Author Archives: Rob Fahey
Wed, Sep 19, 2012 | 13:39 BST
TGS: Sony focuses on Japan, strong yen hurts PS3 pricing
Sony’s TGS press conference this morning was a solid if unremarkable showing for PlayStation, says Rob Fahey, though western gamers will find little to get excited about.
Mon, Jul 02, 2012 | 11:09 BST
Clouded vision: what Sony will do with Gaikai
Rob Fahey makes sense of Sony’s Gaikai buy. Streaming is only part of PlayStation’s future, but it’s going to be a vital one which leverages an enviable back catalogue across multiple devices. Question is, who’s going to buy OnLive?
Tue, Jun 05, 2012 | 09:16 BST
Analysis: PS3 goes Beyond, but Sony fails in Vita rescue bid
You’re watched the media briefing and read the headlines, but what does it all mean? Rob Fahey breaks down Sony’s E3 2012 and finds much to praise – but fears for a certain portable.
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 | 07:43 BST
Why Sony’s £4 billion loss isn’t the disaster it seems
Sony announced a £4 billion annual loss today, filling the PlayStation doom-sayers’ guns with some monumental ammo. Don’t call the firing squad just yet, says Rob Fahey. The round you’re polishing is a dud.
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Posted in: PS3, Sony, sony financials
Tags: kaz hirai, sony full-year financials 2012
Sat, Jul 30, 2011 | 11:01 BST
3DS price cut: Nintendo’s Midas touch fails at last
Yesterday’s Nintendo Q1 release and accompanying 3DS price cut was a revelatory peek into a giant in peril. Rob Fahey takes a look at what went wrong.
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Posted in: 3DS, Featured Story, Nintendo
Tags: price cut
Thu, Jun 30, 2011 | 21:09 BST
Musical chairs: Why Sony’s exec shuffle matters to gamers
House takes over at SCE, Hirai becomes chairman and Kutaragi edges closer to the door – but what does it all mean for gamers? Rob Fahey answers the question.
Ex-Rockstar Dev says he won’t make any more violent games