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Playstation stories - Page 40

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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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Free offering of Gotham City Imposters
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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If you’ve done everything there is to do in the traditional Gotham universe, Gotham City Impostors is now free to download.
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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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New Lego The Lord of the Rings Trailer released
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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Warner Bros. unveils a whimsical Lego The Lord of the Rings trailer, promising a brick-built Middle-Earth adventure across all three films.
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Game Review: Sorcery (Playstation Move)
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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Sorcery on Playstation 3 bewitches with magical gameplay but battles camera woes and linearity. A must-try for wizard enthusiasts.
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Playstation All-Stars leaks characters files
Sun, 29th Jul 2012
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The beta release of Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale has allowed some sneaky previewers to discover unannounced details on the game’s data files.
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Trailer: Dishonored
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Bethesda unveils a new Dishonored trailer, revealing Corvo's escape tactics via supernatural powers. Available in Australia and New Zealand on October 11.
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Microsoft drives next generation Kinect
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.
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Bonus content on offer with Forza Horizon pre-orders
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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Drive away early benefits with Forza Horizon's pre-order bonus, including a special edition Dodge and collector's perks.
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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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Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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In Japan, handheld gaming reigns with the 3DS leading sales, while traditional consoles may face a cloudy future.
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Mass Effect 3 ending extension available now
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, a response to fan fury, now free to download for deeper insights into Shepard's journey.
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Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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Can the latest offerings from Sony's XDev studios make better use of the Vita's much-lauded augmented reality than the lightweight launch titles?.
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How to get yourself a free trial of Quickflix
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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With hundreds of movies on offer, you'd be crazy not to sign up and try out the service for a week at no charge.
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Trailer: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast have released a new trailer for the Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013.
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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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Game review: Datura
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Datura, an unusual offering by Sony's Santa Monica Studio, promises an enigmatic exploration but frustrates with unresponsive gameplay.
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Ubisoft to release From Dust in Chrome - Updated
Thu, 24th May 2012
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Ubisoft unveils From Dust for Chrome at $9.95. The immersive 'God' game makes its browser debut, extending its reach beyond consoles and PC.
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Impressions: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Fri, 18th May 2012
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Much has been made of the near-future tech on display in this, the franchise's fourth official instalment; so how does it stack up?.