All Evolution Studios News
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DriveClub PS Plus Edition revealed
New version of racing game will be available for subscribers when PS4 launches later this year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 11, 2013 3:58 am GMT
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DriveClub playable at E3 2013
Developer Evolution Studios also says DriveClub isn't "a simulation in any way, shape, or form." Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2013 11:26 pm GMT
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Sony showcasing 40+ games at E3
PlayStation maker touts PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita lineup for this year's show. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2013 1:25 pm GMT
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PS4 racer DriveClub gets eight new screenshots
Realistic PlayStation 4 racer shown off in new close-up screenshots. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 1:50 pm GMT
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Drive Club announced for PlayStation 4
PS4 racing sim focuses on highly detailed cars and social racing teams. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2013 12:40 am GMT
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PS Move Racing Wheel works with any game - Report
According to tests done by an iWaggle 3D user, the new racing wheel peripheral seems to add motion controls to PS3 games that don't necessarily support Move. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2012 5:54 am GMT
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FIFA 13 holds off Dishonored on UK chart, Fable: The Journey lands at 37
FIFA still holds off all newcomers, including Dishonored, Pokemon and XCOM; Fable: The Journey scrapes into the top 40 at number 37. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2012 10:32 am GMT
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PlayStation Move racing wheel detailed
New peripheral, compatible with upcoming Little Big Planet Karting, Gran Turismo 5, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Burnout Paradise, MotorStorm Apocalypse, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 6:14 am GMT
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MotorStorm RC for PS Vita will be free
Gamers will be able to download handheld version of Sony's latest racer free of charge for a limited time thanks to a Scion sponsorship deal. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2012 5:20 pm GMT
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MotorStorm RC revs up PS3 and PS Vita March 6
Evolution Studios' "Pay once, get both" radio-controlled cross-platform racer arrives next month; demo to arrive same day as full version. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2012 3:30 pm GMT
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MotorStorm RC races to PS Vita and PSN
Radio-controlled spin-off announced for off-road racing series; one purchase grants access on PS3 and PS Vita alike. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2011 8:11 pm 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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MotorStorm: Apocalypse update adds Move, mode editor
Tomorrow, Evolution Studios' PS3-exclusive racer gains support for motion peripheral, Logitech wheels, new customization tools, online tweaks. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2011 10:48 pm GMT
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Sony 3D HDTV bundle drops Resistance 3
Insomniac confirms publisher has swapped alternate-history shooter in 24-inch TV package with MotorStorm: Apocalypse. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2011 9:41 pm GMT
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'Poor quality' 3D movies hurting games - Sony Europe exec
Develop 2011: Group studio manager Mick Hocking talks about his company's learnings over the first year of 3D gaming. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2011 2:24 pm GMT
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MotorStorm: Apocalypse canceled in Japan - Report
Sony said to confirm it has scuttled plans to release the natural disaster-rich racer in its home country for PS3. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2011 4:56 pm GMT
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Cohort Studios announces closure
Another British developer closes down, with the studio behind PS Move launch title The Shoot the latest casualty. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2011 10:27 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 1-7: MotorStorm: Apocalypse, Black Ops DLC
New release slate championed by third entry in racing series, latest volley of $15 content for Treyarch's shooter; Thor: God of Thunder, Section 8: Prejudice for PC also out. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2011 7:40 pm GMT
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MotorStorm: Apocalypse revs up on May 3
Following a brief delay, the earthquake-themed racer will hit the PlayStation 3 next month. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2011 7:29 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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Motorstorm: Apocalypse delayed in US
North American version of Sony racer set in earthquake-ravaged city joins Japanese and European counterparts in missing its previously announced launch date. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2011 8:23 pm GMT
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Japanese publishers cancel, delay games after quake
Online play temporarily halted for Metal Gear Online, Final Fantasy XI and XIV; Japanese debut of MotorStorm 3, Yakuza: Of the End bumped; Disaster Report 4 canned. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2011 8:49 pm GMT
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MotorStorm: Apocalypse European release delayed
UPDATE: Sony confirms international delay for the racing game; "parallels between these events and the underlying theme in Motorstorm" lead to suspension of distribution and marketing. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2011 11:37 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 14-20: Homefront
THQ brings the battle to the 'burbs this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2011 5:19 am GMT
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Sony makes 'small' cuts at Europe studios - Report
London Studio, Studio Liverpool, Evolution Studios all targeted for project cancellations as publisher puts more resources behind this year's exclusives. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2011 11:06 pm GMT
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MotorStorm Apocalypse is nigh
Europe gets a monthlong head start on Sony's ruined world racer with March 16 debut; North American launch slated for April 12. Full Story
- Posted Jan 13, 2011 6:46 pm GMT
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New Ratchet and Clank, Resistance 3 headline Sony Gamescom-ference
Gamescom 2010: Next Insomniac titles, new PS3 hardware bundles, and DVR functionality highlight electronics giant's Cologne kick-off. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2010 6:26 pm GMT
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Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2010 noms en-Rage-d
Id's postapocalyptic actioner leads multipublication panel's award nominees; Epic Mickey, Dance Central, and Portal 2 all net four nods each; winners to be revealed next week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2010 11:29 pm GMT
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The Last Word: June 7-11
Publishers flood pre-E3 week with torrent of game announcements and release dates, while offering looks at the likes of Rock Band 3, DJ Hero 2, Enslaved, and Homefront. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2010 2:03 am GMT
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MotorStorm Apocalypse revs up PS3 next year
Next installment in carnage-driven racing game sees buggies, big rigs, cycles, and more racing through an earthquake-ruined metropolis in customized vehicles, game modes. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2010 7:25 pm GMT
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Sony launches 3D PS3 games tomorrow
First batch of stereoscopically enhanced titles includes Wipeout HD, Super Stardust HD, PAIN, and MotorStorm Pacific Rift demo; first 3D Move game confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2010 8:33 pm GMT
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Sony six-month losses nearly $700 million, PS3 sales up
Better-than-expected July-Sept. quarter sees current-gen console sales jump to 3.2 million, but PSP sales fall to 3 million and PS2 sales drop to 1.9 million; annual loss estimate lowered. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2009 9:59 am GMT
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Sony, Blizzard, Activision, NCsoft, Turbine named in patent suit
Following settlement with Microsoft, Palktalk Holdings files complaint against makers of PS3, WOW, COD, Guild Wars, LOTRO, and Runescape. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2009 11:07 pm GMT
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3D PS3 gaming arriving in 2010?
CNET reports Sony is aiming to ship HDTVs that support 3D gaming next year, with plans for the 3D technology to be built into the console starting in 2011 and 2012. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2009 1:45 am GMT
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Call of Duty 4 tops BAFTA nominees
Modern Warfare nets seven nods in extended Brit game awards; GTAIV, Fable II, Little Big Planet. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2009 1:06 am GMT
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Little Big Planet tops AIAS noms
Sony Europe's sandbox platformer receives 10 nods for 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, to be handed out Feb. 19 at the DICE Summit in Vegas. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2009 11:09 pm GMT
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Gran Turismo 5, Motorstorm 3D only tech demos
CES 2009: Impressive video showing RealD three-dimensional version of Polyphony Digital's forthcoming racer is for "demonstration purposes only"; ditto for SCEE's off-roader. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2009 10:00 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 10-14: World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
It's another big week of releases down under. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2008 7:29 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Fallout 3, Little Big Planet, Guitar Hero
Bethesda's futuristic RPG, PS3's belated platformer, and Activision's World Tour joined in stores by Red Alert 3, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, and more. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2008 7:51 pm GMT
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SOCOM confronts PSN update
Slant Six's online-only shooter leads vanguard of new content for Sony's online store; Eye of Judgment expansion, Motley Crue's Dr. Feelgood playable album also out. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2008 2:13 am GMT
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TGS 2008: Sackboy leads Sony booth offerings
Little Big Planet featured prominently at Sony TGS booth alongside adults-only showings for Resistance 2, Killzone 2. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2008 12:11 am GMT
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Pacific Rift drifts to October 28
Sony's PS3-exclusive racer MotorStorm will crash to retail next month; GameStop preorderers get retailer-exclusive demo. Full Story
- Posted Sep 11, 2008 6:46 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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PS3 trophies, in-game XMB due July 2
Sony officially outlines medal-based leveling system for its console; trophies not retroactive, background music game-specific; full video demo inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2008 1:23 pm GMT
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Sony lays out '08, early '09 lineup
Publisher confirms stateside delays for Killzone 2 and LittleBigPlanet, dates Resistance 2, PS3 Buzz! for fall. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2008 7:15 pm GMT
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MotorStorm 2 revs up this fall
Sony confirms sequel to Evolution Studios popular PS3-exclusive will arrive in 2008; promises 16 new tracks, 16-player online, four-player split-screen, monster trucks. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2008 11:59 pm GMT
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COD4, Orange Box, BioShock, Rock Band D.I.C.E. up Interactive Achievement Awards
Activision's military shooter takes top prize, but 2K Games' undersea actioner, Valve's compilation, and MTV/Harmonix's rhythm game also get their props. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2008 6:45 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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Report: Evolution cost Sony $33M
PS3-maker's purchase price of Motorstorm development house revealed; cofounder banked $24 million. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2007 2:58 pm GMT
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PSN MotorStorm-ed by Sigma add-ons
Sony's online store updated with new content for Phil Harrison's favorite racer and Tecmo's slice-and-dicer, as well as demos for Jericho and NBA 2K8. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2007 9:13 pm GMT
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TGS '07: Sony buys Evolution, readying MotorStorm 2
Sony Computer Entertainment announces the acquisitions of racer developer and Pursuit Force creator Bigbig Studios, says sequel en route. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2007 12:02 pm GMT
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TGS '07 Q&A: Sony's Phil Harrison
President of Sony Worldwide Studios talks up the new PSP, discusses the PS3 press furore, and ponders the future of the PlayStation brand. Full Story
- Posted Sep 19, 2007 8:57 pm GMT
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MotorStorm add-on leads PSN rally
Content packs for Phil Harrison's favorite racer and Ninja Gaiden Sigma pop up on Sony's online service; Stranglehold, NBA Live 08 demo'd. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2007 1:51 am GMT
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80GB PS3 officially available in US
Higher-capacity version of console now available in North America for US$599/C$649; 60GB version expected to last until "fall." Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2007 10:33 pm GMT
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Sony wins top prize at Develop Awards
Publisher walks away with the top honor of the evening, the Grand Prix prize; Traveller's Tales also takes home accolades. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2007 12:52 am GMT
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E3 '07: Hirai: 60GB PS3 'no longer in production'
SCEI CEO tells Norwegian television that Sony won't have a two-price strategy in the US market, SCEA says $499 model will be available "for months." Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2007 9:14 pm GMT
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E3 '07 Q&A: Sony Europe's David Reeves
SCEE CEO explains why Europe's not getting a PS3 price drop, claims 60GB model is being phased out in North America, something special coming to PS3 this summer. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2007 7:17 pm GMT
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E3 '07: No PS3 price cut or 80GB PS3 for PAL territories
The electronics giant reveals Europeans and Aussies won't be getting a price cut or the 80GB model; new 'starter pack' bundle to be made available instead. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2007 7:11 am 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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E3 '07: 60GB PS3 $499, 80GB due in August
[UPDATE 2] Sony confirms price drop, says new $599 model bundled with MotorStorm coming next month--and will use software for backwards compatibility. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2007 3:16 am GMT
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MotorStorm time attack mode now available
Sony updates online PS3 store with free add-on for racing game, improved support for downloadable Hot Shots Golf 2, CoolBoarders. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2007 1:41 am GMT
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PS3 sells 1 million in PAL regions
Sony confirms that its latest sales figures show the PS3 selling faster than the original PlayStation or PS2. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2007 1:48 pm GMT
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MotorStorm getting update June 7
Update to Phil Harrison's favorite off-road racing game for the PS3 will introduce new features, including automatic ghost-driver upload. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2007 12:22 am GMT
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GameSpot staging first PS3 tournament
MotorStorm Tournament Challenge registration begins today; 79 riders enter, one rider leaves...with $1,000 in prizes. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2007 3:11 am GMT
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ChartSpot: March 2007
God of War II sees heavenly sales, GRAW2 and Guitar Hero II rock the 360 top 10, MotorStorm revs up PS3 sales. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2007 10:28 pm GMT
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MotorStorm tune-up in May
Sony going under the hood of PlayStation 3 demolition racer in "the next couple of weeks"; update to address boost exploit, stability. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2007 12:05 am GMT
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EMA award nominees announced
Expanded awards from Entertainment Merchants Association give nods to Gears of War, God of War 2, Guitar Hero II, WOW. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2007 8:57 pm GMT
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Q&A: Sony UK's Alan Duncan
GameSpot got the skinny from Sony Computer Entertainment UK's marketing director on the day of the PlayStation 3's launch. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2007 12:58 pm GMT
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PS3 breaks UK console records
Chart Track says approximately 165,000 PlayStation 3s were sold in console's first two days on market in UK, second-best regional debut only to PSP. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2007 12:29 am GMT
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Euro PS3 games get downloadable content
Ridge Racer 7 and Genji get add-ons starting tomorrow; Resistance and MotorStorm bonuses to follow in coming months. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2007 7:30 pm GMT
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Q&A: Evolution Studios' CEO Martin Kenwright
The boss of the MotorStorm team talks virtual racing, developing for PS3, and downloadable content. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2007 6:15 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out 3/5-3/9: GRAW2, MotorStorm, Def Jam: Icon
EA's brawler, Ubisoft's shooter, and Sony's off-road racer all hit the retail streets this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2007 10:51 pm GMT
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Sony reveals Euro PS3 game prices
PlayStation 3 titles to be 59.99 euros in Europe, £39.99 in UK. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2007 3:50 pm GMT
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D.I.C.E. 07: Phil Harrison speaks
President of Sony Worldwide Studios fields questions in Sin City; says European PS3s are already in transit; LocoRoco 2 and PS3 rubber-duck game revealed. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2007 6:42 pm GMT
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MotorStorm's not a-comin' 'til March
Sony's down-and-dirty off-road racer not out of the gates on February 27 as planned; quality assurance cited as reason for slight delay. Full Story
- Posted Jan 19, 2007 7:17 pm GMT
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UK preorders start for PS3
Although the launch date is still uncertain, one Brit retailer is offering gamers a chance to reserve a unit. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2006 8:10 pm GMT
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US PS3 Store already online
The day before the console's North American debut, the PS3's answer to Xbox Live Marketplace is up and running; demos for Resistance, Motorstorm downloadable. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2006 8:57 am GMT
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PS3 online, Sixaxis shown off at Sony Gamers' Day
[UPDATED] Executives demonstrate the next-gen console's controller and online capabilities--including store and downloads; multimedia functions and game demos dominate San Francisco presentation. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2006 9:57 pm GMT
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LGF: MotorStorm rolled out of garage
Evolution Studios demonstrates the PlayStation 3 off-road racer and confirms motion-sensor support. Full Story
- Posted Oct 5, 2006 6:00 pm GMT
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TGS 06: Sony tips PS3 Japan launch hand
Press materials confirm a minimum of six titles for 11/11, nine more due by end of year; at least 12 confirmed for 2007; US launch catalog to be at least eight titles larger. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2006 11:53 am GMT
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E3 06: Sony's booth holds PS3 surprises
Massive exhibit sports dozens of playable kiosks for Sony's next-gen console, including a demo for previously unannounced titles Wardevil: Enigma and something new from the creators of Indigo Prophecy. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2006 12:25 am GMT
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MotorStorm launching with PS3?
Evolution's dirt-flinging combat racer may take pole position as a launch title for the PlayStation 3. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2006 8:06 pm GMT
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No PS3 surprises at CES keynote address
Sony CEO Howard Stringer touts Sony's overall digital vision as Kaz Hirai rehashes E3 footage, talks PSP and PS2. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2006 7:30 pm GMT
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PlayStation 3 announced for 2006
[UPDATE 12] Sony unveils its next-gen console in LA; Metal Gear Solid 4, Devil May Cry 4, Tekken 6, Gran Turismo 5, and Warhawk redux confirmed. First pictures and video inside. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2005 11:43 pm GMT
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World Rally Championship 4 recalled in Japan
Japanese publisher Spike recognizes game-freezing bug; fixed version will replace faulty versions in about a month. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2005 10:05 pm GMT
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Evolution and Sony sign exclusive deal
World Rally Championship developer to continue its racing franchise and create original games exclusively for Sony's current and next-gen consoles. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2004 7:21 pm GMT
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WRC 4 announced
Evolution Studios updates its official Web site with word that work on its fourth World Rally Championship title is already under way. Full Story
- Posted Jan 19, 2004 4:49 pm GMT
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WRC 3 details
SCEE releases the first information on the next PS2 game in its World Rally Championship series. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2003 4:05 pm GMT


