The PS3 will be the first game console to offer video streaming from Amazon's Instant Video platform, including both on-demand pay-per-view titles as well as Amazon Prime Instant Video. The move is a huge benefit both to Sony and Amazon as each is competing in its own way to dominate the streaming video market - Sony as a platform and Amazon as a content provider. On the other side of the spectrum, it's a bummer for Netflix as that competitor's differentiating qualities slide.
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Amazon Instant Video heads to PS3
Sony teases upcoming PS3 video service
Sony has teased that it will launch a new online video service through the PS3, but details very much remain a mystery. There is a lot of speculation, ranging from ideas that it could be a service on par with the Xbox 360's partnerships with Verizon and Comcast, to the notion that it could simply be another video-on-demand platform like Vudu and the PSN's proprietary video store that doesn't necessarily bring a lot of new and exciting content to the platform.
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Keep the Discs in my Xbox and PlayStation
The prognostication on the next generation of consoles has begun. Like Federal elections, it probably began the minute the last generation hit the market. No sooner does the Playstation 3 hit the market than spectators start wondering about the PlayStation 4. Did they expect Sony or Microsoft to roll over and play dead? Well, in the case of Sega, this may have actually happened. But while I enjoy a good product rumor as much as the next tech junkie, I think that it is not only too early to start discussing the next generation of console, it might even be dangerous for us, the players.
NIS America announces batch of new PS3 exclusives
Japanese RPG fans, rejoice. NIS America, known for its niche role-playing games, has announced a trio of new games heading for the North American market. Two of them are slated to launch in the US later this year, while the third is currently set for the first quarter of 2013. NIS is one of the few publishers that still shows a lot of exclusivity love to Sony platforms, and these three are no exception. They're all exsluvie to the PS3.
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Battlefield 3 game update cripples PS3 users
A recently released update to the PS3 version of Battlefield 3 was supposed to offer a more enjoyable gaming experience. Instead, what some players are experiencing is random system crashes and glitches that are forcing them to perform hard resets of their console. Developer DICE has faced previous problems with the PS3, as a previously released expansion pack also caused some users to experience game-crippling bugs.
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Sony PlayMemories offers cloud-based media storage
Sony is entering a market that many are competing to grab a stake in right now - the cloud. More specifically, the media cloud. The company is launching a new service called PlayMemories, which will give users 5 GB to store their favorite image and video files. Those files can then be accessed and modified on a variety of devices. What's different about this versus other cloud platforms is its presence in gaming.
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Assassin’s Creed 3 teases with new video, artwork
The first official trailer for the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed 3 was released earlier this month and now publisher Ubisoft is teasing fans with a new weaponry video along with concept art and plenty of gorgeous screenshots from the game. This latest edition to the popular franchise is set to launch on October 30 for the Xbox 360, PS3, and the PC. A version for the Wii U will also be on its way.
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Konami’s Silent Hill HD Collection not appreciated by original designer
The man who was the top dog in designing the original three Silent Hill games has been vocal at his disappointment with the recently released Silent Hill HD Collection. In other words, he thinks that Konami has ruined the masterpieces he helped create, even though the HD Collection is supposed to be a significantly improved version of all three titles. And it's not exactly a good thing when someone who helped invent a franchise is not happy with the way that franchise is being presented.
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Epic Mickey 2 developer spills the beans
The sequel to Epic Mickey has been confirmed, and the excitement is already starting to spread. Now, the covers are really starting to be unraveled as developer Warren Spector begins to explain all the unique gameplay mechanics that will be part of the experience. In addition to being presented in HD, the sequel will be available to whole new customer segments. While the original Epic Mickey was only available on the Wii, the next entry will be on all three major consoles.
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Sony’s LittleBigPlanet Karting announced
Sackboy is ready to take his show on the road. Kinda. The iconic LittleBigPlanet franchise is heading for a new kind of game - a kart-racing title. Called LittleBigPlanet Karting, it will of course feature incredible levels of player customization. Players will be able to not only create their own character to compete in racing competitions, but also tinker around with game rules, settings, customization options, and the tracks themselves.
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Disney’s Epic Mickey 2 confirmed, detailed
The addictingly unique and boldly unexpected adventure game Epic Mickey is heading for a sequel. This was always a question of when, not if, but now we are starting to get some of the first details about what the new entry in what could be a long-running franchise will entail. For starters, Epic Mickey 2 will be available on all major platforms (PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii), not just the Wii. Second, the story will be presented as a musical, a nod to the classic format of vintage animated Disney movies.
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Sony’s Ratchet & Clank classics get ratcheted up to 1080p
Sony is set to launch a re-release version of its classic Ratchet & Clank games from the PS2, available in full 1080p HD support, or 720p 3D support for those with the equipment to take their game to the next dimension. In addition to a complete remastering of the graphics, the games have added trophy support. And, where applicable, online multiplayer has been recreated to function with the Playstation Network.
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