Sony Denies IGN's PSP2 Rumors... With a Bitch Slap!

IGN hit some nerves when it posted a PSP2 rumor, saying it will have touchscreen, bluetooth, GPS, and hardrive. MCV got a hold of "a source close to Sony" and here's what they said:

Clearly, being a quiet time of year, many, what we thought to be credible websites, are making up stories about PSP2, and how it allows you to teleport across the globe, travel through time, and will be powered by the horns of baby rhinoceroses. Hopefully, you can sense a mild tone of sarcasm, which should hopefully indicate how ‘on the money’ IGN are. Needless to say, we don't comment on rumour or speculation, but this is nonsense.

I am still asking myself: Is this an official Sony statement? If not, then YSOSRYS, "source close to Sony"?

Imagination Technologies and Sony Teaming Up for PSP2??!

While it's still in the rumor mill, many regard this to be actual news. And a good one too.

Britain-based Imagination Technologies has signed an agreement with an undisclosed company that many are saying is Sony. Reports say Sony will make use of Imagination's PowerVR SGX graphics processor for the PSP successor.

More powerful graphics for the next PSP. Is that what it really needs? I say good games, and innovation should be their focus. They should've learned that by now.

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DS Lite + Camera?

Rumors of an upcoming DS Lite with camera and music playback are abound, after a report from Nikkei Net. The said new DS alteration will go on sale in Japan first, retailing for about $188.

One thing I like about the DS is unlike the PSP, it's made primarily for gaming. And they are doing one hell of a job out of it. Would I like a camera with my DS? I think I'll pass on this one.