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Playstation meeting moves to New York

Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Playstation meeting on Feb 20 could be the time for big PS4 announcement. Analysts and fans are eagerly waiting.
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PS3 becomes best-selling Kiwi console

Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Sony's Playstation 3 topped New Zealand's console market in 2022, dominating with a 47% market share and leading in both hardware and software sales.
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Sony smashed by sales slump

Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Sony's game sales are way down according to the newly released Q3 financial report, which could spell trouble for the technology giant.
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All-Stars fate in the air...

Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Sony has released the studio behind Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale back into the wild, leaving its fate in jeopardy.
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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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Sony tackles Apple with tablet release

Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Struggling electronics company set to introduce a new tablet computer in Japan this year, in direct competition with Apple and Samsung.
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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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Sony introduces flagship smartphone

Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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Sony's new flagship Android smartphone, Xperia Z, will be launched in New Zealand in March, boasting impressive features.
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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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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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Gaikai reveals service details

Fri, 7th Dec 2012
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A new job listing from Sony-owned cloud service-provider Gaikai has revealed a few more details about how the service will be utilised.
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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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Sony setback as China continues consoles ban

Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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New research into video games in China confirms that consoles are still banned, refuting rumours that Sony would bring the PS3 into the country.
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Sony slashes PS Vita expectations

Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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A new financial report from Sony shows they have slashed their expectations for the Playstation Vita and other handhelds.
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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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ANZ gets first access to new PS Store

Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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After a stuttering start the new-look PS Store is now up and running in most territories, and there's some good news – it's fast as anything.
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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.