Sony says PlayStation still has problems, gradually coming back online
Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Network suffered connection problems for a fourth straight day since hackers attacked the video game network, and the company said on Sunday that service was gradually being restored. The hacker activist group known as Lizard Squad has claimed responsibility for disrupting both ...
Xbox, PlayStation game networks felled by known hacker group
Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox Live and Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Network, Internet services that video gamers use to play online, were hit by connection failures Christmas Day, with the hackers Lizard Squad claiming responsibility. The group, which took credit for an attack on Sony earlier this year, ...
Sony marks 20 years of the PlayStation with a stylish new console
Monster transformer Mega Drive meet Megatron. The 16-bit Sega console, known as the Mega Drive in Japan (Genesis in the U.S.), is now a Transformer toy for Decepticon leader Megatron. The Transformer morphs into a highly realistic Mega Drive, with amazing detail down to the power ...
Custom consoles and controllers, plus new versions of classics
PlayStation 4 gets covered in slime To mark the upcoming release of "Dragon Quest Heroes," a hack-and-slash spinoff unlike any "Dragon Quest" game to date, Sony is releasing a unique PS4 console, designed after the metal incarnation of the character Slime. The 500-GB console features Slime ...
Sony unveils smartphones that double as PlayStation game display
Sony Corp. has unveiled new mobile devices that also function as displays for PlayStation games, as it adds features to win sales in a market dominated by Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. The marquee Xperia Z3 smartphone is waterproof and comes with a battery ...
Sony's sales of PlayStation 4 top 10 million units worldwide
Global cumulative sales of the PlayStation 4 home gaming console topped 10 million units as of Sunday, Sony Corp.'s gaming unit said Wednesday. Sony, which has been struggling to rebuild its electronics business, is positioning the gaming sector as a pillar for improving its performance. Since ...
These warriors rule What would you get if you crossed Nintendo's "Legend of Zelda" with Koei Tecmo's "Dynasty Warriors"? "Hyrule Warriors" is a hack-and-slash Zelda spin-off by Koei Tecmo's in-house game studios Omega Force and Team Ninja, both of which are famous for their action titles. Players ...
Gaming that looks good inside and out
Xbox keeps its cool for the summer Just in time to make you look cool this season, Microsoft is releasing an arctic-camouflage-themed Xbox 360 controller. Even though the Xbox One has been released in the West, Microsoft is still showing its support for the Xbox 360, ...
FIFA World Cup 2014 brings the fun to Tokyo
When you're on the other side of the world finding a place to watch World Cup matches usually requires meticulous planning — from persuading friends with giant TV screens to let you join them, to preparing for an assault on your body clock. Flying ...
PS4 x FIFA kicks off, while "Idolm@ster," "Pokemon" and "Persona" get cute
Check out 'The Idolm@ster' "The Idolm@ster: One for All," a new addition to the popular "The Idolm@ster" series, was released last month, and peripheral maker Hori is celebrating with three official "One For All" controllers. They are all plaid and feature silhouettes of in-game characters: ...
Sony PS4 sales top 7 million mark
Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 4 sales are proving a bright spot for Chief Executive Officer Kazuo Hirai, who is cutting costs to spur a revival at a company hit by falling demand for its televisions and cameras. Sales of the $399 video-game console surpassed 7 million ...
