Sony Developing PS4 Games

The PS4 may be out sooner than you think. In a recent interview, Sony Worldwide Studios U.S. head, Scott Rohde casually reveals that PS4 games are in development and does not talk about the game console itself.

EA Confirms Release of Dead Space 3

EA confirms the launch of the latest installation for its Dead Space game franchise. They are set to unveil it at nextweek’s E3 game conference, along with the game’s first footage.

Dead Space 3′s first game footage will be shown during EA’s own conference. Several game images have already leaked and spread all over the internet over the past year.

EA said in an interview with IGN:

“We’re excited to unveil Dead Space 3 to the world at the EA press conference next week.”.

Besides confirming the launch of the upcoming Dead Space installation, EA has been tight lipped on the upcoming title’s game details.

NBA 2K13 To Be Launched This October

NBA fanatics will have to wait for a few months to get their hands on the latest NBA game. Take-Two Interactive announces the launch of NBA 2K13 for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PSP and PC on October 2. Previous NBA 2K games were also released at the same month.

The game developer 2K Sports has yet to reveal details about this upcoming game. NBA 2K13 is expected to be a hit, just like its predecessor NBA 2K12, which sold around 5 million game units.

Modern Warfare PS3 Bundle Goes On Sale on May 25

PlayStation has again partnered with Activision to bring you the limited edition, PS3 “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3″ bundle that is set to go on sale on May 25th. They have previously released a PS3 “Call of Duty: Black Ops” bundle, just last year.

This new PS3 Call of Duty bundle is set to retail for $299 and includes a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 game, a 320GB PS3 slim system and one DualShock 3 controller. It also gives you a free access to an exciting “Modern Warfare 3″ online multi-player experience via the PlayStation Network.

Red PS3, to Arrive in Australia at the End of May

Sony picks Australia as the next country to launch the red PS3 game console. It was released in Japan last year and is set to launch in UK, this May 11, according to Amazon.

The red PS3 will hit the Australian shores on May 31 and is set to retail for AU$460 (US$470). This scarlet colored game console is the 320GB version that goes with two matching Dualshock 3 controllers.

A yellow PS3 is set to be launched, however Sony has yet to make an official announcement about it.

PlayStation Network to Undergo Maintenance Tomorrow Morning

The PlayStation Network is set to undergo a 13-hour maintenance tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. EST. This was announced by Matthew Harper, the Senior Manager for PlayStation Digital Platforms, through the PlayStation Blog.

While under maintenance the PSN Store, PlayStation Home, Account Management services and online play as well as PlayStation websites hosted on PSN servers, like the Official PlayStation Blog will be also unavailable.

Check out the official PlayStation twitter account for updates during the scheduled maintenance.

PS Vita 1.61 – Grab for Update!

PlayStation Vita has a round new update for the portable console. Sony PS Vita team release a System Software Update (v1.61) available for download. If your a first timer,1) once you turn ON your PS Vita it will show an update screen to process the latest version update. 2) try select “System Update” under the “Settings” menu and download the firmware directly to your PS Vita over Wi-Fi. 3) try this connect your PS Vita to a PS3 or a PC/Mac and update via Content Manager.

Sony Tablet S Now Available for Pre-Order, Shipping Begins Sept.16

The Sony Tablet S, which was first revealed last week, is now up for pre-order on the company’s official online store and selected retailers. The device will ship on September 16 in the US, while Canadian markets could receive the units a week later on Sept. 23. Reports have confirmed that the 16GB version will be retailed for $500, and the larger 32GB model could be yours for $600.

The Tablet S is said to be a PlayStation certified device that runs on an Android 3.1 Honeycomb, and is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. It has a 9.4-inch touchscreen, with IR port and DLNA-compatibility — allowing you to use the tablet as a remote control for most of your home entertainment electronics. Aside from that, the Tablet S features the Sony e-reader gaming store, which could help users in downloading different original PlayStation titles.

Meanwhile, Sony is also working on the folding, dual-screen Tablet P. However, there are still no reports with regards to its pricing and official launching date.

Sony Releases a Second Teaser Video for S1 and S2 Tablets

After releasing the first video dubbed “First Impression” two weeks ago, Sony released the second in its series of ‘Two Will’ five teaser videos for their upcoming Android-powered tablets.

The new video is called “Going Smoothly,” and it features the two tablets communicating through a native e-mail app. The S1 tablet have a 9.4-inch touchscreen and Tegra 2 processor, while the S2 features a folding design and two 5.5 inch screens — which goes along virtual PlayStation buttons. Both tablets will have access to Sony’s Qriocity and video service and support DLNA media streaming.

When the fifth and the final video is released, the tablets might be ready for launch. Based on the gap between the first two videos, it is predicted that the tablets will be release in mid-August.

Check the second teaser video of S1 and S2 after the break.

Sony’s PlayStation Vita’s Memory Card at E3

At the presentation of Sony’s PlayStation Vita E3 2011, Sony also showed the new removable internal memory card for the said console. It will be available in 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB as it was said in E3.

Unlike the memory stick, the said memory card appearance is very close to a variety of SD(Secure Digital) cards that has an ultra small flash memory card designed, it just have a little notch in its side confirming they hew to Sony’s unfortunate habit of using proprietary storage formats. But the cost of Vita’s memory card is still shrouded with mysteries.