Leipzig Games Convention 2008 News
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[UPDATE] Leipzig: New PlayStation Eye game announced
PlayStation Eye fans have been waiting a long time for Sony to start supporting the often ignored peripheral. Fortunately, SCEE is working on a new PlayStation Eye game entitled EyePet. This interactive pet game will work just as you'd expect it to. Wiggling your finger, holding objects, and creati...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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Leipzig: Heavy Rain gameplay trailer
From the geniuses who brought you Indigo Prophecy (known as Fahrenheit in Europe) comes Heavy Rain, an advanced new project for the PlayStation 3. The game is still shrouded in mystery, but is purported to be very impressive in several facets, including plot, graphics technology and the like. Today ...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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[UPDATE] Leipzig: Sony announces wireless keypad
Tired of trying to stretch your USB Keyboard over to your couch or typing out words via the directional pad? Sony finally has you covered in the form of a new wireless keypad accessory. Announced at the platform holder’s Leipzig press conference this afternoon, the new peripheral, much lik...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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Leipzig: Heavy Rain receives 2009 release window
As expected, Sony debuted a brand new trailer featuring the highly anticipated Heavy Rain at its press conference at the Leipzig Games Convention this afternoon. At the very end of the video, the firm issued a broad release date of 2009 for Quantic Dreams-developed thriller, which is already shap...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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Leipzig: 160GB PS3 also heading to North America
Following on from Sony Europe's announcement of the 160GB PlayStation 3, SCEA has confirmed that the new package will hit North America as well. Currently scheduled for a November launch, the bundle will include Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, a PSN voucher for PAIN and the DualShock 3 controller, al...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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Leipzig: Sony officially announces PSP-3000
Sony has finally confirmed reports of a new PlayStation Portable iteration. Dubbed the PSP-3000, the updated handheld will include a couple of new features and be sold in eight bundles across PAL regions. So what's new? The LCD screen has received an upgrade, allowing it to display brighter colou...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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Leipzig: Disney is next up for SingStar franchise
Sony Computer Entertainment today announced development of SingStar Disney, the latest instalment in its multi-million dollar selling SingStar franchise. SingStar Disney affords gamers the opportunity to partake in the series traditional karaoke experience, only this time you’ll be able to...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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Leipzig: Stream music videos for free on your PS3
Think the Video Store was a nice additional feature for your PlayStation 3? Think again. Sony is proud to bring its European user base a brand new feature entitled VidZone. VidZone will give you the ability to stream unlimited music videos to your PS3 console. The service is expected to hit Euro...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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Leipzig: LittleBigPlanet dated for Europe
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s David Reeves has confirmed that LittleBigPlanet will be released in PAL regions on October 29. This puts the game’s release exactly 24 hours ahead of its Japanese counterpart, with a North American launch date yet to be confirmed. One of the mos...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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Leipzig: Sony announces 160GB PS3 for PAL regions
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has announced that it will be releasing a 160GB PlayStation 3 unit across PAL territories later this year. Speaking at the platform holder’s press conference at the Leipzig Games Convention this week, SCEE boss David Reeves confirmed that the new SK...
- Posted Aug 20th 2008
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