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PlayStation Network PLAY series offers five downloadable games for the price of four

Sony reveals the PlayStation Network PLAY series, with pre-orders for four upcoming PSN games serving up bonus content, including a free download of PAYDAY: The Heist.

PlayStation Vita can double as a PS3 controller

Sony Europe's Phil Rogers confirms that the PlayStation Vita will be able to function as a PlayStation 3 controller, opening up the possibility for Wii U-like experiences.
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Resistance 3 beta first impressions

Some early hands-on impressions from the multiplayer beta for Insomniac Games' PlayStation 3-exclusive September release, Resistance 3.
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GameStop to start selling digital downloads in stores

Why click the mouse a couple times when you can drive to the local GameStop and answer questions about more preorders? GameStop is rolling out support for the digital age.

GoldenEye 007:Reloaded confirmed for Xbox and PS3, now with trailer

Fans of the legendary GoldenEye game will be able to play an upgrade version on Xbox 360 and the PS3 this fall.
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Sony insurer not interested in paying for the PlayStation Network hack

An insurance company doesn't want to pay out for claims? Shocking! Sony and Zurich American Insurance are battling in court over the Playstation Network outage.
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NPD: Video game sales continue to fall in June

When's the last time you picked up a new video game? Video game industry sales fell again in June continuing a downward trend.

The next batch of PS3s will not support HD playback through the component cables (Updated)

A leaked document states that upcoming batches of PS3s will only display HD games and movies via an HDMI cable, not the component cables.
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Sony implementing one-time-use codes for Resistance 3 multiplayer

Do you usually wait for expensive games to hit eBay at a great discount? Be prepared to shell out more money to play online if you purchase a used copy of Resistance 3.
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Microsoft moving Xbox 360 storage into the cloud

Originally announced at E3 2011, Microsoft's plan to move saved data from games and gamertag information into cloud storage is finally underway.
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Sony planning significant PlayStation Network redesign, reports say

Sony is reportedly working on a broad redesign of the PlayStation Network, one which is said to more closely emulate the more image-driven layouts of competitors Xbox Live and Steam.
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Sony brings Qriocity, PlayStation Store back to Japan

Two and a half months after suspending service due to a massive data breach, Sony is bringing Qriocity and the PlayStation Store back to Japan this week.
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inFamous 2 Review

Cole McGrath returns for another electrifying, although occasionally tedious adventure in inFamous 2, which moves the action from the towering heights of Empire City to the flood-soaked, jazz-rattled streets of New Marais.
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Sony PS3 hacker George ‘GeoHot’ Hotz ‘works for Facebook’

Huge news in the hacker world: Renowned PS3 and iPhone jailbreaker George "GeoHot" Hotz now reportedly works for Facebook.

Win an Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta code! (Update: More giveaway codes!)

We have more Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta codes to give away! The next 200 people to comment will receive Uncharted 3 beta codes!
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Best of E3 2011

E3 may be over, but its influence will be felt until next year. So what came out on top? Below is our list of the best of the best from E3 2011.

Music Unlimited launches on Android; Sony gives PS3 users 6 months of free access

To drum up interest in its Music Unlimited subscription service, Sony is giving PlayStation 3 owners a free six month trial and has launched an Android app.
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Gaems G155 takes Xbox 360 or PS3 wherever you go

The Gaems G155 portable gaming system is more than a travel case for an Xbox 360 or PS3 - it's got a 15.5-inch 720p display so you can play anywhere.

Metal Gear creator confirms cross-platform cloud support for all future releases

Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima confirms in a recent podcast that all future Kojima Productions releases will be playable on both the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita platforms, with saves accessible cross-platform via a cloud.

Wii U may be 50 percent more powerful than PS3, says analyst

One analyst has heard from developers that the Wii U may have 50 percent more power than the PlayStation 3. But will it?
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Sony 3D Display could revolutionize 2D gaming

Sony's 24-inch 3D display for the PlayStation 3 not only fits in small rooms - it can show unique screens to two players at the same time.

Resistance 3 pre-orders in North America include level boost, taunts, Nathan Hale bonuses

Pre-order details emerge for Insomniac Games' PlayStation 3-exclusive September release, Resistance 3.
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Disney Universe promises multiplayer mashup action

Disney Universe will be a multiplayer action-adventure mashup spanning Disney's animated an life action franchises...and it'll be on consoles, PCs, and Macs.

Resistance 3 single player and multiplayer info, footage emerges

New details on the single player campaign and online multiplayer for Resistance 3 have been revealed by Sony, along with a new gameplay video.

Reports of L.A. Noire overheating, freezing issues surface, Rockstar has a temporary fix

Rockstar Games confirms that "a small number" of L.A. Noire players on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have been experiencing freezing issues with the newly released game.

PSN update now live across the U.S., go change your password now

Sony's PSN is now back online with limited functionality across the United States, along with a system update requiring a password change.
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Sony PlayStation Network access begins to return

After a month of down time, the hacker-plagued Sony PlayStation Network has begun to come back online. But it will be weeks before full PSN service is restored for all users.

Capcom claims PSN outage is costing it ‘hundreds of thousands’ of dollars

A senior vice president at Capcom has aired his frustration with the PSN outages, and claims that it is costing his company “hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars in revenue.”

Sony downtime continues, company shooting for full return by May 31

A Sony spokesperson reveals that the company is looking at a May 31 deadline for a full restoration of PlayStation Network and Qriocity online services as their third weekend offline comes to a close.

Redbox to offer low-priced video game rentals starting in June

Redbox announces plans to expand video game rentals out of the testing phase to more than 21,000 rental kiosks starting on June 17, 2011.
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Sony: No idea when PlayStation Network can be restored

First Sony said they were "rebuilding" their PlayStation Network after an intrusion; now they say they have no idea when it'll be back up.

PlayStation Home v1.5 update launches today, improves gaming content

Sony launched the latest update to its community-oriented PlayStation Home service today, greatly enhancing the range of gaming functionality in that space.
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David Jaffe talks about Hollywood convergence and his upcoming Twisted Metal title

The colorful lead designer of the new Twisted Metal game talks about Hollywood convergence and the game’s original vision coming full circle.
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Sony PlayStation 3 sales hit 50 million worldwide

Sony has sold 50 million PlayStation 3 system since their debut in 2006 - along with 8 million Sony Move controllers that debuted just this past holiday season.
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NPD: Video game sales slumped 16 pct in March

March was a mixed month for the video game market: the Nintendo 3DS drove hardware sales, but software revenue saw a steep decline.

Wii price drop to $150 could be incoming on May 15

Reports indicate that Nintendo may be planning a $50 price drop for its Wii gaming console on May 15, bringing the cost down from $200 to $150.
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NeverDead shows off in these new screenshots

Konami’s upcoming third-person action game, NeverDead, about a nearly unkillable demon hunter with a penchant for removing his limbs and attaching them to things, has released a slew of new screenshots.

Sony 3D games round-up: Uncharted 3, SOCOM 4, Cars 2, Virtua Tennis 4

Sony visited New York City last week to give Digital Trends an eyes-on glimpse of its recently released and upcoming slate of 3D-enabled PlayStation 3 games.