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Media-Mind: Will Game Consoles Rule the Living Room?

Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:01 pm | By Joe Arico
As digital streaming services continue to battle for subscriptions, another crop of competitors fight to bring them to your living room, putting game consoles in the center of a changing entertainment market.

The Score: Sony Shoots Itself with PlayStation Vita

Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:03 pm | By Joe Arico
Sony has sold a respectable 1.4 million PlayStation Vita handheld units since its release, but the numbers are nothing compared to what they'd be if the company launched the device way it should have.

HTC Plans PlayStation Phones, But at Vita's Expense

Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:53 pm | By Joe Arico
HTC will be the first smartphone manufacturer with Sony's PlayStation Certification, a move that may hurt sales of Sony's Vita gaming device.

PlayStation Vita Sales Stumble in Japan

Mon Jan 02, 2012 2:29 pm | By Joe Arico
Sales of Sony's PlayStation Vita have dropped off significantly since its launch in Japan, a sign the company may have to make some changes to assure the console's success.

PlayStation Vita Faces Tough Road Ahead

Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:56 pm | By Joe Arico
Sony's PlayStation Vita debuted to strong sales in Japan, but faces challenges from Nintendo's 3DS, smartphones and the emergence of mobile gaming.

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Sony PlayStation Vita Takes on Smartphone Gaming

Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:47 pm | By Joe Arico
Sony plans to release the PlayStation Vita, its portable gaming system, in Japan tomorrow, vying for a piece of the mobile gaming market dominated by smartphone apps.

Mobile Surge Means Hard Times Ahead for Game Consoles

Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:59 pm | By Joe Arico
The rise of smartphones and tablets may spell the end of video game consoles like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, changing the landscape of the gaming industry.

PlayStation Vita to Play PS3 Games

Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:48 pm | By Joe Arico
The PlayStation Vita will be able to play all PlayStation 3 games remotely, as Sony looks to more tightly integrate its gaming consoles to stay competitive.

Android, IOS Take Lead in Portable Gaming Market

Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:53 pm | By Joe Arico
Android and iOS have taken the lead in portable games software revenues from Sony and Nintendo, as smartphones continue to grow in popularity.

Sony to Bring PlayStation Games to Android

Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:15 pm | By Joe Arico
Sony is looking to expand its gaming services on more portable devices, as the popularity of video games on smartphones continues to grow.

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Sony to Launch Vita in February, Take on Smartphone Gaming

Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:50 pm | By Joe Arico
Sony plans to sell PlayStation Vita, its next-generation portable game console, starting at $250 on February 22 in the U.S. and Europe, as the company attempts to stay successful against surging competition from smartphones.

AT&T to Sell PlayStation Phone, With 4G

Fri Sep 09, 2011 1:41 pm | By Joe Arico
AT&T plans to sell the Sony Xperia Play 4G, a smartphone capable of playing PlayStation Portable games, on September 18 for $50 with a two-year contract.

Sony PlayStation Vita Delayed to 2012

Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:27 am | By Allen Tsai
Sony's PlayStation Vita, its next gaming device, will be pushed back to 2012, missing the crucial holiday season and underscoring the handset maker's attempts at turning around its struggling business.

Sony to Sell PlayStation Vita in October in U.K.

Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:20 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Sony's PlayStation Vita may hit U.K. shelves in October, as excitement builds despite smartphones' increasing popularity over traditional handheld gaming devices.

NUTS: Hackers Target Government, Apple and Samsung Continue Battle

Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:51 pm | By Matthew Calamia
Hackers continued their wave of attacks, targeting several politicians including President Obama, while Apple attempts to put a stop to Samsung's sales in the U.S.