All Naughty Dog News
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Last of Us multiplayer news 'imminent'
Naughty Dog says it will reveal mysterious multiplayer mode for postapocalyptic game soon, believes a DLC season pass would be a good idea. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2013 1:43 pm GMT
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The Last of Us will be playable as it downloads
Naughty Dog confirms that the digital version of PS3-exclusive The Last of Us will be playable as it downloads. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 11:17 am GMT
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Naughty Dog: Last of Us multiplayer is 'best ever conceived'
Lead artist talks up multiplayer mode for upcoming action game as development comes to a close. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 4:43 pm GMT
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Possible next-gen game from Naughty Dog spotted - Report
Fan spots unusual art in The Last of Us developer video. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2013 8:17 am GMT
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PSN back in South Korea on May 16
Service only available for users age 18-years-old and above. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2013 9:09 am GMT
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The Last of Us ending details leaked
Information surrounding end of Naughty Dog's upcoming postapocalyptic game emerges ahead of release next month. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2013 1:05 pm GMT
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Jak and Daxter Collection coming to PlayStation Vita
Three-game bundle coming to Sony's latest portable in June for $30. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2013 1:29 pm GMT
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Naughty Dog insisted on female testers for The Last of Us
The marketing company responsible for focus testing the apocalyptic game ignored female gamers; suggested removing Ellie from box art. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2013 8:03 am GMT
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Uncharted 3 adds animal-themed DLC for charity
Developer Naughty Dog giving proceeds from t-shirts and weapon skins to a charity that supports the prevention of cruelty to animals. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2013 3:37 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 free-to-play client sees 350,000 downloads
Stand-alone multiplayer client reaches download milestone in under a month; new DLC to be available every month through June. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2013 4:49 pm GMT
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The Last of Us spans 12-16 hours
Naughty Dog says upcoming action game will be "definitely" more than 12 hours; no single-player DLC in the works. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 2:33 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 multiplayer now free-to-play
Naughty Dog's 2011 action shooter adds free, level-capped stand-alone multiplayer option with microtransactions; level cap removed for $20. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2013 4:34 pm GMT
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The Last of Us delayed to June 14
Sony delays PlayStation 3-exclusive action shooter by five weeks. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2013 7:00 pm GMT
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Sony confirms The Last of Us demo
Get early access by purchasing God of War: Ascension. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2013 5:01 pm GMT
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The Last of Us to get character-specific special editions
Fans can pre-order The Last of Us: Ellie Edition or The Last of Us: Joel Edition for merchandise featuring each respective character. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2013 12:19 am GMT
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Assassin's Creed III, Halo 4 nominated for video game writing
The Writers Guild of America has nominated six games in its 2013 writing awards; others nominated include 007 Legends and Disney Epic Mickey 2. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2013 4:31 am GMT
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Sony details new Last of Us character
Joel's partner Tess has been described as a "pivotal" character in upcoming Naughty Dog game; voiced by 24's Annie Wersching. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2012 6:17 am GMT
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Naughty Dog: games don't need males on cover to sell
The Last of Us dev says studio was asked to put Ellie on the back cover; claims it is a fallacy that putting a female on cover will lead to lesser sales. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2012 3:58 pm GMT
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Naughty Dog defends The Last of Us multiplayer
Community strategist Arne Meyer says resources were not not taken away from single-player to work on multiplayer. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2012 6:24 pm GMT
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The Last of Us multiplayer mode confirmed
Naughty Dog's first non-Uncharted game since 2005 will have multiplayer, with details coming later; preorder bonuses announced. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2012 9:00 pm GMT
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The Last of Us arriving May 7
Naughty Dog's action-shooter arriving in five months only on PlayStation 3. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2012 2:47 am GMT
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New Uncharted game Fight for Fortune revealed
Uncharted: Fight for Fortune has been listed on the Australian Classification Board's website; developer One Loop Games is attached. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2012 5:40 am GMT
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Naughty Dog: violence fits the narrative in The Last of Us
Community strategist Arne Meyer explains that action game’s desolate post-apocalyptic setting justifies violence, though there will be scenes where players can avoid lethal encounters. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2012 1:15 pm GMT
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PS3 support to continue through at least 2015
PlayStation VP of hardware marketing John Koller says Sony will support aging console as long as development scene is running; claims $270 price point for new model a result of consumers' call for value. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2012 8:45 pm GMT
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Uncharted film loses another director
Limitless director Neil Burger off project based on Naughty Dog's action game; National Treasure scribes rewriting script. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2012 3:51 pm GMT
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PS3 in 'prime time' says Sony
Worldwide Studios boss says it's a "great time" to pick up aging home console; no plans for a price cut this year. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2012 1:59 pm GMT
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Competitors would be 'scared' to embrace Sony's software - PlayStation boss
PlayStation exec Scott Rohde says innovation is "as important as anything," explains Battle Royale-Smash Bros. comparison "inevitable," says violence at E3 a result of more powerful technology. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2012 10:57 pm GMT
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The Last of Us confirmed for 2013 - Report
E3 2012: Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida says Naughty Dog's M-rated postapocalyptic game not making it out this year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2012 4:59 pm GMT
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Last of Us brutalizes Sony's E3 conference
E3 2012: Sony shows off Quantic Dream's Beyond, God of War: Ascension, Assassin's Creed III and Liberation, Far Cry 3 co-op, and the Harry Potter Wonderbook for PlayStation Move. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2012 1:43 am GMT
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Naughty Dog vet leaving to teach at USC
Richard Lemarchand leaving Uncharted developer after eight years to join School of Cinematic Arts at California college. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2012 2:11 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 Game of the Year Edition headed to Europe
New version of Naughty Dog's adventure game to bundle all 14 DLC packs; no word on North American launch; series sales climb to 17.32 million. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2012 6:09 pm GMT
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Sony, Microsoft E3 press conference times announced
Both console makers have locked in dates and times for their annual Electronic Entertainment Expo press conferences. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2012 4:20 am GMT
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New Uncharted 3 DLC drops April 10
$10 multiplayer map pack arriving next Tuesday on PlayStation Network; free for Fortune Hunters' Club members. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2012 4:04 pm GMT
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Average 2011 US dev salary over $81,000
Lowest-paid developers now making even less as QA testers see average salary cut while most other roles rake in more. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2012 5:26 pm GMT
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Naughty Dog teases final Uncharted 3 DLC
A selection of screenshots for Uncharted 3's last piece of downloadable content are revealed in preparation for an April release. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 2:37 pm GMT
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Simpsons Arcade Game tops February PSN sales
Konami's coin-op beat-'em-up title leads Sony's monthly online sales chart; inaugural PS Vita top-selling list topped by puzzler Escape Plan. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 9:12 pm GMT
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Portal 2 wins big at BAFTAs
Portal 2 picks up Game of the Year, Story, and Design gongs from the British Academy; Markus "Notch" Persson receives BAFTA Special Award. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2012 12:17 am GMT
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February game sales slide 20% - NPD
PlayStation Vita launch can't save a rough month at retail; Modern Warfare 3 tops the software charts again as industry continues sales slump. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2012 12:06 am GMT
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Uncharted 3 survival mode DLC drops March 13
New co-op game type available next week as free download for Fortune Hunters' Club members, $6 otherwise; final content drop arriving next month. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2012 4:53 pm GMT
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USC named top game school
Princeton Review releases top-10 lists for undergraduate and graduate game design programs, with the University of Southern California topping both categories. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2012 6:56 pm GMT
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PS Vita First Edition Bundles sell out
Sony exec goes on the record about 3G adoption, proprietary memory cards, Naughty Dog's (lack of) Vita development, and the future of the PSP. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2012 6:25 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 getting co-op survival mode
Naughty Dog reveals new game type for last year's adventure title on the way in March; new map pack out now. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2012 7:36 pm GMT
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Naughty Dog passing on PS Vita
Uncharted developer waiting for "the right handheld" to emerge before developing portable games, but "won't say never." Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2012 3:47 pm GMT
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Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead BAFTA nominations
Contenders for the UK's top video game awards revealed; Uncharted 3, Little Big Planet 2 also hotly tipped. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 1:01 pm GMT
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US gamers will be more interested in PS Vita launch - Yoshida
Sony president of worldwide studios says handheld will perform better in West due to action focus of opening software. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 7:02 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Feb. 12-18: Twisted Metal, PS Vita games
New release slate led by vehicular combat game, early PS Vita hardware and games; UFC Undisputed 3, Grand Slam Tennis 2, Tekken 3DS, and Alan Wake for PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 4:07 pm GMT
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Skyrim wins IAA Game of the Year
The Elder Scrolls V caps a big night by winning multiple categories, top honors at the Interactive Achievement Awards. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 6:02 am GMT
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BAFTA announces Audience Award shortlist
The UK's top games award ceremony releases the shortlist for its one accolade chosen by the general public. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 10:00 am GMT
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Naughty Dog seriously considered new Jak & Daxter title
Developer contemplated creating new game in platformer series prior to The Last of Us but decided it would "do everybody a disservice." Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2012 7:11 pm GMT
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The Last of Us arrives late 2012 / early 2013
Naughty Dog's new PlayStation 3 action survival game given release window of later this year or possible early next. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 5:51 pm GMT
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Downloaded PS Vita games get a discount
Games for Sony's new handheld apparently will be offered in digital form on PlayStation Network for 10 percent less. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2012 12:15 am GMT
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Naughty Dog hiring for next generation
Uncharted developer seeking character artist for "next-gen games" to create models with 1 million polygons. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2012 3:54 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 gets a dozen Interactive Achievement Award nods
Naughty Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations for AIAS-organized honors, joins Portal 2, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Zelda: Skyward Sword as Game of the Year candidates. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 7:00 pm GMT
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PS Vita hits shelves with 20 titles
Sony lays out launch lineup headed by Uncharted and Hot Shots Golf; games priced from $10 to $50, memory cards running from $20 for 4GB up to $100 for 32GB. Full Story
- Posted Dec 22, 2011 8:28 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Dec 12-18: FF XIII-2, PS Vita
Sony's new handheld comes in second to 3DS on hardware sales chart in launch week; Square Enix's latest RPG tops software charts. Full Story
- Posted Dec 22, 2011 5:35 am GMT
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PS Vita software lineup planned to 2013
Sony publishing president says company will not be repeating PSP game library "mistake"; Hot Shots Golf tops Japanese launch sales. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2011 6:23 pm GMT
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Naughty Dog readies The Last of Us
[UPDATE] Trailer for Uncharted developer's next PS3 exclusive features father-daughter survival duo fighting humanoid monsters amid the ruins of civilization. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2011 1:28 am GMT
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Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim top record-breaking November sales - NPD
Last month's $3 billion US game industry haul up slightly year-over-year as Xbox 360 on top of hardware charts for fourth straight month. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2011 10:35 pm GMT
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Sound Byte: Meet the Composer - Greg Edmonson
We talk to the main composer of the Uncharted series about his recent work on the third game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 23, 2011 1:44 am GMT
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Uncharted 3 map pack going retro
Naughty Dog teases Flashback Map Pack #1, showing Uncharted 2-inspired arenas; Killzone 3 character skin pack now available. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2011 11:42 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 sells 3.8 million copies
Sony reports that Naughty Dog's latest PS3-exclusive game exceeded expectations with multimillion day-one tally, is on track to top its predecessors' sales totals. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2011 4:16 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Oct 31 - Nov 6: Super Mario 3D Land
New handheld adventure featuring Nintendo's mascot easily leads sales charts, pushes 3DS to top of hardware heap. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2011 3:35 am GMT
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Jak and Daxter Trilogy rated for PS3
German rating board outs Sony PlayStation 3 collection of Uncharted developer Naughty Dog's PS2 platformers; release window unknown. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2011 10:12 pm GMT
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Battlefield fights to maintain UK number one
DICE's shooter retains the top spot, while Uncharted 3 debuts at number two, Sonic Generations in the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2011 12:26 pm GMT
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Sony to host PlayStation Vita tour in Japan
PlayStation Vita Play Caravan: National Demo Tour starts November 19; set for five cities. Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2011 1:38 pm GMT
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Sony, Microsoft both claim top spot in Aussie console market
Sony Computer Entertainment says the PlayStation 3 is the best-selling Aussie home console to date this year; Microsoft Australia's David McLean says the Xbox 360 is currently in the number one spot. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2011 7:31 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 30-Nov. 5: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Naughty Dog sends Nathan Drake on another adventure as Sonic Generations, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and GoldenEye 007: Reloaded ship to stores. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2011 5:03 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Oct 30-Nov 5: Uncharted 3, LOTR: War in the North
Treasure hunting, north warring, and star exploring are the main agendas of this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2011 4:35 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Oct. 31-Nov. 4: Uncharted 3
Nathan Drake comes back for thirds this week with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2011 4:28 am GMT
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Fortune Hunters' Club DLC program plundering Uncharted 3
Naughty Dog rolling out Season Pass initiative granting seven pieces of add-on content for $25; first release due in November. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2011 7:37 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 strikes gold
Naughty Dog confirms development has wrapped on latest chapter in Nathan Drake-led action adventure; new retail copies include Starhawk beta access. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2011 1:36 am GMT
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Uncharted 3 to use Sony's online pass
Sony Spain software manager Juan Jimenez says nascent network pass program will be extended to Naughty Dog's upcoming adventure shooter. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2011 8:32 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 promotion puts early copies in gamers' hands
Movie theater chain AMC hosting events to try Naughty Dog's PS3 exclusive on the big screen, get the game via FedEx a week before the official launch. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2011 9:44 pm GMT
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3D hurdles becoming easier to leap
Developers from Uncharted 3, God of War: Origins Collection join Sony, AMD, TriOviz reps to talk about the stereoscopic singularity. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2011 9:07 pm GMT
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PlayStation Vita launching in Japan December 17
TGS 2011: Sony devotes media briefing to new handheld; 26 titles due at launch, including Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Lord of Apocalypse. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2011 4:59 am GMT
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Shippin' Out September 4-10: Resistance 3
PS3 has a big week with Insomniac's alt-history shooter, Disgaea 4, Uncharted Dual Pack; Warhammer 40K: Space Marine, Driver: San Francisco, Dead Island, Star Fox 3DS also out. Full Story
- Posted Sep 6, 2011 5:39 pm GMT
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Sony showing 18 unannounced PS Vita games at TGS
Publisher's booth will have 31 titles for upcoming portable in total at show; The Last Guardian MIA from 21-game PS3 lineup. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 9:31 pm GMT
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Uncharted Dual Pack mapped out for Sept. 6
Bundle of Nathan Drake's first two PS3 adventures arrives next week for $40, includes code for Uncharted 2 DLC, Uncharted 3 theme, and avatar. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 12:37 am GMT
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Sony goes in-depth on 3D
Gamescom 2011: SCEE senior group studio director Mick Hocking gives a progress report on the PS3's 3D game push, says the technology's time has arrived, leaves door open for a 3D-capable iteration of PlayStation Vita. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2011 9:07 pm GMT
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PS3 price drops to $249
Gamescom 2011: Sony cuts the consumer cost of its latest console, announces Infamous 2: Festival of Blood at trade show media briefing. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2011 5:57 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 preorders 24x more than Battlefield 2 - Amazon UK
Online retailer compares reservation rates for upcoming sequels with those of their predecessors at similar distance from launch; Uncharted 3 next biggest improvement with 488% jump. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2011 12:39 am GMT
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Capturing the chemistry of Uncharted 3
Comic-Con 2011: Naughty Dog and Drake's Deception voice cast discuss motion capture and what it means to work together as a team. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2011 6:57 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 beta the biggest yet on PS3
Multiplayer test period for Naughty Dog's next adventure draws 1.53 million players averaging more than 1,200 kills each. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2011 1:12 am GMT
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Uncharted 3 beta attracts 1 million
Multiplayer trial for Naughty Dog's forthcoming adventure game hits user milestone weeks before July 14 close. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2011 11:42 pm GMT
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Neil Burger writing and directing Uncharted film - Report
Following David O. Russell's departure from forthcoming flick, Limitless director now helming Nathan Drake movie; Mark Wahlberg's involvement in question. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2011 2:00 am GMT
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Sony shuffles top management
Japanese tech giant appoints Andrew House to Group CEO of SCEI as Kaz Hirai moved to chairman position; honorary chair Ken Katuragi and current top director Akira Sato announce retirement. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2011 6:16 pm GMT
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E3 2011: BioShock Infinite scores at Game Critics Awards
Irrational's action adventure lands four trophies, including Best of Show; Battlefield 3, Sound Shapes, Elder Scrolls V nab two each; Bastion, Forza 4, PS Vita also honored. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2011 6:13 pm GMT
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Naughty Dog details Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta
Drake's Deception developer gushes information about multiplayer trial period; starts tomorrow for select group and runs through July 14. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2011 11:37 pm GMT
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E3 2011: BioShock Infinite, Uncharted 3 lead Game Critics Awards nominations
Batman: Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Skyrim, Star Wars: The Old Republic, From Dust, Tomb Raider also lead nods from critics' panel. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2011 12:50 am GMT
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E3 2011: PlayStation Vita priced at Sony press conference, Move sells 8.8 million
Game giant confirms NGP's name, priced in briefing that also saw Uncharted 3, Golden abyss demoed, Sly Cooper return, HD God of War PSP-to-PS3 ports unveiled, Resistance 3 3D TV bundle revealed, portable BioShock outed. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2011 1:00 am GMT
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Uncharted: Golden Abyss leads official NGP game unveilings
E3 2011: Wipeout 2048 titled; AR game Reality Fighters revealed; Little Deviants, Super Stardust Delta, and Sound Shapes previewed. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2011 12:50 am GMT
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Uncharted 3 beta starts June 28
PlayStation Plus members and Infamous 2 owners get early access to worldwide multiplayer trial for Naughty Dog shooter; beta open to all July 5. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2011 7:26 pm GMT
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NGP 'reconfirmed' for 2011 US launch - Analyst
Lazard Capital Markets' Colin Sebastian expects pricing of Sony's handheld to be unveiled at E3; PSN accounts now stand at 75 million. Full Story
- Posted Apr 14, 2011 12:49 am GMT
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Nintendo makes 'babysitting tools' - Sony
SCEA CEO Jack Tretton blasts rivals in Fortune interview, says cutting-edge technology at launch is key to a long life cycle. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2011 7:30 pm GMT
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NGP could be delayed by Japanese earthquake
Sony Computer Entertainment America president Jack Tretton says supply-chain disruptions caused by disaster may delay the forthcoming portable in some regions. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2011 11:34 pm GMT
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'Nearly' 30 3D PS3 games due in 2011
Sony puts number on the current year's lineup of three-dimensional titles. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2011 11:03 pm GMT
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NGP getting augmented reality games
GDC 2011: AR cards one of the new features revealed at Sony developer session; virtual treasure hunts, item exchanges, area recognition also planned; NGP not as powerful as PS3. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2011 1:04 am GMT
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David O. Russell talks Uncharted film
Director of upcoming Nathan Drake silver screen adaptation says he will be "respectful as far as the core content and spirit of the game." Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2011 6:26 pm GMT
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Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson considered for Uncharted film - Report
David O. Russell says he would "love" either actress for the role of journalist/love interest Elena Fisher in big-screen adaptation. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2011 5:30 pm GMT
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Sony Bend-ing Uncharted on NGP
Syphon Filter and Resistance: Retribution developer will craft Nathan Drake's first handheld adventure under Naughty Dog's direction. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2011 12:24 am GMT
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Sony Next Generation Portable: What You Need to Know
We answer your questions about NGP hardware, games, and other features of Sony's new handheld. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2011 11:52 pm GMT
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First NGP games announced
Killzone, Wipeout, Call of Duty, Uncharted, Little Big Planet lead initial lineup for Sony's next portable; Metal Gear Solid, Lost Planet, Yakuza also possible. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2011 8:22 pm GMT
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Sony Next Generation Portable Wrap-Up
Check out GameSpot's complete coverage of Sony's powerful new handheld device with videos, photos, hardware specs, software titles, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2011 7:50 pm GMT
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NGP will sell for $300-$350 - Analyst
EEDAR's Jesse Divnich says Sony's just-announced portable could sell for current going rate of PlayStation 3 or above; due out this holiday season. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2011 6:22 pm GMT
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Sony Next Gen Portable specs detailed
New handheld to feature OLED touch screen, 3G, two cameras; slightly smaller than PSP-3000. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2011 8:24 am GMT
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Sony's 'Next Generation Portable' due out this holiday
PSP's successor to sport 5" OLED screen, dual thumbsticks, powerful GPU & CPU; Call of Duty, Uncharted, Resistance games in the works; Epic, Konami, and other third-parties supporting; PlayStation Suite bringing PS One games to Android systems. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2011 5:40 am GMT
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2010 VGAs grab 627k viewers - Report
Show's ratings decline for fourth straight year says Variety; male 18-34 demographic surges 15 percent year-over-year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2010 1:41 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 arriving November 1, 2011
Naughty Dog drops release date for upcoming adventure title; late night live demo appearance scheduled for Monday. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2010 3:42 am GMT
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Uncharted 3 confirmed for 2011
[UPDATE] Drake's Deception will be set in desert, inspired by archeological adventures of T.E. Lawrence; 3D support confirmed; First live demo on Jimmy Fallon Dec. 13; first trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2010 3:23 pm GMT
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Mark Wahlberg playing Nathan Drake
Max Payne star re-collaborating with Fighter director on big-screen version of Uncharted; Pesci, De Niro being courted. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2010 7:27 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 unearthing Game of the Year Edition Oct. 12
$50 special-edition rerelease of Naughty Dog's award-winning action adventure includes $35 worth of DLC; 3.8 million sales milestone surpassed. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2010 6:44 pm GMT
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PlayStation Move hits NA Sept. 19, Twisted Metal PS3-bound
E3 2010: Sony's press briefing reveals $100 motion controller starter pack; controller $50 solo, navigation controller $30; $400 PS3 bundle also planned; Portal 2 on PS3 in 2011; Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, MOH, more get exclusive PS3 content; full video inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 7:56 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 set for fall 2011 - Retail Radar
E3 2010: French Amazon site taking preorders for next installment in Sony's adventure series with a Halloween launch date. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 7:20 pm GMT
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Sony game division loses $890 million, PS3 sales hit 35.7 million
[UPDATE] PS3 sells 13M consoles during fiscal year, LTD PS3 game sales hit 290.5M; PSP sales fall to 9.9M; PS2 drops to 7.3M; overall losses hit $435.6M; $536.4M profit forecast for current fiscal year. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2010 10:33 am GMT
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Batman: Arkham Asylum scores Best Game, Gameplay BAFTAs
Rocksteady's acclaimed Dark Knight action adventure collects top honors at British awards; Uncharted 2 also wins big with four gongs. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2010 12:33 am GMT
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Naughty Dog dissects Uncharted 2
GDC 2010: Co-lead game designer Richard Lemarchand maps out the many pitfalls his studio had to overcame to release 2009's award-winning action adventure. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2010 6:11 am GMT
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Uncharted 2 scores five at GDC Awards, full video inside
GDC 2010: Naughty Dog's acclaimed shooter nets record number of statuettes, including Game of the Year; Batman: Arkham Asylum upsets in Game Design category; Scribblenauts top handheld; Flower and Farmville also win; Deus Ex 3 trailer debuts. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2010 4:45 am GMT
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Uncharted 2 rules Interactive Achievement Awards, new Twisted Metal hinted at?
DICE 2010: Naughty Dog's game takes home 10 trophies, including Game of the Year; Scribblenauts top portable, Batman, Modern Warfare 2, Brutal Legend, and Dragon Age also score; presenter David Jaffe says "soon" to drunken heckler demanding details of long-rumored project. Full Story
- Posted Feb 19, 2010 3:25 am GMT
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Naughty Dog designer maps out Uncharted 2 development
DICE 2010: Richard Lemarchand describes the unique and potentially frightening philosophies that drive the critically acclaimed developer. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2010 9:10 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 sales nearing 3M, MAG loads 500K
Naughty Dog's acclaimed PS3 action adventure closes on triple-platinum mark as Zipper's online-only shooter sights up half a million. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2010 8:43 pm GMT
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Sony sells 6.5M PS3s in Q4, posts $871.2M profit
Electronics giant back in black after months in red; PS3's sales jump by 2 million during holidays--life-to-date sales hit 33.5 million; PSP and PS2 sales slump, annual game-software sales estimate cut by 40 million units. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2010 9:57 am GMT
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Sony shares spike on profit expectations
Japanese electronics giant sees stock rise 4% on Tokyo Exchange following income forecast of $1.1 billion for October-December quarter. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2010 7:41 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 maps out 15 AIAS award noms
Assassin's Creed II, Modern Warfare 2, Batman also earn multiple nods; Activision CEO Bobby Kotick to deliver keynote address at ceremony-hosting summit next month. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2010 7:50 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 leads GDC Award noms
Naughty Dog's acclaimed action adventure scores seven nods; fellow GOTY hopefuls include Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed II, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Demon's Souls. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2010 7:00 pm GMT
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Newell named GDC Pioneer, Cerny joining DICE Hall of Fame
Valve cofounder to be honored for creating Steam at March developer conference, as Marble Madness creator is honored by Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2010 11:51 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 dev talks Twitter
Q&A: Arne Meyer discusses how Naughty Dog integrated the microblogging service into its acclaimed adventure game--and how gamers reacted to its rocky start. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2009 4:00 am GMT
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CNET UK: 60 percent of Xbox 360s have broken
GameSpot UK's sister site performs survey on British console owners; discovers 60% failure rate for Xbox 360, 16% for PS3, 6% for Wii. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2009 3:56 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: October 2009
Brutal Legend, Demon's Souls, Tekken 6, WWE Smackdown land in bottom half of top 20; PC charts see Aion, Sims 3 switch places ahead of...Nancy Drew?! Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2009 12:05 am GMT
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US game industry shrinks 19% in Oct., NBA 2K10 tops - NPD
Halloween month saw a scary drop to $1.07 billion in non-PC domestic sales; 2K Sports' basketballer barely beats Borderlands, Uncharted 2 in combined sales; Wii beats PS3. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2009 12:27 am GMT
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Uncharted 2 maps out 1 million sales
Sony and Naughty Dog's top-rated PS3-exclusive action adventure goes platinum in global sales within one month of launch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2009 11:31 pm GMT
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Uncharted, others to be PSP Pinball Heroes
ESRB rates handheld spin-offs of Sony first-party properties, including Hot Shots Golf, Pain, High Velocity Bowling. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2009 8:54 pm GMT
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Analysts predict cold October for game industry
Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter and EEDAR's Jesse Divnich believe software fell 9 to 11 percent last month; Uncharted 2, Borderlands, Wii Fit Plus lead sales. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2009 8:29 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 19-25: Pokemon, Wii Fit Plus repeat
Tomodachi Collection for DS takes third to complete Nintendo chart-topping trifecta; Rune Factory, Forza 3, FIFA 10 make their debuts. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2009 12:29 am GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 12-18: Pokemon-mania epidemic, PS3 wins again
Nintendo's latest DS RPG continues strong sales run in island nation, as Uncharted 2 debuts in fifth; Sony console edges out Wii hardware sales. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2009 8:39 pm GMT
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Aussie game charts: October 12-18
Uncharted 2 finds fortune at the top of the charts down under. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2009 8:04 am GMT
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$350 250GB PS3 hits US Nov. 3
Sony officially confirms long-rumored high-capacity Slim console will arrive pre-holidays; no word on North American bundles...yet. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2009 8:54 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 12-16: Uncharted 2
Search for treasure and save the world with rock music in this week's Aussie releases. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2009 7:21 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 11-17: Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend
Naughty Dog's top-rated action adventure cracks jokes with Double Fine's roadie rampage, while Fallout 3: GOTY lifts off with Where the Wild Things Are. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2009 11:50 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 strikes gold
Among Thieves officially finished; Sony announces series of movie theater parties in advance of October 13 retail debut. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2009 12:01 am GMT
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GamesCom 2009 pulls in 245,000 attendees
Premiere of the Cologne-based games convention sees unprecedented turnout, pulling in 42K more than its 2008 Leipzig predecessor. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2009 8:30 pm GMT
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Sony's Yoshida talks PS3 Slim impact
Q&A: Sony Worldwide Studios president says passing on savings to consumers, attracting broader audience behind GamesCom announcements. Full Story
- Posted Aug 19, 2009 11:32 pm GMT
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Gut Reactions: PS3 Slim reveal, Sony GamesCom Press Conference
GameSpot editors offer from-the-hip analysis of the new cheaper console, PSP comics, PSP Minis, and how Sony's other announcements will affect the games industry; PS3 Slim unboxing video inside. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2009 11:59 pm GMT
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$299 PS3 Slim unveiled, existing console prices drop Aug. 19
GamesCom 2009: Thinner, matte-finish 120GB model goes on sale first week of September; 80GB $299, 160GB $399 starting tomorrow; new PS3 motion-control details at TGS; PSN to offer 100MB "PSP Minis" casual games; digital comics coming in November. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2009 5:31 pm GMT
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120GB PS3 Slim confirmed by K-mart, Sears
[UPDATE] Hours before Sony's GamesCom press conference, the US retailer begins taking preorders for long-rumored console; FYE shows 80GB going to $299, 160GB to $399; September launch now confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2009 5:07 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 navigating retail Oct. 13
Sony dates Naughty Dog's already critically lauded follow-up to the multiplatinum PlayStation 3 action adventure. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2009 6:38 pm GMT
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Uncharted sets course for Hollywood
Sony-owned Columbia Pictures hires Hitman 2 writer Kyle Ward to pen big-screen adventure based on Nathan Drake's original PS3 outing. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2009 1:05 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2, Scribblenauts top Game Critics' E3 Awards
Naughty Dog's PS3-exclusive sequel wins Best of Show, 5TH Cell's DS puzzler honored for Best Original Game by industry media collaboration. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2009 7:23 pm GMT
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Analysts give high marks to E3 2009
E3 2009: Industry prognosticators weigh in on motion-sensing cameras, big hits (and misses), and a return to form for the expo. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2009 9:27 pm GMT
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Crash Bandicoot creators start new shop
Naughty Dog founders Jason Rubin and Andrew Gavin start Monkey Gods, a new casual game development company specializing in 360, PS3, Wii, iPhone, and Facebook games. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2009 9:30 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 multiplayer, beta confirmed
Naughty Dog's story-driven action adventure picks up co-op, competitive modes for fall launch on PS3; beta key packed in with Infamous purchase. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2009 6:51 pm GMT
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Jak and Daxter exploring Lost Frontier
Sony mascot duo returning to PSP and PS2 later this year, bringing transforming weaponry and a hangar's worth of aircraft with them. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2009 6:46 pm GMT
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Sony dropping PS2 price to $99.99
Cash-strapped console maker heeds publishers' calls, will lower nine-year-old console's price to double digits beginning April 1; cut mirrored in mainland Europe, but UK misses out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 31, 2009 1:35 pm GMT
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North American PS3 sales rise 40% in '08
Sony reports sales of its console increased 130 percent during 10-week holiday window in the US and Canada; NPD figures point to just less than 3.6 million-unit domestic haul. Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2009 7:04 pm GMT
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Report: PS3 manufacturing costs drop 35%
Each $399 80GB console now costs only $449 to make, reports iSuppli; Sony could break even on production after next hardware revision. Full Story
- Posted Dec 30, 2008 7:47 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 unveiled
[UPDATE] Sequel to Naughty Dog's archeological action hit will apparently bring new arctic locale to the PS3; full reveal at SpikeTV VGAs. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2008 1:33 am GMT
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160GB PS3 Uncharted bundle due in November
SCEA announces new $499 limited-edition package that includes higher-storage console, Naughty Dog's action adventure, DualShock 3, and PAIN voucher; $399 80GB now shipping. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 6:04 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 4-August 8: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Steven Tyler and Co. debut on Wii, 360, PS3, and PS2. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2008 8:41 am GMT
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E3 2008: 80GB PS3 coming to Europe, Australia on August 27
Larger-hard-drive PS3, Platinum titles confirmed for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe countries. Full Story
- Posted Jul 17, 2008 6:18 am GMT
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Sony pulls v2.40 firmware, denies full retro-trophy support
[UPDATE] Sony says it is "working diligently to isolate the problem," shoots down reports claiming all past games will get awards; Burnout Paradise first to give trophies retroactively, Uncharted next for prize patch. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2008 11:04 pm GMT
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Levine to keynote UK's Develop
BioShock's big daddy will deliver postmortem; Lionhead's Peter Molyneux, Traveller's Tales' Jonathan Smith, Frontier's David Braben also speaking. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2008 3:09 pm GMT
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BioShock takes Game Critics Awards top honors
2K Boston shooter named the consensus choice for 2007 game of the year by dozens of gaming journalists. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2008 1:24 am GMT
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Sony announces Pick N Mix PS3 bundle
A new 40GB PlayStation 3 deal offering the choice of two from a selection of 12 games is coming to the UK January 18 for £349.99. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2008 11:17 am GMT
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Spot On: System Wars 2008
GameSpot asks industry illuminati to predict whether the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, or Wii will emerge as the holiday victor, and which will go on to be the ultimate winner in this generation of the console race. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2007 12:40 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out December 3-December 7: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Two big games for the PlayStation 3 in Australia this week. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2007 6:46 am GMT
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Shippin' Out November 19-23: Rock Band, Mass Effect, Uncharted
Platform exclusivity runs rampant as headliners join Unreal Tournament III, Ghost Squad, Time Crisis 4, Mario Party DS, FFXII: Revenant Wings, Trauma Center: New Blood. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2007 8:59 pm GMT
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Halo 3, BioShock top Spike TV noms
Shooters from Bungie and 2K get most nods for testosterone-infused network's December 9 award show. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2007 7:38 pm GMT
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Ad assault heralds $399 40GB PS3 launch
Senior marketing VP unveils new NA TV campaign touting the most affordable version of console yet--and its Blu-ray functionality. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2007 7:28 pm GMT
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Uncharted advances...and Haze retreats?
PS3 exclusives' ship dates fluctuate as Naughty Dog moves up adventure to November 19 and GameStop lists Free Radical's shooter as coming December 4. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2007 10:23 pm GMT
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Q&A: Naughty Dog on Uncharted
Copresident Evan Wells on completing Drake's Fortune, the untapped potential of the PS3, and inevitable comparisons with Tomb Raider. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2007 5:11 am GMT
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Drake's Fortune is gold
Naughty Dog's Christian Gyrling says Uncharted is "100 percent done"; reaffirms November 20 US release for PS3. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2007 12:07 am GMT
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Uncharted development on course
Gamers are one step closer to treasure of El Dorado; Naughty Dog says Drake's Fortune has gone beta. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2007 10:41 pm GMT
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TGS '07: Sony announces Dual Shock 3, delays Home
Kaz Hirai's keynote address reveals rumble-enhanced controller due in 2007 in Japan, 2008 in NA and UK; PS3's avatar-based network delayed until next spring. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2007 2:31 am GMT
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Uncharted disembarking November 20
Sony confirms North American release date for Naughty Dog's Tomb Raider-like adventure, which will have a "holiday" release in Europe. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2007 12:35 am GMT
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Spot On: PAX 2007
Penny Arcade Expo brings entertainment in spades as average-Joe attendees dig into playable previews, Q&A-style developer panels, and nerdcore musicfest. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2007 1:14 am GMT
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Games Convention award noms named
Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 receives only multiplatform nomination in German trade show's "Best of GC" awards. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2007 10:05 pm GMT
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Rock Band tops Game Critics Awards
Harmonix's rhythm game named best E3 game by game-journalist jury; Mass Effect, LittleBigPlanet also honored. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2007 8:25 pm GMT
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Comic-Con 07: SCEA Booth Report
Karaoke, upcoming PS3 games draw a crowd at SCEA's Comic-Con 2007 booth. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2007 12:13 am GMT
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E3 '07: UT3, MGS4, new PSP bring Sony conference Home
Exclusivity announcements for Epic's shooter and Konami's stealth-actioner complement extensive new footage of Sony's Second Life-like virtual socialization network, unveiling of new portable model. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2007 7:31 pm GMT
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E3 '07 Q&A: Sony's Jack Tretton talks PS3 price cut
SCEA president and CEO discusses announcement timing, confirms 80GB system will use software emulation for backward compatibility. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2007 8:53 pm GMT
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Uncharted confirmed, Saboteur revealed
Latest Game Informer cover cinches rumors about Naughty Dog's next project, takes wraps off Pandemic's new action-adventure game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2007 7:49 pm GMT
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PS games for PSP now on PS3
Sony updates its new console's PlayStation Store with five older games that work on the company's handheld system. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2006 10:43 pm GMT
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Five added to PS2 Greatest Hits
Shadow of the Colossus, SOCOM 3, Jak X: Combat Racing among PlayStation 2 games with new $20 price tag. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2006 8:10 pm GMT
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Sony settles PS2 class action suit
Ruling on infamous "disc read error" issue could give qualifying PS2 owners $25, a free game, free repairs, or a replacement system. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2005 1:11 am GMT
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Jak X wheels into stores
Naughty Dog's hero and rodent friend steer new course; latest Jak & Daxter game is a combat racer for the PlayStation 2. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2005 11:40 pm GMT
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G-Phoria draws crowd, gets games
G4's third-annual G-Phoria event cast aside awards show pretenses in favor of a skate punk vibe and outdoor partying. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2005 1:09 pm GMT
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Sony racing out Jak sequel
Jak X: Combat Racing announced for fall release on the PS2; game features online play and vehicular combat. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2005 12:24 am GMT
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Video Game Report Card points fingers at game industry
National Institute on Media and the Family says game ratings are ineffective; ESRB begs to differ. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2004 12:43 am GMT
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SCEA mints five more Greatest Hits
SOCOM II, Jak II, Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando, Rise to Honor, and ATV Offroad Fury 2 will each only cost $19.99. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2004 6:50 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: Jason Rubin's next gig and Halo 2 beta details
This week: Xbox Doom 3 in 2005 (again) and Codename: Panzers rewrites history, much to the Poles' offense. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2004 7:55 pm GMT
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Sony confirms Jak 3 to be the series' swan song
The top-selling franchise will end at the same time Jason Rubin exits Naughty Dog. Full Story
- Posted Apr 20, 2004 2:36 am GMT
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Jason Rubin to exit Naughty Dog
The outspoken Jak and Daxter cocreator is taking his manifesto to heart and striking out on his own. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2004 3:33 am GMT
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Q&A: Naughty Dog's Jason Rubin
Can one idea change an entire industry? The co-creator of Jak and Daxter thinks he has the answer. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2004 9:52 pm GMT
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Jak and Daxter and Ratchet & Clank sequels due in fall 2004
SCEA will publish third installments in Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games' popular platformer series. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2004 9:06 pm GMT


