Sony faces a £250k fine for the 2011 PlayStation Network hack, exposing millions of users. ICO deems the security measures inadequate.
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China develops gaming weaponry
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Abandoning its censorship policy on video games, the Chinese government has instead poured millions of dollars into developing its own piece of gaming weaponry.
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Playstation store set for sale
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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Sale alert for gamers: Playstation Store slashes prices on Final Fantasy series in a massive January celebration. Starts tomorrow.
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Sony set to go second in next-gen release
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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Sony's CEO hints they'll launch the PS4 after Xbox, focusing on quality over speed in the next-gen console race.
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New theory for video game violence
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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A US conspiracy theorist has come up with some new ideas about video game violence, saying the Pentagon is to blame.
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Microsoft and Sony set for console launch?
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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A new report from a reputable gaming magazine claims Sony and Microsoft will announce new consoles around March sometime.
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Sony changes their image
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Sony changes image and replaces the Playstation Network and Store with a single entity: the Sony Entertainment Network.
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So what did we get from the CES show?
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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CES 2013 unveils tech lexicon with 'Phablets', 4K TVs, and wireless charging, enriching our digital vocabulary and gadgetry.
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Sony switches off PS2 for last time
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Sony fans worldwide mourn as production of the Playstation 2 comes to an end after 12 years, selling 150 million units. #gaming.
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Valve set for 2013 Steam Box release
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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Well, it’s official – Valve’s Steam Box console will release next year to compete with the Xbox 720 and Playstation 4.
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New PS4 picture emerging...
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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The next-generation Playstation could be named Orbis and lock out used games, according to a detailed report by a gaming magazine.
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End of the road for this generation of consoles?
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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With the end of a console generation fast approaching, many developers claim to have pushed this generation to its limits – but have they?.
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San Andreas hits North America but not NZ
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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The best-selling Playstation 2 game of all time is scheduled to come to the Playstation Network in North America today.
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iBonus for NZ resellers
Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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There’ll be an iBonus for Apple’s New Zealand reseller channel this holiday season, if the results of a US Nielsen study are mirrored here.
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Review: Ratchet & Clank: Q Force
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Ratchet and Clank: Q Force marks a controversial shift from platforming to tower defence, failing to captivate as past titles did.
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Review: PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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There have been a number of fighting games released over the years that assembled a number of characters from different franchises.
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Ratchet and Clank launches new title
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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One of Playstation’s longest-running and most popular franchises adds new title to its ranks, but don’t expect the Ratchet and Clank series to finish just yet.
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Review: Wonderbook: Book of Spells
Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Rowling's new venture, Wonderbook: Book of Spells for PS3, lets Potterheads live their wizarding dreams in an interactive magical experience.
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All-Stars struggles after launch
Tue, 27th Nov 2012
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Despite much anticipation from critics and gamers, Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale has barely managed to crack the top 40 in the UK.
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GTA goes iOS and Android
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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Gamers can experience the brutal world of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for the first time on iOS and Android platforms next month.