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Activision Threatens to Drop Support for Sony Platforms
Activision Threatens to Drop Support for Sony Platforms
Bobby Kotick of Activision , has threatened Sony that if they do not drop their price for PS3 , they will drop support. This news come from today, courtesy of Times Online. Kotick had this to say on the matter of the PS3. “I’m getting concerned about Sony; the PlayStation 3 is ...
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Internal Sony Restructuring Paying Off
Internal Sony Restructuring Paying Off
playstationlifestyle.net — In the midst of this worldwide economic downturn, even the electronics behemoth Sony wouldn’t have been able... to manage without some cutbacks. A few months ago, Sony initiated a vast restructuring program that would affect all aspects of their business. Sony’s CEO, Sir Howard ... (more) Internal Sony Restructuring Paying Off
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playstationlifestyle.net — Upset over the recent Activision -related news? You shouldn’t be, because Sony certainly isn’t! Patrick Seybold ,... a spokesperson for the PlayStation line, had plenty to say about the future of the console (which we all know by now is looking great). Mr. Seybold stated, rather ... (more) Sony to Activision: “PlayStation is Strong”
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