Sony Set to End Blu-ray Media Production, Marking a Shift from Physical Media Sony has announced it will cease Blu-ray media production in February, signalling another step away from physical media in favour of digital distribution. Alongside Blu-ray, the company will also halt the manufacturing of MiniDiscs, MD data, and MiniDV cassettes. The move follows…
Sony’s partnership with AMD is once again proving fruitful as development on the PlayStation 6 continues to progress smoothly. According to recent leaks, the chip design for the next-generation console is nearly complete and poised to enter the manufacturing phase. Renowned industry insider KeplerL2 revealed that the PlayStation 6’s system-on-a-chip (SoC) has moved into pre-silicon…
It’s been decades since Sony was this close to the summit. The last time its market value soared so high, the world was spinning to the tunes of the Walkman, Bill Clinton was in the White House, and the PlayStation 2 was on the brink of revolutionising gaming. Fast forward to today, the iconic Japanese…
As part of its commemoration of Columbia Pictures’ 100th anniversary, Sony has announced the theatrical re-release of several iconic Spider-Man films, treating fans to a nostalgic journey through the web-slinger’s cinematic history. According to listings from Cinemark, the lineup will feature Sam Raimi’s revered Spider-Man trilogy, the Amazing Spider-Man series, and Tom Holland’s Marvel Cinematic…
Recent leaks from internal Sony documents suggest that the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro will bring substantial improvements over its predecessor, including a significant boost in ray tracing performance. While Sony has yet to officially confirm the existence of a PS5 Pro, leaks and rumours have been circulating for some time, indicating a potential Holiday…
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 the aftermath of a ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, a Redditor has uncovered internal documents shedding light on the success of Sony’s former PlayStation exclusives after they transitioned to the PC platform. The leak, consisting of over 32 internal documents from Insomniac Games, unveils insights ranging from concept art to financial reports. One leaked…
In a significant development, Sony is set to face a $7.9 billion lawsuit over allegations of overcharging consumers for games and in-game purchases on its PlayStation Store. The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled in favour of consumer rights advocate Alex Neill, who initiated the suit in August 2022, accusing Sony of violating competition law and…
Sony Corporation, the renowned Japanese tech giant, has announced a significant investment of $10 million in the flourishing African entertainment industry. This strategic move aligns perfectly with the industry’s growing global prominence, signalling Sony’s commitment to enhancing Africa’s competitive edge in the entertainment world. In an exclusive interview with TechCrunch, Chief Executive Officer Gen Tsuchikawa…
Afrobeats’ international success led international record labels to open their doors to Nigerian talents who are taking the music to international listeners. Davido is one of Africa’s biggest artists who’s signed to Sony Music UK through its subsidiary RCA. The hitmaker has been on the label’s books for some time now and today, he announced…
After a surprise decision by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) last week, the biggest acquisition in gaming history hangs in the balance. Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard has been blocked by UK regulators, and EU regulators are due to make a decision in the coming weeks. In Status Update (above),…
Whilst Microsoft and Sony going back and forth with various self-serving claims has been cause for some amusement, thankfully the end is in sight. The job of regulators is to protect consumers, not the market leader or a trillion dollar company masquerading as a plucky underdog. Even if the deal is blocked, you have to…
Electronics brand Sony and car manufacturer Honda announced they would form a partnership, creating Sony Honda Mobility Inc. The new company will focus on developing and selling electric vehicles in the future, with the first cars from the partnership set to go on sale in 2026. The plan for the new company, due to be…
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…
