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PS3 becomes best-selling Kiwi console
Gaming

PS3 becomes best-selling Kiwi console

Sony's Playstation 3 topped New Zealand's console market in 2022, dominating with a 47% market share and leading in both hardware and software sales.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
Sony introduces flagship smartphone
Sony

Sony introduces flagship smartphone

Sony's new flagship Android smartphone, Xperia Z, will be launched in New Zealand in March, boasting impressive features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Sony changes their image
Gaming

Sony changes their image

Sony changes image and replaces the Playstation Network and Store with a single entity: the Sony Entertainment Network.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2013

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Still excited by the PS4 no-show?
Gaming

Still excited by the PS4 no-show?

Sony's PS4 reveal leaves fans hanging with no console in sight, sparking curiosity and a bit of cheek from execs. #PS4NoShow.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
Sony sells PS4 to the world
Gaming

Sony sells PS4 to the world

Sony unveils the PS4, boasting powerful specs, new Dual Shock 4 controller, and cloud integration, redefining gaming's future.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2013
PS4 plays on nostalgia with video launch
Gaming

PS4 plays on nostalgia with video launch

Sony teases PS4 reveal with nostalgic videos, hinting at tomorrow's major event in New York. A trip down memory lane or the dawn of a new era?.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Playstation meeting moves to New York
Gaming

Playstation meeting moves to New York

Playstation meeting on Feb 20 could be the time for big PS4 announcement. Analysts and fans are eagerly waiting.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
Sony smashed by sales slump
Gaming

Sony smashed by sales slump

Sony's game sales are way down according to the newly released Q3 financial report, which could spell trouble for the technology giant.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013
All-Stars fate in the air...
Gaming

All-Stars fate in the air...

Sony has released the studio behind Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale back into the wild, leaving its fate in jeopardy.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2013
Sony fined over major hacking scandal
Gaming

Sony fined over major hacking scandal

Sony faces a £250k fine for the 2011 PlayStation Network hack, exposing millions of users. ICO deems the security measures inadequate.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013
Sony tackles Apple with tablet release
Apple

Sony tackles Apple with tablet release

Struggling electronics company set to introduce a new tablet computer in Japan this year, in direct competition with Apple and Samsung.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013
Sony set to go second in next-gen release
Gaming

Sony set to go second in next-gen release

Sony's CEO hints they'll launch the PS4 after Xbox, focusing on quality over speed in the next-gen console race.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
Microsoft and Sony set for console launch?
Gaming

Microsoft and Sony set for console launch?

A new report from a reputable gaming magazine claims Sony and Microsoft will announce new consoles around March sometime.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013
Sony switches off PS2 for last time
Gaming

Sony switches off PS2 for last time

Sony fans worldwide mourn as production of the Playstation 2 comes to an end after 12 years, selling 150 million units. #gaming.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2013
Gaikai reveals service details
Gaming

Gaikai reveals service details

A new job listing from Sony-owned cloud service-provider Gaikai has revealed a few more details about how the service will be utilised.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2012
All-Stars struggles after launch
Gaming

All-Stars struggles after launch

Despite much anticipation from critics and gamers, Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale has barely managed to crack the top 40 in the UK.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2012
Sony setback as China continues consoles ban
Gaming

Sony setback as China continues consoles ban

New research into video games in China confirms that consoles are still banned, refuting rumours that Sony would bring the PS3 into the country.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2012
Sony slashes PS Vita expectations
Gaming

Sony slashes PS Vita expectations

A new financial report from Sony shows they have slashed their expectations for the Playstation Vita and other handhelds.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012