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Over Half of Homes Have an Xbox 360, PS3 or Wii - PS3 and 360 Play Time Up Significantly

Fri Feb 10, 2012 at 12:30 PM ET
Tags: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii (all tags)

By comparison, only 39% own an iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad.

It seems like everyone has an iPhone these days, but the reality is that more homes boast a current-gen game system than Apple's incredibly popular phones. Current gen, of course, means a PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 or Wii.

The National Polling Data Group (NPD) says that you'll find one of these consoles in 56% of homes, which means that a majority of US homes have at least one gamer in them. That number doesn't count dedicated gaming PCs, which means the total should go even higher. No wonder those anti-game laws get shut down so quickly.

Over the last year, time spent gaming has also increased. On average, gamers have added 7% to their gaming time. That number is hugely significant for the two HD consoles, considering that Wii play time was down 22% over the last year.

Source: GameSpot

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New Sony President and CEO Kaz Hirai Says Sony Could be in "Serious Trouble"

Tue Feb 07, 2012 at 02:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony, PlayStation 3 (all tags)

He'll be putting plans in place to turn the company around, but he definitely understands what the short-term future will look like.

Last week, Sony announced a new president and CEO - Kaz Hirai. Though he says that the company could be in "serious trouble," Hirai has big plans to turn Sony around.

For starters, he'll be strengthening the company's core businesses - digital imaging and gaming. Next up comes the challenge of turning around the TV business. He'll be considering collaborations with other companies and pushing Crystal LED and OLED technologies forward.

Gamers will certainly be familiar with the former SCEA/SCEI president from, among other things, his E3 reveal of the PlayStation 3 which turned phrases like "five hundred and ninety-nine US dollars," "giant enemy crab," and "Ridge Racer!" into internet sensations.

Though the PS3's initial launch was a disaster, Kaz quickly turned things around and made the PlayStation 3 into a relevant console that competes head-to-head with the Xbox for sales. Here's hoping he can do that with the rest of Sony.

Source: The Verge

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"PlayStation Network" Becomes "Sony Entertainment Network" on Wednesday

Mon Feb 06, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: PSP, PlayStation Network, Sony Entertainment Network, PlayStation 3 (all tags)

The name change is happening across the spectrum, with the exception of the PSP.

Tuesday the 7th is the last time you'll be logging onto PSN unless you own a PlayStation Portable. On Sony's other devices, the PlayStation Network name is being replaced with Sony Entertainment Network.

The name change is purely cosmetic and comes because Sony wants to keep its brand identity together across all devices - a feat that's difficult to pull off. They want Bravia users, PS3 users and Sony Blu-ray player users to have access to the same one-stop-shop service.

"Changing the name 'PlayStation Network account' to 'Sony Entertainment Network account' helps clarify the unity between PSN and other Sony Entertainment Network services," says a Sony spokesperson.

Source: Joystiq

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"PlayStation Network" Becomes "Sony Entertainment Network" on Wednesday

Mon Feb 06, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: PSP, PlayStation Network, Sony Entertainment Network, PlayStation 3 (all tags)

The name change is happening across the spectrum, with the exception of the PSP.

Tuesday the 7th is the last time you'll be logging onto PSN unless you own a PlayStation Portable. On Sony's other devices, the PlayStation Network name is being replaced with Sony Entertainment Network.

The name change is purely cosmetic and comes because Sony wants to keep its brand identity together across all devices - a feat that's difficult to pull off. They want Bravia users, PS3 users and Sony Blu-ray player users to have access to the same one-stop-shop service.

"Changing the name 'PlayStation Network account' to 'Sony Entertainment Network account' helps clarify the unity between PSN and other Sony Entertainment Network services," says a Sony spokesperson.

Source: Joystiq

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PSN Down Today - "Most Online Play" Unaffected

Thu Feb 02, 2012 at 11:30 AM ET
Tags: PlayStation Network, Scheduled Maintenance, PlayStation 3, PSP (all tags)

Sony has taken down the network for routine maintenance , closing the store, account management and more.

If you've tried to buy anything new on PSN today, you'll have noticed that it's not working. The PlayStation Network is down for the time being, thanks to some routine maintenance being carried out by Sony.

The company says that we can expect PSN to be down until midnight PST. During this maintenance, you'll be unable to access the PlayStation Store, account management and registration services and access to HomeMusic.

"Fortunately, most online play will be unaffected," writes Patrick Seybold on the PlayStation blog. "Users who are already signed into their account on PlayStation Network before the start of the maintenance should be able to stay signed in to their online session, but will not be able to access any of the services listed above."

If you collect in-game trophies during the maintenance, they'll be updated to reflect accordingly as soon as PSN is back up and running.

PlayStation Blog

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PSN Down Today - "Most Online Play" Unaffected

Thu Feb 02, 2012 at 11:30 AM ET
Tags: PlayStation Network, Scheduled Maintenance, PlayStation 3, PSP (all tags)

Sony has taken down the network for routine maintenance , closing the store, account management and more.

If you've tried to buy anything new on PSN today, you'll have noticed that it's not working. The PlayStation Network is down for the time being, thanks to some routine maintenance being carried out by Sony.

The company says that we can expect PSN to be down until midnight PST. During this maintenance, you'll be unable to access the PlayStation Store, account management and registration services and access to HomeMusic.

"Fortunately, most online play will be unaffected," writes Patrick Seybold on the PlayStation blog. "Users who are already signed into their account on PlayStation Network before the start of the maintenance should be able to stay signed in to their online session, but will not be able to access any of the services listed above."

If you collect in-game trophies during the maintenance, they'll be updated to reflect accordingly as soon as PSN is back up and running.

PlayStation Blog

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The 'Twisted Metal' Demo is Coming January 31st

Fri Jan 27, 2012 at 12:30 PM ET
Tags: Twisted Metal, PlayStation 3, David Jaffe, Demos (all tags)

Next Tuesday, you'll finally get to check out the return of crazy vehicular combat.

It's hard to tell just what to think of 'Twisted Metal.' It could be a fantastic return to form or end up being a disappointing follow-up to a game series we know and love. Either way, you'll be able to find out for yourself next Tuesday, when the demo hits PSN.

The demo, like most demos these days, focuses exclusively on the multiplayer sections of the game. Just what we'll be getting is a bit vague, and there's no word on whether we'll be able to enjoy offline multiplayer or be limited to the online mode.

If you're still up in the air on 'Twisted Metal,' you'll have a full two weeks to try it out before pulling the trigger on a purchase.

Source: Joystiq

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The 'Twisted Metal' Demo is Coming January 31st

Fri Jan 27, 2012 at 12:30 PM ET
Tags: Twisted Metal, PlayStation 3, David Jaffe, Demos (all tags)

Next Tuesday, you'll finally get to check out the return of crazy vehicular combat.

It's hard to tell just what to think of 'Twisted Metal.' It could be a fantastic return to form or end up being a disappointing follow-up to a game series we know and love. Either way, you'll be able to find out for yourself next Tuesday, when the demo hits PSN.

The demo, like most demos these days, focuses exclusively on the multiplayer sections of the game. Just what we'll be getting is a bit vague, and there's no word on whether we'll be able to enjoy offline multiplayer or be limited to the online mode.

If you're still up in the air on 'Twisted Metal,' you'll have a full two weeks to try it out before pulling the trigger on a purchase.

Source: Joystiq

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Insomniac is Done with the 'Resistance' Franchise

Thu Jan 26, 2012 at 11:30 AM ET
Tags: Resistance, Insomniac, System Exclusives, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (all tags)

The company is moving on from exclusive titles to multiplatform games.

Insomniac has been making system exclusive games for Sony since 1996, but they're now breaking out of console exclusivity. The company's upcoming 'Overstrike' will be coming for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 and other future titles are planned for multiplatform release.

This new focus does mean that something has to go though, and that thing is the 'Resistance' franchise. In an interview with Southern Methodist University’s Game::Business::Law Summit today, Insomniac CEO Ted Price said simply, "We won’t be making any more Resistances." Doesn't get much more straightforward than that.

Source: Joystiq

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Insomniac is Done with the 'Resistance' Franchise

Thu Jan 26, 2012 at 11:30 AM ET
Tags: Resistance, Insomniac, System Exclusives, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (all tags)

The company is moving on from exclusive titles to multiplatform games.

Insomniac has been making system exclusive games for Sony since 1996, but they're now breaking out of console exclusivity. The company's upcoming 'Overstrike' will be coming for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 and other future titles are planned for multiplatform release.

This new focus does mean that something has to go though, and that thing is the 'Resistance' franchise. In an interview with Southern Methodist University’s Game::Business::Law Summit today, Insomniac CEO Ted Price said simply, "We won’t be making any more Resistances." Doesn't get much more straightforward than that.

Source: Joystiq

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