Sony to Release PlayStation 4-Compatible VR Headset in October

Sony shares reversed declines in Tokyo trading after the company announced a release date for its virtual-reality headset and unveiled exclusive games for the PlayStation 4 console, including Batman and Spider-Man titles.The PlayStation VR will go on sale in the U.S. on Oct. 13 with 50 titles available by the end of the year, Sony said at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles on Monday. The VR library will eventually include an exclusive Batman game, Capcom's "Resident Evil 7," Square Enix Holdings's "Final Fantasy XV" and a Star Wars title. Sony shares, which had declined earlier, were up 0.6%.Sony's PlayStation VR is poised to take an early lead in what is considered year zero for the virtual-reality industry. At $399, its about half the price of the $799 HTC Vive, developed by HTC and game publisher Valve. Facebook priced its Oculus Rift at $599. While those headsets offer higher quality graphics, they also require high-end computers to run. Sony's device was designed to work with the PlayStation 4, which 40 million people already own. Continue reading at AdAge.com Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

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Michael Wolff’s ‘Siege’ To Release June 4, an ‘Explosive’ Sequel to Trump Exposé ‘Fire and Fury’

Described by Macmillan's Henry Holt as depicting 'a president who is increasingly volatile,' the new book covers Donald Trump's second year in office. The post Michael Wolff’s ‘Siege’ To Release June 4, an ‘Explosive’ Sequel to Trump Exposé ‘Fire and Fury’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Prince’s unfinished memoir set for October release

Random House will publish an unfinished memoir by the late pop superstar Prince this fall, the Associated Press reported Monday. The publisher is set to release "The Beautiful Ones," which shares its title with a song on Prince's 1984 album "Purple Rain," on Oct. 29. The news of the book's... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, October 4, 2015

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended October 4, 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PEN Pushes Sony to Release 'The Interview'

With questions still lingering about Sony Pictures's release plans for the Seth Rogen comedy 'The Interview,' after the studio suffered a cyber attack and a terrorist threat issued by the North Korean government, the PEN American Center has published an open letter to Sony CEO Michael Lynton,... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Sony to release Harry Potter Book of Potions for Wonderbook

Sony is expanding the range of augmented reality titles available for the PlayStation 3 with the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Kindle Fire UK release 25th October

The Kindle Fire tablet and Kindle Fire HD are available to order through Waterstones, the chain... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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4 Under 4: Fast & Fabulous Audiobooks Under 4 Hours

Itching for a great audiobook that's on the shorter side? Here are four under four hours long. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Best Deals of the Week, October 3rd - October 7th - Deal Alert

Best Deals of the Week, October 3rd - October 7th - Deal AlertCheck out this roundup of the best deals on gadgets, gear and other cool stuff we have found this week, the week of October 3rd. All items are highly rated, and dramatically discounted.Prime Members Now Get Unlimited Reading On Any... Continue reading at PC World

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May 2024’s Must-Read New Releases

May's most interesting new releases, Independent Bookstore Day round-up, and more bookish news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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4 New Books on Pioneers of American Performing Arts

Four new titles look at the visionaries who transformed the performing arts in 20th-century America, from group portraits of trailblazing ballerinas and jazz legends to biographies of a folk icon and Broadway director. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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4 New Books on Tantalizingly Esoteric Topics

Four new titles offer deep dives into decidedly niche but surprisingly rich subjects, from silk and female ejaculation to borderline personality disorder and the devil. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Best New Book Releases Out April 16, 2024

A memoir of survival by Salman Rushdie, a Japanese thriller/mystery, a tale of four sisters in Ireland, and more round out today's list of new releases. Which ones are you adding to your list? Continue reading at Book Riot

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Alexei Navalny’s memoir due to be published posthumously in October

The Russian opposition politician, who died in prison in February, completed an autobiography which will come out later this yearA memoir by the late Russian politician Alexei Navalny is due to be published this autumn, publisher Penguin Random House (PRH) has announced.The Russian opposition... Continue reading at The Guardian

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4 New Books on Women in the Arts and Sciences

These new titles detail the contributions of women throughout history who have made often overlooked contributions to the fields of art, botany, fashion, and psychology—as well as, in more than a few cases, to the French Revolution. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA Releases Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023

Maia Kobabe’s 'Gender Queer' topped the list of last year's most challenged books, which is again dominated by stories by and about LGBTQ+ persons and people of color, voices that ALA officials said “censors want to silence.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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7 New Manga Releases to Enjoy in April 2024

Whether you’re a long-time manga lover, exploring the medium for the first time, or somewhere in between, enjoy these new manga releases for April-June 2024. Continue reading at Book Riot

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YouTuber Dunkey’s publishing company is releasing its first game on May 9

YouTube sensation Dunkey, aka videogamedunkey or Jason Gastrow, has added game publishing to his resume. He started a company called Big Mode last year, which is releasing its first title on May 9. Animal Well is a sidescrolling Metroidvania platformer that will show up on the PS5, the Nintendo... Continue reading at Engadget

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