playstation

What began simply as the name of a gray console from a newcomer to the game hardware business has grown into one of the most powerful and recognizable brands in entertainment.  Sony's original PlayStation was borne out of a failed development deal with Nintendo for a CD-ROM add-on for the Super Nintendo.  However, rather than scrap the project, Sony pushed ahead with it, turning an add-on into a full-fledged console that would come to be synonymous with gaming, much the way Nintendo itself defined and was identified with gaming starting in the 1980s.

The console ran against the Sega Saturn and later the Nintendo 64 console, but a versatile software line-up and well conceived marketing eventually gave them a lead that would last through the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and only began to lose steam during the early years of the PlayStation 3.  It was during that time that Sony started making some bad decisions, used unfavorable viral marketing campaigns, and made lofty assumptions about how willing consumers would be to pony up the $500+ asking price for the new machine.

Regardless, the brand name has stood strong through four consoles and, while it has slowed a bit, it's nowhere near defeated.  

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• Modern Warfare 2 sells almost 5M copies on launch day

  
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  We all knew that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was destined to smash industry sales records, but the pace at which the game is reported to be selling is absolutely shocking. By Activision’s own internal estimate, the first 24 hours of availability in the US, Canada and UK saw 4.7 million copies sold and generated ...
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• FACEBOOK Coming To PS3?

  
  Playstation ThEvolution — Authority: 137
  The social networking phenomenon known as facebook has definitely been making it’s rounds in the gaming community these days. From the upcoming integration on Xbox 360 to rumors that Sony is also looking at this format for their users as well, the speculations are high. To clear up all the Facebook/PS3 intergration ...
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• Aliens vs Predator AvP Marines gameplay HD

  
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  also features unique 3-way online multiplayer, allowing gamers to pit the three species against each other. Sega and Rebellion are trying to create an “excellent gaming experience” that will help this legacy live on. Rebellion is also the team responsible for the original 1999 classic, Aliens Vs. Predator. Aliens ...
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• The Saboteur Pre-Order Trailer [HD]

  
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  playstation3 ps3 windows pandemic third sean devlin germany germans free french forces william grover williams person shooter 3rd driving nazi ea world war yt:quality=high FOR MORE MACHINIMA GOTO: www.youtube.com … The Saboteur Pre-Order Trailer [HD] machinima video game gameplay xbox 360 xbox360 microsoft ...
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• SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 Competitive Multiplayer Features Unveiled

  
  PlayStation.Blog — Authority: 739
  Today, we’re very excited to unveil the competitive multiplayer features for SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 for PSP . Continuing in the franchise’s tradition of unparalleled multiplayer gaming, SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 raises the bar on mobile multiplayer gaming. Compete in 16-player competitive ...
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• European PSN Store update: 12.11.09

  
  Gamer Limit — Authority: 447
  It’s another light load this week on the storefront, but who honestly cares? Everyone is too engrossed committing airport massacres in a certain war game . Argh, that’s yet another post clogging up the homepage that mentions  that game. Oh well. For those like myself who don’t have such distractions (yes ...
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• Another Look at Assassins Creed: Bloodlines [PSP]

  
  Kotaku — Authority: 822
  Word in Kotaku Tower is that Assassins Creed 2 is a strong contender for game of the year. But what about the Playstation Portable version? Ive been waiting for something to topple God of War: Chains of Olympus from the top of my list of favorite games to play on Sonys portable. Could Assassins Creed: ...
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• Modern Warfare 2 sells 4.7 million day one

  
  Talk Playstation — Authority: 136
  The sequel to Modern Warfare has sold a massive 4.7 million units day one across all platforms in the US and UK. Activision has announced that their newest entry in the Call of Duty series has been the biggest launch in history across all forms of entertainment. It is believed that the sell-through sales were $310 ...
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• Braid Available Today on PSN

  
  PlayStation.Blog — Authority: 739
  …and here we are! On behalf of Hothead Games , I’m excited to be able to present you with Braid , available today for $14.99 on PSN in North America. At Hothead, we work diligently to support developers throughout the indie community, and Jonathan Blow , the original creator of the game, has been a ...
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• ‘Father of PlayStation’ Ken Kutaragi founds new company

  
  Gaming Rover - The News You Want — Authority: 161
  Ken Kutaragi, widely regarded as the ‘father of the PlayStation’ and former chairman and chief executive officer of Sony Computer Entertainment, has started a new company that focuses on online networking operations. Entitled Cyber AI Entertainment, the company is reported to be working in the realm of cloud ...
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• Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Combat Controller Review: DeLIGHTful [Review]

  
  Kotaku — Authority: 822
  Among the bounty of Modern Warfare 2-themed Mad Catz accessories are new controllers for the Playstation 3 . The wireless Playstation 3 controllers include assignable macro buttons, LED lighting and a digital camo design, but are they worth picking up? Loved Triggers: The controllers buttons feel like they ...
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• Drum Hero: Trademark Applied For…

  
  Zombiegamer.co.za — Authority: 136
  Yes, Activision has applied to trademark Drum Hero .  This is probably no great surprise.  The big surprise is how long it took for them to apply for it.  The trademark has only been filed in late October, despite various rumours and constant belief that Drum Hero is a sure thing. This doesn’t necessarily ...
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• Facebook integration coming to PS3?

  
  Talk Playstation — Authority: 136
  It is currently rumoured that Facebook could be integrated into the Playstation 3 and if it happens you’ll most likely to update your status, view profiles and possibly chat. Facebook integration, the ability to change your gamercard colors and more are coming to PlayStation 3, if these images from an anonymous ...
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• Dante’s Inferno: downloadable demo in December

  
  GamesBloggo - Your source on game news! 2009 — Authority: 130
  The guys from Visceral Games have announced that the demo for Dante’s Inferno will be available in December for both PlayStation 3 and XBox 360, giving players the possibility of trying the first level of the game, which corresponds to The Gates of Hell. It’s the entire first level of the game as well. The full ...
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• Bayonetta: Special Edition for Europe and Australia

  
  GamesBloggo - Your source on game news! 2009 — Authority: 130
  SEGA has announced on their official blog that there will be a special edition of Bayonetta for the European and Australian markets, with pictures and details on the contents. However, the special edition seems to be reserved for France, Spain and England, at least for now. The Special Edition will feature an artbook ...
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• Germany Bans Aliens vs Predator

  
  Zombiegamer.co.za — Authority: 136
  And shocks us all again…not. According to Joystiq , Sega has confirmed it will not release Aliens vs Predator in Germany. Sega has confirmed that it will not release Aliens vs. Predator in Germany. Following a report that suggested the publisher would avoid the German market altogether, we contacted Sega, ...
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• ESRB lists Deadly Premonition for PS3, too

  
  SCRAWL — Authority: 618
  While it’s due out in March 2010, the ESRB have already rated the recently announced Deadly Premonition for Xbox 360. However, the only situation is that they’ve rated it for both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Little to my knowledge, Deadly Premonition is actually Rainy Woods , announced for both consoles ...
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• Namco Bandai teasing another new RPG

  
  SCRAWL — Authority: 618
  Last week’s teaser page set up by Namco Bandai teased an RPG titled “Project K” . Turns out it was a Nintendo DS RPG titled Kerokero . However, this week, Namco Bandai is teasing yet another new role-playing game, this time possibly for a console. This time, the extension to the teaser page is ...
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• Final Fantasy XIII trailer coming Home tomorrow

  
  Joystiq — Authority: 791
  While were certainly happy to hear that a brand new Final Fantasy XIII trailer is coming to the theater in PlayStation Home tomorrow , we cant help but be a little put out too. Is this the announcement that had been hinted at on Sunday? Because we were honestly hoping for something a bit more ... ...
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• News: COD: Classic added to PS3 Store

  
  Eurogamer — Authority: 724
  Cupboards restocked for another week. Three new PSP Minis and a host of PS3 game content are whats on offer on the PlayStation Store today. Two of the Minis, Circles Circles Circles and D-Cube Planet, cost three quid. The third, ...
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