http://playstation.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2011-09-12T02:04:31Z Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:04:31 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/09/26/playstation-ps3-move-me-game-designed-to-help-kids-cope-with-cancer.htm <p>Over the summer I had the privilege of working with a group of doctors, graduate students, and other professionals on a very special video game code named the "P.E. Game" or patient empowerment game.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/09/26/playstation-ps3-move-me-game-designed-to-help-kids-cope-with-cancer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/09/26/playstation-ps3-move-me-game-designed-to-help-kids-cope-with-cancer.htm Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:29:12 +0000 2011-09-26T03:29:12Z http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/09/12/the-new-york-times-takes-pot-shot-at-game-company-tax-breaks.htm <p>First, I feel obliged to inform you that About.com is owned by the New York Times and they do, in fact, sign my check.</p> <p>Disclaimer aside, the New York Times had just published an article lambasting the tax breaks that video game companies receive. Using EA as an exemplar, they show how game companies double dip on tax breaks and utilize loopholes, such as the R&#038;D tax break, to increase their profits. They also cite tax experts who critique the notion that video game companies produce any technology useful outside of their own interests, and that tax breaks for game companies have little positive effect.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/09/12/the-new-york-times-takes-pot-shot-at-game-company-tax-breaks.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/09/12/the-new-york-times-takes-pot-shot-at-game-company-tax-breaks.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:04:31 +0000 2011-09-12T02:04:31Z http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/09/12/final-fantasy-xiii-2-so-close-you-can-taste-it.htm <p>It looks like we're getting closer and closer to "Final Fantasy XIII-2." According to Andraisang the game is nearly 90% complete.</p> <p>Not good enough for ya? Well, we should get an official release date for "Final Fantasy XIII-2" at this year's Tokyo Game Show.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/09/12/final-fantasy-xiii-2-so-close-you-can-taste-it.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/09/12/final-fantasy-xiii-2-so-close-you-can-taste-it.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:49:39 +0000 2011-09-12T01:49:39Z http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/25/yours-truly-presenting-at-pax-prime-on-friday-morning.htm <p>Certainly the coolest and one of the biggest games event of the year, PAX Prime opens it's doors tomorrow in downtown Seattle.</p> <p>There will be booths demoing games, a huge expo floor, contests, games hall, concerts, speakers, and much, much more.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/25/yours-truly-presenting-at-pax-prime-on-friday-morning.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/25/yours-truly-presenting-at-pax-prime-on-friday-morning.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:52:44 +0000 2011-08-25T22:52:44Z http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/21/deus-ex-vs-comix-zone-august-22nd-ps3-new-releases.htm <p>Yeah, it's really not much of a competition. I mean, what game could stand up to "Comix Zone." In all actuality, the game has aged extraordinarily well and is a fun retro title to play through.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/21/deus-ex-vs-comix-zone-august-22nd-ps3-new-releases.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/21/deus-ex-vs-comix-zone-august-22nd-ps3-new-releases.htm Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:59:42 +0000 2011-08-21T19:59:42Z http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/21/japan-deports-the-xbox-360.htm <p>Japan's largest game retailer, Geo, has announced that they will phase out the Xbox 360 in all but a few select stores.</p> <p>According to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://news.yahoo.com/japanese-retailers-says-sayonora-xbox-360-002806239.html">Digital Trends</a>, the Xbox 360 has only moved 1.52 million units in Japan, compared to 11.74 million Wii's and 6.85 million PS3's. Of course it is a very different story in the west.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/21/japan-deports-the-xbox-360.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/21/japan-deports-the-xbox-360.htm Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:25:38 +0000 2011-08-21T19:25:38Z http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/21/more-and-more-universities-to-teach-video-games.htm <p>It's no secret that video games are hot. And according to the ESA the number of schools responding to the demand continues to increase.</p> <p>They claim that over 340 programs in game design, development, and programming exist in over 45 states.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/21/more-and-more-universities-to-teach-video-games.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/21/more-and-more-universities-to-teach-video-games.htm Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:12:56 +0000 2011-08-21T19:12:56Z http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/15/why-the-new-mortal-kombat-beat-super-street-fighter-4-and-marvel-vs-capcom-3.htm <p>Warner Bros.' first "Mortal Kombat" game since the acquisition of Midway has become a bit of a Cinderella story.</p> <p>If you would have said that a "Mortal Kombat" game would outsell "Super Street Fighter 4" and "Marvel vs. Capcom 3" folks would have shaken their head. Violently. But it happened.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/15/why-the-new-mortal-kombat-beat-super-street-fighter-4-and-marvel-vs-capcom-3.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/15/why-the-new-mortal-kombat-beat-super-street-fighter-4-and-marvel-vs-capcom-3.htm Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:55:24 +0000 2011-08-15T02:55:24Z http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/15/wait-what-is-playstation-network-play.htm <p>Ahh, one of the great mysteries of the universe that you seek to unravel. Fret not child, I shall tell you of PlayStation Network Play, and the secret it holds.</p> <p>PSN Play is a new promotion that Sony is experimenting with. The wizards in marketing have decided that since pre-ordering works so well with physical games, why not do it with digital downloadable games as well? So, after a dark meeting where dark arts were practiced, in the dark... wow, yeah perhaps that's too nefarious sounding.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/15/wait-what-is-playstation-network-play.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/15/wait-what-is-playstation-network-play.htm Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:41:30 +0000 2011-08-15T00:41:30Z http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/15/you-get-to-name-mod-nation-racers.htm <p>Well, one of you will get to anyway.</p> <p>San Diego Studios (Sony) is bringing "Mod Nation Racers" to the mighty PlayStation Vita handheld. If you haven't played MNR, just smash "Mario Kart" and "LittleBigPlanet" together into a crazy delicious panini.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/15/you-get-to-name-mod-nation-racers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://playstation.about.com/b/2011/08/15/you-get-to-name-mod-nation-racers.htm Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:10:16 +0000 2011-08-15T00:10:16Z