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Playstation, TVs boost Sony to $294 million profit
Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its…

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Sony profits on TVs, PlayStation
The electronics giant swung to a Q1 operating profit of $766 mil, recovering from last year’s loss. The figure also beat views. Sony’s result was boosted by demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles. The stronger Japanese yen and increasing competition from Samsung and LG Electronics pose risks to future earnings, Sony said. It surged nearly 8% to 31.90.

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PlayStation 3 Netflix Updated with Search Functionality
Joystiq reports that the Netflix streaming application for the PlayStation 3 just received a handy little update that enables searches for the entire Netflix library. Previously, the only way for console viewers to browse movies outside of the Netflix queue was by digging through specific genre categories and recommendation lists. As anyone who’s used the service can attest, this wasn’t exactly …

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PlayStation Network Sales Showdown (07.28.10)
We’re tracking the best sellers on PSN, just for you.

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Sony Posts $294M Profit; Raises Outlook
Playstation, TVs boost Sony to $294 million profit

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Sony Corp Swings To Profit, PlayStation Biz Slashes Losses
Profit remains just out of reach for Sony’s PlayStation business, but the division continues to cut losses — whereas last year it was 36.7 billion yen ($422.1 million) in the red, this year’s fiscal first quarter sees Sony’s game segment report a smaller 3.8 billion yen ($43 million) loss. Sales in the Networked Products and Services division, which houses PlayStation and PC products, saw sales …

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PlayStation Will Debut Fully Localized Blockbuster Games for Latin America in 2011
Infamous 2 (PS3) Regional commitment provides Latin America with Killzone 3 and Infamous 2 para el mercado Latino.

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PlayStation Move gets official pricing and bundle content
Starter Kit to cost just £50 in wallet-friendly pricing Posted by Luke Johnson

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Playstation, TVs boost Sony to $294 million profit
Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its…

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Sony profits on TVs, PlayStation
The electronics giant swung to a Q1 operating profit of $766 mil, recovering from last year’s loss. The figure also beat views. Sony’s result was boosted by demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles. The stronger Japanese yen and increasing competition from Samsung and LG Electronics pose risks to future earnings, Sony said. It surged nearly 8% to 31.90.

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PlayStation and TVs drive Sony back to black in April-June quarter
TOKYO – Sony returned to profit in the April-June quarter and raised its full year earnings forecast amid higher sales of its PlayStation gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions.

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PlayStation and TVs drive Sony back to black in April-June quarter
TOKYO – Sony returned to profit in the April-June quarter and raised its earnings forecast amid higher sales of its PlayStation gaming consoles,

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PlayStation logo licensing expands to lifestyle products
Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. ( SCE ) has just announced their introduction of the PlayStation ” Logo Licensing Program ” targeted for a variety of lifestyle products from apparel to everyday items as part of the Official Licensing Program.

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PlayStation and TVs drive Sony back to black in April-June quarter
TOKYO – Sony returned to profit in the April-June quarter and raised its earnings forecast amid higher sales of its PlayStation gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions.

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PlayStation Move hands-on: Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition
At last week’s PlayStation event in NYC, I was pleased to see Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition make an appearance — complete with the new PlayStation Move control scheme. I grabbed a PlayStation Move and a Navigation Controller and dove into a combat sequence several chapters into the game. Several details quickly became apparent: Aiming [...]

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Sony launches PlayStation Logo Licensing Program
Sony today announced the introduction of PlayStation Logo Licensing Program targeted for variety of lifestyle products from apparel to everyday items as part of the Official Licensing Program. The program is applicable to a variety of lifestyle products…

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Android PlayStation emulator demo surfaces
I bet there are lots of people out there who have memories of playing games on the first generation PlayStation. At the time the consoles was fantastic and its cool that today we can play games that look better than that original console on our mobile phones. If you want to do some retro gaming with PlayStation titles on your Android phone a new PlayStation emulator for Android has surfaced in a …

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Get Free Playstation 3
It was only a few weeks ago that Sony released its major PS3 firmware update, v3.40 – which added PlayStation Plus support, Facebook features and more. However, version 3.41 has now gone live, with a “You May Like” section added.

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Next PS3 Firmware Update Adds PlayStation Store Recommendations
Hi everyone, the next PlayStation 3 (PS3) system software update is coming soon. Firmware update 3.41 will add recommendations for games and videos on PlayStation Store. When you’re browsing through the details of a particular title, you’ll see a new “You May Like” section on the right-hand side. This section lists additional items based on [...]

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NBA Jam to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?
As of this moment, EA Sports hasn’t announced NBA Jam coming to the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, but the screen grab above from the Entertainment Software Rating Board indicates it might not be far off. EA Sports had yet to return an e-mail seeking comment as of this post. If they give us any further information, this post will be updated. (H/T to Joystiq )

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PlayStation Blog: Kevin Butler on Copycat TV3 Ad
As the star of PlayStation’s current advertising campaign, I get compliments on my performances just about every other day. But recently it has come to my attention that a certain television network named TV3 has created an amazing homage to my marketing prowess.

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PlayStation Home Interview: “Steps, If Not Miles, Ahead of the Competition”
PlayStation Home (PS3) Sony’s Jack Buser describes the quiet success of Home and how it will become a model for the future of the games industry.

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PlayStation Store Update
Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update. Playstation Plus Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Demo (Free and Exclusive to PlayStation Plus) Demo for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, a raw and brutal crime shooter. Relentless action in single player and Fragile Alliance multiplayer. ESRB Rated M File size: 1.38 [...]

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PlayStation Move 3D gaming on the way from Sony
3D motion control gaming to expand user experience Posted by Luke Johnson

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PlayStation Network Sales Showdown (07.22.10)
We’re tracking the best sellers charts on PSN, just for you.

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Mafia II demo coming August 10
Mafia II will have a downloadable demo available worldwide on August 10 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. Set in the 1940s and 50s American urban cityscape of Empire Bay, soon all gamers will be able to experience the atmosphere, shooting and driving gameplay, and character narrative in the game that is [...]

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Sly Cooper Collection hitting this fall
Three-game compilation of remastered PlayStation 2 titles updated with 3D support, PlayStation Move minigames, and trophies.

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Medal of Honor 360 Beta Finally Open, PS3 and PC Beta Extended
While PlayStation 3 and PC gamers have been able to play the Medal of Honor multiplayer beta since June 21, Xbox 360 players have patiently endured continuous delays due to enigmatic and unspecified “issues.” But today — exactly one month after the originally planned start day — Electronic Arts announced the 360 beta is finally under way. “Xbox 360 fans rejoice — the Medal of Honor beta is …

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TAI SENG Martial Arts & Action Movies available on PlayStation®3 platform!
SAN FRANCISCO—-TAI SENG is proud to announce that their premium action and martial arts movies are now available on the PS3™ system via the PlayStation®3 Network.

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News// EA: PlayStation Move Can Save Tiger Woods
(21 Jul 2010) It makes for a longer than normal sales cycle.

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Medal of Honor 360 Beta Finally Open, PS3 and PC Beta Extended
While PlayStation 3 and PC gamers have been able to play the Medal of Honor multiplayer beta since June 21, Xbox 360 players have patiently endured continuous delays due to enigmatic and unspecified “issues.” But today — exactly one month after the originally planned start day — Electronic Arts announced the 360 beta is finally under way. “Xbox 360 fans rejoice — the Medal of Honor beta is …

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TAI SENG Martial Arts & Action Movies available on PlayStation®3 platform!
SAN FRANCISCO—-TAI SENG is proud to announce that their premium action and martial arts movies are now available on the PS3™ system via the PlayStation®3 Network.

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News// EA: PlayStation Move Can Save Tiger Woods
(21 Jul 2010) It makes for a longer than normal sales cycle.

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Atlus Extends Online Support for Demon’s Souls to 2011
Atlus USA has announced that they will be extending online support for their PlayStation 3 exclusive Demon’s Souls . Online support is stated to last at least through March 2011. Atlus USA states that they wish to maintain their promise to the Demon’s Souls online community to support old and new players with a full online experience.

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Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom gets a release date
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, Namco’s upcoming action-adventure title for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, will be available in North America November 30. Featuring a storyline of enduring friendship, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom takes players through a world where an agile protagonist and a powerful AI controlled monster must forge an alliance [...]

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Preview: Time Crisis Razing Storm
Who knew the PlayStation Move controllers had such powerful rumble motors? Time Crisis returns to PS3, this time with support for Sony’s new motion controller. (Although, you can still use a Guncon !) More so than previous Time Crisis games, Razing Storm is about causing as much destruction as possible. Instead of wielding a handgun, your characters are armed with machine guns — giving the Move …

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SCEA and Codename Join Forces to Expand the Social Game Experience on PlayStation Home
A new series of games you can only play in Home.

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News: Kane & Lynch 2 PS3 Plus demo today
Or Wednesday for everyone else. Today, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be treated to an automatic demo of Kane & Lynch 2. It’s what’s known as a “push demo”, which means your PlayStation 3 will download the sampler either while you’re away at work or asleep. If you’re not a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you’ll have to wait until Wednesday to try the demo. Read more…

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Seven Valleys man accused of stealing video games from Shrewsbury Wal-Mart
A 32-year-old Seven Valleys man tried to steal eight PlayStation 3 video games and two Nintendo Wii video games, valued at $549.60, from the Wal-Mart in Shrewsbury on Saturday, court documents state.

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PlayStation Store Update
Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update. To get you ready for the mega lifestyle event known as Comic-Con, be sure to check out our Comic-Con Collection on the PS3 Store in the New Releases category (US/CA stores only)! PlayStation Plus LittleBigPlanet – Sackboy Avatar (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers) File [...]

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Sony: PS3 can do 3-D 1080p, but probably shouldn’t
Sony’s PlayStation 3 can do 3-D 1080p, but it probably shouldn’t. That’s what Sony’s telling 3-D developers, anyway. PlayStation 3 – Sony – 1080p – Video game – 720p

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Sony partners with IndieCade creators to bring indie games Home
PlayStation Home Director Jack Buser announced a new partnership with IndieCade creators — now called Codename — today that expands the indie games scene on Sony’s virtual world/game platform. Among the first indie devs on the service are The Odd Gentlemen, The Peanut Gallery, and Lazy 8.

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SCEA, Codename Team With The Odd Gentlemen, Lazy8 For Social Games On PSHome
Sony’s PlayStation Home has always been positioned as a social platform, and now it seems SCEA is eager to drive that with some social games, announcing today that independent label Codename is developing and curating a series of new games exclusively for the console’s virtual environment. SCEA and Codename will work together to convene indie developers from around the world who can create games …

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PlayStation Prepaid Cards arrive in NZ
Sony has announced the availability of PlayStation Network Prepaid Cards at major retailers in New Zealand.

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Preview: Time Crisis Razing Storm
Who knew the PlayStation Move controllers had such powerful rumble motors? Time Crisis returns to PS3, this time with support for Sony’s new motion controller. (Although, you can still use a Guncon !) More so than previous Time Crisis games, Razing Storm is about causing as much destruction as possible. Instead of wielding a handgun, your characters are armed with machine guns — giving the Move …

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The PlayStation Recap
Next week’s shaping up to be a busy one, with San Diego Comic Con and a New York-based PlayStation media event showcasing a slew of PS3, PSP, and PlayStation Move games. We’ll be on-site for both events and reporting in, so stay tuned for more details next week! For now, though, I’m in full sloth [...]

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PlayStation Move: Undress It with Your Eyes
PlayStation Move (PS3) Catch a glimpse of the device’s final packaging.

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PlayStation Around the Web: What We Read
As Sid mentioned yesterday, we’ll be covering events on both coasts this week; he’s heading out to NYC for a Holiday preview event (yes, in July), while I’ll be heading down to San Diego Comic-Con, which will once again be host to a large gaming contingent. There’s actually one more event we hadn’t yet mentioned [...]

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Sony partners with IndieCade creators to bring indie games Home
PlayStation Home Director Jack Buser announced a new partnership with IndieCade creators — now called Codename — today that expands the indie games scene on Sony’s virtual world/game platform. Among the first indie devs on the service are The Odd Gentlemen, The Peanut Gallery, and Lazy 8.

Read more on GamePro

SCEA, Codename Team With The Odd Gentlemen, Lazy8 For Social Games On PSHome
Sony’s PlayStation Home has always been positioned as a social platform, and now it seems SCEA is eager to drive that with some social games, announcing today that independent label Codename is developing and curating a series of new games exclusively for the console’s virtual environment. SCEA and Codename will work together to convene indie developers from around the world who can create games …

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