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Jun 16, 2008

Crytek's next platform... PSP?

PSP News | PSP

Far Cry developer Crytek is famous for setting the graphical standard of the generation with its stupidly gorgeous Cry Engine 2, which powers its icy jungle FPS Crysis.We're sure you'll be a bit surprised to see a job ad on its official website then, advertising for a PSP programmer to work in its Budapest office. We don't think they're going to get high-dynamic range lighting working on that machine...The developer ... » Read More

Jun 16, 2008

Golden Joysticks shortlist going live

PSP News | PSP

Yes, folks – it's that special time of year again. The 26th annual Golden Joysticks game awards are almost upon us, and the shortlist of games that will be put forward for the final vote is about to be announced. It's time to have your say - and you could win some cool prizes too ... » Read More

Jun 13, 2008

Zune can learn from PSP, says Microsoft boss

PSP News | PSP

Microsoft's Zune can learn from the "cautionary tales" of the PSP, Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Devision boss Robbie Bach has said. Speaking in an interview with Venture Beat, Bach said that while the PSP was "reasonably successful" as a games portable, he thinks that music and video were an afterthought for the platform. ... » Read More

Jun 11, 2008

Atari creator "honored" to be played by DiCaprio

PSP News | PSP

Original Atari founder Nolan Bushnell says he's "thrilled" to be played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film about his life.The news of DiCaprio's signing came earlier this week, when it was revealed that Paramount Pictures had picked up the project."I'm very, very thrilled and honored that would be the case," Bushnell told MTV Multiplayer."There's been a lot of books [about Atari]," he said. "Some correct, some ... » Read More

Jun 11, 2008

Take-Two exploring subscription models

PSP News | PSP

Take-Two is planning to take greater steps into the world of networked gaming in a bid to grow its business.Speaking at the Piper Jaffray conference in New York, chairman Strauss Zelnick told investors that the idea is to "turn packaged goods partially into a subscription business," reports Kotaku.The company is experimenting with ways to incorporate microtransactions into its business, he said."If we can get a good ... » Read More

Jun 10, 2008

MGS rumour chaos

PSP News | PSP

MGS 4 is finally out this week, and so the rumour mongers are out in force with some willy-teasing info for us to ponder.The most interesting is word of a new MGS game for PSP: Metal Gear 3: Revolver Ocelot. It's said to be set between Metal Gear Portable Ops and MGS2, giving you control of Ocelot. It's tipped to be unveiled at E3 next month.A grainy off-screen pic of what looks like the title screen was posted on the ... » Read More

Jun 9, 2008

THQ: 'Girls have better things to do than play...

PSP News | PSP

James Scalpello, wireless director of THQ, has claimed that girls don't play as many videogames as guys because they have different lifestyle requirements."When girls play console games, they have to have gone through a whole other list of things they could have done before sitting down with them," he told CasualGaming.biz."Guys get home, have dinner, and play a computer game. It's much higher up the list of priorities. To ... » Read More

Jun 9, 2008

DiCaprio to play Atari-creator in biopic

PSP News | PSP

Leonardo DiCaprio is signed up to play Atari-creator Nolan Bushnell in a biopic that the movie star will also produce.The movie is currently without a director, but it will be written by Brian Hecker and Craig Sherman, according to Variety.Bushnell has been targeted by various Hollywood studios over the years, but the two writers apparently were the only ones to convince him they could do his life justice.Whether or ... » Read More

Jun 4, 2008

Japan to get new red PS2, blue PSPs & PS Eye

PSP News | PSP

Sony will release a "Cinnabar Red" PlayStation 2, two "Metallic Blue" PSP packs and a PlayStation Eye bundle next month in Japan.The platform holder will launch the limited edition red PS2 on July 3 at a recommended retail price of 16,000 yen. The light-weight system will feature an in-built AC adapter. In Japan the PS2 is still performing well sales wise - now in its ninth year on the market it regularly runs its successor close in ... » Read More

May 21, 2008

Golden Joystick Awards - Make your vote count

PSP News | PSP

It's that time already - the Golden Joysticks Awards have opened for the first stage of voting, and it's your chance to have your say on the year's releases. Which is great, of course. But even better is that this year you can win a share of a prize hoard worth over £10,000 simply for hitting up the Golden Joysticks website and choosing your favourite games. ... » Read More

May 16, 2008

CONTEST: Name That Celebrity Sprite!

PSP News | PSP

Can you correctly identify from what game and what platform each of the sprites above originated? Can you also identify all nine "Bonus!" celebrity sprites in The Worst Celebrity Renders of All Time? If so, you could win a FREE GAME of your choice. Begin the pixel hunt today! ... » Read More

May 16, 2008

Phil Harrison's Sony shoes filled

PSP News | PSP

Following the departure of Phil Harrison, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has named a new president of SCE Worldwide Studios.Shuhei Yoshida will become the president of SCE WWS beginning May 16, marking what may be the beginning of a new era for PlayStation's software division.Yoshida is currently SVP of U.S. Studios at SCE WW. When he assumes his new position, he'll be filling shoes left by the highly visible Harrison, who ... » Read More

May 15, 2008

EA's PS3 software sales up 192%

PSP News | PSP

For Electronic Arts, PlayStation 3 software led the way in terms of net revenue growth during the company's fiscal Q4.On a GAAP basis, EA's PS3 software net revenues were $152 million, a year-on-year increase of 192 percent during the quarter ended March 31, the firm said in its earnings report. Xbox 360 software sales grew 56 percent, reaching $128 million, while lower-priced Wii software grew 108 percent to $75 million.PS2 ... » Read More

May 14, 2008

EA: Quality overrides ship time

PSP News | PSP

"I would say without hesitation that our quality is going to be up this year versus the prior year," Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello said in a Tuesday earnings call.Riccitiello has made it a very public priority to up the quality of EA's titles. A recent review score average of EA's titles was 77 percent, but Riccitiello said at an analyst meeting in February that he wants EA to exceed 80 percent by fiscal 2011.He ... » Read More

May 6, 2008

PlayStation Day: Full Report

PSP News | PSP

Sony's PlayStation Day has been and gone. Here's everything that went down in London town.Sony Japan's main man Kaz Hirai was backed-up by Euro boss David Reeves as they both revealed the year ahead for PS3 and PSP.Here's the live text from the show. Screens later tonight:- The show has started and Kaz Hirai has taken stage. Things have improved massively since launch, he tells the audience.- Buzz, Motorstorm 2 ... » Read More

Apr 24, 2008

Sony unveils PSP video download service

PSP News | PSP

Sony has just unveiled Go!View, a new video download service for PSP.Created in conjunction with Sky, the new service will allow you to download and watch programs and films on your portable. Here's the official blurb:"This summer, PlayStation and Sky will launch Go!View, the first official PlayStation Portable video download service in Europe. Go!View will provide a wealth of programming from the worlds of entertainment, ... » Read More

Apr 18, 2008

Pro gamers to carry Olympic Torch

PSP News | PSP

Two Warcraft III players will march the prestigious Olympic torch on its way to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.There's no word on where or where Jae Ho "Moon" Jang and Li "Sky" will join the procession, GGL Wire reports (cheers Kotaku for the tip off). Apparently, professional StarCraft player Junchun "Pj" Sha will be also be along for the ride, along with fellow RTS-er Lei "Leilei" Shen. Pro gamers of the world ... » Read More

Apr 16, 2008

GamesRadar's Treasure Hunt

PSP News | PSP

How do you fancy scooping a Sony Bravia XBR KDL-40XBR4 40" LCD TV, worth around $2,000, an Xbox 360, a PS3 plus a copy of Grand Theft Auto IV for both platforms all in one massive prize? As part of our ongoing celebration of all things GTA, GamesRadar has chummed up with the makers of the game Rockstar, to offer this killer, one-off haul.And the best part is the key to the loot is in front of you right now, it’s ... » Read More

Apr 11, 2008

What will games be like in 2020?

PSP News | PSP

GamesRadar sister site Next Gen is running an article focussing on the opinions from industry experts on what games and gaming will be like in the year 2020...Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and chair of NeoEdge: "Social gatherings have always had some game playing elements whether you're talking about a 12th century banquet or a game of Risk around the table at home. ... » Read More

Apr 11, 2008

Non-gamers are "deprived" says newspaper

PSP News | PSP

We had to double check this to make sure we weren't reading it wrong. Newspaper The Guardian has published a piece defending video games, stating that children denied access to games are "deprived" of a "rich and magical experience". It's all gone a bit hippy-ish over here. The opinion piece, penned by writer Naomi Alderman, calls the recent government report by Tanya Byron "eminently sensible", and even defends Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto. ... » Read More