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UPDATE: TV3 plagiarises US-based PS3 commercial?

Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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New Zealand gaming site ButtonMasher may have unearthed an attempt by local broadcaster TV3 to copy an advertising campaign most Kiwis won't have seen.
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PlayStation Network Prepaid Cards now available in NZ

Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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Sony brings PSN prepaid cards to NZ, available in $30 and $50 for gaming content. Purchase now at major retailers.
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Windows XP SP2 deadline looms

Wed, 7th Jul 2010
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With only a week left, Microsoft urges Windows XP SP2 users to upgrade to SP3 or newer versions like Windows 7 to continue receiving vital security updates.
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DC Comics to hit PSP via PSN

Thu, 24th Jun 2010
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DC Comics joins PSN, offering 80+ titles for PSP, including Batman and Green Lantern, with prices from $1.90 to $7.90. Free Superman preview available.
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Buy PSPgo get 10 free games

Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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Sony announces irresistible PSPgo offer: Buy now and claim 10 free games, including hits like Assassin's Creed and GTA. Offer ends Sept 30.
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ModNation Racers PSP

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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ModNation Racers for the PSP is the handheld little brother of the PlayStation 3 customisable kart-racing game of the same name.
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Final Fantasy IX lands on PSN

Thu, 27th May 2010
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Final Fantasy IX makes a grand return to PSN, offering fans a nostalgic dive into Zidane and co.'s epic journey, a decade after its PSOne debut.
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Vodafone announces free PSP promotion

Fri, 14th May 2010
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On the market for a new phone? Pick up the new Sony Ericsson X10i and you just might land yourself a PlayStation Portable as well.
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 takes PSP action to new heights, blending intense gameplay with deep weapon customisation for an unmatched experience.
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Rugby 2012 game in development

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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HB Studios teams with The Rugby Forum for Rugby 2012, aiming for a summer 2011 launch on current-gen consoles. Details to follow.
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PlayStation smartphone in 2010?

Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony will release a PlayStation smartphone sometime this year in collaboration with Sony Ericsson.
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[UPDATE 2] End of the ApocalyPS3?

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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ApocalyPS3 crisis averted as PlayStation 3 users regain access to games and PSN, with a fix for lost data also emerging.
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Blood bowl

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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I would hope that the game feels better to play on a PC or PSP, but I really cannot recommend Blood Bowl to anybody. It hurts.
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EA drops more online support

Thu, 18th Feb 2010
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EA announces the discontinuation of online support for several games, including fan favourites like 'Burnout 3: Takedown'.
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Invizimals

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Invizimals turns gamers into hunters with the PSP, but its tedious gameplay and challenging monster capture may not charm all.
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Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Sony's belated release, 'Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier', lands on PSP and PS2 with mixed feelings – new flights but faded visuals disappoint.
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Little Big Planet PSP

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Little Big Planet's leap to PSP delivers a nostalgic platform gaming experience, despite a trim in features. A must for retro fans.
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Army of Two: The 40th Day demo dated

Tue, 15th Dec 2009
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EA announces demo release date for highly anticipated shooter, Army of Two: The 40th Day, available on PS3 and Xbox 360 from December 17th.
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PS3 VidZone service launches Friday

Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Sony's free music video streaming service is available to New Zealand PS3 owners from this Friday, December 11th.
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Free game promotion for PSPgo

Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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Purchase a PSPgo before January 10th 2010 and you'll be eligible to download one of three popular titles free of charge.