Opinion: Four Mistakes Sony Should Correct Next Console Generation
Sony’s PlayStation 3 has finally caught up in terms of sales after a sluggish start this generation, but the PlayStation brand has certainly lost a lot of ground when compared to its previous domination. In light of this, Dan Jenko suggests how the Japanese giants can rectify the situation next time around. When people look back at how this gaming generation panned out, they’ll no doubt focus on Sony’s painfully slow start. Not only did the... Read More
Opinion: Sony’s Vita Has Been A Dismal Commercial Failure – But Why?
The PlayStation Vita may be a great portable gaming device, but when it comes to sales the handheld wonder has been a tragic flop. Mark Butler explores the factors behind the disappointing commercial performance of Sony’s impressive platform. There’s no doubt that the PlayStation Vita is a great piece of technology. Technically, it’s a marvel – offering beautiful, unprecedented visuals on a portable gaming device, and well-and-truly... Read More
Gaming News: Sony To Axe 10,000 Employees
Sony are reportedly axing 10,000 jobs – or six per cent of their global workforce – with the company expecting a $2.7 billion dollar loss for the fiscal year just ended. Half of these job cuts are to come from consolidating the corporation’s chemical and small-to-mid size LCD operations, according to Japanese news reports. Sony blame tough competition, falling prices, slow demand and – in particular – last year’s... Read More
Game Review: Uncharted Golden Abyss
Jonathan Szafran delivers his verdict on Nathan Drake’s latest adventure – an eagerly anticipated launch title for the PS Vita. Mere months after PS3 owners got their hands on Naughty Dog’s latest Nathan Drake outing, the newly-launched PlayStation Vita finds itself graced with this fresh Uncharted title from Bend Studio, developers of the Syphon Filter and Resistance games for the PSP. Set before the events of the first PS3 installment,... Read More
Opinion: Why The Vita Isn’t The Revolution They Said It Was
Jacques Voller may have pre-ordered a PS Vita ahead of its Western launch, but he’s wholly unconvinced it will be the game-changer Sony proclaimed. Here, he explains why. With less than two weeks to go, Sony are preparing to launch their latest handheld into the Western markets. The company is hoping the Vita will take handheld gaming back from the dominance of the iPhone, and deliver blockbuster gaming experiences to players’ fingertips.... Read More
Gaming News: Vita Launch Games And U.S. Pricing Announced
The launch games for Sony’s new handheld gaming system, the PS Vita, have been announced. When it lands in stores in the U.S. on February 22, 2012, the games will range from $9.99 to $49.99, with the lower end of that price spectrum including titles like Escape Plan and Super Stardust Delta, while the $50 games will most likely include Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Sony has also announced that every Vita unit will come packaged with six AR cards... Read More
Gaming News: Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock Announced
First seen on the BBC website yesterday, then promptly taken down and now up on the official PlayStation blog, is a teaser for a new game starring the Doctor. Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock was confirmed for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. No news on a release date or what format it will be, downloadable or retail. The Eternity Clock does feature the voice talents of Matt Smith (the Doctor) and Alex Kingston (River Song) and the actors... Read More
Gaming News: PlayStation Vita Release Date Confirmed
Japan will be getting their hands on the Playstation Vita this December – but for the rest of the world the wait for Sony’s next portable system will only be a couple of months later. On February 22, 2012 the Vita will launch in North America, Latin America, Europe and Australia. As for what the launch titles will be, nothing has yet been confirmed, but I’m sure Uncharted: Golden Abyss will be making an appearance on store shelves... Read More
Red Ring Brigade Radio Podcast: Episode 26
The RRB team are back this week with an all new episode packed with announcements from the Tokyo Game Show; everything from news of 3DS titles coming in 2012 to the December launch of the Playstation Vita in Japan. Also this week, Brent brings us a movie review of Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star, starring Nick Swardson and from the studio that brought us Grandma’s Boy. Was it a laugh out loud riot or did Bucky fall flat? Find out on... Read More
