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The PlayStation 4 has been revealed along with a slew of new game announcements from Sony studios as well as some surprises from folks not normally associated with the console wars.

Virtual speed kings Criterion have again been unleashed on a Need For Speed title for Electronic Arts (EA).  We got some racing time, briefly with single player and expansively on the multiplayer, with the new Need For Speed: Most Wanted.

Sony is feeling the heat of competition, it was actually directly addressed at an event yesterday that showcased many of this holiday seasons PlayStation exclusive titles.  Along with the new superslim PS3 we got some hands on with God Of War Ascension, All-Stars Battle Royale and Assassin’s Creed III Liberation amongst others that was intended to highlight the power of exclusivity PlayStation is building against the threat of Nintendo’s Wii U.

The One Ring, forged of plastic and coveted by two inch high characters across Middle Earth now has a new trailer to show off its power.  Behold the Gamescom teaser trailer for LEGO The Lord of the Rings

Bringing the world of Little Big Planet to a smaller environment, Little Little Big Planet if you will, Sony has brought the popular platformer and creation tool to the PlayStation Vita.  Now lovers of LBP can play through an all new adventure and create levels using touch (both front and back) features.

If there is one thing that Sony Computer Entertainment does well it is in offering options and subscription plans that require consideration.  So it is with the adjunct to the normally free to use PlayStation Network, PlayStation Plus;  out of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in LA this month Sony has announced a tweaking of the service.

Who needs a phone? The Sony PlayStation Vita is now equipped with Skype video calling.

The PS Vita is now available at, most, retail stores across Australia.  Here are the official details.

It was a somewhat unsteady launch event for the PlayStation Vita, the new Sony portable gaming system in Sydney last night, but not for the reasons you might think.  

The impressive next generation of Sony's hand held gaming platform, the PlayStation Vita is due out early next year.  Accompanying the PS Vita hardware release is a reasonably extensive list of launch software including titles from big franchise names Uncharted, MotorStorm, Bioshock, OddWorld,  Call of Duty, Assassin's Creed and more.

Sony and Vodafone have signed an exclusive deal that will see Vodafone as the preferred provider of 3G connectivity for PlayStation Vita in several countries, including Australia and New Zealand.

Sony has sent through local details including pricing and launch dates for the upcoming PlayStation Vita hand-held gaming device.

Due to arrive late September on PS3, Xbox360, Sony Vita, Nintendo 3DS and, of course, PC, Codemasters F1 2011 promises to bring the exciting world of Formula One racing into the living room with increased levels of sophistication.