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PS4 more stable than other consoles

Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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PlayStation 4's low power consumption means it won't suffer from the overheating issues of its predecessor, the PS3. Good news for gamers.
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Sony set for PS4 back-track?

Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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In an update to original information provided by Sony Europe it appears they are not the only ones to back-track on specs provided over their next gen console.
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PlayStation Plus brings out the Big Guns

Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Sony amps up PlayStation Plus with stellar August games including Need for Speed and Mafia II, continuing a trend of blockbuster offerings.
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Sony to axe multiplayer servers

Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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Sony to end online services for PS3 titles including SOCOM 4 and MAG, rendering them unplayable from January 28, shortly after PS4 launch.
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What does it take to self-publish on the PS4?

Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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Sony simplifies PS4 self-publishing: No hurdles, just games, ensuring developers control the process. Will this affect your console choice?.
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Sony pays $250k hacking fine

Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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Sony settles for £250k over 2011 PlayStation Network hack, affecting 77m users. Critics say the firm's late response and security flaws to blame.
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Could controller familiarity save the day?

Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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For years now the controller debate has raged on, still used as the old scape goat by your mates when you beat them on your console...
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Should NZ gamers thank Sony?

Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Sony opts for optical drives over downloads, safeguarding NZ gamers against slow net speeds and high data costs.
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Microsoft 'will kill Sony' at E3

Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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After a lacklustre announcement, it seems Microsoft has decided to take a more aggressive approach to the console war.
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Sony aims PS4 at gamers only

Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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Sony's latest comments on the next-generation consoles show the company is doing everything it can to appeal to gamers, unlike the Xbox One.
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Sony to stop second-hand PS4 games

Wed, 29th May 2013
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Sony has responded to rumours they would be implementing methods to stop second-hand games for the PS4, although it remains to be seen if they are true.
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Infamous Second Son PS4 details released...

Wed, 8th May 2013
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Exciting new details for Infamous Second Son revealed, setting Seattle as the battleground for the PS4 title's conduit 'threat'.
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Poor show equals no dough at Sony

Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Sony's top executives, including top man Kazuo Hirai, will not be receiving bonuses this year due to the company's poor electronics performance.
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Sony hacker finally sentenced

Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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The gaming community has a pretty short memory, but one of the hackers involved in the onslaught of attacks against Sony has finally been sentenced.
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Sony knows PS4 date and price - but we don't...

Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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The release date for the Playstation 4 is already known by some, but us normal people are to be kept in the dark for a while longer.
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Flawless PS4 pushes developers

Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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The PS4 is giving developers a whole lot more freedom to run with their ideas, but has forced others to sprint to catch up.
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Sony reveals new PS4 features

Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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Sony unveils PS4's new touchpad and LED functions at the Game Developers Conference, promising enhanced gaming experiences.
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Playstation improves trophy feature

Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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Obtaining Playstation trophies is a guilty pleasure of mine, which is why a new patent filed by Sony is particularly exciting to me.
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Never seen it, but give me a PS4

Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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Pre-orders for the PS4 are booming, with web traffic tripling on the night of the Sony conference, according to online retailer ShopTo.
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Sony speaks Sony, and Vita too

Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Vita will have an important role to play in the next-generation, and that it's still possible second-hand games won't run on the PS4.