E3 2017 - Sony unveils new Spider-Man game slated for 2018

Sony Entertainment has its big E3 event in LA and among the various games and titles previewed was an all-new Spider-Man game coming in 2018.

"Spider-man", is being developed by Insomniac Games, the group behind PlayStation offerings such as "Resistance" and "Ratchet & Clank". It puts the player in the point of view of Spider-man, this time it is the Miles Morales incarnation of the character. Style of play is like Batman: Arkham City, where using stealth, spider-sense, and web-shooters makes it possible to get around the city, subdue perpretratros and mount various combination moves.

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Sony rises up to Nintendo, also plans to release games on iOS and Android

Following Nintendo's foray into mobile gaming on smartphones, Sony has announced that it is releasing five new games on iOS and Android by the year ending 2018. This signifies a shift in Sony's mobile strategy, it's onw PS Vita handheld is five years old and while popular in hardcore gaming circles is seen as redundant to current smartphone gaming experiences. 

The games will come to Japan first,where mobile revenues account for over half of the country's games market. Sony is currently relying exclusively on PS4 games and accessories for revenue and recently jumped headfirst into the VR game with the Sony VR suite, but it needs other areas to compete in.

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Sony World Photography Awards judges and first selection of images revealed

© Zuorong Li, China, Entry, Open, Motion, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the Sony World Photography Awards - the world's largest photography competition. Today, the first selection of images were revealed. Entries are said to capture all aspects of the world we live in from grand architecture, fascinating underwater scenes and cultural celebrations as well as spectacular shots from the animal kingdom and creative digital images. 

Judges include esteemed experts from across the photographic industry who will come together to uncover celebrate the best images shot in 2016 across categories including Professional, Open, Youth, National Award and Student Focus. 

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Sony delivers new head units with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibilituy

The marriage of in-car infotainment systems and smartphones is inevitable as more car manufacturers are offering their new vehicles with the ability to run either Apple's CarPlay or Google's Android Auto (or both). For those of us who like our older vehicles but who want in on the latest and greatest, there are solutions like Sony's XAV-AX100 in-car audio system.

The XAV-AX100 makes it easy to connect your phone to your car has never been better with the option of Apple CarPlay. CarPlay allows you to use your phone in a safe and smart way whilst staying focused on the road, letting you access Apple Music, Maps, make phone calls, and send messages all through the touchscreen, or vocally with Siri.

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