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CEO Bert Nordberg says “There’s a lot of smoke, and I tell you there must be a fire somewhere.”
Since March,
2010 has percolated with speculation about a PlayStation-branded phone being in the works at Sony Ericsson. Today, the chief executive of the company, a joint venture between Sony and Swedish cell phone-maker Ericsson, dropped a major hint that such a product is in the pipeline.Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Sony Ericsson CEO Bert Nordberg responded to rumors of a PlayStation-branded phone thusly: “There’s a lot of smoke, and I tell you there must be a fire somewhere. Sony has an extremely strong offering in the gaming market, and that’s very interesting.”
Nordberg’s comments come less than a month after a series of purported PlayStation Phone photos surfaced. Unconfirmed reports had the device running games made for the Android mobile operating system but with a PSP Go-like control layout with the four iconic PlayStation buttons, start/select buttons, a D pad, and shoulder buttons. The device also appeared to have touchpad with two sensors where thumbsticks would normally be, and a touchpad on its rear.
Three weeks ago,
another Sony executive also hinted that a PlayStation Phone was in the works. Speaking to analysts following
Sony’s most recent earnings report, Sony CFO Masaru Kato did hint that Sony is working on a product–or products–to tackle the burgeoning mobile gaming market.“I cannot be specific as to how we will introduce [a] new product to address these markets, but one thing I can say is that we have those markets addressed, and we will come out with products and services to capture the broader [mobile] gaming market,” Kato said.
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“Sony Ericsson exec drops more PlayStation Phone hints” was posted by Tor Thorsen on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:50:20 -0800 -
CEO Bert Nordberg says “There’s a lot of smoke, and I tell you there must be a fire somewhere.”
Since March,
2010 has percolated with speculation about a PlayStation-branded phone being in the works at Sony Ericsson. Today, the chief executive of the company, a joint venture between Sony and Swedish cell phone-maker Ericsson, dropped a major hint that such a product is in the pipeline.Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Sony Ericsson CEO Bert Nordberg responded to rumors of a PlayStation-branded phone thusly: “There’s a lot of smoke, and I tell you there must be a fire somewhere. Sony has an extremely strong offering in the gaming market, and that’s very interesting.”
Nordberg’s comments come less than a month after a series of purported PlayStation Phone photos surfaced. Unconfirmed reports had the device running games made for the Android mobile operating system but with a PSP Go-like control layout with the four iconic PlayStation buttons, start/select buttons, a D pad, and shoulder buttons. The device also appeared to have touchpad with two sensors where thumbsticks would normally be, and a touchpad on its rear.
Three weeks ago,
another Sony executive also hinted that a PlayStation Phone was in the works. Speaking to analysts following
Sony’s most recent earnings report, Sony CFO Masaru Kato did hint that Sony is working on a product–or products–to tackle the burgeoning mobile gaming market.“I cannot be specific as to how we will introduce [a] new product to address these markets, but one thing I can say is that we have those markets addressed, and we will come out with products and services to capture the broader [mobile] gaming market,” Kato said.
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“Sony Ericsson exec drops more PlayStation Phone hints” was posted by Tor Thorsen on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:50:20 -0800 -
Black Eyed Peas, Cameo incoming.
A second batch of DLC has been confirmed for Harmonix’s Kinect hoedown, Dance Central.
Three new tracks will be available next week, for 240 MS Points (£2.08 / 2.40) a pop:
These join Ne-Yo’s Because of You, Lady Sovereign’s I Got You Dancing and Sean Paul’s Temperature, which were all made available earlier this month.
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Nintendo Store Update: Trials for already released titles ready to download from virtual storefront; Virtual Console welcomes 1993’s NeoGeo title.
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“WiiWare demos, Spin Master hit Nintendo marketplace” was posted by Eddie Makuch on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:35:18 -0800 -
Blizzard to partner with retailer Game for official London launch on Oxford Street; Leicester Square night club to also play host to costume contest.
Blizzard has announced that it will once again host an official London launch for the upcoming release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, allowing fans the chance to queue in the cold to bag their copy of the game. Unlike previous launches, though, which have taken place at HMV Oxford Street, this time the official party will be held just up the road, at retailer Game’s flagship store.The third installment of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game will hit store shelves at midnight on December 7 with launches taking place around the world. In addition to the UK, France, Germany, Russia and Sweden will host midnight launches. In London, Leicester Square nightclub Sound will open its doors at 10 p.m. GMT, with a costume contest promised among other entertainment.
Blizzard will also be using the London launch to showcase official licensed merchandise, provide photo opportunities, and lay on giveaways to those who are waiting patiently in line. GameSpot UK will of course be attending the official launch, so be sure to stop by.
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“World of Warcraft: Cataclysm UK launch announced ” was posted by Sam Clay on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:27:56 -0800 -
Nintendo announces new $150 system packs debuting on unofficial start to holiday shopping season; Mario Party DS included.
This Friday is Black Friday in the United States, the unofficial start to the holiday 2010 shopping season. It’s a day where retailers nationwide hack and slash prices on products to draw consumers to their stores. Nintendo is adding color to Black Friday by offering orange and green DSi bundles.
Beginning Friday, November 26, green and orange DSi bundles will debut at retailers nationwide for $150. The packs will contain the system and a copy of Mario Party DS. According to Nintendo, the systems will be available “while supplies last.”
The announcement comes following specialty retailer GameStop’s leaked Black Friday marketing material, which showed both bundles and the above price point.
Nintendo is also offering Mario Anniversary bundles this holiday season. The $199 red Wii bundle includes a system and a copy of New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The $180 DSi XL bundle comes with a themed system, as well as a physical copy of Mario Kart DS. It also includes preloaded software Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Math and Photo Clock.
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“Orange and green DSi bundles arriving Friday” was posted by Eddie Makuch on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:03:04 -0800 -
GT5! Epic Mickey! Toally Fit Mel B!
After half a decade of development, a very high profile delay and constant speculation, PlayStation 3-exclusive simulation racer Gran Turismo 5 releases this week.
Let’s say that again: Gran Turismo 5 releases this week. Some doubted it would ever happen. Others simply waited, patiently, for the racer many reckon will be the most comprehensive of all time. But how will you react?
Let us consider what else is out this week, since not all of you will be interested in Sony’s behemoth. Well, there’s Totally Fit Mel B, Hot Wheels: Track Attack and CSI: Fatal Conspiracy. Yeah!
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Microsoft “excited” by user mods.
Microsoft has softened its approach to alleged hackers tampering with its Kinect hardware, insisting it had intended users to get creative with its new gadget all along.
Earlier this month, following news that one user had managed to hack into Kinect and get it running on a PC, Microsoft had issued a draconian pledge to “work closely with law enforcement and product safety groups to keep Kinect tamper-resistant.”
Speaking to NPR last week, Microsoft’s director of incubation Alex Kipman and Microsoft Games Studios’ Shannon Loftis clarified what they defined as “hacking” and reined in threats to start throwing law suits around.
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Will you be there?
UK World of Warcraft fans will get their wizard on at an official launch event for expansion Cataclysm.
On the night of the 6th December Blizzard will join forces with shop GAME at Sound, No. 1 Leicester Square, London, for a big old party. Doors open at 10pm GMT. We advise getting there early.
An exciting evening of entertainment before the expansion goes on sale is promised, including a costume contest with prizes for the winners. There will also be an official licensed merchandise showcase, unique photo opportunities and giveaways.
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Survey details declining workforce as 80 per cent of new companies focus on download rather than retail.
TIGA, a trade association which represents the UK game industry, has revealed new findings from a census of 278 UK-based studios.The survey shows that over the last two years the number of people employed by the UK game industry has fallen by nine per cent.
