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  • Sony faces challenge with new PlayStation

    Sony faces challenge with new PlayStation

    SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 10, 2013 (AFP) - When Sony pulls back the curtain on the next-generation PlayStation videogame console, the world will see how much the Japanese consumer electronics titan has been paying attention.

    February 10, 2013
  • PlayStation network takes online film tack

    PlayStation network takes online film tack

    Sony is putting a videogame spin on popular online movie streaming services such as Netflix by giving members of its PlayStation Network access to a library of blockbusters for a monthly fee.

    June 07, 2012
  • Nintendo seeks E3 game show buzz

    Nintendo seeks E3 game show buzz

    Nintendo provided a glimpse Sunday into its second-generation Wii console as the Japanese videogame giant set out to generate excitement ahead of the E3 industry extravaganza.

    June 04, 2012
  • Online game lets Facebook users conquer world

    Online game lets Facebook users conquer world

    US videogame superpower Electronic Arts is sending Facebook members out to conquer the world with a humor-infused version of the classic strategy board game RISK.

    January 12, 2012
  • Sony forecasts fourth straight annual loss

    Sony forecasts fourth straight annual loss

    TOKYO, Nov 3, 2011 (AFP) - Japanese electronics giant Sony on Wednesday warned that it expected to slide to its fourth straight annual loss as it reels from the impact of a strong yen, weak sales and severe flooding in Thailand.

    November 03, 2011
  • PlayStation Vita to hit US in February

    PlayStation Vita to hit US in February

    SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 19, 2011 (AFP) - Sony said Tuesday that its next-generation PlayStation Vita games console will be released in the United States and Latin America on February 22.

    October 19, 2011
  • Sony halts 93,000 online accounts

    TOKYO, Oct 12, 2011 (AFP) - Sony said Wednesday it had suspended 93,000 accounts on its online networks after detecting a large amount of unauthorised sign-in attempts months after a massive data breach.The attempts took place between October 7 and 1

    October 12, 2011
  • Sony to buy Ericsson out of phone venture

    Sony to buy Ericsson out of phone venture

    In a push to enhance its smartphone business, Japan's Sony is nearing a deal to buy out Swedish telecom firm Ericsson's stake in their mobile phone joint venture, according to the Wall Street Journal.

    October 08, 2011
  • PlayStation Vita Japan release on December 17

    PlayStation Vita Japan release on December 17

    TOKYO, Sept 14, 2011 (AFP) - Sony will release its next-generation portable games console, the PlayStation Vita, in Japan on December 17, the company said on Wednesday. Sony had previously said the highly anticipated console will hit Japanese stores

    September 14, 2011