Sony is looking to expand the reach of its PlayStation titles beyond its own consoles, according to a new job listing for a senior director of multiplatform and account management. The position, which reports directly to a Sony vice president, will focus on shaping and executing a global strategy to bring PlayStation Studios games to…
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced a price increase for the PlayStation 5 in several global markets, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as Australia and New Zealand. The new pricing, which takes effect from April 14, is a response to economic challenges such as inflation, volatile currency exchange rates, and…
Sony is testing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to bring PlayStation game characters to life, with a prototype featuring Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West reportedly in development. An internal video from Sony’s PlayStation division, leaked to The Verge, showcased an AI-driven version of Aloy capable of engaging in voice-based conversations with players. The footage was narrated…
Shuhei Yoshida, a longtime Sony executive who played a key role in the PlayStation brand’s growth, has revealed that bringing PlayStation exclusives to PC has been a major financial success for the company. In a recent interview following his retirement on January 15, 2025, Yoshida acknowledged that Sony’s shift towards PC releases has been highly…
The gaming industry is experiencing a seismic shift, and at the centre of it is a surprising development – Microsoft, traditionally a rival to Sony, could end up publishing more games on PlayStation in 2025 than Sony itself. This unexpected reality has left gamers questioning the future of Xbox as a console platform and the…
PlayStation users worldwide have been left frustrated as a major PlayStation Network (PSN) outage has stretched into its second day, preventing gamers from accessing online services. 24 Hours Without PSN The disruption, which began around 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, was first flagged by tracking site Down Detector, which reported a surge in complaints from…
Retro gaming enthusiasts have a new reason to celebrate as Retro Remake opens pre-orders for the SuperStation One, an open-source FPGA clone of Sony’s PS One console. Designed to replicate the look and feel of Sony’s iconic gaming device, the SuperStation One boasts compatibility with original hardware while offering modern connectivity options and expanded functionality….
Sony has reportedly cancelled two unannounced PlayStation live-service games, including a God of War title in development at Bluepoint Games and another project by Bend Studio. The decision followed a “recent review,” with Sony reiterating its commitment to supporting both single-player and multiplayer game development. The revelation came through a report by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier,…
If you’re scummily going to buy a consumer product, often in bulk, with the intention of reselling it at a huge markup, make sure the item in question is in short supply and high demand. It’s a lesson some PS5 Pro resellers have failed to heed, with many being forced to list the item for…
In honour of Far Cry’s illustrious 20-year history as one of gaming’s premier open-world shooters, PlayStation has unveiled a special campaign offering free digital collectables to players, no PlayStation Plus subscription required. As part of the PlayStation Stars initiative, gamers can commemorate Far Cry’s legacy by acquiring two iconic characters from the franchise: Boomer and…
Best Buy has rolled out an enticing deal for gamers, offering a discounted bundle featuring Sony’s new PlayStation 5 “slim” console alongside a digital copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Priced at $449.99, the bundle marks the first discount on the PS5 “slim” since its release. The revised PS5 boasts a sleeker design and a detachable…
Sony Corporation witnessed a staggering $10 billion drop in its stock value last week following the revision of sales projections for its flagship PlayStation 5 console, a move that rattled investors and analysts alike. While the reduced forecast for PS5 sales garnered significant attention, experts suggest that a more pressing concern lies in the company’s…
In recent years, PlayStation has maintained an unparalleled dominance in the gaming industry, but recent developments have raised concerns about the company’s trajectory. Amidst reports of a missed sales target for the current fiscal year, Sony has confirmed a gradual slowdown in PlayStation’s sales as it enters the latter half of its lifecycle. This revelation…
Sony’s PlayStation 5 has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing the 50 million units sold mark since its launch in November 2020. The latest sales figures position the PS5 among the top 15 best-selling video game consoles of all time, with Sony Interactive Entertainment expressing confidence in its potential to eventually outpace its predecessor, the PlayStation…
In a recent interview, Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President of Platform Experience at Sony Interactive Entertainment, shared insights into Sony’s holiday season strategy and the PlayStation 5’s position in the gaming landscape. Sony is gearing up for a robust holiday season, anticipating the PlayStation 5 to potentially become its most successful console to date. With…
In a significant development for the gaming industry, Microsoft has announced that it has signed an agreement with Sony to ensure that the popular game franchise “Call of Duty” remains available on PlayStation even after Microsoft’s merger with Activision Blizzard. The agreement aims to address concerns raised by Sony regarding competition following the $69 billion…
The PlayStation Showcase has come to an end, leaving us with some exciting announcements. While there wasn’t the much-anticipated redesigned PS5 console with a detachable disc drive, PlayStation has made a surprising move by re-entering the handheld console market. Let’s recap the highlights of the event. As expected, we were treated to a gameplay trailer…
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set to be released in Fall 2023, but the marketing campaign is only just beginning. Following the explosive reveal in September 2021’s PlayStation Showcase, fans only got either little or no information regarding the sequel to 2018’s massive-hit Spider-Man and its follow-up, the 2020-released Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The upcoming game will…
Sony announced its FY2022 Q4 earnings today, revealing that it has now sold 38.4 million PlayStation 5 consoles since launch. The company sold “a record high” 6.3 million PS5 units in the past quarter, with a total of 19.1 million units sold in its fiscal year 2022. The Japanese company has finally solved its PlayStation…
I leave for one week, and everyone gets all acquisition-y on me! Sega and Rovio are apparently linking up, as Sega desires to get on mobile and Rovio desires to get on consoles/PC, or so I hear. It’s not the pair-up I would have predicted, but that makes it even better. I look forward to…
In response to ongoing queries by the UK Competition and Markets Authority, which is currently investigating the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, both Sony and Microsoft have discussed the future of each company’s plans for the PlayStation and Xbox – and when to expect the next console generation. According to Microsoft, neither party is…
A lady has shared the extreme measure she considered taking when she suspected her boyfriend of being unfaithful. According to the lady identified as Manithedon on Twitter, she was watching her boyfriend play a game on his ps5 when a pop message appeared which she thought was from another girlfriend. The message had requested that…
Video game manufacturer, Sony PlayStation is being sued for £5 billion in the UK over allegations that it “ripped off its customers” with overpriced games and in-game purchases, as revealed by BBC. The group legal action, led by consumer rights champion Alex Neill, could see almost 9 million gamers compensated. It claims Sony PlayStation breached…
