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Tuesday, Nov 3
Sony's Mystery Science Theater-Like Interactive TV Patent Puts You In The Movies [Sony]
Your PlayStation 3 may become a reasonably priced, earthbound Satellite of Love, if Sony Computer Entertainment America's patent application for a Mystery Science Theater 3000-like interactive television becomes a real-life product.
Saturday, Oct 31
Using Trophies to Deliver Big Game [Trophies]
Sony Computer Entertainment caps the number of trophies and points a game can award. Increasingly, you're seeing developers turn to internal reward systems to extend the payoffs to gamers; Naughty Dog is no different, engineering a medal system that's familiar to what multiplayer fps...
Friday, Oct 30
But PlayStation Home Is A Priority Now, Says SCEA Exec [PS3]
This is from Jack Buser, director of PlayStation Home in the U.S. in response to my query about Sony Computer Entertainment of America's take on the comment from the Sony exec in Europe who was quoted as saying Home was "not a priority": Best, Jack & the SCEA Home team
Tuesday, Oct 27
Resistance Fan Appeals His Ban Lawsuit Getting Tossed [Politics]
Estavillo first filed suit against SCEA in July, alleging the company's total ban of Estavillo from the PlayStation Network constituted theft and caused him pain and suffering. He wanted $55,000 in punitive damages and an injunction against all further banning. In September, a judge to...
Monday, Oct 26
Buzz! Quiz World Hands On: The Further Adventures of the Comeback Kid [Hands On]
This pattern has repeated itself for most of my life, so I can be reasonably sure that the Sony Computer Entertainment of American representatives demoing the game weren't intentionally losing to me so that I'd have a better opinion of Buzz! Quiz World for the PlayStation 3. However, they...
Thursday, Oct 22
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time Review: The Leap, At Last [Review]
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time was developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment America for the PlayStation 3 on October 27. Retails for $59.99 USD. A copy of the game was given to us by the publisher for reviewing purposes. Played through the campaig...
Tuesday, Oct 20
Slow PSPgo Sales In Australia [Sony]
Michael Ephraim, managing director of Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand, told the paper that the sales figure was "not under 1000 but it's slightly over 1000" and called the release a "soft release". Major retailers like EBGames, Ephraim noted, have refused to carr...
Monday, Oct 19
Opinion: Sony: Playstation Continues To Redefine Entertainment [PS3]
We are in the midst of one of the most exciting times for PlayStation as we continue to redefine entertainment experiences for consumers, both at home and on the go," Sony's Jack Tretton said, pointing to the price drop for the Playstation 3 and the release of the PSPgo. "We've made unpreced...
Wednesday, Oct 14
PS3 Cross-Game Chat Coming In Next Firmware Update? [Rumor]
We contacted Sony Computer Entertainment to verify that slip of the keyboard, and received the following response: "As you know, we haven't made any announcements on upcoming firmware and don't comment on rumor or speculation."
Thursday, Oct 8
Your PlayStation Home Avatar Can Have Adamantium Claws [Wolverine]
In an effort to promote the release of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, this year's best mutant action-comedy, on Blu-ray and DVD, Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe are giving away free adamantium upgrades to Home users. And they're giving away a free animated shir...
Wednesday, Oct 7
MotorStorm: Arctic Edge Review: Big Game, Big Fun [Review]
MotorStorm: Arctic Edge was developed by Bigbig Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the Playstation Portable on UMD and as a download on Sept. 29. Retails for $39.99 USD. A copy of the game was given to us by the publisher for reviewing purposes. Played all race modes and tr...
Sony: PSP/PSPgo Sales Triple at Some Retailers [PspGo]
In the three days following the launch of the PSPgo Seybold says that their "top retail partners" saw a 300 percent lift in PSP hardware sales compared to the same period the prior week in the U.S. Seybold says that the launch also generated a "significant increase in revenue for PlayStation...
Monday, Oct 5
Guy Sues Sony, Saying Firmware Update Bricked His PS3 [PS3]
John Kennedy filed his complaint against Sony Computer Entertainment America on Oct. 3 in, where else, federal court for the Northern District of California. That would be San Francisco. Firmware Update Borks PS3, Man Sues SCEA [Game Politics]
Some UK Retailers Discounting The PSPgo [Only In The UK]
At £199, the device reaches a psychologically more appealing price point, especially with Gran Turismo PSP thrown in for "free." We'll have a better indication to the reaction to the PSPgo in the States when NPD time rolls around next month or Sony Computer Entertainment feels good enoug...
New 250GB Bundles Box Art Looks Like This, Apparently! [Update] [Rumor]
Europe is getting a bunch of 250GB PlayStation 3 bundles. Besides coming packaged with a game and sporting a bigger hard drive, the bundles also have something else going for them: New box color. Update: Below is the official bundle image from Sony Computer Entertainment of Europe:
Thursday, Oct 1
Offending PlayStation 3 Ads Aren't PlayStation 3 Ads [Sony]
Sony Computer Entertainment America says the pair of Chilean promos were "totally fake." And so does the president of BBDO Chile, who said in a statement that the spots, one featuring high-ranking Nazi officer Erwin Rommel and the other Joan of Arc, were "never approved" by Sony. Oh, and he...
Old News '03: UMD Is The Way To Go [Old News]
We go back to May 13, 2003 and Sony is releasing a press release to describe the wonders of the new PSP. The title of the release is "Sony Computer Entertainment Readies for Market Expansion With Creation of a New Handheld Entertainment Platform."
Wednesday, Sep 30
Japanese Version of Fat Princess Will Have Blood [Fat Princess]
The blood-free Tokyo Game Show trailer for the Japanese version of Fat Princess made it appear as the title was the latest victim of Japanese censors. Kotaku contacted Sony Computer Entertainment, who told the site: "There was just no blood in the TGS version per show regulations. The Japa...
Tuesday, Sep 29
Fat Princess Coming To Japan Minus Blood [Rumor]
The game, retitled Pocchari Princess ("Cubby Princess") for The Land of the Rising Sun, is getting a domestic Japanese release on the PSN and the PSP later this November. The trailer Sony is running on the title's official site is entirely blood-free. Pocchari Princess does carry a warnin...
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review: Fortune Shines on Drake [Review]
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the Playstation 3 on Oct. 13. Retails for $59.99 USD. Played entire campaign mode on normal difficulty. Tested hard difficulty. Played several sessions of multiplayer with the game's de...
Monday, Sep 28
Tokyo Game Show Slump Casts Shadow Across Industry [Well Played]
Western developers Microsoft and Ubisoft both had large booths at the show this year, though Electronic Arts wasn't in the show this time around. Other big booths included those for Sony Computer Entertainment, portable game developer Level 5 and Japanese developers Square Enix, Kona...
Sunday, Sep 27
PSPgo Review: A Peek Into the Future of Gaming [Review]
Media Go: This software suite works with both the PSP and PSPgo, but it's a nice addition to a digital-only platform. Connecting your go to a computer with this software allows you to find movies, images and even your iTunes music to move to your PSPgo. You can also use the software to shop in th...
Saturday, Sep 26
Sony Still Pondering Names, Options For Motion Controller [Tokyo Game Show 2009]
There are several candidates for the name of the controller," said Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios head Shuhei Yoshida. While still undecided, those names are making their way through Sony, being run up the flagpole and getting feedback from various internal departmen...
Friday, Sep 25
Retailers Point To Alpha Protocol Delay [Delay Of Game]
If those retail listings are accurate, it wouldn't be the first time Alpha Protocol has been pushed back. The game was penciled in for a release as early as February 2009. Perhaps Sega took some of Sony Computer Entertainment America's rumored comments about the game to heart?
Video of Resident Evil 5 Using PS3 Motion Controls [Ps3 Motion Controller]
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan's TGS presser revealed that the "Resident Evil 5: Director's Cut" will employ the Sony motion controller now under development. Here is video of that announcement, and the controller being used with the game.
Sony Announces 250GB PS3 Bundles For The UK [Britain]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe took time out of their TGS routine to announce a range of bundles for the brand new 250GB PlayStation 3 in the UK.
Thursday, Sep 24
Sony Nixes Plans For UMD Conversion Program For PSPGo [PspGo]
We were evaluating a UMD conversion program, but due to legal and technical reasons we will not be offering the program at this time," a Sony Computer Entertainment of America spokesman told Kotaku. At this year's E3 Expo in Los Angeles, Sony Computer Entertainment officials said that th...
Square-Enix: The Next Gaming Innovation Will Be Billing [Tgs09]
Spinning off all of the pricing comments, Shuhei Yoshida, head of worldwide studios for Sony Computer Entertainment, said that he, at least, has seen small signs of success. He cited the financial and creative successes of small development teams creating and selling games through the...
Wednesday, Sep 23
Sony's TGS PlayStation Press Conference: The Revenge [Tgs09]
There may not have been much happening at Sony's Tokyo Game Show opener, but we're hoping the Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Press Conference has more meat to it. Yes, Sony has two opportunities to speak to captive audiences today.
Brace Yourself!! TGS Liveblog Incoming [Tgs09]
On board for that discussion are Haruhiro Tsujimoto
, President & COO, CAPCOM Kazumi Kitaue
, Vice President, Corporate Officer, Konami Digital Entertainment; Yoichi Wada,
President & Representative Director, SQUARE ENIX; Shuhei Yoshida
, Sony Computer Entertainme...
Friday, Sep 18
AJ’s Super-Huge PSP Media Event Blitz [Round-up]
I seriously did not anticipate the sheer number of games I'd be seeing for the PSP at last night's Sony Computer Entertainment event. Too bad there wasn't time to play them all. LittleBigPlanet PSP Preview: PSP Platforming At Its Cutest
Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier PSP Preview: A Blast From The Past [Preview]
Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier is the sixth game in a series of third person adventure games that stretches back to 2001 and has a racing game to its name. Players take the role of Jak most of the time (except for in the 2006 PSP game Daxter) and alternate playing as Daxter during specific l...
Wednesday, Sep 16
SCEA Working on Something Called "TV Superstars" [Scea]
This trademark filing, listed Sept. 11, shows Sony Computer Entertainment America is working on something called "TV Superstars." One can only hope it involves Gabe Kaplan and Lynda Carter, and Telly Savalas, smoking during an interview with Howard Cosell.
Tuesday, Sep 15
Japanese Developer: Microsoft Making PS3 Development Easier [Update] [Rumor]
According to the apparent dev, "Sony Computer Entertainment doesn't really provide money (maybe no money). Support is a mess and unreliable. (At the time I was involved)" While its easy to go from the Xbox 360 to the PS3, it's difficult and time consuming to go from the PS3 to the Xbox 360 — thu...
WipeOut HD Coming To Blu-Ray [Wipeout]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (officially) announced yesterday that both WipeOut HD and WipEout HD: Fury are to be bundled together on a Blu-Ray disc and sold at retail. It'll be out in Europe on October 16, and priced at £20 (USD$33). Even allowing for a wonky exchange rate, that's a g...
Thursday, Sep 10
Sony Cuts Nigeria Line From PS3 Slim Ad [Sony]
The official PlayStation web site ran this apology: "It has come to our attention that a recent TV advertisement for PlayStation may have offended some members of the Nigerian community. We never intended to create a situation that would upset anyone, and we have taken action to immediat...
Two Download Packs Coming to Batman Over Two Weeks [PS3]
Insane Night will hit the Playstation Network (and apparently Xbox Live and PC) on Sept. 17, while Prey In The Darkness will hit on Sept. 24, according to Mike Kebby, with the Playstation Store Team at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.
Adult Films Push For Presence on Gaming Consoles [PS3]
Hirsch said his company, that has an extensive catalog of films including Bad Wives, Seven Deadly Sins and Tristan Taramino's Expert Guide to Oral Sex 2, is in the process of drafting a formal request to send to Sony Computer Entertainment, but that they have not yet discussed the idea wit...
Tuesday, Sep 8
Sony's Motion Controller Explained — The Sequel [PS3]
In a 7-minute video chat, Anton Mikhailov of Sony Computer Entertainment America takes us on another tour of the PlayStation Motion Controller, whose prototype he reveals was assembled from some spare parts bought up at a Home Depot.
Report: Nigerian Gov't Upset Over New PlayStation Ads [What]
We've asked Sony Computer Entertainment America to see if we can get a copy of that expected apology and comment about the slight against Nigeria, but have not yet heard back. Furthermore, we'd recommend heeding the advice of the fictional Mr. Butler, because we've definitely seen some sn...
Sony Might Hand Out PSP Dev Kits For Free [Sony]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's Zeno Colaco has told Develop magazine that, somewhere down the line, Sony may stop charging some developers for PSP dev kits and just start handing them out for free. Q&A: Sony on PSP Minis [Develop]
Monday, Sep 7
Tokyo Game Shop Manager On Problems With PS3 Slim Launch [Sony]
The shop did sell out of the PS3 Slim stand; however, that seems to be because Sony did not provide enough product. The one good thing Sony Computer Entertainment did? The company was able to help Messe Sanoh set up a demo kiosk of the new Gundam Senki title, which appears to help the shop sell t...
Friday, Sep 4
Sony: We Were A Little Late With An Online Platform [Sony]
While the PlayStation Network finally seems to be hitting its straps with games like MAG, it's been a long time coming for PS3 owners, who have long seen Xbox 360 owners enjoy an online service the PSN couldn't match. I think we were late to offer the platform-level support, to make the onlin...
Thursday, Sep 3
PlayStation Network Gets Its Own Reality Show In 'The Tester' [What]
The eight episode show will be produced by some of reality's best, as Sony Computer Entertainment has tapped 51 Minds Entertainment to steer "The Tester." They're responsible for trainwrecks like "The Surreal Life," "Flavor of Love" and "Rock of Love," which likely makes the PlayStati...
Friday, Aug 28
PS3 Ad Hoc Party Coming As Early As Next Week? [Playstation 3]
Japanese PlayStation 3 owners have been enjoying Ad Hoc Party for nearly a year now, but when will we get it here in North America? Maybe as early as next week? Sony Computer Entertainment recently trademarked Ad Hoc Party in the United States, a good indicator that it plans to introduce it...
Thursday, Jul 16
Sony's New Motion Controller Tracks "True 3D" [Top]
According to website VG247, one of the wands has a purple light on top, and the other has a red light. "It doesn't resemble the final unit as such," said Kish Hirani, the head of developer services at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Hirani played through the E3 demo and called the control...
Monday, Jul 6
Sony Bringing Ratchet, Clank & Drake To Comic-Con [Comic-Con 2009]
Following the UNCHARTED 2 panel, join the PlayStation team to go hands-on with our latest first-party PS3, PSP and PSN titles. Grab a cocktail, chat with developers and get hands-on with content from the show floor and additional software titles.
Monday, Jun 22
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Coming to PSP [PSP]
Rockstar's work with the GTA series has been an enormous part of the success of PlayStation platforms," said Jack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. "We're excited to welcome the critically acclaimed Chinatown Wars to the outstanding line-up of great g...
Tuesday, Jun 16
The Great Chain Interview, Part 2: Metroid Guy To Xbox Guy To PS3 Guy [Questions]
Yoshio Sakamoto asks Microsoft corporate vice president of Xbox Live software and services John Schappert: "Do you like Metroid?" John Schappert asks Sony Computer Entertainment of America senior vice president of marketing Peter Dille: "What do you think of Xbox Live?"
Wednesday, Jun 3
Booth Tour: Sony Computer Entertainment [Gallery]
lt;p>Here's a look at Sony's booth at <a class="autolink" title="Click here to read more posts tagged E3 2009" href="http://kotaku.com/tag/e3-2009/">E3 2009</a>.</p> <p> <a href="http://kotaku.com/5277653/booth-tour-sony-computer-enter...
Wednesday, May 20
Sony's E3 Promises, One Year Later [E3 2009]
Jack Tretton, president of Sony Computer Entertainment of America: "As many of you have already written, 2008 is the year of the PS3." Tretton: Starting this fall, all PlayStation users will have a single sign-on so no matter where they sign in. All their PlayStation information will go wi...
Friday, Apr 17
Adventure Game Developer Goes A Little Nutso On Sony [PS3]
However Sony Computer Entertainment has already censured Microïds in 2003 by denying that Syberia was released on PS2 in the United States though it had previously been released in Europe on that console. The same refusal happened for a dozen other Microïds titles for the U.S.
Thursday, Apr 16
Opinion: Sony Responds To March NPD Sales, Seems Pleased [Corporate Gloating]
While March's hardware sales data may have been grim reading for Sony, they're not worried. Oh no. They've got software sales to crow about! PlayStation is synonymous with superior entertainment and SCEA is on pace to deliver on that promise once again.
Thursday, Apr 2
SCEA: PS2 Price Drop Will Cut Into Wii, Eventually Help PS3 Sales [Ps2]
Something that could put the Playstation 2 directly in the Nintendo Wii's big blue ocean, says John Koller, SCEA's director of hardware marketing. While the Playstation 2 already has a more than 1,900 game library, both third-party party developers and Sony Computer Entertainment its...
Friday, Feb 27
Three Reasons This Could Be the PSP's Year [Well Played]
When we met with developers in 2008, they wanted to know how they could get back into PSP development," said John Koller, Sony Computer Entertainment of America's director of hardware marketing. This is going to be the year of software for the PSP," he said.
Wednesday, Dec 17
Stop the Presses: Bandai-Namco give a Tekken, Soul Calibur-themed lounge to Japanese PlayStation Home users [Home]
After sitting, you will be able to enjoy reading text bubbles in which Sony Computer Entertainment Japan employees inform other players that they can open their menu and choose "sit" to sit down. If you're super-special, the employee of Sony Computer Entertainment Japan who told you to s...
Wednesday, Sep 17
Life With PlayStation Out Now
TOKYO, Sept. 18 — Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it would release Life with PlayStation(R) for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(R)) today, September 18, 2008, worldwide simultaneously. Life with PlayStation is a new lifestyle service that offers users a new visual and in...
Thursday, Sep 11
Sony Responds To August NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
Year-to-date (Jan-Aug), the PlayStation brand has generated almost $3.7 billion in revenue, representing an increase of 21% year-over-year. PlayStation total software revenue in August was $178 million, representing a year-to-date growth of 25%.
Wednesday, Aug 20
Free Realms MMO Coming to Playstation 3 [Playstation 3]
“This is an opportunity for SCEE and SOE to bring the best online experiences from PC gaming to the PLAYSTATION 3 universe, the result of which will certainly benefit PlayStation fans,” said David Reeves, President, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.
Warhawk Jet Packs, Crash Commando, Savage Moon Invade Sony PSN [Games Convention 2008]
Leipzig Games Convention, 20th August 2008: PLAYSTATION®Network is the premier source of downloadable games content, with a huge offering of fun, innovative new games as well as classic PlayStation® titles. Already boasting huge successes with the likes of PixelJunk™ Monsters, Sup...
Tuesday, Aug 19
Buzz!: Brain Bender announced for PSP [Games Convention 2008]
Buzz! dons a lab coat and injects his unique style into the brain game genre 16 mini-games to improve memory, observation, calculation and analysis Single player and multiplayer modes for the ultimate brain bending experience Leipzig Games Convention, August 20th, 2008: After givin...
Thursday, May 15
Sony Responds To April NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
Total PlayStation Hardware Sales Top 505,363 Units Power of the PlayStation Portfolio · PlayStation total software revenue in April was $215.1 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 68.6%. Jack Tretton, president and CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Friday, May 9
echochrome Review: Poppin', Lockin' and Thinkin' [Review]
echochrome was developed by Sony Japan Studio, published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Retails for $9.99. Available on PlayStation 3 and PSP. Played "Atelier" mode to completion, played "Freeform" mode for 2 hours. Tested level creation and distribution.
Thursday, Apr 17
Sony Responds To March NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
Year to date (Jan-March), the PlayStation brand generated over $1.55 billion in revenue, representing an increase of nearly 13% for the same period last year. PlayStation total software revenue in March was $304.7 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 25%.
Tuesday, Apr 1
G.I.R.L. Game Design Contest Now Live [G.i.r.l.]
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and...
Sony Signs On For Am Jam Tour [Playstation]
About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R) PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 and the PSP system Inc.
Monday, Mar 31
Capcom Is Your New MotoGP Publisher [Motogp]
SAN MATEO, Calif — March 31, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading developer and publisher of videogames, today confirmed that it has secured exclusive worldwide rights to publish official videogames and create peripherals based on the world's premier motorcycle racing championship, MotoGP™,...
Tuesday, Feb 26
DualShock 3 Dated For US [Announcements]
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., February 26, 2008 - At its annual retail and publisher conference Destination PlayStation, Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced details of upcoming PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) (PSP-2000) hardware bundles with two of...
Monday, Feb 25
Phil Harrison Resigning From Sony [Breaking]
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation(R) game console, the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment...
Sunday, Jan 6
Sony: Skype Hits PSP Late January [Skype]
series). More than 246 million members are registered for the use of this communications software, which enables users to communicate with other Skype users around the world over the Internet. Calls between Skype users are free of charge.
Wednesday, Aug 22
Opinion: Sony Turns PS3 Into DVR
Leipzig, 22 August 2007. At Games Convention today, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced the introduction of PlayTV, a combined TV tuner and Personal Video Recorder (PVR) for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™). PlayTV will be available in UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain early i...
Wednesday, Jan 24
FFXII UK Cosplay Contest
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX, and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in United Kingdom and/or other countries. PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property...
Tuesday, Dec 12
Opinion: MLB The Show Coming to PS3 This Spring [Mlb 07 The Show]
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment computer entertainment system, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system. Building on
