GDC08: Warhawk Future

Support for Warhawk will continue for a very long time as long as there is a community out there. Well, at least that's what Dylan Jobe, game director of Warhawk, told 1up at an interview during last week's Game Developers Conference.

"Warhawk will continue to be supported through a number of booster packs and is likely not the last we'll see of the franchise," reported 1up.

In the interview, Operation Broken Mirror was also confirmed at the upcoming Booster Pack which will include one new vehicle, the rumoured APC. This APC will act as a portable spawn point and equipment producer. Operation Broken Mirror will also include a new battledfield.

Good news is that game modes will also be supported and will continue to be integrated into patches and updates for free, just like the upcoming 1.3 warhawk patch.

When asked about the long gone single-player, Jobe told 1up that they are not working on bringing the single-player experience and that if they do, it would be related to a new product.

So Warhawk fans, looks like the future of this franchise is really bright. So keep playing and you'll get more out of it.

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Phil Harrison Retires

Sony Computer Entertainment gave a surprising announcement in the form of the resignation of Phil Harrison, effective February 19th. The President of Sony Computer Entertainment World Wide Studios will be replaced by Kaz Hirai, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment International.

As one of the founding members of SCE, Phil played a key role in the development and growth of the PlayStation business and our industry," said Kazuo Hirai. "It is sad to see him departing from SCE, but I wish to express my gratitude for his many invaluable contributions and also wish Phil the very best of luck in his future endeavors."

"The past 15 years at Sony Computer Entertainment has been the defining journey of my life so far," said Phil Harrison. "I am grateful to all the PlayStation family for their incredible support, guidance and friendship. It has been a privilege to serve as part of the team and be inspired by them on a daily basis. I am so proud of everything PlayStation has achieved and will continue to support its future in every way I can."
-via joystiq

Phil Harrison has been a great asset and a great public speaker for Sony since the retirement of the father of all PlayStation, Ken Kutaragi. But the new appointment of Kaz Hirai will make 2008 an interesting year for the PlayStation brand.

Thank you Phil Harrison for your Game 3.0. Let's hope we get to see it come to light.

Toshiba Hearts Sony

In the industry news, Toshiba has moved on to back Sony's Cell and RSX chips. News of negotiations has been surfacing for the past few months but no solid deals have been finalised, until recently. With the dropping of HD DVD plans, Toshiba is buying microchip processing facilities in Japan for USD$835 million. This means that Toshiba is helping Sony produce the Cell and RSX chips.

Here's to a long lasting relationship!

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