Sony Plans Theatrical Re-release of Spider-Man Movies to Celebrate Columbia Pictures’ 100th Anniversary

Sony Plans Theatrical Re-release of Spider-Man Movies to Celebrate Columbia Pictures’ 100th Anniversary

BySamod Biobaku

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…

Leaked Sony Documents Reveal Significant Upgrades for PS5 Pro
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Leaked Sony Documents Reveal Significant Upgrades for PS5 Pro

BySamod Biobaku

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’s Stock Takes $10 Billion Hit as PS5 Sales Forecast Slashed, Spotlight Shifts to Gaming Margins
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Sony’s Stock Takes $10 Billion Hit as PS5 Sales Forecast Slashed, Spotlight Shifts to Gaming Margins

BySamod Biobaku

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…

Sony Leak Reveals Robust Steam Sales for Former PlayStation Exclusives Ported to PC
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Sony Leak Reveals Robust Steam Sales for Former PlayStation Exclusives Ported to PC

BySamod Biobaku

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…

Sony Faces $7.9 Billion Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store Pricing
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Sony Faces $7.9 Billion Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store Pricing

BySamod Biobaku

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 Invests $10 Million in African Entertainment Industry to Fuel Growth
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Sony Invests $10 Million in African Entertainment Industry to Fuel Growth

BySamod Biobaku

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…

Davido Extends Partnership With Sony Music & RCA

Davido Extends Partnership With Sony Music & RCA

BySamod Biobaku

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…

The Biggest Deal in Gaming Hangs in the Balance
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The Biggest Deal in Gaming Hangs in the Balance

BySamod Biobaku

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),…

The Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will be Good for Gamers and Sony
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The Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will be Good for Gamers and Sony

BySamod Biobaku

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…