Five Questions About the PS4 for Sony’s Jack Tretton

Sony’s computer entertainment CEO offers a piece of advice for people who ask about mobile and tablet gaming. Raaar!
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At This Year’s E3, Smaller Companies Get a Chance to Stand Out

At this year’s E3, smaller hardware makers and indie game developers will be looking to grab a sliver of the spotlight.
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AMD Shares Crash on Goldman Sachs Downgrade

Shares of chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices have fallen by more than 13 percent today following word of a downgrade to “sell” by Goldman Sachs analyst James Covello. With sales of PCs slowing to rates not seen since records have been kept, the outlook for AMD, Covello argues, despite winning supply contracts from both Microsoft and Sony in forthcoming gaming systems, doesn’t justify its recent rise to as high as $4.40 a share. AMD was trading at $3.80 a share, down 59 cents with 30 minutes to go in the session.

Hands-On With Ouya, the Tiny Gaming Console With Big Aspirations

The Android-based Ouya gaming console will be available this June. Can it take on the likes of Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony?
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Wii U Sales Still Lousy

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Three Things to Expect From Tonight’s Sony PlayStation Event

Some things to consider, aside from new videogame titles.
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Next Sony PlayStation to Stream Games

Sony is planning to offer technology to stream games to its next videogame console, people familiar with the company’s plans say, alongside other enhancements to bolster its position in the market.

Xbox Remains Top Console in U.S., but PlayStation’s Strength Is Global

There’s no doubt about Xbox’s strength in the U.S., but internationally, the PlayStation still dominates.
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Sony to Unveil PS3 Successor

Sony’s updated console’s arrival comes as the console videogame industry has entered a tailspin.