PS Vita Slim for North America in spring

The redesigned handheld will be bundled with Borderlands 2. We Brits got it last week, and Japan's had it in six snazzy shades for months. Now, Sony has officially announced PS Vita Slim is to launch in the US. In a different approach to other territories, Sony is planning to package the svelte companion to … Continue reading PS Vita Slim for North America in spring

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Apple developer document leaks certified controller specs for iOS 7

Apple takes on Ouya, Android, Nintendo and everybody else in the gaming space. by CJ Wheeler Two controller designs certified for use with iPhones and iPads running iOS 7 have leaked from developer documentation issued by Apple. iOS 7 was revealed earlier this week at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, where game controller support was confirmed. The controller … Continue reading Apple developer document leaks certified controller specs for iOS 7

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E3 – Sony and PS4 spoof Xbox One used games policy [video]

Sony instructional video oh-so-subtly trolls Microsoft. by CJ Wheeler PlayStation 4 manufacturer Sony has, undoubtedly, pulled a blinder at this year's E3. One of the biggest successes for Sony during the PS4 announcement has been its open policy on used games, which makes Microsoft's Xbox One look restrictive. Joking around, some of Sony's top execs decided … Continue reading E3 – Sony and PS4 spoof Xbox One used games policy

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E3 – PS4 console revealed at last by Sony

PlayStation 4 undercuts the Xbox One price and uppercuts Microsoft with used games. by CJ Wheeler Sony's keynote at E3 finally sweeped the curtain off of next-gen PlayStation, giving the world its first look at the PS4 console. PlayStation 4 itself turned out to be a surprisingly angular, rhomboid design that's far more discrete and appealing … Continue reading E3 – PS4 console revealed at last by Sony

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Sky won’t be launching a subsidised Xbox One for Microsoft

Existing partnership won't extend into hardware distribution, says Sky. by CJ Wheeler Rumour spread across the games and tech press this week that Microsoft and Sky were in talks to offer Xbox One subsidised with Sky TV packages. Sky, which debuted its own Now TV streaming service in 2012 across devices including Xbox, has since issued a statement … Continue reading Sky won’t be launching a subsidised Xbox One for Microsoft

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Two new Monster Hunter 4 3DS XL models announced

More designs add to the 3DS XL's ever-changing wardrobe. by CJ Wheeler It's getting more and more difficult to pick out a 3DS as Nintendo continue to roll out new designs for the console. Many of these have been Japanese limited editions. Some, like the yellow Pikachu 3DS XL, have made their way to the West. … Continue reading Two new Monster Hunter 4 3DS XL models announced

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Sony makes PS4 streaming to PS Vita mandatory

PS4 developers will have to enable Remote Play to Sony's handheld. by CJ Wheeler Sony is taking the gloves off of its PlayStation Vita handheld. After being trounced by Nintendo 3DS sales, PS Vita will directly compete with Nintendo's Wii U GamePad by streaming PS4 games. Vita's Remote Play feature is not just being encouraged by … Continue reading Sony makes PS4 streaming to PS Vita mandatory