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Sega Japan Passing On PS2 Sonic Unleashed

In North America and Europe Sonic Unleashed is exploding on every viable console on the market with a PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 2 version that Japan isn't getting. Sega of Japan plans to release Sonic: World Adventure (renamed to better fit Sonic's journey around the Earth and downplay the Werehog thing?) only on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii. The PlayStation 2 port will be completed before Sonic: World Adventure launches in Japan so this begs the question why is Sega passing on it? It's not like Sega Japan is abandoning the PlayStation 2 entirely. Thunderforce VI comes out on Thursday in Japan and unless Sega has anything secretly planned it will be the final PlayStation 2 game published by Sega in the region.

PlayStation Home's 2008 Launch">

Interview: Sony's Buser On PlayStation Home's 2008 Launch [11.28.08] PlayStation Home director Jack Buser tells Gamasutra that the release of the frequently delayed, PS3-defining virtual world "will launch this year", and in this interview, discusses "community first" as the watchword for the PlayStation 3 application, the HDK (Home Development Kit), and third-party apps.

Sony launches PlayStation credit card

Sony has previously offered credit cards, but not, until this week, a PlayStation card, in the U.S. Also, for a limited time only, those who sign up to the new PlayStation card will receive a $150 discount on a new Sony PS3. For those who don't want to wait, you can sign up immediately, receive instant approval, and get "an immediate $150 credit when you purchase a PS3 directly through the website", bringing the total cost of an 40GB PlayStation 3 down to $249.99 (although this offer can be used with any model).

Interview: Sony's Buser On PlayStation Home's 2008 Launch

Interview: Sony's Buser On PlayStation Home's 2008 Launch [11.28.08] PlayStation Home director Jack Buser tells Gamasutra that the release of the frequently delayed, PS3-defining virtual world "will launch this year", and in this interview, discusses "community first" as the watchword for the PlayStation 3 application, the HDK (Home Development Kit), and third-party apps.

Activision Guitar Hero World Tour Playstation Band Game Bundles Ship To North American Retail Nationwide

Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero World Tour Complete Band Game bundles for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system will ship to retail outlets nationwide on Friday, November 14, 2008. The PlayStation 2 band game launch follows the successful U.S. release on October 26, 2008 of band bundles for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the Wii home video game system from Nintendo.

Activision's Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Playstation(R)2 Band Game Bundles Ship to North American Retail Nationwide

Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Complete Band Game bundles for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system will ship to retail outlets nationwide on Friday, November 14, 2008. The PlayStation 2 band game launch follows the successful U.S. release on October 26, 2008 of band bundles for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and the Wii(TM) home video game system from Nintendo. "The Guitar Hero World Tour band game is clearly a must have item this holiday season with launch quantities for the next-generation console bundles virtually sold out across the retail channel after only the first week," said Mike Griffith, President and CEO, Activision Publishing. "As expected, our initial launch quantities were limited due to early supply constraints and launching the Play

PlayStation Home beta invites are on their way

PlayStation Home has been a long time coming. Sony has been pushing the feature for years now, and this month is when the service is finally supposed to go live to the public. Before that happens, though, Sony decided to offer one last round of closed beta invites through a contest on the PlayStation Store in which hopeful applicants could download a "Home" theme for a chance to win access. The winners have been pulled, and e-mail invites to the beta are now going out.

PlayStation Home still on track for 2008, promises to be new gamer hangout

Sony's PlayStation Home has come a long way since its announcement, being delayed for various reasons including a better focus toward gamers. It's finally in beta testing in the hands of lucky Qore subscribers. Speaking to Gamasutra, Home director Jack Buser reassures the PlayStation Network virtual world should be on track for launch this year. Buser also reiterates Home's focus toward the gamer community, admist the usual push for third party spaces and advertising.

PlayStation Network as big as Xbox Live

Celebrating the second anniversary of the PlayStation 3's US launch this week, Sony Computer Entertainment America hardware marketing director John Koller announced that the PlayStation Network now has as many users as Xbox Live.

PlayStation Home can be shared needs no activation

PS3-Sense writes "Since the launch of PlayStation Home 1.0 the service knows the possibility to be shared. The DRM-value of PlayStation Home is set on public so it needs no activation. Its also possible that if your in the Japanese Home beta to play on your European PSN-account. Since regional travel is still possible."

PlayStation 3: Qore Home Beta Update

An update to the News email that was sent out on Friday from PLAYSTATION(R) 3, confused a number of people. The email stated that the special invitation to PlayStation(R) Home’s closed beta would now only be available for Qore annual subscribers.

PlayStation Store for PC Updated, Now Requires Stand-alone Software

The PSP firmware update released earlier this month allows owners of Sony's handheld to directly access the PlayStation Store for the first time, but for those who enjoyed the old-school way of browsing from a PC, good news: the PlayStation Store for PC is back.

PlayStation 3 Home Open Beta: Are you ready?

There is no getting away from the fact that the hottest thing to come from the PlayStation 3, has to be the Home Open Beta. The service has not yet been launched worldwide, but a number of people have been lucky enough to try out a closed beta version. Now that the launch date is getting closer, I have to ask, are you ready for the Sony PlayStation 3 Home Open Beta?

PlayStation Network's Video Delivery Service Holiday Lineup

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) is delivering a star-studded holiday line-up of downloadable, high-definition blockbusters ready to be viewed and enjoyed through the PlayStation Network. The Dark Knight, Hancock and Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull are a few of the highly-anticipated titles joining the more than 1,000 movies and 2,500 top television shows available from PlayStation Network's video delivery service this holiday.

First PlayStation Home keys for Qore buyers have been sent

PS3-Sense writes: "PlayStation Home version 1.0 just launched and the first invites for Qore buyers have been sent out. So everyone check your mails to see if you can enjoy PlayStation Home"

Official PlayStation Home Page/Blog is now live

This is just one of the many new features implemented into PlayStation.com, and yet another reason to believe that PlayStation Home is right around the corner!

Hands on: PlayStation Home shows potential, still needs work

The long-awaited and oft-delayed PlayStation Home, a social hub designed to bolster the online community of the PlayStation 3, is nearing open beta. The closed beta has been going on for some time now, and we've finally had the chance to sit down with it and thoroughly explore Sony's online experience without the hustle and bustle of a show floor to distract us. After a few days of testing, it's clear that Sony is on to something here, but there is still plenty of work to be done if the company is planning to make a lasting impression on PS3 owners.

Microsoft Promotes Sony PlayStation with Vista Ads

Microsoft must be kicking themselves right now, as they handed out leaflets to promote Windows Vista, but instead of the Vista ad, they accidentally advertised the PlayStation instead. If you look at the image carefully from the link below, you will see two boys happily playing on a PlayStation.

Boy rushed to hospital with 'Playstation addiction'

Italian medics diagnosed a 13-year-old boy with Playstation addiction after his desperate father rushed him to hospital. At first doctors at southern Italy’s Lecce hospital thought Lorenzo Amato was suffering from a stroke or a severe brain disorder. The teenager couldn’t speak and didn’t seem to understand anything going on around him. Then doctors discovered he’d just finished a marathon session on his new Playstation.

Tom Clancy's EndWar Playstation 3 Demo Now Available

Kicking off the countdown to the game's release, Ubisoft announced today that a playable demo of Tom Clancy's EndWar(TM) for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system is now available to consumers. The demo is free and offered for download on the PLAYSTATION Network.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Demo Now Available On the PlayStation Network

Konami has announced that a free demo of the biggest PLAYSTATION®3 title of the year, Metal Gear Solid®4: Guns of the Patriots is now available exclusively on the PlayStation® Network. This demo allows players to try their hands at the fourth installment of legendary video game creator Hideo Kojima's cinematic and visual masterpiece that has redefined video games. Assets for Metal Gear Solid®4: Guns of the Patriots can be found on the Konami download media site: http://www.konami-data.com/pr/index.php.

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