Mass Effect costume pack comes with outfits for Shepard, Wrex, Liara, and Garrus. Full Story

Developer says it could have made fourth entry in first-person shooter series but was wary of "franchise fatigue." Full Story

Realistic PlayStation 4 racer shown off in new close-up screenshots. Full Story

NetherRealm's DC brawler the best-selling title in region last month; overall industry sales slide 25 percent; Xbox 360 sales hit 130,000. Full Story

Polyphony Digital president says version of just-announced racing simulator "in mind" for next-generation platform; GT6 demo launching in July. Full Story

New filing reportedly related to marketing slogan for PlayStation 4. Full Story

[UPDATE] Sony confirms new advertisement showing off next-generation platform is not the real deal. Full Story

Company overall posts first profit in five years, but Game division sees sales dip 12.2 percent due to falling PS3, PSP, and PS Vita sales. Full Story

"We felt that 15 years of GT was an event worth celebrating," says Sony. Full Story

PlayStation 4 to avoid always-connected approach because "many countries don’t have robust Internet connections." Full Story

Bundle hitting retailers this week includes Gran Turismo 5 XL, InFamous 2, and 30 days of PS Plus. Full Story

Service only available for users age 18-years-old and above. Full Story

Information surrounding end of Naughty Dog's upcoming postapocalyptic game emerges ahead of release next month. Full Story

Heavy Rain studio explains it is "not fundamentally against sequels," but that continuing stories for past games didn't make sense. Full Story

Take a blast from the past in the retro-inspired first-person shooter Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. Full Story

Sony developers and engineers discuss how advancements of new controller for PlayStation 4 affect gameplay experiences. Full Story

Blockade Entertainment making direct-to-video CG-animated film based on Ninja Theory's action game; no release date announced. Full Story

Quantic Dream co-CEO Guillaume de Fondaumiere says he sees no reason why games should be left out of games-as-art discussion. Full Story

Quantic Dream head says 2010 game was "very profitable" for Sony, claims it is a fallacy that experimental games can't be successful. Full Story

Malicious also available on PlayStation 3, with Sine Mora and Velocity Ultra HD coming to Vita. Full Story

Judgment and Ascension are estimated to have significantly failed to match the sales of their predecessors. Full Story

Quantic Dream job listing calls for programmer with "strong understanding" of multiplayer genre. Full Story

Worldwide Studios boss says big-budget blockbusters "not the only kinds of games that people can have fun with." Full Story

The marketing company responsible for focus testing the apocalyptic game ignored female gamers; suggested removing Ellie from box art. Full Story

Developer Naughty Dog giving proceeds from t-shirts and weapon skins to a charity that supports the prevention of cruelty to animals. Full Story

Pay-TV video streaming service now available on Sony home console; PS Plus members get one free movie per month. Full Story

Thatgamecompany's adventure title beats out Mass Effect 3, Walking Dead, and others to secure top honor; Cart Life wins grand prize at Independent Game Festival Awards. Full Story

Explore an airborne metropolis in first-person shooter BioShock Infinite, available for Aussie gamers this week. For those who have a stealthier play style, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time should satisfy. Full Story

David Cage says upcoming PS4 game "one of the strongest concepts" the studio has ever had. Full Story

Stand-alone multiplayer client reaches download milestone in under a month; new DLC to be available every month through June. Full Story

Tomb Raider tops chart for second week running, while StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm launches in third place and SimCity drops down to fifth. Full Story

New study from research group finds PlayStation 3 owners in US in 2012 spent majority of their time with video services, not games. Full Story

Sony addresses "offensive" trophy for upcoming PlayStation 3 game, will rename it to "Bros Before Foes" through upcoming patch. Full Story

President Tony Bartel believes gamers would be more likely to purchase PS Vita to tap into PS4 multi-screen features if new bundle or price cut were offered. Full Story

Dishonored takes gong for Best Game while Journey picks up five awards. Full Story

Release date, Spider-Man actor Willem Dafoe confirmed for Quantic Dream's upcoming PlayStation 3-exclusive. Full Story

SCEE senior vice president Michael Denny mentions GT6 in a list of upcoming PlayStation 3 titles. Full Story

Naughty Dog's 2011 action shooter adds free, level-capped stand-alone multiplayer option with microtransactions; level cap removed for $20. Full Story

Guerrilla Games' new first-person shooter to be available when new system launches this holiday. Full Story

Capcom's Yoshinori Ono reveals Deep Down, a new IP from the developer powered by its new Panta Rhei engine. Full Story

Sucker Punch's Nate Fox spells out the horrors of our security-centered society as a prelude to the next game in the Infamous series, Second Son. Full Story

Guerrilla Games announces the next entry in the science-fiction first-person shooter franchise. Full Story

SCE Japan president acknowledges new portable has "a ways to go" before it is more widely adopted. Full Story

Queensland approves R18+ classification rating for video games; new legislation brings it in line with Australia's other states and territories. Full Story

Creative director Fumito Ueda tells fans to "keep an eye out" for an official announcement from Sony on long-awaited action adventure game. Full Story

Sony files patent application for updated version of portable device with two new ports. Full Story

SCEE releases free YouTube app for PlayStation 3 in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Full Story

Creator Jenova Chen says creation of critically applauded game bankrupted ThatGameCompany. Full Story

Source says Guerrilla Games working on next entry in shooter series to launch on PlayStation 4 later this year. Full Story

PlayStation-exclusive action game is unavailable due to lack of R18+ rating; retailers instructed to remove promotional material and refuse pre-orders. Full Story

British studio Sumo Digital has supposedly been at work on third entry in series for "well over a year." Full Story

New $350 500GB garnet red system to launch in March featuring 30-day PS Plus membership and all God of War games to date. Full Story

[UPDATE] Sony reportedly set to air trailer for upcoming action game during this weekend's momentous football game; ad to air online and not on TV. Full Story

Enigmatic new teaser hints at Friday announcement. Full Story

New limited-time offer for Sony's premium network service gives extra months to those who sign up for 12 months by March 4. Full Story

The Walking Dead, Dishonored, and Journey lead the pack for the 2013 Game Developers Choice Awards. Full Story

Fans can pre-order The Last of Us: Ellie Edition or The Last of Us: Joel Edition for merchandise featuring each respective character. Full Story

PlayStation maker agrees to sell 37-story New York City headquarters to investment group, expecting to net $770 million from transaction. Full Story

The Writers Guild of America has nominated six games in its 2013 writing awards; others nominated include 007 Legends and Disney Epic Mickey 2. Full Story

Following international launch, Sony rep says plans in place to release browser version of virtual marketplace in U.S. by the end of the month. Full Story

Sony CEO Kaz Hirai says sales of portable "on the low end of what we expected," noting it can take 5-10 years to know if a product has been successful. Full Story

Cumulative sales of home console hits new milestone in region; total worldwide system sales at 70 million. Full Story

Joel's partner Tess has been described as a "pivotal" character in upcoming Naughty Dog game; voiced by 24's Annie Wersching. Full Story

Community strategist Arne Meyer says resources were not not taken away from single-player to work on multiplayer. Full Story

Naughty Dog's action-shooter arriving in five months only on PlayStation 3. Full Story

PS3 version of Super Robot Taisen and 3DS adventure game crossover at the top of Japan sales charts; 3DS sales still high. Full Story

PlayStation Vita bundle for Keiji Inafune-produced game also announced. Full Story

Sony launches new hardware bundle with Disney action game and motion controller exclusively at United States retailer Target. Full Story

Activision and Capcom's latest gun-focused titles makes debut on recent Japan sales list, but still loses out to Nintendo simulation title. Full Story

Sony sells half a million consoles last week in US alongside more than 160,000 PS Vita units; PS Plus subscriptions rise 259 percent. Full Story

The Wii U launches in Australia this week! Find out what software will be available on day one. Full Story

$5 turn-based card game from Sony Bend coming to PS Vita December 4 with support for Golden Abyss. Full Story

Which games are out in Australia this week? Will you be brawling as an iconic character in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale or on the streets in Hitman: Absolution? Full Story

Gravity Rush's Kat and Starhawk's Emmett Graves will be free for download for the first two weeks. Full Story

Premium subscription service available next week for Sony's new portable at $18 for three months or $50 for the year. Full Story

Uncharted: Fight for Fortune has been listed on the Australian Classification Board's website; developer One Loop Games is attached. Full Story

What games are out in Australia this week? Will you be assuming the role of Master Chief or Commander Shepard? The choice is yours! Full Story

Technology giant's game business posts diminished revenue, profit due to "lower" sales of PS3, PSP hardware and software sales. Full Story

Marketing manager John Koller says new portable is a "good, solid platform"; no immediate price cut planned. Full Story

Multiplayer character King Leonidas from popular 2007 action movie coming to Sony's new game for those who preorder at GameStop. Full Story

LightBox Interactive confirms it has laid off 24 staff as part of shift towards making games for iOS devices. Full Story

Trial for mascot fighter arriving tomorrow for PS Plus subscribers on PS3, all PS Vita users; available for everyone beginning October 23. Full Story

$80 premium bundle includes Kratos statue, soundtrack, multiplayer double XP, and pass for upcoming DLC; preorders score Mythological Heroes Multiplayer Pack. Full Story

Giant Sparrow's PS3-exclusive first-person painting game arriving a week early on October 16 for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Full Story

UK boss Fergal Gara confirms price reduction for company's newest portable coming next year, timing "still under discussion." Full Story

Sony reveals PS3 has achieved number one console sales position in Australia for the first half of the calendar year; publisher says data supported by NPD. Full Story

Former Capcom R&D head feels that this year's Japan gaming show still relies on sequels; partnership with Sony offers good and brand new challenges. Full Story

Latest Gran Turismo 5 DLC offers three new cars; the update will add game enhancements and fix some reported issues. Full Story

PlayStation VP of hardware marketing John Koller says Sony will support aging console as long as development scene is running; claims $270 price point for new model a result of consumers' call for value. Full Story

Sony bringing premium service to new portable later this fall at $50 per year; current PS3 subscribers won't pay extra. Full Story

Studio Liverpool posts updates to social channels saying "We Are Alive" with accompanying image bearing Wipeout resemblance. Full Story

Will you shoot and loot your way through the wasteland, kick around a ball, or get creating this week? Full Story

Sony shipping stand-alone version of J.K. Rowling collaboration for Sony's new platform at $40 and Move bundle at $80 this fall. Full Story

Newest addition to PlayStation Collection series hitting PS3 Oct. 23 for $40; includes Killzone, Killzone 2, and Killzone 3 with DLC. Full Story

Downloadable update enables God of War and Shadow of the Colossus PS3 collections to be played remotely on the PS Vita. Full Story

Compilation to feature original PlayStation versions of Final Fantasy I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, UMD of III, PS2 versions of X, XI, XII, PS3 version of XIII. Full Story

Developer of PlayStation 2 hits Kenji Kaido departs Tokyo game giant; involvement in The Last Guardian unclear. Full Story

PlayStation Europe boss Jim Ryan says "no entertainment industry can just carry on the way it was," adding the walled garden model is breaking down. Full Story

BGR reports Sony is planning to implement 4K resolution in its upcoming console as a way to draw consumers to 4K television sets. Full Story

Heavy Rain director says he wants to see a game that is "not just about shooting and glorifying violence"; hopes new technology used to "say something meaningful." Full Story

Worldwide Studios boss says it's a "great time" to pick up aging home console; no plans for a price cut this year. Full Story

Sony's latest portable gaming hardware reaches new global sales milestone following launch in February. Full Story

Worldwide Studios boss says engineers are working to reduce manufacturing costs, but no price cut planned in calendar year. Full Story

Time-travelling latest entry in series pushed to early next year for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita; no rationale provided. Full Story

New offer grants free copy of PS Vita version with purchase of PS3 iteration of upcoming games; promotion kicks off with PS All-Stars Battle Royale. Full Story

Sony Computer Entertainment worldwide studio president Shuhei Yoshida says publisher is finding it hard to attract third-party support for portable consoles; hopes Assassin's Creed will prove good recruitment tool when it launches on the Vita. Full Story

United Front Games' PlayStation 3 arcade racing title with PS Move and 3D support gets fall release date. Full Story

SuperBot's mascot fighting game headed to public beta later this year; LittleBigPlanet Vita arrives September 25. Full Story

Retail source says additional God of War compilation pack on sale next month; no word on games in the bundle. Full Story

Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida explains this genre is "really important," company "going big" on all-ages titles at retail this holiday. Full Story

Hollywood-based comedy club releasing app on PlayStation Network on Sept. 1 with past shows and live performances; free until December, then $3 per month. Full Story

Sony Computer Entertainment executive producer Pete Smith says firm received, then rejected, a genuine pitch for a game based on Hindu sex text. Full Story

Sony dates and prices The Expendables 2, Sound Shapes, Papo & Yo, CS:GO, offers vouchers to those who preorder multiple titles. Full Story

SCE UK boss Fergal Gara acknowledges retail market has declined in recent times, and says company will boost brick-and-mortar business with next console. Full Story

FCC documents indicate Sony preparing new console rumored to be smaller than current slim model; may be announced at Gamescom next month. Full Story

Jesse Divnich and Michael Pachter weigh in on purchase of cloud-streaming service, say the acquisition gives electronics giant new ways to sell TVs, music, movies, and more. Full Story

Capcom's former special combat adviser Seth Killian talks about his new position at Sony Santa Monica and his future in game development. Full Story

New peripheral, compatible with upcoming Little Big Planet Karting, Gran Turismo 5, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Burnout Paradise, MotorStorm Apocalypse, and more. Full Story

Job listings at Media Molecule indicate British studio building "brand new IPs" for "different platforms" that are "even more ambitious" than Little Big Planet. Full Story

Square Enix CEO says RPG series would be done for if a remake were made now; company first needs to make a game that beats FFVII in terms of quality, sales. Full Story

Pack will include ThatGameCompany's Flower, Flow, creator commentaries, and other special features. Full Story

New Sony handheld doubled in sales units; Vita version of Atlus RPG claims top spot. Full Story

Online store to be inactive starting next Friday; online play on PSN not affected. Full Story

PlayStation CEO Andrew House says company will keep new hardware under wraps until it can demonstrate a major advance over PlayStation 3. Full Story

PlayStation exec Scott Rohde says innovation is "as important as anything," explains Battle Royale-Smash Bros. comparison "inevitable," says violence at E3 a result of more powerful technology. Full Story

Purported survey gauges interest in handheld version of racing series, new PS Plus offers to buy PS3 or Vita version of game and get the other free. Full Story

E3 2012: Publisher explains handheld system's conspicuously low profile at E3 as a response to criticisms of lengthy events in previous years. Full Story

E3 2012: Sony exec says long-in-development action game skipped E3 again so Team Ico could focus on innovation and quality. Full Story

E3 2012: Sony shows off Quantic Dream's Beyond, God of War: Ascension, Assassin's Creed III and Liberation, Far Cry 3 co-op, and the Harry Potter Wonderbook for PlayStation Move. Full Story

Mega Man designer's new PlayStation Vita action game has been confirmed for Western release; more info expected at E3. Full Story

Insomniac prepping "fun-sized" downloadable outing for run-and-gun duo, promises to return to series' familiar feel and weapons with new online features. Full Story

Resistance Burning Skies brings the Resistance franchise to the PlayStation Vita. Full Story

Quantic Dream's David Cage says he has yet to face a PS3 hardware limitation, believes industry lacks creativity; games too focused on violence. Full Story

Mario Party is at the top spot, while a new PS3 multiplayer title takes fourth; PS Vita slides down to four-digit sales numbers. Full Story

Sony says initial sales "a good start," projecting to sell another 10 million systems in current fiscal year; game division posts loss for the year. Full Story

LightBox will offer free levels so as not to divide players as predecessor Warhawk did; mystery paid DLC also planned for new shooter. Full Story

Get your block on this week with the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft. Full Story

Richard Lemarchand leaving Uncharted developer after eight years to join School of Cinematic Arts at California college. Full Story

New version of Naughty Dog's adventure game to bundle all 14 DLC packs; no word on North American launch; series sales climb to 17.32 million. Full Story

Sony offering Sly Cooper fans the chance to have their treasure designs appear in the next instalment of the action series on the PS3. Full Story

Both console makers have locked in dates and times for their annual Electronic Entertainment Expo press conferences. Full Story

Technology giant introduces "One Sony" plan aiming to help company return to profitabilty with focus on game business unit; 10,000 layoffs confirmed. Full Story

$10 multiplayer map pack arriving next Tuesday on PlayStation Network; free for Fortune Hunters' Club members. Full Story

Facebook and Foursquare up for download on PlayStation Network; 1.65 update allows 10-minute auto standby. Full Story

Source claims the next PlayStation will ship ahead of Microsoft's future-generation console; PlayStation Vita to work as PS4 controller. Full Story

Insomniac reveals it worked on downloadable game 1080Pinball in early 2007 that would be "the most realistic pinball simulation ever"; shut down for unknown reasons. Full Story

PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure game from Thatgamecompany breaks sales records on Sony's virtual storefront; soundtrack arriving on April 10. Full Story

Sony's 2013-dated new console supposedly code-named Orbis, will boast system that locks games to single PSN account; no backward compatibility for PS3 library planned. Full Story

Large-scale layoffs reported at Sony-owned Zipper Interactive in wake of Unit 13 release and possible project cancellation. Full Story

ModNation Racers developer United Front Games building new Sackboy racing game for Sony's home console, due later this year. Full Story

Source says Tomb Raider studio bringing back Legacy of Kain vampire action franchise, unannounced IP is an XBLA title. Full Story

Portal 2 picks up Game of the Year, Story, and Design gongs from the British Academy; Markus "Notch" Persson receives BAFTA Special Award. Full Story

Outspoken Twisted Metal, God of War developer says he's in no rush for next wave of consoles, believes next gen will make "ambitious" projects more difficult. Full Story

PlayStation Vita launch can't save a rough month at retail; Modern Warfare 3 tops the software charts again as industry continues sales slump. Full Story

New co-op game type available next week as free download for Fortune Hunters' Club members, $6 otherwise; final content drop arriving next month. Full Story

Famed game designer hints he's working on a new game for Sony's portable, says new hardware pushes creativity. Full Story

Quantic Dream clip "Kara" billed as running in real time on Sony's current-gen console, hints at sex robot Pinocchio tale. Full Story

Michael Pachter's monthly NPD predictions include domestic sales estimate for Sony's new handheld, continued declines for hardware and software sales totals. Full Story

BioWare's sci-fi trilogy capper leads big week of new releases featuring Street Fighter X Tekken, Unit 13, MLB 12, and I Am Alive. Full Story

Amazon France listing suggests high-definition combination pack of PlayStation 2 action titles due out May 16 on PlayStation 3. Full Story

Company's Web broadcast on March 9 will take wraps off new games for portable; info about upcoming titles and services also promised. Full Story

Action game for Sony's new portable due this summer digitally and at retail following initial launch in Japan earlier this month. Full Story

Sony reveals sales of new portable have surpassed internal expectations, roughly half sold outside Japan; software sales climb to 2 million units. Full Story

South African retailer product listing for still-unannounced action game appears, points to release during February 2013. Full Story

SCE Worldwide Studios president says lack of demand, cheap price for downloadable PSP games in North America kept Sony from offering trade-in program internationally. Full Story

Arjan Brussee leaves Killzone studio for Visceral Games to be executive producer on unannounced project. Full Story

Sony exec goes on the record about 3G adoption, proprietary memory cards, Naughty Dog's (lack of) Vita development, and the future of the PSP. Full Story

Sony Santa Monica and Sony Worldwide Studios assisting Team Ico in crafting the long-in-development action game. Full Story

New release slate led by launch of Sony's newest portable, Starbreeze's shooter reboot; Asura's Wrath, Metal Gear Solid 3D, and PS Vita launch titles also out. Full Story

Thatgamecompany seeking scalability engineer to help studio take online play "one step further" by building infrastructure to support hundreds of thousands of users. Full Story

Two portable Sony titles dominate the Japanese software chart, but the 3DS is still the reigning hardware for the week. Full Story

PS3-exclusive downloadable game from creators of Flower, Flow set to launch next month for $15. Full Story

Soundtrack distributed by Sumthing Else Music Works; on sale at Best Buy, GameStop, and other retail outlets. Full Story

Sony Pictures reaches seven-figure deal with Ghost Rider, Crank co-director Brian Taylor to write and direct live action take on vehicular combat game. Full Story

Amazon, GameStop listings indicate PlayStation Vita game won't ship as a launch window title for Sony's new portable. Full Story

New release slate led by vehicular combat game, early PS Vita hardware and games; UFC Undisputed 3, Grand Slam Tennis 2, Tekken 3DS, and Alan Wake for PC also out. Full Story

Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida says development has been "tough" on Team Ico's action game. Full Story

The Elder Scrolls V caps a big night by winning multiple categories, top honors at the Interactive Achievement Awards. Full Story

Capcom's 3DS survival horror still clinging on the top alongside SoulCalibur V and Ragnarok Odyssey; PS Vita also hanging onto third place. Full Story

New racing game based on platform franchise for PlayStation 3 with 3D support reportedly announced at Sony event; Move racing wheel also inbound. Full Story

Preorder copies at game retailer to include multiplayer maps and skins, theme, digital soundtrack, digital copy of original Warhawk. Full Story

David Jaffe confirms that cuts have been made to the European version of Twisted Metal and that the localization process has caused minor delays. Full Story

Developer contemplated creating new game in platformer series prior to The Last of Us but decided it would "do everybody a disservice." Full Story

Take-Two and 38 Studios head to market alongside Capcom's 3DS Resident Evil: Revelations and online shooter Gotham City Impostors. Full Story

PlayStation 3 hardware moves 6.5 million units for the quarter, but Consumer Products & Services division loses ¥85.7 billion overall. Full Story

Games for Sony's new handheld apparently will be offered in digital form on PlayStation Network for 10 percent less. Full Story

$300 version of new handheld will now include free 8GB memory stick, PSN game, AT&T 3G data plan access; $350 First Edition preorders to receive just the PSN game and data plan. Full Story

First three titles in platformer series bundled in $40 package due next month for PS3; 720p HD visuals, stereoscopic 3D support, and over 100 trophies included. Full Story

Development on Eat Sleep Play's vehicular combat game finished ahead of February 14 launch exclusively for the PlayStation 3. Full Story

Lightbox Interactive's PlayStation 3-exclusive shooter hitting store shelves this May; beta now available for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Full Story

Sony's John Koller says company is not concerned with handheld's performance, staggered postlaunch support key. Full Story

Nintendo's portable system and games maintain edge on the competition in first week of 2012; Vita sales stabilize above 40,000 units. Full Story

Guerrilla Games' 2004 PlayStation 2 shooter arriving on Sony's online network this month for $10. Full Story

Check out the top-level takeaways from PS3 maker's appearance at Las Vegas electronics show; from Netflix and Music Unlimited on PS Vita to Play Memories Studio for PS3. Full Story

Telecom giant announces month-to-month data plan prices for 3G iteration of new handheld starting at $15/250MB; $25/2GB plan also available at launch. Full Story

New $40 iteration of Polyphony Digital's racing game due January 17; Spec 2.0 updates and DLC vouchers included. Full Story

MCV cites "third-party publishing sources" in reporting Microsoft, Sony rolling out new consoles at this summer's trade show; Wii U launch details to be confirmed at geek gathering. Full Story

Unannounced sequel outed once again as The Green Hornet, DOTA 2 music man lists new title in mythological action franchise in personal work history. Full Story

Sony lays out launch lineup headed by Uncharted and Hot Shots Golf; games priced from $10 to $50, memory cards running from $20 for 4GB up to $100 for 32GB. Full Story

Sony publishing president says company will not be repeating PSP game library "mistake"; Hot Shots Golf tops Japanese launch sales. Full Story

New PSN terms intended to limit class-action lawsuits result in a class-action lawsuit alleging unfair business practices. Full Story

Q Games dubbed biggest earner for Sony-published titles, while Playdead's platformer sets high bar for third parties. Full Story

[UPDATE] Trailer for Uncharted developer's next PS3 exclusive features father-daughter survival duo fighting humanoid monsters amid the ruins of civilization. Full Story

Sucker Punch's $10 vampire-infused take on the world of Infamous claims title of "fastest-selling PS3 digital game ever launched on PSN." Full Story

Capcom's monster-killing game for PSP and PS3 nabs Sony Japan's highest awards; Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2 also top winners in User's Choice category. Full Story

Sony formally announces arrival of Spec II in Japan; pack to include game and all previous DLC; no formal announcement on European or US release. Full Story

Japanese PS Vita FAQ page reveals upcoming handheld will not play archived titles initially, says more details will be revealed later. Full Story

Sly Collection is headed to PSN; all three full games are available for download in the US on Tuesday, November 29. Full Story

We talk to the main composer of the Uncharted series about his recent work on the third game. Full Story

Zipper Interactive readying third-person shooter to launch with Sony's new handheld on February 22; game to feature cooperative, competitive online action. Full Story

Sony-owned studio said to be working on a follow-up for its PlayStation-exclusive sci-fi shooter franchise. Full Story

PlayStation maker reported to be in talks with media companies to offer streaming television channel package to TVs and consoles. Full Story

Naughty Dog teases Flashback Map Pack #1, showing Uncharted 2-inspired arenas; Killzone 3 character skin pack now available. Full Story

It's a big week for releases with Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Saints Row: The Third, and more coming out in the space of just a few days. Full Story

Boston Red Sox All-Star first baseman Adrian Gonzalez to headline next year's baseball release from Sony. Full Story

New handheld adventure featuring Nintendo's mascot easily leads sales charts, pushes 3DS to top of hardware heap. Full Story

Ratings agency considering downgrading PS3 maker's credit due to anticipated fourth straight year of losses. Full Story

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 goes head-to-head against The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim this week Down Under. Full Story

PlayStation Vita Play Caravan: National Demo Tour starts November 19; set for five cities. Full Story

Post-price cut PlayStation 3 hardware moves 3.7 million units for the quarter, but Consumer Products & Services division loses ¥34.6 billion overall. Full Story

PlayStation creator's application would cover controllers that read a player's state of mind to drive dynamic responses from software. Full Story

Naughty Dog sends Nathan Drake on another adventure as Sonic Generations, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and GoldenEye 007: Reloaded ship to stores. Full Story

Nathan Drake comes back for thirds this week with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Full Story

Media Molecule's puzzle-platformer reissued with downloadable content pack-ins; joins new motion-controller package for holidays. Full Story

Ratchet & Clank developer applies for rights to use "Space Beasts" and "Galaxy Beasts" in online video games. Full Story

EA's contribution to digital modern warfare, a new portable Final Fantasy title, and a vampire add-on are highlights for the week. Full Story

Namco Bandai readying three titles for new Sony handheld launch next year: Ridge Racer, Touch My Katamari, and Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen. Full Story

Introductory accessory bundle packs in a DualShock 3 controller, HDMI and USB cables for $69. Full Story

Sony confirms early 2012 European, North American, and Australian release date, pricing, for next handheld gaming system. Full Story

Naughty Dog rolling out Season Pass initiative granting seven pieces of add-on content for $25; first release due in November. Full Story

Q Games' next entry in the PixelJunk line set to land on PS3 next week; shoot-'em-up to put spin on classic genre. Full Story

John Smedley confident login and password information used in recent attack wasn't obtained from Sony, says attackers had "small percentage" of success in gaining access. Full Story

GDC Online 2011: Sony engineer recaps progress of Sony's motion controller, shows hypothetical Move-enabled Resistance 4 built on augmented reality technology. Full Story

Polyphony Digital's free update brings host of new features to PS3 racer; paid add-on to offer new courses, cars, gear later this month. Full Story

Sega and Sony hint at arcade racer receiving rerelease later this month for PS3; Australian ratings board has previously indicated multiplatform launch. Full Story

PS3-exclusive promotion features Infamous 2: Festival of Blood, PixelJunk Sidescroller; PS2 games also making downloadable debut with God Hand, Odin Sphere, more. Full Story

Demon's Souls successor secures top sales spot, followed by Team Ico HD bundle; 3DS handily tops hardware charts. Full Story

PS3 adventure from Flower developer thatgamecompany missing projected 2011 release; "still a ton of care and polish needed" before release. Full Story

Footy sims joined on new release shelves by Child of Eden on PS3, X-Men Destiny, and ICO & Shadow of the Colossus HD collection. Full Story

Sony adding new multiplayer title to online space with this fall's major revision; poker game also planned. Full Story

[UPDATE] Sony's online service facing multi-region technical snafu; service now back online. Full Story

Sony publishing president Shuhei Yoshida confirms new handheld will not be content-restricted by location. Full Story

Sony introducing motion-sensing controls to open-world sequel, $15 vampire-themed stand-alone spin-off next month. Full Story

TGS keynote address sees Yoichi Wada assess the changing industry landscape as Sony reps show off Resistance for the PS Vita, confirm November release for PlayStation Suite SDK. Full Story

TGS 2011: Sony devotes media briefing to new handheld; 26 titles due at launch, including Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Lord of Apocalypse. Full Story

PS3 compilation of Kratos' PSP exploits joined in stores by NHL 12 and Twisted Pixel's Gunstringer; downloadable debuts topped by free Red Dead Redemption add-on. Full Story

US National Cyber Security Center director Philip Reitinger brought in to fill newly created chief information security officer position at electronics giant. Full Story

The triple-A-title train is steamrolling through this week with intergalactic escapades, road rage, alien invasions, and zombie infestations. Full Story

Publisher's booth will have 31 titles for upcoming portable in total at show; The Last Guardian MIA from 21-game PS3 lineup. Full Story